Words from Our Pastor– Bob Mitchell November 2018
Important to Note: Men’s Tailgate Party and Clothing Drive Of ice closed Thanksgiving Day and Friday after Baptisms
I knew that someday I would have to write this ar cle. I knew that someday God would give me the confirmaon in my spirit that my me of leadership as Senior Pastor would be drawing to a close. He would be leading me into a different area of His kingdom field, and He would be s rring someone else to enter into the process of being called to be the Senior Pastor of this beloved church. This decision did not come quickly or easily. There was a great deal of personal prayer and reflec on before I opened up to some trusted and wise people, to ask for their input. Having received basic confirma on from them, I spoke with the board of elders for their counsel. Their consensus was that if I am sensing that God is moving me toward transi on,
they would be willing to concur. I am adamant that this transi on should not happen abruptly. This should be a slow and measured process that we as leaders commit to in this season. Accordingly, Lincoln’s leadership is taking deliberate, measured steps to begin a process to determine the process. Doublespeak you say? Not really. Our new denomina on gives the elder board wide la tude in determining how the church should proceed in searching for its next pastor. So we are in the process of determining how we shall go forward.
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I earnestly believe that a fresh voice is needed to capture the poten al of expanded ministry that our new facili es will give us. I also believe that a new and fresh voice will help in our efforts to a ract younger families to join our fantas c fellowship of stable, mature believers. I implore you to place this transi on near the top of your prayer concerns. Ask God to guide and direct us in the process. And know that it will be my privilege to connue to pastor here this month…and next month, and the month a er that… and the month a er that… and…. well, let’s ac vely seek God’s guidance in terms of ming. With much love for you, I am (s ll), Your Pastor, Bob
Jon Hathorn - Pastor of Church Ministries In the 1950’s a group of people decided to start a church on the corner of Douglas and Ge ysburg. A commitment to worship and love people was embarked on. Stockton is a much different place, and so is the
neighborhood that surrounds Lincoln Pres and the shopping center known as Lincoln Center. Some of the great memories of Lincoln Center include: riding on burlap sacks down the super slide, looking at the ki torches outside the Islander, seeing Texas sized donuts in PayLess, watching a movie at
the Village Theatre, or having all you can eat at Smorgy Boys or Ole Frijole. Lincoln Pres has changed also. The actual address used to be on Ge ysburg Place and now it is on Douglas Road. In rooms where we used to use overhead projects and transparency Con nued on page 2
Pastor Jon (continued from page 1) sheets, we now use projec on units and electronic imagery. The pastor’s office has moved, mimeographed bulle ns have been replaced, the sermons are on line, and the colors in the rooms have changed. Agape Hall space was used for Sunday Worship Services, and then the sanctuary was built.
requirements, his decrees, his laws and his commands always.” May we love the Lord more than anything else, and may we love God’s people and may we do gracious acts of service to love people into the kingdom of God.
famous TEN COMMANDMENTS from Exodus chapter 20 or Deuteronomy 5. Instead Jesus went back to the profound proclama on in Deuteronomy chapter 6. He spoke of how important it is to KNOW GOD in mately, not just knowing about Him. I hope you KNOW Ma hew chapter 22:36-40 is a GOD, and that you will cherish reminder of our four cherished your rela onship with Him. I But Jesus Christ has not church disciplines. When Jesus love serving together with you, changed. Psalm 136 says, “His was asked which of the comlove endures forever.” And mandments was the most im- Jon Deuteronomy 11:1 says, “Love portant, I am sure many an cithe Lord your God and keep his pated Him to quote one of the
Children’s Ministries - Kristen Lambdin This month in LPCkids we have been learning about the Armor of God. The Belt of Truth, the Breastplate of Righteousness, the Shoes of Peace, The Shield of Faith, The Helmet of Salva on and the Sword of the Spirit! Each week we have taken one piece of armor and talked about what it means to put on that piece everyday in our spiritual walk with Christ.
We want to give a big thank you to everyone that is involved in helping put on Trunk or Treat! This is such a great event for our community and we couldn’t do it without you! Christmas is fast approaching and we know some mes it seems like you’ll never get all that Christmas shopping done! Well, parents, mark your calendars for Friday November 30th we will be hos ng a parent’s night off/ Kids Christmas decora ng party! Drop off your kids at LPC from 5:30-7:30pm.
mas Child shoeboxes! Every year our AWANA kids pack shoeboxes full of gi s for kids around the world that would otherwise not have anything. Last year we packed 80 boxes! Contact me at
[email protected] or (209) 390-1398 for more informa on on what can be donated!
