INSIDE THIS ISSUE

Church News ........................... 2

Session Highlights ................... 2

Photo Sessions ........................ 2

SERVE ...................................... 3

Adult Ministry ......................... 3

Children’s Ministry… ............... 4

BRICK Youth Ministry .............. 5

Red Brick Preschool ................ 5

Senior Adult Ministry.. ............ 6

Session and Staff .................... 7

Stewardship.. .......................... 8

Family Camp ........................... 8

LOOKING AHEAD

Dec 2 MOM’s Toy Store

Dec 3 Senior Christmas Dinner

Dec 3 Annual Christmas Concert

Dec 4-8 Gifts to the Manger

Dec 10 Red Brick Christmas

Dec 17 Advent Organ Concert

Dec 24 Christmas Eve Services

4pm, 7pm & 9pm

Dec 31 New Year’s Eve Service

Dec 31 Celebration for

Don Brenneman

Jan 14 Discover Community

Jan 21 Discover Community

Jan 21 Deacon Pancake Breakfast

Jan 26-28 Women’s Retreat

A Note from Pastor Karla

Happy November church family!

The idea of us being a family has been a large part of my conversations with many of you over this last month. In the middle of October, 120 of us (half children, half adults) ventured to Camp Marston in Julian for the weekend where we talked about what it means to create

space not only for ourselves and God, but also for one another. In our busy society, it is becoming increasingly

more difficult to make that kind of space. Sadly, organic community rarely happens anymore. The best thing about going to Family Camp is the lack of agenda.

If your life is anything like mine, then getting through the day, with the barrage of information coming our way, is an accomplishment. Sometimes I'm just glad to have survived! But, God wants more for us than just survival, God wants us to thrive. Thriving doesn't simply happen, it requires us to make different choices and to be intentional about our living. Thriving also rarely happens alone, we all need some sort of life support.

On Sunday mornings we have been discussing Jesus' primary message, the Kingdom of God, namely that this Kingdom is both "near" and "not yet", through the dissection of his parables. The parables have layers of meaning, but the themes we hear over and over again in Jesus' teaching are themes of inclusion, sharing, and having an outward purpose. These themes have one thing in common and cannot occur without it---other people. (Continued on Page 2)

NOVEMBER 2017

Vol. 26 No. 9

Point Loma

Community

Presbyterian

Church Sunday Classic Worship

8:30 and 10:45 am Sanctuary

Café Service 9:45 am

Chapel

Rev. Karla Shaw Senior Pastor

www.pointlomachurch.org 2128 Chatsworth Blvd.

San Diego, CA 92107

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November 5, 12 & 19

• Poinsettia & Wreath Sales

• Christmas Concert Tickets

• Toy Donations

November 26: Mini Advent Fair

• Pick-Up Poinsettias & Wreaths

• Bake Sale for Bell Choir

• Prayer Quilt & Knitter Gifts

• Christmas Concert Tickets

• Drop Off Toy Donations

Sundays in November

on the Plaza between Services

church member to worship on a Sunday morning?

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The holiday season, if we can look past the tinsel and twinkling lights, is full of ways to live out the Kingdom of God. The first weeks of November, sometimes known as the calm before the storm, present a unique opportunity to be purposeful as we enter into that crazy and joyous time of year.

So, as the nights get longer and the days get shorter, will you make time to create space in your life for God to commune with you? And in that communing will you remain open to choosing a new way to dive deeper into community with other people? It doesn't have to be a full on, total immersion experience. Small steps are the entry into any transformation.

We are in this together and I count it a privilege, Pastor Karla

A Note from Pastor Karla Continued

Session Meeting Highlights October 25, 2017

Joel Miller, Chair of the Stewardship Committee reported that 135 families have made a pledge for 2018 for a total of $503,000 toward a total pledge goal of $1,000,000.

The Ministry Information Form (MIF) required to recruit a new Associate Pastor has been submitted to the Presbytery for approval. Once approved, and a Presbytery representative to the Associate Pastor Nominating Committee has been named, recruitment activities will begin.

Rev. Shaw announced that Melissa Mullins, currently Communica-tions Coordinator, has accepted an offer to become Business Administrator beginning November 1. This position replaces a portion of Don Brenneman’s responsibilities as he retires at the end of the year.

Steve Smith, Chair of the Finance Committee, said that the newly formed Audit Committee is at work and has met with the church outside auditors to develop an internal audit plan.

