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24772 Chrisanta Drive
Mission Viejo, CA 92691
Phone: 949-837-7467 Fax: 949-837-7695
Email: [email protected]
Website: www.moochurch.org
Emergency Pager: (949) 587 –4540
RETURN SERVICE REQUESTED
Nonprofit Organization
U.S. Postage
PAID
Permit No. 18
Mission Viejo, CA
JUNE 20
SERVICES
Saturday, 19th at 5:30 pm
Sunday, 8:30, 9:45 & 11:00 am
Page 2 PASTOR JOHN R. STEWARD, SENIOR PASTOR
Dear Friends,
As summer is coming I have a challenge to you. I want to encourage you to think of this summer as a time of Spiritual Growth. You can use the slower pace of summer to begin to reflect and pray about how you can grow Spiritually. Perhaps you can begin to consider how God wants to use you. I believe He has given you spiritual gifts and He wants you to use them for His purpose. This summer could be a wonderful time to take the Spiritual Gifts analysis and discover what your gifts for ministry are. The Ministry Resource Team (MRT) would be happy to meet with you, help you with the analysis and then counsel you as to how you can use your gifts.
This summer you could join a Small Group. We are starting about one group each month. Here is an opportunity to “develop lifelong relationships while learning God’s Word”. Being in a Small Group would help you grow in your faith and go to a deeper level in your walk with Christ. Or maybe this summer could be the moment when you go to the Information Table, ask for a Cursillo application and fill it out. I am confident that by going on a Cursillo Weekend you will grow in some new and very powerful ways in your walk with Christ.
Or maybe this summer could be a time when you read a good Christian book. Check out the fine display of books we have in the Hub (our Coffee Shop and Bookstore) or our Church Library. Sure, you could read a secular novel but why not use this summer as an opportunity to grow spiritually.
I just think you could look at these coming summer months in a different way than maybe you have in the past. Perhaps think of this as a year of a “Summer with a Purpose”. Certainly summer can be a time of vacations and the kids home from school and their summer activities, but maybe it can include a little something more. Just give it a try this summer and you just might find it to be one of the richest and most rewarding in years.
If any of these suggestions sound good to you, please call the church office, we will be happy to help you and connect you with the proper resources.
Yours because of him
Pastor John StewardPastor John StewardPastor John StewardPastor John Steward
Small Group Small Group Small Group Small Group
Shepherds Shepherds Shepherds Shepherds
Needed!Needed!Needed!Needed!
“Finding Lifelong Relationships While
Learning God’s Word”
Mount of Olives needs your help!
We have more sheep who would like to get
involved in a “Small Group” than we have
Shepherds.
What a blessing to have this challenge.
If you feel called to help build His
Kingdom and would like to become a
Small Group Shepherd,
(MOO will train you) please call:
Maria Gleckl at the office (949)
837-7467, Ext. 226 or e-mail her at
Pastor John and Torild Steward are leading a group to the famous
Passion Play in Oberammergau, Germany, August 9-22, 2010.
August is rapidly approaching and if you want to be part of this
amazing tour, please contact Torild ASAP at [email protected], or by phone at (949) 348-1776 if you
are interested.
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A Word from our Church President
Immediately following the third Sunday service on
June 6, 2010, Mount of Olives will be convening a
special congregational meeting to take our second
constitutionally required vote to terminate our relation-
ship with the ELCA. This vote represents the end of a
very long process that began in 2001, including
numerous meetings with the Bishop of the Pacifica
Synod, meetings with other local congregations,
hundreds of hours of research, presentations by other
competing Lutheran bodies, along with several
petitions to the Synod and to the national church. As
challenging as this process has been, this church
council, along with those preceding councils, remain
confident that this is the proper action for Mount of
Olives, and for the Kingdom of God.
We are richly blessed by what God has done here at
MOO. He has given us direction and provided us with
all the talent required to succeed in accomplishing
what He has set before us, and that includes you. We
have amazing vibrant ministries unambiguously
focused on being a place where God’s teachings are
clear, consistent and where His love is felt. Mount of
Olives takes God seriously - it’s just who we are!
You don’t have to look very long to find individuals who
have been highly engaged in mission work for a long
time. We have people who have been consistent and
persistent in their efforts of making MOO a safe, warm
and instructive place where people can find
redemption, healing and grace. One Pastor alone
cannot do this, it takes a congregation of pastors, each
committed to adding their own effort in personal
growth, and growth of the ministry. This is genuinely
remarkable, and special; but not because we’re
remarkable or special but rather because He is. This
ministry is about getting out of the way and letting God
lead. This is hard for us humans, we’re not typically
good at it, but that’s OK because God is patient as well.
Our voting is a change for Mount of Olives, but not in
who we are, but rather a change in how effective we
want to be. I look forward to your participation on
June 6.
In Him,
Tom Coss
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Saturday, June 12, 7Saturday, June 12, 7Saturday, June 12, 7Saturday, June 12, 7----9 pm9 pm9 pm9 pm
in the Worship Centerin the Worship Centerin the Worship Centerin the Worship Center
FAMILY COMEDY NIGHTFAMILY COMEDY NIGHTFAMILY COMEDY NIGHTFAMILY COMEDY NIGHT
Featuring the comedy of Featuring the comedy of Featuring the comedy of Featuring the comedy of
Husband and wife team, Ron McGehee & Husband and wife team, Ron McGehee & Husband and wife team, Ron McGehee & Husband and wife team, Ron McGehee & Kerri PomarolliKerri PomarolliKerri PomarolliKerri Pomarolli
Christian comedians writers and actors.Christian comedians writers and actors.Christian comedians writers and actors.Christian comedians writers and actors.
Tickets: $15 per adult +)FREE Children’s Activities*
Everyone is welcome so invite your friends!
Tickets $15 (12+) available online at www.moochurch.org, after weekend services or
at the door on June 12.
Contact Michelle Bryant, [email protected], 922-8700 or Kristi Akers, [email protected], 589-7459 for additional information.
*Please RSVP for childcare or children’s activities with the number of children and their ages by
Monday, June 7, via phone or email (949) 837-7467, [email protected]
LO L !
Page 5
Streetcorner Symphony Presents:Streetcorner Symphony Presents:Streetcorner Symphony Presents:Streetcorner Symphony Presents: “ON BROADWAY”
A musical extravaganza from your favorite shows including:
The Lion KingThe Lion KingThe Lion KingThe Lion King
AnnieAnnieAnnieAnnie
OklahomaOklahomaOklahomaOklahoma
WickedWickedWickedWicked
The Sound of MusicThe Sound of MusicThe Sound of MusicThe Sound of Music
HairsprayHairsprayHairsprayHairspray
GreaseGreaseGreaseGrease
GodspellGodspellGodspellGodspell
The Phantom of the OperaThe Phantom of the OperaThe Phantom of the OperaThe Phantom of the Opera
…and more!…and more!…and more!…and more! Join us for an evening of coffee, dessert, and music!
Saturday, June 19, 2010, 7:30pm, Worship Center
Tickets: $10 in advance, $15 at the door
Tickets on sale after all services
We look forward to celebrating We look forward to celebrating We look forward to celebrating We look forward to celebrating BROADWAYBROADWAYBROADWAYBROADWAY with you!with you!with you!with you! Questions? Email us at [email protected]
Page 6 Page 6
We are excited to welcome our newest members:
Brian and Kathy Wilkie and their children, Robert 7, Samantha
2. Brian and Kathy are native Californians. Brian works as a
Facilities Manager for Pacific Life and Kathy works as a RN Case
Manager for Saddleback Hospital. The Willkie’s enjoy spending
time with family, sports and reading.
Shane Morris, originally from Salt Lake City, Utah, came to California in 1986.
Shane’s wife Tammy and their children Kaylee 12 and Alexis 17 are already members
of MOO. Shane is the VP of Sales for a computer company and is very happy about
the family being members of MOO.
Brett Moore. Brett came to California via Phoenix. He is trained in Information
Technology for Wells Fargo. His hobbies are vintage car restoration and helping
others maintain their vehicles.
Joanna Hilton is a native Californian. Joanna works for Laguna Coast Publishing,
Inc. as their Accounting Manager. Joanna is looking to get involved with the prayer
life of MOO and is looking forward to what the Lord has for her here.
Bill and Sally Lorber are originally from Iowa where they met and married. They
moved to Cincinnati where they raised their 3 children. They then moved to
California, on to New York, then back to California where all 3 of their now adult
children, Ryan, Whitney, and Mallory, live. Bill is the VP for Apollo Security in
Newport Beach and Sally is a Lab. Tech. for Allergan in Irvine.
Anne Ryan and her 3 children, Cole 8, Drake 4 and Jenna 3. Anne, a native
Californian, stays very busy as a full time mom and home schooling the kids. Tom,
Anne’s husband, is involved in finances as a Controller. The family are huge fans of
NASCAR.
Page 7
WE'RE BUILDING TWO A DAYWE'RE BUILDING TWO A DAYWE'RE BUILDING TWO A DAYWE'RE BUILDING TWO A DAY
In the 1880s the Methodist Church was privileged to have a leader named C. C. McCabe. He was a church extension pioneer and strategist, and a great achiever he was.
One day he was on a train, riding out to the Pacific Northwest to help develop and launch a strategy for planting hundreds of new congrega-tions in that region. On that train he picked up a newspaper and read an account of a speech given the day before by Robert Ingersoll, the most noted agnostic/infidel of his time. It was addressed to the national meeting of Atheists and Agnostics (something like that). In his speech Robert Ingersoll proclaimed that the churches of America were in the process of dying and in another generation there wouldn't be any of them left. That incensed C. C. McCabe. He got off the train at the next town, went into the Western Union office and dictated a telegram to Robert Ingersoll. The message arrived at the convention while it was still meeting. The telegram read, "Dear Bob, in the Methodist church we're building a new church a day and we proposed to make it two." Signed: C. C. McCabe. Somehow the word about that telegram got out and a folk song evolved in the Pacific Northwest. It was sung at revival meetings, brush arbors, etc. It went like this: The infidels, a motley band, In council met and said, "The churches are dying throughout the land And soon they'll all be dead." When suddenly a telegram came And caught them with dismay, Reading, "All hail the power of Jesus' name, We're building two a day. Then the refrain went: We're building two a day, dear Bob; We're building two a day! All hail the power of Jesus' name, We're building two a day! This should be the spirit of the church today. Every believer needs to understand that the purpose of the church is to reach others with the Love of God through Jesus Christ our Lord. Pray that we are transformed to desire and work to create a church with the attitude of “building two a day”.
CONGRATULATIONS 2010CONGRATULATIONS 2010CONGRATULATIONS 2010CONGRATULATIONS 2010
CONFIRMANDS!CONFIRMANDS!CONFIRMANDS!CONFIRMANDS!
Confirmation ministry is a pastoral and
educational ministry of the church that helps the
baptized through Word and Sacrament to
identify more deeply with the Christian
community and participate more fully in its
mission.
Because the choice to baptize infants and raise
them in the Christian Faith is a decision made by
one’s parents, the Confirmation Program
becomes the formal process through which an
individual student is given the information
necessary to take ownership of his or her faith.
The Confirmation process at Mount of Olives
Church is an in-depth discipleship program
where middle school and high school
students are instructed in Luther’s Small
Catechism, memorize 15 Bible Verses, learn
how to present The Gospel, take eight
exams, and finish with a 25-page written final
exam.
Congratulations to class of Congratulations to class of Congratulations to class of Congratulations to class of
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Youth Camp Opportunities
Middle School Summer Camp (6th – 8th grades)
Forest Home, Forest Falls
July, 25-30, 2010
Cost: $360
High School Summer Camp (9th – 12th grades)
House Boat Trip, Lake Mead
July 12-17, 2010
Cost: $360
As our camps are very popular and have limited space available, students are encouraged to register as soon as possible.
To register, please stop by The R.O.C.K. or church office to pick up a registration packet or you can print a registration form
from our website at www.ROCKtheOC.com.
When students register and pay the deposit, an account will be opened in the name of the camper for whichever camp they’ve registered. Students will then be able to make payments throughout the year until the cost of camp has been paid in full. All payments must be received 2 weeks prior to
camp.
All the specific camp details are included in the registration packets. For general questions, please contact me at 949
929-7625 or [email protected] .
Blessings,
Pastor Jim Reynen
Page 6 Page 8
Vacation Bible School
Register NOW!
We have over 200 children registered so hurry,
you don’t want to miss out! Hand in your registra-
tion at the info. table on Sunday, take to the
church office. Download registration at
moochurch.org.
Contact Joan Lundbohm, Children’s
Ministries Special Events Coordinator:
949-837-2500, email:
Righteous
July 19-23, 2010
July 5-9 OR July 12-16
SPORTS
CAMP
Page 9
MOO MOO MOO MOO SHARESSHARESSHARESSHARES
Matthew 25:35-40: “For I was hungry and you gave me something to
eat, I was thirsty and you gave me something to drink….I needed clothes and you clothed me…
Jesus said, whatever you did for one of the least of these brothers of mine, you did for me”
1,358 POUNDS OF FOOD DONATED IN MAY
Although our May food drive response was rather small, Mount of Olives attendees supported SCO and SWWC in other incredible and unique ways. Check out the ways that MOO members have used their ingenuity and passion to support families in crisis. To continue this incredible commitment, each time you go to the market, please drop a can or two into your shopping cart to bring to the SHARE Food Drive on the first (Communion) Sunday of each month.
Look at how MOO members supported the SHARE Ministry last month!
SHARE Monthly Food Drive donations for the month totaled 546 pounds to benefit Southwest Community Center (SWCC) and South County Outreach (SCO)
MOO Mothers of Preschoolers (MOPS) held their biannual charity drive, collecting 100 pounds of diapers and cleaning supplies to support SCO families
The Quilters Group donated 5 beautiful quilts for the homeless
The Adult Day Care Center and the HUB contributed 269 pounds of surplus bread and baked goods to SCO
Good Samaritan Box donations of 100 pounds for SWCC
Various MOO members and friends donated 323 pounds to SCO
Each month MOO volunteers donate brown bag lunches for the SWCC Thursday lunch which feed 250 individuals
CURVES in Lake Forest donated 20 pounds of travel-size toiletry items to SCO
Special thanks go to the MOO Monday volunteers who continue to help sort and pack up food each week at the SCO Food Pantry, Michael Sheen who helps on Food Drive Sundays, and the Thursday Morning Women’s Bible Study Group for their continued donations.
If you would like to get involved with the SHARE Ministry or have questions, please contact Jeanne Hulse at [email protected] and Beverly Hall at [email protected]. (SCO); or Arlene Forrest at [email protected] and Sally Jo Clark at [email protected] (SWWC); and, CJ Brower at [email protected] (Treasure Box)
NEXT FOOD DRIVE – JUNE 5-6, 2010
Create your legacy today—and live it!
