January 2015
Inside this issue
“The Jesus Journey: Don’t Stop Believin’”
by Pastor Sean Kelly
Life Connections…………….. 2
An Alpha Story ......................... 4
PLC Caring Ministries ........... 5
Adult Spiritual Formation…6
Council News …………………..7
Children’s Ministry…………..8
PCP………………...……………….9
Congregational Life ............ 12
Women’s Ministry ............... 14
Workers in the Vineyard
Men’s Ministry………………..15
Coffee 4 Kids Honduras…..16
High School Youth News .. 18
Turning the calendar to a new year often motivates people to make new resolutions or
commitments to different aspects of their lives. Some people make a commitment to better
physical health. Others commit to better financial positioning. People take on certain
disciplines they believe will enrich their lives in some capacity. These resolutions can
prove to be a challenge.
I would like to encourage you this New Year to take on the discipline of being a student of
Jesus. (This is what it means to be a disciple and follower). More than just being a believer,
I challenge you to step-up your “spiritual game” and take on the yoke of the greatest rabbi/
teacher the world has ever known. Do not neglect the spiritual
dimension of your soul as you make resolutions.
What does this mean? Jesus’ life and ministry on earth was marked by the people who
lived under his teaching and lived life alongside of him. These people were his disciples.
While plenty of people believed in Jesus, fewer followed him. It was His followers who
ultimately changed the world. It has been His followers who have changed the world
throughout history. It is His followers who are changing the world today. You and I are
called to be His followers and He will use us to change the world in our day.
Don’t Stop Believin’ this!
The Jesus Journey
Beginning this month, our Sunday services are going to focus on Jesus. Utilizing Mark’s
Gospel, we will journey and travel the steps of Jesus from his baptism by John, through
his ministry years, towards the cross at Calvary before finishing at the empty tomb on
Easter Sunday. We will trace the story of Jesus through Mark’s eyes and encounter the
powerful ways that lives were changed. Through the Jesus journey, we will encounter
our own with Him.
As we turn to the calendar to 2015, I invite you to recommit to Jesus. After all, we just
celebrated his birth! Why neglect, forget, or walk-away from that momentum?
WEDNESDAYS AT 6 PM, STARTING JANUARY 14th
JOIN THE CONVERSATION! Whether you’ve been a Christian all of
your life or don’t believe there is a God, Alpha is a great place to
meet people and discuss the basic questions of life in a safe,
small group setting. Each week brings a new topic on one of the
foundational beliefs of Christianity. Come and explore life with
us! 11 SESSIONS. COST: FREE!
A great next step after Alpha! Get into God’s Word. Learn more
about Jesus’ life and ministry and how God’s Word applies to
your own life. Bring your Bible. 11 SESSIONS.
COST: $25/person for dinner
Beat debt and build wealth! Invest for the future! Give like never
before! Visit www.daveramsey.com for more information.
9 LIFE CHANGING LESSONS.
COST: $93/household, + $25/adult 1-time fee for dinner.
TUESDAYS AT 6:30 PM, STARTING JANUARY 13th
A seminar and support group designed to help you rebuild your
life after losing a loved one. Led by caring people who have experienced grief and want to help you through the difficult days ahead.
There will be a total of 13 sessions.
COST: Suggested donation of $15 for GriefShare workbook.
Register for Life Connections classes at www.plc-church.org
Register early to ensure FREE CHILDCARE.
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Life Connections
ALPHA
Who
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yo u
b ri n g
Just ask!
Wednesday Nights
Beginning January 14, 2015
6:00 pm—8:30 pm
Free Dinner included!
*Register online to ensure FREE childcare!
www.plc-church.org/alpha
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An ALPHA Story
By Dana Kloo
My favorite part of Alpha is knowing that some people are meeting Jesus for the first time, others are growing in their
relationship with him, many are beginning to discuss what they believe and think about why they believe it, and all are
connecting with other people in the process. I always look forward to reading the post-Alpha Questionnaires to see
what kind of experiences our guests have had on the course. They are inspirational to me. Here are some that I have
permission to share. I hope they inspire you to invite some friends to our next Alpha. It’s one of the easiest ways there is
to witness to your friends and family.
“I attended Alpha to explore the true meaning of Christianity. Before I started the course,
my personal faith could be described as dubious, somewhat agnostic, but I really wanted to
believe. Attending Alpha has given me hope that God is real.” —Susan
“I had heard that Alpha was a good experience and I was hungry for more knowledge.
