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Important Dates
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Sat. Oct. 24th: Launch group outing to Shoreline Park 1pm
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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
Sun. Nov. 1st: Daylight Savings. Remember to set your clocks back 1hr
Sat. Nov. 7th:
FALL YOUTH CONCERT "Everyday Sunday" featuring Dominic Balli
Thurs. Nov. 12th: D.E.P.T.H
" Addiction and Recovery" presented by John Gabbert.
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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 23rd-October 29th
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Friday Oct. 23rd: Launch!18-29 Age
Group
continues their study of Proverbs in the upper room. For Information contact Pastor Danielle: 965-1338x222 or dgarcia@fmcsb.org.
Saturday Oct. 24th: Launch! 18-29 Age Group will be meeting at the church at 1pm and heading down to Shoreline to take advantage of the warm fall weather. Bring a friend! For Information contact Pastor Danielle: 965-1338x222 or dgarcia@fmcsb.org.
Sunday Oct. 25th: Worship Services at 8, 9:30 & 11am. ABF(Saints and Singers - Lessons from their songs, seasons & souls presented by Russel Howell) & Sunday School during the 9:30hour.
Sunday Oct. 25th: Pastor Denny's Church History and Membership Class 6-9pm
Monday Oct. 26th: Property Finance Board Meets at 7pm
Wednesday Oct. 28th: FrontLine for JH/MS/HS Meets at 7pm. For details contact Pastor Doug or text
252-3216
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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Preparing For Sunday
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This week's study is focusing on the response that the
Pharisees make to the Triumphant Entry of Jesus into THEIR city. Seeing that Jesus can raise people from the
dead, as he demonstrated with Lazarus, we would expect them to be overwhelmed
with Joy that GOD has come to help us.
But instead they are indignant and make plans to kill both Lazarus and
Jesus.
We're going to talk this Sunday about why it is true that
some people do not want GOD to interfere with their lives.
I'm going to close the study with reference to
Dostoyevsky's BROTHERS KARAMAZOV, and
Ivan Karamazov's fictional tale about a "Grand Inquisitor." If you would like to familiarize yourself
once more with that gripping piece of literature, then go to: http://www.mtholyoke.edu/acad/intrel/pol116/grand.htm
See you Sunday!
Denny
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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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Announcements! |
Pura Vida's 1st 6 months in Costa Rica! Wondering what God has been doing down in Costa Rica? Click HERE or visit http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NFiHbDFc7iQ to see a video of the Leon's 1st 6 months.
Did you know Our church
offers a full range of faith-based financial and estate planning services
through The Free Methodist Foundation? Our partnership with this organization provides
a unique financial ministry of services to help you prepare and implement your
plans:
· Investing
at an attractive rate to build Free Methodist Churches with the Free Methodist
Loan Fund.
· Investing
in securities that are selected with Christian principles in mind and risk
adverse investments.
· Giving
appreciated assets through the establishment of a family foundation or gifting
accounts.
· Creating
an estate plan with a Last will and Testament or Revocable Living Trust.
Dennis Beckwith and Tim Burkhart from
The Free Methodist Foundation will be with us at church on Sunday, Nov. 8th and will be available for appointments
all afternoon and evening. This ministry focuses on assisting people create
financial and estate plans. Many of our
families have benefited from this ministry.
There is no fee for their time and assistance. Please see the sign up sheet in the lobby or
call (626) 233-7929 to schedule a convenient time".
Fishers of Men Live TV Show Schedule
October
23: Jeff Shaffer October
30: Jamie & Alissa Shattenberg November
6: Jamie & Alissa Shattenberg November
13: Betsy Gray November
20: Michelle Acker Watch weekly on Channel 17 from 8-9pm! For more information visit:
http://fishersofmenshow.wordpress.com/ or click HERE
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. Save this NEW date for our spring Women's Retreat Day:
Saturday, March 6 at Lion's Park in Carpinteria
Women's
Book Club:The Women's Book Club
meets on the third Sunday of every month from 7-8:30pm at the home of Deanna Major: 215 Santa Cruz Blvd. For more info.
or to confirm the meeting location, please call Deanna: 966-6770 or email her
at major1776@yahoo.com
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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.
"Slavery: A Shameful Little Secret"
Presented by Dr. Ray Rosentrater
November 1, 8, 15
9:30am at SHIFCO
Since the beginning of recorded history, slavery has been a scourge on the human race. While we often think that slavery is something from the past, in fact, it is very much still with us. In this class, we will look at the many faces of modern slavery and what is being done to put an end to it.
November 1 The role of Methodists and Free Methodists
in the abolitionist movement
November 8 The faces of slavery today
November 15 Modern abolitionists and anti-slavery
organizations
Ray Rosentrater is Associate Dean for Curriculum and Professor of Mathematics at Westmont College. He and Brenda have been members of the church since 1980.
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Church Finances |
In this time of financial
struggle, Thank you for remembering your church family!
Offerings Needed YTD:$509,690.32
Offerings Receive YTD $491,808.11
Needed: $17,882.21
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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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