Conejo Church Events and News
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October 28, 2011
Important Information About Up-coming Events~
Did you remember to pray for our TOGO Team as they headed out today? Last Sunday we had the privilege of praying for this team of 4 that we are sending out from our community to minister in another part of the world! Sherry heard from Sarah when they landed in Chicago today and they were all excited to get on the next airplane and head to their ministry destination! Please pray for safe flights, health, good connections when traveling, open minds and hearts of the Muslim Africans and protection for our team.
I know that Rex would love all of us to experience what he and Sherry did during their time in Togo, maybe we can start by praying that if God would put it on our hearts to go, we would be willing to go, whether it is to Togo, Haiti, or another place in the world, like Skid Row in LA? One of our Mosaic groups is trying to take the next step in becoming a missional movement and step out in faith and action to see what God has in store for them. They want to learn what is done on Skid Row for the homeless and bring that knowledge back to our Conejo Valley to love on this group of people who God loves. Are you interested in finding out about this with this Mosaic group or going with some of them some Saturday?
God has given us all a uniqueness to love people into his kingdom, what is your passion? How can you help change the world and become a missional movement on your own? May I suggest that we all pray about it and trust God that he has his hand in it?
Come and support one of our Missionaries-Mike Katzenberger, as he speaks to us this Sunday. He always has great insight and challenges us!
Woman's Retreat:
Next Friday is going to be here in a flash! Our women's retreat-"A Time of Refreshment" will be on November 4th & 5th. . It will be different this year because we feel that having it local will allow those that have children or other responsibilities to participate in part or all of the retreat. If you have any questions, please contact Kathryn Richard via email at:
Here is important information about the retreat:
***Last day to sign-up for all or part of the retreat: Oct. 30th
***Please pay the $25.00 cost no later than Oct. 30th
Location:
3625 Thousand Oaks Bl., Suite 322, Westlake Village, CA 91362
Schedule:
Friday Night:
7-9 pm
Saturday:
10 am-12 pm~ Teaching/Worship
12-1pm~ Lunch
1-3 pm~ Reflective time/Connect w/God-@ a different location
3 pm-5:30 pm~ Craft, read, hangout
5:30 pm-7 pm~ Dinner, clean-up, gather
7 pm-9 pm~ Worship & Prayer
9 pm~ Head home
What to bring:
* A Desert to share * Magazines, Scissors, Glue Stick, Pen & Pencil, Bible, Journal
"Church in the Park" :
Sunday Nov.13th Church in the Park, 10:30am-2pm?
This is a fun and amazing way to gather and worship with our church family and interact with our community at large in the park! Remember too, Rex will be back and wants to share some stories from his Togo trip along with some exciting Conejo Church news!
The service will begin at the normal time of 10:30 am. After our time of worship we will fire up the BBQ and enjoy a time of eating great food and fellowship with one another.
There are Soccer and Softball fields, Tennis and Basketball courts, a Frisbee Golf coarse and a cool play area for the kids. Please bring all the gear to enjoy the fun things we can join with one another to play!
The Church will be providing the meat, plates, utensils and napkins, the rest will be Potluck style which all of us will provide.
The address of the park is: (park around the back and look for the Pavilion by the Basketball and Tennis courts)
Thousand Oaks Community Center
2525 N. Moorpark Road
Thousand Oaks, CA 91360
Please bring your own drinks. Below is the food assignment for you to bring as a part of our potluck by your last name:
A-F Sweets/Deserts: Cookies, Cakes, Brownies, Cup Cakes, any type of Treat for Kids or whatever is your Fall Favorite desert!
G-L Salads: Potatoe, Pasta, Macaroni, Green-(mixed greens/Cesar), Fruit Salad
M-R Side Dishes: Baked Beans, Corn, Sweet or Mashed Potatoes, Cassaroles, Etc...
S-Z Appetizers: Hummus, Veggies, Crackers, Dips & Chips, Chips & Salsa, Etc.....
Awaken Workshop:
Our Conejo Church Community will be participating in an amazing workshop written and led by our own Mark Goeser November 18 & 19. This weekend is the first part of a 2-part 'Courageous Living' series, designed to awaken courage and activate resources to live out God's calling on your life.
It will be held at Emmanuel Presbyterian Church, on Lynn Road in Thousand Oaks.
If you are interested in attending this workshop, please contact William Kappen via email at:
Christmas Progressive Dinner:
Please Join us as we are kicking off our 'Family friendly' tradition of our Progressive Dinner on Saturday, December 3rd.
We will begin this event at one large 'host home' for Appetizers and then split off to many other 'host home' for the Main Coarse and sides. Lastly, we will end up at another large 'host home' for Desert and the signing of Christmas Carols together. This event will begin at 5pm and end at approximately 9pm.
We believe that this will be a time of fun and fellowship for us all to celebrate the beginning of the Christmas season together as a church family. Won't you come and join us and maybe even sign up to be a 'Host Home'?
If you would like to sign up, you can do so on our Conejo Church website or sign-up at Church on the next few Sundays. If you have questions, please contact Lauri Kappen via email at:
With all this said, there will be lots of events for you to plug into and get to know each other in a more intimate and intentional way. Please mark your calendars and sign-up for these special events coming.
Remember:
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Lots to pray about:
Deva Andrews had surgery today for a Paraeshogal Hernia-it is a hernia wrapped around her esphogas. Her husband, Steve told William that the surgery was a success and Deva is doing well-PRAISE GOD! Please pray for quick healing and quick recovery for Deva.
Also, Deva and Steve's daughter Melissa delivered their baby Luke yesterday a few weeks early because the baby seemed to be small. The Mom and baby Luke are doing well. Melissa has cancer of the Thyriod and will be facing surgery and treatment for the cancer. Please pray for wisdom for her doctor and wisdom for the Luke's pediatrician.
Please continue to pray for Rex's sister, Pam and her Husband, Eric as they continue to trust God for their future and for healing for Pam.
Please continue to pray for our men and women that are in the Military serving our country and us. Please pray for protection for them and their units. Also, a praise, the Mazza's son Cory returned to San Diego safely from Afganistan!
The Precups have arrived safely in Japan and are getting settled in. Pray for friends that will be a good support system for them.
Unspoken Prayer requests:
There are always many unspoken prayer requests that as a community we don't know about, but thankfully God does! Would you also ask God to cover and hear these requests that are spoken only in the hearts of our community members?
Hope to see you all soon!
Lauri Kappen
PASTORS:
Rex Holt, Senior Pastor rex@conejochurch.com William Kappen, Worship and Community Life Pastor william@conejochurch.com
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If you want a Pastor to pray for you or with you, share your requests on the communication card Sundays or email:
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Current Sermon series:
Sermon Series-"Inevitable": Light triumphs over darkness, truth over deception, righteousness over sin, life over death, forgiveness over hatred.
MOSAIC GROUPS :
You can still join a Mosaic group or interested in starting one, please contact:
William Kappen at: william@conejochurch.com
Men's Bible Study:
If you are interested in joining a weekly Men's Bible Study that a few of our men have started, contact Arnold Barba at:
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