Podcasts about growth group

Do you long to be connected to other people? Do you find yourself getting close but then you don't know how to break through? Do you feel like there's an invisible wall between you and other people but you don't know why? Chip reveals how to connect deeply with others and how to have them connect deeply with you.Main Points Dr. Larry Crabb: “Imagine what could happen if God were to place within his people intangible nutrients that had the power to both prevent and reverse soul disease and then told us to share those nutrients with each other in a special kind of intimate relating called connection. Imagine what could happen if that were true, if we believed it, and if we devoted ourselves to understanding what those nutrients were and how we could give them away. I envision a community of people who intentionally mingle in settings where these nutrients are passed back and forth, where I pour into you the healing resources within me and you pour into me what God has put in you. Like spiritual gifts, these nutrients only nourish our own souls as we give them away for the blessing of others. In recent days, I have made a shift. I am now working toward the day when communities of God's people, ordinary Christians whose lives regularly intersect, will accomplish most of the good that we now depend on mental health professionals to provide. And they will do it by connecting with each other in ways that only the gospel makes possible.” Question: What is this “better way” and how does it work? God's Answer: “Be devoted to one another in brotherly love.” --Romans 12:10 What keeps us from experiencing this authentic devotion one to another? It doesn't happen automatically. --1 Thessalonians 4:9-10; 1 Peter 1:22-23; 2 Peter 1:5-7 It takes time, effort, and intentionally. It is especially difficult for some of us to share at the “feeling” level because: | We fear rejection. | We come from poor family backgrounds. | We've had negative church experiences.| Personal unresolved anger and bitterness. Excessive preoccupation with ourselves. Failure to recognize our limitationsand personal capacitiesin relationships. Idealistic / Unrealistic expectations. How can you develop deeper “family relationships”? Honestly evaluate your level of “connectedness” and family devotion. Identify the top two factors that are keeping you from building warmer, deeper relationships in God's family. Prayerfully determine which sub-group you would be most comfortable with. Prayerfully decide on a specific time, event, or activity that would allow you to “take the next step” toward devotion and connection. (If possible, ask someone to go with you.) Join a Growth Group or Ministry Team for a specified, limited time. Be friendly – even if it doesn't come naturally. Ask God to let you find someone who feels “less connected” than you this week and love them. Broadcast Resource Download Free MP3 Message Notes Additional Resource Mentions Free Your Divine Design Book About Chip Ingram Chip Ingram’s passion is helping Christians really live like Christians. As a pastor, author, and teacher for more than three decades, Chip has helped believers around the world move from spiritual spectators to healthy, authentic disciples of Jesus by living out God’s truth in their lives and relationships

Do you long to be loved - to have a group of people that cares deeply for you? Chip shares how to connect deeply with others and how they can connect deeply with you.Main Points Dr. Larry Crabb: “Imagine what could happen if God were to place within his people intangible nutrients that had the power to both prevent and reverse soul disease and then told us to share those nutrients with each other in a special kind of intimate relating called connection. Imagine what could happen if that were true, if we believed it, and if we devoted ourselves to understanding what those nutrients were and how we could give them away. I envision a community of people who intentionally mingle in settings where these nutrients are passed back and forth, where I pour into you the healing resources within me and you pour into me what God has put in you. Like spiritual gifts, these nutrients only nourish our own souls as we give them away for the blessing of others. In recent days, I have made a shift. I am now working toward the day when communities of God's people, ordinary Christians whose lives regularly intersect, will accomplish most of the good that we now depend on mental health professionals to provide. And they will do it by connecting with each other in ways that only the gospel makes possible.” Question: What is this “better way” and how does it work? God's Answer: “Be devoted to one another in brotherly love.” --Romans 12:10 What keeps us from experiencing this authentic devotion one to another? It doesn't happen automatically. --1 Thessalonians 4:9-10; 1 Peter 1:22-23; 2 Peter 1:5-7 It takes time, effort, and intentionally. It is especially difficult for some of us to share at the “feeling” level because: | We fear rejection. | We come from poor family backgrounds. | We've had negative church experiences.| Personal unresolved anger and bitterness. Excessive preoccupation with ourselves. Failure to recognize our limitationsand personal capacitiesin relationships. Idealistic / Unrealistic expectations. How can you develop deeper “family relationships”? Honestly evaluate your level of “connectedness” and family devotion. Identify the top two factors that are keeping you from building warmer, deeper relationships in God's family. Prayerfully determine which sub-group you would be most comfortable with. Prayerfully decide on a specific time, event, or activity that would allow you to “take the next step” toward devotion and connection. (If possible, ask someone to go with you.) Join a Growth Group or Ministry Team for a specified, limited time. Be friendly – even if it doesn't come naturally. Ask God to let you find someone who feels “less connected” than you this week and love them. Broadcast Resource Download Free MP3 Message Notes Additional Resource Mentions Free Your Divine Design Book About Chip Ingram Chip Ingram’s passion is helping Christians really live like Christians. As a pastor, author, and teacher for more than three decades, Chip has helped believers around the world move from spiritual spectators to healthy, authentic disciples of Jesus by living out God’s truth in their lives and relationships in transformational ways. About Living on the Edge Living on the Edge exists to help Christians live like Christians. Established in 1995 as

