OUR PURPOSE AS A CHURCH:
CHURCH LEADERSHIP
JOIN US
SENIOR PASTOR
EACH SUNDAY
Samuel & Raquel Valverde EXECUTIVE CORE Alex Santos, Assistant Pastor/Care Pastor Abel Gonzalez, Equipping Pastor Phil Raya, Community Pastor Fernando Salgado, CLG Pastor Patrick Cisneros, Core Member Timothy Valverde, Celebration/Youth Pastor Nat Ochoa, Administrator Andrew Rodriguez, Sanctuary Director MINISTERIAL BODY Joe Alvarez Daniel Covarrubias Steve Chaparro Patrick Cisneros Gabriel Guerra Luis Gutierrez Caesar Huerta Ben Medina
Lee Millen William Oros Frank Raya Steve Rios Santos Valenzuela DEACONS Richard Flores Noah Leon
CONTACT INFORMATION Sunday Celebration Service: Church Office Hours: Church address: Website: Bookstore: IDCN District Website: Apostolic Assembly Website:
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*Standard rates may apply*
ONLINE GIVING is available on our website or to donate through PAYPAL, the church email is : FTCChurchFontana@aol.com
Find us on Facebook English 10:00am / Spanish 1:30 pm Tuesday - Friday 9:00 am - 5:00 pm 5401 Citrus Ave. Fontana, CA 92336 (909) 822-5450 www.fountainoftruth.com www.fuentedeverdad.org Tuesday - Thursday 2:00 pm - 5:00 pm Open all day Sundays www.idcnonline.com www.apostolicassembly.com
AU G U S T 2 0 1 3 N E W S L E T T E R
INSIDE THIS EDITION: #PlantingChange - August sermon series Church Fasting Day - Sunday, August 18, 2013 Church Prayer Night - Friday, August 23, 2013
A Place for Real Transformation
STUDENTS / YOUNG ADULTS
Join us on Sunday, August 18 for a day of FASTING! Day will include prayer, praise & worship, the word of GOD, and time in his presence. This will be an all english event.
With school beginning and a new season approaching FTC is inviting both congregations for a night of prayer. We’ll be focusing on family issues as well as praying for all children/students returning to school. Bring your entire family! Friday, August 23, 2013 / 7:00pm - 9:00pm
If you would like more information on the baby dedication, please call the church office at (909) 822-5450 or contact Pastor Alex & Danette Santos before Sunday, August 11, 2013.
FTC Camp Valor was an incredible week for our 12 - 17 year old young men. Their mission was to build a relationship with Christ through training in military principles then relating them to Godly values. Thanks to Pastor Phil & Olga Raya for their vision and to all the staff who participated. Special thanks to Sergeant Ancieto Hernandez and his organization who made this possible. For more information and to see pictures from this event, go to www.campvalor.org
STUDENTS / YOUNG ADULTS
REMNANT YOUTH LIFE GROUPS
PASTOR’S THOUGHTS
#PLANTINGCHANGE “My heart says of you ‘Seek his face!’ Your face, LORD, I will seek.” Psalms 27:8
24. Diamond Bar - Kix & Aleja Enriquez Meets Wednesdays @ 7:00 pm (626) 485-8469 / enrique.enriquez@yahoo.com 25. North Fontana - Joseph Acosta Meets Wednesdays @ 7:30 pm (909) 395-6687 / josephdavidacosta@gmail.com 26. Fontana - Abraham Aguirre Meets Wednesdays @ 7:00 pm (909) 347-2027 / abrahamaguirrev11@yahoo.com 27. San Bernardino - Adriana Campos Meets Wednesdays @ 7:30 pm (909) 559-8411 / adrianaelizabeth05@live.com 28. Rancho Cucamonga - Maricela Martinez Meets Mondays @ 7:00 pm (909) 938-9138 / curly_mari@hotmail.com 29. Redlands / Loma Linda - Aaron M. Gutierrez Meets Tuesdays @ 7:00 pm - aaronmichaelgutierrez@yahoo.com
