OUR PURPOSE AS A CHURCH:
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 MINISTERIAL BODY Joe Alvarez Vince Alvarez Daniel Covarrubias Steve Chaparro Patrick Cisneros Gabriel Guerra Luis Gutierrez Caesar Huerta Ben Medina Lee Millen
CONTACT US FOR ANY PRAYER NEEDS.
WELCOME! We’re glad you made it...
JOIN US EACH SUNDAY @ 10:00 AM
William Oros Frank Raya Steve Rios Santos Valenzuela DEACONS Richard Flores Noah Leon
*Standard rates may apply*
CONTACT INFORMATION Sunday Celebration Service: Church Office Hours: Church address: Website: Bookstore: Find us on Facebook
JUNE 2012 NEWSLETTER
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 Tuesday - Friday 9:00 am - 5:00 pm Open all day Sundays
INSIDE THIS EDITION: Friend Day - June 3, 2012! Journey in Christ & Road to Maturity Classes start June 10 Father’s Day Celebration - June 17, 2012 Remnant Young Adult Prayer Night
A Place for Real Transformation
GUESTS CENTER
REMINDERS
LEADERSHIP BIBLE STUDY - ALL WELCOME Sundays @ 9:10 am
At FTC, every baptized member is viewed as 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.
CORPORATE PRAYER At 9:40 am, join us for CORPORATE PRAYER as we usher in God’s presence through united prayer and prepare the atmosphere for our 10:00 am celebration service.
ONLINE GIVING available JOURNEY in CHRIST
If you visited FTC and experienced something and would like to know more, these sessions are for you. They’re informative, and life-changing. We understand that attending a session for the first time can be intimidating, rest assured you’ll feel welcomed and more importantly loved. No registration is necessary, just come as you are.
Go to our website or to donate through PAYPAL, the church email is : FTCChurchFontana@aol.com
FATHER’S DAY SLIDESHOW Sunday, June 17, 2012
Be a part of the service by participating in the picture slide show! See details on flyer. For more information, call the church office or email: ftcchurchfontana@aol.com
FATHER’S DAY June 17, 2012 @ 10:00 am FTC will be honoring all father’s on this special day. So many times their hard work and sacrifices are overlooked. We will be honoring a father of the year and having a few special suprises. Bring your dad to church on this day!
REMNANT YOUNG ADULTS / STUDENTS
PASTOR’S THOUGHTS SENIOR PASTOR SAM VALVERDE
αὐτόματος “And he said, So is the kingdom of God, as if a man should cast seed into the ground; And should sleep, and rise night and day, and the seed should spring and grow up, he knoweth not how. For the earth bringeth forth fruit of herself; first the blade, then the ear, after that the full corn in the ear.” Mark 4:26-28
OUR MONTHLY THEME
We plan on launching a few new groups in the next couple of weeks. We’re preparing.
T
hat scary looking word up there is automatos, which means: “of herself.” Jesus was explaining that the Kingdom is similar to a farmer that scatters seed in the ground and then goes to sleep. After a few days the seed springs up - blade, ear and full corn - and the farmer does not know how it grew. All by itself the soil produces grain which is to be cut down at the harvest. That is fascinating! The good Lord’s earth, of herself (automatos or automatically) produces grain. All the farmer has to do is scatter the seed. But what if the farmer refuses to scatter the seed? What if he is distracted, busy, involved or just plain slothful? Conclusion: no scattering of seed equals no harvest. What a waste of the earth’s potential. Jesus shared this concept centuries ago. Fast forward to FTC 2012. Every few months I invite FTC members to scatter seed. We enter into a cycle (can I use Evangelistic Cycle without boring you?) of plowing - planting - watering - fertilizing and harvesting. All we have to do is scatter the seed. Paul said that one plants, another waters, but God gives the increase. (I Corinthians 3:6, 7). God even gives us the seed (“Now may he who supplies seed to the sower...” II Corinthians 9:10)...all we have to do is scatter it!
YOUNG ADULT/STUDENT PRAYER NIGHT
Friday, June 8, 2012 / Q&A Room Join us for an evening of intimate prayer, worship and great fellowship. If you’d like to connect here is a great place to start. Arrive early as we will have a full house.
continued on next page...
CONTINUATION OF “PASTOR’S THOUGHTS’
This month, on June 3 we are going to celebrate a Friends Day Harvest. Those who have scattered seed, planted a word in someone’s heart, even as simple as an “I’m praying for you” will discover that God will give the increase of the Gospel to your friends and relatives. If you did not get involved in this cycle, there is another one coming soon. Let us not waste God’s good potential! Waiting for God’s increase,
Pastor Sam Valverde
REMNANT YOUNG ADULTS / STUDENTS
STAY POSTED FOR a GROUP OPENING in CORONA!