Before Alpha, I was immature with a desire for more—but slightly in stasis. Alpha helped me
recommit to using my gift of intercession. I read Crazy Love at the same time and I think the
combination of the two really made me take a hard look at the time I spend with God and
recommit.” —Kim
“Before Alpha, I classified myself as a Christian and believe that Jesus came and died for my sins. I did have questions
and was interested in learning. Alpha helped me realize that we’re all in the same boat. Even strong Christians have
questions and there are no definitive answers to a lot of them.” —Karla
“Before I attended Alpha, I had been attending Community Bible Study for years, but not this year. I feel that my personal faith was stalled. I had been feeling adrift and disconnected from God and His church community. Alpha reignited my
desire to get back into His word seriously and be connected in study with other believers.” —Anonymous
“Before Alpha, my personal faith was growing. I was looking for guidance. I still have questions, but have faith in my
Savior, Jesus Christ. Alpha helped me through sharing with our small group and gaining additional perspective on how
the Lord is working in all of us. My confidence and spiritual belief system has been strengthened.” —Karl
“Alpha has helped me gain insight into what others think about the Christian life.” —Julie
Alpha is coming! Who will you invite?
“Therefore go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them
in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit...” — Matthew 28:19 (NIV)
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PLC Caring Ministries
by Pastor Greg
In my articles over the last six months I have written about Stephen Ministry, a one-on-one confidential caregiving
ministry (we now have 19 trained Stephen Ministers ready to provide care for people going through challenging life
circumstances in which they need extra support). I have also written about GriefShare, a support group for those who
find themselves living through the journey of grief because of the loss of a loved one. Both of these ministries will
continue on.
If you would like to have the support of a Stephen Minister please contact either
Jennifer McCardell([email protected]) or myself ([email protected]).
GriefShare, a 13-week grief support group, is open to anyone going through the
grieving process. Whether you have lost a loved one recently or in the past there
are grief issues that arise at various times in our life. The next GriefShare begins on
Tuesday, January 13 at 6:30 .
A New Ministry Begins
On Wednesday, January 14, a new ministry, GRACE GROUPS, will begin at PLC.
Grace Groups are not another small group or Bible study. They have a much
different focus. A Grace Group is a small group, and, although not a Bible study,
it is a Christian group.
There are many of our families, both at PLC and in our surrounding
communities, who have a family member who struggles with mental illness.
In most cases they struggle in silence. What are we to do when a family
member is battling depression? How do we respond when a brother, sister,
son, daughter or spouse lives with bipolar disorder? Family Grace Groups
offer a safe place of support for family members to come and receive Christian
support as they walk the journey of living with mental illness in the family.
If you have a family member with mental illness you know this is a long, exhausting road. There is a place for you to
receive support. All are welcome to attend. We will meet as a part of PLC’s Life Connections. The evening begins with
dinner at 6:00 on Wednesday, January 14 and our meeting will begin at 6:30 and conclude by 8:00.
We have these three care ministries:
Stephen Ministry – ongoing, one-on-one confidential
GriefShare- grief support group, beginning Tuesday, Jan. 13 @ 6:30 pm
Grace Group - mental illness support group – begins Wednesday, January 14 @ 6:00.
If you know of anyone (PLC member or not) who could benefit from any of these ministries, please pass the word on.
If you or someone you know has questions, let’s talk.
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Adult Spiritual Formation
Out of the Grey Box... by Jane Josephs
It’s a new year, and I’m not much into making resolutions, you know? But I do like to think about how I might grow in
my knowledge and understanding of the Lord as the new year rolls in!! Did you take your “Spiritual Health Assessment”
yet? If not, you can find it in the December 2014 LIGHT or at the Discipleship Kiosk. And, if you did, what’s your plan for
growing closer to Jesus this year???
I ‘ve been gathering some new reading material to help me, and am eagerly looking forward to getting started!! So in
case you’re interested, here’s what I’ll be reading. Is anyone willing to join me? You’re welcome to stop by the
Discipleship Kiosk in the Fellowship Hall to see these books. And you know me, I’d love to chat!!!
Jane’s 2015 Reading List

In the Name of Jesus: Reflections on Christian Leadership by Henri J.M. Nouwen

Thou Shall Prosper: Ten Commandments for Making Money by Rabbi Daniel Lapin
 7 Secrets of a Meaningful Life by David Housholder
 The Dangerous Kind by Graeme Sellers
 Vanishing Grace by Philip Yancey
 Soul Keeping: Caring for the Most Important Part of You by John Ortberg
 FICTION—Book 1 & 2 of The Jerusalem Chronicles: When Jesus Wept and Take This Cup by Brock and Bodie
Thoene (Book 3 in this series, Behold the Man, comes out in March and may be preordered now)
 I Don’t Have Enough Faith to be an Atheist by Norman Geisler and Frank Turek (Great for college students!)
