THE CONNECTION Church of the Foothills August 2013 fruitful summer Cover...1 A Letter From Brian...2 Church Life...3 Adult Ministry...4 Marriage & Family...5 Student Ministry...6 Children s Ministry...7 j CONTENTS 1
Letter from Brian GOD + YOU = FRUITFUL SUMMER e summer of 2013 will soon be coming to a close. And because you partnered with God, it s been very fruitful! Once again so many of you were generous with your time, your skills and abilities, and your financial support. And when God sees that kind of dedication and commitment, he throws the full weight of his influence behind it. 2 Chronicles 16:9 proclaims, For the eyes of the Lord move to and fro throughout the earth that He may strongly support those whose heart is completely His (NASB). Let me just celebrate a few of our fruitful moments this summer so far: Our Sunday school program flowed very smoothly even though the construction repairs displaced many classes. anks to an awesome cadre of teachers who demonstrated flexibility and a spirit of adventure. Seventy-one of our Junior and Senior High students advanced their faith at summer camp at Alliance Redwoods. And a few of our younger musicians carried the worship torch making summer camp super special this year. Way to go guys! Sports Camp had its most successful year ever. One hundred staff working with nearly 250 students saw 30 eternal addresses change. Fi y-five percent of those in attendance were not from our church. at s a victory!! Neighborhood Bible Clubs took the love and good news of Jesus directly into nearly a dozen neighborhoods around our foothill region. is brand new effort was very fruitful, as host homes became lighthouses of truth. At the time I m writing this article we ve already seen eight children give their lives to Jesus. is past month, two of our courageous women traveled to Spain to partner with our Alliance Missionaries to engage the students there in e Bridge class (thanks Candi and Deanna). Also this past month close to 100 students and adults once again ministered in areas near Ensenada, Mexico providing needed construction support and spiritual encouragement. is kind of fruitfulness is the result of God finding people like you who are willing to be faithful and commit your time, talent and treasure toward his agenda in our community to see people connect to Jesus and grown to love and serve him! 2 anks for your faithfulness all summer long Brian Sr. Pastor Church of the Foothills
Church Life PICNIC ON THE PATIO SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 15 AT 5PM Join us for another celebration of baptisms and child dedications out on the patio! Bring a picnic meal for your family to enjoy. If you would like to be baptized or have a child dedicated, please contact Jennifer at jennifer@cotf.org or call the church office at (530) 677-3057. SUNDAYS AT CHURCH OF THE FOOTHILLS... WORSHIP SERVICES Live!, 8, 9:30, & 11am Acoustic Service, 9:30am in The Chapel Traditional Service, 11am in The Chapel Re:new, 9:30 & 11am EXCUSE OUR DUST Reeve-Knight Construction will be making repairs to our Education Center. e building will be closed June through September. Church of the Foothills thanks Reeve-Knight for their generosity and attention in this matter. *Please note, no church funds are being spent to make these repairs. Questions? Contact Pastor Dan Russell (dan@cotf.org) or Josiah O Loughlin (josiah@cotf.org). YOUTH Nursery, 8, 9:30 & 11am Children s Sunday School, 8, 9:30 & 11am Student Service, 10:45am ADULTS For information on Classes, see page 4 or contact Pastor Sam: sam@cotf.org or (530) 677-3057. FOOTHILLS FAMILIES EXCHANGE As summer ends and the kids head back to school, pass on your unused items. It can be almost anything furniture, garden items, kitchen items, appliances, camping equipment. Heading off to college and need some furniture? Need to clear that room for a new use? List it on Exchange. Just email your info (photos preferred) to exchange@cotf.org or call (530) 676-7916. Keep up with the latest at cotf.org under Resources. 3