Rev. Shaw reported on the recent staff retreat, which resulted in revised Vision and Mission Statements for the church. She shared details with session.

Steve Smith, Chair of the Finance Committee, said that planning for the 2018 church operating budget is on track, with a preliminary budget scheduled to be presented in December and a final budget approved by session in January.

Paul Diller Clerk of Session

CHURCH NEWS

Church Directory

Photo Sessions Dates: November 13, 11am-7:30pm

November 14, 11am-7:30pm

November 15, 11am-7:30pm

November 19, 9am-3pm

November 20, 11am-7:30pm

November 21, 11am-7:30pm

LIFE EVENTS

Births

Quinn Lilith Harvey was born October 13, 2017 to

Amanda and Chris Harvey. Grandmother is Michele

Reynolds, and great-grandfather is Don McReynolds.

Sierra Marie Smith was born October 18, 2017 to Na-

than and Kristen Smith. Grandparents are Marty and

Larry Smith.

Rowan William Nett born October 21, 2017 to Jeff and

Elisa Hobbs Nett. Grandfather is Allen Hobbs.

Death

Bill Farr, died on September 20, 2017. A memorial

service will be held on November 4, 2017 at 1:00 pm.

Tom Ables, husband of Nancy Ables, died on October

16, 2017. A memorial service will be held at 2:00 pm on

November 11, 2017.

Staffing Update from Pastor Karla

I have an exciting announcement for you! As many of you know, we are in process of hiring a lot of positions around here, due to the transition of my position and because of Don's retire-ment at the end of the year. Both my old AP position and Don's position are being split into two positions (half-time and full-time). The half of Don's position that is becoming full-time is a new position still titled Business Administrator, which will be expanded to include strategic elements in thinking about our church and its structures.

I am pleased to announce, effective November 1, Melissa Mullins will be stepping into this role. She will be overlapping with Don his last two months here so that we might have a smooth transition.

Make sure you congratulate her next time you see her!

REGISTER:

1. Online: pointlomachurch.org/register

2. Church Plaza on Sunday

3. Call the Church Office

Sunday Scripture Group—9:45 am, Parlor. Our old friend,

Dr. Ken Bailey, provides his incomparable analysis, "The

Parables of Jesus in Luke." Do join us for the series as we exam-

ine and discuss the means by which Jesus taught His disciples.

Contact: Bob Simoneau, grs55@cox.net

Rachel Circle—3rd Mondays at 9:30 am in the Library. Our next

meeting is on November 20. All are welcome. Contact: Marge

Grant, (619) 296-2720.

Tuesday Morning Women’s Bible Study—9 am, Parlor. Pastor

Karla will lead us with a study of the Book of Acts. Contact:

Clara Blenis, (619) 223-5950

Men@Work—Wednesdays at 8:30 am in the Library. Following

coffee, study, and camaraderie, we’ll take on fix-it projects

around campus. Em Cummins will lead our study.

Contact: Don Griffith, don-pete@cox.net

Wednesday Moms’ Bible Study—9:15-10:30 am, in the Parlor.

Pastor Karla leading this study group.

Wednesday Men’s Bible Study—5 pm in the Parlor. Calling all

men to join us for study, discussion, fellowship, and prayer. Bill

Creasey is leading the study. Contact: gheidt@ghhco.com

Wednesday Refresh—7-8:30 pm on 1st and 3rd Weds. Home of

Bob & Ginny Edwards, 2125 Locust St., 92106. We're reviewing

galley proofs of Marc Shaw's Wanderer’s Way

Contact: jamesgrisolia@gmail.com.

The Bridge—For singles, couples, 20s to 40s.

Contact: Julia Roller, juliaroller@yahoo.com

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Register: pointlomachurch.org/womens-annual-retreat

MOM’S CHRISTMAS TOY DRIVE

During the month of November, please donate toys for the

children of E-5 and below military families that are part of

Military Outreach Ministries. The toys are for children ages

newborns to 12. Please bring the unwrapped toys to the

MOM’s table on the plaza every Sunday in November or

leave them in the MOM’s toy box in the church office during

the week. If you don’t want to shop, donations of cash or

checks (made out to PLCPC) are also needed to help buy bi-

cycles and toys for the children. On December 2 there will be

a MOM’s toy store in the FLC to distribute toys to the fami-

lies. If you would like to help with the toy store please see

one of the volunteers on the plaza. For more information

please contact Ed Lynds at 619-223- 1472 or

elynds@cox.net.

