Christmas Concert

December 13th at 5pm

Johann Sebastian Bach’s Christmas Oratorio. This special English rendition with orchestra of the Oratorio’s Christmas section will featurer the Chancel Choir and many guest soloists.

Christmas Eve Services

December 24

4:30pm Hashinger Hall

Attention, all! See the marvels of God!

He plants flowers and trees all over the earth, bans war from pole to pole, breaks all the weapons across his knee.

"Step out of the traffic! Take a long, loving look at me, your High God, above politics, above everything."

For a child has been born—for us! The gift of a son—for us! He'll take over the running of the world. His names will be: Amazing Counselor, Strong God, Eternal Father, Prince of Wholeness. Christ the Savior is born!

Experience Christmas Eve with us. Come worship and celebrate the birth of Christ.

7:30pm Sanctuary

Share the joy of Christmas with your family and friends at our dynamic traditional service featuring candlelight, communion, and Christmas carols harkening the birth of Jesus Christ.

Come early to enjoy heart-warming Christmas music by the Chancel Choir and some of San Diego 's most sought-after musicians.

Concert Series - Gustavo Romero Concert

Date: Sunday, October 25
Time: 5 PM
Where: Torrey Pines Christian Church <map>

Gustavo Romero, internationally acclaimed piano virtuoso, will be performing in our Sanctuary on Sunday, October 25, at 5 PM.

As part of the Concert Series, we are expecting a large crowd of his sizable local audience. Romero first performed in our church as a local school boy about 40 years ago and has since played here a couple of times. As usual, there will be no admission fee, but a free-will offering will be taken.


Related links:
- Native son returns for Athenaeum’s next Summer Festival
by Charlene Baldridge

- Another Summer, Another Genius by Cathy Robbins

- Gustavo Romero: Composer/conductor, Piano - History

- Gustavo Romero's Unlikely Path to the Piano by Fred Child

- Piano: Gustavo Romero in Recital Debut by Tim Page

Young Adults Potluck

Date: Sunday, October 11

Time: 11:50 PM







Hi All,

I have moved the Potluk to 11:50am after the second service , it works better for most of us! Please forward this email to any other young adult that I missed in this and the previous email.

Attendees:
- Tatiana: Egg Sandwiches & fresh watermelon
- Jeff & Jennifer: Cheesecake squares
- Amanda:
- Tracy:
- Calvin: Lasagna

Looking forward to seeing & meeting you All :-)

Blessings!!!

Tatiana Defaz
Cell (206) 595-6430

Young Adults - Camping Trip!

Let’s go camping at Mt. Laguna!
October 2-4, 2009
Friday-Sunday

We’ve reserved a few tent camping sites. We’ll visit Julian, eat some apple pie, go for a hike, roast hot dogs, make S’Awesomes (a special version of the S’more), and camp out under the stars
Please contact Heidi to hold your spot. We will organize carpools. Let me know if you’ll need help getting a tent and sleeping bag for the weekend.

Young Adults - Bowling Night!

We’re going bowling & we want you to come!
Friday September 18th
7-9pm
Mira Mesa Bowl - 8210 Mira Mesa Blvd.

Contact Amanda or Heidi for more info

Marriage Enrichment Seminar

Fri./Sat. Oct. 23,24

Do you wonder what happened to the excitement in your marriage? How about the romance? In this tough economic climate are some rough spots appearing? Are your children overwhelming the couple ness in your marriage? Are the demands of work and home leaving no time for you as a couple? We have just the right ingredients to help you recapture you as a couple. Sign up at the church or contact Phyllis & Mike Mazaika at 858-587-0266 or mpmski61@san.rr.com

Torrey Pines Church 50th

Join us in Celebrating Our 50th Anniversary

Step into the Light
October 25 - November 8

Sunday October 25 - Honoring the Past

9:30am Bridge Worship Service - Hashinger Hall
10:45am Traditional Worship Service -- Sanctuary
A special service celebrating the rich history of Torrey Pines Christian Church, with testimonials from past and present members who's lives have been touched by the church.

12pm - 3pm History Open House -- Church Campus
A social gathering to celebrate the history of the church with tours of the grounds and a retrospective in pictures of the last 50 years at Torrey Pines Christian Church.

Sunday November 1 - Celebrating the Present

9:30am Combined Worship Service -- Sanctuary
10:30am Brunch -- Hashinger Hall
Enjoy fellowship together as a church family, with past clergy and other special guests.

Sunday November 8 - Step into the Light

9:30am Bridge Worship Service -- Hashinger Hall
10:45am Traditional Worship Service -- Sanctuary
Hear Pastor Michael call us all to Step into the Light as we move forward together as a church family and become more active in our community, nation, and the world.

Hey Kids! (and Parents!) Let's Hit the Road!

