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DECEMBER 2009 | Vol. 17 No. 12

7 Glorious Christmas Eve ServicesBe Warmed in Heart and Spirit

On Thursday, December 24, be encouraged by the love andgoodwill that comes from sharing this traditional Crystal Cathe-dral event with family and friends. Be inspired by this year’sChristmas message and beautiful traditional music. And bewarmed in heart and spirit at the sight of the sparkling Christmastrees lit with thousands of twinkling lights as peaceful indoor“snow” gently falls before your very eyes.

Join Dr. Robert H. Schuller and Dr. Sheila Schuller Coleman,operatic tenor Jason Black, and young vocalists Daniel McGrewand Natalie Leonard. Plus, the Hour of Power Choir and Sym-

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A Hand FULL of Miracles, a Heart FULL of LoveBy Sheila Schuller Coleman for the Schuller Family

Merry Christmas to you, dear friends. ThisChristmas we are celebrating an amazingyear of miracles and milestones.

As people everywhere are struggling withoverwhelming challenges, you, our faith FULLchurch members and friends have shownHEROIC FAITH, continuing to support yourchurch even when times were tough. As a re-sult, we experienced miracle after miraclehere at Crystal Cathedral!

There were weeks when we didn’t knowif we would be able to keep our doors open.Then, without fail, extra, unexpected, miracle

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To be inspired and motivated through possibility thinking to grow in a loving relationship with Jesus Christ so that wemay become the persons God desires, dreams and designedus to be.

Mission StatementCRYSTAL CATHEDRAL

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The Glory of ChristmasExperience theMost GloriousMiracle!

Even if you’ve alreadyexperienced The Glory ofChristmas, this is onespectacular, soul-stirringpageant that is designedto become a belovedannual family tradition.The beautiful living

Celebrate the Heart and Glory that ChristmasBrings!

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Dr. and Mrs.Schuller willcelebrate thisChristmas withmany of hergrandchildren(photo taken atArvella’s 80thbirthday partythis year).

christmas sundays 9:30 & 11 AM in the Crystal Cathedral

DECEMBER 6Bestselling author MAXLUCADO will answer thequestion, “Why Are WeAfraid?” Plus, child soloistSOFIE THURSTON.

DECEMBER 20Our leader and encourager,SHEILA SCHULLERCOLEMAN, continues themessage series and leads us in

a special ChristmasHoly Communion.

DECEMBER 27JIM PENNER wraps up theseries with a message ofpositive faith! Plus, Chicago’s55-member SALVATION ARMY METRO YOUTH BAND joins us to welcome in the New Year.

HISPANIC MINISTRY1 PM, Crystal Cathedral

Pastor Dante Gebel leads this fast-growingministry for those who speak primarily Spanish,

which begins each Sunday and continuesthrough the week with dynamic opportunities

for the whole family!

ARABIC MINISTRY1:15 PM, Arboretum

Christian brothers and sisters gatherin a Christian faith community led by

Pastor Emeel Shenoda. Invite yourArabic-speaking friends!

EVENING SERVICE6:30 PM, Crystal Cathedral

During this sunset service, join Pastor BillBennett or one of the many Crystal Cathedralpastors for an encouraging Bible study, plusThe Cathedral Ensemble leading songs ofworship. Come be lifted in spirit and hope.

Max Lucado Jim Penner

MORE SUNDAY SERVICES

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Ken Medema

DECEMBER 13Popular youth speaker and prolificauthor, JOSH MCDOWELL willreveal the identity of the greatestHero of all time. Plus, world-

renowned blindmusician KEN

MEDEMA with a song of the season.

Sofie Thurston

Josh McDowell Sheila Schuller Coleman

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sunday fellowship

CHILD & YOUTH

STUDENT MINISTRIES Jr. & Sr. High, 11 AM, FLC-B22, 714-971-4180.

KID POWER PLANTInfants - 5th grade in the FLC, 9:30 & 11 AM &

1 PM, 714-971-4087.

ADULTFor more details, call 714-971-4062.

AMERICAN DREAM BUILDERS 11 AM, FLC-234. Discover and build God's dream

for your life.

ASIAN-AMERICAN FELLOWSHIP 11 AM, CHP. Warm fellowship and Bible study

BECOMERS 9 AM, FLC-4. Bible study and fellowship for all ages

with Dr. Jim Kok.

CAREER BUILDERS 9:30 AM T-3. Looking at whole-life ministries.

CATHEDRAL SINGLES 11 AM, FLC-3. Singles in fellowship.

CHRISTIAN LIFE FELLOWSHIP 9:15 AM, FLC-231. Multigenerational worship

and fun-loving fellowship.

COMMUNITY OF FAITH 11 AM, AG. Enlightening Bible study and warm

fellowship led by Chuck Hahn.

EARLY BIRD BIBLE STUDY 8:15 AM, T-3. Energized group of Bible explorers.

HOMEBUILDERS 9 AM, AG. Bible study and caring fellowship led by

Rev. Glenn DeMaster.

NEW HORIZONS 11 AM, T-2. World missions-oriented class.

REJOICERS 9:30-11 AM, FLC-127. Developmentally chal-

lenged adults taught by Barbara Shimomura.

UPDATES

Advent Communion ServiceSunday, Dec. 20, 6:30 PM, Arboretum. All Sunday

services in December will focus on the coming of ourNewborn King. A special Advent Communion Serviceon the Sunday before Christmas will be all about theperiod of expectant waiting and preparation as we nearthe celebration of the Nativity of Jesus. Join Pastor BillBennett and others in the Crystal Cathedral Congre-gation for a beautiful commemoration of the First Coming of Christ at Christmas. Bring families andfriends for this meaningful, annual service of worship.

Handel’s “Messiah”Monday, Dec. 21, 7:30 PM, Crystal Cathedral. Expe-

rience the OC’s most spectacular performance of Han-del’s beloved Messiah presented by the Crystal CathedralChoir with instruments and Organ under the direction of Donald Neuen. Make plans today to attend this inspiringevent. Tickets are $10, with limited premium seating for$25. RSVP: Box Office (714-54-GLORY).

New Life 101!Sunday, Jan. 24, 1-4 PM, WC, Floor 2. Join ministry

leaders and new friends for step one in our church’sspiritual growth process. During this seminar, learn justhow much God loves you, forgives you, and willchange your life for the better. You’ll focus on lovingGod with all your heart, mind, soul, and strength, andbe encouraged to accept the forgiveness of Christ andto dare to dream and live the new life He offers to you—a life that is abundant, overflowing! Info: 714-971-4062.RSVP 714-544-5679.

