40:12 Discipleship Challenge We have a challenging goal ahead of us: securing a new pastor in the midst of an economic downturn.The financial health of our church could potentially affect the pool of prospective pastors for CHPC when we post the position nationwide.We do not want our future to be defined by present economic uncertainties and transitional anxiety.Building a sound financial base is not an event; it is a declaration of who we are.The best pastoral candidates will have many choices and they are going to choose to apply where they have the greatest chance of success.Let it be with us. Here you will find information about a 40-12 Discipleship Challenge that our session endorses to you as a way for our whole church family to participate in the preparation for our future.Accepting and meeting the 40-12 Discipleship Challenge not only speaks to potential pastors, but, perhaps more importantly, it also sends a message to us, about us.It says, “We are a team!We are a family!We love this church!Through sacrifice, through discipline, through commitment, we announce our readiness to become everything that God intends us to be.” The Discipleship Challenge asks each one of us to demonstrate our commitment to go forward together with our church family.The Discipleship Challenge is asking for the brightest future possible for Canyon Hills Presbyterian Church.
Canyon Cabana Night April 24, 2010 A Night to Remember By Sharon Hlapcich
A Night at the Canyon Cabana brought the 1940s to life for the 200 who attended the Saturday night fundraiser with something for everyone and never a dull moment. Godsend and Canyon Hills’ version of the Andrew Sisters aka Chelsey, Andrea and Jennifer really got the night moving with favorite songs from the Big Band era while the swing, waltz and foxtrot swept across the dance floor.
And the revelry continued as players tried their luck at the blackjack, craps, and poker tables winning raffle tickets at night’s end for a chance at such prizes as Angel tickets, a Big Bear getaway, or special gift basket. The Horse Racing event certainly captured everyone’s attention offering an opportunity to be part of the owner’s purse or a first or second ticket holder for cash prizes. A Maui vacation, a week at the Coy’s beach house, a harbor boat cruise to professional photography sessions were among the exciting Silent Auction items that kept bidders hovering near their favorite item during the last five minutes before closing.
The special event had all the elements of a fun-filled evening including a delicious buffet with a variety of appetizers, main course and decadent desserts, wine, beer and soft drinks, a photo op by resident photographer, Lisa Sherratt that culminated with the exciting prize drawings. It was an evening of fellowship among friends and neighbors, an opportunity to raise money for church projects, but more importantly, it was a chance to reconnect as a congregation.
Everyone is a Winner! There were many winners at our Canyon Cabana Night including those who walked away with prize baskets and auction items. There were winners at the gaming tables and on the “track.” And everyone was a winner who indulged in the fantastic food and listened to the fabulous entertainment. And, there were winners who were not even present, the people who we will serve and minister to both close to home and in far away places due to the generosity of all the attendees. To date we are estimating that the Canyon Cabana Night will net approximately $11,000 to be used to help support our mission and service work locally, nationally and world-wide and support our congregational programs that support our members and friends.
Thank You A fantastic night like this takes many hours of work and dedication, so we would like to thank all those who helped with this terrific event (please forgive if we have inadvertently forgotten to mention someone). Thanks to our table sponsors and event donors: Roger and Denise Behle, Jim & Diana Deiss, Joel Oakford and Doug Schroeder; to our coordinating team: Tammy Grant, chair of fellowship, Cathy Dyla, food and beverage, Tim Consalvi, gaming tables, Joan Coy, entertainment, Kathie Consalvi, Christina Earle, Kristin McMillan, Diane Roper and Lynda Teuben, gift baskets and donations, and Verna Horton, ambiance; and to the rest of the fellowship gang: Darrell & Suzie Elwell and Bruce Kidd; to our mission committee: Bryce & Raeanne Little, Dan & Paula Stow, Jef & Linda Schleiger, Jim & Helen Harwell, Kathy Mills and Sheree Subramanyan; to our youth ministry committee: Janelle McIntyre, Bernadette Clay, Ron & Carol Gully, Lisa Sherratt, Marlin Solo, Pam Dixon, Becky Wiens, Kelly and Alex Adams; our hat-check girls and valets: Laura Kidd, Beth Gates, Chen Chen Julian, Spencer Smith, Andrew Grant, Nate Little and Mandy Solo; our entertainers: Craig Coy, Dave Byrne, Dan Evans, Bobby Wiens, Steve Marsh, Jessica Bogenreif, Jake Vogel, Andrea Caplis, Chesley Knight, Jennifer Lambert, Reggie Goodjoin and the Orange Praise Ensemble and Riff Raff, Vintage Swing Band; and to our many donors: Teresa Baresel, Jack & Char Barton, Tim & Kathie Consalvi, Joan Coy, Jon Crum, Mark & Christina Earle, Kris Evans, Jim & Helen Harwell, Jack & Verna Horton, Bart Hovland, Scott Montgomery, Louis M. Niven, Presbyterian Women Circles, Rolf & Ronda Rolnicki, Diane Roper, Jef & Linda Schleiger, Alan & Lissa Smith, Lindsay Vermeeren, Connie Watson and Matt Young.
