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 27, 2005
The Scoop at The Place - January 27th, 2005
This Week at The PlacePastor Simon will be preaching this Sabbath at The Place. The title of his sermon is "God Frees Us From Fear Today." It is the second 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.
The Discipleship Training class will meet in the Prayer Room. The class will begin its training series with the book "Purpose Driven Life". This training is open to ALL attendees of The Place, however this is the LAST Sabbath to join the group until the next book is begun for purposes of continuity and group building. If you are interested in joining the Discipleship training class, please contact Pastor Simon.
There will be several copies of our Place Directory available for revision in the lobby this Sabbath....this time they will really be there!!! 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 provided.
A reminder that you may return your tithes and offerings at The Place or on-line by clicking onto the link.
View the Daily Reading Plan
Monthly Food Drive-Next Sabbath
Next Sabbath is our monthly food drive. After the holidays, there are less food donations, but the needs have not changed. We continue to donate the food to Ventura County Food Share. They have very much appreciated the donations that The Place has given. Some of the families that receive food every month have babies and young children. These families are in need of diapers and baby wipes. Every month the Ventura County Food Share provides meals to children, families and the elderly. Next week there will be a box by the door for your donations. If you, your family, or someone you know needs food assistance, please contact Pastor Simon.
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Gardens Of The World Picnic & Tour
Our next social is THIS SABBATH, January 29th after church at The Gardens of the World in Thousand Oaks. Bring your blankets, lawn chairs, and favorite picnic foods for fun and fellowship Sabbath afternoon. At 2:30 a tour of the gardens is scheduled with the docent. It is a moderate walk and lasts about 45min. Admission and parking is free. The Gardens are located at 2001 E. Thousand Oaks Blvd, and parking is available behind the resource center on T.O. Blvd. Look for the flyer with directions this Sabbath in the lobby.
Valentine's Dinner Party
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 6:30 p.m. There will be a cost for each couple, obviously...but, it will be well worth it. Look for the sign up sheet in the lobby and sign up asap.
Superbowl Party
What better excuse for a get together than the superbowl? On Sunday, February 6th, Ken & April Fowler will host a superbowl party. The festivities will start at 3 p.m. Food will be provided but we encourage you to sign up in the lobby to bring more. Please contact April Fowler if you have any questions at (805) 523-8489.
Friday Night Vespers-February 11th
On Friday night, February 11th we will will be having an intimate vespers to welcome newlyweds James and Sarah Appel. James and Sarah got married in Denmark over the holidays. James will be sharing about the past year spent in Tchad, Africa as a missionary doctor. We encourage you to come and support them. Log on to www.berehospital.org for James Appel's latest letter describing his marriage in Denmark and link to the pictures. Also, you may read the story on all the medical equipment that left this week.
We will be giving James and Sarah a wedding gift. If you are interested in donating to the group gift, please contact Alisa Kalberg @ (805) 528-0304.
Bere News
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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