The One Simple Marketing Hack That Skyrocketed Their ROI (1300% Growth!)Most dental practices struggle to maximize their marketing ROI, but what if one simple change could drive massive results? In this episode, we break down how one practice went from 169% ROI to over 1300% ROI—and the best part? It's an easy tweak that most dentists overlook.You'll learn:✔ The three main ways to market your practice effectively✔ Why emergency patients can be a game-changer for short-term revenue✔ The biggest mistake dentists make with hygiene schedules and new patient availability✔ How to retain emergency patients and turn them into long-term practice membersIf you're not getting the ROI you want from your marketing, this episode is a must-watch! Plus, we're sharing strategies that work regardless of who you're working with.

The #1 disease in NYC is not COVID. It's not cancer. It's not even heart disease. The #1 disease in NYC is a social disease . . . and it's called LONELINESS. That's why this weekend's message at The Journey is so important. We are concluding our FULLY ENGAGED teaching series by showing you a biblical solution to loneliness and how to live the fully connected life God intends!

The #1 disease in NYC is not COVID. It's not cancer. It's not even heart disease. The #1 disease in NYC is a social disease . . . and it's called LONELINESS. That's why this weekend's message at The Journey is so important. We are concluding our FULLY ENGAGED teaching series by showing you a biblical solution to loneliness and how to live the fully connected life God intends!

Aloha, Metro Ohana! Thanks for joining us. Today, we are kicking off a new series called "Family Fixer Upper". Over the next 6 weeks we will be looking at what God wants our families to look like.For more information on upcoming events or to find a Growth Group, head over to our website: https://metrochristianchurch.com/Support the Show.

Life isn't always great - but our faith can still be strong. Today, Pastor Brandon and Pastor Frieda end our "Let Faith Rise" series by teaching us how to have resiliant faith. For more info on upcoming events or to find a Growth Group, head over to our website: www.metrochristianchurch.comSupport the Show.

Happy Mother's Day! Pastor Brandon sits with a panel of moms to teach us about how our lives can be a testimony to our families, and how to build an "even though" kind of faith.For more info on upcoming events or to find a Growth Group, head over to our website: www.metrochristianchurch.com Support the Show.

In this episode we answer your questions about the Next Generation Facility Capital Campaign. Questions include:Planning aheadHow can funds be raised if the design isn't done and cost isn't known?What is our current budget and How much more giving beyond current will this be?What if the amount pledged or raised is not enough to cover the work we want to complete?Practical concernsWhat are the projects we are planning to accomplish with timeline? (Will carpets be replaced?)How will the foyer be expanded—is there room?Where will the medium size gathering place go—same as expanded Foyer?How many Growth Group meeting rooms do you anticipate being able to fit? Where?Property sale logisticsHow much are the two lots being sold for and where is the money going for each?Is the church involved in the development of the property, or just selling to a third party?Will we have enough parking?ParticipationHow can we pray for the campaign?What if we're not sure we can commit to an amount?Can I give to the campaign without making a pledge?