Greetings! I trust that you have been enjoying our nice hot summer. As we settle back in from vacation and begin the “back to school” chores of getting things ready for the kids and grandkids, we must look forward to the second half of the year anticipating a wonderful Labor Day weekend, the Thanksgiving and Christmas Holidays then on to receive the new year! We journeyed briefly through parts of the book of Revelation and Daniel, looking forward to the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ for his church. Yes, all indicates that Jesus is coming soon for his church, but, we must work while it is day. #PLANTINGCHANGE This month we continue to recruit Life Group Leaders, now known as Change Planters, those who want to make a difference in the Kingdom, one life at a time. It is a ten week commitment that turns into a blessing as one begins to live a new lifestyle that allows us to see, up close, God transforming people. A Change Planter’s attitude is not “I have to”, but “I get to.” Pray about it, talk to your spouse and open up your heart and home. One Core Team Member of this church had difficulty understanding the Life Group concept and ministry. When I required all team members to become involved, a team member just couldn’t “get into it.” Fast forward two years: I spoke to that team member about having too many responsibilities and about considering doing more by doing less. His response: I’ll drop anything except my life group! What a transformation! LET’S DRAW CLOSE TO GOD There is nothing more beautiful than to see a Mother interceding for her children at an altar; than a Father on his knees, both hands covering his face, praying for strength and grace. What a sight to see young people, humbled before the Lord in prayer! We need to pray. And fast.
30. Corona - Tim + Sonia Valverde Meets Tuesdays @ 7:30 pm (909) 239-3914 - timothy.valverde@gmail.com 31. Victorville - Matthew Guerra Meets Wednesdays @ 7:00 pm (808) 341-0542 / matt.guerra.21@yahoo.com 32. Moreno Valley - Alexzander Santos Meets Fridays @ 7:30pm (909) 362-6117 / asantos2125@aol.com
I invite you to join us on our fasting Sunday, August 18, 2013 beginning at 6am. Teach your children to sacrifice, to get up early, push aside a meal or two and seek the Lord. Although our fast is scheduled to go from 6am to the end of Sunday celebration service, we are expecting a wonderful move and presence of God. On Friday, August 23, 2013 from 7pm to 9pm we will celebrate a church-wide prayer meeting. One of the purposes is to make a dynamic, heart-felt prayer for our children who will have just returned to school. We will pray for everyone from pre-school students to doctoral candidates. Many of our schools are infested with sin and the corruption of this world. We want to implore for God to protect our children. We’ll also pray for God to bless FTC in all areas. Let’s have a wonderful month!
Pastor Sam Valverde
#ChangePlanters / LG Leaders
THE JOURNEY LIFE GROUPS
# LG LEADER
THE JOURNEY SCHEDULE & INFORMATION
This 5-week series of classes are designed for those who are interested in knowing more about God’s plan of salvation and seeking water baptism. Classes are on Sundays at 9:00am in the Q&A Room located in the Children’s Ministry area. There are no classes during the month of August.
