IN THIS ISSUE Message from Pastor (1)

Rummage Sale (2) War Room Movie (2)

180 Youth Ministry (3-4) DAVID: A Heart After

God (4) Children & Family Ministries (5-6)

PEP News (7) Session Notes (8)

September Birthdays & Anniversaries (8)

News from the Choir Loft & Children’s Choir (9)

MDO FALL FESTIVAL (9) Social Media (10)

Financial Update (10) Thank You (10)

October Calendar (11) Contact Information (12)

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A Word From Our Pastor “But the Lord said to Samuel, Do not consider his appearance or his height, for I have rejected him. The Lord does not look at the things man looks at. Man looks at the outward appearance, but the Lord looks at the heart.” - 1 Samuel 16:7 Dear Friends, David’s story very nearly started with him being overlooked, his oldest brother nearly receiving the blessing from the priest, Samuel, in his place. Samuel was enamored with the appearance of Eliab, David’s brother, before the Lord told him to consider something else – the heart. It’s human nature, really, to look at the surface. To go just skin deep and stop there. However, that’s not how God judges. He looks at the heart, not the surface. We are called to be discerning – to look beneath the surface to see what’s real, what’s genuine, what’s worthy. Something might look attractive at first, but what does it actually lead to? Someone might be charming on the surface, but what is their lifestyle, what is their heart like? It takes extra work to be discerning instead of a blanket acceptance of all that looks or sounds good. And it takes real effort to seek out what is truly good and godly, instead of just settling for what seems good enough. As we take a look at David’s life this month and a life “After God’s Heart”, may we be people who would truly pursue God’s own heart, as well. May we seek the best, may we be discerning, may we be wise, may we seek God and his will for us, above all.

In pursuit…of his heart,

Pastor Mark 9:30-10:35 a.m. Worship

9:45-10:35 a.m. KidZone & Clubhouse

******* Childcare is provided for

smaller children 3yrs. and under throughout the morning.

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The FALL CPC Rummage Sale is just around the corner. They are in need of household items, clothes of all sizes (ESPECIALLY CHILDREN’S CLOTHING &

CHILDREN’S ITEMS) and just about anything else!! NO large appliances (ie. refrigerators, stoves, computers, etc.) Bring items to the Social Hall on

Thursday, October 13 from 6:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. and also Friday, October 14, 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. (PLEASE: No early drop-offs )

The Rummage Sale will be held on Saturday, October 15 from 8:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.

Baked goods are also welcome. They will be sold during the rummage sale. They can be dropped of on Friday or Saturday morning before 8:30.

THIS IS ALSO AN OPPORTUNITY TO SERVE… ...by helping set up and/or clean up and help out during the sale. The schedule is as follows: Set Up: Thursday, October 13, 6:30-9pm Friday, October 14, 9-2pm Sale Help: Saturday, 8-11am or 11-2pm Clean Up: Saturday, 1-2pm Contact Karen Seiden for more information or to sign up!

War Room is a movie that serves as a powerful reminder of the impact that prayer can have on our everyday lives. It is a poignant example of God’s willingness to extend grace and mercy to us even when we feel like we don’t deserve it. This movie is about faith, family, and the power of prayer on the big screen. Movie Times:

Sunday, October 2nd following fellowship time Saturday, October 8 at 6:30pm

(both showings will be in the Sanctuary) Popcorn will be served

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Bryan Quinn Director of Outreach & Youth

Phone: 916-225-5610 Email: directorofyouth.cpc@gmail.com

Every Sunday Night

ALERT!!!! ALERT!!!! ALERT!!!! A very famous person is coming to CPC in October!!!

Let's see if you can guess who it is... As a kid he loved to use slingshots and was quite good at it! He used to be in charge of a large herd of sheep. He was not a giant fan! And he later became a king—becoming a man after God's own heart.

Did you guess who it is??? You are correct: it is DAVID!

