Footprints

A Christ-centered church with

a warm and friendly heart, an

open mind, & an adventurous

spirit!

A Progressive, Peace & Jus-

tice , Open & Affirming, and

Global Ministries Church.

A successfully aligned congre-

gation of two denominations,

the United Church of Christ

(UCC) and the Christian

Church (Disciples of Christ)

DOC.

Volume VIII, Issue 5 - June 2018

Church of the Foothills is an accepting, caring, open, and affirming Christian congregation that welcomes and

includes all people of every ethnicity, age, gender, sexual orientation, disability, economic status or religious background.

Inside this issue:

Pastor’s Message

Page

2

ChOTF Events 3-5

Community Events &

Health & Wellness

Small Group Ministries

7-9

10

ChOTF Projects 11

Life & Laughter

Pre-School News

& Miscellany

12

13

Celebrations

Hope & Help

14

15

Connections

Contact Information

16

17

Features/Photos 18-20

Worship Services begin at 9:45 AM

Worship Schedule for June 2018

JUNE 03 - GRADUATE & TEACHER

RECOGNITION SUNDAY

Communion

Guest Speaker - Kip Kipp

JUNE 10 - SUNDAY

Guest Speaker: Kip Kipp

JUNE 17 - FATHER’S DAY

Communion By Intinction

Sermon: Rev Dr Duane Day

JUNE 24 - MEMORIAL SUNDAY

Guest Speaker - Rabbi Frank Stern

Congratulations Grads

Happy Father’s Day Dads

A P u b l i c a t i o n o f C h u r c h o f t h e

F o o t h i l l s

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T e l : 714 - 5 4 4 -1 3 19

Pastor Mike is expected to be on disability leave thru July. At print

time, only Guest Speakers—not topics—have been determined.

JULY 01 - FIRST SUNDAY IN JULY

Communion

Sermon: Rev Kel Henderson

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“Soul Food”

2018 ANNUAL REPORT BY PASTOR MIKE HOLLAND

We promote ourselves as an Open and Affirming Congregation for all peo-ple. Our motivation comes from our understanding and experience of Christ, and what it means to be ethical, compassionate, peace and justice loving Christians. Our goal is to

be inclusive, not exclusive. We welcome di-versity. Such values drive our ministries. For years, one focus has been on offering hospitality and safe space to those of differ-ing sexual orientations and identities. It still is. However, in the past year, we have also given greater attention to the issue of racism, America’s great historical sin. The effects and consequences of centuries of institution-al and personal racism is still seen today in too many stories about the mistreatment of African Americans by the justice system, schools and businesses. Fifty years after Martin Luther King Jr and the Civil Rights Movement, we still have so much work to do to raise consciousness, ours and others, around this issue. Thanks to two of our small group ministries, PB&J and the Monday Night Study Group, for taking the lead for us on addressing the issue of racism. Our uniquely inclusive church continues to attract high numbers of visitors each year. At least 400 people attended our church for the first time over the past twelve months. His-torically, about 5% of our visitors, 20 people, will eventually become members. In 2016-17, we had 43 people join our church, includ-ing confirmands, a record. For the 2017-18 Church year, we had 8 people join our Church. Averaged together, that’s 25 people

a year. With our new Audio-Visual System and a renewed commitment to using social media to reach out to more people who might appreciate our church beliefs and practices, there’s a good chance we will have even more visitors next year. So, turn on your visi-tor radar on Sunday mornings and reach out to the new faces. This past year was also one of our best in memory for stewardship and financial giving. Between members, fundraisers, groups and events that use our facilities, we ended with a surplus. Don’t worry, there are plenty of good causes in the church and in the com-munity in which to invest extra funds. I want to thank everyone for their generosity. One concern. We conclude our Church Year with a sick and injured pastor: yea, me. In my first twenty years as your pastor, I never had to claim a day or Sunday off for illness. I have made up for it this spring. Multiple viruses, Bell’s Palsy, back pain and numb-ness in my feet have limited my ministry. I’m learning patience and empathy for others who also suffer from debilitating injuries and diseases. Prayers are appreciated. I so love this church and being your pastor, and look forward to another exciting year. Peace and blessings,

Pastor Mike

Latest update: Pastor Mike is expected to remain on

disability leave, at least thru the month of July. Your

prayers for his continuing recovery are appreciated.

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ChOTF EVENTS

Election of New Officers

& Cabinet

Sunday, May 20

The following were elected to serve, beginning July 1, 2018.

Officers: President Stephanie Brown Vice President Dan Griset Recording Secretary Jeanne Davenport Treasurer Maureen Rosenquist Financial Secretary Carol Rosholm

Ministries & Other Elected Cabinet Positions Spiritual Life Chair: Michelle Linton

Peace, Benevolence Co-Chairs: Sunny Erickson &

& Justice Susan Richardson

Growth Co-Chairs: Laurie Van Cleve &

Miguel Magaña Christian Education Unfilled

Finance Unfilled

Property Joe Black

Hospitality Unfilled

Worship Co-Chairs: Gloria Wildman &

María Pérez

Elected, Non-Cabinet Positions

Membership Clerk Lorinda Kasten-Lowerre

Historian Katy Black

Delegates DOC Robbie Arevalos & Gloria Wildman

Delegates UCC María Pérez & Susan Richardson

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Please note, we have 3 very important ministries currently

unfilled. If you are “able & willing” to step-up for a year,

please contact Stephanie Brown. Thank you!

