Join Seth and Cole, (and bug Lance to join) for the Thanksgiving Day Turkey Trot in Dana Point. We’ve done the race several times. It’s a great course along the ocean on paved road, continues over the bridge along the marina and finishes along the cliffs. One of the most scenic courses I’ve ever run!

We will be doing the 5k (3.1 miles). There is also a 10k and a shorter race for kids under 12.

It’s a  very festive atmosphere, lots of music and beach ambience. The race is professionally run. You’ll be home in time for family events and eating!

You can register on-line. Here’s the link:

http://www.turkeytrot.com/register.shtml

Let me know if you’d like to carpool!

Seth

This year’s Christmas production, “Joy, Joy, Joy” has 2 songs that feature a children’s choir. If your child is school-aged, and is interested in singing with us, please contact Lance or Carol using the “Talk to Us” form on the left.

Time commitment includes:

· A few rehearsals during Sunday School

· A few rehearsals after church on Sunday (Dates TBA)

· Dress rehearsal on December 11th at 7pm

· One or more of the performances (December 12th & 13th at 7 p.m. and December 14th at 9 a.m.)

Don’t forget to set your clocks back tonight (Saturday, Nov 1).

You’re invited to HOLIDAYS FROM THE HEART.

This is a must do before the holidays. Several gifted and creative ladies will be sharing their talents.  You will learn easy holiday decorating ideas for the home that won’t break the budget, how to make creative, inexpensive gifts and how to decorate edible goodies for the festive season.  It will be a time for you to kick back, relax and have fun with the ladies.  Please come and bring a friend.

Where: Pacific Church of Irvine

When: Thursday,  November 13

           7 pm - 9 pm

$5.00 donation will include coffee and sampling of goodies.

Childcare provided. Please RSVP by 11/10/08 .  Please indicate if you require childcare when you RSVP.

Small gift for those who bring a friend.

Yep, the Men have been enjoying some new stuff, like Monday Night Football last week, and a movie the previous week.  This week is promising to be loads of fun with the start of the Monthly Poker Night, with friendly games, hanging out, and just having fun.  Cover is $5 for snacks and sodas, and leave the rest of your money home…  A few folks are bringing poker chips, and table covers, and the rest are bringing friends.  So, the details… 6:00pm sharp, Scott F.’s House.  Drop Benjamin an e-mail so he knows you’re coming and he can purchase enough snacks and soda for the bunch (and give you directions), or call him at 949-933-5404!!

A new Monday night small group is forming that will be studying what the Psalms teach us about discipleship.  We are being directed by the book A Long Obedience in the Same Direction by Eugene Peterson (the author of The Message translation of the Bible).  From the book:

There is a great market for religious experience in our world; there is little enthusiasm for the patient acquisition of virtue, little inclination to sign up for a long apprenticeship in what earlier generations of Christians called holiness.

Are you interested in working to deepen your relationship with God?  Would you like to learn with us?  This is a great chance to try a small group with a six-week commitment.  We will be reading the book and studying the Psalms during the week and discussing what we have learned at our meetings.  Contact Adri using the form on the left to indicate your interest and order a book.

Wednesday Nights at 7pm
Nov. 12 - Dec. 17
John and Adri’s home in South Irvine

Hey Ladies:

Life gets really busy this time of year, but don’t forget to take time out for you! 

Please join us for our walk at Cyrstal Cove State Park (the beach side) on Saturday, November 1st.  We did this walk in August, and the ladies were invigorated by the beauty of the ocean and empowered by accomplishing the walk.

We will be meeting at Rancho Middle School at 7:00am and then carpooling to Crystal Cove State Park.  Afterwards, we will be going to Pacific Whey for breakfast (YUM) so bring some extra $$.

This is a BEAUTIFUL walk and there are there are restroom facilities along the path.  Dogs are welcome, but must be leashed.  Bring water and wear sunscreen, sunscreen and hat/sunglasses.

If you have any questions, please contact Sherie S.  Hope to see you there.