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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, January 27, 2005

The Scoop at The Place - January 27th, 2005

This Week at The Place
Pastor Simon will be preaching this Sabbath at The Place. The title of his sermon is "God Frees Us From Fear Today." It is the second in his series on the book of Hebrews.

Elder Rob Randall will be leading out in the adult Sabbath School that meets in the sanctuary at 10:30 a.m.

The Discipleship Training class will meet in the Prayer Room. The class will begin its training series with the book "Purpose Driven Life". This training is open to ALL attendees of The Place, however this is the LAST Sabbath to join the group until the next book is begun for purposes of continuity and group building. If you are interested in joining the Discipleship training class, please contact Pastor Simon.

There will be several copies of our Place Directory available for revision in the lobby this Sabbath....this time they will really be there!!! Please double check or add your information. We apologize in advance if we have incorrect information or if we have left you out. We would like to have you in there!

Our Daily Reading Plan has arrived! Follow along with the new sermon series on Hebrews by picking up your copy in the lobby this Sabbath. You may also click on the link provided.

A reminder that you may return your tithes and offerings at The Place or on-line by clicking onto the link.

View the Daily Reading Plan



Monthly Food Drive-Next Sabbath
Next Sabbath is our monthly food drive. After the holidays, there are less food donations, but the needs have not changed. We continue to donate the food to Ventura County Food Share. They have very much appreciated the donations that The Place has given. Some of the families that receive food every month have babies and young children. These families are in need of diapers and baby wipes. Every month the Ventura County Food Share provides meals to children, families and the elderly. Next week there will be a box by the door for your donations. If you, your family, or someone you know needs food assistance, please contact Pastor Simon.
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Gardens Of The World Picnic & Tour
Our next social is THIS SABBATH, January 29th after church at The Gardens of the World in Thousand Oaks. Bring your blankets, lawn chairs, and favorite picnic foods for fun and fellowship Sabbath afternoon. At 2:30 a tour of the gardens is scheduled with the docent. It is a moderate walk and lasts about 45min. Admission and parking is free. The Gardens are located at 2001 E. Thousand Oaks Blvd, and parking is available behind the resource center on T.O. Blvd. Look for the flyer with directions this Sabbath in the lobby.

Valentine's Dinner Party
Mark your calendars and save the date with your sweetheart for our annual Valentines dinner. The dinner will be held on Sunday, February 13th at Eric's Restaurant in The Palm Garden Hotel in Newbury Park beginning at 6:30 p.m. There will be a cost for each couple, obviously...but, it will be well worth it. Look for the sign up sheet in the lobby and sign up asap.

Superbowl Party
What better excuse for a get together than the superbowl? On Sunday, February 6th, Ken & April Fowler will host a superbowl party. The festivities will start at 3 p.m. Food will be provided but we encourage you to sign up in the lobby to bring more. Please contact April Fowler if you have any questions at (805) 523-8489.

Friday Night Vespers-February 11th
On Friday night, February 11th we will will be having an intimate vespers to welcome newlyweds James and Sarah Appel. James and Sarah got married in Denmark over the holidays. James will be sharing about the past year spent in Tchad, Africa as a missionary doctor. We encourage you to come and support them. Log on to www.berehospital.org for James Appel's latest letter describing his marriage in Denmark and link to the pictures. Also, you may read the story on all the medical equipment that left this week.
We will be giving James and Sarah a wedding gift. If you are interested in donating to the group gift, please contact Alisa Kalberg @ (805) 528-0304.

Bere News



Children's Ministry
We are still looking for a few more teachers who would be interested in teaching Sabbath school. If that is your gift, we need you. Also, we will be starting a Children's Church in the coming months. Children's Church will take place once a month. We believe that this ministry will be a great blessing for our children and an opportunity for ministry for many of us. If you are interested in teaching or in helping out in either area, please contact Denise Ramirez or Pastor Simon.

Letters of Encouragement
Josue Gomez, a member of The Place and currently in Marine Boot Camp in San Diego, has requested that we send letters of encouragement (no packages). It is obviously a difficult time but his faith is strong. We encourage you to keep Josue in your prayers and to write to him at: Rec. Gomez Coria Josue, STC/PCP, 36003 Midway Ave., San Diego, California. 92140.

posted by The Place @ 3:41 PM  

Thursday, January 20, 2005

The Scoop at The Place - January 20th, 2005

This Week at The Place
Pastor Simon will be preaching this Sabbath at The Place. The title of his sermon is "God Speaks To Us Today". It is the first in his series on the book of Hebrews.

