June 2018
This ancient Easter greeting, or something similar, has been used for millennia by Christians as we celebrate Jesus’ Resurrection. This is the Central Truth of our faith – that Jesus HAS been raised from the dead, and that we are invited to experience his resurrection presence in our lives today as individuals and as the Church, the Body of Christ. Through the Resurrection we have life, forgiveness and salvation in Jesus. This is the gospel that we preach and hold on to. Christ Is Risen! He Is Risen INDEED!!!! We are so pleased to be able to celebrate the Resurrection IN THE SANCTUARY this year. As we’re in the Orange COVID Tier, we are allowed to have 50% of our building’s capacity in worship. Masks are required – even for singing. We have the pews marked off for social distancing, have 6’ markers down the aisle, have hand sanitizers and temperature and health checkers standing by – everything is ready for your return – but please don’t come if you have underlying health concerns, have been in contact with someone who has tested positive for COVID recently, or are unwell. We want you to be safe! A BLAST FROM THE PAST Speaking of entering the sanctuary, I received a letter from a former WLC member, Barbara (Johnson) Lestrange. She was a member in 1947, and her father took this photo of our FIRST sanctuary being built. Can you imagine Westchester being that barren and open? She also included the newspaper clipping/photo of the groundbreaking from 1947. Only one name in the clipping is familiar to me: the founding pastor, Rev. K. G. Egertson, was the uncle of our former bishop, Rev. Paul W. Egertson. As excited as we are to re-enter the sanctuary for worship, try to imagine how excited our predecessors in the faith here were as they started building it! They were building, literally (!), the foundations of our faith here. The same gospel we believe and proclaim was the foundation of that original building and of their faith. Please Join Us in Worship on Easter Sunday at 10 am. We’ll continue to live-stream everything, and holy communion is offered for all.
Christ Is Risen! He Is Risen Indeed!
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* Mom and dad from Donna Anderson * Jim Borré from Lisbeth Borré * Rev. Billy Graham from Sandra Bray * Cliff Cairns from Mary Cairns * Bill & Jeanne Yetter, Rose Mary Yetter and Jim Downie, from Laura & Scott Downie * James Henderson from Engler Family * Bill Fitzgerald from Fitzgerald Family * Father-in-law, Juan Mazariegos and aunt, Margarita Angeles from Karina Martinez * Harriet and Val Little, Ken & Billie Sime from Carol Sime * Betty & Rex Smith from Donna Smith * Mom Esther Knutson’s birthday on April 4 from Carol Sondreal * Tallman parents and Gustafson parents from Bob Tallman * Tanya York, beloved wife of Clarence York and daughter, Kimberly York. * Our sons, Jonathan & David, & their wives-Kristy and Claire and our grandchildrenJason, Frances and Henry from Pastor Larry & Shirley Becker * Marjorie Downie from Laura & Scott Downie * Dorothy Samuel from Jane Engler * Pastor Larry & Shirley Becker– Thank You! from Kathy Klein
* In celebration of birthday of Gloria Ward from parents, Rev. Richard & Cheryl Blemaster, and by siblings, Ralph & Kyria Perrotta, Timothy & Kelly Blemaster * Christ Is Risen, Indeed! Alleluia! From the Gunn Family * In thankfulness to God from Ida Manuel-Stovall * Bernice Jackson * Sharie & Ron Saqui 3.
S UND A YS , 1 0 :0 0 A M I ND OOR S & LI V ES T R EA M As we’ve fully entered the Orange “Moderate” Tier in our dealing with the COVID pandemic, we are able to offer in-person worship services. Masks are required, as are temperature and health checks upon entry. We’ve got the pews marked off for social distancing, and we’re ready for you to safely join us in worship. WATCH LIVE ON:
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This is an ongoing project so anyone interested in crocheting or knitting scarves can pick up yarn that’s available at the church office.
Saturday, April 3rd 9:00 am All are welcome to join us in cleaning up our extensive landscaping! Bring your gardening gloves, pruners, etc. 4.
April 1st: Maundy Thursday– Service at 7 pm and End of 3rd Quarter April 2nd: Good Friday– No School April 4th: Easter Service Indoors and Livestream at 10 am April 5th– 9th: Easter Break– No School April 7th: Happy Birthday Ms.Tiner! April 12th: Yearbook Orders & 8th grade baby pictures are due! April 12th: 6th-8th grade Orientation for Covid Protocols, 9 am April 13th: Welcome back grades 6th-8th! April 15th: Yearbook Ads due! April 16th: Virtual Chapel at 10 am April 16th: Report cards are available through Gradelink April 22nd: Happy Birthday Ms. Cox! April 23rd: Virtual Chapel at 10 am/Early Dismissal April 23rd: Happy Birthday Preston Simpson! April 30th: Virtual Chapel at 10 am
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Remember and honor loved ones past and present by donating flowers to beautify our sanctuary every Sunday.