Pastor Brandon finishes up our "Love Your Neighbor" series as he urges us to take the final step. An invitation is a powerful gesture to those who need to experience God.“For info on upcoming events or to find a Growth Group, visit our website: www.metrochristianchurch.com”Support the show

Knowing who your neighbors are is only half the battle, once you know them what do you do? Pastor Mark Palompo dives into what God calls his church to do and how we are to "Heaven-ize" the world.For info on upcoming events or to find a Growth Group, head over to our website: www.metrochristianchurch.comSupport the show

Jesus taught that loving one's neighbor was of equal importance as loving God, now Pastor Elwin teaches us who our neighbors are.For info on upcoming events or to find a Growth Group, head over to our website: www.metrochristianchurch.comSupport the show

In a time when many of us don't even know our neighbor's names, Pastor Brandon teaches us the importance of loving those around us like Jesus. For info on upcoming events or to find a Growth Group, head over to our website: www.metrochristianchurch.comSupport the show

Our guest speaker Pastor Marion Ingegneri will be a guest speaker, teaching us how we can Choose Life to create a legacy of blessing in our lives.For more info on upcoming events or to find a Growth Group, head over to our website: www.metrochristianchurch.comSupport the show

What are you listening to in your day to day? We live in a culture saturdated with in noise, and as followers of Jesus we need to be able to filter out the noise from the Shepherd's voice.For info on upcoming events or to find a Growth Group, head over to our website: www.metrochristianchurch.comSupport the show

We know grumbling is easy - often it's the first thing we do when we wake up. However, if we want to live like Jesus we need to counter our grumbling and gossip with gratitude.For info on upcoming events or to find a Growth Group, head over to our website: www.metrochristianchurch.comSupport the show

We all have reputations, and as Christians we represent Jesus to our families, friends, coworkers, and anyone else we spend time with. Are our lives an accurate reflection of God's Love for His people? Today, Pastor Elwin encourages us to live like Jesus - not just talk the talk!For info on upcoming events or to find a Growth Group, head over to our website: www.metrochristianchurch.comSupport the show

Our NextGen Director Willy Paul (and resident Spidey fan) continues our series on the power of our words - and encourages us to use that power to speak life. For info on upcoming events or to find a Growth Group, head over to our website: www.metrochristianchurch.comSupport the show

A big way to express our faith in God is through prayer and tithing - something that can often be a sticking point in living like Jesus. Pastor Frieda Takaki, however, is a prayer warrior who is here to build our faith and help us grow in these areas. For mor info on upcoming events or to find a Growth Group, head over to our website: metrochristianchurch.comSupport the show

We all believe in the right things - eating healthy, saving money, doing good - but putting it into action is the hard part. In the same way, we know we should follow Jesus, but can get caught up in what's right in front of us. Pastor Brandon encourages us today to get back to Jesus by doing what Jesus says! For more info on upcoming Metro events or to find a Growth Group, head over to our website: www.metrochristianchurch.comSupport the show

Despite the tragedy and grief we're seeing around us, we know that we can always come back to Jesus for peace beyond understanding and the joy of the Lord -- not the joy of circumstances. For more info on upcoming events or to find a Growth Group, head over to our website: www.metrochristianchurch.comSupport the show

It's easy to grumble and complain, but Pastor Brandon Ahu encourages us today to stay humble and live like Jesus. As we finish our series on the book of James today, we encourage you to get plugged in with upcoming events or a Growth Group at our website: www.metrochristianchurch.comSupport the show

There are countless cultures we interact with on a day to day basis -- where we live, our workplaces, our families, even our hobbies! However, the culture we identify with and adhere to is the culture of the Kingdom of Heaven. For more info on upcoming Metro events or to find a Growth Group, head over to our website: www.metrochristianchurch.comSupport the show

Even though we live in the information age, we're often lacking wisdom - or the ability to put what we know into action to make right choices. Pastor Elwin Ahu walks us through James 3 and Proverbs 9 to show us what the bible says about making wise choices. For more info on upcoming events, or to find a Growth Group, head over to our website: www.metrochristianchurch.comSupport the show