Homebuilders Retreat - Everyone Invited!April 15 -17, 2010. Mark you calendars now to at-

tend this annual retreat at beautiful Rancho Capistrano(our south campus). John Coulombe, minister to sen-iors at E.V. Free church, will speak. Info: Ron DeVries,714-256-1404.

Sunday Morning Fellowship OpportunitiesSunday services fill us with God’s love and prepare

us to see his possibilities for our lives during the weekahead. Adding to that blessing are our Adult SundayFellowship Classes that help us connect in a relationalway with others and God’s word. If that sounds likesomething you’d like to do, extend your Sunday morn-ing by dropping in to any of the groups listed to the left,or call Maureen Winer, 714-971-4062, for more detailsand help in finding just the right group for you!

IN THE WELCOMING CENTER…

Visitors ReceptionFollowing both Sunday morningservices, visitors are encouragedto bring their bulletin tear-offs tothe Grand Lobby for a warmreception and free cup ofStarbuck’s coffee!

Campus ToursFollowing both morning services,visitors may meet in the GrandLobby at the Hospitality Desk for atour of the gardens and grounds.Tours are also available Monday toSaturday, 9 AM to 3:30 PM.

Crystal Cathedral Books & Gifts Open daily, 9 AM to 6 PM. Comein and be inspired! Offering awide range of inspirational items,including books, music, toys,jewelry, home decor, and more!

PJ’s Heavenly Cafe Enjoy delicious, fresh bakedgoods, sandwiches, salads,specials, desserts, and a widevariety of beverages includingStarbuck’scoffee. Onthe lowerlevel,Sunday, 8AM – 2 PM,and Mondayto Friday, 9AM to 2 PM.


CRYSTAL CATHEDRAL PEOPLE

KRISTY CAVINDER: FlyingHigh and Full of Life!By Beth Funk, PowerLines Editor

On June 28, Kristen(Kristy) Cavinder wascrowned Miss California2009—only one achieve-ment of many for this exceptional 21-year-old.From Crystal Cathedral’sperspective, Kristy Cavin-der has always been abright and rising star.

Kristy “grew up” atthe Crystal Cathedral,with her parents andgrandmother filling keychurch roles. And Kristyhas found meaningfulways to put her uniquetalents to work in thisministry, as well.

A child dancer in TheGlory of Christmas andThe Glory of Easter in1999, Kristy soared tonew heights (90 feet tobe exact) as a flyingangel (’04) and solodancer (’05-’08). “Beingpart of the ‘Glories’ wasa lifelong dream,” Kristy revealed. “I re-member attending the ‘Glories’ at five yearsold and telling my grandmother that I had tobecome a dancer. She told me to practiceso I could jump over the fountains withoutgetting my dress wet—and I did! I’ve beendancing for 17 years and don’t intend tostop any time soon. I’ve been blessed withthe opportunity to share my love of danceand love of the Lord with thousands of people each year.”

Kristy, who minored in dance at the University of Southern California (USC) andstudied at New York City’s American BalletTheater, has also danced in the Disney Resort’s ‘Electrical Light Parade’ and

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Inside…COME & SEE

sundays. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2This month, experience the joy ofChristmas every Sunday morning! fellowship . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3Looking for more on Sundays? Findoptions for all ages and stages.

COME & BELONGconnect . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5First steps, life stage events, andcontact info found here.adults . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-7Something for every age and everystage of life.family . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-9Everything families need to plug in,plus “Ask Dr. Sheila.”care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11Need a listening ear and caring heart?Kindness found here.

COME & GROWspiritual formation . . . . . . . . . . . 13Become more like Jesus throughclasses, retreats and prayer

GO & SOWgiving & going . . . . . . . . . . . . 14-15Want a place to invest your time,talent and treasure? Here’s the place to start

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keep us informedSara Clark, Managing Editor714-971-4068 or [email protected]

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ELDONA ARNS: Makingthe World a Better PlaceBy Dr. Jim Kok, Pastor of Care Ministries

If you’ve attended any wonderful musical in So Cal with our Singles Ministry in the last tenyears, Eldona Arns probablyarranged it. One can't find amore reliable, committed, andthorough person than Eldona.

Another surprise: If you orsomeone you know took horse-riding lessons in Fullerton duringthe ’70s or ’80s, it is likely El-dona was the teacher. As a six-year-old living in Denver andTexas, Eldona already lovedhorses and read every book inthe library about them. Havingcome from a long line of read-ers, a family of five generationsof college-educated women,her own colleges were Col-orado College and the Univer-sity of Texas, where shemajored, naturally, in English.

When still a youngster, shebecame a horse owner whenher hero-father returned fromWWII. By the time she finishedhigh school, she had becomean expert rider. To this day, El-

dona remains an equestrian, living on herfive-acre Arabian Horse ranch in ChinoHills.

Life has not always been very smoothfor Eldona. Her young sister was killed inan auto accident, and her husband lefther and their three children.

To support the family, Eldona over-came the loss and abandonment byteaching horseback riding. And she wassuccessful at it, with students numberingup to seventy at a time. Though herteaching days continue, her riding daysare done due to leg injuries. Thankfully,this past March, Eldona qualified for one

Kristy hasfoundmeaningfulways to puther uniquetalents towork

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NEW LIFE

A New Path to a “New Life.” You’re invited to take a journey that will

positively transform your life so you can be-come positively transforming for Christ! NewLife 101, 201, 301, and 401 will prepare you tobecome a member of our church and be baptized, if you so choose.

NEW LIFE 101 “Come& See” is step one inour ministry’s spiri-tual growth process.It teaches you how toaccept the forgivenessof Christ, how todare to dream, andhow to live an abun-dant new life! NextNL101 seminar: Sun.,Jan. 24, 1 - 4 PM.

NEW LIFE 201“Come & Belong” isthe second step. Itteaches you positiveprinciples to strengthenloving relationships withothers, and focuses on Crystal Cathe-dral Ministries’ unique God-given vision. Next NL201 seminar: Sun., Jan.31, 1 - 4 PM.

NEW LIFE 301 “Come & Grow,” step three,focuses on the importance of growing to be-come more like Jesus, while providing tangibleways to find peace, purpose, and grace asyou walk closer with him. Next NL301seminar: Sun., Feb. 7, 1 - 4 PM.

NEW LIFE 401 “Go & Sow,” the fourthstep, will help you identify and live out yourown God-given call, and teach you how tobetter care for, pray for, and serve others,planting seeds of faith as you go. Next NL401seminar: Sun., Feb. 14, 1 - 4 PM.

All seminars will be held in the WelcomingCenter, Floor 2. Call 714-971-4062 for moredetails about these free seminars! RSVP:714-544-5679 (box office)

MEMBERSHIP

Become a Church MemberIf you’ve not already become a member

of the Crystal Cathedral Congregation, youhave the opportunity to become one and bebaptized or have your baptismal vows renewed, if you so choose. But first, youmust complete New Life 101, 201, 301 and401 (see details left). Info: 714-971-4062,

[email protected].

