Grace Presbyterian Church Fallbrook (PCA)

Grace Fallbrook Announcements is moving

2011-10-28T17:59:00.001-07:00

This blog was meant to be a frequently–updated and up–to–date source of information for Grace Fallbrook. But as a brief review of this blog's archives shows, I have not been very consistent with updating this blog. The main reason has to do with my workflow.

Usually I have to write three versions of weekly updates for every week.

The first one is the announcements that get included in the church bulletin.

The second is the announcements that go out via our e–mail list. This list is not private, and since whatever is included in these e–mails get posted online and are archived, I have to go through this e–mail and excise any private information such as phone numbers and addresses which are appropriately included in the church bulletin.

The third is the version that gets posted here. The content of this blog is usually similar or identical to the announcements that go out via e–mail. But this is actually a very time consuming post to make. I write all my blog posts using the excellent MarsEdit software. MarsEdit has always worked flawlessly with my personal blog inseparable. But posts I make to Blogger (where this blog is hosted) always shows up with inconsistent formatting, forcing me to spend time manually fixing the formatting after posting. After I contacted the MarsEdit support, I have learned my issues are related to the internal inconsistencies in the way Blogger handles posts. Long story short, I just don't have the time to fix the posts so extensively as I have been forced to do with Blogger for many months now. And this, perhaps more than any other reasons, has kept me from updating this blog frequently.

In addition, since I often do not get to work on these 3 updates in one setting, there is the added expense of keeping track of a different announcement items depending on when these various updates are sent out or posted. All told, producing three different varieties of weekly updates is costing me too much time. So I am reluctantly switching Grace Fallbrook Announcements to a new location at gracefallbrook.wordpress.com

I apologize for the hassle. But, hopefully, you will bookmark the new location and/or point your RSS reader to the new address, and I will be able to post the updates more faithfully. So starting next week, all Grace Fallbrook Announcements will be posted at gracefallbrook.wordpress.com

Blessings,

Pastor Ken

Grace Fallbrook Update for October 30, 2011

2011-10-28T17:02:00.001-07:00

Preparing for Worship

Outside of small Reformed and Lutheran circles, October 31 is a date that means very little to Christians, unless they are thinking about Halloween. But on October 31, 1517 Martin Luther posted his 95 theses in Wittenberg, and began in earnest what is now known as the Protestant Reformation. The Protestant Reformation was a watershed moment in history, which profoundly impacted all things religious and secular. While its impacts are too vast to mention even in a cursory manner here, we can summarize the heart of the Protestant Reformation under the familiar five headings: 1. Sola scripture (scripture alone), 2. Sola fide (by faith alone), 3. Sola gratia (by grace alone), 4. Solus Christus (Christ alone), and 4. Soli Deo gloria (to God alone be the glory). Indeed, these five "solas" of the Protestant Reformation continue to guide our worship service every week.

This coming Lord's Day is the Reformation Sunday. Throughout the worship service we will have a fresh opportunity to worship God according to Scripture alone, through faith in, and by the grace of, Jesus alone for God's glory.

Exodus 15:1–21 is Israel's worship after witnessing the Lord's great power to save. Just when Israel could see no future before them, with the unforgiving sea before them and the Egyptian forces behind them, God made a way through the parted sea while at the same time bringing Egypt to a literal dead–end. And Moses sang, "Who is like you, majestic in holiness, awesome in glorious deeds, doing wonders?" In many ways, the Protestant Reformation was a rediscovery that there is no one like the Lord. And it inspired Luther, Calvin, and countless others to live boldly for God's glory. In our worship we also declare there is no one like the Lord. TH #92 "A Mighty Fortress Is Our God" was written by Martin Luther.

God Calls Us to Worship

* Exodus 15:1–21 (p. 57)
* TH #92 A Mighty Fortress Is Our God
* Prayer

1 Corinthians 10:31 teaches us to do all things for God's glory, whether we eat or drink, or whatever we do. In other words, the Protestant Reformation continues as we sit at the table for a meal. Whatever earthly activities we engage in, even if they are not "religious" or recognized as "ministry," have profound significance before our God. Even ordinary, trite things such preparing a meal or drinking water are the places where God is honored, and we, in turn, are approved by God. How, then, do we do these things to God's glory?

One central aspect of giving glory to God is giving thanks to him. For in giving thanks to him we acknowledge him as the source of all good things. No one lives to God's glory who is not grateful. But as Israel's experience in the wilderness shows, people who sing "Who is like you?" with a gusto can quickly fill their hearts not with praise, but grumbling. We are creatures who quickly forget the myriads of ways God is faithful to us, and complain for not receiving the things we don't need. What's in your heart? Gratitude or complaint? If gratitude, then even trials cannot rob joy from our hearts. If complaint, then not even a thousand blessings can keep us from sinking into a miry pit. As we come to worship, we repent our grumbling spirit, and give thanks to the Lord. TH #98 "Now Thank We All Our God" is our prayerful response.

God Hears Our Confession and Restores Us

1 Corinthians 10:31 (p. 958)

Prayer of Confession

TH #98 Now Thank We All Our God

Gifts and Offering

Pastoral Prayer

God Speaks and We Listen

Psalm 42–43 (p. 469) "How Is Your Soul?" Chaplain Hank Wilson

God Renews His Covenant Promises

Baptized Christians who are members in good standing in Reformed or evangelical churches are invited to participate. Otherwise, please let the bread and the cup pass you by. During the distribution of the bread we will sing TH #405 “God, That Madest Earth and Heaven” and TH #463 “A Debtor to Mercy Alone” during the distribution of the cup.

God Dismisses Us with Blessing

* TH #345 Glorious Things of Thee Are Spoken

* Benediction

Upcoming Events and Notices

October 29 (Saturday 9 AM – 1 PM): The Choir retreat will be held at the Kay home. The children will come at 11:30. Please bring some food to be shared at the Retreat, and let Genie or Michelle know what you are bringing. You are welcome to bring a friend who would like to sing for just the Christmas season.

October 30 (Lord's Day 9 AM): Please join us for Sunday School as we continue our survey of Jeremiah.

November 3 (Thursday 7 PM): The Temecula Men’s Group will meet at the Nienhuis home.

November 5 (Saturday 7 AM): The Fallbrook Men’s Group will meet.

November 6 (Lord’s Day): Please note that Daylight Saving Time ends.

November 6 (Lord’s Day 9 AM): Please join us for our monthly prayer meeting.

November 6 (Lord’s Day 6 PM): The “Intimate Marriage” study will resume on the topic of sexual problems in marriage. This study will meet at the Braunagel home.

November 24 (Thanksgiving Day): Would you like to host one or more Marines or Navy sailors for Thanksgiving at your house? This is a good opportunity to show our appreciation to those who serve in the military, and share with them the love of Christ. If interested, please let pastor Ken know how many people you would like to host by November 20.

December 18 (Lord's Day after Worship): Please mark your calendar for our Christmas devotion and fellowship. This will be a good opportunity to invite your friends and neighbors to join us as we celebrate the birth of our Lord with Scripture reading, music, and food. More information will be available soon.

Nursery Volunteers
October 30: Janny Ligtenberg & Emma Keck
November 6: Liza Beede & Jon Dundas

Other Notices

Justin Taylor has compiled a list of helpful resources to understand and benefit from the Protestant Reformation. You can read his post here.

Are you struggling with prayer? Would you like to grow in prayer? Paul Trip encourages us with some great insights about prayer here.

Bible Reading Schedule for October 30 – November 6, 2011

Oct 30: Jer 27‐28, 2 Tim 4
Oct 31: Jer 29‐30, Titus 1
Nov 1: Jer 31‐32, Titus 2
Nov 2: Jer 33‐35, Titus 3
Nov 3: Jer 36‐37, Phm 1
Nov 4: Jer 38‐39, Heb 1
Nov 5: Jer 40‐42, Heb 2
Nov 6: Jer 43‐45, Heb 3

Grace Fallbrook Update for October 23, 2011

2011-10-21T15:14:00.001-07:00

Preparing for Worship
What's on your mind as you come to church every Sunday? Are you stressed out because you are running late? Perhaps your children were especially handful and you are more than a little annoyed on your way to church. Besides these things, on any given Sunday morning, our minds are running in a thousand different directions. Amidst the hectic distractions of the Sunday morning, how do we prepare our souls to meet with the Lord? We look out the car window!

In Psalm 8 David looks up to the sky and sees the glory of the LORD. Yet what the heavens reveal to the man who treasured God's covenant with him was more than the bare recognition of God's power and wisdom. Today we frequently witness the back and forth arguments between the followers of Darwin, and the followers of Intelligent Design movement. The followers of Intelligent Design movement recognize the absurdities of believing that this beautiful world came to exist accidentally. They are, of course, right. Yet being a believer in Intelligent Design and a Christian are not the same things. When Christians look at the created world, we certainly recognize God's power and wisdom. But we are, like David, reminded of the love of God who made the earth and all that is in it for man. We can see how David's praise of God in Psalm 8 does not end with the fact of creation, but David also extols the great favor and honor God has bestowed upon man. This is the knowledge that covenant of grace grants us.

So as you come to church, look out the window and see the world that God has created, and know that he created this world for you. And say with David, "What is man that you are mindful of him, and the son of man that you care for him?" This way we will learn to "redeem" our Sunday morning drive to church.

God Calls Us to Worship
* Psalm 8 (p. 450)
* TH #114 Lord, Our Lord, Thy Glorious Name
* Prayer

We continue to reflect upon Jesus' Sermon on the Mount. This week we hear of the qualifications for entering into the kingdom of heaven. Jesus says, "For I tell you, unless your righteousness exceeds that of the scribes and Pharisees, you will never enter the kingdom of heaven." And in verses preceding this, Jesus tells us what is that righteousness that exceeds the righteousness of the scribes and Pharisees. It is not relaxing one of the least of God's commandments. God does not grade on a curve, but according to the consistent measure of his Law.

And if we are not puffed up with pride, we are ever conscious of our falling short of God's standard. How shall we then respond? Despair for falling short? Certainly not! Rather, we give thanks that the perfection we cannot attain is granted freely to us in Jesus Christ. Jesus is our only plea, and he is the only plea we need. And as people who rest in Jesus' merit and righteousness, we conscientiously live each day rejecting the promised rewards of temptation, and deliberately value Jesus more than all things in the world. So that is how we ought to confess our sins. Not in despair or with fear of rejection, but with humble prayer to hold Jesus as our most treasured possession.

God Hears Our Confession and Restores Us
Matthew 5:17–20 (p. 810)
Prayer of Confession
TH #507 Approach, My Soul, the Mercy Seat

Gifts and Offering

Pastoral Prayer

God Speaks and We Listen
Romans 1:18–32 (p. 939) "My Brokenness for His Healing" Rev. Ken Han

God Renews His Covenant Promises
Baptized Christians who are members in good standing in Reformed or evangelical churches are invited to participate. Otherwise, please let the bread and the cup pass you by. During the distribution of the bread we will sing TH #503 “Out of My Bondage, Sorrow, and Night” stanzas 1–2, and stanzas 3–4 during the distribution of the cup.

God Dismisses Us with Blessing
* TH #512 I Lay My Sins on Jesus
* Benediction

Upcoming Events and Notices
October 22 (Saturday 7 AM): The Fallbrook Men's Group will meet. Men of all age are invited.

October 23 (Lord's Day 9 AM): Please join us for Sunday School as we begin a survey of the Old Testament book Jeremiah. Everyone is welcome.

October 23 (Lord's Day 6 PM): "The Intimate Marriage" resumes with a look at "Knowing One Another" Everyone is welcome and encouraged to invite anyone who is interested in building a strong marriage. This session will be held at the Ligtenberg home. Other dates of meeting will be November 6 (Braunagel home), 20 (Gross home), and 27. If you would like to host the November 27th meeting, please let pastor Ken know.

October 26 (Wednesday 12:30 PM): All women are invited to the Kay home for a study on parenting.

October 29 (Saturday 9 AM – 1 PM): The Choir retreat will be held at the Kay home. The children will come at 11:30. Please bring some food to be shared at the Retreat, and let Genie or Michelle know what you are bringing. You are welcome to bring a friend who would like to sing for just the Christmas season.

November 24 (Thanksgiving Day): Would you like to host one or more Marines or Navy sailors for Thanksgiving at your house? This is a good opportunity to show our appreciation to those who serve in the military, and share with them the love of Christ. If interested, please let pastor Ken know how many people you would like to host by November 20.

December 18 (Lord's Day after Worship): Please mark your calendar for our Christmas devotion and fellowship. This will be a good opportunity to invite your friends and neighbors to join us as we celebrate the birth of our Lord with Scripture reading, music, and food. More information will be available soon.

Other Notices
Pastor Ken recommends "The Masculine Mandate: God's Calling to Men" by Richard Phillips. In this book Richard Phillips leads us through a study of God's design for men to lead and to serve. Men of all age, married and unmarried, will benefit from this book.

A few weeks ago we reflected upon the words of John Newton's hymn "I Asked the Lord." Here is a iTunes link ($0.99 purchase) of that hymn.

Nursery Volunteers
October 23: Firelli & Brandon Braunagel
October 30: Janny Ligtenberg & Emma Keck

Bible Reading Schedule for October 23–30, 2011
Oct 23: Jer 9–10, 1 Tim 3
Oct 24: Jer 11–13, 1 Tim 4
Oct 25: Jer 14–16, 1 Tim 5
Oct 26: Jer 17–19, 1 Tim 6
Oct 27: Jer 20–22, 2 Tim 1
Oct 28: Jer 23–24, 2 Tim 2
Oct 29: Jer 25–26, 2 Tim 3
Oct 30: Jer 27–28, 2 Tim 4

Grace Fallbrook Update for October 16, 2011

2011-10-14T10:44:00.001-07:00

Preparing for Worship

I am writing this weekly update sitting at my desk, sitting on a comfortable chair, typing on a MacBook Pro, surrounded by many books. All around me I see things that have been designed by the experts in their respective fields, and their thoughtfulness comes through the beauty of their form and function. For example, my desk is just big enough to accommodate my books scattered all over it. My chair is designed to accommodate many hours of sitting. My laptop is skillfully crafted out of metal and glass. My books have beautifully designed dust jackets, and are printed on quality paper using beautiful typeface. None of these things would exist apart from the thoughtful intention of a designer who skillfully carries to completion his intent.

Yet when I look up into the night sky, the world forbids me to acknowledge the Creator. Our schools ridicule the idea that we are fearfully and wonderfully made. The trees that bear fruit, the sun that rises, the vastness of the ocean and the life that teems in it, all these things and more, the world tells us has no meaning, that they are the byproduct of meaningless accidents. When not even a sheet of paper comes into being without thought and skill, to say the entire cosmos with its richness and beauty exists without the Creator is simply absurd.

Psalm 19:1–6 indeed tells us the created world speaks of the Creator's glory. God has not hidden himself or his power in the things he has made. Let us acknowledge the glory of our Creator, and give thanks to him. What he has made, he has made for us. The entire world exists that through them we may enjoy God. TH #113 is our grateful response.

God Calls Us to Worship

* Psalm 19:1–6 (p. 456)

* TH #113 The Heavens Declare Thy Glory

* Prayer

The Creator who filed the world with the works of his hands has made all of us creators as well. We are commissioned to fill the world with the good works of our hands, for Jesus tells us "in the same way, let your light shine before others, so that they may see your good works and give glory to your Father who is in heaven." In other words, a Christian lives not by the creed of "What's in it for me?" but rather, "How can I live to thank God and bless others?" We are, therefore, appropriately called to confess our sins if our daily activities are driven by other desires than to give thanks to God and bless others. We need to seek God's forgiveness for living to please ourselves. So we will look to the Lord Jesus who died to forgive our sins, and rose to give us new life. TH #585 is an appropriate prayer.

God Hears Our Confession and Restores Us

Matthew 5:13–16 (p. 810)

Prayer of Confession

TH #585 Take My Life, and Let It Be

Gifts and Offering

Pastoral Prayer

God Speaks and We Listen

Romans 1:18–25 (p. 939) Rev. Ken Han

God Renews His Covenant Promises

Baptized Christians who are members in good standing in Reformed or evangelical churches are invited to participate. Otherwise, please let the bread and the cup pass you by. During the distribution of the bread we will sing TH #257 “Stricken, Smitten, and Afflicted” stanzas 1–2, and stanzas 3–4 during the distribution of the cup.

God Dismisses Us with Blessing

* TH #524 Thy Works, Not Mine, O Christ

* Benediction

Upcoming Events and Notices

October 16 (Lord's Day 6 PM): "The Intimate Marriage" resumes with a look at "God and Nakedness." Everyone is welcome and encouraged to invite anyone who is interested in building a more godly and stronger marriage, whether already married or not. The October 16th session will be held at the Carr home. Other dates of meeting will be October 23, November 6, 20, and 27. If you would like to host one of the subsequent meetings, please let pastor Ken know.

October 22 (Saturday 7 AM): The Fallbrook Men's Group will meet. Men of all age are invited.

October 22 (Saturday 9 AM – 1 PM): The Choir retreat will be held at the Dundas home.

December 11 (Lord's Day): There WILL NOT BE potluck lunch after the service.

Other Notices

Pastor Ken recommends "The Masculine Mandate: God's Calling to Men" by Richard Phillips. In this book Richard Phillips leads us through a study of God's design for men to lead and to serve. Men of all age, married and unmarried, will benefit from this book.

A few weeks ago we reflected upon the words of John Newton's hymn "I Asked the Lord." Here is a iTunes link ($0.99 purchase) of that hymn.

Nursery Volunteers

October 16: Ed & Stephanie Madrid

October 23: Firelli & Brandon Braunagel

Bible Reading Schedule for October 16–23, 2011

Oct 16: Isa 59–61, 1 Thess 4

Oct 17: Isa 62–64, 1 Thess 5

Oct 18: Isa 65–66, 2 Thess 1

Oct 19: Jer 1–2, 2 Thess 2

Oct 20: Jer 3–4, 2 Thess 3

Oct 21: Jer 5–6, 1 Tim 1

Oct 22: Jer 7–8, 1 Tim 2

Oct 23: Jer 9–10, 1 Tim 3

Grace Fallbrook Update for May 1, 2011

2011-04-29T11:57:00.001-07:00

Sermon

Rev. Ken Han will preach from Judges 20:1-48, "United At Last"

Nursery Volunteers

May 1: Liza & Hannah Beede, Dundas

May 8: Janny Ligtenberg, Emma Keck, Dundas

Upcoming Events

May 1 (Lord’s Day 9 AM): Please join us for our monthly prayer meeting.

May 1 (Lord’s Day): The Proverbs Study will wrap up the series with “Building a Worldview.” Potluck lunch will be served. Location TBA.

May 5 (Thursday 7 AM): The Temecula men’s group will meet.

May 6 (Friday 7 PM): The Session will meet.

May 7 (Saturday 7 AM): The Fallbrook men’s group will meet.

May 8 (Lord’s Day 9 AM): The Sunday School survey of the Old Testament will resume.

May 15 (Lord’s Day): May potluck lunch is rescheduled because of Mother’s Day on May 8.

Other Notices

Pastor Ken returned from a fruitful trip to Oaxaca. Thank you for your prayers and support. Part 1 of his report is now posted.

Devotional Reading for May 1-8, 2011

May 1: 1 Kgs 1‐2, Luke 22:54‐71

May 2: 1 Kgs 3‐5, Luke 23:1‐26

May 3: 1 Kgs 6‐7, Luke 23:27‐38

May 4: 1 Kgs 8‐9, Luke 23:39‐56

May 5: 1 Kgs 10‐11, Luke 24:1‐35

May 6: 1 Kgs 12‐13, Luke 24:36‐53

May 7: 1 Kgs 14‐15, John 1:1‐28

May 8: 1 Kgs 16‐18, John 1:29‐51

Grace Fallbrook Update April 24, 2011

2011-04-22T10:10:00.001-07:00

Sermon
Rev. Ken Han will preach from Zechariah 3:1-10; Romans 4:23-25, 8:1. "Not Even a Word"

Nursery Volunteers
April 24: Sarah & Amy Robison, Dundas
May 1: Liza & Hannah Beede, Dundas

Upcoming Events
April 22 (Friday 7 PM): please join us for Good Friday meditations.

May 1 (Lord’s Day 9 AM): Please join us for our monthly prayer meeting.

May 1 (Lord’s Day): The Proverbs Study will wrap up the series with “Building a Worldview.” Potluck lunch will be served. Location TBA.

May 5 (Thursday 7 AM): The Temecula men’s group will meet.

May 6 (Friday 7 PM): The Session will meet.

May 7 (Saturday 7 AM): The Fallbrook men’s group will meet.

May 8 (Lord’s Day 9 AM): The Sunday School survey of the Old Testament will resume.

May 15 (Lord’s Day): May potluck lunch is rescheduled because of Mother’s Day on May 8.

Other Notices
Pastor Ken returned from a fruitful trip to Oaxaca. Thank you for your prayers and support. A report from the trip will be available shortly.

Sunday school will not meet on April 24.

Devotional Reading for April 24 - May 1, 2011
April 24: 2 Sam 10‐12, Luke 19:29‐48
April 25: 2 Sam 13‐14, Luke 20:1‐26
April 26: 2 Sam 15‐16, Luke 20:27‐47
April 27: 2 Sam 17‐18, Luke 21:1‐19
April 28: 2 Sam 19‐20, Luke 21:20‐38
April 29: 2 Sam 21‐22, Luke 22:1‐30
April 30: 2 Sam 23‐24, Luke 22:31‐53
May 1: 1 Kgs 1‐2, Luke 22:54‐71

Grace Fallbrook Update for April 10, 2011

2011-04-07T11:41:00.001-07:00

Sermon
Andrew Miller will preach from Isaiah 5:1-7, "Our Constant Gardener"

Nursery Volunteers
April 10: Michelle Kay & Diane Gallagher, Dundas
April 17: Betsy Bucher & Yoori Han, Dundas

Upcoming Events
April 9 (Saturday 7 AM): The Fallbrook men's group will meet. We encourage all men, young and old, to take advantage of this opportunity to grow in the Word and to grow in fellowship with other men of Grace.

April 10 (Lord's Day after Worship): We invite you to join us for our monthly potluck lunch.

April 16 (Saturday 8 AM): The South Coast Presbytery will meet at New Life PCA in Escondido. Please pray for the pastors and elders as they meet.

April 20 (Wednesday 12 PM): There will be a women's book study group meeting at the home of the Kays. Lunch will be served, and the book By Grace Alone, by Sinclair Ferguson will be read and discussed. All women are welcome and encouraged to attend.

April 21 (Thursday 7 AM): The Temecula men's group will meet at pastor Ken's house.

April 22 (Friday 7 PM): Please come and join us for Good Friday meditations. We encourage you to invite your neighbors.
Please continue to pray for pastor Ken’s trip to Oaxaca in April 9-18,

Other Notices
Pastor Ken will be teaching at John Owen Seminary from April 9-18. You can read more about it here.

Due to Pastor Ken's absence Sunday school will not meet on April 10 and April 17.

Devotional Reading for April 10-17, 2011
April 10: 1 Sam 4‐6, Luke 12:35‐59
April 11: 1 Sam 7‐9, Luke 13:1‐21
April 12: 1 Sam 10‐12, Luke 13:22‐35
April 13: 1 Sam 13‐14, Luke 14:12‐24
April 14: 1 Sam 15‐16, Luke 14:25‐35
April 15: 1 Sam 17‐18, Luke 15:1‐10
April 16: 1 Sam 19‐21, Luke 15:11‐32
April 17: 1 Sam 22‐24, Luke 16:1‐18

Grace Fallbrook Update for April 3, 2011

2011-04-02T06:52:00.001-07:00

Sermon
Rev. Ken Han will preach on Judges 19:1-30, "New Sodom"

Nursery Volunteers
April 3: Kelly & Christian Rogers, Dundas
April 10: Michelle Kay & Diane Gallagher, Dundas

Upcoming Events
April 3 (Lord's Day 9 AM): Please come and joins us for our monthly prayer meeting.

April 3 (Lord's Day after Worship): The Proverbs Study will meet at the Rogers home. This week's topic is on parenting. Lunch will be provided.

