It's Not About The Religion,
It's About The Relationship!
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This week's message:
"You mean I have to work at this?"
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Happy Midweek Dear Church!
I pray that your week is going well and that you are staying cool and hydrated. For those who were at church on Sunday, I can tell you that our air conditioning is working again … Thank God. I found myself singing to the tune of the Doxology… “Praise God for air conditioning”. I didn’t realize how much the extra heat had taken on my body and spirit. I’m getting back to my old self.
Sunday was a blessed day in our church. What a joy it was to welcome our new Minister of Music, Andy Riggs to our ministry staff. Andy’s skill is amazing only surpassed by his heart. I so look forward to seeing God work through him as he brings us into the glorious presence of God. Put September 28th on your calendar as we officially covenant with Andy in his calling to our congregation.
This coming Sunday, we will hear from Assistant Pastor Debbie Hallmark as she tackles the 2nd Chapter of James. Our discussion about this important passage has been amazing this week. I look forward to hearing her take on faith and works. You will not want to miss worship this Sunday. We will be celebrating Holy Communion as well!
I also want to encourage you to make September 11th a priority for you and your family. In addition to remembering 9/11, we will honor our very own, Poway First Responders. What a gift to live in a community where our safety and security are top priorities. We will have guests from the Fire Department and the Sherriff’s Department. Let’s show our servants how much we appreciate them. This would be a great day to invite your friends to worship with us!
Until Sunday, remember that the Source of all love holds you tightly, engulfing you in the presence of the Holy. I love being your pastor.
Holding you close and lifting you high!
Pastor Greg
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A Message from Pastor Debbie | |
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Blessings to all,
This Sunday I am so excited as I get to speak about the Epistle of James, part of the Wisdom Literature. The scripture is James 2:14-26. It can be found by going to James 2:14-26 NRSVUE - Faith without Works Is Dead - What good - Bible Gateway. There is much to think about in this scripture, but before Sunday, I want you to focus on what the word “works” means to you. Then, what can it mean for other people in different circumstances?
Also, I want to mention that we are updating our photo boards! You’ll see a sign that they are “Under Construction”. We need your help! First, we need someone to take the lead in getting photos. Second, if you have an individual or family photo that you think would be great, submit a picture (on actual photo paper) and give it to us. There will be a collection box in the Narthex.
You will also see pictures of people in Church leadership, staff, and those we are praying for.
Let me know how you can help!
Blessings,
Pastor Debbie
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Let us always be a praying church
and be thankful!
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Mike Finley, brother of Susan Gurriell
Linda Wede, friend of Rosemary
Malia Noelle, great-niece of Kristie
Judy Van Dyke- In Hospice
Fred, (Freddie’s Dad) and family.
Joshua, friend of Rosemary
Rocelle Melone
Joanne Jonas
Elaine Lemon
The Melad Family
Nellie-Felicia’s Sister and Sam Weigert
Dianne Florio
Judy Van Dyke
Beverly Andreas
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UPCOMING EVENTS & WEEKLY NEWS | |
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WELCOME ANDY RIGGS
Andy Riggs was raised in Franklin, IN, and he is the oldest of 10 children. His mother loves to tell the story of how she knew Andy was going to be a musician before he was even born. Whenever music would be played, Andy would kick his mother in the ribs and follow the melodies of the songs up and down her ribs.
Andy began playing piano and singing in churches at the age of 15. He then went on to get a Bachelor of Arts in Music with an Emphasis in Performance from Anderson University in Anderson, IN. He is currently working on a Master of Music in Choral Conducting at California State University-Los Angeles.
Andy has performed as a singer on stages in Norway, Finland, Sweden, Russia, Ireland, and around the United States. He had the opportunity to sing at Carnegie Hall under the direction of Greg Gilpin. He also performed with the Indianapolis Opera Chorus, the Indianapolis Symphony, the Indianapolis Chamber Orchestra, the Indianapolis Men’s Chorus, and several other choirs in Indiana.
In 2016, Andy moved to San Diego and immediately joined the San Diego Gay Men’s Chorus. He was also the Director of Music for Pioneer Ocean View United Church of Christ, an open and affirming church in San Diego. He also conducted the Voices of Our City Choir, which is a choir for those experiencing homeless in San Diego. They were recently seen on America’s Got Talent where they received Terry Crews’s Golden Buzzer and made it to the Semi-Finals.
Andy recently finished 2 successful shows as Interim Artistic Director for the San Diego Gay Men’s Chorus. Prior to taking on the role as Interim AD, Andy was a singer, dancer, soloist, small group member, Section Leader, Outreach Director, and Artistic Manager for the organization. Andy has been involved in GALA (Gay and Lesbian Association of Choruses) Choruses for 15 years.
Andy and his husband, Travis, currently live in Mission Valley, and love to be outdoors and to travel. Travis works for the VA Hospital in La Jolla. He has worked in the VA system for over 20 years. Andy and Travis are both so excited for Andy to be the next Minister of Music for Community Church of Poway!
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POINT REPRESENTATIVE/LIAISON NEEDED
Our church leadership is looking for an individual who would be interested in becoming our representative/ liaison to The Poway Interfaith Team. This wonderful organization was partly founded by our former pastor, The Rev. Glen Larsen. If you are interested, let Pastor Greg or Pat Peterson know.
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CONFIRM NOT CONFORM
September 8, 2022
One of the best things about our church is the diversity of experience and belief. We gather on Sundays, celebrating all God is doing, sometimes we get so caught up in our “Sunday experience,” that we forget that the call to discipleship is on our lives every day of the week.