PHONE
Fall Semester 2013
CITY
DISTRICT 1 - PASTOR ABEL GONZALEZ 1. Lee Millen
(562) 201-5007
leemillens@gmail.com
Corona
2. Noah Leon
(909-693-3331
nleon524@yahoo.com
Riverside
3. Wendell Wright
(951) 237-3168
wwright@mosssavings.com
Moreno Valley / Riverside
4. Julian Ojeda
(951) 741-8136
julianojeda@msn.com
Corona
5. Isela Friedman
(909) 518-8922
isela_friedman@sbcglobal.net North Fontana
6. Frank Lopez
(310) 505-3309
pacol52@att.net
Fontana
DISTRICT 2 - MINISTER STEVE CHAPARRO 7. Mary Vasquez
(909) 203-3546
mraltm3@aol.com
Ontario
8. Jess Gaitan
(714) 981-4306
jessegaitan@gmail.com
Rancho Cucamonga
9. Charlie Velasco
(714) 654-9692
cvwestcoast@yahoo.com
Variety
10. Placidia Andalon (909) 997-3184
yourvisionmymission@gmail.com Fontana
11. Dolores Marron (909) 732-8337
dee@aaronmarron.com
Rancho Cucamonga
DISTRICT 3 - BRO. ROY HERNANDEZ
This 8-lesson series is designed to assist new believers to establish a healthy foundation on their road to maturity in Christ. These classes are for the following: • Those who have completed the JIC classes • Those who have transferred from another church and have been baptized 18 months or less. TRACK #2 2013 - This month classes will continue as follows: Lesson #7 - The Oneness of God (a) Lesson #8 - The Oneness fo God (b)
8/4 8/11
Classes are on Sundays at 9:00am in Room 206 located in the Children’s Ministry area.
12. Steve Rios
(951) 505-3577
adelinerios@aol.com
Colton
13. Alex Santos
(909) 938-6016
alexsantosjr4@gmail.com
East Highland
14. Roy Hernandez (909) 953-7970
rogo3r@aol.com
Rialto
15. Adriana Campos (909) 559-8411
adrianaelizabeth@live.com
San Bernardino
16. Victor Zavala
(323) 228-7727
17. Sam Valverde Jr (909) 921-1965
svalverdejr@gmail.com
Riverside
18. Manny Gonzalez (951) 258-8992
mgonzalespe@gmail.com
Eastvale
19. Samuel Leon
DISTRICT 4 - PASTOR PHIL RAYA Sammy.leon@aol.com
Riverside
20. Fernando Salgado (951) 543-3284
(323) 456-6752
brosalgado@gmail.com
Riverside
21. Pastor Valverde (909) 822-5450
samuelvalverdesr@gmail.com Alta Loma
22. Gabriel Guerra (909) 204-8730
gabrielguerra@aol.com
High Desert
23. Luis Gutierrez
lbg51@yahoo.com
Loma Linda
(951) 250-1019
DISTRICT 5 - PASTOR TIM VALVERDE (REMNANT LIFE GROUPS) See next page for details
FOR QUESTIONS OR INQUIRIES REGARIDNG THE JOURNEY, PLEASE FEEL FREE TO SEE PASTOR PATRICK CISNEROS patrickcisneros@sbcglobal.net You may also stop by our connection center located in the sanctuary after service or contact the church office at (909) 822-5450.
FTC Prayer Room
FOR FULL DETAILS ON EACH LIFE GROUP, PLEASE SEE THE FALL SEMESTER LIFE GROUP BROCHURE OR GO TO OUR WEBSITE
THE JOURNEY CONTINUED...
#PLANTINGCHANGE
FOUNTAIN OF TRUTH CHURCH IS ENTERING A NEW SEASON. This new season requires changes; changes to the ways we think and the ways we act. We are challenged to move beyond our personal needs and desires to focus on the transformation of our cities. We are calling this new season, Planting Change. Planting Change reminds us that the Church is called and equipped by God to be “Salt… light…a City on a Hill…” in our communities. This will require, at least, a two-pronged approach; Celebration and Cells.
This 4-lesson series is designed to introduce our new believers and transferring members to Fountain of Truth Church family our beliefs, church structure and organization.
CELEBRATIONS: Our Sunday worship celebration is one way to invite and attract the un-churched community to an experience with God. These encounters include a warm reception, transcendent worship, the spoken preaching of the Gospel, and the transformative move of the Spirit.
These classes are for the following: • Those who have completed Level 1 & 2 classes • Transferring members who have been baptized more than 18 months and have not taken any Membership classes at FTC to date. • Anyone who has not taken the membership classes to date and want to become a full member of FTC.
But, Celebrations alone will not transform our communities.