Thursday, June 3, 2010 at 7 pm
New Creation Center
Wine Tasting and Legacy Meeting
Presented by Alan Fronke, FIC,
Financial Consultant
Free 50 minute educational
workshop with a foundation of
stewardship that takes you beyond your
financial legacy.
Experience wine tasting while
learning how to create your legacy plan,
offset personal taxes and
benefit MOO.
Contact Alan or Kris Malkin at
949 859-2369 or email
[email protected] by June 2
to reserve your spot.
Adult Education
Sundays at 9:45 am
Preschool Rooms 3 & 4
with Pam Pedego
Enjoy Sunday morning interactive adult classes
covering contemporary issues and theological
discussions.
This class provides a thematic approach to Biblical
truths. Discover how to understand and apply God’s
word to today’s life.
Page 10
Why Do We Have Stephen Ministry?
People sometimes may ask or think, why do we
need Stephen Ministers--don’t we have a pastor to
provide caring ministry? The simple answer is that our pastors cannot possibly provide all
the caring ministry. Our pastors are like firefighters — when a crisis happens, they rush to the scene
to put out the fire. But shortly after that, another fire will break out in our congregation and they’ll
rush to that scene. They still will provide care to the victims of the first fire, but their time quickly be-
comes consumed by the second, third, and fourth fires. This is on top of their other duties as pas-
tors.
This is where Stephen Ministers come in. The pastors will always be our firefighters, but our
Stephen Ministers are people who come in after the fire is put out (and sometimes before) and help
victims sort through and clear the debris and begin to rebuild. Stephen Ministers continue to give
care as long as needed during the rebuilding process — one month, two months, six months, possi-
bly a year or more. They provide the steady, consistent one-to-one follow-up care that our pastor
wants to, but simply cannot provide.
SOUTHWEST COMMUNITY CENTER UPDATE
Build It Better Campaign - All of us are very excited about this op-portunity to rebuild the Center so that its incredible ministry to the disadvantaged can continue far into the future. Jack Werner and Diana Corbo have joined the Board and are working very hard. Our Lord has been working miracles from the moment the fire was out. We could write a book and probably will! If you still have questions about the Rebuild, please call me at 581-3062 or Sally Jo Clark at 215-1364.
Brown Bag Lunch Program & On Going Needs at SCC - Your support of the temporary Brown Bag program is really wonderful. Also, regarding the SHARE program (food collection shared by Southwest Community Center/ "Santa Ana Kitchen" and South County Outreach) on the first Sunday each month, you may donate baby diapers and formula instead of non-perishable food items if you so desire. They are always needed. Also, there has been a need lately for, especially, cereal and canned fruit.
Help Needed! - I am looking for one or two persons to train for lead-ership of the Alternative Christmas Fair which, this year, will be on November 21. This is not a difficult job because all of our people are well trained in their respective activities. Please call me if you are interested.
Arlene Forrest 581-3062
ONLINE GIVING
SIMPLIFIES GIVING!
Giving to MOO through online
giving using your credit card, checking or savings
account is EASY! Sign up at www.moochurch.org
under members. Giving can be done weekly,
monthly or bi-monthly. Contact Robin at
[email protected] or (949) 837-7467 x203
if you have questions.
The Church that is not reaching The Church that is not reaching The Church that is not reaching The Church that is not reaching the lost is LOST! the lost is LOST! the lost is LOST! the lost is LOST!
E.V. HillE.V. HillE.V. HillE.V. Hill
Page 11
PLACE OF GRACE
Women’s Cancer Women’s Cancer Women’s Cancer Women’s Cancer
Support GroupSupport GroupSupport GroupSupport Group
1st & 3rd Tuesdays1st & 3rd Tuesdays1st & 3rd Tuesdays1st & 3rd Tuesdays
Women’s group designed to support
cancer victims spiritually through
God’s Word. “A Place of Grace”
offering all who attend
compassion and prayer.
Patti May, 855Patti May, 855Patti May, 855Patti May, 855----9570957095709570
WOMEN’S WOMEN’S WOMEN’S WOMEN’S
BOOK CLUBBOOK CLUBBOOK CLUBBOOK CLUB
Last Monday of each month
from 7:00–8:30 pm
Contact Deirdre Cantrell at [email protected] or
(949) 419-4175 for more information.
FOR WOMENFOR WOMENFOR WOMENFOR WOMEN
‘Tea‘Tea‘Tea‘Tea----ing’ Up Your Financesing’ Up Your Financesing’ Up Your Financesing’ Up Your Finances
Financial independence. Take control and reduce
your worries. Join us to find out:
Can I retire?
How to create a financial plan
How to invest in a challenging economy
The complimentary event is hosted by Thrivent Financial for Lutherans and Kris Malkin, FIC,
Financial Representative and Stephanie Shields, CFP®, Thrivent Wealth Advisor.
A Women’s Tea…Just for YOU!A Women’s Tea…Just for YOU!A Women’s Tea…Just for YOU!A Women’s Tea…Just for YOU!
Delicious goodies will be served!Delicious goodies will be served!Delicious goodies will be served!Delicious goodies will be served!
