Landell Carnival Raises Funds for Student Programs

Landell Elementary School held their annual carnival on Saturday, May 22nd to raise funds to enhance learning and provide additional programs for their students. The carnival was sponsored by the Landell PTA and staffed by volunteers from the community. The Cypress Church Knights of the Holy Grill prepared BBQ and burgers for the crowd of students, parents and Cypress area residents. There were games, prizes, music, a silent auction, drawings and loads of inflatable fun for kids and adults alike.

The carnival was held at the Margaret Landell Elementary School campus located at 9739 Denni Street in Cypress. PTA Board Member Kris Matsuda stated that the funds raised at this event will go to provide special assemblies for Landell students as well as art programs, science and book fairs and field trips. In previous years PTA has also provided advanced technology for students in the school classrooms.

The Landell PTA is a non-profit organization that is committed to positively impacting the lives of children. At Landell, the PTA and school staff team up to coordinate programs and events for the students, which provide additional experiences beyond the classroom. All programs and activities sponsored by PTA are coordinated by volunteers.

Landell School is highly rated and many parents and students appreciate the year-round schedule. Under the leadership of Principal Tracy Mouren-Laurens and hard work by staff and students the school has attained high academic ratings. Due to support from the PTA and community groups like the Knights of the Holy Grill the school is able to provide students with excellent educational experiences even during difficult economic times.

Information about Margaret Landell School is available at (714) 220-6960. Information about Cypress Church community service teams and the Knights of the Holy Grill is available at (714) 952-3001.

Photo Caption: The Cypress Church Knights of the Holy Grill prepared BBQ and burgers in support of the PTA Carnival on Saturday, May 22nd at Margaret Landell Elementary School in Cypress.

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Cypress Church - 6143 Ball Rd. - Cypress, CA 90630 - Phone: (714) 952-3001

Dodge Ball Tournament A Big Hit With Students

Students from Cypress High School, Lexington Junior High and other area schools and colleges gathered at Cypress Church on Saturday, May 22nd for the annual Dodgeapalooza youth dodge ball tournament. The event was sponsored by the Cypress Church Student Ministries.

The action began with the grand entry of Kellan Peterson, one of the event MCs, on his motorcycle. Kyle Bush gave a bicycle riding demo. Teams of five students each engaged in lively competition for awards in five different divisions.

A BBQ lunch was prepared by members of the Cypress Church Men’s Ministry and ladies from the church had baked goods available. More than 200 youth of all ages from Buena Park, Los Alamitos, Cypress and surrounding communities had a day of fun and excitement. There were prizes, an inflatable slide, games and music.

The Cypress Church campus is located at 6143 Ball Road just east of Valley View. All are welcome. The Youth Group meets every Tuesday evening. There are many activities available including summer camp and beach parties. Sunday Worship is at 8:45 am and 10:30 am. Additional information about youth programs is available from Danny Kugelberg at (714) 952-3001 or email: danny@cypresschurch.net

Photo Caption: Kellan Peterson and Kyle Bush were the event MCs at the Dodgeapalooza youth dodge ball tournament at Cypress Church on Saturday, May 22nd. The event was a big hit with more than 200 students from Cypress High, Lexington Junior High and other area schools and colleges.

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Cypress Church - 6143 Ball Rd. - Cypress, CA 90630 - Phone: (714) 952-3001

Anointed, Transformed, Redeemed Bible Study for Women at Cypress Church

Cypress Church is offering a new women’s Bible study beginning on Monday, June 7th at 7:00 p.m. The approach to this study is unique in that the study material will feature three different authors, from three generations with three perspectives. The title of the series is: *Anointed, Transformed, Redeemed.*

In this six week class, noted Bible teachers and authors Beth Moore, Priscilla Shirer and Kay Arthur explore their lives and also the life of King David. The authors' messages are divided into three segments, two lessons each. Each DVD segment focuses on the life of David at different stages in his experience. There will be time during each class for discussion and questions.

