610 E. California Avenue, Glendale, CA 91206818-244-7241 • www.glendalecitychurch.org

“Revealing Christ, affirming all.”

November 5, 2016

Finding God at the Intersection of Our Lives

Worship— 11:00 a.m., Sanctuary (Please turn off all cell phones & pagers)

Prelude “Adagio for Strings” Samuel Barber Kemp Smeal, organ arr. William Strickland

Call to Worship Johnny Ramirez-Johnson How lovely is your dwelling place, O Lord of hosts!

My soul longs, indeed it faints for the courts of the Lord;my heart and my flesh sing for joy to the living God.

Even the sparrow finds a home,and the swallow a nest for herself,

where she may lay her young, at your altars,O Lord of hosts my King and my God.

Happy are those who live in your house, ever singing your praise.—Ps 84:1-4, NRSV

Hymn of Praise “The Church Has One Foundation” No. 348

Greetings & Prayers of the Congregation Leif Lind(Please remain standing for prayer)

Prayer Response O Jesus, blest Redeemer, sent from the heart of God (No. 495) Hold us, who wait before thee, near to the heart of God.

Anthem “How Lovely Is Thy Dwelling Place” Johannes Brahms

Day of Remembrance Anthony Paschal, Leif Lind(You are invited to come forward to light a candle in memory of a loved one)

Anthem “In Paradisum” from Requiem Gabriel FauréIn Paradisum deducant Angeli

in tuo adventu suscipiant te Martyreset perducant te in civitatem sanctam Jerusalem

“Into paradise may angels draw them,on your arrival, may the martyrs receive youand lead you into the holy city Jerusalem.”

Children’s Ministry, 10:45 a.M.: City Kids’ Worship and Open Door Teen Café begin just before morning worship service, then continue during the Sanctuary Service so that the whole family can get the most out of church (see inside of bulletin for more information).

Scripture Reading Isaiah 49:15-18 (NRSV) Ken WebberCan a woman forget her nursing child, or show no compassion for the child of her womb? Even these may forget, yet I will not forget you. See, I have inscribed you on the palms of my hands; your walls are continually before me. Your builders outdo your destroyers, and those who laid you waste go away from you. Lift up your eyes all around and see; they all gather, they come to you. As I live, says the Lord, you shall put all of them on like an ornament, and like a bride you shall bind them on.

Sermon “Conquering with Jesus is all about hidden food and a new name!” Johnny Ramirez-Johnson

Call to Offering

Offertory “Shall We Gather at the River” Robert LowryCharles Lane, tenor

(Unless otherwise marked, loose offering goes to local church expense)

Hymn of Response “There’s No Other Name Like Jesus” No. 253

Benediction (Please be seated after the benediction) Johnny Ramirez-Johnson

Choral Response “God Be With You Till We Meet Again”

Postlude “Tuba Tune in D Major” C. S. Lang

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Whether you’re a regular member or a visitor, we encourage you to continue to fellowship with our Church family after the worship service! Please also feel free to contact any of our pastoral staff if you have a question, want a visit, or need help.

Sermon noteSAll about a new name…John 1:40-42 (NRSV)40 One of the two who heard John speak and followed him was Andrew, Simon Peter’s brother. 41 He first found his brother Simon and said to him, “We have found the Messiah” (which is translated Anointed). 42 He brought Simon to Jesus, who looked at him and said, “You are Simon son of John. You are to be called Cephas” (which is translated Peter).

Mark 3:13-17 (NRSV)13 He went up the mountain and called to him those whom he wanted, and they came to him. 14 And he appointed twelve, whom he also named apostles, to be with him, and to be sent out to proclaim the message, 15 and to have authority to cast out demons. 16 So he appointed the twelve: Simon (to whom he gave the name Peter); 17 James son of Zebedee and John the brother of James (to whom he gave the name Boanerges, that is, Sons of Thunder);

Acts 13:9-11 (NRSV)9 But Saul, also known as Paul, filled with the Holy Spirit, looked intently at him 10 and said, “You son of the devil, you enemy of all righteousness, full of all deceit and villainy, will you not stop making crooked the straight paths of the Lord? 11 And now listen — the hand of the Lord is against you, and you will be blind for a while, unable to see the sun.” Immediately mist and darkness came over him, and he went about groping for someone to lead him by the hand.