June 5, Saturday, 10:00June 5, Saturday, 10:00June 5, Saturday, 10:00June 5, Saturday, 10:00----11:30 am11:30 am11:30 am11:30 am
New Creation CenterNew Creation CenterNew Creation CenterNew Creation Center
RSVP to [email protected] or 949-260-0442.
Please feel free to bring a guest!Please feel free to bring a guest!Please feel free to bring a guest!Please feel free to bring a guest!
Securities and investment advisory services are offered through Thrivent Investment Management Inc., 625 Fourth Ave. S., Minneapolis, MN 55415, 800-847-4836, a FINRA
and SIPC member and a wholly owned subsidiary of Thrivent Financial for Lutherans. For additional important disclosure
information, please visit Thrivent.com/disclosures.
No products will be sold at this event.
Page 12
The subject of interpreting what we all call a “coincidence” has
been fascinating to most of us all our lives.
I have just finished reading SQuire Rushnell`s book titled When God winks at You* which tells, through many interesting true stories, how God speaks directly to you through the power of
coincidence. He has labeled these messages as GOD WINKS.
Choir members over the past several months have been relating their stories about per-sonal GOD WINKS and Marilyn Atchue told her story to the congregation in the April issue of The Olive Branch. Think about it — everyone has had numerous messages from God who has told you to do something to help a friend or family member, or yourself (often this GOD WINK is just in time). Perhaps you have received a thought to help you
in life or career.
Rushnell says, “Isn`t it amazing --- If you totaled up the number of times you were just about to step off a curb but were distracted by something, when you found yourself almost striding in front of a fast moving car, when a small voice deep within – just in the nick of time – stopped you from taking that step. I suspect you`d be amazed. Sometimes
called instinct, I call it the small, still voice of God.”
Paralleling SQuire`s statement above, I have a personal story. Back in 1984 as one of about 2000 course marshals in the Olympic cycling race held in Mission Viejo, I was stationed at the corner of Margarite and La Paz where the course made a turn to the left onto LaPaz. During the race for some reason I took one step off the curb unknowingly into the cycling course. With my back to a rider going full speed, I stepped back not more than a second later as he whipped abound the corner. I almost caused an international Olympic incident as well as two people being injured. Was this a GOD
WINK? At the time I just felt very lucky.
Recently I heard from one of our members about a perfect example of a GOD WINK to help a family member. This person woke out of a sound sleep at 3 am and felt an intense need to phone her brother in the Midwest. She told me that even though she and her brother were close that they usually talked in the evening – never in the morning. He answered the phone immediately, 5 am his time, and she knew instantly something was wrong. It turned out that his beloved dog had suddenly died just two hours earlier and he really needed some family support. Why did she phone him at 3 am our time? It was
a GOD WINK , of course and one so helpful to her brother
To quote Mr. Rushnell, “One of the things I like the most about God Winks is that they are tangible signposts from God, making His presence known in our lives every single
day.
*When God winks at You by SQuire Rushnell, Nelson Books
Don Davidson, Choir Member
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Namibia Ministry
If you are interested in learning about the Namibia Ministry please join us at our ministry meeting the first
Sunday of the month at 11 a.m. in the large conference room in the church office. Our next meeting is
Sunday, June 6.
I Can Program Needs-It’s birthday time again! If you would like to help with individual birthday gifts for the
children at the Ark in Keetmanshoop, please contact Andrea Karsh at [email protected] or 949-716-7150.
We are also looking for two new sponsors ($20 per month) for two children who just joined the Ark.
Please contact Andrea if you would like more information about our I CAN sponsorship.
2010 Mission Team Formation-The Namibia Mission Team 2010 is formed and is two months away from
departure. They will travel to Namibia to work with the children from mid July to early August. We now have
eleven team members: Andy & Mason Shaffer, Steve and Cameron Tuccinardi, Steven Miller, Katt Cardinale,
Natalie Standke, Quinton Fasola, Rebecca Pokryska, Mason Lawrence and Katherine Kincaid. These are people
who have heard the call and dedicated themselves to ministering to the children in Namibia. The team will be
working directly with children at the Arks (orphanages), doing construction work, and possibly participating in
teaching Choose to Wait, Care & Compassion and teaching
VBS. Please lift the team members up in prayer for a fruitful
mission and that God would be glorified in all that they do.
We will gratefully welcome anyone who would like to come
and assist the team to fulfill their mission, please attend the
next few months of meetings for more information.
Mother’s Day Rose Celebration. Roses were handed out
to say a big THANK YOU to the MOO Congregation for sup-
porting the Namibia Ministry and all of the teams that have
gone to Namibia to serve the children. The team truly appre-
ciates all of the assistance that the congregation is providing.
Thank you to all who assisted in handing out roses that
morning.
Father’s Day Car Wash. On Father’s Day, the mission
team will be washing cars for all of the MOO dads at no
charge as a special THANK YOU to the congregation for sup-
porting the mission this summer. Donations for the team’s
summer mission will be gratefully accepted. Keep an eye out
for more details in the weekly church bulletin.
