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, April 07, 2005
The Scoop at The Place - April 7th, 2005
This Week At The PlaceThis Sabbath Pastor Simon will continue his sermon series over the book of Hebrews. Pastor Simon's sermon will be over chapter 9. This week's sermon is entitled "Close and Clean".
Elder Rob Randall will be leading out in the adult Sabbath School that meets at 10:30 a.m. They are exploring the book of Acts.
Pastor Simon will be leading out in the Discipleship Training class at 10:30 a.m. The class is going over the book "Purpose Driven Life". This week the class will be going over chapters 25 & 26........look for your new Sabbath school class this Saturday at church.
You may pick up your copy of the daily reading plan this Sabbath. The daily reading plan follows along with the sermon series over the book of Hebrews. You may also click on the link provided.
And, we appreciate your faithful giving to The Place. In March, our tithe giving was $12,322 and our giving to church budget was $5,787. As our monthly budget is $8,700 you can see that this month we were about $3000 short of our local church budget. Please remember that our local church needs your faithful giving as well. Your commitment to helping support The Place is appreciated and NEEDED! 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
Our Many Thanks
We absolutely LOVE our new Place! Last Sabbath was a HUGE blessing as we celebrated the first of many times together at our new location. We want to thank everyone who helped move, set up, and host last Sabbath. Special thanks to: Denise Ramirez, April Fowler, and Vickie Lemasters ( and all the others who brought food items) for the fellowship luncheon; to Robert Nomelli for our new signs; to Ron Fausset for facilitating the move; and to Rodney Andregg and Greg Quilop for setting up the audiovisual system. We are truly blessed to have such a devoted church family!
Food Drive-This Sabbath
.."A gift opens the way for the giver and ushers him into the presence of the great." Proverbs 18:16.
Our monthly food drive will continue this Sabbath, April 9th. Every month we collect canned goods as well as diapers, wipies, and formula for homeless and needy families. The donations go to the Ventura County Food Share. Our donations have been a great blessing to many in need. This Sabbath there will be a box in the lobby of the church marked "food drive" where you may place your donations. We thank you for your faithfulness and generosity.
Congratulations!
We want to congratulate new parents Greg and Meaghan Quilop on the early birth of their little boy, Glicerio Liam Fitzgibbons Quilop. Glicerio was born on Tuesday night, April 5th weighing 5lbs, 9oz and measuring 18 inches long. There will be a sign up sheet this Sabbath (if you are interested) so that you may sign up to provide the Quilops a dinner some time within the next two weeks starting Monday.
Also, Greg and Meaghan's baby shower has been postponed to Saturday night, the 23rd of April (it was this saturday night! Surprise!) The baby shower will be held at the Andregg's home in Newbury Park..........we look forward to meeting little Glicerio!!!
Greg & Meg's Baby Registry....it's a BOY!!!
Peru Mission Trip
As many of you know, we are planning a mission trip to Puerto Maldonado, Peru through Maranatha this Summer. All those interested will be departing late July for a total of 10 days. We have already made our group reservations. However, there are still a couple of spots available. We are love for you to come if the Spirit moves you to partake of this incredible experience, but we can not guarantee flight availability or cost of ticket after the group reservation is full.
We would also like your support through prayer and if possible, through your donations. You may donate to The Place and mark your gift as Peru Trip. If you have any questions, please contact Pastor Simon at 805-498-2300 or by clicking on to the link provided below.
Information regarding Peru mission trip
Children's Ministry
We are going to be starting CHILDREN'S CHURCH at The Place...on a monthly basis. The first Sabbath will likely be May 7th, but the date is still tentative. What is certain is that we need you! If you are interested in helping lead, plan, be in the background, do crafts, music or help in any way, please contact Pastor Simon or Heather Richmund or Jen Lew. Children's Church will meet during the adult service in our new youth chapel.
Also, we need another teacher for our Primary/Junior class. If you have a passion for kids and are willing to lead out once a month, please contact Pastor Simon or Jeremy Bachmann @ 805-494-9343.
Mommies Ministry
OK, so what this is - is a Placer Mommy ministry that will be meeting once a week to do something fun and just have some fellowship together! Many of us see each other at Sabbath School or other events but it would be nice for us to really get to know each other better so we have a great network of girlfriends to call on when in need - and since we're ALL Mommies - we're all in need at one time or another!!!! This is a no stress situation - all fun.
Heather Richmund is the contact for the group and will e-mail the mommies weekly to give the "date" for that week and will have subsequent weeks included so you can plan ahead! Last week, the mommies met on Wednesday for a potluck luncheon and it was a wonderful time of eating, sharing, and praying. Next Wednesday the mommies are scheduled to go to the Santa Barbara Zoo. We will meet at church at 12:00 and carpool together. Wednesday the 20th there will be another outing to the park (in the afternoon), and then on Wednesday the 27th, there will be an outing at night for mommies only (location to be determined). If you are interested in going, please contact Heather. If anyone has a scheduling conflict due to part time work or something like that - PLEASE make sure to let Heather know so she can schedule different days and times to make sure and include as many as possible!!
Mommies Ministry
Upcoming Events
Well, we're springing into life at the Place and are planning some fun events.............so please mark these dates on your calendar:
Fianance Committee/Steering Committee Meeting Wednesday April 13th @6:30 p.m & 7:30 p.m.
CAES Choir at The Place Sabbath April 16th
Fellowship Luncheon Sabbath April 16th at The Place - please stay and bring a dish to share.
Beach Vespers Friday Night April 22nd @ 6 p.m.
The Place Social Event - "Bunko Night", Saturday Night April 30th
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