GUEST SPEAKER: Harry “Kip” Kipp

In Pastor Mike’s absence, several guest speak-ers have been scheduled for June and July. Rev Day, Rabbi Stern and Pastor Kel are well known to us, but who is “Kip” Kipp? Below is his bio: ———————————— A twenty-three year resident of Newport Beach, Kathy and I have four children ages 28, 26, 24 and 17 (three girls, one boy). We have also been active members for twenty-three years of Corona del Mar Community Church, Congregational UCC. I have held a variety of board and commit-tee leadership positions and served as Modera-tor for five years. Kathy is the Minister of Youth and Family at the church. I have a strong resonance with one of the central tenants of the Protestant faith; “The Priesthood of All Believers”, and with that reso-nance comes a deep desire to facilitate and nurture environments for each of us to live into God’s calling for our lives individually, and col-lectively as faithful communities. Through this belief, I know I have been in ministry for a long time, but the call to vocation-al ministry led to Fuller Theological seminary and the “Member In Discernment” process leading to ordination in the UCC in the near future.

——————— Kip was born in Baltimore and educated at the Uni-versity of Delaware (BA Psychology and Communica-tions) and Fuller Theological Seminary (MDiv).

SUNDAY June 10TH

After worship service, Jack Provencio will be leading an Adult Forum

to talk to us about the Family Promise or-ganization. He will be speaking about the organization itself, how ChOTF adopted this program as one of our ministries, and how the ministry functions within our church. ChOTF has a long history of sup-porting Family Promise and Jack would like to invite everyone to come and learn more about this important ministry.

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ChOTF EVENTS (con’t)

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Mixed Media

—————————————— The May event was the last Mixed Media until September, but everyone is encouraged to support the Broadway Fund-raiser-WHICH WILL HAVE GREAT ENTERTAINMENT AND FOOD- put on by our choir and friends on Saturday, June 16. ——————————————

The Little Mermaid is the family friendly musical that was selected for Broad-way in the Park this year. It will be presented from August 7-14 at Pep-pertree Park in Old Town

Tustin. If there is enough interest in sitting at a table, for 8, Kathy Dunlap will purchase one or more for our church at the Wednesday, August 8 performance. You can bring your own picnic supper or purchase food at the park, which opens at 5:30. The performance begins at 7:45. Tables MUST be purchased by EARLY JUNE, so if you are interested in sitting at a table with other church members or friends, please let Kathy know as soon as possible.

———————————————- And, don’t forget Concerts in the Park, Wednesday nights from 6 to 8PM, at Peppertree Park in Tustin—from June 23 thru August 1. Free concerts in the park are an annual tradition in Tustin you won't want to miss. The public is invited to come out on to listen to the best local bands per-forming top 40s, cover music, classic rock, and much more. You can bring lawn chairs, blankets and food if you like. Non-Profit vendors sell a variety of snacks, eats, and soft drink beverages to make your life easy. If you like, just bring yourself and have a great time! Concerts are free of charge. A group from ChOTF usually gathers in a central loca-tion, well back from the stage, to enjoy the evening. We hope you will choose to join us!

~Kathy Dunlap

All Are Welcome! —————————————

To find out more about Mixed Media events, contact Kathy at:

714-532-3799. or artsongs@cox.net

BRIDGE GROUP Do you like to get together with special friends & play a little bridge? This fun group is one of the longest running small groups at ChOTF & may be the one for you. Your level of skill at bridge is not important. Your commitment to a friendly

game and pleasant company is! We meet the 4th Saturday of each month (but can be flexible), at 7:00 PM -- at the home of various hosts. The June gathering will be Saturday the 23rd. Check your weekly bulletin and/or e-reminder for an update later in the month. If you would like to join us, or have any ques-tions, please contact Gloria Wildman at: 714-939-1026 or gwildperson@juno.com

LGBTQI OPEN & AFFIRMING ...

USUALLY NOON, THE 1ST SUNDAY OF EACH

MONTH

The long standing restaurant brunch has been replaced by a potluck at various homes. Time & place for June to be an-nounced.

All will be welcome to join us!

MONDAY NIGHT ADULT STUDY GROUP

This adult study group meets for a potluck supper at the home of various members, on the fourth Monday of each month. Potluck begins at 6:30 PM. The study sessions begin at 7:30 PM, af-ter the meal.

Our next meeting is scheduled for Monday, June 25th at the home of Gloria Wildman. We plan to continue the study Dismantling Racism, which we began in February. Save the Date & Join us !

ChOTF &COMMUNITY EVENTS

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QUEST: A Documentary Free Public Screening+ Discussion

Saturday, June 2, 2018. 5:00 – 7:30 pm

Church of the Foothills

19211 Dodge Avenue Santa Ana, CA 92705

Epic in scope, QUEST is a vivid illumination of race and class in America and a testament to love, healing and hope.

