A LETTER FROM OUR PASTORAL STAFF
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Hey Church Family,
I wanted to update you on what’s been going on in the Junior High world, specifically on our guys' retreat last weekend. Along with 10 leaders and 5 dads, 34 boys took off for San Diego this past Friday. We stayed at a church in North San Diego County. It was so good to get the guys out of their normal routines by getting away for a weekend. Friday night we went to “AxeVentures,” a hatchet throwing range. The boys spent two hours chucking axes at wooden targets. It was epic! Thankfully, no one got hurt! Saturday, we hit up a beautiful San Diego beach and ended the night with a massive nerf war. The boys went ballistic. They loved it. Most importantly, we dedicated the weekend to study the Lord’s prayer in Matthew 6. Over the course of four sessions, the guys heard teachings from their leaders on the Lord’s prayer and spent some time reflecting both individually and collectively on what God taught them.
In Matthew 6, Jesus teaches his followers how to connect with our Father. He graciously gives His people a structure that is helpful to use. Jesus invites us to adore our Father, accept His plan, ask for needs, admit our sin, and pray against evil. Let us be a church that prays earnestly and one that glorifies the Lord with our speech!
“Through Jesus, therefore, let us continually offer to God a sacrifice of praise—the fruit of lips that openly profess His name.” Heb. 13:5
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Jordan Swigart
Jr. High Guys Director
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Sunday Night "Service"
THIS SUNDAY, November 4, 5:00 - 7:00pm
At our next Sunday Night “Service” we’ll be hosting Laundry Love at the Busy Bee Laundromat and the Quick N Clean Laundromat in Fullerton. This is an opportunity for us to love our neighbors by the simple act of paying for their laundry. Laundry Love gives everyone from our church the opportunity to get to know people in our community over the simple act of washing clothes. All you need to do is show up with an eager heart to make new friends. To sign up for a laundry location please visit the Sunday Night "Service” table on the plaza Sunday morning! For any questions please contact Mitch Fierro.
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Join Team Bethlehem at Christmas BLVD
We return for a third year to Bethlehem to tell the story of Jesus' birth during our large community outreach event, Christmas BLVD, December 6 - 9. Remaining opportunities include carpenters, costumers, painters, set dressers, stage managers, and box office personnel. We are happy to train you to perform the specific assignments for this project.
Click the button below to volunteer and one of our Team Bethlehem leaders will be in contact with you. For more information visit christmasblvd.com or email Robert Jensen.
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Prayer Somewhere
Tuesday, November 6, 6:00pm, Upstairs in A Building
Join us in prayer weekly for "Prayer Somewhere" – a weekly gathering in an ever-changing location. To find out more about each week's location, please sign up for the "prayer" Push Notifications in the Set-Up section of our new app.
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Closer Walk – Thanksgiving
This November we launch into the Holy-Day seasons as our Closer Walk Family focuses on celebrating with gratitude and joy, Thanksgiving and Christmas.
November 7 – John Coulombe, Dan Crane, and Paul Sailhamer will help us get our hearts around the command to "Give Thanks!" We will be looking at the history of God's plan for His people, our own nation's history of calling us to remember and express gratitude for God's provision, and finally the impact being grateful has on our bodies, souls, spirits, church, and country.
November 14 – We'll continue our Thanksgiving thoughts and celebration with singing from the hymnals (books with songs, words, and notes in them). Then we'll celebrate the Love Feast with Pastor John Schaefer leading us around the table as we remember the life, death, and resurrection of the Savior and that though He freely gave the gift of life to us . . . it wasn't cheap: He loved us to death!
November 21 – No Closer Walk.
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Mother/Daughter Cupcake Wars
Friday, November 9, 7:00 - 8:30pm in the Family Room
(For girls in 1st - 4th grade) Get ready to compete in a thrilling competition of cupcake decorating. Who will wow the judges and walk away the winner? Join us for a night of sweets and fun! $20 per couple ($5 for each additional girl, $25 max) until Nov. 7 ($30/couple for walk-ups). Sign up online here or contact Kristen Rhode with any questions.
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Living Grace Support Group
Saturdays, November 10, 2018 - March 9, 2019, 10:30am – 12:00pm
North Campus, Room 135
Developed to relieve suffering, reveal Christ, and restore lives, the Living Grace support group is designed to help individuals living with mental health difficulties by giving them practical skills and tools. Our lessons cover topics such as Identity, Whole-Health Renewal, and It’s Not Your Fault. You may join us at any time, since each lesson is self-sustaining. All ages are welcome whether you are in your 20s or your 70s. Please call 714-529-5544 x617 for more information.
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Chew With The Crew
Sunday, November 11, 12:30pm in the Commons
Are you new to EvFree? We’d love for you join us for a free lunch where you can meet our pastors and directors. Come enjoy a catered meal and also find out ways you can get connected here at EvFree. Please RSVP to Martha Moffett.
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Baptism Registration and Class
Sunday, November 11, at 11:30am
Kids Class (grades 1-4) in Family Room / Adults Class in Choir Room
If your child is interested in being baptized, please sign up here to attend the baptism class with them. This class (designed for 1st grade and older) will help them learn more about this important step in their spiritual journey. For adults please register here or for more information visit our website. Our next baptism is scheduled for Sunday, November 18, at 4:00pm on the Plaza.
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Baptisms on the Plaza and Chili Cook-off!
Sunday, November 18, 4:00-6:00pm
On November 18, we as a family have the opportunity to witness and celebrate our brothers and sisters being baptized and publicly declaring their faith in Christ! You may sign up here if you'd like to get baptized. Immediately following the baptisms on the Plaza, we will celebrate with a chili cook-off for dinner in the gym! Bring a crock pot of chili to enter into the contest, where 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place awards will be given, or just bring a pot of chili to share! Drinks and root beer floats will be provided. You may drop off your chili at the gym and then head over to the Plaza for the baptisms. Email Kelsey Crowe with any questions. See you there!
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Thanksgiving Boxes
You can help a family in need this Thanksgiving season. Boxes of Love can be picked up on the Plaza and returned to the south side of the Gym with the designated grocery items by November 18.
He who is generous will be blessed, for he gives some of his food to the poor. Proverbs 22:9
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Budget—Year to Date
Budget: $3,165,000
Received: $2,760,032
Surplus (or deficit): ($404,968)
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Actual—Year to Date
Actual Income: $2,760,032
Actual Expenses: $2,706,392
Positive Cash Flow: $53,640
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Men of Moral Integrity – One of the groups that meet on our campus is Men of Moral Integrity. We recently received a note from one of the men who attends. Here is what it said: “I haven’t been coming here long, but I’ve needed it so badly. I can’t claim that I am drastically improved yet, but then again it’s only been a month and a half. Thanks for allowing this group the space to meet and process and be in community together during such a long, tough and life-changing journey.”
This opportunity is only made possible because of the facilities God has provided through the generosity of faithful people who contribute to the General Fund.
Numbers are based on an annual budget of $7 million dollars.
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Surrounded by parents, grandparents, loved ones and staff, our entire EvFree Preschool dressed in festive costumes and celebrated their annual Harvest Parade Wednesday. Praise God for this vibrant, fun and purposeful ministry to community preschoolers and their families!
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