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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, April 27, 2006

The Scoop at The Place - April 27, 2006

This Week At The Place
We look forward to seeing you this Sabbath at The Place. This week the Newbury Park Academy Band & Chorale will be featured at The Place. Pastor Neil Richmund will sharing from God's Word.

This week the new sanctuary class will not meet. However, please join the class next Sabbath at the same time and place. The two other adult Sabbath Schools will meet as usual. The classes meet at 10:30 a.m. Rob Randall will be leading the general adult Sabbath school which is currently studying the book of Acts. And, Harley Peterson is leading out anyone interested in music...in our music Sabbath School.

We also have the "Little Place" with Sabbath School classes for infants and toddlers, kindergarten aged children, earliteen classes, and youth sabbath school. Stop by and be blessed!

And, if you are not able to make it to The Place this Sabbath, please remember that you always have access to the sermons on-line (we even podcast!!). Check out all the new stuff at www.theplacechurch.com.

We want to thank so many of you for your faithfulness in offering your tithes and offerings. You may return your tithes and offerings at The Place or on-line by clicking onto the link provided.

Youth Famine-THIS Friday Night
ALL youth are invited to a very special night, THIS Friday night, April 28th at 6pm at the Place. Our Youth Group will be participating in a 30 hour famine with the Vineyard church to raise money for World Vision's "feed the children". During the Famine, we will be performing 4 hours of community service, playing games and taking time to share. At the end of the Famine, a light dinner will be served to break the famine. Anyone interested in donating to a youth or any youth interested in participating, please contact Robert Nomelli at 818-292-6143.

Also, there is an opportunity available to some of the youth to take part in a uniquely fun event for an AY, School or church-wide activity. That's right, you may have a chance to participate in Virtual Memory, a bible trivia game show for teens which airs worldwide on TBN (Trinity Broadcasting Network) as well as on their other cable network devited to teens, JCTV. The schools and churches in SCC have been invited by Virtual Memory to put teams of youth on the show over the next several months. Players answer bible questions in four separate rounds for points , as well as identifying Christian Music videos and a word game round (similar to Password or Taboo). Questions are non-sectarian and youth have an opportunity to study the relevant passages beforehand. Shows are taped four at a time one Saturday a month with the option for morning or afternoon. Please call or email the producer, Dave Gripenwaldt. Mr. Gripenwaldt is able to answer any questions you may have as well as talk over open dates and whether there are openings for junior or high school age teams in a given month. His email is virtualmemorydave@yahoo.com and he can be reached at either of the following numbers: 714-531-6352 (land line) or 714-392-0300 (his mobile number).


And-don;t forget...the NPAA gym is open to all youth on Sunday evenings from 6-8 p.m. for basketball.


Maranatha Mission Trip
The Place is going to build a church this summer in Tijuana, Baja, California. This will be another Maranatha project such as we experienced last summer in Peru, except, this will be closer to home. We will be building the church the week of July 16-23rd. We are still in need of volunteers!!! Our goal is to raise the $20,000 to build the church, and then to go there and build it! If you are interested in fund-raising or going as part of the project, please contact Pastor Simon at 805-498-2300. And-if you are sure you are going to be a volunteer, please submit your $100 deposit as soon as possible. Also, even if you are not going, you can support the project by DONATING towards it. Simply write a check to The Place and mark it Mexico mission. Thanks!

Nominating Committee
Our Nominating Committee for The Place has begun their work, so if you are a member of The Place you should be hearing from us (and sometimes from several people!) This Sabbath again we are handing out a sheet listing all the various ministries we have currently at church. If you are interested in participating in any of them, we invite you to return the sheet filled out, or simply contact Pastor Simon. We would LOVE for you to be involved with us. And, don't stress if what you are interested in is not listed...we also love to start new things or to help train you if you are interested in a particular ministry, but don't feel adequately prepared.

As an added resource, the ministries page on The Place website can give you some ideas of what ministries we have and ideas for ones we could have! We've included general ministry descriptions from other Adventist churches as a guide, but not as a rule. Find your own place in the body of Christ using the unique gifts God gave you!



