OUR PURPOSE AS A CHURCH:
CHURCH LEADERSHIP SENIOR PASTOR
Samuel Valverde Raquel Valverde Community Coordinator EXECUTIVE CORE Pastor Patrick Cisneros, Asst. Pastor / The Journey Pastor Timothy Valverde, Celebration Pastor Fernando Salgado, Volunteer Director Nat Ochoa, Administrator Andrew Rodriguez, Sanctuary Director MINISTERIAL BODY Joe Alvarez Steve Chaparro Daniel Covarrubias Abel Gonzalez Gabriel Guerra Luis Gutierrez Caesar Huerta Noah Leon Ben Medina
Lee Millen Frank Raya Phil Raya Steve Rios Santos Valenzuela DEACONS Richard Flores Joe Pacheco Jr.
SUNDAY CELEBRATION SERVICE TIMES: English 10:00am / Spanish 1pm/ Spanish 5:00pm
*Standard rates may apply*
To donate via PAYPAL, the church email is : FTCChurchFontana@aol.com or stop by the bookstore for cc transactions JUNE 2015 NEWSLETTER
Fountain of Truth Family Woship Center @FTCFontana @FTCFontana
INSIDE THIS EDITION:
CONTACT INFORMATION Church Office Hours: FTCA School office Hours: Church & School Address: Church Email: Church Websites: FTCA website: Bookstore: IDCN District Website: Apostolic Assembly Website:
Tuesday - Friday 9:00 am - 5:00 pm Monday - Friday 8:30am - 4:00pm 5401 Citrus Avenue, Fontana, CA 92336 (909) 822-5450 FTCChurchFontana@aol.com www.fountainoftruth.com www.fuentedeverdad.org www.FTCAcademy.org Tuesday - Thursday 2pm - 5pm / all day on Sundays www.idcnonline.com www.apostolicassembly.com
HAPPY FATHER’S DAY! REMNANT FTCA 1ST GRADUATION CEREMONY
PASTOR’S THOUGHTS SENIOR PASTOR SAM VALVERDE d
RELEXIONS If the ax is dull and its edge unsharpened, more strength is needed, but skill will bring success.” Ecclesiastes 10:10
SWAG / MOTHER’S DAY NATIONAL WOMEN’S CONFERENCE The CA conference will be held here at FTC. Registration $89 ($74 if paid by July 15)
Two lumberjacks start cutting down trees early in the morning. The men are of the same size and weight and wield the same size axe. At the end of the same day one drags himself home, exhausted after a long day of work, heading home to eat and go to bed - he cut down seven trees. The other, walks home with a spring in his step and is thinking of a few projects that need completion at home. Plus, he promised his wife he would take her for ice cream after dinner. He chopped down a dozen trees. Same size, same skill, same size axe, same forest, same day - different results. The difference? A sharp verses a dull axe.
www.heartandsoulconference.com
With a dull axe more strength is needed. One is prone to become weary. This principle is true in all aspects of life. Let’s sharpen our axe and use our skill that will bring success.
Friday, June 5, 2015 11pm - 6am
USHER & TRAFFIC MINISTRY Overnight Prayer
CONGRATULATIONS GRADUATES! Graduating students sharpened their axe and are now seeing one part of their reward - graduation. John Maxwell calls this “The Law of Process.” These students worked hard all year long, studied long days and into the night, and now they will proudly walk to receive their diplomas. We applaud you! We will have Graduate Recognitions on Sunday, July 12th. Look for more details via our weekly eblasts and Sunday announcements. If you want more information, please call our church office. FOUNTAIN OF TRUTH CHRISTIAN ACADEMY (FTCA) On Sunday, June 7th we will be promoting FTCA at our Celebration Services. Pastor Phil Raya will speak about the importance of Christian Education. We must train up our children in the way they should go - that path is one of godliness and character. If we teach our children how to live, they will know how to make a living. The FTCA student body will be making a presentation in the services.
