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December 5, 2024

We Are The Church

Hanging of the Greens


Discernment Journey

Storytelling Gathering - This Sunday, December 8!


This Sunday

Sermon- Angels Among Us: #MorePeace

Communion Sunday

Just for Kids Sunday School


This Week

Choir Practice - December 5

Bible Study - December 11


Upcoming Events

Spirited Caroling - (Location Announced) December 18

Pastors Kim and Steve's Open House - December 22

Candlelight Service - December 24

Sunday Lunch Bunch - Canceled for December

Gathering of Spirits - Canceled for December


Community Events

Vocal Mixology Concert - December 14

New Hope Presbyterian's A Jazzy Christmas Concert - December 15


Ministry Opportunities

Coffee Fellowship


Prayer Requests and Praise Reports


Giving

Per Capita

We Are the Church!

Hanging of the Greens

Our congregation gathered together on the first Sunday of Advent. We hung greenery, decorated our Christmas tree, and remembered the Reason for this season. Thank you to everyone who participated in this beautiful service!

Discernment Journey

Storytelling Gathering - THIS SUNDAY, December 8

Please join us after worship in the library for a fun storytelling gathering!

We remember the history of our church and our part in creating it.

Led by our consultant, Craig Williams

A light lunch will be provided.

THIS SUNDAY

Angels Among Us: #MorePeace

Scripture: Luke 1:26-38

 

The angels that appear in the story of Jesus’ birth would have been very comfortable in our world of social media and hashtags. Their messages were often short and to the point — their favorite line being #DoNotBeAfraid. This Advent we will look at the stories of these winged messengers to Zechariah, Mary, Joseph, and the Shepherds and their reactions to them, we will contemplate what messages we can offer that will counteract a culture of fear and bring #morehope, #morepeace, #morejoy, and #morelove and ultimately #morelight to the world.

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This Week


Bible Study - Wednesday, December 11 at 10am

Scripture: Matthew 1:18-25

All are welcome to join us in this Zoom Discussion 

To join us on Zoom click on this link: HERE


To join us on by telephone call: 

(669) 900-9128


Meeting ID: 608 966 196

Passcode: 5352176

Upcoming Events

Bring a friend or family member (kids are welcome)

All are encouraged to wear festive Christmas attire.

There will also be an opportunity to donate a toy for the K&A Drive

(We are partnering with the Anaheim Packing District to host this event)

Candlelight Service - December 24

Experience an evening filled with traditional carols and choral music accompanied by brass with an inspiring message set in the quiet beauty of our neo-gothic sanctuary gently lit by candlelight.

Gathering of Spirits - Canceled for December

Join us at 5:45 pm at Windsor Browns for a time when our spirits encounter God’s Spirit in spirited discussion on wide ranging topics.

Sunday Lunch Bunch - Canceled for December

Anyone who wishes is invited to join in going out to lunch following worship. We will be meeting at the Good Food Hall.

201 W Center St. Promenade

Community Events

Vocal Mixology, a Barbershop Style chorus will offer their Christmas Concert in our Sanctuary on December 14 at 7pm. Our own John Saylor is one of the singers.

Tickets are on sale now at www.vocalmixology.com.

Tickets are $15 when purchased online or $20 at the door day of.

Our sister Presbyterian Church in Anaheim, New Hope Presbyterian Church, will offer its annual Jazzy Christmas Concert on December 15 at 5:30 pm. New venue this year, but the same inspiring music in the Gospel tradition. This is their major fundraiser of the year and helps to support their music programs for children as well as their community outreach programs (that includes a food bank).

Ministry Opportunities

Prayer Requests and Praise Reports

We give thanks for the life of Karen Schamp Stoufer (Jim Schamp’s sister), former member, who passed away November 29th.


Please pray for Jason Aguilar (Matt Ramirez’ 17 year old brother) who is recovering after receiving a gunshot to his lung.



We have received an online request from Karin Garcia that her fiance’ will have their visa interview as soon as possible.


Please pray for those in hospice: Jack (Jason Vega’s grandfather).


Please pray for those in treatment for cancer: Carole Chambers, Judy Jordan, John Harb (Kendall Schubert’s father), Matthew Williams (Jack and Geri Baird's grandson), Catherine Morris, Bill Anderson (Bruce Anderson's brother), Cheri Fawley (friend of Mellody Anderson), Jenn Flory (Mellody Anderson's niece, Kathy (Mellody Anderson's friend).



Please continue to pray for the health of: Harvey Taylor, Norma Leichtweis, Luca (son of Christina Cuddy's friend), Carol Talbot, Wanda Reynolds, Stevie Williams, Rob (Maren’s uncle), Pat Chambers, Cheri Archer, Alyse Hein, Jake Knell (Norma's great nephew), Rita Penner (Scott Liles' friend).


If you have a prayer request that you would like to add to our prayer list, 

please contact the church office: offices@anaheimfirstpres.org or 714.535.2176.

Giving

It's not too late!! Please consider making a special donation toward Per Capita for 2024.

As part of a connectional church we pay per capita apportionment per member to support the work of the larger Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.). This year the amount is $40.65 and will be divided between Presbytery, Synod, and General Assembly. Every Presbyterian shares in the benefit of the PC (USA)'s system of government, so every Presbyterian is asked to share the expenses associated with coordinating and performing the functions of that system. Please consider making this special offering, You may add it to your regular offering, but please make a note that the donation includes an offering to per capita.


Each of you must give as you have made up your mind, not regretfully or under compulsion, for God loves a cheerful giver. 2 Corinthians 9:7


Ways to Financially Support the Ministry of AFPC


  • Place your offering in the plates available in the Sanctuary on Sundays.

There are plates available in the center aisle and on the communion table.

Offering envelopes are now available for those making a cash donation.


  • Donations may also be mailed to the church office:

   Anaheim First Presbyterian Church 

    310 W Broadway

    Anaheim, CA 92805

                                   

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