Weekly Reading :: 02.28.10

PASSING THE BATON: GOLD MEDAL RELATIONSHIPS 4

How to Become a Great Friend

Reading for the Week of Feb. 28- March 6

Day 1- John 8
Day 2- John 10
Day 3- John 15
Day 4- John 3
Day 5- John 4
Day 6- John 6
Bonus- 1 Samuel 18-23 (The friendship of David and Jonathan)

Memorize/Reflect- “A friend love at all times, and a brother is born for adversity.” (Proverbs 17:17)

Reflection- Who has been a close and valued friend in your life and what characteristics marked this person’s life?  How can you grow these qualities in your friendships?

Discussion- What strengthens a friendship and what breaks it down?  How can you avoid the kinds of behaviors that damage friendships?

Prayer Direction- Pray that Jesus will be your closest friend and that His presence in your life will make you a great friend to others.

“Live It!” Challenge- Get together with a close friend and tell them what their friendship means to you and how God has used them in your life!

March Prayer Focus: Praying in Power.  Take time to read 2 Corinthians 10:3-6.  Identify places you believe Satan has strongholds and a foothold in your life, home, community, our nation, and the world.  Begin praying, in the power of Jesus’ Name, against these things.

January-March: You are starting the final month of our fasting focus.  What can you give up this month that would drive you to prayer and make you hunger more for God?

Resources in the Shoreline Bookstore

Be sure to check out some of the featured resources at the Shoreline books store. Sacred Marriage by Gary Thomas, Sacred Parenting by Gary Thomas, Fit to be Tied by Bill Hybels, Seismic Shifts by Kevin Harney (Chapters 10-12).

Parenting Tips from Turanski and Miller

February 26, 2010

Bad Attitudes Come In Three Arenas

A bad attitude is a challenge to family life and frustrates many a parent. Furthermore, if children don’t learn how to deal with their attitude, they grow up to be adults with bad attitudes. One way to help children overcome a bad attitude is to take it apart and help them deal with it in smaller pieces. Children are tempted to have a bad attitude in three prominent areas: when given an instruction, when corrected, and when given a “no” answer. One mom put a sign up in her kitchen listing those three areas with the heading, “Three opportunities for a good attitude.” Take time to talk about attitude with your children. Discuss the importance and benefits of a good attitude. Help your children understand these three areas and even warn your child when one of them is coming. Coach your children to have a better response. The next time your child demonstrates a bad attitude, don’t just point out the negative but teach how to respond rightly. When given an instruction, a child might say, “Okay Mom,” in a pleasant tone of voice. When corrected, it would be helpful to say, “I’m sorry.” When receiving a “no” answer, children might say to themselves, “Okay, maybe another time.” A bad attitude is often a sign of an angry spirit and the groaning, rolled eyes, sarcasm, stomping feet, or disgusted look are all attempts to communicate dissatisfaction with the situation. Gently point out these bad habits and help your children to practice better responses. Be careful of your own harshness in the process and look for ways to break the problem down into manageable pieces.

Greeter Extravaganza 2010 | March 14th

Do you have the gifts of encouragement and compassion for others? If so, the Greeter Ministry is for you! Come join us on Sunday, March 14th at 1 p.m. in the Fellowship Center for a time of learning and fun! This event will provide you with information about the Greeter Ministry, a chance to meet the leadership and a tour of the facilities. Don’t miss out on YOUR opportunity to become a part of this growing and dynamic team. Childcare is provided so long as you sign up by March 7th. For more information, email connections@shorelinechurch.org

Wildwood Discipleship Camp @ Hume Lake!

Wildwood is Hume Lake’s discipleship camp for students who wish to push themselves beyond the familiar into a world of exceptional devotion to God. Wildwood’s philosophy of stripping away the layers of falsehood and distraction is evidenced in daily interactions and candid discussions about student’s lives, struggles, and answering God’s call for deeper devotion to Him. Set in the back forests of Hume’s property, Wildwood emphasizes overcoming obstacles and learning to discipline oneself in response to the challenges of life.
We will be taking 10 students and 2 leaders up to Hume for a week that they will never forget! Camp is June 13-19, the week right before all of high school group heads to Ponderosa. The cost of camp is $330/camper, but in an effort to reduce cost out of pocket, we will be fund raising through various means.
If you would like more information about Hume Lake check out their website at www.humelake.org or contact Stephen Medina.

Sound System Coming Soon

Coming Soon…
At the beginning of March we will begin the process of upgrading our aging sound system.
After much thought and prayer CCI Solutions has been selected for this job.
As the process continues please pray for smooth installation and safety for all involved.

If you are interested in helping and have any of the following skills please contact me.
-Electrician
-Carpentry
-Contractor

Our system will consist of
6 L-Acoustic SB28 Subwoofers
4 L-Acoustic Kilo LF Extension
12 L-Acoustic Kiva Compact Line Array
4 L-Acoustic 12-XTi
2 L-Acoustic LA4 Amplifier Network Controller
2 L-Acoustic LA8 Amplifier Network Controller

As well as Acoustic Absorption and Acoustic Diffusion for proper room treatment.

If you have any questions about the New System or would like to get involved with Shoreline Production
Please Contact me here
-Huey

Community Outreach Update for 2.23.10

What an amazing month of February it has been! We have come together as the body of Christ and have made a true positive impact in our community.

