Santa Barbara Missional Conference

For more information contact the Santa Barbara Presbytery website.

Job Opportunities – Los Ranchos Presbytery Staff

Administrative Coordinator Description

Full-Time, Los Ranchos Presbytery Staff

Accounting and Business Manager Description

3/4 Time, Los Ranchos Presbytery Staff

HOW TO APPLY

• Send resume and cover letter that includes last 10 years employment history (dates of employment, job titles, salary, and name/address/phone number of employer).

• Only electronic submissions accepted.

CONTACT

• jobs@losranchos.org
• (714) 956-2691 ext. 1
• www.losranchos.org

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• Associate Presbytery Pastor

When is the last time the truth made you laugh until you hurt?

Ken Davis is one of the most sought after communicators in America. He has appeared on stage and television around the world bringing laughter and life changing truth to audiences of every description.

Ken Davis is a noted motivational speaker who has given presentations to Fortune 500 executives as well as an inspirational communicator who has delivered his message of laughter and hope in hundreds of churches and conferences across America.

He’s an award winning author who has written 9 books. Among his best selling books are “How to Live with Your Parents Without Losing Your Mind” and “How to Live with Your Kids When You’ve Already Lost Your Mind.”

Ken is also the president of Dynamic Communications, a company dedicated to teaching pastors, youth workers, and lay people, the skills that enable them to prepare with focus, deliver with clarity and speak with power.

Truth and laughter are his trademarks, so enjoy his Comedy Concert on Saturday, November 7, 7:15pm at the First Presbyterian Church of Downey: 10544 Downey Avenue, Downey CA 90241 (562) 861-6752.

You can buy advance tickets for $10 at the church or at the door $15. You can also buy tickets online: www.BrownPaperTickets.com

San Clemente Pres to open remodeled Sanctuary

Rev. Dr. Tod Bolsinger, the Session and members of San Clemente Presbyterian Church invites the community to join in celebrating the opening of their remodeled sanctuary on Wednesday Evening, October 21, from 7-8 PM. They will celebrate those who have sacrificed financially and give thanks to God for those who have been faithful for the recognition event with community leaders and the church. They will have a Celebration Ribbon cutting ceremony, dedicate the Cornerstone and place material in a time capsule.

On Sunday, October 25, new worship service times go into effect and the community is also invited join them as they dedicate and worship together for the first time in their new sanctuary at 9 or 10:45 AM. The following week, a new 7 PM contemplative service and 10:45 AM Spanish Language service in Stephens Chapel will be added. The church is located at 119 North Avenida de la Estrella, San Clemente, CA 92672. www.scpres.org

Presbyterian Church of the Master – Job Opening

There is a position opening for an Administrative Assistant to the Executive Director of Finance and Operations at Irvine Presbyterian Church. Click here for job description.

Deadline for applications is Friday Sept. 11, 2009. E-mail resume to Tonia at tdburge@irvinepres.org if interested.

There is an immediate opening for a Director of Contemporary Worship at Presbyterian Church of the Master in Mission Viejo, CA.

Click here for more information and a job description.

Ringing 350 for Creation

On Saturday, October 24, Tustin Presbyterian Church will participate in the International Day of Climate Action being organized by www.350.org. The number 350 stands for 350 parts per million, which many scientists and national governments are saying is the safe upper limit for CO2 in our atmosphere. At present, earth’s atmosphere contains 390 ppm of carbon, and it’s rising. Already glaciers, a source of drinking water for hundreds of millions of people, are disappearing. Drought is becoming more common and sea levels are rising. An article in the August 3, 2009 issue of Newsweek states, “The loss of Arctic sea ice ‘is well ahead of’ what the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change forecast, largely because emissions of carbon dioxide have topped what the panel projected.” Scientists now believe the Arctic may be ice free in the summer by as early as 2011. For more information, please go to www.350.org.

What can we do? That’s what Ringing 350 for Creation is all about. We’re participating in an international event to bring awareness that each of us must reduce our carbon footprint to help lower the atmosphere’s CO2 level to a safe 350 ppm. The timing is advantageous: October 24 comes six weeks before crucial UN meetings in Copenhagen, where representatives from every nation will finalize a new global climate change agreement. People from more than 1,000 communities in more than 100 nations are taking part in creative activities, such as children planting 350 trees in Bangladesh, and 350 scuba divers diving at the Great Barrier Reef in Australia.

