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"A Million Dreams”

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THE MID-WEEK BUZZ

Blessed Thursday Church!

I hope that you are experiencing a meaningful Holy Week. Things around the church office are buzzing, as we prepare for Resurrection Sunday. A great big thank you to everyone who made our Palm/Passion Sunday a blessed time of celebration and reflection. There indeed, was a spirit of celebration, turning the corner to a spirit of sadness and confusion. I especially want to thank, Lee Laurence, Rebecca Dhillon and Felicia Rosler for their beautiful rendition of the Andrew Lloyd Webber’s Pie Jesus. Here is a translation of the Latin they were singing:

Merciful Jesus,

Father, who takes away the sins of the world,

Grant them rest, grant them rest.


Lamb of God,

Father, who takes away the sins of the world

Grant them rest, grant them everlasting rest.

These words are sung or spoken in a requiem mass, which is what is practiced in the Roman Catholic Church during a funeral. Andrew Lloyd Webber wrote his Requiem after two tragedies that greatly affected his emotions. One was the death of a journalist who had interviewed him, and was murdered by IRA forces, during the Northern/Southern Ireland conflict. The other tragedy involved a Cambodian boy who was forced to mutilate and murder his own sister or be killed himself. To sing a Requiem, as a part of Holy Week seems very appropriate as we are, in a way, singing Jesus through this devastating week. Indeed, “May light perpetual shine up on Him.”

I hope you are planning on joining us for our Good Friday Worship, with First Congo of Ramona and First Congo of Escondido. The service will begin at 6:00 p.m. on Friday, March 29th. You may carpool with our amazing drivers. They will leave the church parking lot PROMPTLY at 5:00 p.m. The service will last about an hour.

And of course … EASTER SUNDAY IS UPON US! This day is THE banner day in the Christian church. To be able to shout, “Alleluia, He is Risen indeed!” solidifies for your pastor, the real reason we are here, and the real reason we worship. Jesus is Alive! As you complete your Holy Week journey, I encourage you to “feel all the feels.” As we allow our emotions to reveal themselves, the joy we experience on Easter Sunday will be greatly amplified. Until then … journey on! And remember, we know the rest of the story. As Paul Harvey might say “ … page two.” I love being your pastor.

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Holding you close and lifting you high!

Pastor Greg

Music Ministry

UPDATED!
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Christ: Dead, Buried and Resurrected

This week we celebrate Holy Week. I think of Paul’s letter to the 1 Corinthians where he says this is the gospel I delivered to you and what was given to me, “that Christ died for our sins according to the Scriptures, and that He was buried, and that He rose again the third day according to the Scriptures” (1 Cor 15:3-4). We go through a gamut of events and emotions throughout this week. Even more if you start with Palm Sunday with its jubilant expectation. As I’ve been reflecting on how we are called to worship in light of this week two things stick out to me.

First, is that our worship should attend to the full array of the Christian and the human experiences, its joys, its expectations, its losses, its pain and its surprises (to name a few). To overemphasize one is to miss out on the fullness of God with us in all of our circumstances and also presents a picture of life and the Christian faith that is not real. Second, is that our worship should attend to the mystery of God in each of these elements of our faith. The cross and the resurrection should remind of us the power of God and also the mysterious working of that power. May we live and worship in the fullness of the mystery and power that is this week.

UPCOMING EVENTS & WEEKLY NEWS

THIS FRIDAY!

GOOD FRIDAY OBSERVANCE

March 29, 2024

6pm


Many of you will remember that last year we observed Good Friday, worshiping with our sister churches, The First Congregational Church of Escondido and The First Congregational Church of Ramona. They made the trip here with great representation. We are gathering again this year; however, we will be worshiping at the Escondido church.


Three congregations, one blessed evening together. It will be a night you do not want to miss. In preparing for this “field trip” north, we are looking for at least 5 folks who can act as chauffeurs. We will carpool from the church together. If you would be willing to be a driver, please let Pastor Greg know. I am hoping that we have as healthy a representation with them, as they did with us. Plan now to complete your preparation for resurrection.

THIS SUNDAY!

RESURRECTION CELEBRATION AT CCPUCC


It will be a day like no other. Easter at CCPUCC is a wonder to experience. We will gather, as always, at 9:15 sharp. You are encouraged to come early so you may greet all of our guests with radical hospitality. We also ask that you be sensitive to our parking situation. We have three vibrant congregations on our campus. Ingress and egress could be a challenge. If you are able and up for it, it might be smart to park across the street in the Walmart parking lot. Also, consider inviting someone you love or someone who needs love to be your guest on this day. It is the perfect time to introduce folks to our church. Let’s fill the sanctuary to celebrate that Dreams can come true … Resurrection happens! Alleluia!

