The church has joined with the children's ministry as they learn to memorize Bible verses in their Sunday classes. September's verse teaches us where our primary focus should be. Colossians 3:2

"Set your mind on things above, not on things on the earth."

Pastor Joe Carroll continues a verse-by-verse teaching in Luke's gospel. You are encouraged to read ahead to be prepared for the teaching as it comes up.

Curious about the worship songs you will be singing during worship time this week? Here they are! Join us in singing these songs of praise to the Lord! In fact, you may even want to learn the words to these songs and sing praise to the Lord all week. The lyrics to one of this week's worship songs are provided on a YouTube video linked below.

"To God Be The Glory" - Traditional Hymn

"Great Hope, Great God" - Seth Condrey

"The Goodness Of Jesus" -CityAlight

"I Speak Jesus" - KingsPorch

"When Our King Comes Down" - Brett Williams/Joey Kelly

If you would like to get into worshiping in the Spirit before Sunday (or even after Sunday), click on the video link below to a fairly new worship song, "Great Hope, Great God." Go ahead, sing along with the video! Make a joyful noise to the Lord.

A bulletin insert has been provided if you would like to be part of our final planning meetings for our ministry to middle and high school students. Once filled out, please drop it off at the Information Booth in the lobby. Then we will contact you with information regarding our next meeting.

Men have been getting together regularly for a time of breakfast and Bible study. They meet at IHOP (on 200 North). This gathering is for men in the church to be encouraged and be part of a regular discipleship. They will meet this Tuesday, Jan. 16, at 9 a.m. For more information, contact Ed Merrihew at (760) 579-3680.

Ladies are meeting to study the book of Hebrews. The study is a mix of worship, teaching, group discussion, and fellowship. Registration is required, along with a workbook ($10). All information is available in the lobby.

Ladies are meeting for a study titled "Schemers and Dreamers - The Stories of Jacob and Joseph." The study is a mix of teaching, group discussion, and fellowship. No workbook is required, but you will need to bring your Bible.

Looking for a little more in your walk with the Lord and fellowship with others? You are invited to join the next session of Life Group studies hosted at homes throughout the week. This Sunday's bulletin insert provides information, and is to be used for you to contact the church for more information.

Two life groups will not begin until next week.

• The new Wednesday group will start Sept. 18.
• The College and Career group will begin Sept. 20.

This group will enjoy a white elephant gift exchange and dinner together this Sunday at 6:30 p.m. For more information, call Andria Gnuse @ (760) 638-1604.

The underpass located just east of our parking lot entrance remains closed for further reconstruction. So accessing our location is only available from the west, off 2400 North and Nichols Canyon Road.

After the Bible Study at 1:00 pm. Get yourself into some comfortable clothes and join us at Park Discovery for our annual picnic - an afternoon of great food and fellowship with one another. The address for Park Discovery is 2077 West Royal Hunte Drive (up the hill from WalMart). This Sunday's printed bulletin provides an insert with information for how to participate in both of that Sunday's events.

The annual Men's Conference takes place Friday and Saturday, Sept. 22-23.

Candy and More Candy!

We want to deluge the kids with lots of candy during our Christian alternative to Halloween. Donation of individually wrapped candy starts this Sunday. Bring your bags of sweets and place them in the container in the lobby.

Have you ever noticed how welcoming it is to come into a clean facility such as our Church? We have a dedicated group of individuals who are awesome about cleaning up the Church so that all the saints may gather and feel welcomed. These servants gather on Monday mornings at 8:30 to thoroughly clean the Church. If you feel that God is calling you to participate, fill out the information sheet and leave it at the Information Booth. You will be contacted.

Ongoing needs present an opportunity for adult volunteers to serve in the Nursery. You will be joining a team of servants who find a joyful reward in serving the Lord. Interested? Please complete the Ministry Form included in your bulletin.

The worship ministry needs singers and musicians for both services. If the Lord is speaking to you to serve in worship, please fill out an Info Sheet and you will be contacted.