We deeply appreciate all of you who came out to the convalescent home visit this past Saturday afternoon and the women’s shelter visit on Sunday evening.  You gave your time and energy to touch the lives of those who greatly need and appreciate it. On behalf of everyone at the convalescent home and the women’s shelter, we would like to thank you for coming out and being the hands and feet of Jesus.  A very special thank you to Sandy Petricka and Abraham Wilson for coordinating these events.

Reminder! This Saturday is Shoreline Clean-Up Day. Come out and be part of making your home church look as sharp looking as possible.  Shoreline needs all the help we can get to give the building all the love it deserves! This month we will be cleaning the Sanctuary, the Anchor Bay room as well as doing some landscaping work. Come out from 9:00a.m-2:00p.m this upcoming Saturday the 27^th.  Meet us on the Youth Deck at 9:00am. Lunch will be provided.

Homeless Connect helps the homeless get connected to the services they need. We are seeking volunteers to help us help them. This event takes place on Wednesday, March 24^th from 10:00a.m-2:00p.m at the Monterey Adult School at 222 Casa Verde Way in Monterey. Please call us or stop by the Community Outreach booth to sign-up and get more information.

If you are interested in these or any other opportunities to serve, please contact Erica Alvarado or Deb Federico or 831.655.0100 x338.

February 21, 2010 Sermon

02/21/2010 Passing the Baton Part 3- Kevin Harney and Sherry Harney
 

Welcome!

We would like to welcome you to Shoreline Community Church, located in beautiful Monterey California. Our church is a place for family and friends to worship God and grow in Christ-likeness. Shoreline’s mission statement is to help as many people as possible become totally committed to Jesus Christ!

We are thankful that you have chosen to visit us online! If you are visiting our site for the first time, feel free to browse around and get a better idea of what Shoreline is about. If you have any questions, please call us at 831.655.0100 or e-mail info@shorelinechurch.org.

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Our Sunday Morning Services start at 8:30, 10:00 and 11:30 AM. Check out the calendar at the top of the page for more information on events happening around the church!

–the shoreline family

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Wednesday: 9am – 12pm
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Weekly Reading :: 02.21.10

PASSING THE BATON: GOLD MEDAL RELATIONSHIPS 3
Overcoming Marriage Hurdles

Reading for the Week of Feb. 21-27

Day 1- Song of Songs 7
Day 2- Song of Songs 8
Day 3- Ephesians 5:22-33 and Colossians 3
Day 4- John 1
Day 5- John 5
Day 6- John 7
Bonus- 2 Timothy

Memorize/Reflect- “…wives are to be women worthy of respect, not malicious talkers but temperate and trustworthy in everything.” (1 Timothy 3:11)

Reflection- What can I do to celebrate marriages and encourage married couples to keep Jesus in the center of their relationship?

Discussion- What specific “Marriage Landmines” do you see impacting couples around you and how can you help remove them?

Prayer Direction- Pray for couples to identify the specific lies the enemy is telling and the places he is attacking them. Ask for discernment to see the tactics of the evil one.

“Live It!” Challenge- If you know a young couple with little kids, offer to watch their kids and encourage them to take a date night. If you can afford it, pick up the tab for dinner or a movie!

February Prayer Focus: Continue with you’re A-Z Prayers.

January-March: Continue developing new ways to fast.

Resources in the Shoreline Bookstore

Be sure to check out some of the featured resources at the Shoreline books store. Sacred Marriage by Gary Thomas, Sacred Parenting by Gary Thomas, Fit to be Tied by Bill Hybels, Seismic Shifts by Kevin Harney (Chapters 10-12).

Looking Back/Looking Forward

For fifteen years God has been working in and through Shoreline Community Church and thousands upon thousands of lives have been touched.  People have come to faith in Jesus, missions projects have impacted lives all over the world, families have been healed, hearts have been mended, and the love of Jesus has been experienced and proclaimed.
The mission of Shoreline Community Church is: To help as many people as possible become totally committed to Jesus Christ! Over the past decade and a half, this mission has gone from a dream to a reality that is touching more and more lives with each passing day.
We invite you to a special weekend of celebration and rejoicing.  On Saturday, March 13, 12:00 – 3:00 pm we will gather at Shoreline for a family-friendly celebration that will include a BBQ lunch, a gift for every person or family, activities for all ages, and a program which will celebrate the past and cast vision for the future.
At this gathering, a special segment will be dedicated to honoring and giving thanks to Pastor Howie, Linda, and the Hugo family for their faithful service and continued ministry at Shoreline Community Church.  If you would like to donate toward a gift for the Hugo’s and the continued vision of Shoreline Church, please use this envelope and place it in the offering basket (or mail it to the office) at any time in the coming weeks.
On Sunday, March 14, all three services will be a celebration of the past and a casting of vision for where God is taking Shoreline in the future.  Pastor Howie and Pastor Kevin will team preach and bring a message you won’t want to miss!
All events and activities for the Looking Back/ Looking Forward weekend are free. Everyone is welcome.  As a matter of fact, we want anyone who has ever called Shoreline their church home to come and celebrate with us. If you can’t afford to make a donation toward the weekend, no problem, come and celebrate with us Anyway!  If you can give a gift, it will be used to celebrate and bless the Hugo’s and to help Shoreline continue the call to: Help as many people as possible become totally committed to Jesus Christ!

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