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Kirkin’ o’ th’ Tartan

A Celebration of the Family

2012

Sunday, October 28

The Kirkin is about our faith in Jesus Christ, His family, our families, our heritage and celebration. Kirkin’ is a wonderful oppor-tunity to invite your friends and neighbors to Fremont. You can also serve others by baking shortbread for the occasion! Drop it off on Sunday morning in the Geneva Room. (See last page for the shortbread recipe.)

After worship join us for shortbread, tea, Scottish music and dancing.

• 8:55 and 11:00 Traditional Kirkin’

• 11:00 Modern Celtic Celebration

Transferring from The PCUsa to the ePC - What Can We exPeCt?

see sPeCial inserT.

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October Worship Series(USPS 210040)A newsletter published monthly by Fremont Presbyterian Church 5770 Carlson Drive, Sacramento, CA. 95819.

Periodicals postage paid at Sacramento, CA.

Postmaster: Please send address changes to address above.

The deadline for news items is printed on the back page. Submit all news items in writing including your name, phone number and date of submission to the Publications Coordinator mailbox or e-mail them to BeCky lUCero at: becky@fremontpres.org. Contact church office with address changes.

Hours: Mon. - Fri., 8:30 am to 5:30 pm Sun., 8:30 am-12:30 am

Telephone: (916) 452-7132 FAX: (916) 452-2160 Webpage: www.fremontpres.org

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October 7Classic at 8:55 am • Modern at 11:00 amDr. Donald H. Baird, preaching“The True ChurCh”Acts 2:42-47 • Communion

The ComPleTe PiCTUre - the SeVen eSSentIaLS: This is a seven week series based on core beliefs of the Evangelical Presbyterian Church’s “Essentials of Our Faith.” These are the affirmations required of all those to be ordained. This fall is a good time for each of us to examine what our own individual core beliefs are and whether we are living by them. Of these essentials, the Evangelical Pres-byterian Church says, “All Scripture is self-attesting and being Truth, requires our unreserved submission in all areas of life... The Bible, uniquely and fully inspired by the Holy Spirit, is the su-preme and final authority on all mat-ters on which it speaks. On this sure foundation we affirm these additional Essentials of our faith.”

October 14Classic at 8:55 am • Modern at 11:00 amDr. Donald H. Baird, preaching“Come, Lord Jesus” I Corinthians 15:20-28

October 21Classic at 8:55 am • Modern at 11:00 amDr. Donald H. Baird, preaching“Go InTo ALL The WorLd” Matthew 28:16-20 • New Members

October 28 • Kirkin o’ th’ TartanTwo Classic Services at 8:55 and 11:00 amModern Celtic at 11:00 amDr. Donald H. Baird, preaching (Classic)“Patrick Hamilton-tHe SPark ThAT LIT sCoTLAnd”II Corinthians 4:7-18 James Baird, preaching (Modern)

TICkeTs for JAmes WeLChorGAn ConCerT on sALe noW!

Sunday, oCtober 7, 2012 • 4:00 Pm fremonT PresByTerian ChUrCh$10 DonaTion

It was the late 1960s. The United States was still in a Cold War with the USSR. There was still a USSR. On television (both color AND black and white), you could watch the Avengers (John Steed and Emma Peel, not Thor and Iron Man). On AM radio, you could hear popular artists like Jef-ferson Airplane, Jimi Hendrix, and the Doors. The world was changing its palette from black and white to a whiter shade of pale to psychedelic Sgt. Pepper colors.

It was around that time that a straight-laced young chem major named Jim Welch, already a musician, happened to pass by a concert hall where a noted organist was playing a French Romantic piece. No Hendrix. This was one of the events that prompted him to change his major.

And it’s a good thing he did, because organist James Welch has been a musical blessing to organ enthusiasts on at least five continents. Virtuoso James Welch’s style is not limited to European compositions. He can play practically any style from many parts of the world.

Although world renowned, he is very approachable. He is, after all, the church organist at St. Mark’s Episcopal Church in Palo Alto. You can read more at http://www.welchorganist.com/pages/myLifeInmusic.html.

organist James Welch

tickets are available at the ticket table between worship services. also available online at www.fremontpres.org or at the door.

(Co-sponsored by the Reuter Organ Company.)

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For the last six weeks I have been working with the Fremont search committee for the perfect person to be our Minister for Modern Worship & College. We were in-terviewing a candidate and, af-ter we had asked him a number of questions, we asked him if he had any questions for us. “Yes,” he replied, “I’d like to know how you would define ‘success’.”

This caused me to pause for a min-ute and reflect, “How do I define success? How do I know when I am succeeding or failing…at anything…being a pastor, a father, a husband, a man, a person, even a church?” I know that this is an important question because if it didn’t matter whether I was succeeding or failing I very well could come to the end of my life or even the end of my week and feel that I had totally wasted my time, energy and resources. This would be as close to tragic as I can imagine. We all want our lives to matter. We all want to make a difference. So how do we define success?

I said to this young man, “I have two criteria by which I mea-sure success. The first is ‘Does it honor the God who has giv-en me my life, my time, my talent and all the resources that I have and enjoy? Does it glorify the One who I call my God?” I thought about this afterwards. We can get accolades from others for all kinds of things, from earning an academic degree to eating the most hot dogs in one sitting. But does it matter to God? Is this the reason God has given us life? My mind went to the answer Jesus gave to the question, “Which is the greatest commandment in the Law?” Jesus said, “‘Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and

A Word from Pastor Donwith all your mind.’ This is the first and greatest commandment.” [Mt 22:37, 38]. Yes, this works in all my roles in life; father, son, pastor, husband, person, church. How is God feeling about what I’m doing?

