SEPTEMBER 07 LAMPSTAND

Taft Avenue Community Church Lampstand Online
September 2007 * Volume 9 * Issue 9

A few words from Pastor Bob...

Saying good bye to a friend and ministry partner is hard.  (Actually the unofficial TACC stance is that we stay mad at them until they’re gone and then we cry.)   It’s a new chapter in Dan and Midge’s life, in the lives of their kids, and in our lives at TACC.  Dan and Midge have been involved with the college group, the worship center refurbishing project, new member classes, choir, band, Christmas programs and cantatas, worship music, office, publications, courtyard concerts, youth band (and I’m sure I’ve left out some significant time-consuming efforts).  Dan has definitely gone far beyond the “Worship Pastor” job description.   He did all of this when my opening gambit in his job interview was, “I just want a music guy who doesn’t say stupid things in worship.”  We never did hear him say, “The Lord gave me this song.”  Thank you, Lord!   As I told the search committee at Arlington Heights, perhaps the most telling trait about Dan is his willingness to do anything – even non-music; any non-job description task asked of him – and without complaint.  That servant spirit will serve him well in Illinois.  Serving the local church is never easy, never boring and always varied.  The Lord is looking for servant-pastors and also servant-members and leaders.   We have all learned that our worship must be focused on the audience of One.  There are no heroes or stars in this choir, band, or congregation.  We sang, played, harmonized and worshipped as a congregation – together – songs that we loved, sometimes with a new twist.  Most of the time, Dan would substitute chords and rhythms, leaving enough of the original that we still knew the song, but always to and for God.   Dan and Midge came with Donny and Leah; they leave with Debbie and Donny and Leah.  We’ll miss them greatly; however, they are headed for meaningful ministry in a God-honoring church.  Our prayers go with them as well as our fond memories of our service together, and their friendship will serve us well in our future at TACC.

 

 

Special September Sundays

Join us for a special month of outreach Sundays and events. Invite friends, neighbors, co-workers, and family members. Remember that Sunday morning services will begin at 10am on these Sundays. Here’s what we’ll be doing:     BYOF Sunday September 2 “Bring Your Own Friends.” Invite neighbors and co-workers. BBQ lunch afterward.   Christian Heritage Sunday September 16  Invite seniors. Come and here testimony from some of the original founders of our church.   Youth Sunday September 23 Invite youth. Come enjoy worship led by our very own youth band, the teaching of Dr. Kevin Lewis, and a pizza lunch.   Family Fun Sunday September 30 Invite young families for In-N-Out lunch, a reptile show, balloons, face painting, and more.

 

 

Annual Pastors' Masters Golf Tournament

Monday, September 17th, at Los Coyotes Country Club, sponsored by World Wide Christian Schools Foundation. Proceeds go to fund Christian school projects around the world. Contact Tom Walters or Bill Runion if you are interested in playing on a team ($225/player) with one of our pastors.

 

 

Glory Gates Quartet Concert

Come out and hear some great gospel music. Invite friends, neighbors, and co-workers who might be more open to coming to a concert than coming to church. The quartet will be performing Sunday evening at 7pm on September 30th. Join the quartet for dessert and fellowship after the event.

 

 

Church Camp is Just Around the Corner

Church camp sign ups have begun. This year’s theme is “Crazy Not to Believe” with speaker, Mark Williams. You can also sign up for paint ball and rock climbing. Mark your calendars for the first weekend in November and sign up now.

 

 

Taft Avenue Partner School

The Partner High School is starting its second year at Taft Avenue. An individual class or a full high school program is available. Let us know how we can help with your educational needs. We are planning a seven day educational field trip to Washington, D.C./Philadelphia and New York City (February 29th-March 6th or March 24th-30th). Students and adults are welcome. If you are interested please call us at 714-637-3220 Ext. 257. The cost is approximately $2000. If you want more information there is an interest meeting/pot luck in Room 207 on September 17th at 6:30 PM.

 

 

Missing Something?

This is a listing of all the Items in our Lost and Found box. Items not claimed by this month will be donated to the Sheepfold, a center for abused women and their children. Bibles: Red leather bound Thompson chain reference Green/tan leather bound bilingual NIV Black  NLT life application study Bible in black carrying case Clothes: Blue child’s sweater - medium Black men’s shoes - size 12 Blue plaid child’s Old Navy shirt - small Black women’s pants - size 22/24 Other: Sunglasses - 3 pairs Reading glasses in a hard case from Wal-Mart Blue animal patterned blanket (here since last movie night).

 

 

SCRIP!

Kids need back-to-school clothes??  Buy scrip first!  The Gap, Old Navy, Ross or T.J. Maxx will gladly take your scrip in exchange for some new threads.  Did you know that you could pay off all those back-to-school clothes that you charged to your J.C. Penney credit card with scrip?  It’s true!

 

 

Women's Ministries "Becoming Women of Excellence" Proverbs 31:10-31

Bible Study: Women’s Bible studies will be reading through the book, “Loving God With All Your Mind.” Studies will begin Wednesday, September 26th, from 6:30-8pm, and on Friday, September 28th, from 10:30am-12pm. Sign up at the Women’s Ministry Flower Cart in the Courtyard. Exercise Classes: Join us every other Monday evening at 7pm for a great workout. Wear comfortable clothing and meet us in the Family Center.

 

 

Youth  Ministries

High School Surfing Safari: Come out and enjoy the waves on Saturday, September 15th from 9:00am to 4pm. High School 5th Quarter: Friday, September 28th from 8 to 11pm.

 

 

Children's Ministry

Children entering kindergarten in September will move up to their new Sunday school class in room 103 on September 9.   AWANA begins on Wednesday, September 19 at a new time, 6:30pm.  Also new this year, we will be serving an affordable dinner before each club beginning at 5:45pm.  Children must be accompanied by a parent.  Make dinner & AWANA an outreach to your family, friends & neighbors by inviting them to come with you.   SPECIAL SEPTEMBER SUNDAYS.  Worship will begin @ 10am on September 9, 16, 23 & 30.  There will NOT be any second hour Sunday school on those days but special events will take place each of those weeks.  Check the church website for details.   Children’s Choir (kindergarten through 6th grade) will resume on October 7 in the choir room, upstairs in the sanctuary.

 

 

Missionary Moments by the India Mission Team

We praise God for the opportunity to share the Gospel with so many people during our recent trip to India!  The mission was focused on 4 separate villages of tea garden workers in West Bengal.  Each day we arrived in a small village of about 40 small mud huts and headed out, each with our own translator, to tell everyone who would listen about Jesus who is the one true God.  At lunch time we would take a break and eat our jelly sandwiches, hard boiled eggs and bananas.  God blessed us with overcast days and a 'fruitful harvest.'  More than 250 adults prayed to receive the gift of forgiveness and salvation.  Praise God!  Two native pastors were commissioned to begin house churches in the villages.   Your  mission offerings  will continue to support  the two pastors for one year.  Please pray for these new believers and for 'lasting fruit.'  It's great to be home but we hope to continue the partnership begun ministering to the 'now reached' people of  India.  Lee, Mary Beth, Mike, Steve, Katie, Andrew and John.

 

 

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