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Important Dates
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| Sat. Jan. 30th: Women's Powerwalk & Stretch Event 9-11am
Thurs. Feb. 11th: Date Night 7pm
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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?
January 22nd - January 28th
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Sunday Jan. 24th: Worship Services at 8, 9:30 & 11am. Sunday school & ABF ("Missions 101" Presented by the Shattenbergs) during the 9:30hour.
Wednesday Jan. 27th: FrontLine 7pm
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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Announcements! |
!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Movie "To Save A Life" Coming to Santa Barbara
Great News!
To Save A Life is a movie opening this Friday, January 22nd at the
Arlington Theatre!
Show times are 1:45, 4:45, 7:45 through the weekend.
Please get the word out to your youth, your own kids and their friends. Also,
parents, teachers, anyone who works with kids will find it to be a potential
way of opening up dialogue and understanding what our youth are facing
everyday, and how we can come along side them with the love of Christ.
For more information see www.tosavealifemovie.com
!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
FMCSB on TV New Airtimes!
"THE BOOK OF JOHN" on channel 17 starting December 21st
This past year Matt Mason has videotaped our study of the
Book of John in our first service. The
purpose has been two-fold, to prepare a weekly broadcast of our study on our
local public television stations and to post the video online for anyone to
access throughout the world.
Matt decided to make our study of John
available this new year on our public television stations and also on his
website: www.PlanetSantaBarbara.com
Timing for the broadcast will be five times a
week at the following times.
Sunday's at 9AM
Tuesday's at 12:30AM & 3PM
Thursday's at 11:30AM
Friday's at 8AM
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A Day of Prayer & Fasting For Haiti - January 27, 2010
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For Haiti specifically and fervently let us:
Pray for a series of response teams that have gone, and will continue to go, to Haiti.
Pray that all these teams operate in the wisdom and power of the Holy Spirit to accomplish much good for as many as possible.
Pray for Haitian superintendents (Clovis, Delamy, Charite, Devariste, Clodius and Bathelemy), as well as the pastors who are shepherding their people through these tragic circumstances. Those most directly involved are emotionally drained and near the breaking point.
Pray for the thousands of children sponsored through International
Child Care Ministries along with their families, for Haiti's Field
Coordinator Mondale Perkins Oscar and for Dr. Linda Adams and her Indianapolis team as they respond.
Pray that in the process of providing much-needed food, water, medical care and shelter, God's peace would prevail on the streets and in the heart of people whose needs are so desperate.
Pray that out of the ruin and rubble of Haiti's worst catastrophe would arise a nation rebuilt and that the Church will play the role God intends in the healing of this land and its people.
Many have been asking how they can best give to help our
brothers and sisters in Haiti. Here are two of the most effective ways you can
give:
1) Write a check payable to OPERATION HOPE or BISHOPS FAMINE
AND RELIEF FUND. You can bring these by the church or place it in the offering
on Sunday.
2) If you prefer to give on-line please use the following
link: http://www.fmwm.org/give/help_haiti_heal.php.
Both of these options channel money directly to our church leaders
on the ground in Haiti and will be used to help the people in this great time
of need.
Thanks for your continued prayers and support of our Haitian
friends.
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Ministry Help Needed
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Adults:
You
can help others worship by volunteering to be an occasional sitter in the
infant nursery. We especially need volunteers during the second service at 9:30am.
Please contact either Nelda Nutter (mcshead@mcssb.org or at 964-2612) or Pam Goetz (pamgoetz@yahoo.com or at 965-8187) right
away. Orientation is provided. It makes
a great difference to families who'd like to attend service if we can
consistently provide experienced caregivers for their infants.
Teens:
If
you are age 13 or older, enjoy caring for children, like to earn extra money,
or need community service hours for graduation or scouting requirements -- then
consider becoming a Children's Ministries sitter. Sitters care for our toddlers
(and sometimes pre-school or elementary kids) during church services and at
special events or for Bible studies and meetings. There is always an adult supervisor on hand,
and initial training information is provided.
Contact Nelda for details (nnutter@fmcsb.org
or mcshead@mcssb.org or call her home
964-2612).