April 6 (Wednesday 12 PM): There will be a women's book study group meeting at the home of the Kays. Lunch will be served, and the book By Grace Alone, by Sinclair Ferguson will be read and discussed. All women are welcome and encouraged to attend.

April 9 (Saturday 7 AM): The Fallbrook men's group will meet. We encourage all men, young and old, to take advantage of this opportunity to grow in the Word and to grow in fellowship with other men of Grace.

April 10 (Lord's Day after Worship): We invite you to join us for our monthly potluck lunch.

April 21 (Thursday 7 AM): The Temecula men's group will meet at pastor Ken's house.

April 22 (Friday 7 PM): Please come and join us for Good Friday meditations. We encourage you to invite your neighbors.

Other Notices
One of the victims of the recent Jerusalem bombing was Ms. Mary Gardener, a Wycliffe Bible translator who worked in Togo, west Africa, for 20 years. You can read the UK Guardian's report on her death here.

Pastor Ken will be teaching at John Owen Seminary from April 9-18. You can read more about it here.

Due to Pastor Ken's absence Sunday school will not meet on April 10 and April 17.

Devotional Reading for April 3-10, 2011
April 3: Judg 10‐11, Luke 9:1‐36
April 4: Judg 12‐14, Luke 9:37‐62
April 5: Judg 15‐17, Luke 10:1‐24
April 6: Judg 18‐19, Luke 10:25‐42
April 7: Judg 20‐21, Luke 11:1‐28
April 8: Ruth 1‐4, Luke 11:29‐54
April 9: 1 Sam 1‐3, Luke 12:1‐34
April 10: 1 Sam 4‐6, Luke 12:35‐59

Grace Fallbrook Update for March 27, 2011

2011-03-25T10:30:00.001-07:00

Sermon
Rev. Ken Han will preach on Judges 18:1-31, "Successful Failure"

Nursery Volunteers
March 27: Ed & Stephanie Madrid, Dundas
April 3: Kelly & Christian Rogers, Dundas

Upcoming Events
March 26 (Saturday 7 AM): The Fallbrook men's group will meet.

April 1 (Friday 7 PM): The Session will meet.

April 3 (Lord's Day 9 AM): Please come and joins us for our monthly prayer meeting.

April 3 (Lord's Day after Worship): The Proverbs Study will meet. This week's topic is on parenting. Potluck lunch will be provided. Location will be announced.

April 6 (Wednesday 12 PM): There will be a women's book study group meeting at the home of the Kays. Lunch will be served, and the book By Grace Alone, by Sinclair Ferguson will be read and discussed. All women are welcome and encouraged to attend.

April 9 (Saturday 7 AM): The Fallbrook men's group will meet. We encourage all men, young and old, to take advantage of this opportunity to grow in the Word and to grow in fellowship with other men of Grace.

April 10 (Lord's Day after Worship): We invite you to join us for our monthly potluck lunch.

April 22 (Friday 7 PM): Please come and join us for Good Friday meditations. We encourage you to invite your neighbors.

Other Notices
One of the victims of the recent Jerusalem bombing was Ms. Mary Gardener, a Wycliffe Bible translator who worked in Togo, west Africa, for 20 years. You can read the UK Guardian's report on her death here.

Pastor Ken will be teaching at John Owen Seminary from April 9-18. You can read more about it here.

Due to Pastor Ken's absence Sunday school will not meet on April 10 and April 17.

Devotional Reading for March 27 - April 3, 2011
March 27: Josh 19‐20, Luke 5:17‐39
March 28: Josh 21‐22, Luke 6:1‐26
March 29: Josh 23‐24, Luke 6:27‐49
March 30: Judg 1‐2, Luke 7:1‐30
March 31: Judg 3‐5, Luke 7:31‐50
April 1: Judg 6‐7, Luke 8:1‐21
April 2: Judg 8‐9, Luke 8:22‐56
April 3: Judg 10‐11, Luke 9:1‐36

Grace Fallbrook Update for March 20, 2011

2011-03-18T16:50:00.001-07:00

Sermon
Rev. Ken Han will preach on Judges 17:1-13, "Worship Matters."

Nursery Volunteers
March 20: TBA
March 27: TBA

Upcoming Events
March 20 (Lord's Day 9 AM): Please join us as we continue our survey of the Old Testament.

March 29: Please join us as we celebrate Julia Lee's birth and encourage the Lee family as they transition to Yuma.

March 23 (Wednesday 12 PM): There will be a women's book study group meeting at the home of the Kays. Lunch will be served, and the book By Grace Alone, by Sinclair Ferguson will be read and discussed. All women are welcome and encouraged to attend.

March 24 (Thursday 7 AM): The Temecula men's group will meet at pastor Ken's house.

March 26 (Saturday 7 AM): The Fallbrook men's group will meet.

Other Notices
Pastor Ken will be teaching at John Owen Seminary from April 9-18. You can read more about it here.

Devotional Reading for March 20-27, 2011
March 20: Josh 1-3, Luke 1:57-80
March 21: Josh 4‐6, Luke 2:1‐24
March 22: Josh 7‐8, Luke 2:25‐52
March 23: Josh 9‐10, Luke 3
March 24: Josh 11‐13, Luke 4:1‐32
March 25: Josh 14‐15, Luke 4:33‐44
March 26: Josh 16‐18, Luke 5:1‐16
March 27: Josh 19‐20, Luke 5:17‐39

Grace Fallbrook Update for March 13, 2011

2011-03-11T15:51:00.001-08:00

Sermon
Andrew Miller will preach Romans 8:31-39, "The Surpassing love of God."

Nursery Volunteers
March 13: Sarah and Amy Robison
March 20: TBA

Potluck Volunteers
Set up: Sarah Robison and Betsy Bucher
Clean up: Liza Beede and Genie Summers

Upcoming Events
March 13 (Lord's Day): Please note that the Daylight Saving Time begins.

March 13 (Lord's Day): There will be a congregational meeting just before our potluck lunch, to approve the new budget for 2011-2012. All communicant members are requested to attend.

March 13 (Lord's Day): Please join us for our potluck lunch after the congregational meeting.

March 20 (Lord's Day 9 AM): Please join us as we continue our survey of the Old Testament.

March 20 (Lord's Day after Worship): Please join us as we celebrate Julia Lee's birth and encourage the Lee family as they transition to Yuma.

March 23 (Wednesday 12 PM): There will be a women's book study group meeting at the home of the Kays. Lunch will be served, and the book By Grace Alone, by Sinclair Ferguson will be read and discussed. All women are welcome and encouraged to attend.

March 24 (Thursday 7 AM): The Temecula men's group will meet at pastor Ken's house.

March 26 (Saturday 7 AM): The Fallbrook men's group will meet.

Other Notices
Pastor Ken will be teaching at John Owen Seminary from April 9-18. You can read more about it here.

Praying for Our Missionaries - Joe & Juliet Kim (MTW Nagoya, Japan)

Dear Friends,

You have probably heard about the largest earthquake in Japan in 100 years. The epicenter of it was a bit over 200 miles northeast of Tokyo, the most populous city in the world. As of this moment, 74 people have died and the number may climb higher. Japan has the most advanced earthquake proof buildings, and yet this is a reminder (again) that our lives are always in the hands of God.

Everyone we know (so far) in Nagoya is OK since Nagoya is further south than Tokyo, even though everyone felt the earthquake in Nagoya. Our Tokyo area friends are OK from what we've heard so far. Our son's Japanese preschool has been drilling for moments just like this, so when the earthquake hit all the children put their helmets on and knew what to do. Japan is used to earthquakes as the most earthquake prone nation on earth, but not earthquakes of this size. Thankfully the epicenter was further away from Tokyo. Please continue to pray for this nation of less than 0.22% church attenders, that many would hear and be transformed by the good news of Jesus Christ.

Here's a link to a CNN article on the earthquake:

We'll send another update soon, but for now we want to say thank you for your prayers.

Your gospel partners in Japan,

Joe, Juliet, and the boys

Devotional Reading for March 13-20, 2011
March 13: Deut 20‐22, Mark 14:26‐50
March 14: Deut 23‐25, Mark 14:51‐72
March 15: Deut 26‐27, Mark 15:1‐26
March 16: Deut 28, Mark 15:27‐47
March 17: Deut 29‐30, Mark 16
March 18: Deut 31‐32, Luke 1:1‐23
March 19: Deut 33‐34, Luke 1:24‐56
March 20: Josh 1‐3, Luke 1:57‐80

Grace Fallbrook Update for March 6, 2011

2011-03-04T14:17:00.001-08:00

Sermon
Rev. Ken Han will preach on Judges 16:1-31, "Grace Abounding to the Chief of Sinners."

Nursery Volunteers
March 6: Firelli and Brandon Braunagel, Emma Keck
March 13: Sarah and Amy Robison

Potluck Volunteers (March 13)
Set up: Sarah Robison and Betsy Bucher
Clean up: Liza Beede and Genie Summers

Upcoming Events
March 4 (Friday 7 PM): The session will meet.

March 6 (Sunday 9 AM): Please join us for our monthly prayer meeting.

March 6 (Sunday 1:30 PM): We will continue our afternoon study series on Proverbs. The study topic this Sunday is parenting. Potluck lunch will be served.

March 9 (Wednesday 12 PM): There will be a women's book study group meeting at the home of the Kays. Lunch will be served, and the book By Grace Alone, by Sinclair Ferguson will be read and discussed. All women are welcome and encouraged to attend.

March 10 (Thursday 7 AM): The Temecula men's group will meet at Pastor Ken's house. All men are welcome. This group meets every other Thursday.

March 13 (Sunday after Worship): There will be a congregational meeting just before our potluck lunch, to approve the new budget for 2011-2012. All communicant members are asked to attend.

March 13 (Sunday 9 AM): Please join us for Sunday school as we continue our overview of the Old Testament, which will keep pace with our devotional reading throughout the year. Everyone is invited, to make the most out of their devotional reading.

March 19 (Saturday 7 AM): The Fallbrook men's group will meet.

March 20 (Sunday after Worship): We will host a shower for baby Julia Lee, and a farewell party for the Lee family. Please contact Michelle Kay or Yoori Han if you would like to help with food or other preparations.

Other Notices
Please take 10 minutes and watch people rejoicing to receive the Bible for the first time. What will they say to us when we stand in glory with them? You can watch the video here.

Pastor Ken will be in Oaxaca, Mexico, from April 9-18, teaching a course on Romans and a course on justification and the gospel-centered life at John Owen Seminary. Pastor Ken would appreciate prayer and help defraying travel costs.

Devotional Passages for March 6- 13, 2011
Mar 6: Deut 1‐2, Mark 11:1‐19
Mar 7: Deut 3‐4, Mark 11:20‐33
Mar 8: Deut 5‐7, Mark 12:1‐27
Mar 9: Deut 8‐10, Mark 12:28‐44
Mar 10: Deut 11‐13, Mark 13:1‐13
Mar 11: Deut 14‐16, Mark 13:14‐37
Mar 12: Deut 17‐19, Mark 14:1‐25
Mar 13: Deut 20‐22, Mark 14:26‐50

Grace Fallbrook Update for February 20, 2011

2011-02-18T20:10:00.001-08:00

Sermon
Rev. Ken Han will preach on Judges 14:1-20, "Grace is Sovereign."

Nursery Volunteers
February 20: Kelly and Christian Rogers
February 27: Betsy Bucher and Diane Gallagher

Upcoming Events
February 20 (Lord's Day 9 AM): Please join us for Sunday school. We will continue an overview of the Old Testament, which will keep pace with our devotional reading throughout the year. Everyone is invited, to make the most out of their devotional reading.

February 20 (Lord's Day 1:30 PM): We will continue our afternoon study series on Proverbs. The study topic this Sunday is marriage and finding a spouse. We will meet at the Hans in Temecula. Potluck lunch will be served.

February 23 (Wednesday 12 PM): There will be a women's book study group meeting at the home of the Kays. Lunch will be served, and the book By Grace Alone by Sinclair Ferguson will be read and discussed. All women are welcome and encouraged to attend.

February 24 (Thursday 7 AM): The Temecula men's group will meet at Pastor Ken's house. All men are welcome. This group meets every other Thursday.

March 13 (Lord's Day): There will be a congregational meeting just before our potluck lunch, to approve the new budget for 2011-2012. All communicant members are requested to attend.

Devotional Passages for February 20-27, 2011
Feb 20: Num 3‐4, Mark 3:22‐35
Feb 21: Num 5‐6, Mark 4:1‐20
Feb 22: Num 7, Mark 4:21‐41
Feb 23: Num 8‐10, Mark 5:1‐20
Feb 24: Num 11‐13, Mark 5:21‐43
Feb 25: Num 14‐15, Mark 6:1‐32
Feb 26: Num 16‐17, Mark 6:33‐56
Feb 27: Num 18‐20, Mark 7:1‐13

Grace Fallbrook Update for Feb. 13, 2011

2011-02-12T09:53:00.001-08:00

Sermon
Rev. Ken Han will preach on Judges 13:1-25, "Grace is Relentless."

Nursery Volunteers
February 13: Ed and Stephanie Madrid
February 20: Kelly and Christian Rogers

Potluck Volunteers
Set Up: Janny Ligtenberg and June Toman
Clean Up: Janny Ligtenberg and June Toman

Upcoming Events
February 12 (Saturday 7 AM): The Fallbrook men's group will meet at the Summers home.

February 13 (Lord's Day 9 AM): Please join us for Sunday school. We will an overview of the Old Testament, which will keep pace with our devotional reading throughout the year. Everyone is invited, to make the most out of their devotional reading.

February 13 (Lord's Day): Please join us for our monthly potluck lunch after the service.

February 20 (Lord's Day 1:30 PM): We will continue our afternoon study series on Proverbs. We will meet at the Hans in Temecula, at 1:30 PM. Potluck lunch will be served.

February 23 (Wednesday 12 PM): There will be a women's book study group meeting at the home of the Kays. Lunch will be served, and the book By Grace Alone, by Sinclair Ferguson will be read and discussed. All women are welcome and encouraged to attend.

February 24 (Thursday 7 AM): The Temecula men's group will meet at Pastor Ken's house. This group meets every other Thursday.

March 13 (Lord's Day): There will be a congregational meeting just before our potluck lunch, to approve the new budget for 2011-2012. All communicant members are requested to attend.

Online Resources
Christianaudio is offering Adopted for Life as its monthly free audio book download. Go to www.christianaudio.com and click on "Free Download" in the upper left corner of the page, then scroll down to "Free Audiobook Download of the Month" and follow the instructions.

Praying for Our Missionaries: Joe and Juliet Kim (MTW Nagoya, Japan)
The weather has been very cold here as of late. Of course, watching the news there has been lots of snow in many places in the USA so we can relate. The last few months have been filled with meetings, studies, and of course celebrations (New Years, Christmas, anniversary, birthdays, etc.). Above all, we are grateful that God has allowed us to be right where we are with so many prayer supporters. Thank you!

PRAYER/PRAISE:
1. Building Update: Typically, Shinto or Buddhist groups prefer to be in the mountain/rural areas of Japan. It is highly unusual for a religious group in Japan to purchase a building right at the heart of downtown, and so we've had some issues in trying to prove that we are indeed a religious organization with religious goals, etc. Please pray the government official will accept this building as a building used solely for religious activities. If that does not happen then we'll have to pay a tax (around 7% of the value) + an annual amount that will all but prevent us from even buying this building without further fundraising. This shows once again how few Christian groups there are in Japan, and even more so that very few groups are trying to go into urban areas. As I've shared with many others, sometimes in Japan the financial challenges are the spiritual challenges and vice versa. Every mission field is unique, and in Japan ministering in the most expensive nation on earth does pose some unique challenges for foreign missionaries. Please pray that this process may go smoothly. Lord willing, the building will be fully ours by the end of February.

2. Joe will be leaving for Boston shortly for four weeks to attend an executive leadership program. We believe this program will not only provide excellent training for Joe but will really help us reach out to business leaders more effectively, and Lord willing, serve as a great bridge to young business leaders in Japan. Please pray for Juliet and the kids who will remain behind.

3. Joe recently gave a talk titled "That's not the way we do things around here" at CBS's family chapel. It was an encouragement to our students and staff not to have an attitude of merely keeping traditions, but rather to forge new ground and new territories. In Japan, many of the ministries have kept the status quo. Yet, with one of the lowest birth rates in the world + one of the oldest populations on earth, the society in general has mostly been keeping the status quo. The church in particular is old and graying, and we're praying for a new generation of Christian leaders who will take the gospel to this new generation of Japanese. Please pray that our students will have a renewed commitment towards church planting, tent-making, and other ministries as the Lord calls them into Japanese society.

4. On Saturday March 26, CBS will have our 3rd graduation. Our largest graduating class ever, five students, will exit CBS and enter their mission field. Please pray the Lord will use these five graduates to impact this nation with the gospel of Jesus Christ.

5. In the next month, our older son will graduate from Japanese kindergarten and will enroll at the international Christian school here in Nagoya (http://www.icanjapan.org). We're so thankful for his experience at his Japanese school, and are praying the Lord will prepare him fully for this next step. Our younger son will soon start preschool at the same school that his brother is graduating from. Please pray for him, since he'll be the only foreigner in his class and the only student with no Japanese language skills. Although we're confident he'll pick up Japanese quickly like his brother, please pray for his transition.

6. It has been encouraging to see the continuous financial partnerships the Lord has provided for us. We've had people and churches stop their financial support for various reasons, and we've had others increase their financial support. We know the Lord is allowing us to serve in Japan through your prayers and financial support. We're so grateful for all of you who labor alongside us. Please let us know how we can pray for you as well.

7. Do you have a twitter account? If so, follow Joe's Japan ministry twitter at: http://twitter.com/jkimcbijapan Here's a recent tweet: Powerful story of God's grace and the ugliness of sin.

Devotional Passages for February 13-20, 2011
Feb 13: Lev 15‐17, Matt 27:1‐31
Feb 14: Lev 18‐19, Matt 27:32‐66
Feb 15: Lev 20‐21, Matt 28:1‐20
Feb 16: Lev 22‐23, Mark 1:1‐22
Feb 17: Lev 24‐25, Mark 1:23‐45
Feb 18: Lev 26‐27, Mark 2
Feb 19: Num 1‐2, Mark 3:1‐21
Feb 20: Num 3‐4, Mark 3:22‐35

Grace Fallbrook Update for October 17, 2010

2010-10-16T08:54:00.001-07:00

Sermon
Rev. Ken Han will preach on Judges 2:6-23, "Grace for the Next Generation."

Nursery Volunteers
October 17: Kelly, Wade and Christian Rogers
October 24: Michelle and Joseph Kay

Upcoming Events:
October 17 (Lord's Day 9 AM): Please join us as Pastor Ken will begin a series on John Bunyan's The Pilgrim's Progress, focusing on its historical setting, the author's life, and the lessons of The Pilgrim's Progress. Everyone is welcome and encouraged to attend.

October 17 (Lord's Day): We will continue our new afternoon study series on Proverbs. For the tentative outline of the series, click here. Note that the studies are topically arranged, and that means each session can more or less stand on its own. If you happen to miss some sessions, please don’t feel like you won’t be able to benefit from the rest of the series. There is no other requirement to participate in this study beyond having an eagerness to grow in wisdom and spending some time reading and reflecting on one chapter of Proverbs each week. By the time we are done in May, we will have read through Proverbs with some care. We will meet at the home of the Braunagels.

October 21 (Thursday 7AM): The Temecula men's group will meet at Pastor Ken's house. The group will study 1 Peter. All men are welcome. This group will meet every other Thursday.

October 22 (Friday 7PM): The women's group will meet at the home of Rick and Janny Ligtenberg in Fallbrook. We will continue our women's study "Living the Gospel in Relationships." The fifth of eight sessions, "A Biblical Response to Conflict", will be presented and discussed. If you have questions, please talk to Janny Ligtenberg or Sarah Robison.

October 31 (Lord's Day): We will welcome a missionary to the Muslim people (name withheld for security reasons) to Grace Fallbrook. He is an ordained minister of the PCA, and will preach for our morning service, as well as share with us what the Lord is doing among the Muslim people at our Reformation Day celebration after the service at the Dundas home.

October 31 (Lord's Day): You are all invited to celebrate Reformation Day at the Dundas home after the morning service. On this day much of our nation will engage in meaningless frivolity. But we will celebrate God's grace in the recovery of the gospel through the Protestant Reformation, and how that gospel is continuing to change the world today. We are thrilled to have a missionary to the Muslim people join us, who will share with us how the Lord is saving people in unexpected places. This is a good opportunity to give our children a real reason to celebrate on Oct. 31, to learn about Islam and how Christians can reach out to Muslims, and to invite friends and neighbors who would benefit from this opportunity. Pastor Ken is also looking for volunteers who can help organize the potluck lunch for that day, as well as plan out some activities for the children. If you're available to help, please see pastor Ken.

Praying for Our Missionaries-Iain and Barb Duguid (Grove City, PA)
We don't have specific prayer requests, but please pray for the Duguid family and Christ Presbyterian Church (ARP) this week.

Devotional Passages for October 17-24, 2010
Oct 17: Isa 62‐64, 1 Thess 5
Oct 18: Isa 65‐66, 2 Thess 1
Oct 19: Jer 1‐2, 2 Thess 2
Oct 20: Jer 3‐4, 2 Thess 3
Oct 21: Jer 5‐6, 1 Tim 1
Oct 22: Jer 7‐8, 1 Tim 2
Oct 23: Jer 9‐10, 1 Tim 3
Oct 24: Jer 11‐13, 1 Tim 4

Grace Fallbrook Update for October 3, 2010

2010-10-01T06:38:00.001-07:00

Sermon
Rev. Ken Han will preach on Judges 1:1-2:5, "Because Joshua Died."

Nursery Volunteers
October 3: Diane Gallagher, Emma Keck, and Katelyn Dundas
October 10: Ed and Stephanie Madrid

Potluck Volunteers (October 10)
Set Up: Diane Gallagher and June Toman
Clean Up: Michelle Kay and June Toman

Upcoming Events
October 3: Please join us this Sunday morning, October 3 at 9 AM for our monthly prayer meeting

October 3: This Sunday, October 3, we will continue our new afternoon study series on Proverbs. For the tentative outline of the series, click here. Note that the studies are topically arranged, and that means each session can more or less stand on its own. If you happen to miss some sessions, please don’t feel like you won’t be able to benefit from the rest of the series. There is no other requirement to participate in this study beyond having an eagerness to grow in wisdom and spending some time reading and reflecting on one chapter of Proverbs each week. By the time we are done in May, we will have read through Proverbs with some care.

The October 3 meeting will be at the Braunagel home. We will meet for a potluck lunch and a time of study, praise, and prayer. A separate e-mail will be sent out re: lunch.

October 7: The Temecula men's group will meet Thursday morning, October 7, at 7AM at Pastor Ken's house. The group will begin a study of 1 Peter. All men are welcome. This group will meet every other Thursday (10/21, 11/4).

October 10: Please join us Sunday morning, October 10, at 9 AM for Sunday school, with Andrew Miller leading us through the Ten Commandments. On October 17, Pastor Ken will begin a series on John Bunyan's The Pilgrim's Progress, focusing on its historical setting, the author's life, and the lessons of The Pilgrim's Progress. Everyone is welcome and encouraged to attend.

October 10: Please join us for our monthly potluck lunch after the service.

October 22: The women's group will meet Friday evening, October 22, 7 pm, at the home of Rick and Janny Ligtenberg in Fallbrook. We will continue our women's study "Living the Gospel in Relationships." The fifth of eight sessions, "A Biblical Response to Conflict", will be presented and discussed. If you have questions, please talk to Janny Ligtenberg or Sarah Robison.

October 31: We will gather on Sunday, October 31, at the home of the Dundas family, to celebrate Reformation Day. This will be a time of food and fellowship, and you are encouraged to invite family and friends. More information about time, and how you can help with food will be available as plans are finalized.

Praying for Our Missionaries: Jim and Claudia Jung (Sydney, Australia)
Dear Friends and Partners in Aussie Vision,

Sharing good times and praise reports are real treats in our Christian fellowship, but when we can love one another even through the hard times, the bond of unity grows stronger and deeper.

We’ve come to a crossroad and we need to ask for your prayer, counsel and help. God has been amazingly gracious in every way thus far, and there is no reason for us to doubt anything different for our future. However, His ways are higher [Isa.55:9], and we wonder how the future will unfold.

