THIS SUNDAY, as we continue our series “King Jesus,” we’ll be diving into Matthew chapter 3. We’ll meet John, the forerunner of Jesus. He offers vital lessons when it comes to preparing ourselves and others to receive Jesus. I encourage you to read the chapter before Sunday.
FIRST SERVICE TIME CHANGE IS COMING SOON- SUNDAY, AUGUST 4TH: Please note that, beginning on Sunday, August 4th, the start time for the first worship service will be at 9:00 AM. The second worship service starting time will remain the same, at 10:45 am.
RESCUE MISSION, SATURDAY, AUGUST 3TH: This Oxnard outreach is from 4:15-6:15 pm on the first Saturday of each month. To sign up, write “Rescue Mission” on your Connection Card on Sunday, go online, or contact Stuart Baker at 805.427.5528 or stuartbaker45@aol.com.
PRAYER FOR MISSIONS, SUNDAY, AUGUST 4TH: On the first Sunday of each month, 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 or Tim Kanter at tim@goldcoastchurch.org for more info.
LADIES’ NIGHT, FRIDAY, AUGUST 16TH, 6-8 PM: We just want to start getting together to get to know each other, so for the summer, we are planning a low key, no stress ladies’ night. The next one is Friday, August 16, (Location TBD.) Sign up on your Connection Card this Sunday or go online. Text Faith DeLuca at 805.827.3557, if you have any questions. We look forward to seeing you there!
THE HUDDLE, SATURDAY, AUGUST 17, 7:30 to 9:00 AM: Men, we’re meeting on the third Saturday of each month at the church. Plan on good conversation as we discuss the most important attributes men need to survive in today’s modern world. Food and coffee will be available. Donations are accepted. Sign up through our website. Contact Louis DeLuca with any questions at louis@goldcoastchurch.org.
20TH BIRTHDAY CELEBRATION, SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 15TH: We’ll have one worship service at 10:00 am and move into lunch and other activities as we celebrate our 20th Birthday. Sign up to help with decorating, set up, and clean up at the table in the lobby this Sunday. You can also contact Emy Russell for set-up/clean-up at emy.russell@verizon.net. To submit your old GC photos and videos, contact Pam Grisham at pj.grisham.pg@gmail.com or contact Dianna DeRemer with any questions at diannaderemer0204@gmail.com.
JOIN A SUNDAY MORNING MINISTRY TEAM: The Café, Welcome Desk, and Greeter ministry teams are looking for some additional volunteers to assist approximately once a month on Sunday morning. Sign up on your Connection Card this Sunday, our website, or contact Darrell Foote at dfoote07@verizon.net or 805.660.3061.
DAILY BIBLE READING SCHEDULE:
Friday July 26 Is 46-4; 1 Pet 5
Saturday July 27 Is 50-52; Ps 92; 2 Pet 1
Sunday July 28 Is 53-56; 2 Pet 2
Monday July 29 Is 57-59; Ps 103; 2 Pet 3
Tuesday July 30 Is 60-62; Jn 1
Wednesday July 31 Is 63-64; Ps 107; Jn 2
Thursday August 1 Is 65-66; Ps 62; Jn 3
Friday August 2 2 Ki 21; 2 Chr 33; Jn 4
Saturday August 3 Nah 1-3; Jn 5
Sunday August 4 2 Ki 22; 2 Chr 34; Jn. 6
Love,
Scott