Revelation 2:8-17 (NRSV)8 “And to the angel of the church in Smyrna write: These are the words of the first and the last, who was dead and came to life: 9 “I know your affliction and your poverty, even though you are rich. I know the slander on the part of those who say that they are Jews and are not, but are a synagogue of Satan. 10 Do not fear what you are about to suffer. Beware, the devil is about to throw some of you into prison so that you may be tested, and for ten days you will have affliction. Be faithful until death, and I will give you the crown of life. 11 Let anyone who has an ear listen to what the Spirit is saying to the churches. Whoever conquers will not be harmed by the second death. 12 “And to the angel of the church in Pergamum write: These are the words of him who has the sharp two-edged sword: 13 “I know where you are living, where Satan’s throne is. Yet you are holding fast to my name, and you did not deny your faith in me even in the days of Antipas my witness, my faithful one, who was killed among you, where Satan lives. 14 But I have a few things against you: you have some there who hold to the teaching of Balaam, who taught Balak to put a stumbling block before the people of Israel, so that they would eat food sacrificed to idols and practice fornication. 15 So you also have some who hold to the teaching of the Nicolaitans. 16 Repent then. If not, I will come to you soon and make war against them with the sword of my mouth. 17 Let anyone who has an ear listen to what the Spirit is saying to the churches. To everyone who conquers I will give some of the hidden manna, and I will give a white stone, and on the white stone is written a new name that no one knows except the one who receives it.

Ellen G. White, “The Great Hope”, page 47.Throughout the countless numbers of the redeemed every gaze is fastened on Jesus. Every eye beholds the glory of Him whose “visage was marred more than any man, and His form more than the sons of men” (Isaiah 52:14). Jesus places the crown of glory on the heads of the overcomers. For each there is a crown bearing his own “new name” (Revelation 2:17) and the inscription, “Holiness to the Lord.” Every hand receives the victor’s palm and the shining harp. Then, as the commanding angels strike the note, all the redeemed sweep the strings with skillful touch in rich, melodious tones. Each voice is raised in grateful praise: “To him who loved us and washed us from our sins in His own blood, and has made us kings and priests to His God and Father; to Him be glory and dominion forever and ever” (Revelation 1:5, 6).

Day of RemembranceOur loved ones sleep in the heart of God. We who remain have precious memories. You are invited to come forward to light a candle in honor of someone close to your heart. (You may also add a name or let a pastoral staff member know if you want an additional name read.)

Victor BenitezFabiola CaraveoLarry CavinessHerman Coe

O.C. CoeColiss Coe

Uylissis CoeFrancis Berry Crawford

Thelma DeBockCorina GasmanGladys Golay

Dr. M. Alfred HaynesMildred IsaacAlyce Jones

Rex JorgensonKathryn Magarian

Victoria Marsh-TapperJim Miller

Mercedes MitjansDana “Zeke” Mulder

Lorenzo PayteeArthur PosnerDwight RandallMargareta ReilyJoy Takahashi

Dr. Bruce WilcoxEllen Sophie Rasmussen Zaffke

Dr. Judson Ravi’s father, Ravi Sami; brother, John; and sisters Mary, Violet, and Florence

“But where there are prophecies, they will cease; where there are tongues, they will be stilled; where there is knowledge, it will pass away. And now these three remain: faith, hope and love. But the greatest of these is love.” —1 Corinthians 13:8, 13

November 12 Anthony PaschalNovember 19 Thanksgiving Todd LeonardNovember 26 Beginning of Advent Todd LeonardDecember 3 Todd LeonardDecember 10 Todd Leonard

Upcoming sermons & events

Prayer concerns for church members: Anji Arm’s family, after the passing of her grandmother, Ellen Zaffke. Also remember health concerns for Rosana, Graciela Seco’s sister; Mary, mother-in-law of Lela Leong’s brother; and Daniel Chaney, who is undergoing further treatment.

Day of Remembrance, Worship Service, today. During worship service we will take a moment to remember the loved ones who have passed in the last year. Come to service to light a candle in their memory.

Daylight Savings ends tonight: Remember to turn your clocks back one hour tonight!

New City Kids’ Worship Teachers Needed. If you love working with children, consider helping Glendale City Church carry out its mission: raising kids who know they are loved by God and who learn to love others in the way of Jesus. If you can give two Saturday mornings a month for three hours, you will be compensated $45 each time. If interested, connect with Anji Arm, Children’s Ministries director, or Pastor Anthony Paschal.

Next potluck, November 26.

Church member has car for sale, 2013 white Chrysler 200, 40,000 miles. Contact Anji for more info, anjimom2@hotmail.com.

