Connections Weekly Newz‏

Hello Friends at Connections!

I hope everyone had a great labor day weekend. I want to Thank Rafa for hosting a wonderful BBQ gathering at Live Oak Park last sunday. Also, I was glad to hear the Conference went very well and our members Stanley, Imelda, Emily, and Nannie was back safely from UC San Diego.

I would like to welcome our guests Daniel and Brianna for visiting us last sunday. Let's continue to bring more guests and potential members this sunday as we continue our "40 Days in the Word" series with Pastor Miles Mcpherson from Rock church in San Diego, CA this sunday. He will be teaching on Psalm 119:165.

By the way, sign up for College & Young Adults Retreat @ Thousand Pine on Sep 21-23rd. Deadline to sign up for this life changing retreat is on September 16th. For registration or question please contact me @ 626-716-8618 begin_of_the_skype_highlighting 626-716-8618 end_of_the_skype_highlighting or jtstar97@hotmail.com

Don't forget about our Friday and Sunday Night Bible study gathering with Tom!

Please read more about our weekly bible study groups for more information below this letter.

Have a Blessed Weekend!

James

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Hello Friends at Connections!

We will continue our "40 Days in the Word" series with Pastor Buddy Owens from Saddleback church in Lake Forest, CA this sunday. He will be teaching on I Thessalonians 2:13.

Don't forget to sign up for College & Young Adults Retreat @ Thousand Pine on Sep 21-23rd. Deadline to sign up for this life changing retreat is September 16th. For registration or question please contact me @ 626-716-8618 begin_of_the_skype_highlighting 626-716-8618 end_of_the_skype_highlighting or jtstar97@hotmail.com

As always, I am proud to be part of Connections family where our purpose is to allow God to change us into the people we were originally created to be, loving. So let's continue to love God, love people and make our world a better place.

Have a Blessed Labor Day Weekend!

James

Connections Newz Weekly‏

Hello Friends at Connections!

We had a great time at SeaWorld and Potluck party last weekend. Thank you Dave for bbq.

We will continue the "40 Days in the Word" series with Pastor Robert Morris from Gateway church in Southlake, TX this sunday. He will be teaching on Joshua 1:8.

By the way, College & Young Adults retreat @ Thousand Pine is coming up on Sep 21-23rd. Check the website @ http://www.thousandpines.com/programs/youngadultretreat/ or inserted flyer in your bulletin this Sunday!

Don't forget we will have the leadership meeting this Sunday after potluck at about 1pm.

Have a Blessed Weekend!

James

 

 

 

Connections Weekly Newz: SeaWorld Saturday and Friend's Day Potluck this Sunday‏

Hello Friends at Connections!

There are couple of events happening this weekend. We will start off with SeaWorld this Saturday and Potluck party at Dave's house this Sunday. Please come on time for carpool if you have signed up for San Diego this Saturday. The Van will leave promptly at 8am. Feel free to contact Stanley @ 626-551-9120 begin_of_the_skype_highlighting 626-551-9120 end_of_the_skype_highlighting or stancalifornia@yahoo.com if you have any question.

Friend's Day potluck gathering will be this Sunday @ 4pm. Here is Dave home address: 601 W. Colorado Blvd Monrovia CA 91016. Please contact him at 661-916-9999 begin_of_the_skype_highlighting 661-916-9999 end_of_the_skype_highlighting or kornoffd@gmail.com if you have any question.

We will continue the "40 Days in the Word" series with Pastor Craig Groeschel from Life Church in Edmond, OK this sunday. He will be teaching on Psalm 119:9.

By the way, it's our turn to clean up after refreshment hour this Sunday!

Don't forget to reserve the College & Young Adults retreat @ Thousand Pine on your calendar Sep 21-23rd. Check the inserted flyer in your bulletin this Sunday!

Have a Blessed Weekend!

James

Connections Weekly Newz‏

Good Morning Friends at Connections!

We will continue the "40 Days in the Word" series with Pastor Vance Pitman from Hope Baptist Church in Las Vegas, NV. Please read this week devotional passage Psalm 19:7-11 and share your thoughts in your small group.

Also, for those of you that have not been able to join us at our College Planning Meeting last sunday, you have been missed! We have College and Young Adults retreat coming up in September 21-23rd. I will let you guys know more detail next week.

By the way, Friend's Day Potluck Gathering for the month of August will be held at Dave Kornoff house on August 19th @ 4pm. Please contact Dave at 661-916-9999 if you are interested.

See you all this Sunday!

James

Connections Weekly Newz‏

Good Morning Friends at Connections!

I hope everyone had a good week. We had a great time at our camping trip last weekend. We all enjoyed the gorgeous view of the Sequoia Canyon.

