Santa Clarita Baptist Church

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.

Ken & Mary Waldock serving the Lord in India  with Baptist Mid-Missions

From the February prayer letter: “The Lord has been blessing the ministry of our church plant at Divya Christian Fellowship.  We have set record attendances for three Sundays.  The hall we have rented is already full with 90 being our maximum capacity.  We want you to pray as we are beginning the home stretch of founding the church.  The Lord has brought together a good group who are willing to covenant together to be a local body in Christ.  Pray with us as we go through the process.  These are exciting times.  Family News:  Our daughter, Jeanette, and her husband have adopted a 2-year old boy from Ethiopia.  He sure is cute and seems to be getting along with his big sister, Eirena.  Jeanette is due to give birth any day now and we are eagerly awaiting the news.”  Thank you for your prayer support.

Widow Mitey Luncheon Widow Mitey will be having a luncheon Wednesday, February 17^th from 11:00 am – 1:30 pm at the home of Pat Boultinghouse, 16944 Shinedale Drive, Canyon Country.  If you need further information or transportation, please contact Pat Boultinghouse at 252-6724 or Marta Gottardi at 296-1664.

GAP Retreat This weekend (19th-21st) is the annual GAP retreat at Pine Mountain Club.  The cost is $40, which includes all meals and 2 nights lodging.  All payments should be given to Pastor Dave.  You will not want to miss this retreat as we will be studying An Apostle’s Manifesto – a look at Paul’s purpose in life from Philippians!

Youth group photo scavenger hunt This Saturday, February 20^th, meet at the Ross’ home at 5:00 pm for dinner then on to the photo scavenger hunt!  The pick-up time at the church is 9:00 pm.  See you there!

New Member’s Class beginning 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! On February 21^st 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.  So pull out your favorite recipe, and your biggest pot, and go to town making enough to share with all! The chili feed will be in lieu of service; but complimented with communion. 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!

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

Mission’s Committee Meeting We will be having our first Mission’s Committee meeting on Sunday, February 28 at 4 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.  Mark your calendars and come on out.

Larry & Rose Anne Thornburg, serving the Lord in Spain with ABWE

“We have some good news and some sad news (which must always be viewed in light of the good news).  The good news is that God is in control of all things …the sad news is that one of the core couples in the church has recently separated.  They have struggled for years while at the same time trying to fulfill duties to their children and the church.  The problems culminated recently, when one of them called for a period of separation.  (Just so you know, the situation does not involve any extramarital relations).  This move carried with it, of course, various consequences, including each of them giving up their respective roles in the church, at least for now.  The elders of the church are still considering the wisest and most obedient course of action, so we are prayerfully waiting and while we covet your prayers and wanted to get this request to you as soon as possible, we are trying to maintain the integrity of the process by at least not publishing their names in this communication.  Will you please stand with us in prayer?”