We are now accep ng donaons for our Opera on ChristThe Monthly Newsle er of Lincoln Presbyterian Church 900 Douglas Road, Stockton CA 95207 209.477.2783 FAX: 866.783.4037 Dr. Bob Mitchell, Pastor Jon Hathorn, Pastor of Church Ministries Fred Jantz, Senior Execu ve Pastor Dr. Al Van Selow, Administra ve Pastor Heidi Verheyden, Director of Student Ministries Kristen Lambdin, Director of Children’s Ministries
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New Director of Student Ministries Hired! We are pleased to announce the hiring of Heidi Verheyden as Lincoln Presbyterian Church’s new Director of Student Ministries. Heidi will start on October 30th and will be in church on Sunday, October 28th. Heidi brings to the Student Ministries energy and enthusiasm as well as leadership, organiza onal & administra ve skills. Heidi is very experienced in teaching and leading students and training and mentoring adult volunteers. Heidi is very passionate about connec ng students into a deeper rela onship with Jesus. Heidi was born and raised in Stockton where she graduated from Jim Elliot Chris an High School. A er high school, Heidi graduated from Corban University in Salem,
Oregon with a degree in Early Childhood/Elementary Educaon and minored in Biblical Studies. Before coming to Lincoln, Heidi was the Program Director and Guest Group Coordinator at Trout Creek Bible Camp for the past six years. Heidi has also served as a leader for the Aims Community Church Youth Group in Aims, Oregon. She has moved here from Corbe , Oregon with her husband Eric and their two boys; Riley age 3 and Hunter age 1. Heidi is pregnant with her third child, a girl, due in January 2019. Heidi enjoys cooking, cra ing, running, college sports, camping and hiking in natural scenic areas. We are very excited to have Heidi join the staff at Lincoln and we can’t wait for you and the students to get to know her and her family.
Pastor Fred Jantz Do you know that me flies? Be engaged and work hard, and me does pass quickly. It was 10 years ago that Kathy and I had a meal with Pastor Bob and Trish. He had heard from Ma that I was re ring again and wondered if I was looking for a part me role at a church. Well, I was, but LPC was not on the list. I did have a full me offer, but declined that possibility. I remember driving to the parking lot of LPC and praying for the Lord to direct my path. Well, he did and I am ready to celebrate almost 10
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years here. These have been years of joy and love and great rela onships. Thank you for welcoming me into your lives. You are so kind and gracious. I have been blessed. In previous ar cles I had menoned that I wanted to rere re at the end of this year. So, we have been moving in that direc on. People even wanted to plan a "Thank Fred" event. Sounded like lots of fun. Well, with the building program so far behind schedule and Pastor Bob thinking that a transi on away from LPC is in the works......I have done some soul searching. Lord, what is best for me and
this local church? So, in the interest of some con nuity while so much change has and is taking place, I have asked that the farewell “Thank Fred” event be cancelled. Not sure what the Lord has in mind, but it seems clear that I should be here a li le longer. The Lord loves the local church and so do I.
“It was 10 years ago that Kathy and I had a meal with Pastor Bob and Trish…….”
Join me in serious prayer as we pray to the Lord for wisdom and unity during these days of transi on. He is faithful to us and we will be faithful to Him. Pastor Fred
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Session Responds to Leadership Transition News On Sunday, October 21, 2018, Pastor Bob announced during both services that he will begin a transi on process of leadership here at Lincoln. Your Session stands united and supports Pastor Bob’s decision. Pastor Bob has been Senior Pastor/Head of Staff since 1992 and for many of us, he has been the only Senior Pastor we have ever known at Lincoln. We wish him much success with his book and we are excited for Pastor Bob as he journeys into the next chapter of his ministry. When the me comes for full transfer of leadership, we will celebrate and honor Pastor Bob.
Session became aware of Pastor Bob’s decision in September. Session has met with a representa ve from our local ECO Presbytery to discuss the pastoral search process, meline and other procedural decisions that will need to be made. Since most of us have not par cipated in this type of process before, a “slow and measured” approach will be prudent. Session commits to keep you updated of the benchmarks within the process as the average search me for a new pastor is approximately 18 months.
pray for the person God has as Lincoln’s next pastor that they prepare their heart for the call to lead Lincoln. Pray for Session to have discernment, wisdom, pa ence and unity during the search process. Pray for Pastor Bob and his transi on. Pray for our congrega on that this will be a me of unity and support. We know God loves Lincoln and this knowledge allows us to posi vely an cipate what He has next for our church.
As we all go through the me of transi on, we ask that you be in con nual prayer. Please
Fire Department Honors Pastor Bob On Sunday, September 30, the Fire Department paid a surprise visit to Lincoln Pres to honor Pastor Bob’s twenty plus years of service as a Chaplain for the Stockton Fire Department!
Chaplain Mark Butler, Pastor Bob, Jonathan Smith and Fire Chief Erik Newman.