CLASSES WILL BE OFFERED IN SEPTEMBER 2013
In John 1:1, we read, “In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was with God.” Jump forward to John 1:14 and we read that “The Word became flesh and dwelled among us…” This Word which we declare on Sundays must become flesh is us during the week. That’s where the Cells come into the picture. CELLS: Our life groups much move beyond places where we study scripture, pray, and fellowship. What do we do with all this power? Are we called to contain it in our “holy huddles” or is there a greater purpose? Life groups can exist wherever we live, work, or play. Planting Change is a call to impact our cities by planting the full Gospel, with Good News and with Good Deeds. Let’s imagine, how can plant change in our communities by the use our time, talents, and treasures? We may not have those answers quite yet, but as we bless our neighbors, we will find out. So, how do we bless our communities? Dave Ferguson offers the B.L.E.S.S. model: B-egin with prayer L-isten to their needs and desires E-at with them S-erve their physical, emotional, and spiritual needs. S-hare the Story of God We have very specific goals for Planting Change for this next semester starting Sept. 8. 50- Life groups 25- Baptisms 10- Week semesters 1- It begins with me.
Do you want to see the Gospel transform our cities? Do you want to see God transform Fountain of Truth Church? Do you want to see Him transform our families? Remember this, “Planting
Change…it begins with me.”
For information or questions in regards to chuch membership and transfers at FTC, please see Pastor Alex Santos. Email: alexsantosjr4@gmail.com
This series is our continuing education and leadership helps for sustained growth and effective progression throughout a leader’s life. This is conducted through Leadership principles and the exegetical studying of the Bible. This series is for the following: • Those who have completed levels 1, 2, & 3 classes • Current life group leaders and apprentices • All ministers and leaders at FTC These classes are held every Sunday morning in room 210 at 8:30am. THERE WILL BE NO LEADERSHIP TRAINING CLASSES DURING THE MONTH OF AUGUST.
***SPECIAL NOTE TO ALL LG LEADERS, APPRENTICES AND STAFF*** SAVE THE DATE ON SEPTEMER 7th FROM 9AM - 12PM FOR THE LIFE GROUP LAUNCHING RETREAT!
AUGUST CALENDAR 2013 Fountain of Truth Apostolic Church
THURSDAY
Music Practice Day 3 Camp Valor
FRIDAY
Final Day Camp Valor Graduation SOAR Youth Conference
9:30am 6:00pm
Choir room
SATURDAY
SOAR Youth Conference
9:00am /2:30pm
Sanctuary
SUNDAY
JIC Baptism Forum Road to Maturity 7 Celebration Service
9:00am 9:00am 10:00am
Q&A 206 Sanctuary
August 1
August 2
August 3
August 4
TUESDAY August 6
7:00pm
Sanctuary
August 8
FRIDAY
August 9
SUNDAY
August 11
Prayer Service
10:00am
Conference Room
SUNDAY
Fasting Service Celebration Service *Dedications*
6:00am 10:00am
Sanctuary Sanctuary
TUESDAY
Prayer Service
10:00am
Q&A
THURSDAY
Music Practice
7:00pm
Sanctuary
FRIDAY
Church Prayer Night (Bilingual)
7:00pm - 9:00pm
Sanctuary
SUNDAY
August 25
Celebration Service *Harvest Sunday*
10:00am
Sanctuary
TUESDAY
Prayer Service
10:00am
Q&A
7:00pm
Sanctuary
August 18
August 20
August 22
Q&A
Music Practice
7:00pm
Sanctuary
Remnant Youth Prayer Night
7:30pm
Sanctuary
August 27
THURSDAY August 29
JIC Baptism Interviews Road to Maturity 8 Celebration Service
9:00am 9:00am 10:00am
HAPPY BIRTHDAY TIM VALVERDE
Music Practice
Q&A 206 Sanctuary
Prayer Service
10:00am
Q&A
THURSDAY
Music Practice
7:00pm
Sanctuary
August 15
7:00am
August 23
TUESDAY August 13
Eng Core Meeting
August 17
FASTING DAY
HAPPY BIRTHDAY SONIA VALVERDE THURSDAY
SATURDAY
*Prayer Services held on Tuesdays at 10am are mostly in Spanish. However all are welcome!
