A LETTER FROM OUR PASTORAL STAFF
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Dear EvFree Family,
When I’m asked what I enjoy most about where I work, no doubt my answer always includes something about the team I get to be a part of and the people I’m privileged to work alongside. There have been countless times when I’ve been so proud as I’ve watched a coworker shine in their area of ministry. And whether it’s a unique skill that they possess or the creativity or love with which they approach the task, what I’m really appreciating about them is the image of God that they bear.
As humans created in the Imago Dei or image of God, we are set apart from all other created things and beings and able to reflect certain qualities of God. And when we acknowledge that those around us have been made in His image as well, our eyes are opened to their unique qualities and the places where we see God in them. And the best part is that all of this brings Him glory!
As I was interviewing candidates for one of the positions we were hiring for recently, it struck me that all of the candidates I had interviewed each possessed the qualifications we had listed on our job description, yet each one was still so very unique. This speaks to the creativity of the God we serve and is one of the many reasons I enjoy my job getting to serve these humans, who most definitely are the best kind of resources.
You probably don’t work in a church, but wherever you work or spend your time, most likely you are also surrounded by the human type of resources –other image bearers. This week, as you notice their unique qualities and appreciate how they shine, remember that what you’re really appreciating is God’s workmanship and His very own qualities. And if you really want to see them shine.... tell them what you see.
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Jenn Hale
Director of Human Resources
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Royal Family Kids Camp Update
I sat in the back of the amphitheater with tears streaming down my face, having given up on any attempt to hold them back. In front of me was Jesus. ‘He’ was wearing bright blue Royal Family Kids Camp shirts and sat cheering and laughing next to children from unspeakable backgrounds of hurt and abuse—children who at this moment were instead safe, loved and free to be kids.
Last year, we sent a camper home due to behavior outside of our ability to manage. This year, we gave her a chance to come back. After all, doesn’t God do that time and again in our lives? And as His redemptive story goes, she not only made it through the week but experienced breakthroughs we would never have thought possible. Truly a miracle. Thank you, EvFree, for making it possible for us to take 90 volunteers and 60 campers from the foster care system and love on them in Jesus’ name. Thank you to all who carried us in prayer throughout the week.
Thank you to all who give, making our camps and mentoring programs possible. On behalf of our campers and our volunteer staff, thank you church! Jesus is at work! - Amy Gaw, RFK Camp Director
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Grand Huddle
August 16, 7:00pm. Stay tuned - New location to be determined.
Grandparents, join our Back to School Night huddle where our young people will share some of their fears as they head back to school. Then we’ll pray over them as well as for our own grandchildren!
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Beach Baptism
Sunday, August 26, Corona Del Mar State Beach
Gather at 4:00pm, Baptisms will begin at 5:00pm.
Bring your own chair or beach blanket, food and drinks as desired. There is a charge for parking but some free parking may be available on side streets. Look for EvFree signs or banners to find our group. If you want to be baptized sign up here or for more information visit our website.
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"How We Love" Relationship Workshop
Friday, Sept. 14, 7:00-9:00pm and Saturday, Sept. 15, 9:00am-12:30pm.
Did you know that the top predictor of how we relate to others is based on how we were comforted as a child? Kay and Milan Yerkovich bring their HOW WE LOVE Relationship Workshop to EvFree to unpack and address how attachment affects how we relate in adult life. Whether you're single or married, a high school student or a grandparent, this workshop is for you! We are anticipating a sell-out crowd, so REGISTER EARLY.
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We Are Hiring!
See something that you might be a good fit for? Click on the position to read the description and apply.
EvFree Preschool Assistant Director (full time, exempt)
Security Team Member (part time)
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In 2010 a couple from EvFree Fullerton went back to their home country of Vietnam with a conviction in their heart of God’s calling to the ministry among the children and youth of Vietnam. Awana International was launched in Vietnam under their leadership. Since then 720 clubs have begun and are working within established churches. Seventy-five thousand children gather every week to learn and memorize Scripture. This couple committed to start the campaign “One Million Kids For Christ” (1MK4C). The goal is to reach 1,000,000 for Christ by 2020 to become godly leaders and who, in their generation, will change the nation of Vietnam.
On Sunday, June 17, a team of five led by Bambi & Gerry Encarnacion landed in Ho Chi Minh City (Saigon), Vietnam. They spent a week teaching classes to 310 teens, training them to be leaders in their local Awana clubs. Below are highlights of the week:
• Hearing 310 teens singing and praising the Lord with joyful hearts.
• Listening to testimonies of how Christ changed their lives.
• 15 first-year attendees ask to receive Christ into their lives.
• Experiencing the power of prayer through Christ who transforms lives.
Please continue in prayer as the Campers take what they have learned back to their local Awana clubs, and for changed lives, as many children are the first to know Christ in their families.
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Volunteers Needed - International Students Ministry
Saturday, August 18, 7:00am-noon.
We need your help! Our International Student Ministry is having their annual Furniture Giveaway. This is a practical and tangible way to show Christ's love by providing them with basic furniture for their apartments. Many volunteers are needed to make this happen so please join us! Click here for a list of responsibilities and to sign up. For questions or more information email here.
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OC United Charity Event
Join us for an afternoon of golf and make a difference in the community! Put together your best foursome of friends or associates and have fun while empowering the vulnerable who have experienced the breakdown of the family unit. Proceeds will benefit OC United’s THRIVE Quad providing a home for 10 women from foster care and their children. Space is limited so sign up today!.
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Budget—Year to Date
Budget: $1,570,000
Received: $1,393,470
Surplus (or deficit): ($176,530)
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Actual—Year to Date
Actual Income: $1,393,470
Actual Expenses: $1,359,026
Positive Cash Flow: $34,444
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Don’t miss Amy Gaw’s report (above) on last week’s Royal Family Kids Camp (RFKC), and rejoice with us over this amazing ministry to children ages 7-11 from the foster care system. It truly is a life-changing week—not only for the campers but for the volunteer staff as well. RFKC is only possible because of giving to RFKC and our General Fund. It truly is a ministry of our entire church! Thank you for your financial and prayer support, which make it all possible.
Numbers are based on an annual budget of $7 million dollars.
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This week has been so much fun seeing all of our campers, buddies, teen campers, and volunteers come together to put on Rainbow Express, a VBS for students with special needs. The theme for the week is “Trusting God’s Faithfulness in THE GREAT UNKNOWN" where students have been adventuring through Moses’ life.
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