Thursday, October 02, 2008

Week of October 5, 2008

MORNING WORSHIP         11:00 A.M.

Sermon Text     Hebrews 11:20-22(20); Genesis 26&27

Sermon      ”Facing Death by Faith - Isaac”      Stephen L. Parker

EVENING WORSHIP           6:00 P.M.

Sermon Text     II Timothy 2:19-20; Romans 9:17-22

Sermon     “Predestination: Double or Nothing!”      Stephen L. Parker

Announcements

Family Bible Study and Prayer - This Wednesday at 7:00 p.m. we will be meeting at the church and studying the “The Importance of Being Honest”. Westminster Larger Catechism Questions #144-145.  Everyone is welcome to attend.

Women’s Bible Study – This Thursday at 1:00 p.m.. Carolyn Parker will be leading the Bible Study at her home, 8949 Carte Pellejo, Spring Valley.  Please speak to her for details or directions.  All women are invited.

Game Night will not meet this month.

Men’s Breakfast Fellowship – This Saturday at 7:30 a.m. at the church. Mike Chism will be leading the study.  All men and boys are welcome.

Thursday, September 25, 2008

Week of September 28,2008

MORNING WORSHIP       11:00 A.M

Sermon Text     Hebrews 11:17-19: Genesis 22:1-19

Sermon     “Proving/Testing of Our Faith”     Stephen L. Parker

Announcements

 Feast Day Today - After the morning service everyone is invited to stay and share a meal and have fellowship together.  There will be no Evening Service. today. 

Family Bible Study and Prayer - This Wednesday at 7:00 p.m. we will be meeting at the church and studying the “The Importance of Being Honest”. Westminster Larger Catechism Questions #143-145.  Everyone is welcome to attend.

Regional O.P.C. Fall Picnic – This Saturday , October 4, 2008, 9:30 a.m. at William Mason Regional Park in Irvine, CA.. (714) 854-2491

Next Week’s Text – Hebrews 11:20-22

Thursday, September 18, 2008

Week of September 21, 2008

MORNING WORSHIP         11:00 A.M.

 Sermon Text     Hebrews 11:11-16

 Sermon      ”Live By Faith, Die In Faith”      Stephen L. Parker

 EVENING WORSHIP            6:00 P.M.

 Sermon Text     Ephesians 1:9-12

 Sermon     “What God Hath Ordained...”    Stephen L. Parker

Announcements

Next Sunday is ‘Feast Day’ - After the Morning Service, we have a meal together and there will be no Evening Service.  Everyone is invited to stay.

Family Bible Study and Prayer - This Wednesday at 7:00 p.m. we will be meeting at the church and studying the “Fundamentals of the Faith”. Westminster Larger Catechism Questions #143-145.  Everyone is welcome to attend.

Men’s Breakfast Fellowship – Meets this Saturday, 7:30 am, at the church. Mike Chism is leading in a study of “The Life of A God-Made Man” See one of the elders for more details.  All men young or old are welcome.

Regional O.P.C. Fall Picnic – Saturday , October 4, 2008, at William Mason Regional Park in Irvine, CA..

Thursday, September 11, 2008

Week of September 14, 2008

MORNING WORSHIP        11:00 A.M.

 Sermon Text     Hebrews 11:9-10

 Sermon     Abraham – Patience and Hope”      Stephen L. Parker

EVENING WORSHIP           6:00 P.M.

 Sermon Text     II Peter 3:14-18

 Sermon     “Since You Look for These Things...”      Stephen L. Parker

Announcements

 Family Bible Study and Prayer - This Wednesday at 7:00 p.m. we will be meeting at the church and studying the “Fundamentals of the Faith”.  Westminster Shorter Catechism Questions #73-75, and Larger Catechism #1-2.  Everyone is welcome to attend.

 Men’s Breakfast Fellowship – Will not meet again until Saturday, September 27^th.

 Regional O.P.C. Fall Picnic – Saturday , October 4, 2008, at William Mason Regional Park in Irvine, CA. 

Friday, September 05, 2008

Week of September 7, 2008

MORNING WORSHIP     11:00 A.M.

 Sermon Text     Hebrews 11:8

 Sermon     ”Abraham, Called by God”      Stephen L. Parker

EVENING WORSHIP        6:00 P.M.

 Sermon Text     II Peter 3:10-13

 Sermon     “What Sort of People Should We Be?”      Stephen L. Parker

Announcements

Baptism - Natalie Stormoen will be baptized this morning at the Worship Service.  We thank the Lord for this covenant child. 

Deacons’ and Trustees’ - Meet this Monday at 6:30 and 7:00 p.m.

Family Bible Study and Prayer - This Wednesday at 7:00 p.m. we will be meeting at the church and studying the “Fundamentals of the Faith”.  Westminster Shorter Catechism Questions #73-75.  Everyone is welcome to attend.

Game Night – This Friday at 7:00 p.m.. at the Weld’s home

Men’s Breakfast Fellowship – Will not meet again until Saturday, September 27^th.

Thursday, August 28, 2008

Week of August 31, 2008

MORNING WORSHIP      11:00 A.M.

 Sermon Text     Hebrews 11:7: Genesis 6

 Sermon     ”By Faith, Noah Trusted and Obeyed”     Stephen L. Parker

Announcements

Feast Day Today - After the morning service everyone is invited to stay and share a meal and have fellowship together.  There will be no Evening Service.

Sunday School – Today, Brian Blake will continue with the “Two Kingdom Doctrine” of understanding our dual citizenship as people of God living in this world.  This is Brian’s last Sunday with us.  Please pray for him as he continues his studies at Westminister Seminary.

