Sermon
Rev. Ken Han will be preaching on Genesis 26:34-28:9, "To Be An Heir of Abraham".
Nursery Volunteers
July 6: Liza Beede, Hannah Beede, Amy Robison
July 13: Lori Marinucci, Anessa Marinucci, Rachel Jones
Getting Ready Volunteers
The Getting Ready class is on summer break and will resume in September.
Upcoming Events
July 6: Please come and join us for our monthly prayer meeting at 9 AM.
July 13: The next potluck (annual church picnic) will be at Live Oak Park, Sunday, July 13. For this picnic, please sign up at the back table to bring a side dish and so we know how many people are planning to attend. Meat (main course), drinks, and paper goods will be provided.
Additional fellowship and missions fundraising opportunities include a carwash (7/12) and card making with Janny (7/18 and 8/7). The cards will be sold to raise money for missions in Uganda. There is a flyer on the back table with these dates and more. Mark your calendars and watch this space for more information.
Other Notices
Volunteers are needed to help with the audio ministry, including sound system setup on Sundays, recording sermons, and creating CD's. If you are interested in ministering in this area, please contact Michael Kay or Jim Toman.
Resources on the Web
36th General Assembly of the PCA
The 36th General Assembly of the Presbyterian Church in America met in Dallas, Texas, June 10-12, 2008, hosted by North Texas Presbytery. A total of 1,185 commissioners attended, of which 881 were Teaching Elders and 304 were Ruling Elders. The assembly included ministry related seminars Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday that were well received and well attended. In addition to hearing annual reports from the ten Committees and Agencies, the assembly elected members of Committees and Agencies and acted upon overtures received from presbyteries. You can read a summary of the General Assembly by clicking here.
A Brief History of the Reformation
How is Reformation Christianity different from Revivalist Christianity? In this special lecture, Dr. Robert Godfrey (president of the Westminster Seminary California) provides a bird’s-eye-view of the central developments involved in the Reformation, and helps explain how and why these two Christian traditions differ today. You can listen to it by clicking here.
R.C. Sproul's WSC Commencement Address
On May 31, 2008, WSC hosted our Twenty-seventh Annual Commencement at Emmanuel Faith Church in Escondido, CA. We sent forth 34 graduates to serve as faithful ministers for our churches, teachers for our schools, and missionaries for our world. Dr. R.C. Sproul to gave an challenging address entitled "The Power of the Gospel," based on the text of Romans 1:1-17. You can listen to it by clicking here.
Praying for Our Missionaries: Weakening Dollar Hurts Missionaries
The weakening U.S. dollar is having a profound effect on missionaries scattered all over the world.
"It makes things more expensive in their local currency and increases their cost of living," said Bill Goodman, MTW's director of field operations. "This problem is widespread throughout the world—it's not just Europe that is being affected."
While previous economic changes have caused support shortages for missionaries in the past, the breadth of this problem is unprecedented.
Christianity Today recently reported that "according to the U.S. Center for World Mission, many missionaries are finding their dollars worth 8 to 12 percent less than they expected this year. In Europe, dollars have lost 45 percent of their buying power since 2002."
MTW recently lowered the amount of support missionaries must raise by decreasing the administrative fee for long-term missionaries and reducing health costs. But those gains are quickly being eroded by the falling value of the dollar. To combat the problem, many missionaries are seeking to raise additional support while still on the field—a difficult task.
"We need to ask for prayer for this situation, that God would supply additional funding," says Goodman. "And we need to communicate with churches, so that they can be aware of the pressure on our missionaries right now."
Devotional Passages for July 6-13, 2008
7/6: 1 Chronicles 2:18-4:4; Luke 19:28-48; Psalm 4:1-8; Proverbs 18:16-18
7/7: 1 Chronicles 4:5-5:17; Acts 25:1-27; Psalm 5:1-12; Proverbs 18:19
7/8: 1 Chronicles 5:18-6:81; Acts 26:1-32; Psalm 6:1-10; Proverbs 18:20-21
7/9: 1 Chronicles 7:1-8:40; Acts 27:1-20; Psalm 7:1-17; Proverbs 18:22
7/10: 1 Chronicles 9:1-10:14; Acts 27:21-44; Psalm 8:1-9; Proverbs 18:23-24
7/11: 1 Chronicles 11:1-12:18; Acts 28:1-31; Psalm 9:1-12; Proverbs 19:1-3
7/12: 1 Chronicles 12:19-14:17; Romans 1:1-17; Psalm 9:13-20; Proverbs 19:4-5
7/13: 1 Chronicles 15:1-16:36; Romans 1:18-32; Psalm 10:1-15; Proverbs 19:6-7
Thursday, July 3, 2008
Friday, June 27, 2008
Grace Fallbrook Update for June 29, 2008
Sermon
Rev. Ken Han will be preaching on Genesis 26:1-33, "To Be An Heir of Abraham"
Nursery Volunteers
June 29: Ed Madrid, Emma Keck, Stephanie Madrid
July 6: Liza Beede, Hannah Beede, Amy Robison
Getting Ready Volunteers
The Getting Ready class is on summer break and will resume in September.
Upcoming Events
June 29: Come and join us at 9 AM for our last summer Sunday School class, as we discuss "Christ and Culture."
July 13: The next potluck (annual church picnic) will be at Live Oak Park, Sunday, July 13. For this picnic, please sign up at the back table to bring a side dish and so we know how many people are planning to attend. Meat (main course), drinks, and paper goods will be provided.
Additional fellowship and missions fundraising opportunities include a carwash (7/12) and card making with Janny (7/18 and 8/7). The cards will be sold to raise money for missions in Uganda. There is a flyer on the back table with these dates and more. Mark your calendars and watch this space for more information.
Other Notices
Volunteers are needed to help with the audio ministry, including sound system setup on Sundays, recording sermons, and creating CD's. If you are interested in ministering in this area, please contact Michael Kay or Jim Toman.
Resources on the Web
36th General Assembly of the PCA
The 36th General Assembly of the Presbyterian Church in America met in Dallas, Texas, June 10-12, 2008, hosted by North Texas Presbytery.
A total of 1,185 commissioners attended, of which 881 were Teaching
Elders and 304 were Ruling Elders. The assembly included ministry
related seminars Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday that were well
received and well attended. In addition to hearing annual reports
from the ten Committees and Agencies, the assembly elected members of
Committees and Agencies and acted upon overtures received from
presbyteries. You can read a summary of the General Assembly by
clicking here.
Rev. Ken Han will be preaching on Genesis 26:1-33, "To Be An Heir of Abraham"
Nursery Volunteers
June 29: Ed Madrid, Emma Keck, Stephanie Madrid
July 6: Liza Beede, Hannah Beede, Amy Robison
Getting Ready Volunteers
The Getting Ready class is on summer break and will resume in September.
Upcoming Events
June 29: Come and join us at 9 AM for our last summer Sunday School class, as we discuss "Christ and Culture."
July 13: The next potluck (annual church picnic) will be at Live Oak Park, Sunday, July 13. For this picnic, please sign up at the back table to bring a side dish and so we know how many people are planning to attend. Meat (main course), drinks, and paper goods will be provided.
Additional fellowship and missions fundraising opportunities include a carwash (7/12) and card making with Janny (7/18 and 8/7). The cards will be sold to raise money for missions in Uganda. There is a flyer on the back table with these dates and more. Mark your calendars and watch this space for more information.
Other Notices
Volunteers are needed to help with the audio ministry, including sound system setup on Sundays, recording sermons, and creating CD's. If you are interested in ministering in this area, please contact Michael Kay or Jim Toman.
Resources on the Web
36th General Assembly of the PCA
The 36th General Assembly of the Presbyterian Church in America met in Dallas, Texas, June 10-12, 2008, hosted by North Texas Presbytery.
A total of 1,185 commissioners attended, of which 881 were Teaching
Elders and 304 were Ruling Elders. The assembly included ministry
related seminars Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday that were well
received and well attended. In addition to hearing annual reports
from the ten Committees and Agencies, the assembly elected members of
Committees and Agencies and acted upon overtures received from
presbyteries. You can read a summary of the General Assembly by
clicking here.
A Brief History of the Reformation
How is Reformation Christianity different from Revivalist
Christianity? In this special lecture, Dr. Robert Godfrey (president
of the Westminster Seminary California) provides a bird's-eye-view of
the central developments involved in the Reformation, and helps
explain how and why these two Christian traditions differ today. You
can listen to it by clicking here.
R.C. Sproul's WSC Commencement Address
On May 31, 2008, WSC hosted our Twenty-seventh Annual Commencement at
Emmanuel Faith Church in Escondido, CA. We sent forth 34 graduates to
serve as faithful ministers for our churches, teachers for our
schools, and missionaries for our world. Dr. R.C. Sproul to gave an
challenging address entitled "The Power of the Gospel," based on the
text of Romans 1:1-17. You can listen to it by clicking here.
Praying for Our Missionaries: Keith and Debbie Kanavel
Our one year home assignment is almost up. We have received
confirmation concerning the Lord's new direction for ministry among
the French-speaking, Muslim population in Canada. The next few years
will be busy coordinating our missions objective and preparing for
our move. In the interim, we intend to continue with MTW
participating in several short-term assignments. Living abroad and
the transition of our family into US culture has taken its toll and
these next precious few years we hope to assist our children,
physically and spiritually, as they prepare for their adult lives.
Praise we are able to take advantage of the housing market slump by
purchasing our 1st home, as it no longer financially makes sense to
rent.
Praise that our children can live at home, pay off school loans,
continue their education and have time as a family.
Plans, preparation and coordination to leave TX in 2 years for new
work in Canada.
Debbie will be taking courses this summer to renew teaching
certificate; pray for effective teaching job for next school year.
Debbie & Cara will work in NYC this summer with MTW for pre-field
training of other missionary families.
Keith & Colin to travel back to Senegal to sell household items,
vehicles and move some items to US.
That support remains strong during time of transition and we can
garner outside employment to supplement income.
The Missions Committee is pleased to announce support of the Joseph K
family, ministering in Japan. They are hoping to leave in fall 2008
assuming the Lord provides all financial support. The Joseph K
family will join us August 10 to more fully present their ministry,
but in the meantime consider the following and commit to pray:
Japan has the lowest Christian percentage out of any nation in the
world; less than 0.25%. This number used to be 1% but the percentage
has been shrinking.
