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A Publication of First Christian Church of North Hollywood
A Congregation of the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ)
Rev. Randy Spleth, Interim Pastor
Jennifer Le’au, Director of Children’s Ministries
Luis Oliart, Interim Youth Director
Alfredo Gomez & Loydi Rivas Gomez, Pastors, Spanish Speaking Congregation
Volume LXIV No. 22 October 27, 2021
But the saints
of the Most High
shall receive
the kingdom...
DANIEL 7:18 ( NKJV )
JOIN THE 10AM ALL SAINTS DAY LIVESTREAM ON YOUTUBE
or check out recent service streams and more at www.fccnh.org.
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I like to sing. I particularly like to sing praise cho- They courageously sought justice and loved mer-
ruses and hymns. St. Augustine said, “When you cy, sacrificed, and even died. Yet, the saints did
sing, you pray twice.” For me, this idea is clear- not do it by themselves or on their own. They had
ly found in the hymns we sing this upcoming help. It is why we sing, Thou (God) wast their rock,
Sunday, “A Mighty Fortress is Our God” and “For their fortress and their might: their strength and
All the Saints.” They are prayers in song. solace in the well-fought fight; thou, in the dark-
Traditionally, All Hallows’ Eve (October 31) is ness drear, the one true light. Alleluia, alleluia!
the day of Reformation. We remember the good But All Saints isn’t just about remembering.
work of those who sought a more faithful church. It is aspirational. God asks ordinary people to
All Saints’ Day (November 1) celebrates those do extraordinary things. So, we sing and pray: O
who have received their heavenly reward. All blessed communion, company divine! We live and
Souls’ Day (November 2) remembers those who struggle, they in glory shine. Yet all are one in thee,
are still in process, once described in terms of the for all are thine, Alleluia! Alleluia!
purgatorial journey. All three are joined together You can see why this Sunday is important.
this Sunday which we simply call All Saints. It is Today, we need the vision of saints. There is
an important day. much work to do. We need to claim our humble
Each celebrate persons in process, whether role as all the souls who are saints in the mak-
living in our world or sojourning in God’s everlast- ing. Grateful for saintly courage, we are called
ing kingdom. They are connected because those to make an equal commitment to transform our
who have gone before us and those in our day-to- world, to strive to make God’s reign on earth as it
day existence are joined in God’s holy adventure. is in heaven.
Our hymns and prayers of gratitude for saints I pray that you will carefully reflect on the
testify to the interconnectedness of life. Not even saints among us, around us, and before us. Who
death can separate us from the love of God or our are your saints? Who has shaped your life and
loved ones. world? Write them down. Bring a list to worship.
All Saints is about remembering. God asked Come ready to give thanks and acknowledge, you
ordinary people to do extraordinary things. We are called to join them.
find inspiration in the faithful who brought heal-
ing to the sick, justice to the oppressed, welcome
to the outcast, and compassion to the vulnerable.
First Christian News October 27, 2021 Page 3
tuesday morning SAVE DATE
bible 101 study SATURDAY • DECEMBER 11
with 7:00pm • in the Social Hall
dr. ann updegraff spleth
WILL RESUME ON
TUESDAY - NOVEMBER, 2ND A CHANCEL CHOIR
(ONLINE VIA ZOOM) CHRISTMAS CABARET
10:00–11:30am
While our Monday evening Bible 101 The Chancel Choir is seeking help with the
in-person class has completed, Tuesday decorating committee this year. If you’d like
morning online study will resume next to offer your decorating expertise, please
Tuesday, November 2nd, at the usual contact David Rigsby (brewstty@gmail.com)
10am time. Join the Zoom study HERE. or Gaye Coffman (gayedeebell@gmail.com).
NEWCOMERS WELCOME
The Coffee on the Corner Men’s Group
meets online weekly at
7PM THURSDAY
Interested in joining?
For Zoom info Email: menoncorner@gmail.com
MEN ON THE CORNER SUGGESTED SCRIPTURE FOR THE MONTH OF NOVEMBER
Those who look into the perfect law, the law of liberty, and persevere, being not hearers
who forget but doers who act—they will be blessed in their going. – JAMES 1: 25
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FCCNH Youth Group 2021
A safe space for kids to be kids.
MARK YOUR CALENDARS
THE NEXT FCCNH YOUTH OVERNIGHT IS FRIDAY, DECEMBER 10th
YOUTH PROGRAM • EXTENDED HOURS
Sunday Mornings Sunday Evenings Wednesday Afternoons
9:30AM-11:00AM 5:30PM-7:30PM 3:00PM-5:30PM
Middle School & High School High School Middle School
First Christian News October 27, 2021 Page 5
6 TH R E P O R T F R O M T H E
pulpit committee
ONLY A FEW DAYS REMAIN TO SUBMIT YOUR PASTORAL SEARCH SURVEY
As of this writing (Sunday afternoon, October 24th), we on the Pulpit Committee have completed 10
Committee meetings and numerous subgroup meetings since August 1st, received 122 responses to
the Congregational Survey, and are in the midst of compiling our Congregation Profile to advertise
FCCNH’s Executive Senior Pastor opening. Thank you to everyone who has completed the Survey,
and remember you have until November 1st to get yours to us. We do encourage individual responses,
though you may make them for entire families if you wish.