SWAG Junior High Ministry For more information, contact the directors, Elias & Lourdes Escamilla EPSD09@gmail.com
EVENTS
PASTOR’S THOUGHTS
LIFE GROUPS Blah, blah, blah - blah, blah, blah is what many people hear when Life Groups are mentioned. However, more and more I am convinced at the importance of connecting, belonging to and attending a Life Group. Remember the old hanging clothes lines your Grandma would use to dry the wash? Sometimes they would hang low in the middle because the poles were too far apart. Life can become dull and droopy between Sundays; a vibrant mid-week Life Group will take the dullness out of our week. Join one today and be consistent! SUMMER IS COMING! Another way to sharpen the axe is to learn from the ant. Listen to wise Solomon (Proverbs 6:6-8): Go to the ant, you sluggard; consider its ways and be wise! 7 It has no commander, no overseer or ruler, 8 yet it stores its provisions in summer and gathers its food at harvest Enjoy your summer, but don’t forget to “store your provisions.” In other words, do something effective. Besides going on vacation, accomplish that task you’ve been putting off. Whether it’s that backyard project, restoring the car, painting the house or redoing the garage - do it! Spiritually, read through the Bible, take that prolonged fast or visit that friend you promised to share the Gospel with. Enjoy a few hazy, lazy days of summer, but don’t let it be dull. HAPPY FATHER’S DAY Finally, I bless all Fathers. You face many battle fronts on a daily basis job related stress, marriage and family relations, health issues, leadership challenges, business decisions, ministry tasks - not to mention the responsibility of being the priest and spiritual leader of your home. That is a tall order. You support your family, your church and your community - many times with a smile. May God bless you with his multiple blessings! Have a wonderful and well-deserved celebrated day! God bless,
Pastor Sam Valverde
EVENTS
PASTOR’S THOUGHTS
LIFE GROUPS Blah, blah, blah - blah, blah, blah is what many people hear when Life Groups are mentioned. However, more and more I am convinced at the importance of connecting, belonging to and attending a Life Group. Remember the old hanging clothes lines your Grandma would use to dry the wash? Sometimes they would hang low in the middle because the poles were too far apart. Life can become dull and droopy between Sundays; a vibrant mid-week Life Group will take the dullness out of our week. Join one today and be consistent! SUMMER IS COMING! Another way to sharpen the axe is to learn from the ant. Listen to wise Solomon (Proverbs 6:6-8): Go to the ant, you sluggard; consider its ways and be wise! 7 It has no commander, no overseer or ruler, 8 yet it stores its provisions in summer and gathers its food at harvest Enjoy your summer, but don’t forget to “store your provisions.” In other words, do something effective. Besides going on vacation, accomplish that task you’ve been putting off. Whether it’s that backyard project, restoring the car, painting the house or redoing the garage - do it! Spiritually, read through the Bible, take that prolonged fast or visit that friend you promised to share the Gospel with. Enjoy a few hazy, lazy days of summer, but don’t let it be dull. HAPPY FATHER’S DAY Finally, I bless all Fathers. You face many battle fronts on a daily basis job related stress, marriage and family relations, health issues, leadership challenges, business decisions, ministry tasks - not to mention the responsibility of being the priest and spiritual leader of your home. That is a tall order. You support your family, your church and your community - many times with a smile. May God bless you with his multiple blessings! Have a wonderful and well-deserved celebrated day! God bless,
Pastor Sam Valverde
REMNANT YOUTH
THE JOURNEY
THE JOURNEY
SCHEDULE & INFORMATION
This series of classes are designed for those who are interested in knowing more about God’s plan of salvation and seeking water baptism. June 7 The Great Decision June 28 The Born Again Man June 14 The Power of the Cross July 5 An Encounter with God June 21 Water Baptism & Deliverance Classes are on Sundays at 9:00am in the Q&A Room located in the Children’s Ministry area.
***SPIRITUAL RETREAT *** Saturday, July 11 at 8:30am - 12:00pm Mark your calendars! More details will be in next month’s bulletin.
