We Are The Church

Storytelling Gathering

Sanctuary Deep Clean

Discernment Journey

This Sunday

Sermon- Angels Among Us: #MoreJoy

Just for Kids Sunday School

This Week

Choir Practice - December 12

Bible Study - December 18

Spirited Caroling - December 18

Upcoming Events

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

Angel Board

Coffee Fellowship

Prayer Requests and Praise Reports

Giving

2025 Pledges

Per Capita

Story Telling Gathering

After worship this last Sunday, we met in the library for a fun storytelling gathering led by our consultant, Craig Williams.

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

Sanctuary Deep Clean

Thank you to Mellody Anderson and Alan & Glory Lopez for being "angels among us" and coming this week to deep clean the sanctuary. It has been a long time, so this was quite the task!

Thank you to all who attended the Storytelling Gathering on Sunday.

The next step will be conducting simple community interviews.

Watch for more information coming on January 12, 2025

Angels Among Us: #MoreJoy

Scripture: Matthew 1:18-25

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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Bible Study - Wednesday, December 18 at 10am

Scripture: Luke 2:1-20

All are welcome to join us in this Zoom Discussion 

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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

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).

If you want to learn more about another ministry, the newly formed OC Youth Orchestra, that this concert will support you can click HERE to read an LA Times article that has been picked up around the country.

Angel Board

During our Advent season, Pastor Kim has been encouraging us to find ways to spread God's Light around our community. If you need some ideas, check out our Angel Board in the Narthex!

Please continue to pray for Jason Aguilar (Matt Ramirez’ brother) who is recovering after receiving a gunshot to his lung. Last week, we got his age wrong. He is 15, not 17.



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), 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), Jason Aguilar (Matt Ramirez's brother).

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.

Help us to plan for 2025

Have you had a chance to return your Estimate of Giving for 2025? If not, you can find cards in the Narthex, or you may fill out an online version HERE

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

• Or Give Online: