January 31, 2010…azusa pacific bel canto women's choir

The Azusa Pacific Bel Canto Women's Choir will perform a special concert at CPCLM on

Sunday, January 31st at 4:00 PM

The Bel Canto Women's Choir brings to life a wide variety of contemporary Christian music, gospel songs, spirituals, a cappella arrangements, and classical  music.  Building on the group's 30-year heritage, the 60-voice-strong ensemble travels extensively, entertaining and ministering to thousands of people worldwide.  Most recently, Bel Canto appeared as the featured guest on The Hour of Power at Garden Grove's Crystal Cathedral and in Disneyland's Community Artist's Showcase, performed Benjamin Britten's A Ceremony of Carols and Vivaldi's Gloria, and toured orphanages and churches in Romania.

Under the expert direction of David Hughes, DMA, Bel Canto Women's Choir books more than 25 performances each year and boasts numerous custom recordings.

Note: A free-will offering will be received and gifted to the Bel Canto Choir. 

A dinner reception will be served in Jenks Hall after the concert.  The dinner is free for the choir members.  For anyone else the cost is $5.00.  Reservations for the dinner must be submitted no later than Thursday January 28 by calling Glenna Billiet at 714-821-1302 or Corrine at the church office, 562-902-9035.

August 19…Family Night Dinner at 6:00 P.M. in Jenks Hall

June 13……Salad Bar Luncheon hosted by the Presbyterian Women

           11:30A.M.in Jenks Hall (men and women are invited)

May 9……21st Annual Spring Gathering of Presbyterian Men of Los Ranchos at Good Shepherd PC in Los Alamitos. Reservations are due May 6. Guest speaker: The Rev. Dr. Phil Butin, President, San Francisco Theological Seminary.  "Calvin on Self-Denial".  See the April BEACON for more details.

May 20……Family Night Dinners at 6:00 P.M. in Jenks Hall (Pork Cutlets with Spanish Rice, Fresh Vegetables, Green Salad, Rolls and Cherry Crunch a la mode.  Please make reservations in advance on Sunday mornings.

April 5……11:00am EASTER EGG HUNT  hosted by the Young Adult Fellowship

April 9……Maundy Thursday---7:00pm Service of Darkness Tenebrae Service---Remembering Jesus' last words.

April 12……8:00am Easter Breakfast Buffet in Jenks Hall.  Please make reservations ($3) in advance with Glenna Billiet (go to here and click on Family Fellowship Dinners to make a reservation)

April 19……Installation of called Pastor, The Reverend Jason H. Ko

             4:00 P.M. in the Sanctuary with reception following in Jenks Hall

April 24 & 25……TRASH AND TREASURE SALE (AKA Mission Room Annual Rummage Sale)  Bring your cast off treasures to the church (room 6) anytime before April 24.  All clothing needs to be clean and folded or on hangars.  We cannot take ANY electronic equipment.  Thanks to members and friends, last year this event raised over $3500 for community mission activities.

March 18……Fellowship Dinner  come celebrate St. Patrick's Day at 6:00 P.M. in Jenks Hall -- Corned Beef and Cabbage and all the trimmings.  Make your reservation in Jenks Hall on Sunday ($5.00/person or $10.00/family), bring a friend and enjoy the fellowship.

March 22……Farwell Reception for Bob and Judy Cassell   The Reverend Robert T. Cassell was installed as Interim Pastor by The Presbytery of Los Ranchos in 2006.  Bob commenced his interim ministry at CPCLM on October 1.  Judy has also been actively involved in the choir during these past 29 months.  The congregation will be officially recognizing their service to CPCLM at a reception in their honor after Worship Services. Thank you Bob and Judy and may God bless you abundantly as you continue life's journey.        

February 8………Bel Canto Choir  (Azusa Pacific Women's Choir)  in Concert Sunday 4:00 P.M. in the Sanctuary.  Bring your friends, family and neighbors.  The choir will join us for dinner following the concert.  Please make dinner reservations ($5) with Glenna Billiet by Sunday February 1.

February 25……Ash Wednesday Worship Service (7:00 P,M, in the Sanctuary).  Ash Wednesday marks the beginning of the Lenten Season, go here for more information.