“And,” I continued with this young man who want-ed to become a member of Fremont’s staff, “the second criteria I use to measure success is the re-sults. How is what I am doing impacting the lives of others?” I guess this is why it matters to me whether Fremont is growing or not. I can see and measure that impact. I can also see the impact my actions are having on my children, my community, my city, my wife and all others I relate to. Results do matter. God does care how we are affecting one another. I am reminded of one of my favorite parables Jesus told where three servants are given different amounts of money to take care of. It was the servants who invested the master’s money who were told, “Well done, good and faithful ser-vant! You have been faithful with a few things; I will put you in charge of many things. Come and share your master’s happiness!’ [Mt 25:21]. Wouldn’t that be a wonderful thing to hear from God? And then, I recall the rest of Jesus’ answer to the ques-tion poised to him, “And the second is like it, ‘You shall love your neighbor as yourself.’”

So, how do you define “success” for yourself or for others? It’s a good question to wrestle with.

sTaTeD CongregaTional meeTingtueSday, oCtober 2 – 6:30 P.m.

PurPoSe: to elect elders and deacons

(class of 2015) and members of the2013 nominating Committee

SmaLL GrouPS are noW FormInG

If you’re interested in forming a group, hosting a group in your home, becoming a group facilitator or joining a group drop us a line and we’ll put you in contact with the right people. Email: office@fremontpres.org, or call the church office, (916) 452-7132.

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TUesDay groUPs

ChILdren:• WIGGLIn’ WorShIP – Mommy/Daddy and me • Ages 2-5, Tuesdays, 5:00 to 5:30 pm.

• sonBeams – Choir Grades K-1 • Tuesdays, 5:00 to 5:50 pm.

• graCe noTes – Handchimes Grades 2-5 • Tuesdays 4:30 to 5:00 pm.

• KInG’S KIdS – Choir Grades 2-5 • Tuesdays, 5:00 to 5:50 pm.

youTh:• Bells of glory – Handbells Grades 6-12 • Tuesdays, 3:45 to 4:30

• soUnDs of Praise – Choir Grades 6-12 • Tuesdays 4:45 to 5:50 pm.

AduLTs:• sanCTUary Choir – Adults Sings in 8:55 am Classic service (8:00 am call time). Rehearses Thursdays, 7:00 to 9:00 pm in the Music Room. Cheryl Eshoff, Director

• sainTs aliVe! Choir – Seniors Sings periodically during the year in the 8:55 am Classic Service. Rehearses Wednesdays, 1:00 to 2:30 pm, in the Music Room. Bob Hearst, Director For more information, call the Music Office 452-7132 or e-mail cheryl@fremontpres.org. visit our website www.fremontpres.org.

Music & Worship Arts at Fremont

BanDs on monDaysCathy Frye – Band Director

Beginning BanD – Never played an instrumentElementary – Adult3:30 to 4:00 pm

ConTinUing BanD – Played for at least 1 yearGrade 4 – Adult4:00 to 5:00 pm

fma BanD – By auditionGrade 4 – Adult5:00 to 6:00 pm

JaZZ bandGrade 4 – Adult6:00 to 7:00 pm

sTrInG orChesTrAson WednesdAysCathy Frye – Orchestra Director

Beginning orChesTra – Never played an instrumentElementary – Adult3:30 to 4:00 pm

ConTinUing orChesTra – Played for at least 1 yearGrade 4 – Adult4:00 to 5:00 pm

fma orChesTra – By auditionGrade 4 – Adult5:00 to 6:00 pm

For more information, call the Music Office at 452-7132 or email Cathy Frye at ca_frye@yahoo.com.

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Christmas Concerts!

Add some music to your holi-day season by singing with the Fremont Sanctuary Choir as we prepare for our Christ-mas Concerts, december 14, 15 and 16. It’s a short-term commitment through Decem-ber, with a very rewarding fi-nale. Rehearsal schedule:

• Sunday, november 4, 1:30 - 4:30 pm• Saturday, november 17, 9 am – 12 noon• Sunday, december 9, 1 - 4 pm• dress rehearsal thursday, december 13, 7 - 10 pm

Interested? rSVP by october 15, Cheryl eshoff at 452-7132 ex. 231 or email: Cheryl@fremontpres.org.

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tueSday CLaSSeS • 6:30 PmBeginning oCToBer 9Th

• Book of actS • Dr. Donald H. BairdThe Book of Acts is the bridge between Jesus of Nazareth and the Christ of the World, God of the 1st century and God of the 21st century, the Incarnate Lord and the Res-urrected Lord. The Book of Acts tells us what happened after Jesus rose from the dead and brings Christ and His salvation from the Gospel story to our story, from feel-ings to facts, from theology to reality. It is for this reason that it is critical that we become familiar with the con-tents of this amazing book. The Book of Acts brings Jesus Christ into our day and our reality. It is here Jesus be-comes OUR Savior. As Paul Harvey might have said, “And this is the rest of the story.” Don’t miss this fascinating, surprising and personally applicable study.

• BetH moore’S BiBle StuDy • “living Beyond yourself - exploring the fruit of the Spirit” Phone Kristi Foster, (916) 362-6108 or email Kristi at clas-sicfoster@yahoo.com to sign up.

• HealtH miniStry • “healthCare decisions Week”Please see page 11 for more detailed information.

beGInInG oCtober 16Th • 6:30 Pm • cHriStian lifeStyle • “1st century and the 21st century Peter rodgersThis five week course looks at how living a life that is pleasing to the Lord and engaged with the world was a great challenge for the first Christians, and is equally a challenge for us today. In the “ethical” sections of several of the New Testament Epistles, Peter, Paul, James and others give some valuable clues and guidelines, based on the scriptures and the example of Jesus, that applied to their situation and are still relevant for living the Chris-tian life with integrity and authenticity today. This course will explore this teaching in detail, relating it to its an-cient and contemporary contexts.

Adult Education Classes Dr. Rodgers is ordained in the Episcopal Church and is currently serving as interim pastor at St. Andrew’s in Antelope and is a professor of New Testament at Fuller Theological Seminary Sacramento. Peter holds degrees from Hobart College, General Theological Seminary and Oxford University. He has published numerous journal articles on the text of the New Testament, and is author of several works including Knowing Jesus and The Scribes (second edition just released can be downloaded for free from Amazon September 30-October 4).

sUnDay Classes • 10:15 am • twelve DiviDeD By twelve • dr. daniel C. WillsonTwelve apostles considered over twelve Sundays – Dan Willson will be leading a class which will (for the most part) focus on one of the 12 Apostles of Jesus each week. With the Bible as our textbook, we’ll take a look at their lives, their character, their hearts, their relationships. Be prepared, too, to discover what you have in common with each of them. Twelve divided by twelve equals one. Come and learn from the Twelve how we can draw closer to “the One.”