Le to right, Chaplain Bob Morgan, Ma hew Duaime,
Treasurer’s Report - Carol Bedell Opera ng Fund: Income September Expense Financial Report Net
September $63,931 $55,601 $ 8,330
YTD $546,251 $519,708 $ 26,543
% of Annual Budget 68% 65%
At the end of September, the Opera ng Fund is $26,543. We are 75% through the year and have collected 68% of our projected income. However, we’ve only expended 65% of our expected expenses. Therefore, we are doing well for the year. In September 2018, the Capital Campaign received $24,009 and spent $86,195. There is $536,201 in the fund at the end of September. Work should begin soon on the project. Thank you for your contribu ons to LPC-financially, your me and your prayers. Please con nue, as it takes each of us to par cipate in this growing ministry. Page 4
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Adult Ministries Sunday Mornings 7:25am: “The Wisdom of God: Seeing Jesus in the Psalms and Wisdom Books” Join us in the Fireside Room at 7:25 am, and gain a fresh perspec ve on the Wisdom Literature. An incredible journey to see Jesus in the Old Testament, featuring Nancy Guthrie's DVD series. Light breakfast served, led by Carol Bedell and Patrice Verhines.
10:20am: “1 & 2 Peter” with Pastor Al Van Selow and Lavon, in the Fireside Room. 10:30am: “The Book of John” with Tony Evans. Led by Lise Karnes in Pastor Jon’s office.
Wednesday Evenings 6:00 pm: A con nuing book by book journey through the Bible. Led by Ed and Denise Miller, Fireside Room.
Deacon Message November is Deacon Scholarship Month. This fund is set up for any LPC member who is going to college or a trade school and needs help with tui on, books etc. The deacons offer a small scholarship twice a year to quali-
fying students who submit requests. We need your generous dona ons to this fund to keep it going. All dona ons to the deacons during November are dedicated to this fund.
Directory Updates Ron Allen 9343 West Ln 95210
Bonnie Cawel 1871 Douglas Rd 95207
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Dorothy Swoverland Lavon Van Selow Vaughn Pipes Nancy Oberholtzer Tim Viall Dick Ennis Bob Norbutas Emalie Lamie Ma Kirkland Jan Cambra Debra May Art Mockler
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20 Juanita Fain Michael Heer Sharon Norbutas 22 Jim Woodward 23 Doug Wary Chris Journagan 24 Patrick Fedor Casey Journagan 25 Connie Baxter 26 Bill Bambas Lorna Crooks 27 Crystal Bates
28 Jake Erickson 29 Jane Carson Lorna Zink 30 Cheryl Pannabecker
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November 7 Greeters: Pa y Roek Ushers: Maria Montalvo, Be y Crecelius, Charito Lopez, Jane Carson Video Tech: Ron Korock Security: Mark Gan
November 7 Greeters: Bill & Merrilee Chapman Ushers: Dave & Sharon Olney, Drew & Holly Meyers, Jim & Ingrid Best Security: Stan Kaneko
November 14 Greeters: Ro & Tambi Loyd Ushers: Barbara George, Ron & Joyce Korock, Craig Po er Security: Jim Duncan
November 14 Greeters: Patrick & Heidi Fedor, Keith Evans Ushers: Tom & Janet Beck, Bill & Carroll Johnston Video Tech: Billy Heinrich Security: Bill Bambas
November 21 Greeters: Sandy Harmon, Jennifer Gu errez Ushers: Dave Hungerford, Leroy Alford, Frank Beasley, David Baldwin Security: Bruce Parker November 28 Greeters: Carole Meehan Ushers: John & Carol Sharpe, Do e Edaburn, Lavon Van Selow Security: Billy Heinrich
November 21 Ushers: Dave & Sharon Olney, Jim & Ingrid Best Security: Bob Yamaguchi November 28 Greeters: Brant & Sandra Fe ers Ushers: George & Vicky Alavazo, Dave & Sara Blicharz Security: Jim Wilcox
Flowers If you have signed up for flowers, you will need to call the florist on Monday to place your order using a debit or credit card, or you may go to the florist to pay by cash or check. Charter Way Florist 5620 N. Pershing Ave 956-9087
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Pew Supply November Flowers 4 Cynthia Alford 11 Be y Crecelius 18 Susan Thomas December Flowers 2 Charito Lopez 30 Cynthia Alford
November 7 Lisa Richers 14 Ila King 21 Barbara George 28 Ila King Thanks to the Assembly Crew of the November Life @ Lincoln!
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Lincoln Presbyterian Church 900 Douglas Road Stockton, California 95207
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Office Hours: Monday - Friday 8:30 -12 noon & 1:00 - 4:30 p.m.
Weekly Schedule
Sermon Titles
Sunday 7:25am - Adult Sunday School 9:00am - Worship & Children’s Sunday School 10:20am - Adult Sunday School 10:45am - Worship & Children’s Sunday School 6:00pm - Sr. High Group
November 4 - “Signs of Revival” Habakkuk 3:1,2 Pastor Fred Jantz
Wednesday 5:45pm - Jr. High Group 6:00pm - Adult Bible Study Awana
November 11 - “The Peter Process” 2 Peter 1:1-2 Pastor Bob Mitchell November 18 - “From Strength to Strength” Psalm 84 Pastor Bob Mitchell
Thursday 7:30pm - Mainspring Young Adult Group
November 25 - “The Prayer Privilege” Isaiah 62:1-3, 6 Pastor Bob Mitchell
Lincoln’s Mission: To know and love God, to know and love people, and bring the two together through Jesus Christ.
