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Tuesday, September 29, 2009
Good Stuff To Take Advanatage Of!
I know that there are so many opportunities presented to us daily, a buffet of items that often makes it hard to choose. We have limited time and resources. I don't know about you but I find myself having to weigh out how many things I can "go" to or "take part in".
I know I don't have the corner market on the "best" of the "best", but I'd like to put my two cents (or is that 2?) in for what I think are "don't miss" opportunities coming up.
This weekend, October 2-4, 2009 is the showing of LORD SAVE US FROM YOUR FOLLOWERS! Seriously consider going to see the film and bring a neighbor or friend who is a pre-christian. I promise it will plant seeds and start a conversation. If you are asking yourself the question, I don't know who to ask, you may need to ask yourself a deeper question; "why don't I know someone to ask?"
The next thing coming up November 5-7, 2009 is THE SELFISH GIANT! Our very own Between the Lines, Life Group full of amazing talented actors and actresses will be preforming not only for our church community, but for the Santa Clarita Valley community. This is another amazing opportunity to bring neighbors and friends who have never stepped foot on our campus. This play is targeted for kids of all ages. Be sure to invite their parents as well.
Saturday, October 31, 2009 is what we call "LITE NITE!" Yet another opportunity to host an evening at your home with other fellow Sanctuarians to be a light in your neighborhood. You can pick up a reader at our Welcome Center to get more information about why we do what we do.
Are you seeing the trend? All 3 of these opportunities are about reaching out to others in our community, in your neighborhood, or to the families your kids play sports with.
It's time to start looking out beyond our homes and our walls and begin inviting. People just want to be asked!
Pastor Julie
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Monday, September 14, 2009
PARENTING ~ WHY IS IT SO HARD?
Lately I've had many opportunities to answer parenting questions from people in and outside of our church. I'm sure you would agree with me that parenting has to been one of the most rewarding yet challenging roles that we take on as adults! What I know for sure is that the older I get I realize more and more that I don't know as much as I think I do.
Like you I needed and still need all the help I can get. And much to my dismay, I don't always have the "correct" or "right" answers. Because of this, I welcome outside resources when they come along and provide solid help to me. When that happens I am compelled to pass it on to all of you!
There is an upcoming Parenting Seminar coming up, locally here in Santa Clarita on Sunday November 1, 2009. Below are the details about the day. Valencia Hills Community Church is hosting this event and I would like each and everyone of you to consider attending if you have a child ages 2-18.
I'm so serious about taking advantage of this event that even though they don't offer childcare, I am willing to recruit our "own" teens/young adults to watch your kids for "FREE" at the Sanctuary while you attend. You need to contact me at the office or via wecare@thesanctuarychurch.com to sign up.
Here is the link for you to register online:
http://www.incm.org/seminars_swth_dates.html
You will need to copy and paste and put this in a new window to get to the site to register for Valencia.
Make time, clear your calendar and take advantage of the low cost for a very good resource. In the meantime I continue to pray for each and everyone of you as we do our best to parent and capture the hearts of our kids!
Pastor Julie
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