Congratulations & blessings on your wedding anniversary!
The cost is $35. You may pay online or mail a check to the office. If you would like to take one of the spots available please call the office (310) 670-5422 to get your announcement in the bulletin or email Karina, kmartinez@wlcs.org. Thank you!
April 1st Howard & Denise Sanchez April 27th Scott & Sonja Chandler
April 4th Given by Colleen in celebration of Allan’s Fitzgerald in thanks to God’s many blessings! Given by Gary & Kathy Klein in celebration of their 38th wedding anniversary! Given by the Cathedral Choir in celebration of Donna Anderson’s birthday. Happy birthday Donna!
April 4 April 5 April 9 April 10 April 11 April 12 April 20 April 21
April 11th Given by Lisbeth Borré in honor & love of daughter, Lisa, on her birthday today. Available! April 18th Given by Mary Cairns in memory of parents. Given by Cairns Family in honor of Mary’s birthday. April 25th Given by Joan Anckle in celebration of Ida ManuelStovall’s birthday! Given by Laura & Scott Downie in honor of Ida’s birthday & in appreciation for all she has done for WLC and continues to do for us through the prayer chain. Given in loving memory of Tristan’s birthday, April 25th, from Oma, Opa and Sanchez family.
A l t a r Fl o w e r s 2 0 2 1 *Available May dates: May 2nd (1 spot), 16th (1 spot) , 23rd (2 spots), and 30th (2 spots)
*Available June dates: June 6th (2 spots) , 13th (2 spots), 20th (1 spot), 27th (2 spots),
April 26 April 27 April 29
Donna Anderson & Gloria Ward Courtney Maeder Allan Fitzgerald Shirley Becker Jesse Sanchez Bernice Jackson Mary Cairns Luciano Giammalvo & Suzanne Lawrence Darlene Long Pamela Boyer & Dorothy Porter Ida Manuel-Stovall
Members & friends hospitalized, recovering from illness or surgery, or long-term illness: Doris Brown, Rob Button, Susan Cole, Amy Gustafson, Helen Jones, Ida Manuel-Stovall, Katie Meyer, Barbara & David O’Hara, Angie Reichenberg, Barbara Roamer, Donald Rousar, Juan Salinas, Mary Lou Schnitzer, Charles Seaberg, Diane Tallman, Kathy Tank, Ruby Williams, Georgiann & Steve Young & Irwin. Members & friends grieving: Family of Roselyn Scott, Joy Vik and Jack Wadman Members & friends serving in the military: Richard Appelhans, Desobry Bowens, David Flick, Jeremy Manning, Donald Moe, Deane Stewart, and Kimberly York.
PRAYER CHAIN MINISTRY If you would like to join, or have a prayer request, please contact Ida Manuel-Stovall, at idaisfrog1@verizon.net
We packed 240 Share and Care packets, we had 10 people packing at individual tables.
Please remember your offerings. We greatly encourage you to use on-line giving through the link below.
https://bit.ly/wlcofferings You may still mail in your offering to the church office. If you have not received your 2021 offering envelopes, please call the office or email kmartinez@wlcs.org.
Are you a Thrivent Member? If so, you would you consider directing your Thrivent Choice Dollars to WLCS? Through Thrivent Choice, you can contribute to organizations and causes you care about – and influence how Thrivent distributes some of its charitable funding. For more information go to the link below or talk to your representative.
www.thrivent.com/what-we-offer/generosity/ thrivent-choice.html
7831 S. Sepulveda Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90045 Phone: (310) 670-5422 Fax: (310) 670-1476 Website: www.WLCS.org Office Hours: 8:30 am-4:30 pm and please wear a mask Contact List Rev Lawrence Becker, Pastor/Interim Principal Karina Martinez, Church Secretary Amy Vaughan, Registrar, A/P, Webmaster Carol Sondreal, A/R, Donations Traci Cox, Fundraising Coordinator Tom Gerhold, Music and Worship
LDBecker@WLCS.org KMartinez@WLCS.org AVaughan@WLCS.org CSondreal@WLCS.org TCox@WLCS.org TGerhold@WLCS.org
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