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, September 29, 2005
The Scoop at The Place - September 29, 2005
This Week At The PlaceThis Sabbath Pastor Simon will be preaching at The Place. This week Pastor Simon continues his series which focuses on Falling In Love With Jesus. This week is the third in his series and is titled "Touching God."
We also have a new Daily Reading Plan to follow along with the series, pick up your copy this Sabbath.
Elder Rob Randall will be leading out in the adult Sabbath School that meets at 10:30 a.m. in the Sanctuary. They are exploring the book of Acts.
Pastor Simon will be leading out in the Discipleship Sabbath School class. Last week the group began a new book titled Lifestyle Evangelism by Joe Aldrich. This week the group will be going over chapter 1...This is still a great time for new people to join and become part of this wonderful class.
Cafe Vespers-This Friday Night
We will be having a Cafe vespers tomorrow night, Friday the 30th of September. Our vespers will be held in our cafe at The Place and will start at 7:30 p.m. Please join us for snacks and refreshments and a blessed time of praise, worship and study and of course, fellowship!
Discipleship/Bible Study Classes
In the recent weeks you have heard a great deal about our new discipleship class to equip people on how to give personal Bible studies. Our new bible worker, Mindy along with Pastor Simon, will be conducting the new class. We will learn "how-to" as well as the "what" of Bible Studies on the major beliefs of Seventh-day Adventists. One group will be meeting on Wednesday evenings at 7 p.m. (fellowship hall) and another group will be meeting on Sabbath mornings at 10 a.m. (the big room behind the youth room). If you are interested in joining, please contact Mindy @ 805-807-6214 or Pastor Simon. And, don't be afraid...you will not be pressured!
Youth Calendar
The NPAA gym is available to all youth on Sunday evenings from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m....please take advantage of this time and come hang out with your friends!
Also-mark your calendars for the next Youth Big House scheduled for Friday evening October 21st. There will be special praise band lead by Tim Ramirez and the awesome guest speaker will be Aaron Ramirez. There will also be a special time of fellowship following praise and worship...stay tuned for more details!
Food Drive & Children's Church-Next Sabbath
We will continue with our monthly food drive next Sabbath. All of our donations go to the Ventura County Food Share...and it has been a real blessing for SO many! Please bring any canned goods, diapers, wipies, or formula and place them in the box marked "food drive" that will be in the lobby next Sabbath.
Also, our next Children's Church will be held next Sabbath. This month's leader is Heather Richmund. Children's Church meets in the Fellowship Hall from 11:30-12:30.
Bridal Shower
The Place is happy to announce that one of its beloved members, David Haynes is due to wed Sandra Noguerra this November! We will be having a bridal shower honoring the lovebirds on Saturday night, October 15th. This is your chance to celebrate with David and Sandra as the two have an intimate wedding planned. Please join us as we shower these two special people with friendship and good wishes for a blessed marriage. The fun will be held at The Ramirez Home in Newbury Park. David and Sandra are registered at Bed,Bath & Beyond, Crate & Barrel, and Robinson's-May. We hope to see you there!
Chris Tomlin in Concert
Chris Tomlin and Matt Redman will be in concert at Calvary Chapel in Westlake Village on Saturday night, November 5th. We have tickets for this concert, but they are limited. Ticket prices are $15 each. If you are interested in going, please sign up this Sabbath at church...it's going to be a fun night!
Disaster Response
If you are interested in assisting in the disaster response effort that is so desperately needed, here is some helpful information:
Donations for Adventist Community Services Disaster Relief-monetary donations are recommended instead of supplies so that relief can be supplied that is specific to the needs of the area and time. To donate, please go to www.communityservices.org/donations.htm or call 877-ACS-2702.
Donations in Response to Hope T.V.'s Special to raise funds for demoslished and damaged Adventist Churches and schools affected by Katrina have amounted to U.S. $41,000 so far. Much more help is needed. To donate, call 866-900-0123 or send it to Hurricane Katrina Relief Aid c/o Hope Channel, PO Box 5303, Thousand Oaks, CA 91359.
We also ask that you pray for the many individuals who are being threatened by the Chatsworth-Topanga fires. And, if there are specific needs that we can help with as a church family, please let us know!
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