IN THIS ISSUE

Embracing all people Encouraging spiritual growth

Sharing the Good News

BIRTHDAYS

ANNIVERSARIES

LETTER FROM PASTOR

PRESCHOOL

MISSION

HEALTH

EDUCATION

FELLOWSHIP

FINANCIALS

VOL 73 | NOVEMBER 2012VOL 73 | NOVEMBER 2012VOL 73 | NOVEMBER 2012

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"We gather together to ask the Lord's blessing..."   

Please come and share a delicious, traditional Thanksgiving meal with your church family. Allow yourself some time to reflect on the many

wonderful blessings our Heavenly Father has given us this year.

Please RSVP by Monday, November 12th by phone or email (714) 538-2341 Ext. 106 or james@firstpresorange.org

Larry Schilder November 2 Laurie Phillips November 3 Robert Schaal November 4 David Woollett November 5 Diane Janzen November 6 Charlotte Olsgaard November 6 Tom Godfrey November 9 Stephanie Kendrick November 11 Scott Malmgren November 11 Irene Malmgren November 13 John Von Szeliski November 13 Betty Wells November 13 Connie Noren November 16 Donna Scarbrough November 16 Jean Paxton November 17 Javier Calvo November 18 Adeline Olsgaard November 26 Paul Blackwell November 27 Patricia Gunderman November 27 Richard Kraus November 27 Betty Hill November 28 Jim Hake November 29

Calling all food baggers! Opportunities to help bag groceries for our food pantry are advertised in the First ePress and bulletins. Please stay tuned for upcoming volunteer times!  

When you do your own shopping, the items most needed now are: mac & cheese, dry beans, peanut butter or canned meat. These may be left in the Narthex cart on Sundays or in the church office Mondays - Thursdays.

FOOD PANTRY

SECOND HARVEST FOOD BANK

Be an "angel" and help sort food for those in need the first Saturday of every month at 9am 8014 S. Marine Way, Great Park, Irvine. Contact Tom Godfrey for more information or directions, TomGodfrey2001@yahoo.com (714) 343-3866 or visit the church website.

BIRTHDAYS

James and Jennifer Keniston November 8, 2008 Gary and Nancy Barsch November 10, 1956 Mark and Dawn Olsgaard November 10, 2006 Paula and Richard Clement November 20, 1982 Bill and Ann Teachout November 24, 1956

ANNIVERSARIES

Marriage: Chris Malmgren to Laura Croswaite on October 12, 2012 Deaths: Eleanor Johnson Dunn

(July, 2012) Jean Fairbairn (October 5,

2012) At the time of her death, Jean had the lowest membership number on our church rolls, i.e., the member with the greatest longevity.

OUR CHURCH FAMILY

Praise for life and friends and food, Praise for giving all that’s good. Praise for Jesus Christ your son,

Praise for loving everyone. Now I come to give myself,

Give my time and give my wealth. Give my gifts as generously As, O God, you give to me.

LETTER FROM THE PASTOR

“When you come to the fork in the road, take it.” I think Yogi Berra the professional baseball player and manager is credited with this gem of wisdom. It made sense to Walton my rancher-friend and church member in Ruidoso, New Mexico who also stood in as second father to me. We used to drive into the vast New Mexico mountainous regions around Ruidoso. Miles and miles of roads in the sage desert and pinon forests beckoned our exploring tendencies. We usually searched for places that others hadn’t frequented—easier in the first years—not so much in latter years as population increased and more four wheeling enthusiasts drove the lands. We prided ourselves on going places that many people dared not—the most inaccessible, rocky, rut-coursed pathways. And we were rewarded with beautiful landscapes and vistas with more than a fair share of wild game. But we had to take the fork in the road when we got there. And we discovered new places and even discovered new ways home. There is a tendency to practice what works. I listened to the conversations with retired ministers and inevitably the

question comes: “How do you know what works?” “What did you do that made you successful?” In other words, tell us what it will take to make this ministry successful. Well, not so sure that the old ways will work. Too many forks in the road today with changing attitudes about church and religion. And so, the forks look more appealing if not demanding. “You’ve got to be very careful if you don’t know where you’re going because you might not get there.” Makes sense to me. Makes sense to a lot of people in the church right now as we face the same rutted roads that have held us on path for years. And those paths worked a destination for us and the church for a

