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 13, 2007
The Scoop at The Place - September 13, 2007
This Week At The PlaceWe look forward to seeing you at The Place this Sabbath. This Sabbath Pastor Simon will be concluding his series over the book of John. This week's sermon is on chapter 21 and is titled "Fish Stories". Chad Reisser will be leading worship and there will be special music by Jabari Washington.
We invite you to Sabbath School this week. We have children's Sabbath Schools for all ages, including our cradle roll, kindergarten, primary, junior/earliteen, and youth Sabbath school classes that meet at 10:30 a.m.
Elder Rob Randall will be leading the adult Sabbath school which is studying the book of Romans. 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. If you would like to pray for our church or be prayed for, we invite you to come and share in this powerful time together.
We also invite you to continue your faithful giving. We appreciate your support so much. You may return your tithes and offerings at The Place or by clicking on the link. God bless.
Fellowship Luncheon & Baptism-This Sabbath
We will have our regularly scheduled fellowship luncheon followed by a baptism this coming Sabbath, September 15th. The luncheon will take place at the Gaines' home in Simi Valley - 3192 Sycamore Drive. Come and have lunch and stay to celebrate the baptism of Jasmine Palos. The theme for our luncheon is Italian...and we invite you to bring something that goes along with that theme if possible.
Directions to the Gaines' are: take the 23N to the 118E exit Sycamore Drive and make a left (go north) past the Simi Valley Hospital until the road dead ends at their driveway - 3192 is on top of the hill.
Activities This Weekend: Volleyball on Saturday Night & Baby Shower Sunday Morning
We invite you to come and play volleyball this Saturday evening (9/15) at the NPAA gymnasium. The gym will be open at 7 p.m. for volleyball, or just come for the fellowship.
Also, there will be a baby shower for Melodie Mamoulelis this coming Sunday morning. The shower will take place at Edna Bachmann's home at 837 Blue Spring Drive in Westlake Village starting at 10:30 a.m. We are planning on gifting Melodie with a group gift, if you would like to contribute to that, please contact Edna. And, if you would like to sign up to bring a breakfast food item, please contact Edna Bachmann at 805-390-9343.
Community Service-Relay For Life & Food Drive Appreciation
Last Sabbath we collected 158 pounds of food items for FOOD SHARE. The community service team would like to thank you all for your generous participation in helping to alleviate hunger in our community.
Relay For Life:
Come join our team of walkers as we support the American Cancer Society's annual Relay for Life, right here in Newbury Park. We're excited to be involved with this 24-hour community event this year. This year's walk will be at the Newbury Park High School on Reino Rd. from 10am October 13 to 10am October 14. But you DON'T have to be there all 24 hours! We need at least 15 people on our team but there's no limit, so we're always happy for more people to participate. If you would love to get involved but are not up to the walking, you can help by praying for individuals with cancer in the tents that will be set up on site. Registration to be a team member costs $15 and our goal is for each team member to raise $100 or more for the Relay. For more information or to sign up, follow this link (http://www.acsevents.org/relay/ca/conejovalley/theplace) or contact Kevin Emmerson our team captain at theplacerelay4life@gmail.com.
Youth, Young Adult & Collegiate Stuff
Youth:
There is a small group bible study on Thursdays at the Carlson's (205 Roth Court) @ 7pm. All youth are invited.
Beach vespers on Friday the 21st at Sycamore Cove - starting at 6pm. Come for the food, music, worship, and good times, this will be the last beach vespers of the year.
NTP vespers on Friday the 28th. ALL YOUTH ARE INVITED... EVEN IF YOU DON'T GO TO NPAA.
Youth social on Saturday night the 29th, activity to be announced.
Collegiates/Young Adults:
The NPAA gymnasium is open every Sunday night for basketball from 6-8 p.m.
Please come to the weekly young adult small group meetings on Tuesday nights at Pastor Steve and Daisy's home from 7pm - 8:30pm.
There will be a collegiate/young adult magic mountain trip THIS Sunday, September 16...tickets are $25 per person. Please contact Steve for more info at 805 657 6979.
And, if you're a young adult (post college and still feel young) and have not gotten connected with our young adult group, please get in touch with Pastor Steve at 805 657 6979... he would love to get connected!
Church Picnic & Upcoming Social Events
On Sunday, September 23rd, we will be having our annual church picnic. Like last year, we will meet at Conejo Community Park off of Gainsborough. But, we need your help! There will be a food sign up sheet in the lobby this Sabbath. If you have any further questions, please contact Jona Cooke at 408-219-6003.
We will have lots of opportunities to hang out together and have fun coming up soon! Here are some of the events that are already on the calendar, so you can put them on yours!
Sunday, September 23rd: Church Picnic
Saturday night, October 27th: Steven Curtis Chapman Concert at Calvary Westlake
Saturday night, November 3rd: The Place Fall Fest, 50's theme featuring our fantastic band!
Saturday night, December 8th: The Place Christmas Party...if you are interested in hosting this year, please contact Jona at 408-219-6003.
New Small Group & Adventure Groups - Sign-up next Sabbath
We are planning on starting several new small groups and adventure groups again in September. New small groups will emerge in Simi Valley, Thousand Oaks and Ventura, as well as the new young adult small group hosted by Pastor Steve and Daisy. You will be hearing lots about this during the next month. There will be a handout this Sabbath listing all of the groups and then there will be a sign up day next Sabbath (Sept. 22) so that you can get connected in a small group near you or in an adventure group doing something you enjoy doing!
If you are interested in leading out or starting something new, please contact Pastor Simon at 805-498-2300. Don't miss out on these great opportunities for fellowship and sharing your faith with others.
And, for those who like their kicks, don't forget that we have indoor soccer now EVERY Sunday at 8:00 p.m.at the NPAA gym.
Mommies Group
The mommies group meets regularly throughout the month for outings with the little ones as well as once a month for a night out with the girls. If you are a mommy or soon to be one, and would like to get connected, please contact Cecilia at 310-699-3521 to set up a play date or just to chat. Please note that the play date schedule has been modified. We now meet at the park on te second and fourth Tuesdays of the month.
This month's activities:
Wednesday 9/19: The Lakes for music and stories with Kidspace Children's Museum. Please meet at 10:15 for play time and then the show at 11:05
Tuesday 9/25: Conejo Community Park at 10 a.m. for play time and then a picnic.
Thursday 9/27: Girl's Night Out to The Melting Pot for chocolate fondue dessert at 7:30p.m. The cost is ranges from $12-14 depending on how many ladies attend. Please RSVP with Cecilia by Tuesday, the 25th.
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