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Around SBC this week..
July 25^th through July 31^st

Faith In Action Opportunities

• Pray for the SBC Quito Quest 2010 Missions Trip to Ecuador, August 29-September 10. You are invited to “Go M.A.D.” and M.ake A. D.ifference by giving toward the project expenses that will help orphans, reach the lost, and equip believers. Donations are still being accepted.  When you give, make sure that Quito Quest is noted on your check.
• Recycling Program – Thanks a lot!!!  We are halfway to the cost of the first water tank for Kamala Village!  The recycle rules have changed…we may bring any aluminum can or glass bottle.  For plastic bottles, we can bring ONLY those with redemption value on the label (please remove the lids, as well).  Bring your recyclables to the church, and drop them in the blue garbage cans or take them to the Recycling Center/Sierra Bible Church account.

Adult Ministries

• Ladies’ Get-Away Day – Saturday, August 7^th from 10:00-4:00 at Pinecrest Lake.  (See Women’s Ministries page on the website for details)
• Women of Faith Weekend, November 12-13 at Arco Arena – please contact Mary Freer for more info, or go to the Women’s Ministry page of our website (www.sierrabible.com)
• Destined for Security is a 6-week women’s study, Tuesdays, from 9:30- 11am in Promiseland, Room F (through July 27^th).  Childcare is available upon request.  If you would like childcare, you must reserve a spot for your children by calling, Linda at 984-2494.  Childcare is $5 per child, per day.
• Celebrate Recovery meets every Thursday, 5:45-6:45pm (dinner), 7pm (meeting) in the Family Life Center.  Call Shannon (928-1861) for more info.
• Men’s Breakfast – July 24^th, 7:47-10:00 a.m. at the Family Life Center.

Children’s Ministries

• Leadership is needed in several areas of Children’s Ministries for the summer months 9:30-11:00.  If you love holding little ones, greeting, helping with crafts, or leading a small group, your help would be greatly appreciated!  Please contact Becky if you are interested.
• Wiggle Worms, 9:00-12:00 in Promiseland.  Contact Linda (984-2494) for next date & reservations.
• Children’s Ministries Greeters are needed. Please contact Becky (532-1381 x-109) if you are interested.

Student Ministries

• HS Breakfast & Bible Study – not meeting on 20^th.  Will resume Tuesday 27^th 8:30-10:00 a.m. at Nate & Kathy’s home.  Come for a tasty breakfast, life-changing study, and other cool stuff!
• HS/JH Leadership Rafting Trip, August 5-8^th.  See Eric or Nate for details.
• Summer Planner and all calendar events are posted on the website (www.sierrabible.com/student-ministries).

Worship Ministries

• Friendship Ministries is one of our most important “front-line” ministries. The friendliness of this group is extended to help everyone feel at home at Sierra Bible Church, and has become the trademark of this ministry.  Involvement in this ministry as a host is as diverse as driving our parking shuttles, greeting, or ushering. Volunteers are needed for 2nd and 3rd services (both inside and outside). To sign up to host for 2nd or 3rd service, please fill out the Connection Card this morning or call Robyn at 532-1381 x-105.  You can also email your interest to her at rbrooks@sierrabible.com.

Financial Update
July 1, 2009 thru June 30, 2010

YTD Budget:  $ 1,228,622
YTD Giving:  $ 1,206,762
YTD Expenditures:  $1,158,762

Thanks for each who faithfully gives!

Go M.A.D.!

You are invited to “GO M.A.D.” and give today to help orphans, to reach the lost, and to equip believers!

Sierra Bible Church
Quito Quest 2010
August 29th-September 10th

Working with SBC partner churches and the “For His Children” orphanage, “introducing people to Jesus Christ and together becoming more like Him”, in Quito, Ecuador, South America.

He said to them, “Go into all the world and preach
the good news to all creation.”  –Mark 16:15

Ladies’ Day Get-Away

Ladies…Come join the fun! Saturday, August 7th from 10:00a.m.-4:00 p.m. at the Pinecrest Amphitheater. See the Women’s Ministry page for more information.