October 1st marks our four-year anniversary on the field, and the official end of our first term as long-term missionaries in Sydney with Mission to the World (PCA). It has been an exciting first term of sowing seeds on this spiritually dry land, but also a time of discovering and learning about our place and role in God’s big plan. It is interesting how we as proud and zealous people think we can tackle the world with meagre talents and experiences under our puny belts, only to discover that it’s really not about what we can offer our Father, but about understanding what He has given us already in Christ!

The church plant (Harbour City Church) has had its challenges in the early stages, but since meeting in our living room in 2008, the Lord graciously allowed us to grow close with a beautiful group of people who’ve caught-on the gospel-vision for Sydney. Also, since May of this year, the Lord has granted us a fantastic meeting location in Kirribilli (just north of the city center). The worship has been sweet, and the most exciting part of this gathering is the wide touch of grace outside of the church represented by these few but deep and authentic believers. We are so blessed by them… We’re now numbering just under 20 (young singles and couples), but the foundation is looking good!

The university ministry (Student Outreach to the World) started almost as soon as we arrived. In a sense, this unexpected “gift” ran ahead of the intended church plant and took up almost all our time and energy. But we committed to be “moved along by the Spirit,” and went with the flow; and we’re not regretting! Throughout the school year, we’ve been reaching over 100 students on 3 major universities through on-campus worship meetings, discipleship training and leadership building. In recent days, we’re particularly excited about the development of “LIFE 101” discipleship curriculum, comprised of 12 basic lessons born out of current ministry context. It is spreading through all the current campuses, and another campus is just about to start up a group using LIFE 101.

This year, we’ve hosted a short-term team in June, and have partnered with a local mercy ministry (Newtown Mission) to get our church plant and the uni ministry connected to the often-ignored part of Sydney life. Most of our people have never interacted with, let alone serve, homeless and “street” people before, but they are now deeply connected and their hearts and eyes opened. We believe this will be an ongoing part of our ministry here in Sydney! We also envision for the future a “marketplace ministry” as the students are graduating and working in the city, but we need more ministry workers and facilitators. We would also love to see various creative ventures carry the gospel to unsuspecting, atypical places within the city. This is how we hope to impact Sydney with the gospel of grace—church planting, student ministry, marketplace ministry, and creative ventures. Please continue to pray for the future of Aussie Vision!

One area that has been very difficult for us is financial support. We are so grateful for all who’ve been supporting and partnering with us faithfully in the past years. You have been absolutely amazing! But also we’ve seen our financial support take a downturn for various reasons—the financial crisis, end of commitment for some, etc.. And since we are so deeply buried in the work, we cannot drop everything and return to the U.S. to raise the much needed funds—at least not now. We are hard pressed, and needing God’s intervention, and your prayers and words are much appreciated. We are committed to the field indefinitely as long as the Lord keeps us here, but “something” needs to happen soon.

Our monthly pledges are down to half of where it needs to be, and the gap has completely drained our account. So this is the beginning of our support raising campaign, to immediately raise the balance through one-time gifts and to raise monthly pledges. We need your help to not only buy us time for now, but to stay on the field and keep up the work. First term work is always very delicate, and we so wish to see our past investments continue to grow—especially since you’ve been partnering with us, and your sweat and prayer are already vested here in Sydney.

You can help by participating in any of the following [3 WAYS TO HELP]:

[ONE] Join “Sydney Prayer Team” that will commit to praying every day until the immediate financial goal is reached. It doesn’t have to be long. Pick a time in a day and pray at least a minute for these specific needs in Sydney, everyday. We will update this select team with the news of weekly progress and detail. If you are willing to walk these challenging miles with us, it would be a tremendous ministry for the Kingdom! Just let us know via email reply.

[TWO] Please give generously. We hope to raise $20,000 through one-off giving. This will immediately off-set the gap between the budget and the current pledge. We also need to increase the overall pledge level by double. For our current partners, please pray about increasing the pledge amount. If you are not a financial partner yet, please pray about joining the Aussie Vision through monthly giving. Giving information is listed below.

[THREE] Link us with someone or a group/church who may consider partnering with us by dropping a personal introduction and recommendation. Raising new partnership is very important at this stage, and we believe our current ministry and prayer partners are the best advocates for the Aussie Vision.

If you are willing to help in any of the above ways, please let us know by e-mail!

Giving information:

The check should be made to “MTW” and noted “Jungs-13650”, and sent to:

Mission to the World (PCA)
P.O. Box 116284
Atlanta, GA 30368-6284

To give online, visit: https://www2.mtw.org/donations/donate/default.aspx

and under Add a designation enter or search: “Jung, Jim & Claudia”.

Thank you for your time, and taking this “walk” with us!

In His Grace and for His Glory,

Jim, Claudia, and Eleanor Jung

Devotional Passages for October 3-10, 2010
Oct 3: Isa 27‐28, Eph 5
Oct 4: Isa 29‐30, Eph 6
Oct 5: Isa 31‐33, Phil 1
Oct 6: Isa 34‐36, Phil 2
Oct 7: Isa 37‐38, Phil 3
Oct 8: Isa 39‐40, Phil 4
Oct 9: Isa 41‐42, Col 1
Oct 10: Isa 43‐44, Col 2

Grace Fallbrook Update August 22, 2010

2010-08-21T09:21:00.001-07:00

Sermon
Rev. Ken Han will preach on Hebrew 11:1-12:2, "Growing in Grace: Looking to Jesus."

Nursery Volunteers
August 22: Betsy Bucher and Yoori Han
August 29: Ed and Stephanie Madrid

Upcoming Events
August 22: Dear Singers (ages 12-85), We need you for our Choir which will be starting rehearsals this Sunday, August 22, at 9:45 am, behind the curtains on the stage. We have a piano set up there. We have had to move from the classroom and it is important that we start at 9:45 and end by 10:20 so that we don't interfere with the service at 10:30. Come join us for a rewarding way to serve the LORD. We usually sing once a month and that will depend on Jesse's schedule. If you have any questions please speak to Paul Keck or Genie Summers

September 12: Sunday school will return with Andrew Miller leading us through the Ten Commandments for the month of September. In October Pastor Ken will teach a series on John Bunyan's The Pilgrim's Progress, focusing on its historical setting, the author's life, and the lessons of The Pilgrim's Progress.

September 19: The Sunday afternoon study on Proverbs will begin, and will continue meeting the first and third Sundays each month. More details will be forthcoming.

October 31: We will gather at the home of the Dundas family to celebrate Reformation Day. This will be a time of food and fellowship, and you are encouraged to invite family and friends. More information about time, and how you can help with food will be available as plans are finalized.

Other Notices
Fallbrook and Temecula men's groups will resume meeting in September.

The monthly women's study will resume in September. Please let Sarah Robison know if you would like to borrow any of the women's study lessons you may have missed.

Devotional Passages for August 22-29, 2010
Aug 22 Ps 119:49‐104, 1 Cor 4
Aug 23 Ps 119:105‐176, 1 Cor 5
Aug 24 Ps 120‐123, 1 Cor 6
Aug 25 Ps 124‐127, 1 Cor 7:1‐24
Aug 26 Ps 128‐131, 1 Cor 7:25‐40
Aug 27 Ps 132‐135, 1 Cor 8
Aug 28 Ps 136‐138, 1 Cor 9
Aug 29 Ps 139‐141, 1 Cor 10:1‐13

August 19 Beach Fellowship

2010-08-18T08:39:00.001-07:00

Come and join us at the Oceanside Harbor Beach for an afternoon of fellowship! For directions see here.

Bring your own drinks and something to share potluck style with the group. Hot dogs, buns, SMORE fixings will be provided. Even if you can't make it at 2:00 p.m., come after work and join us for fun and fellowship. Invite your friends and neighbors and introduce them to the fellowship of Grace PCA.

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 for $5.00 per vehicle which is valid until 8:00 p.m. Don't forget beach chairs, drinks, something to share, blankets, sunscreen, a lightweight jacket (the wind can come up in the late afternoon) and your camera!

Grace Fallbrook Update for August 15, 2010

2010-08-14T07:30:00.001-07:00

Sermon
Rev. Ken Han will preach on Romans 4:13-16, "Growing in Grace: Sharing Abraham's Faith."

Nursery Volunteers
August 15: Janny Ligtenberg, Emma Keck, Katelyn Dundas
August 22: Betsy Bucher and Yoori Han

Upcoming Events
August 19: There is a beach day scheduled Thursday afternoon, August 19, at Oceanside Harbor Beach, the same location as last year. Plan to come around 2:00 pm and spend the afternoon and early evening. More details to come.

September 12: Sunday school will return September 12, with Andrew Miller leading us through the Ten Commandments for the month of September. In October Pastor Ken will teach a series on John Bunyan's "The Pilgrim's Progress," focusing on its historical setting, the author's life, and the lessons of "The Pilgrim's Progress."

Other Notices
Sunday afternoon study will resume in September, with Pastor Ken leading us through the book of Proverbs. Proverbs frequently deals with the power of words both to heal and to harm. If you wish to learn to use words wisely, this study is for you!

Fallbrook and Temecula men's groups will resume meeting in September.

The monthly women's study will resume in September. Please let Sarah Robison know if you would like to borrow any of the women's study lessons you may have missed.

Devotional Passages for August 15-22, 2010
Aug 15: Ps 103‐104, Rom 14
Aug 16: Ps 105‐106, Rom 15:1‐20
Aug 17: Ps 107‐108, Rom 15:21‐33
Aug 18: Ps 109‐111, Rom 16
Aug 19: Ps 112‐115, 1 Cor 1
Aug 20: Ps 116‐118, 1 Cor 2
Aug 21: Ps 119:1‐48, 1 Cor 3
Aug 22: Ps 119:49‐104, 1 Cor 4

Grace Fallbrook Update for August 8, 2010

2010-08-07T08:17:00.001-07:00

Sermon
Rev. Ken Han will preach on Psalm 102, "Growing in Grace: Cure for Spiritual Depression".

Nursery Volunteers
August 8: Sarah and Amy Robison
August 15: Janny Ligtenberg, Emma Keck, Katelyn Dundas

Upcoming Events
August 8: August potluck lunch will be hosted by the Dundas family. Please join us for a great time of food and fellowship. Bring your swimsuits and towels, or just enjoy a time of catching up with church family. A separate e-mail with additional details will follow.

September 12: Sunday school will return September 12, with Andrew Miller leading us through the Ten Commandments for the month of September. In October Pastor Ken will teach a series on John Bunyan's "The Pilgrim's Progress," focusing on its historical setting, the author's life, and the lessons of "The Pilgrim's Progress."

Other Notices
Marcia Hoel is recovering after successful knee surgery, and will need one or two meals a week for a couple of weeks. Please sign up on the sheet on the back table, if you are able to assist. Please see Janny Ligtenberg if you have any questions.

Sunday afternoon study will resume in September, with Pastor Ken leading us through the book of Proverbs. Proverbs frequently deals with the power of words both to heal and to harm. If you wish to learn to use words wisely, this study is for you!

Fallbrook and Temecula men's groups will resume meeting in September.

The monthly women's study will resume in September. Please let Sarah Robison know if you would like to borrow any of the women's study lessons you may have missed.

Devotional Passages for August 8-15, 2010
Aug 8: Ps 82-84, Rom 8:19-39
Aug 9: Ps 85‐87, Rom 9
Aug 10: Ps 88‐89, Rom 10
Aug 11: Ps 90‐92, Rom 11:1‐21
Aug 12: Ps 93‐95, Rom 11:22‐36
Aug 13: Ps 96‐98, Rom 12
Aug 14: Ps 99‐102, Rom 13
Aug 15: Ps 103‐104, Rom 14

Grace Fallbrook Update for August 1, 2010

2010-07-30T09:42:00.001-07:00

Sermon
Rev. Ken Han will preach on Psalm 32, "Growing in Grace: Relief for the Guilty Soul".

Nursery Volunteers
August 1: Liza and Hannah Beede
August 8: Sarah and Amy Robison

Upcoming Events
July 31 (Sat 11 AM): All young people of Grace (and young at heart) are invited to summer study and fellowship at the Kay home. The study will conclude Sinclair Ferguson's "By Grace Alone." Everyone is invited to stay for lunch and swimming after the study.

August 8: August potluck lunch will be hosted by the Dundas family. Please join us for a great time of food and fellowship. Bring your swimsuits and towels, or just enjoy a time of catching up with church family.

September 12: Sunday school will return September 12, with Andrew Miller leading us through the Ten Commandments for the month of September. In October Pastor Ken will teach a series on John Bunyan's "The Pilgrim's Progress," focusing on its historical setting, the author's life, and the lessons of "The Pilgrim's Progress."

Other Notices
Grace Tweets!

Debi Dworschck recently underwent a surgery on her nose. It went well and she will have to take it easy for about a week or so. She would be grateful for some meals for the next week or so until she is back on her feet. Please keep her in you prayers.

Marcia Hoel is recovering after successful knee surgery, and will need one or two meals a week for a couple of weeks. Please sign up on the sheet on the back table, if you are able to assist. Please see Janny Ligtenberg if you have any questions.

Sunday afternoon study will resume in September, with Pastor Ken leading us through the book of Proverbs. Proverbs frequently deals with the power of words both to heal and to harm. If you wish to learn to use words wisely, this study is for you!

Fallbrook and Temecula men's groups will resume meeting in September.

The monthly women's study will resume in September. Please let Sarah Robison know if you would like to borrow any of the women's study lessons you may have missed.

Praying for Our Missionaries-Jim and Claudia Jung (Sydney, Australia)
Eleanor Hayn Jung was born Tuesday, July 20 at 11:39AM. She was 18.5 inches long and weighed just over 6 pounds. Mother and daughter are doing well, and went home Wednesday. Praise God for blessing this family with a child after 12 years of marriage!

Devotional Passages for August 1-8, 2010
Aug 1: Ps 65‐67, Rom 2
Aug 2: Ps 68-69, Rom 3
Aug 3: Ps 70-72, Rom 4
Aug 4: Ps 73-74, Rom 5
Aug 5: Ps 75-77, Rom 6
Aug 6: Ps 78, Rom 7
Aug 7: Ps 79-81, Rom 8:1-18
Aug 8: Ps 82-84, Rom 8:19-39

Grace Fallbrook Update for July 25, 2010

2010-07-24T08:32:00.001-07:00

Sermon
Rev. Ken Han will preach on Psalm 6, "Growing in Grace: Grace for Troubled Souls."

Nursery Volunteers
July 25: Michelle and Joseph Kay
August 1: Liza and Hannah Beede

Upcoming Events
July 23: All young people of Grace (and young at heart) are invited to summer study and fellowship this evening, 7 PM, at the Kay home. The study will follow Sinclair Ferguson's "By Grace Alone." Come and join us for a great time of learning, fellowship, and snacks! The last session of this study will be held on Saturday, July 31, at 11 AM, and everyone is invited to stay for lunch and swimming after the study.

August 8: August potluck lunch will be hosted by the Dundas family. Please join us for a great time of food and fellowship. Bring your swimsuits and towels, or just enjoy a time of catching up with church family.

September 12: Sunday school will return September 12, with Andrew Miller leading us through the Ten Commandments for the month of September. In October Pastor Ken will teach a series on John Bunyan's "The Pilgrim's Progress," focusing on its historical setting, the author's life, and the lessons of "The Pilgrim's Progress."

Other Notices
Grace Tweets!

Marcia Hoel is recovering after successful knee surgery, and will need one or two meals a week for a couple of weeks. Please sign up on the sheet on the back table, if you are able to assist. Please see Janny Ligtenberg if you have any questions.

Sunday afternoon study will resume in September, with Pastor Ken leading us through the book of Proverbs. Proverbs frequently deals with the power of words both to heal and to harm. If you wish to learn to use words wisely, this study is for you!

Fallbrook and Temecula men's groups will resume meeting in September.

The monthly women's study will resume in September. Please let Sarah Robison know if you would like to borrow any of the women's study lessons you may have missed. You can reply to this e-mail.

Praying for Our Missionaries: Jim and Claudia Jung (Sydney, Australia)
Although we haven't had an official update from the Jung's, their little girl, Eleanor Hayn, was born Tuesday, July 20 at 11:39AM. She was 18.5 inches long and weighed just over 6 pounds. Mother and daughter are doing well, and went home Wednesday. Praise God for blessing this family with a child after 12 years of marriage!

Devotional Passages for July 25-August 1, 2010
Jul 25: Ps 44‐46, Acts 25
Jul 26: Ps 47‐49, Acts 26
Jul 27: Ps 50‐52, Acts 27:1‐25
Jul 28: Ps 53‐55, Acts 27:26‐44
Jul 29: Ps 56‐58, Acts 28:1‐15
Jul 30: Ps 59‐61, Acts 28:16‐31
Jul 31: Ps 62‐64, Rom 1
Aug 1: Ps 65‐67, Rom 2

Grace Fallbrook Update for July 18, 2010

2010-07-17T08:31:00.001-07:00

Sermon
Mr. Andrew Miller will preach on Malachi 3:6-12.

Nursery Volunteers
July 18: Kelly, Wade, and Christian Rogers
July 25: Michelle and Joseph Kay

Upcoming Events
July 16: All young people of Grace (and young at heart) are invited to summer study and fellowship this evening, 7 PM, at the Kay home. The study will follow Sinclair Ferguson's "By Grace Alone". Come and join us for a great time of learning, fellowship, and snacks! Studies also on Fridays July 23 and 30.

August 8: August potluck lunch will be hosted by the Dundas family. Please join us for a great time of food and fellowship. Bring your swimsuits and towels, or just enjoy a time of catching up with church family.

September 12: Sunday school will return September 12, with Andrew Miller leading us through the Ten Commandments for the month of September. In October Pastor Ken will teach a series on John Bunyan's "The Pilgrim's Progress," focusing on its historical setting, the author's life, and the lessons of "The Pilgrim's Progress."

Other Notices
Grace Tweets!

Sunday afternoon study will resume in September, with Pastor Ken leading us through the book of Proverbs. Proverbs frequently deals with the power of words both to heal and to harm. If you wish to learn to use words wisely, this study is for you!

Fallbrook and Temecula men's groups will resume meeting in September.

The monthly women's study will resume in September. Please let Sarah Robison know if you would like to borrow any of the women's study lessons you may have missed. You can reply to this e-mail.

Praying for Our Missionaries-David and Eowyn Stoddard (Westminster Theological Seminary, Philadelphia, PA)
(Note: This is a brief summary of the content of the most current flier received from the Stoddard’s. For more details, see the flier on the Missions table)

Thank you for praying about David’s application for further studies. Your prayers have been answered! He was accepted by Westminster Theological Seminary in Philadelphia and can start his doctoral program in the fall. We will fly to Philadelphia on June 29. We are thankful that, for the first time in 10 years, we will be living near family. Eowyn’s sister lives only a few miles from the
seminary.

We will be in the States for a period of two years for a prolonged Home Ministry Assignment (HMA) and further studies. We will spend time visiting with you and our supporting churches. We are NOT leaving MTW, and plan to return to Berlin after this period. After 10 years of service in Berlin with MTW, we feel the Lord directing us to continue laboring in church planting and theological education. However, we believe national pastors should assume the positions of leadership. Hence, David’s personal goal is to transition out of his current role as pastor of the Paul Church in order to become an effective teacher and church-planting mentor. We believe we can make more of an impact for the cause of the gospel and Reformed theology in a teaching and mentoring capacity than as a pastor of one individual church. We see further studies not only as strategic but as a necessary step toward this goal.

Prayer Requests
For our family:
1) Finding a home in Philadelphia
2) A smooth transition for all of us
3) Safety in all our travels
For the Paul Church:
1) Praise for a great church-wide retreat with 37 adults and 30 kids!
2) The church’s transition and loss of our team this summer.
3) For a solid pastor to take over

Grace Fallbrook Update for July 11, 2010

2010-07-09T08:24:00.001-07:00

Sermon
Rev. Ken Han is beginning a summer series on "Growing in Grace." This week's sermon will be from Matthew 13:1-23, "Growing in Grace: the Word of God"

Nursery Volunteers
July 4: TBA

Upcoming Events & Notices
July 9 (Friday 7 PM): All young people of Grace (and young at heart) are invited to the first of summer study and fellowship at the Kay home. The study will follow Sinclair Ferguson's "By Grace Alone." Come and join us for a great time of learning, fellowship, and snacks!

July 11: Please join us for our monthly potluck lunch after the service. Set Up: Betsy Bucher and Diane Gallagher; Clean Up: Genie Summers and Yoori Han.

Sunday school will return September 12, with Andrew Miller leading us through the Ten Commandments for the month of September. After that pastor Ken will teach a series on John Bunyan's "The Pilgrim's Progress," focusing on its historical setting, John Bunyan, and the message of "The Pilgrim's Progress."

Sunday afternoon study will resume in September, with pastor Ken leading us through the book of Proverbs. What is the difference between a fool and a wise person? The difference is not that a fool needs wisdom and a wise person does not need it. The difference is that a wise person seeks out wisdom and heeds wise counsel, while a fool cannot be bothered to seek out wisdom and scoffs when wise counsel is offered to him. Are you wise?

Fallbrook and Temecula men's groups, Sunday afternoon study will resume in September.

Other Notices
Grace Tweets!

Praying for Our Missionaries - Lloyd & Eda Kim
You can download their latest update and newsletter here.

Devotional Passages for July 11-18, 2010
Jul 11: Ps 4-6, Acts 16:16-40
Jul 12: Ps 7-9, Acts 17:1-15
Jul 13: Ps 10-12, Acts 17:16-34
Jul 14: Ps 13-16, Acts 18
Jul 15: Ps 17-18, Acts 19:1-20
Jul 16: Ps 19-21, Acts 19:21-41
Jul 17: Ps 22-24, Acts 20:1-16
Jul 18: Ps 25-27, Acts 20:17-38

Grace Fallbrook Update for July 4, 2010

2010-07-02T13:02:00.001-07:00

Sermon
Andrew Miller will be preaching on Malachi 2:17-3:5, "God of Justice"

Nursery Volunteers
July 4: Michelle and Joseph Kay

Upcoming Events & Notices
July 4: Please join us for our monthly prayer meeting at 9 AM.

July 9 (Friday 7 PM): All young people of Grace (and young at heart) are invited to the first of summer study and fellowship at the Kay home. The study will follow Sinclair Ferguson's "By Grace Alone." Come and join us for a great time of learning, fellowship, and food!

July 11: Please join us for our monthly potluck lunch after the service.

Sunday school will return September 12, with Andrew Miller leading us through the Ten Commandments for the month of September. After that pastor Ken will teach a series on John Bunyan's "The Pilgrim's Progress," focusing on its historical setting, John Bunyan, and the message of "The Pilgrim's Progress."

Sunday afternoon study will resume in September, with pastor Ken leading us through the book of Proverbs. Who is this study for? All of Proverbs is framed as the parents' instruction to their children. So this study is for all parents!

Fallbrook and Temecula men's groups, Sunday afternoon study will resume in September.

Other Notices
Grace Tweets!

Praying for Our Missionaries - Joe & Juliet Kim in Nagoya, Japan
1. Please pray for the meeting that will be held at the end of June to determine if the Nagoya property will be officially sold to the real estate developer, who will then sell it to us. Although we've received word that this is mostly a formality, please pray for us and this process.

2. Please pray for several important meetings that Joe has in the next few weeks. First, he will be meeting with the Executive Director of a large Christian foundation to further establish ties (and financial support) with CBI. Next, he'll be meeting with a group from Australia that wants to network/support/get involved with what what we are doing here in Japan. Next, he will be meeting with a group of Japanese/International leaders who represent the Navigators about a mutually beneficial partnership with CBI. Finally, he'll be attending a Japanese pastors' meeting. Please pray for the Lord's guidance/wisdom for Joe in all of these meetings.

3. Praise God for random connections in Japan! We recently saw an older woman reading the Japanese bible at a restaurant and we approached her. She and her husband were there with their grandson, and we were so blessed to be able to hear about their faith. She asked us to pray for her daughter, whose son they were babysitting, who has throat cancer. What a great privilege to be able to meet random Christians in a place where there are so few who know Jesus.