Refreshments will be served

Presented by

Church of the Foothills' Peace Benevolence and Justice Ministry (PB&J)

As part of the Poor People’s Campaign to end systemic racism

Filmed with vérité intimacy for nearly a decade, QUEST is the moving portrait of a family from North Philadelphia. Beginning during the Obama presidency, Christopher "Quest" Rainey and his wife, Christine'a "Ma Quest", raise a family while nurturing a

community of hip-hop artists in their basement home music studio.

Film directed by Jonathan Olshefski, produced by Sabrina Schmidt Gordon Official Selection, 2017 Sundance Film Festival.

A co-production of ITVS and American Documentary | POV pbs.org/pov

This event is a collaboration with POV, PBS’ award winning nonfiction film series This film will be broadcast June 18th on PBS

CHRISTIAN ED NEWS & EVENTS

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CHRISTIAN ED MINISTRY:

KEL’S KORNER

During Sunday School, in the beginning part of

the year, the Junior High class was discussing

the fact that their schools now taught a minimal

amount of home economics, auto shop and sim-

ilar classes. The group was expressing their dis-

pleasure with the situation and wished they had

an opportunity to be learning what they called

“life skills”. Following up on this discussion,

the Junior High teachers and I thought to give

them what they were asking for and have devel-

oped some life skill lessons.

We began last month and thought that cooking

was a good starting point. So far the group has

gone to the grocery store with a shopping list

and a budget and returned with the ingredients

for French Toast which they made for them-

selves and for Fellowship time. They have also

helped in the kitchen with the Easter pancake

breakfast; they have made scones from scratch,

as well as ramen noodles with chicken. They

rounded out the month by making and serving

homemade pizza for Fellowship Hour.

Cooking is the first of many growth opportuni-

ties we hope to bring this class and we would

love to have some help. We are putting out an

invitation to anyone who would wish to come

share some of their skills with this or any of our

Sunday School classes.

Blessings, Pastor Kel

CHRISTIAN EDUCATION NEWS

Mother’s Day Bouquets

Spring was certainly in the air on Mother’s Day as we welcomed being part of Western Service Workers annual floral fundraiser. WSW brought several buckets of flowers and our youth and teachers had a marvelous time making beautiful bouquets which were available to the congregation for donation, after worship. Over 50 bouquets were taken with generous do-nations being given. Everyone enjoyed having WSW here and we looking forward to having the back next year.

Youth Sunday

This year's Youth Sunday rocked the house as our youth brought forth the message at they are the voice of the next generation. That they wish to create and live in a world of love, equality,

acceptance and unity. They expressed the desire to bring this world about through acts of peace-ful protest and making places churches, schools and other public places safe again. The youth chose specific and familiar songs to help deliver their message, which added great life and energy into the service. All of our young people did a great job and we look forward to what they have to share with us next year.

OC Pride Parade Believe it or not, the OC Pride Parade is only a few weeks away. It will be held on Saturday, June 23rd, in downtown Santa Ana and the church will again be walking in the parade and sponsoring a table. We had a great group turn out last year and we hope to see even more this year. If you are interested in participating with us in the event, please contact Pastor Kel or Carmen Mercado

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ChOTF & COMMUNITY EVENTS

St. Mark Singles Group:

OC Come As You Are Singles This new group is called The Open Door. It’s a welcoming group for progressive singles in Orange County within the age ranges of 30's and 40's but open to all who would like to come. Saturday, June 2, at 6:00 PM the group is hosting an event at DTSA Art Walk. There are several options to join us: 1. Dinner at 6 PM 4th St. Market- meet at Portola Coffee and message me or look for the OC CAYA sign. 2. And/or join us for 2 great improv shows. “The Show Must Go On” (at 7:30 PM) and “Hogwash” inspired by Harry Potter (at 9:15 PM}. Both performed by The Wayward Artist theater group! Prepare to laugh, cry and thoroughly enjoy yourself!! Join the Facebook group to get us going! For any questions contact: Lindsey Krogh 657-210-0133

Lindsey.krogh@gmail.com. Please RSVP by email, or link via Facebook:

https://www.facebook.com/events/202480517118391/?ti=icl

HEALTH AND WELLNESS CORNER…

The sound of therapy

Music soothes the savage breast, the saying goes. Can it also soothe the symptoms of depression? Much research has confirmed that music has both psychological and physio-logic effects. While scientists can now see via medical imag-ing some of the changes in the

brains of people listening to Beethoven or Elvis, music is a very complex stimulus, and the ways it works on us remain largely elusive Recently German researchers analyzed finding from 28 studies of music therapy which included 1,810 partici-pants. The studies took very different approaches, from having depressed patients simply listen to music to en-couraging them to participate in singing or instrumental music therapy. The trials also employed different styles of music. Overall, 26 of the 28 studies found statistically significant reductions in depression levels associated with music therapy. Among studies that used the Geriatric Depression Scale to measure depression, music was associated with 43 percent improvement in symptoms. Because studies varied so widely, drawing conclusions about the best music of music was difficult. Groups music therapy ses-sions were slightly more effective at easing depression than individual sessions. Participants ages 60 and older had greater improvements in depression scores than younger participants, according to the authors who pub-lished their findings in Frontiers in Psychology. Music therapy, in general, appears to offer a promising adjunct to conventional therapy for depression, espe-cially for patients with mild to moderate depression. Still, more research is needed to determine which types of music therapy might best benefit people with depres-sion. How about joining our choir to enhance your mental health?