Raising CHI Awareness-If you have a chance, please
subscribe to CHI USA at: http://www.youtube.com/
ChristshopeUSA for important information regarding the
ministry of Christ’s Hope International.
If you have any questions about the ministry, please contact
Martin Herrmann, Namibia Ministry Coordinator,
949-281-3004 or [email protected].
HELP THE NAMIBIA MINISTRY
AND SAVE MONEY!
If you would like to help the mission team and save
money, Samaritan cards are available for purchase.
They cost $20 each and they allow the purchaser to
save up to 50% at 100,000 merchants nationwide.
To purchase these cards look for the mission team’s
table in the courtyard after worship services on Sunday
morning. You can check discounts in your city or zip
code on the website www.samaritanfundraising.com
Coffee House &
Bookstore
Enjoy our bagels and cream cheese
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Check It Out!
The church library is open after every Sunday service. It’s located just a few steps beyond the HUB.
We have Bibles, children’s books, devotionals,
biographies, and Christian fiction. We have books on topics of prayer, grief, comfort, inspiration, and humor as well as books for men, women, singles, and families.
Something for everyone!Something for everyone!Something for everyone!Something for everyone!
Amy LasCola
New Stephen Ministers New Stephen Ministers New Stephen Ministers New Stephen Ministers
The following members are being
commissioned to serve as Stephen
Ministers at all services June 12 & 13. The
class has spent 50 hours honing their caring
skills, growing spiritually and becoming
better equipped to serve as
Stephen Ministers.
Hugh Armstrong
Judy Baber
Bill Brummel
Margaret Brummel
Karen Carson
Laurel Dimock
Linda Flanders
Jan Heibel
Tage Johnson
Dana Ostrom
Laura Ostrom
Helen Penczek
Marilyn Smith
Marilyn Specht
Nancy Stubbs
Erin Tuccinardi
With these new Stephen Ministers we are
better equipped than ever to serve you. If
you or someone you know is facing a crisis
and can benefit from the caring presence of
a Stephen Minister, email the church at
[email protected] or call
the church office at 586-6573.
Closed all day Monday
Tuesday: 9:00 am-12:00 pm
Tasty Tuesday: 5:00-8:30 pm
Wednesday: 9:00 am-12:30 pm
Thursday: 9:00 am-12:00 pm
Friday: 9:00 am-12:00 pm
Saturday: 4:30-6:30 pm
Sunday: 8:00 am-12:30 pm
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Treasure Box
COULD YOU BLESS A FAMILY WITH A
WEEK’S WORTH OF FOOD?
You can when you order a Treasure Box for just
$30! Each box feeds a family of 4 for a week.
Donate one to South County Outreach for a needy
family or purchase one for yourself
Order Deadline: Sunday, June 13
Pick Up Date: Saturday, June 26
In the R.O.C.K. parking lot (new venue)
The Treasure Box (Monthly Menu)
always contains 21-25 pounds of high quality,
frozen foods including chicken, pork, beef or
seafood, in addition to vegetables, fruit, a side
dish and a dessert. A family of four can eat
these delicious foods for nearly a week, while
an individual can dine for nearly a month!
Ordering is easy! Call Charles at (949) 395-8483,
the Church Office at (949) 837-7467 or visit
www.moochurch.org and order/pay online by
clicking on Members then Online Giving from
the homepage.
Please visit our website:
www.adcc.moochurch.org
or contact Pam Jacobs,
(949) 581-3800
A special place for
special people
Check out what’s happening!
ARTS ALIVE!!!
Kids can enjoy a week of guitar, vocal performance, percussion, piano and art classes (plus more!)
More details to come!
ARTS ALIVE presents Drama Camps
Join us for the Star P.A.K performance of
“Company’s Coming”
Children’s Christian Musical Play
directed by Kathleen Chapman & Nancy Matossiandirected by Kathleen Chapman & Nancy Matossiandirected by Kathleen Chapman & Nancy Matossiandirected by Kathleen Chapman & Nancy Matossian
Thursday, June 3, 2010, 6:30 pm in the WCThursday, June 3, 2010, 6:30 pm in the WCThursday, June 3, 2010, 6:30 pm in the WCThursday, June 3, 2010, 6:30 pm in the WC
All of your
favorite
instructors are
back!!!
ARTS ALIVE Summer Camp – August 2 – 6
email [email protected] for more info and
to reserve a spot for your child!
August 9-13 – 9am to Noon – ages K thru 9 years 1pm recital on August 13 – $225
August 23-27 – 9am to 3pm – ages 10years thru 18 years – $280 “Auditions” the musical
performance will be August 28 at 7:30pm in the Worship Center
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DThe Home Visitation Ministry has an
immediate need for volunteers to help
members of our congregation who need to
be driven to the occasional doctor’s
appointment or to be picked up
for church services.
If you have a car and can drive we need
YOU now !
Please call Cindy Falsey at 949-525-5488
or e-mail her at [email protected]
Stretch & & & &
Pray
Wednesday, 9:15-10:45 am
in The R.O.C.K
Nursery care is available and care for
older children is available on request.
