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.
Friday, November 30, 2007
The Scoop at The Place - November 30, 2007
This Week At The PlaceWe look forward to seeing you at The Place this Sabbath.
This coming Sabbath Pastor Simon will conclude his series on revolutionary living. This week's sermon is titled "No Present Like The Time" focusing on the book of Luke chapter 10, verses 38-42. Pastor Steve will be leading praise and worship.
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. You may return your tithes and offerings at The Place or online by clicking on the link. God bless.
Friday Night Vespers & Meditation Time This Week
You are invited to come to our Friday night vespers and meditation time scheduled for this coming Friday, November 30th. The vespers will begin at 7:30 p.m. at The Place. In addition to the praise and worship, we will have guest speaker Hue Fortson. Mr. Fortson is a former member of the People's Temple and will share his testimony of how he became a member of and survived Jim Jones' cult (the cult in which 900 members died in Guyana in 1978). Please come and share in this powerful time together. Pastor Steve will be leading worship and there will be snacks and refreshments to follow.
Visitor's Luncheon This Sabbath
Our monthly visitor's luncheon is scheduled for this Sabbath following church services. The luncheon is intended 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 Richard & Arla Caraboolad. The Caraboolad's are at 1460 Vaquero Drive in Simi Valley (805) 522-2474. Directions will be available at The Place.
Christmas Shoppe - LAST Sabbath to bring toys!
This Sabbath is December 1st and it will be the last Sabbath you'll be able to bring an unwrapped gift for the Christmas Shoppe. Thank you so much for your support which means so more than just providing gifts, it's an outreach with the love of Jesus to these families in our community. You can still sign up to be a volunteer for the event on Sabbath, Dec. 8. Contact Joyce Thomsen (805) 498-0246 or by email october5@aol.com
We had a great turn out last Sunday for the car wash fundraiser for needy families hosted by the youth. Between the offering and the car wash project, we were able to raise $800...what a blessing! Thank you for your support!
Youth & Young Adult Stuff
Youth:
Thursdays: Small group bible study @ The Carlson's starting at 7 pm.
Sabbath mornings: Sabbath School IS HAPPENING, so please feel free to wake up EARLY and come start the day with your friends (and Pastor Steve ;-).
THIS Saturday night, December 1st: There will be a gathering at The Carlson's at 7pm , there will be a Christmas movie, christmas cookies, and a good time for The Place Youth.
Young Adults:
Sundays: Basketball at the NPAA gym from 6-8 pm
Tuesday, November 27th: Small group @ The Carlson's home.
Saturday evening December 15th, Young Adult Christmas Party @ Eugene & Eunice Lee's home.
The Place Christmas Party
The holidays are once again upon us and we look forward to celebrating with you. Our annual Place Progressive Christmas Dinner Party is scheduled for next Saturday evening, December 8th. Our progressive party is a three part dinner held at three different homes (appetizers & salads, entrees, dessert and ornament exchange). We invite you to participate in this festive night, and please bring an ornament for the exchange during the third and final portion of the party. The appetizers will be hosted by Deane and Elvina Wolcott, the entrees will be hosted by Alan & Christa Reinach, and the dessert and ornament exchange portion of the party will be hosted by Jeremy & Edna Bachmann. A flyer next Sabbath will have all the details and directions. Please plan on spending this awesome time together...and invite a friend!
Hotflashers Adventure Group
The next Hot Flasher's move night will be Sunday, December 9 at 6:30 p.m. The event will be held at the Dappolonia "Hospital" located at 180 Via Rebecca in Newbury Park. Please come dressed as a doctor, nurse, x-ray tech, patient...... or just wear a holiday sweater. Bring a favorite holiday photo share. See you there. Questions or RSVP to Jennie Kay, R.N. at 805-499-6524 or 805-990-5811.
And, we have lots of small groups/adventure groups at The Place. Check out all the groups on-line or in the flyer in the lobby of The Place.
Prayer Ministry
We have started a prayer ministry at The Place. The ministry is for prayer 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. If you would like to sign up for a time, there will be a sign up sheet in the lobby this coming Sabbath. There are so many things to pray for...and we need each other. We invite you to experience the power of God's answers to prayers.
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