SESSION update

Gathering in the Fellowship Hall

As a means of opening channels of communications, a question/answer (QA) period will be held with Session Elders on the last Sunday of the month. Lunch will be served.

Building & Grounds

Thanks goes to the following servants who helped to beautify the church, last Saturday (March 13): Joyce MacKenzie, Lois Harbert, Sharon and Ken Bohrman, John Logan, Rollin and Jeanette Haas, Kevin and Marion Little, Sue Gunter, Pat Mahaney, Dennis and Camille Fike, Karen Reissman, Barbara Zito, Kelly Harper, Gary Williams, and Phyllis Stebbins.

Thank you for your loving care!

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Children

S E A Q U E S T   Vacation Bible School

Vacation Bible School is coming . . . June 7-11, 2010, 9 am until noon.

More info. here

Did you miss the Ministry Fair, but you want to help with the Children's Puppet Ministry? Learn about the many opportunities where you can help here

First Friday! -- What's that?
Parents' Night Out:  to do whatever you please.   Need a break?  FREE, loving Childcare will be provided at Mayflower in the Christian Education (CE) Bldg. on the 1st Friday of every month from 6:00-9:00 p.m.

Questions?  Contact Cheryl Puckett or Julie Bajari

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Congregational Life

Join this close knit, fun team who's goal is bringing the family together and we are always welcoming new help. From cookies on Sunday mornings to the Christmas dinner and church picnic there are many ways to serve.

Are you a wiz at creating fliers? Can you decorate? Mind getting dishpan hands? Then jump in and join the fun of bringing Mayflower together! Come join us and remember many hands make for light work!

Want to know more? Talk to Sue Gunter, Lois Harbert or Sharon Bohrman.

Hey, men...you're welcome, too!

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Deacons

Thanks to you, a generous congregation, we have been able to help many people who are facing difficult situations. For those who were born after 1929, there have never been a time when our great country has been so severely tested, but through faith and trust in Jesus Christ we can be certain that God will show us the way to victory.

The Bible is filled with wonderful promises and principals for helping those in need and as we put these into practice we can be sure that God will hear and answer in His own perfect way.

We are all so blessed to be a part of this, our Mayflower family and as we move out of our comfort zones and become more involved in the work of the church, we can make good things happen.

As we meet in our small groups for fellowship and Bible study we will make new friends and find new ways to carry out God’s command to love one another. Even Though we may be as different as the colors of the rainbow we all have the same Heavenly Father and we all face diverse but similar problems in life. We can take courage in knowing that others have faced our same problems and have come through victoriously. As Christians we are assured that whatever comes our way in this world we will have the strength to face it and can look forward to eternal life in Heaven. If we call to mind the most beautiful sunset or the brightest star filled sky we have ever seen we can know that this is just a glimpse of the beauty and peace of eternity.

Fred Kampfer, Deacon

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Mayflower Men

Men's Breakfast

Monthly Men's Breakfast is (usually) the 1st Saturday of the month:  7:30 - 9:00 a.m. in the Fellowship Hall.

July 2010 Men's Breakfast will be on the 10th ! ! !  (NOTE: Not the 3rd). Hope you can make it!

Men's Retreat Notes

The 2010 Mayflower Men's Retreat was held April 23-25 at the St. Francis Retreat Center in San Juan Bautista.
Pastor David led us in the theme of "Shattering Distortions and Accepting the Truth: You're Not As Bad As You Think You Are," based on the writings of the apostle Paul in Ephesians, and the 'ABCs' of [A]ctivating events that trigger [B]eliefs or distortions we have about ourselves, resulting in the [C]onsequences that follow. So, let us believe that we are new creatures in Christ, receiving the gift of salvation, and living in that Truth. Of course, there was so much more than can be put in the little space, here, but a few photos can be found here.

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Global Partners

International Habitat for Humanity—COSTA RICA
Again, I am asking for your prayers while I travel to and from Costa Rica during January 17th - February 3rd to be part of a building team with Habitat for Humanity International. I also ask for you to pray for God to work powerfully in and through my life and the lives of the other team members, especially those who are not believers. My sister, Dionne being one of them. My new mantra is . . . "they will know us by our love." Thank you for your care and prayers, Kristie Mellinger

On Tuesday, January 8th, 7:00 pm at the Buell's home will be our first informational meeting about our upcoming Guadalajara Youth Missions Trip. The trip will be held on July 17-24. If any of you youth have an interest in going (grades 8- 12 as of this coming summer), you need to attend this meeting to become part of the team. Initial deposit of $100 is due January 27th! If you have any questions, please ask either Diane Williams or Amy Buell. We're looking forward to a great trip!