The segments about David as a young man are taught by Priscilla Shirer. The lessons on David during middle age are taught by Beth Moore. Kay Arthur wraps ups the study with two classes on David as a man facing the final era of his life.

This Bible study for women will be held at the Cypress Church main campus located at 6143 Ball Road just east of Valley View. In order to better serve the community there will be two choices for class times. Each lesson will be offered on Monday evenings from 7:00 until 9:00 p.m. The same segment will be taught again on Wednesday mornings (beginning June 9th) from 9 to 11 a.m. The study will continue on either Monday evening or Wednesday morning through July 14th. The cost for materials is $20 for each participant.

Information about these informative and inspiring classes is available from the Cypress Church office by phone at (714) 952-3001 or from one of the class facilitators, Susan VanderWal, by email at susankvan@sbcglobal.net. Cypress Church offers worship and Bible studies on Sunday mornings at 8:45 and 10:30 a.m. The public is invited to visit the church website at: http://www.cypresschurch.net/

Photo Caption: Material from Author and Bible teacher Beth Moore will be featured along with Priscilla Shirer and Kay Arthur in the *Anointed, Transformed, Redeemed* Bible study for women at Cypress Church beginning on June 7th.

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Cypress Church - 6143 Ball Rd. - Cypress, CA 90630 - Phone: (714) 952-3001

M.O.M.S Group Plans Kickoff Family Picnic

Stay-at-home moms, working moms and single moms now have a new way to interact with each other in the Northern Orange County area. Mothers from Cypress Church have organized a unique group called “M.O.M.S” The group’s initial kickoff event will be a Family Picnic at Veterans’ Park in Cypress on Sunday, June 13th from noon until 2:30 p.m.

Cheryle Bujarski, one of the group’s organizers, says that the M.O.M.S group is designed primarily for mothers with young children to meet each other and develop friendships. The goal of the group is to provide an environment where moms can build quality friendships and encourage one another in their relationships with God. The journey through motherhood can be challenging and moms can gain support by sharing their life experiences with others.

The group will have at least three activities this summer. The first is the Family Picnic at Veterans’ Park (at the corner of Denni and Ball) on June 13th. There is also a ladies night out planned for July 31st and a beach bonfire scheduled for August 20th. During the summer the group will also be having weekly meetings on Wednesdays from 11 a.m. until 2 p.m.

Information about the M.O.M.S group is available from Cheryle Bujarski at (714) 226-9323. This group for mothers is just one of the many ways that Cypress Church serves the communities of Cypress, Buena Park, Los Alamitos and surrounding cities. The Cypress Church campus is located at 6143 Ball Road just east of Valley View. There are activities for families, men, women, and youth. Sunday Bible study and worship is at 8:45 and 10:30 a.m. The Cypress Church office has information available by phone at (714) 952-3001 or email: info@cypresschurch.net.

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Photo Caption: Cheryle Bujarski and the ladies of Cypress Church invite mothers with young children to join the M.O.M.S group and attend the kickoff family picnic on June 13th at Veterans’ Park in Cypress.

Cypress Church - 6143 Ball Rd. - Cypress, CA 90630 - Phone: (714) 952-3001

Summer Softball Teams Forming Now

Dig out your softball mitt and bat and join one of the summer softball teams at Cypress Church. This year there will be a men’s team and a coed team. League play begins during the week of June 6th.

There will be a total of ten games during the summer. The men’s team will play on Wednesday evenings and the coed team games will be on Sunday evenings. This is a great opportunity to meet new friends and have lots of fun this summer. The cost per player will be $40 and the registration deadline is May 21st. Registration is on a *first come, first served* basis.

Information about Cypress Church summer softball is available from Todd Zuleger at (714) 448-1765 or email: tzuleger@sbcglobal.net. Cypress Church has activities for all ages. The church campus is located at 6143 Ball Road just east of Valley View. Sunday Bible study and worship services are at 8:45 and 10:30 a.m. Discover more about Cypress Church on Facebook, Twitter or at www.cypresschurch.net.

Photo Caption: Todd Zuleger invites the community to join one of the summer softball teams at Cypress Church.

