Pastor’s Update, May 4, 2018
IN THIS UPDATE:
PRAYER AND PRAISE SERVICE AT GOLD COAST LAST NIGHT: What a special time it was! Just knowing that tens of thousands (perhaps hundreds of thousands?) of Christ-followers around our country were uniting together with us, at the same time, in praising, thanking, confessing, interceding, and petitioning God was truly exhilarating! And partnering in it with another local congregation of believers, Embrace Church, was even better! One of the participants mentioned how he was thinking that 45 to 50 minutes seemed like it would be a long time to pray before the service started but that afterwards, he was surprised how fast the time went!
THE HIGHER GROUND HIKE IS TOMORROW, SATURDAY, MAY 5: A fun hike is planned in Thousand Oaks at the Los Padres Trail and Vista Loop. Along this trail, you will see beautiful wild flowers, oak groves, wooden plank bridges and scenic views of Conejo Valley. You can watch for wildlife and see squirrels, rabbits and birds. The distance is 3.4 miles and the difficulty-rating is moderate. Meet at Starbucks in Camarillo in the Las Posas Shopping Center at 8:30 am. The group will leave by 8:45 am. Bring plenty of water, sunscreen, a hat and camera for pictures! Invite a friend or bring the family to share the experience. A continental breakfast will be served following the hike. Contact Margie Cantu at 805.660.1187 if you have any questions.
THE RESCUE MISSION OUTREACH IS TOMORROW, SATURDAY, MAY 5, 4:15-6:15 PM: Sign up by either writing “Rescue Mission” on your Connection Card this Sunday or contact Stuart Baker at 805.427.5528.
WAYS TO HELP SUPPORT OUR GOLD COAST YOUTH IN THEIR UPCOMING MISSIONS’ TRIP:
ORDER MOTHER’S DAY FLOWERS THIS SUNDAY TO BENEFIT THE YOUTH YWAM MISSIONS TRIP: Pre-orders of Mother’s Day bouquets for $15 each will be taken in the lobby after both services THIS SUNDAY. Bouquets will be ready for pick up on Mother’s Day, Sunday, May 13. FYI- a very limited number of additional bouquets will be available that day Sunday so pre-ordering them this Sunday is the way to go!
BBQ LUNCH,SUNDAY, MAY 20, AFTER BOTH SERVICES, BACK PATIO, SUNDAY, MAY 20: The Youth will be hosting a barbecue lunch on the back patio after both services for a suggested donation of $6 per person. Hot dogs, potato salad, beans, chips and water or lemonade will be available.
Proceeds from the flowers and barbecue will go towards the YWAM Missions Trip to the Tenderloin District in San Francisco.
PRAYER FOR MISSIONS IS THIS SUNDAY, MAY 6: Please gather in the Worship Center after the 2nd service to pray for the missions and missionaries that Gold Coast supports. Contact Mike or Lynne Yeaman at yeaman7@hotmail.com or 805.331.3899 for more information.
VISIT BUDDY BREAK ON ITS 1 YEAR ANNIVERSARY, SATURDAY, MAY 12: Gold Coast is celebrating our one-year anniversary in providing Buddy Break to families in our community! Buddy Break is a free respite program for families who have children with special needs. Arrange a tour during our next Buddy Break and see how we transform the church rooms into sensory, craft, activity, game, snack, and quiet rooms. You could also take a bounce in our bounce house or try out some of the activities, craft, or games that are available. You’ll get a better understanding of how we’re serving families and how much fun and fulfillment is involved. To arrange a time to visit Buddy Break, write “Visit BB” on your Connection card this Sunday or contact Tana Seufert at 805.485.5433 or tana@goldcoastchurch.org.
SUMMER CAMP THIS SUMMER FOR KIDS AND YOUTH AT ANGELES CREST: At Angeles Crest, the summer camp programsare an opportunity for students from any background to have fun, make new like-minded friends, explore nature and, most importantly, grow in their relationship with God. When campers aren’t in organized worship or hearing from inspirational speakers, they’re busy with tons of awesome activities like paintball, basketball, digglers (a unique cross between BMX & a scooter), Zip lining, volleyball, archery, a climbing wall, a trampoline, hiking trails, swimming, games and so much more!