4. Praise God for His faithful work in our children. Our older son has been consistently praying for his Japanese friends to know Jesus. Please pray that our children may become the salt and light of the earth here in Japan to their Japanese friends.

5. Please continue to pray for us as we have to take on additional duties. Along with our colleagues Michael/Pearl who are in the USA for a one year furlough, our other colleagues Craig/Yumiko will be in the USA for the entire summer. Also one of our key stay members, Tomoaki Shimatani, will be leaving CBI to pastor a local Japanese church at the end of July. While we are excited for the new opportunity for him, we are also scrambling to find more Japanese staff members. Please pray for the Lord to provide more qualified Harvest Workers!

Your gospel partners in Japan,

Joe, Juliet, and the kids

Devotional Passages for June 27-July 4, 2010
Jul 4: Job 29-30, Acts 12
Jul 5: Job 31-32, Acts 13:1-23
Jul 6: Job 33-34, Acts 13:24-52
Jul 7: Job 35-37, Acts 14
Jul 8: Job 38-39, Acts 15:1-21
Jul 9: Job 40-42, Acts 15:22-41
Jul 10: Ps 1-3, Acts 16:1-15
Jul 11: Ps 4-6, Acts 16:16-40

Grace Fallbrook Update for May 2, 2010

2010-04-30T10:21:00.001-07:00

Sermon
Rev. Ken Han will be preaching on John 16:1-15, "He Will Glorify Me".

Nursery Volunteers
May 2: Michelle and Joseph Kay
May 9: Liza and Hannah Beede

Getting Ready Volunteers
May 2: J Toman / C Rogers (Forgiveness; Big Truths Chapter 34; Song Vol. 1, #13-14)
May 9: C Keck/ E Keck (Pastoral Prayer; Big Truths Chapter 35; Song Vol. 2, #1-2)

Potluck Volunteers (May 16)
Set Up: Janny Ligtenberg, June Toman
Clean Up: Michelle Kay, Liza Beede

Upcoming Events
May 2: Please join us at 9 AM this Sunday morning for our monthly prayer meeting.

May 2 (Sunday 1:30PM): The Sunday afternoon study will meet at the Dundas home. Lunch will be served, and everyone is welcome to attend. The study is "Changing Hearts, Changing Lives". Topics covered include: Why do our good intentions and willpower turn into failure and frustration rather than change that lasts? How does everything we think, say and do expose what we treasure in our heart? Here is a biblical model of change that shows the connection between our heart (the "root") and our actions (the "fruit").

May 6 (Thursday 7AM): The Temecula men's group will meet at Pastor Ken's house. All men are welcome.

May 8 (Saturday 7AM): The Fallbrook men's Bible study will continue in the book of Acts. All men are invited. Location to be announced.

May 9 (Sunday 9AM): Please join us for Sunday school class. We continue our study in James. All are welcome and encouraged to attend.

May 16 (Sunday): Please join us after worship for our monthly potluck lunch. Please note that this month's potluck lunch is on the third Sunday, to avoid conflicts with Mother's Day.

May 21 (Friday 7 PM): The women's group will meet at the home of Ken and Yoori Han in Temecula. We will continue our women's study "Living the Gospel in Relationships". The third of eight sessions, "My Real Problem Is...", will be presented and discussed. Study guides are available on the back table; please feel free to take one. All women are encouraged to join us. If you have questions, please talk to Janny Ligtenberg or Sarah Robison.

May 23 (Sunday 1:30PM): The Sunday afternoon study will meet at Braunagels. This will conclude the study "Changing Hearts, Changing Lives". We will resume Sunday study in the fall with a new series, "Proverbs: Living Wisely to God's Glory".

Other Notices
The Wednesday evening Fallbrook Romans study is on hiatus until further notice.

We are in need of additional volunteers for potluck set up and clean up. If you are interested in helping, please see Janny Ligtenberg.

Praying for Our Missionaries-Joe and Juliet Kim (Nagoya, Japan)
UPDATE: The beautiful sakura (cherry blossom) trees are now turning green and our friends the mosquitoes are slowly appearing. It is now spring in Japan, and we're thankful for the many ways God has shown us His grace and mercy.

PRAYER/PRAISE:
1. Building update. Our second offer of $935,000 was also not accepted by the banks (4 banks are involved in the property sale). At this point we are waiting on the courts to see how they will assess the property, praying that it won't go to auction. We have heard that the creditor that is owed the most money does not want this to go to auction, since they may get much less than our offer so please pray that we can purchase this building with the funds we have raised thus far. We are also going to be attempting to raise another $200,000 in the next year for renovations. We firmly believe though that it is God and God alone who controls this process, so we are waiting to see where He will lead us. We are still very much interested in this property and believe again, that it is a great price for a building in a great location. (Joe and the other members of the Executive Leadership Team will be meeting with a very important potential donor early next week, please pray for this meeting.)

2. Joe will be heading to Taiwan next week from 4/29 to 5/2, where he will be meeting with the President and VP of Christ College (http://www.christc.org.tw/) for potential partnerships with our undergraduate university. He will also be preaching at Gracepoint-Hsinchu, a church and university fellowship planted by Gracepoint Church, one of our supporting churches. Finally, he hopes to meet with a Taiwanese Christian man whose family owns some of the largest hotels in Taiwan for a future partnership. Please pray for Joe's trip, and for the rest of the family who will be home.

3. Juliet visited Japan 18 years ago as a short-term missionary, and we will be taking our entire family to visit one of the churches that hosted her team in Osaka in early May. Please pray that we may be an encouragement to our Japanese brothers and sisters in Christ in Osaka.

4. Joe will also be a participant at Tokyo 2010, from May 11-15. We will also be hosting several missionaries before this event, and also our missionary friend Paul Kim from Thailand will visit us afterwards. Please pray for this time, in particular that Joe will be able to network with the many Japanese leaders who will also be participating in Tokyo 2010.

5. Please continue to remember and pray for Redeemer Presbyterian Church of LA's golf tournament on May 22. They have pledged some of the financial proceeds towards our building project. We hope that many of you can attend this tournament if you are in the LA area. You can access information here: http://redeemerpc.org/golf

ON THE WEB:
Here's an interesting Christian testimony by So Taguchi, a former major league baseball player who has played for the Cubs, the Phillies, and Cardinals. What's interesting to note is that growing up in Japan, Taguchi had never even heard about Jesus.

Devotional Passages for May 2-9, 2010
May 2: 1 Kings 3‐5, Luke 23:1‐26
May 3: 1 Kings 6‐7, Luke 23:27‐38
May 4: 1 Kings 8‐9, Luke 23:39‐56
May 5: 1 Kings 10‐11, Luke 24:1‐35
May 6: 1 Kings 12‐13, Luke 24:36‐53
May 7: 1 Kings 14‐15, John 1:1‐28
May 8: 1 Kings 16‐18, John 1:29‐51
May 9: 1 Kings 19‐20, John 2

Grace Fallbrook Update for April 18, 2010

2010-04-16T10:12:00.001-07:00

Sermon
Rev. Ken Han will be preaching on John 15:9-17, "The Commandment".

Nursery Volunteers
April 18: Janny Ligtenberg and Emma Keck
April 25: Ed and Stephanie Madrid

Getting Ready Volunteers
April 18: M & M Kay (Pastoral Prayer; Big Truths Chapter 32; Song Vol. 1, #9-10)
April 25: K Dundas (Confession of Sin; Big Truths Chapter 33; Song Vol. 1, #11-12)

Upcoming Events
April 18: Please join us at 9 AM Sunday morning for Sunday school class. We continue our study in James 3:1-12. This week we study what the Bible has to say about the tongue. All are welcome and encouraged to attend.

April 18: The Sunday afternoon study will meet at the Braunagel home, Sunday, April 18, at 1:30 PM. Lunch will be served, and everyone is welcome to attend. The study is "Changing Hearts, Changing Lives". Topics covered include: Why do our good intentions and willpower turn into failure and frustration rather than change that lasts? How does everything we think, say and do expose what we treasure in our heart? Here is a biblical model of change that shows the connection between our heart (the "root") and our actions (the "fruit").

April 22: The Temecula men's group will meet Thursday morning, April 22, and on every Thursday, at 7AM at Pastor Ken's house. All men are welcome.

April 23: The women's group will meet Friday evening, April 23, 7 pm, at the home of the Ligtenbergs in Fallbrook. We will continue our women's study "Living the Gospel in Relationships". The second of eight sessions, "The Gap Between What I Believe and How I Live", will be presented and discussed. Study guides are available on the back table; please feel free to take one. All women are encouraged to join us. If you have questions, please talk to Janny Ligtenberg or Sarah Robison. Here is a link of a short video clip from the series.

Other Notices
We are in need of additional volunteers for potluck set up and clean up. If you are interested in helping, please see Janny Ligtenberg.

Praying for Our Missionaries-Morgan and Patty Roe (Tijuana, Mexico)
This information is from last fall.

I never fully understood it when missionaries related how the people they served blessed their own lives. Recently, however, the
faith of two families from different cell groups which I co-lead at mission Monte Horeb have shown me such a blessing.

Hector García and his wife Juanys accepted Christ in 2008 and have since been passionately evangelizing. The enemy is now clearly attacking them and their extended family. In just a few months one family member was intentionally run over by a car, another became involved in adultery, a couple continued to abuse their 8-year-old son, and most recently Juanys’ brother was arrested for second-degree murder. In each case, the family has turned to Hector and Juanys for answers to the spiritual questions prompted by these events.

For Hector and Juanys, these events punctuate the results of a life of sin and rejection from which God has redeemed them. He has used the García family to turn tragedies to His glory and bring new believers into His kingdom.

About 5 years ago Pedro Martínez lost his sight and kidney function from undiagnosed diabetes. He receives dialysis twice a week and has been told that his life expectancy is short. Still a young man at 35, Pedro despaired for his family, Judith and their two children (Kati, 10, and Moshe, 8). Though he had been a Christian from his youth, God’s Word became real in this crisis and Pedro realized his duty was to glorify the Lord despite his condition.

Unable to continue his work as a carpenter, and with dialysis quickly consuming all of his savings, this journey began with faith in God’s provision. He started a Bible study in his home, and two months ago he told me that he and his family wanted to start a Christian café—an evangelical endeavor that would be a peaceful refuge with Christian music, literature, and fellowship. Three weeks later, he announced the grand opening. How is it that a blind man with such great needs can get his priorities so right?

Summer teams went very well and were principally focused in Mexicali helping Misión Dios Soberano (Sovereign God Mission) prepare and improve the lot they plan to buy. The Lord is teaching us patience with the land purchase. The teams also did VBS programs for the neighborhood around the new land. In July several teams also came together to Monte Horeb for the annual medical clinic and children’s program, which reached out to a number of new families in the area.

I have begun working with a Korean missionary on an ESL (English as a Second Language) ministry targeting university students from several college campuses near the border crossing and our home. This program will be started with the intention that it will lead to future campus ministry focused on the largest school, UABC (Autonomous University of Baja California) with a student population of 15,000. The classes will be provided by native English speaking teachers from San Diego Presbyterian congregations in conjunction with Iglesia Presbiteriana Dios Con Nosotros (God With Us Presbyterian Church) in the area near the
campuses.

Please Pray:
Hector and Juanys: Their witness for the gospel, protection, God’s mercy on their extended family, and for those who attend their Bible study.

For Pedro, Judith, and their children: The spiritual and financial success of his café, and for those that attend their Bible study.

For the ESL ministry: San Diego-area church members willing to volunteer time, the hearts of the students who will attend, and for the members and leaders at Dios Con Nosotros.

For the Mexicali building project: That the land can be purchased quickly and smoothly; that the building will be ready to use as soon as the Lord wills.

Devotional Passages for April 18-25, 2010
Apr 18: 1 Sam 25‐26, Luke 16:19‐31
Apr 19: 1 Sam 27‐29, Luke 17:1‐19
Apr 20: 1 Sam 30‐31, Luke 17:20‐37
Apr 21: 2 Sam 1‐3, Luke 18:1‐17
Apr 22: 2 Sam 4‐6, Luke 18:18‐43
Apr 23: 2 Sam 7‐9, Luke 19:1‐28
Apr 24: 2 Sam 10‐12, Luke 19:29‐48
Apr 25: 2 Sam 13‐14, Luke 20:1‐26

Grace Fallbrook Update for December 20, 2009

2009-12-19T09:33:00.001-08:00

Sermon
Rev. Ken Han will be preaching on Matthew 2:1-12, "Where is He?".

Nursery Volunteers
December 20: Ed Madrid, Stephanie Madrid, Emma Keck
December 27: Kelly Rogers, Christian Rogers, Wade Rogers

Getting Ready Volunteers
December 20: J Toman/ C Rogers (Church; Big Truths Chapter 15; Song Vol. 2, #17-18)
December 27: E & S Madrid (Call to Worship; Big Truths Chapter 16; Song Vol. 2, #19-20)

Upcoming Events
December 20: Please note that there will be no Sunday School this Sunday or next (December 27). The Sunday School class will resume January 10 at 9 AM, continuing the series based on Tim Keller's The Prodigal God.

December 20: Please join us this Sunday afternoon, December 20 at 2:00 PM for our annual Christmas Fellowship at the home of the Dundas family. Note that the time has changed from the sign up sheet, which also affects set up times. Table and chairs set up moves to 1 PM, kitchen set up and table decorating moves to 1:30 PM, and accept food and set up food lines moves to 1:45 PM. Genie Summers and the choir are preparing a special Christmas musical presentation; our Children's Choir will be singing (thanks to Betsy, Kay and Emma) and Jesse Kay will conduct the choir for one piece. There will be plenty of delicious food and a message from our pastor. This is a wonderful opportunity to fellowship with your brothers and sisters in Christ, and even bring friends and family to celebrate the birth of our Savior.

January 2: The Fallbrook men's Bible study will resume on Saturday morning, January 2, and make a new beginning looking at Acts chapter 1. This is a good time to invite any men to join us. We hope to continue on Jan 16 and 30 with Acts chapters 2 and 3 respectively. This study meets at 7 AM at the church office (425 Alvarado Street, Suite F in Fallbrook).

January 3: The Sunday afternoon study will meet at the Braunagel home (25 Country Glen in Fallbrook) at 1:30 PM, Sunday, January 3. Lunch will be served, and everyone is welcome to attend. The study is "Changing Hearts, Changing Lives". Topics covered include: Why do our good intentions and willpower turn into failure and frustration rather than change that lasts? How does everything we think, say and do expose what we treasure in our heart? Here is a biblical model of change that shows the connection between our heart (the "root") and our actions (the "fruit").

January 6: The Fallbrook Romans study will meet Wednesday, January 6, at 6 PM, at Ray Sammon's house, 4650-132 Dulin Rd, Fallbrook CA 92028. Directions can be found here. Schedules for further meetings can be found on the church calendar here. This is the same study that took place in Temecula last spring. All are welcome. If you are interested in participating, please let Pastor Ken know.

January 7: The Temecula men's group will resume meeting Thursday morning, January 7, and on every Thursday, at 7AM at Pastor Ken's house. Everyone is welcome.

Other Notices
Congratulations to Heidi and Allen Tiso for welcoming a new baby son, Ethan! Ethan was born Dec 8, weighing in at 7 pounds and 6 ounces.

Online Resources
Sinclair Ferguson urges Christians to not confuse Jesus Christ with Santa Claus. Pastor Ken encourages everyone to read "Santa Christ?" to help prepare for Christmas. You can read the article here.

While Christmas is a joyful season for us, it is not without its challenges. One of the common challenges we face is the "relationship frictions" we experience as families get together. Here are some resources which will help us think about personal conflicts. First is Tim Lane's Family Feuds part 1 and part 2. Second is John Newton's letter On Controversy. While not dealing with family conflicts specifically, it deals more broadly with Christian character of dealing with others with whom we disagree. And finally, Tim Keller's How Do You Take Criticism of Your Views?

Devotional Passages for December 20-27, 2009
December 20: Haggai 1:1-2:23; Revelation 11:1-19; Psalm 139:1-24; Proverbs 30:15-16
December 21: Zechariah 1:1-21; Revelation 12:1-17; Psalm 140:1-13; Proverbs 30:17
December 22: Zechariah 2:1-3:10; Revelation 13:1-18; Psalm 141:1-10; Proverbs 30:18-20
December 23: Zechariah 4:1-5:11; Revelation 14:1-20; Psalm 142:1-7; Proverbs 30:21-23
December 24: Zechariah 6:1-7:14; Revelation 15:1-8; Psalm 143:1-12; Proverbs 30:24-28
December 25: Zechariah 8:1-23; Revelation 16:1-21; Psalm 144:1-15; Proverbs 30:29-31
December 26: Zechariah 9:1-17; Revelation 17:1-18; Psalm 145:1-21; Proverbs 30:32
December 27: Zechariah 10:1-11:17; Revelation 18:1-24; Psalm 146:1-10; Proverbs 30:33

Grace Fallbrook Update for November 29, 2009

2009-11-28T10:58:00.001-08:00

Sermon
Rev. Ken Han will be preaching on John 11:1–44.

Nursery Volunteers
Nov. 29: Michelle Kay, Jesse Kay, Joseph Kay
Dec. 6: Liza Beede, Hannah Beede

Getting Ready Volunteers
Nov. 29: E & S Madrid (Communion; Big Truths Chapter 13; Song Vol. 2, #11-12)
Dec. 6: J Toman/ C Rogers (Offering; Big Truths Chapter 14; Song Vol. 2, #13-14)

Upcoming Events
Dec 2: The Romans study will meet Wednesday at 6 PM, at Ray Sammon's house, 4650-132 Dulin Rd, Fallbrook CA 92028. All are welcome!

Dec 3: The Temecula men's group will meet Thursday morning at 7AM at Pastor Ken’s house.

Dec 4: The session will meet at 7PM on Friday, Dec. 4 at the church office.

Dec 5: The Fallbrook men's group will meet for coffee, prayer and study Saturday morning at 7:00 AM at the church office (425 E. Alvarado Street, Suite F in Fallbrook). The group will continue in 1 John 5. All men are welcome!

Dec 6: Please join us at 9 AM Sunday morning for our monthly prayer meeting.

Dec 6: The Sunday afternoon study will meet at the Braunagel home at 1:30 PM. Lunch will be served, and everyone is welcome to attend. The study is "Changing Hearts, Changing Lives". Topics covered include: Why do our good intentions and willpower turn into failure and frustration rather than change that lasts? How does everything we think, say and do expose what we treasure in our heart? Here is a biblical model of change that shows the connection between our heart (the "root") and our actions (the "fruit").

Dec 13 (Sun): All communicant members are asked to stay for a brief congregational meeting after the service to elect Jim Toman to the office of Ruling Elder.

Dec 13 (Sun): Dec. potluck lunch is cancelled in lieu of Christmas fellowship on Dec 20.

Dec. 20 (Sun): Please join us for our Christmas get together. More details will be made available in the coming weeks.

Other Notices
Card Sale for Missions: There will be greeting cards on the table on the left side of the sanctuary. These are available for you to take for a donation to Missions. We will have these available for the next few Sundays. These cards were made by various church members last year as a fundraiser for Missions.

Volunteers are needed for Sunday morning fellowship time. Please sign up on the sheet on the table.

Praying for Our Missionaries (Joe and Juliet Kim in Nagoya, Japan)
Dear Friends,

UPDATE: Happy Thanksgiving from Japan! We're so thankful to God for so many things, but we especially want to thank all of our financial supporters of churches and individuals. We are only here because of God's grace and your prayers/financial support. Thank you again for "holding the rope so that we may descend into the deep." It requires two: one to go down and the other to hold the rope. Thank you, thank you, thank you!

PRAYER/PRAISE:
1. Praise God for a wonderful week at the Church Planting Institute Conference! There were nearly 400 missionaries and Japanese church-planters from all over Japan. Thank you for your prayers for Joe. The joint-session that Michael/Joe led on "Personal Holiness/Discipling the non-Christian" was one of the most attended seminars. View Joe's portion of the seminar at his sermon site: http://jksermons.wordpress.com

2. Praise God for the opportunity for Juliet to be a part of the yochien's Christmas gospel choir along with a few dozen other mothers. This has been a great opportunity to talk briefly about the gospel since the songs are being sung in English and the mothers are seeking to understand the meanings of the songs. Please pray for seeds to be sown.

3. Praise God that Joe's first book, "Reformed Epistemology and the Problem of Religious Diversity" (title pending) has been accepted for publication. It's a book at the intersection of epistemology and the philosophy of religion, and we hope to some day translate it into the Japanese language as a resource for CBS. (The publisher has not given us an exact date as to when it will be released.)

4. Praise God for a wonderful meeting in Tokyo at the Presbyterian Church in Japan's General Assembly, CBI's partner denomination. Joe and Michael came back tired, but full of praise for allowing us to meet and network with so many pastors. Please continue to pray for the churches of Japan. There were over 100 pastors/elders at the meeting and it looked like a senior citizens' gathering since the majority of the pastors were in their 60's and 70's. Please pray for many young Japanese pastors to be raised up for the Lord's work in Japan through CBS.

5. Praise God for allowing Joe and Michael to attend a special luncheon hosted by Onnuri Church from Seoul. There were 120 people there who were either key Korean Christian CEOs with business interests in Japan, or key Japanese Christian leaders/missionaries from the Nagoya area. We were able to share with and meet lots of people with important ties to Japan. Please pray that these CEOs would have a vision for Japan, in particular for the next generation of Japanese pastors and undergraduates by helping us with a building/land purchase.

6. We are praying for 7 donors/churches who are willing to support one of our seminary students on their short-term mission trip to Thailand through a one-time gift of $200-300 each. If you are interested in praying or supporting them financially on this trip, you can find details at the website here: http://cbsthaimission09.wordpress.com. Please feel free to email us if you have any questions.

Your friends in Japan,

The Kim Family

Devotional Passages for Nov. 29 - Dec. 6, 2009
Nov. 29: Daniel 6:1-28; 2Peter 3:1-18; Psalm 119:132-155; Proverbs 28:21-22
Nov. 30: Daniel 7:1-28; 1 John 1:1-10; Psalm 119:156-176; Proverbs 28:23-24
Dec. 1: Daniel 8:1-271; 1 John 2:1-17; Psalm 120:1-7; Proverbs 28:25-26
Dec. 2: Daniel 9:1-10:21; 1 John 2:18-3:6; Psalm 121:1-8; Proverbs 28:27-28
Dec. 3: Daniel 11:1-34; 1 John 3:7-24; Psalm 122:1-9; Proverbs 29:1
Dec. 4: Daniel 11:35-12:13; 1 John 4:1-21; Psalm 123:1-4; Proverbs 29:2-4
Dec. 5: Hosea 1:1-3:5; 1 John 5:1-21; Psalm 124:1-8; Proverbs 29:5-8
Dec. 6: Hosea 4:1-5:15; 2John 1:1-13; Psalm 125:1-5; Proverbs 29:9-11

Grace Fallbrook Update for September 13, 2009

2009-09-11T10:41:00.001-07:00

Sermon
Rev. Ken Han will be preaching on John 7: 1-24, "Judge with Right Judgement"

Nursery Volunteers
September 13: Sarah Robison, Amy Robison, Betsy Bucher
September 20: Ed Madrid, Stephanie Madrid, Emma Keck

Getting Ready Volunteers
September 13: J Toman / C Rogers (Baptism; Big Truths Chapter 2; Song Vol.1, #3-4)
September 20: C Keck / E Keck (Communion; Big Truths Chapter 3; Song Vol. 1, #5-6)

Potluck Volunteers
Set Up: Heidi Tiso, Betsy Bucher
Clean Up: Liza Beede, Michelle Kay

Upcoming Events
September 13: Sunday school will resume at 9AM this Sunday, September 13. We will continue studying The Christian Life.

September 13: Please join us after worship this Sunday for our monthly potluck lunch.

September 17: The Temecula Men's Group will meet next Thursday morning and on every Thursday, at 7AM at Pastor Ken's house. Everyone is welcome!

September 20: The Temecula Sunday afternoon study will begin meeting at the Han home at 1:30 PM, September 20, and thereafter every first and third Sunday of the month. The study will be "Changing Hearts, Changing Lives." Topics covered include: Why do our good intentions and willpower turn into failure and frustration rather than change that lasts? How does everything we think, say and do expose what we treasure in our heart? Here is a biblical model of change that shows the connection between our heart (the "root") and our actions (the "fruit"). If you are interested in participating, and if you are able to host the meetings at your house after the Han family welcomes a new baby, please let Pastor Ken know.

