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Wednesday Bible Study Wednesdays, @ 6:00 p.m., beginning our Bible study with a meal! Call Tammy to find out what you can bring (383-1201). Our study is in the book of Revelation. Come and fellowship. Come and allow God to reveal His grace, truth and power to you! Circle of Faith Circle of Faith will be meeting, Monday, October 13th @ 10:30 a.m. at a new temporary meeting place, rooms 7&8. Mark your calendars and oh yes, bring your sack lunch if you like! RCP Women’s Retreat Redwood Christian Park is offering a Women’s Retreat April 24-26, 2009. The retreat center is located in the Santa Cruz Mountains, about 3 hours from Atwater. The weekend is fully planned with times for worship, inspiration, reflection, and fellowship. Meals are provided beginning with dinner on Friday and ending with brunch on Sunday. For those who would rather not spend their time in the organized talks and activities, the retreat center offers the beauty of God’s creation for personal prayer, reflection, and simple enjoyment. At this time, cabins that sleep eight people are available at a cost of $140.00 per person. A nonrefundable/nontransferable deposit of $30.00 will hold your spot, with the balance due March 27th, 2009. The featured speaker at the retreat will be Judy Hampton, and special music will be provided by Crimson Bridge. Contact Mary Herbert @ 358-4643 for more information or pick up a brochure. Children’s Ministries We will be making a change in rooms for the 1st-5th graders Bible study class. We will be meeting in room 7 due to the renovations that are being done to the church kitchen. We will continue to meet in room 7 for about 3 to 4 months. We are in great need for Saturday and Sunday school teachers. If you are looking for a way to get involved, this is a great rewarding way to spread God’s Word. Please contact Dee at 761-8867 or email me at deeann428@aol.com. The ABCs of Protecting Marriage Sunday, October 19, 5-7PM churches across the state will be gathering for a simulcast rally to teach and encourage church members to make their voices heard this November 4th (election day). On the ballot this year is constitutional amendment called Proposition 8, seeking to insert 14 words into the California state constitution: “Only marriage between a man and a woman is valid or recognized in California.” The simulcast will be made available to all at the ABC sanctuary. Come to better understand the issue and what is at stake. Come to be better prepared to make your vote count! Church Library Did you know we have a church library? We have one in the church office ready for you to use! There are no membership contracts, and no late fees. The weather will soon become cooler, and who doesn’t like snuggling up in a blanket, beside the fireplace with a good book? Celebrating Life in October What an exciting season of life we are experiencing throughout the NLCC family. Last month we celebrated the birth of Elora Simons, the most recent new addition to the New Life family (congrats to Greg and Rebecca). At the same time, we are prayerfully awaiting two more new ones as Andrew & Marlena Long and Mike and Miracle Goetz are both expecting before the end of the year. And it seems that every other week or so someone is announcing that they’ve become grandparents. What an exciting time for the church. As we celebrate each arrival, we are again invited to be amazed by God’s gift of life and to recognize the sanctity of each human life (including those yet to be born). We live in a culture that often diminishes the intrinsic value of life, some have called it “a culture of death”. Yet as followers of Jesus we are called to be in the world, but not of the world. To be a light to the world, even if the world would rather turn a blind eye to the truth. October is Sanctity of Life Month. The issue of “abortion rights” are again at the heart of political debate as we move into the fall. As followers of Jesus, and revelers in His life, we are called to stand up, protect, love and pray. Let us join in prayer for our nation. Let’s gracefully stand together for the God’s truth this month and every month. Pastor Appreciation Month Please remember our Pastor John, Laurie, Andy and Daniel during this month of Pastor Appreciation Month! Here are a few ways you can show your love and appreciation for them! · Ask Pastor if you can go along on those Hospital and Shut-in visits. · Ask Pastor what he and his family’s prayer needs are and actually pray for them · Quit complaining or criticizing · Discover your spiritual gifts, and actually do something with them in your church · Anonymously drop off a goody basket either at the office or home for Pastor and family · Say “Amen!” (at the appropriate times) while he’s preaching. Saying “Amen” to a preacher is like saying “sic ‘em” to a dog · Hug him and tell him you love him · Send his wife flowers and a thank you note...she plays an important support role Don’t Wait! Now that you have read this list, actually do some of it. <>< Women’s Night Out! Ladies, we are having a fun filled evening planned for Saturday, October 25th 7PM! Come join us at LaNita’s (near 5 corners) with a devotional, meal (order off menu) and fellowship. Please sign up at the Missions table! Lifetouch Directory Be ready to get your calendars out to make an appointment for a professional portrait. NLCC has made arrangements for a professional photographer to take pictures of our church members and create color directories. The photographers will be at ABC on Tuesday, October 14th and Wednesday, October 15th, from 2-8:50 PM each day. After taking your picture, you will be able to view all the shots and choose one for our new directory. One 8X10-color portrait and a directory Will be yours free for participating. Are you looking for a perfect Christmas gift for grandparents or other relatives? Additional pictures will be available for purchase, and will arrive in time for gift giving. Sign ups will begin in September. The Men’s Bible study The men’s study meets at Brooks Ranch each Wednesday morning at 6:30 AM. They are beginning a new study on the Book of Revelation. Plan to bring your Bible and your appetite to join this hungry group led by Pastor John. Operation Christmas Child Operation Christmas Child brings joy and hope to children in desperate situations around the world through gift-filled shoe boxes and the Good News of God’s love. New Lifers, this is a fabulous way to be a part of missions. Please pray for OCC and begin to collect for your shoe boxes. Be Jesus to a boy or girl around the world. Shoe box collection/dedication will be November 22nd and 23rd
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