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PA S A D E N A C O V E N A N T C H U R C H

November 2012


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Sunday Morning Happenings For Adultsat 9:00 a.m.

Couriers Repeated Exposure to Gods Word will enrich and change your life. In-depth Bible Study

Sundays at 9:00 am in the Fireside Room, Gym building. John Wipf, teacher; Marilyn Hanks,facilitator. Coffee and good fellowship. For further information contact Marilyn Hanks (626) 791-3782.

Companions in Christ

Our adult Companions in Christ small group meets at 9:00 am Sundays for Bible study, prayer,and fellowship in the room located upstairs off the west side of the balcony. Newcomers are welcome.

For more information, contact Jennifer Mawhorter (909) 621-2389 or [email protected] . Life Together

We meet on Sunday mornings at 9:00 am in the Corner House. We welcome visitors and look forward to all that God will stir up in us this new year! If you have any questions, please contact AnitaSorenson at [email protected] .

W ELCOME NEWCOMERS !If you started coming to our church within the past year and would like to have the opportunity to meet others from our congregation and staff, and to ask questions about our faith community in an informal setting, please join us for our Monthly Newcomers Lunch. The next luncheon willbe on Sunday , November 11th from 12:15 - 1:30 p.m . at the Corner House (on the Northwestcorner of Santa Barbara and Lake Avenue). All family members are welcome! In order to plan forthe food, your RSVP is greatly appreciated to Marianne Hill at [email protected] or626-798-2097.

Please let us know if you have any dietary restrictions, and also let us know if you will be bringing

preschoolers so that we can plan food and activities for them.

"On behalf of Walter Zurfluh and family, we wish to express our deep appreciation to all whoparticipated in the memorial service for Nancy Zurfluh. We are humbled by Pasadena Covenant'sgenerosity in providing for the reception. Thank you to the congregation for your expressions of sympathy, through cards and words of encouragement. We are also grateful for the meals that havebeen provided. It is a comfort to know that Nancy is with the Lord, but we will miss her very much.Please continue to pray for the family." - Walt
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Peace and Justice Ministry Team will meet onMonday, Dec. 3rd , at 6:45 p.m. in the SantaBarbara Room. All are welcome to attend.

For more information, contact Jamie Knauss [email protected].

A Nursing Moms Room is now available in thenarthex (lobby) of the sanctuary, with a video link

to the worship service. Of course, the nursery willbe open as always, the new space provides anadditional option for parents of infants. Many thanks to Mike Litteken and the Sarah Circle

volunteers for helping make this warm andinviting! - Vikki Randall

Upcoming Trustee Meeting Monday, November 12th

7:00 pm in the Corner House

The next Koinonia Prayer and Praise potluck will

be on Sunday, November 4th , at 6 p.m. in the

Corner House. Dean and Judy Pruitt will be your hosts. Please contact Judy to coordinate yourpotluck item at 626-351-9454 or by e-mail,[email protected].

Tuesday, November 13th (Note the change tothe second Tuesday for this month only), Sarah

Circle meets 9:30 am - noon in Fireside. We welcome all women to join us for fellowship andrefreshments, quilting or doing a project for the

CAN-DO Kids Club Tutoring Center at church.

We have a rolling start so come when you can.

At 11:30 Candis Fowler will share the story of

her life and trust in God through tragedies. Formore info, please contact Mary Barkman [email protected]

The Pasadena Covenant Mens Book Club willmeet in the Corner House on Thursday,

November 29th , at 7:00 p.m. We will discuss

Russel Banks book, Cloudsplitter , a novel about John Brown and a powerful recreation of thepolitical and social landscape before the Civil

War .

Please contact Tom Andrews for moreinformation [email protected] or(626) 797-6190.

Womens Book Club The Pasadena Covenant Womens Book Club

will meet on Monday , November 26 , 7:30 - 9:00pm in the Corner House. We will discuss My Lifein France by Julia Child and Alex Prud'Homme.

