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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, July 31, 2008

The Scoop at The Place - July 31, 2008

This Week At The Place
We look forward to seeing you this coming Sabbath at The Place. Pastor Simon will continue his series on a summer fling with Jesus. This week's sermon is titled "You're Weird" and focuses on Luke 8:40-56. Pastor Steve will be leading worship and there will be special music by Ashley Peterson. There will also be a children's story given by Brian and Christina and a surprise drama.

We also invite you to Sabbath school starting at 10:30 a.m. We have several classes ranging from cradle roll class to adult classes. We have something for everyone! We hope you’ll stop by and be blessed.

Our prayer committee meets every Sabbath morning starting at 9:45 a.m. to pray for individual as well as community needs. If you are interested, please join us this Sabbath.

And, your tithes and offerings are always a blessing. We thank you for your faithfulness in giving. You can return your tithes and offerings at The Place or by clicking on the link provided.


Beach Vespers This Friday
It's summer time and that means we get to enjoy one Friday night a month at the beach! We hope that you will join our beach vespers this Friday, August 1st. Our evening will begin at 6:00 p.m. at Sycamore Cove. Come and enjoy a wonderful time at the beach complete with a beautiful sunset, dinner, worship and time in the word. Pastor Steve will be leading praise, and Pastor Simon will lead out in worship. Please feel free to bring a dish to share if you would like...but, come anyways!


Visitor Luncheon This Sabbath
We will have our visitor's luncheon this coming Sabbath. This month's hosts are Deanne and Elvina Wolcott. We hope that all visitors and new members (as well as others if you just need some company) will come for lunch and an opportunity to better acquaint themselves. All church members are welcome, we just ask that you bring food to share. The Wolcott's are located at 3216 Casino Drive in Thousand Oaks. Directions will be available this Sabbath.

Chile Mission Trip
There will be a special dedication service held this coming Sabbath for all of the volunteers going on this year's mission trip to Chile. The mission trip volunteers are scheduled to depart from Los Angeles next Wednesday night, August 6th and will arrive on Monday evening, August 18th. We will be praying over all volunteers and dedicating this mission at Church this Sabbath. Also, following our service, we will have the drawing of the tickets for our raffle winners in the cafe. So, you will have one more chance to financially support this mission this Sabbath at The Place.

Got Group?
If you are seeking to cultivate more of a spiritual life, or love bible study, or just love hanging out with friends, we have several small groups that meet on a regular basis. There may be one near you: Denise/Aaron Ramirez in Newbury Park; Rodney/Cindy Andregg in Newbury Park; Simon/Cecilia Liversidge in Thousand Oaks; Steve/Daisy Carlson in Newbury Park; Robin Atmore/Donna Pullen in Camarillo; Leila/Marcello Vallado in Newbury Park;Solomon/Bola Faka in Woodland Hills; There will be a special sign up day in September. And, if you would like to start a new one, please contact Pastor Simon.

Community Service & Relay For Life
TOO MUCH FRUIT? Are you experiencing an abundance of fresh fruit and vegetables growing in your yard right now? So much so, that you’re not sure what to do with it all? Manna Food Bank would love to receive some of your bounty. Bring your fruit and vegetables to church THIS SABBATH, August 2, and we will deliver them to Manna. There will be a box by the door. Thank you!

The Place is excited to once again be participating in our local Relay for Life, sponsored by the American Cancer Society. Come join us for this exciting 24 hour outreach/fundraising event on October 4 and 5. The relay is to raise money for cancer treatment, research and advocacy. For information or to learn how to sign up free online, call our team captain, Kevin Emmerson @ 805-501-8285. We had a great time last year at this event and invite you to come and join us this year in a great community event for a great cause!


Youth & Young Adult Stuff
Youth:
-Wednesdays - weekly youth group at NPAA Bible room at 7:00 p.m. (last one for summer happening next
week, Aug 6).
- Saturday - weekly Sabbath school at 10:30 a.m. at The Place
- NACIMIENTO WAKEBOARDING TRIP - details are being finalized, so please let Pastor Steve know if you have ANY interest in going on this trip. The trip is ONLY for high school kids (those who just graduated from 8th
grade are fine and those who just graduated this year from high school are fine). The cost is $30 per/person.
We are going to leave Friday morning (Aug 15) and return Sunday (Aug 17). We have 5 boats lined up
at this time, so it's going to be GREAT!
- Friday, Aug 22 - youth beach vespers / dedication of the new school year / baptism's in the ocean. More details to come.