Kathleen Hunt, MS, RN, Public Health Nurse

Source: UC Berkeley Wellness Letter, Spring

2018 —————————————————————— ED Note: Kathleen is a retired Public Health Nurse, a newer

member of our church and the mother of Pastor Kel—not

necessarily in that order!

TEACHER

APPRECIATION

SUNDAY

JUNE 3

On the Sunday we recognize our graduates, we tradition-ally also show our appreciation for our dedicated Sunday School Teachers. This year’s honorees are: NURSERY: Dana Block, Jordan Block and Jami Underwood KINDERGARTEN – 2nd GRADES: Spencer Block, Kathy Dunlap, Marci Brezarich, Julietta Galera, Anthony Henderson and Chloe Pichon THIRD THROUGH FIFTH GRADES: Gayle Hayashi and Mae Parrett MIDDLE SCHOOL: Raul Rodriguez, Gary Haroldson, Annie Jennings and Brent Smith HIGH SCHOOL: Robbie Arevalos

MINISTER OF CHRISTIAN EDUCATION AND FAMILY LIFE: Rev. Kel Henderson

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ChOTF & COMMUNITY EVENTS/NEWS

There’s a fundraising event at

Ruby’s 1st Tuesday of each month

4:00-7:00 PM

THIS MONTH: JUNE 5th

The proceeds from this monthly fundraiser (i.e. 20% of all money spent by our church families and friends on food and beverag-es—excluding alcoholic drinks) goes to our Campership Fund, which allows many of our youth to go to camp at Loch Leven (DOC) or Pilgrim Pines (UCC) throughout the year. To qualify your purchase, please pick up a red flyer at Church to take to the Diner with you, or see Robbie at the Diner the night you’re there.

MONTHLY FUNDRAISER

SUPPORTS YOUTH CAMPERSHIP

HONORING DAD BY WHATEVER NAME HE MAY BE CALLED

Ed note: Father’s Day is coming up, so in honor of dear old dad, I borrowed the following history from the internet:

* * * * * * * * * * * * Today we look into the history of Father’s Day. Sadly, retail-ers and marketers, in an effort to make a quick buck, have bastardized the original meaning of Father’s Day. A holiday that was supposed to honor dad and enumerate his special qualities, now is used to sell chili pepper ties and shop vacs. Hopefully by understanding why the concept of Father’s Day was created, we can better celebrate and honor the fathers who raised us.

The History of Father’s Day in the United States There are two stories of when the first Father’s Day was celebrated. According to some accounts, the first Father’s Day was celebrated in Washington state on June 19, 1910. A woman by the name of Sonora Smart Dodd came up with the idea of honoring and celebrating her father while listen-ing to a Mother’s Day sermon at church in 1909. She felt as though mothers were getting all the acclaim while fathers were equally deserving of a day of praise (She would proba-bly be displeased that Mother’s Day still gets the lion’s share of attention). Sonora’s dad was quite a man. William Smart, a veteran of the Civil War, was left a widower when his wife died while giving birth to their sixth child. He went on to raise the six children by himself on their small farm in Washington. To

show her appreciation for all the hard work and love William gave to her and her siblings, Sonora thought there should be a day to pay homage to him and other dads like him. She initially suggested June 5th, the anniversary of her father’s death to be the designated day to celebrate Father’s Day, but due to some bad planning, the celebration in Spokane, Washington was deferred to the third Sunday in June. The other story of the first Father’s Day in America hap-pened all the way on the other side of the country in Fair-mont, West Virginia on July 5, 1908. Grace Golden Clayton suggested to the minister of the local Methodist church that they hold services to celebrate fathers after a deadly mine explosion killed 361 men. While Father’s Day was celebrated locally in several communities across the country, unofficial support to make the celebration a national holiday began almost immediately. William Jennings Bryant was one of its staunchest propo-nents. In 1924, President Calvin “Silent Cal” Coolidge rec-ommended that Father’s Day become a national holiday. But no official action was taken. In 1966, Lyndon B. Johnson, through an executive order, designated the third Sunday in June as the official day to celebrate Father’s Day. However, it wasn’t until 1972, during the Nixon administration, that Father’s Day was officially recognized as a national holiday.

* * * * * * * * * * * *

This Father’s Day, don’t just buy your Pops a “World’s Best Dad” mug. Write him a card expressing some of the things you love and admire about him. Nothing mushy. Just tell him that you’re glad to be his son or daughter.

