First Christian Church of Bakersfield » 2007

Please join us for worship every Sunday from 10:30 a.m. until 11:45 a.m. in the sanctuary.

Minister’s Musings - August 29, 2007

Post Section:

Minister's Musings

Posted: August 31, 2007 at 2:02 pm

Minister’s Musings …

It is difficult for me to believe that the summer is rapidly ending. School is starting (again!), many trips have been taken, the General Assembly is ended, and the Don Shelton’s are “out of work.” Don finished his reign as our Regional Minister and President in August and Linda is enjoying her retirement from teaching. [FYI: Don Shelton has been named as Interim President of Disciples Home Mission beginning in January, 2008]. Hard to believe how blessed we have been the past 12 years.

It is also difficult to believe that my beautiful wife Kathy has had to undergo living with but now freed from a potentially cancerous growth. She is, and has been, doing well. We give God the thanks for such a wonderful outcome to what could be a difficult situation. Hard to believe how extensive God’s grace is.

It is also difficult to believe that our grandchild number 5 has arrived. Olivia Lee was born to daughter Shannon, son-in-law Garett, and sister Noelle. I pray that her parents decide that she should be dedicated at First Christian, Bakersfield. Hard to believe, isn’t it?

Our office continues to function relatively smoothly with the new computers-my lap top and Linda’s desk model. We are being allowed even more creativity (you may have to wait and see). We are always trying to be a 21st century church. Hard to believe we continue to live and serve.

We have also received a gift of a new electronic piano/organ instrument for our Chapel. It is here and the music it produces, and will produce, is uplifting and wonderful. All y’all will have opportunities to discover this joyful new addition in our near future. Hard to believe we are still moving forward.

We will also be offering a new service of worship (contemplative) soon! It will be offered once a month around a meal, tables, smells, sounds, sights, sharing, and prayer. All who come are asked to support this newer adventure in faith. Many who will come have not been on the journey as long as we have and their transformation may be overpowering. Hard to believe that not all have heard the Good News

We will continue to tell the story.
Alan

Minister’s Musings - August 1, 2007

Post Section:

Minister's Musings

Posted: August 3, 2007 at 10:27 pm

Minister’s Musings…

It so often seems like we are non-replaceable, that there is no one who can do our job (at least as good as we can). We are surprised when others step in and replace us and the company continues to operate (sometimes more successfully). Church can be the same way. Pastors come and spend time within the life of a congregation and then “Poof’ they are gone. Thanks be to God another is called and the church continues to function and flourish! It is what keeps many of us excited about our vocational choice.

Don and Linda Shelton are examples of people who served churches, and spent 12 years in Regional Ministry. Don will be leaving that position in August and Linda is now retired from a life of teaching our young people in the academic setting. We have a new Regional Minister-and, are you ready- it is not a single person. Don and Susan Gonzales Dewey will be leaving the pastorate at First Christian Church, Ventura, and accepting the role as the Regional Minister of the Pacific Southwest Region of the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ). Our prayers are with them.

Many of you know Don and Susan in different roles, pastoral and Disciple Women, tasks that they performed excellently. We are secure that the love and attention shown their congregations, family, Loch Leven, regional and general women’s work, will continue in their new task as our Regional Minister and, prayerfully, President. The latter will be resolved with a vote during the Regional Gathering in October, 2007. They are a wonderful couple who will bless our Region and our life together.

May God’s blessings continue to strengthen them on their faith journey and us as well.

In Christ,

Alan

Welcome to Shanna Kinser

Post Section:

New Members

Posted: at 9:31 pm

Shanna Kinser, 314 McCord Avenue, Apt. N, Bakersfield, Ca 93308

Directory Changes

Post Section:

Directory Changes

Posted: at 8:50 pm

Moved: Lorraine Huntington, Rosewood, 1301 New Stine Road #716, Bakersfield, CA 93309, Phone: 831-2191

New Address: Doug Jones, Greater L.A. Health Care System, 11301 Wilshire Blvd., Building 217 - Room 3209 - Bed 1, Los Angeles, CA 90023. Phone: 310-478-3711 ext.# 43090