WEDDINGS

The Day of Your Dreams! Nestled in the center of a 40-

acre, beautifully landscaped cam-pus is the Crystal Cathedral widelyknown to be one of So Cal’s mostspectacular wedding settings.The Crystal Cathedral has beenrated by the OC Register as “Oneof the most popular weddingspots in Orange County yearafter year!” Because of the diver-sity of world-renowned weddingand reception locations ― also in-

cluding the Arboretum, Chapel-in-the-Sky, Welcoming Center, and many gardens ― and the service-oriented staff,you’ll experience the wedding of you dreams.Info: Kari Moeller at 714-971-4240.

BAPTISM

The Blessing of BaptismBaptism a pubic expression of faith for

families of young ones or for adults, as well:INFANT & CHILD: This special moment

may be shared with relatives, friends, and yourCrystal Cathedral family. It’s your child’s firststep in growing a relationship with the Godwho loves him or her.

ADULT: If you have accepted Jesus as yourpersonal Savior and want to take the next stepand be baptized as a public declaration of yournewfound faith and commitment, we’re hereto help you take that important step.

Info: Maureen Winer, 714-971-4062, [email protected].

GET CONNECTEDCrystal Cathedral714-971-4000info@crystalcathedral.orgwww.crystalcathedral.org

Online CommunitiesPrayer Community: www.crystalcathedral.org/prayerOne Community: www.crystalcathedral.org/community

Pastoral CareShare joys and concerns, orwhen your family has illness, injury, or death: [email protected]

New Hope 24-hr. crisis/suicide prevention:714-NEW-HOPE www.NewHopeNow.org

TeenLine4-10 PM, M-F714-NEW-TEEN www.teenline.org

Family Counseling CenterIndividual, couple, family, andgroup counseling on a slidingscale:714-971-4222

Divorce/Grief Recovery714-971-4084

Rancho Capistrano949-347-4000info@ranchocapistrano.orgwww.ranchocapistrano.org

SOCIAL NETWORKS

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MEN'S NETWORKMen’s Weekly Fellowship

Info: 714-971-4236, [email protected].

• Band of Brothers: Mondays, 7 – 9 PM, FLC-435.

• Men’s Bible Study: Wednesdays, 7 AM, T-2.

SINGLES FELLOWSHIPSingles Sundays

Every Sun., 11 AM in FLC-470. Maturesingles meet to love to each other andevery new person who enters the doorway,while sharing the wisdom of the Word asapplied to everyday living. Info: 714-971-4084.

TUESDAYS TOGETHER Tuesdays Together

Every Tues., 7 PM in FLC-3. Share atime of inspiration and fellowship withsome of the best people in the world justwaiting to become your friends. Info: 714-971-4084.

WOMEN’S MINISTRYWomen’s WorkOut

Every Tues., 9 - 11 AM, AG. TheWomen’s WorkOut is something to singabout! With the holidays coming, do youneed your spiritual battery charged? Do youneed a little extra spiritual refreshment? Doyou need a place of peace in the midst ofthe storm of commercials, shopping, giftgiving? Then come to Women's WorkOut,a Bible experience of a different kind, led byRhea Zakich. A place to practice workingout the WORD. We learn, we pray, weshare, we laugh, and come away restoredand encouraged. Join us in December tocelebrate creatively the holiday season.Meetings in Dec. on 1, 8, and 15. Info: 714-971-4080, [email protected].

MATURE ADULTS50+ PrimeTime Luncheon

Thurs., Dec. 17, 11:30 AM, ARB. TheDave Stephens Jazz Band will lift our heartswith the wonderful sounds of Christmas.Plus, warm fellowship, a delicious cateredlunch ($5 at the door), and an opportunitydrawing. Bring your friends! RSVP: 714-971-4031, [email protected].

CO-ED FELLOWSHIPVeterans Fellowship

Tues., Jan. 5, 12 – 2 PM, T-2. U.S. veterans meet every other month to behonored for their efforts in upholding thefreedoms we hold dear. Bring your spousesand fellow vets to enjoy new friendships, interesting discussions, and special guestspeakers. Info: Maureen Winer (714-971-4062, [email protected]), orChaplain Chuck Trout (714-836-4981,[email protected]).

Playmate, Stalemate, SoulmateFour Thurs., Jan. 7 - 28, 6:30 to 8:30

PM, FLC-4. Everybody wants a “soul mate.”Join other inquiring people searching for informational, inspirational, and transforma-tional experiences to learn everything theyever wanted to know about relationships!Discover answers to questions such as:“Why are we attracted to some people andnot others?” “What is the common lie wetell ourselves that sabotages even our bestrelationships?” And, “How can we developrelationships that last forever?” Join Dr.Sandra Herron on, $24/series. Info: 714-971-4084.

Saturday Morning Film Series Every Sat., 7 AM, FLC-221. Join other

men and women at the Saturday MorningBible Fellowship, now discussing a faith-based film. Just drop in. Info: Bob Haus-mann, 714-538-9341, or David Clark,714-893-3383.

adults


monthly devotion An Attitude of Gratitude - Part II:GRATITUDE IS BEING THANKFUL FOR EVERYTHINGBy Dr. Bill Bennett

We are told, in Scripture, that we are to be “always giving thanks to God the Fatherfor everything, in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ” (Ephesians 5:20). I believe this“everything” would cover at least two things that would come to us in everyday living.

For example, FOOD; how often do we thank God for ourdaily bread? Did you know that two-thirds of the world goesto bed hungry every night? One-third of the world is underfed,

and one-third of the world isstarving. In fact, thirty peoplestarve to death every minute,and yet we, who have plenty,often complain about dirtydishes!

Even if we do thank Godfor food, how often do wethank God for WATER? Did you know that only 3% ofthe water in this world is fit to drink? That only one-third of one percent of the world's water is available todrink? And that most of that clean water is right herein the United States of America? It’s startling to dis-cover that over one-half of the world’s populationdoes not have easy access to pure drinking water.

“The blessing of the Lord brings wealth, and headds no trouble to it” (Proverbs 10:22 NIV). Accord-

ing to this verse, as a Christian, God has blessed you. And, if youhave been blessed by God, you are rich. Let us thank God for the blessings of life, inparticular the simple yet profoundly valuable everyday blessings. Oh, how grateful weought to be for the blessings of God, especially the blessings of food and water!

Dr. Bill Bennett is an ordained RCA Minister serving the Crystal Cathedral as the Lead Pastor for theEvening Service. This devotion is based on a message Dr. Bennett delivered during a recent Evening Service.