January 21……Fellowship Dinner at 6:00 P.M. in Jenks Hall -- Spaghetti and Meatballs

January 25……Annual Meeting of the Congregation immediately following Worship Service

December 7……11:15 A.M. MISSION ROOM CHRISTMAS SALE in Jenks Hall

December 13…… Annual Christmas Salad Bar Luncheon, Saturday at 11:30 A.M. in Jenks Hall

                            Bring a friend and a salad to share.  Program will feature Susan Thampi

                    in a light Christmas Concert.

Susan hails from Kerela, India, and began her music career in choral and sacred music.  She debuted at Carnegie Hall at the age of 16 where she was the soloist for Bach's "Magnificat" with the Clovis West Chamber Singers.  She majored in Classical Vocal Arts at the Thornton School of Music at USC.  She has appeared in many music festivals throughout the country and performed in over a dozen opera productions and musical theatre.  Aside from solo performances and opera, she has always been heavily involved in the choral world. 

Everyone is invited to the Salad Bar Luncheon--bring a salad to share and enjoy sampling the beautiful array of Christmas salads others have made.  Please make a reservation on December 7 in Jenks Hall following worship or call the church office by December 7.

December 14…… Family Christmas Concert Sunday afternoon at 4:00.  We will celebrate

                            the birth of our Lord with voices and instruments in cantata, octovo, sonata, and

                            carol!!!  Be sure to invite family and friends to this treasured holiday tradition!

November 16…… LAST DAY TO BRING UNWRAPPED CHRISTMAS CHILD     

                            SHOEBOXES TO CHURCH.  See the Women's Mission Corner for

                            details.                   

November 17…… Los Ranchos Presbyterian Women Gathering, 9 A.M. - 2 P.M. in Jenks Hall

November 19……Wednesday  Thankfulness Dinner at 6:00 P.M. in Jenks Hall

November 23……Annual Community Thanksgiving Service sponsored by the La Mirada Clergy  

                           Council and hosted by La Mirada United Methodist Church located at

                           Rosecrans Ave. and Santa Gertrudes Ave, 7 P.M.   

November 29……Hanging of the Greens Saturday at 10:00 A.M.

November 30……3 P.M. ADVENT RECITAL featuring Gayle Heuser, soprano.   

                           There will be a reception in Jenks Hall following the recital.

Gayle is a vocalist, spiritual director and teacher.  She has shared her faith through song in churches and homes.  She sang leading roles with professional companies for 10 years.  As a spiritual director she companions people in their journey with God.  She has been a vocal instructor since 1980. 

October 15……Wednesday  Fellowship Dinner 6:00 P.M. in Jenks Hall

October  31……Harvest Festival 5:00 - 7:00 P.M.---Hosted by D.I.G.G.s (Disciples in God's Grace)

                         Youth Group

September 17……Wednesday Fellowship Dinner (Baked Ham) 6:00 P.M. in Jenks Hall

September 21……Mission Room Gift Sale in Jenks Hall after Worship Service.  Proceeds from

                           sales will be given to local mission projects.

August 9……Ice Cream Social and Game Time!!  Saturday 4:00 PM in Jenks Hall

                    Eat an early dinner and join us for "Yummies" and some Game Time fun.

August 17……10 AM Worship Service:  At Community Presbyterian Church of La Mirada, we designate the third Sundays of the month as "Music Sundays" in order to honor God's gift of music.  Guest musicians from our church and the community are invited to share their talents with us during worship services.  Selection of musicians is based on performance ability musical credentials, personal education in music, contribution to the music education of others and the local community.  This month we honor as our guest musician Lauren Ruiz-Mendoza, a talented young vocalist.  She will sing Alabaster Box (Nathan Saben), His Eye Is On the Sparrow (Civilla D. Martin) and Remember Who You Are (Crystal Lewis).

Lauren Ruiz-Mendoza is a native of Los Angeles, where she attends the Los Angeles County High School for the Arts. She is finishing her junior year and looks forward to attending a music conservatory upon graduation.  She enjoys singing Jazz, pop, and gospel.

Lauren performed as a member of her high school Vocal Jazz Ensemble at the Monterey Jazz Festival where they placed first in 2007 and second in 2008.  She performed at Disney Hall with the school's Concert Choir with actress Christin Chenowith, star of the Broadway musical "Wicked".  Lauren has performed at the La Mirada Salute to Veterans as well as at the Forth of July Celebration in the Park for the City of La Mirada.

Please join us August 17 as we celebrate God's gift of music.

August 20……Fellowship Dinner (Enchilada Casserole) 6:00 P.M.