Welcome to our young adult / student ministries page. Our purpose is to facilitate discipleship and deliverance and to move the Kingdom of God forward. We fill our calendar with prayer nights, worship nights and investing into people. South Fontana Meets Tuesdays @ 7:00 pm Directors: Eder Roman & Zach Huver - ederaroman@gmail.com Rialto Meets Wednesdays @ 7:00 pm Directors: Abraham Aguirre - abrahamaguirrev11@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 Wednesdays @ 7:00 pm Directors: Michelle, Matt & Maressa Guerra - m_idenity@yahoo.com Ontario / Rancho Cucamonga Meets Mondays @ 7:00 pm Director: Joseph Acosta - josephdavidacosta@gmail.com North Fontana Meets Thursdays @ 7:00 pm Directors: Tim & Sonia Valverde - timothy.valverde@gmail.com Fontana - Ladies only “Mandrakes” Meets Wednesdays @ 6:00 pm Director: Diana Saavedra & Candyce Marron - diana_saa@ymail.com North Fontana 2 Meets Wednesdays @ 7:30 pm Director: Dave & Abby Avila - 714-745-9937
LIFE GROUPS @ FTC
YOUR EXPERIENCE @ FTC
Some things you may experience at FTC...
At FTC life groups function on a semester basis. LG’s are the front door into FTC, if you haven’t joined one - we encourage you to do so. Find one in your area as we have groups throughout the Inland Empire. It’s who we are and what we do...we each have 168 hours a week. Imagine just giving 2 hours on Sunday...more is needed and LG’s are the vehicle we use to accomplish the mission of making disciples as Jesus asked.
AVAILABLE GROUPS this SEMESTER
*Find young adult / student groups in the REMNANT section* 1. ARCADIA / 760-680-0516 Thursdays at 7:30pm / Esther Gudiño 2. COLTON / 951-505-3577 Every other Tuesday at 7:00pm Steve Rios 3. CORONA / 951-285-8543 Fridays at 7:00pm / Lee & Evelyn Millen 4. FONTANA / 310-505-3309 Thursdays at 7:30pm / Frank Lopez 5. CORONA / 951-741-7040 Wednesdays at 6:30pm / Julian Ojeda 6. FONTANA / 310-514-7992 Thursdays at 8:00pm / Richard Flores 7. FONTANA / 909-270-8620 Wednesdays at 7:00pm /place TBA Sam & Celeste Valverde 8. FONTANA / 909-518-9137 Wed at 7pm/ Thurs at 9am / Lorena Zamarron 9. HESPERIA / 760-662-6353 Wednesdays at 7:00pm / Gabriel Guerra
LIFE GROUP PASTOR
Fernando Salgado / brosalgado@gmail.com
10. MORENO VALLEY/E. RIVERSIDE 951-237-3168 / Thursdays at 7:00pm / Wendel Wright 11. MURRIETA / 619-985-0072 Thursdays at 7:00pm / Santos Valenzuela 12. ONTARIO / 909-917-5135 Thursdays at 7:00pm / Lydia Hernandez 13. RANCHO CUCAMONGA / 714-981-4306 Wednesdays at 7:00pm /Jess Gaitan 14. RIALTO / 909-567-3815 Tuesdays at 7:30pm/Maria Fernanda Torres 15. RIVERSIDE / 909-240-2868 Mondays at 7:00pm / Frank & Liz Salgado 16. REDLANDS / 951-250-1019 Tuesdays at 7:00 pm / Luis Gutierrez 17. FONTANA / 909-567-3815 Mondays at 4pm / Thursdays @ 12pm Maria Fernanda Torres
Worship Lifestyle: You may notice some “joyful” worship during our celebration service. The Bible says in Psalm 100 to “make a joyful noise unto the Lord, all ye lands.” Serve the Lord with gladness: come before his presence with singing.” When we gather as a body we sing joyfully with gladness unto the Lord. You may see people with their hands lifted up or even shouting and crying. Do not be alarmed as this is a way of expressing our worship and gratitude unto the Lord. Some people get very excited; if it’s too much you can ask to be moved to a different seat. Attire: You may notice that our ladies wear a veil. We practice this custom according to 1 Corinthians 11:6. If you see ladies dressed modestly, it’s because the Bible instructs it in 1 Timothy 2:9. We identify with these practices as a Church body. However, you are welcome just as you are. Speaking in Tongues: 1 Corinthians 14:22 says: “tongues are a sign for unbelievers...” At FTC, we believe in speaking in tongues as the Spirit gives us utterance. Although, the complete service does not consist of speaking in tongues, there is a time for it, and a time to be still and listen to the Word of God. Everything we do is Biblical and in order. You may see someone very expressive, while others remain quiet before the Lord. We encourage you to open your heart and let God speak to you. We’d like you important the worship or to it. Will you with Christ?
