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, November 17, 2005
The Scoop on November 17th, 2005
This Week At The PlaceThis Sabbath Pastor Simon will be preaching at The Place. He continues his series which focuses on Falling In Love With Jesus. This week is the tenth in his series and is titled "A Safe Storm."
And, before the sermon, there will be a brief Thanksgiving skit.
We have a new Daily Reading Plan to follow along with the series. Pick up your copy this Sabbath.
You may also click onto the daily reading plan from our website, or you may listen to the sermons on-line (we even podcast!!) Check out all the new stuff at www.theplacechurch.com.
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.
There are also Sabbath School classes available for all ages. Sabbath school starts at 10:30 a.m. at "The Little Place"...stop by and be blessed!
Currently, there is no Discipleship Sabbath School class. Instead there is a training class in giving personal bible studies held in the chapel behind the youth room. This class began several weeks ago and has been a blessing for so many people. There are also Discipleship training classes available on Wednesday evenings at 7 p.m. in the Fellowship Hall.
And-a reminder that your tithes and offerings are always a blessing. You may return your tithes and offerings to The Place or on-line by clicking on the link provided.
Film Vespers-This Friday Night
THIS Friday, November 18th, we will be having a Film Vespers starting at 7 p.m. at The Place. Mark this time of great fellowship on your calendars...We will be viewing "Joshua" and enjoying some snacks and refreshments together. Joshua is an incredible film based on the book by Joseph Girzone. It is a modern parable of Jesus. Hope to see you there!
Fellowship Luncheon-This Sabbath
This Sabbath, we invite you to stay after services and eat lunch with your friends at our monthly Fellowship Luncheon. We have had such delicious food in past luncheons...we encourage you to continue to bring out your favorite recipes and share the good food.
Men's Wild At Heart-This Sunday
This Sunday is Men's time...and we mean ALL men. There will be another Wild At Heart time this coming Sunday, November 20th. Men, please plan on meeting at the park located on the corner of Wendy & Kimber at 10 a.m. for a morning of fellowship and games. For any further information or for tips on healing those pulled muscles, please contact Pastor Simon at 805-498-2300.
Mom's Ministry
The Mom's Ministry continues to plan events together on a monthly basis. If you have not been on one of our "dates"...please take out your calendars, November is looking like a very fun month!
November 22 (Tuesday) - We're calling this "The Pilgrim Party" - and it is going to be a very special Thanksgiving event for Mommy and child. Bring your little pilgrims (yes you can dress them up if you want). We will have a special Thanksgiving themed craft, watch "Charlie Brown's Thanksgiving special" then have a Thanksgiving supper! We'll start at 3:30 so by the time we're done with the other fun things it'll be time to eat! This is going to be very special for the kids to learn the meaning of Thanksgiving and just to have a special time together!! Looking forward to seeing you all there!!! Please RSVP so I can plan on the food!!!
November 30 - Girl's Night Out - I'm working on something FUN (of course)! This is going to be a special evening as well because along with our evening of fun we are going to have cards for each of you - who are interested - to fill out for a Secret Santa drawing. The cards will be helpful to the person who gets your name because you will put things like the colors in your house or maybe a special request you might have for a gift... Then we'll put them in a hat you pass it around. At the December Girl's Night Out the Secret Santa gifts will be given and ALL WILL BE REVEALED!!!!!!!!! So, those who - for some sad reason - can't make it to November's Girl's Night Out - but want to be involved in the Secret Santa - NO WORRIES!!! We'll make sure you get a card and get to be involved!!
Any questions, comments? Please contact Heather @ 805-499-0398.
Happy Thanksgiving/Homeless Feeding-Next Wednesday
We at The Place want to wish you and all your family a Happy Thanksgiving. We pray that you will be blessed as you share time together and share food with one another. We invite you to remember to thank God for all his blessings to us!
As part of our celebration of Thanksgiving, next Wednesday, November 23rd, a group of volunteers will head over to the Ventura Rescue Mission to assist in a homeless feeding. The time slotted for our group is from 9-2 p.m. We have already had several people sign up for this ministry...but there is still room for a few more. If you would like to participate, please contact Meg Quilop at 818-991-6129 or at mkeylope@gmail.com.
Youth Calendar/Beach Vespers
As many of you know, the NPAA gym is available to you on Sunday evenings from 6-9 p.m. Come, hang out, and play games with your friends.
And, yes it is that Beach time of year! There will be a youth vespers on Friday, December 2nd at Sycamore Cove. There will be more information to come...but if you have any questions, or would like to help out, please contact Robert Nomelli @ 818-292-6143.
And-a ski trip is planned for January of next year (just two months away). Stay tuned for more details.
The Place Progressive Christmas Dinner
Christmas is just around the corner...and that means that we will be celebrating with our annual Progressive Christmas Dinner Party. Please mark your calendars for Sunday, December 11th. We will be visiting three separate homes for meals and exchanging Christmas ornaments. And-there will be a special activity planned this year involving video cameras (my lips are sealed).
However, our party can only be a success with your help. If you are interested in preparing salads, soups, appetizers, main entrees, side dishes, and/or desserts, PLEASE contact Cecilia Liversidge asap @(818) 676-0247 or via e-mail @ cecilialiversidge@hotmail.com. There will also be a sign up sheet in the lobby.
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