If you have questions, please contact Jennifer Mawhorter [email protected].
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Please help man the Bad Weather Shelter (BWS)The BWS is run by ECPAC, but helped by various groups each night the shelter is open. Pasadena

Covenant helps each Wednesday the Shelter is open between Nov. 25th through March 15th. We needindividual to be on call for weather activated nights, Nov., Dec. and March, and different groups to

help each of the Wednesdays in Jan. & Feb. Help is needed between 6:00 - 9:00 pm. This importantministry cannot happen without the help from a lot of people. Please help us serve those who come forfood and shelter those evenings. For more info or to sing up, see the BWS table during hospitality time

after worship or contact Wayne Walker at [email protected] (put BWS in Subject line).

ECPAC/ Bad Weather Shelter Annual

Fundraiser: Magical, Musical Medley!Thursday, Nov 8th

Concert and Silent Auction to Raise Fundsfor the Pasadena Bad Weather Shelter (BSW)

Thursday, November 8, 2012 at the First

United Methodist Church,500 East Colorado Blvd. Pasadena, CA 91101

6:00 p.m. - Auction and Refreshments

7:00 p.m. Performance Featuring:Magic Show by Illusionist Rex Berry

Special music by The Dulcet Sisters

Original compositions by Sandi Milne Holden

$25 per person or $15 per student

Tickets may be purchased at www.ecpac.net, atthe door or by sending a check to: ECPAC, P.O.Box 41125, Pasadena, CA 91114, earmarkedBWS Fundraiser

For more information email [email protected] orcall 626-797-2402

Ravioli/SpaghettiosBulk Dried PintoOatmealOnionsPeanut Butter & Jelly Snack ItemsBaby formulaBaby wipesFeminine napkinsCrackersCanned FruitCanned Vegetables

Fruit Juice

Fresh ProduceMac & CheeseSpaghetti Sauce orPasta SauceSpaghetti orNoodlesCanned BeansPotatoesCanned SoupBulk RiceCanned MeatBaby Pampers

Canned Chili

We need the following supplies:

Please, no dented cans or outdated food.

Your gracious support is appreciated!

Please bring your donations on Sunday morningand place them in the baskets under the tablesoutside the Gathering Place in the Sanctuary Building. We deliver the food for distributionevery Monday morning.


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Weekly Programs

Oikas : Sunday Mornings, 9 am-10:15 am

Oikas is the Greek work for House. When we come together on Sunday Mornings, we cometogether just as we are, in the House of God. Sunday Mornings are a place where we can be totally authentic with one another and dig deep into Gods Word together. .

Selah : Wednesday Night Worship and Small Groups, 6:30-8:30 pm

Selah is our midweek program for both high school and middle school students. Selah is a Hebrew word that is used many times throughout the book of Psalms. Were not exactly sure of the meaning,but some good guesses include Pause or Stop and listen. Wednesday nights at PCSM are made tobe just that: a time out in our busy week to rest and listen to God. We do this through spendingquality time together, worshiping through song, and connecting in age and gender specific smallgroups. [ Note : we will not meet the Wednesday before Thanksgiving, November 21st]

November Event

Center for Student Missions Los Angeles (CSM LA): November 9-11

$175 (Scholarships Available)

Our annual CSM LA trip is back and better than ever! We will be spending the weekend living inSouth LA, serving on Skid Row, and learning all about Jesus heart for the city. Spots are limited, sosign up fast!. This is an All-Youth Event.

December Event(Mark Your Calendar!)

All Youth Christmas Party: Wednesday, December 19th 6:30 -9 pm

Its going to be a very special Wednesday night as we celebrate Christmas together! Wear your ugliestChristmas sweater, bring a hilarious White Elephant Gift, and get ready to enjoy a delicious dinnertogether as a group!


