Tidings FIRST LUTHERAN November 2016 CHURCH 9AM Worship Service - 11AM Servicio de Adoración 11/6 WMTRBW: From Ugliness, a Beauty Emerges 11/13 WMTRBW: Stories That Shape Us 11/20 WMTRBW: The Great Conversation 11/27 WMTRBW: Promised Land, Promised Time Matthew 15:21-39 (All Saints) Romans 15:1-13 (Christ The King) Acts 1:1-11 (Stewardship) Luke 1:67-79 (1st Sunday of Advent) WMTRBW Study Join us: Wed. 6:30PM & Fri. 11AM We Make the Road by Walking by Brian McLaren offers 52+ chapters that give an overview of the biblical story and a fresh introduction or re-orientation to Christian faith. FIRST Lutheran Church November 2016 FIRST Family ~ Milly Erickson, Becky Mack, Pastor Dan Hansen, Quintin Beaman, Don Carlsen, Bruce Swartz, Linda Jacobson, Dave Haavig, Milton Olson, Camden Roussel, Lori Tschirhart, Beatrice Bertram, Cynthia Corelis, Diane Bryson, Pastor Steve Awbrey, Alec Wilson. FIRST Friends ~ Carl Black, Shirley Elliott, Bob Grobbel, Jerri Luque, Phin Hause, Saige Metsch, Kathy Jorgenson, Marilyn Duba, Ernie Manglicmot, Reilly family, Derik Scriba and Derik Scriba Jr, Paula Wheeldon, Jeff Putter, Dewolff Family, Helen Evensen, Roger Woods, Johnathan Robinson-Joye, Dawn Francis, Ray Cochran, Serena Moser, Mace family, Scott Crummy, Mac Aquino, Milly’s Grandson PJ, DuFor family, Mike Connington, Chris Swanson, Julie Hinkhouse, Hogan family, Goldmann family For Ale Ramirez for the passing of her mother Irma Ramirez Arellano † At Home ~ Barbara Nesseth, Ken Hoeh, Bob Leech, Henry Simokat (Rusty). Council October Report FIRST averaged 200 faithful folks in weekly worship times. Offering October YTD on 11/16 @7:30PM 01 Gary Smith 02 Gretta Lozano Antonio Vargas 03 Jan Larsen 04 Beatrice Bertram Catherine Bosquez Burt Bever 05 Alfredo Cortez Victor Ortiz 08 Maurizio Zarate Envelope $14,744 107% of Budget $138,281 101% of Budget Trinity $165 25% of Budget $6,471 97% of Budget LHTC $346 83% of Budget $3,351 80% of Budget 09 Angel Hernandez 10 Anabel Hernandez 11 Alan Navarro Esmeralda Sanchez Maria Valdovinos 17 Tori Gaus 19 Manoela Rezende 20 Brennan Mack 23 Candelaria Arias Evelyn Johnson 24 Luis Quiroz 25 Becky Mack Lainey McMaster 27 Ruth Bever 28 Isidro Martinez 29 Jayden Hawkins Adoración/Worship John 4:23-24 (MSG) FIRST Lutheran Church 1410 Foothill Dr., Vista, 92084 (760) 724-5440 Noah’s Ark (760) 724-5445 Email: info@firstlutheranvista.org www.firstlutheranvista.org Ramon Zarate (760.415.3897) Celebrating Our Diversity Celebrando Nuestra Diversidad 1 Corinthians 12:4-6 (NRSV) Together We Make a Difference Acts 2:42-47 (CEV) Page 2 FIRST Lutheran Church November 2016 Reminder! Day Light Savings th ENDS on Nov. 6 Set back your clock one hour Got an Event? FIRST Members, did you know the Trinity Center or Fellowship Room are available for birthday parties, quinceañera, weddings, etc.? Please share with your family and friends. Call the office for more information. God’s Global Barnyard www.ELCA.org/goodgifts Watch for your own little family’s barn coming to you this month and help us provide a whole farm to impoverished communities “Dec. 11th” One worship together Photo Credit: Larny Mack Steel Drum from MVHS Children’s Christmas program WMTRBW Study Join us: Wed. 6:30PM Fri. 11AM Sunday: Listen to the Message During the Week: Read the Chapter Wednesday: Join the Conversation Sign up to bring a dish to share Page 3 FIRST Lutheran Church November 2016 & 7AM Turkey Trot with Pastor Ramon Thanksgiving Day Oceanside Library Meet around the water fountain Children’s Christmas Program "Oh Christmas Tree" Starting practice on Nov. 6th Perform on 12/11 Sign up at osideturkeytrot.com and look for FIRST Lutheran Team SUNDAY SCHOOL Presch ool—Gr ade 5 During worship times Confirmation Class Sundays at 12:30PM Kids in the Garden and Fellowship Room G.O.D SQUAD Bible Study at the Brengle Terrace Park Bugs, Birds & Butterflies Children’s Garden Kindergarten – 6th Grade Nov. 5th from 10AM -12PM Sundays @12:30PM Cost $5 per child and $5 for adults Community Room All Youth Veteran’s Day Let’s have some fun at the beach: Sand Art, Sunset and S’mores on Nov. 11 th from 3-6PM Meet at South side of the O’side Pier Please sign up at the table! Page 4 FIRST Lutheran Church November 2016 FIRST Women’s Ministry Mobilizing women to act boldly on their faith in Jesus Christ. Empty