Mission Statement:

Worship God.

Equip Disciples.

Love and Serve

the World.

Sunday Morning

Worship

9:30 AM

Yorba Linda Presbyterian Church

19301 E. Yorba Linda Blvd.

Yorba Linda, CA 92886

714.777.6822

www.ylpc.org

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June 2016

Grapevine Transitions, transitions, transitions. Sometimes it seems that life is nothing but transitions. Transition is the movement or passage from one place to the other. I have seen many transitions during our Interim time as some have moved from one job to another, others have moved parents from one place to another; still others have moved out of relationships and others have entered into new ones. Some have become parents and others - grandparents, aunts and uncles. Over the next few months, people will continue to experience transitions. Students will be moving from one grade to another; others will be moving from one school to another - graduating and moving on to other opportunities. Some will be retiring and others moving to new cities. Transitions are the movement and activity of life itself. Soon you will be calling and receiving an Installed Pastor. But guess what! You also will be entering a new transition. Having a permanent pastor is exciting and important. Expect movement and change to be part of that transition. Don’t expect that things will be ‘the same’ nor should they be. Peter Steinke (and probably others) has said that there is no such thing for a healthy congregation to stay the same. You are either moving towards health or away from it. I believe this to be true. Transitions can become opportunities that we can learn about our faith and what it means to hold on to God as our sole resource. And if we are willing, we also learn more about who we are and what we might need to do to authentically serve our God Almighty. During this transition, you have become a different congregation. You have been challenged to see yourselves in new ways through New Beginnings. You have also experienced trials. As individuals, not all the movement in these transitions have been welcomed. But without movement we deny God’s Spirit to be active within us and in our path of discipleship. The same is true for the body of Christ. Without movement in a congregation, we stifle God’s Spirit to mold us and shape us into the church that God desires for us. When we keep our focus on the one constant in our lives - Jesus Christ - then all transitions in our lives are not to be feared. I invite you to enter into this next transition in the life of Yorba Linda Presbyterian Church with openness and eagerness to learn, listen, see and hear how God wants to continue growing you into the church that he created you to be.

God’s mighty blessings as you move into this next transition of your journey! Pastor Ann

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Monday, June 6, 2016 Don Jose Mexican Restaurant 5665 E. Santa Ana Canyon Rd., Anaheim 3:00 – 9:00 PM

Save the date. Everyone is invited to share in our annual fundraiser for Don Jose’s in Anaheim Hills. Come one, come all. Bring your family for some great Mexican food. 20% of the total check will go towards the purchase of backpacks for the children of HIS Picnic this year. It’s always so much fun to watch the children as they select their backpack. What a great way to have a night out of the kitchen! Help us as we get the children prepared for a fantastic school year. Mission Committee

Men’s Chorus - June 5

Singers from the congregation are invited to be part of this special chorus performing in worship on Sunday, June 5th. Join us Saturday, June 4th from 9:30 a.m.-10:45 a.m. in the Sanctuary to prepare the music for the service. You are also welcome to join us at Thursday night choir rehearsal June 2nd (about 8 p.m.). Contact Janet K. Thorson with any questions at jthorson@ylpc.org or the church office (714) 777-6822.

Mission Fundraiser - June 6

The following people were elected as officers on May 15 and Ordained and Installed on May 22. Please take time to get to know your new incoming Elders and Deacons. We are grateful for their faithfulness in stepping forward to serve as YLPC enters into a new era. Elders – Class of 2019

Marge Cargo Don Fields Doug O’Neil Karla Peterson We also welcome those who will be serving on YLPC Nominating Committee. Ben Gube, Jill Hollon and Anne Sivley

A huge THANK YOU to the outgoing Elders and Deacons! Their faithful and dedicated service these past three years during our Interim time has been truly appreciated. Each has brought different strengths and gifts to the body of Christ and we are better people because of them. Elders: Karen Green (CE), Johnnie Hitt (CE), John Israel (Mission &

Endowment), Mike Jacobs (Stewardship) Deacons: Irv Francis (Congregational Care), Bette Guzowski (Congregational Care), Susan Hillman (Treasurer), Diane Nichols (Secretary)

Welcome new YLPC Officers!

