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Lenten Interest Group Leaders Wanted
Register your group by February 5th!

The first Sunday of Lent is February 26, 2012 and that marks the beginning of Lenten Interest Groups!

In the past, Lenten Interest Groups have formed around themes of environmental and/or social justice concerns, a passion for bird watching, a love of crafting, knitting, writing, cooking, a desire for theological study…..you name it!

Groups meet weekly during the 6 weeks prior to Easter (April 8, 2012) for fellowship, fun, study and relationship building around their common interests.

Do you have a special hobby you would like to share with others?

Is there an area of interest you would like to explore with others?

Do not hesitate to call Dawna Welch for more information or discussion at:

(909) 593-1364
or
Dawna@lavernecob.org

February 5th is the deadline for registering a group.

People can begin joining groups Sunday, February 12 through Friday, February 24.

Hillcrest Bus Schedule

Effective September 11, 2011

For those who want to come to Sunday School:

8:25 a.m. ­ At the Village Center front (north) entrance

8:30 a.m. ­ At the flag pole (east end of Birch Court)

8:35 a.m. ­ A & Mountain View Dr. (just north of Woods)

8:45 a.m. ­ At 2702 Hillcrest Drive (Hillcrest West)

For those who want to come only to worship:

9:45 a.m. ­ At the Village Center front (north) entrance

9:50 a.m. ­ At the flag pole (east end of Birch Court)

9:55 a.m. ­ A & Mountain View Dr. (just north of Woods)

10:05 a.m. ­ At 2702 Hillcrest Drive (Hillcrest West)

The bus will pick you up after church at 11:50 to return you to Hillcrest. If you are not returning on the bus please let someone know. Questions or suggestions? Contact Chaplain Tom Hostetler at 392-4354.

Children's Sunday School Returns January 8, 2012

Using the Children Learn What They Read series, Sunday school-aged children aged Pre-K through 5th grade will be exploring God's presence in the following stories:

January

  8 - The Story of Ruby Bridges by Robert Coles

15 - In God's Name by Sandy Eisenberg Sasso

22 - When I was Young In The Mountains by Cynthia Rylant

29 - Grandad's Prayers For The Earth by Douglas Wood

January Fireside Conversations

9:15 – 10:10 a.m.

Fireside room

Continuing the Work of Jesus, Peacefully, Simply, Together is the tagline of your denomination and is the theme of the 2012 Annual Conference. We know that many congregations "on the Right" don't discuss or strongly support this statement, and we want to see how we really feel about it. Therefore, we will study this theme in January. Leaders will be announced but we really want everyone to be part of these discussions.

Below is a tentative schedule of topics:

January 2012

  8 - What is the work of Jesus, and how do we continue that work today?

15 - Peacefully

22 - Simply

28 - Together

Friendship Class Pursues Holy Family into Egypt

9:15 - 10:10 a.m.

Social Hall

During the first part of January, the Friendship Class will look Janus-like into the early story of Jesus. We will look back into the Biblical account of Jesus' birth, but focus on what the Bible says happened in the month/years(?) after the birth: the Magi, the warning angel, the slaughter of the infant males, and the flight into Egypt. The story is gruesome and sketchy, but it has been elaborated for two millennia.

WABS - Wednesday Afternoon Book Study
January 11, 2012 (Second Wednesday of the Month)
4:00 p.m.
Church Library

We will discuss the novel, Someone Knows My Name, by Lawrence Hill. The heroine is fictional, but the historical setting is accurate. Aminata is kidnapped from West Africa and brought to the colony of South Carolina in the 1700's. Her life and legacy are movingly told in this fact-based, amazing story. All are welcome.

Young Adult Connections Breakfast
Sundays, 9:15 - 10:20 am, above the church library

Attention ALL college-aged to twenty “something” young adults!

If you are looking for the time and space to be involved in your faith ~

If you want to get together to chat and plan opportunities with church friends ~

This is the group for you!

BONUS: Food will be provided!!!

Leadership will be facilitated by Elizabeth Bache with intentional focus on being loving and supportive of all journeys and paths.

The time is now and we are the people!

Connections meets every Sunday, through June 10, from 9:15-10:20 a.m. in the former apartment, upstairs above the Library at the La Verne Church of the Brethren.

Taizé Prayer Service
February 26, 2012
6:00 - 6:45 p.m., East Room

Taizé is a meditative prayer service that incorporates simple, repetitive song and chant, scripture readings, and periods of group silence in a setting of peace and soft light that fosters communion with God. Through Taizé, participants can worship in a community setting, yet remain open to the voice of God and discover the prayer within themselves. Services will be offered by Sharyn Webb and Lori Dick.

Spiritual Cinema Circle
January 31, 2012 6:30 pm

Fireside Room

The January Spiritual Cinema Circle will feature the fascinating cross-cultural love story Sabah. There's a lot of humor in this film, but it's much more than a comedy. It's a frank look at the difficulties, pitfalls, errors, and yet ultimately, the potential joys of immigration, duty, tradition, and love. This is really a movie worth seeing; and we'll begin the evening with a terrific short subject that some would say is a fantasy of foreign affairs and diplomacy. Join your friends in the Fireside Room on Tuesday, January 31 at 6:30 p.m. for an entertaining, yet thought-provoking evening.

It Takes a Village
Ongoing

Sundays 9:15 am to 10:10 am

Join us on January 8 for "Talk Back With Dawna". Bring your wish list and lets dream together about how we can enrich our lives as a church family through: Camp La Verne, It Takes a Village, Family Fun Gatherings.

Fellowship Visitors to go Visiting!
3rd Wednesday of the Month, 9:00 a.m.
Meet in Church Library

If you would like to give time and care to those who are unable to be with the church community on Sunday morning, join the Fellowship Visitors. Visitors meet in the Library at 9:00 a.m. on the third Wednesday of each month to form teams of two, and then go out to visit 4 to 5 people at Woods Health Center, at Hillcrest Retirement Community, or in the local area. This ministry brings reciprocal blessings to visitors and to those visited. Call Julie Kurtz (909) 593-2793 if you would like to be part of this compassionate group.

You are Invited to Join the Sanctuary Choir
Ongoing
Thursdays, 7:30 – 9:00 p.m.
East Room of the Sanctuary

New singers, youth through adult, are always welcome to join this incredible group that sings a wide repertoire of sacred and world music. With Niké St. Clair directing and Shawn Kirchner on the keyboard, you can't help but enjoy the experience of singing in this choir. No audition is required. All skill levels are welcome.

Chancel Bells
Ongoing
Thursdays, 5:55 – 7:15 p.m.
Bell Room

New ringers are always welcome. Directed by Niké St. Clair, the bells provide worship music about once a month. Experience the joy of making music with this group.