September 26: The Fallbrook men's group will begin meeting again for prayer and study Saturday morning, September 26, at 7:00 AM, at the church office (425 E. Alvarado Street, Suite F in Fallbrook). The group will continue in 1 John 3. All men are welcome and encouraged to join this study. Questions? Please contact Rick Ligtenberg.

October 10: New Life Presbyterian Church, Escondido, will host a women's mini-retreat, "Becoming a Woman of Prayer", on Saturday, October 10 from 9 am to 3 pm. The cost is $12, which includes lunch. There flyers on the back table with more information. Please contact Mary Battles at 760-741-0333, or Jessie Robertus at 858-538-9976 or john.robertus@att.net if you are interested in attending.

Other Notices
An overview of Paul's Letter to the Romans will start in Fallbrook in September. This is the same study that took place in Temecula last spring. This study will be held mid-week in Fallbrook. The exact time and location will be determined at a later point. If you are interested in participating, please let Pastor Ken know and indicate which of the four possible time slots work best for you: Wednesday afternoons, Wednesday evenings, Thursday afternoons, or Thursday evenings. If you are able to host some or all of the meetings, please let Pastor Ken know as well.

Volunteers are needed for Sunday morning fellowship time. Please sign up on the sheet on the table.

Online Resources
Shorter Catechism Qs 91-93 introduce the important topic of the sacraments. What are they? What are they for? How do we benefit from them? You can read pastor Ken's lesson here.

Devotional Passages for September 13-20, 2009
September 13: Isaiah 12:1-14:32; 2 Corinthians 13:1-14; Psalm 57:1-11; Proverbs 23:9-11
September 14: Isaiah 15:1-18:7; Galatians 1:1-24; Psalm 58:1-11; Proverbs 23:12
September 15: Isaiah 19:1-21:17; Galatians 2:1-16; Psalm 59:1-17; Proverbs 23:13-14
September 16: Isaiah 22:1-24:23; Galatians 2:17-3:7; Psalm 60:1-12; Proverbs 23:15-16
September 17: Isaiah 25:1-28:13; Galatians 3:8-22; Psalm 61:1-8; Proverbs 23:17-18
September 18: Isaiah 28:14-30:11; Galatians 3:23-4:31; Psalm 62:1-12; Proverbs 23:19-21
September 19: Isaiah 30:12-33:12; Galatians 5:1-12; Psalm 63:1-11; Proverbs 23:22
September 20: Isaiah 33:13-36:22; Galatians 5:13-26; Psalm 64:1-10; Proverbs 23:23

Grace Fallbrook Update for August 30, 2009

2009-08-29T11:48:00.001-07:00

Sermon
Rev. Ken Han will be preaching on John 6:41-59, "The Giving God"

Nursery Volunteers
August 30: Michelle Kay, Jesse Kay, Joseph Kay

Getting Ready Volunteers
The Getting Ready class is on summer hiatus until September 13.

Upcoming Events
September 2: The Youth Bible Study will meet at the home of the Wrights in Fallbrook at 6:30. The study will be in a Question and Answer format about what the Bible says on any topic, conducted by Pastor Ken. If you have questions, please contact Pastor Ken.

September 4: The session will meet at 7PM at the church office.

September 6: Please join us at 9 AM for our monthly prayer meeting.

September 10: The Temecula Men's Group will resume meeting on Thursday morning, September 10, and on every Thursday, at 7AM at Pastor Ken's house. Everyone is welcome!

September 13: Sunday school will resume at 9AM on September 13. We will continue studying The Christian Life.

Other Notices
Sunday afternoon study and devotion will resume in September, and will be initially hosted by the Han family in Temecula. More information is forthcoming. If you are interested in participating, and if you are able to host the meetings at your house after the Han family welcomes a new baby, please let Pastor Ken know.

An overview of Paul's Letter to the Romans will start in Fallbrook in September. This is the same study that took place in Temecula last spring. This study will be held mid-week in Fallbrook. The exact time and location will be determined at a later point. If you are interested in participating, please let Pastor Ken know and indicate which of the four possible time slots work best for you: Wednesday afternoons, Wednesday evenings, Thursday afternoons, or Thursday evenings. If you are able to host some or all of the meetings, please let Pastor Ken know as well.

Volunteers are needed for Sunday morning fellowship time. Please sign up on the sheet on the table.

Online Resources
Ken Sande of Peacemaker Ministries has posted a series of articles that help us to think about judging others. Pastor Ken highly recommends the three-part articles. You can find them here: part 1, part 2, and part 3.

Devotional Passages for August 30-September 6, 2009
August 30: Job 34:1-36:33; 2 Corinthians 4:1-12; Psalm 44:1-7; Proverbs 22:10-12
August 31: Job 37:1-39:30; 2 Corinthians 4:13-5:11; Psalm 44:8-26; Proverbs 22:13
September 1: Job 40:1-42:17; 2 Corinthians 5:12-21; Psalm 45:1-17; Proverbs 22:14
September 2: Ecclesiastes 1:1-3:22; 2 Corinthians 6:1-13; Psalm 46:1-11; Proverbs 22:15
September 3: Ecclesiastes 4:1-6:12; 2 Corinthians 6:14-7:7; Psalm 47:1-9; Proverbs 22:16
September 4: Ecclesiastes 7:1-9:18; 2 Corinthians 7:8-16; Psalm 48:1-14; Proverbs 22:17-19
September 5: Ecclesiastes 10:1-12:14; 2 Corinthians 8:1-15; Psalm 49:1-20; Proverbs 22:20-21
September 6: Song of Solomon 1:1-4:16; 2 Corinthians 8:16-24; Psalm 50:1-23; Proverbs 22:22-23

Grace Fallbrook Update for March 22, 2009

2009-03-19T16:18:00.001-07:00

Sermon
Rev. Ken Han will be preaching on Colossians 4:2-18, "The Chains of Jesus Christ".

Nursery Volunteers
March 22: Sarah Robison, Amy Robison, Vanya Wright
March 29: Janny Ligtenberg, Stephanie Madrid, Katelyn Dundas

Getting Ready Volunteers
March 22: Toman/ Dundas (Offering; Big Truths #28, Song Vol. 3, #5-6)
March 29: C Madrid/ E Keck (Hymns; Big Truths # 29, Song Vol. 3, #7-8)

Upcoming Events
March 21: Men, please join your brothers in Christ for prayer and study this Saturday morning, March 21 at 7:00 AM. This meeting will take place at the church office (425 E. Alvarado Street, Suite F in Fallbrook). All men are welcome and encouraged to join this study.

March 22: Our 9AM Sunday school class will be continuing "The Christian Life" this week. This week's topic is "The Plan of Grace." We welcome everyone to join us.

March 22: A congregational meeting will be held this Sunday, March 22 after the worship service to present and approve the new budget. All communicant members are requested to be present for the meeting. Please pray for this meeting.

March 29: The Sunday afternoon Romans study will meet at the Han home at 1:30 PM, Sunday, March 29. Lunch will be provided and all are welcome. If you are interested in participating, please let pastor Ken know.

Other Notices
The Session's goal is to make home-visitations for all church members in the year 2009. Home visitations will be scheduled in the alphabetical order of your last name, while giving priority to the elderly, the sick, and others with pastoral concerns.

Online Resources
This week's shorter catechism lesson covers questions 29-30. Our lesson this week concerns the ministry of the Holy Spirit and the assurance for believers which come from it. You can read the lesson here.

Dr. Alfred J. Poirier's article "The Cross and Criticism" is posted online here. This article deals with how the gospel changes the way we give and receive criticism. Pastor Ken recommends this article. You can read it here.

Praying for Our Missionaries: Ken and Gwen Counts (Norfolk, VA)
We had great holidays. All our kids came to our house in Norfolk. I brought my mom up and she shared the happy chaos with us. First Christmas without Dad. Won’t ever stop missing him.

Joel is in the back stretch ready to sprint to High School graduation in June. We are in the college search process. He’s talking like he might just take another year at home to go part time to a community college and work a job and pray for more guidance as to what he should devote his energies to doing. He has said he wanted to study nursing. I think that might be changing. Joel swam on the School swim team. Presently is recovering from mononucleosis. Has made some good friends. Likes going to Young Life on Mondays and Thursdays when he’s not in swim practice.

Gwen attends the ladies Bible study at our church, Trinity PCA. She is also participating in the international students gatherings at Old Dominion Univ. She always makes friends with local Koreans too. Her father is five hours from here. He is battling pancreatic cancer and so she drives up there for short visits each month.

Our ship has been in the shipyard for six months. So we have enjoyed a routine like land lubbers. Soon that will end and we will again be in and out preparing for the next deployment. I am to report to Washington DC in September and will work in the Washington Navy Yard as the Deputy to the Regional Chaplain of Naval District Washington. We have found a house we can rent from friends of our son Nathan.

Nathan is doing well as a Platoon Cdr for the Officers Candidates School in Quantico. He will begin resident studies on Quantico this summer and so we are looking forward to being in the same area and having more opportunity to be near to him. The Lord is working in Nathan’s heart and it is our highest joy to see what the Lord is doing.

Six more months remain for me to serve on this great warship. We have to rebuild ministry from the ground up after six months in the yards. Please pray for the Lord’s leading that we may know how to plan Bible studies and worship programs. Please pray for the Lord to work in the hearts of young men and women and of officers and crusty chiefs to send a revival among us. My Command Master Chief is a wonderful Christian and my in-coming Commanding Officer (CO) is a committed Christian.

Please pray for us that we will be submissive to the Lord and able to do His work.

Devotional Passages for March 8 - 15, 2009
March 22: Numbers 33:40-35:34; Luke 5:12-28; Psalm 65:1-13; Proverbs 11:23
March 23: Numbers 36:1-13; Deuteronomy 1:1-46; Luke 5:29-6:11; Psalm 66:1-20; Proverbs 11:24-26
March 24: Deuteronomy 2:1-3:29; Luke 6:12-38; Psalm 67:1-7; Proverbs 11:27
March 25: Deuteronomy 4:1-49; Luke 6:39-7:10; Psalm 68:1-18; Proverbs 11:28
March 26: Deuteronomy 5:1-6:25; Luke 7:11-35; Psalm 68:19-35; Proverbs 11:29-31
March 27: Deuteronomy 7:1-8:20; Luke 7:36-8:3; Psalm 69:1-14; Proverbs 12:1
March 28: Deuteronomy 9:1-10:22; Luke 8:4-21; Psalm 69:15-36; Proverbs 12:2-3
March 29: Deuteronomy 11:1-12:32; Luke 8:22-40; Psalm 70:1-5; Proverbs 12:4

Grace Fallbrook Update for Feb. 15, 2009

2009-02-13T11:00:00.001-08:00

Sermon
Rev. Ken Han will be preaching on Colossians 2:6 - 15, "Walking In Christ".

Nursery Volunteers
February 15: Michelle Kay, Jesse Kay, Joseph Kay
February 22: Charis Wright, Vanya Wright

Getting Ready Volunteers
February 15: E&S Madrid (Forgiveness; Big Truths #23, Song Vol. 2, #25-26)
February 22: Toman/ Dundas (Pastoral Prayer; Big Truths #24, Song Vol. 2, #27-28)

Upcoming Events
February 13: The session will meet at the office tonight at 7pm. Please pray for your brothers in Christ, that God would give them grace and wisdom as they meet to discuss the business of the church.

February 15: Please join us at 9AM for Sunday school. We have started a new series on John Calvin. This is the second of our annual church history series. You can find details about this new study here.

February 15: A new Sunday afternoon study will begin this Sunday, Feb. 15 and continue every first and third Sunday until the end of May at the Han home at 1:30 PM. We will be doing a survey of Paul's letter to the Romans. Lunch will be provided and all are welcome. If you are interested in participating, please let pastor Ken know soon.

February 21: Men, please join your brothers in Christ for prayer and study Saturday morning, February 21 at 7:00 AM. This meeting will take place at the church office (425 E. Alvarado Street, Suite F in Fallbrook). All men are welcome and encouraged to join this study. Questions? Please see Rick Ligtenberg.

February 28: The Choir invites all singers to a retreat on Saturday, February 28, from 8:45 - noon at the Dundas home. The retreat helps us focus on learning the music but also is a time of fellowship and remembering the purposes of having a Choir that is dedicated to praising the LORD in song during our church services. We'd love to have you join us. Contact Paul Keck or Genie Summers if you have questions.

March 7: There will be a women's conference on Saturday, March 7 at Northpoint Evangelical Free Church in Corona, CA. The conference, By Design - God's Unique Calling for Women, with author and speaker Susan Hunt, will go from 8:30 am to 2:30 pm. Susan Hunt is, among other things, the former Director of Women in the Church Ministry for the PCA. Early bird registration is $35 (by February 14), after that the cost is $45. If you are interested in attending, please contact Sarah Robison. Additional information is available at http://npwomen.info/.

Other Notices
The Session's goal is to make home-visitations for all church members in the year 2009. Home visitations will be scheduled in the alphabetical order of your last name, while giving priority to the elderly, the sick, and others with pastoral concerns.

There is a copy of the church directory at the back table. Please check to make sure your information is correct. This is important if we are to have an accurate directory. We will be distributing a new directory soon.

Online Resources
The New York Times this week reported on the Roman Catholic Church's continuing use of indulgences, which must be earned for the forgiveness of sin's punishment. For them, Christ's death and resurrection are just not enough to free the believers from sin's curse and punishment. In contrast, Shorter Catechism Q.25 asks, "How doth Christ execute the office of a priest?" and answers, "Christ executeth the office of a priest, in his once offering up of himself a sacrifice to satisfy divine justice, and reconcile us to God, and in making continual intercession for us." Read pastor Ken's lesson here why we need Jesus and nothing else to have boldness before God.

Praying for Our Missionaries: David and Eowyn Stoddard (Berlin, Germany)
1. At the end of 2008, our church has decided to move to weekly events. I purposefully say "events" and not services because we will continue to have two church services per month but have added a monthly evangelistic brunch to which we can invite friends and a seminar hour (kind of like an adult Sunday school class) during which we will provide some teaching for believers and interesting topics for unbelievers. Pray that these added ministries would not overload our church but really serve to draw people to Jesus.
2. The young man with whom we were in touch about possibly coming as our pastor has declined. We were disappointed, but know that he made his decision prayerfully and we wouldn't want anything but God's will for the church. Please continue to pray for the man of God's choosing to come in His time.
3. We had a wonderful Christmas Eve service at our church with about 80 people in attendance.
4. The New Year was marked with much sickness in our family. We all got some sort of flu that was going around Berlin and Ethan, our kamikaze 2 year old decided to jump off the top bunk. After a trip to the emergency room, x-rays thankfully revealed no broken bones but he was not able to walk on his foot for about a week. We thank God for protection, as it could have been much worse.
5. A new round of Mama Talk has begun. Pray for the women to become curious about a Christian way of raising children, but mostly about a relationship with Jesus.
6. Many more ministry events are in the planning stages such as 2 English camps, an alpha-type course for unbelievers, a Christian parenting course and much more. Pray that God would remain at the center of all of these ministries and pray for new additions to the church through these ministries.
7. Last, but not least, please pray for us as we contemplate the future. Our time with the Paul church will come to a close in the summer of 2010. We will be going back to the States for a home ministry assignment but have no clue what we will do after that. Some possibilities are: further study for David, i.e., PhD work, coming back to Berlin to assist with the Martin Bucer Seminary, or to go somewhere else in Germany. We need much clarity and a strong sense of calling to whatever the next step will be.
Please pray for Jim and Claudia Jung, who are ministering in Sydney, Australia. They have asked that we pray for those affected by the fire (the Jungs are safe), that the local churches would minister the mercy of God to people during this hard time and that this tragedy would lead to tremendous gospel ministry.

Devotional Passages for February 8 - 15, 2009
2/15: Exodus 39:1-40:38; Mark 1:1-28; Psalm 35:1-16; Proverbs 9:11-12
2/16: Leviticus 1:1-3:17; Mark 1:29-2:12; Psalm 35:17-28; Proverbs 9:13-18
2/17: Leviticus 4:1-5:19; Mark 2:13-3:6; Psalm 36:1-12; Proverbs 10:1-2
2/18: Leviticus 6:1-7:27; Mark 3:7-30; Psalm 37:1-11; Proverbs 10:3-4
2/19: Leviticus 7:28-9:6; Mark 3:31-4:25; Psalm 37:12-29; Proverbs 10:5
2/20: Leviticus 9:7-10:20; Mark 4:26-5:20; Psalm 37:29-40; Proverbs 10:6-7
2/21: Leviticus 11:1-12:8; Mark 5:21-43; Psalm 38:1-22; Proverbs 10:8-9
2/22: Leviticus 13:1-59; Mark 6:1-29; Psalm 39:1-13; Proverbs 10:10

Grace Fallbrook Update for Feb. 8, 2009

2009-02-05T13:54:00.001-08:00

Sermon
Rev. Ken Han will be preaching on Colossians 1:24-2:7, "Suffering for the Sake of Christ".

Nursery Volunteers
February 8: Sarah Robison, Amy Robison, Hannnah Beede
February 15: Michelle Kay, Jesse Kay, Joseph Kay

Getting Ready Volunteers
February 8: C Keck/C Rogers (Confession of Sin; Big Truths #22, Song Vol. 2, #23-24)
February 15: E&S Madrid (Forgiveness; Big Truths #23, Song Vol. 2, #24-25)

Potluck Volunteers
Set Up: Sarah Robison, Betsy Bucher
Clean Up: Sarah Robison, Genie Summers

Upcoming Events
February 7: Men, please join your brothers in Christ for prayer and study this Saturday morning, February 7 at 7:00 AM. This meeting will take place at the church office (425 E. Alvarado Street, Suite F in Fallbrook). All men are welcome and encouraged to join this study. Questions? Please see Rick Ligtenberg.

February 8: Please join us at 9AM for Sunday school. We will begin a new series on John Calvin. This is the second of our annual church history series. You can find details about this new study here.

February 8: Please join us after worship for our monthly potluck lunch.

February 13: The session will meet at the office at 7pm.

February 15: A new Sunday afternoon study will begin Feb. 15 and continue every first and third Sundays until the end of May at the Han home at 1:30 PM. We will be doing a survey of Paul's letter to the Romans. Lunch will be provided and all are welcome. If you are interested in participating, please let pastor Ken know soon.

February 28: The Choir invites all singers to a retreat on Saturday, February 28, from 8:45-noon at the Dundas home. The retreat helps us focus on learning the music but also is a time of fellowship and remembering the purposes of having a Choir that is dedicated to praising the LORD in song during our church services. We'd love to have you join us. Contact Paul Keck or Genie Summers if you have questions.

March 7: There will be a women's conference on Saturday, March 7 at Northpoint Evangelical Free Church in Corona, CA. The conference, By Design-God's Unique Calling for Women, with author and speaker Susan Hunt, will go from 8:30 am to 2:30 pm. Susan Hunt is, among other things, the former Director of Women in the Church Ministry for the PCA. Early bird registration is $35 (by February 14), after that the cost is $45. If you are interested in attending, please contact Sarah Robison. Additional information is available at http://npwomen.info.

Other Notices
The Session's goal is to make home-visitations for all church members in the year 2009. Home visitations will be scheduled in the alphabetical order of your last name, while giving priority to the elderly, the sick, and others with pastoral concerns.

There is a copy of the church directory at the back table. Please check to make sure your information is correct. This is important if we are to have an accurate directory. We will be distributing a new directory soon.

Online Resources
Shorter Catechism Qs 23 & 24 help us to understand Christ's three-fold office as prophet, priest, and king. This week's lesson focuses on Christ as the greatest prophet. You can read pastor Ken's lesson here.

Praying for Our Missionaries: Dave and Darleen Eby (Westminster Theological College and Seminary, Uganda)
Praise for the first college graduation at the new campus. Over 400 people gathered in December to watch the graduation and participate in the dedication of the new campus.

Pray for the college semester that began February 2, that pastors would be educated and equipped to serve in Africa.

Praise that the College and Seminary Trustees recently approved two potentially significant programs. Pray that God would bless efforts to open extension centers in towns and village areas to offer training to pastors and leaders who would not normally have access to theological training. Pray that God would also bless development of a full time residential seminary program, that would allow students to finish their graduate degrees in less time. The plan is to begin this new program in February 2010.

Devotional Passages for February 8-15, 2009
2/8: Exodus 28:1-43; Matthew 25:31-26:13; Psalm 31:9-18; Proverbs 8:12-13
2/9: Exodus 29:1-30:10; Matthew 26:14-46; Psalm 31:19-24; Proverbs 8:14-26
2/10: Exodus 30:11-31:18; Matthew 26:47-68; Psalm 32:1-11; Proverbs 8:27-32
2/11: Exodus 32:1-33:23; Matthew 26:69-27:14; Psalm 33:1-11; Proverbs 8:33-36
2/12: Exodus 34:1-35:9; Matthew 27:15-31; Psalm 33:12-22; Proverbs 9:1-6
2/13: Exodus 35:10-36:38; Matthew 27:32-66; Psalm 34:1-10; Proverbs 9:7-8
2/14: Exodus 37:1-38:31; Matthew 28:1-20; Psalm 34:11-22; Proverbs 9:9-10
2/15: Exodus 39:1-40:38; Mark 1:1-28; Psalm 35:1-16; Proverbs 9:11-12

Grace Fallbrook Update for Feb. 1, 2009

2009-01-29T15:28:00.001-08:00

Sermon
Rev. Ken Han will be preaching on Colossians 1:15-23, "For the Glory of the Son"

Nursery Volunteers
February 1: Kelly Rogers, Wade Rogers, Christian Rogers
February 8: Sarah Robison, Amy Robison, Hannnah Beede

Getting Ready Volunteers
February 1: K Dundas (Pastoral Prayer; Big Truths #21, Song Vol. 2, #21-22)
February 8: C Keck/C Rogers (Confession of Sin; Big Truths #22, Song Vol. 2, #23-24)

Potluck Volunteers
Set Up: Sarah Robison, Betsy Bucher
Clean Up: Sarah Robison, Genie Summers

Upcoming Events
February 1: We invite you to come and join us at 9 AM for the monthly prayer meeting.

February 7: Men, please join your brothers in Christ for prayer and study Saturday morning, February 7 at 7:00 AM. This meeting will take place at the church office (425 E. Alvarado Street, Suite F in Fallbrook). All men are welcome and encouraged to join this study. Questions? Please see Rick Ligtenberg.

February 8: Please join us at 9AM for Sunday school. We will begin a new series on John Calvin. This is the second of our annual church history series. You can find details about this new study here.

February 8: Please join us after worship for our monthly potluck lunch.

February 15: A new Sunday afternoon study will begin Feb. 15 and continue every first and third Sundays until the end of May at the Han home at 1:30 PM. We will be doing a survey of Paul's letter to the Romans. Lunch will be provided and all are welcome. If you are interested in participating, please let pastor Ken know soon.

February 28: The Choir invites all singers to join us in a retreat to learn the Lenten/Easter season's music. The retreat will be on Saturday, February 28, from 8:45-noon at the Dundas home. The retreat helps us focus on learning the music but also is a time of fellowship and remembering the purposes of having a Choir that is dedicated to praising the LORD in song during our church services. We'd love to have you join us. Contact Paul Keck or Genie Summers if you have questions.

March 7: There will be a women's conference on Saturday, March 7 at Northpoint Evangelical Free Church in Corona, CA. The conference, By Design-God's Unique Calling for Women, with author and speaker Susan Hunt, will go from 8:30 am to 2:30 pm. Susan Hunt is, among other things, the former Director of Women in the Church Ministry for the PCA. Early bird registration is $35 (by February 14), after that the cost is $45. If you are interested in attending, please contact Sarah Robison. Additional information is available at http://npwomen.info/.

Other Notices
The Session's goal is to make home-visitations for all church members in the year 2009. Home visitations will be scheduled in the alphabetical order of your last name, while giving priority to the elderly, the sick, and others with pastoral concerns.

There is a copy of the church directory at the back table. Please check to make sure your information is correct. This is important if we are to have an accurate directory. We will be distributing a new directory soon.

