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, August 17, 2006
The Scoop at The Place - August 17, 2006
This Week At The PlaceWe look forward to seeing you this Sabbath at The Place. This week
Pastor Simon will be continue his new mini-series on worship. This
week's sermon is titled "Undignified Worship." There will also be a
special video by Michael Taylor & friends shown before hand.
We invite you to Sabbath School this week. Our Sabbath School
classes meet at 10:30 a.m. Rob Randall will be leading the general
adult Sabbath school which will begin studying the book of Romans,
and, Harley Peterson will be leading out anyone interested in our
music Sabbath School.
We also have the "Little Place" with Sabbath School classes for
infants and toddlers, kindergarten aged children, earliteen classes,
and youth sabbath school. Stop by and be blessed!
And-we appreciate your faithful giving. You may return your tithes
and offerings at The Place or online by clicking on the link
provided.
Beach Vespers- This Friday Night
We will be having our next beach vespers this coming Friday night,
August 18th. Our time will begin at 6:30 p.m. and we will meet at
our usual spot in Sycamore Cove. Please invite your friends and
come out for a night of yummy hot dogs, a beautiful sunset, and a
blessed time of worship.
Fellowship Luncheon-This Sabbath
You are invited to attend our monthly fellowship luncheon this
coming Sabbath, August 19th. We will be dining in the fellowship
hall following church services. This month's theme is casserole
lunch and it will be hosted by Pastor Simon's small group. Hope to
see you there!
Bowling Night-Next Saturday Night
This month's social is almost upon us. Next Saturday night, August
26th is bowling night. We will be bowling at Harley's Bowling Alley
in Simi Valley starting at 7:30 p.m. The social committee will be
covering all costs except shoe rentals. If you are interested in
joining the fun, please sign up in the lobby this Sabbath.
And-for those of you who like to plan ahead, we will be having our
annual summer picnic on Sunday, September 10th. This year, it will
be held at Conejo Community Park off of Gainsborough. Please stay
tuned for more information.
Mission Trip & Maranatha Convention Information
We will be finishing the work that was started during last month's
church building mission trip next month. If you are interested in
going to Otay, Baja Mexico to do some church painting or some
electrical work, please contact Pastor Simon.
Our church has also committed to build a church in Ecuador late
July/early August of 2007. If you are interested in going on next
year's mission trip, please sign up starting next week.
And, for those of you who are interested in learning more about
mission trips or how to lead one out, the 2006 Maranatha convention
will be held in Rolling Hills Church in Portland, Oregon the weekend
of September 29-30th. For more information, log onto the website
provided below.
Discipleship Training
A new discipleship training class will begin early September and
will be held on Wednesday evenings or Sabbath mornings. You are
invited to attend one or the other. This will be a 10 week small
group led by Pastor Simon that will focus on spiritual maturity that
leads us into ministry. Please sign up at church or with Pastor
Simon.
Mommies Ministry
The mommies ministry continues to meet on a weekly basis for
activities with the little ones. However, on Wednesday night,
August 30th, we will have a night out for mommies only. We will
meet at Rosti located in the Westlake Promenade at 6 p.m. for dinner
and then head over to the theatre for a movie. We hope you can make
it, it should be a fun night away from home!
Student Aid For The 2006/2007 School Year
If you are interested in receiving financial aid for the 2006/07
school year, now is the time to fill out your application. Please
pick up your application from the lobby or contact Pastor Simon
directly. The deadline for turning in applications will be on
September 15th. We would love to assist those in need...we just
need to know!
And-in celebration and anticipation of the new year, we will be
having a teacher dedication at The Place next Sabbath, August 26th.
There will be a special prayer for all NPAA, CAES, and other
teachers.
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