Caring for our Homebound Church Members

Two new outreach ministries have been developed to serve our

cherished church members who are no longer able to attend

church. Red Brick Visitors, an idea borne from the hearts of three

caring gentlemen church members, provides a friendly visit to

church members at home to remind them they are cared for and

loved by the church. Volunteers are trained and coordinated by

Elaine Burrell, MSW, Director of Senior Ministry.

Communion At Home is also now available by trained Elders.

Currently, 9 Elders, trained by Pastor Chris Lenocker, are available

to provide the Holy Sacrament at a time that is convenient and

comfortable for the at-home member.

If you know of someone who would like a home visit, or if you

would like to become a volunteer Red Brick Visitor, please contact

Elaine Burrell at Ext. 210 or elaine@pointlomachurch.org. If you

know of someone who would like to receive Communion at Home,

please contact Ann Simoneau at Ext. 203.

As always, visits from the Senior Pastor as well as Deacon flowers,

love baskets and other outreach ministries are also available. Con-

tact Ann Simoneau or Pastor Karla if you have a special need or

request.

Mark Olcott, Mission Beyond Committee Chair, olcott@cox.net

ADULT MINISTRY

SAVE THE DATE: November 19

Interfaith Shelter

In all worship services on November 19,

Mark Olcott will share more details about

the Interfaith Shelter PLCPC is hosting

February 24-March 10, 2018. He will ex-

plain how this program assists those with-

out permanent housing and how we can best support it.

Sunday School at 8:30 & 9:45 am Come and learn God’s Word!

Age 4 -Kindergarten—Room 2

Grades 1-3—Room 8

Grades 4-6—Room 6

Childcare—ages 6 mo.-Age 3— Nursery (across from Parlor)

Route 56 on Mondays 5 to 7 pm, Youth Center Dinner included ($5 donation) Friends are always welcome!

Nov. 13 – Meeting in the Youth Center

Dec 3 (Sunday) - SAVE THE DATE! Serve the seniors at their annual Christmas Dinner from 2-4:30 p.m.

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Kid’s Club on Thursdays

4-5:00pm: Grade 2-6 5-5:45 pm: Age 4-Grade 1 Family Life Center

Bible Memory Course

Join students grade 3 & up in a special Sunday School class for the 2017-2018 school year. 9:45 am in Classroom 5. Sept-Dec: Bible Overview Jan-May: Scripture Memorization &

Application. Those completing the work will be awarded a personalized Bible on May 13.

Children and Youth Choirs

Cherub Choir Age 4—Grade 1 Thursdays 4:00-4:50 in the choir room Joyful Praise Choir Grades 2-6 Thursdays 5:00-6:00 in the choir room

Brick Singers - Grades 7-12 Sundays 12:00-1:30p.m. with snack

For more information contact Alicia at Aliciaorganist@gmail.com

Christmas Eve Children's Musical at 4:00pm

Forest Home Winter Camp for 4th-6th graders. Jan 26-28, 2018. Register NOW to reserve a spot! Please email Karen for an on-line registration activation code. $195 registration fee includes 2 nights lodging, 6 meals, activities and transportation. $50 deposit due by Nov. 10. Scholarship applications availa-ble upon request. Spots are limited.

Save the Date:

Red Brick Christmas

December 10,

2:00-4:00pm

Family Life Center.

Crafts, cookies,

cider, caroling, and

photo opportunities

with Santa.

Join the family fun!

Karen Connor, Director (619) 223-1633 x215 karen@pointlomachurch.org

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CHILD CHECK-IN UPDATE

Our new electronic Child Check-In system has slowly been implemented over the last month and has been well

received by our parents with nursery or Sunday School age children. While this change was made with safety in

mind, as well as for accuracy of attendance tracking there have been a few unforeseen benefits.

Our staff has had more face time with families as they check in their children. We have a built-in opportunity to

greet them and introduce ourselves if they are new or visiting. By parents having to check their children in we

have a chance to capture their contact information or update existing data. This is a huge gain in the area of con-

sistent communication with our families.