We'll begin a 6 week study entitled: “David, Developing a Heart for God”

We’ll start the second week in October. Options are: Sunday at 11 AM,

Women's 7PM Monday night women’s Bible study at Judy Walton’s home, 2 PM Tuesday afternoon and 10 AM on Thursday (Both at church) & 7:00pm Thursdays @ Sarah

Van Buskirk’s home. Call the church office (448-5055) for home addresses & more information on the locations.

Come and meet David through the study, and see how each of us can further develop a heart for God.

You just can't miss it!!! Sign-ups after the worship service.

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Brendan Kavanagh Director of Children's and Family Ministries cfm@communitypresbyterian.com (707) 880-6793

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Children’s and Family Ministries (continued)

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PEP Burgers & Baskets Annual Dinner/Basket Raffle Fundraiser – Wednesday, October 12

Two Seatings: 5:30 p.m. AND 6:30 p.m. ~ Church Social Hall Bring your family and your appetite to our PEP Burgers & Baskets Night, Wednesday, October 12, with dinner

served at 5:30 p.m. AND 6:30 p.m. in our Church Social Hall. Serving will end at 7:00 p.m. This is a great opportunity to meet PEP families while "dining out." Dinner Ticket prices: Menu: Family (Immediate): $20.00 Grilled Burgers Adult: $ 6.00 Baked Beans, fruit Child: $ 4.00 Chips, Cookies and lemonade AT DOOR PRICES: $25 Family, $9 Adult, $7 Child

PEP Burgers & Baskets Basket Raffle ~ Drawing Time: 7:00 p.m.

Tickets will be sold until 6:45 p.m. You do not need to be present to win! Basket Themes: 1. Family Fun/Games 2. Arts/Crafts – Hands on Play 3. Reading Corner

Dinner tickets and raffle tickets will be available Sunday at coffee time. We're looking forward to a fun evening. We hope you all can join us!

PEP School News

We had a very productive PEP School Work Day in August and greatly appreciate the parents and staff who came to help us prepare the classroom and playground for our new school year.

We had orientation for all students and their families and got off to a successful start for our first days of school on September 6 & 7. We started our school year with some very special days: water play day and Family Picnic Days at North Orchard Park where the students and their families got to know each other.

Our Bible story time with Brendan Kavanagh will begin in October. You are always welcome to join us in the classroom on Tuesdays at 11:15 and the Sanctuary on Wednesdays at 11:15 and 3:15.

October is Fire Prevention month. Our M/W/F classes will take a field trip to Fire Station #71. For our Tu/Th a.m. class, the fire department will bring one of the fire trucks to PEP, and talk to the students about fire prevention in the classroom. Both classes will enjoy the presentation designed especially for very young ones to learn about fire prevention. We will end the month with Halloween parade and parties in each of the three classes. Our school year is well under way under the leadership of Renee Inman, Director, with teachers Cindy Burnett, Karin Hendricks, Cara Thiele, Cindy Thornton and Mary Lou Gantt is our secretary. Stop by the PEP classroom anytime to watch what happens in preschool and see what the children are learning through play.

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SESSION NOTES FROM THE CLERK: It is official, we are now part of a new presbytery known as the “Blue Water” Presbytery. At the September 17 meeting, the Northern California/Nevada Presbytery multiplied itself into two presbyter-ies. This is in keeping with the ECO goal of keeping presbyteries small so that we can get to know one another. Thus we leave behind the central Valley churches and join with 16 churches mostly in the Bay Area but also including 1st Presbyterian Church in Honolulu. There are now 299 churches that are part of ECO. The new presbytery includes the counties from Monterey northward up the peninsula, the east bay and Solano County. We are on the far north end of the presbytery and Carmel Presbyterian, also known as CPC, is at the southern end. You might also say that we are on the east end and Honolulu is on the west end. Pastor Wright plus Elders Anne Ruth, Debi Schrader and I attended the joint meeting of the old presbytery and the new one held at Mount Hermon on September 17. The meeting lasted all day, but business took only 45 minutes while the remainder of the day was devoted to worship and to an over-view of Elder Leadership Training. ELI (Elder Leadership Institute) training turns the Elder leadership of the church on its head leading to Session meetings that are less like board-of-director meetings and more like disciples worshiping together, sharing together and serving their church together. Expect to hear more about this as the currently serving Elders discuss how learning to work this way might better serve our church.

