Announcements August 29, 2010
new service times!
Beginning September 12th, 2010, our
new service times will be at
9am, 11am and 5pm.
how you can help
Click HERE for additional ways to serve.
infants & children
(through 4th grade)
CHILDREN’S MINISTRIES CONTACTS: If you would like more information about our Children’s Ministries for Infants through 4th grade, please feel free to contact: Tricia Popp at tricia@sbcommunity.org or Donna Sugano at donna@sbcommunity.org.
YOUR CHILD THIS FALL: Great plans are in the making for our church family and specifically, the children, during the three new service times: 9am, 11am and 5pm. Please let Trish Popp know ASAP which service your child will be attending so we can shape the ministry together. (tricia@sbcommunity.org or 729-3045)
youth
(5th grade through high school)
YOUTH MINISTRY ON BREAK until September 12th. All students, 5th-12th grade, will remain in the service.
YOUTH MINISTRY CONTACTS:
Benji Bruneel, 687-7797x17/benji@sbcommunity.org
Erik Anderson, 687-7797 X18/erik@sbcommunity.org
women
THE GATHERING…(Women's Bible Studies) beginning in the Fall. You can sign up now for Thursday morning group and Monday evening group by going to www.sbcommunity.org/life/womensministries. The registration form is at the bottom and be sure to select your “event.” If you would be interested in ministering to moms by helping to watch their kids on Thursday mornings, we would be grateful! If you have questions, please contact Bonnie Fearer, bonnie@sbcommunity.org.
JESUS IN THE WORKPLACE: Are you a woman employed in downtown Santa Barbara? Goleta area? Do you want to live out the call to be salt and light in your world? Join us for a once-a-month lunch group to talk and pray, about how to better bring Jesus into your workplace. Two groups will begin in October -- one in downtown SB, and one in Goleta, locations TBA (probably a park... maybe a restaurant in bad weather...). Downtown -- 1st Tuesday of every month or Goleta -- 2nd Tuesday of every month. Sign up online by going to www.sbcommunity.org/life/womensministries. Be sure to click your specific “event.” Questions? Contact Bonnie Fearer, bonnie@sbcommunity.org.
STORYNIGHT: Join us for a special evening on Monday, October 4th. Food, fun, and a wide open door for bringing friends! We will hear one woman’s story, and this time it will be our own Lauretta Patterson. Don’t miss it! Sign up online by going (again!) to www.sbcommunity.org/life/womensministries. Be sure to click your specific “event.” Questions? Contact Bonnie Fearer, bonnie@sbcommunity.org. We always need help with set-up and clean-up. Let her know if you can help.
WOMEN’S MINISTRY CONTACT:
If you would like more information about Women’s ministries at SBCC, please contact Bonnie Fearer at bonnie@sbcommunity.org or at 683-0399.
opportunities & info
TUESDAY MORNING PRAYER: We begin praying together again on Tuesday mornings, with Ben Patterson leading us, starting Sept. 16th at 6:45am in the Upper Room. Please join us! All are welcome! For more information, contact Deana at deana@sbcommunity.org.
HOMEGROUP SCHEDULE: Homegroups are on a four week break. Groups reconvene the week of September 20th and will be studying The Cross of Christ. Sign-ups at church will be September 5th, 12th and 19th before and after each service. For more information contact Susi Lamoutte at Homegroup Hotline, 967-5673 or homegroups@sbcommunity.org.
JOIN IN “DAY OF CARING:” Once again, we have the opportunity to show Jesus' love through serving our community. Sign up for the United Way's "Day of Caring", Sept. 25th, from 8am to 1pm. Start the day with a kick-off breakfast at the Page Youth Center at 8am. Afterwards, we'll be serving with projects such as clean-up, gardening and painting at specific locations in the community. There is plenty of work to be done. We can use 65+ people. Questions? Contact Mike Willbanks at mike@sbcommunity.org.
MEN’S RETREAT: Save the date for the Men's Retreat happening on Saturday, October 23rd in Santa Ynez.
2-HOUR FUN SERVICE OPPORTUNITY! Would you consider covering a 2-hour shift during our annual Homegroup Leader’s Retreat? It is Saturday, Sept 4th and involves caring for the children (Infants-Elementary School) of our fantastic homegroup leaders. The shifts are either 8:15-10:15am or 10:15am-12:15pm. (Of course, you're always welcome to do both!) We're especially in need of some helpers to play basketball with elementary kids during both sessions. Anyone from Jr. High up is welcome to help! Contact Rachael Clark at (319) 321-9391 or rachaelmarieclark@gmail.com to sign up.
HOMEGROUP LEADERS RETREAT: Homegroup leaders will gather Saturday, September 4th from 8:30am–1:00pm. Meet in the Sanctuary for training and preparation for the upcoming homegroup year. We will be exploring leadership and how to engage God and one another.
HOMEGROUP LEADERS RETREAT CHILDCARE: If you are planning on attending the Homegroup Leader's Retreat on Saturday, Sept. 4th and will need childcare (Infants-Elementary ages) please let Rachael Clark know the names and ages/grades of your children who will be attending. We would also appreciate you asking a few people in your homegroup if they'd be willing to take a shift on that day to help with childcare. Contact Rachael Clark at (319) 321-9391 or rachaelmarieclark@gmail.com.
