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Important Dates
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Sun. Oct 4th: Denny's Church History & Membership class begins
Thurs. Oct. 8th: DEPTH 7pm
Fri-Sat. Oct. 16-18th: Women's Retreat at Oak Glenn
Mon. Oct. 19th: CDCC Board Meets 7pm
Mon. Oct. 26th: Property Finance Board Meets 7pm
Wed. Oct. 28th: Providence Hall Presents 7:30-9pm at the University Club
Sat. Oct. 31st: Fall Family Festival 4-6pm
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Announcements!
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Launch! For 18-25 Year Olds.
God wants to Launch each person into vibrant life,
connection with Jesus, the study of Scripture, service, and authentic
relationships. Through events, prayer, study, laughter, meals, and
discussion, we get to know each other and support each other in the day-to-day
activities of our lives. Join us in the Upper Fellowship Room on any
Friday evening at 7:00pm for games, events, discussion, & prayer.
Friday, October 2nd, 7:00pm - Beginning our study of
Proverbs
October 4 at 12:30pm - Free Lunch at First Sunday Café
Meet in the Upper Fellowship Room following the 11:00
worship service on the first Sunday of every month.
Contact Danielle for a ride or more information: 965-1338
x222 or dgarcia@fmcsb.org
Providence Hall Presents! Wednesday, Oct. 28, 7:30-9:00pm, at the University Club. This months
topic is Youth & Sports: "Look Before You Leap!"
presented by Chris Milner, professor of kinesiology at Westmont College. Chris will take a look at the culture of youth sports from a theoretical and practical
perspective. Based on her professional expertise and the experiences
she has had as a mother and youth coach in this community, Chris will provide a
perspective on the needs of children, how those needs might or might not be met
through sports and suggestions on how to evaluate and make decisions regarding
sporting opportunities for your children.
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Memory Verse
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John 3:16 & 17
16"For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son,that whoever
believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life. 17For God did not send
his Son into the world to condemn the world, but to save the world through
him."
John 1:1-18
1In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was
God. 2He was with God in the beginning. 3Through him all things were made;
without him nothing was made that has been made. 4In him was life, and that
life was the light of men. 5The light shines in the darkness, but the darkness
has not understood it.
6There came a man who was sent from God; his name was John. 7He came as a
witness to testify concerning that light, so that through him all men might
believe. 8He himself was not the light; he came only as a witness to the light.
9The true light that gives light to every man was coming into the world.
10He was in the world, and though the world was made through him, the world did
not recognize him. 11He came to that which was his own, but his own did not
receive him. 12Yet to all who received him, to those who believed in his name,
he gave the right to become children of God- 13children born not of natural
descent, nor of human decision or a husband's will, but born of God.
14The Word became flesh and made his dwelling among us. We have seen his glory,
the glory of the One and Only,[d] who came from the Father, full of grace and
truth.
15John testifies concerning him. He cries out, saying, "This was he of
whom I said, 'He who comes after me has surpassed me because he was before me.'
" 16From the fullness of his grace we have all received one blessing
after another. 17For the law was given through Moses; grace and truth came
through Jesus Christ. 18No one has ever seen God, but God the One and Only,who
is at the Father's side, has made him known.
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What's Happening This Week?
October 2nd-October 8th
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Friday Oct. 2nd: Launch! College Age
Group meets for a game night in the upper room. For information contact Pastor
Danielle Garcia 965-1338x222 or dgarcia@fmcsb.org
Sunday Oct. 4th: Worship Services at 8, 9:30 & 11am. ABF & Sunday School during the 9:30hour.
Sunday Oct. 4th: First Sunday Cafe
immediately follwoing 11am worship service. For college and Young
Adults.Lunch will be provided. For information contact Pastor Danielle Garcia 965-1338x222
or dgarcia@fmcsb.org
Sunday Oct. 4th: Pastor Denny's Church History and Membership Class begins 6-9pm
Wednesday Oct. 7th: FrontLine for JH/MS/HS Meets at 7pm. For details contact Pastor Doug or text
252-3216
Thursday Oct. 8th: DEPTH at 7pm in the
Upper Room. See the below article for more information
In addition to these events, Small Groups and Bible Studies meet each day of the week. Have you found the one that right for you? Contact the office or Pastor Colleen for a listing and to get plugged in! 965-1338
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D.E.P.T.H
(Discussing Eternal
Perspective Towards Holiness) |
"Israel, Palestine, and the Bible"
Thursday, October 8, 2009
7:00 PM to 8:30 PM
Upper Fellowship Room
This is an excellent time to learn about the issues
important to Christians in our culture. Join us to hear Dr. Bruce Fisk,
professor of New Testament at Westmont College. The topic is "Israel,
Palestine, and the Bible." Bruce has traveled to Israel and Palestine a
dozen times and led three student trips to the region. He is eager to
help modern Christians encounter the land of Israel/Palestine as more than
ruins and shrines. It is a land of vibrant peoples, intense struggles,
and quiet movements toward peace. Come think through the many issues
surrounding the Holy Land and consider how we conceive of Israel and Palestine
through the witness of Scripture.