Written in The Heart Day
May 6th has been designated as "Written In The Heart Sabbath!" Christian leaders have designated Sunday, May 7th as Ten Commandments Day, in an effort to bring a revival of interest in the Ten Commandments. The North American Religious Liberty Association, in conjunction with Liberty Magazine and the Pacific Union Department of Public Affairs & Religious Liberty, urges churches and schools to observe May 6th as "Written In The Heart Sabbath." The Ten Commandments have become a battleground as lawsuits are repeatedly fought over their public display. As Seventh-Day Adventists, we understand the necessity of a spiritual revival that leads to commandment keeping. The emphasis is not on securing public honor for the law of God, but on putting the law of God where it belongs-in the human heart. If God's law is written in our hearts, resulting in spiritual revival, we can preserve our heritage of Freedom. If not, and the state must enforce religious and moral laws, the result is tyrrany. The future of the American experiment in liberty hangs on the question. Written In The Heart Sabbath is about recovering the new covenant experience, and about the necessity of a spiritual revival that alone can preserve our liberty.

Small Group, Prayer, & Other Things
Yes, it is true...our small groups continue to grow and multiply! We are at the beginning stages of at least 2 new small groups (besides our 18-30 year olds one, which has recently started.) We will be beginning a new small group in Simi Valley very shortly, and also are looking at starting a new small group for those interested in praise music and practicing their musical skills. If you have an interest in either of those small groups, please contact Pastor Simon.
Also, there are many other small groups currently functioning. You can check out the list on our website under small groups.

And, our prayer team continues to be a real blessing to us as a church. If you have a passion for prayer, we invite you to be a part. Or, if you have prayer needs, please email our prayer coordinator, Joelle Vessels, at processgirl@hotmail.com
Have a blessed week.

posted by The Place @ 12:29 PM  

Thursday, April 20, 2006

The Scoop at The Place - April 20th, 2006

This Week At The Place We look forward to seeing you this Sabbath at The Place. This week Pastor Simon will be preaching. The title of his sermon is "For such a time as this..." We will continue to focus our attention on the Kingdom of God.

We have three adult Sabbath Schools, including the new Sabbath school class on the Sanctuary taught by Bill Werner & Pastor Simon. They meet at 10:30 a.m. Rob Randall will be leading the general adult Sabbath school which is currently studying the book of Acts. And, Harley Peterson is leading out anyone interested in music...in our music Sabbath School.

We also have the "Little Place" with Sabbath School classes for infants and toddlers, kindergarten aged children, earliteen classes, and youth sabbath school. Stop by and be blessed!

And, if you are not able to make it to The Place this Sabbath, please remember that you always have access to the sermons on-line (we even podcast!!). Check out all the new stuff at www.theplacechurch.com.

And, we appreciate your financial support of The Place with your tithes and offerings. During March, we received $12,375 in tithe, which goes to our So. Cal. Conference; and we received $9,643 towards our local church budget. That gives us a total of $22,913 towards our church budget for this year before...leaving us approximately $4,000 behind for our budget so far this year. If you would like to give on-line, you may simply use the link.



Youth Big House Vespers-THIS Friday Night
We have a special Big House Vespers scheduled for tomorrow night, April 21st at The Place. The fun starts at 7:00 p.m. and will include all the usual suspects: a great band, engaging speaker and, of course, Food! So, come on out and join us...and make sure to invite your friends.

And, NEXT Friday night, April 28th at 6pm at the Place, our Youth Group will be participating in a 30 hour famine with the Vineyard church to raise money for World Vision's "feed the children". During the Famine, we will performing 4 hours of community service, playing games and taking time to share. At the end of the Famine, we will a light dinner will be served to break the famine. Anyone interested in donating to a youth or any youth interested in participating, please contact Robert Nomelli at 818-292-6143.

Also, the NPAA gym is open to all youth on Sunday evenings from 6-8 p.m. for basketball.


