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Weekend Worship
August 28 & 29: Fresh Fruit: Gentleness
Mark O'Loughlin speaking
 Casual Blend: Saturday at 6:00 p.m. in the Center BuildingClassic Blend: Sunday at 9:00 a.m. in the Sanctuary
Bold Blend: Sunday at 10:45 a.m. in the Sanctuary
Sunday classes for Children at 9:00 & 10:45 a.m.
Sunday classes for Middle School & High School at 9:00 a.m.
Sunday class at 7:00 p.m. for College
Nursery and children's programs at all services.
Sunday Morning Electives for Adults
How to Study Your Bible at 9:00 a.m. in Room C113.
FUEL: Church and Parents at 9:00 a.m. in the Fireside Room.
PIZZA! Don't miss the pizza on Labor Day weekend after the Saturday night and Sunday 10:45 a.m. services! Suggested donation for pizza, fruit, drinks, and dessert: $5/person or $15/family. |
 Special Events This Week
SATURDAY 8/28
10:30 a.m. Journey Disc Golf, La Mirada Regional Park
3:00 p.m. Esquivel/Schnebly Wedding, Sanctuary
5:00 p.m. College Ultimate Frisbee, ball field
SUNDAY 8/29
3:00 p.m. Catalyst Beach Bonfire, Huntington State Beach
3:00 p.m. High School End of Summer Bonfire, meet in E001
MONDAY 8/30
9:00 a.m. MS Beach Day
7:00 p.m. Pray for our Church, E110
7:30 p.m. Financial Peace University for College Students, D108
WEDNESDAY 9/1
6:30 p.m. Kids Incorporated FINALE!, Gym
THURSDAY 9/2
11:30 a.m. PrimeTime Luncheon, Center Bldg.
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Midweek Study Highlight
Join us for refreshments on the plaza each Wednesday starting at 6:30 p.m. This is a time of fellowship and connection for adults before going to your Wednesday night program.
· Summer Wednesday Night Small Groups at Rose Drive at 6:30 p.m. in E104. Join us for Set Your Minds On Things Above, a 5-week study in Colossians. For more info, email or call Bill Galipault in the church office.
· Through the Gospels Gregg Prickett is continuing as our guide as we take an in-depth look at the four Gospels using the book All About Jesus. Join us through the summer on Wednesday nights at 6:30 p.m. in the Fireside Room.
Other Classes New for Fall:
Dave Ramsey's Financial Peace University Learn how to beat debt, build savings, and give generously! The next class will start Wednesday, September 15, from 7:00-8:30 p.m. A preview will be held Sunday, August 29, at 12:00 p.m. in the Fireside Room (lunch provided) and one more on Wednesday, September 8 at 7:00 p.m. in the Fireside Room. Over 200 people have benefitted from the class so far this year. Contact Judi in the church office or visit rdf.org for additional information. The Good and Faithful Servant Join us on September 15 for a 7-week study focusing on the issues and obligations we face as citizens of this world and the Kingdom of God. Requested donation: $15/book. There will be required advance reading of 6-8 pages per week. Questions? Contact Judi in the church office.
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Upcoming Events
Show Kindness to Someone This Week! Your RDFC Serve Team can always use your help caring for our congregation. Do you have the gift of encouragement, sympathy, or empathy? Would you be willing to write a note or call someone in the church body? If so, we would love your help! If you would like to get more information or give this ministry a try, contact Chuck Ayres at 714.528.2091 or email cayres@roadrunner.com.
August 28: College Disc Golf Scrambles
Time: 10:30 a.m.
Where: La Mirada Regional Park
Give that Frisbee your muscle. Lunch at In-N-Out will follow.
August 29: High School End of Summer Bonfire
3:00-11:00 p.m. Cost: $3 Meet at the church Make summer feel a little longer by coming to our End of Summer Bonfire. It will be a great time of food, music, sharing with friends, games, and s'mores! Don't miss the last chance to make summer memories! August 30: Middle School Beach Day
Time: 9:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m.
Cost: $10
Come join us for swimming, food, and fun! Don't forget your sunscreen! Bring a friend!!! September 1: Kids Incorporated Finale - Parents are invited to join us in the Gym (6:30 - 8:30) for a special end of the summer celebration with guest speaker, Keith Poletiek, an end of the summer slideshow, a FUN game, and to top the night off, we'll be making our own ice cream sundaes! You won't want to miss a great night with your kid/s and we guarantee you will be blessed by what Keith has to say! September 7: UPWARD BASKETBALL is a developmental league for boys and girls in grades 1-6 where biblical principles are taught alongside basketball fundamentals. Online registration starts September 7 and runs through November 5. The $90 player fee includes your child's shirt, shorts, basketball, and Upward materials. Player evaluations are on November 6; practices begin December 27. Please visit rdf.org (Sports & Recreation) for more information. If you have any questions, please contact Brad Hockersmith at rdfcupward@gmail.com. Reminder: In the past, this league has filled up quickly!