Please continue to pray for the leadership of Grace Presbyterian Church. Our financial situation is such that cuts will have to be made in the budget. Pray that God would give these men grace and wisdom as they determine what cuts need to be made, that they would make the right changes, and that God would bring glory to Himself throughout this process.

Online Resources
Shorter Catechism Q.22 asks, "How did Christ, being Son of God, become man?" and answers, "Christ, the Son of God, became man, by taking to himself a true body, and a reasonable soul, being conceived by the power of the Holy Ghost, in the womb of the virgin Mary, and born of her, yet without sin." In this week's catechism lesson we discuss the importance of Christ's incarnation. You can read it here.

Jan. 22 is the 36th anniversary of Roe v. Wade. Ligonier Ministries has posted a series of featuring R.C. Sproul, covering topics such as: What Are the Key Issues? How Sacred Is Human Life? When Does Life Begin? What Is the Relationship of Church and State? What About Those Who Demand Their Rights? What Is Your Verdict? You can find them all here. From the web site: "If you would like to be able to present an intelligent, well-reasoned defense of the unborn without engaging in a shouting match, this series can help."

Praying for Our Missionaries: Joe and Juliet Kim (Nagoya, Japan)
UPDATE: Ohayo Gozaimasu (Good morning) from Nagoya, Japan! What a crazy and amazing week it has been since we left the USA on January 20th. Although we have been here only one week, it feels like we have been here for months. It still feels a bit surreal since all we hear is Japanese. We had so much to do the first week: overcoming jet-lag, getting settled into our home, getting our children adjusted to a cold climate, learning to drive, staff meetings, etc. We have few words to describe how the Lord has moved during this process. It was the Lord that raised up His people and His church to send us to Japan; we did nothing. All of our supporters have sacrificed much to financially support us. Some have given up going out to eat a few meals per month, others have cut down on their entertainment budget, still others have been saving money to support, and much more. We are absolutely amazed at the humble sacrifice you have made in sending us to Japan. Thank you, thank you, thank you!

PRAYER/PRAISE:
1. Praise God for providing traveling mercies to our family. It was mostly an incident-free trip from the USA to Japan with our children.
2. Our one-year-old Evan is sleeping better, but jet-lag has been hard on him and he still has a cold from before we left. Please pray the Lord will heal his little body fully.
3. Please pray for a lot of logistical details to go through. Our household shipment will arrive here in a few weeks, so we're still living out of our suitcases. Things such as getting internet, a cell phone, signing up for a bank account, and the like are all much more complicated here in Japan and we need the help of those who are fluent in Japanese to help guide us.
4. Please pray for Joe as he preaches his first official sermon as a missionary in Japan at CBI's English-language ministry All Nations Fellowship this Sunday (February 1).
5. Please pray for my colleague Michael Oh who will be traveling to Minnesota this week to speak at John Piper's Desiring God Pastor's Conference. Please pray for his wife Pearl who will be home with their 5 young children.

Devotional Passages for February 1-8, 2009
2/1: Exodus 13:17-15:18; Matthew 21:23-46; Psalm 26:1-12; Proverbs 6:16-19
2/2: Exodus 15:19-17:7; Matthew 22:1-33; Psalm 27:1-6; Proverbs 6:20-26
2/3: Exodus 17:8-19:15; Matthew 22:34-23:12; Psalm 27:7-14; Proverbs 6:27-35
2/4: Exodus 19:16-21:21; Matthew 23:13-39; Psalm 28:1-9; Proverbs 7:1-5
2/5: Exodus 21:22-23:13; Matthew 24:1-28; Psalm 29:1-11; Proverbs 7:6-23
2/6: Exodus 23:14-25:40; Matthew 24:29-51; Psalm 30:1-12; Proverbs 7:24-27
2/7: Exodus 26:1-27:21; Matthew 25:1-30; Psalm 31:1-8; Proverbs 8:1-11
2/8: Exodus 28:1-43; Matthew 25:31-26:13; Psalm 31:9-18; Proverbs 8:12-13

Grace Fallbrook Update for Jan. 25, 2009

2009-01-22T18:01:00.001-08:00

Sermon
Rev. Ken Han will be preaching on Colossians 1:1-14, "Because of the Father".

Nursery Volunteers
January 25: Ed Madrid, Stephanie Madrid, Emma Keck
February 1: Kelly Rogers, Wade Rogers, Christian Rogers

Getting Ready Volunteers
January 25: C Madrid/E Keck (Forgiveness; Big Truths #20, Song Vol. 2, #19-20)
February 1: R&J Higuera (Pastoral Prayer; Big Truths #21, Song Vol. 2, #21-22)

Upcoming Events
January 23 & 24: Please pray for Pastor Ken and the other delegates, and for the South Coast presbytery as they meet this Friday, January 23 and Saturday, January 24. Pray that God would be glorified at this assembly, and that His Holy Spirit would pour out much wisdom and grace on the men as they meet to discuss and deal with the business of the presbytery. Pray that all in attendance would be blessed and built up in their faith.

January 24: Men, please join your brothers in Christ for prayer and study Saturday morning, January 24 at 7:00 AM. This meeting will take place at the church office (425 E. Alvarado Street, Suite F in Fallbrook). All men are welcome and encouraged to join this study. Questions? Please see Rick Ligtenberg.

January 25: Please join us at 9 AM for Sunday school as we discuss "God's Providence".

February 15: A new Sunday afternoon study will begin Feb. 15 and continue every first and third Sundays until the end of May at the Han home at 1:30 PM. We will be doing a survey of Paul's letter to the Romans. Lunch will be provided and all are welcome. If you are interested in participating, please let pastor Ken know soon.

February 28: The Choir invites all singers to join us in a retreat to learn the Lenten/Easter season's music. The retreat will be on Saturday, February 28, from 8:45 - noon at the Dundas home. The retreat helps us focus on learning the music but also is a time of fellowship and remembering the purposes of having a Choir that is dedicated to praising the LORD in song during our church services. We'd love to have you join us. Contact Paul Keck or Genie Summers if you have questions.

Other Notices
We will begin a new Sunday school series on John Calvin. This is the second of our annual church history series. You can find details about this new study here.

January 18 - 25, 2009 is Sanctity of Human Life Week. Please pray for the scourge of abortion in our land. Pray that God would protect unborn children and bring salvation and healing to all who have been affected by abortion. For more information and additional resources, please go to http://www.heartlink.org/beavoice/resources.cfm.

There is a copy of the church directory at the back table. Please check to make sure your information is correct. We will be distributing a new directory soon.

Please continue to pray for the leadership of Grace Presbyterian Church. Our financial situation is such that cuts will have to be made in the budget. Pray that God would give these men grace and wisdom as they determine what cuts need to be made, that they would make the right changes, and that God would bring glory to Himself throughout this process.

Online Resources
Shorter Catechism Q.21 asks, "Who is the Redeemer of God's elect?" and answers, "The only Redeemer of God's elect is the Lord Jesus Christ, who, being the eternal Son of God, became man, and so was, and continueth to be, God and man in two distinct natures, and one person, forever." It is one of the vital Biblical truths that Jesus is both perfect and true God as well as perfect and true man. Read why this is an important truth here.

Jan. 22 is the 36th anniversary of Roe v. Wade. Ligonier Ministries has posted a series of video lectures featuring R.C. Sproul, covering topics such as: What Are the Key Issues? How Sacred Is Human Life? When Does Life Begin? What Is the Relationship of Church and State? What About Those Who Demand Their Rights? What Is Your Verdict? You can find them all here. From the web site: "If you would like to be able to present an intelligent, well-reasoned defense of the unborn without engaging in a shouting match, this series can help."

Praying for Our Missionaries: Juan and Marta Arjona (Hispanic Community, Escondido, CA)
Pray for:
Ministry to new families attending worship.
Families led by single moms or couples with great difficulties.
Mercy ministries: regular neighborhood clean-up and to provide dumpsters to dispose of unwanted items
Effective outreach that our church will become well known in the community.
The City of Escondido as they partner with us in our ESL ministry.
Pray for youth group outreach at the park.
Each Saturday night 100 neighbors gather at our church site to collect donated food through our ministry in connection with the North County Food Bank.
Pray that our finances to cover our increased ministry expenses.

Devotional Passages for January 25 - February 1, 2009
1/25: Genesis 50:1-26; Exodus 1:1-2:10; Matthew 16:13-17:9; Psalm 21:1-13; Proverbs 5:1-6
1/26: Exodus 2:11-3:22; Matthew 17:10-27; Psalm 22:1-18; Proverbs 5:7-14
1/27: Exodus 4:1-5:21; Matthew 18:1-22; Psalm 22:19-31; Proverbs 5:15-21
1/28: Exodus 5:22-7:24; Matthew 18:23-19:12; Psalm 23:1-6; Proverbs 5:22-23
1/29: Exodus 7:25-9:35; Matthew 19:13-30; Psalm 24:1-10; Proverbs 6:1-5
1/30: Exodus 10:1-12:13; Matthew 20:1-28; Psalm 25:1-15; Proverbs 6:6-11
1/31: Exodus 12:14-13:16; Matthew 20:29-21:22; Psalm 25:16-22; Proverbs 6:12-15
2/1: Exodus 13:17-15:18; Matthew 21:23-46; Psalm 26:1-12; Proverbs 6:16-19

Grace Fallbrook Update for Jan. 18, 2009

2009-01-17T08:11:00.001-08:00

Sermon
Dr. Iain Duguid will be preaching on Acts 9:1-31, "An Unusual Instrument in the Hands of an Amazing God"

Nursery Volunteers
January 18: Liza Beede, Hannah Beede, Jaime Molinar
January 25: Ed Madrid, Stephanie Madrid, Emma Keck

Getting Ready Volunteers
January 18: Toman/ Dundas (Confession of Sin; Big Truths #19, Song Vol. 2, #17-18)
January 25: C Madrid/E Keck (Forgiveness; Big Truths #20, Song Vol. 2, #19-20)

Upcoming Events
January 18: Please join us at 9 AM for Sunday school as we discuss "God's Providence".

January 23 & 24: Please pray for Pastor Ken and the other delegates, and for the South Coast presbytery as they meet Friday, January 23 and Saturday, January 24. Pray that God would be glorified at this assembly, and that His Holy Spirit would pour out much wisdom and grace on the men as they meet to discuss and deal with the business of the presbytery. Pray that all in attendance would be blessed and built up in their faith.

January 24: Men, please join your brothers in Christ for prayer and study Saturday morning, January 24 at 7:00 AM. This meeting will take place at the church office (425 E. Alvarado Street, Suite F in Fallbrook). All men are welcome and encouraged to join this study. Questions? Please see Rick Ligtenberg.

February 21: The Choir invites all singers to join us in a retreat to learn the Lenten/Easter season's music. The retreat will be on Saturday, February 21, from 8:45 - noon at the Dundas home. The retreat helps us focus on learning the music but also is a time of fellowship and remembering the purposes of having a Choir that is dedicated to praising the LORD in song during our church services. We'd love to have you join us. Contact Paul Keck or Genie Summers if you have questions.

Other Notices
January 18-25, 2009 is Sanctity of Human Life Week. Please pray for the scourge of abortion in our land. Pray that God would protect unborn children and bring salvation and healing to all who have been affected by abortion. For more information and additional resources, please go to http://www.heartlink.org/beavoice/resources.cfm

A new Sunday afternoon study will begin Feb. 15 and continue every first and third Sundays until the end of May at the Han home at 1:30 PM. We will be doing a survey of Paul's letter to the Romans. Lunch will be provided and all are welcome. If you are interested in participating, please let pastor Ken know soon.

There is a copy of the church directory at the back table. Please check to make sure your information is correct. We will be distributing a new directory soon.

Romans 13:1 says, "Let every person be subject to the governing authorities. For there is no authority except from God, and those that exist have been instituted by God." Please pray for the upcoming inauguration and for the incoming administration, that God will bring glory to Himself and draw many to saving faith in Christ.

Please continue to pray for the leadership of Grace Presbyterian Church. Our financial situation is such that cuts will have to be made in the budget. Pray that God would give these men grace and wisdom as they determine what cuts need to be made, that they would make the right changes, and that God would bring glory to Himself throughout this process.

We encourage you to pick up a free copy of the Westminster Standards from the back table.

Online Resources
Shorter Catechism Q.20 asks, "Did God leave all mankind to perish in the estate of sin and misery?" and answers, "God, having out of his mere good pleasure, from all eternity, elected some to everlasting life, did enter into a covenant of grace to deliver them out of the estate of sin and misery, and to bring them into an estate of salvation by a Redeemer." You can read pastor Ken's lesson here.

Praying for Our Missionaries: Keith and Debbie Kanaval (Montreal, Canada)
The Muslim world has come to our doorstep. There are more that 140,000 Muslims in Montreal with the number increasing each year. This makes it a strategic city. Last May, as Keith walked through a neighborhood known as "Petit Mahreb" and saw the places and people, the challenge and vision became very real. The goal is for God to grow His kingdom by planting churches in this community. Keith and Debbie are uniquely qualified having numerous years experience with Muslims in Niger and Senegal, Africa. They are both fluent in French and they have the strategy experience to facilitate this new ministry.

Please pray:
- For financial support. Since we have changed direction from West Africa to North America, several churches have discontinued supporting us.
- Open doors to hearts and relationship building in Montreal.
- Preparations including the vital ethnographic research underway.
- For efforts in recruiting a new team, that God will direct just the right workers for our team.
- God would move the hearts of Christians in Quebec and the US to embrace this vision.
- Our family will be settled and stable in the US when we leave for Canada.
- Our marriage to glorify God and remain strong & healthy through this transition.

Devotional Passages for January 18-25, 2009
1/18: Genesis 37:1-38:30; Matthew 12:22-45; Psalm 16:1-11; Proverbs 3:27-32
1/19: Genesis 39:1-41:16; Matthew 12:46-13:23; Psalm 17:1-15; Proverbs 3:33-35
1/20: Genesis 41:17-42:17; Matthew 13:24-46; Psalm 18:1-15; Proverbs 4:1-6
1/21: Genesis 42:18-43:34; Matthew 13:47-14:12; Psalm 18:16-36; Proverbs 4:7-10
1/22: Genesis 44:1-45:28; Matthew 14:13-36; Psalm 18:37-50; Proverbs 4:11-13
1/23: Genesis 46:1-47:31; Matthew 15:1-28; Psalm 19:1-14; Proverbs 4:14-19
1/24: Genesis 48:1-49:33; Matthew 15:29-16:12; Psalm 20:1-9; Proverbs 4:20-27
1/25: Genesis 50:1-26; Exodus 1:1-2:10; Matthew 16:13-17:9; Psalm 21:1-13; Proverbs 5:1-6

Grace Fallbrook Update for Jan. 11, 2009

2009-01-09T16:46:00.001-08:00

Sermon
Dr. Iain Duguid will be preaching on Acts 8:26-40, "An Open Doorway to God".

Nursery Volunteers
January 11: Lori Marinucci, Anessa Marinucci, Vanya Wright
January 18: Liza Beede, Hannah Beede, Jaime Molinar

Getting Ready Volunteers
January 11: E & S Madrid (Call to Worship; Big Truths #18, Song Vol. 2, #15-16)
January 18: Toman/ Dundas (Confession of Sin; Big Truths # 19, Song Vol. 2, #17-18)

Potluck Volunteers
Set Up: Freda Jones, Lori Marinucci
Clean Up: Liza Beede, Michelle Kay

Upcoming Events
January 10: Men, please join your brothers in Christ for prayer and study this Saturday morning, January 10 at 7:00 AM. This meeting will take place at the church office (425 E. Alvarado Street, Suite F in Fallbrook). All men are welcome and encouraged to join this study. Questions? Please see Rick Ligtenberg.

January 11: Please join us at 9 AM for Sunday school as we discuss "God's Providence".

January 11: Please join us after worship this Sunday for our monthly potluck lunch.

Other Notices
Please pray for the leadership of Grace Presbyterian Church as they begin the budget process. Our financial situation is such that cuts will have to be made in the budget. Pray that God would give these men grace and wisdom as they determine what cuts need to be made, that they would make the right changes, and that God would bring glory to Himself throughout this process.

We encourage you to pick up a free copy of the Westminster Standards from the back table.

Online Resources
In a recent sermon pastor Ken referenced the resolutions of Jonathan Edwards. You can read those resolutions online here.

This week's shorter catechism lesson (qs. 18 & 19) discusses moralism and its fruits. What is moralism? Why is it bad? How do you spot it? Read pastor Ken's lesson here.

Praying for Our Missionaries: Dave and Darleen Eby (Westminster Theological College & Seminary, Uganda)
Uganda is a landlocked nation of 91,000 square miles (about the size of Michigan) that rests on the equator in central Africa. The population is about 23 million, with a life expectancy of only 42 years (1 in 12 Ugandans is an orphan). The country and their people are poor, especially compared to American standards: 77% live on rammed earth floors; 92% do not have electricity; the main source of information is word of mouth; only 4.5% have a television. As with much of central Africa, malaria is endemic and represents a significant cause of morbidity and mortality for the people of Uganda. Their main need however is spiritual. There are many churches but the gospel is often compromised. Africa needs trained Biblically sound pastors.

Praise for Dave's recent trip to central Uganda villages where I visited 8 new Presbyterian churches.

Praise that all were very receptive to the teaching from the Word. I preached the gospel using the Five Solas/Alones of the Reformation and people seemed to grasp that the gospel means becoming aware that I am much worse than I ever imagined and much more loved in Christ than I ever dreamed. The biblical gospel certainly produces humility and worship.

Pray for Henry Benjamin Kimera (a WTC graduate and current seminarian) who has planted these eight churches over the last two years. Henry spends much of his time on his 150 cc motorcycle travelling 3-4 four hours on dirt roads to the villages. Henry is a prayer warrior. He rises at 3 AM daily to pray for God's kingdom to come. God is answering Henry's prayers.

Life is very basic and very hard. I saw no other white man for 5 days. About 85% of Uganda lives in villages. It is the old Africa with very little of modern technology. It is full of African Traditional Religion (the worship of good and evil spirits). There is still much discipling to be done in a nation that is said to be 83% "Christian" yet is full of so much false teaching and syncretism (combining biblical and local religion).

Pray as discipling Uganda will not be done until the Basoga tribe (where we were) and the other 51 tribes (nations) here are
taught to observe all that Christ has commanded (Matt 28:19).

Pray God would provide sponsors to pay the seminar fees. Of the eight pastoral leaders of the eight churches, all asked if they could enroll at WTC and be equipped to minister to their people more effectively. My answer was: "Get in your written application and pray for the Lord's provision of school fees. Yes we have room for you, but you must be able to pay the fees."

Pray as Dave teaches Introduction to Missions for next Seminary module (January 19 to 31).

Pray for the start of the college semester on February 2 that pastors will be educated and equipped to serve in Africa.

Praise God for His wonderful, and almost miraculous provision of new, expanded facilities as phase 1 in completed!

Pray the local churches can minister effectively to the orphan children in their area.

Pray for stamina, protection, and effectiveness in ministry for Dave and Darleen.

Additional Missions News
Uganda Children's Sponsorship Program: We are pleased to announce that as a result of our fund raising efforts last September at the Missions Faire, we are able to sponsor 6 students this coming year. The school year commences in February and goes until December and the fees will be applied to tuition, a uniform and a daily hot meal. We are sponsoring students ranging from Pre-K through Secondary School. Their communities range from rural to poor suburb-type to the slums. Some attend well-established churches and at least one attends a new church-plant in a slum. All of the students attend a local Presbyterian church in their community and hear the Word of God preached. Pray these students: Christopher, Peace, Gideon, Frederick, Esther and Sara will be blessed by our gift and they will have a personal relationship with Jesus Christ. See the back table for photographs and guidelines, if your child would like to correspond with a student.

Devotional Passages for January 11-18, 2009
1/11: Genesis 24:52-26:16; Matthew 8:18-34; Psalm 10:1-15; Proverbs 3:7-8
1/12: Genesis 26:17-27:46; Matthew 9:1-17; Psalm 10:16-18; Proverbs 3:9-10
1/13: Genesis 28:1-29:35; Matthew 9:18-38; Psalm 11:1-7; Proverbs 3:11-12
1/14: Genesis 30:1-31:16; Matthew 10:1-25; Psalm 12:1-8; Proverbs 3:13-15
1/15: Genesis 31:17-32:12; Matthew 10:26-11:6; Psalm 13:1-6; Proverbs 3:16-18
1/16: Genesis 32:13-34:31; Matthew 11:7-30; Psalm 14:1-7; Proverbs 3:19-20
1/17: Genesis 35:1-36:43; Matthew 12:1-21; Psalm 15:1-5; Proverbs 3:21-26
1/18: Genesis 37:1-38:30; Matthew 12:22-45; Psalm 16:1-11; Proverbs 3:27-32

Grace Fallbrook Update for January 4, 2009

2009-01-02T15:11:00.001-08:00

Sermon
Rev. Ken Han will be preaching on Romans 12:3-21, "Life on the Altar".

Nursery Volunteers
January 4: Yoori Han, Paula Marinucci, Tanya Marinucci
January 11: Lori Marinucci, Anessa Marinucci, Vanya Wright

Getting Ready Volunteers
January 4: C Keck & C Rogers (Church; Big Truths #17, Song Vol. 2, #13-14)
January 11: E & S Madrid (Call to Worship; Big Truths #18, Song Vol. 2, #15-16)

Upcoming Events
January 4: We invite you to come and join us at 9 AM for the monthly prayer meeting.

January 10: Men, please join your brothers in Christ for prayer and study Saturday morning, January 10 at 7:00 AM. This meeting will take place at the church office (425 E. Alvarado Street, Suite F in Fallbrook). All men are welcome and encouraged to join this study. Questions? Please see Rick Ligtenberg.

January 11: Please join us at 9 AM for Sunday school as we discuss "God's Providence".

January 11: Please join us after worship for our monthly potluck lunch.

Other Notices
The Cantys would like to thank all of our church family for their wonderful expressions of sympathy and outpouring of love through cards, calls, and attendance at the Memorial Services last week for Luana’s Father and Ryan’s Grandfather, John De Groot.

Please pray for the leadership of Grace Presbyterian Church as they begin the budget process. Our financial situation is such that cuts will have to be made in the budget. Pray that God would give these men grace and wisdom as they determine what cuts need to be made, that they would make the right changes, and that God would bring glory to Himself throughout this process.

We encourage you to pick up a free copy of the Westminster Standards from the back table.

Online Resources
In last week's sermon pastor Ken referenced the resolutions of Jonathan Edwards. You can read those resolutions online here.

Shorter Catechism Qs. 14 & 15 help us to think biblically about sin, and therefore about the gospel. We encourage you to read pastor Ken's lesson on SC Qs. 14 & 15 here.

Shorter Catechism Qs. 16 & 17 continues our introduction to covenant theology. You can read about this important subject here.

Praying for Our Missionaries: Jim and Claudia Jung (Sydney, Australia)
We believe Sydney is one of those strategically critical global cities that must be reached with the gospel! Forming a strong ministry team here will serve a wide range of people who are gathered from all over the world in this city. These are the same people who can in turn take the gospel to the utter ends of the earth.

A little history: MTW has been in Sydney as early as 1975. Some churches were planted and handed to the nationals which had since diminished. In the meantime, other MTW teams have been developed in Brisbane and Perth, and they have been actively engaged in theological education, university ministry and church planting. However, since October 2006, MTW decided to reengage the vital city of Sydney. We have been assigned to reassess, strategize, network, and initiate a church planting movement for today's Sydney.

We are in the process of planting a new church and along the way, a new university ministry was started (called Student Outreach to the World or SOW) on three campuses (University of Sydney, University of New South Wales, and University of Technology in Sydney), which came as a surprise blessing.

- Pray that our Permanent Residence Status will be granted.
- Harbour City Church Plant is gathering in "launch mode" since May. Pray that many committed will come and help with this work as we learn to work together.
- Praise for an increased circle of unbelievers and self-proclaimed atheists contacts.
- Campus Ministry is drawing some atheists; pray for clarity in proclaiming the gospel and their need for salvation.
- Pray that financial support will come in, so we will not have to leave the work and return to the USA for fund raising efforts.
- Pray for ways to reach out to the city workers in key target areas.