 Before Amen: The Power of a Simple Prayer by Max Lucado
 Jesus Through Middle Eastern Eyes: Cultural Studies in the Gospels by Kenneth Bailey
 The Secret Thoughts of an Unlikely Convert by Rosaria Butterfield
 The Next Christians: Seven Ways You Can Live the Gospel and Restore the World by Gabe Lyons
Dear friends,
Most of you know that Steve and I are blessed to have a lovely daughter named Laura (Irion). But you might
not know that Laura is a featured writer on a web site for parents:
www.entrustedministries.com
She recently shared her testimony, and I thought you might like to read it, too, especially if you have a child
who has yet to find his way to Jesus. So, here’s the link—
http://www.entrustedministries.com/10186/blogentry/entry_id/427458/ENCOURAGEMENT-FOR-MOMS-KEEP-PRAYING
And don’t forget: Family Series #3 on January 24 at 5:00 p.m. in the Fellowship Hall
Register at www.plc-church.org ~ Email Jane for FREE childcare!
For information about PLC’s Adult Discipleship Ministries,
contact Jane Josephs: [email protected] or call 858-672-3466 x221
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Thank you to everyone
who returned their 2015
Commitment Cards.
Your support of PLC
through your time,
talents, and treasures is
greatly appreciated and
helps drive our mission
and purpose forward as
a congregation. If your family has not participated in
making your commitment for 2015, please contact the
front office for more information.
Council News
The monthly financials for PLC have returned at the
bottom of this page. Going forward, I will be sure to
include these summary figures every month. I asked
that they not be included in my December article as
that coincided with the new Quarterly Treasurers
Report. After discussion at the council meeting and
hearing feedback from the congregation, we will go
back to including the year to date figures at the bottom
of my message. The Quarterly Treasurer’s Report will
include information at a more detailed level.
Thank you for your interest and your comments!
PLC is currently working off of a balanced budget
that was approved by the congregation at the Annual
Meeting in August. While you might assume that
monthly giving varies depending upon the number of
Sundays in a month and the seasonal and holiday
impact, you might not be aware that our expenses
also vary throughout the year. The first half of the
year tends to be heavier in expenses due to some
“big-ticket” programs; this is known by the council and
staff and is planned for. We also know that expenses
tend to run lighter for the second half of the fiscal year.
With this in mind, we actually approach the first half of
the year with a projected deficit and make up for it in
the second half.
New Year, New Liturgical Setting
for 11am Worship
The 11am Sunday Morning service continues to be
our liturgical worship that connects to the historical
church and our Lutheran heritage as a congregation.
Many of you enjoy worshiping at this service on a
regular basis. Several of you worship from time to time
to get your liturgical “fix.”
Beginning in January, we will be introducing Setting
#1 from our green hymnal, “Lutheran Book of
Worship” (Found on page 56 in the front of the
hymnal). Traditionally, PLC has utilized Setting #2.
By introducing this liturgical setting, it gives us the
opportunity to switch settings each year and provides
variety and freshness to liturgical worship. Many
will recognize this setting, while others will not. Our
church musicians and pastors will help worshippers
become familiar with this setting and we believe you
will enjoy this change once you become familiar with it.
Take a look at the last row on the chart below and
you will see that our Proposed Margin year-to-date
(deficit) is around $51,000. When you look at our
Actual Margin year-to-date (deficit), you will see that
we are just over $23,000. That is good! With giving on
the rise and the commitment from the members of PLC
for 2015, we are tracking well. Also of note is the fiscal
care that is being taken on the expense side, thank you
staff! Another good sign is that we are almost $61,000
ahead in year to date giving compared to last year and
$40,000 under spending compare to last year at this
same point in time.
Thank you all for your commitment to PLC, the growth
of this community, the expansion of His kingdom, and
most of all, to our Lord and Savior.
November YTD Financial Report
Income
Actual
Budget
Variance
$485,512
$523,667
$38,155
Expense
$560,170
$575,187
$15,017
Net Income
$74,658
$51,520
$23,138
Blessed to serve,
Brent Smith
Council President
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Children’s Ministry
Let’s Pray!
A Stepping Stones Workshop for First Graders
Lutheran24
Border
Concerns
Ministry
January
| 7:00-9:00
pm
Gifts for
the Children ofisTijuana
Parents
only—childcare
available by reservation)
January 25 | 1:00-2:30 p.m.
(1st & 2nd graders & their parents working together)
Register by January 18 by emailing Roseanna at
[email protected].