Let us thank

God for simple

yet profoundly

valuableeveryday

blessings.

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phony Orchestra, and other surprise guests atone of the seven services in the beautiful Crys-tal Cathedral at 3, 4:30, 6, 7:30, 9, and 10:30PM, and 12 midnight (in Spanish).

Be sure to bring friends, family, co-work-ers, and neighbors who may be looking for amore meaningful way to celebrate Christmasthis year.

For your friends and relatives who live faraway, check out TV and cable listings atwww.hourofpower.org/calendar/tvlistings forairtimes on Christmas Eve and Day, Decem-ber 24 and 25. Let them know that moretimes and stations will be added as thecelebration approaches.

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nativity premiered in 1981, one year after theCrystal Cathedral was dedicated, and con-tinues to evolve, with something new to de-light audiences with each holiday season.

During the performances, eight angels fly,some as high as 80 feet and as fast as 25miles per hour. Animals play an integral role inthe production's recreation of the ancientland. You’ll see one camel calf and three adultcamels, six horses, a yak, a llama, a waterbuffalo calf, sheep, and goats. Pre-recordedorchestration by the London Symphony Or-chestra provides the musical backdrop for liveperformances by adult and child soloists. TheCathedral's world-renowned pipe organ alsofills the all-glass structure with glorioussounds.

It’s interesting to note that more than 300Crystal Cathedral volunteers dedicate over160 hours annually as cast members, pro-duction crew members, ushers, traffic hosts,and more. We couldn’t reach out to believersand seekers, alike, without the time and talentthey generously provide.

The Glory of Christmas opens on Thurs-day, December 3, and continues throughSunday, January 3. Early reservations are required for good seating and dates. For information and reservations, go to the boxoffice, call 714-54-GLORY (714-544-5679),or go online to www.crystalcathedral.org.

Bring family and friends of all ages to “experience the miracle!”

of America’s first ankle transplants! (Maybe having an M.D. daughter helped her qualify!)One sacrifice she made as she became more involved in the horse world was church

attendance. A church-going Christian since early childhood, Sunday horse shows andriding classes kept church on the sidelines during those most active years. Neverthe-less, something in her connected her children to the faith, and two of her grandchildrenhave since attended Bob Jones University, a very Christian college!

While politically conservative, Eldona is a strong environmentalist. She is a leader ofthe “trails and greenways” committee in San Bernardino, and one of her passions is theSanta Ana River Trail, which will connect the mountains with the ocean. Because of herinvolvement in these and various other community projects and Arabian Horse Associ-ations, she was named “Outstanding Citizen of Chino Valley” in 2002, honored for her“dedicated and honorable community service.”

Eldona Arns, an active Crystal Cathedral Ministering Elder, is one of our treasures.There are many, but this month Eldona gets the prize. She is a special Kingdom Builderat church and in the community. Thank you, Eldona, for making our world a better place.

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EVENT

Family Fun Night: “Gift of Love” Fri., Dec. 11, 6:30-9 PM, AC.

Come celebrate God’s greatest gift to allof us that first Christmas just over 2,000years ago. This monthly event, moving fromthe WC to Art Gallery, will feature music withMiss Amy and fun inspiration by StudentMinistry’s Troy Gartin! Dinner will be pro-vided. No RSVP required. Just show up!Info: Whitney, 714-971-4242.

KIDSIgnite, Connect & Transform @ Kid Power PlantSundays, 9:30 AM, 11 AM, or 1 PM

Family Life CenterYou’ll want to get your kids involved in

this exciting Sunday program where kids ig-nite, connect, and transform with each otherthrough the love of Jesus. Every Sundaythey’ll experience exciting, power-packed,interactive worship and discovery. Here chil-dren are inspired to plug into the true PowerSource – our loving Lord. Info: 714-971-4087.

KPP Needs You! Calling all God-serving individuals who

love the Lord and understand the need tobring Biblical truths to our children. Findyour niche to serve for the 1st (9:10 AM)and/or 2nd (10:40 AM) hour on Sun-day mornings: Volunteer SundaySchool Teachers, Kiosk Check–InHelpers, Tech. Crew. Info: 714-971-4087.

Bless Your Baby with BaptismIf you are a local church member or at-

tendee and have a child or are expecting achild, we invite you to call for more informa-tion about infant baptism, Info: MaureenWiner, 714-971-4062.

STUDENTS

Student Ministry Re-Launch! CCSM, “Where dreams become reality,”

will re-launch in January with a new visionand program. Exciting details to come! Info:Brett DaPena, Director, 714-971-4180,[email protected], crystalcathedral.org/ccsm.

Jr./Sr. High “Experience Sunday” Sundays, 11 AM – 12 PM, FLC B-22.

Our Sunday morning group is filled withawesome worship and topical teachings.Go deeper into God’s word during this timeof discovery. No Sunday programming onDec. 27.

Jr. High “Neon” Tuesdays, 7 – 8:30 PM, FLC-B22.

It’s a place where Jr. Highers come to-gether! If you are in 6th - 8th grade, this iswhere you want to be. We have wild andcrazy midweek programming. From 7 - 7:30PM is Hang Out time. Then, 7:30 - 8:30 PM isGames, Life Topic Teachings, Small Groups,and more! After the Jr. High Christmas Partyon Dec. 8, holiday break until Jan. 5.

Sr. High “Surge” Wednesdays, 7 – 9 PM, FLC-B22.

This high school program shatters thestereotype that church is boring! This mid-week program is designed to celebrate lifeand relationships. From 7 – 7:30 PM is HangOut time. Then, 7:30 – 9 PM is Games, LifeTopic Teachings, Small Groups, and more!After the Sr. High Christmas Party on Dec. 9,holiday break until Jan. 6.

Have a Heart for Youth? If you are strong in your faith and feel

called to encourage our youth with the loveof Christ on Tues. or Wed. nights, contactBrett DaPena for volunteer details: 714-971-4180. If you’re that person, our students

need YOU!

family

CongratulationsOctober ‘09 FamilyFun Night winners,Team Violet!


SCHOOLS

“House at Pooh Corner” Dec. 4 - 5 & 11 - 13,. 7 PM on Fri./Sat., 1:30 PM on Sun.

The Crystal Cathedral Academy presents this fun family tale in theFreed Theater. Ticket prices, decreased by 50% from last year, are $5at the door.

Christmas Musical Mon., Dec. 14, 7 PM, CC.

Enjoy a traditional and exceptional Christmas pageant, a CrystalCathedral Schools annual event with songs of the season performedby children, tots to teens. All seats are FREE!