Young Adults:
- Tuesdays - weekly young adult small group @ Carlsons home at 7:30 p.m.
- Aug 10 (Sunday) - day trip to Aquarium of the Pacific. Please contact Pastor Steve for more details
(no social on Aug 23!!! this has moved to the 24th... see below).
- Aug 24 (Sunday) - barbeque at Eunice and Eugene Lee's house. More details to come.
- Sept. 5 - young adult vespers... details to come.


Upcoming Social Events
Please pull out your calendars. We have several social events planned for the month of August. Game night on Saturday night, August 9th at Donna Pullen's home hosted by Robin Fosler. And, a Beach Day on Sunday, August 24th at Zuma Beach. There will be more details to come.

posted by The Place @ 10:36 PM  

Thursday, July 24, 2008

The Scoop at The Place - July 24, 2008

This Week At The Place
We look forward to seeing you this coming Sabbath at The Place. Pastor Simon will continue his series on a summer fling with Jesus. This week's sermon is titled "Meet The Parents" and focuses on Luke 8:1-21. Dean Palacio is leading worship and there will be special music by Khari Washington and one by Shearin Matute. We invite you to stay after church services as our cafe will be open with refreshments and snacks.

We also invite you to Sabbath school starting at 10:30 a.m. We have several classes ranging from cradle roll class to adult classes. We have something for everyone! We hope you’ll stop by and be blessed.

Our prayer committee meets every Sabbath morning starting at 9:45 a.m. to pray for individual as well as community needs. If you are interested, please join us this Sabbath.

And, your tithes and offerings are always a blessing. We thank you for your faithfulness in giving. You can return your tithes and offerings at The Place, on-line at www.theplacechurch.com or by clicking on the link provided.


Chile Mission Trip
Our Chile Mission is fast approaching, a group of volunteers will be leaving on Wednesday evening, August 6th for Santiago Chile where they will be building a church outside the village of San Felipe, half an hour north of Santiago. Please pray for all those participating in this wonderful cause. All of the fund-raisers are done, except for our lego church...we would like to finish it! $1 will buy you a brick to add to our lego church...we are about $400 short of completing it! And, we are still selling raffle tickets for the many great prizes that have been donated! We will have drawings next Sabbath, August 2. We will also be having a special dedication Sabbath that day. We hope you can be a part of it.


Beach Vespers NEXT Friday
We hope that you will join our beach vespers that is scheduled for next Friday, August 2nd. Our evening will begin at 6:00 p.m. at Sycamore Cove. Come and share in the fellowship, time in the word, and in a delicious dinner. If you can help by bringing some food to share. Thanks for that.


Youth & Young Adult Stuff
Youth:
Wednesday night youth group @ 7:30 p.m. @ NPAA Bible Room
Sabbath school every Sabbath morning @ 10:30 a.m.
Aug 9th youth social... details to come.
Aug 15-17 youth wakeboarding/camping trip to Lake Nacimiento. Please call or text Pastor Steve RIGHT AWAY to reserve your spot if you are interested in going (805.657.6979).
Aug 22 - youth beach vespers WITH BAPTISMS...details to come.

Young Adults:
Tuesday night small group @ 7:30 p.m. @ Carlson's home.
July 27 (this Sunday) - Catalina day trip. If you are interested please let Pastor Steve know right away. The cost is $66.50 + food.
Aug 10 - day trip to Aquarium of the Pacific... details to come.
Aug 23 - young adult party at Carlson's home.

Relay for Life - Coming soon
Relay for Life - The Place is excited to once again be participating in our local Relay for Life, sponsored by the American Cancer Society. Come join us for this exciting 24 hour outreach/fundraising event on October 4 and 5. The relay is to raise money for cancer treatment, research and advocacy. For information or to learn how to sign up free online, call our team captain, Kevin Emmerson @ 805-501-8285. We had a great time last year at this event and invite you to come and join us this year in a great community event for a great cause!