Our prayer life is so important to our relationship with God and the earlier we engage our children in an active prayer
life, the more they will rely on their Heavenly Father and come to Him in times of joy, thanksgiving, sorrow, and need!
Praying for our children is an important part of our responsibility as parents, too. Yet, we are often so busy meeting the
physical needs of our family that we neglect to be aware of God’s presence in the details of living, and we miss out on
the benefits of sharing our life with Him.
If you are a parent of a first or second grade student, come and spend some time with other parents, learning more
about prayer from Pastor Greg. You’ll spend a “fun Saturday night out,” get a terrific dessert, and a great new book to
add to your library at home. Then, spend a fun-filled family afternoon together, and take a fresh look at prayer that will
last a lifetime.
Performing Arts

...to the 2014 PLC Christmas Chorus and Kingdom Kids Choir for
their beautiful and meaningful music before and during the
Christmas season!
 ...to the Brass Ensemble for adding such flair and joy
to Christmas Eve!
 ...to our Worship and Advent ensembles for their tireless efforts to
provide music for all of the Sunday, midweek and special services in
December!
 ...to the special music singers and instrumentalists who shared
their talents with so many!
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Peñasquitos Christian Preschool
January at the Preschool . . .
January 5th
January 5th
January 5th
January 6th
January 7th
January 9th
January 13th
January 14th
January 15th
January 19th
January 27th
January 29th
January 30th
What a blessing it is to partner
with PLC!
Welcome Back to School!
Lunch Explorers Session 2 begins
Sonshine Kids - M Session 2 begins
Creative Me - T & T-TH Session 2 begins
Sonshine Kids - W Session 2 begins
Creative Me - F Session 2 begins
PCP Board Meeting
4’s P.J. Story Day
3’s P.J. Day
NO SCHOOL - MLK, Jr. Day
PCP Staff Training
3’s Pip’s Place
4’s Pip’s Place
The staff at PCP would like to sincerely thank the
members of the congregation for their generous free
will offering given at the Thanksgiving service.
With that donation we are able to purchase many
items that will help our teachers in the classroom
including a new CD player, new listening stories, and
lots of paint!
Thank you for your support!
Thank you, thank you!
PJ Story Day
Thank you to the many hostesses and servers that
helped make the Women’s Dessert Fellowship a night
to remember.
Our 4/5s will be treated to a
special story in the midst of
special surroundings– all while
in their pajamas on January 14th!!
Thank you to the Preschool Board, Staff and the
Women’s Ministry at PLC for all the help and support
in planning this event.
Thank you to Jana Alayra for her inspirational
message.
Pip’s Place
Every January we transform our Fellowship Hall into
a lovely restaurant that we call Pip’s Place. Parent
volunteers become waitresses and waiters, hostesses
and cashiers. The children get to choose from a special
menu which foods they would like to be served. Foods
include a sandwich, hot dog, chips, vegetables, fruit,
milk, lemonade, and a cookie. They can choose all or
just some of the foods listed on their menu.
When they are finished, they are
presented a bill which is paid to the
cashier with a special pretend dollar.
They then receive a penny change!
It’s loads of fun and the children are
learning manners too!
PCP would also like to extend a great big thank you
for all your support through donations and prayer for
our fundraisers and Community
giving programs so far this year:
 Mixed Bags Fundraiser
 Toys for Children
 Restaurant Fundraisers  Scholastic Books
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 Scrip Gift Cards
 See’s Candy Fundraiser
 Thanksgiving Food
Drive
 Women’s Dessert
Fellowship Raffle
Welcome Team:
8:00 am: Mr. & Mrs. Lingenhol
9:30 am: open
11:00 am: Tanya Negron
Lectors:
8:00 am: Cheryl Schmitz
9:30 am: Betty King
11:00 am: Julie Florkowski
Nursery:
9:30 am: Kayla Murphy
Hallyn Hatfield
Flowers: Lois Spann
