Worship Update 5/1

From Jay

Integrity and my recent lack of it…

I don’t want to write about integrity. I wish this month the topic at Sunset was something a little
easier, like the dangers of snuggies or how to avoid H1N1.

I journaled today and saw that the last time I had written was April 2nd. For some of you that might not be a big deal, you might be close with Christ in other ways and don’t need to journal. For me, the big missing block in my entries is a direct correlation to a big missing block of connection with Christ this month.

So as I sit to write about integrity, which is living out what you say you believe, I shake my head at my own arrogance and my own personal lack of integrity this month. I basically bought the lie for the better part of April that I can do things on my own, that I can make it just fine. I can’t.

A few minutes ago I prayed with Kurt, and it was the first heartfelt prayer I’d offered up in probably 2 weeks. I miss Jesus. Does that sound cheesy? I do… I miss Him bad. And today I’m letting Him know it. I’m letting Him know that I’m tired of walking alone and what I really desire is to take His hand again before I take one more step. For me today it’s far more than desiring integrity; I want Christ, need Christ, got to have Christ, or I’ll shrivel up and die.


Opportunities to Serve

Safety at Sunset
One of the “holes” left after our recent layoffs is the need for a representative from W&CA on the Safety Team. We’d like to fill that hole with a volunteer. Safety on our campus is a responsibility of the Operations team, but they need input and support from all the other teams to handle the variety of needs at Sunset. Those needs range from maintaining a safe work environment for our staff to handling an emergency that might occur on our campus.

If you’re interested in representing W&CA and being a part of Sunset’s Safety Team, please contact carriepeeples@sunsetpres.org. The Safety Team meets once a month on the fourth Thursday from 10 to 11am; however, they may be open to changing the time.

Production/Tech Team Volunteers Needed!
We are looking for people to fill the following roles:
Service Director
Lighting
Graphics
FOH Camera Op Week
Message Slide Designer
In addition we have a new volunteer role: Video production. We'd like to find some video editors in our midst. Are you or do you know someone who could do simple projects for us? (i.e. this week, we have white text (provided) on black screen and need someone to edit.) The level of the projects will depend on who we discover. The content is generally available a couple weeks in advance of the deadline. If you have this skill or know someone at Sunset who does, please email me janetfraser@sunsetpres.org.

Production/Tech Work Party is May 12th, 6-8pm
Please rsvp to janetfraser@sunsetpres.org so the team can plan projects!


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.

May 17th -"Time To Celebrate at Sunset"!
On Sunday, May 17 we are having a Pancake Breakfast after the 9:00 and 11:00 worship services in celebration of all the generous contributions to the Legacy Campaign building fund and our successful departure from the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) to join the Evangelical Presbyterian Church (EPC).
Pastor Ron said in a recent News & Views: “I believe this is a very important event in the life of
Sunset Presbyterian Church. Mark the date and plan to be here.”

May 3 – (Sunday) Orchestra, Choir & Communion
May 10 – (Sunday) Mother’s Day
May 13 – California Baptist University Choir & Orchestra Concert 6:30pm
May 17 – (Sunday) Kidtropolis Choir and Sunset Celebration
May 25 – Memorial Day
May 31 – (Sunday) Infant baptism/dedication and Choir & Orchestra
June 7 – (Sunday) Communion