• r. c. SProul’S “from Dust to Glory” led by David and rebecca BeachFamilies, seniors, singles, college students, and high school students are invited to attend if you are not com-mitted or dedicated elsewhere. In addition to Dr. Sproul’s lessons on the New Testament, ethics and apologetics will be discussed when they arise in the teaching. We strong-ly believe that these topics and issues are essential for all ages to consider and discuss as they move into an un-saved, post-Christian world which encourages many false paths to heaven. For example, we take for granted that everyone knows just who this Jesus is, or why the Bible is different from any other book -- but do they really!? Our classroom discussions will give us an opportunity to get to know our Fremont family better, and should generate further dialogue after class and during the week.

thurSday CLaSS • 10:00 am• Book of actS • Dr. Donald H. Baird (see top of left column).

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“Honey, remember how hard we used to laugh?”“What can I do to make you feel loved?”“I’m so glad I get to grow old with you.”

Choose to strengthen your connection by investing in your marriage, no matter how firm or fragile it is. Choose one of two opportunities for a weekend getaway to be together as a couple.

1. matters of the heart marriage retreat Zephyr Cove, Lake tahoe november 9, 10, 11, 2012 $350 per couple covers all meals and lodging Register at mattersoftheheartresources.com or call 1-707-523-9066

2. Family Life Weekend to remember Sacramento double tree hotel november 30 - december 2, 2012 Fremont Presbyterian special group rate: $89 per person Registration brochure available in the church office, or between Sunday services at the Marriage Minsitry table.

Questions: Contact John and delette Spring(916) 452-1699

jdspring39@comcast.net

Children’s Ministry

you provide the trunk, we provide the

treats!

We need your Trunk!With your help we can have a great Trunk or Treat! If you would like to decorate your car for this event, please contact Kim at: kim@fremontpres.org or Angie at cmpa@fremontpres.org

Not creative but you still want to participate? Pick up a trunk kit in the CM office!

PrIzes . . . will be awarded to the top 3 cars.This year’s Trunk or Treat will feature: bounce houses, zip line, LOTS of trunks, candy and fun. Plan on eating dinner at the event, with food available for purchase. See you there!

registration starts october 1st at www.fremontkids.org. • Register early - we will fill this year!• Registration costs $100 per kid per sport.• Coaches needed (Cheerleading and Basketball).• Practices are 1 day per week, 1 hour per practice.• Games are either Friday or Saturday.• Practices start the week of January 7, 2013.• Games start the weekend of January 18 & 19.• Celebration Sunday (end of season party and celebration) is March 10.• All kids must attend one mandatory evaluation session - Either Thursday, November 15, between 5:30 pm and 8:00 pm or Saturday, November 17, between 9:00 am and Noon.

Upward BasketBall and Cheerleading

OutreachOn Thanksgiving morning, welcome “run-to-feeD-tHe-HunGry” participants to the Fremont campus as they finish their run and walk! You can warmly greet them, show them to the coffee bar, direct them to the bathrooms, and hand out invi-tations to the Christmas Concert.

Plan to join the team of greeters. Please contact Cate Williams(452-7132) or Patti Dusel (481-6812) for more details.You may also join our team of runners from the church (sign up online or at the front desk). Come, be part of the fun!

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For HigH ScHool,contact lysle Spangler: lysle@fremontpres.org.check out our website:

oneelement.org

college: Fusion. connect with other college 20’S & grow in your relationship with christ. check out information on the website under college Ministry (www.fremontpres.org)

For For More inFo: jordan@FreMontpreS.org

For jr. HigH: cHeck out our webSite For eventS!:

My1liFe.org

Junior High Ministry • High School Ministry • College 20’s Ministry

men’S treK: Invites you to answer God’s call to be the man He created you to be. Come and see what God is doing in and through the men of Trek. Be in community with your Christian brothers at Trek for scripture, prayer, discipleship, support and accountability. We meet every Friday at Hoppy’s Brewing Restaurant at 6300 Folsom Blvd. from 6:15 - 7:45 AM. We are studying the book, “Man Alive” by Patrick Morley. A guide for authentic men’s Christian community and spiritual growth. For more info: email Stephen Wong: skw560@yahoo.com or just come on a Friday.

Men’s Ministry TREK

men’S retreat : october 12 - 14, 2012: Zephyr Point, Lake tahoe. Speaker: JeFF hoFFmeyer! Men who seek an opportunity to grow in their faith, enjoy God’s creation, and share fellowship with other Chris-tian men are invited to this great annual event. Reserve a spot now! There is limited space for this much anticipated event! “HOFF” is Da Man! In addition to hearing Jeff Hoffmeyer’s unique and inspirational message, enjoy a chance to fellowship with Christian men while biking mountain trails, golfing, or relaxing at beautiful Lake Tahoe. See the Men’s Ministry page on the Fremont website (www.fremontpres.org).

Men’s Retreat

Zephyr Point

All Church WorkdayOctober 27th

8:00 am -12:00 pmCome one, come all, to beautify our campus this Fall. It’s that time of year again when we can all get together to work on some projects, indoors and out. We’ll have small maintenance projects, landscaping projects and alot of general cleaning of the campus. Great fellowship for one or bring the whole family out. Continental breakfast and water will be available all morning. Hope you can come and help out.

Peacemaking OfferingOctober 7, 2012

the Peacemaking offering will be taken on World Communion Sunday, october 7. It is designated to assist the Ethiopian Evangelical Church Meka-ne Yesus as members tend to Sudanese refugees. Now, more than ever, with violence occurring daily in Sudan and South Sudan, our witness to Christ’s love is sorely needed.