Adult Ministry FALL 2013 CLASSES: The Bible, Constitution, & Christian Republic Explore the Biblical roots of the Constitution. Sundays, Aug. 18 - Oct. 13 at 11am in room 101 Sign up on the patio Sundays, August 4 & 11. Financial Peace University Sign up on the patio Sundays, Sept. 22 - Oct. 6. Preview Class: Sunday, Sept. 29 at 9:30am in room 305. FALL 2013 SMALL GROUPS: Small Groups Join a weekly small group, meeting in homes from Placerville, Shingle Springs, Cameron Park, El Dorado Hills, and Folsom. is is a great way to make new friends and feel a part of a friendship group. Sign-ups begin Sunday, August 18 on the patio! *Small Groups include the sermon-based study. GriefShare (a support group) Your Journey from Mourning to Joy Mondays, beginning September 30, location TBD For more information, contact Sue McGlaughlin at 530-677-5149 or Dave Morrison at 530-350-0945. Woman to Woman (for women only) Mondays, Sept. 9 - Nov. 4, 6:30-9pm, location TBD For more information, call Teresa Lee at 916-216-0830. MEN S MINISTRY 12th Annual Golf Tournament Monday, October 14, 2013 Look for details coming soon! Family Camp Union Valley Reservoir, August 23 24 25 Sign up for a tent/rv space. Get more information Sundays at the Men s Ministry table or call Steve Crawford at 916-541-7447. WOMEN'S BIBLE STUDY PREPARING FOR NEW STUDY: We are excited to announce that this year s study will be Experiencing God: Knowing and Doing the Will of God by Henry Blackaby! For more than 15 years, the Lord has used Experiencing God in His work, showing believers how to know Him intimately while encouraging them to step out in faith and join Him in His work. God has used this study to transform millions of lives, and we know He will use it to intensify our relationship to Him as well. e Tuesday morning group meets 8:45-11am. We start with fellowship around a brunch buffet and then move into our large group time of singing and either a testimony or a teaching lesson. is year our three teachers are Nancy Curtis, Sara Clouse, and Nancy Murphy. A er that, we move into our table time where we meet in small groups, a time to share our questions and insights. e Wednesday evening group meets 7-8:30pm and hears the taped message from Tuesday morning. e evening schedule is slightly modified, but equally meaningful. Both groups provide wonderful opportunities for social interaction, spiritual growth, and maximizing your Christian experience. JOIN US BEGINNING TUESDAY, SEPT. 10 & WEDNESDAY, SEPT. 11. FOR MORE INFORMATION ON ANY ADULT MINISTRIES OR EVENTS, CONTACT PASTOR SAM. WE D LOVE TO GET YOU INVOLVED! Samuel Parsons, Pastor of Adult Ministry: sam@cotf.org Cindy Long, Administrative Assistant: cindy@cotf.org 4
Marriage & Family YOUNG MARRIEDS MARRIED WITH MUNCHKINS Reminder: is group is on break for summer. We ll resume the Song of Solomon series on Monday, September 9th. We would love to expand our group! If you would like to join us, we meet on the 2nd and 4th Mondays of each month at the Christiansen s place. Snacks and social start around 6:30pm and our discussion will begin about 7pm. You will never regret investing in your spouse and your marriage, so get in the mix now! Email Kim at kim@cotf.org for details. Reminder: is group is on break for summer. We ll resume the Heartfelt Discipline study on Wednesday, September 4th. Our group is hoping to expand! If you d like to join us, we meet on the 1st and 3rd Wednesdays of each month at 6pm at the Christiansen s place. We ll share a potluck dinner then worship together before study. As always, bring your munchkins. Childcare is provided. For more details and to get on the evite list, please email Kim at kim@cotf.org. (for couples in their first few years) (for couples with children through preschool) MARRIED IN THE MIDDLE We re having a potluck 5:30-8:30pm on Saturday, August 24th at the home of Kevin & Dianne Pascoe. Call to RSVP and get your dish assignment (916) 934-0956. Married in the Middle is for married couples ages 40ish to 60ish (if you don't need a babysitter for your kids any more and you haven't retired you're perfect!) who would like to meet other couples in a fun and casual setting. We hope you'll join us! Our marriage coaches are here to help couples develop even better, stronger and healthier marriages. Each one of our coaches has completed a 30-week training course with the American Association of Christian Counselors. While they re not trained therapists, they are equipped to love, encourage and challenge you so you can grow. If you want to make your marriage even better, please give Don and Faye a call at (530) 677-3057 x299 and they will get you connected right away! Phil Christiansen, Pastor of Marriage & Family: phil@cotf.org Kim Marfia, Administrative Assistant: kim@cotf.org 5