time that brought members, mission and ministry. But now we need to know where else to go...or we might not get there. “The future ain’t what it used to be.” No, it’s not, but it ain’t a future that is simply in our own hands. Our Exodus wanderings from the flesh pots of convention and familiarity lead to other lands promised to faithful people who join a faithful God. One of the dangers to a “future that ain’t what it used to be” is that a negative prediction of that future is faithless. Yogi Berra, homespun philosopher, part-time theologian in a baseball hat, put some words to the faithful journey of God’s people, even though he might not have known it. “If you don’t know where you are going then you might wind up somewhere else.” And who’s to say that the somewhere else might be where God is waiting...and we didn’t know it, so the journey is the work and the pleasure and the excitement because we came to a fork in the road and we took it. Your pastor,

PRESCHOOL Here it is November already and the Preschool is in full swing. We will begin working on centerpieces for the "Giving Thanks" dinner. The children have been doing this for the last few years and they really enjoy this craft project! Our next big event is the Soup & Bread Feast on Wednesday, November 14th. The children and their families will fill McAulay Hall to break bread together, watch a slideshow featuring the children and reflect on things to be grateful for. Cooler weather means no more water play days. This month every Thursday will be pajama day. The children and teachers will all wear their PJ's on Thursdays! At this writing we have plans to visit our senior center friends and take them candy. The children will wear their costumes on this field trip as they pass out candy. This is one of our favorite trips. The children love to visit the senior center and our senior friends love to have the children visit. We are thankful for our volunteer handyman, Mr. Peter Stewart who is a blessing to the school and we are grateful. He continues to keep all things in good repair. Please continue to pray for the school, the children and the teaching team. Wish list: small cups, paper plates, fish crackers, napkins, and your old towels when you purchase new ones.

"Be worrisome about nothing; but in every thing by prayer & supplication with thanksgiving, let your requests be made known to God, which passes all understanding, shall keep your hearts and minds." ~ Philippians 4:6-7

JUDY SOLLEE, CHILD CARE DIRECTOR

INFANT CENTER

Be you all of one mind, have compassion one of another, love as brethren, be tenderhearted, be courteous. ~ 1 Peter 3:8

The babies are busy growing & developing. the Infant

Center appreciates your prayers. We pray for the mothers who along with their babies are moving on to other programs. We will miss them, and hope they will keep in touch. We wish you a happy thanksgiving, God's blessing.

We are grateful, truly grateful for all he has given us!

Wish list

diapers (size 3-5) baby wipes

paper towels cleaning wipes

prayers

Wednesday, November 28th • 12:00 pm • Conference Room Enzo knows he is different from other dogs: a philosopher with a nearly human soul.

The Book Club meets on the fourth Wednesday of every month, except December, at noon in the conference room. Men, you are also invited to join us if you would like!!! Just bring a sack lunch and a willingness to participate in the

discussion of the current book. Suggestions for future readings are also appreciated!!   

For more information, contact Lynda Stewart at (714) 639-5076 or Lyndastewart@socal.rr.com.

BOOK CLUB

HOLIDAY HOPE Sunday, December 1st will be a day of "HOPE" for families in transition. We will host this all day event for families and children in local shelters and in transition. We need gently used, clean clothing, shoes and purses. Hygiene products, gifts for children and escorts the day of the event. Let us be signs of hope and beacons of joy. Let our lives be witnesses of God's love.

Contact Marsha Zembower at (714) 283-3842 or Judy Sollee at (714) 858-8030.

CHRISTIAN EDUCATION

UNDERSTANDING ANXIOUS TIMES Sundays, November 4-18 • 11:20 am • Chapel

What can we learn from other disciplines about anxiety in the society and the church? How have and do we respond to anxiety in our own midst? Let’s take a look…briefly at informative resources…discuss how this information could be applied in our own situations in the church. Pastor Winston leads the discussion.