Here are some ideas for practicing the spiritual disciplines of submission, service, and confession: ·      To focus on the spiritual virtue of humility, print James 4:10 and Luke 14:11 on a card and place it where you will see it daily for a week. Each time you see it, prayerfully read the verses and ask the Lord to help you grow in humility and in the corresponding spiritual disciplines.·      If you want to practice the spiritual discipline of submission, set aside some time to pray and journal, answering the following questions: o   In the last month, when have I demanded my own way or been frustrated when I have not gotten my own way? o   Am I fearful of submitting to others because of any abusive situations in my past? If so, have I sought appropriate support or professional counseling? Do I truly believe there is such a thing as healthy submission? o   How could I be a better spouse, parent, child, employee, friend, or ministry partner if I learned to lovingly submit and put others ahead of myself?·      If you want to practice the spiritual discipline of service, pray about ways you could serve other believers at the church, at home, at your workplace, or in your neighborhood. Consider filling out one of the volunteer forms on this app and try out a new way of service to the body of Christ. Or do a random act of kindness to someone without letting the recipient or anyone else know what you did for them.·      If you want to practice the spiritual discipline of confession, ask the Lord to help you have confidence to do so and to guide you into a healthy, encouraging relationship for this. You may want to ask to speak confidentially with a pastor, a Growth Group leader, or a trusted friend who is spiritually mature. For some situations, it may be necessary to join a support group like Celebrate Recovery where you can find others who understand your hurt, habit, or hang up.

Happy Birthday, America! Today, Pastor Elwin Ahu encourages us to stand strong in our faith in Christ. For more info on upcoming Metro events, or to find a Growth Group, head over to our website: www.metrochristianchurch.com Support the show

As we wrap up our Rooted series, Pastor Brandon Ahu teaches us what it means to live in the family of God. For more info on what's going on at Metro or find a Growth Group, head over to our website: www.metrochristianchurch.comSupport the show

Jo's phone goes for a ride and Richard devises a new attendance strategy for Growth Group. Richard and Jo discuss the power of God in Jeremiah 50 and the encouragement of John Newton.Jeremiah 50John Newton: From Disgrace to Amazing Grace. Jonathan AitkenSupport the show

Many of us feel like we don't have much to offer, but our story is important! By telling others about what God has done in our lives, we can build the faith of other believers as well as give people a glimpse of God's goodness.For more info on what is going on at Metro, or to find a Growth Group, head over to our website: www.metrochristianchurch.comSupport the show

We all have hangups and holdouts in our lives -- a past hurt, an unresolved relationship, or unforgiveness we're hanging on to. Today, Pastor Brandon Ahu teaches us how to break through into God's best for us. For more info on what's happening at Metro, or to find a Growth Group, head over to our website: www.metrochristianchurch.com Support the show

In this special Q&A panel, Pastor Elwin and other Metro pastors give practical advice on how to find God even in the midst of suffering. For more info on what's happening at Metro or to find a Growth Group, head over to our website: metrochristianchurch.comSupport the show

It can be weird when churches talk about money, but to God money isn't actually about money. So what does Jesus mean when He talked about money? Pastor Elwin Ahu uses some of Jesus's parables to fill us in. For more info on what's going on at Metro, or to find a Growth Group, head over to our website: www.metrochristianchurch.comSupport the show

Many of us think that God speaks to the elite few, but that couldn't be further from the truth. If we learn how to train our ear to the still, small voice of God, we can hear His voice in our everyday lives. For more info on upcoming events or find a Growth Group, head over to our website: www.metrochristianchurch.comSupport the show

Even if you clap off beat, it's important to have rhythm in life. But we're not talking about music -- rather, we follow the rhythm of a disciple who is living like Jesus. To find out more about upcoming events or find a Growth Group, head over to our website: www.metrochristianchurch.comSupport the show