Focal Point Student Ministry THANKS! A great muchas gracias to Tracy Pipkin and her amazing kitchen crew for a fantastic Mexico Fundraiser dinner. What a wonderful meal! And, thank you to all who supported our Mexico Missionaries by buying tickets & donating funds. We had a blast serving in Mexico. Thanks for your prayers & support! A pool-full of thanks goes to our pool party hosts for the summer. e Monroes & the Sherrods opened their homes each week & allowed us to take over for a few hours of fun in the pool, great BBQ food, & fellowship with each other. We appreciate their generous hospitality! BACK TO SCHOOL SCHEDULES Starting August 7th, High School Focal Point will be back on campus 7-9pm every Wednesday. High School Back-to-School Luau will be Wednesday, August 21st. Watch for details! Starting August 22nd, Jr. High Focal Point will be back on campus 6:30-8:30pm every ursday. Also remember to join us every Sunday at 10:45am! Jr. High and High School meet together in the Student Lounge. SAVE THE DATE: FALL RETREAT 2013 Open to all Junior High students! Friday, October 4th to Sunday, October 6th in Coloma, CA. Watch for registration to begin a er school starts you won't want to miss out! LIKE US ON FACEBOOK: FB.COM/COTFFOCALPOINT Danny Basham, Pastor of Student Ministry: danny@cotf.org Jason Vesely, Director of Junior High: jason@cotf.org Heather Datus, Administrative Assistant: heather@cotf.org 6
Children s Ministry AWANA 2013-2014 SPORTS CAMP: NEWS FROM KEVIN & DIANNE PASCOE Each morning during the week of June 24, the Merrychase Campus was bustling with 240 excited campers eager to learn new sport skills, hear character lessons, and learn who Jesus was and what he did for all of us. Elementary campers participated in baseball, basketball, dance, flag football, games, gymnastics, soccer, and Taekwondo. Preschool campers had a chance to try a different sport each day. AWANA is a weekly Bible study club for kids, ages preschool through high school. e 2013-14 club year begins Tuesday, September 10th. Registration begins in August: August 11: Priority registration for children of registered volunteers August 18 - September 9: Clubber registration online In order to admit all children seeking to learn about Christ, we need plenty of adults willing to serve as small group leaders. Learn more by going to the Awana page under Ministries at cotf.org. NOTICE: God blessed us with 100 wonderful volunteers. Returning volunteers and new, eager-to-serve volunteers filled the positions of Bible teachers, music leaders, coaches, assistant coaches, registration crew, kitchen crew, tech crew, preschool leaders, photographers, and nurses. It takes many dedicated people to make Sports Camp a success. We do it because it gives us the chance to present the Gospel to children who might never get the chance to come to church. Over 55% of our campers do not attend Church of the Foothills. Many had never heard of the Bible or Jesus. is year thirty children accepted Jesus and seven more rededicated themselves to following Jesus. If we had only reached one camper, it would have been worth it. Our heartfelt thanks goes out to our camper parents and grandparents who faithfully brought us their children. We would also like to thank our volunteers, church office staff, maintenance staff, and ministry staff for making Sports Camp possible. SUNDAY SCHOOL Due to repairs being made in our Education Center, our preschool and elementary classes are meeting in the Family Life Center. Look for signs guiding you to our new temporary locations. ere are also temporary tents next to the Worship Center where 4th & 5th grades will meet during the 9:30am service and 3rd-5th grades will meet during the 11am service. *See Excuse Our Dust (page 3) for info. on these repairs. Patty Herrera, Director of Children s Ministry: patty@cotf.org Dee Michel, Director of Early Childhood Edu.: dee@cotf.org Holly Paplow, Administrative Assistant: hollycotf@yahoo.com 7
Church of the Foothills 3939 Cambridge Road, Suite 230 Cameron Park, CA 95682 Non-Profit Pre-Sorted Standard U.S. Postage Paid Shingle Springs, CA Permit #24 CHURCHof the FOOTHILLS We exist to connect people to Jesus and help them grow to love and serve Him. ONLINE RESOURCES Social Networks: @cotfcp.com/churcho hefoothills Our Website: cotf.org SERVICES & TIMES Live! @ 8:00, 9:30 & 11:00am Live teaching & worship styles reflecting the spectrum of people who gather Re:new @ 9:30 & 11:00am Fresh worship music, relevant Biblical teaching, and a smaller, more intimate space e Chapel @ 9:30 & 11am An acoustic feel for all ages at 9:30am and a traditional service at 11am LOCATIONS Merrychase Campus 2380 Merrychase Drive Cameron Park, CA 95682 Re:new Site 4060 Flying C Road Cameron Park, CA 95682 Administrative Offices 3939 Cambridge Road Cameron Park, CA 95682 CONTACT Phone (530) 677-3057 Fax (530) 677-4959 Email info@cotf.org