Denver Bierman, of Denver, and the Mile High Orchestra will be performing a concert at the Glendale Adventist Academy Auditorium on Thursday, November 10 at 7:00 p.m. Denver and the MHO are a horn-driven band, playing a selection of old and new Christian hymns in a big band jazz style. The GAA Jazz Band will accompany Mr. Bierman on two or three songs at the close of the program. Admission is free. For a music sample visit: http://denvermho.com/albums/mile-high-hymns

SCC Community Services Department. They are collecting new blankets for the homeless for Thanksgiving. For more details call Barbara Hart, 818-546-8405.

Single Seventh-day Adventist male looking for a room to rent from a member. Has a new job with a long commute and looking to make that commute shorter. If you can assist, please contact Evan Friedrich, 530-321-9226.

chUrch Life All are welcome — whoever you are, whatever your journey or background. God excludes no one, and neither do we.

 

 

                                   

l it�ur�gy, n individuals coming together to work out their spirituality

Glendale City Church invites you to a safe gathering place for people to work out a shared spirituality that impacts the city for good. While our classic morning worship has provided this space for generations, urban lit is an alternative space where workshop spirituality can be done with new art forms and collaborative thinking and sharing.

introduction / q&a : friday, october 2 @ 7:30p, after “a shared table” by herb montgomery preview sessions: begin saturday, october 17 @ 3:00p

         

                                   

l it�ur�gy, n individuals coming together to work out their spirituality

Glendale City Church invites you to a safe gathering place for people to work out a shared spirituality that impacts the city for good. While our classic morning worship has provided this space for generations, urban lit is an alternative space where workshop spirituality can be done with new art forms and collaborative thinking and sharing.

introduction / q&a : friday, october 2 @ 7:30p, after “a shared table” by herb montgomery preview sessions: begin saturday, october 17 @ 3:00p

urban liturgy

urban liturgy

City Church and Urban Liturgy invite you to a safe gathering place for people to work out a shared spirituality. Urban Liturgy (UL) is an alternate space where workshop spirituality can be done through collaborative thinking and sharing.

While the term “worship” isn’t a completely accurate depiction of what takes place, UL sessions are intended to provide the mystical, communal, and sacred space experience that worship has been for so many others. You will find this space evolves week to week as you participate. It’s just different.

today, Multipurpose Room, 3 p.m.There is one more Urban Lit meeting for 2016 (next week).

We will celebrate our community with potluck. Don’t forget to sign up today.

City Kids’ Worship meets downstairs to different classrooms for age-appropriate spiritual experiences with their friends. Children ages birth to 3 are required to have one parent stay with them throughout the City Kids’ worship experience. Older kids can be dropped off at the multipurpose room and picked up at their age-designated classroom as soon as adult worship concludes.

Open Door will meet today, 10:45 a.m.Open Door is a safe space for middle- and high-school students to talk about the issues facing them. Pastor Arleene Chow leads thought-provoking discussions on what spirituality looks like in all their relationships and helps them make smart decisions as they move towards adulthood. At 11:30, the teens are dismissed to join the adults at the Worship Service, upstairs in the Main Sanctuary.

Worship for Kids and teens

KALEIDOSCOPEL A ’ S C O N D U C T O R L E S SO R C H E S T R A“ C e l e b r a t i n g a n e x c i t i n g p r o g r a m o f A m e r i c a n c o m p o s e r s j u s t a f e w d a y s b e f o r e w e v o t e f o r o u r 4 5 t h p r e s i d e n t ! ”

S a t u r d a y , N o v e m b e r 5 @ 8 P MG l e n d a l e C i t y C h u r c h

6 1 0 E . C a l i f o r n i a A v e n u eG l e n d a l e , C A 9 1 2 0 6

S u n d a y , N o v e m b e r 6 @ 3 P MF i r s t P r e s b y t e r i a n C h u r c h

1 2 2 0 2 n d S t r e e tS a n t a M o n i c a , C A 9 0 4 0 1

Samual Barber - A d a g i o f o r S t r i n g sSamuel Barber - K n o x v i l l e , S u m m e r o f 1 9 1 5 Maria Valdes, SopranoClint Needham - W h e n W e F o r g e t (west coast premiere)Aaron Copland - M u s i c f o r t h e T h e a t e r

Preconcert talks start 30 minutes before each performance.