Bring a friend!
Hello from Kid City!
We have had an amazing line up of spotlight guests! If you don’t know what Spotlight is then you are in for a treat! We are creating
Godly Heroes for the kids at MOO with our own adults! Adults come sit on our spotlight stool and answer seven simple questions. It gives the kids of Kid City a connection to the ‘big people’ at our church; then when they see you around they ‘know’ you!! And they also learn how
much you love Jesus!
If you are interested please contact Lisa Whitley at [email protected]. She has a few ‘interview’ questions for you and then she can work out a schedule. And while you are at it – give her a ‘thank you’ for volunteering for this position for the last
year! She is a hero too! Thank you Lisa!
5th Graders! Watch for a letter in the mail regarding your transition over at the R.O.C.K.! Join us in Kid City on Sunday June 20 at 9:45 or 11am to let us tell you good bye in a special way! Then June 27th
you begin attending the ROCK at 9:45!!
FINAL KID CITY KIDS CLUB
WED., JUNE 9, 5:30-7:30 PM
Preschool ends this year
on either June 17th or
18th. Tours are given
daily at 9am until then.
Following this date,
tours will be given by
appointment only until we re-open in
September.
We still have room available for Fall in all of
our afternoon classes and a limited number
of openings for morning sessions.
You can check out the preschool, download
registration forms and see the calendar for
the 2010/2011 school year at
www.rhlpreschool.com
Joan Lundbohm, Pre School DirectorJoan Lundbohm, Pre School DirectorJoan Lundbohm, Pre School DirectorJoan Lundbohm, Pre School Director
PRAYER CORNER
Do not worry about anything, but in
everything by prayer and supplication
with thanksgiving let your requests be
made known to God. Philippians 4:6
PRAYER MINISTRY MONTHLY EVENTS
Healing Prayer Gathering Held on the last Sunday of each month
at 12:15 pm in the Worship Center
Prayer Room Personal prayer available before
and after each service. Located on the right side of the entrance to the
Worship Center.
Prayer Chain Via email sent to members of the prayer chain.
Monday Night Prayer
Meets on the 1st and 3rd Mondays in the Worship Center from 6-7 pm to
pray for the needs of the church.
Telecare Team
Members of this team call people on the phone
who are in need of prayer.
Prayer Team Meeting
Meets the 2nd Monday of the month from
7-8:30 pm in the church office conference room.
ALL INFORMATION GIVEN TO THE PRAYER TEAM IS STRICTLY CONFIDENTIAL
If you are interested in joining the prayer team,
please contact Angela Heinaman at
(949) 837-7467x209.
Going through a challenge?
Wondering where God is during this time?
Then you need to check out the Ministry for Men
“The Edge”
STRENGTH FOR TODAY STRENGTH FOR TODAY STRENGTH FOR TODAY STRENGTH FOR TODAY
Enjoy sermons & music from Mount of Olives Worship Services
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CHANNEL 31 or
CHANNEL 96 without a box
FRIDAYS AT 5 PM
SUNDAYS AT 5:30 PM
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Tuesdays, 7:00—9:00 pm
Adult Day Care Center
• Safe and confidential
environment to share and
listen.
• Increase your workplace and
spiritual skills.
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CHILDREN’S EVENTS
Wednesdays: 5:30pm Kid City Kids’ Club, NCC—last session 6/9/10
Thursdays: 3:30pm Star Pak, NCC—last session 6/3/10
Thursday, 6/17/10 Last day of preschool
Friday, 6/18/10 Last day of preschool
Sunday, 6/20/10: 9:45 & 11am Special goodbye to 5th graders transitioning to The R.O.C.K., NCC
MEN’S EVENTS Saturdays: 7am Men of MOO Bible Study, Carrows Restaurant
Tuesdays: 7pm Edge, Men’s Support Group, ADCC
Wednesdays: 7pm Men’s Group Study, ADCC
3rd Wednesday: 7am Men’s Breakfast, NCC—last session 6/16/10
WOMEN’S EVENTS
1st & 3rd Tuesdays: 4:30pm Women’s Cancer Support Group, ADCC
Every Tuesday except 3rd Tuesday: 7pm Journey, Women’s Bible Study, NCC—last session 6/29/10
Thursdays: 8:00am Women’s Bible Study, Jolanda’s Restaurant
Last Monday of month: 7:00pm Women’s Book Club, offsite (call Deirdre Cantrell, 419-4175 for venue)
PRAYER
Last Sunday in month: 12:15pm Healing Prayer Gathering, WC
1st & 3rd Mondays: 6:00pm Monday Night Prayers, WC
2nd Monday of month: 7:00pm Prayer Team Meeting, Large Conference Room
