Newsletter - July 2014

P AS ADE NA C OVE NANT CHURCH
July 2014

EVERYONE Camp Out















An Update on the Courtyard
On June 1st, the congregation voted to go ahead with the Courtyard
Renovation Project. It is estimated to cost around $100,000 and the
Trustees have asked that the congregation support 30% of this with
offerings over and above their general support for the church. The
remaining 70% will be paid out of our investment funds. The
congregation approved this on a 62 to 9 vote.
We are thrilled to report that we have received a $6,300 gift from Club 21 who does ministry out of our
campus, and in addition we have received an anonymous gift of $6,333. Thank you so much to both of these
investors in Pasadena Covenant.
The Trustees will soon be making a presentation to help us get on board with this project, but in the
meantime you may increase our momentum by contributing to Pasadena Covenant and memo the check as
“Courtyard”. The architect is currently making drawings that we can submit to the city and when they are
finished we should be able to get an over-the-counter approval to proceed.

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Sunday Morning Happenings For Adults
at 9:00 am and 10:30 am

9:00 am Classes:

Couriers
Sunday, 9:00-10:15am in Fireside Room
Repeated Exposure to God’s Word will enrich and change your life. In-depth Bible Study
Sundays at 9:00am in the Fireside Room, Gym building. John Wipf, teacher; Marilyn Hanks,
facilitator. Coffee and good fellowship. For further information contact Marilyn Hanks (626) 791-
3782.
Invitation to Study the Bible
Sunday, 9:30-10:30am in the Corner House
Everyone is invited to a Bible Study class on Sundays from 10:30 — 11:45am in the Corner House.
Dr. Art Patzia, Senior Professor of New Testament at Fuller Seminary, will continue the study of the
book of Colossians. All younger and older adults are invited to come to the Fireside Room. Bring
your Bible and invite a friend. Contact: Art Patzia at [email protected].


The July Prayer and Praise is cancelled as many
will be still celebrating 4th of July with family
and friends. Details regarding the August 3rd
gathering will be sent out soon.
Community Potluck Dinner:
Come eat with us! At Pasadena Covenant
Church, we think community is important
and you are important. The second Tuesday
of each month is our Community Dinner, so
join us this Tuesday, July 8th, from 5-8pm at
Megan Dally & Steve Lamme’s home (452
Alberta St. in Altadena). It’s a potluck so
bring something delicious to share.



The next Urban Ministries Team meeting
will be on Monday, July 14th at 6:45pm in
the Santa Barbara Room. All are welcome to
join us! For more information, contact
Wayne Aoki at [email protected].
Welcome All!
Welcome All! To a great view, July 2nd, of fireworks
from our front lawn! Street parking goes fast, so
please come early! Chat, share snacks, and eat ice
cream at the Hank’s home (1545 E. Mendocino St.,
Altadena). Chairs are available, but feel free to bring
your own. Join us around 8pm! Please contact Mari-
lyn at (626) 791-3782 with any questions!

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PasCov Kids: Summer Sunday School • June 29-Sept. 3
Theme: Seeking God in a Beautiful & Broken World
This summer PCC Kids’ Min. will be exploring God’s creation in lots of fun ways! We’ll have special programs
for preschoolers (2-5 years combined) and gradeschoolers (1st-5th gr in fall).
June 29-Aug 3, preschool: Godly Play Parables
During the 10:30 hour, preschoolers will continue their wonderful Godly Play story time. This summer will
feature Jesus’ parables, drawing lessons from nature to learn about God’s Kingdom.
June 29-Aug 3, Gradeschool: Magician’s Nephew
Gradeschoolers at 10:30 will read C.S. Lewis’ wonderful Christian allegory The Magician’s Nephew. As they read
about the creation of Narnia, kids will also learn about the creation of our own world through both Bible study
and fun nature crafts. Families may want to purchase their own copies of the book (available for under $8) to
read along.
August 10-Sept. 7, 10:30am preschool & gradeschool: The Lab: Mad About Jesus!
Brittany Burian will lead us in a special program using exciting and FUN science experiments to learn amazing
things abut God and His wonderful creation. Gradeschoolers will check into their usual upstairs classroom for
Bible study and prep, then join the preschoolers to serve as Doc Brittany’s lab assistants. Don’t miss out!
Following up at home:
Continuing the conversation at home is essential! No matter how much fun we have on Sunday mornings, it is
only a complement to the far more impactful conversations you have with you have with your kids around the
kitchen table or at their bedside. Several parents took up our challenge last fall to begin a daily ritual of asking/
praying/journaling with their kids about “where did you see God today?” This has turned into a treasured
family ritual that has yielded rich returns! If you haven’t already begun this practice, it’s not too late. Simply
take a few minutes at dinner or bedtime to ask “where did I see God active today?” and allow each family
member to share a few moments. If you take a few minutes to journal your response, it provides a great
reminder that you can look back over at the end of the week.