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Sundays 9:00-10:15 am

Edge: Small Group for 4 th & 5 th graders

Join us Sunday mornings at 9:00 am for Edge-- a special small group just for tweens (4 th & 5 th graders). Edge meets in the Edge lounge, located on the 2 nd floor of the gym building, and is led by Doug Berry and Suzi Edwards

Childrens Ministry November theme: Noah & Abraham

This year, all our PCC Childrens Ministries are joining PCC Student Ministries in studyingthe Old Testament. Our goal is for kids to see the big picture of how God is at work in the world,and how they, too, are part of Gods Great Story. Along the way we will pause to notice and celebrate

what God has and is doing through feasts & festivals, including a Harvest Festival on Nov. 25 th . InNovember we will focus both on obedience and journeys as we study Noah and Abraham. Waysto follow up at home:

Things to talk about:

When is it hard to obey your parents? When is it easy? What helps make it easier? When is it hard to obey God? What makes it easier? What is the longest journey you can remember taking? How did you feel about it?

If you were to plan a visit somewhere new, where would you go?

Things to do:

Use maps, globes, and etc. to show kids ancient and contemporary Egypt and Israel. Play Follow the Leader or Simon Says and talk about following God wherever he leads. Plan your next family trip or vacation. Use a map to show the route you will be taking.

Family Advent Breakfast: Sunday, December 2nd

8:30 -10:15 am Advent breakfast is a time for the entire family to join together and shift focus from our day-to-

day lives to anticipating with joyful expectation the birth of our Savior. All ages are invited to join usfor breakfast, followed by a simple family craft and devotional. This year we will be making advent

wreaths which will go along with the advent lessons we will be focusing on in our kids classes duringDecember. Families will be given a guide that can be used to center a simple family devotional timeeach week leading up to Christmas. Breakfast will be provided by PCC Student Ministries, with a free

will offering going to support youth scholarships.


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Cross- Cultural Communication SpecialistsPraise & Prayer Requests

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Kitty and Lee Purgason , members of Pasadena Covenant Church, live in Pasadena and work with cross-cultural ministries based in this area: Kitty teaches at Biola University in La Mirada and Lee works with the USCenter for World Missions in Pasadena. Kitty shares about the recent work in which she and Lee are involved:

I spent three wonderful weeks in Spain in September doing some teacher training as part of the U.S. StateDepartments Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs. Sincemost of my experience has been in Asia and the Muslim world, it

was interesting being in Europe. None of the conversationalgambits or English study examples that were connected withspiritual things got picked up - Spaniards dont seem interested inreligion. It was also valuable for me, as a teacher trainer, to be in

the position of novice again new to the language and culture,and experiencing anxiety that made me rely in fresh ways onGod, and experiencing thankfulness as he came through. Pleasepray that whatever Gods purposes for this trip were - in my life and in the lives of the people I met - they wouldbe fulfilled.

Now I am back to my regular teaching schedule at Biola, training English language teachers. I continue to getrequests from all over the world (as well as locally among those who work with immigrants, refugees, andinternational students) for people who know how to teach English and who have a heart for mission. Pray forthe right connections. I will be giving an afternoon seminar at Urbana 2012, the Intervarsity Missionsconference between Christmas and New Years, on this topic.

In his work at the U.S. Center for World Mission, Lee has been juggling facets of his role as CFO, coordinatingaudit activities (for fiscal year ending June 30) and stewarding property management tasks. He also has been

working with the development officer for some special funding projects, and with the leadership team as thePerspectives course coordinating team returns to Pasadena after several years based in Fayetteville, AR. He alsoserves on the Personnel Committee, recently assisting that team as they helped staff plan for funding theirministry during traditional retirement years.

At the recommendation of Paul DeNeui, Lee recently finished Mary Lederleitners Cross -Cultural Partnerships:Navigating the Complexities of Money and Missions (IVPress). Given the growth of cross-cultural partnershipsand business as mission efforts, he appreciated lessons learned from the authors years of experience with

Wycliffe in Asia. Praises:

For Kittys opportunity to train teachers of English in Spain For Lees opportunities to assist many different ministries at the US Center for World Mission

Prayer:For Kittys seminar at InterVarsity Christian Fellowship's Urbana conference in December. For Lee as he continues to help coordinate the annual audit, property management and budget reviews.That the fruits of our work would be new breakthroughs among unreached people groups.