Since children now arrive to their Sunday School class with their nametags on, the teacher spends less time on this

task and more time on teaching them God’s word. Child allergies are discretely printed on the name tags so

teachers can be alerted to this important information if needed. Although we have always had a child check in

system in the classrooms, it is now more visible to the larger congregation since it is done electronically in the

narthex of the Chapel and Sanctuary before our services begin.

BRICK MIDWEEK Junior High // Thursdays 5-7pm High School // Thursdays 7-9 pm

BRICK ON SUNDAYS Junior High // Sundays, 9:45 am

Start in Café service High School // Sundays, 5pm

Smith Family Casa

RO Smith, Director of Youth Ministry ro@pointlomachurch.org

Red Brick Preschool POINSETTIA FUNDRAISER

Please support our church preschool by ordering beautiful, red poinsettias for Christmas. Pre-order 6”pots for $15 or 8’ pots for $25 each at pointlomachurch.org/register or on the Plaza Nov. 5 & 12. Your poinsettias will be available for pick-up on Sunday, November 26 in the library.

Nicole Hage, Director | preschool@pointlomachurch.org | 619-223-3327 | www.redbrickpreschool.org

MOPS: Mothers of Preschoolers

November 7: Playground Playdate,

Shelter Island Playground, 9:30am

November 14: Nonie Levi, MFT

“Marriage in the Trenches of Parenthood” Church Li-

brary, 9:30 am

November 17: Mom’s Night Out, Soda & Swine, 7:30pm

November 21: Playground Playdate, Liberty Station

Playground, 9:30am

November 28: Wendy Snyder “What to do When Your Kids Drive You Crazy” Church Library, 9:30 am November 29: Book Club, Living Room Café, 7:00 pm

Info: www.meetup.com/playgroup-754 Contact: sarahbutterfield@gmail.com

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RED BRICK SENIOR CENTER

Join us every Tuesday for lunch and entertainment in a friendly environment.

Coffee & snacks at 10 a.m., Entertainment at 11 a.m., Lunch at Noon. $8

11/14 COWBOY JACK— Vintage Country Music

Pre-K Singers at 10:45 a.m.

Turkey Pot Pies, Salad, Roll and Dessert

11/21 Senior Center CLOSED—Happy Thanksgiving!

11/28 Senior Center CLOSED

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FIELD TRIP TO FREDERICKA MANOR - Wednesday, November 15

Interested in learning more about retirement homes and the different levels of care available?

Join us for a tour of Fredericka Manor in Chula Vista, hear a testimonial from a resident, and

enjoy a hot lunch. Church van departs PLCPC at 10AM, return by 2:00pm. No cost.

Must be ambulatory (walkers OK). Limit 10 people. RSVP required to Elaine.

SAVE THE DATE: SENIOR CENTER CHRISTMAS DINNER

Sunday, December 3, 3:00 p.m.

followed by Christmas Concert in the Sanctuary at 5:00 p.m.

(See separate flyer for menu and details)

$10/per person for dinner

RSVP Required.

FOREVER FIT

SENIOR EXERCISE CLASS In partnership with the YMCA

Every Wednesday

at 9AM

Family Life Center

FREE!

HONORING OUR VETERANS

Tuesday, November 7, 11 a.m. - 1 p.m., FLC All veterans, active duty service members and

anyone who wishes to honor them are cordially

invited to a special program and lunch. $8.