The Joshua Project lists Japan as the single largest unreached people
group in the world; nearly 130 million people.
The majority (80%) of Japanese pastors are over the age of 50. In
less than 15 years there will be a major shortage of young leaders.
The average attendance at these "dying churches" is 10-20 attenders.
Joe K will serve as a professor of Christ Bible Seminary (English
speaking) in Nagoya, Japan.
He will also serve as President of the newly formed Christ Bible
University focusing on a ministry degree for Japanese Christians and
a Business/English Communications degree for non-Christians.
Land is being secured and funds raised to build the University.
Nagoya is the 3rd largest metro area in Japan; 8+ million and
headquarters of Toyota, Japan's largest company.
Devotional Passages for June 29 - July 6, 2008
6/29: 2 Kings 15:1-16:20; Acts 19:13-41; Psalm 147:1-20; Proverbs 18:4-5
6/30: 2 Kings 17:1-18:12; Acts 20:1-38; Psalm 148:1-14; Proverbs 18:6-7
7/1: 2 Kings 18:13-19:37; Acts 21:1-16; Psalm 149:1-9; Proverbs 18:8
7/2: 2 Kings 20:1-22:2; Acts 21:17-36; Psalm 150:1-6; Proverbs 18:9-10
7/3: 2 Kings 22:3-23:30; Acts 21:37-22:16; Psalm 1:1-6; Proverbs
18:11-12
7/4: 2 Kings 23:31-25:30; Acts 22:17-23:10; Psalm 2:1-12; Proverbs 18:13
7/5: 1 Chronicles 1:1-2:17; Acts 23:11-35; Psalm 3:1-8; Proverbs
18:14-15
7/6: 1 Chronicles 2:18-4:4; Luke 19:28-48; Psalm 4:1-8; Proverbs
18:16-18
***All announcements must be received by Thursday 12 PM***
Thursday, June 19, 2008
Grace Fallbrook Update for June 22, 2008
Sermon
Rev. Ken Han will be preaching on Genesis 25:1-34 - "Of Red Stew and Despised Birthright"
Nursery Volunteers
June 22: Janny Ligtenberg, Paula Marinucci, Tanya Marinucci
June 29: Ed Madrid, Emma Keck, Stephanie Madrid
Getting Ready Volunteers
The Getting Ready class is on summer break and will resume in September.
Upcoming Events
June 22: Come and join us at 9 AM for Sunday School as we discuss "Christ and Culture" throughout June.
June 26: Join us next Thursday from 3:00 to 8:00 PM at the beach at Oceanside Harbor. Even if you can't make it at 3:00 PM, come after work and join us for fun and fellowship. Invite your friends and neighbors and introduce them to the fellowship of Grace PCA. Bring your own drinks, snacks, and something to share potluck style for supper. Don't forget beach chairs, towels, umbrella, blankets, sunscreen, a lightweight jacket (the wind can come up in the late afternoon) and your camera! Hot dogs, buns, condiments and SMORE fixings will be provided. We will meet at the last life guard tower on the strand, closest to the harbor inlet, directly behind the playground. Drive through the motor home area to the end of the strand and locate the "Ticket" sign in the middle of the parking lot to purchase a ticket from the machine ($5.00 per vehicle) which is valid until 8:00 PM (really there is a grace period until 10:00 pm). Generally after the "beach" part of the day, toward evening, we pack up the cars and gather around a fire pit for SMORES (if, Lord willing, we are able to secure a pit). Other beach fellowship dates are July 8, July 29, and August 19.
June 29: The Missions Committee will meet in the conference room past the library following morning worship. All are welcome to attend.
July 13: The next potluck (annual church picnic) will be at Live Oak Park, Sunday, July 13. For this picnic, please sign up at the back table to bring a side dish and so we know how many people are planning to attend. Meat (main course), drinks, and paper goods will be provided.Additional fellowship and missions fundraising opportunities include a carwash (7/12) and card making with Janny (7/18 and 8/7). The cards will be sold to raise money for missions in Uganda. There is a flyer on the back table with these dates and more. Mark your calendars and watch this space for more information.
Other Notices
Would you like to help with our nursery ministry? It typically involves serving about once a month, and less frequently if we have more volunteers. Please see pastor Ken.
Resources on the Web
36th General Assembly of the PCA
The 36th General Assembly of the Presbyterian Church in America met in Dallas, Texas, June 10-12, 2008, hosted by North Texas Presbytery. A total of 1,185 commissioners attended, of which 881 were Teaching Elders and 304 were Ruling Elders. The assembly included ministry related seminars Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday that were well received and well attended. In addition to hearing annual reports from the ten Committees and Agencies, the assembly elected members of Committees and Agencies and acted upon overtures received from presbyteries. You can read a summary of the General Assembly by clicking here.
A Brief History of the Reformation
How is Reformation Christianity different from Revivalist Christianity? In this special lecture, Dr. Robert Godfrey (president of the Westminster Seminary California) provides a bird's-eye-view of the central developments involved in the Reformation, and helps explain how and why these two Christian traditions differ today. You can listen to it by clicking here.
R.C. Sproul's WSC Commencement Address
On May 31, 2008, WSC hosted our Twenty-seventh Annual Commencement at Emmanuel Faith Church in Escondido, CA. We sent forth 34 graduates to serve as faithful ministers for our churches, teachers for our schools, and missionaries for our world. Dr. R.C. Sproul to gave an challenging address entitled "The Power of the Gospel," based on the text of Romans 1:1-17. You can listen to it by clicking here.
Praying for Our Missionaries: David and Eowyn Stoddard (Berlin, Germany)
Just a quick update as to what is going on this side of the pond. 50 people went on our church weekend retreat, double last year's number. It was a good mix between Christians and unbelievers. Some exciting highlights:
A non-Christian man said that he feels like God is pursuing him and he desires to learn to apply faith.
A high-powered non-Christian lawyer said "If God were to encounter me now and speak to me he would probably say, 'Your work is first in your life, you need to change your work habits, perhaps give up your job completely and become a missionary.'"
Following a time of prayer, a non-Christian lady wept over the brokenness in her own life and longing to know a God who heals.
A former world champion relay runner said "My experience and notion of church, sermons and worship had nothing practical to do with life. But what you preach, the Bible, loving your neighbor and living it out authentically, that is something new for us" (speaking for he and his wife).
The Spirit moved people to make bold requests in prayer; one lady who helps out in our children's ministry prayed with tears for her unbelieving boyfriend.
Pray for the following:
Salvation for the unbelievers/seekers among us.
Conclusion of the 6 week parenting workshop; for understanding of God's principles and His worldview.
Fellowship grill party for church members to continue relationships with participants of the parenting workshop.
Renovations are done by target July move-in date; walls are down, ceiling dropped and it already looks very bright.
Ben Graber and Anna Oates to organize the English Camp the end of August.
For success of the English Camp and for the Spirit to draw in many neighborhood kids.
Short-term team from the USA to raise all their support to come and help at English Camp.
Devotional Passages for June 22 - 29, 2008
6/22: 2 Kings 3:1-4:17; Acts 14:8-28; Psalm 140:1-13; Proverbs 17:22
6/23: 2 Kings 4:18-5:27; Acts 15:1-35; Psalm 141:1-10; Proverbs 17:23
6/24: 2 Kings 6:1-7:20; Acts 15:36-16:15; Psalm 142:1-7; Proverbs 17:24-25
6/25: 2 Kings 8:1-9:13; Acts 16:16-40; Psalm 143:1-12; Proverbs 17:26
6/26: 2 Kings 9:14-10:31; Acts 17:1-34; Psalm 144:1-15; Proverbs 17:27-28
6/27: 2 Kings 10:32-12:21; Acts 18:1-22; Psalm 145:1-21; Proverbs 18:1
6/28: 2 Kings 13:1-14:29; Acts 18:23-19:12; Psalm 146:1-10; Proverbs 18:2-3
6/29: 2 Kings 15:1-16:20; Acts 19:13-41; Psalm 147:1-20; Proverbs 18:4-5
***All announcements must be received by Thursday 12 PM***
***All announcements are subject to Session approval***
Rev. Ken Han will be preaching on Genesis 25:1-34 - "Of Red Stew and Despised Birthright"
Nursery Volunteers
June 22: Janny Ligtenberg, Paula Marinucci, Tanya Marinucci
June 29: Ed Madrid, Emma Keck, Stephanie Madrid
Getting Ready Volunteers
The Getting Ready class is on summer break and will resume in September.
Upcoming Events
June 22: Come and join us at 9 AM for Sunday School as we discuss "Christ and Culture" throughout June.
June 26: Join us next Thursday from 3:00 to 8:00 PM at the beach at Oceanside Harbor. Even if you can't make it at 3:00 PM, come after work and join us for fun and fellowship. Invite your friends and neighbors and introduce them to the fellowship of Grace PCA. Bring your own drinks, snacks, and something to share potluck style for supper. Don't forget beach chairs, towels, umbrella, blankets, sunscreen, a lightweight jacket (the wind can come up in the late afternoon) and your camera! Hot dogs, buns, condiments and SMORE fixings will be provided. We will meet at the last life guard tower on the strand, closest to the harbor inlet, directly behind the playground. Drive through the motor home area to the end of the strand and locate the "Ticket" sign in the middle of the parking lot to purchase a ticket from the machine ($5.00 per vehicle) which is valid until 8:00 PM (really there is a grace period until 10:00 pm). Generally after the "beach" part of the day, toward evening, we pack up the cars and gather around a fire pit for SMORES (if, Lord willing, we are able to secure a pit). Other beach fellowship dates are July 8, July 29, and August 19.
June 29: The Missions Committee will meet in the conference room past the library following morning worship. All are welcome to attend.
July 13: The next potluck (annual church picnic) will be at Live Oak Park, Sunday, July 13. For this picnic, please sign up at the back table to bring a side dish and so we know how many people are planning to attend. Meat (main course), drinks, and paper goods will be provided.Additional fellowship and missions fundraising opportunities include a carwash (7/12) and card making with Janny (7/18 and 8/7). The cards will be sold to raise money for missions in Uganda. There is a flyer on the back table with these dates and more. Mark your calendars and watch this space for more information.