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Neighborhood Back-to-School Daycamp
Mon-Fri. • Aug. 4-8 • 9 am -12:30 pm
This is the second year we’ll be offering Jump Start!, a back-to-school daycamp for Madison kids (1st-5th
graders), focusing on literacy skills. Last year’s program was a fun & meaningful outreach to our neighbors,
especially CAN-DO Kids (our tutoring program) and Door of Hope (outreach to homeless families). Last year’s
campers are already asking when this year’s camp will be held. We need your help to make that happen! There
are lots of ways you can be a part:
 volunteering to help 2 or 4 days with reading/writing cooking/baking, games/recreation, crafts, or
 Gardening
 Sharing a hobby 1 or 2 days
 Making lunches 2 or 4 days
 Donating school supplies, new or gently used children’s books chip, or cookies
 Helping with our closing celebration on Friday, August 8th
Planning & Prayer Lunch Planning & Prayer Lunch Planning & Prayer Lunch
Join us on Sunday, July 6th, 12:30pm in the Corner House! Get more information about how you can be a
part of our annual Neighborhood Back-to-School Daycamp, teaching literacy and other back-to-school skills.
Last year’s campers are already asking about JumpStart! Contact Vicki Randall at
[email protected].


School Supplies Needed
Our church is building relationships with over 100 elementary neighborhood kids, through the ministries of
Jump Start, Madison Elementary, CAN-DO Kids, & Northwest Neighbors. Back-To-School supply sales
typically begin in July! Donations can be left in the church lobby or hospitality area on Sunday mornings.
These programs would love to have the help of our church in gathering the following:



Writing materials:
*pencils
*crayons, colored pencils & markers
*mechanical pencils
*dry erase or white board markers
*rulers
*erasers
*calculators
(scientific and graphing—gently used is fine)
Paper supplies:
*28+boxes of copy paper
*loose leaf graph paper
*journals
*binder paper (8.5x11 college rule only)
*notebooks (not spiral)
*3 hole punch pocket holders
*composition books
New or Gently Used Kid Books

Craft Supplies:
*paint brushes, & paints
*coloring books
*stickers

Additional needs:
*soccer balls
*jump ropes

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To enable Pasadena Covenant Church to Seek and Share God with people of limited access to the Gospel, multiplying disciples through
ministries of pioneer church planting, mobilization, and member care; and to facilitate the spiritual growth of members of PCC through
engagement with God’s mission.

Pasadena Covenant Church Cross-Cultural Ministry Fund
We consider it an honor to partner with you and your work for the Lord Jesus around the world. We thank God for
you. The Cross-Cultural Ministry Team has two funding sources that we manage. The first is the annual church
budget. We use those funds to provide regular missionary support to twenty individuals.
The second fund was established when former members of the church left estate gifts. That money was invested and
the Cross-Cultural Ministry Team created a spending plan. We use the second fund for special projects and we
invite our ministry partners to apply. The application deadline for this year’s grant is Tuesday, July 15, 2014. As a
church, our goal is to seek and share Christ to a broken and beautiful world. We have 5 Key Principles that we use
to evaluate the merits of projects and cross cultural approaches:
Key Principles
1. We value cross cultural ministers that exhibit a passion for Jesus and the heart of a learner (Phil 3:3-20, Mt 5:3)
2. We emphasize the importance of using forms and language that is meaningful to the target culture (Acts 17:16-
34)
3. We encourage followers of Jesus to retain their identity as members of the pre-existent socio-religious community
(Mk 5:1-20f)
4. We strive to demonstrate an attitude of genuine partnership with national Christians on the diverse fields where
God has called us to minister.
5. We support cross cultural field workers who will assist Pasadena Covenant members to grow in vision,
understanding, and engagement with God’s mission.
Furthermore, you should know that the purpose of our Cross-Cultural Ministry Team (and any funding) is noted
in the header at the top of the page.
Gifts are in the range of $500-$1500.
If you have applied for these funds in the past, you will notice that this year’s application is more comprehensive. A
number of new individuals have joined the Cross-Cultural Ministry Team. Most have little knowledge of our current
missionaries. By asking you to submit a one page introduction and complete the seven question application, you will
give members of the team valuable information to help us make a wise decision. Your completed application should
be two pages or less.
Application for Funds
If you are interested in receiving a grant for the 2014 year, please email us your one page biographical sheet and
your completed project application by Tuesday, July 15, 2014.
Send your answers to Paul Fletcher ([email protected]). We hope to notify recipients of grant awards by
September 1, 2014.



