Newsletters

Joyful News July 2008 (.pdf)
Joyful News June 2008 (.pdf)
Joyful News May 2008 (.pdf)
Joyful News April 2008 (.pdf)
Joyful News March 2008 (.pdf)
Joyful News February 2008 (.pdf)

Preschool Newsletter April 2008 (.pdf)
Preschool Newsletter February 2008 (.pdf)
Preschool Newsletter January 2008 (.pdf)

  Ongoing Events 

Would you like to know more about the life of the Apostle Paul and his letters in the New Testament?  Dean Bobar will be teaching a class on the life of Paul. We'll meet on Sunday morning from 9:30-10:45 in Room 103.  The Class begins on May 18 and continues for 8 weeks.  Contact Dean Bobar for more information at 968-4940, or dbobar@cpchb.org.

The Summer Edition of Chosen for Blessing will begin on Wednesday morning, June 18th from 9:00-11:00 in Room 103.  Pastor Johnny will lead the study, "John 3:16, Numbers of Hope," written by Max Lucado.  A children's program is not offered during this summer study.  Register at the women's table on Sunday or email Pastor Johnny at jsmith@cpchb.org. Cost is $10.00 for the book.

For many of us at CPC, grief and loss have been part of our recent past.  All of us will face these unwelcome experiences in our future.  C.S. Lewis wrote this small book in 1961, at the death of his wife, Joy, probing the "mad midnight moments" of his own grief.  This class will explore Lewis' incites as well as those of Scripture and personal testimony, giving participants a foundation that holds through the storms of life.  Pastors Johnny Smith and Bill Welch will lead the class.  Four Sundays beginning June 15 at 9:30 a.m. through July 6 in Modular 2B.  For more information contact Bill Welch at bwelch@cpchb.org.

How well do you know God's word and how to study it? BETA (Bible Exploration Training & Assistance) provides a 10-week overview of the Bible. Beginning June 25, Dean Bobar will be teaching this class on Wednesday nights from 7:00-8:30 p.m. in room 103. For more information contact Dean at 968-4940 or dbobar@cpchb.org.

July Events

July 7th-11th from 9:00 a.m. until Noon. Every morning for one week, kids from 2nd to 5th grade will come to Dog Beach and learn how to surf, play games and meet new friends.  We'll also take time to teach them about water safety and knowing God.  Boards, wetsuits and trained, individual instructors are provided.  You can get registration forms at the church office or online at cpchb.org (click on Surf Camp) or call Beth at 968-4940 for more information.

A CPC night under the stars at the Bowl on July 11 at 8:30 p.m. Total cost is $30 including roundtrip bus to/from Lakewood Mall-Hollywood Bowl.  Tickets are available after each service at the table by the coffee.  For more information ask for Jeanne or Frank DiGregorio at the church office 968-4940.

          John Ortbert writes, Imagine for a moment that someone gave you this prescription: YOU MUST RUTHLESSLY ELIMINATE HURRY FROM YOUR LIFE,"  with the warning that your life depends on it.  Hurry is the enemy of spiritual life in our day.
       You are invited to spend four hours in silent retreat at CPC on July 12 and/or August 16. Both retreats will begin at 8:30 a.m. and conclude by 12:30 p.m.  Bill and Chris Welch are leading.  For
further information contact Bill at bwelch@cpchb.

WE ALL CAN BE CHAMPIONS FOR CHRIST!
Please join our CPC Prime Timers on Sunday, July 13 immediately following the third service in rooms 102 and 103 for a lovely lunch and celebration as we learn from Rick Headly, who is joining us for this event, how each of us - no matter what age we are nor what stage of life we find ourselves in - can still be a champion for Christ.  Contact Karen Reynolds at the church office for further information.

Jesus the Storyteller
Dr. Jerry Camery-Hoggatt, Professor of New Testament and Narrative Theology at Vanguard University will return to CPC this July for a three-week class on Jesus the Storyteller. He will help us toward a breakthrough in understanding Jesus' teaching methods.  Join Jerry at 9:30 a.m. in Room 103 on July 13, 20, and 27.

August Events

Luncheon on August 11 at noon.  Join us for a picnic at Cordata Park in Fountain Valley.  There will be plenty of shade, picnic fare and fellowship.  A sign up sheet and map will be available on the women's table on Sunday.  If you have any questions or need a ride contact Joyce Trestik at the church office 968-4940.

This 2-hour interactive workshop is designed for healthy older adults and provides participants with up-to-date information and skills they need to maintain optimal brain health and memory fitness.  Participants will:
1. Learn a foundation of knowledge on how the brain works to store and
retrieve memories.
2.Learn practical, real-life strategies to improve memory and brain health.
3.Have fun in this hands-on, experiential workshop.
Call Mary Strain or Brenda Schisler at the church office, 968-4940 for more info. sign up in the church office by Thursday, August 21st.

Sept. Events

Heart to Heart Mentoring ~ This ministry matches women into mentor-mentee relationships for the purpose of spiritual growth, encouragement, prayer and friendship. See Women's Ministry for more information on this new opportunity.

In Step with the Spirit ~ On Monday, September 15, 7:00-9:00 p.m. come join the women of the church for an evening of fellowship, laughter, singing, dessert and some surprises.  More info to come later.

Many of us believers are searching for ways to recognize the hand of God at work in our lives.  The Focused Living Seminars being offered on September 12-13 (Friday, 7:00-9:30 p.m./Saturday, 8:30 a.m.-4:00 p.m.) will help you discover God's calling in your life.  The cost of $20 per person includes workbook, seminar and lunch.  Sign up at the Information table after services or contact Karen Jett at kjett@cpchb.org

7:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m., September 27 at the Orange County Fair Grounds.  Come see 3500 Hot Rods, Classics, Trucks.  Adults are $12 and Children under 12 are free.  Proceeds go to the UCLA Jonsson Cancer Center for Prostate Cancer Research.  This event is officially dedicated to the memory of Pastor Dave Carlson.

The all-church picnic will be held on September 14 at 12:15 p.m. at Edison Park at Magnolia and Hamilton.  Save the date to share an afternoon of relaxation with your church family!