Other Notices
Would you like to help with our nursery ministry? It typically involves serving about once a month, and less frequently if we have more volunteers. Please see pastor Ken.
Resources on the Web
36th General Assembly of the PCA
The 36th General Assembly of the Presbyterian Church in America met in Dallas, Texas, June 10-12, 2008, hosted by North Texas Presbytery. A total of 1,185 commissioners attended, of which 881 were Teaching Elders and 304 were Ruling Elders. The assembly included ministry related seminars Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday that were well received and well attended. In addition to hearing annual reports from the ten Committees and Agencies, the assembly elected members of Committees and Agencies and acted upon overtures received from presbyteries. You can read a summary of the General Assembly by clicking here.
A Brief History of the Reformation
How is Reformation Christianity different from Revivalist Christianity? In this special lecture, Dr. Robert Godfrey (president of the Westminster Seminary California) provides a bird's-eye-view of the central developments involved in the Reformation, and helps explain how and why these two Christian traditions differ today. You can listen to it by clicking here.
R.C. Sproul's WSC Commencement Address
On May 31, 2008, WSC hosted our Twenty-seventh Annual Commencement at Emmanuel Faith Church in Escondido, CA. We sent forth 34 graduates to serve as faithful ministers for our churches, teachers for our schools, and missionaries for our world. Dr. R.C. Sproul to gave an challenging address entitled "The Power of the Gospel," based on the text of Romans 1:1-17. You can listen to it by clicking here.
Praying for Our Missionaries: David and Eowyn Stoddard (Berlin, Germany)
Just a quick update as to what is going on this side of the pond. 50 people went on our church weekend retreat, double last year's number. It was a good mix between Christians and unbelievers. Some exciting highlights:
A non-Christian man said that he feels like God is pursuing him and he desires to learn to apply faith.
A high-powered non-Christian lawyer said "If God were to encounter me now and speak to me he would probably say, 'Your work is first in your life, you need to change your work habits, perhaps give up your job completely and become a missionary.'"
Following a time of prayer, a non-Christian lady wept over the brokenness in her own life and longing to know a God who heals.
A former world champion relay runner said "My experience and notion of church, sermons and worship had nothing practical to do with life. But what you preach, the Bible, loving your neighbor and living it out authentically, that is something new for us" (speaking for he and his wife).
The Spirit moved people to make bold requests in prayer; one lady who helps out in our children's ministry prayed with tears for her unbelieving boyfriend.
Pray for the following:
Salvation for the unbelievers/seekers among us.
Conclusion of the 6 week parenting workshop; for understanding of God's principles and His worldview.
Fellowship grill party for church members to continue relationships with participants of the parenting workshop.
Renovations are done by target July move-in date; walls are down, ceiling dropped and it already looks very bright.
Ben Graber and Anna Oates to organize the English Camp the end of August.
For success of the English Camp and for the Spirit to draw in many neighborhood kids.
Short-term team from the USA to raise all their support to come and help at English Camp.
Devotional Passages for June 22 - 29, 2008
6/22: 2 Kings 3:1-4:17; Acts 14:8-28; Psalm 140:1-13; Proverbs 17:22
6/23: 2 Kings 4:18-5:27; Acts 15:1-35; Psalm 141:1-10; Proverbs 17:23
6/24: 2 Kings 6:1-7:20; Acts 15:36-16:15; Psalm 142:1-7; Proverbs 17:24-25
6/25: 2 Kings 8:1-9:13; Acts 16:16-40; Psalm 143:1-12; Proverbs 17:26
6/26: 2 Kings 9:14-10:31; Acts 17:1-34; Psalm 144:1-15; Proverbs 17:27-28
6/27: 2 Kings 10:32-12:21; Acts 18:1-22; Psalm 145:1-21; Proverbs 18:1
6/28: 2 Kings 13:1-14:29; Acts 18:23-19:12; Psalm 146:1-10; Proverbs 18:2-3
6/29: 2 Kings 15:1-16:20; Acts 19:13-41; Psalm 147:1-20; Proverbs 18:4-5
***All announcements must be received by Thursday 12 PM***
***All announcements are subject to Session approval***
Thursday, June 12, 2008
Grace Fallbrook Update for June 15, 2008
Sermon
Rev. Ken Han will be preaching on Genesis 24:1-67 - "The Providence of God".
Nursery Volunteers
June 15: Michelle Kay, Jesse Kay, Joseph Kay
June 22: Janny Ligtenberg, Paula Marinucci, Tanya Mainucci
Getting Ready Volunteers
The Getting Ready class is on summer break and will resume in September.
Upcoming Events
June 13: Join us this Friday for the Storm baseball game fundraiser to support Uganda orphans and seminarians, while enjoying a good time of fellowship. For each ticket we sell, over 100 tickets, we earn $1. The cost is $7 a ticket; sign-ups and payment at back table. This is a great opportunity to invite your extended families, neighbors, or other groups. See you at the game!
June 15: Come and join us at 9 AM for Sunday School as we discuss "Christ and Culture" throughout June.
June 26: Join us for an afternoon and evening of fellowship at the beach at Oceanside Harbor. Other beach fellowship dates are July 8, July 29, and August 19. More details to come.
Additional upcoming fellowship and missions fundraising opportunities include a carwash (7/12), the annual fellowship meal (7/13), and card making with Janny (7/18 and 8/7). The cards will be sold to raise money for missions in Uganda. There is a flyer on the back table with these dates and more. Mark your calendars and watch this space for more information.
Resources on the Web
Christianaudio is offering The Pilgrim's Progress (Unabridged) by John Bunyan as its monthly, free audiobook download. Go to www.christianaudio.com and click on the "free downloads" icon in the upper right corner of the page. Add the download to your cart, then use coupon code JUN2008 at checkout.
Praying for Our Missionaries: Ron and Erin Hesse (Jayapura, Papua)
Talk about transitions...
Nicki is graduating from high school! She was born September 4, 1989, in Manokwari, Irian Jaya, Indonesia; grew up in a jungle village and small town; traveled in jet planes, small planes, very small planes, ocean liners, mid-sized boats, speedboats, motorized canoes, a pecky-pecky, motorcycles, buses, cars; schooled at home, in US public schools, and at an International School; heard three languages spoken around her form the time she was born - English, Indonesian, and T.
Now to leave home, family, friends, pets, country, culture, languages and to the USA! Nicki plans to spend the summer in Texas with her grandmother and working at a vet clinic. Then she will attend Bluffion University in Ohio to major in writing.
Our organization will be restructuring and adopting a new strategy for ministry, hopefully resulting in greater impact for the Kingdom. We will be going, as a small family into the village in June and July.
- Praise for good language help from Agus who left his family for a month to help with typing, translating text, and answering vocabulary questions.
- Praise form safety when the PC-12 pilot had to do and emergency "wheelie" on the runway to keep the nose gear from collapsing.
- Praise for Nicki's graduation from high school and future plans in the USA.
- Pray for transition in ministry and many unknowns with the restructuring.
- Pray for health challenges.
- Pray for safety, adjustment, and travel in the jungle this summer.
Devotional Passages for June 15 - 22, 2008
6/15: 1 Kings 14:1-15:24; Acts 10:1-23a; Psalm 133:1-3; Proverbs 17:7-8
6/16: 1 Kings 15:25-17:24; Acts 10:23b-48; Psalm 134:1-3; Proverbs 17:9-11
6/17: 1 Kings 18:1-46; Acts 11:1-30; Psalm 135:1-21; Proverbs 17:12-13
6/18: 1 Kings 19: 1-21; Acts 12:1-23; Psalm 136:1-26; Proverbs 17:14-15
6/19: 1 Kings 20:1-21:29; Acts 12:24-13:15; Psalm 137:1-9; Proverbs 17:16
6/20: 1 Kings 22:1-53; Acts 13:16-41; Psalm 138:1-8; Proverbs 17: 17-18
6/21: 2 Kings 1:1-2:25; Acts 13:42-14:7; Psalm 139:1-24; Proverbs 17:19-21
6/22: 2 Kings 3:1-4:17; Acts 14:8-28; Psalm 140:1-13; Proverbs 17:22
***All announcements must be received by Thursday 12 PM***
Rev. Ken Han will be preaching on Genesis 24:1-67 - "The Providence of God".
Nursery Volunteers
June 15: Michelle Kay, Jesse Kay, Joseph Kay
June 22: Janny Ligtenberg, Paula Marinucci, Tanya Mainucci
Getting Ready Volunteers
The Getting Ready class is on summer break and will resume in September.
Upcoming Events
June 13: Join us this Friday for the Storm baseball game fundraiser to support Uganda orphans and seminarians, while enjoying a good time of fellowship. For each ticket we sell, over 100 tickets, we earn $1. The cost is $7 a ticket; sign-ups and payment at back table. This is a great opportunity to invite your extended families, neighbors, or other groups. See you at the game!
June 15: Come and join us at 9 AM for Sunday School as we discuss "Christ and Culture" throughout June.
June 26: Join us for an afternoon and evening of fellowship at the beach at Oceanside Harbor. Other beach fellowship dates are July 8, July 29, and August 19. More details to come.
Additional upcoming fellowship and missions fundraising opportunities include a carwash (7/12), the annual fellowship meal (7/13), and card making with Janny (7/18 and 8/7). The cards will be sold to raise money for missions in Uganda. There is a flyer on the back table with these dates and more. Mark your calendars and watch this space for more information.
Resources on the Web
Christianaudio is offering The Pilgrim's Progress (Unabridged) by John Bunyan as its monthly, free audiobook download. Go to www.christianaudio.com and click on the "free downloads" icon in the upper right corner of the page. Add the download to your cart, then use coupon code JUN2008 at checkout.
Praying for Our Missionaries: Ron and Erin Hesse (Jayapura, Papua)
Talk about transitions...
Nicki is graduating from high school! She was born September 4, 1989, in Manokwari, Irian Jaya, Indonesia; grew up in a jungle village and small town; traveled in jet planes, small planes, very small planes, ocean liners, mid-sized boats, speedboats, motorized canoes, a pecky-pecky, motorcycles, buses, cars; schooled at home, in US public schools, and at an International School; heard three languages spoken around her form the time she was born - English, Indonesian, and T.