AUGUST CALENDAR 2013 Fountain of Truth Apostolic Church
THURSDAY
Music Practice Day 3 Camp Valor
FRIDAY
Final Day Camp Valor Graduation SOAR Youth Conference
9:30am 6:00pm
Choir room
SATURDAY
SOAR Youth Conference
9:00am /2:30pm
Sanctuary
SUNDAY
JIC Baptism Forum Road to Maturity 7 Celebration Service
9:00am 9:00am 10:00am
Q&A 206 Sanctuary
August 1
August 2
August 3
August 4
TUESDAY August 6
7:00pm
Sanctuary
August 8
FRIDAY
August 9
SUNDAY
August 11
Prayer Service
10:00am
Conference Room
SUNDAY
Fasting Service Celebration Service *Dedications*
6:00am 10:00am
Sanctuary Sanctuary
TUESDAY
Prayer Service
10:00am
Q&A
THURSDAY
Music Practice
7:00pm
Sanctuary
FRIDAY
Church Prayer Night (Bilingual)
7:00pm - 9:00pm
Sanctuary
SUNDAY
August 25
Celebration Service *Harvest Sunday*
10:00am
Sanctuary
TUESDAY
Prayer Service
10:00am
Q&A
7:00pm
Sanctuary
August 18
August 20
August 22
Q&A
Music Practice
7:00pm
Sanctuary
Remnant Youth Prayer Night
7:30pm
Sanctuary
August 27
THURSDAY August 29
JIC Baptism Interviews Road to Maturity 8 Celebration Service
9:00am 9:00am 10:00am
HAPPY BIRTHDAY TIM VALVERDE
Music Practice
Q&A 206 Sanctuary
Prayer Service
10:00am
Q&A
THURSDAY
Music Practice
7:00pm
Sanctuary
August 15
7:00am
August 23
TUESDAY August 13
Eng Core Meeting
August 17
FASTING DAY
HAPPY BIRTHDAY SONIA VALVERDE THURSDAY
SATURDAY
*Prayer Services held on Tuesdays at 10am are mostly in Spanish. However all are welcome!
THE JOURNEY CONTINUED...
#PLANTINGCHANGE
FOUNTAIN OF TRUTH CHURCH IS ENTERING A NEW SEASON. This new season requires changes; changes to the ways we think and the ways we act. We are challenged to move beyond our personal needs and desires to focus on the transformation of our cities. We are calling this new season, Planting Change. Planting Change reminds us that the Church is called and equipped by God to be “Salt… light…a City on a Hill…” in our communities. This will require, at least, a two-pronged approach; Celebration and Cells.
This 4-lesson series is designed to introduce our new believers and transferring members to Fountain of Truth Church family our beliefs, church structure and organization.
CELEBRATIONS: Our Sunday worship celebration is one way to invite and attract the un-churched community to an experience with God. These encounters include a warm reception, transcendent worship, the spoken preaching of the Gospel, and the transformative move of the Spirit.
These classes are for the following: • Those who have completed Level 1 & 2 classes • Transferring members who have been baptized more than 18 months and have not taken any Membership classes at FTC to date. • Anyone who has not taken the membership classes to date and want to become a full member of FTC.
But, Celebrations alone will not transform our communities.
