May 2009

From the Pastor

Dear CCH Family,

There’s something special about God’s Word! It’s like nothing else in all creation. It’s affect on the heart and soul of a person is supremely powerful. That’s exactly what the writer of the letter to the Hebrews says…

For the word of God is living and active. Sharper than any double-edged sword, it penetrates even to dividing soul and spirit, joints and marrow; it judges the thoughts and attitudes of the heart. Hebrews 4:12

When we read and study God’s Word, He is able to guide us with wisdom, strengthen us with power, and increase our knowledge of His kingdom. If we study God’s word it is guaranteed to have a positive influence and impact. That’s what God promised through the words of Isaiah the prophet…

As the rain and the snow come down from heaven, and do not return to it without watering the earth and making it bud and flourish, so that it yields seed for the sower and bread for the eater, so is my word that goes out from my mouth: It will not return to me empty, but will accomplish what I desire and achieve the purpose for which I sent it. Isaiah55:10-11

Beginning this Sunday morning we will start a new sermon series through the book of Philippians. The title of the sermon series is “JOYFUL LIVING” in which we’ll discover how to find true joy in life even when things get tough. Join us on Sunday mornings and I know you’ll be blessed as we read and study God’s word – he gives you His promise!

In God’s Love,

Pastor Dave

CCH Family BBQ Lunch

This Sunday, May 3rd, we are planning a potluck BBQ lunch to be held immediately after the service.

• This is the first in what we hope to become a quarterly event at CCH. It is sure to be a great time for fellowship and getting to know one another better.
• There will be a love offering basket out and we suggest a $2 per person donation for the cost of the barbequed food, beverages and other things CCH will be providing.
• Just for fun—we’ll hold a raffle for gift cards—the donation for this will be $1. You will have the choice of iTunes, Starbucks or In & Out gift cards. You must be present to claim your prize.
  
• If you haven’t signed up, email your RSVP to lorigeorge@cchagoura.com.

The National Day of Prayer

Thursday, May 7th

• Hosted by the Southeast Ventura County YMCA and held at Cal. Lutheran, Gilber Sport Center—6:30-7:00 Full breakfast; 7-8:30 Program. $15 per person. Pastor Dave is one of the pastors who will be praying. Keynote speaker: Father Greg Boyle, founder of Homeboy Industries. May be sold out.
• Free event at the Civic Arts Plaza at noon on the front lawn. Wonderful time of singing praises and praying for the needs of the nation. Just show up.

Adult Bible Study

Last month Pastor Dave began a Wednesday night adult Bible study here at the church. It begins at 7:00 p.m. and goes until 8:30 p.m. Anyone interested in attending is welcome! The study is a more in-depth and personal look at the lesson taught in Pastor Dave’s sermon from the previous Sunday.

Hope to see you all here.

Birthdays & Anniversaries

Happy birthday to everyone that celebrates in the month of May. Here are the CCH attenders that we know have birthdays:

May

15—Darlene H.

19—John C. and Chris M.

27—Rob P.

29—Fran F.

And we know the Hanna’s will celebrate their Anniversary on May 22nd. Congratulations.

GO M.A.D. (Go Make a Difference)

Mission Team: Thank you to everyone for the great outpouring of love and generosity you showed with our recent

mission projects.

The new team has worked hard to kick things off with several projects:

The Afghan Give Away—went to Doug Schafer’s co-worker’s wife, Doris. She was thrilled to receive the beautiful afghan our Pins & Needles group made. This project brought in $325 which was given the Angeles Crest Christian Camps for scholarships for kids wanting to attend summer camps!

Women’s Resource Center — Mother’s Day Gift boxes for single moms. Thank you Kathy Patton for making this happen. There were at least a dozen volunteers who stayed after church last Sunday and filled 29 boxes with great donated items. Thank you to those volunteers and to you who brought in the items used to fill the boxes!

World Vision Adopt-a-child — “Jeanne” is our adopted little girl from Rwanda. There is a picture of her in the lobby. $1 per person per month will help fund Jeanne’s care. Letters to Jeanne are appreciated too! There is a box for the money and letters in the lobby.

