Worship Update 4/3

Jay's Devotion

Can’t fake the tan
Right now, my legs are so white they rival the White Witch from Narnia except
mine are hairy. (I guess hers might be too.) In fact, it’s really been years
since my legs have been “tan”. They have burned a couple times, but have not
been tan in a long, long time. I know, I know…TMI, but it sets up where I’m
going so please read on.

There is something different about people that tan in a tanning bed, versus
those that get tan from the sun. It just looks different, and it’s usually easy to
spot. Both are tan, but one just looks “natural” and the other one just looks
“fake”.

I was reading in Luke 24 today, about when the women went to the tomb to
find Jesus, and instead they saw men in clothes that “gleamed like lightning”. I
was trying to picture how bright that would be… I have a feeling much brighter
than my legs. 1 John 1:5 says literally that God is light; in Him there is no darkness at all.

In my life, there are people that try to shine the light of Jesus, and when they do, it doesn’t look or feel natural. There are others that don’t have to try, they just do. For me personally, it all comes down to my relationship with Him, whether it’s active and engaged or just reserved for Sunday’s and when times get really tough. If I’m not walking with Him, I’m not going to reflect Him naturally.

Prayer
“God, wake me up to my need and the joy of walking with you moment by moment. May we, as your people, reflect Your glory bright enough for others to recognize You and be drawn to who You are.”

Maundy Thursday

You are invited to - The Experience
Meditating on the events of Jesus’ final days and his resurrection can be profound. The challenge for most of us is shutting out the noise and distractions of everyday life long enough to quiet our souls and listen to the Spirit of God.

We invite you to join us for an interactive meditation on the Way to the Cross in stations.
Thursday, April 9th 10am – 9pm; Sunset Gym.
Plan 30-40 minutes to complete the experience.

We encourage families of young children to attend during our suggested Family hours
3-4:30pm, 5:30-7pm.

We pray that the “Way to the Cross” experience will take you through the sorrows and despair of Holy Week that we, too, might emerge victorious in the glory of the Resurrection.

Volunteers Needed
As you can see, we're doing something different for Holy Week. Thursday, in the gym, we will be hosting a Way to the Cross Experience and are in need of guides to serve a two hour shift. The guides will manage the flow of people going through the gym "stations" and do some basic stocking/resetting of the stations throughout their shift. (SIMPLE).

We need two people to serve during each of the following times and would love to have your help if you're available. Thursday, April 9th
9:30 - 11:30a
11:15 - 1:15p
1:00 - 3:00
2:45 - 4:45
4:30 - 6:30
6:15 - 8:15
8:00 - 10:00

To volunteer or for more information please email Janet Fraser janetfraser@sunsetpres.org

Opportunities to Serve

Hosting Students night of May 13
California Baptist University’s 145 member choir and orchestra will be performing at SPC on Wednesday, May 13, 2009. Families are needed to host students overnight on May 13. Each host family will need to provide beds, breakfast and a sack lunch for at least 2 students. If interested, please contact Jill Hofer at jillhofer@sunsetpres.org.

Upcoming Events

California Baptist University Choir and Orchestra Concert
Wednesday, May 13, 2009, 6:30 p.m.
Get ready for a night of amazing music from this 145 member choir and orchestra, led by Dr. Gary Bonner. If you love music, you won’t want to miss the opportunity to hear this phenomenal choir. Dr. Bonner is an internationally recognized conductor whose choirs have performed at events ranging from the Los Angeles Philharmonic to the White House Holiday Open House, and now that list will include SPC! Come experience what 47 years of Christian ministry through music sounds like. Please join us on Wednesday, May 13 for the Cal Baptist concert.

April 12 – Easter Services
(blended) Saturday Apr 11th 4pm, Sunday April 12th 9 & 11am
(modern) Saturday Apr 11th 6:30pm
Infant to pre-K programming at all services; K – 5 Sunday
April 24 – Family Unity Night (FUN)
May 3 – (Sunday) Orchestra, Choir & Communion
May 10 – Mother’s Day