New Sabbath School Class on the Sanctuary
2 weeks ago we started a new Sabbath school class on the sanctuary. It is a topical study of the Sanctuary doctrine. We are using Dr. Roy Gane's book, Altar Call, as our outline. The study will be co-lead by Pastor Simon and Bill Werner. It is not too late to join and take part in this fascinating class. If you are interested in this study, please stop by the class this Sabbath, or contact Simon (805-498-2300) or Bill (661-993-2984) directly. We are looking forward to a great time in the Word! We now have extra copies of the book...just let us know if you would like one. Or, the entire book is available for viewing on-line!

Take Me Out To The Ball Game This Sunday!
Our April social will take place this coming Sunday, April 23rd. We will be going to a Dodger game. The Dodgers will be hosting the Arizona Diamondbacks at 1:10 p.m. and tickets are only $10 each!!!! Many people have already signed up, but there is still some availability. If you are interested in going, please contact Pastor Simon.

Mommies Ministry
There are several fun things planned in April for mommies and their little ones. First, our mommy of the month is Heather Richmund. Last month she completed a triathlon (way to go, Heather!), but not before breaking her handÂ…so what better time to shower her with love and much needed HELP!!! She needs help in cleaning her house, dinners, time out with her husband, and anything to brighten her day. Please give Heather a call at 805-499-0398. Some of the April activities are: Monday, April 24th @ 4:30 p.m. (this was cancelled last week and rescheduled to this coming Monday)-a very special time with our little ones at Fire Your Imagination in T.O., a ceramic painting place. The children will paint something for Grandma in preparation for Mothers Day. Come join the fun at 4:30 and then head on over to Lamppost Pizza at 6 p.m. to hang out with the Daddies as well. Lamppost Pizza is located off of Borchard and Conejo Rd.

Wenesday April 26th is Girl's Night Out and is a "Beautification" Theme. We will meet at Lilian Alvez's home (on the academy campus) at 6:30pm. Please bring ALL of your make-up items for a class with Lilian. She will teach us new ways to look beautiful. If you have a mirror, bring that, as well. Since we are focusing on beauty, bring a healthy snack to share with everyone. We're looking forward to seeing all of you there. If you have any questions, email Lilian through the link listed below.

Nominating Committee (and what that means for you!)
Our Nominating Committee for The Place has begun their work, so if you are a member of The Place you should be hearing from us (and sometimes from several people!) This Sabbath again we are handing out a sheet listing all the various ministries we have currently at church. If you are interested in participating in any of them, we invite you to return the sheet filled out, or simply contact Pastor Simon. We would LOVE for you to be involved with us. And, don't stress if what you are interested in is not listed...we also love to start new things or to help train you if you are interested in a particular ministry, but don't feel adequately prepared.

As an added resource, the ministries page on The Place website can give you some ideas of what ministries we have and ideas for ones we could have! We've included general ministry descriptions from other Adventist churches as a guide, but not as a rule. Find your own place in the body of Christ using the unique gifts God gave you!

Tijuana Mission Church Building Project
The Place is going to build a church this summer in Tijuana, Baja, California. This will be another Maranatha project such as we experienced last summer in Peru, except, this will be closer to home. We will be building the church the week of July 16-23rd. Now that we have committed The Place, we are looking for volunteers! Our goal is to raise the $20,000 to build the church, and then to go there and build it! If you are interested in fund-raising or going as part of the project, please contact Pastor Simon at 805-498-2300. And-if you are sure you are going to be a volunteer, please submit your $100 deposit as soon as possible. Also, even if you are not going, you can support the project by DONATING towards it. Simply write a check to The Place and mark it Mexico mission. Thanks!

Small Groups/Prayer and other things
Yes, it is true...our small groups continue to grow and multiply! We are at the beginning stages of at least 2 new small groups (besides our 18-30 year olds one, which has recently started.) We will be beginning a new small group in Simi Valley very shortly, and also are looking at starting a new small group for those interested in praise music and practicing their musical skills. If you have an interest in either of those small groups, please contact Pastor Simon.

Also, there are many other small groups currently functioning. You can check out the list on our website under small groups.