Welcome Team:
8:00 am: Kathi Richards
Denny Monroy
9:30 am: Ernie & Brenda Pyle
11:00 am: open
Lectors:
8:00 am: Dave Sitler
9:30 am: Tom McKinney
11:00 am: Denny Monroy
Nursery:
9:30 am: Jenna Matthews
Dayna Beagle
Flowers: Susan Kirchner
Welcome Team:
8:00 am: Dick Middlestead
Wells & Betsey Peck
9:30 am: Mary Escamilla
11:00 am: open
Lectors:
8:00 am: Shari Larson
9:30 am: Jon Witt
11:00 am: Clifford Durgana
Nursery:
9:30 am: Amanda Kiraly
Tatum Tricarico
Flowers: Lois Spann
Communion Assistants:
8:00am: John Pyshny & Denny Monroy
9:30 am: Joan Bonetti & Paxton Dolan
Acolytes:
8:00 am: Nathan Lechner
Lacey Bigelow
9:30 am: Savannah Calderon
Christopher Carmichael
11:00 am: Emily Cather
Altar Guild:
8:00 am: Mary Sweere
9:30 am: Maureen Kleinfelter
Kathy Hoeck
11:00 am: Jane & Sam Payne
Acolytes:
11:00 am: Elyse Cavendish
Altar Guild:
11:00 am: Julie Florkowski
Dianne Nohr
Acolytes:
11:00 am: Kyle Hammerness
Altar Guild:
11:00 am: Carol Beard
Darles Wilde
Hymn Leader: Hanns Lindberg
11:00: John & Amy Romaker
Bill Tarmey & Mary Anne Nicosia
11:00: Tom Clements, Larry &
Dorra Duensing, Joe Haddakin
11:00: Ralph & Darles Wilde
Hymn Leader: Marie Weir
9:30: Brons Larson, Kirsten Kelleher
Gary & Lettie Cederquist
Stephen & Francine Fadullon
Carson Schmidt, Michelle Fisher
9:30: Alan & Logan Douglas
John & Susan Fratamico
Jason & Elizabeth Keltner
Curt Wall
9:30: Eric Schreffler, John Smyth
Doug & Betty King
Jeff & Maureen Kleinfelter
Hymn Leader: Sarah Gibson
Ushers:
8:00: Stan & Debbie Richardson
Jerry & Pam Mollner
Don & Kathy Paulsen
January 18
Ushers:
8:00: Vince & Carol Ruggiero
Steve & JoAnn Twenge
Dave Sitler
January 11
Ushers:
8:00: Steve & Dianne Cowen
Dick & Shirley Dahlberg
Paul Andersen & Mary Escamilla
January 4
Sunday Worship Assistants for January 2015
Acolytes:
11:00 am: Sara Herrnstein
Altar Guild:
11:00 am: Bill Tarmey &
Mary Anne Nicosia
Hymn Leader: Dan Hooker
Flowers: Margie Holland
Nursery:
9:30 am: Jesse/Kara York
Lectors:
8:00 am: Lynn Jilka
9:30 am: Steve Weir
11:00 am: Diane Franck
Welcome Team:
8:00 am: Mr. & Mrs. Muller
9:30 am: Jim & Tracy Gordon
11:00 am: open
11:00: Terry & Diane Franck
Karl & Christine Schwartz
9:30: Nick Ong; Mark Corey
Keith Peters, Alan Kort,
Jeff Johnson;
Ushers:
8:00: Robert & Linda Flewellen
Herman & Linda Muller
Manny & Angie Bagnas
January 25
Wed
9:30a Prayer Ministry
5:00p Confirmation
Lesson/Meal
19 - MLK, Jr. Day
9:30a Prayer Ministry
4:30p Confirmation
Prep Class
5:00p Confirmation
Group Night
7:00p Stephen Ministry
Supervision
26
18
9:30a Adult Ed
9:30a Sunday School
11:00a Kingdom Kids
7:00p Al Anon
25
9:30a Adult Ed
9:30a Prayer Ministry
9:30a Sunday School
5:00p Confirmation
11:00a Kingdom Kids
Lesson/Meal
1:00p Prayer Workshop
7:00p Al Anon
12
9:30a Adult Ed
9:30a Sunday School
11:00a Kingdom Kids
7:00p Al Anon
9:30a Prayer Ministry
5:00p Refuge/Huddle
7:00p Stephen Ministry
Supervision
11
5
Adult Ed
Sunday School
Kingdom Kids
Youth Crews
Al Anon
9:30a
4:00p
6:00p
6:30p
7:00p
7:00p
7:00p
27
9:30a
12:00p
6:00p
6:30p
7:00p
7:00p
20
9:30a
6:00p
6:30p
7:00p
7:00p
7:00p
7:00p
13
9:30a
12:00p
6:30p
7:00p
7:00p
7:00p
6
ESL
PCP Staff Training
GriefShare
Rower Bible Study
AA Meeting
Boy Scouts Troop 626
Missions Leadership
Team
ESL
Quilters
GriefShare
Rower Bible Study
AA Meeting
Boy Scouts Troop 626
ESL
GriefShare
Rower Bible Study
AA Meeting
Boy Scouts Troop 626
Church Council
PCP Board Meeting
ESL
Quilters
Rower Bible Study
AA Meeting
Board of Trustees
Boy Scouts Troop 626
Women’s Bible Study
Women’s Bible Study
Alpha Course
Bible 101
Financial Peace
Identity
6:30a
9:00a
6:00p
6:00p
6:00p
7:00p
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Women’s Bible Study
Women’s Bible Study
Alpha Course
Bible 101
Financial Peace
Identity
6:30a Women’s Bible Study
9:00a Women’s Bible Study
11:00a OK Club Bible Study
12:00p OK Club Fellowship
6:00p Alpha Course
6:00p Bible 101
6:00p Financial Peace
7:00p Identity
21
6:30a
9:00a
6:00p
6:00p
6:00p
7:00p
14
6:30a Women’s Bible Study
9:00a Women’s Bible Study
7:00p Identity
7
Nursery Care is available at the 9:30 am Sunday service.