MONTHLY CALENDAR OF EVENTSMONTHLY CALENDAR OF EVENTSMONTHLY CALENDAR OF EVENTSMONTHLY CALENDAR OF EVENTS
SPECIAL EVENTS
1st Sunday of the month SHARE Food Drive, look for bins around the campus Every Tuesday: 5pm Tasty Tuesday, The Hub Coffee House Every Thursday: 3:30pm Guitar Lessons, NCC, Room D 4th Thursday of month Collection for Santa Ana Kitchen for the hungry/homeless Thursday, 6/3/10: 6:00pm STAR PAK Children’s Theater Performance, WC Thursday, 6/3/10: 7:00pm Thrivent wine tasting, legacy planning meeting, NCC Saturday, 6/5/10: 10am Thrivent Women’s Tea, NCC Sunday, 6/6/10: 12 noon Second ELCA vote, WC Saturday, 6/12: 7-9pm Family Comedy Night, WC Sunday, 6/13/10 Treasure Box order deadline (pick up 6/26 outside The R.O.C.K.) Saturday, 6/19/10: 7:30pm Streetcorner Symphony Concert, WC
ADULT EVENTS
Sundays: 9:45am Adult Bible Study, Preschool Rooms 3 & 4
First Sunday in month, 9:45 am Namibia Meeting, Large Conference Room, Church Office
1st Monday of month: 7pm Stephen Ministry, ADCC
2nd & 4th Mondays: 7pm Quilters, Room D, NCC
1st & 3rd Tuesdays: 4:30pm Cancer Support Group, ADCC
Wednesdays: 9:15am Stretch & Pray, ROCK
Thursdays: 6:15pm Handbells, Choir Room—last session 6/17/10
Thursdays: 7:30pm Chancel Choir, Choir Room—last session 6/10/10
1st Saturday of month: 5pm Parents Night Out, children in Nursery
4th Tuesday of month: 12 noon Club 55 (watch bulletins for exact dates and times)
YOUTH EVENTS
Mondays: 7pm Boy Scouts, NCC
Tuesdays: 7pm High School Bible Study, ROCK—last session 6/8/10
Wednesdays: 7pm Middle School Bible Study, ROCK—last session 6/16/10
Sundays: 9:45am Worship Service, ROCK.
Friday, 6/11/10: 8pm R.O.C.K. Concert, R.O.C.K.
If you or your family member is hospitalized or in need of pastoral care, please call/
e-mail the church office and let us know. We will put you on the weekly prayer list
or if you prefer, pray for you privately. Also, a pastor or Stephen Minister would
like to visit and pray with you. Mount of Olives offers meals to those who are
recuperating at home. Please contact Angela Heinaman, Director of Pastoral Care,
837-7467x209 or by e-mail at [email protected]. If you have an after hours
emergency and need to receive immediate pastoral care, page us at (949) 587- 4540,
enter your phone number, press #, then hang up. You will receive a return call as
soon as possible.
Mount of Olives Lutheran Church
24772 Chrisanta Drive
Office: 24851 Chrisanta Drive, Mission Viejo, CA 92691 Phone: (949) 837-7467
Fax: (949) 837-7695 Pager: (949) 587-4540
Email: [email protected]
Website: www.moochurch.org
Senior Pastor: Rev. John R. Steward
Pastor of Prayer: Rev. Bill Vaswig
Director of R.O.C.K. Youth &
Children’s Ministries: Pastor Jim Reynen
Director of Music & Creative Arts: Jefferson Denim
Pastoral Care: Angela Heinaman
Family Ministries: (714) 515-3042
Doug & Leslie Gustafson, M.F.T., Directors
Robert H. Lange Preschool: (949) 837-2500
Joan Lundbohm, Director
Adult Day Care Center: (949) 581-3800
Pam Jacobs, Administrative Coordinator
Children’s Ministry: (949) 454-2347
Nancy Matossian, Director
Arts Alive Coordinator:
Jane Frost, (949) 837-7467 ext. 208
Small Groups/New Members Coordinator:
Maria Gleckl, (949) 837-7467, ext. 226
Business Administrator: Robin Horton
Bookkeeper: Gloria Olson
Assistant to the Pastor: Joyce Thomas
Church Secretary: Marilyn Halson
Weekly Worship Services
Saturday Evening: 5:00 pm - ELEVATE Contemporary Worship Gathering
Sunday: 8:30 am - CORNERSTONE Celebrating Traditional Worship
9:45 am & 11:00 am ELEVATE Contemporary Worship Gathering
Nursery Care provided 3 years and under at all services
9:45 am - Youth Worship Service, at The ROCK
Sunday
Kid City Kids’ Church offered for children Kindergarten through 5th grade
in the NCC.
Ages 3 to 5 years in Preschool Rooms 1 and 2.
Sunday
Childcare for 3 yrs & under in Nursery.
Inside this issue … Father’s Day 1
Message from Pastor Steward 2
Church President/Small groups 3
Comedy Night 4
Streetcorner Symphony Event 5
New members 6
Healthy Church/Confirmands 7
Summer activities 8
MOO Shares/Thrivent 9
Stephen Ministry/Adult Ed. 10
For Women 11
Chancel Choir 12
Namibia Ministry 13
New Stephen Ministers 14
ADCC/Treasure Box 15
Arts Alive 16
RHL Preschool/Kid City 17 Edge Men’s Ministry/Prayer 18
Calendar of Events 19
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