What activities will our Ringing 350 for Creation offer? Our pastor, Rebecca Prichard, has written a “Caring for Creation” liturgy with help from Dave Dolan. The liturgy will include brief scripture readings, responsive readings, and some singing, all interspersed with the ringing of bells — a total of 350 rings. The program will take place outdoors near the Deodar Cedar Tree in front of the sanctuary. It begins at 11:00 a.m. and will last a little over an hour. 350 drought-resistant plant seedlings will be given away. 350 little bird feeders made of seed will be hung on a potted tree; the tree will be donated to the City of Tustin. Seed packets with info about TPC’s worship services printed on the back will be given out to passersby. It promises to be an enjoyable event, open to the community as well as our members. Hope you’ll mark the day on your calendar and plan to be there!

Others are welcome to use the liturgy that will be followed here in Tustin. The version of the liturgy attached is the one that would be used by the participants. A version for the leaders and a more detailed script are also available. Editable copies of all versions are available on request. For more information, please contact Rebecca Prichard at pastor@tustinpresbyterian.org.

The Afrizo Choir is coming to Trinity!

The Afrizo Choir is coming to Trinity!

Concert: November 15 @ 4 PM

Daystar University in Nairobi, Kenya is sending its African gospel style musical group, Afrizo to sing at Trinity! Afrizo sings music from South, Central, and East Africa, drawing on rich African traditions. Afrizo is led by Hellen Mtawali, who teaches at Daystar, writes and choreographs Afrizo’s songs and dances. The group is made up of Daystar students. Their music combines English, Swahili, and other African languages, dance and story-telling. Trinity has been supporting Daystar University through its mission budget for over 20 years.

For more information on Afrizo visit:

http://www.daystarus.org/index.html

Afrizo will also participate in our Sunday morning services on November 15th. If you haven’t seen them before – you are in for a great surprise. They are dynamic!

APMP and World Mission Conference

2009 APMP (Association of Presbyterian Mission Pastors) Conference

October 20-21 (prior to PCUSA World Mission Celebration)
Cincinnati, OH
This year’s conference topic:
“A Fresh Look at Short Term Missions”

Guest Speaker:
Dr. Robert Priest
Professor of Mission, Trinity Evangelical Divinity School
Dr. Priest recently published a highly regarded book: “Effective Engagement in Short Term Mission, Doing It Right”

For information on the conference click here http://www.missionpastor.org/

2009 Conference is Unique
The APMP venue is new this year. Our annual conference will take place prior to the General Assembly’s World Mission Celebration (Oct 23-24) and the Mission Network Gatherings (Oct 21-22). Plan now to join APMP in Cincinnati and stay to take part in this powerful line up of mission events. In a year of tight mission budgets participants will benefit from the streamlined agenda and be blessed by the rich diversity of participants coming from around the world. Dozens of PCUSA missionaries, hundreds of Mission Networkers, and scores of mission pastors, directors, and elders will be converging on Cincinnati – you won’t want to miss this!

Two blessings on one ticket!
The APMP Cabinet chose to hold our annual meeting just before the World Mission Celebration so that mission leaders could participate in two key conferences for the price of a single airline ticket.

New Hope Presbyterian Church Presents

Rhapsody of Love

Benefit Concert

Featuring the Elevation Orchestra  and Friends

Conducted by Mr. Ryan Cross

Sunday,  November 8, 2009 at 5:00 PM

This event will be held at the Orange County Performing Arts Pavillion

801 N Main St
Santa Ana, CA 92701

Ticket Prices:

Floor & Booth Seats    $75.00

Box Seats                  $55.00

Premier Seats             $50.00

General Seats             $35.00

You may buy tickets after the New Hope Worship Services on September 12, 2009,  October 3, 2009, October 10, 2009 and November 7, 2009

or you make purchase tickets online beginning September 15, 2009 at http://www.ocpavilion.com/OCP_Theater_Calendar.html

Irvine Presbyterian Church – Job Opening

There is a position opening for an Administrative Assistant to the Executive Director of Finance and Operations at Irvine Presbyterian Church. Click here for job description.

Deadline for applications is Friday Sept. 11, 2009. E-mail resume to Tonia at tdburge@irvinepres.org if interested.