Sunday at 8:00a, 9:30a, 11:00a & 6:00p
9:30a
9:30a
11:00a
4:30p
7:00p
Notes:
Tue
Worship Service Times:
Mon
4
Sun
January 2015
Thu
Moms Small Bible Study
AA Meeting
Scoutmasters
School of Ministry
OA
9:00a
6:30p
6:30p
7:15p
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Moms Small Bible Study
AA Meeting
School of Ministry
OA
9:00a Moms Small Bible Study
6:00p Community Care &
Prayer
6:30p AA Meeting
6:30p School of Ministry
7:15p OA
22
9:00a
6:30p
6:30p
6:30p
7:15p
15
Moms Small Bible Study
AA Meeting
CAP
College Mom’s Support
Group
6:30p School of Ministry
7:00p VFW
7:15p OA
9:00a
6:30p
6:30p
6:30p
8
6:30p District 21 AA
6:30p AA Meeting
- Office Closed -
1 - New Year’s Day
Fri
30
23
16
9
8:00p Broomball
Extravaganza
Overnighter
Sat
31
8:00a Women’s Day Away
Retreat
9:00a New Members Class
7:00p Prayer Workshop for
Parents
24
7:30a Mary & Martha
Bible Study
9:00a Honduras Blanket
Making
17
7:30a Men’s Breakfast 2015
9:00a Alpha Host/Helper
Team Training
9:00a Life Connections
Childcare Team
Training
10
2 - Office Closed - 3
Congregational Life
OK Club
Older Kids with a big Heart
Wednesday, January 21st
11:00 Bible Study | 12:00 Luncheon
Honduras Blanket Making
January 17, February 21, March 7 | 9 am
Thank you to everyone for their flannel and cash
donations towards our blankets for the children
in the hospital in Honduras. We have sent over
2500 blankets and will continue to cover these
little ones with our prayers, love, and warmth.
We have used all of our flannel and encourage you
to consider a donation. If you wish to purchase fabric,
please do not purchase fabric with cats in the pattern
as this is a cultural taboo. If you can’t shop but would
like to donate, you can indicate a portion of your
offering for "Flannel for Honduras." For more info,
please email Mary Kay Knock at [email protected].
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The Family Series @ PLC
“Kids at Risk:
Responding to the Threat
of Sexualization”
Saturday, February 21 | 5:00 - 6:30 pm
Peñasquitos Lutheran Church in the Fellowship Hall
__________________________________________________________
Cost: $5 per person
Register at www.plc-church.org
Featuring:
 Appetizer & Dessert Buffet
 FREE Childcare — email Jane at [email protected]
 Excerpts from Dr. Meg Meeker as presented by
Cheryl Schmitz, M.A. MFT
 Time around the table to talk with friends!
Among Ourselves
Thanksgiving Faith in Action
Congratulations to:
The Binn Family upon the birth of their daughter,
Janie Camryn on November 4
What a success! 75 families were blessed by
the combined efforts of PLC, PCP, Sunset Hills
Elementary, and Boy Scout Troop 626. There
were hugs and tears as grateful families received
a complete Thanksgiving food basket and pantry
boxes filled to the brim. Thank you, good and faithful
servants, for all your help an donations making this
a true season of giving. Many thanks to our great
volunteers!
Tom and Michelle McKinney welcome their 13-year old
niece Lucy into their family. We look forward to getting to know Lucy as she joins the McKinney family and
the life of the church!
Welcome to our new members!
Jeff & Evi Haux, Vern & Kim Linnell,
Elmer & Linda Lueker, Tom & Cheryl Mangan,
Debbie McCallum, Susan McClatchey,
Jim & Bonnie Porter, Norma Schoppa,
Mandard & Judy Smith, Tim & Stacey Ulrich,
Scott & Angela Weathers, Peter & Shona Wigley,
and Sung & Leanne Yi.