And, our prayer team continues to be a real blessing to us as a church. If you have a passion for prayer, we invite you to be a part. Or, if you have prayer needs, please email our prayer coordinator, Joelle Vessels, at processgirl@hotmail.com
Have a blessed week.

posted by The Place @ 7:24 PM  

Thursday, April 13, 2006

The Scoop at The Place - April 13, 2006

This Week At The Place
We look forward to seeing you this Sabbath at The Place as we celebrate the resurrection of Jesus Christ. This week Pastor Simon will be preaching. The title of his sermon is "If I Am Lifted Up..." We will have a very special Easter program with creative worship and some special musical numbers to help us celebrate.

We have two adult Sabbath Schools, including the new Sabbath school class on the Sanctuary taught by Bill Werner & Pastor Simon. They meet at 10:30 a.m. Rob Randall will be leading the general adult Sabbath school which is currently studying the book of Acts.

We also have the "Little Place" with Sabbath School classes for infants and toddlers, kindergarten aged children, earliteen classes, and youth sabbath school. Stop by and be blessed!

And, if you are not able to make it to The Place this Sabbath, please remember that you always have access to the sermons on-line (we even podcast!!). Check out all the new stuff at www.theplacechurch.com.

Also, our online photo directory is making great progress. We've been trying to get everyone's photo, but The Place is . . . well . . . a BIG Place! Please check your listing in the online directory. If your picture isn't there or you have a better picture you'd like to submit, please send your digital photo to Jeremy Bachmann through the link provided below.. Photos of spouses, kids, friends are welcome if they're too shy to ask. Individual head shots that actually look like you are ideal. Family photos are not necessary for this project. We can crop.

And, we appreciate your financial support of The Place with your tithes and offerings. During March, we received $12,375 in tithe, which goes to our So. Cal. Conference; and we received $9,643 towards our local church budget. That gives us a total of $22,913 towards our church budget for this year before...leaving us approximately $4,000 behind for our budget so far this year. If you would like to give on-line, you may simply use the link.


New Sabbath School Class on Sanctuary
Last week we started a new Sabbath school class on the sanctuary. It is a topical study of the Sanctuary doctrine. We are using Dr. Roy Gane's book, Altar Call, as our outline. The study will be co-lead by Pastor Simon and Bill Werner. It is not too late to join and take part in this fascinating class. If you are interested in this study, please stop by the class this Sabbath, or contact Simon (805-498-2300) or Bill (661-993-2984) directly. We are looking forward to a great time in the Word! If you want to check out the book - the entire book is available for viewing on-line!

Fellowship Luncheon & Hike This Sabbath
You are invited to our monthly fellowship luncheon this Sabbath following church services. This month's theme is "Mexican" and we are looking forward to all of the delicious food and wonderful fellowship time. Denise Ramirez is this month's contact, you may contact her through the link below. Please remember that this is a "potluck" so please, please bring something to share...thanks!

And, stick around, because following the fellowship luncheon, there will be a hike headed by Caleb Guevara. We will leave church at 2:30 p.m. and head on out to the Santa Monica mountains to the hiking trail, Sandstone Peak (the highest peak in the S.M. mountains). This will be a moderate 1.3 mile hike to the summit (a gorgeous view) and then you will have the option to continue along the loop for a longer hike or to head back down the mountain. If you are planning on going, please bring dress in layers, wear your hiking shoes, and bring plenty of water. If you have any further questions, please contact Caleb at 805-796-7035. Directions will be available at church.


Easter
Please join us this Easter Sunday, April 16th as we come together for a very special "sunrise" service celebrating the resurrection of Jesus Christ! We will begin with a morning service at 9 a.m. at Dos Vientos Park located in Newbury Park. Dos Vientos Park is at the corner of Lynn Road and Via Andrea, in Newbury Park. From the 101 - take Wendy south to Lynn Road and turn right on Lynn. Follow it up the hill to the corner of Via Andrea...the park is on the RIGHT. There will be a time of praise and worship followed by a light continental breakfast and then an Easter egg hunt for the children. We invite all of you to come and share in this special time...and bring your friends too!