Cypress Church - 6143 Ball Rd. - Cypress, CA 90630 - Phone: (714) 952-3001

*Ivory and Brass* Lead Worship at Cypress Church:

Christian musicians Jim and Mary Kay Altizer will be the guest worship leaders on Sunday, May 16th at Cypress Church. The couple, known in Christian music circles as *Ivory and Brass,* has also been the featured artists at churches, conferences and retreats throughout California, Oregon and Arizona.

Mary Kay Altizer is a pianist who hails originally from the Midwest. It was there that she studied to be a concert pianist while also playing viola in the Chicago Youth Symphony. She accepted Christ as a child, and has served Him ever since with both her performance and composition skills. She earned a conservatory degree in Piano Performance where she won the title of *Best Conservatory Musician.*

Jim Altizer is from Los Angeles, where he began performing on a semi-professional basis at the age of thirteen. Accepting Christ in 1972 completely changed Jim's life as he continued pursuing a career in music. Personal discipleship and accountability were an integral part of his early years, and continues to be his *heartbeat* today. Jim is unique in that he plays both the trumpet and the flute at an extremely high level. He has a Doctorate in worship studies, teaches worship leadership at Azusa Pacific University, and has served as a Minister of Worship for 22 years. Jim maintains a worship leadership website called: http://roadmapsforworship.com/.

*Ivory and Brass* have produced seven albums including their latest release entitled *Anamnesis.* Their music is available online at: http://ivoryandbrass.com/. They will be featured at both the 8:45 and 10:30 a.m. worship services on Sunday, May 16th at Cypress Church. The church campus is located at 6143 Ball Road just east of Valley View and the public is welcome to attend. Information is available by phone at 714.952.3001. The community is invited to interact with Cypress Church on Facebook, Twitter and Livestream. The church website is: http://www.cypresschurch.net/.

Photo Caption: Christian musicians Jim and Mary Kay Alitzer, also known as *Ivory and Brass* will be the guest worship leaders at Cypress Church on Sunday, May 16th.

Cypress Church - 6143 Ball Rd. - Cypress, CA 90630 - Phone: (714) 952-3001

Sonz of Trybe to Play Benefit Concert at Cypress Church

The Christian band Sonz of Trybe will play a benefit concert at Cypress Church on Sunday, May 23rd beginning at 6:00 p.m. The community is invited to enjoy this energetic band as they share their unique flavor of praise music utilizing Reggae, Hip Hop & Rock music styles.

A major priority at Cypress Church is helping people in need around the world. Members of the congregation regularly travel to distant cities in the United States and also to foreign lands. In the local area they partner with Faith in Christ ministries in Los Angeles and also Campaign for Care. The suggested donation for the concert is $5.00 and there will also be dinner and dessert available for an additional cost. Proceeds from this event will benefit global missions teams going to Ecuador, New Orleans and India.

Music from Sonz of Trybe is available on the internet. Their original tune *Roots of the Righteous* has been played more than 6,300 times on MySpace. The members of Sonz hail from the Samoan community in Orange County. They led worship at Cypress Church during Missions Week in November 2009 and have traveled to Samoa to assist tsunami victims in that country.

The Sonz of Trybe concert will be held at the Cypress Church campus located at 6143 Ball Road just east of Valley View. The church serves the northern Orange County area including Buena Park, Cypress, La Palma, Seal Beach, Los Alamitos and Anaheim. Sunday Worship is at 8:45 a.m. and 10:30 a.m. Additional concert information is available from Student Ministries Pastor Danny Kugelberg – Email: danny@cypresschurch.net or phone: 714.952.3001. The public is invited to follow Cypress Church on Facebook, Twitter and Livestream.

Cypress Church - 6143 Ball Rd. - Cypress, CA 90630 - Phone: (714) 952-3001

Dodgeapalooza Tournament at Cypress Church on May 22nd

Dodge, dip, dive, and duck - these are words to live by and Cypress Church will be putting those maxims to the test in the ultimate battle for supremacy on Saturday, May 22nd. This is the date for Dodgeapalooza, the annual youth dodge ball tournament. Students from Los Alamitos, Cypress and surrounding communities are invited to come in costume and be ready to play some awesome Dodgeball.