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COMMUNITY EVENTS/NEWS (con’t)

Habitat OC Celebrates the Framing of Two Homes in Tustin

On a beautiful Saturday morning in Tustin, something great happened. Habitat for Humanity of Orange County came together in partnership with City of Tustin and The Catholic Coalition to frame two homes for veteran families. Over the past year, the Catholic Coalition raised $150,000 for the build of this development. They presented the check to Habitat OC President/CEO Sharon Ellis during the ceremony. What really tugged at everyone’s heart strings was hearing from the daughter of the future homeowner. She made her way to the podium and with a big smile said, “I c a n ’ t w a i t t o h a v e m y o w n r o o m ! ” With the support of donors and volunteers like you, Habi-tat OC will continue its mission of creating a world where everyone has a decent place to live, helping families like the Garcia's gain strength, stability, and self-reliance through affordable homeownership. ~Kimberly Perez .

If you would like to make a contribution, please visit https://habitatoc.wedid.it/ to donate or visit www.HabitatOC.org/Volunteer to volunteer

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SMALL GROUP MINISTRIES

TRANSGENDER

SUPPORT GROUP “TG Rainbow” is a transgender support group open to everyone who is transgender, spouses, family, friends, or anyone who just wants to learn about what it means to be trans. We meet on the 3rd Friday of each month at 7:30 pm in the High School room.

Contact: Michelle Evans:

Phone: 949-770-0702 or http://www.mach25media.com/tgr.html

Hearts & Minds

In the USA we think of ourselves as classless. Yet class is an economic division with social realities, identities, opportunities and repressions. Class makes us comfort-able around certain things and people and uncomforta-ble around those who don't share our similar codes of how to act, what to say or what is important - in some-one running for office for instance. I treasure that our church is working for a just and equitable world for all people. In our Hearts and Minds circle we share feelings about what confuses and divides us as well as what brings us joy and hope. It's a way to get our minds and hearts clear in a confidential space where we speak and listen respectfully to others. Please consider joining us

11:15 AM, Sunday, June 17th.

~Suvan. Everyone is welcome!

For more information, contact Suvan Geer at.: suvangeer@sbcglobal.net

Do you know who/what CWF is?

CWF stands for Christian Women’s Fellowship. We meet on Wednesdays from 10:00 – 2:00 at which time we work on projects like making the Prayer Bears that we send to people in our congregation going through hard times to remind them that their church family is thinking about them. We also sell them so that you can send them to family and friends as well. We make baby quilts to give to babies of the church when they are baptized or dedicated. We always have a big quilt in process and have raffled them off in the past. Other members bring their own projects from home. Of course there is a lot of fellowship taking place as projects are being worked on each Wednesday. We use the money that we have raised from selling our hand made products to donate to various charities each year. Over the years that has included not only outside charities but also projects that help to meet special needs within our congregation. We also collect food for Southwest Community Center, adopt a family for Christmas and collect pull tabs for Ronald McDonald House. We would love to have you join us even if you don’t consider yourself very crafty. Just pack a lunch and come to the Fireside room in the Fellowship Hall on any Wednesday. Hope to see you soon. ~Lynn Stiegler

CHOIR PRACTICE

COME JOIN OUR

VIBRANT, SPIRITED

CHANCEL CHOIR!

If you are looking for a small group ministry that par-ticipates in services every Sunday, plans and per-forms special music programs—like the annual fund-raiser (see page 16)— then choir is for you! No prior experience needed. We welcome anyone who loves to sing and wants to share their voice in worship! We hope to see you at rehearsal on Wednesdays, 7:00 to 8:30 PM in the church sanctuary.

All the best, Tina Peterson

CHRISTIAN WOMEN’S

FELLOWSHIP

CHURCHES ARE GOOD for prayer, but so are

garages and cars and mountains and showers

and dance floors.

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ChOTF PROJECTS

FUNDRAISING MADE EASY... WHEN SHOPPING FOR GRADS OR DADS

(OR ANY HOLIDAYS - OR ANY OTHER DAY)

THINK GIFT CARDS

Planning that special dinner, basket, gift or outing? A wide variety of cards can be pur-chased at the Scrip table for use at your favorite department or grocery store. Gas station, res-taurant and movie thea-ter tickets are also avail-able and gift cards are

always welcome! Remember, each card gener-ates from 5% to 10% in income to ChOTF. Check the full list at the Scrip Table in Fellow-ship Hall after church on Sundays, and buy/order them there—or call the Church office or Mike Dann with your order. . ~ AVAILABLE NOW ~

GUIDELINES FOR DONATING A PORTION OF YOIR ON-LINE PURCHASES AS WELL!!

SOUP KITCHEN MINISTRY

Every 5th Sunday of a month, each year, a team from Church of the Foothills serves lunch to members of the homeless community at the South-west Community Center in Santa Ana. You are

invited to participate with us on each of these Sundays by spending a couple of hours help-ing us deliver a much needed service. Join us and play a small role in responding to the call for social justice in our immediate world. The next lunch service for 2018 will occur on July 29th. If you’d like to participate with us, please call Dan Griset 714-834-1322) and learn more.

www.GrisetServices.com

Open Sunday, in Fellowship Hall ...