Got Group?
If you are seeking to cultivate more of a spiritual life, or love bible study, or just love hanging out with friends, we have several small groups that meet on a regular basis. There may be one near you: Denise/Aaron Ramirez in Newbury Park; Rodney/Cindy Andregg in Newbury Park; Simon/Cecilia Liversidge in Thousand Oaks; Steve/Daisy Carlson in Newbury Park; Robin Atmore/Donna Pullen in Camarillo; Leila/Marcello Vallado in Newbury Park;Solomon/Bola Faka in Woodland Hills; There will be a special sign up day in September. And, if you would like to start a new one, please contact Pastor Simon.


Community Service - Fresh Fruit?
TOO MUCH FRUIT? Are you experiencing an abundance of fresh fruit and vegetables growing in your yard right now? So much so, that you’re not sure what to do with it all? Manna Food Bank would love to receive some of your bounty. Bring your fruit and vegetables to church on Sabbath July 26 or August 2, and we will deliver them to Manna. There will be a box by the door. Thank you!

Upcoming Social Events
We have several social events planned in the next few weeks. Mercy Me/David Crowder Concert on Friday, July 25th. Game Night on Saturday night, August 9th @ Donna Pullen/Robin Fosler's home in Camarillo. Beach Day on Sunday, August 24th at Zuma Beach. More details to come.

posted by The Place @ 5:47 PM  

Thursday, July 17, 2008

The Scoop at The Place - July 17, 2008

This Week At The Place
We look forward to worshiping with you this coming Sabbath. Pastor Simon will be preaching continue his summer fling series- and will focus on Luke 7:36-50 with a sermon titled, "Who's Cheating On Who?" Pastor Steve will be leading us in worship, and Donna Pullen will have a children's story.

We also invite you to Sabbath school starting at 10:30 a.m. We have several classes ranging from cradle roll class to adult classes. We have something for everyone! We hope you’ll stop by and be blessed.

Our prayer committee meets every Sabbath morning starting at 9:45 a.m. to pray for individual as well as community needs. If you are interested, please join us this Sabbath.

And, your tithes and offerings are always a blessing. We thank you for your faithfulness in giving. You can return your tithes and offerings at The Place or online at www.theplacechurh.com or by clicking on the link provided.


Fellowship Luncheon-This Sabbath
We will have our monthly fellowship luncheon this coming Sabbath. Please join us after church services for the delicious food and fellowship. This month's theme is general, so anything you bring would be GREATLY appreciated. If you are able to help with the set up or clean up, that would also be appreciated. We hope to see you!

Youth & Young Adult Stuff
Youth: PARTY This Saturday Night!
Wednesday youth bible study @ 7 p.m. @ NPAA bible room.
Saturday Sabbath school class @10:30 at the Place.
Saturday, July 19 - youth house party at Gaines' home in Simi Valley. There will be a vespers @ 7:30 p.m.followed by a party with swimming, games, and a movie. If you need transportation there, please meet @ NPAA @ 7pm. The party will be ending around 11pm.
August 9th - youth social (details to come).
Weekend of Aug. 15-17th Wakeboarding trip to Lake Nacimiento. If you are interested in coming, please contact Pastor Steve as soon as possible to reserve your spot.

Young Adults: BEACH VESPERS THIS FRIDAY
Tuesday small group @ 7:30 p.m.
THIS Friday night, July 18th - Young adult beach vespers / Sycamore Cove @ 6:30. There will be hotdogs
and worship.
Sunday, July 27th - Catalina day trip (details to come).
Sunday, Aug 10th - Aquarium of the Pacific (details to come).


Mission Trip Information - Need help with Garage Sale this Sunday
Our mission trip to Chile is just around the corner and we are working hard to raise money for the trip. We still have a few more events left. If you can help with the garage sale this Sunday, please contact Donna Goldman.
Lego church:
Each Sabbath we continue building our "Lego Church" representing the church we are building in Chile. We invite you to buy a brick or several bricks in the lobby after church...each brick is $1.
Garage Sale:
Don't forget to bring any items you may have for the garage sale Donna Goldman will have. She is willing to pick-up if needed. Her contact number is 805/407-9535. She is collecting through July 19th. We need help THIS Sunday at 6 a.m. to put out garage sale stuff. The sale is scheduled from 7:00 a.m. to 2:00 a.m. We also need someone with a truck to pick-up items before hand. Thanks so much .
Gift Raffle:
We are selling tickets for a chance to win many wonderful gifts we have had donated. If you have a favorite restaurant or any type of business you frequent please ask if they would be willing to donate items or gift certificates.