February 3rd visit with Linka and Drew Parlee Linka and Drew Parlee have been in the States on furlough from their teaching ministry in Serbia the last part of this past year. They are looking forward to time with us in early February just before they return to their seminary work. Our global outreach team would like to hear any ideas you have for helping connect our missionaries with our church family. Our global partners send newsletters and we try to have them available, but they don't seem to do the job of making a connection. So many people are over-loaded with good things to read already. If you do have a little time to read, please see news from our missionaries in the fellowship hall. Letters are available to read there or to take with you. A short note or short email responding to one of the families would be very welcome. Please check in with one of us about guidelines for writing and where to write.

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Local Outreach

Dorothy's Kitchen Update

Join the regular team members (Bill & Deborah Warne, Kevin & Miriam Little, Chuck & Marcia Olsen, Jay & Lynn Zwagerman) in providing a meal for 20-25 ladies. Meals are prepared at homes, delivered and served to the ladies. Some of the team spend the latter part of the stay talking and sharing with the ladies while the others clean up. The team will then go to 'In-N-Out Burger' for de-briefing, planning and sharing. With a budget of $500, socks, hats, gloves, underwear, and feminine products are provided to the ladies several times each year. Christmas stockings are also given.

The group goes to Dorothy's Kitchen on Soledad Street in Salinas on the 2nd Saturday evening of every month at 6:30 to serve dinner at about 7:45.

The great commission tells us to go and make disciples of all nations. In Matthew it also says, "I tell you the truth, whatever you did for one of the least of these brothers of mine, you did for me."

You can help in several ways. You can join the team by preparing a meal, traveling with us serve, or make a dontation. All are welcome to join us in preparation or serving in this ministry.
For more information contact Bill & Deborah Warne, or Kevin & Miriam Little.

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Music Ministry

Mayflower Christmas Choir

The following dates and times are rehearsal times for the Mayflower 2009 Christmas service on Sunday, December 20th:

• Tuesdays, December 1, 8, 17 (6:30 p.m.)
• Sunday, December 13th (12:00 p.m., after the worship service)

Contact Gene Short for more information.

Mayflower Praise Team

Read about the restoration work being performed on Mayflower's Historic Pipe Organ...

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Small Groups & Classes

Beginning Sunday, Sept. 20th at 9 AM: 2 classes offered:

Beginning Wednesday Sept. 23rd, evenings:
Women's Ministries Begins

Beginning Thursday Sept. 24th, evenings:
"Theodyssey" - 6:30-8:30 p.m.

Be sure to pick up the new "Small Group Ministry Opportunities" guide in the church lobby so you can take advantage of all that is happening in 2009!

"Let us not give up meeting together, as some are in the habit of doing, but let us encourage one another—and all the more as you see the Day approaching." Heb 10:25

Small Group Ministries at Mayflower invite you to look over what is offered here and encourage you to make every effort to join one or more of our Mid-week opportunities. We have fellowship groups, Bible studies, service groups, support groups, prayer gatherings, and more. Our desire is for every person in our church family to live and minister out of intimate and caring relationships just as the early Christians did.

Please pickup an information page at the 14th Street doors. If you do not see a group that fits with your schedule or needs, please contact Kelly Harper.

If you are interested in joining a small group, yet don't see what you are looking for here, please contact Kelly Harper or Paul Davis

Mayflower Presbyterian Church is . . .

A church of Worship
A church of Prayer
A church of Small Groups
A church on Mission with Jesus Christ
A church seeking Excellence through Jesus Christ

Fall 2009
Small Group Opportunities

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Mayflower Women

The Women of Mayflower Church love to get together for fun, inspiration, study, service, exercise, crafts, coffee, spiritual growth and more! We have both planned and very spontaneous ways of sharing time and space with one another. If you've not already done so, please make plans to join us for one of our many mid-week activities, or get involved in some sort of small group gathering. It is in community where the mighty power and sweet presence of the Lord is released in abundance. If you have any questions about Women's Ministries at Mayflower and how to get involved, please contact Kelly Harper.

Women's Ministries Spring Program

BREAKING FREE—Making Liberty in Christ a Reality in Life

The women of Mayflower will begin a new Beth Moore Video Series on Wednesday, February 11th @ 6:30 p.m. Please plan to join us in the Sanctuary on Wednesday evenings through May 13th as we journey to freedom. Many Christians do not realize that they are living in captivity. As Beth Moore writes, "A Christian is held captive by anything that hinders the abundant life God has planned for him or her. Plan to make this a powerfully life-changing journey by doing the workbook as well as watching the DVD. Let us know if you'd like us to order one for you.
Come, Let's break the chains that bind...let's BREAK FREE!

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Youth

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