Devotional Passages for January 4 - January 11, 2009
1/4: Genesis 8:1-10:32; Matthew 4:12-25; Psalm 4:1-8; Proverbs 1:20-23
1/5: Genesis 11:1-13:4; Matthew 5:1-26; Psalm 5:1-12; Proverbs 1:24-28
1/6: Genesis 13:5-15:21; Matthew 5:27-48; Psalm 6:1-10; Proverbs 1:29-33
1/7: Genesis 16:1-18:19; Matthew 6:1-24; Psalm 7:1-17; Proverbs 2:1-5
1/8: Genesis 18:20-19:38; Matthew 6:25-7:14; Psalm 8:1-9; Proverbs 2:6-15
1/9: Genesis 20:1-22:24; Matthew 7:15-29; Psalm 9:1-12; Proverbs 2:16-22
1/10: Genesis 23:1-24:51; Matthew 8:1-17; Psalm 9:13-20; Proverbs 3:1-6
1/11: Genesis 24:52-26:16; Matthew 8:18-34; Psalm 10:1-15; Proverbs 3:7-8

Grace Fallbrook Update for December 21, 2008

2008-12-19T13:00:00.001-08:00

Sermon
Rev. Ken Han will be preaching on Luke 2:1-21, "The Two Decrees".

Nursery Volunteers
December 21: Ed Madrid, Stephanie Madrid, Emma Keck
December 28: Sarah Robison, Amy Robison, Vanya Wright

Getting Ready Volunteers
December 21: C Madrid/ E Keck (Benediction; Big Truths #15, Song Vol. 2, #9-10)
December 28: R & J Higuera (Hymns; Big Truths #16, Song Vol. 2, #11-12)

Upcoming Events
December 20: Men, please join your brothers in Christ for prayer and study Saturday morning, December 20 at 7:00 AM. This meeting will take place at the church office (425 E. Alvarado Street, Suite F in Fallbrook). All men are welcome and encouraged to join this study. Questions? Please see Rick Ligtenberg.

December 21: Please join us at 9 AM for Sunday school as we discuss "God's Providence". Sunday school will not meet on December 28, but will resume the second Sunday in January. Sunday morning, January 4, we will meet for our monthly prayer meeting.

December 21: Choir rehearsal will begin at 9 AM, to prepare for the Christmas Celebration. Choir members are asked to come early, if possible.

December 21: Please join us for our annual Family Christmas Celebration, Sunday afternoon December 21, 2:00 pm at the home of Jack and Kay Dundas. If you have not signed up for food, please contact Janny at 760-731--0535, or email janny.martine@gmail.com. We are pleased to welcome Joe and Juliet and their family to our Christmas Celebration! They hope to leave for Japan early in 2009.

Other Notices
Please pray for the leadership of Grace Presbyterian Church as they begin the budget process. Our financial situation is such that cuts will have to be made in the budget. Pray that God would give these men grace and wisdom as they determine what cuts need to be made, that they would make the right changes, and that God would bring glory to Himself throughout this process.

We encourage you to pick up a free copy of the Westminster Standards from the back table.

Online Resources
This week's catechism asks, "What is sin?" and answers, "Sin is any want of conformity unto, or transgression of, the law of God." Sin is not a pleasant topic, and many people prefer the avoid it altogether. Read pastor Ken's lesson to see why it is very important to understand the subject of sin rightly.

Praying for Our Missionaries: Iain and Barb Duguid (Grove City, PA)
As most of you know, our previous pastor has relocated to PA and is now Professor of Old Testament at Grove City College, as well as an ordained minister in the ARP. His family and the Millers are starting a new church plant. Our previous intern, Bryan Miller and his wife Tiffany are vital to this work. The Christ Presbyterian Church currently is meeting at the local YMCA for Sunday morning services. Pray for:

1) For first membership class to commence the first of the year.
2) Students at Grove City that attend CPC will cherish the Gospel of Grace and take it far and wide as they graduate.
3) For more contacts and evangelism with local families.
4) Barb as she works at the Grove City Medical Center and is actively engaged in leading Women's Bible Studies.
5) Barb as she intends to start a support group for counseling those dealing with sexual sin.
6) Bryan & Tiffany as they lead various home fellowship/Bible Studies, movie nights and youth group activities.
7) Wayne Houk as he is the worship team leader for our mixed worship service.
8) For wisdom and preparation as they formulate spring bible studies and fellowship opportunities.
9) Friendly relations with other reformed congregations in the area.

Devotional Passages for December 21 - 28, 2008
12/21: Zechariah 1:1-21; Revelation 12:1-17; Psalm 140:1-13; Proverbs 30:17
12/22: Zechariah 2:1-3:10; Revelation 13:1-18; Psalm 141:1-10; Proverbs 30:18-20
12/23: Zechariah 4:1-5:11; Revelation 14:1-20; Psalm 142:1-7; Proverbs 30:21-23
12/24: Zechariah 6:1-7:14; Revelation 15:1-8; Psalm 143:1-12; Proverbs 30:24-28
12/25: Zechariah 8:1-23; Revelation 16:1-21; Psalm 144:1-15; Proverbs 30:29-31
12/26: Zechariah 9:1-17; Revelation 17:1-18; Psalm 145:1-21; Proverbs 30:32
12/27: Zechariah 10:1-11:17; Revelation 18:1-24; Psalm 146:1-10; Proverbs 30:33
12/28: Zechariah 12:1-13:9; Revelation 19:1-21; Psalm 147:1-20; Proverbs 31:1-7

Grace Fallbrook Update for December 14, 2008

2008-12-12T09:55:00.001-08:00

Sermon
Rev. Ken Han will be preaching on Genesis 50:1 - 26, "Forgiveness Full and Free".

Nursery Volunteers
December 14: Kelly Rogers, Wade Rogers, Christian Rogers
December 21: Ed Madrid, Stephanie Madrid, Emma Keck

Getting Ready Volunteers
December 14: Toman / Dundas (Membership; Big Truths #14, Song Vol. 2, #7-8)
December 21: C Madrid / E Keck (Benediction; Big Truths #15, Song Vol. 2, #9-10)

Upcoming Events
December 14: Please join us at 9 AM for Sunday school as we discuss "God's Providence". Please note that because of the Family Christmas Celebration on December 21, we will not have our second Sunday potluck luncheon in December.

December 14: There will be an extra choir rehearsal after church, to prepare for the Christmas Celebration.

December 20: Men, please join your brothers in Christ for prayer and study Saturday morning, December 20 at 7:00 AM. This meeting will take place at the church office (425 E. Alvarado Street, Suite F in Fallbrook). All men are welcome and encouraged to join this study. Questions? Please see Rick Ligtenberg.

December 21: Please join us for our annual Family Christmas Celebration, 2:00 pm at the home of Jack and Kay Dundas. Mark your calendar and plan to fellowship with your brothers and sisters in Christ. Please sign up on the sheets on the back table to help with set up and clean up, and to bring food. We are pleased to welcome Joe and Juliet and their family to our Christmas Celebration! They hope to leave for Japan early in 2009.

Other Notices
We encourage you to pick up a free copy of the Westminster Standards from the back table.

Please continue to pray for Jim Toman and Ed Madrid as they go forward through the process of becoming elder and deacon, respectively. Pray that God would strengthen them for the responsibility He has entrusted to them.

Online Resources
Shorter Catechism Q.13 asks, "Did our first parents continue in the estate wherein they were created?" and answers, "Our first parents, being left to the freedom of their own will, fell from the estate wherein they were created, by sinning against God." This week's catechism is a study of man's sin against God. You can read pastor Ken's lesson here.

Christianaudio is offering 90 Days of Morning and Evening (January, February and March) by Charles Spurgeon 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 DEC2008 at checkout.

Praying for Our Missionaries: David and Eowyn Stoddard (MTW Berlin, Germany)
Team Berlin's work focuses on the former Communist areas of eastern Berlin. While it has been over a decade since the fall of the Berlin Wall, a stark contrast of culture and world view is still evident on the two sides of Berlin. Over the last decade, Team Berlin has grown significantly. We now have over 20 career and short-term personnel working in several districts of the city. The city of Pankow, where we live is the site of the German church plant Paulus-Gemeinde. Our facility is now remodeled!

Pankow is also the location for the Berlin study center of the Martin Bucer Seminary (MBS). MBS one of only two reformed seminaries in Germany, and is one of the ways we are training nationals for future leadership.

Future Perspective
Our church-plant has not yet crossed the finish line, in terms of reaching maturity and longevity. One crucial element that is still missing is a German pastor. Pray that God would send us the right person and make available the necessary finances.
Pray specifically for one particular young man and his wife who are looking at the possibility of coming. They need a clear sense of call and direction.
Pray for us as well. We are prepared to stay here and help this young man, supporting the church in a different capacity.
David would no longer be the pastor, but would assist in teaching and preaching and maybe step back into seminary work as well.
Uncertainty of our future; none of this is set in stone at this point in time and we need a lot more clarity.
Thank you again for your interest, support and prayers. Without you, this endeavor would be doomed to fail.

Special Prayer for the Kims (MTW Japan)
So much has happened in the last week. There is only $415/month left to go! With verbal pledges we are at 96% of our monthly support, with 100% projected by January. For this reason, MTW authorized us to purchase our plane tickets for Japan this week. We were just about to purchase our plane tickets to depart on January 20, when we received news from our team in Japan telling us there was a snag in our visa situation. Because of a mistake by the Immigration Bureau, the process of obtaining our visa is being delayed by a few weeks or a few months. This has also delayed our shipment from being sent, which takes a month to arrive. Please pray for us so that we can get our visa quickly in order to get to Japan in January. Thank you for your prayers!

Devotional Passages for December 14 - 21, 2008
12/14: Jonah 1:1-4:11; Revelation 5:1-14; Psalm 133:1-3; Proverbs 29:26-27
12/15: Micah 1:1-4:13; Revelation 6:1-17; Psalm 134:1-3; Proverbs 30:1-4
12/16: Micah 5:1-7:20; Revelation 7:1-17; Psalm 135:1-21; Proverbs 30:5-6
12/17: Nahum 1:1-3:19; Revelation 8:1-13; Psalm 136:1-26; Proverbs 30:7-9
12/18: Habakkuk 1:1-3:19; Revelation 9:1-21; Psalm 137:1-9; Proverbs 30:10
12/19: Zephaniah 1:1-3:20; Revelation 10:1-11; Psalm 138:1-8; Proverbs 30:11-14
12/20: Haggai 1:1-2:23; Revelation 11:1-19; Psalm 139:1-24; Proverbs 30:15-16
12/21: Zechariah 1:1-21; Revelation 12:1-17; Psalm 140:1-13; Proverbs 30:17

Grace Fallbrook Update for December 7, 2008

2008-12-06T17:30:00.001-08:00

Sermon
Rev. Ken Han will be preaching on Genesis 48:1 - 49:33, "The End of Struggle".

Nursery Volunteers
December 7: Jilliann Higuera, Colton Higuera, Jaime Molinar
December 14: Kelly Rogers, Wade Rogers, Christian Rogers

Getting Ready Volunteers
December 7: E & S Madrid (Offering; Big Truths #13, Song Vol. 2, #5-6)
December 14: Toman/Dundas (Membership; Big Truths #14, Song Vol. 2, #7-8)

Upcoming Events
December 6: Men, please join your brothers in Christ for prayer and study Saturday morning, December 6 at 7:00 AM. This meeting will take place at the church office (425 E. Alvarado Street, Suite F in Fallbrook). All men are welcome and encouraged to join this study. Questions? Please see Rick Ligtenberg.

December 7: We invite you to come and join us at 9 AM for the monthly prayer meeting.

December 14: Please join us at 9 AM for Sunday school as we discuss "God's Providence".

December 21: Please join us for our annual Family Christmas Celebration, Sunday afternoon December 21, 2 pm at the home of Jack and Kay Dundas. Please mark your calendar and plan to fellowship with your brothers and sisters in Christ. Please sign up to participate on the sheets on the back table on Sunday.

Other Notices
Congratulations to Rick and Janny Ligtenberg on the birth of their grandson!

Christmas Gift for our Missionaries. It is the Mission Committee's intention to send each family a month's extra support as a Christmas gift through our established budget. We believe a financial gift will allow them to best determine their needs or desires. This will be done as part of our regular giving through the missionaries' MTW accounts. However, if you desire to give an extra gift please mark the memo line of your check "Missions".

We would also like to send each missionary family a home-made Christmas Card. Thanks to Janny and Jilliann, we will have these available after Thanksgiving for you to jot a note of encouragement. We would like all of our Grace family to sign! In addition, we would like to include some family photographs or photographs taken at church events. I am told it is an unbelievable encouragement for our Missionaries to put faces to supporters who regularly pray for them. If you have any photographs, please bring them and we will send them along.

We encourage you to pick up a free copy of the Westminster Standards from the back table.

Please continue to pray for Jim Toman and Ed Madrid as they go forward through the process of becoming elder and deacon, respectively. Pray that God would strengthen them for the responsibility He has entrusted to them. Pray for their wives and families, as they support Jim and Ed in their new roles.

Online Resources
This week's shorter catechism question asks, "What special act of providence did God exercise towards man in the estate wherein he was created?" and answers, "When God had created man, he entered into a covenant of life with him, upon condition of perfect obedience; forbidding him to eat of the tree of the knowledge of good and evil, upon pain of death." In this week's lesson we consider Adam's relationship with God and something better than the paradise. You can read pastor Ken's lesson here.

Christianaudio is offering 90 Days of Morning and Evening (January, February and March) by Charles Spurgeon 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 DEC2008 at checkout.

Praying for Our Missionaries: Ron and Erin Hesse (Indonesia)
One morning I was sitting at an outdoor church service and I isolated the pages of the Gospel of Mark in an Indonesian Bible and showed them to Erin. They seemed so few compared to the whole! Then I remembered that it took Tyndale 14 more years to complete the English Translation of the Old Testament, after he had finished the New Testament. And that was in his native tongue! So, our work goes on.

1. Praise that the Gospel of Mark is completed and 400 copies have been published.
2. Finishing of an audio version of the Gospel of Mark; by native speakers who have recently learned to read the written word.
3. Praise for good language help from Agus who left his family for a month to help with typing, translating text, and answering vocabulary questions.
4. Organizational transition and restructuring of area team.
5. Distribution and seminars of translated AIDS materials and that affected T People would see need for Christ and forgiveness.
6. Many colleagues are having difficulty getting visas.
7. Pray for health challenges.
8. Education of two children at college in the US and two children at home.
9. Continued research of the language so we can thoroughly understand how it works!
10. Protection from evil.
11. Pray for the T People that many would eagerly receive God's word and lives would be changed.

Devotional Passages for December 7 - 14, 2008
12/7: Hosea 6:1-9:17; 3 John 1-15; Psalm 126:1-6; Proverbs 29:12-14
12/8: Hosea 10:1-14:9; Jude 1-25; Psalm 127:1-5; Proverbs 29:15-17
12/9: Joel 1:1-3:21; Revelation 1:1-20; Psalm 128:1-6; Proverbs 29:18
12/10: Amos 1:1-3:15; Revelation 2:1-17; Psalm 129:1-8; Proverbs 29:19-20
12/11: Amos 4:1-6:14; Revelation 2:18-3:6; Psalm 130:1-8; Proverbs 29:21-22
12/12: Amos 7:1-9:15; Revelation 3:7-22; Psalm 131:1-3; Proverbs 29:23
12/13: Obadiah 1-21; Revelation 4:1-11; Psalm 132:1-18; Proverbs 29:24-25
12/14: Jonah 1:1-4:11; Revelation 5:1-14; Psalm 133:1-3; Proverbs 29:26-27

Grace Fallbrook Update for November 30, 2008

2008-12-04T06:49:00.001-08:00

Sermon
Rev. Ken Han will be preaching on Genesis 47:1 - 31, "Sojourning in Goshen ".

Nursery Volunteers
November 30: Liza Beede, Hannah Beede, Emma Keck
December 7: Jilliann Higuera, Colton Higuera, Jaime Molinar

Getting Ready Volunteers
November 30: C Keck/C Rogers (Communion; Big Truths #12, Song Vol. 2, #3-4)
December 7: E & S Madrid (Offering; Big Truths #13, Song Vol. 2, #5-6)

Upcoming Events
November 30: We invite you to come and join us at 9 AM for Sunday school as we discuss "God's Providence".

December 6: Men, please join your brothers in Christ for prayer and study Saturday morning, December 6 at 7:00 AM. This meeting will take place at the church office (425 E. Alvarado Street, Suite F in Fallbrook). All men are welcome and encouraged to join this study. Questions? Please see Rick Ligtenberg.

December 21: Please join us for our annual Family Christmas Celebration, Sunday afternoon December 21, 2 pm at the home of Jack and Kay Dundas. Please mark your calendar and plan to fellowship with your brothers and sisters in Christ. More information to follow.

Other Notices
Christmas Gift for our Missionaries. It is the Mission Committee's intention to send each family a month's extra support as a Christmas gift through our established budget. We believe a financial gift will allow them to best determine their needs or desires. This will be done as part of our regular giving through the missionaries' MTW accounts. However, if you desire to give an extra gift please mark the memo line of your check "Missions".

An idea: You may think about having your children identify one missionary family and then work or do chores to raise extra $ or sacrifice an outing or trip out to eat out to teach sacrificial giving for the sake of the gospel.

We would also like to send each missionary family a home-made Christmas Card. Thanks to Janny and Jilliann, we will have these available after Thanksgiving for you to jot a note of encouragement. We would like all of our Grace family to sign! In addition, we would like to include some family photographs or photographs taken at church events. I am told it is an unbelievable encouragement for our Missionaries to put faces to supporters who regularly pray for them. If you have any photographs, please bring them and we will send them along.

Please continue to pray for persecuted Christians worldwide. We also encourage prayer for the souls of the oppressors, the nations that promote persecution, and those who ignore it. Please continue to use your "30 Days of Prayer" brochure to pray for MTW missionaries, particularly those in restricted access countries.

We encourage you to pick up a free copy of the Westminster Standards from the back table.

Please continue to pray for Jim Toman and Ed Madrid as they go forward through the process of becoming elder and deacon, respectively. Pray that God would strengthen them for the responsibility He has entrusted to them. Pray for their wives and families, as they support Jim and Ed in their new roles.

Online Resources
Shorter Catechism Q. 11 asks, "What are God’s works of providence?" and answers, "God’s works of providence are, his most holy, wise, and powerful preserving and governing all his creatures, and all their actions." This week's catechism lesson begins the discussion of how God provides for his people, both as the corporate body of Christ and as individuals. You can read pastor Ken's lesson here.

Praying for Our Missionaries: Lloyd and Edna Kim (Cambodia)
About a year ago, our family went out to dinner at a local restaurant. After we sat down, a very friendly couple with young kids approached us and started talking to us. I asked what he did and he told me he was a church planter seeking to reach the influencers in the city in order to reach the nation. When he asked me what I did, I told him I was a missionary seeking to work with people just like him in order to reach Cambodia. We laughed, exchanged cards, and then went on with our lives.

We have since reconnected. Pastor Narin came to us and said, "you know, what we really need is man power. We have been praying about starting an English speaking service at our church and we believe God has brought you here to help us start it." He asked me if I would be willing to preach most Sundays in this English service. My initial reaction was "no way!!" I just finished a year of Khmer language studies and now I'm supposed to preach in English? But the more Pastor Narin shared the more we felt that this was the best way we could help this ministry.

He explained that many of the influential people in the city speak English well and enjoy interacting with foreigners. Most of these people send their children to English speaking schools. And so an English speaking service would be a great asset to his growing ministry.

And so for the past two months, our city team as well as some other foreign missionaries have been leading the English service at Gospel Commission Fellowship. And it has been wonderful to see the Lord working in our midst. Pastor Narin and I are now meeting once a week: praying together, going over leadership development material that we will use to begin raising up lay leaders in his church, and thinking together about how to reach the great kingdom of Cambodia for Christ.

1. Pray for Great Commission Fellowship, Pastor Narin and his wife Quennie, and both the Khmer speaking service and the English speaking service (where I am preaching). Pray for growth, depth, and a solid foundation.

2. Pray for two networks of village, house churches we are beginning relationships with in the Kampot area. Pray for wisdom and God's leading as we seek to discern how best to help facilitate the growth of the church in rural Cambodia.
3. Pray for the ongoing church planning work in V. Pray especially for the ethnic V. churches in our network as they reach out to tribal groups in V.
4. Pray for Lloyd's teaching ministry at Phnom Penh Bible School.

5. Edna's ministry at CSI clinic, teaching medical students, and village medical outreaches.

6. And of course for our marriage and family as we juggle all these ministries.

Devotional Passages for November 30 - December 7, 2008
11/30: Daniel 7:1-28; 1 John 1:1-10; Psalm 119:153-176; Proverbs 28:23-24
12/1: Daniel 8:1-27; 1 John 2:1-17; Psalm 120:1-7; Proverbs 28:25-26
12/2: Daniel 9:1-11:1; 1 John 2:18-3:6; Psalm 121:1-8; Proverbs 28:27-28
12/3: Daniel 11:2-35; 1 John 3:7-24; Psalm 122:1-9; Proverbs 29:1
12/4: Daniel 11:36-12:13; 1 John 4:1-21; Psalm 123:1-4; Proverbs 29:2-4
12/5: Hosea 1:1-3:5; 1 John 5:1-21; Psalm 124:1-8; Proverbs 29:5-8
12/6: Hosea 4:1-5:15; 2 John 1-13; Psalm 125:1-5; Proverbs 29:9-11
12/7: Hosea 6:1-9:17; 3 John 1-15; Psalm 126:1-6; Proverbs 29:12-14

Grace Fallbrook Update for September 21, 2008

2008-09-19T10:04:00.001-07:00

Sermon
Rev. Ken Han will be preaching on Genesis 35:16 - 36:43, "From One Generation to Another".

Nursery Volunteers
September 21: Michelle Kay, Jesse Kay, Joseph Kay
September 28: Ed Madrid, Stephanie Madrid, Amy Robison

Getting Ready Volunteers
September 21: J & K Dundas (Communion; ch.19; Letter "C", Colossians 3:20)
September 28: C & A Keck (Offering; ch. 20; Letter "D", Philippians 2:14)

Upcoming Events
September 21: Come and join us at 9 AM for Sunday School as we continue to discuss "Christ and Culture".

September 21: That's this Sunday! It's finally here! Join us for a fun, interactive, "Around the World" venture. We are happy to announce that the Kims of Japan will be with us once again! Join our fund raising event as you sample international foods and learn more about our missionaries. If you haven't signed up, please send an RSVP e-mail to Lori Marinucci ASAP so we can ensure enough food is prepared! Don't forget to participate in the friendly art contest, and plan ahead as we will have unique items from Africa and homemade Christmas and other greeting cards for sale. 100% of the money raised will go to support Ugandan orphans and pastoral training!

September 27: Please pray for the meeting of the South Coast Presbytery.

October 11: You are all invited to a housewarming party at the Han family home for lunch at noon. On the menu: Korean style B.B.Q. Please RSVP either via e-mail or by signing up at the back table on Sunday. More information will follow.

Other Notices
Membership Class will meet October 5 & 19, following the worship service at pastor Ken's house. Lunch will be served. Please let pastor Ken or any of the elders know if you are interested in becoming a member, or want to find out more about membership.

Please pray for the entire officer nomination process, that God will raise up godly men to take on this important responsibility. Men who are members in good standing, have a reliable grasp of the Bible, and have a calling to serve as an elder or deacon should be nominated at this time. If you are a church member and know of potential candidate elders or deacons, we encourage you to pray first, and then speak to them about serving. Sheets with information about the process of nominating and training elders are available on the back table. A nomination form is on the back of the sheet.

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.

We need your family's birthdates so we can celebrate monthly birthdays as a church family. Sign the sheet on the back table or contact Genie Summers at 760-723-8948 or email at ESumm89790@aol.com. We'd like to start this fun activity in October at our fellowship time after the worship service.

Online Resources
You can read pastor Ken's reflections on the Shorter Catechism Q1 by clicking here. We encourage you to make use of it for your private and family devotions.

Together for Adoption is a web based ministry promoting biblical understanding of adoption, both vertical adoption of sinners by God, and horizontal adoption on earth. There is a growing wealth of resources which will certainly interest parents with adopted children, but also others through a deepened understanding of the gospel through the lens of adoption. In particular note the very helpful article, "Counseling the Adopted Child."