Now to leave home, family, friends, pets, country, culture, languages and to the USA! Nicki plans to spend the summer in Texas with her grandmother and working at a vet clinic. Then she will attend Bluffion University in Ohio to major in writing.
Our organization will be restructuring and adopting a new strategy for ministry, hopefully resulting in greater impact for the Kingdom. We will be going, as a small family into the village in June and July.
- Praise for good language help from Agus who left his family for a month to help with typing, translating text, and answering vocabulary questions.
- Praise form safety when the PC-12 pilot had to do and emergency "wheelie" on the runway to keep the nose gear from collapsing.
- Praise for Nicki's graduation from high school and future plans in the USA.
- Pray for transition in ministry and many unknowns with the restructuring.
- Pray for health challenges.
- Pray for safety, adjustment, and travel in the jungle this summer.
Devotional Passages for June 15 - 22, 2008
6/15: 1 Kings 14:1-15:24; Acts 10:1-23a; Psalm 133:1-3; Proverbs 17:7-8
6/16: 1 Kings 15:25-17:24; Acts 10:23b-48; Psalm 134:1-3; Proverbs 17:9-11
6/17: 1 Kings 18:1-46; Acts 11:1-30; Psalm 135:1-21; Proverbs 17:12-13
6/18: 1 Kings 19: 1-21; Acts 12:1-23; Psalm 136:1-26; Proverbs 17:14-15
6/19: 1 Kings 20:1-21:29; Acts 12:24-13:15; Psalm 137:1-9; Proverbs 17:16
6/20: 1 Kings 22:1-53; Acts 13:16-41; Psalm 138:1-8; Proverbs 17: 17-18
6/21: 2 Kings 1:1-2:25; Acts 13:42-14:7; Psalm 139:1-24; Proverbs 17:19-21
6/22: 2 Kings 3:1-4:17; Acts 14:8-28; Psalm 140:1-13; Proverbs 17:22
***All announcements must be received by Thursday 12 PM***
Thursday, June 5, 2008
Grace Fallbrook Update for June 8, 2008
Sermon
Rev. Ken Han will be preaching on Genesis 23:1-20, "Longing for Another Place".
Nursery Volunteers
June 8: Kelly Rogers, Wade Rogers, Christian Rogers
June 15: Michelle Kay, Jesse Kay, Joseph Kay
Getting Ready Volunteers
The Getting Ready class is on summer break and will resume in September.
Potluck Volunteers (June 8)
Set Up: Freda Jones, Lori Marinucci
Clean Up: Liza Beede, Michelle Kay
Upcoming Events
June 6: The Session will meet at 7 pm at the office.
June 6: Scrapbooking/Craft Night - the next meeting will be this Friday, 6:00 p.m. at the Ligtenberg's. All ladies/girls are invited. Bring your craft project and supplies and join us for a fun time of fellowship and crafting. Even if you don't want to craft, just come for the fellowship. A light meal will be served. Bring a snack to share after the meal. Contact Janny to RSVP.
June 7: The Youth Bible Study meets at the home of Michael and Michelle Kay, at 1:00 pm on Saturday, June 7. As this is the last study for awhile, it will be a potluck luncheon, so please bring a dish to share. Please read chapters 7 and 8 of the book of Hebrews and memorize chapter 7:25 - 28 to prepare. Contact Dave Gaebler or Michael Kay if you have questions or need more specific information.
June 8: Come and join us at 9 AM for a new Sunday School series as we discuss "Christ and Culture" throughout June.
June 8: Potluck in the Park - our regular potluck meal will take place at Live Oak Park, Picnic area B immediately after the service. Please bring your food to share with others. It may be wise to bring chairs if you have them. There are picnic tables and seating for approx. 60 in this reserved area. Paper goods and drinks will be provided. Remember the $2.00 parking fee at the park.
June 13: Join us for the Storm baseball game fundraiser to support Uganda orphans and seminarians, while enjoying a good time of fellowship. For each ticket we sell, over 100 tickets, we earn $1. The cost is $7 a ticket; sign-ups and payment at back table. This is a great opportunity to invite your extended families, neighbors, or other groups. See you at the game!
June 26: Join us for an afternoon and evening of fellowship at the beach at Oceanside Harbor. Other beach fellowship dates are July 8, July 29, and August 19. More details to come.
Other upcoming fellowship and missions fundraising opportunities include a carwash (7/12), the annual fellowship meal (7/13), and card making with Janny (7/18 and 8/7). The cards will be sold to raise money for missions in Uganda. There is a flyer on the back table with this information and more. Mark your calendars and watch this space for specifics.
Other Notices
Volunteers are needed to help with the audio ministry, including sound system setup on Sundays, recording sermons, and creating CD's. If you are interested in ministering in this area, please contact Michael Kay or Jim Toman.
Resources on the Web
Christianaudio is offering The Pilgrim's Progress (Unabridged) by John Bunyan as its monthly, free audiobook download. Go to www.christianaudio.com and click on the "free downloads" icon in the upper right corner of the page. Add the download to your cart, then use coupon code JUN2008 at checkout.
Praying for Our Missionaries: Lloyd and Eda (Cambodia)
The church-planting project has emerged from a partnership with a local church that has been giving free English classes for the past 6 years. Many of the students have come to faith and now desire to start a church. The Kims are assisting with the church plant efforts. In addition, they are conducting a "Needs Assessment", as they live in unreached villages for several months at a time, to evangelize, develop relationships and determine the local communities physical and spiritual needs.
Pray for:
As team leaders, direction and vision gleaned from Needs Assessment.
Praise as the Knutson family will soon arrive on the field; first family to join the team.
For children's ministry and medical ministry conducted in the villages.
Language acquisition and fluency.
Teaching at the local Bible School and recruiting/mentoring local future church planters.
Developing further outreach ministries in the city, including technology and business relationships.
Spiritual growth and protection of their children.
Devotional Passages for June 8 - 15, 2008
6/8: 1 King 3:4-4:34; Acts 6:1-15; Psalm 126:1-6; Proverbs 16:26-27
6/9: 1 Kings 5:1-6:38; Acts 7:1-29; Psalm 127:1-5; Proverbs 16:28-30
6/10: 1 Kings 7:1-51; Acts 7:30-50; Psalm 128:1-6; Proverbs 16:31-33
6/11: 1 Kings 8:1-66; Acts 7:51-8:13; Psalm 129:1-8; Proverbs 17:1
6/12: 1 Kings 9:1-10:29; Acts 8:14-40; Psalm 130:1-8; Proverbs 17:2-3
6/13: 1 Kings 11:1-12:19; Acts 9:1-25; Psalm 131:1-3; Proverbs 17:4-5
6/14: 1 King 12:20-13:34; Acts 9:26-43; Psalm 132:1-18; Proverbs 17:6
6/15: 1 Kings 14:1-15:24; Acts 10:1-23a; Psalm 133:1-3; Proverbs 17:7-8
***All announcements must be received by Thursday 12 PM***
Rev. Ken Han will be preaching on Genesis 23:1-20, "Longing for Another Place".
Nursery Volunteers
June 8: Kelly Rogers, Wade Rogers, Christian Rogers
June 15: Michelle Kay, Jesse Kay, Joseph Kay
Getting Ready Volunteers
The Getting Ready class is on summer break and will resume in September.
Potluck Volunteers (June 8)
Set Up: Freda Jones, Lori Marinucci
Clean Up: Liza Beede, Michelle Kay
Upcoming Events
June 6: The Session will meet at 7 pm at the office.
June 6: Scrapbooking/Craft Night - the next meeting will be this Friday, 6:00 p.m. at the Ligtenberg's. All ladies/girls are invited. Bring your craft project and supplies and join us for a fun time of fellowship and crafting. Even if you don't want to craft, just come for the fellowship. A light meal will be served. Bring a snack to share after the meal. Contact Janny to RSVP.
June 7: The Youth Bible Study meets at the home of Michael and Michelle Kay, at 1:00 pm on Saturday, June 7. As this is the last study for awhile, it will be a potluck luncheon, so please bring a dish to share. Please read chapters 7 and 8 of the book of Hebrews and memorize chapter 7:25 - 28 to prepare. Contact Dave Gaebler or Michael Kay if you have questions or need more specific information.
June 8: Come and join us at 9 AM for a new Sunday School series as we discuss "Christ and Culture" throughout June.
June 8: Potluck in the Park - our regular potluck meal will take place at Live Oak Park, Picnic area B immediately after the service. Please bring your food to share with others. It may be wise to bring chairs if you have them. There are picnic tables and seating for approx. 60 in this reserved area. Paper goods and drinks will be provided. Remember the $2.00 parking fee at the park.
June 13: Join us for the Storm baseball game fundraiser to support Uganda orphans and seminarians, while enjoying a good time of fellowship. For each ticket we sell, over 100 tickets, we earn $1. The cost is $7 a ticket; sign-ups and payment at back table. This is a great opportunity to invite your extended families, neighbors, or other groups. See you at the game!
June 26: Join us for an afternoon and evening of fellowship at the beach at Oceanside Harbor. Other beach fellowship dates are July 8, July 29, and August 19. More details to come.
Other upcoming fellowship and missions fundraising opportunities include a carwash (7/12), the annual fellowship meal (7/13), and card making with Janny (7/18 and 8/7). The cards will be sold to raise money for missions in Uganda. There is a flyer on the back table with this information and more. Mark your calendars and watch this space for specifics.
Other Notices
Volunteers are needed to help with the audio ministry, including sound system setup on Sundays, recording sermons, and creating CD's. If you are interested in ministering in this area, please contact Michael Kay or Jim Toman.
Resources on the Web
Christianaudio is offering The Pilgrim's Progress (Unabridged) by John Bunyan as its monthly, free audiobook download. Go to www.christianaudio.com and click on the "free downloads" icon in the upper right corner of the page. Add the download to your cart, then use coupon code JUN2008 at checkout.
Praying for Our Missionaries: Lloyd and Eda (Cambodia)
The church-planting project has emerged from a partnership with a local church that has been giving free English classes for the past 6 years. Many of the students have come to faith and now desire to start a church. The Kims are assisting with the church plant efforts. In addition, they are conducting a "Needs Assessment", as they live in unreached villages for several months at a time, to evangelize, develop relationships and determine the local communities physical and spiritual needs.
Pray for:
As team leaders, direction and vision gleaned from Needs Assessment.
