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, February 08, 2007
The Scoop at The Place - February 8, 2007
This Week At The PlaceWe look forward to seeing you at The Place this Sabbath. This week Pastor Simon will continue his sermon series on the book of John. This week's sermon is titled "Jesus vs. Indiana Jones" which focuses on chapter 2. There will be special music given by Khari Washington and the children from "The Fireplace" will be blessing us in song as well. Following the service, we will have our Cafe open and opportunity to sign up for adventure or small groups.
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 is studying the book of Romans.
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!
You are also invited to attend our community prayer time at The Place every Sabbath before Sabbath School starting at 9:45 a.m. Come and pray for our church or bring your special needs.
The Fireplace Children's Church-This Sabbath
The Fireplace is scheduled for this coming Sabbath, February 10th starting at 11:30 a.m. The Fireplace is our children's church and is a full hour of fun for the little ones where they can learn about Christ through lesson, songs, and craft. We invite you to bring your little one to this special time each month. This month's leader is Jennifer Lew.
Blanket Drive (Due by This Sabbath) & Urgent Food Need
We are currently working on a home made blanket drive, in support of seriously ill children in Ventura County. This project is called "Project Linus". Project Linus is a nonprofit organization who's mission is to provide love, a sense of security, warmth and comfort to children who are seriously ill, traumatized, or otherwise in need through the gifts of new, handmade blankets and afghans, lovingly created by volunteer "blanketeers."
If you would like to participate by making a blanket, we will have a box by the door, to collect hand made blankets. However, this coming Sabbath (February 10th)is the LAST DAY to donate any blankets. The blankets must be washable. The blankets that we donate will be distributed to hospitals, family organizations and fire departments throughout Ventura County. If you have any questions, contact Cindy Schumacher - Cindy6359@msn.com or Sandy Duarte - brimic4514@aol.com.
Also, due to record cold temperatures, Ventura County has suffered record crop damage...which also leaves local farm workers out of work and with no resources! Food Share in Oxnard is serving as a collection point for corn flour, dry beans, rice, diapers and financial donations. Financial donations are the most helpful as Food Share can buy at bulk at huge discounts. We will be collecting food supplies THIS Sabbath, February 10 as part of our monthly FOOD DRIVE. But, you may make financial donations at any time. Simply mark your check "emergency farm worker assistance ventura county." Thanks for your Godly response.
Adventure Group Sign-Ups- THIS SABBATH (or on-line!)
You have been hearing a lot about our adventure groups. They are fellowship groups based on interests you are passionate about, and designed to be a place to invite your unchurched friends and neighbors. Some of you are planning adventure groups based on surfing, hiking, cross-stitching, beauty, prayer, autism support group and more. We will have a sign-up day this coming Sabbath, February 10th at The Place. But, if you have an interest in beginning something adventurous, please talk to Pastor Simon.
Can't wait? Go to the Adventure Groups list online at http://www.theplacechurch.com/adventuregroups.asp to see all our new groups and SIGN UP online now.
But, remember, we want your participation...but we also invite you to make this a place where you can invite your friends who don't yet know Jesus!!
Earliteen Party, Dodge Baby Shower & New Baby!
There will be another party for the earliteens next weekend. If you are between 5th and 8th grade, then please plan on joining the fun on Saturday night, February 17th. The festivities will be held at Brian & Mindy Schwarz home in Simi Valley from 6:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. There will be food and games...so bring a friend!
On Sunday morning, February 25th, there will be a baby shower for Brendan and Vesna Dodge. It will be a ladies only shower held at Edna Bachmann's home starting at 10 a.m. Brendan and Vesna are having a little girl and are registered at Babies R Us and Target.
And- a hearty congratulations go out to new parents Brandon and Makalah Fausset on the birth of their new baby boy. Cameron Lee was born last Monday, February 5th at 7:33 a.m. Cameron weighed in at 8 pounds and 13 ounces and measured 21 1/2 inches long. Both mommy and baby are doing well. If you would like to take Brandon and Makalah a dinner, please sign up with Alisa Kalberg at ACKalberg@aol.com.
New Sabbath Schools
We have a new kindergarten sabbath school that began last week. This class is designed for 4-6 year olds. If you have any items for donation such as throw pillows, area rugs, or other items that might make it cozy for the new group, please contact the coordinator, Doris Fulgham at 818-216-6748. They will be having fun with the great stories of the Bible. We are excited about this new opportunity for our kids!
Another class that has recently begun is a new Sabbath school for young adult ages focusing on Doctrines with Pastor Simon. The class will start at 10:30 a.m. Please contact Pastor Simon for more details. But, if you are interested in Bible Studies or have questions about the Bible, this is the place for you.
And, we are excited to be starting another new adult Sabbath school class starting next Sabbath, February 17th, with Arla Caraboolad as facilitator. It will be a relational study of 1st John, and will be meeting in the Mother's Room during Sabbath School time. Arla is a gifted teacher and you will be blessed by this class!
Volleyball- This Saturday Night; and Fellowship Lunch next Sabbath
We will have another volleyball night this coming Saturday night, February 10th. The NPAA gymnasium will be open for us starting at 6:30 p.m. Please come out and join the fun!
And, don't forget that next Sabbath, February 17th, is our normal Fellowship Luncheon following church. We invite you to bring a dish to share and to stay and share in fellowship and food together. Rodney and Cindy Andregg's small group are hosting the luncheon, and the theme is "comfort food", so bring something that makes you feel good!
Valentine's Celebration
We will be having our annual Valentine's dinner, "Hearts On Fire" on Sunday night, February 18th. Mark your calendars so that you can celebrate with your sweetheart at our Fondue Extravaganza. This year's dinner is also a fundraiser for our upcoming mission trip to Ecuador as we recognizes hearts on fire for those less fortunate. Please join us for an evening of fondue and fellowship. This event will be in the Conference Room at the Pacific Union Conference Office. The cost is $15 per person. If you would like to know more about "Hearts On Fire", please contact Meg Quilop at 805-490-1436. There will be a sign up sheet in the lobby at The Place this Sabbath. We hope you all can come and celebrate together.
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