Bay Shore Church - Sermons and News from Bay Shore Community Congregational Church in Belmont Shore, California.

9:30 a.m.    Worship     Sunday School     Nursery

The Rev. Charles Ensley’s Sermon:
“THIS  IS  NO  TIME  FOR  TALENTS”

Some parables of Jesus are difficult to understand; some seem even subversive.  In today’s economic climate, we would praise someone who buried their money, thus preserving the principal.  Wouldn’t we like to know how the other two entrusted with five and two talents invested them and didn’t lose the principal in a down market?  Or is this about money at all?

Scripture Lesson: Matthew 25:14-30
Lay Reader: Diane Donaldson
Bay Shore Bells: A Song of Hope
Chancel Choir anthem: E’en So, Lord Jesus, Quickly Come
Reception of New Members

This Sunday’s Activities
8:00  Bay Shore Bells Rehearsal
8:30  Chancel Choir Rehearsal
8:30  Parish Outreach Commission
9:30  Worship, Sunday School & Nursery
10:45  Fellowship Hour in Concert Hall
11:00  Harvest Home Congregational Meeting
11:00  Children’s Choir Rehearsal in Sanctuary
12:00  Missions Commission meets after Harvest Home Meeting

Flowers on the altar are given by the Eastman family in loving memory of Jack and Shirley Gescheider to honor them on their anniversary.

Greeters are: Terry and Mary Ann Anderson

Lay Reader:  Diane Donaldson
Diane has been a Bay Shore Church member for 23 years and has lived in Long Beach 25 years.  Her favorite church involvements are listening to the beautiful music and being involved in the Missions Commission.  Diane’s family includes her husband, George White, and their children Lauren and Grant White.  Diane is an Assessment Consultant for Pearson, and she enjoys traveling, all kinds of music, and spending time with her friends and family.

9:30 a.m.    Worship     Sunday School     Nursery

The Rev. Charles Ensley’s Sermon: “BE  PREPARED”
Ten bridesmaids (a big wedding party!) went to meet the groom.  Five were ready, five were not.  What does this ancient Palestinian wedding custom say to us today?  That we ought to have big weddings, or that we
need to be prepared?  That was Jesus’ warning.  Prepared for what?
Scripture Lesson:  Matthew 25:1-13

Lay Reader: Carolyn Remley
Children’s Choir anthem: Let the Children Come to Me
Chancel Choir anthem: Keep Your Lamps

This Sunday’s Activities
8:30  Chancel Choir Rehearsal
9:30  Worship, Sunday School & Nursery
10:45  Fellowship Hour
11:00  Budget Informational Forum
11:00  Buildings and Grounds Commission
11:00  Sunday Ringers Rehearsal
11:00  Children’s Music Rehearsal

Greeters are: Bob and Susie Laubacher

Flowers on the altar are given by George, Marlene, and Ellie Jones in loving memory of Josefina Amaral.

Lay Reader:  Carolyn Remley
Carolyn has been a Bay Shore Church member for 12 years and has lived in Long Beach 15 years.  Her favorite church involvements are Shepherd’s Staff, Fellowship Club, ushering, and Charlie’s sermons.  Michael Remley is Carolyn’s husband, and she is the Vice President of Pediatric Nursing and Patient Services at Miller Children’s Hospital.  Carolyn enjoys traveling, entertaining, crossword puzzles, and spoiling her three perfect grandchildren!

9:30a.m. Worship – Sunday School – Nursery

The Rev. Charles Ensley’s Sermon:
“HOW ARE MOURNERS BLEST?”
In the Beatitudes, Jesus says, “Blessed are those who mourn, for they will be comforted.” How are they blest,  by whom, and what does this say to the memory of their loved ones on this All Saints’ Sunday?

Scripture Lesson: Matthew 5:1-12
Lay Reader: Nancy Forsberg

Early prelude by Ellie Choate – harp
Chancel Choir anthems: Give Me Jesus and Cantique de Jean Racine

Memorial Prayers and Sacrament of Communion

5:00 p.m. All Saints’ Vesper Service
A quiet service in Gabrielson Chapel with evening hymns, in which you may light a candle
for anyone who has died.

Megan O’Toole’s solo: Abide With Me

Bay Shore Community Congregational Church
5100 The Toledo
Long Beach, California 90803-5539

Rev. Charles E. Ensley, Jr.
Senior Minister
revcee@bayshorechurch.org

Church Office: Tel (562) 433-0401 Fax (562) 433-5078
Bayshorechurch@aol.com
www.bayshorechurch.org

This Sunday’s Activities
8:30 – Chancel Choir Rehearsal
9:30 – Worship, Sunday School & Nursery
10:45 – Alternative Christmas Market at Fellowship Hour
11:00 – Sunday Ringers Rehearsal
11:00 – Children’s Choir Rehearsal
11:00 – Bay Shore 2010 Committee
5:00 – All Saint’s Vesper Service

Flowers on the altar are given by Ruth Hauser in loving memory of her husband John Hauser, who left to join our Lord on January 19, 2007. John is home at last.