Praise as the Knutson family will soon arrive on the field; first family to join the team.
For children's ministry and medical ministry conducted in the villages.
Language acquisition and fluency.
Teaching at the local Bible School and recruiting/mentoring local future church planters.
Developing further outreach ministries in the city, including technology and business relationships.
Spiritual growth and protection of their children.
Devotional Passages for June 8 - 15, 2008
6/8: 1 King 3:4-4:34; Acts 6:1-15; Psalm 126:1-6; Proverbs 16:26-27
6/9: 1 Kings 5:1-6:38; Acts 7:1-29; Psalm 127:1-5; Proverbs 16:28-30
6/10: 1 Kings 7:1-51; Acts 7:30-50; Psalm 128:1-6; Proverbs 16:31-33
6/11: 1 Kings 8:1-66; Acts 7:51-8:13; Psalm 129:1-8; Proverbs 17:1
6/12: 1 Kings 9:1-10:29; Acts 8:14-40; Psalm 130:1-8; Proverbs 17:2-3
6/13: 1 Kings 11:1-12:19; Acts 9:1-25; Psalm 131:1-3; Proverbs 17:4-5
6/14: 1 King 12:20-13:34; Acts 9:26-43; Psalm 132:1-18; Proverbs 17:6
6/15: 1 Kings 14:1-15:24; Acts 10:1-23a; Psalm 133:1-3; Proverbs 17:7-8
***All announcements must be received by Thursday 12 PM***
Thursday, May 29, 2008
Grace Fallbrook Update for June 1, 2008
Sermon
Rev. Ken Han will be preaching on Genesis 22:1-24 - "The Lamb of God"
Nursery Volunteers
June 1: Jillian Higuera, Colton Higuera, Jaime Molinar
June 8: Kelly Rogers, Wade Rogers, Christian Rogers
Getting Ready Volunteers
The Getting Ready class will be on summer break and will resume in September.
Potluck Volunteers (June 8)
Set Up: Freda Jones, Lori Marinucci
Clean Up: Liza Beede, Michelle Kay
Upcoming Events
May 31: Bryan Miller is graduating from Westminster Seminary California. The commencement ceremony will be held at Emmanuel Faith Community Church (639 East Felicita Avenue, Escondido, CA 92025). This year's commencement speaker is Dr. R.C. Sproul.
June 1: We invite you to come and join us at 9 AM for the monthly prayer meeting.
June 6: Scrapbooking/Craft Night - the next meeting will be next Friday, 6:00 p.m. at the Ligtenberg's. All ladies/girls are invited. Bring your craft project and supplies and join us for a fun time of fellowship and crafting. Even if you don't want to craft, just come for the fellowship. A light meal will be served. Bring a snack to share after the meal. Call Janny @760 802 3438 or e-mail at janny.martine@gmail.com to RSVP.
June 7: The Youth Bible Study meets at the home of Michael and Michelle Kay, at 1:00 pm on Saturday, June 7. As this is the last study for awhile, it will be a potluck luncheon, so please bring a dish to share. Please read chapters 7 and 8 of the book of Hebrews and memorize chapter 7:25 - 28 to prepare. Contact Dave Gaebler or Michael Kay if you have questions or need more specific information.
June 8: Potluck in the Park - our regular potluck meal will take place at Live Oak Park, Picnic area B immediately after the service. Please bring your food to share with others. It may be wise to bring chairs if you have them. There are picnic tables and seating for approx. 60 in this reserved area. Paper goods and drinks will be provided. Remember the $2.00 parking fee at the park.
June 13: Join us for the Storm baseball game fundraiser to support Uganda orphans and seminarians, while enjoying a good time of fellowship. For each ticket we sell, over 100 tickets, we earn $1. The cost is $7 a ticket; sign-ups and payment at back table. This is a great opportunity to invite your extended families, neighbors, or other groups. See you at the game!
June 26: Join us for an afternoon and evening of fellowship at the beach at Oceanside Harbor. Other beach fellowship dates are July 8, July 29, and August 19. More details to come.
There is a flyer on the back table with other fellowship and missions fundraising opportunities throughout the summer. Mark your calendars and watch this space for additional information.
Praying for Our Missionaries: Jim and Claudia Jung (Sydney, Australia)
How are you up there in Northern hemisphere? It's getting cold here Down-Under and in some places trees have even turned color. It's quite beautiful, and yet it still feels oddly out of season. Hmm... One of the exciting missional concepts is to send "Asians to Asia." In the future, we have a vision and hope to be one of the churches to send out many Asian-Australians to other Asian countries.
We are happy in Sydney and feel like we are rooted down for a long stretch of ministry.
Praise that God has provided opportunity to meet and serve many; church planting is about relationships.
Praise for an encouraging time of learning at the Asia Pacific Leaders' Conference in Thailand.
In June & July we will be taking 2 new interns; pray they will grow more passionate for God's Kingdom through this experience.
The name is official "Harbour City Church." We are trying to gather a committed launch team; some families have already committed.
Student Outreach: officers underwent intensive training in Feb; we're becoming quite multi-ethnic already!
Jim will continue preaching regularly at an ethnic church until July; pray they will find a godly pastor.
We are partnering with others to make contacts with Aboriginal communities. Pray for wisdom & sensitivity.
Our support has fallen below 80%; pray we will not be required to return to the states to raise further funds.
Our 2 year "religious worker visa" is expiring, pray for visa processing for Permanent Residency (Australia allows dual citizenship).
Devotional Passages for June 1 - 8, 2008
6/1: 2 Samuel 18:1-19:10; John 20:1-31; Psalm 119:153-176; Proverbs 16:14-15
6/2: 2 Samuel 19:11-20:13; John 21:1-25; Psalm 120:1-7; Proverbs 16:16-17
6/3: 2 Samuel 20:14-22:20; Acts 1:1-26; Psalm 121:1-8; Proverbs 16:18
6/4: 2 Samuel 22:21-23:23; Acts 2:1-47; Psalm 122:1-9; Proverbs 16:19-20
6/5: 2 Samuel 23:24-24:25; Acts 3:1-26; Psalm 123:1-4; Proverbs 16:21-23
6/6: 1 Kings 1:1-53; Acts 4:1-37; Psalm 124:1-8; Proverbs 16:24
6/7: 1 Kings 2:1-3:3; Acts 5:1-42; Psalm 125:1-5; Proverbs 16:25
6/8: 1 King 3:4-4:34; Acts 6:1-15; Psalm 126:1-6; Proverbs 16:26-27
Rev. Ken Han will be preaching on Genesis 22:1-24 - "The Lamb of God"
Nursery Volunteers
June 1: Jillian Higuera, Colton Higuera, Jaime Molinar
June 8: Kelly Rogers, Wade Rogers, Christian Rogers
Getting Ready Volunteers
The Getting Ready class will be on summer break and will resume in September.
Potluck Volunteers (June 8)
Set Up: Freda Jones, Lori Marinucci
Clean Up: Liza Beede, Michelle Kay
Upcoming Events
May 31: Bryan Miller is graduating from Westminster Seminary California. The commencement ceremony will be held at Emmanuel Faith Community Church (639 East Felicita Avenue, Escondido, CA 92025). This year's commencement speaker is Dr. R.C. Sproul.
June 1: We invite you to come and join us at 9 AM for the monthly prayer meeting.
June 6: Scrapbooking/Craft Night - the next meeting will be next Friday, 6:00 p.m. at the Ligtenberg's. All ladies/girls are invited. Bring your craft project and supplies and join us for a fun time of fellowship and crafting. Even if you don't want to craft, just come for the fellowship. A light meal will be served. Bring a snack to share after the meal. Call Janny @760 802 3438 or e-mail at janny.martine@gmail.com to RSVP.
June 7: The Youth Bible Study meets at the home of Michael and Michelle Kay, at 1:00 pm on Saturday, June 7. As this is the last study for awhile, it will be a potluck luncheon, so please bring a dish to share. Please read chapters 7 and 8 of the book of Hebrews and memorize chapter 7:25 - 28 to prepare. Contact Dave Gaebler or Michael Kay if you have questions or need more specific information.
June 8: Potluck in the Park - our regular potluck meal will take place at Live Oak Park, Picnic area B immediately after the service. Please bring your food to share with others. It may be wise to bring chairs if you have them. There are picnic tables and seating for approx. 60 in this reserved area. Paper goods and drinks will be provided. Remember the $2.00 parking fee at the park.
June 13: Join us for the Storm baseball game fundraiser to support Uganda orphans and seminarians, while enjoying a good time of fellowship. For each ticket we sell, over 100 tickets, we earn $1. The cost is $7 a ticket; sign-ups and payment at back table. This is a great opportunity to invite your extended families, neighbors, or other groups. See you at the game!
June 26: Join us for an afternoon and evening of fellowship at the beach at Oceanside Harbor. Other beach fellowship dates are July 8, July 29, and August 19. More details to come.
There is a flyer on the back table with other fellowship and missions fundraising opportunities throughout the summer. Mark your calendars and watch this space for additional information.
Praying for Our Missionaries: Jim and Claudia Jung (Sydney, Australia)
How are you up there in Northern hemisphere? It's getting cold here Down-Under and in some places trees have even turned color. It's quite beautiful, and yet it still feels oddly out of season. Hmm... One of the exciting missional concepts is to send "Asians to Asia." In the future, we have a vision and hope to be one of the churches to send out many Asian-Australians to other Asian countries.
We are happy in Sydney and feel like we are rooted down for a long stretch of ministry.
Praise that God has provided opportunity to meet and serve many; church planting is about relationships.
Praise for an encouraging time of learning at the Asia Pacific Leaders' Conference in Thailand.
In June & July we will be taking 2 new interns; pray they will grow more passionate for God's Kingdom through this experience.
The name is official "Harbour City Church." We are trying to gather a committed launch team; some families have already committed.
Student Outreach: officers underwent intensive training in Feb; we're becoming quite multi-ethnic already!
Jim will continue preaching regularly at an ethnic church until July; pray they will find a godly pastor.
We are partnering with others to make contacts with Aboriginal communities. Pray for wisdom & sensitivity.
Our support has fallen below 80%; pray we will not be required to return to the states to raise further funds.
Our 2 year "religious worker visa" is expiring, pray for visa processing for Permanent Residency (Australia allows dual citizenship).
