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

Summer Soloists and Accompanists
8/10 – J. J. Lopez;          Alicia Adams
8/17 – Megan O’Toole;  Alicia Adams
8/24 – Jaclyn Pubins;   Robert York
8/31 – Michael Funk;   Robert York

9:30 a.m.  Worship – Summer Sunday School – Nursery
The Rev. Charles Ensley’s Sermon:
“THOSE WHO BRING GOOD NEWS”
Lay Reader: Robert Campbell
J. J. Lopez’s solo: God is My Shepherd

This Sunday’s Activities
9:30 Worship with Rev. Charles Ensley,
Summer Sunday School & Nursery
10:45 Fellowship Hour in the Concert Hall
11:00 Vacation Bible School Volunteer Training
11:00 Buildings and Grounds Commission Meeting

Flowers on the altar are given by Michael & Carolyn Remley in loving memory of Carolyn’s mother, Doris Innis, whose birthday was August 12.

Flowers in the niche are given by Cassie Berrisford in celebration of her mother’s 80th birthday.

Greeters are: Robert and Beverly Wingfield

Lay Reader: Robert Campbell
Robert Campbell is a retired paralegal and community association manager, and he recently earned his law degree. Robert is currently involved in self-help groups and with community activism. He has resided in Belmont Shore most of his life, and his mother Marjorie is an active parishioner at neighboring St. Bartholomew’s. He has been attending Bay Shore Church for about six years.

August 3 – Rev. Dr. Laverne Joseph, CEO of Retirement Housing Foundation

Charlie Ensley is away July 23-August 5 on vacation in Oregon.  Charlie will be preaching the rest of the August Sundays.

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

The Rev. Dr. Laverne Joseph’s Sermon:
“Unexpected/Sometime Unwanted Side Effect”
Two stories from Matthew and Acts of the Apostles,
tell how some activities of Jesus and Peter might even be considered miracles;
definitely creating some unexpected side effects.

Scripture Lessons: Matthew 14:13-21; Acts 9:36-43

Liturgist: Lynda Muenzer
Megan O’Toole’s solo: He Shall Feed His Flock
Sacrament of Communion

This Sunday’s Activities
8:30 Chancel Choir Rehearsal
9:30 Worship with Rev. Dr. Laverne R.
Joseph, guest preacher, Summer
Sunday School & Nursery
10:45 Fellowship Hour in the Concert Hall

Flowers on the altar are given to the glory of God and in recognition of the day Mary Donna and the late Bill Broz were married.

Greeters are: Troy & Lynda Muenzer

Liturgist: Lynda Muenzer
Lynda was born and raised in Long Beach, and she has been a Bay Shore Church member since 20o4. She has enjoyed teaching Sunday School for the last 7 years, and she said that the kids at Bay Shore are phenomenal. Lynda is a Technology Teacher at Kettering Elementary School and is a fitness Instructor at the Belmont Athletic Club. Lynda’s family includes her husband Bob, daughters Mandy (25), Nikki (23), and son Troy (19). She loves doing things with her family as well as traveling, bicycling, most sports, and creating video productions.

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.

Summer Preaching/Speaking Schedule
July 20 – Arlene Mercer, founder of Food Finders and treasurer of Long Beach Area Coalition on the Homeless.  Rev. Ensley returns from camp and will be liturgist.

July 27 – Rev. Dr. Don Westerland

August 3 – Rev. Dr. Laverne Joseph, CEO of Retirement Housing Foundation

Charlie Ensley is at Pilgrim Pines Camp with our church youth until Saturday, the 19th.  He will be in the office July 21 & 22, before leaving July 23-August 5 for vacation in Oregon.  He will be preaching the rest of the August Sundays.

9:30 a.m.   Worship    Summer Sunday School    Nursery
Guest Speaker Arlene Mercer
Rev. Ensley returns from Pilgrim Pines to welcome his long-time friend, who is the founder of the local agency Food Finders, and who will also bring us news of the Long Beach Area Coalition for the Homeless.  Hear how both help the hungry and homeless in our area.

Scripture Lesson: Matthew 25:31-33, 41-46
Lay Reader:  Jon VanderMaarl
Chancel Choir anthem:  Come, Thou Fount of Every Blessing

Bay Shore Community Congregational Church
5100 The Toledo - Periodicals
Long Beach, California 90803-5539  | Postage Paid 

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

Church Office  (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 with Guest Speaker, Arlene  Mercer, Food Finders Founder; Sunday School & Nursery
10:45     Fellowship Hour in the Concert Hall
11:00     Missions Commission Meeting
11:00     Choir Brunch at LBYC

Flowers on the altar are given by Terry and Mary Ann Anderson in celebration of their ninth wedding anniversary. 

