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The SCBC Minute ~ March 14

 

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TEACHING SCHEDULE

March 14, 2010
Series: A Spiritual Check-up

Message: How's your Blood Pressure

Speaker: Dave Whiting

 

Celebrate Recovery March 12: Testimony or Communion –

 

NEW COLLEGE AGE GROUP!

SCBC has a NEW group that is for college age students, ages 18 -25.  You don't need to be enrolled in college to attend.  All are welcome!  The group meets on Sundays at 6 p.m. in the coffee house.  There will be FREE PIZZA and salad dinner.  Transportation will be provided from both UCSC and Bethany University.  Pick up at 5:40 p.m.  For more info call 429-1162 or click here.

 

Baptism Class

Baptism is a very important milestone in the Christian life. If you belong to Jesus, the Bible says that you should be baptized. If you’re interested in taking the plunge, then please join us on Sunday, March 21 from 12:30 to 2:30 PM for our Baptism Class. A light lunch will be provided. To register, contact Linda Gorin, our Baptism Class Coordinator, at 335-5164. To sign up click here.

 

Are you New to Santa Cruz Bible

We have a "New To Santa Cruz Bible Dessert" on Thursday, March 25 at 7:30 p.m. Come meet staff members and other new people! To sign up go on-line below to: http://www.santacruzbible.org/adultclasses to the bottom of the page. 
 

Haiti Relief

The earthquake in Haiti has claimed thousands of lives and has destroyed thousands of structures. Many people have asked what they can do to help. SCBC in encouraging everyone to PRAY, GIVE or GO. Pray – we are asking everyone to lift up Haiti and all those affected in prayer. Then, if God calls you to Give or Go, be obedient to Him. For more info, stop by the table in the lobby or go online to http://santacruzbible.org/haiti. For more details on how you can get involved click here.

 

Homeless Connect - SCBC Serving Opportunity

Project Homeless Connect is a one-day event that will provide medical check-up, dental screening, a warm meal, support and quality of life resources to the homeless on March 30 at the Civic. and SCBC, through our Santa Cruz Street Kitchen ministry, will be providing that warm meal for everyone who attends. Sounds like fun? To volunteer for this event please call 429-1162 x232.

 

 

DivorceCare

DivorceCare groups meet weekly to help you face separation and divorce challenges and move toward rebuilding your life. Each session has three distinct elements: video seminar featuring top experts, real-life case studies, followed by smaller support group time. DivoreCare meets Mondays from 6:30-8:30pm in the Coffee Shop (AC10). A new session begins Monday, Feb 8. Childcare can be arranged with advance notice. For more information call x260.

 

Kids Caught in the Middle

Kids Caught In the Middle starts Feb 8, from 6:30-8:30pm (during DivorceCare). Children can become overwhelmed when families go through separation and divorce. This interactive program provides kids with a Christ centered approach to cope with their feelings. There is a $15 materials fee. Scholarships available. For more info, call Ani Salisbury at x247.

 

SCBC Prayer Ministry

"Call to me and I will answer you and show you great and unsearchable things you do not know" Jeremiah 33:3 Did you know that a prayer group has been meeting faithfully for almost a year at SCBC? We meet every Tuesday at noon in the prayer room. We pray for SCBC, the church at large, our leaders, our country and more! ALL are welcome to join us as we pour our hearts out to the Lord. Contact Amy Lauta at amylauta@aol.com or 685-1383. Or you can just show up ~ everyone is welcome!

 

Total Money Make Over

“Take Control of Your Money” and take control of your life with Dave Ramsey, Live Web Simulcast on Sat. March 13,12-5 PM. This event is a fun, interactive, high-energy presentation on financial principles that will change your life. The cost is $15, or register early and only pay $10. Register on-line at http://seminars.jtff.com or at the Adult Ministries table after service.!

  

Boat Drivers needed

We are looking for people who are interested in spending 4 days on a houseboat on beautiful Lake McClure from June 28 - July 2. What we need from you is: a speed boat for tubing/wakeboarding, an experienced boat driver, and a desire to hang out with high schoolers. What you'll get; an amazing week on the Lake taking students tubing and wakeboarding and meeting some other great boat drivers(drivers are welcome to bring their spouse). Contact Student Ministries Director Jared Michelson at jmichelson@santacruzbible.org.

 

Family Time

“Family Time: A Class for Parents with Kids”  is on Sunday, at the 9am service. This ministry is for ALL parents.  This is a new ministry to encourage, support and connect parents. To start off this new ministry, Patty Michelson will lead a video series called “Shepherding a Child’s Heart.” Join us! For more information call Darren at 429.1162 ext. 281.

 

Want to Make A Difference in YOUR Community

Beach Flats Community Center needs tutoring volunteer for their IMAGINE program. IMAGINE is a collaboration between The Beach Flats Community Center, Mercy Housing, and the Boys and Girls Club of Santa Cruz County. The IMAGINE program offers an after-school enrichment and homework support program for K-12 students who are growing up in the Beach Flats and Lower Ocean Neighborhoods. For More Information About this Opportunity, Please CONTACT: Laney, Volunteer Coordinator, Beach Flats Community Center volunteer@beachflatscommunitycenter.org 831-426-8232 

 

pantry needs

This year more than ever families who were getting by before are not. There has been a huge need to help families in our community and out body with a simple box of food or meal. To help those who are in need we need you. You can help by purchasing much needed item for our food pantry. Our top most needed items are: canned fruit & Veggies, canned meats and fish, pasta and sauce, rice and beans, canned soup, low sugar cereals and oatmeal, boxed snacks. Other items needed are: Lg juice, refried beans, saltines, canned pastas, rice or pasta-roni, salt/pepper,, coffee/tea/filters, ketchup/mayo/mustard, bath soap bars, dish soap, detergent, oil, cookies, pudding or jello.  If you have questions call x252.  Thank you for your donations!

 

Women's Prayer Group

The SCBC Women’s Prayer Warriors Ministry Team meets the last Mon of each month from 10:30am to 12:00pm in WC-10. We come together to fellowship, pray for our church, the staff and personal prayer request. Join us and be part of this exciting ministry and see all that Our God can do through prayer. For more info call Diane Taylor at 831-708-2323.