Our Peace & Justice Corner

WHY WE SELL OLIVE OIL,

COFFEE AND CHOCOLATE And Why You Should Buy It

For newcomers to Church of the Foothills, the Fair Trade Corner and its display of coffee, chocolate, olive oil, herbs, and the occasional T-shirt & sticker, may seem an anomaly. Actu-ally, it is an opportunity to promote justice. Fair Trade products come from third world countries and are purchased directly from the labor source: the farmer, the artisan, the laborer who produced or made the goods. When we buy Fair Trade items we are standing in solidari-ty with people who are working for their own survival.

When we buy Fair Trade products, we are actualizing our faith. Proceeds from Fair Trade sales fund projects for the Peace, Benevolence and Justice Ministry.

Full Disclosure: The T-shirts and bump-er stickers we sell aren’t “Fair Trade’, but they do promote peace & justice!

“A Blatant Advertisement Promoting Justice”

LIFE & LAUGHTER

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POET’S CORNER...

BEDTIME PRAYER A grandfather was going by his little granddaughter's room one night when he saw her kneeling beside her bed with head bowed and hands folded, repeating the alphabet. "What are you doing?" he asked her. "I'm saying my pray-ers," she replied, "but I couldn't think of just what I wanted to say. So I'm just saying all the letters of the alphabet, and God can put them together any way He thinks best." ~ via George Goldtrap Ormond-by-the-Sea

IT’S JUNE: A KIDS EYEVIEW OF MARRIAGE Lowell Yoder of Holland, OH, passed along these kids' obser-vations on marriage: Asked how do you decide whom to marry, Kristen, age 10, replied, "No person really decides before they grow up who they're going to marry. God decides it all way before. You get to find out later who you're stuck with." Asked what most people do on a date, Martin, age 10, replied, "On the first date, they just tell each other lies, and that usually gets them interested enough to go for a second date." Asked how a stranger can tell if two people are married, Derrick, age 8, replied, "You might have to guess, based on whether they seem to be yelling at the same kids." —————————————————— And, finally this: The prospective father-in-law asked, "Young man, can you support a family?" The groom-to-be replied, "Well, no sir, I was just planning to support your daughter. The rest of you will have to fend for your-selves." ~George Goldtrap Ormond-by-the-Sea, FL

Ed : Jokes on this page used with permission of The Joyful Noiseletter

LIFE LESSON IN A TROUBLED TIME I will laugh at the world. And how can I laugh when con-fronted with man or deed which offends me so as to bring forth my tears or my curses? Four words I will train myself to say until they become a habit so strong that immediately they will appear in my mind whenever good humor threatens to depart from me. These words, passed down from the an-cients, will carry me through every adversity and maintain my life in balance. These four words are: “This too shall pass”. And with my laughter all things will be reduced to their proper size. I will laugh at my failures and they will vanish in clouds or new dreams; I will laugh at my successes and they will shrink to their true value. Never will I allow myself to be-come so important, so wise, so dignified, so powerful, that I forget how to laugh at myself and my world. ~ Og Mandino , American author

"Did you hear about the new church in town? It has six commandments and four suggestions." ‒ via Rev. Bill Park Bethany, OK

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FOOTPRINTS NOTICE

Editor’s note: Do you have something you would like to share with our readers? Comments, sugges-tions or articles are always welcome. Announcements, poems, pictures and notices you would like printed in the July/August combined edition of Footprints should be submitted to me—or to the church office—no later than June 23. Earlier, if at all possible. If you plan ahead & give me enough time, it will be very much appreciated! ~Bobbie Taylor, rjtylr@cox.net

JUNE 2018

Our last day of school is June 15th, 2018. After that all

local children ages 2.5 to 8 are invited to join us for

summer camp!

SUMMER CAMP!

We still have openings for Summer Camp. This year

camp is running for 5 weeks from June 25th through

August 3rd. We have some fun weeks planned includ-

ing STEM, Water, Superhero, Luau and Pirates! Regis-

tration forms are at the sign in table or email:

marci@foothillspreschool.org

Join your friends for some summer fun!

OUR NEWEST ADDITIONS!:

(Quail and Chicks!)

If you haven’t heard about our baby quail and baby

chicks that have recently hatched you are missing out

on some real "cuteness!" Stop in anytime to see our

babies! They are adorable. The chicks are in the Sun-

flower class and the quail in the Seeds/Sprouts class.

$5 SUMMER YOGA for KIDS!!!

Miss Renee, our fun loving yoga teacher, also teaches

kids yoga at the Yoga Squared studio in Old Town

Tustin on Thursdays at 2:30pm. Classes are usually

$10 but as a favor to Foothills Preschool, classes are

being offered for $5 for our students ! For more info

you may contact “Sunflower” Penny’s mom:

Casey Merkling, Founding Teacher

Yoga Squared @ 714.625.7230

More info:

marci@foothillspreschool.org

or 714-573-7723

Marci Carey

Director—Foothills Pre-School

"It's the process, not the product."

Foothills Pre-School 19211 Dodge Ave., N. Tustin

(714) 573-7723

"Nurturing Kids with Warm & Friendly Hearts, Inquisitive Minds, and Adventurous Spirits since 1969"

NEWS FROM OUR PRESCHOOL

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CELEBRATIONS!!

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June Birthdays

If we missed (or “mixed-up”) your special day, we’re very sorry! Please contact the church office and we will correct our records.

