DECEMBER 2011 NEWSLET TER
INSIDE THIS EDITION: Soles for Souls Holiday Service Schedule ONLINE giving now available! New Year ’s M a s s C h o i r
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DON”T MISS OUT!
DON’T MISS PASTOR SAM’S CURRENT PREACHING SERIES! Sundays at 10am in English and Spanish at 1pm.
CHRISTMAS CONCERT 4:00 PM SANCTUARY A GIFT FOR EVERY CHILD A CELEBRATION FOR ALL!
There will be no 10:00 am service or 1:00 pm Spanish Service
PASTOR’S THOUGHTS SENIOR PASTOR SAM VALVERDE
EXPECT to EXPECT, IT’S ALL ABOUT
FAITH!
“For with God nothing shall be impossible.” Luke 1:37 Two women. One old, one young. One past her prime, the other, not yet arrived. Two women, almost the same message. “You will have a son.” At the tail end of the annunciation (the angel’s announcement to Mary that Christ would be conceived in her) and at the beginning of his narration informing Mary that her cousin Elizabeth was also expecting, the Holy Spirit inserts the commentary: “For with God, nothing shall be impossible.” Against reason, against logic against nature. How can an old, barren, “well stricken in years” woman expect to expect a child? She and her husband had tried all of their lives. How a virgin, have a baby – in her could words – “How can this be, seeing I know not a man?” God can be and is at both ends of the spectrum, and in the middle too! He can cause both a sterile woman and a virgin to conceive. This Christmas season, and before the year ends, I encourage you to muster up faith, regardless of your situation and impossibility! Sandwiched between the announcements of two impossibilities is the classic, solid, faith-building declaration: For with God, nothing shall be impossible! Name your problem. Identify it and list all of the reasons why your situation is impossible. Now, trust God, believe his word and receive the greatest Christmas gift ever – Christ, the one who makes everything possible! God bless you!
Pastor Sam Valverde
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9:30 - Midnight / Sanctuary We invite everyone to come close 2011 and welcome-in 2012. Arrive early as both congregations will be together.
WHAT ARE YOU WAITING FOR? JOIN A LIFE GROUP and LET’S BUILD THE KINGDOM! This is where it all happens for us. If you’re not in a group you’re missing out. Contact a leader and get plugged in. South Fontana Meets Wednesdays @ 7:00 pm Directors: Eder Roman / Eva Arteaga - ederaroman@gmail.com Rialto Meets Wednesdays @ 7:00 pm Directors: Joel & Cathy Melgar - joelmelgar10@yahoo.com Redlands Meets Tuesdays @ 7:00 pm (every other Tuesday) Directors: Mark & Reniah Gutierrez - mark_gutierrez777@yahoo.com Hacienda Heights Meets Fridays @ 7:00 pm Directors: Kiks & Alejandra Enriquez - enrique.enriquez@yahoo.com Victorville / Hesperia Meets various days Directors: Michelle & Marissa Guerra Ontario / Rancho Cucamonga Meets Mondays @ 7:00 pm Directors: Tim & Sonia Valverde - timothy.valverde@gmail.com North Fontana Meets Thursdays @ 7:00 pm Directors: Tim & Sonia Valverde - timothy.valverde@gmail.com Ontario - Ladies only “Mandrakes” Meets Thursdays @ 7:00 pm Director: Diana Saavedra & Candyce Marron - diana_saa@ymail.com
DECEMBER CALENDAR
Fountain of Truth Apostolic Church
THURSDAY
December 1
Christmas Rehearsal New Year’s Rehearsal
6:30pm 8:00pm
Sanctuary Sanctuary
Happy Birthday - Sis. Raquel Valverde - our pastor’s wife FRIDAY
December 2
ONELIFE High School Prayer Night
9:00pm - 12:00am
Q&A Room
SATURDAY
LANDSCAPE: FEARNOT YOUTH
SUNDAY
Leadership Class Corporate Prayer Celebration Service **HARVEST SUNDAY**
9:00am 9:30am 10:00 am
Sanctuary Sanctuary Sanctuary
WEDNESDAY
Vision Casting Meeting for English Core
8:00am - 5:00pm
Q&A
THURSDAY
Christmas Rehearsal New Year’s Rehearsal
6:30pm 8:00pm
Sanctuary Sanctuary
SUNDAY
Leadership Class Corporate Prayer Celebration Service
9:00am 9:30am 10:00 am
Sanctuary Sanctuary Sanctuary
December 3
December 4
December 7
December 8
December 11
THURSDAY
Christmas Rehearsal New Year’s Rehearsal
6:30pm 8:00pm
Sanctuary Sanctuary
SUNDAY
LG Meeting Leadership Class Corporate Prayer Celebration Service
8:30am 9:00am 9:30am 10:00 am
Sanctuary Sanctuary Sanctuary Sanctuary
TUESDAY
Christmas Rehearsal New Year’s Rehearsal
6:30pm 8:00pm
Sanctuary Sanctuary
THURSDAY
December 22
Christmas Rehearsal New Year’s Rehearsal
6:30pm 8:00pm
Sanctuary Sanctuary
SUNDAY
Merry Christmas Combined Bilingual Celebration Service
4:00pm
Sanctuary
THURSDAY
New Year’s Rehearsal
8:00pm
Sanctuary
SATURDAY -
Combined Bilingual Celebration Service
9:30pm - 12:00am
Sanctuary
December 15
December 18
December 20
December 25
December 29
December 31
SUNDAY
January 1, 2012
Happy New Year! Combined Bilingual Celebration Service
4:00pm
Sanctuary
HARVEST
JOURNEY IN CHRIST - BIBLE SESSION
Starts Sunday, January 8 @ 9:00am / Q&A Room This class is for all our friends who wish to know more about the God and salvation. Don’t miss out on this exciting journey!