RUBY: New H.S. Mentoring ProgramDue to the positive response to the GEL mentoring program for

middle school girls, we’ve launched a CC High School mentoring program for girls called RUBY: Realizing, Understanding, BecomingYOU (Proverbs 31:10). The girls meet twice monthly with female members of the CC Relational Ministry team (Come & Belong) to become the women God created them to be through studying womenin the Bible, prayer, mentoring and fellowship, creating confident,Godly, potential future leaders of our church. To support this newministry (for materials and snacks), send donations to the CC c/oWomen’s Ministry.

CC Schools: Positive Values & Curriculum Mon.- Fri., 7AM - 6 PM. School session, 8:25 AM to 3:15 PM.

At the Crystal Cathedral Academy and High School (K-12), positive values are developed, creativity is valued, friend-ships are formed, love is alive, and Jesus Christ is Lord. Info:crystalcathedral.org/academy, 714-971-4158.

CC Preschool: Loving Christian Environment Mon. - Fri., 7 AM - 6 PM.

Recognized with a Five-Star Preschool rating, the fully accreditedCC Preschool offers a developmentally appropriate curriculum for chil-dren ages 2-5 and features a loving Christian environment, lowteacher/child ratios, low staff turnover, and a remarkable facility. Info:714-971-4141.

ask sheila Encourage Your Kids to Be Encouragers

Dear Sheila,My daughter recently lost a classmate to suicide. It’s

been hard on many of her high school friends. However,I have no idea what to say to them. Can you help?- Speechless Dad

Dear Speechless,When I was in college far away from home, a class-

mate, Jane, took her own life. I was beside myself at thenews but God, in His infinite mercy, made sure my dadwas visiting my college that very day. So, I ran acrossthose icy sidewalks with tears streaming down my faceto where he was, and he walked andtalked with me about Jane.

He said, “Sheila, never forget Janebecause you will, during the rest ofyour life, encounter more than oneJane. There are many Janes out there.And they need to hear the message that frees them froma dead-end life. It’s a message that says that they canhave a life that is filled, full filling, overflowing. Let God useyou to speak His message to all the Janes, men orwomen. Give that message to as many people as youcan the rest of your life.”

Once your daughter and friends have had plenty oftime to grieve their friend, I would encour-

age you to encourage them to bekind to those who are feeling

down. Pray with them, “Lord, Ichoose to lose my life, giving mydreams and my doubts aboutmy future to you, so you can

use my life in a meaningful way.Help me to encourage others,

especially those who are feelinghelpless and hopeless to do the same.”

In Christ,Sheila Schuller Coleman

Do you have a question for Dr. Sheila? E-mail your question to her at

[email protected].

Let Goduse you tospeak Hismessage

“”


‘Parade of Dreams.’”Kristy’s education also included Crystal

Cathedral Schools where she took an activeleadership role. “During my senior year,” Kristyexplained, “I started the ‘Broadway Our Way’program. I realized that our school providedan incredible arena to give younger studentsolder role models to look up to.” That pro-gram eventually grew into the GEL (GrowingExceptional Ladies) program where juniorhigh girls continue to meet with senior highmentors, discussing issues like self-confi-dence, making healthy choices, and growingin relationship with the Lord.

Recently hired as Crystal Cathedral Children’s Ministry’s Team Leader, Kristy hasbeen a part-time USC student, graduatingthis month and moving on to Chapman University’s masters in education program.

As Miss California, Kristy looks forward tocompeting in the Miss America pageant inJanuary 2010. When asked what this com-petition has meant to her, Kristy responded, “Ithought it would be a fun way to perform andearn scholarship money, but it has betteredme in every area of my life. I’ve become moreconfident, poised and capable, and more

Kristy continued from page 4

gifts poured in and we had just enough! How do we begin to thank you?The year 2009 was not only a miraculous year for the ministry, but it

was a milestone year for the min-istry and me personally. I was to-tally surprised when my fatherand the board asked me to ac-cept responsibility for the futureof my father’s legacy and thisministry. Although reluctant at first(saying yes required HEROIC FAITH, to say the least!), I was further sur-prised by the absolute joy and delight it has been to serve in this position.

How wonder FULL it has been to serve side by side with my father.Having the opportunity to help him share the message of hope hasbeen extremely FULL filling!

In addition to the miracles and milestones at the ministry, my husbandJim and I experienced a joy FULL milestone this year when Jason, our first-born son of four, married the love of his life, Annie (see photo, left).

We praise God this Christmas for so many, many miracles. Most of allwe thank him for the miracle of his Son, Jesus, who is the source of our joy,our love, and our life.

May you and your family experience miraculous milestones this Christ-mas! We are eternally grateful for you and your HEROIC FAITH in us. Godis counting on you and me to make 2010 our 55th year as a congrega-tion—the best year yet.

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!

Renewed continued from page 1

refined in my ballet talent. I’ve also learnedhow to stand strong in my beliefs and ideals.I’m honored to be Miss California and hopethat this title willhelp me encour-age and equipyoung peopleto dream bigand realize that,with God, theyhave the potentialto do anything.”

Flying high amongthe stars is this “angel” ofours—Kristy Cavinder!

May you experiencemiraculous milestones

this Christmas!“

”


care

CARE MINISTRY

Need to Talk?Please call us. We’re here to listen and to

care:Family Counseling Center, 714-971-4222.Care Ministry, 714-971-4032.Crystal Cathedral Pastor, 714-971-4098.

Extended Care NamesPlease contact Care Ministry (714-971-

4031, [email protected]) withnames, phone numbers, and addresses offamily and friends confined at home or in acare facility. Help us reach out with the loveof Christ to our loved ones in need.

MEMORIAL GARDENS CEMETERY

We’re Here for You……in your time of need. Our staff mem-

bers will listen and care for you, answeringall of the questions you may have duringyour time of need. Info: 714-971-4138,[email protected].

SEPT/OCT 2009 INTERMENTSBertha Bohannan 9/5/09Ruth Cleve 10/19/09Susan Cook 9/13/09Lonnie Cunningham 9/24/09Maria A. Fury 8/28/09Jose Alvarez Ramirez 10/10/09Frank Razook 9/5/09Beverly Razook 9/30/09Mildred Smith 9/23/09

SUPPORT GROUPS

Divorce & Grief RecoveryThis time-tested, hope-filled series may

be the best thing you could do to heal a bro-ken heart. Through the wisdom of wise presenters and fellow attendees who’ve“been there,” learn to live again. Info: 714-971-4084.

Survivors of SuicideAdults who have lost a loved one to sui-

cide meet the first and third Sun. at 1:30 PM

in T-3. Info: Jeri Livingston, 714-539-1429.

Alzheimer’s CaregiversThis caregiver group meets on T-3 for

support and encouragement on the secondFri. monthly at 1 PM. Info: Peggy Woelke,714-634-2161.