All concerts are ‘pay what you can’. Open seating and freeparking! More information available at: W W W . K C O . L A

KALEIDOSCOPEL A ’ S C O N D U C T O R L E S SO R C H E S T R A“ C e l e b r a t i n g a n e x c i t i n g p r o g r a m o f A m e r i c a n c o m p o s e r s j u s t a f e w d a y s b e f o r e w e v o t e f o r o u r 4 5 t h p r e s i d e n t ! ”

S a t u r d a y , N o v e m b e r 5 @ 8 P MG l e n d a l e C i t y C h u r c h

6 1 0 E . C a l i f o r n i a A v e n u eG l e n d a l e , C A 9 1 2 0 6

S u n d a y , N o v e m b e r 6 @ 3 P MF i r s t P r e s b y t e r i a n C h u r c h

1 2 2 0 2 n d S t r e e tS a n t a M o n i c a , C A 9 0 4 0 1

Samual Barber - A d a g i o f o r S t r i n g sSamuel Barber - K n o x v i l l e , S u m m e r o f 1 9 1 5 Maria Valdes, SopranoClint Needham - W h e n W e F o r g e t (west coast premiere)Aaron Copland - M u s i c f o r t h e T h e a t e r

Preconcert talks start 30 minutes before each performance.

All concerts are ‘pay what you can’. Open seating and freeparking! More information available at: W W W . K C O . L A

Quilting Ministry

Fundraisersunday,

november 13, 2:00-5:00 p.m.

glendale City Church, Fellowship Hall

Beautiful, reasonably priced quilts made by our

Quilting Ministry

Get your Christmas shopping done early–

there is something for everyone!

Glendale IHOP ONLY!

Orchestra Fundraiser

Join the Caesura Youth Orchestra at IHOP as we work together to

support local students. Dine-In Only.

30% of every meal purchased

will go towards funding music

lessons.

Glendale IHOP ONLY!

605 N. Glendale Ave. Glendale, CA

91206 818-242-0922

Tear out this page and present it to your server when you go to IHOP!

eLder of the day: Judson Ravi • deacon of the day: Glenda Mendizabal

adULt sabbath schooL bibLe stUdy options (9:30-10:30 a.m.) • Sabbath SchooL QuarterLy (traditionaL, chapeL)— Current study theme: “The Book of Job”. If God exists, and is so good, so loving, and so powerful, why is there so much suffering? This quarter’s theme takes up this subject, paying close attention to the controversy between Christ and Satan. • English Language Study–Chapel • Armenian Language Study–Room 11 • Romanian Language Study–Room 13 • Grace center (FeLLowShip haLL, north Side)— Current book study: “The Lost History of Christianity: The 1000-Year Golden Age of the Church in the Middle East, Africa, and Asia — and How It Died” by Philip Jenkins. Here is the untold story of the Christian Church’s first 1200 years outside of Western Europe, how it thrived and expanded as far as China and India —even after the arrival of Islam — and what that may signify in today’s conflict between Islam and Christianity. Hailed by Forbes as “one of America’s top religious scholars”, author Jenkins presents his sub- stantial findings in a very readable style. • the LivinG project (FeLLowShip haLL, South Side)—Social and interactive sharing of personal, cultural, religious, scientific, and scriptural stories. As we connect with our stories we seek to discover our common story in God.

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Pastoral Staff

Todd Leonard, Senior (818-244-7241 office) Arleene Chow, Youth & Young Adults (818-472-5287) Leif  Lind, Church Administration (909-557-5230)Anthony Paschal, Church Life (951-756-3605)

Church OfficersHead Elder–John Nielsen (818-605-0057)Head Deacon–Ronald Matusea (818-730-0350)Head Deaconess–Eleanor Posner (818-281-5822)Church Board Chair–Rudy Torres (714-318-1975)Sanctuary Choir–Clarissa Shan (909-709-3596), directorOrganist–Kemp Smeal (714-658-4885); Taylor Ruhl, assistant (909-557-5229)

Church Office HoursMonday-Thursday 9:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m.; Friday 9:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m.

Rudy Torres, Emeritus (714-318-1975)Johnny Ramirez-Johnson, Ministry & Outreach (909-382-1912)Hovik Sarrafian, Armenian Senior (909-796-9536)Dorin Lataeanu, Romanian (909-528-2545)

Secretary–Victoria Lucero (glendalesda@gmail.com)Treasurer–Dean Vendouris (818-244-7241, office)Church Clerk–Mindi Rüb (mindilus@mac.com)Children’s Ministry Asst.–Anji Arm (818-632-7374)Audio Visual–Michael Acosta (michaelacosta@earthlink.net)A+ School Board Chair–Glen Christensen (plbboss@aol.com)A+ School Director–Malisa Smith (818-241-9353)Facilities Administrator–Wayne Libby (760-409-6719)