PRESTO PASTA this TUESDAY. There will be another fundraiser opportunity this coming week. This time, the fundraiser will take place at Presto Pasta in Camarillo & Newbury Park. Please eat at Presto Pasta in Camarillo or Newbury Park on Tuesday, July 22, 2008. Please be sure to mention the Chile Mission Trip (or take flyer) when placing order.

Can You Help?
One of our members, Kelly Faubus needs a room to stay in until the end of July, or if you have a room to rent now or starting August 1st . Kelly can be reached at 805-404-1150.

Another one of our members, Jim Brewster needs a job, if you know anyone who might be hiring, please contact Jim at 805-643-7276.

You may contact Pastor Simon if you have any questions about either of the above. Thanks.

Mercy Me Concert & Social
We are planning a trip to the Mercy Me concert next Friday, July 25th at the Santa Barbara Bowl. This is your last chance to get tickets, it will be a great concert. If you are interested, please contact Dawn Lyman at dawnlyman@gmail.com.

And, get your calendars out, as there will be a Game Night on Saturday evening, August 9th @ Donna Pullen/Robin Fosler's (Atmore) home in Camarillo. More details to come but it will include sundown worship, snacks and games.


Community Service Meeting This Sabbath
There will be a community service meeting this Sabbath at 9:30 a.m. This will be the first meeting of this year. If you are interested in participating or knowing more, please come join us. If you are interested in other areas of ministry, please log on to find out more about our new ministries, small groups, and adventure groups at www.theplacechurch.com We are starting several new ministries in the next few weeks, but always are looking for those who have the desire to be part of or start a small group, adventure group or other ministry.


Hospital Ministry
Our Hospital Ministry is planning another outing to a nearby hospital to sing to patients. It will be one of the next two Sabbaths. We will let you know as soon as it is certain.

posted by The Place @ 6:19 PM  

Thursday, July 10, 2008

The Scoop at The Place - July 10, 2008

This Week at The Place
We look forward to seeing you all at The Place this coming Sabbath. This Sabbath we will have a Special Dedication Sabbath as we kick off our new ministry year by introducing those in leadership at The Place and celebrating our new members. We will also ordain our new elder, Robert Nomelli, yeah!!

Pastor Simon will be preaching and will continue his summer fling series focusing on Luke 6:27-36 with a sermon titled, "You Want Me To Do What?" Steve Jackson will be leading us in worship, and we invite you to stay after services as our cafe will be open for fellowship and snacks/refreshments.

We also invite you to Sabbath school starting at 10:30 a.m. We have several classes ranging from cradle roll class to adult classes. We have something for everyone! We hope you’ll stop by and be blessed. Our prayer committee meets every Sabbath morning starting at 9:45 a.m. to pray for individual as well as community needs. If you are interested, please join us this Sabbath.

Beach Vespers and Baptism THIS Friday Night at ZUMA BEACH
There will be a beach vespers this Friday at 6:30 p.m. at ZUMA Beach (following the youth group's beach afternoon). Supper will be served promptly at 6:30 p.m. followed by vespers and the baptism of Sinahy Fuentes. Pastor Steve will lead some worship and Pastor Simon will lead the spiritual thought. Come and share the blessing and welcome Sinahy into our fellowship Directions: 101 south to Kanan Road - follow to PCH, go north on PCH about 1 mile and Zuma is right there. We will be at the south end of the beach right near the volleyball courts, by Lifeguard tower #3. There is plenty of free parking on the street if you prefer.