The Unwelcome JourneyFor support in your “Life After the Loss”

of a spouse, join leader those who under-stand on Thurs., 7 PM, FLC-3. Info: YvonneOsko, 714-992-6272.

CARE & KINDNESS CONFERENCE

Living Your FaithOn March 11 – 13. the 2010 Care and

Kindness Conference will boldly proclaimthat loving-kindness is the major expressionof Christian living. Since every one of us is“the light of the world,” we are called to glowbrightly. (Note: Once again, there will be amajor discount for our Ministering Eldersand volunteers.) Info: 714-971-4032,[email protected].

FAMILY COUNSELING CENTER

God’s Wisdom for YOU!Gain understanding in light of God’s

wisdom and his purpose for your lifethrough the help of professional counselors(some bilingual), available on a slidingscale. They’ll help you duringlife-changing events and witheveryday coping issues in-cluding pre-marital, marital,family, grief, career develop-ment, stress management, re-lationships, recovery, andmore. Info: 714-971-4222.

Dr. Kok’sKindnessKornerIt’s All Greek!By Dr. Jim Kok, Pastor of Care Ministries

MERRY X-MAS! When I was a child, Iwas told that to write X-mas instead ofChristmas was bad. X-mas was, the teach-ers said, an unbeliever’sway of having “Christ-mas” but leaving Christout. My children, thirtyyears later, carried homethe same woeful tale.

Guess what! It isn’t true! For one thing,the X in X-mas isn’t really an X. It is the Greekletter chi (ki), transliterated as kh and repre-senting the Greek word Khristos, which isChrist, of course. So, X-mas is really Christ-mas, too. If you don’t believe me, look upX-mas in the dictionary. Unfortunately, youhave to look it up under the letter X.

IXTHUS. Speaking of Greek, do youknow what IXTHUS means? It is the Greekword for fish. So what!? Well now, for thefirst time, you may understand why a fish isa well-known symbol of Christianity. Here iswhy: the first letter of the Greek word for fishis the first letter of the Greek word for Jesus,

(I) Iesus. The second let-ter X stands for theword Xristos (Christ).The two letters THstand for THEOS (God).The U stands for theGreek word for Son(Uios). The final letter Sstands for the Greekword Savior (soterios).

Put it all together and the letters of theword give this message:

I = JesusX = ChristTH = God’sU = SonS = Savior

So, IXTHUS (FISH) = a symbol of Christianity.

X-mas isreally

Christmas,too.

“”

This 3rd centurymarble funerary stone

contains, in Greekletters, the Christian

motto "Ixthuszonton," which

means “fish (JesusChrist God’s Son

Savior) of the living.”


Consider a Morning Wedding and Save! Rancho Capistrano offers so many

different venues, you can have a beautifulwedding any time of year! Picture strollingmariachis at your hors d’œuvres reception, astring quartet in the sanctuary for your cere-mony, and dancing the night away under thestars at the plaza. Out-of-town guests willappreciate the overnight accommodations,and you can have a breakfastthe next morning with them.

One way to save is by hav-ing your wedding ceremonyand reception in the morning,and early afternoon. Duringthose hours, the facility feelower and the meals are lessexpensive. For example, weoffer special menus for recep-tions concluding by 3:30 PMthat include an all hors d’œu-vres menu, a brunch, or a teabuffet with soup and salad.Call 949-347-4000.

Christmas Celebrations that are Magical!It’s not too late! Our Conference & Re-

treat Center offers rooms of all sizes for yourChristmas celebrations with friends, col-leagues, and loved ones. Imagine a sparklinglake reflecting twinkling lights, rooms filledwith Christmas trees and festive décor,mouth-watering holiday favorites preparedby Chef Ken, and the road lined with wreath-adorned Victorian street lights. Call 949-347-4000 and ask for the Celebration EventsDepartment, or e-mail [email protected].

Introducing “Celebrate the Day” Teas. Designed to provide the blessings of

time, meaningful relationships, strong values,and traditions, our Teas are perfect for ritesof passages, blessing ceremonies, bridal orbaby showers and more. Guests will relaxand fellowship while enjoying signature teasand delectable treats. Call 949-347-4000.

Year-Round Preschool,Kindergarten & After-School Programs.

Rancho CapistranoChristian Preschool andKindergarten, an Innovativeeducational program, offerssmall class sizes and abil-ity-based learning pro-grams that help your childdiscover their unique giftsand talents and how toapply them to their learningstyle to excel not only in ac-ademics, but also in life.

The Association of Christian Schools International accredited our preschool inMay 2002. The ACSI evaluation team summarized their visit, saying, "The bestway we can think of to sum up the essenceof Rancho Capistrano Christian Preschool isthe sense that Christ is meeting you at thegate and extending His hand to you with thegreeting, 'Come and walk with Me.'" Info:949-347-4000, www.ranchocapistrano.org.

Visit Our New “Design Center” When planning an event at Rancho

Capistrano, one stop will be our new DesignCenter showroom, where you can choosefrom packages or a la carte items to en-hance any occasion. See and feel fabrics,centerpieces, and tabletop décor. With theamazing beauty of our green and lushgrounds, early California mission-style archi-tecture, delicious cuisine prepared by ouraward-winning chef, and now amazingdécor all set up and ready for your event,you’ll be free to engage with your guestsat the event. Design packages and A LaCarte items are an additional fee. Info: 949-347-4000.

RANCHO CAPISTRANO

RANCHO CAPISTRANO

Crystal Cathedral’s South Campus

Section compiled by Darlene Grimes, Marketing Dir.

949/[email protected]

29251 Camino Capistrano, San JuanCapistrano, CA 92675

Statement of Purpose:To be a “spiritual oasis” where

people may find peace and balanceof mind, body and spirit, and grow

in the understanding of themselves,others and God.

spiritual formation


EVENING RETREAT

Experience the Birth of Christ Anew! Wed., Dec. 2, 7 - 8:30 PM, Chapel in the Sky.

Prepare your heart for Christmas. Join Dr.Bill Gaultiere for a refreshing time of teaching,meditation on Scripture, and prayer set tocandlelight. Participants will receive a free“Advent Family Devotional!” Free! Bring afriend! No need to register.

CONFERENCE

Renovaré Essentials: A Spiritual Renewal ConferenceSat., Jan. 23, 9 AM - 5:30 PM, ARB.

It’s not often that Dallas Willard leads aone-day conference in the OC! Also leading isChris Webb. Don’t miss this opportunity to berenewed by God’s grace in the New Year.Register before Jan. 10, and participate foronly $45. Price at the door, $55. If you’vebeen participating in Wednesday night’s“Come & Grow” training in apprenticeship toJesus, register for the special price of $25.Lunch and Renovaré’s A Spiritual FormationWorkbook are included. RSVP: 714-544-5679.