Greeters are: Silvia Barger & Marjorie Rivera

Lay Reader: Nancy Forsberg
Nancy has attended Bay Shore Church for 10 years and has been a member for 6 years. She has lived in Long  Beach 30 years. Nancy enjoys the Sunday worship services and serving on the Parish Outreach Commission. Her family includes her husband Eric, sons Kevin and Cameron, daughter Keri, and granddaughter Hope. Nancy is a homemaker, and she enjoys traveling, cooking, reading, walking her dog, KC, and spending time with her family.

On All Saints’ Sunday, Nov. 2, our 9:30 morning service will include the sacrament of communion and memorial prayers for those who have died since last year at this time.  A white card will be included in your worship bulletin to list them.  Ellie Choate will play the harp prelude and accompany the Chancel Choir. Robert York is organist.

At 5:00 p.m., we are offering an All Saints’ Vesper service in Gabrielson Chapel.  This quiet time of evening worship will enable us to sing some evening hymns.  You will be able to light a candle to remember anyone who has died at any time.  Megan O’Toole will sing a solo, and Robert York will play the piano.

9:30 a.m.    Worship  -  Sunday School  -  Nursery

The Rev. Charles Ensley’s Sermon:
“LOVE  IS  MORE  COMPLICATED  THAN  IT  APPEARS”
Again this week Jesus is put to the test.  Out of 613 Mosaic laws, which commandment was the greatest?  His answer—to love God and love neighbor—sounds short and simple, but is it all that easy?

Scripture Lesson: Matthew 23:34-40
Lay Reader: Deborah Andrews
Vocal Selections by Biola University Women’s Chorus:
Julie Ramsey – conductor
A Jubilant Song;   Grace;   Beautiful Savior;
The Lord Bless You and Keep You
Christie Lynn Lawrence’s solo:  He’s Got the Whole World in His Hand
Sacrament of Baptism for Benjamin Keisler

This Sunday’s Activities
9:30  Worship with Sunday School and Nursery
10:45  Fellowship Hour in Concert Hall
11:00  Life Decisions Forum
11:00  Sunday Ringers Rehearsal
11:00  Children’s Choir Rehearsal

Greeters are: Monty, Tracy, & Emily Maples

Flowers on the altar are given by Jim and Joyce Scott in celebration of their wedding anniversary.

Flowers in the niche are given by Charlie and Peggy Ensley in loving memory of Charlie’s father, Charles Ensley, Sr.

Lay Reader: Deborah Andrews
Deborah has been a Bay Shore Church member for almost 20 years and was born and raised in Long Beach.  Her favorite church involvements are participating in the Fellowship Club and the Scrip table on Sunday mornings.  Her family includes her husband Brad and their children, Lindsay, 26, and Brady, 22.  Deborah is a judge of the Superior Court, and she enjoys photography, especially family photos, and planning family trips.

Attendance October 12  was 57 at the 5 p.m. Taize & Communion Vesper service.

Upcoming Fellowship Hour Hosts:
10/26:  Andy & Virginia Cohn
11/2:    Kent & Lisa Davis
11/9:    Dick Landes & Diane Donaldson

The Bay Shore 2010 has been moved to Sunday, November 2 at 11:00 a.m.

9:30 p.m.    Worship  -  Sunday School  -  Nursery

The Rev. Charles Ensley’s Sermon:
“WHAT’S  IN  YOUR  WALLET?”
Jesus knows that money is a major factor in our lives, and he focuses on it a great deal in his ministry.  In fact, his focus on money is second only to the kingdom of God.  In these weeks of severe economic turmoil in the world’s financial markets, what would Jesus tell us to do with what’s in our wallets?

Scripture Lesson:  Matthew 22:15-22
Lay Reader:  Charlene Bosl
Chancel Choir anthem:  God is My Strong Salvation
Solo by Megan O’Toole:  Jesu, Joy of Man’s Desiring
Rich Ramsey – trumpet

Bay Shore Community Congregational Church
5100 The Toledo
Long Beach, California 90803-5539

Rev. Charles E. Ensley, Jr.
Senior Minister
revcee@bayshorechurch.org

Church Office: Tel (562) 433-0401  Fax (562) 433-5078
Bayshorechurch@aol.com
www.bayshorechurch.org

This Sunday’s Activities
8:30     Chancel Choir Rehearsal
8:30     Parish Outreach Commission
9::30    Worship, Sunday School, and Nursery
10:45   Fellowship Hour
11:00   Sunday Ringers Rehearsal
11:00   Children’s Choir Rehearsal
11:00   Business Affairs, Buildings & Grounds, Worship, and Missions Commissions
12:30   CROP Hunger Walk Registration
1:15     Rally and Pep Talk
1:30     CROP Hunger Walk begins/ends at BSC

Greeters are: Nancy and Keri Forsberg

Flowers on the altar are given by Bob and Susie Laubacher in celebration of their daughter Holly’s 22nd birthday.

