IN THIS UPDATE:
TOMORROW, SUNDAY, MAY 20, IS THE BBQ LUNCH, AFTER BOTH SERVICES, BACK PATIO: 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 will go towards the YWAM Missions Trip to the Tenderloin District in San Francisco.
TOMORROW, SUNDAY, MAY 20, IS THE DEADLINE FOR THE LOWEST RATE- 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!
3RD THROUGH 5TH GRADERS’ CAMP, JULY 8-12
THEME: ROAD TRIP: The idea of a road trip can strike dread into the hearts of most preteens.Long, boring hours squeezed between siblings. Leg cramps from a hugecooler tucked under your feet. “Holding it” longer than you thought humanlypossible. Our lives are very much a road trip.
At Angeles Crest this summer,we will travel alongside the story of a water walker, one of the first followersof Jesus – a fisherman, a truth speaker, a passionate believer, and an occasional doubter. Together, we will tap into the amazing insights of his “road trip” and how ours can be all the better.
SPEAKER: AMBERLY NEESE
Amberlyis a national speaker, author, and humorist with a passion for pointing preteen students to the joy found only in Christ. Amberly received her Master’s degree from Biola University. She penned Bible curriculum for students for both Gospel Light and Standard and has worked with preteens for over 20 years.Amberly is a wife, the mom of two teenagers, the Program Director at UCYC (a Christian camp in AZ), a complete goofball, and a lover of all things Star Wars. She is excited to take your students and leaders on a “Road Trip” through the amazing story of Peter.
WHO? Grades 3rd – 5th
HOW MUCH? $320 IF REGISTERED WITH A $100 DEPOSIT AND PERMISSION SLIP BY MAY 20.Cost is $335 after May 20. Balance is due Sunday, June 17.
QUESTIONS? Call Sharon Wilson at 805.204.8644
YOUTH CAMP, JULY 30-AUGUST 3
THEME: ROAD TRIP: Our lives are very much a road trip. At Angeles Crest this summer, we will travel alongside the story of a water walker, one of Jesus’ first followers – a fisherman, a truth speaker, a passionate believer, and an occasional doubter. We’ll tap into the amazing insights of their “road trips” and how ours can be better.
SPEAKER: JOSH BEST
Josh is a powerful communicator. He is also a husband, father of 3 girls and one son, while planting and pastoring Hosanna City Church in Cathedral City, CA. His vision is to see people far from God come to know Him and make Him known. In his free time, he enjoys the simple pleasures of fishing, camping, hiking, coffee, and when tacos are calling, Pastor Josh is answering.
WHO? Grades 6 – 12
HOW MUCH?$320 IF REGISTERED WITH A $100 DEPOSIT AND PERMISSION SLIP BY MAY 20. Cost is $335 after May 20. Balance due: July 1
QUESTIONS? Call Christian at 541.601.7131 or Sharon at 805.204.8644
101 CLASS, SUNDAY, JUNE 3, 4 TO 6 PM, YOUTH ROOM: OurDiscovering a Church Family Classprovides information on what we believe, church membership, and more! Sign up by writing “101 Class” on your Connection Card or go to the Welcome Desk in the lobby tomorrow. Contact the church office at office@goldcoastchurch.org or 805.485.5433 if you have any questions.
HIGH SCHOOL OR COLLEGE GRAD? If you will be receiving a diploma from high school or a degree from college this year, PLEASE LET US KNOW BY JUNE 3.Write your name, school, and type of degree on your Connection Card tomorrow or send your information to the church office at office@goldcoastchurch.org or call 485.5433. We would like to honor you in an upcoming service!
LOOKING FOR 8 TO 10 MEN TO MAKE A DIFFERENCE IN THE LIVES OF FOSTER KIDS WHO’VE BEEN ABUSED AND NEGLECTED, JULY 1-6TH AT THE ROYAL FAMILY KIDS’ CAMP: Testimony from Evelyn Metten: “I have been a part of Royal Family Kids Camp for over 5 years now and it is an amazing outreach to Foster Kids that have been abused and neglected. If you have any questions Ken Klopman is the Director and his contact info is 805.432.6210 or rfkcventura@verizon.net. (See email message from Ken below.) THIS IS VERY TIMELY AS THE MANDATORY TRAINING IS ON JUNE 1ST/2ND.If there is any one that would like to talk with me about my experience, email me at emetten@roadrunner.com or call 805.268.1375.”
A message from Ken Klopman: “Royal Family KIDS Camp is really short on men this year. We could probably use 8-10 more guys. In fact, we have stopped inviting boys to camp for now because we don’t want to have to turn them away for lack of male counselors. If you can refer some solid Christian men (not just warm bodies), I’d love to hear from them very soon. Interviews are this week with only two days left (tonight & Sunday). Training is at VMC June 1, 6-8:30 pm and June 2, 8 am-6pm. Camp is July 1-6. Applications at: https://form.jotform.com/63085678273163. Interview sign-ups at: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/20f054eacaf2caaf49-2018. If any questions, please feel free to call me at 805.432.6210.”
HIGHER GROUND POINT DUME TRAIL HIKE, SATURDAY, JUNE 2: Higher Ground is hosting a scenic hike in Malibu at the Point Dume Natural Preserve near Zuma beach. This hike overlooks Zuma Beach, Santa Monica Bay, and Boney Mountains. There are tide pools along the trail down at the beach with breath taking views.