Youth & Young Adult Stuff
Youth Stuff:
Weekly Wednesday night meetings at NPAA (in Pastor Steve's old classroom) @ 7 p.m.
Weekly Sabbath School at The Place @ 10:30 a.m.
July 11 - THIS Friday - Beach Game Day @ 4pm followed by a meal,vespers, and the baptism of Sinahy Fuentes starting @ 6:30 p.m. This will be at ZUMA BEACH...right by the volleyball courts at the south end of the beach. If you need a ride, we will have transportation from NPAA at 3:30 p.m. We will meet at the south end of Zuma Beach right by the volleyball courts (Lifeguard tower 3.) Call Pastor Steve with any questions - 805-657-6959.
July 19 - House Party at the Gaine's home in Simi Valley. Details to come.

Young Adult Stuff:
Weekly small group on Tuesdays @ The Carlson's at 7:30 p.m.
july 12 - THIS Saturday night - young adults going to hollywood forever cemetery for a picnic and movie (golddiggers of 1933). meeting at the church for carpooling @ 6pm. 7:30 finding seats in the park and having a picnic (if coming, contact us to find out what you should contribute to picnic). movie starts @9pm and is 96 minutes. There is a $10 entrance fee. please call pastor steve for more info...805 657 6979. http://www.cinespia.org
july 18 (friday) - young adult vespers @ sycamore cove @ 6:30. hot dogs, fellowship and worship.
july 27 - catalina island day trip... details later
aug 3 - aquarium of the pacific... details later

Chile Mission Trip Fund Raising
We continue to raise money for our mission trip to Chile August 6-18. Here are some ways you can help:

Lego church:
Each Sabbath we continue building our "Lego Church" representing the church we are building in Chile. We invite you to buy a brick or several bricks in the lobby after church...each brick is $1.
Garage Sale:
Don't forget to bring any items you may have for the garage sale Donna Goldman will have. She is willing to pick-up if needed. Her contact number is 805/407-9535. She is collecting through July 19th.
Gift Raffle:
We are selling tickets for a chance to win many wonderful gifts we have had donated. If you have a favorite restaurant or any type of business you frequent please ask if they would be willing to donate items or gift certificates.

PRESTO PASTA:
There will be another fundraiser for the mission trip to Chile. This time, the fundraiser will take place at Presto Pasta in Camarillo & Newbury Park. Please eat at Presto Pasta in Camarillo or Newbury Park on July 22, 2008. Please be sure to mention the Chile Mission Trip (or take flyer) when placing order.


Hotflashers Night Out This Saturday Night, July 12th.
We finally have a date for our theater night at Glendale Centre Theater, this Saturday night, July 12. The show is Singing in the Rain and starts at 8 Pm. (The Sunday date we had planned on first was sold out long ago.) We had originally planned this as a mother-daughter outing, and some mother-daughter combos are coming, but we are also opening it up to anyone who wants to come (some husbands are coming). All are welcome. The theater box office # is (818) 244-8481; everyone can purchase their own tickets; as of today, there are tickets available for $25.50. Please let Jennie Kay or Doris know if you are coming and if you would be interested in meeting before the performance for dinner or after for dessert.

NPAA Golf Fund-raiser

Come join us at the Roy Brasher ReMax/Olsen 15th Annual Newbury Park Adventist Academy Fall Golf Classic. On Monday, August 25, 2008 at Sunset Hills Country Club. All proceeds benefit worthy student fund. 7:45 am Tee-Off; Shotgun Start. For questions call NPAA at (805) 498-2191.
Fellowship Lunch Next Sabbath/Upcoming Concert
Our monthly fellowship luncheon is scheduled for next Sabbath, July 19th following church services. We invite you to stay and enjoy delicious food and wonderful fellowship. There is no specific theme, anything you bring will be appreciated! We look forward to seeing you!

On July 25th, Mercy Me and The David Crowder Band will be at the Santa Barbara County Bowl at 6:30pm. Tickets are $40 each. Please contact Dawn Lyman if you would like to go at dawnlyman@gmail.com.