Elder Rob Randall will be leading out in the adult Sabbath School that meets in the sanctuary at 10:30 a.m. This week adult Sabbath School will be studying Romans chapter 16.

This is the second Sabbath that a special offering will be collected for the Tsunami Relief effort. All of the funds collected will go to support the efforts of ADRA. We pray that all will consider giving to this important cause. To donate or to find out more information, log on to www.adra.org or you may donate at The Place by marking next to ADRA on your tithe envelope. A reminder that any donation you make before January 31st may still be considered a tax deduction for 2004. Make sure to let our treasurers know if you are interested in receiving this benefit.

There will be several copies of our Place Directory available for revision in the lobby this Sabbath. Please double check or add your information. We apologize in advance if we have incorrect information or if we have left you out. We would like to have you in there!

Our Daily Reading Plan has arrived! Follow along with the new sermon series on Hebrews by picking up your copy in the lobby this Sabbath. You may also click on the link.

Daily Reading Plan



Discipleship Training-This Sabbath
Beginning THIS SABBATH there will be a Discipleship Series at the Place. This program will meet DURING Sabbath school (starting at 10:30 a.m.) in the Prayer Room. Some of you have already made the commitment and signed up to be a part of this growing together. However, it is not too late. But, we need you now if you want to be part of this. Materials will be provided and include the Bible and the books, "Purpose Driven Life" by Rick Warren, "The Life You've ALways Wanted" by John Ortberg, "Spiritual Leadership" by Henry Blackaby and "Christ's Way of Making Disciples" by Phillip Samaan. This program will meet on a weekly basis and is sure to be a blessing in your life. ALL NEW MEMBERS in particular are encouraged to become a part of this time together. We look forward to seeing YOU there this Sabbath!

LUTHER - this Friday Night at 7:00 p.m.
Our next film vespers in scheduled for this Friday night, January 21st at The Place starting at 7 p.m. We will be viewing the highly acclaimed film "Luther" starring Joseph Fiennes. This is a moving film about the power of faith and our personal walk with God. We invite all to attend the viewing and then stay for a brief time of fellowship following the film.

Financial Update For 2004
The following information are the final numbers for 2004.
Thank you so much for your giving to The Place. God has been gracious to us as a church family and your support of our church is greatly appreciated.
Giving To Church Budget $110,168 for year to date.

Total Local Church Giving:
$129,286 for Year-To-Date.

Tithe:
$145,332 for Year-To-Date.

We praise God for all of your faithful giving throughout 2004. We encourage you to continue with your financial commitments. A reminder that the IRS has extended the deductions for charitable donations for 2004 until the end of January of 2005. You may return your tithes and offerings online at www.theplacers.org or by clicking onto the link or at The Place.

Sabbath Afternoon Fellowship
Our next Sabbath afternoon social is planned for next Sabbath, January 29th after lunch time. We will be visiting the Arboretum together. Please mark this on your calendars and stay tuned for more details.

Valentines Dinner
Mark your calendars and save the date with your sweetheart for our annual Valentines dinner. The dinner will be held on Sunday, February 13th at Eric's Restaurant in The Palm Garden Hotel in Newbury Park beginning at 6 p.m. There will be a fee for each attendee. Look for the sign up sheet in the lobby.

Children's Ministry
We are still looking for a few more teachers who would be interested in teaching Sabbath school. If that is your gift, we need you. Also, we will be starting a Children's Church in the coming months. Children's Church will take place once a month. We believe that this ministry will be a great blessing for our children and an opportunity for ministry for many of us. If you are interested in teaching or in helping out in either area, please contact Denise Ramirez or Pastor Simon.


Letters Of Encouragement
Josue Gomez, a member of The Place and currently in Marine Boot Camp in San Diego, has requested that we send letters of encouragement (no packages). It is obviously a difficult time but his faith is strong. We encourage you to keep Josue in your prayers and to write to him at: Rec. Gomez Coria Josue, STC/PCP, 36003 Midway Ave., San Diego, California. 92140.

posted by The Place @ 3:42 PM  

Thursday, January 06, 2005

The Scoop at The Place - January 6th, 2005

This Week at The Place
Pastor Simon will be preaching this Sabbath at The Place. The title of his sermon is "The Eyes Have It".

Pastor Simon will be leading out for the adult Sabbath School that meets in the sanctuary at 10:30 a.m. This week adult Sabbath School will be studying Romans chapter 14.

Our Daily Reading Plan has arrived! Follow along with the new sermon series on Hebrews by picking up your copy in the lobby this Sabbath.