After the vote to establish a new country – South Sudan – there was much hope and many prayers that peace would prevail. We continue to pray for peace and the safe return of missionaries, in-cluding Rev. Debbie Blane who visited Fremont last summer while awaiting her reassignment to the Nile Theological College in South Sudan. However, we are saddened that much violence persists in Sudan and South Sudan. Many Suda-nese are pouring across the Ethiopian border in search of refuge.

Ethiopian Christians in the Begi area of Ethiopia are ministering to thousands of Sudanese refu-gees who are trying to escape sectarian fighting in South Sudan and attacks by the government of Sudan. Dr. Dan Willson and Art and Karen Pabst became aware of this ministry when they were in Ethiopia last spring.

Christ calls us to be peacemakers. We give praise that the Mekane Yesus Church is answering this call even with limited funds. Please consider giv-ing generously to the Peacemaking offering.

Alternative Christmas Market

november 10, 11, and 18 9:30 am to 1:00 pm When we participate in Fremont’s Annual Alternative Christmas Market we are not only remembering fam-ily and friends with personal greetings, we are celebrat-ing the true meaning of Christmas. We are extending a helping hand to the suffering and needy people here and around the world.

The Market will feature several local and international charitable organizations that offer Benevolence Gifts as a means of support for their Mission work. At the Christmas Market you can learn about Heifer Project International, Fremont’s Jamaica Medical Mission, Ethiopia/ Shekkacho projects, Saint Croix Hospital Haiti, and locally: Mustard Seed School, Central Downtown Food Basket, St. John’s Shelter for Women, and Earl Warren School.

These organizations will have representatives and dis-plays to explain their Mission goals and help you choose from specific projects they are sponsoring. Appropriate gift cards will be provided.

Beautiful handcrafted gifts will be available from One World Fair Trade, San Juan de Oriente, and Mission Teaching Foundation. These organizations work with ar-tisans from Third World Countries to bring their crafts to world markets at a fair price.

“Mission Biscotti”, everyone’s favorite treat, will be on sale. Food will be sold on Saturday, November 10. On Sun-day, November 18, only Benevolence Gifts will be sold.

The November Grapevine will have more information on the Market. Www.fremontpres.org will be posting up-dates about the Market. Mark your Calendar!

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Fear and constant vigil are a regular part of the refugees experience.

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Peacemaking Offering October 7, 2012 Please Care - Please Give

The GO service day lasts longer than one day. In April, a group of Fremonters helped spruce up Golden Empire Elementary School. The memory of that wonderful help stayed in the mind of one teacher, who ap-proached a member of our

GO Day

church with a request to help a young cancer patient. Timmy Brown is an active 3 year old who was diagnosed with tumor on the brain in February of this year. He had the tangerine sized tumor removed and a parent’s worst nightmare was revealed, it was malignant. He has under-gone 7 months of intense chemotherapy and is waiting to hear if he will now undergo radiation treatment. He has been a real trooper through all of this. His aunties presented him and big brother James with a play struc-ture this spring to help cheer him on, but the backyard of the rental home was very scruffy and had lots of stick-ers and hard ground. The teacher from Golden Empire worried about Timmy falling and getting hurt. Her re-quest, can the church help fix up the backyard? She also asked another teacher who is a member of First Cov-enant Church in Rancho Cordova. We all put our heads together and came up with a game plan. First Covenant folks cleared all the old dying rose bushes and climbing vines, we were able to convince the landlord to trim the trees in the back yard, but most of all, a Fremont mem-ber wrote a letter to Home Depot, Folsom Blvd and they came through with a donation of wood, rubber mulch, and talented, experienced workers to help us begin the upgrade of the backyard. On Saturday, August 18, with a combination of Fremont members, teachers from Gold-en Empire, and three hard-working staff from the Home Depot, we transformed the play structure area and gave the family a flower garden. God was looking out for us, as that was the coolest day of the week and there were clouds to keep the sun at bay. The family is VERY grateful for all our help. This was all due to one person remem-bering that two churches had reached out in the past to help the school, and she was moved to ask for help.

Local MissionWICKer baSKet

ColleCTions

For many of you whose children are grown and school schedules are no lon-

ger a consideration, October is a busy travel month. As you travel, please remember the needy in Sac-ramento and save the travel size toiletries found in most hotels. Those little shampoos, soaps and lo-tions mean a great deal to the homeless. Please col-lect them and drop them in the wicker baskets in the narthex and CLC atrium when you return to church. There’s also a big need for toothbrushes, toothpaste, combs, brushes, chapstick and deodorant. All of these items can go in the wicker baskets and some-one from the Local Mission team will deliver them where they’re needed.

Go day, 2013 will be Saturday, april 20. Please put it on your calendar. This is the day when Fremont members, family and friends reach out in service and Christ’s love to our community. It’s not too early to be thinking about projects.

GO Day 2013

Earl Warren Annual Pancake Breakfast

after the breakfast, a classroom can be made available for you. If you can help cook or serve at the breakfast, contact John Mott (916) 254-6688 or signup at Church.

Fremont Church is again sponsoring a Pancake breakfast on Saturday morning, october 20, from 8 to 11 am at earl Warren elementary School. This has been a mission project of Fremont Presbyte-rian Church for many years. Come and enjoy a fine breakfast and support the school. Tickets go on sale between services, or at the door, in October. Remember, Mariners, if you want to hold a meeting

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Several mentors and mentees have been meeting regu-larly over the last six months, and the women who have invested in these relationships have been blessed. If you are interested in exploring the mentoring ministry, you are invited to attend an m&m orientation Coffee on Sunday, october 28th, 12:30-2:30 pm in the CLC room 202. There will be sign-up sheets at the Women’s Minis-tries table. God works through us as we practice what Titus 2 teaches, and we begin to pray for one another and grow as sisters in Christ. --Lorna Burkhard, Ministry Coordinator

From Delette Spring, Mentor, “I wanted to participate in the M&M Ministry because I’m greedy, and I’m grateful-greedy to grow closer to God, and grateful for the oppor-tunities He provides, like M&M’s. As the two of us study God’s Word and pray together, we’re discovering even more M&M blessings: 1. Mutuality & Memories (sur-prised by our similarities.) 2. Motivation & Management (prioritizing busy schedules to meet weekly and to come prepared.) 3. Movement & Margins (seeking to apply God’s Truth to our daily lives.) 4. Marvel & Mercy (that this awesome God has brought the two of us together

at the right time, according to His mercy.) And there are more M&M blessings to anticipate: More joy in our jour-ney, more maturity in our faith, and more Christ in our friendship.”

