Community Life Events

Missions

Peter Kopp, missionary to Swaziland, Africa, will speak about his work with African Leadership Partners on Saturday, Sept 18, 7 p.m. in room 138. Peter has been serving in Swaziland for over 20 years teaching pastors and developing programs to provide for the tens of thousands of AIDS orphans in Swaziland. Prior to going to Africa, Peter and his wife, Mary Jean, attended Neighborhood Church and Peter served on the Board of Elders.

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Wednesday Evening Bible Study (for women) will start up Wednesday, Sept. 29, 7 p.m. They will begin with a 6-week DVD study by various well-known Bible teachers followed by discussion. Drop your kids off for youth group and join the study. Contact: Sandy: 222.2592.

Alliance Women

This igroup of women supporting missions has their monthly meeting Monday, Sept 13, 7 p.m. in room 138. Come learn about the history of Alliance missions and martyrs.

Stephen's Ministry: New Training Schedule

Stephen's Ministry trains everyday people to become equipped care givers for people in need of encouragement. This year's sign-ups will be in November and December and the 26-week training will begin just after the New Year. Email: Bruce Becker for more details,

jbecker1978@charter.net

GPS Adventures: September 13

God's Preschoolers will have a play day on Monday, September 13 at River Crest Park in Redding, 10 a.m.-12 p.m. Bring lunches, sunblock, and lots of energy to play. Directions to River Crest Park: From I-5, exit South Bonneyview, head west. Turn right on Bechelli, turn right on River Crest Parkway, then left on Chinook. You will run into the park. For more information: call Lisa (605.0472).

PEP Lunch: September 21

Pep (People Encouraging People) will be having their first activity for the fall.

Lunch, Tuesday, Sept 21, 12 noon
Back to school lunch
Speaker: Dr. Larry McKinney, President of Simpson University
Cost: $3 per person
What to bring: A-O salad for 8; P-Z dessert for 8

Heavenly Wheels

RVers fellowshipping on the road: September 16-18 at the Montague Balloon Fair in Montague. For more information, call John, 246-0338.

Financial Peace University

Starts Thursday, September 23, 6:15 p.m.

This 13-week video class, taught by Dave Ramsey, will help you achieve financial peace in your family. The cost is $95 per couple for the kit. Register. For more information, call Kevin or Vicki, 229.0059.

The Bridge: single parent ministry

Single parent families are not half a family. Single parents don't have kids growing up in a broken family. A single parent family is a whole family experiencing brokenness. Bridge's mission is to become the bridge for single parents and their children, enabling them to find hope, community and healing in Christ.

Valerie Sawyers: 710.0077

Heart Matters Women's Bible Study

Starts Thursday, September 16, 9-11 a.m.

This year's study: Peter, Paul & Mary: God's Perfection in an Imperfect Trio

Taught by: Debbie McKinney, Amy Trent & Leslie Hall

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Lobby sign-ups start August 21-22

Newcomers Brunch

Sunday, September 12, 12:30 p.m.

D.A.D.s Bible Study. Early morning men's Bible study meets on Friday mornings, 6:30-7:30 am at the church in room 162. They are now studying the book of Romans. Contact Jim Boetjer with questions, 941-4102.

Community of Prayer. Meets Sunday evenings at 5 pm in room 132 to pray for requests turned in on communication cards.

Beth Moore Simulcast at Simpson College: Saturday, September 18, 9:30 a.m.-4 p.m.

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