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8:00, 9:30, & 11:00 am Services
One of the best parts of the Gospel is seeing the inner workings of Jesus with the disciples. They are, at once, a family and also the beginning of God's people living out a new kind of life together, the church. What is striking about this passage is the type of request James and John bring to Jesus because it is so honest. There is no editing here. They just put out there what they really want. In the ensuing discussion, we are invited into the family to see how they work out what could have been a split in the group.
This
Sunday, we will have over 40 men gone to retreat. Let's be in prayer
for them as they go to meet with the Lord and spend time together. I hope to see you in worship!
-Pastor Colleen
"Some people want it to happen, some wish it would happen, others make it happen."
- Michael Jordan
"You can't always get what you want, but if you try sometimes, you might find, you get what you need."
- Mick Jagger
"The greatness of a community is most accurately measured by the compassionate actions of it's members."
- Coretta Scott King
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This week in worship
This Sunday we will worship with some familiar tunes about Jesus welcoming all people to his feet; those weary from the road and thirsty for his love, for His yoke is easy and his burden light.
We will finish our time of prayer with Sweet Hour of Prayer, a hymn with an older tune, yet timeless lyrics (read the last verse here; very powerful stuff). In response to Colleen's words about James and John, we will sing When I Survey the Wondrous Cross. Typically sung at our service of Tenebrae (the Friday before Easter, when we remember Jesus' crucifixion), this hymn evokes humility on our part, and is a reminder that Christ's sacrifice is far greater than anything we could offer.
I will be worshiping God with many of the men in Ojai, and will be teaching them a powerful new song called Build My Life. We will bring it home and teach it you in Sundays to come.
- Jake
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Sign Up for a Small Group
At Connection Central on Sunday morning. Email Pastor T.J.(
[email protected]) with questions.
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Axxess Books for 2019
Orders open September 15th-October 1st. Books are $40, $13 of which goes to Cliff Drive Care Center! The books will be available for pick up in the main office after October 2nd. Sign up and pay for your Axxess Book at Connection Central or by contacting Pastor Danielle (
[email protected]).
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Remembrance
Last week, our dear friend, Rollin Weeks, went home to be with the Lord. We will celebrate his life with his wife, Wendy, in the sanctuary next Saturday,
September 22 at 10:00 am. We miss him dearly.
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Sunday, September 16, 1pm
Loads of Love
House of Laundry (310 N Milpas)
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Sunday, September 16, 6pm
Fall Send: a Multi-church Young Adult Gathering
3909 Maricopa Dr.
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Monday, September 24, 4 - 5:15pm
Educator Connections
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Tuesday, September 25, 5:30pm
Transition House Dinner
425 E. Cota
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September 30 - October 7
Tabernacle Experience
Good Shepherd Lutheran Church
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Sunday, September 30, 12:15pm
Encounter: Christianity & American Politics (pt. 1)
Upper Fellowship Room
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Highlighted Community Events
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SB Act's Safe at Home Kickball Tournament
Saturday, September 15
Sign up to play or donate to SB Act's fight against human trafficking in Santa Barbara.
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Volunteer Opportunities
CDCC Preschool Snack Helper
The preschool is in need of 2 volunteers to prepare snack for the children, one on Tuesdays from 8:30-10:00am and the other on Fridays from 8:30-10:00am. If you are interested in hearing more contact Jenny Yznaga at [email protected] or (805) 965-1338 x228.
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Meals for Light & Life Isla Vista
Our Free Methodist sisters and brothers in Isla Vista serve a free lunch to the community after meeting in the park on Sunday mornings. We have agreed to help them with this lunch once every other month. Our own chef Michele Molony will cook for first lunch on
October 7th, come join the meal! If you'd like to donate or help with this initiative in any way contact Mary Woodyard at [email protected].
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Are you sick or having surgery?
Please call or email us. We are a family and we sincerely want to walk with you through difficult times.
(805) 965-1338
For Pastor Colleen: x223 (
[email protected])
For Pastor Doug: x224 (
[email protected])
For Pastor Danielle: x232 (
[email protected])
For Pastor T.J.: x225 (
[email protected])
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"By the power of the Holy Spirit and with the transforming love of Jesus, we will draw people to Christ, disciple them in the faith and equip them for ministry."
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