Single Adult Ministries News!
July 27, 2009
The Angel Smythe concert scheduled for this Thursday night has been CANCELLED due to Spirit West Coast. However, she is still performing at Celebrate Recovery and that performance will include special guest speaker Steve Brown from the Vibe Church. Come and join us for a night that is sure to inspire.
In other Singles-related news, Thursday night gatherings are currently on break. However, the leadership team will continue to meet on Thursdays after Spirit West Coast. Please feel free to stop in on one of these meetings if you have suggestions for the upcoming season. The only Singles event that is on break is the Thursday night gatherings and they are still looking for people to man the tent outside. Be on the lookout for great Singles events coming your way soon as well as a new and encouraging curriculum.
Ask Dr. Logos
July 27, 2009
Dear Dr. Logos,
How come when I look up the same scripture in different Bibles the words aren’t the same?
Sincerely,
Kind of Confused
Dear Confused,
I get that question a lot! You see, the Bible wasn’t originally written in English. If fact, different parts of the Bible were written in different languages. Most of the Old Testament was written in ancient Hebrew. Small portions of the Old Testament were written in ancient Aramaic. The New Testament was originally written in ancient Greek. See a pattern?
God wants everyone in the world to be able to read, understand, and believe the Bible. To meet this goal, people throughout the ages have translated the Bible into lots of different languages- English, Spanish, Russian, Chinese, French, Arabic, Tagalog, and Swahili just to name a few. The list goes on and on. In some languages (like English), the Bible has been translated more than once. That’s because languages change over time. People don’t speak and write English today the same way they did hundreds of years ago when the Bible was first translated into English.
Here’s an example of a verse from one of the oldest English translations The King James Version:
“Wherefore lay apart all filthiness and superfluity of naughtiness, and receive with meekness the engrafted word, which is able to save your souls. But be ye doers of the word, and not hearers only, deceiving your own selves.” James 1: 21-22
Have you or one of your friends used the phrase “superfluity of naughtiness” lately? Not very likely (though you may from now on!)
Here’s the same verse in a more modern translation, the Contemporary English Version:
“You must stop doing anything immoral or evil. Instead be humble and accept the message that is planted in you to save you. Obey God’s message! Don’t fool yourselves by just listening to it.”
You see, the words are different but the meaning is still the same. Bible translators have a special calling to make sure the Bible speaks as clearly to as many people as possible in every generation. That’s the main reason there are so many different versions of the Bible.
So kids, keep those brilliant questions coming because you know how much I love The Word!
Love,
Dr. Logos
Together on Planet Mom | Fall Registration
July 27, 2009
MOPS groups are communities that strive to meet the needs of every mom with children from birth through kindergarten. MOPS recognizes that urban, suburban, and rural moms, stay-at-home and working moms, teen, single, and married moms all share a similar desire to be the very best moms they can be. MOPS groups can help!
We are looking forward to a year of fun traveling “Together on Planet Mom”
As we head into our new semester of “Together on Planet Mom”; we will be “Launching Off” (helping us train our children for life), then “Houston, We Have a Problem” (helping friends in need) and heading into the “Center of the Universe” (keeping Christ in Christmas). We hope that you will join us.
We will meet on the 2nd and 4th Tuesday’s of September, October, November and the 2nd Tuesday of December followed by a fun filled Christmas party with friends. There is limited space, so don’t delay in your registration. Registration will close once our childcare ratios are full, so don’t delay!
Please print out your forms, fill them out and mail them along with your $75 payment (plus $5 per additional child) to: 2500 Garden Road, Attn: Romel Retzlaff, Monterey, CA 93940
MOPS Online Registration
MOPPETS Online Registration
(or pick up a registration form at Shoreline Community Church)
If you have any questions please contact Romel or by calling 831.905.8035
WOMEN’S BIBLE STUDY
July 24, 2009
Priscilla Shirer’s “One in a Million”
Dates: Sept 1st – Tuesday evening 6:30 – 8:30 pm
Sept 2nd – Wednesday morning 9:00 – 11:00 am
Cost: $15
Join Priscilla Shirer on an exploration of the Israelites’ journey through the wilderness in her newest Bible study, One in a Million. Shirer encourages participants to fully engage in the abundant life God has waiting for those who will allow Him to take the lead in daily living. One in a Million is an opportunity for you to experience your deliverance from strongholds, to conquer your wilderness living, and to claim your God-given inheritance.
“One in a Million” Registration
(Or pick up a registration form at the Women’s Ministry Table at Shoreline Community Church)
Ask Dr. Logos
July 24, 2009
Dear Dr. Logos,
Who wrote the Bible?
Sincerely,
Curiously Contemplating
Dear Curious,
Good question! The Bible has more than forty different authors and only one author! Sound confusing? Not really!