POSITION AVAILABLE AT THURSDAY GATHERING: We are looking for a supervisor for the children's program at the Thursday morning Gathering (women's Bible studies). This ministry primarily involves coordination and oversight of childcare workers, as well as hands-on time with an absolutely adorable bunch of pre-K children. The Gathering begins this Fall and runs through May. Hours are 9am-12pm (hours with children are 9:30-11:30am). If you are interested, or have questions, please contact Bonnie Fearer, bonnie@sbcommunity.org.
CHILDREN'S CHURCH LEADERS' MEETING: All Children’s Church Leaders Meeting Sept. 5th; 11:45am following the 10am service. If you signed up for play duty, worship or activities leadership with the children (Pre-K to Fourth Grade), plan on this brief but important meeting in the Upper Room. Contact Tricia Popp (tricia@sbcommunity.org) for more information.
TEACHER PREPARATION MEETINGS...Please mark your calendars now for one of the meetings to launch the fall Sunday school. Come tonight, August 30th, or Sept. 5th to come to be equipped for ministry. We hope teaching partners will attend the same meeting so begin to plan who you will be teaching with and choose a date to come.
NEEDED: ALPHA LEADERS! Alpha is a 12-week beginning Christianity course that our church offers each year to people who are searching for answers to their questions about faith, other religions and Christ. An Alpha group meets in a home for dinner, watches a DVD on a topic, and then discusses it together. We are looking for those in the church who have a heart to reach people outside the church. The Alpha Course is a great outlet for our body to utilize to invite friends, co-workers, or family members who are not believers to investigate and explore the Christian faith in a non-threatening manner. Anyone who is interested in helping lead an Alpha group, please call Della Peterson 729-3054 or Georgina Dahill 967-5606. There will be an Alpha leaders training coming soon. Please call ASAP for more information. THE NEXT ALPHA COURSE WILL BE OFFERED LATE SEPT.
TOUCHY SUBJECTS: ILLNESS, DEATH & TAXES! Sunday, September 19th, 2:30-4:30pm in The Living Room – SBCC Administration Building. Elizabeth Robbins and Pamela Magenheimer will lead a workshop and discussion on what you need to know, how and when to plan with practical and easy paperwork preparation for the final stages of life. Together we will help you through the organizational maze with compelling stories, insight, humor and compassion. Space limited. Organizers provided.
Contact Elizabeth Robbins at 805-962-1901 for more information and to sign up.
JOIN A ROCHA… this Saturday, September 4 as we continue to raise food for our Five Loaves: Food For Those in Need project. These plants just arrived and we have lots to do! No farming experience or tools are required. This is a great opportunity to bring your friends, family, and co-workers who aren't part of a church and get them involved with a practical project that helps meet real needs in our community. Join us for part or all of our event 9am-1pm by signing up here: http://tiny.cc/arochavolunteer or call 805-613-SBAR.
PRAY FOR MUSLIMS DURING RAMADAN: Ramadan is August 11th-September 9th this year. This is a month when Muslims around the world abstain from eating and drinking during the daylight hours in order to focus on God, and celebrate together in the evenings. To receive a daily prayer reminder, please sign up online at http://www.30-days.net/ at the bottom right of the webpage. This year's prayer topics include a special focus on Christlike relationships with Muslims. Jesus calls his followers to experience and live out the love of God. This love is made accessible to all people through Christ, who came into the world "full of grace and truth." However, because of cultural differences, threats of terrorism and negative stereotypes of Muslims, many of God's people shrink back from fulfilling Jesus' command to love all people. Help expose Muslims around the world to the love of Christ by faithfully praying for them during Ramadan.
BETH MOORE SIMULCAST: On September 18th, the women of the Santa Barbara area have an opportunity to unite in worship and be challenged by Beth Moore's teaching as we join together across churches and denominations. Last year there were nearly 20 different churches in the Santa Barbara area represented at this event! Register online or look for more info at www.CalvaryChapelSB.com. Early registration at a discounted price of $25 ends Sept. 5th and includes lunch.
MOPS: MOPS is a program designed to nurture mothers from pregnancy through their child’s kindergarten year. MOPS provides a setting where moms can encourage one another, grow deep friendships, learn from speakers on relevant topics and enjoy social time together during this vital stage of early mothering. Please pick up a flyer on the Welcome table or contact Krista Knoles at 455-1775 or kristaknoles@hotmail.com for more information.
MOMS IN TOUCH: In a MIT prayer group you will learn how to lay your fears, burdens, and anxieties at the feet of Jesus, as well as intercede for your child, their principal, teachers and school events. You will also learn how to pray specifically and scripturally when you commit to praying one hour a week, using a 4-step prayer method: praise, silent confession, thanksgiving and intercession. There's something very powerful that takes place when women pray with one another, face to face, and heart to heart. If you'd like to be part of a MIT prayer group, or start one for your school, please contact Area Coordinator Lisa Maraszek, 683-2785 or at lmaraszsek@cox.net. Visit our website: www.momsintouch.org.
