ALMOND VALLEY
CHRISTIAN REFORMED CHURCH
"Serving God and Others"
SUNDAY SERVICE TIMES:
9:30AM & 6:00PM
333 S. Wilma, RIPON, CA 95366
(209) 599-4331
We are at the corner of 2nd & Wilma
The major concerns of Almond Valley's ministry are to bring "life" to people. That is life in all respects as presented in the Scriptures through our Lord Jesus, the Christ: new life, long life, abundant life, eternal life.
Our Vision is to make the life-changing message of Jesus Christ come alive for the people of our fellowship, community and world.
Our Mission is to help people become a part of a living and vital community of Christ's beloved fellowers as we:
Calendar
| 05.17.08 | Trap Shoot | ||||
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| 05.19.08 | Go Out For Breakfast: Perko’s Salida | ||||
| 05.21.08 | Beloved Disciples | ||||
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Worship by praising our God.
Educate by teaching about the love of the Father.
Serve by using the gifts of the Holy Spirit.
Tell by proclaiming the message of the Son.
"Great is the Lord, and greatly to be praised; his greatness is unsearchable"
(Psalm 145:3)
Weekly Announcements:
Crossroad Connection, restorative justice web radio:
You can listen at www.cbi.fm.
Bethany Spring Fundraising Breakfast:
Please make plans now to join us for our Bethany Spring Fundraising Breakfast! A Morning with Bethany,9 a.m. Saturday, May 17, 2008 at Big Valley Grace Community Church. Please SAVE THE DATE – and be praying about whom to bring with you! This one-hour, once-a-year, breakfast event will be inspirational and uplifting. We are seeking to expand our ever-growing group of Bethany Friends – those who provide the funds necessary for us to minister through pregnancy counseling, adoption counseling, Bethany’s House, International adoption, and through international orphan care! We can do our work only because of God’s Grace – and Friends like you!
Jubilant Praise:
Jubilant Praise, a singing ensemble organized in 2001, has prepared a community-wide praise concert to raise funds for Bethany Christian Services. This event will take place at 3:00 PM, Sunday, May 18, at Zion United Reformed Church. Jubilant Praise has invited church choirs in Ripon to join with them for this afternoon of praise. Each choir will have an opportunity to present a song individually in the concert. Jubilant Praise will present a variety of hymn arrangements, contemporary praise songs and traditional choral anthems. The afternoon will conclude with a mass choir presenting two numbers. A love offering will be received for Bethany Christian Services. We hope you will join us for this event.
Guest Pastor:
Today we welcome Rev. Dave Lindner, Bridge of Life Church, Sacramento, to our morning worship service and Rev. Larry Fryling, from Hayward CRC, to our evening worship.
American Family Association:
Are you interested in staying abreast of political and legislative issues that affect Christian values and freedoms as we know them? The American Family Association (www.AFA.net) is a source for you to do that. kept informed about legislative and political issues that could impact you. This is a great way for us as individual Christians to be involved and make a difference.
Good News Club:
Are you interested in reaching some needy children in our community? Many children grow up in homes with no Christian teaching. Their parents may be involved in drugs and drinking. They may live in broken families with a single parent. This summer, from July 7-11, the 5-Day Club, sponsored by our church will reach some of these children with God’s help. We need prayer partners, helpers, supplies or refreshments, etc. Check the sign-up sheet in the foyer for an area where you can help. Thank You!
The Ripon Christian Booster Club:
The Ripon Christian Booster Club announces their 11th Annual Boosters Golf Tournament to be held at Spring Creek Country Club. Join them for fun and relaxation on the golf course Monday, June 9, 2008. If you have any question about team registration or hole sponsorships, please contact any one of the following Booster members - Dale Van Groningen, Mike Hogan, or Ann Maria Boersma. The deadline for sign ups is May 27. Thank you.
All Band Night and More:
Come and support the music program at RC on Tuesday, May 20 in the Performing Arts Center at 7 pm. This will be a night to see the progress of band members from fifth grade through high school. Also included is the 7-8th grade choir. A free-will offering will be taken.
All Church BBQ:
Please join us for an all church BBQ and Baby Shower for the Wicker’s after the morning service on Sunday, June 1. Hamburgers, hot dogs and drinks will be provided. If your last name begins with A-De please bring a crock pot of beans to share, Di-S a salad and T-Z fruit. We will be dining indoors.