to know that the most factor in your visit is not Word but how you respond respond to a relationship
JUNE CALENDAR
Fountain of Truth Apostolic Church
SUNDAY June 3
Leader’s Huddle Corporate Prayer Celebration Service *FRIENDS DAY*
9:00am 9:15am 10:00 am
Sanctuary Sanctuary Sanctuary
SUNDAY June 17
Journey in Christ Road to Maturity Leadership Bible Study Corporate Prayer Celebration Service
9:00am 9:00am 9:10am 9:40am 10:00 am
Q&A 206 Sanctuary Sanctuary Sanctuary
Happy Father’s Day THURSDAY
Worship Team Practice
7:00pm
Sanctuary
June 7
FRIDAY June 8
SUNDAY June 10
THURSDAY June 14
THURSDAY June 21 - 23
The Remnant Young Adult Prayer Night
7:30pm
Q&A
LG Leader’s Session Journey in Christ Road to Maturity Leadership Bible Study Corporate Prayer Celebration Service
8:25am 9:00am 9:00am 9:10am 9:40am 10:00 am
210 Q&A 206 Sanctuary Sanctuary Sanctuary
Worship Team Practice
7:00pm
Sanctuary
SUNDAY June 24
THURSDAY June 28 -30
Soar Youth District Conference
For more info: idcnonline.com
LG Leader’s Session Journey in Christ Road to Maturity Leadership Bible Study Corporate Prayer Celebration Service
8:25am 9:00am 9:00am 9:10am 9:40am 10:00 am
Generation Judah Music Conference
For more info:
210 Q&A 206 Sanctuary Sanctuary Sanctuary
www.nationalmessengersofpeace.com
JUNE CALENDAR
Fountain of Truth Apostolic Church
SUNDAY June 3
Leader’s Huddle Corporate Prayer Celebration Service *FRIENDS DAY*
9:00am 9:15am 10:00 am
Sanctuary Sanctuary Sanctuary
SUNDAY June 17
Journey in Christ Road to Maturity Leadership Bible Study Corporate Prayer Celebration Service
9:00am 9:00am 9:10am 9:40am 10:00 am
Q&A 206 Sanctuary Sanctuary Sanctuary
Happy Father’s Day THURSDAY
Worship Team Practice
7:00pm
Sanctuary
June 7
FRIDAY June 8
SUNDAY June 10
THURSDAY June 14
THURSDAY June 21 - 23
The Remnant Young Adult Prayer Night
7:30pm
Q&A
LG Leader’s Session Journey in Christ Road to Maturity Leadership Bible Study Corporate Prayer Celebration Service
8:25am 9:00am 9:00am 9:10am 9:40am 10:00 am
210 Q&A 206 Sanctuary Sanctuary Sanctuary
Worship Team Practice
7:00pm
Sanctuary
SUNDAY June 24
THURSDAY June 28 -30
Soar Youth District Conference
For more info: idcnonline.com
LG Leader’s Session Journey in Christ Road to Maturity Leadership Bible Study Corporate Prayer Celebration Service
8:25am 9:00am 9:00am 9:10am 9:40am 10:00 am
Generation Judah Music Conference
For more info:
210 Q&A 206 Sanctuary Sanctuary Sanctuary
www.nationalmessengersofpeace.com
LIFE GROUPS @ FTC
YOUR EXPERIENCE @ FTC
Some things you may experience at FTC...
At FTC life groups function on a semester basis. LG’s are the front door into FTC, if you haven’t joined one - we encourage you to do so. Find one in your area as we have groups throughout the Inland Empire. It’s who we are and what we do...we each have 168 hours a week. Imagine just giving 2 hours on Sunday...more is needed and LG’s are the vehicle we use to accomplish the mission of making disciples as Jesus asked.
