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HIGHER GROUND HIKE, SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 24: Higher Ground is starting off the New Year with a hike to the cross at the Mount McCoy Trail in Simi Valley. This trail offers panoramic views in all directions, including views of the Ronald Reagan Presidential Library, the Channel Islands, Wood Ranch, and Old Boney Mountain. You’ll see multiple plant life, wildflowers, animal life and birds. A must-see for nature lovers! Invite a friend or bring a family member to share the experience. Dogs allowed on leases. A continental breakfast and drinks will be served after the hike.
Difficulty: Moderate; Distance: 5 miles. Meet at Starbucks in Camarillo at the Los Posas Shopping Center at 8:30 am. We’ll leave as a group by 8:45 am. Recommended: good hiking shoes, sunscreen, water and a camera for photos. Contact Margie Cantu at [email protected] or 805.660.1187. F
YOUTH RESCUE MISSION OUTREACH, SATURDAY, MARCH 3: The youth and their adult leaders will meet at the church facility at 3:45 pm, then drive over to the Oxnard Rescue Mission to serve. Return to Gold Coast Church by 6:30 pm. Contact Christian Schaefer in the Youth Room on Sunday or contact Stuart Baker at 805.427.5528 for more information.
BIBLE READING PLAN- FEBRUARY 18-25
Sunday February 18 Num. 3, 4; Acts 25
Monday February 19 Num. 5, 6; Ps. 22; Acts 26
Tuesday February 20 Num. 7; Ps. 23; Acts 27
Wednesday February 21 Num. 8, 9; Acts 28
Thursday February 22 Num. 10, 11; Ps. 27; Mark 1
Friday February 23 Num. 12, 13; Ps. 90; Mark 2
Saturday February 24 Num. 14-16; Mark 3
Sunday February 25 Num. 17, 18; Ps. 29; Mark 4
STEPHEN MINISTRY: In difficult times, God’s love is especially precious to us, and it is very important to know someone who cares. Our congregation has trained Stephen Ministers who offer a ministry of Christian caring. To find out more about receiving a Stephen Minister’s care, write “Stephen Ministry” on your Connection Card and place it in the offering basket on Sunday or call Art or Rose Flatray at 805.987.1428 for more information.