Flowers in the niche are given by Jane Loper in celebration of summer fun.

Greeters are:  Bob and Betty Lindgren

Lay Reader:  Jon VanderMaarl
Jon has been a member of Bay Shore Church for 10 years and has lived in his new home in Long Beach for one month.  His favorite church involvements are singing in the choir and playing handbells.  His mother, Jennie, also attends Bay Shore Church.  Jon is a Planning Manager for Isuzu, and he enjoys walks with Gus and Mike.

This is Bay Shore Week at Pilgrim Pines Camp
This year, we have campers and counselors in-training from Bay Shore attending all six weeks of summer camp at Pilgrim Pines.  But the most campers from Bay Shore are there July 13-19, in what is now week 3.  Charlie Ensley has been at camp this week as a cabin counselor for minis, 1st-3rd graders.  Campers are to be picked up at 10 a.m. this Saturday, July 19.  Don’t forget your driver’s license.  To protect the release of campers to author-ized persons, the camp requires this.

Food Finders Founder Speaks This Sunday
Arlene Mercer, founder of Food Finders, and treasurer of the Long Beach Area Coalition for the Homeless, will bring the mission message this Sunday.  Food Finders distributes food from grocery stores, hotels, restaurants and caterers to local charitable agencies.  Our church regularly donates $500 to Food Finders, and last December donated $1,100 to the Coalition for the Homeless for their rainy day shelter at First Congregational Church.  Arlene and Charlie Ensley used to be on the staff of a New York church together.

Thanks from the Watts
Al and Esther Watts celebrated their 70th wedding anniversary on June 29 at Sunrise in Seal Beach.  Many church members attended the reception.

They sent this note last week:

Dear Charlie and our dear church members,

Affectionately,
Esther and Al

Fellowship Club This Saturday at Landes’ on Treasure Island
The Fellowship Club is continuing its summer potluck and social gatherings this Saturday, July 19 at the home of moderator Dick and Linda Landes, 5621Corso di Napoli, Naples/Treasure Island.  Call Linda for food assignments at (562) 439-1681.  Bring your own table service and beverage of choice.  Plan a lovely evening overlooking the Peninsula as the sun sets over Alamitos Bay.

Carillon Folding Help Needed Wednesdays at 9:00 a.m 
We need extra people to join four others to fold the Carillon and prepare it for mailing.  It takes about 90 minutes.  Come join the other folders for a morning of fun, fellowship, and folding!

July 13 – Rev. Dr. Don Westerland
July 20 – Arlene Mercer, founder of Food Finders and treasurer of Long Beach Area Coalition on the Homeless.  Rev. Ensley returns from camp and will be liturgist.
July 27 – Rev. Dr. Don Westerland
August 3 – Rev. Dr. Laverne Joseph, CEO of Retirement Housing Foundation

Charlie Ensley will be a counselor at Pilgrim Pines Camp with our church youth July 13-19.  He will be in the office July 21 & 22, before leaving July 23-August 5 for vacation in Oregon.  He will be preaching the rest of the August Sundays.

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

The Rev. Dr. Don Westerland’s Sermon:
“FINDING THE POST-GUTENBERG JESUS”
While Rev. Ensley is at church camp this week, we welcome back Don Westerland as our guest preacher. Don was formerly pastor of Palo Verde Avenue Christian Church, executive director of Family Service of Long Beach, and the Long Beach Community Hospital Foundation.

Scripture Lesson: John 5:30-39
Liturgist: David Westerfield

Bay Shore Bells: God’s Beautiful World
Chancel Choir anthem: Every Valley

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 Rev. Don Westerland preaching, Sunday School & Nursery
10:45 – Fellowship Hour in the Concert Hall
3:00-5:00 – Campers check-in at Pilgrim Pines

Flowers on the altar are given by Phil & Charlene Bosl in celebration of their 39th wedding anniversary.

Flowers in the niche are given by Fran Lang in loving memory of her parents, George and Grace Lang.

Greeters are: Blake Rea & Leslie Groene

Liturgist: David Westerfield
David has been a Bay Shore Church member since 2000. He enjoys the church’s music and was a past Moderator. David is a CPA and Trust Officer at Wells Fargo’s California Trust Center. His wife, Lisa, works in the Athletic Dept. at CSULB. His son, D.J., and his daughter, Kate, will attend the University of Redlands in the fall, and his youngest daughter, Amanda, will be a junior at Wilson High School.