This 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. Classes are on Sundays at 9:00am in Room 206 located in the Children’s Ministry area. Next series of classes: TBA
FOR QUESTIONS REGARDING THE JOURNEY IN CHRIST CLASS OR ROAD TO MATURITY, PLEASE CONTACT NOAH & MELINDA LEON nleon524@yahoo.com
HEY REMNANT! This month we are closing our quarter’s theme: love. With that said, we’ll be focusing on loving people. So we present: Dirty Feet. Moreover, we have a full schedule packed with exciting events. We don’t want you to miss out on this month, so take a moment to see what’s happening. First, do you want to get more connected and involved? Come to RSD (our student leadership training), on Saturday, June 6th at 6pm. This is a great place to start. Then join us on Friday, June 19th at 7:30pm for the Huddle (our prayer night). Then on Friday, June 26th at 7:30pm, you don’t want to miss the highlight of our month, which is our Remnant Night (our worship service). Joseph Acosta, our Remnant Director, will be our speaker for the evening. And will conclude the our month with Hub (our hangout) on Saturday, June 27th, day after Remnant Night. Also, don’t forget our weekly Remnant Groups, this semester we had launched two new groups: Riverside and a all girls group. It’s a great way to meet new friends and grow in Christ. If you have any questions, you can reach us at thermnt@yahoo.com. Dont’ forget to check us out on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram for daily updates.
JUNE CALENDAR 2015
Fountain of Truth Apostolic Church
THURSDAY
Music Practice *Mass Choir Rehearsal*
6:30pm
Sanctuary
FRIDAY June 5
Usher’s Overnight Prayer
11:00pm -6:00am
Q&A
SATURDAY
Remnant RSD Session
6:00pm
210/206
SUNDAY
Journey in Christ 1
9:00am 10:00am
Q&A Sanctuary
THURSDAY
Music Practice
6:30pm
Sanctuary
SUNDAY
Journey in Christ 2 SWAG - Jr Hi Class Celebration Service
9:00am 10:00am 10:00am
Q&A 206 Sanctuary
TUESDAY June 16
FTCA 1st Graduation Ceremony
7:00pm
Sanctuary
THURSDAY
Music Practice
6:30pm
Sanctuary
FRIDAY
Remnant Prayer Night *THE HUDDLE*
7:30pm
Q&A
SUNDAY
Journey in Christ 3 Celebration Service
9:00am 10:00am
Q&A Sanctuary
June 4
June 6
June 7 Celebration Service FTCA Promotion *Dedications* Sunday
June 11
June 14
June 18
June 19
June 21
HAPPY FATHER’S DAY! THURSDAY
Music Practice
6:30pm
Sanctuary
FRIDAY
Remnant Night
7:30pm
Sanctuary
SUNDAY
Journey in Christ 4 SWAG - Jr Hi Class Celebration Service
9:00am 10:00am 10:00am
Q&A 206 Sanctuary
June 25
June 26
June 28
Open to all members. Rehearsal is Thursday, June 4th at 6:30pm in the choir room. Enter through northeast door. SEE YOU THERE!
JUNE CALENDAR 2015
Fountain of Truth Apostolic Church
THURSDAY
Music Practice *Mass Choir Rehearsal*
6:30pm
Sanctuary
FRIDAY June 5
Usher’s Overnight Prayer
11:00pm -6:00am
Q&A
SATURDAY
Remnant RSD Session
6:00pm
210/206
SUNDAY
Journey in Christ 1
9:00am 10:00am
Q&A Sanctuary
THURSDAY
Music Practice
6:30pm
Sanctuary
SUNDAY
Journey in Christ 2 SWAG - Jr Hi Class Celebration Service
9:00am 10:00am 10:00am
Q&A 206 Sanctuary
TUESDAY June 16
FTCA 1st Graduation Ceremony
7:00pm
Sanctuary
THURSDAY
Music Practice
6:30pm
Sanctuary
FRIDAY
Remnant Prayer Night *THE HUDDLE*
7:30pm
Q&A
SUNDAY
Journey in Christ 3 Celebration Service
9:00am 10:00am
Q&A Sanctuary
June 4
June 6
June 7 Celebration Service FTCA Promotion *Dedications* Sunday
June 11
June 14
June 18
June 19
June 21
HAPPY FATHER’S DAY! THURSDAY
Music Practice
6:30pm
Sanctuary
FRIDAY
Remnant Night
7:30pm
Sanctuary
SUNDAY
Journey in Christ 4 SWAG - Jr Hi Class Celebration Service
9:00am 10:00am 10:00am
Q&A 206 Sanctuary
June 25
June 26
June 28
Open to all members. Rehearsal is Thursday, June 4th at 6:30pm in the choir room. Enter through northeast door. SEE YOU THERE!