Address Change: Whitney & Eric Oliveras, 2921 La Costa Drive, Apt A, 93306, Phone: 872-3119

Address Change: Millie Bultman, Sunrise at La Costa, 7020 Manzanita Street, Room 205, Carlsbad, CA 92011, Phone: 760-930-9003

Moved: Andreas & Tiffany Dauner, 2605 Piper Court, Bakersfield, CA 93306, Phone 871-4711

New: Gladys Jonah, Evergreen Chatran, 13530 Sherman Way, Van Nuys, CA 91405

New: Ann Jones, 3201 Columbus Street, Apt 311, Bakersfield, CA 93306-2774

Moved: Michael & Ashley Dauner, 2800 Spruce Street, Bakersfield, CA 93301, Phone: 323-0376

New: Zoe Waldren, 3905 Dana Street, Bakersfield, CA 93305-1433

Moved: Cleda Strohauer, P.O. Box 216, Bodfish, CA 93205, Phone: 760-379-2636

New Address: Vivian DuMond, 328 Cherryvale Road, Edmont, OK 73003, Phone: 405-216-5791

Moved: Murl & Darlene Walker, 8301 Mission Gorge Rd #214, Santee, CA 92071-3544, Phone: 619-449-5056

New: Virginia Candela, 1626 7th Street, Wasco, CA 93280-1739

Correct Appartment number: Dorothy Harny Atriesm, 1009 Blossom River Way, Apt#: 223, San Jose, CA 95123

Sarah Wilson’s Address: 701 Slayter Union Denison University, Granville, OH 43021

New Address for Miriam Disney:

Miriam will be at her sister, Betty Hartzel’s home while she is undergoing treatment. You may reach her at: Betty Hartzell, 6920 Mirador Way, Sacramento, CA 65828, Phone: (916) 428-0885