Devotional Passages for June 1 - 8, 2008
6/1: 2 Samuel 18:1-19:10; John 20:1-31; Psalm 119:153-176; Proverbs 16:14-15
6/2: 2 Samuel 19:11-20:13; John 21:1-25; Psalm 120:1-7; Proverbs 16:16-17
6/3: 2 Samuel 20:14-22:20; Acts 1:1-26; Psalm 121:1-8; Proverbs 16:18
6/4: 2 Samuel 22:21-23:23; Acts 2:1-47; Psalm 122:1-9; Proverbs 16:19-20
6/5: 2 Samuel 23:24-24:25; Acts 3:1-26; Psalm 123:1-4; Proverbs 16:21-23
6/6: 1 Kings 1:1-53; Acts 4:1-37; Psalm 124:1-8; Proverbs 16:24
6/7: 1 Kings 2:1-3:3; Acts 5:1-42; Psalm 125:1-5; Proverbs 16:25
6/8: 1 King 3:4-4:34; Acts 6:1-15; Psalm 126:1-6; Proverbs 16:26-27
Friday, May 23, 2008
Grace Fallbrook Update for May 25, 2008
Sermon
Rev. Ken Han will be preaching on Genesis 21:1-34 - "A Welcome and a Goodbye".
Nursery Volunteers
May 25: Lori Marinucci, Anessa Marinucci, Rachel Jones
June 1: Jilliann Higuera, Colton Higuera, Jaime Molinar
Getting Ready Volunteers
May 25: Toman (Pastoral Prayer; ch. 16; Letter "Z", Luke 19:5)
Upcoming Events
May 24: Ladies! Please join us for a bridal shower in honor of Cheyenne Rogers this Saturday at 12:30 pm at the Greer Ranch Club House, 35500 Greer Road, Murrieta. Please RSVP to Michelle Kay or Janny Lightenberg ASAP if you plan to attend and if you would like to bring some food.
May 25: Pastor Ken will complete the Sunday School series on the Trinity. Have you wished to understand the Trinity better? Come and learn how a deeper understanding of our triune God can enrich our worship and lives. We invite you to come and join us at 9 AM.
May 25: Missions Committee meeting following service; all are invited to attend.
June 1: We invite you to come and join us at 9 AM for the monthly prayer meeting.
June 8: The June fellowship meal will be at Live Oak Park.
June 13: Join us for the Storm baseball game fundraiser to support Uganda orphans and seminarians, while enjoying a good time of fellowship. For each ticket we sell, over 100 tickets, we earn $1. The cost is $7 a ticket; sign-ups and payment at back table. This is a great opportunity to invite your extended families, neighbors, or other groups. See you at the game!
June 21: This is the tentative date for the Missions car wash fund raiser. More information will be available in the coming weeks.
June 26: Join us for an afternoon and evening of fellowship at the beach at Oceanside Harbor.
Other Notices
Would you like to help with our nursery ministry? It typically involves serving about once a month, and less frequently if we have more volunteers. Please see pastor Ken.
The Getting Ready class will be on summer hiatus from June through August. Class will resume again in September.
Resources on the Web
C.J. Mahaney's forthcoming book "Worldliness: Resisting the Seduction of a Fallen World" deals with the issue of modesty. It is a pastoral and a practical look at how Christian women should think about 1 Timothy 2:3-10. The book discusses the following topics:
Modesty: God, My Heart, and Clothes (pt. 1)
Modesty: The Attitude of the Modest Woman (pt. 2)
Modesty: The Appearance of the Modest Woman (pt. 3)
Modesty: A Pastor’s Concern (pt. 4)
Modesty: A Word to Fathers (pt. 5)
Modesty: The Right Adornment (pt. 6)
Modesty: The Modest Woman's Allegiance (pt. 7)
There is something here for everyone: young women who desire to honor the Lord and serve their brothers in the Lord, older women wishing to teach younger women (Titus 2:3), Christian fathers with daughters, church leaders with pastoral care, etc. Click here to read excerpts from the book and receive a 35% discount coupon when the book becomes available in September.
Praying for Our Missionaries: Ken & Gwen Counts (Navy Chaplain aboard the USS Truman)
Please pray for the following:
Devotional Passages for May 25 - June 1, 2008
5/25: 2 Samuel 7:1-8:18; John 14:15-31; Psalm 119:33-48; Proverbs 15:33
5/26: 2 Samuel 9:1-11:27; John 15:1-27; Psalm 119:49-64; Proverbs 16:1-3
5/27: 2 Samuel 12:1-31; John 16:1-33; Psalm 119:65-80; Proverbs 16:4-5
5/28: 2 Samuel 13:1-39; John 17:1-26; Psalm 119:81-96; Proverbs 16:6-7
5/29: 2 Samuel 14:1-15:22; John 18:1-24; Psalm 119:97-112; Proverbs 16:8-9
5/30: 2 Samuel 15:23-16:23; John 18:25-19:22; Psalm 119:113-128; Proverbs 16:10-11
5/31: 2 Samuel 17:1-29; John 19:23-42; Psalm 119:129-152; Proverbs 16:12-13
6/1: 2 Samuel 18:1-19:10; John 20:1-31; Psalm 119:153-176; Proverbs 16:14-15
***All announcements must be received by Thursday 12 PM***
Rev. Ken Han will be preaching on Genesis 21:1-34 - "A Welcome and a Goodbye".
Nursery Volunteers
May 25: Lori Marinucci, Anessa Marinucci, Rachel Jones
June 1: Jilliann Higuera, Colton Higuera, Jaime Molinar
Getting Ready Volunteers
May 25: Toman (Pastoral Prayer; ch. 16; Letter "Z", Luke 19:5)
Upcoming Events
May 24: Ladies! Please join us for a bridal shower in honor of Cheyenne Rogers this Saturday at 12:30 pm at the Greer Ranch Club House, 35500 Greer Road, Murrieta. Please RSVP to Michelle Kay or Janny Lightenberg ASAP if you plan to attend and if you would like to bring some food.
May 25: Pastor Ken will complete the Sunday School series on the Trinity. Have you wished to understand the Trinity better? Come and learn how a deeper understanding of our triune God can enrich our worship and lives. We invite you to come and join us at 9 AM.
May 25: Missions Committee meeting following service; all are invited to attend.
June 1: We invite you to come and join us at 9 AM for the monthly prayer meeting.
June 8: The June fellowship meal will be at Live Oak Park.
June 13: Join us for the Storm baseball game fundraiser to support Uganda orphans and seminarians, while enjoying a good time of fellowship. For each ticket we sell, over 100 tickets, we earn $1. The cost is $7 a ticket; sign-ups and payment at back table. This is a great opportunity to invite your extended families, neighbors, or other groups. See you at the game!
June 21: This is the tentative date for the Missions car wash fund raiser. More information will be available in the coming weeks.
June 26: Join us for an afternoon and evening of fellowship at the beach at Oceanside Harbor.
Other Notices
Would you like to help with our nursery ministry? It typically involves serving about once a month, and less frequently if we have more volunteers. Please see pastor Ken.
The Getting Ready class will be on summer hiatus from June through August. Class will resume again in September.
Resources on the Web
C.J. Mahaney's forthcoming book "Worldliness: Resisting the Seduction of a Fallen World" deals with the issue of modesty. It is a pastoral and a practical look at how Christian women should think about 1 Timothy 2:3-10. The book discusses the following topics:
Modesty: God, My Heart, and Clothes (pt. 1)
Modesty: The Attitude of the Modest Woman (pt. 2)
Modesty: The Appearance of the Modest Woman (pt. 3)
Modesty: A Pastor’s Concern (pt. 4)
Modesty: A Word to Fathers (pt. 5)
Modesty: The Right Adornment (pt. 6)
Modesty: The Modest Woman's Allegiance (pt. 7)
There is something here for everyone: young women who desire to honor the Lord and serve their brothers in the Lord, older women wishing to teach younger women (Titus 2:3), Christian fathers with daughters, church leaders with pastoral care, etc. Click here to read excerpts from the book and receive a 35% discount coupon when the book becomes available in September.
Praying for Our Missionaries: Ken & Gwen Counts (Navy Chaplain aboard the USS Truman)
Please pray for the following:
Safe return of the carrier on June 4th.
Reunion of all the families; it is a joyful time, but full of stress.
Chaplains to be faithful servants of Christ through this transition; their work is not done yet.
New assignment to Virginia, for details involved in a move cross-country.
Sell of the house, during 6 weeks on the market, we have had nary a nibble.
Gwen's visit back east to visit two ailing parents; Gwen's father's pancreatic cancer has returned and spread to lungs and liver and Ken's father, in a nursing home, is lonely (Ken is an only child).
Devotional Passages for May 25 - June 1, 2008
5/25: 2 Samuel 7:1-8:18; John 14:15-31; Psalm 119:33-48; Proverbs 15:33
5/26: 2 Samuel 9:1-11:27; John 15:1-27; Psalm 119:49-64; Proverbs 16:1-3
5/27: 2 Samuel 12:1-31; John 16:1-33; Psalm 119:65-80; Proverbs 16:4-5
5/28: 2 Samuel 13:1-39; John 17:1-26; Psalm 119:81-96; Proverbs 16:6-7
5/29: 2 Samuel 14:1-15:22; John 18:1-24; Psalm 119:97-112; Proverbs 16:8-9
5/30: 2 Samuel 15:23-16:23; John 18:25-19:22; Psalm 119:113-128; Proverbs 16:10-11
5/31: 2 Samuel 17:1-29; John 19:23-42; Psalm 119:129-152; Proverbs 16:12-13
6/1: 2 Samuel 18:1-19:10; John 20:1-31; Psalm 119:153-176; Proverbs 16:14-15
***All announcements must be received by Thursday 12 PM***
Thursday, May 15, 2008
Grace Fallbrook Update for May 18, 2008
Sermon
Rev. Ken Han will be preaching on Genesis 20:1-18 - "On the Brink"
Nursery Volunteers
May 18: Liza Beede, Hannah Beede, Vanya Wright
May 25: Lori Marinucci, Anessa Marinucci, Rachel Jones
Getting Ready Volunteers
May 18: E & S Madrid (Forgiveness; ch. 15; Letter "Y", John 15:14)
May 25: Toman (Pastoral Prayer; ch. 16; Letter "Z", Luke 19:5)
Potluck Volunteers (May 18)
Set Up: Jilliann Higuera, Betsy Bucher
Clean Up: Sarah Robison, Genie Summers
Upcoming Events
May 17: The Youth Bible Study meets at the home of Michael and Michelle Kay, at 1:00 pm on Saturday, May 17. Please read chapters 5 and 6, 10:26-31, and 12:18-25; and review chapters 2:1-4 and 3:7-19 of the book of Hebrews and memorize chapter 6:17-20 to prepare. Please contact Dave Gaebler or Michael Kay if you have questions or need more specific information.