The cost for the event is $8.00 per person and the day is open to all Junior High and High School students. There will be five players on each team and awards in several different divisions. The entry fee includes a tasty BBQ lunch, inflatable slide fun and also the opportunity to win prizes during the day. Event times are Saturday, May 22nd from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. The tournament is hosted by Cypress Church Student Ministries.

The Cypress Church campus is located at 6143 Ball Road just east of Valley View. All are welcome. Cypress Church serves the cities of Buena Park, Cypress, Anaheim, Los Alamitos, Seal Beach, La Palma and surrounding areas. The Youth Group meets every Tuesday evening. Sunday Worship is at 8:45 am and 10:30 am. Additional information about youth activities is available from Danny Kugelberg at (714) 952-3001 or email: danny@cypresschurch.net The public may also connect with Cypress Student Ministries on Facebook.

Photo Caption: Cypress Church Student Ministries will be sponsoring Dodgeapalooza on Saturday, May 22nd from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

Cypress Church - 6143 Ball Rd. - Cypress, CA 90630 - Phone: (714) 952-3001

Summer Fun For Kids At Cypress Church

Summer is just around the corner and Cypress Church has exciting, fun and educational programs available for children in the Los Alamitos, Buena Park, Cypress, Anaheim and Seal Beach areas. Children’s Director Mike Haugland and his staff have vacation activities planned for June, July and August. Events for kids will include summer beach days, Vacation Bible School, camping at Hume Lake and Performing Arts Camp.

Kids will have loads of fun during Vacation Bible School at Cypress Church to be held the week of July 26 – 30. For 2010 the theme is *High Seas Expedition.* At Cypress Church VBS kids will be keeping an eye out for *God Sightings* in their everyday lives — they’ll even notice the daily demonstrations of His love that are often overlooked. Children will also discover how their actions can be a *God Sighting* by showing Christ’s love to others. They might place a fun treat or note on a family member’s pillow or give a smile to someone who doesn’t have one.

At High Seas Expedition VBS, kids will join a Crew where 5 elementary - age children form a small group. Each Crew has an adult or teenage Crew Leader. Crews rotate through seven stations every day and the daily Bible Point is reinforced at each station throughout High Seas Expedition in creative ways. Everyone involved in this VBS program will explore God’s Word and never be the same again! Registration for VBS starts on June 1st.

At Cypress Church children will be able to go on weekly beach days this summer. A camping trip to Hume Lake Christian Camps is planned for August 8 – 13. There will also be fun activities available each Sunday morning. Information about VBS, Hume Lake Camp and beach days is available from Mike Haugland at 714.952.3001 or email: mikehaugland@cypresschurch.net

Jesus and Me Performing Arts Camp is a full week of music, drama, choreography, set construction and loads of fun putting together a children's musical production. JAMPAC registration begins July 11th. The Jesus and Me Performing Arts Camp is August 23 - 27 with a performance of the musical *Splash Kingdom* on Friday, August 27th at 7:00 p.m.

This program is for elementary school-age children who have completed grades K - 6. Included with the participation cost is a CD, T-shirt, materials and snacks. Auditions for special solo or acing parts will be held on Sunday, August 8th at 2:00 p.m. at Cypress Church. Information about JAMPAC is available from Steven Brooks at 714.952.3001 or email: steven@cypresschurch.net

The Cypress Church campus is located at 6143 Ball Road just east of Valley View. Sunday School and Worship Services are at 8:45 and 10:30 a.m. The public is invited to interact with Cypress Church online through Facebook, Twitter and Livestream. The church website is located at: http://www.cypresschurch.net/.

Photo Caption: Cypress Church will offer Vacation Bible School, Performing Arts Camp, beach days and a Hume Lake camping trip for kids this summer.

Cypress Church - 6143 Ball Rd. - Cypress, CA 90630 - Phone: (714) 952-3001