From Jennifer Kufasimes, Mentee, “The timing for decid-ing to participate in the M&M program could not have been better for me and it put me on a much needed fast track discovery of The Word by giving me insight, direc-tion and accountability. I have grown tenfold in my faith and knowledge of the Bible and I feel blessed to have connected with such a strong Christian role model. In all honesty, I have thought that the mentee truly ben-efits in this relationship and that it is a bit one-sided be-cause I have received so many blessings; but my mentor assures me that she is inspired as well and that mentoring me has reaffirmed her own faith in the Mighty One. Isn’t that awesome? I highly recommend the program to others and truly have treasured the times I have had with my mentor.”

Mentoring Ministry

ethiopian mission worker to Visit fremont, october 7

World Missions

Sunday, october 7, ethiopian mission worker rev. dr. Carolyn Weber will be speaking at Fremont during the 10:00 Sunday school hour in CLC 202. Dr. Weber teaches at Mekane Yesus Theological Seminary in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. She says, “God has called me to equip, nurture, challenge and inspire these seminary students to be even more compassionate and effective church servants, growing daily into the likeness of Christ.”

We know one of her students - Pastor Tesfaye Ayno from Maasha. He is there continuing his education. Many of you will remember that Pastor Tesfaye visited Fremont two years ago after his heart surgery in Car-son City. In fact, he participated in our World Commu-nion Sunday service representing Ethiopia.

Please plan to come hear about Dr. Weber’s work with our Ethiopian partner church.

Christmas Bags for Earl Warren School

Earl Warren Christmas bag shoppers have completed most of their purchases to fill the Christmas bags that we give to every child at Earl Warren Elementary School. Prices have gone up this year so filling the bags is more expensive. Please consider making a donation

to the fund that reimburses the shoppers. A donation of $150 will sponsor a whole class, but any amount is welcome. Checks should be made out to Fremont with “Earl Warren Christmas” in the memo line and left in the mission mailbox in the office. We also need help deliv-ering the bags on the last day of school before Christmas vacation. Please help make Christmas a little brighter for the Earl Warren students.

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FIRSFriendship • Inspiration Recreation • Service

Come and join FIRS for a fully catered meal for only $10. Beautiful music will be presented by Jeanne Chasko, Fremont member, will present a unique program entitled “Let’s Sing an Old Fashioned Hymn.” Her daughter, Jessica will assist. This is a program you won’t want to miss! If you wish, please bring non-perishable foods for the Carmichael Food Closet. For reservations, please call Jean Jones at 488-4157 before 9:00 pm on Sunday, October 7th. Board Meeting preceeding at 10:30 am.

Luncheon, 11:30 amWednesday, October 10 th

Seniors Ministry

A driver safety program course is being conducted at Fremont Presbyterian Church on November 3 & 10 from 9:00 am to 1:00 pm. This class is free to Veterans, active duty, retired, guard, or reserve and spouses, including widows and widowers.

Please bring to class a valid form of military identifi-cation or a spouse / widower identification. All oth-ers are invited to attend for a minimal fee of $12 for AARP members or $14 for non-members. Contact the church office for enrollment. Do not send cash.

Health Ministry announces a special series of Health Education content timed to match the California Leg-islature’s declaration of late October as healthCare decisions Week. the dates and time are october 9, 16, 23 at 6:30 pm in Christ Chapel.

Subjects will include Determining a Healthcare De-cision-maker (spouse, adult child, parent, none of the above?), Planning for Choices in Care, (long-term care insurance?), and End-of Life Preferences.

The speakers will come from the Sacramento Heath-care Decisions Center, the POLST Collaborative and Palliative and Hospice Care organizations.

* all the topics are actually exceedingly pertinent for any age adult, 18-100!

HealthCare Decisions Week

Prime Time, call Jeanne Wallis at 397-8584.

Prime Time!for Active Adults (55 +)

Fremont’severy

Thursday

schedule: (choose as much or as little of the day as you’d like.)

9:30 am Coffee, fellowship & board games begin

10:00 am Dr. Baird’s Bible Study (Book of Acts)

11:00 am Low-impact exercises in Ferguson Hall, a group walk in the neighborhood or table games (Kings in the Corner, Dominoes, Bridge, Cribbage).

11:45 am You provide your own sack lunch ($3.00 buys dessert and coffee) followed by more board games and occasional informative and/or entertaining programs throughout the year.

Seniors Fun & Fellowship

we welcome you to join us for all or part of a thursday at Prime time!

grief sUPPorT groUP meets during the education hour, 10:00 am in room e210. Any-one interested may attend any or all weeks, it is on a drop in basis. For more information please call Marie Kootstra at (916) 549-4924.

Driver Safety ProgramNovember 3 and 10

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Stretch & StrengthenChallenge your BalanceIncrease EnduranceImprove Postural AwarenessREDUCE FALL RISK tuesday & Friday mornings, 9am-10amoctober 2 – october 26, 2012

Fremont Presbyterian Church5770 Carlson Drive Sacramento, 95825

Register at church or call: (916) 821-5715

Average cost of a fall: $28,652Cost for balance training: $65INVEST IN YOUR INDEPENDENCE

TAUGHT BY:THE FALL PREVENTION LADYKelly Ward M.S., Therapeutic AgingFallProof™ Balance and Mobility SpecialistAuthor, “The Complete Guide to Fall Prevention™”www.thefallpreventionlady.com

It’s That Time Again!The Fremont Mariners Fleet has been busy the last few months with several projects happening at the church.