AUGUST NITES - Road Trip 09
August 11-14, 2009
6:09 - 8:39 pm
Here at TPCC
Ages 4 years-5th Grade (in September)
It's FREE so come and bring a friend!
Signup on Sundays or starting Tuesday, July 28th
You can signup online at www.torreykids.com
Join us on the TRIP of a Lifetime!

50th Anniversary Celebration - Whitman Elementary School

Friday, May 15th @ 4 PM - 9:30 PM

Whitman Elementary School needs your help at their 50th Anniversary Celebration! Please consider becoming a part of the Whitman School community by offering your time on Friday, May 15th anytime between 4:00 and 9:30pm. We will be preparing food, selling meal tickets, serving food, manning booths and cleaning up. This is a huge event for this small school and we can help it be a great success. It will be a festive evening with speeches, music and dancing. Our own church member, Bob Bishop, and his band will be leading the fun. We are sponsoring a booth of face painting and balloon animals for all the children that attend. Come with your family and experience the Whitman School community!

• 4:00PM Open House.
  • Visit the campus.
  • Meet the faculty and staff.
• 5:00PM Ceremony.
  • Speeches.
  • Closing of time capsule.
  • Face painting / Balloon animals.
• 5:30PM Dinner
  • Hamburger, chips and drink—$4.00
  • Hotdog, chips and drink—$3.00
• 6:00PM Live Music by The Old Skool Band!
  • Dancing.
  • Hula hoop contest.
  • Popcorn, cookies, and drinks for sale.
  • Jamba juice and more!

Please feel to email me your time preference, alternatively sign-up at the fellowship tables after service this Sunday!

[PTA] [Informational Flyer]

Concert Series - "Requiem" by Faure

Sunday, May 17 @ 7 PM

The next, and final, concert of the 2008-2009 series to be held on Sunday, May 17, at 7 PM. The theme is "French Opulence." The featured work will be "Requiem" by Faure performed by the Sanctuary Choir of Torrey Pines with guest singers and soloists. The "Prayer of Jean Pierre Racine" of Faure will also be sung. Todd Simmons is music director and will play Ravel, "Piano Concerto in G," second movement, a piano work of the French romantic period. There is no admission charge, but there will be a free will offering.

CCSA Hunger Walk

Saturday, April 25

Supporters and friends of CCSA gather each year and walk a designated course to raise awareness about the plight of the poor and homeless in San Diego, and to demonstrate CCSA’s commitment to these needs. The goal is to raise vital funds for agency programs, especially with the increase of people in our community seeking help. Each year about 150-200 walkers complete the 4.2-mile course around the flat sidewalks at Mission Bay. All are welcome to participate in this annual worthwhile cause to make a difference in the lives of those less fortunate, a serious challenge in today’s economy. Feed the hungry; clothe the naked. CCSA’s Hunger Walk is a small way to accomplish a big task. It doesn’t take much time but can have a very positive effect. Bring your family and friends and let them witness what being involved in a mission to help others is all about. It is a fun gathering that reaps many benefits. If you can't do the walk, you can sponsor a walker. Come and take the challenge. For more information, call Kathy Anderson at 453-0059 or see us after church at the signup table.

Rebuilding Together San Diego

Saturday, April 25 @ 11:30 AM

Rebuilding Together San Diego, a local group involved with inner-city refurbishing, will be holding their major Spring event on Saturday, April 25. They will be refurbishing several single residences, a police station, and a fire station. The TPCC Outreach Committee is hoping to put together a group to help out. The plan is to meet at TPCC at 11:30 AM on the 25th. We will return at approximately 4 PM.

Whitman Elementary School campus clean-up weekend

Saturday, April 25 @ 8-12 AM
Sunday, April 26 @ 8-12 AM

Dear TPCC Family,

We have a great opportunity to serve Whitman Elementary School! They are holding a campus clean-up weekend on Saturday April 25 and Sunday April 26 from 8-12 AM on both days. They will be raking leaves, picking up trash, painting, staining and gardening. This is a great opportunity to serve as a family, small group or just on your own. You can choose to be there for any part of that time. All helping hands would be greatly appreciated.

Whitman Elementary is located in Claremont. The address is 4050 Appleton Street, SD, 92117. Appleton St. is the first right off Genesee after crossing Highway 52 going south.

I, unfortunately, will be out of town for the weekend but there will be friendly faces from the school and PTA to give you a job to do! You can just show up - but if you let me know that you are interested I will give them a list of names so they can be looking out for you. Please email me at sappsharilynn@aol.com.

It is a blessing to serve others!

All the best,
Shari Sapp

2009 April - we're blogging!

Hi there, we are experimenting with blogging our church's activities. Please let us know what you like to see and hear about our various kids, youth, and adult programs, as well as TPCC events and service projects! Thanks, IT committee.