Widow Mitey Luncheon Widow Mitey will be having a luncheon Wednesday, May 5^th from 11:00 am – 1:30 pm at the home of Marta Gottardi, 21109 28857 Shadow Valley Lane, Santa Clarita.  If you need further information or transportation, please contact Marta Gottardi at 296-1664.

The Santa Clarita Valley Mayor’s Prayer Breakfast will be held on Thursday, May 6th at 7:00 a.m. at the Valencia Hyatt.  It will be a wonderful time of fellowship and prayer and all are invited to attend.  Registration and tickets are available online at www.scvmpb.com.

Starting This Sunday Pastor Scott & Dan Vanherden (our Biblical Counseling intern from The Master’s College) will be teaching a four-week Bible study on discipleship.  Discipleship is something that Scripture commands each believer to be doing and often it is a lack of understanding or fear of the unknown that keeps us from obeying God’s Word.  Discipleship is not at all hard and we want to give you the tools to be obedient to God’s Word because it is commanded and we know you want to be faithful.  The class will be held at 9:00 am in Room 311.

Our Own Pastor Plew is leading a Mission’s Trip from The Master’s College this summer (June 16 – 30) to the land of Russia.  This group includes nine people from our church including members, and regular attending college students.  They are Pastor Paul and Pam, Matt and Sarah Dixon, Karl McKeeth, Mandee and Brian Sikitch, Marvin Ortiz and Marcus Rowley.   This afternoon at 4 p.m. there will be a Vesper’s Recital featuring music performed by those going on the Russia trip. This team will be touring throughout Russia and will be bringing the message of the Gospel through the medium of music and testimony.  Please come and enjoy this classical music and learn more about the vision of the team, and what you can do to support their ministry.

Bridal Shower There will be a bridal shower brunch for one of our own, Deena Mayhugh, on Saturday, May 8 at 10:30 am in the church library.  If you are interested in bringing something, speak with either Sarah Dixon or Kendra Moss.  You can email Sarah at scdixon@masters.edu.  We hope to see many of you there!  Deena is registered at Target, Bed, Bath & Beyond and Crate & Barrel.

The Master’s Chorale, under the direction of Pastor Paul Plew, will be with us for our morning service on Mother’s Day, May 9, 2010.  This 50-member auditioned choir, represents 30 states and nearly every major area of study.  The chorale performs throughout the United State and Europe, and we are blessed to have them with us.

Church Camp-Out!! Sign-up’s will continue today for our Annual Church Camp-Out at Flying Flags Campground in Solvang!

Save The Date Mark your summer calendars for Vacation Bible School!  This year, there will be week-long, evening Vacation Bible School on August 2-6 followed by a closing program in place of the evening service on August 8.  More details will be following in the near future.

Whitewater Rafting The men’s ministry at SCBC has organized a two-day rafting trip down the American River.  The cost is $140 per person and there are 18 spots available which will go quickly.  If you are interested please get your $70 deposit to Dave Grimes or Pastor Scott as soon as possible.  Initially, we are opening this to college age and above until we see what availability we have, but if you have a desire to have your son included please let us know and we’ll make note of this.

Men’s Theology For Breakfast & Dessert Pastor Scott will be beginning a study of the doctrine of Christ, or Christology and using Dr. Greg Harris’ excellent book, The Darkness and The Glory.  We will have two sessions, Friday night at 10:00 pm, meeting at Pete Proctor’s Baskin Robbins Ice Cream shop, and Saturday morning at 6:30 am at Saugus Cafe.   The first Saturday meeting will be on May 8^th.   Please let Pastor know of your interest so he can get a head count for books. 

Tim & Martia Franklin serving the Lord in Brazil

Excerpt from April 17^th letter: “We are thankful that we get to study, teach and preach God’s Word. The semester at seminary is going ‘full steam’.  We teach 1 Corinthians, O.T. Survey and Intro. to Theology.  Saturday afternoon kid’s club at church continues to have strong attendance even with the rainy season beginning.  Please pray for someone to take Martia’s place teaching the little ones.  Besides stimulating internal growth of the church (another believer to serve), we’re hoping to start ministry at the Serrinha church plant, probably also on Saturdays.  Please pray for God’s leading.  Thank you again for your part in serving Jesus.”