May 18: Pastor Ken will continue a Sunday School series on the Trinity. Have you wished to understand the Trinity better? Come and learn how a deeper understanding of our triune God can enrich our worship and lives. We invite you to come and join us at 9 AM.
May 18: Please join us after worship for our monthly potluck lunch.
May 25: Missions Committee meeting following service; all are invited to attend.
June 8: The June fellowship meal will be at Live Oak Park.
June 13: Join us for the Storm baseball game fundraiser to support Uganda orphans and seminarians, while enjoying a good time of fellowship. For each ticket we sell, over 100 tickets, we earn $1. The cost is $7 a ticket; sign-ups and payment at back table. This is a great opportunity to invite your extended families, neighbors, or other groups. See you at the game!
June 21: This is the tentative date for the Missions car wash fund raiser. More information will be available in the coming weeks.
June 26: Join for an afternoon and evening of fellowship at the beach at Oceanside Harbor.
Other Notices
Praise God work has begun on the BEAMM building move project! Because of the delays, the building owner agreed to dismantle the building, then donate it in early June. Bottom line: nearly the same result with less risk and less work on our part! Praise God for this outcome and thanks to all who were on stand-by to assist. In the last week, a small team of volunteers removed over $20,000 worth of fixtures to be used when the building is reassembled in Mexicali. Pray that the plan to bundle, load, and ship the building in the second and third weeks of June will work out and that transport will go smoothly.
Volunteers are needed to help with the audio ministry, including sound system setup on Sundays, recording sermons, and creating CD's. If you are interested in ministering in this area, please contact Michael Kay or Jim Toman.
Resources on the Web
C.J. Mahaney's forthcoming book "Worldliness: Resisting the Seduction of a Fallen World" deals with the issue of modesty. It is a pastoral and a practical look at how Christian women should think about 1 Timothy 2:3-10. The book discusses the following topics:
Modesty: God, My Heart, and Clothes (pt. 1)
Modesty: The Attitude of the Modest Woman (pt. 2)
Modesty: The Appearance of the Modest Woman (pt. 3)
Modesty: A Pastor’s Concern (pt. 4)
Modesty: A Word to Fathers (pt. 5)
Modesty: The Right Adornment (pt. 6)
Modesty: The Modest Woman's Allegiance (pt. 7)
There is something here for everyone: young women who desire to honor the Lord and serve their brothers in the Lord, older women wishing to teach younger women (Titus 2:3), Christian fathers with daughters, church leaders with pastoral care, etc. Click here to read excerpts from the book and receive a 35% discount coupon when the book becomes available in September.
Praying for Our Missionaries: Juan and Marta (Escondido, CA)
Devotional Passages for May 18 - 25, 2008
5/18: 1 Samuel 22:1-23:29; John 10:1-21; Psalm 115:1-18; Proverbs 15:18-19
5/19: 1 Samuel 24:1-25:44; John 10:22-42; Psalm 116:1-19; Proverbs 15:20-21
5/20: 1 Samuel 26:1-28:25; John 11:1-53; Psalm 117:1-2; Proverbs 15:22-23
5/21: 1 Samuel 29:1-31:13; John 11:54-12:19; Psalm 118:1-18; Proverbs 15:24-26
5/22: 2 Samuel 1:1-2:11; John 12:20-50; Psalm 118:19-29; Proverbs 15:27-28
5/23: 2 Samuel 2:12-3:39; John 13:1-30; Psalm 119:1-16; Proverbs 15:29-30
5/24: 2 Samuel 4:1-6:23; John 13:31-14:14; Psalm 119:17-32; Proverbs 15:32
5/25: 2 Samuel 7:1-8:18; John 14:15-31; Psalm 119:33-48; Proverbs 15:33
***All announcements must be received by Thursday 12 PM***
Rev. Ken Han will be preaching on Genesis 20:1-18 - "On the Brink"
Nursery Volunteers
May 18: Liza Beede, Hannah Beede, Vanya Wright
May 25: Lori Marinucci, Anessa Marinucci, Rachel Jones
Getting Ready Volunteers
May 18: E & S Madrid (Forgiveness; ch. 15; Letter "Y", John 15:14)
May 25: Toman (Pastoral Prayer; ch. 16; Letter "Z", Luke 19:5)
Potluck Volunteers (May 18)
Set Up: Jilliann Higuera, Betsy Bucher
Clean Up: Sarah Robison, Genie Summers
Upcoming Events
May 17: The Youth Bible Study meets at the home of Michael and Michelle Kay, at 1:00 pm on Saturday, May 17. Please read chapters 5 and 6, 10:26-31, and 12:18-25; and review chapters 2:1-4 and 3:7-19 of the book of Hebrews and memorize chapter 6:17-20 to prepare. Please contact Dave Gaebler or Michael Kay if you have questions or need more specific information.
May 18: Pastor Ken will continue a Sunday School series on the Trinity. Have you wished to understand the Trinity better? Come and learn how a deeper understanding of our triune God can enrich our worship and lives. We invite you to come and join us at 9 AM.
May 18: Please join us after worship for our monthly potluck lunch.
May 25: Missions Committee meeting following service; all are invited to attend.
June 8: The June fellowship meal will be at Live Oak Park.
June 13: Join us for the Storm baseball game fundraiser to support Uganda orphans and seminarians, while enjoying a good time of fellowship. For each ticket we sell, over 100 tickets, we earn $1. The cost is $7 a ticket; sign-ups and payment at back table. This is a great opportunity to invite your extended families, neighbors, or other groups. See you at the game!
June 21: This is the tentative date for the Missions car wash fund raiser. More information will be available in the coming weeks.
June 26: Join for an afternoon and evening of fellowship at the beach at Oceanside Harbor.
Other Notices
Praise God work has begun on the BEAMM building move project! Because of the delays, the building owner agreed to dismantle the building, then donate it in early June. Bottom line: nearly the same result with less risk and less work on our part! Praise God for this outcome and thanks to all who were on stand-by to assist. In the last week, a small team of volunteers removed over $20,000 worth of fixtures to be used when the building is reassembled in Mexicali. Pray that the plan to bundle, load, and ship the building in the second and third weeks of June will work out and that transport will go smoothly.
Volunteers are needed to help with the audio ministry, including sound system setup on Sundays, recording sermons, and creating CD's. If you are interested in ministering in this area, please contact Michael Kay or Jim Toman.
Resources on the Web
C.J. Mahaney's forthcoming book "Worldliness: Resisting the Seduction of a Fallen World" deals with the issue of modesty. It is a pastoral and a practical look at how Christian women should think about 1 Timothy 2:3-10. The book discusses the following topics:
Modesty: God, My Heart, and Clothes (pt. 1)
Modesty: The Attitude of the Modest Woman (pt. 2)
Modesty: The Appearance of the Modest Woman (pt. 3)
Modesty: A Pastor’s Concern (pt. 4)
Modesty: A Word to Fathers (pt. 5)
Modesty: The Right Adornment (pt. 6)
Modesty: The Modest Woman's Allegiance (pt. 7)
There is something here for everyone: young women who desire to honor the Lord and serve their brothers in the Lord, older women wishing to teach younger women (Titus 2:3), Christian fathers with daughters, church leaders with pastoral care, etc. Click here to read excerpts from the book and receive a 35% discount coupon when the book becomes available in September.
Praying for Our Missionaries: Juan and Marta (Escondido, CA)
Recently there was a front page article in the North County Times highlighting Juan's ministry. "The target neighborhood is crowded with more than 20,000 people in a square mile of primarily residential and apartment properties......Although Spanish is the predominant language spoken in homes and on the streets of the neighborhood, church leaders said they use both English and Spanish together as a way to help residents understand the importance of understanding both languages. Using both languages also makes the church more comfortable for children who speak more English than Spanish and easier for their adult parents who may rely more heavily on Spanish." See the article in its entirety on the Missions Table. Please continue to pray as God is blessing their efforts.
Effectiveness in ministry aimed at struggling Latino families and at-risk youths is spreading its message of hope and salvation from a school gymnasium in one of the city's poorest, most gang-ridden neighborhoods.
Mision Vida Nueva moved their church location to the center of the city's Mission Park area in January so that they could take on poverty, gangs, hopelessness, limited education and racial stereotypes from the inside out.
Besides Sunday services they host free weekly English-language classes, organize monthly neighborhood cleanups, and counsel families and teens on everything from gangs and drugs to marital problems and education.
Pray the church will attract wary residents who are hesitant to accept help; the emphasis is on creating relationships.
Praise that since moving locations, the church has added 4 families to its 50-member congregation.
Besides regular neighborhood visits by church leaders, the church offers community support services such as tutoring for kids, counseling for adults, and small loans to people who have recently lost jobs.
Pray for strength and protection.
Devotional Passages for May 18 - 25, 2008
5/18: 1 Samuel 22:1-23:29; John 10:1-21; Psalm 115:1-18; Proverbs 15:18-19
5/19: 1 Samuel 24:1-25:44; John 10:22-42; Psalm 116:1-19; Proverbs 15:20-21
5/20: 1 Samuel 26:1-28:25; John 11:1-53; Psalm 117:1-2; Proverbs 15:22-23
5/21: 1 Samuel 29:1-31:13; John 11:54-12:19; Psalm 118:1-18; Proverbs 15:24-26
5/22: 2 Samuel 1:1-2:11; John 12:20-50; Psalm 118:19-29; Proverbs 15:27-28
5/23: 2 Samuel 2:12-3:39; John 13:1-30; Psalm 119:1-16; Proverbs 15:29-30
5/24: 2 Samuel 4:1-6:23; John 13:31-14:14; Psalm 119:17-32; Proverbs 15:32
5/25: 2 Samuel 7:1-8:18; John 14:15-31; Psalm 119:33-48; Proverbs 15:33
***All announcements must be received by Thursday 12 PM***
Thursday, May 8, 2008
Grace Fallbrook Update for May 11, 2008
Sermon
Rev. Ken Han will be preaching on Genesis 19:1-38 - "Sodom's Lot".