JUSTIN MARSH, DIRECTOR OF CHRISTIAN EDUCATION

PRESBY Presby is happily preparing for the holidays! This coming weekend she is going to be helping carve pumpkins with the Stanley's and will most likely want her pumpkin with a cat

face on it. She is also planning to go trick or treating for cat treats on Halloween and hoping to come and visit everyone at the Fall Festival (if she will wear her cat harness, that is!)

MISSION NEWS We have recently made small New Testaments available free of charge to people picking up food bags. These Gideon Bibles come in English and Spanish editions and have been provided by Walt Khazoyan. Temple Beth Shalom recently had a huge food drive and donated about eighty food bags to FPCO. What a wonderful gift! We will begin to hand out these bags for the next several weeks. Our next Food Bag Sunday will be announced. Stay tuned. We hope you are using and enjoying the 30 Days of Mission devotional booklets. The stories are inspiring and each one is a witness to God's work though his people here in Los Ranchos Presbytery. Keep reading, keep praying.

We have been learning in the past few weeks about the many situations that can be helped by our Peacemaking offering. We highlighted the problems and sad results of bullying, human trafficking and lack of civility. If you were touched by any of these situations but failed to contribute, it is not too late to do so. Simply designate Peacemaking on your check or envelope. The current total collected is $511. Many thanks from the Mission Committee.

PEACEMAKING ALL SAINTS CONCERT

WOMEN CONNECTED

All women are invited to join one of our monthly Bible Study groups! Our study is entitled “ D i s p a t c h e s t o G o d ’ s Household: The General Epistles,” which will explore six books of the New Testament (1 and 2 Peter, 1-3 John, and Jude). Join us as we learn what it means to live in community and belong to the household of God. Mary Circle: Second Wednesday, November 14th at 12:00 pm in the South Room of the Grand Street Center. Leaders: Annette White, (714) 637-4740, Lynda Stewart, (714) 639-5076, and Bonnie Sharp, (714) 633-5897. Lydia Circle: Third Saturday, November 17th at 9:30 am in the Conference Room. Leader: Elise McHenry, (714) 639-0344. Coffee Break: Wednesdays at 9:30--11:00 am in the Conference Room. Bible study on the Book of Proverbs. Leader: Nancy Blake, (714) 633-0571.

Sunday, November 4th • 6:30 pm • Sanctuary The Sanctuary Choir will be presenting “For All the Saints” an All Saints celebration on Sunday, November 4th at 6:30 pm. In honor and celebration of the occasion, the choir will be performing a choral work dedicated to the saints of FPCO. Tickets are $10.00 for adults and children are free. Support the choir by purchasing several concert tickets for friends or family. The All Saints Concert promises to be filled with inspiring music for everyone to hear. Do you have a friend or relative that doesn't have a church home? Concerts are a great way to invite people to church. Contact Aaron Mosley at (714) 538-2341 Ext. 104 or aaron@firstpresorange.org.

HEALTH MINISTRY

This month is Thanksgiving, a time when many of us overeat. Thus, it is not surprising that November is National Diabetes month. Type 2 Diabetes (also called age onset) is a growing problem in the United States. With this in mind, I thought some of you might want to visit the web site of the American Diabetes Association www.diabetes.org. When you go to this page, look at the section called Top Diabetes Topics. Click on Diabetes Basics. Then click on Facts about Type 2 Diabetes on the left. This will take you to a page with an interesting animation called Type 2 Lou at the bottom of the page. This is an interesting animation giving a lot of information about Type 2 Diabetes. Although some people have no symptoms, others have one or more of the following symptoms - frequent urination, unusual thirst, extreme hunger, unusual weight loss, extreme fatigue, frequent infections, blurred vision, cuts/burns that are slow to heal, and/or tingling/numbness in hands/feet.

FLU SHOTS Sunday, November 11th • 9am — 2pm • South Room, GSC

Free flu shots available to the community! Get your flu shot and stay healthy! Flu shots are provided in conjunction with the Health Ministry of FPCO and community partners.

FELLOWSHIP

BUNCO NIGHT All are welcome, young and old, men and women, for Bunco Night on Thursday, November 15th at 5:30 pm in McAulay Hall. Bunco is a dice game that is fun, easy to learn and allows time for fellowship with others. If you don’t know how

to play, we’ll teach you! For just $3.00, refreshments and prizes are provided.