Nesters Nov. 13th @3PM “Dec. 2nd 6:30PM” Women advent Celebration @ the Hegg’s House More information coming soon Holy Yoga Every Tuesday at 9:30AM CLASS Join us to Crochet, Knit or Loom Knitting. All are welcome! Mon and Thu @6:00PM Classes are for all levels, especially beginners. Led by Professional Fitness Trainers. Bring nonperishable food to fill the cart for hungry local shelter families! (Designed for beginners & seniors) Please sign up to give flowers. Enter your information on the calendar in the Fellowship room. Cost is $25. Please Sign Up for refreshments on the chart in Fellowship Room We are looking for drivers to bring to service fellow members that are not able to drive. Contact Terry Alcantara at (760) 522-5849 if you are able to help. Page 5 FIRST Lutheran Church November 2016 SERVICIO DE ADORACION BANDA JUVENIL ESTUDIO BIBLICO “Haciendo el Camino al Andar” Estudiando y Conversando CARRERA O CAMINATA DEL DIA DE GRACIAS Domingos a las 11:00AM Martes a las 5:30PM Adoremos al Señor con un corazón Todos los jóvenes que estén alegre. Tenemos adoración, interesados en aprender un enseñanza, comunión y convivio. instrumento o canto están invitados a asistir a estas clases de música CONVIVIO DOMINICAL y canto en el santuario. Domingos de 10:15AM - 10:50AM GRUPO DE MUJERES Para niños, Jóvenes y Adultos. “Marta y María” Celebremos los cumpleaños del Viernes 18 a las 6:30PM mes con nuestros hermanos del No falte a su reunión de grupo de primer servicio. Trata de poner tu mujeres, donde compartirán, nombre en la lista del mes. convivirán y aprenderán juntas. Miércoles a las 6:30PM Vengamos al estudio bíblico aprendamos a vivir, caminar esta jornada donde Hacemos el Camino al Andar. REUNION NAVIDENA DE MUJERES En la Casa de los Heggs CLASES DE CONFIRMACION Friday 2 a las 6:30PM Todas las mujeres de la iglesia están invitadas a la reunión que se hace cada ano en la casa de la hermana Jana. Ven a divertirte y a convivir con las hermanas. VISITA AL JARDIN DEL BRENGLE TERRACE Sábado 5 a las 10:00AM Invitamos al los niños de kínder a 5to grado a visitar este hermoso lugar. No falten y traigan $5 DIA DE LOS VETERANO A Correr Antes de Comer Corra o camine con el Pastor Ramón. Favor de registrarse en la pagina del www.osideturkeytrot.com Ponga su nombre bajo el nombre de First Lutheran Church of Vista. Domingo a las 12:30PM Estaremos viendo el tema del Discipulado. Traiga su Biblia y este listo para emprender esta jornada de madures espiritual. Estaremos en el salón del Fellowship. REUNION DE JOVENES GOD SQUAD Domingo a las 12:30PM Ven y únete a este movimiento espiritual juvenil donde el liderazgo de estos jóvenes esta movimiento la iglesia a un futuro fuerte y de bendición. Estaremos en el salón del Community. JOVENES DE TODAS LAS EDADES PROGRAMA NAVIDENO Viernes 11 de Noviembre a las 3:00PM Domingo 11 de Diciembre Estaremos yendo a la playa de Un solo Servició a 9:00AM Oceanside y nos juntaremos en el Las practicas empezaran lado sur del muelle. el domingo 6 de Noviembre durante No falten e inviten a un amigo. la escuela dominical. Page 6 FIRST Lutheran Church November 2016 God’s Global Barnyard www.ELCA.org/goodgifts Watch for your own little family’s barn coming to you this month! dship Frien Salad Fruit st Fea rd the 23 ch y a d s e Wedn ldren will ea ruit i h c rite f the r favo , which will i e h t bring the salad ch. It’s to lun to add rved during ey are be se her way th e anot arning th ! le haring s f o s ng blessi In the spirit of givi our families w ng, ill participate w ith First in the collection non-perishable of items for our /canned commun family shelter ity O p e r a t io n H ope The school is closed Friday 11th for Veteran’s Day, also Thursday/Friday 24 & 25 for the Thanksgiving Holiday This month our children will be watching for the signs of Autumn as they collect acorns from the oak trees and practice raking fallen leaves on the playground. They will learn to give thanks to God for their Friends, Food, Home and Families. On Orange Days the children will have their monthly opportunity to bring an item from home that is that color to share. “Sharing” is a very important activity for our children, bridging home and school for the child. Fitness Fun on Tuesday and Chapel on Wednesday Page 7 1410 Foothill Dr. Vista, CA 92084 FIRST Lutheran Church