Family Bible Study and Prayer - This Wednesday at 7:00 p.m. We will be meeting at the church and studying the “Fundamentals of the Faith”.  Westminiter Shorter Catechism Questions #73-75.  Everyone is welcome to attend.

Thursday, August 21, 2008

Week of August 24, 2008

MORNING WORSHIP   11:00 A.M.

 Sermon Text     Hebrews 11:4-6

 Sermon      ”Without Faith It Is Impossible”      Stephen L. Parker

EVENING WORSHIP     6:00 P.M.

 Sermon Text     I Corinthians 4:14-21

 Sermon     “What Are You Imitating”      Brian Blake

Announcements

Wednesday Nights at the Park – This Wednesday at 6:00 p.m. will be the last Wednesday that we meet at Rohr Park, Parking Lot A.  We will start volley ball at 6:00 p.m. and around 6:45 we will eat and then have a devotional time.

Next Sunday is Communion – Use this week to prepare your heart to receive the Lord’s Supper.

Next Sunday is ‘Feast Day’ - After the Morning Service, we have a meal together and there will be no Evening Service.  Everyone is invited to stay.

Friday, August 15, 2008

Week of August 17,2008

MORNING WORSHIP    11:00 A.M.

Sermon Text     Hebrews 11:1-3

Sermon     ”The Faith that Perseveres”      Stephen L. Parker

EVENING WORSHIP    6:00 P.M.

Sermon Text     I Corinthians 3:18-23

Sermon     “Thinking and Behaving as the People of God”     Brian Blake

Announcements

Sunday School – For the next two Sundays, Brian Blake will present the “Two Kingdom Doctrine” of understanding our dual citizenship as people of God living in this world.

Wednesday Nights at the Park – This Wednesday at 6:00 p.m. we will meet at Rohr Park, Parking Lot A.  We will start volley ball at 6:00 p.m. and around 6:45 we will eat and then have a devotional time.

Men’s Breakfast Fellowship – Meets this Saturday, 7:30 am, at the church. Mike Chism is leading in a study of “The Life of A God-Made Man” See one of the elders for more details.  All men young or old are welcome.

Friday, August 08, 2008

Week of August 10, 2008

 MORNING WORSHIP    11:00 A.M.

  Sermon Text     I Corinthians 3:10-17

  Sermon       ”The Church’s One Foundation”       Brian Blake

 EVENING WORSHIP      6:00 P.M.

  Sermon Text     John 3:10 (1-21)

  Sermon      “The Professor Did Not Know the Basics”       Bruce Brawdy

 
Announcements

Sunday School – For the next three Sundays, Brian Blake will present the “Two Kingdom Doctrine” of understanding our dual citizenship as people of God living in this world.

Wednesday Nights at the Park – This Wednesday at 6:00 p.m. we will meet at Rohr Park, Parking Lot A.  We will start volley ball at 6:00 p.m. and around 6:45 we will eat and then have a devotional time.

Men’s Bible Study - will be postponed one week.  They will meet again on August 23^rd.

Wednesday, July 30, 2008

Week of August 3, 2008

MORNING WORSHIP 11:00 A.M.

Sermon Text     Hebrews 10:26-39

Sermon      ”A Very Pastoral Warning”      Stephen L. Parker

EVENING WORSHIP    6:00 P.M.

Sermon Text     1 Corinthians 3:1-9

Sermon     “People of the Flesh or People of God?”      Brian Blake

Announcements

 Wednesday Nights at the Park – This Wednesday at 6:00 p.m. we will meet at Rohr Park, Parking Lot A.  We will start volley ball at 6:00 p.m. and around 6:45 we will eat and then have a devotional time.

Game Night – This Friday at 7:00 p.m. at the Weld’s home.

Thursday, July 17, 2008

Week of July 20, 2008

MORNING WORSHIP 11:00 A.M.

Sermon Text     Hebrews 10:1-1

Sermon     ”Christ’s Finished Work”      Stephen L. Parker

EVENING WORSHIP   6:00 P.M.

 Sermon Text     1 Corinthians 2:6-16

Sermon     “We Have the Mind of Christ”      Brian Blake

Announcements

Wednesday Nights at the Park – This Wednesday at 6:00 p.m. we will meet at Rohr Park, Parking Lot A.  We will start volley ball at 6:00 p.m. and around 6:45 we will eat and then have a devotional time.

Women’s Tea – This Friday, July 25^th at 7:00 p.m.  See sign up sheet on back table

 
Next Sunday is ‘Feast Day’ - After the Morning Service, we have a meal together and there will be no Evening Service.  Everyone is invited to stay.

Monday, February 11, 2008

Is Excommunication unloving?

Here is an interesting editoral by Rev. Paul Viggiano, on the subject of excommunication. 

Tuesday, November 27, 2007

Music and Christian Culture

Rick Phillips gives an excellent assessment of contemporary Christian music and its impact in the Church.  See his Blog in Reformation 21. 

Tuesday, November 20, 2007

Pain, Suffering and Back Surgery

If Christ is ruling now, why do “bad” things happen to God’s children?  Scripture teaches that Christ is ruling now, but we don’t always perceive it, Heb 2:8.  I see it being like being awake during back surgery.  We have a skilled and gifted surgeon, but we can’t see what he is doing and it “burns like fire”! 

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Thanksgiving Meals and Sin

Many times we practically take the wrong attitude about our sins.  We think of them being like our overeating at Thanksgiving or Christmas, we will make up for it by eating “good” or fasting in the weeks that follow.  But no amount of being “good” will cover the debt of our sin.  It is only the obedience of Christ that pays for our sin.   Adapted from the sermon, “The Humility of the Son of Man.”