Difficulty: Moderate; Distance: 4 miles.
Sorry, no dogs allowed. Bathrooms are located at Westward Beach down the road from our location.
Bring plenty of water, sunscreen, change of shoes or thongs for the beach, towel if you plan to get wet, and camera.
Park: surface streets in the neighborhood near the trail after the “No Parking” signs.
Meet: Starbucks in the Los Posas Shopping Center/Camarillo at 8:30 am. Leave by 8:45 am. Expected end time is 11:30 am.
A free continental breakfast will be served following the hike.
Bring a friend or family member to share the experience!
Contact: Margie Cantu at 805-660-1187 or email at mcantu830@verizon.net.
HARVEST AMERICA LIVE SIMULCAST, SUNDAY, JUNE 10: Come watch the Harvest America Simulcast on June 10, from 3-6 pm. Hear live performances from Chris Tomlin, Switchfoot, Crowder, and Phil Wickham as well as the Good News of Jesus Christ from Pastor Greg Laurie. No cost, no signup, just invite a couple friends and show up! More information at harvestamerica.com. VOLUNTEERS NEEDED: We need about 6 volunteers to help set up, greet visitors, usher, serve as prayer team member, and to assist with information if someone has questions or makes a decision for Christ. Contact: Marc at 805.889.7709 or marc.schatmeiert@navy.mil.
DAILY BIBLE READING SCHEDULE FOR THE COMING WEEK
Sunday May 20 1 Ki. 6; 2 Chr. 3; Ps. 97; Rom.1
Monday May 21 1 Ki. 7; 2 Chr. 4; Ps. 98; ; Rom. 2
Tuesday May 22 1 Ki. 8; 2 Chr. 5; Ps. 99; Rom. 3
Wednesday May 23 2 Chr. 6-7; Ps. 135; Rom. 4
Thursday May 24 1 Ki. 9; 2 Chr. 8; Ps. 136; Rom. 5
Friday May 25 1 Ki. 10-11; 2 Chr. 9; Rom. 6
Saturday May 26 Prov. 13; Rom. 7
Sunday May 27 Prov. 4-6; Rom. 8
HIGHTIDE YOUTH GROUP meets on Wednesdays at 6:30 pm in the Youth Room. Middle school students also meet most Sundays starting at 10:45 am in the Worship Center and are dismissed later to the Youth Room. Contact Christian Schaefer at 541.601.7131 or christian@goldcoastchurch.org, if you have any questions.
ENCOURAGE STEVEN VAJCOVEC: Steven and his family have been a part of Gold Coast for years, ever since Steven was just a little guy hanging out in the church nursery. He recently joined the Marines and started boot camp in San Diego. The training is tough and demanding and I’m sure he’d appreciate receiving a card or note of encouragement during this time. Address your correspondence to him as follows:
Recruit Vajcovec, Steven
PLT 1043
Company C
Recruit Training Regiment
Marine Corps Recruit Depot
San Diego, CA 92140
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 tomorrow at one of the worship services and place it in the offering basket or call Art or Rose Flatray at 805.987.1428 for more information.
REFUGE (YOUNG ADULTS MINISTRY) – MONDAYS, 7 PM: Are you a young adult – 18 to 28ish years old – and want more than just church on Sunday mornings? Now you can get together with other young adults on Monday nights here at Gold Coast. This time usually consists of fellowship, worship, prayer, Bible study and group discussions. The weekly topic varies (presently, it’s the New Testament book of John), but the group likes to go deep in scripture and work through relevant issues that young adults are facing. Things are planned outside of the usual Monday evening gatherings (movie nights, brunches, etc.) on a regular basis so you can hang out and enjoy each other’s company. Have questions? Please contact Jeff Atchison at 805-751-3379 or jeff@calvaryoxnard.org.
TOMORROWwe’re drilling down on Hebrews 4:12,13 in our current message series through the book of Hebrews: For the word of God is alive and active. Sharper than any double-edged sword, it penetrates even to dividing soul and spirit, joints and marrow; it judges the thoughts and attitudes of the heart. Nothing in all creation is hidden from God’s sight. Everything is uncovered and laid bare before the eyes of him to whom we must give account.
These verses are about the power God’s Word is to have in our lives.
Floyd Schneider tells about aChristian university student who shared a room with a Muslim. As they became friends, their conversation turned to their beliefs. The believer asked the Muslim if he’d ever read the Bible. He answered no, but then asked if the Christian had ever read the Koran.
The believer responded, “No, I haven’t, but I’m sure it would be interesting. Why don’t we read both together, once a week, alternating books?” The young man accepted the challenge, their friendship deepened, and during the second term he became a believer in Jesus.
One evening, late in the term, he burst into the room and shouted at the long-time believer, “You deceived me!”
“What are you talking about?” the believer asked.
The new believer opened his Bible and said, “I’ve been reading it through, like you told me, and just read that the Word is living and active!” He grinned. “You knew all along that the Bible contained God’s power and that the Koran is a book like any other. I never had a chance!”
“And now you’ll hate me for life?” queried the believer.
“No,” he answered, “but it was an unfair contest.”
Thanks to all who prayed for me this week while I was away at the discipleship conference as well as visiting my mom. It was a rich and needed time.
Love you guys,
Scott