Have you ever heard it said, "You can't get there from here?" Often people use that statement in reference to a problem that seems unsolvable or as an exaggeration defining a place so remote nobody could ever find it.
 
This Sunday we look at the passage in John 6 after the feeding of the 5,000, John 6:16-24. In last week's story we were challenged to live a life of trust. This week we continue that theme. The disciples are trying to reach a new destination and run into challenges. They too are beginning to believe "you can't get there from here." Jesus says, "Actually . . . you can!!"
 
We are all trying to get somewhere. Jesus calls us to the place of rest and fulfillment only found in Him. He doesn't just stand at the destination. He walks with us as we walk with Him.
 
Join us this Sunday as we worship the Lord in whom we can trust, as we encourage one another and as we are challenged to travel the "shortest distance" toward God and all He has promised.
 
See you Sunday! I'm praying for you this week.
 
 
Pastor Doug
 

Sat., July 11 9am-2pm ~All church picnic and softball tournament at Stow Grove Park.  A great day for fellowship and fun with games and a bounce house for the children (10am-noon).  Softball team sign-up rosters are in the church lobby.  To volunteer and for information, contact Pastor Colleen: 965-1338x225.
 
Sat., July 25 9-11am ~ Women's Beach Walk.  We will meet in the upper fellowship room for a brief devotional, and then go to the beach.  Invite your friends! For information, contact Cheryl Wayman: 965-1338x229.

On Monday, June 15, the Architectural Board of Review of Santa Barbara met and approved Habitat's plans for construction of four homes at 618 San Pascual. The plans will now go directly to the Building Department for permit review.  Habitat is requesting that the permits be approved in two phases, one for grading and site preparation, and the second for the "vertical" construction portion. This will enable us to start construction right away and invite volunteers on the build site in the Fall.

Please make sure you have completed the volunteer application on our website if you'd like to be included in invitations to join our build teams. The calendar page on the Habitat website will keep you updated on open workdays. Volunteer orientation for ReStore and San Pascual opportunities will be held monthly.  The first orientation will be Tuesday, June 23 from 5:30pm to 6:30pm.  RSVP to volunteer@sbhabitat.org

In this time of financial struggle, Thank you for remembering your church family!

 

Offerings Needed YTD:  $306,786.67
Offerings Receive YTD:  $303,683.20 (98.99%)
Still Needed YTD:          $3,103.47

The Seven Festivals of the Messiah
Presented by Rev. Warren Simandle
 
June 7, 14, 21, 28
9:30 am
 
SHIFCO Recreation Room
(418 Santa Fe Place-across Cliff Dr. from the church)
 
The festivals of the Old Testament Pentateuch are some of the most fascinating, yet least understood topics in the Bible.  In Leviticus 23, Moses is instructed to institute seven Israeli Holy Days or holidays celebrating festivals for the spring and fall harvests.  Unbeknownst to him, the festivals were an incredible foreshadowing of the full scope of Christ's redemptive work. 
 
An introduction to the festivals will be presented on May 24th, followed by a four-week exploration of the spring festivals during the month of June.  Join us for an indepth examination of the festivals, their prediction of Christ's Passion and the birth of the church, and the foundational truths to be learned through them.
 
Warren Simandle, an alumnus of U.C. Berkeley, Cal-State Hayward and Fuller Seminary, served with Young Life for 12 years.  He teaches math and physics at Santa Barbara High School and is a doctoral candidate in Hebraic studies.  He and his wife Leanne, a licensed minister in worship and music, began a family-oriented home church ten years ago and now lead a family worship small group for our church congregation.