LEGACY CIRCLE What a blessing to our Lord and Savior and First Presbyterian Church of Orange that 54+ members have committed to remembering the church in their wills and trusts. To each of you -

Thank you for your faith, love, and caring about the future of God’s church. Also, thank you for stepping up and being Charter members. Your promise will certainly inspire others to join the line of future giving when the earth is left behind.

CLIPPERS Friday, November 16th • 6:00 pm • McAulay Hall

In November the Clippers will join the congregation in attending the Giving Thanks Dinner. Please RSVP by Monday, November 12th to James

in the church office at Ext. 106 or james@firstpresorange.org.

SCHOONERS Friday, November 9th • 6:00 pm • McAulay Hall

The November program will be on "Washington State--God's Country" presented by our own Betty Wells. Hosts will be Betty and Gail and Bill Telkamp. Bring a friend, dish to share and plates/utensils for a potluck. RSVP to the Telkamps at (714) 538-0396.

OP HIKERS In November the hikers will travel the 7 mile Phase 2 of the

Mountain to Sea hike from Harvard Sports Park in Irvine to the sea at Newport. The group will leave from the Maple Street parking area at 8:00 am, Saturday, November 10.

Persons of all ages who are interested in hiking, fellowship and the outdoors are invited to participate in the program. Please contact Ellie Schilder (714) 796-9227 or Bob McAulay (714) 547-6406 for more information. MOVIE NIGHT

Due to the upcoming holidays, there will be no movie night held during November or December. The next movie night will be Friday, January 12th at 6:30 pm.

STEWARDSHIP Stewardship, New Beginnings, Pledge Cards, Joy and Gratitude What do they have to do with each other? Stewardship is the act of giving back to God that which He has astoundingly entrusted to us. New Beginnings is a process of discerning what God wants us to do with the resources we have returned to Him. Pledge cards are a way for the church to implement this discernment process. Joy and gratitude are emotions we can choose to experience when we give, not simply because the church has bills to pay, but because God has been loving, faithful and gracious to us. Yellow pledge cards will be distributed in New Beginnings small groups and mailed out the week of October 28th. After reflection on God’s goodness to you, return these cards to the church office or put them in the offering plate no later than Sunday morning, November 18th.

FINANCIAL NEWS RUTH KUTCHER, TREASURER

This month marks the end of the third quarter as well as the end of three-fourths of the year, therefore, a more extensive summary of our finances will be given. Our Church, operations reflects a surplus of $19,745 for the month of September and a surplus of $23,106 for nine months ending September 30th. All of these results include transfers from New Growth, Endowments, Music, and GSC/Preschool accounts. The total transfer for the month was $30,599 and for the year-to-date was $98,538. We have used $43,950 from Endowment thus far this year and $45,000 from the GSC/Preschool thus far to sustain our church operations. In other words our income is not sufficient enough to maintain our church operations. We are blessed we have enough revenue from our endowment and GSC/Preschool to transfer into the Church operations budget. However, these monies will not last forever. Please pray the New Beginnings program will be able to help solve this financial dilemma. Our pre-school is doing well financially. They have a $517 surplus for the month of September. There is a $17,550 surplus for nine months ending September 30th. Both the month of September and the year-to-day do not include the transfers made to our Church operations. We are fortunate that we are blessed with this revenue. Our GSC operations have a surplus of $1,163 for the month of September. For the year-to date, there is a surplus of $32,278. These figures do not include the transfers made to our general operating costs. Again, we are truly blessed that we are getting revenues from this building. As far as our loan on the GSC acquisition we are making progress, thanks to your continuous support through pledges from the capital campaign and faith commitment as well as through the giving of special gifts and bequests. Our beginning loan was $1.5 million. We are gradually chipping away at the amount due. As of September 30th, we have paid $814,447. We have $685,553 left on our loan which is less than half of the original loan. Praise God for the support of this congregation in honoring your commitments to help bring the loan amount down. As we continue to be faithful to our Lord, pray for guidance as we chart course through these financially challenging times. As always if you have any questions about the budget, please do not hesitate to call me at 637-1329 or Lynn Winn at Ext. 108 in the church office. If you have any questions or comments about your pledges, Lynn will be glad to take your call.