Pastor Brandon Ahu shares some Easter memories while teeaching us how the story of Jesus -- his life, death, and resurrection -- continues with us. For more info on upcoming events or to find a Growth Group, head over to our website: www.metrochristianchurch.comSupport the show

Jo enjoys a weekend away with her Growth Group and Richard prepares for the cricket final. Jo and Richard discuss the affection and encouragement of Paul in Philippians 4 and further insights from Embracing ComplementarianismPhilippians 4Embracing Complementarianism, Graham Beynon and Jane TooherSupport the show

Read Romans 4:1-4; 15-17. Whilst we are saved by God through faith alone, we also know we need spiritual exercise too. There are things we can do to help strengthen our faith. We are looking at four of them during this week. We've already looked at the first three. The final habit is to find a small group of Christians to share with. If you're looking for ways to strengthen your faith, it's important to make sure that you have people in your life who will support and encourage you along the way. One of my favourite times of week is to join my online Growth Group and to read and discuss God's Word together. A small group can help strengthen our faith by reminding us that we are not alone. Small groups are a place where you can share your story, find people who understand you and relate to each other's struggles and joys. We can support each other as we grow in faith together. A small group helps us learn from each other because we're encouraged to share openly about our struggles - and everyone has struggles! This creates an environment where everyone feels safe enough to talk about their feelings without judgment. But it also allows each person's experience become part of the fabric of community life together. And a small group helps us receive encouragement. We can get discouraged when things don't go our way or when we feel like we're struggling with something. But our small group can listen to our struggles and encourage us. They can even celebrate our victories with us! The Bible tells us we need each other to grow as Christians and to strengthen our faith. Think It OverThink about the following: Are you part of a small group? If not, who amongst your Christian friends might be willing to get together with you to start one? You can listen to an audio of these devotionals every week. Head to https://battledrilldevotional.podbean.com for more details and to subscribe to the podcast wherever you get your podcasts or you can catch up with us on the Battlefield Resources Facebook page - https://www.facebook.com/battlefieldresources. Like the page and get a notification when a new episode drops or sign up to be sent an email - http://eepurl.com/h2FPND. You can also watch a video version of each devotional at www.youtube.com/@RobWestwoodPayne. You can even catch up with them twice a day on Salvationist Radio! Unless otherwise shown, all Scripture quotations are taken from the Holy Bible, New Living Translation, copyright 1996, 2004, 2007, 2015 by Tyndale House Foundation. Used by permission of Tyndale House Publishers, Inc., Carol Stream, Illinois 60188. All rights reserved.

Jo confesses her inability to keep a certain type of fern alive and carollers visit Richard's Growth Group. Richard finds encouragement as he comes across a famous Ezekiel passage and Jo explains why the staff "Deep Dive" is so good.Ezekiel 36John 13Support the show

This message was deliverd by Dennis Corriveau. He is a deacon at Grace Baptist Church and one of the Growth Group teachers. Thanks for joining us for this episode and please take a moment to subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen to podcasts. If you enjoy this content, please don't hesitate to leave us a 5-star review and share this podcast with your friends. We'd like to extend an invitation to you and your family to join us for worship this week at Grace Baptist Church. We'd also love to connect with you online at https://gracekettering.org. Thanks again for checking out this episode, and we look forward to having you join us again right here on the Grace Baptist Church Podcast!

On the following episode of The BEST Podcast, I sat down with Mitchell Greene, who's leading the ground efforts with the New Jersey BEST Fund, which includes identifying, screening, and working with black entrepreneurs, in order to get them access to patient capital through our partners. Subscribe to our newsletter here: https://thebestpodcast.substack.com/welcome

Our guest for this episode is a first for Amazon Authority. We're excited to share with you our insightful conversation with Emily Wilcox. She's the Founder and CEO of Elevate Growth Group, a Marketing agency for Amazon sellers. As the year draws to a close, we talk about our experience both as Amazon Sellers and as agencies for the Amazon space. Learn more about Elevate Growth Group and their services by visiting www.elevategrowthgroup.com Have any questions for Jayce, email them at jayce@sellerinteractive.com --- Want to join our Amazon community? Go to bit.ly/sellerinteractive