For more information or to request childcare, please contact
Pastor Danielle Garcia at 965-1338x222 or dgarcia@fmcsb.org
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Pastor Denny's Church History and Membership Class
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Pastor Denny's Church History and Membership class will be held October 4, 11, 18, 25 from 6-9pm. Join us in
the lower fellowship room for this informative class where we will discuss the beginning of the Church, how Christianity developed over the centuries, and the history of the Free Methodist Church. This 4-week class is offered only once a year. A light supper will be served. Contact Pastor Denny: 965-1338x223 for information. Reserve child care by 9/27 by contacting Nelda Nutter: 965-1338x226 or email mcshead@mcssb.org.
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ABF - Adult Bible Fellowship
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Saints and Singers - Lessons from their songs, seasons & souls
Presented by Russel Howell
October 4, 11, 18, 25
9:30am at SHIFCO
We sing in church, but how
often have we thought about the context of the songs? We've perhaps heard
about John Newton and his writing of Amazing Grace, but do we know the
events--before and after--that led to its writing? Do we know of other
hymns he wrote, what their theology is, and why they were written? And
what about John Newton himself--what is his story and what can we learn from
it?
This four-week class focuses on the lessons we can learn from the lives and
songs of influential Christians who lived in differing cultures and eras.
If you are interested in enriching your own "song," then this class
is for you!
Russell Howell has been on the faculty of Westmont College since 1978. He
has written books and articles in both mathematics and theology.
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Women's Events
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Oak Glen Women's Retreat
FMC Women's Retreat "How to Live for Christ" at Oak Glen in the San Bernardino mountains will be held October 16-18th. Join us for a time apart. Cost $150.00. Register on-line www.oakglen.org.Contact Astrid Guenthart for more info. (684-8501).
CANCELLED Spring Retreat at Cambria Pines Lodge
At our Women's Ministries Team
meeting last Wed. Sept. 16, we reluctantly but unanimously decided to cancel
our reservation at Cambria Pines Lodge for our spring retreat March
19-21. This was due to the high cost of the weekend for women attending,
We are actively looking for a day retreat site within a 30
minute drive where we can still come together next spring for a time of
inspiration, reflection and prayer at an affordable cost to all. Watch
for further announcements as to the date and location.
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Fall Family Festival!
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Saturday October 31st
4:00-6:00pm
at the Free Methodist Church
We will have carnival games, a tri-tip BBQ, a fabulous
bounce house, a cake walk, face painting, free popcorn and lots of fun!
All are welcome! Invite some friends to come with you!
We would love your help! In the foyer of the church is a
board where you can sign up to help in all kinds of ways! For more information,
please call Pastor Colleen at the church.
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Friends of Life Network Presents
For the Least of These
3rd Annual Gala
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October 22, 2009 7pm
Marjorie Luke Theatre
Tickets: $25 Buy 2 Get 2 Free
This event will feature best-selling author and speaker Eric Ludy and the world premiere of "Illusionist" with Danny Ray. Life Network is a vital ministry - the only one of it's kind in south Santa Barbara county! Come support life!
For more information call 805-967-9093 or go to www.networkmedical.org
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Church Finances |
In this time of financial
struggle, Thank you for remembering your church family!
Offerings Needed YTD:$473,480.00
Offerings Receive YTD $457,183.92
Needed: $16,296.08
Missions Needed for 2009:$26,000.00
Missions Received YTD: $21,540.35
Needed: $4,495.65
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FM FlashPoints |
>> New Missionary
Free Methodist World Missions announces the
reappointment of Susan Yu to missionary service in Taiwan. Yu assumed her role
as vice president of development for Holy Light Theological Seminary in August.
Susan previously served in Taiwan for 20 years (1976-1996). Her primary role at
that time was seminary librarian. In addition, she held the position of acting
dean of administration for three years. After returning to the U.S. Susan
served the FMC in a variety of roles, including administrative assistant to two
bishops, missionary support coordinator for FMWM and most recently as VISA
Ministries assistant, placing short-term mission volunteers.
>> Peru
A Children's Day celebration took place in
Lima, Peru, Sun., Aug. 16. Many in the San Miguel community were pleased to see
the church building, which had been empty for two years, now open. All the
seats were filled for the festive and fast-moving program put on with the help
of VISA worker, Julie Schocken, and a six-member VISA team from Williamston
(MI). Pastor Miguel gave an invitation for the children to receive Christ as
their Savior. "I saw many hands lifted and heard many voices joined in the
prayer of repentance, including some adults," reports missionary Garry Cruce. "A
quick count concluded at least 160 people in attendance."
>> Vietnam
The Free Methodist Church in Vietnam has four
ordained elders, six conference ministerial candidates, and 66 churches with
more than 3,000 members. Veterans interested in reconciliation ministries to
Vietnam may contact David and Joanie Crane at joanielcrane@hotmail.com or (765)
342-9316.
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FMCSB
Our Mission is to win people to
Christ, establish them in the faith, and equip them for ministry.
Free Methodist Church of Santa
Barbara
1435 Cliff Drive
Santa Barbara, California 93109
805-965-1338
www.fmcsb.org
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