June 24, 2010

Pastor Rick and his wife, Linda, will be traveling today on the last “leg” of their vacation.  Please pray for safe travel and for their continued rest and relaxation.  Thanks!

Wise Up! Summer Series

Life is tough!  So many decisions…so many options…so much advice…so many opinions…and all with consequences!  How do we live well in such a confusing, complicated, and often contradictory world?  We need some wisdom!  Wisdom is exactly what we get from God’s Word…in fact, an entire book of wisdom is dedicated to helping us make the kinds of decisions that enable us to live well!  In Proverbs, “wisdom” means to “live skillfully.”  Our summer study will look at some of the challenging and complicated areas of our lives, and help us find the key we need to unlock God’s wisdom.

LIFE Groups

Life Groups are a central part of our Sierra Bible Church ministry and meet in various places throughout the week.  They are the place you find Bible studies, friends, shared joys and sorrows, eating, and fun.  Do you want to grow your relationship with Christ and increase your knowledge of Him?  Do you want the freedom to ask questions in a safe environment?  Are you interested in fulfilling relationships?  Don’t do life alone ~ share it with others!

Browse our Life Groups!

Pastor Mark

Friday, January 22, 2010

I am excited that we have a team of 8 skilled contractors working at City Impact in San Francisco yesterday and today as a part of our Faith In Action San Francisco project.  They will be joined by a team of around 50 youth and adults for a Saturday blitz, working to convert the old mission building into a school that next fall will have the capability of housing over 300 children from the Tenderloin for a Christian education. What a great way we can make a difference in our nearby “Samaria!”  Plan to join us for our second FIA2010SF outreach February 20!

Pastor Mark

Thursday, January 14, 2010

Life Groups begin meeting next week to study The Prodigal God. I have had more feedback from people after watching Timothy Keller tell the story that I am really excited about the opportunity to talk together about the fresh truth of this parable. Most importantly, I’m excited about the application to each one of us.

I am also very excited about the development of new friendships within the Life Groups. It is so essential that we do this life together. If you’re not in a group you can still sign up on Sunday, or call the office and let Lori know of your interest. Please call 532-1381, ext. 116. We also need host homes. If you call Lori and agree to host, it will make her day!

Join me in prayer for our new Life Groups.

Be blessed,

Pastor Rick

Wednesday, January 13, 2010

Thoughts from Sunday’s message:

Some of us want all the Father’s stuff, and we want the ‘freedom’ to do with it what we want, but we don’t really want the Father. Some of us want all the Father’s stuff, and we want to do with His stuff exactly what he wants us to do, but we don’t really want the Father.

Am I…are we…expecting the Father’s stuff to bear a weight it was never designed to carry. Am I, like those of old, worshipping the creation and not the creator. Are there things I’m trusting that can’t bear the full weight of my soul. In my office, there is an old scale. As we listened to Pastor Tim Keller this past Sunday speak about the Prodigal God, and he specifically hit on this idea that our soul has a certain ‘weight,’ it made me think of my scale. What kinds of things do I put on it, even good things, great things…but not the Father. It is no wonder, in the attempt to find what might help balance the scale, that we wear out friendships, spouses, careers, our families, entertainments, possessions and any other sort of thing we seek to prop up our souls with. It is my prayer that I will learn what it means to desire the Father, to enjoy the relationship the Father desires with me, and to use the Father’s stuff to chase after and bless others.

Nate

Tuesday, January 12, 2010

Happy Tuesday, January 12, 2010…

I just got back from Silver Spur. I had lunch, took a tour, and met with some old and some new friends. Silver Spur is a wonderful Christian campground right here in our own backyard. A little light for Jesus nestled in the foothills, surrounded by the beauty of God’s creation. During this past hour, I have been reminded of the amazing way God works in and through people. Over the years, this camp has been touched by so many people who are willing to serve the Lord. You can see that God has used their efforts in an amazing way. Because they have used their gifts and talents, many people have come to know Jesus.

It is the same at SBC, God wants to use us in amazing ways as we seek to introduce others to His son, Jesus Christ. Whatever our gift or talent might be, he can use you in great ways.

Have a blessed Tuesday, and I pray that you will come to know the blessing of knowing and serving Jesus.

Becky

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