"God is the blessed Controller of all things." - 1
Timothy 6:15, Phillips translation
: : NEWS & UPCOMING EVENTS : :
VIDEOGRAPHERS AND TECHIES:
WE R E A L L Y NEED YOU! Please contact Jerad Atherton at the church office to volunteer for camera, sound engineering, or other computer tech positions. This team makes special videos, records our services and sends the dvds, cds, and web broadcasts around the world! If you don't already have the skills we can train you!
WELCOME HOME
...from International Christian Adoptions (ICA), will bring 18 orphans from the Philippines in November to find adoptive families. Kids are 8-15 years old. Meet the kids and learn about adoptions at Mariner’s Church at these events:
• Adoption Seminar: Sat., Nov 8, 8:30 am-12:15 pm.
• Picnic: Sunday, November 16th, 1:30 pm.
For more information:
http://www.4achild.com/welcome/index.shtml
LOVE LIFT STOCKINGS - PICK UP YOURS NOW!
For 31 years, NMC has partnered with Love Lift Ministries to fill Christmas stockings for churches in Mexico and on American Indian reservations. Pick yours up to fill now! Bags & needs lists will be available on Sunday on the patio. For info, see www.lovelift.org.
WHAT A WONDER - SEASON’S SPECTACULAR 2008!!
Stars Geoff & Jill Ludlow at
the Anaheim Hilton, November 22, 2008. Fall has arrived and it’s time to plan your holiday events!! Don’t forget to add Season’s Spectacular to your calendar. Fascinating speakers, beautiful music, great brunch, and a wonderful Holiday Boutique to begin your Christmas Shopping!! Also a very moving and very different kind of Fashion Show - “Real Life, Real Women, and Real Moments of Wonder.” To order your tickets go to wms@socalag.org
or call SoCal Women’s Ministries 949.252.8695.
HOLIDAY CRAFT FAIR
SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 22
8:30 AM to 4:30 PM
FELLOWSHIP HALL
Mark your calendar for some AMAZING shopping and fun! Come to the NMC Christmas Craft Fair and see the incredible gifts and artwork that your NMC friends have created just for you! A portion of the proceeds will be donated to NMC ministries.
BRAVE HEARTS
WEDNESDAYS 7 - 8:30 PM
Brave Hearts is for girls from kindergarten through 12th grade who are on a quest for God’s love, wisdom, and gifts in a fun and adventurous way.
EXTREME RANGERS
WEDNESDAYS 7 - 8:30 PM
An adventurous, High-Impact Scouting Program for boys K-12. For information, contact Pat Axtell at axtells5@yahoo.com.
MAKE A HUGE DIFFERENCE IN SOMEONE’S LIFE...
LEAD OR HOST A SMALL GROUP!
Newport Mesa Small Groups are gearing up for the fall season. New groups are forming now. We need people with a variety of gifts to help make these groups happen.
If you are interested in being a part of this ministry or would like more information
about serving, please let us know. Call Julie Cowen at 714.679.0101,
or e-mail jcowen79@yahoo.com.
Thank you!
COLLEGE GROUP: CATALYST
Sunday nights at 7pm in The Attic. CATALYST is an unconventional service for college age (18 - 25) people to challenge and support their walk with God.
MOPS MOMS NEED OUR HELP
Scholarships are needed. If you would like to help out, designate that part of your offering as "MOPS Scholarship Fund." Thank you.
GRIT.
DUDE.
NEWPORT MESA MEN'S MINISTRY
Guys groups are forming for: Woodworking • Photography • Archery • Shooting • Hiking • Biking • Bible Study • Golf • Softball • Others • A variety of special events for men are also planned. Be sure to register for one of the above, or just sign up for the general roster in order to receive informational e-mails from GRIT! For more information, e-mail grit@newportmesa.org.
FRIDAY MORNING MEN'S BIBLE STUDY
Friday mornings 6:30 - 7:45 am, Conference Room.
Bring your Bible and a cup of coffee for an amazing look at what the Bible has to say to men in our culture. Come join your brothers and greet the dawn with Pastor Rick Francis and Keith Collins as we grow together as strong men of God.
JOIN US ON FACEBOOK...
Newport Mesa Church people are now connecting on Facebook! Join Pastor Scott and the rest of our church family – visit whenever you want. Just type facebook.com in your browser and sign up for a free account. Once you are logged in, type Newport Mesa Church (include the spaces) in the “Search” window.
CANNED TUNA DRIVE
Still Going Strong!
Please remember to bring small cans of tuna for the FEED THE HUNGRY ministry.
Our goal is 400 cans for the month. Thank you!
PICTORIAL DIRECTORIES
Some still have not been picked up, and there are a limited quantityavailable for purchase as well. If you had your phototaken, the directory is yours at no charge.
Extra copies are $10 at the Welcome Center.
:: SERVE OPS ::
BENEVOLENCE MINISTRY
So many individuals and families are in financial need right now. Newport Mesa Church offers a carefully screened outreach to those in our church family who have emergency needs, and to as many in our community as we can help, too. Please consider contributing to the Benevolence Fund. Your designated contributions are our only source of funds to help our needy friends. As you can imagine, the need is very great. Thank you.
SERVE OUR KIDS IN “KIDTROPOLIS”
We have volunteer opportunities in every area of Kidtropolis. If you enjoy working with children contact Malen at mspassoff@newportmesa.org.
THE A .V. DEPARTMENT NEEDS YOU!
Please contact the church office to volunteer for camera, sound engineering, or other computer tech positions. This team helps record our services and sends the dvds, cds, and web broadcasts around the world!
USHERS AND GREETERS
Are you looking for a ministry where your love for meeting new people and helping others can be utilized? Then the Usher/Greeter Ministry Team may be right for you. For more information contact Aaron Al Imam at aalimam@newportmesa.org.
MIKA COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION
MIKA CDC has several needs in our local community for volunteers - mentors, summer interns, fundraising help, banquet setup and teardown, and others. For information, contact Keturah: keturah@mikacdc.org, or call 949.645.0075.
Learn more about MIKA! Visit http://www.mikacdc.com/
:: THIS WEEK’S SCHEDULE ::
Sunday 9
9 and 11 am: Worship Service / WC
9 am: Junior High / The Attic
9 am: High School Solid Rock / Dome
9 am: All Children’s & Youth Churches
9 and 11 am: Adult Christian Ed classes*
11 am: Infants - 4th Grade Churches meet
2 pm: Centro de Fe Church / FH
5 pm: Women's G.I.F.T Classes / various locations
6 pm: High School Small Grps / Dome
7 pm: College Group / Attic
Monday 10
10 AM: Mission 911 Prayer for Military / FH
Tuesday 11
9 am: Precepts Women’s Bible Study / FH
7 pm: Christians w. Addictions / Conf Rm
7:30 pm: High School Solid Rock / Dome
Wednesday 12
7 pm: FUEL Spiritual Formation class / WC
7 pm: Jr. High / Attic
7 pm: Rainbows / Blue Room
7 pm: Brave Hearts / FH, and Dome
7 pm: Royal Rangers / Kidtropolis
Thursday 13
9 am: MOPS / FH
7 pm: Teen MOPS / FH
7 pm: Choir Rehearsal / Area 56
Friday 14
6:30 am: Men’s Bible Study / Conf Rm
*See class schedule at Welcome Center
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