We will continue the "40 Days in the Word" series with Pastor Derwin Gray from Transformation Church in Indian Land, SC. Please read this week devotional passage Proverbs 30:5 and share your thoughts in your small group.

Also, we will have our very first monthly Planning Meeting for College & Young Adults AT BUN N' BURGER Alhambra right after church this Sunday. I will share some exciting events and projects opportunity. As always, I encourage EVERYONE to come as your ideas and voices are important to all of us. Even if you can only stay a portion of the meeting, it's better than not showing up at all.

See you all this Sunday!

James

Connections Weekly Newz‏

Good Morning Friends at Connections!

At our last meeting, we all had a taste of how to be a good listener from Pastor Dave Gibbons especially when it comes to listening God's voice. This week we will continue the "40 Days in the Word" series with one of my favorite Bible teacher Pastor John Ortberg from Menlo Park Preysbyterian church in Menlo Park, CA. Please read this week devotional passage John 15:7 and learn from Pastor John Ortberg and share your thoughts in your small group.
Just a friendly reminder for those who signed up for Camping and River Rafting Adventure, it's finally here this weekend! We will leave promptly @ 7am at church parking lot.

Things to Bring:

Sleeping Bag & Pillow

2 days of clothes

light jacket for evenings

Tennis shoes

wetsuit booties or sandals with a heel strap

sunglassess

sun block

Hygiene products

Light Snacks

Spending money

Please contact me if you have any question @ jtstar97@hotmail.comor 626-716-8618 begin_of_the_skype_highlighting 626-716-8618 end_of_the_skype_highlighting.

Have a Blessed weekend!

James

Connections Weekly Newz‏‏

Hello Friends at Connections!

The "40 Days in the Word" study series will continue this Sunday @ 9am as we look at the Bible is the God inspired book. Please read this week devotional passage Matthew 13:3-23 and learn from Pastor Dave Gibbons and share your thoughts in your small group.

Also, We still have few spots left for Camping & River Rafting. We will extend the deadline for one more week. So join us, PFB and other 30 Single Adults for an adventure weekend. Here is the cost for camping, Mtn Biking & Rafting.

1. Camping (Include Dinner/Breakfast and transportation) only: $49.00

2. Camping & Sunset Bike Cruise: $89.00

3. Camping & 1/2 Day Rafting: $149.00

If you are interested please sign up with Sabrina this Sunday. For more information please contact James @ jtstar97@hotmail.com or 626-716-8618 begin_of_the_skype_highlighting 626-716-8618 end_of_the_skype_highlighting.

By the way, don't forget about College and Young Adults Bible study tonight with Tom!

Have a Bless weekend!

 
James

Connections Weekly Newz‏

Good Morning Friends at Connections!

The "40 Days in the Word" study series will continue this Sunday @ 9am as we look at the Bible is the God inspired book. Please read this week devotional passage: I Corinthians 10:11 and share your thoughts in your small group.

Also, we are only 2 weeks away(July 28th-29th) for the Camping and adventure on the Kern River with PFB. We only have 4 spots left for Camping & River Rafting. Here is the cost for camping, Mtn Biking & Rafting.

1. Camping (Include Dinner/Breakfast and transportation) only: $49.00

2. Camping & Sunset Bike Cruise: $89.00

3. Camping & 1/2 Day Rafting: $149.00

Deadline for registration will be this Sunday July 15th. Please make your payment to Sabrina Wu. Feel free to contact me @ jtstar97@hotmail.com or 626-716-8618 if you have any question.

By the way, let me know if you are interested in going to Club Halo Dance this saturday at Christ First this Saturday. For pricing and more information please contact jennifer (christ first church) at 626.339.7378 .

Hope to see you all this Sunday!

James

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Hello Friends at Connections!

I hope you had a great Independent's Day yesterday. We watched the fireworks at Almansor Park after the potluck dinner and light some of our own at FBCA parkinglot last night.

The "40 Days in the Word" study series will continue this Sunday @ 9am. We will be discussing the Scientific evidence showing the Bible is a God Breathed Book. Please read this week devotional passage: Colossian 3:12-16 & I Corinthians 10:11 and be ready to share at your small group. That being said, would you join us as we go deeper in God's word this Sunday?  

Register today with FBCA for a weekend(July 28th-29th) of Camping and adventure on the Kern River. We will join PFB again this year. Space is limited for the first 16 Single Adults Only. Cost $49 for camping, meals and transportation only. A $30 non-refundable deposit will reserves your spot. Deadline for registration will be on Sunday July 15th. Cost for Mtn Biking & Rafting TBA. For more information and registration contact James @ jtstar97@hotmail.com or 626-716-8618 .

Hope to see you all this Sunday!

James