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Opportunity to supportElizabeth House

Elizabeth House is a Christ -centered non-profit shelter program offering refuge andrestoration to homeless pregnant women &their children, dedicated to changing livesone family at a time.

If your family, small group or club would liketo make this Christmas special for anotherfamily in need, please consider the Adopt aFamily Program--Christmas 2012. Forms areavailable on the information table outsidethe Gathering Place.

You can choose the size of family you wouldlike to sponsor and buy gifts for each family member & provide Christmas food or giftcards towards their holiday meal. The

Annual Alumni Christmas party is in ourgymnasium on Saturday, December 8 from11am--2pm. This is a time when you canmeet the family members, enjoy lunch &

activities together, and give them the gifts youhave purchased. You can choose to come forall or part of the Christmas party.

If you need more information, please see Judy Wipf or call Elizabeth House at 626-577-4434. Deadline to sign up to adopt a family is

Wednesday, November 21st.

New Members ClassNew Members ClassNew Members Class

A New Members Class will be held on

Sunday, November 18th . You could chooseto participate in the class or you could walk through it personally with Tim Dally. Pleasecontact Tim if you are interested.

Pasadena Covenant ChurchCleaning Day: November 3rd

Join us on Saturday, November 3rd, from

8 am - 11:30 am for a cleaning day! We willbe cleaning out a couple of rooms! PleaseRSVP to Doreen Rudder at (626) 795-9381,if you are planning on attending. Ourcleaning day will be more successful if weknow you are coming.

This holiday season, we are forming a gospelchoir to participate in the service on Sunday,December 16th . Anyone who can carry atune and clap at the same time is welcome.Extra bonus for those who can even sway!Our practices will be held on Sundays,

November 4 , 11 , 18 and December 2nd at1:15 pm . For questions or to sign up, pleasecontact Dan Huang [email protected].

Gift for Guests!If you are a Guest you are invited to the

Questions table located in the foyer/narthex and there is a gift for you.


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PCC Kids Ministry Christmas Shoebox Project During November, PCC Childrens and Family ministries will be collecting Christmas

shoeboxes. Shoeboxes are sent to children in war-torn countries, refugee camps, and indeveloping nations. Shoeboxes need to be turned in to church on Sun., Nov. 18th.

1. Start with a standard-size shoebox. Plastic ones are great: sturdy & reusable -- helpful inrefugee camps. If you wrap the box, wrap lid separately.

2. Fill your box w/ school supplies, hygiene items, toys. Hard candy is OK, but no perishablefood, liquids, war-related toys, weapons or breakable items.

3. You may want to add a card with your address in case the recipient is able to write back.4. Enclose a $7 donation in an envelope to cover shipping. Or go to

www.samaritanspurse.org/ezgive to make your donation online, which enables you to track your box and find out where it is sent. Fun!

5. Affix a boy or girl label from the flyer in the worship bulletin (or print one from websiteabove) to indicate the appropriate age level for your box.

6. Bring your shoeboxes to church on Sunday, Nov. 18th

Note: If you could help deliver shoeboxes to the distribution center (in La Canada orGlendale) in the afternoon of Sun., Nov. 18th, please contact Pastor Vikki at

[email protected] or 626/795-9381 x. 104.

Donations needed for Children'sMinistry Events:

Please watch the after-Halloween sales forbagged (individually wrapped) candy and smallprizes which can be used for our neighborhood

Winterfest Carnvial on Saturday, Jan. 26th

Please watch your yards for small (1") driedseed pods, acorns, and mini-pinecones that canbe used for our advent craft on Sunday, Dec.2nd

Donations can be placed in the basket in thenarthex or given to Vikki Randall. If you havequestions or want more information, contact

Vikki at [email protected]

1st grade Gift Bibles were presentedon Sunday, Oct. 14th

front row: first graders with their new Biblesback row: 1st-3rd grade group leaders


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