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The Power of Presence
Another year of Love Fullerton is in the books. Although these one-day serve events provide benefit to our community, their real value is found in providing a touch point for relationship, connection, and presence to those who are often unseen.
We coordinated a serve project for former foster youth who are a part of the Guardian Scholars program at Cal State Fullerton. The project? Clean the studio apartments of residents living at Fullerton City Lights, a 140 unit, low-income housing complex here in Fullerton. These residents are on the brink of homelessness, most living on disability with physical or mental struggles and no financial margin.
To be honest, I had significant concerns about how the project would go since both parties have experienced significant trauma in their lives. However, the outcome was a living picture of beautiful community. The college kids understood that it was just as important to listen to the people they were serving as it was to clean their apartment. And the adults were appreciative of the efforts extended to them and gladly talked to their willing audience.
As only God could orchestrate, Brandon, who is taking a theater class at Cal State, and two others were assigned to clean James’ apartment. James, to his account, lived a full life in the entertainment industry before coming on hard times. For literally two hours straight, he told story after story...
Click here to read the rest of the story from Amy Gaw.
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Elder Affirmation Results
This past Sunday members of our congregation completed nearly 800 ballots and overwhelmingly affirmed four men to serve a two-year term as members of our Elder Board. Elders are called to provide spiritual leadership for the church by actively seeking to understand and then provide necessary direction consistent with God’s call on this local body we call EvFree Fullerton.
Our church bylaws call for terms of two years with the option to run a second term, for a total of four years. Three of our nominees were affirmed for a second term; Fred Ouderkerken, Elder Board Chairman, Paul Burke and Dan Reyneveld for Elders at large. Jay Huckabone was affirmed as a new Elder Board member. The church also wants to thank Brad Dingfelder for his four years on the Elder Board. Brad has been a gracious and godly influence on the church during his time of service in this leadership role.
Please keep these four men as well as all the Elders, staff and many volunteer leaders in your prayers. We know that it is only by the prayers of the righteous that God is able to move in powerful ways among us.
Steve Eckberg
2017 Nominating Committee Chairman & Elder Board Vice Chairman
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Baptisms
Our next baptisms will take place on Sunday, May 21 in all services. If you would like to be baptized, register via the button below or the EvFree App.
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Proverbs Seminar
Sunday, May 21, 6:00pm, Chapel
Gain a practical understanding of Proverbs with Dr. Ed Curtis. Designed for our 2017 Ears To Hear writers, this seminar is open to anyone in our congregation. Dr. Curtis will answer questions such as:
What kinds of sayings are found in this book called Proverbs?
How have these sayings been used throughout history?
Are there different kinds of proverbs in this book?
How do we apply this material to life?
Please RSVP to Sheri Moody here by May 15.
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Women’s Summer Study—A Psalm 1 Summer
Wednesdays, May 31–June 28, 7:00–8:30pm, Commons
This five-week series for women will explore ways we can be refreshed by God as we grow our roots deeper through reading and memorizing Scripture, incorporating worship into daily life, enjoying community/spiritual friendships, spending time in prayer and learning the value of Sabbath rest. No homework, no cost. Register via the button below or EvFree App.
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Share Your Story
How has God been working in your life? We would love to hear about it and share your story with the rest of the EvFree family so that we can rejoice with you and know how God is working in our midst as we follow, connect, and go.
To share your story, click here or the button below, email Scott Robinson here, or share via the EvFree App. Read all the published stories here.
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