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 01, 2007
The Scoop at The Place - November 1, 2007
This Week At The PlaceWe trust that you are having a blessed week in Christ and that you are ready for another wonderful Sabbath. This coming Sabbath Pastor Simon will continue with the fourth in his series on Revolutionary Living. This week's sermon is titled "Free To Be Me" which focuses on the book of Genesis, chapter 2, verses 15-18. Dean Palacio will be leading praise and worship and the 7th & 8th grade CAES choir will be singing at The Place.
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 and our community 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. We continue to be in URGENT need of more financial donations for our worthy student fund. If you would like to donate to this fund, please specify the amount on your tithe envelope. You may return tithes and offerings at The Place. God bless.
Fall Fest This Saturday Night
Our Fall Fest celebration is scheduled for this Saturday night, November 3rd. The Fall Fest will be held at the NPAA cafeteria and will start at 6:30 pm This year's theme is the 50's era and our fabulous band will be performing 50's songs. We invite you to dress up in your fabulous 50's best or other "Halloween" costumes for our Hallowed Eve. We would appreciate if you could sign up to bring soup, bread, or desserts in the lobby this Sabbath. All are welcome and this is a great opportunity to invite your friends...especially those with children!
Hospitality Luncheon This Sabbath
Our monthly hospitality luncheon is scheduled for this coming Sabbath afternoon following church services. The luncheon is especially organized for all visitors and new members. Of course, all members are welcome, we just ask that you bring food to share.
This month's hosts are Frank & Doris Fulgham. The Fulgham's are located at 359 Golden Moss Court in Simi Valley 805-584-9193.
Community Service-Food Drive This Sabbath
Please remember our FOOD DRIVE this Sabbath, November 3. Your donations will go directly to a family in need within our church. Food items as well as gas and grocery store gifts cards would be greatly appreciated. If you would like to make a monetary donation make checks out to The Place and indicate “needy family” fund on your tithe envelope. THANK YOU!
Community Service-Christmas Shoppe
The Place is excited to be a participating church in the Community Christmas Shoppe that will take place on December 8 at the Newbury Park First Christian Church. Here’s how you can be involved… Sign up for a toy donation box that you can take to your workplace or any other place to collect toys—you can pick up a box following church today. We’d also love for you to volunteer to participate during the event. Please contact Joyce or Frank Thomsen at 805-498-0246 or at october5@aol.com.
Youth, Young Adult & Collegiate Stuff
Youth:
Thursdays: Small group bible study @ The Carlson's starting at 7 pm.
NTP vespers at NPAA - Friday, Nov. 2nd.
Rollerskating Party- has been canceled due to a conflict with football schedule. A new date will be announced.
Vespers @ The Schwarz' home on Friday, November 16th @ 6:30 pm.
Young Adults:
Sundays: Basketball at the NPAA gym from 6-8 pm
Tuesdays: Small group Bible study @ The Carlson's starting at 7:30 pm.
Friday, November 9th: Homeless Outreach Ministry meet at church at 7pm. Please bring blankets, jackets, Bibles, or money to help the young adults in their street ministry in the valley. Thank you for being the hands and feet of Jesus! For info please contact Pastor Steve (805.657.6979) or Scott Liers (805.990.2648).
Saturday night, November 17th: Movie & game night @ The Carlson's @ 7pm.
Special Performing Artist @ The Place Next Sabbath
Special musical guest Hilary Watson will be leading worship and performing a few songs as part of our worship service next Sabbath. Hilary has just released her debut album entitled "Passing By." You can check her out at hilarywatson.net. Hilary is a professional musician who is currently performing on a tour of Southern California...but mostly she is a young woman in love with Jesus. We invite you to come and worship with us next Sabbath as we are blessed by her worship leading and music.
Hotflashers Adventure Group
The next Hot-flasher's Movie Night is this Sunday, November 4th, at 6:30 pm. Please join us as we celebrate family traditions and the strong spirit of women during the civil war. Bring a teacup to warm your spirit and wear your favorite lace collar or brooch. As is our tradition, we will hold our celebration at the Dappolonia residence located at 180 Via Rebecca in Newbury Park. Please contact Jennie Kay, at 805-990-5811 or 805-499-6524, for questions or directions.
There are many other small groups and adventure groups available. You can look them up online or on a brochure in the lobby at church.
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