CLASSES

“Women at the Well” Book Study Every Wed., 12 - 1:30 PM, T-2.

The dynamic spiritual formation group ledby Louise Dunn, M.Ed., focuses on reading,discussing and applying great Christian booksto our lives and ministries Join women seri-ous about growing in their relationship witheach other and Jesus! Info: 714-971-4045.

The Art of a Fresh Start: God’s Way Tues, Jan. 12 at 12:45 PM or Thurs., Jan. 14 at 6:45 PM, T-3.

Every year brings a chance for a freshstart. This new decade, join Louise Dunn,M.Ed. to focus on what really matters in yourlife so that you can make great choices thatmove you toward meaningful goals. Let go ofthose things that do not serve God or you,and fill your life with the things that truly mat-ter. Don’t just make resolutions; make a newyear’s revolution in your life! RSVP: 714-971-4123 or just walk in!

“Come & Grow” Wednesday Nights! Wednesdays, 7 - 9 PM, returns in Jan., FLC-470.

We invite you to join old and new CCfriends when “Come & Grow” WednesdayNights return. Join Dr. Bill Gaultiere to growcloser to Jesus and learn how to walk dailywith him. Through scripture study, wise in-struction, song, and small group discussion,discover timeless truths for living and walkingwith Jesus TODAY in the Kingdom of God onearth. Watch the Sunday bulletin for details.FREE. Info: 714-971-4045.

CARE & PRAYER

Need Prayer? Whenever you or a loved one are strug-

gling, grieving, hoping, or dreaming, here aresome ways to connect your need with Crys-tal Cathedral friends in prayer:

• NEW HOPE: Call 714-NEW-HOPE orgo online to www.newhopenow.org (in a pri-vate chat room) to speak with a counselorwho will encourage you and pray with you.

• GENERAL REQUESTS: Call Care Ministry at 714-971-4032 or forward prayerrequests to [email protected].

• BULLETIN REQUESTS: If you wouldlike your praise, prayer, or condolence to ap-pear in the Sunday bulletin, call Care Ministryat 714-971-4032 or forwardyour request to [email protected].

Online Prayer CommunityJoin others online at

www.crystalcathedral.org tosubmit prayer requests tocommunity or confidentialprayer team. Respond elec-tronically to others’ prayer re-quests. Maintain a PrayerJournal of prayer requests,responses, and prayers forothers. Develop spiritualfriendships with participants.Grow in your understandingof prayer through onlineresources.

Soul CareLook to the Birds!By Bill Gaultiere, Lead Pastor, Spiritual Formation

One day I was thinking of Jesus’ words:“Don’t worry. Look at the birds... YourHeavenly Father cares for them. Aren’t youmuch more valuable than them?” (Matthew6:25-26, paraphrased). That inspired me tosit down and do some bird watching whileI prayed one day. As I watched and listenedto what was going on above my head,Jesus spoke to my heart.

At first, many things distracted me:lawnmowers and grass blowers, a coldwind blowing, my own concerns and wor-ries. But, I kept looking at the birds in theheavens (the lowest level of the kingdom ofthe heavens is the air right around us), andI kept listening. I discovered that, indeed, Iwas alive in the Kingdom of God with theTrinity, the angels, Christ followers – ancientand present – and all of God's creation, including the birds who were God’s mes-sengers to me on this day. I wrote down thisprayer poem that I heard Jesus whisper to me:

Don’t Worry: Live Like the Birds Don’t worry: Look at the birds; Trust my

Father as they do, feeding each day fromhis hand.

Don’t worry: Listen to the birds; Rest inmy Word as they do, sitting quietly andalone on the branch.

Don’t worry: Learnfrom the birds; Sing withmy angels as they do,harmonizing with thechoruses of heaven.

Don’t worry: Live likethe birds; Fly with mySpirit as they do, re-sponding to the currentsof my breath.

Don’t worry: Love likethe birds; Gather with myfriends as they do, travel-ing in formation as myflock.

For more thoughtsfrom Dr. Bill Gaultiereabout Spiritual Forma-tion and drawing closer to Jesus, go to ccm-grow.blogspot.com.


VOLUNTEER POSSIBILITIES

Annual Christmas Breakfast Honors Volunteers

Be honored for your time and dedicationto our ministry! The theme for the breakfastis “The Fantastic Fifties”! So, get out yourpoodle skirts, lettermen’s jackets and jeans,and join the fun on Sat., Dec. 5, 8:30–10:30AM, in the ARB! RSVP: 714-544-5679 (box office).

Be a Part of “The Glory of Christmas” There’s still time to take part in the life-

changing pageant by lending your time andtalents as a Traffic or Security Host(ess),Usher, Greeter, Ticket Stuffer, and more.Contact Bonnie Balloch at [email protected] or 714-971-4321.

JOY OF GIVING

Christmas Poinsettias. With a gift of $10 for each poinsettia, in

honor or memory of your loved one(s), youwill help create the wonder and beauty of theChristmas on the CrystalCathedral garden grounds. Tobe a part of this annual tradi-tion, pick up a form from theBox Office, fill it out, and re-turn to the Box Office by Sun.,Dec. 27.

Give a Can, Lend a Helping Hand

Our Student Ministry iscollecting canned food tobless others during the holi-days. Drop cans off at PastorBrett’s office on FLC-2 or toFLC-B22 Tues./Wed. nightsor Sun. mornings throughDec. 20.

COMMUNITY MISSIONS

“Monday Meals” Now Serving. Our Crystal Cathedral volunteers began

our weekly freelunch program,“Monday Meals,”for the homelessand the needy of our community on Nov. 30.

The new program was the idea of our Di-recting Leader of Ministries & Mission, Dr.Sheila Schuller Coleman. Sheila choseDonna Sivachenko, a ministering elder andactive volunteer, to head the program.Though our church has participated once amonth in feeding the poor for the past 20years at Friends Church in Garden Grove,Sheila believed that it was time to take thisoutreach a step further, especially in light ofthe current economic downturn.

“Sheila announced during a group meet-ing her desire to develop a program as anoutreach to feed the homeless and needy inthis area,” Donna said. “We felt, given thegrowing need in our community, that weneeded to offer weekly meals on our cam-

pus to anyone on the street who is hungryand in need.”

Fully funded and run by volunteers, morethan 100 stepping forward to sign up for this

program. “We raisethe money, we buythe food, and weserve it,” said Donna.“We did not want the

church to spend any money for this pro-gram.”

If you desire to serve those in need in ourcommunity, contact Bonnie Balloch at 714-971-4039 or [email protected] volunteer for the preparation team, serveteam and/or clean up team.