This Week's Announcements:There are a TON of exciting ways to get involved at La Jolla Pres this month! There are Christmas programs for every member of the family, and we want to celebrate with you. Visit ljpres.org/Christmas to find a place to get connected and experience all this season has to offer.The Mission Partner Catalogs are out and, you can view them online at ljpres.org/missions, or pick up a copy at the church. We want to help you discover unique Christmas gifts for your family and friends. Drop off your payments at the courtyard table on Sundays or at the front desk through Dec. 31st. Thanks so much for supporting our Mission Partners.We have refugee families supported by our Mission Partners who have little means to celebrate Christmas. If you or your Growth Group would like to Adopt A Family for Christmas, or Fill A Bag with needed supplies (from cleaning to diapers to hygiene), please stop by the table in the courtyard this Sunday, or email Michelle Whitney at michellew@ljpres.org.The San Diego Military Outreach Ministry Toy Drive distribution day is December 15th, and we need new unwrapped toys for our military families in San Diego. Please leave them in the bin by Reception, and bless a family that is struggling this Christmas season. La Jolla Pres continues to be #1 with our military families.Our December blood drive is today, Sunday, December 9th, from 8am to 1pm, in room LC3. Give the “Gift of Life” by donating blood. Walk-ins are welcome.Celebrate the wonder, glory, and story of Christmas at our annual La Jolla Presbyterian Church Christmas concerts this afternoon, Sunday, December 9th at 4:00 and 7:00pm! Christmas Joy! features the Chancel Choir with a professional orchestra, the Children's Choirs at 4pm, and our Handbell Choir at 7pm. Let your heart find peace through the beautiful music our musicians create while retelling the Christmas story through song and scripture in our musical gift to the community. Our program includes many carols, old and new, as well as John Rutter's Magnificat for soloists and choir. Please join us for this special concert celebrating the season. Free reception with the musicians after the 7pm concert in Fellowship Hall.

This Week's Announcements:There are a TON of exciting ways to get involved at La Jolla Pres this month! There are Christmas programs for every member of the family, and we want to celebrate with you. Visit ljpres.org/Christmas to find a place to get connected and experience all this season has to offer.The Mission Partner Catalogs are out and, you can view them online at ljpres.org/missions, or pick up a copy at the church. We want to help you discover unique Christmas gifts for your family and friends. Drop off your payments at the courtyard table on Sundays or at the front desk through Dec. 31st. Thanks so much for supporting our Mission Partners.We have refugee families supported by our Mission Partners who have little means to celebrate Christmas. If you or your Growth Group would like to Adopt A Family for Christmas, or Fill A Bag with needed supplies (from cleaning to diapers to hygiene), please stop by the table in the courtyard this Sunday, or email Michelle Whitney at michellew@ljpres.org.Our December blood drive is Sunday, December 9th, from 8am to 1pm, in room LC3. Give the “Gift of Life” by donating blood. Please make an appointment at ljpres.org, click on calendar then Blood Drive on December 9th. Be sure to eat breakfast before you arrive to give blood.Celebrate the wonder, glory, and story of Christmas at our annual La Jolla Presbyterian Church Christmas concerts Sunday, December 9th at 4:00 and 7:00pm! Christmas Joy! features the Chancel Choir with a professional orchestra, the Children's Choirs at 4pm, and our Handbell Choir at 7pm. Let your heart find peace through the beautiful music our musicians create while retelling the Christmas story through song and scripture in our musical gift to the community. Our program includes many carols, old and new, as well as John Rutter's Magnificat for soloists and choir. Please join us for this special concert celebrating the season. Free reception with the musicians after the 7pm concert in Fellowship Hall.