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Pasadena Covenant Church Cross-Cultural Ministry Fund
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Documents Requested of Applicants for the Cross-Cultural Ministry Fund for Special Projects
2-page project statement
1-page introduction of yourself with photo to the Pasadena Covenant Church Cross-Cultural Ministry Team
Project Statement
Format Guidelines:
Up to2 pages, single spaced, 12-point or larger font size
If you would like a sample completed application to get an idea of level of detail that would be helpful for us as we
consider your project, please email Paul Fletcher for a sample ([email protected]).
Content Guidelines. Please respond to the following questions. Adapt the question to the specific:
What you propose to do. State clearly your objectives, methodology and the nature of your project. Be as specific as
possible. See project review criteria in the cover letter.
How you propose to do it. What is the context of the project? How will you carry out the proposed project? (e.g.
methodology, logistics, time frame)
What experiences prepared you to successfully accomplish this project.
Comment on your match to this project and your credentials, ministry experience and training, personal qualities,
and foreign language abilities (if appropriate) as they relate to this project.
Why this project needs to be done. (Use any of the following questions that you feel might be helpful to explain
to us the significance of your project.) Why this country? What significance does it hold for the host
country’s benefit? Why it is important? What benefits will it produce for the hosts, for the applicant, and
Pasadena Covenant Church. Comment on the match of the project to this specific award and the mission
of Pasadena Covenant Church.
How feasible your project is in terms of resources and amount of time allocated. How may local political or
cultural issues impact your work? If appropriate discuss any ethical concerns and sustainability. How will
your results be assessed and disseminated?
What funding you are requesting. State the specific amount you are requesting and what it will cover exactly.
Provide an itemized list of costs. Also provide any other sources of funding that have been secured (names,
dates, amounts) or will be sought (names, dates, amounts). If you receive a grant, where do you want us to
send the money (include account name or number if appropriate)
Previous grantees should also address:
How this grant will build on your previous awards. What accomplishments and contributions resulted from your
earlier grant(s)?

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Weekly Programs
“Oikas”: Sunday Mornings, 9 am – 10:15 am
“Oikas” is the Greek work for House. On Sunday Mornings, we come together in the House of God to
worship and learn more about the Word and one another! Hot drinks and breakfast pastries are available
every week for 50 cents each.
Upcoming Events

Pool Party: Wednesday, July 9th, 6:00pm - 8:00 pm; Location TBD
Cool off with a dip in the pool! Always free and always fun!

CIY Mix | CIY Move
July 13-16 (Middle School) | July 14-18 (High School)
Faith in Christ changes EVERYTHING. This week we will spend time in the book of James, learning how
a relationship with God has the power to transform every part of our lives! Time with friends, incredible
worship, and challenging break out sessions make CIY a week you won’t want to miss!

Industry: Wednesday, July 23rd
6:30 - 8:30 pm in the Youth Building
Have you ever wondered what it would be like to be a Christian in the Entertainment Industry? Here’s
your chance to find out! Come hear the stories and ask questions of Christians in the Entertainment
Industry.
PCSM Open Mic and Art Night: Friday, July 25th
7:00 - 9:00 pm in the Gathering Place
Do you have talent you love to share? Maybe it’s a painting or a song, or reading a poem. Sign up to share
your art and help PCSM raise money to send students to CHIC 2015.

Magic Mountain: Wednesday, July 30th
9:00 - 10:00 pm, $45 + money for lunch and dinner
Get ready to experience some of the best roller coaster around! It’s going to be a crazy day of loops and
drops and AWESOME!
Pasadena Covenant Church
539 North Lake Avenue
Pasadena, California, 91101-1217

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1 Tuesday
2 Wednesday
8:00pm Welcome All! Firework Viewing
3 Thursday
4 Friday
Offices & Facilities Closed
5 Saturday
6 Sunday
9:00am Classes
10:30am Worship Service
10:30am Classes
11:45am Hospitality
12:30pm Jump Start Planning Luncheon
7 Monday
7:00pm Trustee Meeting
8 Tuesday
5:00pm Community Dinner
9 Wednesday
6:00pm PCSM Pool Party
10 Thursday
11 Friday
12 Saturday
13 Sunday
9:00am Classes
10:30am Worship Service
11:45am Hospitality
14 Monday
6:45 pm Urban Ministries Mtg.
15 Tuesday

July 2014
16 Wednesday
17 Thursday
18 Friday
19 Saturday
20 Sunday
9:00am Classes
10:30am Worship Service
11:45am Hospitality
21 Monday
22 Tuesday
23 Wednesday
6:30pm PCSM Industry
24 Thursday
25 Friday
7:00pm PCSM Open Mic and Art Night
26 Saturday
27 Sunday
9:00am Classes
10:30am Worship Service
11:45am Hospitality
28 Monday
29 Tuesday
30 Wednesday
9:00am PCSM Magic Mountain
31 Thursday
7:00pm Cross-Cultural Ministry Team Mtg.



Upcoming Trustee Meeting
Monday, July 7, 2014
7:00pm, Corner House