Youth Tic-Tac The youth group will be going to In-N-Out after the evening service tonight.  They will be taking the bus and will return to the church at 8:30 pm.

Church Camp-Out!! Sign-up’s will continue today for our Annual Church Camp-Out at Flying Flags Campground in Solvang!  Both tenting and RV’s are welcome for June 18-20^th (several families stay for a week!)– the best sites go fast – so plan to request your spot in the foyer today at 8:45 am.

Bridal Shower There will be a bridal shower brunch for one of our own, Deena Mayhugh, on Saturday, May 8 at 10:30 am in the church library.  If you are interested in bringing something, speak with either Sarah Dixon or Kendra Moss.  We hope to see many of you there!  Deena is registered at Target, Bed, Bath & Beyond and Crate & Barrel.

Our Own Pastor Plew is leading a Mission’s Trip from The Master’s College this summer (June 16 – 30) to the land of Russia.  This group includes nine people from our church including members, and regular attending college students.  They are Pastor Paul and Pam, Matt and Sarah Dixon, Karl McKeeth, Mandee and Brian Sikitch, Marvin Ortiz and Marcus Rowley. On Sunday afternoon, May 2, at 4 p.m. there will be a Vesper’s Recital featuring music performed by those going on the Russia trip. This team will be touring throughout Russia and will be bringing the message of the Gospel through the medium of music and testimony.  Please come and enjoy this classical music and learn more about the vision of the team, and what you can do to support their ministry.

The Master’s Chorale, under the direction of Pastor Paul Plew, will be with us for our morning service on Mother’s Day, May 9, 2010.  This 50-member auditioned choir, represents 30 states and nearly every major area of study.  The chorale performs throughout the United State and Europe, and we are blessed to have them with us.

Save The Date Mark your summer calendars for Vacation Bible School!  This year, there will be week-long, evening Vacation Bible School on August 2-6 followed by a closing program in place of the evening service on August 8. More details will be following in the near future.

Whitewater Rafting The men’s ministry at SCBC has organized a two-day rafting trip down the American River.  The dates are July 9-11, leaving Friday afternoon and returning Sunday night.  The cost is $140 per person and there are 18 spots available which will go quickly.  If you are interested please get your $70 deposit to Dave Grimes or Pastor Scott as soon as possible.  Initially, we are opening this to college age and above until we see what availability we have, but if you have a desire to have your son included please let us know and we’ll make note of this.

Men’s Theology For Breakfast & Dessert Pastor Scott will be beginning a study of the doctrine of Christ, or Christology and using Dr. Greg Harris’ excellent book, The Darkness and The Glory.  We will have two sessions, Friday night at 10:00 pm, meeting at Pete Proctor’s Baskin Robbins Ice Cream shop, and Saturday morning at 6:30 am at Saugus Cafe.  The first Friday evening meeting is April 30^th and the first Saturday meeting will be on May 8^th.   Please let Pastor know of your interest so he can get a head count for books.

Starting Next Weekend Pastor Scott & Dan Vanherden (our Master’s College Biblical Counseling intern) will be teaching a four-week Bible study on discipleship.  Discipleship is something that Scripture commands each believer to be doing and often it is a lack of understanding or fear of the unknown that keeps us from obeying God’s Word.  Discipleship is not at all hard and we want to give you the tools to be obedient to God’s Word because it is commanded and we know you want to be faithful.

Kirk and Juanita McKeeth: Excerpt from prayer letter: “April 1 found Juanita and me at Farmway Village just west of Caldwell.  Farmway Village is the name used for what at one time was called ‘the labor camp’.  In the western Treasure Valley many of those in Farmway Village work in the fields.  Many used to be seasonal workers who would come and go.  Now, more are more permanent.  The event on April 1 was a census event.  We did our own survey about the Bible, church attendance and interest in spiritual things.  Of 49 responses, 36 said ‘Yes’ in response to the question, ‘Would you like to talk with someone about spiritual life?’  Nearly all of those 36 gave information for further contact.”