This week's announcements:The Mission Partner Catalogs are out and, you can view them online at ljpres.org/missions, or pick up a copy at the church. We want to help you discover unique Christmas gifts for your family and friends. Drop off your payments at the courtyard table on Sundays or at the front desk through Dec. 31st. Thanks so much for supporting our Mission Partners.We have refugee families supported by our Mission Partners who have little means to celebrate Christmas. If you or your Growth Group would like to Adopt A Family for Christmas, or Fill A Bag with needed supplies (from cleaning to diapers to hygiene), please stop by the table in the courtyard this Sunday, or email Michelle Whitney at michellew@ljpres.org.Rev. Scott Mitchell is offering a Blue Christmas Service on Friday, Nov. 30th, from 3-5pm in room LC1 and in the Chapel. The holidays can be a difficult time for those who have suffered the loss of a loved one. Recognizing this, we invite you to gather with us. We'll start by connecting in a reception, and then follow that with a Blue Christmas service of remembrance in the Chapel. Please feel welcome to bring a family member or friend, and please RSVP with the number of people attending and the name of your loved one to Rev. Scott Mitchell at scottm@ljpres.org.The Women's Christmas Tea and Cookie Exchange will be Saturday, Dec. 1st, from 10 to 11:30am in Fellowship Hall. Join us for our Women's Christmas Coffee, Tea, and Cookie Exchange! Contact Vicki Padula, vaggie@aol.com to volunteer or for more information.We're participating in the La Jolla Christmas Parade on Dec. 2nd and we'd love to have you march with us! Sunday Dec. 2nd, meet at 12:30 in Fellowship Hall; and then march from1:30-3pm in the parade. Along with 30 members of the LJPC Choir atop the double-decker bus, we invite everyone to celebrate the community by walking with us on the parade route. Balloons and LJPC T-shirts will be provided for all walkers. Please wear your best Santa hat. You can find a complete listing of what's going on around La Jolla Pres on our website at ljpres.org or call the church office at 858-454-0213. We hope you have a wonderful week full of many blessings, and we hope to see you soon!

This week's announcements:The Mission Partner Catalogs are out and, you can view them online at ljpres.org/missions, or pick up a copy at the church. We want to help you discover unique Christmas gifts for your family and friends. Drop off your payments at the courtyard table on Sundays or at the front desk through Dec. 31st. Thanks so much for supporting our Mission Partners.We have refugee families supported by our Mission Partners who have little means to celebrate Christmas. If you or your Growth Group would like to Adopt A Family for Christmas, or Fill A Bag with needed supplies (from cleaning to diapers to hygiene), please stop by the table in the courtyard this Sunday, or email Michelle Whitney at michellew@ljpres.org.Rev. Scott Mitchell is offering a Blue Christmas Service on Friday, Nov. 30th, from 3 to 5pm in room LC1 and in the Chapel. The holidays can be a difficult time for those who have suffered the loss of a loved one. Recognizing this, we invite you to gather with us. We'll start by connecting in a reception, and then follow that with a Blue Christmas service of remembrance in the Chapel. Please feel welcome to bring a family member or friend, and please RSVP with the number of people attending and the name of your loved one to Rev. Scott Mitchell at scottm@ljpres.org.The Women's Christmas Tea & Cookie Exchange will be Saturday, Dec.1st, from 10 to 11:30am in Fellowship Hall. Join us for Christmas Coffee, Tea, and a Cookie Exchange! Please contact Janet Magot at jmagot2016@gmail.com.

This week's announcements:The Mission Partner Catalogs are being distributed starting today, Nov. 11th, you can view the booklet online at ljpres.org/missions. We want to help you discover unique Christmas gifts for your family and friends. Drop off your payments at the courtyard table on Sundays or at the front desk through Dec. 31st. Thanks so much for supporting our Mission Partners.We have refugee families supported by our Mission Partners who have little means to celebrate Christmas. If you or your Growth Group would like to Adopt A Family for Christmas, or Fill A Bag with needed supplies(from cleaning to diapers to hygiene), please stop by the table in the courtyard this Sunday, or email Michelle Whitney at michellew@ljpres.org.The holiday season is especially tough when we are grieving the loss of loved one, so we are offering a holiday grief class called, Surviving the Holidays on Sunday, Nov. 18th at 10am in room LC3. In this class we will lift each other up amid our shared loss, and explore ways in which the Lord can guard us and guide us graciously through a suddenly altered season.For more information, contact Rev. Scott Mitchell at scottm@ljpres.org.Rev. Scott is also offering a Blue Christmas Service on Friday, Nov.30th, from 3 to 5pm in room LC1 & Chapel. The holidays can be a difficult time for those who have suffered the loss of a loved one. Recognizing this, we invite you to gather with us for a Blue Christmas Service of Remembrance Reception, followed by the service of remembrance in the Chapel. Please feel welcome to bring a family member or friend. Contact Rev. Scott Mitchell at scottm@ljpres.org.

