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Weekend Worship
September 4 & 5: Fresh Fruit: Self Control
Jim Le Shana speaking
Casual Blend: Saturday at 6:00 p.m. in the Center Building
Classic 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.
Nursery and children's programs at all services.
Sunday Morning Electives for Adults
FUEL: Church and Parents at 9:00 a.m. in the Fireside Room.
PIZZA! Are you self controlled?
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.
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 Special Events This Week
FRIDAY 9/3
1:00 p.m. Help Yourself to Health (older adults), E104
SATURDAY 9/4
7:10 p.m. Summer Food Event-Pizza
SUNDAY 9/5
11:50 p.m. Summer Food Event-Pizza
6:00 p.m. Journey Potluck at the Davis Home
MONDAY 9/6
Office Closed-Labor Day
TUESDAY 9/7
1:00 p.m. Help Yourself to Health (older adults), E104
7:00 p.m. Overcomers Outreach (12 step group), Nursery
WEDNESDAY 9/8
6:30 a.m. Early Christians, FSR
No Wednesday Night Programs (Programs start 9/15 at 7:00 p.m.)
7:00 p.m. Choir Rehearsal, Sanctuary
7:00 p.m. Financial Peace University Peace Preview, E104
7:00 p.m. Alpha Training, Fireside Room
THURSDAY 9/9
7:00 p.m. Hope for My Marriage, D202
7:00 p.m. Reel Friends Mtg., Fireside Room
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Wednesday Night Study Highlight
New for Fall: Adult Electives begin September 15 at 7 p.m.
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 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.
Alpha Basics: Is there more to life than this? Come experience community at Alpha as you explore this question, who Jesus is, and the Christian faith in a non-judgmental and gracious environment. Already a Christian? Come be renewed, grow in your faith and with the Holy Spirit. Alpha Basics Course meets on Wednesdaysfrom 7:00-8:30 p.m., September 15-November 17, in Room E108. A delicious dessert is served weekly. Take a chance...pray & invite! Take a chance...go! Pre-registration is required. Register online at rdf.org or contact Iris Fujikawa in the church office for more information. Who will you bring?!?
Sanctuary Choir & Orchestra: Join us in the sanctuary at 7:00 to prepare to lead the congregation in worship. Contact Mark Miller in the church office to join. First rehearsal is September 8.
Other Classes
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Upcoming Events
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 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 by email. Reminder: In the past, this league has filled up quickly!
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 12: Middle School Potluck Lunch
Time: 12:15-1:30 p.m.
Where: Middle School Room (E012)
Cost: FREE (bring food to share)
What to bring:
8th graders' families: main dish
7th graders' families: salad or side dish
6th graders' families: dessert Families of 6th-8th graders, let's break bread together to celebrate another school season of doing life deeply together while we grow up in the Lord. RSVP to Chris by email or 714-528-6496.
September 12: JUNIOR BIBLE QUIZ (2nd-6th grade) Is a fun, competitive way to learn the Bible. Join us starting Sunday, September 12, at 9:00 a.m. Contact Joan Wagner for more information at 714.526.2005.
September 14 /16: LADIES'RENEWED & THURSDAY EVENING BIBLE STUDIES Renewed begins Tuesday, September 14, 9:15-11:30 a.m. in Room E108. Join us to study Here and Now...There and Then by Beth Moore, a study on the book of Revelation. If you are interested in studying the Bible with women of all ages, come give us a try. Childcare and children's programs are provided. This session runs 9/14-11/30. The cost is $20/semester. Books will be available at the first session. We will also offer the same curriculum on Thursday evenings9/16-12/2, from 7:00-8:30 p.m. at the Evangelical Friends Church Southwest (EFCSW) office. (18639 Yorba Linda Blvd., Yorba Linda, near JoAnn's Fabric). There is NO childcare provided on Thursday nights. Contact Muriel Thayer (714.970.1830) for additional information.
September 15: LADIES' ReJOYce BIBLE STUDY This interdenominational Bible study, open to all women, resumes Wednesday, September 15. Join us as we study the books of Exodus and Ruth. We have a small group time, music and worship time, lectures by different Bible teachers and pastors each week, and luncheons each month. We meet Wednesday mornings 9:30-11:30 a.m. in Room E108.Childcare and children's programs are available. For more information contact Deanne Tingley at 714.528.6580.
September 15: THE LADIES' READING GROUP will start a new book on September 15, God Wrote A Book by James MacDonald. The group meets on Wednesday mornings from 9:30-11:30 a.m. in the Prayer Room. There is no homework; childcare is provided. Contact Sylvia Summers at 714.693.1121.
September 15: Post-Abortion Support Group: 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.
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 24: Middle School Movie Night (6th-8th grades)
Time: 6:00-10:00 p.m.
Cost: $5
Where: Middle School Room (E012)
Just show up dressed as your favorite super hero! Themed game following the movie.
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.
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:
Inner City LA (7th-8th grades only), October 15-17
Cost: $85 Stay tuned for additional details. Online registration begins September 13 at thatsnextlevel.com.
College Students: Save the date...December 28-January 1 - Summit 2010 Colorado Springs, Colorado Cost: $475 friendssummit.com |
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| Singles Events
Global Grazing: September 3
at 7:00 p.m. - Crepes de Paris
(275 W. Birch St., Ste 3, Brea 92821;
(714) 529-3816)
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Wednesday Nights for Students
Middle School: Wednesdays at 7:00 p.m. Meet in Room (E012)
A worship experience for jr. highers that shatters the stereotype that "church is boring". Students will enjoy great music, fun games, and a message geared toward their age. (Café's open!) New series: "Schooled".
High School: Wednesday Nights at 7:00 - 8:30 p.m. Meet in Room (E001)
Take a break mid-week for games, music, food, teaching, and discovering how your story fits into God's story!
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Senior (50+) Events
September 16: Lyon Air Museum We will be carpooling to the Lyon Air Museum, the cost of the ticket will be $6 and then you will have lunch there on your own. Sign up with Judi in the church office or on the table on the patio on Sunday.
October 7: PrimeTime Luncheon at 11:30 a.m. Room E108 in the Center Building. We will have a sing along with Sam Parsons! Sign up on your Sunday class clipboard or with Judi in the church office. The cost is $7 if you sign up by Monday, October 4; after Monday the cost is $9.
PRIMETIME LIFETIME LEARNING SERIES & LUNCH (50+) Join us as we are continuing in our lecture and DVD presentation From Yao to Mao: 5000 Years of Chinese History, Thursdays, Sept. 9, 23, 30, Oct. 14, 28, and Nov. 11 at 11:00 a.m. in the Center Bldg. Come be exposed to China, the most highly populated country in the world. Following the lecture, join us for lunch at HomeTown Buffet at 1:00 p.m.
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 Judi 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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| Car Show
 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.
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Children's Wednesday Nights  AWANA registration has begun! Awana is an exciting program for children, Nursery* 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! |
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