Prayers of consolation for:
The Lizaragga Family upon the loss of Lionel Lizaragga
Prayers of healing for:
Ina Masten’s mother, Kay Sawyer, Bob Sawyer,
Lois Spann, Kyle Hammerness, Jane Josephs,
Continued prayers of healing for:
Jill Wilkinson, and Kara York, Marjie Joramo,
Robert Williams, Jane Josephs
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Women’s Ministry
You’re Invited!
PLC Women’s Day-Away
A Bucketful of Grace
Jan. 24, 2015 | 8am - 4pm
Failla Villa, Ramona
With special guests speakers...
Laura Irion, Jane Josephs’ daughter
Pam Mollner, long-time PLC member
R.S.V.P.
www.plc-church.org/event-sign-up
Women’s Book Club
College Moms Support Group
January 15 | 7 pm | Lettie Cederquist’s home
Thursday, January 8 | 6:30-8:00 pm | Offsite*
Orphan Train is a gripping story of friendship and
second chances from Christina Baker Kline, author
of Bird in Hand andThe Way Life Should Be.
Enjoy the support of other moms while you pray
for your kids and discuss current topics that affect
them on a daily basis. For more information,
contact Diana Ong at [email protected]
Rich in detail and epic in scope, Orphan Train by
Christina Baker Kline is a powerful novel of upheaval
and resilience, of unexpected friendship, and of the
secrets we carry that keep us from finding out who
we are. Email Ina at [email protected] for
more information.
COLLEGE
Moms
SUPPORT GROUP
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Workers in the Vineyard
Beyond Our Walls
Beyond Our Borders
Are you familiar with InterVarsity Christian Fellowship?
InterVarsity Christian Fellowship/USA, is an evangelical
and interdenominational campus ministry and is active
on more than 600 college and university campuses
nationwide. PLC supports Jerome Mammen, who has
served as the area director since 2012, specifically with
Bruin Christian Fellowship at UCLA. IVBCF is a multiethnic community of students who are seeking to know
the full life that Jesus offers. They offer small group
communities throughout the dorms and apartments
where they study the life of Jesus, the purposes of God,
and challenge one another to put their faith into action.
To learn more about InterVarsity Christian Fellowship,
please visit www.intervarsity.org.
It was over eight years ago that Shawn Plowman made
her first missionary trip to Honduras. That was a life
changing event that eventually led her to resign from
her job of 14 years in order to devote more time to the
Honduran ministry. It is amazing where the Holy Spirit
will lead you if you follow! For all these years Shawn's
ministry has been operating under the umbrella of
Medical Support International, which takes a 3%
administrative fee out of all monies donated. In March
of this year Shawn applied for 501(c)(3) status for
Coffee 4 Kids Honduras Inc. After months of waiting,
she received notice in November from the the IRS in
that Coffee 4 Kids had in fact been granted 501(c)(3)
status. It is amazing what God will do when you choose
to follow! Congratulations Shawn this monumental
achievement and thank you God for your pouring out
your blessings to overflowing.
Men’s Ministry
Coming This Spring...
Men’s Breakfast
Saturday, January 10th 7:30am
A NEW SERIES!
Conflict is something we all face in relationships.
Whether it's in a dating relationship, in our family,
work or marriage, the real issue is how we face it.
This month at the Men’s Breakfast we'll look at how to
deal with conflict in a more healthy way to get the
most out of our relationships. Join us as we dig into
God's Word to see how He demonstrates to us how to
face the conflicts that are going to happen.
Beginning February 14th
At the men’s Breakfast
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Come on a Mission to Honduras in 2015!
Have you been considering going on a mission trip?
Hopefully 2015 will be the year you decide to go.
Whatever your skill set is, we can use your help. You
don’t need to speak Spanish; translators are provided.
The more people who come, the more work we can get
done, and the more medicines and medical supplies we
can bring down. We can spread The Word and save lives.
Please pray about joining us on our mission on any of the
following dates in 2015: March 6-15, July 3-12, and
September 18-27.
This is what a sample week typically includes:
We arrive on a Friday. Saturday we have a
medical brigade in a cardboard village called Rio Blanco.
We provide medical care to the children of the village.
We also wash the feet of the kids and the seniors of the
village. We entertain the kids and pray for each family.
Dr. Juan Sorto feels that every medical brigade in Rio
Blanco saves the lives of at least five kids.
Sunday we go to church
at the
Ministerio Renuevo, Pastor Jose’s church. Sometimes
we go to another church in the evening with Pastor Joel.
They are very different church services, but the Holy
Spirit is felt very strongly in both. We also get organized
for the week on Sunday afternoon.
Some people have concerns about safety on a
mission trip to Honduras. I would like to dispel a
few myths.