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This Week's Announcements:A great mission service opportunity is the Urban Life Farms family workday. Join us Saturday morning, April 8, from 9:00am to 12:30pm for a family friendly Mission opportunity at UrbanLife Farms, located at Southeast Presbyterian Church. We will work and then share a lunch together. Sign-ups are required to help prepare for lunch. If you would like to attend, please email Michelle Whitney at michellew@ljpres.orgAre you looking for a Growth Group? There's a new drop-in Growth Group during our Lenten series that will go for 7 weeks. If Thursday evenings from 6:30-8:00pm works for you please email Brooke at brookep@ljpres.org. All are welcome!We have a need for housing for our Summer staff. This summer we have three wonderful students from Whitworth University who will participate in youth and children's ministry here at the church. We have 2 males and 1 female that will be needing housing from June-Aug. If you have a spare room, guest house or some other option that could work for housing these great students we would like to hear from you. Please contact Alyssa Thomas at alyssat@ljpres.org or call her at 858-729-5502.The Married Couples Retreat is coming up April 28th to 30th, and will be held at the Lakehouse Resort in San Marcos! Sign up this Sunday in the Courtyard. Guest speakers will be Casey and Meygan Caston founders of Marriage 365 Ministries. The cost is $460, and covers 2 nights of lodging, Friday dinner and Sunday brunch. For more information, please contact Erika Hill, at erikah@ljpres.org.

This Week's Announcements:The Martin Luther King, Jr., Community Choir of San Diego is presenting a free concert at La Jolla Pres on Sunday, March 19th at 4:00pm. The choir is a volunteer organization of singers from San Diego County and Temecula. Their repertoire is drawn from gospel music, spirituals, anthems, and some classical works. They have performed throughout California and Europe educating audiences on the history and impact of spirituals and gospel music. Proceeds from their concerts and CD sales fund scholarships for qualifying High School Seniors who are pursuing higher education in the visual and performing arts! It's a concert you won't want to miss. March 19th at 4:00pm.Interfaith Shelter is going on now through March 25th. Please pray for our guests as they work to overcome homlessness. There are just a couple of spot available for overnight guests, if you would like to help out you can call Jon Mangerich, his phone number is 858-483-9654 or you can email him at jonm360@gmail.com. Another great mission service opportunity is the Urban Life Farms family workday. Join us Saturday morning, April 8, from 9:00am to 12:30pm for a family friendly Mission opportunity at UrbanLife Farms, located at Southeast Presbyterian Church. We will work and then share a lunch together. Sign-ups are required to help prepare for lunch. If you would like to attend, please email Michelle Whitney at michellew@ljpres.orgAre you looking for a Growth Group? There's a new drop-in Growth Group during our Lenten series that will go for 7 weeks. If Thursday evenings from 6:30-8:00pm works for you please email Brooke at brookep@ljpres.org. All are welcome!We have a need for housing for our Summer staff. This summer we have three wonderful students from Whitworth University who will participate in youth and children's ministry here at the church. We have 2 males and 1 female that will be needing housing from June-Aug. If you have a spare room, guest house or some other option that could work for housing these great students we would like to hear from you. Please contact Alyssa Thomas at alyssat@ljpres.org or call her at 858-729-5502.The Married Couples Retreat is coming up April 28th to 30th, and will be held at the Lakehouse Resort in San Marcos! Sign up this Sunday in the Courtyard. Guest speakers will be Casey and Meygan Caston founders of Marriage 365 Ministries. The cost is $460, and covers 2 nights of lodging, Friday dinner and Sunday brunch. For more information, please contact Erika Hill, at erikah@ljpres.org.