We especially wish to thank Harrison Anle for his diligent work in formulating the Survey along
with Charlie Harris. Unfortunately, Harrison’s company is transferring him to their San Francisco office
soon, and we will be losing his participation. Thanks, Harrison, for your help in the right place at the
right time. We appreciate it so much, and we wish you and your family only the best. As Pastor Bob
always said, “You may be apart from us, but you’re always a part of us.”
The Board is continuing to seek a 20 to 35 year old participant for us in the interview and selection
process, so if you have a nomination please contact Dino Schofield or Sally Hallada, Congregational Pres-
ident and Vice-President, through the church office prior to the next Board meeting on November 16th.
Thank you for your continuing prayerful support for our task. We’re here to serve you.
If you wish to contact the Committee, please do so at pulpitcomm@fccnh.org.
Richard Follett,
Pulpit Committee Chair
As part of our Senior Pastor search, we need to hear from our church family.
Individuals in families who are 12 or older are invited to participate in this sur-
vey. We encourage you to pray and seek the guidance of the Holy Spirit as you
read over and then complete this survey.
Take the (secure and confidential) survey online at
https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/FCCNHPastorSearchSurvey
or access by using the QR CODE at right.
PLEASE COMPLETE & SUBMIT THE SURVEY BY THIS MONDAY, NOVEMBER 1
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To order flowers to decorate the chancel on an
upcoming Sunday, please fill out the following
form and place in the offering box or drop at the
church office with your check for $40.
Today’s Date:
Name(s):
Daytime Phone:
Email:
Available dates:
11/7 11/14 11/21 11/28
Floral Dedication:
Please mark your calendars to join us for a
(Please check one of the following and write the day of shopping for a cause. We will have a
specifics of your dedication in the space provide variety of vendors out on our front lawn.
below)
If you are a vendor and would like to take
In Honor of ... part in this event, please reach out to
nohofumc@gmail.com and a Google form
In Celebration of ... will be sent to you with all the details.
In Memory of ... Space is limited. Sign up soon. 100% of
vendor booth fees will be donated to the
North Hollywood Interfaith Food Pantry.
VENDOR LIST: CHURCH BOOTHS:
Language of Wreaths Myriel Tyree’s Potted Plants
Lei Po’o Nalani Anne & Sue’s
Homemade Jams & Jellies
Lucky Mango
Lynn’s Bookstore
Leila Casey Creations
United Methodist Women
Lavish Looks by Janice Craft Table
Shiny Blissful Home Kids for a Cause
with Norwex Lemonade Stand
Check enclosed for arrangement ($40) Color Street by Katrina Blessing Bandanas for
Arrangements are supplied by Dee’s Flowers. Norman’s Records neighborhood dogs
Checks should be made payable to FCCNH.
First Christian News October 27, 2021 Page 7
THANKSGIVING
in the PARK
Do Jesus’ work this holiday season for those less fortunate! The local homeless population
has doubled in the past few years and with the COVID Pandemic they are really suffering. The
Human Needs Committee is looking for help feeding the homeless of North Hollywood on
November 21 – the Sunday before Thanksgiving. We plan to feed at least 100 people. We
request that if you donate a turkey or ham that it be COOKED.
Drop off the following prepared foods on either
SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 20th • 10:30am–1:00pm
or *SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 21st • 8:30am–11:00am
(Please heat Sunday morning drop-offs before bringing to the church)
Lots of COOKED AND CARVED Turkeys and Hams
Side Dishes: cornbread stuffing, rice stuffing, vegetables,
mashed potatoes, scalloped potatoes, yams, rolls, butter,
pies (store bought ok), whipped cream, sodas & bottled water
Please call us and let us know what you are donating – this will help us to plan any
shopping we may need to do in order to fill the gap in supplies.
Call Sharon Johnson at 818.414.0782 or Deborah Luster at 323.854.6707
so we can add your item to our list, or with any questions.