First, the Hansen’s viking ship constructed and in-stalled two benches in the patio outside the coffee bar in the CLC. They look beau-tiful and add to the the am-bience of that area. Thank you, Hansen’s vikings.

Secondly, your fleet replaced 14 old wooden tables in Fer-guson Hall. These new tables have straight legs and the top is made of a fiberglass or plastic material. They look nice and will be serviceable for years to come. The funds for this project came mainly from the rummage sale we had in the summer of 2011 in addition to funds donated by various ships and individuals. Thanks to all who made a contribution to this program.

Again this year, your Mariner Fleet will sponsor Angel Tree. This is a wonderful program that provides gifts and Chris-tian Encouragement for children of incarcerated persons. This is our chance to make Chistmas just a little brighter for these kids.

Of course, to make this all work, volunteers will be needed. The most pressing need at this time is for people to call families to confirm the information we have. These folks will be expecting our call and are generally very glad to hear from us. If you are willing to make some calls please call Jerry Haley at 209-744-9665.

Mariners...

sTePhen minisTers continue to minister in our congregation and community, working with people who are experiencing such life cri-ses as hospitalization, retirement, financial setback, the loss of a loved one, or any number of other dif-ficulties people face in daily living.

Stephen Ministry

If you feel that you would like to have a Stephen Minister, or know of someone who would benefit from a one-on-one caring relationship, contact Pastor Dan Willson, 452,7132.

Tai Chi classes continue on Mondays at 9:30 am in Fer-guson Hall. Newcomers are encouraged to attend. Tai Chi is good for balance, relaxing, and many other health bene-fits. A $5 donation is taken for each class. Questions, call Lee Fairley, 359-4756.

Tai Chi Classes

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for information, please call lu Bakken, (916) 481-2035 or kathy Bos, kB’s travel, (916) 689-5117. flyers are available in the church office or from lu Bakken on Sunday mornings after the 9 am service.FLY WITH FIRS!

FIRS & Friends Seniors’ Travel

day trIP: “San FranCISCo arChIteCturaL tour,” WedneSday, oCtober 17, 2012. Price: $70.00. This price includes the tour led by city tour guide, Craig Smith, lunch at the Blue Muse, coach, and all gratuities. Craig Smith has a reputation as an excellent tour guide. As you cross the Golden Gate Bridge or the Oakland Bay Bridge you cannot help but notice the skyline consisting of very unique buildings. These unique buildings were designed by some well known architects: Julia Morgan, Daniel Libe-skind, Willis Polk, Timothy Plueger, Philip Johnson, Mario Botta, and others. This is a step-aboard-the bus tour with occasional get-off-the-coach stops. A couple of changes have been made to this tour since the September Grape-vine article. Our visit to the Court of Appeals building is not possible because court is in session that day. Some rooftop garden tours have been added since we cannot visit the Court of Appeals building. San Francisco has required new buildings to have public spaces since the 1980’s. When there was no room next to the building, architects created rooftop gardens. Our tour will begin at 10 a.m. with visits to the Crocker Galleria Rooftop Park, Yerba Buena Gardens (with the newly restored 1907 Car-ousel that you can ride for $3.00), and the Zeum. After our morning tour, we depart at 11:45 a.m. for lunch at the Blue Muse. The rest of the tour will continue after lunch at 1:45 p.m. The afternoon tour consists of visits to the Hines Building (highest rooftop garden in the City), the Citi Bank lobby, Crown Zellerback Building, Shell Oil Building, Pacific Coast Stock Exchange, the California Cen-ter, and the 101 California Building. There are about 5 city blocks of walking—on ground level—for the afternoon tour. The tour will end at 3 p.m. with a restroom stop at the Hyatt Regency.

day trIP: “nunSet bouLeVard” at the three sTages TheaTer, folsom lake CommUniTy Col-LeGe, WedneSday, January 16, 2013, 2:00 Pm. Look ahead to a comical play. The coach and theater tickets are a travel package and the matinee tickets need to be purchased before reservations for first floor seating can be made. Reservations can be made only when we have 35 people signed up. The price for the ticket, coach trans-portation and driver gratuity is $58.65. Flyers are avail-able in the church office or from Lu Bakken. Please send

the form and check to KB’s Travel, Attention: Kathy Bos, 10361 Equine Drive, Sacramento, CA 95829. It is rather urgent that your checks are received by Kathy so that reservations for our group of 35 minimum signups can be made. Nunset Boulevard stars Cindy Williams (remem-ber LaVerne and Shirley?). The “Sisters” are to perform at the Hollywood Bowl, but it’s actually the Hollywood Bowl-A-Rama. The “Sisters” learn of auditions of a new musical about Delores Hart, the famous movie star who kissed Elvis Presley and then became a nun. ABC News says the play is hilarious, wacky, and unpredictable. Call Lu Bakken (481-2035) or Kathy Bos (689-5117) if you have questions.

extended trIP: branSon muSICaL hoLIday, no-Vember 8 - noVember 12, 2012: 5 days, 6 meals (4 breakfasts, 1 lunch, and 1 dinner). Price includes air fare: Double: $1,849; Single: $2,099; Triple: $1,819. Prices are subject to change based on availability. TripMate travel and interruption insurance is $60 per person payable with a $250 deposit. You will enjoy a large array of fabulous Christmas performances and events. Doug Gabriel, one of the top rated Branson shows. the Dutton family: each Dutton family member plays various musical instruments. They sing, dance, and tickle your funny bone. the Hughes Brothers: this program is considered “The World’s Largest Performing Family.” There are 29 family members who are part of this show. twelve irish tenors: a superior Irish group from Ireland who sing a variety of songs that ap-peal to your heart. yakov Smirnoff: the famous Russian comedian who provides hilarious tales about his love for America, family, and home. Yakov also earned a Masters Degree in Applied Positive Psychology from the Univer-sity of Pennsylvania. SiX: a group of six brothers who come from a family of 10 brothers—and no sisters. They are dubbed an orchestra of human voices that sound like a full band. Other adventures include a visit to Missouri’s award winning Stone Hill winery, lunch and a Christmas show aboard the Showboat Branson Bell, and silver dol-lar city in its Christmas glory. Flyers with more details for daily events are available in the church office or from Lu Bakken, (916) 481-2035. Christmas in the Ozarks is like no other; the air is aglow with the holiday spirit and cheer.