CLASSES WILL BE OFFERED IN SEPTEMBER 2013
In John 1:1, we read, “In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was with God.” Jump forward to John 1:14 and we read that “The Word became flesh and dwelled among us…” This Word which we declare on Sundays must become flesh is us during the week. That’s where the Cells come into the picture. CELLS: Our life groups much move beyond places where we study scripture, pray, and fellowship. What do we do with all this power? Are we called to contain it in our “holy huddles” or is there a greater purpose? Life groups can exist wherever we live, work, or play. Planting Change is a call to impact our cities by planting the full Gospel, with Good News and with Good Deeds. Let’s imagine, how can plant change in our communities by the use our time, talents, and treasures? We may not have those answers quite yet, but as we bless our neighbors, we will find out. So, how do we bless our communities? Dave Ferguson offers the B.L.E.S.S. model: B-egin with prayer L-isten to their needs and desires E-at with them S-erve their physical, emotional, and spiritual needs. S-hare the Story of God We have very specific goals for Planting Change for this next semester starting Sept. 8. 50- Life groups 25- Baptisms 10- Week semesters 1- It begins with me.
Do you want to see the Gospel transform our cities? Do you want to see God transform Fountain of Truth Church? Do you want to see Him transform our families? Remember this, “Planting
Change…it begins with me.”
For information or questions in regards to chuch membership and transfers at FTC, please see Pastor Alex Santos. Email: alexsantosjr4@gmail.com
This series is our continuing education and leadership helps for sustained growth and effective progression throughout a leader’s life. This is conducted through Leadership principles and the exegetical studying of the Bible. This series is for the following: • Those who have completed levels 1, 2, & 3 classes • Current life group leaders and apprentices • All ministers and leaders at FTC These classes are held every Sunday morning in room 210 at 8:30am. THERE WILL BE NO LEADERSHIP TRAINING CLASSES DURING THE MONTH OF AUGUST.
***SPECIAL NOTE TO ALL LG LEADERS, APPRENTICES AND STAFF*** SAVE THE DATE ON SEPTEMER 7th FROM 9AM - 12PM FOR THE LIFE GROUP LAUNCHING RETREAT!
#ChangePlanters / LG Leaders
THE JOURNEY LIFE GROUPS
# LG LEADER
THE JOURNEY SCHEDULE & INFORMATION
This 5-week series of classes are designed for those who are interested in knowing more about God’s plan of salvation and seeking water baptism. Classes are on Sundays at 9:00am in the Q&A Room located in the Children’s Ministry area. There are no classes during the month of August.
PHONE
Fall Semester 2013
CITY
DISTRICT 1 - PASTOR ABEL GONZALEZ 1. Lee Millen
(562) 201-5007
leemillens@gmail.com
Corona
2. Noah Leon
(909-693-3331
nleon524@yahoo.com
Riverside
3. Wendell Wright
(951) 237-3168
wwright@mosssavings.com
Moreno Valley / Riverside
4. Julian Ojeda
(951) 741-8136
julianojeda@msn.com
Corona
5. Isela Friedman
(909) 518-8922
isela_friedman@sbcglobal.net North Fontana
6. Frank Lopez
(310) 505-3309
pacol52@att.net
Fontana
DISTRICT 2 - MINISTER STEVE CHAPARRO 7. Mary Vasquez
(909) 203-3546
mraltm3@aol.com
Ontario
8. Jess Gaitan
(714) 981-4306
jessegaitan@gmail.com
Rancho Cucamonga
9. Charlie Velasco
(714) 654-9692
cvwestcoast@yahoo.com
Variety
10. Placidia Andalon (909) 997-3184
yourvisionmymission@gmail.com Fontana
11. Dolores Marron (909) 732-8337
dee@aaronmarron.com
Rancho Cucamonga
DISTRICT 3 - BRO. ROY HERNANDEZ
This 8-lesson series is designed to assist new believers to establish a healthy foundation on their road to maturity in Christ. These classes are for the following: • Those who have completed the JIC classes • Those who have transferred from another church and have been baptized 18 months or less. TRACK #2 2013 - This month classes will continue as follows: Lesson #7 - The Oneness of God (a) Lesson #8 - The Oneness fo God (b)
8/4 8/11
Classes are on Sundays at 9:00am in Room 206 located in the Children’s Ministry area.