Youth Big House Vespers-Next Friday
We have a special Big House Vespers next Friday night, April 21st at The Place. The fun starts at 7:00 p.m. and will include all the usual suspects: a great band, engaging speaker and, of course, Food! So, come on out and join us...and make sure to invite your friends.

Then, the following Friday, April 28th we will again be having a youth event on Friday night at The Place. But, this will be a very different event...it will be a FAMINE...shared with the youth from the Vineyard Church. You will hear more details next week.

Also, the NPAA gym is open to all youth on Sunday evenings from 6-8 p.m. for basketball.


Take Me Out To The Ball Game
Our April social will take place on Sunday, April 23rd. We will be going to a Dodger game. The Dodgers will be hosting the Arizona Diamondbacks at 1:10 p.m. and tickets are only $10 each!!!! Many people have already signed up, but there is still some availability. Please sign up this Sabbath or contact Pastor Simon.

Tijuana Mission Church Building Project
The Place is going to build a church this summer in Tijuana, Baja, California. This will be another Maranatha project such as we experienced last summer in Peru, except, this will be closer to home. We will be building the church the week of July 16-23rd. Now that we have committed The Place, we are looking for volunteers! Our goal is to raise the $20,000 to build the church, and then to go there and build it! If you are interested in fund-raising or going as part of the project, please contact Pastor Simon at 805-498-2300. And-if you are sure you are going to be a volunteer, please submit your $100 deposit by April 15th (this weekend). Also, even if you are not going, you can support the project by DONATING towards it. Simply write a check to The Place and mark it Mexico mission. Thanks!

Mommies Ministry
There are several fun things planned in April for mommies and their little ones. First, our mommy of the month is Heather Richmund. Last month she completed a triathlon (way to go, Heather!), but not before breaking her handÂ…so what better time to shower her with love and much needed HELP!!! She needs help in cleaning her house, dinners, time out with her husband, and anything to brighten her day. Please give Heather a call at 805-499-0398. Some of the April activities are: Monday, April 17th @ 4:30 p.m. -a very special time with our little ones at Fire Your Imagination in T.O., a ceramic painting place. The children will paint something for Grandma in preparation for Mothers Day. Come join the fun at 4:30 and then head on over to Lamppost Pizza at 6 p.m. to hang out with the Daddies as well. Lamppost Pizza is located off of Borchard and Conejo Rd. Wenesday April 26th is Girl's Night Out and is a "Beautification" Theme. We will meet at Lilian Alvez's home (on the academy campus) at 6:30pm. Please bring ALL of your make-up items for a class with Lilian. She will teach us new ways to look beautiful. If you have a mirror, bring that, as well. Since we are focusing on beauty, bring a healthy snack to share with everyone. We're looking forward to seeing all of you there. If you have any questions, email Lilian through the link listed below.

posted by The Place @ 7:31 PM  

Thursday, April 06, 2006

The Scoop at The Place - April 6th, 2006

This Week At The Place
We look forward to seeing you this Sabbath at The Place and pray that you are having a blessed week! This week Pastor Simon will be preaching. The title of his sermon is "God's Kingdom, God's Image" It is the last of his mini-series on the kingdom of heaven as we prepare for Easter next week. And- there will be a children's story before the sermon given by Donna Pullen.

All Sabbath Schools, including the new Sabbath school class on the sanctuary taught by Bill Werner & Pastor Simon will meet at 10:30 a.m. Rob Randall will be leading the adult Sabbath school who are currently studying the book of Acts.

We also have the "Little Place" with Sabbath school classes for infants and toddlers, kindergarten aged children, earliteen classes, and youth sabbath school. Stop by and be blessed!

And, if you are not able to make it to The Place this Sabbath, please remember that you always have access to the sermons on-line (we even podcast!!). Check out all the new stuff at www.theplacechurch.com.

Also, our online photo directory is making great progress. We've been trying to get everyone's photo, but The Place is . . . well . . . a BIG Place! Please check your listing in the online directory. If your picture isn't there or you have a better picture you'd like to submit, please send your digital photo to Jeremy Bachmann through the link provided below.. Photos of spouses, kids, friends are welcome if they're too shy to ask. Individual head shots that actually look like you are ideal. Family photos are not necessary for this project. We can crop.