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CALLING ALL EASTER EGG ENTHUSIASTS

Get out your baskets and eggs and prepare for the hunt. Easter Sunday, following worship, all of our kiddos will head out to the playground for a rousing Easter Egg Hunt. WE also hear reports that the Easter Bunny will show up. Bring your kids, your grandkids, and the neighborhood kids to come and have a ball together on this special day.

EASTER FLOWERS

We are still accepting gifts for our Sanctuary Easter Flowers. The cost is 15.00 a plant and you can take yours home after the celebration. If you would like to gift a plant in honor or memory of someone special, please either mark you check with Easter flowers and the name(s) of the folks you are honoring.

Today Thursday, March.28st

“The Secret Message of Jesus” by Brian Mclaren

Lenten Book study

Began February 22nd. 11:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m.


For Lent this year, Pastor Greg will offer a book study on, “The Secret Message of Jesus,” by Brian McLaren. This will be a fascinating look at how one of our leading progressive Theologians look at the life, words and actions of Jesus. Order your book today. I encourage you to not read ahead, but by sections with your group. Click on the ink below for a place to order:


https://www.amazon.com/Secret-Message-Jesus-Uncovering-Everything/dp/B002VBAXR6/ref=sr_1_1?crid=3I00337P8XIGE&keywords=the+secret+message+of+jesus&qid=1706727999&sprefix=the+secret+message%2Caps%2C176&sr=8-1

Strike a Pose and Say Cheese!


I will continue to ask you after worship for a quick capture!- Julie


The Church will be updating our member photo board! Starting. Julie Hume will be in charge of capturing a terrific photo of you and your family after Church on Sundays. We have so many great smiles in our congregation, let us make them shine!

The Outreach Ministry!

NEW!

Greetings from Outreach,


Spring is here! There is new life everywhere! We hope that you find joy in all the beautiful days ahead!

Our Outreach Ministry wants to help make those days better for our un-housed neighbors. How can we make that happen? We can add a little sunshine to their day by creating Blessing Bags to hand out as we see one of these friends on the street.


For April, we will be filling our Basket of Hope with small items to put into the Blessing Bags. We have created a special list of the items that are needed. And we also have many of these items on an Amazon Wish List to make it super easy for you to make a purchase and to help us keep track of what is still needed.

The extra fun activity will be on May 5, we will make this a Do Church Sunday and create the bags together. We will include a resource sheet with local food, health and housing resources. We then will pass them out to everyone at church to put in their cars to have ready to give to someone in need. Now that sound fun.

So prayerfully consider how you can help this Ministry to help our neighbors. Start gathering your hotel provided shampoo, conditioner, lotion and soap. Thank you so much for all the ways you help our Outreach Ministry! Blessings to you.


Supplies for 100 Blessing Bags

Soft granola bars

Pudding cups

Fruit cups or applesauce

Small water bottles

Small size bottles of shampoo (hotel size)

Small size bottles of conditioner (hotel size)

Small size bottles of hand lotion (hotel size)

Small bars of soap (hotel size)

If you are comfortable shopping online, please consider using this Amazon Wish List for any of the following items:

https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/2PN0OP4Y8FV94?ref_=wl_share

Hefty Slider Jumbo Storage Bags, 2.5-gallon size

Soft washcloths

Travel size packs of wet wipes

Travel size toothpaste

Toothbrushes

Dental floss

Small size of deodorant

Small combs

Small size bottles of sunblock

Tubes of Chapstick or lip balm

Small packages of Kleenex

WEEKLY BIRTHDAYS

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! 


Lynn Amabile. April 3

Ryan Cones. April 4

Meetings

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Adult Scripture Review:


Sunday’s following worship in the fireside room!

Email Susan Gurriell

at sgurriell@gmail.com

Every Tuesday!
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Books & More


On April 2, we will return to our 10 am start time in the Fireside Room as we begin discussing The Bel Canto by Ann Pachett. This spellbinding novel about love and opera, and the unifying ways people learn to communicate across cultural barriers in times of crisis.


All are welcome to join us.

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We have a special activity planned for April 23 at 10:30 am in Fellowship Hall. Lisa Bronner will present her book Soap and Soul and we will make a sugar scrub to take home. Lisa will have her book available to purchase. It is full of eco-friendly, non-toxic solutions for cleaning and caring for your body, home and beyond.


You may recognize her last name, she is the granddaughter of Dr. Emanuel Bronner, the founder of Dr. Bronner’s natural cleaning products. We ask those who are interested in attending on April 23 to sign-up in advance, to ensure that we have adequate supplies for the sugar scrub. Please contact Linda at lindadengland@gmail.com.

Please join us, all are welcome!

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Centering Prayer:


Tuesdays at 6:30pm

Contact Colleen Clementson at powclem@yahoo.com or on

her cell at 858-663-6584, for the ZOOM invite

Your Favorite Weekly Joke 

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 :)


Joke of the Week:


Why does the Easter Bunny have such a good complexion?

The Easter Bunny EGG-foliates…

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