12. Steve Rios
(951) 505-3577
adelinerios@aol.com
Colton
13. Alex Santos
(909) 938-6016
alexsantosjr4@gmail.com
East Highland
14. Roy Hernandez (909) 953-7970
rogo3r@aol.com
Rialto
15. Adriana Campos (909) 559-8411
adrianaelizabeth@live.com
San Bernardino
16. Victor Zavala
(323) 228-7727
17. Sam Valverde Jr (909) 921-1965
svalverdejr@gmail.com
Riverside
18. Manny Gonzalez (951) 258-8992
mgonzalespe@gmail.com
Eastvale
19. Samuel Leon
DISTRICT 4 - PASTOR PHIL RAYA Sammy.leon@aol.com
Riverside
20. Fernando Salgado (951) 543-3284
(323) 456-6752
brosalgado@gmail.com
Riverside
21. Pastor Valverde (909) 822-5450
samuelvalverdesr@gmail.com Alta Loma
22. Gabriel Guerra (909) 204-8730
gabrielguerra@aol.com
High Desert
23. Luis Gutierrez
lbg51@yahoo.com
Loma Linda
(951) 250-1019
DISTRICT 5 - PASTOR TIM VALVERDE (REMNANT LIFE GROUPS) See next page for details
FOR QUESTIONS OR INQUIRIES REGARIDNG THE JOURNEY, PLEASE FEEL FREE TO SEE PASTOR PATRICK CISNEROS patrickcisneros@sbcglobal.net You may also stop by our connection center located in the sanctuary after service or contact the church office at (909) 822-5450.
FTC Prayer Room
FOR FULL DETAILS ON EACH LIFE GROUP, PLEASE SEE THE FALL SEMESTER LIFE GROUP BROCHURE OR GO TO OUR WEBSITE
STUDENTS / YOUNG ADULTS
REMNANT YOUTH LIFE GROUPS
PASTOR’S THOUGHTS
#PLANTINGCHANGE “My heart says of you ‘Seek his face!’ Your face, LORD, I will seek.” Psalms 27:8
24. Diamond Bar - Kix & Aleja Enriquez Meets Wednesdays @ 7:00 pm (626) 485-8469 / enrique.enriquez@yahoo.com 25. North Fontana - Joseph Acosta Meets Wednesdays @ 7:30 pm (909) 395-6687 / josephdavidacosta@gmail.com 26. Fontana - Abraham Aguirre Meets Wednesdays @ 7:00 pm (909) 347-2027 / abrahamaguirrev11@yahoo.com 27. San Bernardino - Adriana Campos Meets Wednesdays @ 7:30 pm (909) 559-8411 / adrianaelizabeth05@live.com 28. Rancho Cucamonga - Maricela Martinez Meets Mondays @ 7:00 pm (909) 938-9138 / curly_mari@hotmail.com 29. Redlands / Loma Linda - Aaron M. Gutierrez Meets Tuesdays @ 7:00 pm - aaronmichaelgutierrez@yahoo.com
Greetings! I trust that you have been enjoying our nice hot summer. As we settle back in from vacation and begin the “back to school” chores of getting things ready for the kids and grandkids, we must look forward to the second half of the year anticipating a wonderful Labor Day weekend, the Thanksgiving and Christmas Holidays then on to receive the new year! We journeyed briefly through parts of the book of Revelation and Daniel, looking forward to the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ for his church. Yes, all indicates that Jesus is coming soon for his church, but, we must work while it is day. #PLANTINGCHANGE This month we continue to recruit Life Group Leaders, now known as Change Planters, those who want to make a difference in the Kingdom, one life at a time. It is a ten week commitment that turns into a blessing as one begins to live a new lifestyle that allows us to see, up close, God transforming people. A Change Planter’s attitude is not “I have to”, but “I get to.” Pray about it, talk to your spouse and open up your heart and home. One Core Team Member of this church had difficulty understanding the Life Group concept and ministry. When I required all team members to become involved, a team member just couldn’t “get into it.” Fast forward two years: I spoke to that team member about having too many responsibilities and about considering doing more by doing less. His response: I’ll drop anything except my life group! What a transformation! LET’S DRAW CLOSE TO GOD There is nothing more beautiful than to see a Mother interceding for her children at an altar; than a Father on his knees, both hands covering his face, praying for strength and grace. What a sight to see young people, humbled before the Lord in prayer! We need to pray. And fast.