I have been to Honduras 26 times and I have never
been in danger. We are very safe. Pastor Jose always
has people from his church with us and we only go to
safe places. The hospital has either security guards or
soldiers providing protection. I have never felt that they
were needed, but their presence is definitely felt.
We work in the city of San Pedro Sula, the second biggest
city in Honduras. Like all big cities, there are sections
that you don’t want to visit, so we don’t go to those
sections.
Monday through Friday we work
in the hospital. In a normal day we teach VBS
in the morning to the kids and in the afternoon we teach
VBS to the parents. At the end of the week families get
their Bibles. We also hand out beanies, blankets and
snacks from the coffee project. We pray for each family
and provide as much support as possible. Also, with the
monetary donations we receive we buy medicines and
other urgent needs; we try to save as many children’s
lives as possible.
Saturday we do something fun.
Lately I have been taking groups to the Caribbean for a
swim in the morning and to a rain forest and a waterfall
in the afternoon. You can swim by the waterfall and jump
from rocks into a pristine river pool. Sunday, we come
home bringing a part of Honduras with us, inspired to
keep these kids in our hearts.
If you read the above information and feel like you have
other talents, we can certainly put them to use .
Musicians can sing or play instruments to the children
in the hospital.
If you like doing drama, you can perform skits for both
the adult and children’s VBS. If you are handy, you can
help do repairs at the hospital. If you enjoy giving
massages, this is a huge blessing to the kids. If you are
an artist, come and do art with the kids and parents. If
you are a health care professional, let’s set up education
for the staff and the parents. If you feel like you have no
applicable skills and nothing to offer, you are my favorite
missionary! Come and sit by the bed of a sick child, pray
with them, hug them and their parents, give them medicine when needed, or whatever else is needed to help
and comfort that child and their parents. You can even
read your favorite Bible verse that has helped you get
through a difficult time.
Every time we have gone to San Pedro Sula, it has been
peaceful. It is a city like most cities in the US, where
people work and go to school. The distinction is that
Honduras is the second poorest country in the Western
Hemisphere. Because of the poverty in San Pedro Sula,
our work is vital to the survival of many kids.
I would love to have you as a member of our mission
team. As you are making your New Year’s Resolutions,
consider coming on a short-term mission to Honduras. It
will be a life-changing experience. If you are interested
or have additional questions, please contact Shawn
Plowman at [email protected]. *Note: You can see
pictures from our past two missions on our Facebook
page, Coffee 4 Kids Honduras. You can also get more
info on our website: www.coffee4kidshonduras.com
“Then I heard the voice of the Lord saying, ‘Whom shall I
send? And who will go for us?’ And I said, ‘Here am I. Send
me!’” — Isaiah 6:8
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High School Youth News
We collected over 250 items
for the Thanksgiving Food
Drive! Thanks to the
PQ Community!
It was an Turkey Bowl to remember...
We will hang out in the youth room playing games,
laughing, and watching winter movies and going to play
broomball (basically ice hockey with brooms and in
shoes) at 11pm. The cost for the overnighter is $10 if
purchased in advance and $15 at the door. Be sure to fill
out the waiver, that can be picked up in the front office!
Pay during youth events or at church office.
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For everything a season
Wanting his sons to learn not to judge too quickly, a man sent each, in turn, on a quest to look at a pear tree far away and
report what he saw. The first son went in winter, the second in spring, the third in summer and the fourth in fall.
Finally, the father gathered the young men together. “What did you see?” he asked.
The first son reported seeing an ugly tree, bent and lifeless. The second disagreed, saying it was budding with fresh new
life. The third son reported finding a tree laden with sweet-smelling, beautiful blossoms, while the fourth insisted it
drooped with ripe fruit.
The father said his sons were all correct, for they’d seen the same tree, though at different seasons of its life. “Don’t judge
a tree — or a person — based on just one season of life,” he counseled his children. “Who they are can only be known at
the end, when all life’s seasons have been lived.
“Furthermore,” he added, “don’t give up on your own life if you experience a hard season, such as winter, or you’ll miss
Notes:
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Senior Pastor: Sean Kelly
Director of Adult Discipleship: Jane Josephs
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Associate Pastor: Greg Hoffmann
Director of Congregational Life: Lois Spann
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Associate Pastor: Rob Horne
Director of Youth Ministries: Danny Scarbrough
Extension 204 | [email protected]
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Director of Children’s Ministry: Roseanna Andersen
Associate in Children’s Ministry: Adriana Wilcox
Extension 207 | [email protected]
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Director of Performing Arts: Adele Buffington
Alpha Administrator: Dana Kloo
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