Missions classes off and running!

It’s never too late to come to the Missions classes at Shoreline, 12:45pm to 2:15pm after church. We feed you two ways: tummy and mind. Lunch is on us as well as good fellowship. Teachers are rotating in and out, sharing what God has for us in going on Missions and what the Bible says.
We’d love to see you and tell your friends.

Men’s Stuff

Men,

There are lots of activities at Shoreline that you can take part in. Go to Community Outreach on this website and check out the various events that men are involved in. The variety is such that there has to be something that fits YOU.

Why do we get involved in Bible studies?

It’s not to be a “better Christian”, or act properly or acquire bonus points with God. It’s because God has stuff he wants you to know about and internalize. When we internalize scripture we can draw on it in daily life; good times and tough.

There are a number of Bible studies happening each week and you’re welcome at any and all. Saturday mornings at 8:00 am guys meet in Room 7 at the church. Wednesday mornings you’re welcome at Hullaballoo restaurant for breakfast and fellowship at 7:30am. Tuesday mornings there is an Inductive study in Room 7 at Shoreline that is repeated on Wednesday mornings at 6:30am. We make the coffee, you bring a Bible. The last two studies are inductive; meaning we read the scripture together, break it down to it’s finest points then apply to our lives. The Leader does the homework in the commentaries and  other resources to make sure the cultural context is examined and the best intent of the verses are understood. All questions welcome, all men welcome. If you accepted Christ yesterday or have studied the Bible for years, please consider yourself invited to join us. The conversation is lively and all sessions end in needs being prayed for.

See you there!

SkyLab Coming to Halloween Festival

My Museum’s brand new portable planetarium, SKYLAB, will make it’s premiere peninsula appearance at the Shoreline Halloween Family Festival on Friday night, October 31st. Follow the night sky, weather patterns or the earth’s rotation is one of the several presentations offered up at the Festival. The Wheelie Mobilee will be making it’s first Shoreline appearance that night as well. Tickets for the event, which include carnival games, inflatable activities, a GREAT BBQ, live music and more, are available at the Shoreline Bookstore or at the Shoreline main office at 2500 Garden Road. Call 655-0100 for more information.

Shoreline’s G-Force Announces New Series

Starting Sunday, November 2, the G-Force unit of Shoreline Kids presents a five-week series on ‘Good VS. Evil’. Taking a virtual tour of the country of Haiti, We’ll meet Tad Leary and learn along with him as your kids discover God is the ultimate winner in the supernatural battle between good and evil. When they’re faced with good or evil choices in daily life, kids will be challenged to live for God and choose good. This G-Force series teaches biblical character traits that will serve kids their entire lifetime. G-Force is for 2nd thru 5th graders and meets at 8, 9:30 and 11 am. Shoreline Church, 2500 Garden Road, Monterey.

Male and Female realities in communication

Did you know?

Women’s conversational topics tend to be closer to the self and more emotional than men’s,

Mens’ conversations are an informal method of sharing solutions to everyday problems,

Men expect fast-paced conversations that stay on the surface, that enable them to give and receive practical tips, and that are usually pragmatic or fun,

Wome expect conversations to be a major source of emotional support as they attempt to understand themselves and others.

And,

Women are likely to be surprised and even angered by men’s “immediate solution” approach.

These are generalizations of course but if the shoe fits, wear it!

(Male and Female Realities,  Joe Tanenbaum)

Upcoming Community Outreach Events

COM is super busy for the upcoming holidays! We need your help in any of the following areas…please contact dfederico@shorelinechurch.org or jatwell@shorelinechurch.org or see us at the COM booth on Sundays.

Besides our normal events this is what’s coming up…pick one to brighten someone’s holiday season!

October

- Canned Food Drive – all month

- Young Life Pumpkin Patch – all month

- Christmas Planning mtg. – 10/26/08 Sunday @ Shoreline 3:00-5:00 all invited!

- Halloween Family Festival – 10/31

November

- Thanksgiving Dinner @ the Fairgrounds 11/26/08 -11/27/08 Help prep and clean-up

- Operation Christmas Child 11/1/08- 11-16/08

December

- Angel Tree – Dates TBA

- Transitional Housing Women & Children’s Christmas Party – December 16.

- Bell Ringing with The Salvation Army – Schedule TBA

What’s happening in COM this month

Hi Shoreliners & Friends,

Besides all of our regular service opportunities:

• October 18, 9:45-11:30 a.m., Convalescent Home Visit
• October 18, 9:00 a.m. -2:00 p.m., Serve Saturday, Transitional Housing
• October 19, 7:00-8:30 p.m., Women’s Shelter Visit
• October 25, 9:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m, Shoreline Clean-up Day

We have some special projects going on…

• Ongoing through October
  • Young Life of Monterey County is asking for Shoreline Church volunteers in work at the Pumpkin Patch on the AM and PM shifts. Call their coordinator, Jessika Mendoza directly at 235-3389 or 422-6551.
  • Our canned and non-perishable Food Drive is ongoing through October until November 9. We are collecting food for the Food Bank of Monterey County to feed those in need.

IMPORTANT Holiday Planning Meeting, October 26, 3:00-5:00 p.m. here at Shoreline Church.  If we all pull together we can make the holiday season bright for many families and children.

• Thanksgiving Community Dinner @ the Monterey Fairgrounds, November 26 & November 27. We’ll need volunteers to prep on Wednesday and workers to clean-up on Thursday. Details coming.
• Operation Christmas Child, November 2-16, Details coming.
• Angel Tree, Date TBA, Details coming.
• Transisitional Housing Women’s and Children’s Christmas Party, December 16. Details to follow.
• The Salvation Army Bell Ringing, Schedule TBA, Details to follow.

For any of our ongoing or special holiday projects you can email dfederico@shorelinechurch.org or jatwell@shorelinechurch.org or call 655-0100 or come to the COM booth on Sundays.

Money Management God’s Way

Experience financial well being and security through God’s plan for your life and finances. The Bible is packed with wise counsel about your financial life. In fact, Jesus had more to say about money than about heaven and hell combined. Come and learn how money works and the secrets that can strengthen your marriage, business and financial future.

Join us as we answer critical questions about how to stay afloat and make sound financial decisions during these challenging times. Classes start in November on Wednesday nights.  Sign up at the Connections Center or call Dave Hopkins at 655-0100 x303 or by email at dhopkins@shorelinechurch.org.

“Walking On Water” Surf Movie – Monterey Premiere!

Join us on Sunday, October 19th at 7:00 p.m. in the worship center for the Monterey premiere of “Walking on Water”! Meet three time world champion surfer Tom Curren and hear testimony from the producers and featured surf pros that star in this totally awesome surf EPIC! You won’t want to miss this night of free giveaways, live music and great family entertainment! Invite everyone you know…this will be a great night of connecting our church to our community.

KidFest Winners

Congratulations to Laura Javier and Nathan Johnson. They each won family tickets to the Shoreline Halloween Family Festival. They placed their winning entries at the Shoreline Kids booth at this past weekend’s KidFest held at the Monterey County Fairgrounds. We’ll be looking to welcome Laura and Nathan and their families to the church campus on October 31st. Now is a good time to grab YOUR tickets for this annual Shoreline party. Tickets are available at the Shoreline Bookstore or by calling the Shoreline office at 655-0100. BBQ, music, games, contests, prizes, inflatables…and a special visit from My Museum’s Wheelie Mobilee and Portable Planetarium. The Shoreline Halloween Family Festival is Friday, October 31 from 6:00 to 8:30 PM. See you there!

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