Special Services of WorshipSpecial Services of Worship
LENT 2010 AT SAN MARINO COMMUNITY CHURCH
Join the church family for a time of preparation and reflection during the 40-day season of Lent.
Ash Wednesday Service
Wednesday, February 17, 2010, 7 pm, Christ Chapel
Join the church family to mark the beginning of Lent with a service of prayer and confession. This service will be led by Rev. Jeff O’Grady and Rev. Karen Berns.
Lenten Reflection and Renewal Class
Tuesday Evenings, February 23 and March 2, 9, 16, 23, & 30, 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm, Fellowship Hall
Church family members of all ages are invited to participate in this six-week series. Each evening will begin with a time of reflection and learning as Rev. O’Grady, Rev. Karen Berns, and Martha Williamson explore themes from Urgings of the Heart: A Spirituality of Integration by Wilkie Au and Noreen Cannon. As part of the time, small groups will meet for discussion and fellowship. Youth and children will explore the Great Commandment (also the church’s mission statement) in special small groups. Childcare and Children’s activities will be available.
RSVP for the class KICK OFF DINNER on Tuesday, February 23 at 6 pm. (Cost: $5/person, $4/children 2-13, under 2 free). Contact the church office at (626) 282-4181 x 10 or
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One Great Hour of Sharing
Palm Sunday, March 28
The Lenten outreach focus is One Great Hour of Sharing - a time when Christians unite for a common cause and share with those in need. Funds collected are used for disaster relief, refugee assistance, and development aid throughout the world. “One Great Hour of Sharing” envelopes are available in the pew pockets. Fish banks and sharing calendars are available in the Sunday school classrooms and at the information center.
Maundy Thursday Service
Thursday, April 1, 7:00 pm, Sanctuary
Communion is celebrated as Christ’s passion and death are remembered. Join this service of reflection and remembrance as the Sanctuary moves from light to darkness.
Good Friday Quiet Afternoon Apart
Friday, April 2: lunch 12:30; meditative afternoon 1:30 – 4:30
Enrich the experience of Easter by setting apart time to reflect on Jesus’ sacrifice on the cross. Come for a simple lunch and fellowship. Please stay and experience quiet, readings, music, and art designed by the Rev. Karen Berns. Walk with Jesus through Biblical “stations of the cross” beginning in Christ Chapel at 1:30 pm. $5 for lunch. $5 for handouts. Contact the church office at (626) 282-4181 x 10 or
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for reservations to guarantee enough soup and resources are available for all. Please pre-register!
Easter Sunday Services
April 4, 7:00 am, 9:15 am and 11:15 am
EASTER OVERNIGHT, EASTER SUNRISE SERVICE & YOUTH SUNDAY
Saturday April 3 (Westminster Hall), April 4 (Lacy Park) and April 25 (SMCC)
OTHER SPECIAL SERVICES
Christmas Eve Worship Services
5:00 pm: Family Service,
8:00 pm: Carols and Communion
11:00 pm: Choirs and Candles
Celebrate the birth of the Christ Child in any or all of SMCC’s unique services. The first service tells the nativity story as the children of the church take on the roles of angels, magi, shepherds, Joseph and Mary. The forty-minute service begins at 5:00 pm and is most suitable for families with young children. The second service begins at 8:00 pm and tells the Christmas story through Scripture and song, a message from the pastor, and concludes with the lighting of candles in the congregation. The third service begins at 11:00 pm and is a traditional Candlelight Service including special music by the Chancel Choir, a message by the pastor, and the closing liturgy of candles lit by the congregation. This service is preceded at 10:30 pm with special music from the choir, soloists, and instrumentalists.