June Anniversaries

DON’T FORGET TO BRING GOODIES TO SHARE IN YOUR YOUR BIRTHDAY MONTH!

6/04 Doug Temple

6/05 Eric Candidas

6/05 Luke Candidas

6/06 Sara Provencio

6/07 Sean Womack

6/08 Debbie Holman-Romero

6/09 Ian Arden

6/11 William Brink

6/11 Susan Richardson

6/12 Beatrice Acken

6/12 Ruth Ann Hubbard

6/16 Mae Parrett

6/17 Charmaine Day

6/17 Mike Henderson

6/18 Carol Rosholm

6/20 Buhl Palmer

6/21 Nhadia Ceballos

6/21 Tommy Shimanek

6/22 Kay Bourgeois Harris

6/23 David Van Dorn

6/27 Mike Dann

6/27 Kelly Holden

6/28 Spencer Block

6/29 Muffy Pugliese

6/06 Russell Waddell & William Rodriguez 6/09 Jay & Claire Camaya 6/11 Bill & Susan Richardson 6/12 Nhadia Ceballos & Jenna Aguilar 6/12 Kathy & Jerry Dunlap 6/13 Tippy & Shep Sheppard 6/19 Doug & Jackie Stobo 6/21 Brett & Anna Smith 6/26 Donna & Jerry Martin 6/28 Nancy Brink & Maria Perez 6/30 Duane & Charmaine Day

HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATES

Jack Linton: Graduating from Foothill High School.

Ava Pichon: Graduating from El Modena High

School and attending Santiago Canyon College to

pursue degrees in computer science & engineering.

Anthony Henderson: Graduating from Marina High

School and attending Goldenwest Community

College to pursue a degree in computer science.

Justin Delgado: Graduating from Foothill High

School and attending Humboldt State University to

pursue a degree environmental science.

Derek Williams: Graduating from La Mirada High

School and attending the University of La Verne in

the fall.

GRADUATES LISTED ARE THOSE REPORTED BY PRINT

TIME. NOTIFY THE CHURCH OFFICE IF WE MISSED YOURS

PRESCHOOL GRADUATE Joaquin Womack: Graduating from

Foothills Preschool.

MIDDLE SCHOOL GRADUATE Jenna Smith: Graduating from Sierra Vista Middle School to Northwood High School.

COLLEGE GRADUATES Karli Hanson: Graduated in May 2017 from Univer-sity of California Berkeley with degrees in Bio Engi-neering and Material Science.

Brent Smith: Graduated from University of Califor-nia, Irvine and will be attending graduate school at the same university

GRADUATE SCHOOL

Jami Underwood: Graduating in September with a Masters Degree in Public Health, from Grand Canyon University. Degree to be awarded on campus, in Arizona , on October 19.

NEED A RIDE?

If you need help with a ride to church or

to the doctor, etc. please call one of our

Caring Corner Drivers:

Kathy and Jerry Dunlap (714-532-3799)

Wenonah Sheehan (714-731-0757) If you are able to join this group as a driver/helper, please see or call Kathy Dunlap.

Caring Corner

HOPE & HELP

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IN NEED OF MINISTRY, OR JUST SOMEONE

TO TALK TO ABOUT LIFE AND FAITH?

For pastoral assistance, Pastor Mike is available during office hours

of 9 AM to 2 PM on Mon-Tues-Thurs. Please call ahead when possible.

For other times, call his cell at 714-423-0182.

To contact a church elder, call the church office at 741-544-1319

Rev Kel Henderson available Tues, Wed, Thurs. & Sun at 714-465-6991

CALLING ALL MEMBERS OF:

CHRISTIAN ED MINISTRY JUNE IS YOUR MONTH TO HOST

FELLOWSHIP HOUR

That means, we are counting on you to: bring in the goodies set up the tables start up the coffee/tea pots clean-up afterward

Please contact & coordinate with Pastor Kel

Thank you!

In Need of Grief Support...? There are two excellent Support Groups in our area.:

Mariposa Women & Family Center, in Orange. Please call 714-547-6494

Kaiser Permanente , Orange Health Pavilion, in Orange. Contact: Jane McLauklin, 562-622-4300

A big thank you from all of us to Kel Henderson, Robbie Arevalos, Gary Har-oldson, Annie Jennings, Sam Brezarich and all the others who helped make this year’s annual church picnic such a big success!

(Pictures on page 18)

FLOWER POWER Oops! Unfortunately, the sign up sheet for sanctu-

ary flowers for the four Sundays in June was MIA.

It will be back soon. If you would like to donate,

please check in with Gloria.

6/03 You?

6/10 You?

6/17 You?

6/24 You?

Sign up sheets for are located on the board in the narthex. As a reminder, flowers dedicated to special occasions, or the memory of loved ones, are acknowledged in each Sunday’s bulletin.

PEACE, BENEVOLENCE &

JUSTICE MINISTRY We in the Peace, Benevolence and Justice Ministry (PB&J) want to hear from you. Our Next meeting is June 4th, at 7:00pm in the Church Library. Love to see you there.