30. Corona - Tim + Sonia Valverde Meets Tuesdays @ 7:30 pm (909) 239-3914 - timothy.valverde@gmail.com 31. Victorville - Matthew Guerra Meets Wednesdays @ 7:00 pm (808) 341-0542 / matt.guerra.21@yahoo.com 32. Moreno Valley - Alexzander Santos Meets Fridays @ 7:30pm (909) 362-6117 / asantos2125@aol.com
I invite you to join us on our fasting Sunday, August 18, 2013 beginning at 6am. Teach your children to sacrifice, to get up early, push aside a meal or two and seek the Lord. Although our fast is scheduled to go from 6am to the end of Sunday celebration service, we are expecting a wonderful move and presence of God. On Friday, August 23, 2013 from 7pm to 9pm we will celebrate a church-wide prayer meeting. One of the purposes is to make a dynamic, heart-felt prayer for our children who will have just returned to school. We will pray for everyone from pre-school students to doctoral candidates. Many of our schools are infested with sin and the corruption of this world. We want to implore for God to protect our children. We’ll also pray for God to bless FTC in all areas. Let’s have a wonderful month!
Pastor Sam Valverde
STUDENTS / YOUNG ADULTS
Join us on Sunday, August 18 for a day of FASTING! Day will include prayer, praise & worship, the word of GOD, and time in his presence. This will be an all english event.
With school beginning and a new season approaching FTC is inviting both congregations for a night of prayer. We’ll be focusing on family issues as well as praying for all children/students returning to school. Bring your entire family! Friday, August 23, 2013 / 7:00pm - 9:00pm
If you would like more information on the baby dedication, please call the church office at (909) 822-5450 or contact Pastor Alex & Danette Santos before Sunday, August 11, 2013.
FTC Camp Valor was an incredible week for our 12 - 17 year old young men. Their mission was to build a relationship with Christ through training in military principles then relating them to Godly values. Thanks to Pastor Phil & Olga Raya for their vision and to all the staff who participated. Special thanks to Sergeant Ancieto Hernandez and his organization who made this possible. For more information and to see pictures from this event, go to www.campvalor.org
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Samuel & Raquel Valverde EXECUTIVE CORE Alex Santos, Assistant Pastor/Care Pastor Abel Gonzalez, Equipping Pastor Phil Raya, Community Pastor Fernando Salgado, CLG Pastor Patrick Cisneros, Core Member Timothy Valverde, Celebration/Youth Pastor Nat Ochoa, Administrator Andrew Rodriguez, Sanctuary Director MINISTERIAL BODY Joe Alvarez Daniel Covarrubias Steve Chaparro Patrick Cisneros Gabriel Guerra Luis Gutierrez Caesar Huerta Ben Medina
Lee Millen William Oros Frank Raya Steve Rios Santos Valenzuela DEACONS Richard Flores Noah Leon
CONTACT INFORMATION Sunday Celebration Service: Church Office Hours: Church address: Website: Bookstore: IDCN District Website: Apostolic Assembly Website:
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ONLINE GIVING is available on our website or to donate through PAYPAL, the church email is : FTCChurchFontana@aol.com
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AU G U S T 2 0 1 3 N E W S L E T T E R
INSIDE THIS EDITION: #PlantingChange - August sermon series Church Fasting Day - Sunday, August 18, 2013 Church Prayer Night - Friday, August 23, 2013
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