Lafayette Orinda Presbyterian Church- Connections WEEKLY … · Kristi Haigh, Foundation Trustee at...

49 Knox Drive • Lafayette, CA 94549 • Phone: (925) 283-8722 • Fax: (925) 283-0138 • Email: info@LOPC.org • Web: www.LOPC.org

Gifts to the LOPC foundation create your legacy of love and mission for the generations to come.

Questions? Kristi Haigh, Foundation Trustee at akhaigh3@comcast.net, or call (925) 254-6023.

Peter Whitelock, Pastor / Head of Staff l Gerald Chinen, Pastor, Care l Lauren Gully, Pastor, Mission & Formation l Jaime Polson, Pastor, Families

Lafayette Orinda Presbyterian Church-

Alive! In Christ…In the WorldConnections

WEEKLY June 11, 2017

Over 230 kids registered!Over 100 volunteers!

Thank you for all of your support!

Vacation Bible CampJune 12- 16, 2017

LOPC: All TogetherInachurchasbigasoursit’seasytolosesightofeverythingthatweaccomplishonanannualbasis– butwegetitdonebyworkingAllTogethertosupportthethingswecaresodeeplyabout.Our“AllTogether”emphasisisaboutonething– raisingupresourcestorecoverthefinancialstrengththathaserodedovertime.Overthepast10yearsourannualgivinghasremainedstrongbutithasbeenlargelyflat.Duetotheconstantpresenceofinflationandrisingcosts,ourgiftstosupportthisministryhavelostabout$400,000invalue.We’verespondedbycuttingcosts,restrictinggrowthinsomeministries,and,mostregrettably,notadjustingstaffsalariestokeepthemcompetitiveandfair.

IfyouhavealreadyturnedinyourAllTogethercommitment–ThankYouverymuch.Ifyouarestillconsidering,pleaseknowhowimportantyoursupportistoLOPC.Withyoursupport,ourprogramswillcontinuetogrowandcarryoutourcommitmenttoservingGodintheworld.

PleasevisitLOPC.org/alltogether toviewtheAllTogetherbrochure,prayerguide,ministryteamvideos,andmore!Ifyouhaven’tyetreceivedyourAllTogetherpacketinthemail,youcanpickoneupintheLOPCMinistryCenter.

Mark Your Calendar

YOUTH 5th-12th grade

We offer handouts in the Narthex, including all the lyrics and texts that you see on the screen during Sunday

worship services, or you can scroll to see the PDF version of the Sunday Bulletin Supplement, which includes liturgy,

lyrics, scripture, online at LOPC.org/worship/worship-bulletins. Please ask the ushers to assist you if you need to

use a hearing-aid headset.

CHILDREN infant-4th grade u TODAY, 6/11, “The Garden on Sunday Mornings” - Kids from

three months old through 4th grade enjoy discovering God and making friends, 9:00 a.m. & 11:00 a.m.

Questions?Ryan Timpte, Director of Children’s Ministry, ryan@LOPC.org or x234 Lori Robinson, Assoc. Director of Children's Ministry, lori@LOPC.org or x251Susan Wentworth, Assoc. Director of Preschool Ministry, susan@LOPC.org or x237

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u TODAY,6/11, Middle School Sunday School - Youth 5th-8th grade gather for games and a Bible lesson, 9:00 or 11:00 a.m.

u TODAY, 6/11, Youth Pew – Worship together with an adult advisor on the short pew, middle, right side at 11:00 a.m.

Questions?Keris Dahlkamp, Youth Director, keris@LOPC.org or x233 Allison Kunz, Assoc. Youth Director, allison@LOPC.org or x241

u TODAY, 6/11, Worship times are 9:00 a.m. and 11: 00 a.m.u 6/12, 6/19, 6/26, 7/10, 7/17, 8/14, & 8/28, Lamorinda Village

Chair Yoga, 1:30 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. in the Oak Room. Please bring a bath-size towel to use on the chair. RSVP to (925) 253-2300.

u 6/12 – 6/17, Vacation Bible Camp starts tomorrow! See page 1.

u 6/15, Thursday Fellowship. Join us for lunch, crafts and entertainment for senior adults. 11:00 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. This will be the final gathering. Thursday Fellowship will resume in the fall.

u 6/25, Stephen Ministry Continuing Education at 10:15 a.m. in the Davies room. See page 4.

u 7/23, 7/30, 8/13 & 8/20, Summer Choir Opportunities led by Tony & Brett. See page 4.

u 7/30, Aloha Sunday with Pastor Gerald Chinen and the Na’Okina Hawaiian Band and Dancers will lead an inspiring and joyful morning worship. See page 3.

u 7/1, August FOCUS Deadline. If you have information that you would like included in the August FOCUS, submit it online at www.LOPC.org/submission-for-focus.

u 9/22-9/23, Congo Mission Network. See more at LOPC.org.u 10/6 -10/8, Mount Hermon All Church Retreat, Save the

Date! The Rev. Dr. Charlene Han Powell will be the featured speaker. See page 2.

Sowers: Applications Open!A joint project of Children's Ministry and Mission, Sowers is a service-learning program designed to get families with elementary- and middle school-aged children engaged in mission. Families serve together over a series of mission projects spread throughout the year. After each project, they debrief the experience together during a time of spiritual

formation, reflecting critically on the experience and seeking where God was speaking during their time together. Applications to be a part of the 2017-2018 Sowers program are now being accepted. For more information and to fill out an online application, please visit our page at LOPC.org. Email Ryan Timpte at ryan@LOPC.org with any questions.