Nursery Volunteers
May 11: Janny Ligtenberg, Paula Marinucci, Tanya Marinucci
May 18: Liza Beede, Hannah Beede, Vanya Wright
Getting Ready Volunteers
May 11: C & A Keck (Confession of Sin; ch. 14; Letter "X", Matthew 18:3)
May 18: E & S Madrid (Forgiveness; ch. 15; Letter "Y", John 15:14)
Potluck Volunteers (May 18)
Set Up: Jilliann Higuera, Betsy Bucher
Clean Up: Sarah Robison, Genie Summers
Upcoming Events
May 11: Pastor Ken will continue a Sunday School series on the Trinity. Have you wished to understand the Trinity better? Come and learn how a deeper understanding of our triune God can enrich our worship and lives. We invite you to come and join us at 9 AM.
May 17: The Youth Bible Study meets at the home of Michael and Michelle Kay, at 1:00 pm on Saturday, May 17. Please read chapters 5 and 6, 10:26-31, and 12:18-25; and review chapters 2:1-4 and 3:7-19 of the book of Hebrews and memorize chapter 6:17-20 to prepare. Please contact Dave Gaebler or Michael Kay if you have questions or need more specific information.
May 18: Please note the May potluck lunch is May 18 instead of May 11, due to Mother's Day.
May 25: Missions Committee meeting following service; all are invited to attend.
June 8: The June potluck will be at Live Oak Park.
June 13: Join us for the Storm baseball game fundraiser to support Uganda orphans and seminarians, while enjoying a good time of fellowship. For each ticket we sell, over 100 tickets, we earn $1. The cost is $7 a ticket; sign-ups and payment at back table. This is a great opportunity to invite your extended families, neighbors, or other groups. See you at the game!
Other Notices
Praise God work has begun on the BEAMM building move project! Because of the delays, the building owner agreed to dismantle the building, then donate it in early June. Bottom line: nearly the same result with less risk and less work on our part! Praise God for this outcome and thanks to all who were on stand-by to assist. In the last week, a small team of volunteers removed over $20,000 worth of fixtures to be used when the building is reassembled in Mexicali. Pray that the plan to bundle, load, and ship the building in the second and third weeks of June will work out and that transport will go smoothly.
The Missions Committee is pleased to announce the support of two new missions works: a church plant effort in Grove City, PA by Iain and Barb Duguid, and the Joseph Kim family who intend to travel this fall to Japan so that he can begin teaching at the seminary level. More information will be coming via further prayer updates.
We would appreciate more Getting Ready Class volunteers. If you are interested, please see pastor Ken.
Praying for Our Missionaries: Iain and Barb Duguid (Western Pennsylvania church plant)
1. Praise God for generous financial support from the Presbytery and ARP denomination, which will allow Bryan Miller and Tiffany to come work with us for the first year, with half of his salary underwritten.
2. We have lots of opportunities for ministry and very limited resources. We are excited for the Millers to join us following their graduations.
3. Pray that Bryan and Tiffany are able to raise the remainder of their support needs ($20,000; Western PA is much cheaper than Southern CA).
4. Pray for our contacts with non-Christians. A man named Dave came to our study a couple of weeks ago by personal invitation. He was literally shaking as he walked into the house, yet he came and listened to the study. May the Lord open his heart.
5. Pray for our relationship with the other Reformed churches in town, which are greatly unhappy about our presence here.
6. Pray for a number of our students who will be spending the summer on missions trips in various parts of the world.
Devotional Passages for May 11 - 18, 2008
5/11: 1 Samuel 10:1-11:15; John 6:43-71; Psalm 107:1-43; Proverbs 15:1-3
5/12: 1 Samuel 12:1-13:22; John 7:1-29; Psalm 108:1-13; Proverbs 15:4
5/13: 1 Samuel 13:23-14:52; John 7:30-52; Psalm 109:1-31; Proverbs 15:5-7
5/14: 1 Samuel 15:1-16:23; John 7:53-8:20; Psalm 110:1-7; Proverbs 15:8-10
5/15: 1 Samuel 17:1-18:4; John 8:21-30; Psalm 111:1-10; Proverbs 15:11
5/16: 1 Samuel 18:5-19:24; John 8:31-59; Psalm 112:1-10; Proverbs 15:12-14
5/17: 1 Samuel 20:1-21:15; John 9:1-41; Psalm 113:1-114:8; Proverbs 15:15-17
5/18: 1 Samuel 22:1-23:29; John 10:1-21; Psalm 115:1-18; Proverbs 15:18-19
***All announcements must be received by Thursday 12 PM***
Thursday, May 1, 2008
Grace Fallbrook Update for May 4, 2008
Sermon
Rev. Ken Han will be preaching on Genesis 18:1-33, "The Judge of all the Earth".
Nursery Volunteers
May 4: Michelle Kay, Jesse Kay, Joseph Kay
May 11: Janny Ligtenberg, Paula Marinucci, Tanya Marinucci
Getting Ready Volunteers
May 4: C Madrid (Call to Worship; ch.13; Letter "W", 1 John 4:19)
May 11: C & A Keck (Confession of Sin; ch. 14; Letter "X", Matthew 18:3)
Upcoming Events
May 2: The Session will meet at the church office at 7 PM.
May 2: Women Of Grace: The next scrapbooking/craft/fellowship night is Friday, May 2, 6:00 pm at the Ligtenberg's. Bring your craft supplies, an after-dinner snack to share and come and enjoy an evening of fellowship with "the girls". Please RSVP to Janny.
May 3: The Youth Bible Study meets at the home of Michael and Michelle Kay, at 1:00 pm on Saturday, May 3. Please read chapters 3 and 4 of the book of Hebrews and memorize chapter 4:14 - 16 to prepare. Please contact Dave Gaebler or Michael Kay if you have questions or need more specific information.
May 4: We invite you to come and join us at 9 AM for the monthly prayer meeting.
May 4: Missions Fundraiser: There will be homemade Mother's Day and other greeting cards available on the Missions Table today. 100% of the sales will go towards Missions. If you have not yet purchased that Mother's Day card for your wife, mother, grandmother, take a look. It may save you a trip to Hallmark and you can support our missionaries at the same time.
May 11: Pastor Ken will continue a Sunday School series on the Trinity. Have you wished to understand the Trinity better? Come and learn how a deeper understanding of our triune God can enrich our worship and lives. We invite you to come and join us at 9 AM.
May 18: Please note the May potluck lunch is May 18 instead of May 11, due to Mother's Day.
May 25: Missions Committee meeting following service; all are invited to attend.
June 13: Join us for the Storm baseball game fundraiser to support Uganda orphans and seminarians, while enjoying a good time of fellowship. For each ticket we sell, over 100 tickets, we earn $1. The cost is $7 a ticket; sign-ups and payment at back table. This is a great opportunity to invite your extended families, neighbors, or other groups. See you at the game!
Other Notices
Praise God work has begun on the BEAMM building move project! Because of the delays, the building owner agreed to dismantle the building, then donate it in early June. Bottom line: nearly the same result with less risk and less work on our part! Praise God for this outcome and thanks to all who were on stand-by to assist. In the last week, a small team of volunteers removed over $20,000 worth of fixtures to be used when the building is reassembled in Mexicali. Pray that the plan to bundle, load, and ship the building in the second and third weeks of June will work out and that transport will go smoothly.
The Missions Committee is pleased to announce the support of two new missions works: a church plant effort in Grove City, PA by Iain and Barb Duguid and the Joseph Kim family who intend to travel this fall to Japan so that he can begin teaching at the seminary level. More information will be coming via further prayer updates.
Would you like to help with our nursery ministry? It typically involves serving about once a month, and less frequently if we have more volunteers. Please see pastor Ken.
Praying for Our Missionaries: Keith and Debbie (On furlough from West Africa)
We have been in Texas on home assignment (furlough) since June 2007. Unbelievably, only three months remain and there is yet much to do. We have been on the run going from church to church for several months updating our supporters on the work in West Africa, as well as advising them of the Lord's new direction for our ministry. We intend to continue with MTW coordinating and participating in several short-term assignments, both in New York and South America, before we initiate a work in Canada among the French-speaking Muslim population.
Pray:
- That we continue to grow in our understanding of the Gospel and are conformed to Christ's image.
- For Debbie as she teaches a weekly womens Bible Study.
- Wisdom and success in training events for a new project we have been asked to assist with.
- That we will be able to connect with all our supporters by the end of our home assignment.
- That our support remains strong during this time of transition in our ministry.
- For personal efforts to supplement our income while here in the USA.
- For children: Elizabeth will be moving to Texas and is looking for a new job; Jordan has started a culinary program and is looking for a job; Cara is at the University and is raising support for a MTW short-term summer assignment in New York; Colin is nearing the end of his 10th grade and seeks vision for his future.
Devotional Passages for May 4 - 11, 2008
5/4: Judges 19:1-20:48; John 3:22-4:3; Psalm 104:24-35; Proverbs 14:22-24
5/5: Judges 21:1-25; Ruth 1:1-22; John 4:4-42; Psalm 105:1-15; Proverbs 14:25
5/6: Ruth 2:1-4:22; John 4:43-54; Psalm 105:16-36; Proverbs 14:26-27
5/7: 1 Samuel 1:1-2:21; John 5:1-23; Psalm 105:37-45; Proverbs 14:28-29
5/8: 1 Samuel 2:22-4:22; John 5:24-47; Psalm 106:1-12; Proverbs 14:30-31
5/9: 1 Samuel 5:1-7:17; John 6:1-21; Psalm 106:13-31; Proverbs 14:32-33
5/10: 1 Samuel 8:1-9:27; John 6:22-42; Psalm 106:32-48; Proverbs 14:34-35
5/11: 1 Samuel 10:1-11:15; John 6:43-71; Psalm 107:1-43; Proverbs 15:1-3
***All announcements must be received by Thursday 12 PM***
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