Grace Notes

Pastor Nancy Switzler

For the week ending September 18, 2022

Grace Notes

Friday Devotional:

Psalm 113

An attitude of gratitude does one's heart good. The American Heart Association reports that people who had asymptomatic heart disease and we grateful had better moods, sleep, and feelings of adequacy. They even improved their hearts' health! Praising God in gratitude simultaneously heals us.

However, does this mean we only experience God's healing when we're praising God? No! Verse 7 assures us God also is with the poor in "the dust" and the needy on "the ash heap." At times we have all felt that we needed picking up and dusting off or that others had pushed us aside in a heap. The Bible reminds us that God is with people in desperate conditions on society's margins. In the US, today is National POW/MIA Recognition Day; God is ever-present in such dire situations.

God also is here now and does not wait for our grateful praise to help us. Our loving God is always with us, whether we are voicing an attitude of gratitude or needing dusting off.

Ever-present Healer, thank you for being with me whether I'm praising or despairing. In Jesus' name. Amen.

An excerpt from Christ in our Home

if you would like a copy of Christ in Our Home please contact the church office: 805-983-0612

New Members

New Members

We are excited to announce that we will be receiving new members on Reformation Sunday, October 30th. If you are interested in joining the congregation, please plan to meet with Pastor Nancy immediately after worship on the following dates:

September 18 and October 2

If you are interested but cannot meet on those days, let

Pastor Nancy know.

Soroptimist International Clubs of Camarillo

and Ventura welcome you to our 2022

Buy tickets and view the films here.

Use the above link to buy tickets and watch the films.

Viewing starts at 8am PT on October 15th, 2022, and is available for 48 hours.

Soroptimist is a global volunteer organization that provides women and girls with access to the education and training they need to achieve economic empowerment.

Learn more about our programs here.

Advocacy Cafe is held on the last Tuesday of each month - pick a day (1 pm ET) or evening (8 pm ET) session that fits your schedule.

Pastor’s Discretionary Fund

We are experiencing an increase in people calling or stopping by to ask for financial assistance. When we can we help with utilities, food, or rent. Currently, the account has $96 in it so we are not able to provide assistance without depleting it. So, if you feel called to help, we would appreciate any donations. If you do donate, please indicate it is for the Discretionary Fund. Thank you, Pastor Nancy

September Birthdays

† Medical: Francie (Michael Caplinger’s mother); Sierra’s grandmother; Tanya (Robin Freeman’s friend); Deb (Jan Reaver’s friend); Carl Tenbus; Gail Tenbus, Tami Cobb (Gail Tenbus’s daughter); Lupe Dean; Jose Muñez (Donna's brother-in-law); Mary Ellen Lefler; Randall (Betty Johnson’s cousin); Len Christianson.

† Peace for those who are mourning the loss of loved ones, especially the family and friends of Lynne (Caplinger’s neighbor) and family, friends, and constituents of Carmen Ramirez. struggling.

† Comfort for those experiencing loneliness, broken relationships, and other struggles.

† Those affected by extreme drought and flash floods

† Nation and World the people of Ukraine and those diligently working for peace. We especially pray for all who have had to leave their homes; those who are in danger; and for the families and friends of those who have lost their lives.

†We are restarting our prayer list each quarter. This helps us to remove prayer concerns that are no longer needed.

If you want to add a name to our prayer list, please contact the church office or

Pastor Nancy

For any questions:

(805) 983-0612 | secretary@lcoor.org

805-983-0612 | secretary@lcoor.org | lcoor.org