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June 23-July 3 and July 14-25, Kristi Heicke rented our Youth Center for her “Girlfriends” program.  She writes:

Charlie and Bay Shore Church,

I wanted to thank you so much for letting Girlfriends use your Youth Center for our first Girlfriends camp.  It was a success because of the facility and the location.  I can’t thank you enough and I look forward to next year!

Thank you for your support in helping these young girls learn new ways in which they can benefit themselves in developing their future.

Again – Thank you

Kristi Heicke and all of the girls!

The Missions Commission is calling it “Christmas in Summer.”  Our church supports many needy families at Christmas, but their basic needs exist throughout the year.  Please help us by bringing personal care products for St. Mary’s C.AR.E. Pantry Product Drive before August 17.

Small brown bags will be handed out after church with a suggested list of items such as shampoo, deodorant, toothbrushes, toothpaste, disposable razors, sunscreen, etc… Thank You!!

Chancel Choir member Jackie Dodge died peacefully at her home on July 18 at age 72 from complications of Parkinson’s Disease.  We extend our sympathy to her husband Steve and her sister Beverly in Ohio. Jackie retired in 1997 as principal of Fremont Elementary School after a 37 year career with Long Beach Unified School District.  Her memorial service will be at church on Friday, August 8 at 11:00 a.m.

Those wishing to make memorial contributions in Jackie’s name may send them to Miami University, c/o Wendy Mason.

July 27 is the last Sunday for the Chancel Choir to sing before their August vacation.  We thank them for their past eleven months of dedicated service in the worship of God through music.

Here are the upcoming choir section leaders who will sing solos in August, with their 
organ or piano accompanists:

Aug.   3 – Megan O’Toole;  Alicia Adams
Aug. 10 – J. J. Lopez;         Alicia Adams
Aug. 17 – Megan O’Toole;  Alicia Adams
Aug. 24 – Jaclyn Pubins;   Robert York
Aug. 31 – Michael Funk;    Robert York

As most of you probably know, Ralphs recently launched its new ‘Ralphs Rewards’ program.  All customers will complete a new application and receive a new card the next time they go shopping at Ralphs.

HOW DOES THIS AFFECT RALPHS COMMUNITY REWARDS? 

As long as you LINK your previously enrolled Ralphs Club Card with your new Ralphs Rewards Card, Ralphs’ participation with Bay Shore Church will continue without change.   As a confirmation point, everyone will still see the Bay Shore contribution note at the bottom of their receipt.  (It may take up to a month for the link to take effect.)  If you did not link their two cards together when they received their new Rewards Card, you must go online at www.ralphs.com to enroll their new Ralphs Rewards Card with the church. 

Stan Reiner has moved and would love a note, card, or call.  Stan enjoyed seeing many church friends at Al and Esther Watts’ anniversary celebration on June 29.

Soul of Jackie Dodge, Steve Dodge, Jackie’s sister Beverly, peace & forgiveness to replace anger & bitterness growing in person’s heart, Freida Heimbuck, Tracey Condon, Danny Fairley, Howard & Anha Shaver, Liz, Susan, Mom, John Armstrong, Al & Esther Watts, Nita Painter, Monty Rachael, Doug Incledon, Linda DeRocker, Betty Outten, Laurie Turley, Bob Elkins, all travelers, Gina Remley, Linda Hoff, Liz Carlton, Patty Torba, Marge Barnum, Sondra Meeder, Se M., Kathy T., Violette Stephenson, Daphne Munzer, mother, Todd & Kathy, Karen, Chelsey & family, thanks for answered prayers!

- Be Thou My Vision
(Chalice Hymnal No. 595) is a haunting melody to some, an enchanting tune to others, and disconcerting harmonies to others.  But this eighth century poem has a rich history.  It is reported that St. Patrick, born A.D. 373,  (the only missionary honored with a global holiday and the color green) was taken as a slave from his torched home at the age of 16.  He was taken from River Clyde (now called Scotland) to Ireland, and gave his life to God.  He wrote: “The Lord opened my mind to an awareness of my unbelief in order that I might remember my transgressions and turn with all my heart to the Lord my God”.  Patrick ultimately escaped, returned home, and then after a vision returned to Ireland as an evangelist.  He became one of the most fruitful preachers of the time, starting about 200 churches and baptizing 100,000 converts.  As a result of his ministry the Irish church flourished and in the eighth century, an unknown poet wrote a prayer asking God to be his Vision, his Wisdom, and his Best Thought by day or night.  An arrangement of this hymn will be played for the offertory. 

May we find vision and direction from our worship together. 

Alicia  Adams

9:30 a.m.   Worship    Summer Sunday School    Nursery
The Rev. Don Westerland’s Sermon:

“The  Most  Important  Promise  Jesus  Made”

We welcome back Don Westerland, as he continues to speak on the words of Jesus—in this case, his “most important promise.”

Scripture Lesson:  John 15:26-27; 16:13-15

Liturgist:  Dede Gilmore
Chancel Choir anthem:  For the Beauty of the Earth
Duet:  Day by Day and with Each Passing Moment
Jaclyn Pubins-alto      J. J. Lopez-tenor

This Sunday’s Activities
8:30 – Chancel Choir Rehearsal
9:30 – Worship with Rev. Dr. Don Westerland, guest preacher, Summer Sunday School & Nursery
10:45 – Fellowship Hour in the Concert Hall
11:00 – Business Affairs Commission Meeting

Greeters are: Brad & Deborah Andrews

Flowers on the altar are given by Doug Otto in celebration of Freda Otto’s birthday.

Liturgist: Dede Gilmore
Dede was born and raised in Long Beach, and she has been a Bay Shore Church member since 2002, but grew up here as a child.  Her favorite church involvements are being in the choir, being a past moderator (third generation in her family!), and attending Blake and Leslie’s wedding.  Dede is the Fitness Director at Frog’s Fitness, and she has a seven-year-old Shih Tzu named Maximillian.  Dede also enjoys attending theatrical events, reading, and exercising.

Attendance July 13 was 155:
141 adults and  14 children.

Upcoming Coffee Hour Hosts:
  July 20: Chad & Jenny Stuart
  July 27: Tory & Laura Tschudin
  Aug. 3:   Betty Lindgren & Debby  Griffin
  Aug. 10: Rob & Maude Williams