September 5: Journey Worship & Teaching
On Sept. 5, instead of meeting at the church, come hang out at the Davis' home for a potluck. 6:00 p.m. September 10: Men's Breakfast The first Friday of every month, at 6:15 a.m. in the Ministry Center Building (Building E), men are invited to an all-you-can-eat breakfast. In addition to the food, we enjoy a time of live music and a speaker who shares what God has done in his life. Call the church office at 714.528.6496 for more information. PLEASE NOTE THE CHANGE FOR SEPTEMBER ONLY TO SEPTEMBER 10.
September 11: 2nd Annual Rose Drive Friends Church Car Show
 Saturday, September 11 - 2:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. Open to all Antique & New Collector Cars & Trucks Details: · All $25 Entry Donations will go to Benefit The Community Ministries of -R.D.F.C. · Car club and multi car discounts · Register online by August 29th to secure your event T-shirt and Goodie Bag · Bring 5 cans of food to benefit Canning Hunger and receive a $5 discount on entry fee · Build & race your pinewood derby car (one free kit included with every entry) · Hot Dogs, Chips, Soda and Root Beer Floats Will Be Served · Groove to the tunes of the 50's & 60's For more information, call Jason Pealo at 714.386.5273.
AWANA registration has begun! Awana is an exciting program for childrenNursery* through 5th grade that meets Wednesday nights from 7:00 p.m.-8:30 p.m. beginning September 15. Your children will enjoy playing games on our Awana tarp (which is half the size of the gym), learning teamwork, singing praises to God, strengthening their spiritual walk, earning awards for Bible memorization, and feeling a sense of accomplishment. Download the registration form and read additional information on our web site at rdf.org in the Children's Ministry section under "Awana." Turn in your registration forms to the church office. Cost: $50/year per child age 3 years and up ($25/semester). (*The Puggles Program for Nursery through age 2, and for which there is no cost, is for only children whose parents are on campus.) Volunteers Needed - We have over 200 children who register for our Wednesday night Awana program each year and we need your help. You can help as a Listener, Small Group Leader, Worship Leader, Teacher for Large Group Lesson, Game Coordinator, Snack helper, or Office helper. You can serve in one of the following Clubs: Puggles (Infants to 2 years olds), Cubbies (3 & 4 year olds), Sparks (K-2nd grade), or Truth and Training (3rd-5th grade). Whatever your gift, we have a place for you. Call the church office at 714.528.6496 to sign-up today!
September 18: Bridal Shower: A Bridal Shower for Brittany Hillquist (fiancé Zach Pettikas) will be held Saturday, September 18, at 1:30 p.m. in the Fireside Room. Brittany and Zach are registered at Macy's, Target, Bed, Bath, & Beyond, and Pottery Barn. Home colors are black and white with touches of red, blue, and yellow. To contribute to a group gift, please call Pam Lane at 714.746.1555. September 19: Newcomers' BBQ: If you have just started coming to Rose Drive in the past few months, the Newcomers' BBQ is for you! Our next Newcomers' BBQ is scheduled for Sunday, September 19, from 12:00 p.m.-1:30 p.m. in the Fireside Room. The BBQ will give you a chance to meet some of the church leadership and others who have recently been coming to church here. Kids are welcome! If you would like more information about, or would like to register for, the Newcomers' BBQ, please email or call Kristen in the church office. September 30: Grief Support will begin a new 8-week session on Thursday, September 30, and meets from 7:00-8:30 p.m. in the Fireside Room. This group provides a helpful and healing experience for those going through the grief process. To register, please call Judi in the church office (714.528.6496).
Conversation Cafe
Would you like to help international students learn English through conversation? When: Thursday afternoons from 3:30-5:30 p.m. Where: 1455 E. Munoz Place, Placentia For more information, contact Craig at the church office. Post-Abortion Support Group: Coming in September: Are you experiencing feelings of regret, guilt, shame from having had an abortion? It may have occurred only weeks ago, or several years ago and the sadness is not going away. If you need to talk with someone who understands on a personal level, please call Nancy (714.398.1968) or Joetta (714.273.1890). These women have walked the path from abortion to healing and forgiveness. Donations please:The church library would love to have donations of books (especially children's books), CDs, and DVDs. This would be much appreciated for our next book sale. Drop your donations off at the church library (open after every service) or the church office (during the week).