MOUNT HERMON ALL-CHURCH RETREAT

OCTOBER 6-8, 2017

Located in the beautiful Santa Cruz mountains, surrounded by stunning redwood forests and meandering creeks, it is the ideal retreat location. As early as October 1954, the LOPC All-Church Retreat has been held at Mount Hermon. Since that beginning, the first weekend in October has remained a vibrant LOPC tradition.

Mount Hermon is an opportunity for God’s family to spend time together. An opportunity to laugh, relax and to play together. It is also an opportunity to learn and be inspired. There will be dedicated programs for preschoolers, children and youth, a barbecue, family-style meals, outdoor worship and outdoor activities for all ages. Please join us.

Questions? Email dave@LOPC.org.

REGISTER ONLINE AT LOPC.ORG

Church Directory Update!

Progress Report - the 2017 LOPC directory is in production and we hope to be distributing them no later than the end of July. Stay tuned!

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NEW MEMBERS May 2017

We welcome the following new members into the church today:

Jonathan & Christy BirdsongChildren: Hanna, Bryce, & Claire

Jonathan & Lauren BurleyChild: Laughlin “Lochie”

Jerry Jin

Trevor KienzleChild: Nate

Mike & Ilene Mullery

Paul & Trisha RennoChildren: Trey, Tyler, & Reese

Betty Tsai

Bill & Penny Whiting

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The above were received as members by Session on May 21, 2017.

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Troy & Jen CoggiolaChild: Caroline

Ed & Audrey Protiva

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The above were received as members by Session on June 4, 2017.

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Please take a moment to greet these new members on the plaza following the service.

Join us Sunday, July 30, 2017

Pastor Gerald Chinen and the Na ‘Okina Hawaiian Band and Dancers will lead an inspiring and joyful morning of worship.

Lunch tickets available on the Plaza 7/9, 7/16 & 7/23

Adults 18+, $12

Kids 13-17 years, $8

4-12 years, $4

0-3 years, FREE

Tickets also available online atLOPC.org

Bring Family and Friends, and share the Aloha Spirit!

Volunteer!Contact janet@LOPC.org or call (925) 283-8722 x223

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Weekly CONNECTIONS Deadline: Monday by 5:00 p.m. Submit information online at www.LOPC.org/submission-for-connections

Items must be approved by your ministry leader. Information may be reduced to meet space restrictions.

Hold in PrayerOur hearts go out in loving sympathy to the friends and family of –

…Sarah Dunlop, who passed on 5/2/17. Memorial on 6/24 at 4:00 p.m.…James Goodhue, who passed on 4/3/17. …John Kell Houssels, Jr., who passed on 4/9/17 in Las Vegas, NV.

Questions?Gerald Chinen, Pastor, Care, gerald@LOPC.org or x227Harry Jayasingha, Chaplain, harryjayasingha@comcast.net

Wear Your LOPC Name TagsDo you wear your name tag on Sunday morning? Or perhaps you need a new one? At LOPC, we enjoy being able to greet one another by name on Sunday mornings. If you don’t have a name tag, please sign up in the Welcome Center to have a new one printed. Recently printed name tags can be found in the Welcome Center as well. Questions? Contact janet@LOPC.org.

Connect with us online!

Sing with the Noteables

No tryouts are necessary to join the Noteables- just a love to sing. Rehearsals are every Thursday from 9:30 a.m.- 11:00 a.m. in the Davies Room - directed by Barbara Vail.

Sopranos, altos, tenors and basses are needed. Please call Barbara Vail at (925) 254-1819 for more information.

Summer Choir Opportunities

We are offering two Summer Choir sessions this July and August.

Session I - Led by Tony Domenick

Rehearsals: Wednesday, July 19, 7:00 p.m.-8:30 p.m. and

Sunday, July 23 between services.

Worship: Sunday, July 23 at 9:00 a.m. and 11:00 a.m.Sunday, July 30 at 9:00 a.m. and 11:00 a.m.

Session II - Led by Brett Strader

Rehearsals: Thursday, August 10, from 7:00 - 8:30 p.m.

Sunday, August 13 between services.

Worship: Sunday, August 13 at 9:00 a.m. and 11:00 a.m. Sunday, August 20 at 9:00 a.m. and 11:00 a.m.

Sign up at worship@LOPC.org for one or both sessions. Attendance is required at rehearsal and both

Sundays for each session.

Stephen Ministry Continuing EducationBalancing on the Slippery Slope of BoundariesJune 25 at 10:15 a.m. in the Davies Room

Providing spiritual care can be a blessing to all involved. The training received as Stephen Ministers, Deacons, Ministers, and other spiritual care givers is very clear that we need to maintain boundaries spiritually, professionally and personally. Sounds black and white. However, sometimes providing spiritual care can become a bit of a slippery slope more gray than black or white, as spiritual issues often are also emotional and psychological issues.

How do we maintain confidentiality boundaries? What is it in our own lives and experiences that gets triggered by our encounters? How do we know when to refer Care Receivers to other resources/professionals? How much do we share of ourselves personally? Are there spiritual boundaries? Please join us as we explore this sometimes messy topic of boundaries and share with and learn from one another our struggles and our successes.

Although this program is sponsored by Stephen Minister continuing education, it is open to all. Please join us June 25 at 10:15 a.m. in the Davies Room.

Our facilitator, Sharon Campton, is a member of LOPC, a Stephen Minister, an ordained Commissioned Lay Pastor in the San Francisco Presbytery, an ordained Interfaith Minister, and currently serves as a Hospice Chaplain.