Month of September Actual Budget Actual Budget

Offerings 25,825 33,625 264,789 259,525 Other Income 3,242 2,625 49,551 39,915 Total Revenues 29,067 36,250 314,340 299,440

Total Expenses 39,921 46,810 389,772 407,500

Revenues Over (Under) (10,854) (10,560) (75,432) (108,060) Expenses Transfer From New Growth and Change 612 675 6,076 5,975 Transfer From Endowments 14,650 14,650 43,950 43,950 Transfer From Music Accounts 337 550 3,512 4,950 Transfer From GSC/Pre-School 15,000 15,000 45,000 45,000 Total amount transfer 30,599 30,875 98,538 99,875

Surplus/(Deficit) 19,745 20,315 23,106 (8,185)

Year to Date

Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat

1 7:00 pm Choir Rehearsal (S) 7:00 pm NH Lifelong Learning (MH)

2 5:30 pm Parents’ Night Out (KK)

3 9am Second Harvest Food Bank (off-site) 3pm NH Men’s (MH) and Women’s (FC) Bible Studies 5pm New Hope (S, MH)

FPCO Hosts Interfaith Shelter (Nov. 3—17)

4 10:00 am Worship North (S) 10:00 am Worship South (FC) 11:20 am Second CE Class (FC) 11:20 am Kids Choir (ChR) 12:15 pm Bell Choir (CR) 5:30 pm SNT Dinner (GSC) 6:30 pm All Saints Choir Concert * Daylight Savings Time ends*

5 6pm NH Choir Rehearsal (S)

6 9:30 am OPPS Chapel (S) 4:30 pm Youth Theatre 6:00 pm Pacific Chorale 6:30 pm TNT (MH)

7 9:00 am Presbyterian Golf 4:00 pm CE Committee (CE) 6:00 pm CDC Committee (G) 6:30 pm Mission Committee (PS) 6:30 pm NH Bible Study (CR) 7:00 pm Worship Committee (MO)

8 7:00 pm Choir Rehearsal (S) 7:00 pm Finance Committee (E-222) 7:00 pm Sovereign Grace Church (FC)

9 5:30 pm Casa Teresa Bible Study (CR, E106, E104) 6:00 pm Schooners (MH, G)

10 Flea Market (parking lot) 7:00 am OP Hikers (off-site) 3pm NH Men’s (MH) and Women’s (FC) Bible Studies 3pm NH Youth Choir (S) 5pm New Hope (S, MH)

11 10:00 am Worship North (S) 10:00 am Worship South (FC) 11:20 am Second CE Class (FC) 11:20 am Kids Choir (ChR) 12:15 pm Bell Choir (CR) 5:30 pm SNT Dinner (GSC)

12 6pm NH Choir Rehearsal (S)

Veterans Day

13 9:30 am OPPS Chapel (S) 4:30 pm Youth Theatre 6:00 pm Pacific Chorale 6:30 pm TNT (MH) 7:00 pm Fellowship Committee (N)

14 9:00 am Presbyterian Golf 9:30 am Coffee Break (CR) 12:00 pm Mary Circle (GSC, S) 5:30 pm Word & Wine (GSC, S) 6:00 pm OPPS Soup & Bread Feast (MH) 6:30 pm NH Bible Study (CR)

15 7:00 pm Choir Rehearsal (S) 5:30 pm Bunco Night (MH)

16 6:00 pm Clippers (MH) 6:00 pm Giving Thanks Dinner (MH)

17 9:30 am Lydia Circle (CR) 3pm NH Men’s (MH) and Women’s (FC) Bible Studies 3pm NH Youth Choir (S) 5pm New Hope (S, MH)

18 10:00 am Worship North (S) 10:00 am Worship South (FC) 11:20 am Second CE Class (FC) 11:20 am Kids Choir (ChR) 12:15 pm Bell Choir (CR) 5:30 pm SNT Dinner (GSC)

19 6pm NH Choir Rehearsal (S)

