The Scoop at The Place
The weekly newsletter of The Place Adventist Fellowship in Newbury Park, California. We seek to become mature disciples of Jesus, intimately in love with God, who express His love in creative service and fellowship.
Thursday, January 20, 2005
The Scoop at The Place - January 20th, 2005
This Week at The PlacePastor Simon will be preaching this Sabbath at The Place. The title of his sermon is "God Speaks To Us Today". It is the first in his series on the book of Hebrews.
Elder Rob Randall will be leading out in the adult Sabbath School that meets in the sanctuary at 10:30 a.m. This week adult Sabbath School will be studying Romans chapter 16.
This is the second Sabbath that a special offering will be collected for the Tsunami Relief effort. All of the funds collected will go to support the efforts of ADRA. We pray that all will consider giving to this important cause. To donate or to find out more information, log on to www.adra.org or you may donate at The Place by marking next to ADRA on your tithe envelope. A reminder that any donation you make before January 31st may still be considered a tax deduction for 2004. Make sure to let our treasurers know if you are interested in receiving this benefit.
There will be several copies of our Place Directory available for revision in the lobby this Sabbath. Please double check or add your information. We apologize in advance if we have incorrect information or if we have left you out. We would like to have you in there!
Our Daily Reading Plan has arrived! Follow along with the new sermon series on Hebrews by picking up your copy in the lobby this Sabbath. You may also click on the link.
Daily Reading Plan
Discipleship Training-This Sabbath
Beginning THIS SABBATH there will be a Discipleship Series at the Place. This program will meet DURING Sabbath school (starting at 10:30 a.m.) in the Prayer Room. Some of you have already made the commitment and signed up to be a part of this growing together. However, it is not too late. But, we need you now if you want to be part of this. Materials will be provided and include the Bible and the books, "Purpose Driven Life" by Rick Warren, "The Life You've ALways Wanted" by John Ortberg, "Spiritual Leadership" by Henry Blackaby and "Christ's Way of Making Disciples" by Phillip Samaan. This program will meet on a weekly basis and is sure to be a blessing in your life. ALL NEW MEMBERS in particular are encouraged to become a part of this time together. We look forward to seeing YOU there this Sabbath!
LUTHER - this Friday Night at 7:00 p.m.
Our next film vespers in scheduled for this Friday night, January 21st at The Place starting at 7 p.m. We will be viewing the highly acclaimed film "Luther" starring Joseph Fiennes. This is a moving film about the power of faith and our personal walk with God. We invite all to attend the viewing and then stay for a brief time of fellowship following the film.
Financial Update For 2004
The following information are the final numbers for 2004.
Thank you so much for your giving to The Place. God has been gracious to us as a church family and your support of our church is greatly appreciated.
Giving To Church Budget $110,168 for year to date.
Total Local Church Giving:
$129,286 for Year-To-Date.
Tithe:
$145,332 for Year-To-Date.
We praise God for all of your faithful giving throughout 2004. We encourage you to continue with your financial commitments. A reminder that the IRS has extended the deductions for charitable donations for 2004 until the end of January of 2005. You may return your tithes and offerings online at www.theplacers.org or by clicking onto the link or at The Place.
Sabbath Afternoon Fellowship
Our next Sabbath afternoon social is planned for next Sabbath, January 29th after lunch time. We will be visiting the Arboretum together. Please mark this on your calendars and stay tuned for more details.
Valentines Dinner
Mark your calendars and save the date with your sweetheart for our annual Valentines dinner. The dinner will be held on Sunday, February 13th at Eric's Restaurant in The Palm Garden Hotel in Newbury Park beginning at 6 p.m. There will be a fee for each attendee. Look for the sign up sheet in the lobby.
Children's Ministry
We are still looking for a few more teachers who would be interested in teaching Sabbath school. If that is your gift, we need you. Also, we will be starting a Children's Church in the coming months. Children's Church will take place once a month. We believe that this ministry will be a great blessing for our children and an opportunity for ministry for many of us. If you are interested in teaching or in helping out in either area, please contact Denise Ramirez or Pastor Simon.
Letters Of Encouragement
Josue Gomez, a member of The Place and currently in Marine Boot Camp in San Diego, has requested that we send letters of encouragement (no packages). It is obviously a difficult time but his faith is strong. We encourage you to keep Josue in your prayers and to write to him at: Rec. Gomez Coria Josue, STC/PCP, 36003 Midway Ave., San Diego, California. 92140.
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