And, we appreciate your financial support of The Place with your tithes and offerings. If you would like to give on-line, you may simply use the link.


Monthly Canned Food Drive-This Sabbath
This Sabbath is our monthly canned food drive. The items that we collect are distributed to thousands of children, seniors and families in our community. Last month we had many donations of peanut butter, tuna fish, and diapers. These items were greatly needed. The Ventura County Food Share is very thankful for our donations and kindness. However, they are still in need of peanut butter and diapers. There will be a box by the door this Sabbath for your contributions. Thank you for your continued support for our community.

Youth Calendar
All the youth are invited over to Harley & Dawn Peterson's home, tomorrow night (Friday, April 7th) from 7 - 9 p.m. They live at 187 Hilliard Lane, Newbury Park (behind NPAA). So come and relax and hang out with your friends. There will be hot chocolate and cinnamon rolls.

And-mark the date...the next Big House Vespers is scheduled for April 21st. Stay tuned for more details.

Also, the NPAA gym is open to all youth on Sunday evenings from 6-8 p.m. for fun and games.


New Sabbath School on The Sanctuary-Meet this Sabbath
We will be starting a new Sabbath School on Sabbath, April 8th, at 10:30 a.m. It will be a topical study of the Sanctuary doctrine. We will be using Dr. Roy Gane's book, Altar Call, as our outline. The study will be co-lead by Pastor Simon and Bill Werner. We have already ordered books, but we need to know if you want to be a part of this study. If so, please stop by the class this Sabbath, or contact Simon or Bill directly. We are looking forward to a great time in the Word!

Church Building Project in Tijuana this July - Brief Meeting Sabbath
As many of you may know by now, we have made our commitment to build a church this summer in Tijuana, Baja, California. This will be another Maranatha project such as we experienced last summer in Peru. Except, this will be closer to home. The date is now firm...it will be the week of July 16-23rd. Now that we have committed The Place, we are looking for volunteers! Our goal is to raise the $20,000 to build the church, and then to go there and build it! If you are interested in fund-raising or going as part of the project, please come to the brief meeting that will be held this Sabbath right after church. And-if you are sure you are going to be a volunteer, please submit your $100 deposit by April 15th. Thanks!

Easter Celebration
Easter is just around the corner (April 16th), and we are gearing up to celebrate this glorious occasion commemorating the death and resurrection of Jesus Christ! We will begin by celebrating on Sabbath with a special program at church and then having our fellowship luncheon. After eating together, we will go on a hike organized by Caleb Guevara.

And, on Sunday, we will continue to celebrate the resurrection of Jesus Christ with a morning service at 9 a.m. at Dos Vientos Park. There will be a time of praise and worship followed by a light continental breakfast and then an Easter egg hunt for the children. We invite all of you to come and share in this special time...and bring your friends too!

Take Me Out To The Ball Game...
Our April social will take place on Sunday, April 23rd. We will be going to a Dodger game. The Dodgers will be hosting the Arizona Diamondbacks at 1:10 p.m. and tickets are only $10 each!!!! Many people have already signed up, but there is still some availability. Please sign up this Sabbath.

Get involved at The Place!
This Sabbath, we will be handing out a sheet with various ministry opportunities as our nominating committee is beginning their work for our church for next year. We would love YOU to be involved. If you are interested in being a part of any ministry at church or beginning a new one, please come fill out this information sheet and hand it back in. Our nominating committee will meet for the first time next Wednesday evening, April 12th at 7:30 p.m.

And, even if you can't be there this week, please contact Pastor Simon if you are interested in being involved in any way!

And, as a result of our Nominating Committee this week, our Pastor's Study on Wednesday nights will NOT meet this week. We will be back together the following week, April 19.

And-don't forget that we have many small groups that are going strong...some may even be closer to you than you think! You can check out all the groups on-line by clicking on the link below. If you would like to find out more about small groups, or are interested in joining one, please contact Pastor Simon at 805-498-2300.

posted by The Place @ 9:36 PM  


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