NEW HOPE

Basic Communications Training for Counselors

This winter, follow the path God had laidout for you. Come into the warmth of theNew Hope Counseling Ministry to put somereal significance into your Life! Become a volunteer counselor and see how it feels tomake a difference by just being there to lis-ten with compassion. Info: Louise Dunn, 714-971-4123, [email protected].

• New Hope Training Orientation: Sunday January 31, 2 - 5:30 PM, Tower ofHope, Floor 3 Classroom with New HopeManager, Louse Dunn.

• Counselor Communications Training:Five Sunday afternoons, February 7 throughMarch 7, 2 - 5:30 PM, Tower of Hope, Floor3 Classroom, with New Hope Director Dr. Bill Gaultiere and Care Ministry Pastor Dr. Jim Kok.

giving and going

Our “Monday Meals” Volunteer Team.


HOUR OF POWER

“If You Can Dream It, You Can Do It!” By Dr. Chen Meilin, China Advisor to the Hour of Power

Dr. Robert H. Schuller’s inspirational wordsare providing encouragement, even across theglobe, according to Dr. Ailing Zhuang, chair-person and principal consultant ofthe Non Profit Development Cen-ter in Shanghai. Dr. Sheila SchullerColeman, our Executive Directorof Ministry and Mission, recentlywelcomed Dr. Zhuang and col-league, Mrs. Zhaomin Jin, theCenter’s executive director.

“Possibility Thinking” hasinspired Dr. Zhuang in many waysover the years, encouraging her toapply to Harvard where sheearned a prestigious Master’s inPublic Administration degree. Be-lieving nothing is impossible, Dr.Zhuang put possibility-thinkingprinciples to work in various ways– including strategy development,team building, fundraising, and

STEWARDSHIP2010

What Does“Heroic Faith” Mean to You?

The Crystal Cathedral Congre-gation’s 2010 Stewardship Cam-paign kicked off last month with thetheme, “Heroic Faith.” What doesthat theme mean to you?

To church members Steve andBonnie Balloch, it’s understanding“to whom we are giving our tithe.We give just a portion of our bountyto God through our church so thathe can do his work in and throughus. Not only do our tithes pay for thepower and water to run this place,but our tithes teach us to place ourfaith in our heavenly Father, alone.”

If you have not yet made yourpledge of support for 2010, contactAnna Orozco at 714-871-4012 [email protected] to re-ceive your pledge card. Anna is alsoable to set up automatic paymentsand send to your offering envelopes.

leadership development. As a result, she andher colleagues established the first Non ProfitDevelopment Organization in a new develop-ment zone of Shanghai. In the past five years,this organization has successfully trained thou-sands of leaders to assist in social work andcommunity volunteer efforts.

Dr. Zhuang recalls that when she first metDr. Schuller in Nanjing, China, in1998, he said to her, “Nothing will beimpossible for you, and you willmake your dream come true!” Dr.Schuller also gave her a copy of hisbook, Move Ahead with PossibilityThinking, which she continues turnto for encouragement. Since thatmeeting, Dr. Zhuang has been in-spired to live a positive life, developan effective ministry, and see herdream come true: to make a greatimpact on many people in China!

Steve and Bonnie Balloch

“Nothingwill be

impossiblefor you, and

you will make

your dream

come true!”


every weekat the Crystal CathedralmondayAmerican Dream Builders: 7 PM, FLC-FH2,

562-402-1424Band of Brothers: 7 PM, FL, 714-971-4236

tuesdayWomen’s WorkOut: 9 AM, AG, 714-971-4080Cathedral Singles: 7 PM, FLC-3, 714-971-4061Jr. High “Neon”: 7 PM, FLC-gym, returns 1/5,

714-971-4180

wednesdayMen’s Bible Study: 7 AM, T-2 , 714-971-4236Women at the Well: 12 noon, T-2, 714-971-4095Sr. High “Surge”: 7 PM, FLC-gym, returns 1/6,

714-971-4180

thursdayToastmasters: 7 AM & 7 PM, T-2, 714-971-4123

saturdayBible Film Series: Co-ed, 7 AM, FLC-221,

714-538-9341Laubach/ESL/Literacy: 9:30 AM, FLC-3,

714-971-4325Aerobics: 9 AM, FLC-LL, 714-971-4080

KEYAG Art GalleryARB ArboretumCC Crystal CathedralCHP Chapel in the SkyFL Family Lounge

FLC Family Life CenterFT Freed TheaterLL Lower LevelMG Memorial GardensT Tower of HopeWC Welcoming Center

December 20092 “Advent” Evening Retreat (p. 2)

3 The Glory of Christmas opens (p. 7)

5 Volunteer Breakfast (p. 14)

8 Jr./Sr. High Christmas Party (p. 8)

11 Family Fun Night (p. 8)

14 CC Schools Christmas Musical (p. 9)

17 50+ Primetime Luncheon (p. 6)

20 Advent Communion Service (p. 3)

21 Handel’s Messiah (p. 3)

24 Christmas Eve Services (p. 1)

25 Christmas Day

31 New Year’s Eve

New Hope Orientation (p. 14)

January 20101 New Year’s Day

3 The Glory of Christmas closes (p. 1)

5 Veteran’s Fellowship (p. 6)

Jr. High “Neon” returns (p. 8)

6 Sr. High “Surge” returns (p. 8)

7 Playmate-Stalemate-Soulmate (p. 6)

12 Art of a Fresh Start (p. 12)

14 Art of a Fresh Start (p. 12)

23 Renovare Conference (p. 13)

24 New Life 101 (p. 7)

31 New Life 201 (p. 8)

calendar

Coming…New Hope Training: Sun.,2/7-3/7 (p. 19)

New Life 301: 2/7 (p. 10)

New Life 401: 2/14 (p. 11)

Care & Kindness Conf.:3/11-13 (p. 11)

Natalie Leonard Daniel McGrewSheila SchullerColeman

Jason BlackDr. Robert H. Schuller

Seven Glorious EVECandlelightServices

CHRISTMAS THURSDAY, DECEMBER 24 IN THE CRYSTAL CATHEDRAL

Sparkling trees andwreaths and a gentle“snowfall” as youenjoy the music of theCrystal CathedralAcademy Chorus,Cathedral Choir, Hourof Power Orchestra,and soloists.

3 PM • 4:30 PM • 6 PM • 7:30 PM • 9 PM • 10:30 PM • 12 MIDNIGHT (SPANISH)ALL SEATS FREE!Dec. 3, 2009 – Jan. 3, 2010

Special Discount Nights: Dec. 3, 4,8-11, 15-18, Jan. 2, 3Call 877-54-GLORY to reserve your seats!

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