Our church pantry is in need of donations of peanut butter, jelly/jam, canned beans, tuna helper, canned meals, plain rice (i.e. not Rice a Roni-type), canned fruit, and spaghetti pasta. Please leave donations on the church patio on Sunday mornings or in the church office during the week. These items and others are given to people who visit the church office asking for assistance.
Toys Needed Do you have "gently used" medium to large sized Fisher Price-type toys that you would like to donate to Children's Ministries? We would love your donations! Please call Dean White or Maryann in the church office (714.528.6496) to arrange for delivery. Thank you! Looking Ahead:
College Students: Save the date...December 28-January 1 - Summit 2010 Colorado Springs, Colorado Cost: $475 friendssummit.com |
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Bible Study
Sunday, August 29: A special teaching by Chris Steiger. Meets at 9:00 a.m. in Room D108.
Beach Bonfire
Huntington State Beach
Sunday, August 29 at 3 p.m.
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Wednesday Nights for Students
Middle School: Wednesdays at 6:30-8:30 p.m. Meet in Room (E012)
It's summertime! That means it's POOLSIDE time!!! Poolsides are our backyard Bible study and swimming events that take place on Wednesday nights from July 7 through September 1. Each week we'll meet in the Middle School Room (E012), travel by bus to a local residence, then return to the church, where parents will pick up students. So bring your bathing suits (no 2 piece suits), towel, and a friendl! "The Summer Sideshow: Discovering God's Truth in the Bizarre."
High School: Wednesday Nights at 7:00 - 8:30 p.m. Meet in Room (E001)
It's summertime!!! Grab a friend and come for fun, sunshine, connection, and Jesus!
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Summer Nights for Kids
Wednesday Nights
June 23 - September 1
6:30-8:30 p.m.
Hang out with friends, learn about God,
participate in activities and lots of fun games! For children 2nd-5th Grades
Meet in the Gym
Jr. Kids Incorporated
For newborns through 1st grade
(only for those whose parents are on campus) June 23-Sept. 1 at 6:30 p.m.
0-2 years meet in Nursery
3 years to 1st Grade meet in C113
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Senior (50+) Events
September 2: Thursday PrimeTime Luncheon at 11:30 a.m. in the Center Building, Room E108. Our speaker will be our own Craig Davis. Sign up on your Sunday class clipboard or with Judi in the church office. The cost is $7 if you sign up by Monday, August 30; after Monday the cost is $9. Sign up on your Sunday class clipboard.
Opportunities for Exercise
Flex and Stretch Exercise...Stiffness, fatigue, arthritis creeping up on you? Fight it off with Pat, our certified instructor. The gang meets on Mondays from 10:00-11:00 a.m. in the Center Building, Room E104.
Help Yourself to Health for older adults on Tuesdays and Fridays from 1:00-3:00 p.m. in the Center Building, Room E104-105. This class is great for helping people establish their balance.
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Life after Divorce
Tuesday, September 14, 7:00-9:00 p.m. Singles Ministry will launch a new 8-week program called Life after Divorce. The course will include DivorceCare® curriculum, an evening with an MFT, and conclude with a panel discussion with a family attorney and therapist. DivorceCare for Kids (DC4K®) will be available for children 5-12. (There will be no childcare for children under 5.) The cost is $30/adult and $15/child. Workbook and weekly dinner are included. Registration required at rdf.org by September 12. Contact Jim Domen for more information.
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Alpha is coming!
 Alpha Basics Course begins on Wednesday, September 15. Come experience community at Alpha as you explore the Christian faith in a non-judgmental and friendly environment over dessert. Who will you bring?!?
Contact Bobbi Good or Iris Fujikawa in the church office for more information.
Contact Bobbi Good or Iris Fujikawa in the church office for more information.
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| Mom's ConnectionMom's Connection is a NEW program for Moms of preschoolers. Get together every other week with moms who share a similar desire to be the very best mom they can be! Come and join other mothers of little ones (from newborn-six years of age) and take time to rejuvenate and renew yourself through speakers, crafts, and discussing all the treasures of motherhood. While you enjoy a welcome break, your child can also participate in this fun and exciting program.
Session Dates
September 24
October 8 & 22
November 5 & 19
December 3
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