Financial Update for June
Thanks so much for your faithful giving. Through June we have received $94,400 in tithe, which goes directly to the Southern California Conference. We have also received about $85,000 in giving to The Place and our local church budget and other specific funds. Although we are still behind budget by about $24,000, we are only about $11,000 behind our actual expenses so far this year so far. But, we continue to need your support. You may return your tithes and offerings at The Place or online at www.theplacechurch.com or by clicking on the link. God bless you as you continue to bless The Place and our community.

posted by The Place @ 6:24 PM  

Thursday, July 03, 2008

The Scoop at The Place - July 3, 2008

This Week at The Place
Happy Fourth of July! We hope that you and your loved ones have a wonderful Independence Day celebrating our country and the freedom we enjoy. We look forward to celebrating our country and the freedom we have in Jesus with you this coming Sabbath at The Place. This Sabbath Pastor Steve will be preaching and continuing the sermon series "A Summer Fling with Jesus" with his sermon titled "What Would My Friends Think?" There will be a drama by Walter Hamlin, a special music by Pastor Steve, Dan Hartman and Ken Adams. Chad Reisser will be leading worship.


Visitor Luncheon This Sabbath
There will be a visitor luncheon this coming Sabbath at Ron & Patti Fausset's home in Thousand Oaks. We invite all visitors and new members to attend. Of course all members are welcome, we just ask that you bring food to share. The luncheon will take place following church services. The Fausset's are located at 1827 Summer Cloud Drive in Thousand Oaks. Directions will be available in the lobby this Sabbath.


Youth & Young Adult Stuff
Youth Stuff:
Weekly Wednesday night meetings at NPAA (in Pastor Steve's old classroom) @ 7 p.m.
Weekly Sabbath School at The Place @ 10:30 a.m.
July 11 - Next Friday - Beach Game Day @ 4pm followed by a meal,vespers, and the baptism of Sinahy Fuentes starting @ 6:30 p.m. This will be at ZUMA BEACH...right by the volleyball courts at the south end of the beach.
July 19 - House Party at the Gaine's home in Simi Valley.

Young Adult Stuff:
Weekly small group on Tuesdays @ The Carlson's at 7:30 p.m.
July 5 - THIS SATURDAY night -Young Adult party @ the Carlson's @ 8pm (bring your favorite snack). There will be food, games, a movie.
July 12 - Outdoor movie and meal in Hollywood (details to come).


Chile Mission Trip Fund Raising
We want to thank all of you who participated in our Outback luncheon last week. We were able to raise over $2200 for our mission trip to Chile next month. If you have not been able to get involved and would like to help, we still have our raffle and garage sale that are coming up.
Lego church:
Each Sabbath we continue building our "Lego Church" representing the church we are building in Chile. We invite you to buy a brick or several bricks in the lobby after church...each brick is $1.
Garage Sale:
Don't forget to bring any items you may have for the garage sale Donna Goldman will have. She is willing to pick-up if needed. Her contact number is 805/407-9535. She is collecting through July 19th.
Gift Raffle:
We are selling tickets for a chance to win many wonderful gifts we have had donated. If you have a favorite restaurant or any type of business you frequent please ask if they would be willing to donate items or gift certificates.


New Church Officers/Special Dedication Sabbath next week
Next Sabbath, July 12th, we will be celebrating our new church officer year by introducing our new church officers. Pastor Simon will have a special sermon presenting our Vision for The Place and our local community and inviting your commitment. Our new Church Officer list is ready will be available in the lobby this Sabbath for your perusal. However, it's never too late to get involved. If you are interested in some area of ministry, please see Pastor Simon.


New Scoop Format

If you haven't noticed yet, we now have a new scoop format. However, you will still be able to click onto the links that you had in the former scoop, including the link to prayer and for our on-line donation of tithes and offerings. We hope that you'll log on to get "The Scoop" each week...and invite a friend to sign up at www.theplacechurch.com.


Beach Vespers Next Friday
We will have a beach vespers next Friday night, July 11th at Zuma Beach starting at 6:30 p.m.(following the youth beach time.) During our vespers, Sinahy Fuentes will be baptized by Pastor Steve. Come and enjoy the dinner, worship and baptism. If possible, please bring some food to share. Please stay tuned for the exact location next week, but it will be close to the volleyball courts at the south end of Zuma Beach.


Upcoming Social/Concert
On July 25th, Mercy Me and The David Crowder Band will be at the Santa Barbara County Bowl at 6:30pm. Tickets are $40 each. Please contact Dawn Lyman if you would like to go at dawnlyman@gmail.com.

posted by The Place @ 5:28 PM  


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