Praying for Our Missionaries: Juan and Marta Arjona (Escondido, CA)
It is no coincidence that we, Misión Vida Nueva work in Mission Park in Escondido, started our worship in Mission Middle School on Mission Avenue. But we are more than just a play on words. We are committed to act as missionaries to one of the poorest neighborhoods in Escondido. Through clean up days, cultural events, food banks, park outreach, and neighborhood parties, we are drawing people into our church and sharing with them the good news of Christ.

Praise for our first neighborhood party for those around Mission Park in December in partnershp with the City of Escondido.
Through food, games, raffles, and handing out of 200 presents to the neighborhood children, we were able to share the gospel with these families.
The move of the church has been pretty smooth. The biggest challenge was equipping a middle school gym to be able to handle our worship team and the other necessary sound equipment for the services.
Most of our equipment was donated or given at a significant discount.
We have had 12 new families for worship.
Pray for families led by single moms or couples with great difficulties.
Our new location allows us to do mercy ministry.
Pray our church will become well known in the community.
In April we held the cultural event "Day of the Child" at the park that allowed 6,000 people to hear the gospel.
The City of Escondido is partnering with us in our ESL ministry.
Pray for youth group meetings at the park.
Each Saturday night 100 neighbors gather at our church site to collect donated food through our ministry in connection with the North County Food Bank.
Pray that our finances to cover our increased ministry expenses.

Devotional Passages for September 21 - 28, 2008
9/21: Isaiah 37:1-38:22; Galatians 6:1-18; Psalm 65:1-13; Proverbs 23:24
9/22: Isaiah 39:1-41:16; Ephesians 1:1-23; Psalm 66:1-20; Proverbs 23:25-28
9/23: Isaiah 41:17-43:13; Ephesians 2:1-22; Psalm 67:1-7; Proverbs 23:29-35
9/24: Isaiah 43:14-45:10; Ephesians 3:1-21; Psalm 68:1-18; Proverbs 24:1-2
9/25: Isaiah 45:11- 48:11; Ephesians 4:1-16; Psalm 68:19-35; Proverbs 24:3-4
9/26: Isaiah 48:12-50:11; Ephesians 4:17-32; Psalm 69:1-18; Proverbs 24:5-6
9/27: Isaiah 51:1-53:12; Ephesians 5:1-33; Psalm 69:19-36; Proverbs 24:7
9/28: Isaiah 54:1-57:13; Ephesians 6:1-24; Psalm 70:1-5; Proverbs 24:8

Grace Fallbrook Update for September 14, 2008

2008-09-11T12:43:00.001-07:00

Sermon
Rev. Ken Han will be preaching on Genesis 35:1-15, "A Call to Worship".

Nursery Volunteers
September 14: Kelly Rogers, Wade Rogers, Christian Rogers
September 21: Michelle Kay, Jesse Kay, Joseph Kay

Getting Ready Volunteers
September 14: E & S Madrid (Baptism; ch.18; Letter "B", Matthew 5:9)
September 21: J & K Dundas (Communion; ch.19; Letter "C", Colossians 3:20)

Upcoming Events
September 14: Sunday School resumes with a continuation of "Christ and Culture". Please join us at 9 AM.

September 21: Join us for a fun, interactive, "Around the World" venture. This event is in lieu of our regular potluck on the 2nd Sunday. We are happy to announce that the Kims of Japan will be with us once again! Join our fund raising event as you sample international foods and learn more about our missionaries. Pick up flyers from the back table so you can invite friends. Please sign up on the back table so we have an accurate count of the people coming! Don't forget to participate in the friendly art contest, and plan ahead as we will have unique items from Africa and homemade Christmas and other greeting cards for sale. 100% of the money raised will go to support Ugandan orphans and pastoral training!

September 27: Please pray for the meeting of the South Coast Presbytery.

Other Notices
Membership Class will meet October 5 & 19, following the worship service at pastor Ken's house. Lunch will be served. Please let pastor Ken or any of the elders know if you are interested in becoming a member, or want to find out more about membership.

Throughout the month of September we are receiving officer nominations. Men who are members in good standing, have a reliable grasp of the Bible, and have a calling to serve as an elder or deacon should be nominated at this time. If you are a church member and know of potential candidate elders or deacons, we encourage you to pray first, and then speak to them about serving. Sheets with information about the process of nominating and training elders are available on the back table. A nomination form is on the back of the sheet.

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.

Choir rehearsals have begun! We need all willing singers to meet at 9:45 - 10:25 each Sunday in the music room to prepare music for worship. If you have always wanted to sing in a church choir but never got around to it, this is the opportunity you have been looking for. The choir usually sings once a month. Come and join this fun group. If you have any questions, please speak to Paul Keck or Genie Summers.

We need your family's birthdates so we can celebrate monthly birthdays as a church family. Sign the sheet on the back table or contact Genie Summers at 760-723-8948 or email at ESumm89790@aol.com. We'd like to start this fun activity in October at our fellowship time after the worship service.

Online Resources
Together for Adoption is a web based ministry promoting biblical understanding of adoption, both vertical adoption of sinners by God, and horizontal adoption on earth. There is a growing wealth of resources which will certainly interest parents with adopted children, but also others through a deepened understanding of the gospel through the lens of adoption. In particular note the very helpful article, "Counseling the Adopted Child."

Praying for Our Missionaries: David and Eowyn Stoddard (Berlin, Germany)
Praises:
We've moved into our new ministry rooms and, for the most part, gotten settled in.
"Back to School English Camp" had 11 kids from the neighborhood & a team of 5 from the USA.
One parent will start coming to worship as a result of Camp.
Prayer requests for September:

Visitors as a result of literature passed out at the Pankow district-wide fair.
Now partnering with a Christian midwifery.
Park Festival on September 20 . We want to introduce them to a body of Christians that wants to bless their neighborhood. On that evening we will also have a concert in our new ministry center.
Pray for tons of contacts and people hungry for God's word and glory.
September 28 – Dedication service: we'll have lots of visitors as we give thanks to the Lord for blessing us with the new ministry space.
October begins English courses, and Kid's club.
September 27 Eowyn and I begin teaching a course on parenting at our mother church, the Luke church.

Devotional Passages for September 14 - 21, 2008
9/14: Isaiah 15:1-18:7; Galatians 1:1-24; Psalm 58:1-11; Proverbs 23:12
9/15: Isaiah 19:1-21:17; Galatians 2:1-16; Psalm 59:1-17; Proverbs 23:13-14
9/16: Isaiah 22:1-24:23; Galatians 2:17-3:9; Psalm 60:1-12; Proverbs 23:15-16
9/17: Isaiah 25:1-28:13; Galatians 3:10-22; Psalm 61:1-8; Proverbs 23:17-18
9/18: Isaiah 28:14-30:11; Galatians 3:23-4:31; Psalm 62:1-12; Proverbs 23:19-21
9/19: Isaiah 30:12-33:12; Galatians 5:1-12; Psalm 63:1-11; Proverbs 23:22
9/20: Isaiah 33:13-36:22; Galatians 5:13-26; Psalm 64:1-10; Proverbs 23:23
9/21: Isaiah 37:1-38:22; Galatians 6:1-18; Psalm 65:1-13; Proverbs 23:24

Grace Fallbrook Update for August 3, 2008

2008-08-01T06:34:00.001-07:00

Sermon
Rev. Ken Han will be preaching on Genesis 30:25-43 - "The Sheep and the Goats"

Nursery Volunteers
August 3: Michelle Kay, Jesse Kay, Joseph Kay
August 10: Janny Ligtenberg, Paula Marinucci, Tanya Marinucci

Getting Ready Volunteers
The Getting Ready class is on summer break and will resume September 7.

Potluck Volunteers (August 10)
Janny Ligtenberg, June Toman

Upcoming Events
August 1: The Session will meet at the church office at 7 PM.

August 1: 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. Call Janny RSVP.

August 3: Please come and join us for our monthly prayer meeting at 9 AM.

August 3: The Missions Committee will meet in the conference room past the library, following morning worship. All are welcome to attend.

August 7: Please mark your calendar for card making with Janny. The cards will be sold to raise money for missions in Uganda. Supplies will be provided. If you have scissors, ruler, a paper cutter and glue sticks or glue runners please bring them.

August 10: The August potluck will be at Live Oak Park right after the service. Meat, dessert (cake for the Froment family), drinks and paper goods will be provided, so please bring a side dish. We do not have a reserved area, so you will just have to look for us when you get there. Remember your $2.00 parking fee. As part of the potluck we will celebrate the birth of little Cadogan and a time to bid farewell to the Froment family. Sunday August 10 will be their last Suday with us before they head to Alaska.

Other Notices
Praying for Our Missionaries: Jim and Claudia Jung (Sydney, Australia)
As church planters, it's easy to get caught up in everything that needs to be done, therefore, it's easy to confuse that we must do church. All the church planting books, manuals and methodologies by the "gurus" don't help to alleviate the pressure to do do do church. But that is so tiring, and we can feel like we're losing grips on our spiritual bearing. Exhausted, we turn to the Word of God, and there it is: how to be a church, how to be a Christian, to be loved passionately by the Father, to know Christ, and to share the gospel's vital reality with others.... to live generously with our hearts and spirits, getting into lives and letting lives into ours... We are grateful to be in Sydney.

Praise:
We were able to raise all the necessary funds for permanent residency application.
Our young interns from the States, Erin and Ben, both brought a piece of home with them, including JIF peanut butter. Yum! The things we miss...

Pray:
The application will be approved without undue complication.
Giving will increase to meet our monthly pledge budgeted level.
Other supporters to join the Aussie Vision and we won't have to return stateside to raise support.
Exhaustion, deadlines and pressure to "do church".
Trust and spiritual peace in God's plan for Sydney.

Life - some things you might find interesting:
The #1 thing American expats miss the most from home is American-style bacon.Here, bacon is more like Canadian bacon back home, like dense ham. We miss the thin, salty, smoky, crispy, fatty BACON!
Somethings we've already learned to take for granted--like driving on the"wrong" side of the road, as if it's right.
In Australia, Liberal Party is conservative, and Labour Party is all about socialism. Isn't it confusing? Liberal party is similar to American Republicans and Labour party is like American Democrats.
Australia has the highest number of paid government workers per capita in the world. Interesting stats for a laid-back country!

Devotional Passages for August 3 - 10, 2008
8/3: 2 Chronicles 33:14-34:33; Romans 16:8-27; Psalm 26:1-12; Proverbs 20:19
8/4: 2 Chronicles 35:1-36:23; 1 Corinthians 1:1-17; Psalm 27:1-6; Proverbs 20:20-21
8/5: Ezra 1:1-2:70; 1 Corinthians 1:18-2:5; Psalm 27:7-14; Proverbs 20:22-23
8/6: Ezra 3:1-4:24; 1 Corinthians 2:6-3:4; Psalm 28:1-9; Proverbs 20:24-25
8/7: Ezra 5:1-6:22; 1 Corinthians 3:5-23; Psalm 29:1-11; Proverbs 20:26-27
8/8: Ezra 7:1-8:20; 1 Corinthians 4:1-21; Psalm 30:1-12; Proverbs 20:28-30
8/9: Ezra 8:21-9:15; 1 Corinthians 5:1-13; Psalm 31:1-8; Proverbs 21:1-2
8/10: Ezra 10:1-44; 1 Corinthians 6:1-20; Psalm 31:9-18; Proverbs 21:3

Grace Fallbrook Update for July 6, 2008

2008-07-03T11:19:00.001-07:00

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

Grace Fallbrook Update for June 29, 2008

2008-06-27T14:01:00.001-07:00

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.

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***

Grace Fallbrook Update for June 22, 2008

2008-06-19T15:38:00.000-07:00

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***

Grace Fallbrook Update for June 15, 2008

2008-06-12T20:41:00.001-07:00

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***

Grace Fallbrook Update for June 8, 2008

2008-06-05T13:30:00.001-07:00

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***

Grace Fallbrook Update for June 1, 2008

2008-05-29T13:06:00.001-07:00

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

Grace Fallbrook Update for May 25, 2008

2008-05-23T22:56:00.001-07:00

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:

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***

Grace Fallbrook Update for May 18, 2008

2008-05-15T16:35:00.000-07:00

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)

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***

Grace Fallbrook Update for May 11, 2008

2008-05-08T14:05:00.001-07:00

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***

Grace Fallbrook Update for May 4, 2008

2008-05-01T12:53:00.000-07:00

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 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.

Other Notices

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***

Grace Fallbrook Update for April 27, 2008

2008-04-24T15:30:00.001-07:00

Sermon

Rev. Ken Han will be preaching on Genesis 17:1-27 "An Everlasting Covenant".

Nursery Volunteers

April 27: Kelly Rogers, Wade Rogers, Christian Rogers

May 4: Michelle Kay, Jesse Kay, Joseph Kay

Getting Ready Volunteers

April 27: R & J Higuera (Church; ch. 12; Letter "V", John 6:47)

May 4: C Madrid (Call to Worship; ch.13; Letter"W", 1 John 4:19)

Upcoming Events

April 26: The Youth Bible Study will begin meeting again at the home of Michael and Michelle Kay, at 1:00 pm on Saturday, April 26. Dave Gaebler has graciously agreed to teach a study on the book of Hebrews. Additional dates are May 3, May 17, May 31, and June 7. The study will involve preparation to include reading the assigned passage (two chapters), answering questions, and scripture memorization. Please contact Dave or Michael if you have questions or need more specific information about preparing for the first class.

April 27: 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.

April 30: The Women's Bible Study will be taking a break until fall, when study of the Heidelberg Catechism will continue. Please contact Janny if you have questions or are interested in attending in the fall.

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 4: We invite you to come and join us at 9 AM for the monthly prayer meeting.

May 18: Please note the May potluck lunch is May 18 instead of May 11, due to Mother's Day.

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.

The BEAMM building move project has been postponed until the end of April. Morgan Roe asks for prayer that a firm schedule be established quickly, and that the building owner will not have further delays. The scope of the work has changed, but there will be work opportunities for men and teenaged boys. Please contact Rick Ligtenberg or Jim Toman if you are interested in helping.

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.

We would also appreciate more Getting Ready Class volunteers. If you are interested, please see pastor Ken.

Praying for Our Missionaries: Lloyd and Eda (Phnom Penh, Cambodia)

God is working mightily! Currently there is an average attendance of about 280 adults and 130 children among the 10 churches we have helped plant in the past two and a half years while in V. The population is quite diverse in the central highlands of V. Members of several different tribal groups populate the area. Therefore it is not a surprise that the local church here reflects that diversity. One of our V. pastors, is currently ministering to a "mixed" congregation. Some of his members are ethnic V. and several others are members of a local tribal group. The same kind of language and cultural barriers that we might find in multi-ethnic congregations in the States are definitely here. Pray for unity. Our national partner has a vision for 10 more churches in the next couple of years.

As you are aware, we are currently transitioning into full time ministry in Cambodia
In June Dr. Dale and his wife Nancy will join our team for 4 years.
Christina will join us for 1 yr; her nursing training compliments her desire to help the poor in the rural villages.
Pray as another single woman is seriously considering coming in June; her background is in finance and administration.
Pray that God would lead us to the right church planters to partner with both in Cambodia as well as in V.
Pray as we finish off our formal language studies.
Pray that our marriage would be strong in grace, love, and service to one another.
Pray also that our children would delight in the calling they have as missionary kids.

Devotional Passages for April 27 - May 4, 2008
4/27: Judges 7:1-8:17; Luke 23:13-43; Psalm 97:1-98:9; Proverbs 14:7-8
4/28: Judges 8:18-9:21; Luke 23:44-24:12; Psalm 99:1-9; Proverbs 14:9-10
4/29: Judges 9:22-10:18; Luke 24:13-53; Psalm 100:1-5; Proverbs 14:11-12
4/30: Judges 11:1-12:15; John 1:1-28; Psalm 101:1-8; Proverbs 14:13-14
5/1: Judges 13:1-14:20; John 1:29-51; Psalm 102:1-28; Proverbs 14:15-16
5/2: Judges 15:1-16:31; John 2:1-25; Psalm 103:1-22; Proverbs 14:17-19
5/3: Judges 17:1-18:31; John 3:1-21; Psalm 104:1-23; Proverbs 14:20-21
5/4: Judges 19:1-20:48; John 3:22-4:3; Psalm 104:24-35; Proverbs 14:22-24

***All announcements must be received by Thursday 12 PM***

Grace Fallbrook Update for April 20, 2008

2008-04-17T15:17:00.000-07:00

Sermon

Rev. Ken Han will be preaching on Genesis 16:1-21 - "It Seemed Like a Good Idea".

Nursery Volunteers

April 20: Reana Froment, Amy Robison, Stephanie Madrid

April 27: Kelly Rogers, Wade Rogers, Christian Rogers

Getting Ready Volunteers

April 20: Dundas/ Toman (Hymns; ch. 11; Letter "U", Psalm 75:1)

April 27: R & J Higuera (Church; ch. 12; Letter "V", John 6:47)

Upcoming Events

April 20: 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.

April 23: Women's Bible Study will meet Wednesday morning at 9:30 a.m. at the home of Janny Ligtenberg. We will study Lord's Day 16 of the Heidelberg Catechism. Please call Janny for any questions or if you would like to attend.

May 18: Please note the May potluck lunch is May 18 instead of May 11, due to Mother's Day.

Resources on the Web

Desiring God Ministries has posted "10 Ways to Help Kids Love Missions." We encourage all parents to click the link here to read the post.

Justin Childers has posted a helpful guideline to pray for those who preach. Here is an excerpt.

1. During the week, pray for God to reveal the burden of the text to him.

2. During the week, pray that God would grip the preacher's heart with His glory revealed in the text.

3. On Sunday morning, pray that God would free him from distractions.

4. On Sunday morning, pray that he would proclaim the truth boldly and clearly.

5. On Sunday morning, pray for God to powerfully speak through him.

6. On Sunday morning, pray that Christ would be treasured by all gathered.

Please click the link here to read the whole thing.

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.

We would also appreciate more Getting Ready Class volunteers. If you are interested, please see pastor Ken.

Praying for Our Missionaries: David and Eowyn (Berlin, Germany)

Thank you for your prayers. Praise God with us as we are thankful for His blessings!
Our small church plant is moving into its own facilities on a corner storefront.
Our church now has its own name: Paulus Gemeinde (Paul Church).
The previous owner has agreed to renovate the space to suit our needs.
We have been approved for a $20,000 MTW matching grant to furnish our facilities.
April - June we will offering Christian parenting workshops; pray for at least 5 families to attend.
Anna, our nanny, has raised her support and will join the team in May.
Anna will coordinate a children's camp in English the week of 8/22-31.
Needed: 5 more individuals from the US to come and assist with English Camp.
A core member doctor family is looking for an English speaking au pair.
Devotional Passages for April 20 - April 27, 2008
4/20: Joshua 21:1-22:20; Mark 12:38-13:13; Psalm 89:1-13; Proverbs 13:15-16
4/21: Joshua 22:21-23:16; Luke 20:27-47; Psalm 89:14-37; Proverbs 13:17-19
4/22: Joshua 24:1-33; Luke 21:1-28; Psalm 89:38-52; Proverbs 13:20-23
4/23: Judges 1:1-2:9; Luke 21:29-22:13; Psalm 90:1-91:16; Proverbs 13:24-25
4/24: Judges 2:10-3:31; Luke 22:14-34; Psalm 92:1-93:5; Proverbs 14:1-2
4/25: Judges 4:1-5:31; Luke 22:35-53; Psalm 94:1-23; Proverbs 14:3-4
4/26: Judges 6:1-40; Luke 22:54-23:12; Psalm 95:1-96:13; Proverbs 14:5-6
4/27: Judges 7:1-8:17; Luke 23:13-43; Psalm 97:1-98:9; Proverbs 14:7-8

***All announcements must be received by Thursday 12 PM***

Grace Fallbrook Update for April 13, 2008

2008-04-10T13:59:00.001-07:00

Sermon

Rev. Ken Han will be preaching on Genesis 15:1-21, "God's Covenant with Abram".

Nursery Volunteers

April 13: Jillian Higuera, Colton Higuera, Jaime Molinar

April 20: Reana Froment, Amy Robison, Stephanie Madrid

Getting Ready Volunteers

April 13: E&S Madrid (Benediction; ch. 10; Letter "T", Exodus 20:15)

April 20: Dundas/ Toman (Hymns; ch. 11; Letter "U", Psalm 75:1)

Potluck Volunteers (April 13)
Set Up/ Clean Up: Janny Ligtenberg, June Toman

Upcoming Events

April 11: Women's Scrapbooking/Craft/Fellowship Night will meet Friday evening at the Ligtenberg's at 6:00 p.m. There will be a light dinner served. Bring snacks to share after the meal, your own craft project/supplies and enjoy the fellowship of GPCF women. Please RSVP to Janny.

April 13: 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.

April 13: Please join us after worship for our monthly potluck lunch.

April 16: Women's Bible Study will meet Wednesday morning at 9:30 a.m. at the home of Janny Ligtenberg. We will study Lord's Day 15 of the Heidelberg Catechism. Please call Janny for any questions or if you would like to attend.

May 18: Please note the May potluck lunch is May 18 instead of May 11, due to Mother's Day.

Resources on the Web

Desiring God Ministries has posted "10 Ways to Help Kids Love Missions." We encourage all parents to click the link here to read the post.

Justin Childers has posted a helpful guideline to pray for those who preach. Here is an excerpt.

1. During the week, pray for God to reveal the burden of the text to him.

2. During the week, pray that God would grip the preacher's heart with His glory revealed in the text.

3. On Sunday morning, pray that God would free him from distractions.

4. On Sunday morning, pray that he would proclaim the truth boldly and clearly.

5. On Sunday morning, pray for God to powerfully speak through him.

6. On Sunday morning, pray that Christ would be treasured by all gathered.

Please click the link here to read the whole thing.

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.

We would also appreciate more Getting Ready Class volunteers. If you are interested, please see pastor Ken.

Praying for Our Missionaries: Dave and Darlene (Uganda, Africa)

There is an explosion in Africa! The Church is rapidly growing on this continent. In 2000 some 350 million claim to be Christians. By the year 2025 there will be 600 million Christians - more than any other continent. 20,000 become Christians every day. Yet the church is needy! It is rife with poor doctrine, materialism, health & wealth prosperity teaching. Where will pastors get proper training? In Kampala, Westminster College currently has 45 students and 36 Seminary students receiving Reformed Biblical training for gospel driven, grace saturated ministry. Many of these students, representing 10 different tribes from various nations, are already serving as pastors and have longed for such training.

Pray for Westminister College and Seminary in Kampala, Uganda.
They are "bursting" out of their current facility.
Land was donated on the banks of Lake Victoria to build a new campus.
Phase 1 of new campus construction has been funded and building is underway.
Many of the students are refugees themselves - hoping to return the gospel to their homelands.
30 men were sent to USA for training - only 3 returned to Africa; pray some will come back to teach.
Need to train men in Africa, to stay in Africa - cost is nominal by comparison.
That we at Grace can raise funds by our upcoming activities to assist with scholarships.

Devotional Passages for April 13 - April 20, 2008

4/13: Joshua 7:16-9:2; Mark 9:1-29; Psalm 82:1-8; Proverbs 13:2-3

4/14: Joshua 9:3-10:43; Luke 16:19-17:10; Psalm 83:1-18; Proverbs 13:4

4/15: Joshua 11:1-12:24; Luke 17:11-37; Psalm 84:1-12; Proverbs 13:5-6

4/16: Joshua 13:1-14:15; Mark 10:32-52; Psalm 85:1-13; Proverbs 13:7-8

4/17: Joshua 15:1-63; Mark 11:1-25; Psalm 86:1-17; Proverbs 13:9-10

4/18: Joshua 16:1-18:28; Mark 11:26-12:17; Psalm 87:1-7; Proverbs 13:11

4/19: Joshua 19:1-20:9; Mark 12:18-37; Psalm 88:1-18; Proverbs 13:12-14

4/20: Joshua 21:1-22:20; Mark 12:38-13:13; Psalm 89:1-13; Proverbs 13:15-16

***All announcements must be received by Thursday 12 PM***