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11 Piper Goldschmidt 26 Deborah Currin
Ellie Holmer 27 Liz Ellwein
Janet Radford Ivanna Garza
T.J. Smith Jasmine Kelleher
12 Chase McKinzie Gavin Rhoads
1 Sean Adair Adarsh Pradeep 28 Lamont Cooper
Thomas Dalesandro Annette Romano James Pazzo
Jacqui Dixon 13 Marla Fain Jayla Jackson
Bill Edwards Olivia Reed 29 Bill Murray
Samantha Maslar 14 Sydney Bax 30 Rowan Glenn
Richard Melendez Jack Harris Jack Farnham
2 George Crosby Patsy Meyer Kreitler
Michael Carlson Sarah Porcaro
Ryan Eiklor Erin Zavala
Ava Martineau 15 Debbie Chyba
3 Sage Elliott 16 Dorma Hughes
Ernesto Valdez Emanuel Lupei
4 Adam De Lucia 18 Alexander Hirsch
5 Amayah Anle Jim Gattis
Deborah Dalesandro Collin Melendez
Virginia Keene Andrew Nawoj 2 Jamie & Justin Jeter
Troy Pieper 19 Penelope Perry Charlie Mount &
Sonia Soliman Shannon Webber-Lewis Arden Lewis-Mount
6 Dorothy Brooks 20 Deborah Edwards 5 David & Sheri Izzard
Ella Helmerich Marcelo Murillo 7 Michael & Rhonda Kinosian
Katherine Taylor 21 Jennifer Le’au Cosmo & Heidi Moore
Mel Wolf 22 Chloe Drastal 10 Michael & Bernadette Batts
7 Jack Brown Stella McFadden 13 Michael Carlson &
8 DeOnzell Green Ian Morgan Margaret Gonzales
Justin Jackson 23 Shaza Hanafy 16 Ken & Ann Wilson
Joshua Owen Maura Ross 22 Robert Staron &
9 Rayna Ahner 24 Angela Hayes Maree Cheatham
10 Kendis Chase Cassidy Snider 26 Manny & Pamela Chavez
Cindy Kaller Connor Spagnolo James & Diane O’Brien
Katie O’Brien 25 Lynda Swavely 26 Alfredo Gomez &
Loretta Rodriguez Margaret Taylor Wedaa Loydi Rivas Gomez
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WARNING: COLD WEATHER AHEAD... he Human Needs Committee can always put
new or gently used items to use by passing
them along to the needy in our community.
Please take a look at the list below and consider
donating one or more of the items we will need as
the seasons change:
jackets sleeping bags/blankets
jeans long-sleeved shirts
socks tennis shoes (men’s/women’s)
tents gloves/knit hats
Donations can be dropped off at the church office during normal business hours. Please contact
Shelley with any questions at 818.298.8209.
On Sunday, November 14th, our Sunday School
children will be packing shoe boxes for Opera-
tion Christmas Child. These boxes give children
hope and a chance to experience the love of
God. We’re asking you to join us in this exciting
ministry by making a donation—we need $15/
per box to cover the cost of shipping and the
contents of the box.
To donate you can either write a check and
put “Operation Christmas Child” on the memo
ZOOM MEETING line or, if you prefer, mark one of our cash en-
7:30pm FRIDAYS velopes with “Operation Christmas Child”. Go to
www.samaritanspurse.org for more information,
NEWCOMERS WELCOME videos and true stories of how Operation Christ-
mas Child changes lives. Please contact our
email for Zoom info
Director of Children’s Ministries, Jennifer Le’au
W2W.FCCNH@gmail.com
(JLeau@fccnh.org), with any questions. Thank
you for your support!
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BY WAY OF REPORT CHURCH STAFF
Rev. Randy Spleth
Week Ending Sunday, October 24, 2021___ Interim Pastor
10:00 AM Worship Attendance 107 Alfredo Gomez
Pastor, Spanish Speaking Congregation
Sunday School Children 11
Jennifer Le’au
Youth 5 Director of Children’s Ministries
10:00 AM Worship Offering $4,045.00 Luis Oliart
Interim Youth Director
Sunday School Offering $3.00
Tyana Parr
Operation Santa Claus $20.00 Director of Children’s/Youth Choirs
Robert Bock Scholarship Fund $500.00 David Rigsby
Music Director/Organist
Credit Card Offering 10/18/21-10/24/21___ Christine Karasseferian
Director of Finance
General Offering $370.00
Chris Carson
Church Administrator
Gabriela Dorantes
Administrative Assistant
Glenda Morgan Brown
Administrative Assistant
Terri Burton
Church Publications
Trudie Kirkland
Event Planner
Elmer Maldonado
VETERANS – YOU’RE INVITED! Building & Grounds Superintendent
Miriam Mancilla
for fresh coffee and conversation Director of Christian Nursery School
to be held in our church parking lot on
Greg Kirkland
SATURDAY • NOVEMBER 13 Media Director
8:00am – 9:30am VOLUNTEER STAFF
Jacob Beam, Craig Brooks
Let us help you celebrate your call to Sound Technicians
service — you will also receive an Luis Oliart
American flag lapel pin as our Security
THANK YOU! IN MEMORIAM
Robert M. Bock
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