Fellowship Luncheon
Our next fellowship luncheon is scheduled for Sabbath afternoon, January 15th. This month's hosts are Ken and April Fowler. Bring your favorite dish and bring some friends!
Following the luncheon we will have a meeting for all those interested in being part of a new Hospitality Ministry. This ministry will be aimed at visitors and new members of The Place. Those involved will be part of hospitality teams on Sabbath following church which will host lunches for visitors and others. If you are interested in being part of one of these teams, please come to the meeting, or call Vickie Lemasters at 805-526-4182.

Discipleship Training
Have you ever wanted to know what it means to be a Disciple of Jesus? Interested in new and interesting ways of serving our Lord? A Discipleship Training Series is the answer!
Beginning this month there will be a Discipleship Series at the Place. This program will meet DURING Sabbath school starting on January 22nd. Some of you have already made the commitment and signed up to attend these meetings. However, we would like to EVERYONE try and sign up to attend at least one of these meetings. Materials will include the Bible and the books, "Purpose Driven Life" by Rick Warren, "The Life You've ALways Wanted" by John Ortberg, "Spiritual Leadership" by Henry Blackaby and "Christ's Way of Making Disciples" by Phillip Samaan. This program will meet on a weekly basis and is sure to be a blessing in your life. ALL NEW MEMBERS in particular are encouraged to become a part of this time together. There will be a sign up sheet in the church lobby.

Financial Update For 2004
The following information is for last year (2004). Thank you so much for your giving to The Place. God has been gracious to us as a church family and your support of our church is greatly appreciated. The following numbers are approximate, but we will have the final amounts next week.
Giving To Church Budget $112,000 for year to date.

Total Local Church Giving:
$119,000 for Year-To-Date.

Tithe:
$145,000 for Year-To-Date.

We praise God for all of your faithful giving throughout 2004. We encourage you to continue with your financial commitments. A reminder that you may return your tithes and offerings online at www.theplacers.org or by clicking onto the link or at The Place.

Funeral Services
In case you have not heard, Mel St. John, husband to Judy and for many years a Sabbath School teacher and head elder of The Thousand Oaks church, died on Tuesday after sustaining injuries in a car accident on his way to work on Monday morning. Mel was greatly loved at the T.O. church and will be missed tremendously. Please pray that God's arms of support will be around Mel's family.
A viewing will be held for Mel on Thursday evening from 6:30 to 8:00 p.m. at Pierce Brothers Griffin Mortuary located at 101 E. Wilbur Road in Thousand Oaks, 805-495-4641. Mel's funeral service will be on Friday, January 7th at 2 p.m. at the Thousand Oaks SDA Church. Dan Smith, senior pastor at the La Sierra Univeristy Church will present the message.
His family has requested that in lieu of flowers, donations be sent in Mel's name to either of two charitable organizations: Casa Pacifica at 1722 Lewis Road in Camarillo, Ca 93012 (Casa Pacifica cares for abandoned and abused children) or The South East Ventura County Y.M.C.A. located at 50 W. Hillcrest Suite 215, Thousand Oaks, CA 91360.

Tsunami Relief Effort
ADRA (Adventist Development and Relief Agency) continues offering aid to the victims of the tsunami that struck two weeks ago. On faith, ADRA has made an initial commitment of $500,000 from their emergency relief fund in response to this tragedy. However, ADRA needs help in order to continue to assist tsunami victims. Time is of the essence as the death toll is estimated at over 125,000 and rising daily. Many who were not killed have now been plagued by cholera and malaria.
For more detailed information of their relief efforts or to donate, please log on to www.adra.org or you may donate to ADRA at The Place by marking next to ADRA on your tithe envelope.

Valentines Dinner
Mark your calendars and get ready for our annual Valentines dinner. The dinner will be held on Sunday, February 13th at The Palm Garden Hotel in Newbury Park.
There will be a fee for each attendee. Look for the sign up sheet in the lobby. Stay tuned for more details...........


Upcoming Events
A reminder that you may access any and all events by logging on to theplacers.org and clicking on the calendar. Here are just a few of the upcoming events...

Fellowship Luncheon @ Ken & April Fowler's home on Sabbath afternoon, January 15th.
Film Vespers-viewing of "Luther" on Friday night, January 21st at The Place @7 p.m.
Monthly Sabbath afternoon social event on January 29th, stay tuned for more details.
Annual Valentine's Dinner on Sunday, February 13th.

posted by The Place @ 3:45 PM  


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