RSVP to Elaine by November 3

Elaine Burrell, Director, MSW (619) 223-1633-x210 elaine@pointlomachurch.org

NOVEMBER SENIOR ADULT EVENTS

Church Ministry Program and

Support Staff (619) 223-1633

OFFICE HOURS

Monday—Thursday 9 am to 5 pm

Friday– 9 am to 1 pm

Rev. Karla Shaw, Senior Pastor

karla@pointlomachurch.org—Ext. 202

Ann Simoneau, Administrative Assistant—Ext. 203

ann@pointlomachurch.org

Donald L. Brenneman

Minister of Music/Business Administrator—Ext. 211

don@pointlomachurch.org

Evelyn Lambino, Financial Secretary—Ext. 206

evelyn@pointlomachurch.org

Melissa Mullins, Communications Coordinator—Ext. 209

melissa@pointlomachurch.org

Bob Giesick, Director of Media Ministry

thegiesicks@cox.net

R. O. Smith, Director of Youth Ministry/Café Worship Leader

ro@pointlomachurch.org—Ext. 216

Michael Lombrano, Associate of Youth Ministries

michael@pointlomachurch.org

Jewel Lacy-Holmes, Youth Ministries Admin Assistant

jewel@pointlomachurch.org

Elaine Burrell, Director of Senior Adult Ministry

elaine@pointlomachurch.org—Ext. 210

Nicole Hage, Preschool and TLC Director

preschool@pointlomachurch.org (619) 223-3327

Joette Correia, Assistant Director of Toddler Learning Center

joette@pointlomachurch.org—(619) 677-3762

Karen Connor, Director of Children’s Ministry

karen@pointlomachurch.org—Ext. 215

Cynthia Hernandez, Child Care Coordinator/

Children’s Ministry Assistant—Ext. 212

cynthia@pointlomachurch.org

Sarah Butterfield, MOPS Coordinator—Ext. 212

sarahbutterfield@gmail.com

Bryan Verhoye, Pianist/Music Associate

mravgguy@aol.com

Alicia McMillan, Organist/

Director of Children’s Choirs

aliciaorganist@gmail.com

Church Office / Front Desk—Ext. 201

frontdesk@pointlomachurch.org

*Denotes Chair

Rev. Karla Shaw, Senior Pastor (619) 223-1633 Ext 202

Paul Diller, Clerk (619) 373-0060; pdiller50@gmail.com

Kathy Wright, Assistant Clerk, (619) 275-0335; kwright6@outlook.com

Elder Class of 2017 Phone E-Mail Larry Blenis Youth Ministry, Presbytery

Commissioner 619-223-5950 larryblenis@netscape.net

Debbie Fountain Personnel*

619-226-7718 pfountain@cox.net

Allen Hobbs Worship & Music*

619-701-0485 allenmhobbs@msn.com

Bruce Kunkel Building & Grounds*

619-564-4282

619-849-2571

bkunkel@pointloma.edu

Mark Olcott Mission Beyond*

619-795-0102 olcott@cox.net

Bob Simoneau Evangelism & Church Growth*

619-223-6248 grs55@cox.net

Ryan Spradling Men’s Ministry*

619-518-7580 ryan.spradling@cushwake.com

Kathy Wright Nominating*

619-275-0335 kwright6@outlook.com

Beth Zedaker Adult Ministry*

619-602-6910 bethzedaker@gmail.com

Elder Class of 2018 Phone E-Mail

Greg Cuddeback Family Ministry*

858-274-9213 greg.cuddeback@yahoo.com

Jerry Heidt Building & Grounds

619-523-0866 gheidt@ghhco.com

Sam Laub Mission Beyond, Endowment

408-313-4233 selaub@aol.com

Joel Miller Stewardship*

619-370-8633 sdrejoel@gmail.com

John Morrison Youth Ministry*

619-972-3925 mail4jdm@gmail.com

Steve Smith Finance & Budget*

619-602-5950 ssmith@cwsl.edu

Barbett Wood Preschool*

619-226-1644 makoakani@gmail.com

Elder Class of 2019 Phone E-mail Dave Baker Family Ministry

619-224-0437 dbakerta@yahoo.com

Linda Daugherty Worship & Music

619-224-8955 frelin19@cox.net

Mary Harker Nominating

619-222-0827 harkerme24@cox.net

Dwight Kellogg Personnel

914-262-1618 dwightkellogg@mac.com

Catherine Rodriguez Children’s Ministry

619-379-2459 cprfr@att.net

Dave Simmons Building & Grounds

619-749-6551

619-954-9526

davesimmons@cox.net

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SESSION & STAFF

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. Pray Surrender Commit

Celebrate God’s bounty in our lives and make a commitment to advance the work of the Kingdom through our church.

There are a few ways that you can make your commitment to PLCPC for 2018. 1. Fill out the Online Pledge Card at pointlomachurch.org/give/stewardship-2018/ 2. Mail your pledge card in the envelope provided to you 3. Drop your pledge card off at the church office or in the offering basket on Sunday If you would like to set-up recurring giving using a credit/debit card or an ACH transfer, go to pointlomachurch.org/give

Stewardship 2018

FAMILY CAMP 2017

Over 100 children and adults attended Family Camp in October at Camp Marston.

Meaningful connections, lots of laughs and new adventures were had by all. A special

thanks to the planning team and those who filled in on Sunday while the families

enjoyed worship service at the camp.