Everyone is welcome For questions, contact

Sunny Erickson (sunnyedc@msn.com)

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CONNECTIONS

Did you know that ChOTF has its

own Facebook group?

www.facebook.com is a free and

easy way to stay informed and

connected to your church family.

Once you’re a member of Face-

book, simply type “Church of the

Foothills Santa Ana” into your

Facebook search box, and then

join the group! It’s that simple!!!

Join Church of the Foothills Open

and Affirming ministry email

list and keep up to date on all the

latest events and issues facing

our LGBT brothers and sisters.

To join, simply send an email, say-

ing “SUBSCRIBE” , addressed to:

chotfona@gmail.com

Ministry Chairs Spiritual Life: Michelle Linton, Claire Camaya Hospitality: Rosita Mercado Growth: Laurie Van Cleve & Miguel Magana Peace/Benevolence/Justice: Sunny Erickson Christian Education: Open Operations: Kate McCloskey (Finance) & Joe Black (Property) Worship: Gloria Wildman & Bill Richardson Denominational Representatives: DOC: María Pérez & Robbie Arevalos UCC: David Roger & Richard Punzalan

Staff

Pastor: Rev. Dr. Michael Holland Minister of Family Life: Rev. Kel Henderson Preschool Director: Marci Carey Dir. of Youth Ministries: Robbie Arevalos

Dir. Of Music Ministries: Tina Peterson Organist: John Douglas Drummer: Jeff Segal Church Office Manager: Kathy Vail Childcare Personnel: Dana Block & Jami Underwood

Officers President: María Pérez Vice-Presidents: Dan Griset & Stephanie Brown Recording Sec: Jeanne Davenport Financial Secretary: Carol Rosholm Treasurer: Maureen Rosenquist Historian: Katy Black Membership: Lorinda Kasten-Lowerre

Ministers in Residence Rev. Nancy Brink, Rev. Susan Chamber-lain, Rev. Bernie Davis, Rev. Dr. Duane Day, Rev. Barbara Grear, Rev Jerry

Martin

Small Group Ministries: Get Involved! Small Group Ministries provide opportunity to share spiritual fellowship, activities, support and mission projects with

others. For more information about the following Small Group Ministries, please refer to the contacts listed below.

Who We Are: Get to Know Us!

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Address: 19211 Dodge Ave, Santa Ana, CA 92705 Phone: 714-544-1319 - FAX: 714-573-7722

Website: www.churchofthefoothills.org - Email: churchoffice@chotf.org

Learn about current Peace and

Justice issues and actions by join-

ing ChOTF’s Peace, Benevolence

& Justice (PB&J) e-mail updates.

To be kept up-to-date with the lat-

est information, send an e-mail to:

chotfadvocates @gmail.com

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Did You Know? Get Connected!

Bridge Group Gloria Wildman 714-939-1026

Chancel Choir Tina Peterson 562-453-9681

Christian Women’s Fellowship-CWF

Lynn Stiegler 714-904-3712 3

Family Promise Jack & Sara 213-807-4541 Provencio

Foothills Fellowship Jennifer Surges 714-458-7670

Colleen & Melody Taylor CTandMT@gmail.com

Hearts & Minds Suvan Geer 714-532-5519 Mixed Media Kathy Dunlap 714-532-3799 Living With Integrity (LGBTQI) Rev. Nancy Brink 402-312-0409

Monday Night Study Group Lianne Oakes 949-476-2572

O&A Carmen & Rosa Mercado

Peace, Benevolence & Justice Sunny Erickson 714-873-7746

Sacred Seasons Center Rev Susan Chamberlain 714-501-7653

Soup Kitchen

Dan Griset 714-834-1322

TG Rainbow

Michele Evans 949-770-0702

Footprints Editor Bobbie Taylor 714-997-4977

PHOTO GALLERY

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Selected Scenes From ChOTF Life Picnic Sunday 5/6/2018

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Picnic traditions: Eat, toss water balloons and hand out hugs.

Prepping for Youth Sunday: 2018 our kids learn 1960’s tie dying skills.

What’s a Church Picnic, without FOOD? (We’ll never know.)

Pre-Picnic, Rev Duane Day leads morning worship 5/6 Denise & Jeanne are all smiles.

at the picnic.

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PHOTO GALLERY

Selected Scenes From ChOTF Life Youth Sunday 5/20/2018

Pastor Kel, Joey, Anna, Chloe and Elizabeth are involved.

. Youth team speaks...the children's moment reflects...communion is served.

Chloe D, Chloe P, Anthony, Justin and Spencer have leading roles

Getting ready for Youth-led morning worship services.

PHOTO GALLERY

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No special occasion - we just like Puppies !

Selected Scenes From ChOTF Life May 2018

Volume VIII, Issue 5 - June 2018

Our young people help with flower arrangements for Mothers’ Day 5/13.

(See Pastor Kel’s report, page 6)

Youth Service reaches a spirited conclusion...congregants are greeted on departure... members gather...5/20

A 2018 “Flower Child” Pastor Kel poses with the

Western Service Workers Reps

Carol, Maureen, Kate and Cuca presenting their annual reports to the members - 5/20

The Bouquets prove popular.