Vern Sandusky, Clerk of Session

BIRTHDAYS 4: Don Walton 6: Bill Seiden 8: Chris Inman 9: Betty Chandler, Debbie Horn 13: Dallas Jackson 14: Diane Henderson, Zach Morris 15: Abbey Espinosa 21: Maxine Bruegmann 22: Matthew Barthelmess 24: Dave Sparks 26: Wendy Jackson, Renee Inman 27: Bob Horn 28: Deborah Kennedy 29: Sam Lopez 30: Virginia Welch

ANNIVERSARIES 1: Dave & Sharon Rico 3: Dave & Ronnie Aronson 9: Trevor & Michelle Johnson 11: Jeff & Missy Monroe 13: Gary & Keri Gignoux 24: Mike & Vickie Albacete 25: Jeff & Tracey Matheson 29: Jerry & Kathy Davis

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NEWS FROM THE CHOIR LOFT

We hope you've noticed that the Chancel Choir is in full swing for the season, and is just loving the opportunity to share God's message through song. We are always happy to add new voices to ours! Choir practice is from 7:30-9:00 on Wednesday evenings. If you are just interested in joining us for the Christmas program, we'll be starting earlier as of September 28, practicing Christmas program music starting at 7:00, and transitioning to our "regular" Sunday music at about 7:45. We hope to see (and hear) you there! Nancy Sanchez Music Director music@communitypresbyterian.com Notes for Our Children’s Choir:

We've been working on two great pieces for some upcoming services, and we've been having fun singing to the Lord! Our first presentation will be on October 16 - don't miss it! After that, we'll begin working on our special piece for the Christmas program. Children of all ages are welcome to join us! We practice on Sundays, from 10:45 to 11:30 a.m. -Miss Nancy, music@communitypresbyterian.com

Thank you!

AUGUST 2016 FINANCIAL REPORT Actual Projected Budget

Income 29,400.25 39,874.00 Expenses 44,418.35 48,723.34 Net Income -15,018.10 -8,849.34

AUGUST 2016 YEAR TO DATE BUDGET ANNUAL BUDGET Actual Projected Budget Projected Year Income 531,661.64 547,132.00 794,318.00 Expenses 511,645.21 536,094.54 818,938.90 Net Income 20,016.43 11,037.46 -24,620.90 NOTE: OF THE NET INCOME... CHURCH GENERAL FUND $ 4,911.15 PEP $ 18,042.67 MDO $ -2,937.39

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My Dear Church Family, What an outpouring of love and prayer I have received from all of you. I can’t begin to thank you enough. I want you to know that

your prayers helped bring me through a very difficult time in my life. Fortunately I am on the road to recovery and I hope to see you soon.

Velma Mahaffey

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The monthly newsletter is also available online at our church website.

Take a look!!

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Phone (707) 448-5055 Fax (707) 448-2083 Mailing Address: 425 Hemlock Street, Vacaville, CA 95688

CHURCH Office Hours: Monday-Thursday 9-4 FINANCE Office Hours: Tuesday-Thursday 10-2

ALL CHURCH OFFICES CLOSED ON FRIDAY www.communitypresbyterian.com

Pastor …… The Rev. Dr. Mark A. Wright Director of Outreach & Youth…..Bryan Quinn

Director of Children & Family Ministries….Brendan Kavanagh Music Director……...Nancy Sanchez

Director of New Focus: Kay Buchanan…....(707) 455-8176 Presbyterian Enrichment Preschool……...(707) 448-1626

PEP Director: Renee Inman Secretary: Mary Lou Gantt Mother’s Day Out(707) 448-5159 MDO Director: Margaret Jacobs

Good Samaritan Ministry………………(707) 446-4899 Church Office Staff:

Becki Fulton & Michele McCombe….707-448-5055

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