REMNANT YOUTH
THE JOURNEY
THE JOURNEY
SCHEDULE & INFORMATION
This series of classes are designed for those who are interested in knowing more about God’s plan of salvation and seeking water baptism. June 7 The Great Decision June 28 The Born Again Man June 14 The Power of the Cross July 5 An Encounter with God June 21 Water Baptism & Deliverance Classes are on Sundays at 9:00am in the Q&A Room located in the Children’s Ministry area.
***SPIRITUAL RETREAT *** Saturday, July 11 at 8:30am - 12:00pm Mark your calendars! More details will be in next month’s bulletin.
This 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. Classes are on Sundays at 9:00am in Room 206 located in the Children’s Ministry area. Next series of classes: TBA
FOR QUESTIONS REGARDING THE JOURNEY IN CHRIST CLASS OR ROAD TO MATURITY, PLEASE CONTACT NOAH & MELINDA LEON nleon524@yahoo.com
HEY REMNANT! This month we are closing our quarter’s theme: love. With that said, we’ll be focusing on loving people. So we present: Dirty Feet. Moreover, we have a full schedule packed with exciting events. We don’t want you to miss out on this month, so take a moment to see what’s happening. First, do you want to get more connected and involved? Come to RSD (our student leadership training), on Saturday, June 6th at 6pm. This is a great place to start. Then join us on Friday, June 19th at 7:30pm for the Huddle (our prayer night). Then on Friday, June 26th at 7:30pm, you don’t want to miss the highlight of our month, which is our Remnant Night (our worship service). Joseph Acosta, our Remnant Director, will be our speaker for the evening. And will conclude the our month with Hub (our hangout) on Saturday, June 27th, day after Remnant Night. Also, don’t forget our weekly Remnant Groups, this semester we had launched two new groups: Riverside and a all girls group. It’s a great way to meet new friends and grow in Christ. If you have any questions, you can reach us at thermnt@yahoo.com. Dont’ forget to check us out on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram for daily updates.
FROM OUR LIFE GROUP DIRECTOR
LIFE GROUPS The Lord God Omnipotent reigneth! I am excited about the buzz of Life Groups, and about the direction that the Lord is leading this ministry in. This semester, our Life Groups are studying the theme, “Connected” - to Christ, to the kingdom of God, and to the church. Did you know that you are a chosen generation? Specifically chosen, which means hand-picked by God. You are special. I once heard of an independent person that did not want any help installing Christmas lights on the roof of a two-story home. He allowed everyone to leave because he was a loner and wanted to do it all by himself. So as the story goes, his family went to the mall. He installed a large string of lights then realized that he needed something that was down on the ground. He moved towards where the ladder had been, however the ladder was not there. He went to pull his cell phone out, but he had left it in the garage. He didn’t want to jump down because he could injure himself. So he had to stay on the roof top for hours. Finally the family came home and he was so excited to see them. They helped him with the ladder so he could come down to join the family. What is the significance of this story for FTC? This is an invitation to everyone who is on the roof alone – FTC Life Groups are here to help you with the ladder. Join one today. Your participation will strengthen you, bring Glory to God, and be an encouragement to someone else. Fountain of Truth, we are on the threshing floor of even greater things. The Life Group Department is preparing to launch a Life Group that is ALL about the Holy Ghost - how to receive it, what happens when it comes, and its significance in our lives. This Life Group will be a place where you can learn more about the Holy Spirit, get answers to your questions, and have opportunities to tarry to receive it. So if you or someone you know, is seeking for the Holy Ghost, this LG is for you. Get ready - help is on the way! You can personally call me or email me if you are interested.