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August Session MeetingFollowing are some action and informational items from the Ses-sion meeting of August 22, which might be of interest to the gen-eral congregation. These notes are not intended to reflect the total work of the Session at the meeting. If you are interested in more information about a particular item, please contact any member of Session.

There was a status report from Fremont’s Negotiating Team. As reported last month, meetings were scheduled for August 24 (changed to a half-day meeting), August 25 and August 30. They were to be held at the Presbytery offices. Requested documents had been sent to Presbytery and the mediator. Thanks were given to all the congregational members who were fasting and/or pray-ing for the negotiations; elders noted prayers were a way for ev-eryone to be “at the table.”

There was a long discussion about TNT and the possible look of the future mid-week program. TNT has been losing money on the dinner for quite some time and attendance at children’s evening activities has decreased. See the Action below. Work will be con-tinuing on this area.

The Financial Report for July showed General Fund revenues (total) were $145,496 and expenses were $153,313, giving a loss for the month of $7,817. Year-to-date revenues of $938,063 were less-than-budget by $76,304, and year-to-date expenses of $1,054,066 were less-than-budget by $36,002, giving a year-to-date loss of $116,003, with a variance from Budget of a loss of $40,303.

For the first time, Dr. Baird will not be able to attend the fall kick-off and Ministry Fair. He will be giving the charge as his son Rev. Graham Baird is installed as the senior pastor at First Presbyterian Church in Colorado Springs.

Dr. Baird also announced that Rev. Graham Baird and his wife Star welcomed a new baby into their lives on August 11, a little girl named Sheena Skye.

aCtIonS:

• Agreed to keep midweek adult education on Tuesday nights for the remainder of 2012, beginning October 9, offering child care with a reservation. No official meal will be provided. • Authorized serving Communion at the Men’s Retreat on October 14. Pastor Jeff Hoffmeyer will officiate.• Authorized the Ethiopian Evangelical Church Mekane Yesus Begi area Sudanese refugee camp as the recipient of the Peacemaking Offering, which will be taken on October 7, 2012.• Scheduled the regular fall congregational meeting for Tuesday, October 2, at 6:30 p.m.

Elaine Moody, Clerk of Session

Serving Sunday morning Pastries Generously Provided by

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a little taste of heaven . . .

Fremont Coffee Bar

SerVInG JaVa CIty CoFFee, non-CoFFee drInKS and muCh more! oPen SundayS 8:30 am – 11:30 am & during special events.

Mission BiscottiOctober 27 & 28There are two more baking dates forMission Biscotti in the CLC kitchen:october 27/28 Saturday, 9:00 - 3:00 Sunday, 1:00 - 5:00

Mission Biscotti will be sold at the Alternative Christmas Market in No-vember (see page 8). Bring lunch and your aprons & comfortable shoes.Contact Pamela Cappelletti for details and questions: biscotti4you@comcast.net or call (916) 514-0635.

VeteranS day WorShIP SerVICe: If you have any close friends or family who have served as veterans, please bring a picture of them to the front office so that we may use it in a special video tribute during worship on november 11th.

Fremont Bookstore

yoUr ChrisTian resoUrCe in easT saC

“come and check out the bookstore for your card and gift needs”

Open sundays 10:00 am - 1:00 pm

Pastor/Head of StaffDr. Donald H. Baird

Associate Pastor - Congregational Care & MissionDr. Daniel Willson

Interim Minister for Congre-gational Life & Small GroupsJames Baird

Executive MinisterMark Eshoff

Minister of Music & Worship Arts Cheryl Eshoff

Minister of Modern Music and College/20’s(vacant)

Director of Sr. High MinistryLysle Spangler

Director of Jr. High MinistryJordan Skinner

Director of Children’s MinistryKimberly Shaw

Coordinator of Member MinistryJessica Fengel

Outreach CoordinatorCate Williams

Executive SecretaryCathy Cole

Administrative AssistantAmanda Jantz

OrganistStephen Drew

Technical Ministries CoordinatorMike Mitchell

Memorial CoordinatorJeanne Wallis

Parish NurseCarmen Enz

Children’s Program Assistant (Interim)Angie Nevin

Childcare/Nursery DirectorMelissa Spangler

CLaSS oF 2013Russell Brown(Student Ministries)

Char Gezi (Member Care)

Jeff Hightower(Specialized Ministries)

Chris Jaime (Development)

Ken Moody (Personnel)

Fremont Nursery School DirectorDu Willson

Publications CoordinatorBecky Lucero

Publications AssistantSteve Carey

Business ManagerJohn Walden

Facilities CoordinatorMelanie Andrews

Giving SecretaryCarolyn Walden

Accounting Clerk Linda Brown

Maintenance TechnicianMike Mitchell

CustodiansJason EdgeEduviguez GamesMike JeanAlice KakumbaBlanca LacayoAnthony Lark

Bookstore ManagerHeidi Taghavian

Coffee Bar ManagersAnn BrucePam Dolk

Class of 2012Robert CookSara DunnEileen HughesMarie Kootstra*Marni LoveMarsie MottMike NevinLynne ReichLynn SnyderChuck Uribe

CLaSS oF 2013Agnes AndersonAmanda DeferrariJim DeferrariLora HarrisMarcia HouseLorna SandersJanice Stone ThomasSteve SylvanusConnie ThomasWes Yee

(*Moderator )Elaine Moody (Clerk of the Session)

CLaSS oF 2014Brian BurchGaylene CaputoLorrie DrottsNelson KrouseDan LeeTracey ListMary RutishauserJarrett TraskMargo WalcottJan Wilson

the SeSSionCLaSS oF 2014Patti Dusel(Outreach)