Deacons – Class of 2019

Allison Lauderdale Liz Marchant Judy Robert

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Exciting PNC News!

The YLPC Pastor Nominating Committee is excited to present the Rev. Lynn Stone as our candidate for installed pastor. Rev. Stone is a graduate of Princeton Seminary and is currently serving as Interim Pastor, HOS (Head of Staff) of a PCUSA church in the Riverside Presbytery. Lynn has deep roots in the Presbytery of Los Ranchos and considers it her spiritual home. She grew up in Orange County and attended Trinity Presbyterian Church.

Rev. Stone has also serve on several Presbytery committees including the Committee on Preparation for Ministry and chaired the Christian Education Committee. She is strongly supportive of the PCUSA and the Reformed tradition while also encouraging ‘healthy change’ for congregations working towards action for a shared vision. Please refer to our letter and brochure which give more information about the process and about Rev. Stone’s background and vision as a pastor. We invite you to get to know our Pastor Candidate for a Meet and Greet on Saturday, June 4 from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. in the Multipurpose Room at YLPC. On June 5, the YLPC Session has called for a Congregational Meeting to elect Rev. Stone as our installed pastor. During the time of worship you will have a chance to hear Rev. Stone preach as well as participate in the service. Please join us for a LUNCH RECEPTION hosted by the Deacons immediately following our Congregational Meeting.

Thank you again to all of the Pastor Nominating Committee members for all your diligent work, thoughtful insight and many hours of your time!

Singles– June 12

The Singles group is meeting on June 12 at the Cheesecake

Factory in Brea. Contact Bea Gist for more information. Join us!

Committee Members John Israel, Moderator Karen Green Dustin Hitt Teresa Stevens Carol Jacobs

John Hollon Lauren Kittredge Cathy Hess Dick Vouga

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Youth Ministry

A Time of Celebration!

In May, student ministries focused on how continuing to grow and walk in our faith can help us be a light to others. We also focused on how we can cope with stressors in our lives by remaining close to Jesus.

June will be a time of celebration for youth ministries. On the evening of June 5, our Sunday Night Fellowship will be an end of year party to celebrate our seniors as well as the journeys of other students this year. On June 12, students will participate in our annual Graduation Sunday service. The students helped plan the service and many of them will be participating in the service as liturgists and greeters. We will honor graduates in our congregation during this service. After service, please join us for cake on the patio.

As we complete one school year, we look forward to a great summer and welcoming those students who are entering 6th grade this fall on Sunday, June 26. For questions, contact Michelle Almeida at studentministries@ylpc.org.

Children’s Ministry

Emmaus Road Sunday School In May we studied Life in the Early Church. Children learned about the parts of a worship ser-vice, learned about working as a community by completing a building challenge, and created door hangers that symbolized their beliefs after studying the Apostle’s Creed. In June we will study the Parable of the Sower and the Seeds.

Moving Up On Sunday, June 26, our current 5th graders will move into the Middle School program. Contact Michelle Almeida for more information.

Workshop Leaders Needed for Summer Arts Camp Do you have a special talent or interest that you would be willing to share with others? Do you know someone in the community that you can recommend as a workshop leader? We are looking for workshop leaders for Summer Arts Camp. Workshops last 45 minutes and can be scheduled for one night or up to four nights. Contact Kim Wisnia kwisnia@ylpc.org

Thirsty? Plunge into the Arts Refresh, Restore and

Renew your Soul Summer Arts Camp 2016

July 25-29 6:00 pm -8:30 pm

Bring a friend! Online Registration begins in mid June

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Summer Worship

OUTDOOR WORSHIP on the Patio and lawn of YLPC SUNDAY: JULY 3 TIME: 9:30a.m. DRESS: Casual

We will have chairs set up, but those who would like to bring their lawn chairs and picnic blankets are welcome to do so.

In addition, the Worship Committee is hosting a campout weekend on Friday, July 1st AND Saturday, July 2nd at YLPC. Bring your tents or RV’s. We will have a great time of fellowship, eating and singing. On Saturday, we will also have fun activities, mission and campus care projects going on around the church. More details to come!