Congratulations!
Sunday, December 4, 2011 13 baptisms!
SOLES 4 SOULS
SOLES4SOULS Since 2005, Soles4Souls has delivered over 16 million pairs of new and gently worn shoes. The shoes have been distributed to people in over 127 countries, including Kenya, Thailand, Nepal and the United States.
We are excited to announce FTC will be participating in this effort! We are asking all church members to donate new, or quality-used shoes from December 4 - December 25. Drop off location will be the church office weekdays and on Sundays in the lobby and/or courtyard. This community program is being supported by FTC’s Running Life Group. For questions please contact: Julian Ojeda 951-741-8136 / julianojeda@msn.com or church office.
CHILDREN’S MINISTRY 2012
Children’s Ministry is on a MISSION to find qualified and loving volunteers that have a passion and love for children. If you are that person we would love to have you on our team for 2012. We need Teachers, Overseers, Assistants, Special Events team and a Children’s Choir Director for the English and Spanish service times. Please call Sis. Becky Ochoa at 909 896-6340 or email to bkreativ@aol.com. Thank you,
Sis. Becky Ochoa
YOUTH CONVENTION
ONLINE GIVING www.fountainoftruth.com
If your in town or out of town! It’s fast, secure (Paypal) and you can never miss an opportunity to return the tithes andoffering unto the Lord.
A MESSAGE FROM THE OFFICE
Please make checks payable to:
“APOSTOLIC CHURCH” Please do not use Fountain of Truth, or Family Worship Center as this may be rejected or delayed. Also, in order to receive proper credit for your giving, please be specific. Use your full name and include titles, middle names and surnames. This helps determine exactly who you are in case someone happens to share your same name. Incorrect: “Garcia Family” / CORRECT: “John & Jane Garcia” Incorrect: “Mr. Garcia” / CORRECT: “Fred Garcia Jr. “ If you have any questions or need to update your personal information (address, phone, email), please call us at 909-822-5450 or email us at ftcchurchfontana@aol.com
Thank you and God Bless You!
EVERY SUNDAY
MATURITY/ LEADERSHIP CLASS & CORPORATE PRAYER - ALL WELCOME
All Sundays in December at 9:00am (except Christmas Day) / Sanctuary At FTC, every baptized member is a leader! Whether you are currently in ministry (usher, Sunday School teacher, musician) or interested in being part of ministry, these sessions are for you. Then at 9:30am, join us for CORPORATE PRAYER as we usher in God’s presence through united prayer and prepare the atmosphere for our 10am service.
OUR PURPOSE:
CHURCH LEADERSHIP SENIOR PASTOR Samuel & Raquel Valverde EXECUTIVE CORE Alex Santos, Assistant Pastor/Care Pastor Nat Ochoa, Administrator Abel Gonzalez, Equipping Pastor Phil Raya, Community Pastor Andrew Rodriguez, Sanctuary Director Fernando Salgado, CLG Pastor Timothy Valverde, Celebration/Youth Pastor
CONTACT US FOR ANY PRAYER NEEDS.
MINISTERIAL BODY PB Abrego Joe Alvarez Vince Alvarez Steve Chaparro Patrick Cisneros Darrin Gonzalez Gabriel Guerra Caesar Huerta Ben Medina Lee Millen
JOIN US EACH SUNDAY @ 10:00 AM
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: Find us on Facebook
English 10:00am / Spanish 1:00 pm Tuesday - Friday 9:00 am - 5:00 pm 5401 Citrus Ave. Fontana, Ca 92336 909.822.5450 www.fountainoftruth.com Tuesday - Friday 9:00 am - 5:00 pm Open all day Sundays