20 9:30 am OPPS Chapel (S) 4:30 pm Youth Theatre 6:00 pm Pacific Chorale 6:30 pm TNT (MH)

21 9:00 am Presbyterian Golf 9:30 am Coffee Break (CR) 5:30 pm Word & Wine (GSC, S) 6:30 pm NH Bible Study (CR)

22 6:00 pm NH Prayer Gathering (FC) 7:00 pm Choir Rehearsal (S)

Office Closed Thanksgiving Day

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Office Closed Thanksgiving Holiday

24 3pm NH Men’s (MH) and Women’s (FC) Bible Studies 3pm NH Youth Choir (S) 5pm New Hope (S, MH)

25 10:00 am Worship North (S) 10:00 am Worship South (FC) 11:20 am Kids Choir (ChR) 12:15 pm Bell Choir (CR) 5:30 pm SNT Dinner (GSC)

26 6pm NH Choir Rehearsal (S) 7:00 pm Deacons (CR)

27 9:30 am OPPS Chapel (S) 4:30 pm Youth Theatre 6:00 pm Pacific Chorale 6:00 pm Advent Program with TNT (MH)

28 9:00 am Presbyterian Golf 9:30 am Coffee Break (CR) 12:00 pm Book Club (CR) 5:30 pm Word & Wine (GSC, S) 6:30 pm NH Bible Study (CR) 7:00 pm Session (GSC, S)

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30 5:30 pm Casa Teresa Bible Study (CR, E106, E104)

New Beginnings Small Groups Sundays at 12pm: Oct. 14—Nov. 18 (Narthex) Sundays at 7pm: Oct. 14—Nov. 18 (CR) Mondays at 7pm: Oct. 8—Nov. 12 (G) Tuesdays at 7pm: Oct. 9—Nov. 13 (CR) Wednesdays at 7pm: Oct. 3—Nov. 21 (GSC,S) Thursdays at 6pm: Oct. 4—Nov. 15 (CR) Thursdays at 7pm: Oct. 4 or 11— Nov. 15 (CR) Fridays at 7pm: Oct. 12—Nov. 16 (off-campus)

NOVEMBER 2012

“We are a Christ centered church that nurtures and celebrates the diversity in our neighborhood, our communities, and in our world. Embracing all people encouraging spiritual growth and sharing the Good News.”

First Presbyterian Church of Orange 191 N. Orange Street Orange, California 92866

Phone: (714) 538-2341 Fax: (714) 538-7280

The First Presbyterian is the newsletter of First Presbyterian Church of Orange The deadline for announcements and articles is the 15th of each month prior to publication.

Church Staff

R. Winston Presnall, Pastor rwinston@firstpresorange.org, extension 109

Justin Marsh, Christian Education Director justin@firstpresorange.org, extension 110

Shawna Lynch, Director of Children’s Ministry shawna@firstpresorange.org

Aaron Mosley, Director of Music aaron@firstpresorange.org, extension 104

Ken Gilliard, Organist ken@firstpresorange.org

James Lawrence, Administrative Assistant james@firstpresorange.org, extension 106 Judy Sollee, Child Care Director preschool@firstpresorange.org, extension 112 Lynn Winn, Business Secretary lynn@firstpresorange.org, extension 108

SCHEDULE OF WORSHIP 9:00 am First Education Class 10:00 am Traditional Worship 10:00 am Contemporary Worship 11:20 am Second Education Class

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Ruling Elders Deacons

Carol Chaney Walt Khazoyan Bob McAulay Bruce Scott Lynda Stewart Joe Woollett Fred Bigner John Fotch Joyce Geisert Tom Godfrey Bonnie Sharp Gene Sinclair John Bouyer

Linda Rogers Ann Teachout Ilco Vandercapellen Betty Wells Ken Zanca

Jan Fleming Karen Godfrey Barbara Khazoyan Margaret Kraus Jim Kroesen Russell McGregor James Touton Bill Benak Amanda Boyd Debbye Karaffa Bob & Kate Stanley Mary Lou Starr Jeanne Chalk

Jean Ann Duckworth Jean Paxton Betsy & Bob Kolar Judy Sollee