God is the one true author of Scripture. From Genesis to Revelation, it all comes from him. That’s why we call it God’s word. Now here’s the tricky part: God chose to use more than forty different human authors to do the actual writing.
That’s what it means when people say the Bible is “inspired by God” or “God-breathed.” God inspired Moses, for example, to write the first five books of the Bible. That means that God guided Moses along so that he wrote exactly what God wanted him to write. God did the same thing with the prophets like Isaiah, Jeremiah, and Daniel. God inspired King David to write many of the Psalms. And God inspired the Apostle Paul, who wrote 13 of the New Testament books. Get the idea?
Now take some time to look up these verses, which tell a little bit more about the Bible-writing process
2 Timothy 3:16-17
2 Peter 1:20-21
Dr. Logos
Community Outreach Events Update!
July 23, 2009
Here is a quick update of what’s coming up, what’s going on, and what we’ve been up to here in Community Outreach:
→ Friday, July 24th & July 31st I-HELP is the 4th Friday of every month, 5:00 p.m.- overnight. Our church opens its doors and provides dinner for a group of homeless men. Pray for this ministry that the love and hope of Christ would be evident to these men.
→ Saturday, July 25th CCHS Serve Saturday Move. This weekend, instead of our usual Shoreline Clean-Up day, we are helping Calvary Christian High School move to their new location. We are meeting at 8 a.m. at the old building: 1002 David Avenue in Pacific Grove, and we will moving everything over to the new location at 601 E. Franklin St, Monterey, CA 92940. If you are planning on attending and own a large truck or trailer, please bring them! We will be moving large items such as desks, stationary bicycles, and lockers. Your help is much appreciated!
→ ALL July until August 8th – Backpack Drive. We only have TWO MORE WEEKS left of taking donations of backpacks and supplies for the back-to-school drive! This drive provides for the needs of children who do not have enough funds to purchase materials necessary to start school prepared. Please continue to drop off NEW backpacks and school supplies in the bins located in the lobby, or at the Community Outreach Booth. Then on August 8th, we will be stuffing the backpacks with all the donated supplies. We will meet in the fellowship hall at Shoreline at 9 a.m. until 2 p.m. If you would like to participate or have any questions, please call or email Megan Huff at the church (655-0100 ext. 336 / mhuff@shorelinechurch.org).
Special Attention: Women’s Shelter Outreach
July 23, 2009
Women’s Shelter Outreach:
July 19th, August 2nd, August 16th | 7:00-8:30 p.m.
ATTN: Calling all Shoreline Women!
What skills has God given you that you can share and empower women in crisis? Is it a song? A prayer? Is it a craft? Your time? Maybe you would like to cook dinner, bring a special treat, or refreshments? Nothing is too small or too big to share.
Join us on the 1st and 3rd Sunday evening from 7:00-8:30 pm to help empower women to reach their goals. Some ways you might be able to help these women are: learning how to write a resume, tools for budgeting, health and dental tips, how to dress for a interview, etc. There are so many ways! Let’s share what God has given us!
For more information, call the Deb Federico or Megan Koontz at the church (831.655.0100 ext. 312 or 338) or sign up at the booth on Sundays.
Precept Upon Precept | Ephesians
July 23, 2009
Precept Upon Precept
Go deeper in your walk with God as you study and discover God’s truths for yourself.
Course Title: Ephesians
(approx. 5 hours per week of personal study time involved)
Dates/Times: 11-week study starting Sept. 8 – Nov. 17
Morning Class: 9:30 – 11:30 am – Barb Pina (831.601.5878 or rhinomom7@yahoo.com) (childcare available)
Evening Class: 6:30 – 8:30 pm – Alan Huey (831.372.2061 or ashuey@sbcglobal.net)
Location: Shoreline Community Church: G-Force Room
Cost: $25.00 for a workbook (An information letter will be sent to you prior to class. Workbooks will be provided at first class. Additional items needed: Bible, 3 ring binder, notebook paper, pen, box of colored pencils.)
Registration is now closed for this Bible Study.
Angel Smythe Band Coming to Shoreline!
July 22, 2009
The Angel Smythe Band is coming to Shoreline for a very special engagement at both the Single Adult Ministry gathering on Thursday July, 30th AND Celebrate Recovery on Friday, July 31st. Both events start at 6:30 pm and offer an atmosphere of fun, fellowship and an amazing time of worship. Angel joins us from Saddleback Church in Southern California and we are blessed to have her here for these special occasions. Come on out to one or both of the concerts and bring a friend! You’ll be richly blessed.
Awana Leader Search
July 21, 2009
Awana Clubs launch this fall at Shoreline for children 3 years to 5th grade. Leadership positions are now being filled for Handbook Leaders, Game Leaders and Club Directors. For more info on Awana Clubs, check out Awana.org or pick up an info packet at the Children’s Ministry Information Station upstairs. Mark your calendar for Awana Leader training on Saturday, August 22.