Manna Food Collection—continues on the 4th Sunday of every month. You have been very generous both times we held this collection… thank you. The tub will be out in the lobby again on May 24th.

Congratulations

We are so pleased to announce the birth of Noah William D. to Duane and Ashley. Noah was born on Thursday, April

16th, weighed 7lb . 9 oz. and was 19 1/2” long. Both mom and baby are doing well—as is the proud daddy!

Prayer Requests

Dale R.— has been at church a couple of times recently. Pray for continued improvement and comfort.

Erline N. — pray for their continued ability to help with the care of Erline’s grandparents.

Thais K. — Prayer for health and some family issues.

Fran F.—Pray for continued good days and good health, and praise for recent relief from her health concerns.

Our Servicemen: Drew L., Andrew O. and Scott O. (congratulation to Scott and the family on the birth of his son, Hayden Michael).

CCH — Please pray for young families to come to CCH to build our children’s department.

Finances: These are tough times for many individuals and ministries. Please pray that God will help his people get through this recession.

Nancy O.is our

Prayer Chain coordinator. Please be sure to let her know of any updates and prayer needs.

Kids Korner

On Sunday, May 3rd CCH will be having a BBQ after church. Come and bring friends for burgers and hot dogs! And, don’t forget some extra dollar bills for the raffle! See you there!

Also, with Mother’s Day coming up soon the Pathfinders will be making a special project for their moms.

The Pathfinders are in the middle of their series on the book of Acts. And, each week the kids will be bringing home their “Growing Together” worksheets, which I encourage parents to go over with them.

Also, summer will be here before you know it. And, so will summer camp! The dates for ACCC junior summer camp are July 12th - 17th. Mark your calendars and let me know if your child is interested in attending. Deposits for camp will be due May 31st. The cost for camp is $275.

— Amber

Youth News

by Amber

CCH will be having a BBQ on Sunday, May 3rd right after church service. It will be a great day to invite friends. There will be a raffle for lots of cool prizes including a Starbucks gift card and an Itunes gift card.

Chris will be continuing Sunday school lessons every week. During May, he will teach on the benefits of belonging to the church family. Youth will be dismissed from worship service.

Amber will be sending out devotional ideas and books to check out for those who want to get in their Bible study time during the week, even when we are not meeting. Just e-mail Amber at amber@cchagoura.com to get on the Youth study list.

And, here are the dates for ACCC summer camp: August 2nd - 7th. Deposits for camp will be due May 31st. The cost for camp is $275. Let Amber know if you are planning on going.

Speaking of camp… if any of you need some community service, Project Nehemiah is coming up May 23rd and 24th to help fix up camp for summer. Let Amber or Chris know if you are interested.

You can help!

Project Nehemiah: Angeles Crest opens its camp to everyone on Memorial Day weekend each year (May

22-24th) for family fellowship and a time to help with projects around the camp that are needed to get the place ready for summer.

You can choose to make a 3-day weekend out of it, or just come Saturday to help with the work. This is a great way to enjoy the mountains and be a great help to the camp.

The cost for food is only $20 each, with a family maximum of $60. The list of accommodations and options is on their website www.angelescrest.com.

Sign up at CCH — PLEASE let us know whether you will need overnight accommodations.

Upcoming Retreat for Moms & Daughters

Angeles Crest Christian Camp offers Camps for:

Mothers & Daughters (Kindergarten & older) May 15-17th or May 29-31st. $99 for moms, $80 for JH & HS, $70 younger.

There are brochures are on the bulletin board with registration forms and deposit deadlines. Please talk to Pastor Dave or send your registration directly to Angeles Crest.

Pepperdine Lecture Series

More than 4000 people will assemble in Malibu to study “The Lord of Creation (The Preeminence of Christ in Colossians).” Monte Cox of Searcy, Arkansas, will present the keynote lecture on Tuesday evening, May 5, with a message “Christ, the Mystery of God.” come be renewed with others of a common faith as we share lessons from Colossians as well as over two hundred and seventy classes. For more information call 310.506.4270, go to www.pepperdine.edu/biblelectures OR pick up a booklet from the table in CCH’s hallway. Chris will be going, so talk to him if you’d like to carpool.