Please join us for worship every Sunday from 10:30 a.m. until 11:45 a.m. in the sanctuary. Church Staff Contact Information Disciples History Elder Information Map And Directions Misc Pictures Officers and Chairs for 2008 Our Church History Recent Events - Pictures and Comments Weekly Calendar Welcome Post Sections: All Information Announcements C W F Calendar Directory Changes Events Minister's Musings New Members Our Deepest Sympathy Serving Schedule Splinters from the Board Thank You Post Archives: May 2008 April 2008 March 2008 February 2008 January 2008 December 2007 October 2007 September 2007 August 2007 June 2007 May 2007 April 2007 Post Feeds: Atom 3.0 RSS 0.92 RSS 2.0	Minister’s Musings - August 29, 2007 Post Section: Minister's Musings Posted: August 31, 2007 at 2:02 pm Minister’s Musings … It is difficult for me to believe that the summer is rapidly ending. School is starting (again!), many trips have been taken, the General Assembly is ended, and the Don Shelton’s are “out of work.” Don finished his reign as our Regional Minister and President in August and Linda is enjoying her retirement from teaching. [FYI: Don Shelton has been named as Interim President of Disciples Home Mission beginning in January, 2008]. Hard to believe how blessed we have been the past 12 years. It is also difficult to believe that my beautiful wife Kathy has had to undergo living with but now freed from a potentially cancerous growth. She is, and has been, doing well. We give God the thanks for such a wonderful outcome to what could be a difficult situation. Hard to believe how extensive God’s grace is. It is also difficult to believe that our grandchild number 5 has arrived. Olivia Lee was born to daughter Shannon, son-in-law Garett, and sister Noelle. I pray that her parents decide that she should be dedicated at First Christian, Bakersfield. Hard to believe, isn’t it? Our office continues to function relatively smoothly with the new computers-my lap top and Linda’s desk model. We are being allowed even more creativity (you may have to wait and see). We are always trying to be a 21st century church. Hard to believe we continue to live and serve. We have also received a gift of a new electronic piano/organ instrument for our Chapel. It is here and the music it produces, and will produce, is uplifting and wonderful. All y’all will have opportunities to discover this joyful new addition in our near future. Hard to believe we are still moving forward. We will also be offering a new service of worship (contemplative) soon! It will be offered once a month around a meal, tables, smells, sounds, sights, sharing, and prayer. All who come are asked to support this newer adventure in faith. Many who will come have not been on the journey as long as we have and their transformation may be overpowering. Hard to believe that not all have heard the Good News We will continue to tell the story. Alan Minister’s Musings - August 1, 2007 Post Section: Minister's Musings Posted: August 3, 2007 at 10:27 pm Minister’s Musings… It so often seems like we are non-replaceable, that there is no one who can do our job (at least as good as we can). We are surprised when others step in and replace us and the company continues to operate (sometimes more successfully). Church can be the same way. Pastors come and spend time within the life of a congregation and then “Poof’ they are gone. Thanks be to God another is called and the church continues to function and flourish! It is what keeps many of us excited about our vocational choice. Don and Linda Shelton are examples of people who served churches, and spent 12 years in Regional Ministry. Don will be leaving that position in August and Linda is now retired from a life of teaching our young people in the academic setting. We have a new Regional Minister-and, are you ready- it is not a single person. Don and Susan Gonzales Dewey will be leaving the pastorate at First Christian Church, Ventura, and accepting the role as the Regional Minister of the Pacific Southwest Region of the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ). Our prayers are with them. Many of you know Don and Susan in different roles, pastoral and Disciple Women, tasks that they performed excellently. We are secure that the love and attention shown their congregations, family, Loch Leven, regional and general women’s work, will continue in their new task as our Regional Minister and, prayerfully, President. The latter will be resolved with a vote during the Regional Gathering in October, 2007. They are a wonderful couple who will bless our Region and our life together. May God’s blessings continue to strengthen them on their faith journey and us as well. In Christ, Alan Welcome to Shanna Kinser Post Section: New Members Posted: at 9:31 pm Shanna Kinser, 314 McCord Avenue, Apt. N, Bakersfield, Ca 93308 Directory Changes Post Section: Directory Changes Posted: at 8:50 pm Moved: Lorraine Huntington, Rosewood, 1301 New Stine Road #716, Bakersfield, CA 93309, Phone: 831-2191 New Address: Doug Jones, Greater L.A. Health Care System, 11301 Wilshire Blvd., Building 217 - Room 3209 - Bed 1, Los Angeles, CA 90023. Phone: 310-478-3711 ext.# 43090 Address Change: Whitney & Eric Oliveras, 2921 La Costa Drive, Apt A, 93306, Phone: 872-3119 Address Change: Millie Bultman, Sunrise at La Costa, 7020 Manzanita Street, Room 205, Carlsbad, CA 92011, Phone: 760-930-9003 Moved: Andreas & Tiffany Dauner, 2605 Piper Court, Bakersfield, CA 93306, Phone 871-4711 New: Gladys Jonah, Evergreen Chatran, 13530 Sherman Way, Van Nuys, CA 91405 New: Ann Jones, 3201 Columbus Street, Apt 311, Bakersfield, CA 93306-2774 Moved: Michael & Ashley Dauner, 2800 Spruce Street, Bakersfield, CA 93301, Phone: 323-0376 New: Zoe Waldren, 3905 Dana Street, Bakersfield, CA 93305-1433 Moved: Cleda Strohauer, P.O. Box 216, Bodfish, CA 93205, Phone: 760-379-2636 New Address: Vivian DuMond, 328 Cherryvale Road, Edmont, OK 73003, Phone: 405-216-5791 Moved: Murl & Darlene Walker, 8301 Mission Gorge Rd #214, Santee, CA 92071-3544, Phone: 619-449-5056 New: Virginia Candela, 1626 7th Street, Wasco, CA 93280-1739 Correct Appartment number: Dorothy Harny Atriesm, 1009 Blossom River Way, Apt#: 223, San Jose, CA 95123 Sarah Wilson’s Address: 701 Slayter Union Denison University, Granville, OH 43021 New Address for Miriam Disney: Miriam will be at her sister, Betty Hartzel’s home while she is undergoing treatment. You may reach her at: Betty Hartzell, 6920 Mirador Way, Sacramento, CA 65828, Phone: (916) 428-0885
This site is powered by WordPress and licensed under a Creative Commons License.