Confirm-Not-Conform (CnC) is a program we will be using to ignite our passion for daily construction of who we are and what we hold dear. Folks have asked, “What exactly is CnC?” For lack of a better explanation, it is a confirmation
program for the entire church. CnC is designed for us each, to individually construct what it is we do believe, realizing that our beliefs can grow and change as we put our faith into practice. You will be hearing more and more about this amazing opportunity in the weeks leading up to September 8th.
Sign-up in the fellowship hall!
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You’re Invited to a Mental Health Festival
on Saturday, September 10th
11 AM - 4 PM
Viasat Carlsbad Campus
2456 Town Garden Road
Change Your Mind is a free, one-day event that focuses on creating and sustaining mental wellness through workshops, demonstrations, presentations, and hands-on experiences led by experts from Interfaith Community Services and the San Diego mental health community.
By participating you’ll discover valuable tools you can use to care for yourself and loved ones, enjoy a day of healing self-care, be educated, and inspired, and help spread awareness about the importance of mental wellness.
Change Your Mind is a family-friendly event that welcomes all ages. Come experience wellness activities such as art therapy, live music, cultural dance performances, gong meditation, breath work, four distinct sensory activities, yoga for kids, sound baths, and more.
Advance registration is recommended. Seats may be limited for specific Presentations or Activities. Those who register will receive priority over walk-ins. Visit givesignup.org/TicketEvent/ChangeYourMind to register.
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Greetings From Outreach!
We are looking for a few new school supplies for our neighbors across the street at Solara. We would like to help the children start the school year happy and with shiny new school supplies.
There are nine families with a total of 23 children who need our help.
So we need 23 backpacks along with a few basic supplies to fill them. You can choose from this list
Pens, Scissors, Notebooks
Pencils, Glue Sticks, Crayons
Pencil Box , Rulers, Markers
If you are able, please pick something off the list and bring it to church with you to help these families. Thank you for all you do to help our communities!!!!!!
Big Blessings & Big Hugs
Outreach Ministry
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Beach Cleanup!
Hey Church Family! As residents of Southern California, many of us are lovers of our local beaches and see firsthand the impact of the trash that collects on our shores. Fortunately, this coming September 17th from 9am to 12pm, I Love a Clean San Diego, is hosting the 38th annual Coastal Cleanup Day.
This year, the Outreach Board has chosen to participate and we would love to have you join! For more information, check out their website: https://cleanupday.org/ .
Official registration for the event is September 1st,
and more details will be available then.
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Board of Outreach
Field Trip to Interfaith Community Services
Sunday September 18th following Worship
On Sunday, September 18th we have the opportunity to tour the magnificent facility of Interfaith Community Services in Escondido. The tour starts at 1:00 p.m. but we will head to Escondido and grab lunch at Swamis. More to come on this, but what a fun and meaningful time it will be to see the God work that is happening in this amazing organization that we love and support.
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Christmas Eve Worship 2022
It is never too early to mark your calendars for Christmas Eve Worship.
This year, Christmas Eve falls on a Saturday. CCPUCC will offer ONE worship service on December 24th, at 4:00 p.m. Make your plans now to be with us on this amazing day.
NOTE: There will NOT be a Sunday morning worship service on Christmas Day.
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The JOY of FOOD!
Each week there will be a “Recipe of the Week” for the Buzz!
There will be a red basket in the Narthex where you can drop off your favorite recipes or please email them to julie@ccpucc.org. It can be any recipe from family favorites to ones recently discovered! We will be encouraging you to share your thoughts after you made the dish too.
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This week's recipe is Nature Valley Granola Pie!
Sent in by Myra Erickson, thank you!
Click Here for the Nature Valley Granola Pie Recipe!
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Who's got an upcoming BIRTHDAY?
The Community Church of Poway wishes the following members a Happy Birthday. We hope you have a blessed day celebrating YOU!
Roy Kurz September 2
Janet Weber September 2
Mary Jo Longo September 4
Elizabeth Lawrence September 4
Heater Cones September 5
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Things to Look Forward To! | |
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On Saturday,
October 1st, “Blessing of the Animals” Gathering
We are currently looking for animal lovers in our congregation who would like to help in making this a meaningful time for our church and the Poway community.
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On Sunday,
October 2nd, “World Communion Sunday”
The Worship board is looking for folks who might have an automated bread maker that we could use to create that yummy, yeasty smell of fresh bread. If you have one we can use, let Vicki Holland know.
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On Sunday,
November 20th, CCPUCC Thanksgiving Worship and Pie Celebration".
Details are still being discussed, but after worship on that Sunday, we will gather for a homemade Pie Celebration. Hopefully, this will become a new tradition in our church community.
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Books & More
Sept. 20- Oct. 11 Books & More will be discussing The Book of Air and Shadows by Michael Gruber.
Moving between 21st Century America and 17th century England, The Book of Air and Shadows is a modern thriller that re-creates William Shakespeare's life and combines an intricately layered plot where clues are revealed after a fire destroys a rare bookstore.
Books & More meets Tuesdays at 10:00 am in the Fireside room and on Zoom:
All are welcome to join us.
https://zoom.us/j/98440622539?pwd=aG1mRjlXVDVoRHhWTWpBaHA3QXZkUT09
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Centering Prayer:
Tuesdays at 6:30 Contact Colleen Clementson
at powclem@yahoo.com or on
her cell at 858-663-6584, for the ZOOM invite
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Adult Scripture Review:
Sunday’s following online worship
Email Susan Gurriell
at sgurriell@gmail.com or
call her at (619)993-4952 for a ZOOM invite.
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Your Favorite Weekly Joke | |
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Thank you for checking out our BUZZ! Here is what you were waiting for! If you have a favorite joke or any tips to make the BUZZ even better, please send emails to julie@ccpucc.org :)
This week's joke was sent in by Dee Lampman! Thank you Dee!
Joke of the Day:
I was wondering why music was coming from my printer. Apparently, the paper was jamming!
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