We come to worship the merciful Creator of us all.:
We strive to worship as God’s servants seeking his strengthening Spirit. Everyone is warmly welcomed to join in this worthy endeavor. Blessings to all!
Service Socks:
Next Sunday is the last day to bring socks for the Shelter for the homeless in Stockton. The 4th and 5th grades would like to thank the congregation for their support.
LEADERSHIP SUMMIT CONFERENCE:
Anyone still interested in being part of one of the best conferences on Leadership available today should e-mail or leave a message on Pastor Lloyd’s voice mail TODAY. Whether you’re involved in church leadership or leading your own business, this is a MUST ATTEND event. The dates are August 7 & 8. The satellite location we’ll be attending is in Livermore. Featured speakers include Bill Hybels, Efrem Smith, Chuck Colson, and others. More information can be found online at www.willowcreek.com (click on Events, then Leadership Summit 2008). The registration deadline is TONIGHT!
Prayer Shawl Update:
Prayer shawls are in the fellowship hall for you to give to anyone who might benefit by them. If the container is empty please contact Aggie Dillender.
Pops Concert:
Are you looking for an evening filled with laughter, nostalgia, and music? Then look no more. It is time for the annual Ripon Christian Vocal Pops Concert! Mark your calendars for Friday, May 30 at 7pm for this fun-filled event. Come and listen, laugh, and sing along with songs celebrating Disney classics and movie themes.
CHRISTIAN REFORMED CAMPUS MINISTRY ASSOCIATION:
THE CHRISTIAN REFORMED CAMPUS MINISTRY ASSOCIATION will have their 18th annual Bi-National Conference at Calvin Seminary and Calvin College, May 20-23. This year the theme is “Connections: From Face Book to Face-to-Face.” Please pray for and support your CRC University Chaplains and ministry teams who passionately present the gospel from a Reformed perspective on more than 30 campuses across the United States and Canada. For more information on this conference and the CR-CMA visit www.crcma.com or e-mail Dr. Michael D. Fallon at fallonm@mcmaster.ca.
CRWRC:
CRWRC began emergency relief for Cyclone Nargis survivors on May 9. Food, shelter, water purification kits, mosquito nets, and medical care are being distributed in the delta region of Burma/Myanmar. CRWRC’s in country partner buys supplies locally avoiding the snags of country to country, and country to agency relief assistance. People are getting help from CRWRC. To donate mark your checks “Burma/Myanmar Cyclone” and mail to: CRWRC, 2850 Kalamazoo Ave SE, Grand Rapids, MI 49560. Or call 1-800-55-CRWRC or give online at www.crwrc.org.
HOME MISSIONS:
Campus Ministry—For many colleges and universities across Canada and the United States, the end of another year is here. Please pray for the 23 Christian Reformed Home Missions-supported campus ministers, that they may continue to connect with young people on campuses throughout the summer months. Pray, too, that God will give campus ministers guidance as they look for new ways to reach youth.
PRAYER REQUEST:
Pray for a new Back to God Hour English language ministry designed to reach under-churched adults. Walk the Way is a radio and internet program--www.walktheway.net--that challenges listeners to put faith into action. Pray that this ministry will draw many people back into a vital relationship with Jesus Christ and his church.
RULES OR RELATIVITY:
Is your idea of right and wrong the same in every situation? Or does it change depending on the situation or the people involved? In a world where black and white has turned to grey, where do you turn for moral answers? Learn more on the May 25 Back to God Hour. Go to www.BacktoGod.net for local stations and times.
REMEMBRANCE DAY:
It’s time for the annual Remembrance Day Parade, but what exactly are Liz and his friends remembering? Find out on this week’s Kids Corner. Then email Kids Corner at kids@kidscorner.net for your very own Bible study.
SEA TO SEA —6 WEEKS TO GO:
There are seven chaplains on this tour ready to offer emotional and spiritual support to cyclists along the way. Please pray for their guidance and leadership. www.SeatoSea.org.
POSITION OPENING:
The Christian Reformed Church in North America has an opening for a Program Advisor in Bangladesh with the Christian Reformed World Relief Committee (CRWRC). The position will concentrate on community level activities, and will include technical support to the business development team. For more information please visit www.crcna.org or www.crwrc.org. Deadline is June 6.
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