Darlene Jantz(Music and Arts)

Linda Larson(Evangelism)

Skip Ohs(Spiritual Development)

Glen Thomas(Administration)

Class of 2012Marty Boersma(Adult Education)

Marcia Garrison (Mission)

Lynn Jordan(Nominating Committee)

Vicki Meyer(Worship Support)

Carol Skinner(Children’s Ministries)

DeaconS

church Staff

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Ushers are Needed fremonT finanCial UPDaTeyear-to-date throuGh auGuSt 2012 aCTUal BUDgeT DifferenCeGeneral Fund Revenue $1,064,837 $1,168,626 ($103,790)General Fund Expenses $1,210,822 $1,247,630 $ 36,808Net Income (Loss) ($ 145,985) ($ 79,004) ($ 66,982) We are deeply grateful for your faithful giving to Fremont! We appre-ciate your efforts to continue your giving and help sustain our ministry during the summer months.

If you are looking for a way to serve, why not consider being an usher. Ushers are needed for both the 8:55 and 11am service. The com-mitment is one hour per month. You will be placed on a team that serves a particular Sun-day each month (1st, 2nd, 3rd or 4th). It is a great way to get to know the people on your team as well as members of the congregation. If you have questions or want to know more, you can ask an usher or email: Vicki@fremontpres.org or call 452-7132 ex 232.

SanCtuary FLoWerS: Honor the memory of a loved one with flowers in the sanctuary on a Sunday morning. Remember someone special on a birthday or anniversary with flowers of cel-ebration. Call Barbara Kennedy at 489-5665 to schedule a Sunday.

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the GraPeVIne: A newsletter published monthly by the Fremont Presbyterian Church, Sacramento, CA. Entered in the Sacramento, CA Post Office November 7, 1955, as periodicals under the Act of Congress of March 8, 1977.

For the november issue: wednesday, october 10

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10:15 am, sUnDays, through oCt 14Th

oct. 7th - class meets with Session at 10:15.oct 14th - last class of the series. oct 21st - new members join in one of the wor-ship services. rSVP: amanda@fremontpres.org or call the church office, 452-7132 or feel free to walk in and join us. We look forward to seeing you there!

Questions about the classes? Please contact Jes-sica, (916) 452-7132 or jessica@fremontpres.org.

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Place all ingredients in a bowl; mix together; knead very well. Place on brown paper on an ungreased cookie sheet or cake pan. Pat into shape; score slightly for easy cutting. Bake at 325 - 350 degrees for 20 minutes until lightly brown. Drop off your shortbread to the Geneva Room on Sunday, October 28th.

• 2 cups of flour• 1 cup of butter (be generous)• ½ cup white sugar (be generous)• pinch of salt

Time to Start Baking!We need lots of shortbread for the Kirkin’. Simple recipe provided:

The process of being dismissed from one denomina-tion to the other is ultimately a matter between our church, our current presbytery (Sacramento Presby-tery) and the denomination we seek to join: the Evan-gelical Presbyterian Church (EPC). Since the EPC has an official relationship with the Presbyterian Church USA (PCUSA), we might expect that a transfer such as the one we seek should be understood by all parties.

In the month of October, two important congregational meetings will be held. The first, on Sunday, October 7 at 2:00 pm, the terms of the negotiated/mediated agreement with the Presbytery will be presented. An opportunity will be given to ask questions and discuss those terms and pray for God’s guidance. After that meeting, several forums will be offered for further discussion and clarification. A second congregational meeting will be held on Sunday, October 28, 2012 at 2:00 pm. At that meeting, the congregation will be asked to vote on the negotiated terms.

The Sacramento Presbytery (PCUSA) must also approve our request for dismissal and the terms of dismissal to which the congregation has agreed. That meeting is ex-pected to occur sometime in November.

Following Presbytery approval, an opportunity will be given for any current Fremont members to stay in the PCUSA, if desired. The Session of Fremont will then pe-tition the EPC Presbytery of the Pacific, informing them of our desire to walk together as a church, based upon the faith and government of the EPC. The petition will include a list of members and elected officers who did not opt to remain in the PCUSA. Upon approval of the request by the EPC Presbytery, a commission from the EPC Presbytery will meet with our Session to explore the possibilities of the relationship.

A key component of receiving the congregation into the EPC is determining that the active elders (Session) can hold to the EPC’s officer vows with understanding and integrity. An examination of the Session by the EPC Presbytery of the Pacific representatives will dis-

cern that active elders have a genuine, credible profes-sion of faith in Christ and hold to the doctrinal stan-dards of the denomination. Those doctrinal standards are expressed in the EPC “Essentials of Our Faith” and the Westminster Confession. The presbytery repre-sentatives do not examine deacons or inactive elders. However, the Session may choose to engage deacons or inactive elders in a similar process, led by the Ses-sion, which would provide an educational opportunity for other current and former officers as well. This will be determined after Fremont is received into the EPC.

Once the examination of the Session is complete, the EPC presbytery will vote to receive the church into the denomination. no examination of any member, except for the members of the current Session, is required or anticipated. Fremont will continue to encourage previ-ously ordained elders not active on Session to partici-pate in the service of communion and to provide input on key issues in the life of the church through occa-sional meetings of the College of Elders. Those elders previously ordained in the PCUSA will continue to be recognized as such at Fremont. Elders not ordained in the EPC will only be ordained again if they are elected to serve again on the Session or desire to serve at the Presbytery or General Assembly levels of the EPC.

Any pastor from the church who is seeking member-ship in the EPC is examined by the Presbytery of the Pacific Ministerial Committee. This is a more thorough examination of education and theological views, both written and oral. Their acceptance into the EPC would be most appropriately timed with the congregation’s acceptance into the EPC.

Please plan to be present at the meetings on October 7 and October 28. Only members who are present at the meeting and are currently on the roles as active members may vote. The final agreement has provisions that provide a positive ministry future for all the par-ties. Your clear understanding and support of the final agreement is deeply appreciated.

Transferring from the PCUSA to the EPCWhat Can We Expect?

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