April 2016 Financial Report

OPPERATING FUND Summary Results: Through April, we expected to receive $113,667 and actually received $120,306. Also through April, we expected to spend $127,810 and actually spent $120,124. And Reserved $12,509 for funds budgeted but not spent.

MORTGAGE REDUCTION FUND This year we have received contributions of $9,690 and paid $15,288 in principal.

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6/1 Dick Keating 6/2 Amelia Morgan Karen Tsai 6/3 Glen Connally 6/5 Lisa El-Farra Alison Lauderdale Rebecca Vis 6/6 Cathy Hess 6/7 Michelle Henderson Eric Morgan 6/8 Dustin Hitt 6/9 Anne Roberts

Happy Birthday!

6/10 Marcus Apitz Scott Lauderdale Marcia Willett 6/12 Luke Moyer Christopher Rehm 6/13 Mike Jacobs 6/14 Anthony Almeida 6/15 Casey Aiken 6/17 Kevin Hollon 6/19 Ryan Collins Karen Green 6/20 Kimberly Hollon 6/21 Austin Wisnia

6/23 Nicholas Perla Rob Schriever 6/24 Elle Sproal Sandy Wooldridge 6/25 Stuart Goran Sofia Ros June Criswell 6/27 Kimberly Henderson Alec Perla Teddy Hollon 6/29 Scott Burn 6/30 Caroline Roberts

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Session Notes from May

May Session activities included the following: The Session approved April Session minutes and May Congregational meeting minutes. The Clerk

shared correspondence from Ron Shaheen and Dick Keating, thanking elders and deacons for their prayers and prayer blanket. Letters were forwarded to the Deacon Moderator. Membership is at 218.

Examination of Elder-elects Marge Cargo, Don Fields, Doug O’Neil and Karla Peterson and Deacon-elects Allison Lauderdale, Liz Marchant and Judy Robert was conducted by the Session of YLPC. It was passed unanimously to move these candidates to ordination and installation on 5/22.

Worshipful work focused on the Book of Order, F-1.030 to F-104. This evening’s focus was The Mission of the Church. Small group discussions were shared. Elders rolling off the Session shared their wisdom with newer elders and new elders were able to ask questions of those whose terms are ending.

Pastor Ann shared the previously mailed Deacon’s Report, as there was no Deacon rep this evening. Deacons will be asked about helping with the Meet and Greet for the Pastor Candidate. Also, there was a question about the level of assistance with the camping weekend in July. Pastor Ann will contact Shane Hendrickson, the Moderator

The PNC Committee shared that they have selected a candidate for the Installed Pastor position! The candidate has said yes and is very excited to begin their ministry with YLPC. COM meets on June 2 for final approval and a letter and email blast will be sent on 5/19 to the congrega-tion notifying them of the Session-called Congregational meeting on 6/5. A “Meet and Greet” for the congregation will be held on Saturday, 6/4 and a celebration will take place after worship on 6/5. It is estimated the new pastor will begin serving sometime between mid-July and mid-August. Discussion was held regarding the staffs desire to meet with the new Pastor and will be further discussed between the new Pastor, Pastor Ann and the PNC. It was noted that the terms of call were within YLPC’s current budget and that the candidate is from Orange County.

CE emailed a written report and shared the work they are doing with the Summer Arts Camp. Urged people to fill out the blue “interest sheet” and return to Kim.

The Mission Committee emailed a written report. They reminded Session that a fundraiser at Don Jose will be on 6/6 with proceeds going towards backpacks.

Worship Committee emailed a written report and also passed around a Communion sign-up sheet. Communion will be intinction through November. They are working on the “Church Camping Event” on 7/3 in conjunction with the Deacons.

Personnel reported that Elder Hollon attended the staff meeting and discussed job descriptions. Prior elder Marcia Willett will be forwarding what she has. Nursery Care volunteers are being background checked and the need to have someone in the Nursery at the beginning of worship was stressed.

