New Member’s Class beginning Next Sunday, February 28^th: Are you interested in investigating membership here at Santa Clarita Baptist Church?   The new class will begin on February 28^th at 9:00 am during the Sunday School hour in Room 311.  If you are interested, please see John Dennis or call him at 251-0982 with any questions you may have.

Old-fashion chili cook-off! Tonight at 5:00 p.m. SCBC invites you to participate in an Old Fashion Chili Cook-Off!  There are 2 categories: Traditional Chili (with or without beans/meat) and Gourmet Chili (non traditional chicken, fish, veggie, elk, etc.) We also encourage anyone to bring a pan of cornbread or corn muffins.  The chili feed will be in lieu of the evening service. Prizes will be awarded for each category!

White Button Craft Fun! Tuesday, February 23, 7:00 p.m. (Home Ec room). Ladies and school-aged children,

come join the fun as we create beautiful brooches out of white buttons. We will be storing these brooches as a special gift to be given to all who attend the spring luncheon in April. Bring your glue gun, glue sticks, and household extension cord if you have them, to our craft night. All the other supplies will be provided.  See you there!

Mission’s Committee Meeting We will be having our first Mission’s Committee meeting today at 4:00 pm in the church library.  All who have any interest in missions should show up!  We really want to be better equipped to help serve our missionaries that we support, and the missions committee is vital for that.

Victory Ranch Spring Ladies Retreat is scheduled for March 12-13, 2010.  Cost: $60 (before March 1^st, $65 after that date). Theme: ‘This Ole House’ a Biblical Perspective on the History and Legacy of Victory Ranch’ with Dr. Linn & Carol Carothers.  Registration forms are on the back table.

Victory Ranch Spring Men’s Retreat is scheduled for March 26-27, 2010.  Cost: $60 (if paid in full by March 15th, $65 after that date). Theme: “Foundations for a Godly Man” with Thomas Pryde. Activities include golf, archery, horseshoes, ping pong, volleyball, rifle & pistol and skeet shooting.  Registration forms are on the back table.

Our Daily Bread The new ‘Our Daily Bread’  March-May edition is now on the back table.  Pick one up and take an extra for a friend.

Baptism Class Pastor Scott will be holding a baptism class which is open to anyone who has been saved but has not yet been baptized in obedience to Christ.   If you are interested, please contact him.

Childrens’ s Sunday School Class Locations: Kindergarten – Room 111

1^st and 2^nd grade – Room 122

3^rd and 4^th grade – Room 222

5^th and 6^th grade – Room 224

Deacon’s Meeting: The Deacon’s Meeting, scheduled for Tuesday evening, has been changed to Monday evening.  Please be in prayer for this meeting.  Agendas are available on the back table.

Calling All Ladies And Men too! Do you have a meal that you love to prepare?  Here’s a ministry opportunity for you! On Sunday morning, February 28^th, our church is offering a special opportunity to show our love and support to Dave and Chris Gottardi by providing a
home-cooked meal for them.  Please check the emailed Family News Newsletter for the information about packaging the meal.