AVAILABLE GROUPS this SEMESTER
*Find young adult / student groups in the REMNANT section* 1. ARCADIA / 760-680-0516 Thursdays at 7:30pm / Esther Gudiño 2. COLTON / 951-505-3577 Every other Tuesday at 7:00pm Steve Rios 3. CORONA / 951-285-8543 Fridays at 7:00pm / Lee & Evelyn Millen 4. FONTANA / 310-505-3309 Thursdays at 7:30pm / Frank Lopez 5. CORONA / 951-741-7040 Wednesdays at 6:30pm / Julian Ojeda 6. FONTANA / 310-514-7992 Thursdays at 8:00pm / Richard Flores 7. FONTANA / 909-270-8620 Wednesdays at 7:00pm /place TBA Sam & Celeste Valverde 8. FONTANA / 909-518-9137 Wed at 7pm/ Thurs at 9am / Lorena Zamarron 9. HESPERIA / 760-662-6353 Wednesdays at 7:00pm / Gabriel Guerra
LIFE GROUP PASTOR
Fernando Salgado / brosalgado@gmail.com
10. MORENO VALLEY/E. RIVERSIDE 951-237-3168 / Thursdays at 7:00pm / Wendel Wright 11. MURRIETA / 619-985-0072 Thursdays at 7:00pm / Santos Valenzuela 12. ONTARIO / 909-917-5135 Thursdays at 7:00pm / Lydia Hernandez 13. RANCHO CUCAMONGA / 714-981-4306 Wednesdays at 7:00pm /Jess Gaitan 14. RIALTO / 909-567-3815 Tuesdays at 7:30pm/Maria Fernanda Torres 15. RIVERSIDE / 909-240-2868 Mondays at 7:00pm / Frank & Liz Salgado 16. REDLANDS / 951-250-1019 Tuesdays at 7:00 pm / Luis Gutierrez 17. FONTANA / 909-567-3815 Mondays at 4pm / Thursdays @ 12pm Maria Fernanda Torres
Worship Lifestyle: You may notice some “joyful” worship during our celebration service. The Bible says in Psalm 100 to “make a joyful noise unto the Lord, all ye lands.” Serve the Lord with gladness: come before his presence with singing.” When we gather as a body we sing joyfully with gladness unto the Lord. You may see people with their hands lifted up or even shouting and crying. Do not be alarmed as this is a way of expressing our worship and gratitude unto the Lord. Some people get very excited; if it’s too much you can ask to be moved to a different seat. Attire: You may notice that our ladies wear a veil. We practice this custom according to 1 Corinthians 11:6. If you see ladies dressed modestly, it’s because the Bible instructs it in 1 Timothy 2:9. We identify with these practices as a Church body. However, you are welcome just as you are. Speaking in Tongues: 1 Corinthians 14:22 says: “tongues are a sign for unbelievers...” At FTC, we believe in speaking in tongues as the Spirit gives us utterance. Although, the complete service does not consist of speaking in tongues, there is a time for it, and a time to be still and listen to the Word of God. Everything we do is Biblical and in order. You may see someone very expressive, while others remain quiet before the Lord. We encourage you to open your heart and let God speak to you. We’d like you important the worship or to it. Will you with Christ?
to know that the most factor in your visit is not Word but how you respond respond to a relationship
CONTINUATION OF “PASTOR’S THOUGHTS’
This month, on June 3 we are going to celebrate a Friends Day Harvest. Those who have scattered seed, planted a word in someone’s heart, even as simple as an “I’m praying for you” will discover that God will give the increase of the Gospel to your friends and relatives. If you did not get involved in this cycle, there is another one coming soon. Let us not waste God’s good potential! Waiting for God’s increase,
Pastor Sam Valverde
REMNANT YOUNG ADULTS / STUDENTS
STAY POSTED FOR a GROUP OPENING in CORONA!