Facilities reported that the new refrigerator in the sanctuary kitchen has been installed and light repairs have been done. Discussion was shared regarding the status of the modular and they will be seeking clarification from the city of Yorba Linda in regard to the timeline for removal. Elder Matt Kelley requested to meet with the CE Elders to discuss creative ways to address the need for storage. They are also fixing the fire extinguishers that aren’t in compliance.

Stewardship shared the financial good news for April. Receipts again were higher than expected and expenses lower than expected once again. Reports were distributed via email. The PILP loan restructure was also approved by Presbytery and Synod and is now being forwarded to PILP for final approval. This will make our monthly payments drop from $4668 to $1922. It will extend the current loan term from 75 payments to 240 payments. There is no prepayment penalty so we can pay off more as funds are available. The process takes 3-4 months and Elder Hebein will keep Session apprised.

The next Presbytery meeting will take place 5/26. Elder Sivley will not be able attend and Elder Hollon will attend the business portion of the meeting. Elder Hebein will check his schedule.

The Pastor’s Report shared prayers for many members in our congregation. She also shared the Power Church software training that was funded through a generous donation went very well. She and Sarah are working hard to get the database cleaned up before the new pastor’s arrival.

A celebration of the outgoing Elders was had. Elders Karen Green, John Israel and Mike Jacobs were thanked for their faithful service and words of appreciation and gratitude were shared.

The meeting was adjourned and closed in prayer at 9:26 PM Copies of the minutes are available for review in the church office with prior request. Respectfully submitted, Chris Hills Clerk of Session

June Upcoming Events:

Candidate Meet & Greet Saturday, June 4 2:00 p.m. Men’s Chorus Sunday, June 5 9:30 a.m. Congregational Meeting Sunday, June 5 10:30 a.m. Mission Fundraiser Don Jose’s Monday, June 6 5:00 p.m. Mighty Moms Tuesday, June 14 6:30 p.m. Graduation Sunday Sunday, June 12 9:30 a.m. Father’s Day Sunday, June 19 9:30 a.m.

Sunday School Move Up Sunday, June 26 9:30 a.m.

Monday_______________________________________________________________ Church Office Closed Hot Meals 3:00 p.m. (Second Monday of the month) Missions Meeting 6:30 p.m. (First Monday of the month) Pastoral Nominating Committee 6:00 p.m.

Tuesday_______________________________________________________________ Church Office 9:00 a.m.- 3:00 p.m. Pilates Class 8:30 a.m. Priscilla Circle 9:30 a.m. (Second Tuesday of the month) Esther Circle 7:00 p.m. (Second Tuesday of the month) Drum Circle 7:00 p.m. (Fourth Tuesday of the month) Session Meeting 7:00 p.m. (Third Tuesday of the month)

Wednesday___________________________________________________________ Church Office 9:00 a.m.- 3:00 p.m. Deacons Meeting 7:00 p.m. (First Wednesday of the month) Stewardship Committee 7:00 p.m. (Second Wednesday of the month) Worship Committee 7:00 p.m. (Second Wednesday of the month) Nominating Committee 7:00 p.m. (Fourth Wednesday of the month)

Thursday______________________________________________________________ Church Office 9:00 a.m.- 3:00 p.m. Pilates Class 8:30 a.m. TLC Bible Study 9:30 a.m. Kirk and Carol Choirs 4:00 p.m. Gloria Ringers 6:15 p.m. AA Meeting 7:00 p.m. Chancel Choir 7:30 p.m.

Friday________________________________________________________________ Church Office 9:00 a.m.- 12:00 p.m.

Saturday______________________________________________________________ Men’s Fellowship 8:00 a.m. (First, third & fifth Saturday of the month)

Sundays_______________________________________________________________ Sunday Worship 9:30 a.m. Celebration Choir 10:45 a.m. Youth Fellowship 6:00 p.m. (First Sunday of the month) Singles 11:00 a.m. (Second Sunday of the month) HIS Picnic 1:00 p.m. (Fourth Sunday of the month)

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Yorba Linda Presbyterian Church 19301 E. Yorba Linda Blvd. Yorba Linda, CA 92886