Flowers in the niche are given by John and Jane Loper in celebration of their daughter Hannah’s 20th birthday.

Lay Reader:  Charlene Bosl
Charlene has been a Bay Shore Church member for 8½ years and has lived in Long Beach 39 years.  Her favorite church involvements are Worship and participating in the Fellowship Club.  Her family includes her husband Phil and daughter Sara.  Charlene is a teacher.

No Morning Worship due to Long Beach Marathon

5:00 p.m. – Taizé and Communion Vesper Service in Gabrielson Chapel
Come share in this reflective service of music, scripture readings and communion in an intimate setting as the afternoon draws to a close.

Scripture Lesson: Philippians 4:1-9
Lay Reader: Amy Williams

Singing led by Chancel Choir, Alicia Adams, piano, and Michelle Haun, flute

Sacrament of Communion

Bay Shore Community Congregational Church
5100 The Toledo
Long Beach, California 90803-5539

Rev. Charles E. Ensley, Jr.
Senior Minister
revcee@bayshorechurch.org

Church Office: Tel (562) 433-0401 Fax (562) 433-5078
Bayshorechurch@aol.com
www.bayshorechurch.org

Greeters are: Jim and Julee Morris

Flowers in Gabrielson Chapel are given by Diane Elledge in loving memory of Andrew Hahn and in celebration of their anniversary.

Lay Reader: Amy Williams
Amy has been a Bay Shore Church member for 11 years and has lived in Long Beach all her life. Her favorite church involvements are teaching High School Sunday School and helping with the Lincoln Backpack project.  She also mentors the Confirmation classes, and serves on the Associate Minister Search Committee (the third generation of her family to do so!). Amy’s family includes her parents, Rob and Maude, her sister Alyson, brother-in-law Jason, and nieces, Kaci and Brynley. Amy works for ICES, and she enjoys hanging out with friends, watching movies, and going to sporting events.

On Sunday, October 12, the day of the Long Beach Marathon, Bay Shore Church will hold its Sunday service at 5:00 p.m. This year, as we did last year, we have decided to hold a Taizé service in the Gabrielson Chapel. For an increasing number of North Americans, the name Taizé evokes a certain style of worship and music that has become popular in more and more churches, and with retreats or gatherings focused on young adults. Taizé is in fact an ecumenical community of brothers located in the small village of that name in the Burgundy region of eastern France. In many places across the world, people, young and old, organize ecumenical prayers using music from Taizé. These times of prayer are varied and are integrated in appropriate ways into the life of the local Church. In our evening service, our Chancel Choir will lead the congregation in the reading of scripture, prayers, and the singing of songs created in the Taizé tradition. Communion will be served.  We hope that this service will be a meaningful time of prayer and reflection. Join us!

9:30a.m. Worship – Sunday School – Nursery

The Rev. Charles Ensley’s Sermon:
“WE ARE THE WORLD”
Sermon request:  “How must God feel that we, his children, have abused this wonderful planet He/She has given us?” On a Sunday when we symbolically break bread with Christians throughout the world, what is our outlook on the current state of planet Earth?

Scripture Lesson: Matthew 21:33-46
Lay Reader: Susie Laubacher

The Bay Shore Bells: Holy Is the Lord
Quartet: Go Not Far From Me, O God
Chancel Choir Communion anthem: Here at the Table of Love

WORLD COMMUNION SUNDAY
Served early in worship so children may participate.

Bay Shore Community Congregational Church
5100 The Toledo
Long Beach, California 90803-5539

Rev. Charles E. Ensley, Jr.
Senior Minister
revcee@bayshorechurch.org

Church Office: Tel (562) 433-0401 Fax (562) 433-5078
Bayshorechurch@aol.com
www.bayshorechurch.org

This Sunday’s Activities
8:00 – Bay Shore Bells Rehearsal
8:30 – Chancel Choir Rehearsal
9:30 – Worship with early Communion for children; Neighbors in Need offering, Sunday School & Nursery
10:45 – Fellowship Hour and Third World Hand Arts Sale in Concert Hall
10:45 – Picture make-up session in front of Gabrielson Chapel
11:00 – Sunday Ringers Rehearsal
11:00 – Children’s Choir Rehearsal

Greeters are: Liz Kennedy and Naomi & Greg Suematsu

Flowers on the altar are given by the Otto clan with much love in celebration of Doug’s 60th birthday.

Flowers in the niche are given by Steve and Patti Zieg in celebration of Alex’s 18th birthday.

Lay Reader: Susie Laubacher
Susie has been a Bay Shore Church member for 14 years and has lived in Seal Beach for 27 years. Her favorite church involvements are Worship, participating in the Fellowship Club, and helping with the Christmas families. Susie is married to Bob Laubacher, and they have a 21-year-old daughter named Holly. Susie works as a community volunteer, and she enjoys reading, visiting museums, and watching sports.