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Women's Power-walk & Stretch Event:
Power Walk and Stretch led by Tracy Schmidt from 9-11am on Sat.
Jan. 30th. Invite your friends and join us for a brisk walk and a
good stretch followed by healthy breakfast food and fun fellowship! Bring a
beach towel as a mat for stretching if you wish. Moms with strollers are
encouraged to join us - and free childcare is available by reserving with Nelda
(965-1338x226) by Sun. Jan. 24. We will meet Rain or Shine in the upper
room!!
Couples Date Night:
Couples' Date Night led
by Pastor Denny and Cheryl from 7-8:30pm on Thurs. Feb. 11th. Begin
your Valentine's Day weekend celebrating and strengthening your marriage!
Join us for our church's annual event designed to make good marriages even
better. We will meet in the upper room with a brief presentation,
discussion and dessert. Reserve free childcare by calling Nelda
(965-1338x226) by Sun. Feb. 7. (Take advantage of childcare early from
5:30-7pm so you can have a hassle-free dinner with your spouse before coming to
the upper room for dessert and the presentation at 7pm!)
Women's Spring Retreat:
Spring Women's Retreat
Day from 8:30am-5pm on Sat. March 6 at Lion's Park in Carpinteria. Join us for
a day apart to be renewed and refreshed in our relationship with our Lord Jesus
Christ and our church family!
To register online click HERE or visit
http://fmcsb.wufoo.com/forms/2010-womens-retreat-registration/
We are also taking
registrations for our day together at the table on the deck after the Sunday
services. The $35 fee is very affordable this year, and includes
breakfast at registration, a Fresco's catered salad lunch buffet, as well as
all activities. Save $5 at the early bird fee rate if registration is
received before Feb. 7. Invite a friend, neighbor or co-worker to join
you!
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ABF |
"Missions 101: A Closer Look at Madagascar"
Presented by Jaime & Alissa Shattenberg
January 24
9:30am
SHIFCO Recreation Room
Join us as Jamie and Alissa guide us through the experiences of living and working in a radically different culture like Madagascar. How does a missionary adapt to a very different way of life? How are they able to love and serve complete strangers? How can we as a church better understand the needs of our missionaries and better support them? Come and learn about these and many other pertinent topics as together we commit to become globally-minded Christians.
January 24: The Truth about Life on the Mission Field
Jamie and Alissa have been worshipping with us for 7 years while Jamie earned his Master's in Intercultural Studies at Fuller Seminary and Alissa completed her Master's in Nursing as a Family Nurse Practitioner and enrolled in a midwifery program. They and their daughters, Isabella and Eliana and new little one due in June, will leave for Madagascar in November of 2010.
Coming Soon... "The Life of Paul:
A Look at the Man Behind the Letters "
Presented by Pastor Danielle Garcia
January 31, February 7, 14, 21, 28
9:30am
SHIFCO Recreation Room: 418 Santa Fe Place
(across Cliff Drive from the church)
Paul is one of the most fascinating people in the Bible. We first meet him as he denounces and persecutes early Christians. After being struck blind, the rest of his life reads like an adventure novel as he starts riots, spends years in prison, survives shipwrecks, speaks before high government officials and is eventually tried and executed by the Romans.
Paul is revered for his intellect and his writings. But did you know that he failed more than he succeeded? His life was hard and his ministry was difficult. Although he is considered the greatest missionary of all, he struggled as an evangelist. By studying the life of Paul, we can learn about the churches of the New Testament, re-think the foundation for our work in missions, and discover how to best share the good news of Jesus Christ.
January 31: "What Do We Know About Paul?"
February 7, 14: "Discovering Paul Through His Letters"
February 21: "Understanding the New Testament Church Through Paul's Letters"
February 28: "Learning From Paul About Cross-cultural Ministry"
Pastor Danielle is our associate pastor for young adult ministries, teaching and bookkeeping. She attended our church while a student at Westmont and after graduation she earned a Master of Divinity degree from Duke Divinity School. Prior to returning to Santa Barbara, Pastor Danielle was an assistant pastor at Verdugo Community Free Methodist Church in Los Angeles. Her areas of interest include Biblical studies and theology. |
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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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