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 27, 2007
The Scoop at The Place - September 27, 2007
This Week At The PlaceWe look forward to seeing you at The Place this Sabbath. This Sabbath Pastor Simon will be preaching about the book of Acts, chapter 2: 42-47. This week's sermon is titled "The End Of Boredom" and focuses on the adventure of life. Dean Palacio will be leading praise and worship and we will be showing the video of the mission trip to Ecuador.
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. God bless.
Friday Night Cafe Vespers-This Week
You are invited to attend our Friday night vespers/worship that will be taking place this Friday night (that's tomorrow). The service will be at The Place starting at 7:30 p.m. There will be praise and worship, time in the Word, as well as refreshments. We will focus on the Psalms...and we hope that you will come prepared to share your favorite psalm with us. Please come and share your testimony, praise, and meditation with us.
And, beginning October 26th, we will have monthly Friday night worship and meditation services.
New Small Groups & Adventure Groups Sign Up This Sabbath
We are planning on starting several new small groups and adventure groups again this month. This will give us 22 total small group or adventure groups...but, we are always looking to start more! These include new groups in Moorpark, Woodland Hills and soon in Ventura, as well as the new youth and young adult small groups hosted by Pastor Steve and Daisy. There will be a brochure this Sabbath listing all the groups and you will have an opportunity to sign up to join a small group or adventure group this coming Sabbath after church in the lobby. This is a great way to get connected in a spiritual group and to join others who enjoy doing the things you do.
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.
And, for all ladies who would like to get together and talk beauty...or just talk, please come to the "Beauty Inside Out" adventure group that will take place on Wednesday, October 3rd starting at 8 p.m. For more information, please contact Lilian Alves at 310-948-6476.
Youth Stuff
Youth:
There will be a youth vespers this Friday night at The Gaines' home at 3192 Sycamore in Simi Valley. The vespers will be hosted by Brian & Mindy Schwarz and will begin at 7 p.m. All youth are invited to come and fellowship.
Then, on Saturday night all youth are invited to a game of mini golf. Please meet at The Camarillo Church at 7:30 p.m.
Small group bible study on Thursday night at The Carlson's at 7pm.
And, next Friday, October 5th, there will be an NTP vespers at NPAA, we hope you can all make it!
Young Adult & Collegiate Stuff
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.
Young Adult Friday night vespers scheduled for October 26th.
There will be a movie/game night at Steve and Daisy's home on Saturday night, November 17th. Please contact Steve for more info at 805 657 6979.
And, anyone interested in attending the Chris Tomlin Concert Venue at the Santa Barbara Bowl, please contact Dawn Lyman at dawnlyman@hotmail.com or at 805-698-8142. Tickets are $43.20 per person (including taxes) and the show is scheduled for Friday evening, November 2nd starting @7pm.
Dawn Lyman will be purchasing the tickets, so let her know if you would like to go.
Relay For Life-October 13th & Help For Needy Family
This year our Relay for Life team is proud to announce we will be walking to honor Erik Kalberg! We're excited for this opportunity to show our support of Erik in his fight. As of Tuesday we have 17 members on our Relay For Life team but there's always room for more. If you or someone you know from The Place has been thinking of becoming a team member, register online at www.theplacechurch.com in the blog section or talk with Kevin Emmerson THIS SABBATH! If you're interested in getting involved with the prayer outreach team for Relay, please contact Rachelle LeMond. The prayer team will be praying for anyone with prayer requests during this time! It will be a cool ministry. The Relay begins October 13 at 10am and finishes 24 hours later. We hope to see you there!
There is a needy family right in our church community. Due to astronomical medical bills, this family is in need of pretty much everything, from food to gas cards, clothes, etc. If you would like to donate food, money, gas cards, or anything else, please contact Pastor Simon at 805-498-2300.
Mommies Ministry
There will be a special baptism on Sunday, October 7th. Sarah Volland will be getting baptized at Malibu State Creek Park in the early afternoon. Please come and celebrate this joyous occasion with Sarah, Stewart, and their little boy, Troy. There will be a mild hike, picnic, and of course, baptism. Hope to see you there!
Upcoming Events & Financial Assistance
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!
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.
If your child is going to a private Seventh Day Adventist School and you are interested in receiving financial assistance through our worthy student fund, please note that this is the last week to apply for financial assistance. Please pick up an application in the lobby or contact Pastor Simon at 805-498-2300.
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