Welcome to our young adult / student ministries page. Our purpose is to facilitate discipleship and deliverance and to move the Kingdom of God forward. We fill our calendar with prayer nights, worship nights and investing into people. South Fontana Meets Tuesdays @ 7:00 pm Directors: Eder Roman & Zach Huver - ederaroman@gmail.com Rialto Meets Wednesdays @ 7:00 pm Directors: Abraham Aguirre - abrahamaguirrev11@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 Wednesdays @ 7:00 pm Directors: Michelle, Matt & Maressa Guerra - m_idenity@yahoo.com Ontario / Rancho Cucamonga Meets Mondays @ 7:00 pm Director: Joseph Acosta - josephdavidacosta@gmail.com North Fontana Meets Thursdays @ 7:00 pm Directors: Tim & Sonia Valverde - timothy.valverde@gmail.com Fontana - Ladies only “Mandrakes” Meets Wednesdays @ 6:00 pm Director: Diana Saavedra & Candyce Marron - diana_saa@ymail.com North Fontana 2 Meets Wednesdays @ 7:30 pm Director: Dave & Abby Avila - 714-745-9937
REMNANT YOUNG ADULTS / STUDENTS
PASTOR’S THOUGHTS SENIOR PASTOR SAM VALVERDE
αὐτόματος “And he said, So is the kingdom of God, as if a man should cast seed into the ground; And should sleep, and rise night and day, and the seed should spring and grow up, he knoweth not how. For the earth bringeth forth fruit of herself; first the blade, then the ear, after that the full corn in the ear.” Mark 4:26-28
OUR MONTHLY THEME
We plan on launching a few new groups in the next couple of weeks. We’re preparing.
T
hat scary looking word up there is automatos, which means: “of herself.” Jesus was explaining that the Kingdom is similar to a farmer that scatters seed in the ground and then goes to sleep. After a few days the seed springs up - blade, ear and full corn - and the farmer does not know how it grew. All by itself the soil produces grain which is to be cut down at the harvest. That is fascinating! The good Lord’s earth, of herself (automatos or automatically) produces grain. All the farmer has to do is scatter the seed. But what if the farmer refuses to scatter the seed? What if he is distracted, busy, involved or just plain slothful? Conclusion: no scattering of seed equals no harvest. What a waste of the earth’s potential. Jesus shared this concept centuries ago. Fast forward to FTC 2012. Every few months I invite FTC members to scatter seed. We enter into a cycle (can I use Evangelistic Cycle without boring you?) of plowing - planting - watering - fertilizing and harvesting. All we have to do is scatter the seed. Paul said that one plants, another waters, but God gives the increase. (I Corinthians 3:6, 7). God even gives us the seed (“Now may he who supplies seed to the sower...” II Corinthians 9:10)...all we have to do is scatter it!
YOUNG ADULT/STUDENT PRAYER NIGHT
Friday, June 8, 2012 / Q&A Room Join us for an evening of intimate prayer, worship and great fellowship. If you’d like to connect here is a great place to start. Arrive early as we will have a full house.
continued on next page...
GUESTS CENTER
REMINDERS
LEADERSHIP BIBLE STUDY - ALL WELCOME Sundays @ 9:10 am
At FTC, every baptized member is viewed as 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.
CORPORATE PRAYER At 9:40 am, join us for CORPORATE PRAYER as we usher in God’s presence through united prayer and prepare the atmosphere for our 10:00 am celebration service.
ONLINE GIVING available JOURNEY in CHRIST
If you visited FTC and experienced something and would like to know more, these sessions are for you. They’re informative, and life-changing. We understand that attending a session for the first time can be intimidating, rest assured you’ll feel welcomed and more importantly loved. No registration is necessary, just come as you are.
Go to our website or to donate through PAYPAL, the church email is : FTCChurchFontana@aol.com
FATHER’S DAY SLIDESHOW Sunday, June 17, 2012
Be a part of the service by participating in the picture slide show! See details on flyer. For more information, call the church office or email: ftcchurchfontana@aol.com
FATHER’S DAY June 17, 2012 @ 10:00 am FTC will be honoring all father’s on this special day. So many times their hard work and sacrifices are overlooked. We will be honoring a father of the year and having a few special suprises. Bring your dad to church on this day!
OUR PURPOSE AS A CHURCH:
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 MINISTERIAL BODY Joe Alvarez Vince Alvarez Daniel Covarrubias Steve Chaparro Patrick Cisneros Gabriel Guerra Luis Gutierrez Caesar Huerta Ben Medina Lee Millen
CONTACT US FOR ANY PRAYER NEEDS.
WELCOME! We’re glad you made it...
JOIN US EACH SUNDAY @ 10:00 AM
William Oros Frank Raya Steve Rios Santos Valenzuela DEACONS Richard Flores Noah Leon
*Standard rates may apply*
CONTACT INFORMATION Sunday Celebration Service: Church Office Hours: Church address: Website: Bookstore: Find us on Facebook
JUNE 2012 NEWSLETTER
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 Tuesday - Friday 9:00 am - 5:00 pm Open all day Sundays
INSIDE THIS EDITION: Friend Day - June 3, 2012! Journey in Christ & Road to Maturity Classes start June 10 Father’s Day Celebration - June 17, 2012 Remnant Young Adult Prayer Night
A Place for Real Transformation