THE JOURNEY / MEMBERSHIP
MEMBERSHIP VALUES CLASS
This class is designed to introduce our new believers and transferring members to Fountain of Truth Church family our beliefs, church structure and organization. These classes are for the following: • Those who have completed Level 1 & 2 classes • Anyone who has not taken the membership class to date and would like to become an official FTC member.
NEXT CLASS: TBA
For any questions regarding membership here at FTC, please see the Membership Directors Roy & Evie Hernandez
Get Connected! Join a Life Group today – It will be a blessing in your life!
FOR QUESTIONS REGARDING THE JOURNEY, PLEASE FEEL FREE TO SEE PASTOR PATRICK CISNEROS
Bro. Wendell Wright
patrickcisneros@sbcglobal.net
(951) 237-3168 Wendell4me@aol.com
You may also stop by our connection center located in the sanctuary after service or contact the church office at (909) 822-5450.
FROM OUR LIFE GROUP DIRECTOR
LIFE GROUPS The Lord God Omnipotent reigneth! I am excited about the buzz of Life Groups, and about the direction that the Lord is leading this ministry in. This semester, our Life Groups are studying the theme, “Connected” - to Christ, to the kingdom of God, and to the church. Did you know that you are a chosen generation? Specifically chosen, which means hand-picked by God. You are special. I once heard of an independent person that did not want any help installing Christmas lights on the roof of a two-story home. He allowed everyone to leave because he was a loner and wanted to do it all by himself. So as the story goes, his family went to the mall. He installed a large string of lights then realized that he needed something that was down on the ground. He moved towards where the ladder had been, however the ladder was not there. He went to pull his cell phone out, but he had left it in the garage. He didn’t want to jump down because he could injure himself. So he had to stay on the roof top for hours. Finally the family came home and he was so excited to see them. They helped him with the ladder so he could come down to join the family. What is the significance of this story for FTC? This is an invitation to everyone who is on the roof alone – FTC Life Groups are here to help you with the ladder. Join one today. Your participation will strengthen you, bring Glory to God, and be an encouragement to someone else. Fountain of Truth, we are on the threshing floor of even greater things. The Life Group Department is preparing to launch a Life Group that is ALL about the Holy Ghost - how to receive it, what happens when it comes, and its significance in our lives. This Life Group will be a place where you can learn more about the Holy Spirit, get answers to your questions, and have opportunities to tarry to receive it. So if you or someone you know, is seeking for the Holy Ghost, this LG is for you. Get ready - help is on the way! You can personally call me or email me if you are interested.
THE JOURNEY / MEMBERSHIP
MEMBERSHIP VALUES CLASS
This class is designed to introduce our new believers and transferring members to Fountain of Truth Church family our beliefs, church structure and organization. These classes are for the following: • Those who have completed Level 1 & 2 classes • Anyone who has not taken the membership class to date and would like to become an official FTC member.
NEXT CLASS: TBA
For any questions regarding membership here at FTC, please see the Membership Directors Roy & Evie Hernandez
Get Connected! Join a Life Group today – It will be a blessing in your life!
FOR QUESTIONS REGARDING THE JOURNEY, PLEASE FEEL FREE TO SEE PASTOR PATRICK CISNEROS
Bro. Wendell Wright
patrickcisneros@sbcglobal.net
(951) 237-3168 Wendell4me@aol.com
You may also stop by our connection center located in the sanctuary after service or contact the church office at (909) 822-5450.
PASTOR’S THOUGHTS SENIOR PASTOR SAM VALVERDE d
RELEXIONS If the ax is dull and its edge unsharpened, more strength is needed, but skill will bring success.” Ecclesiastes 10:10
SWAG / MOTHER’S DAY NATIONAL WOMEN’S CONFERENCE The CA conference will be held here at FTC. Registration $89 ($74 if paid by July 15)
Two lumberjacks start cutting down trees early in the morning. The men are of the same size and weight and wield the same size axe. At the end of the same day one drags himself home, exhausted after a long day of work, heading home to eat and go to bed - he cut down seven trees. The other, walks home with a spring in his step and is thinking of a few projects that need completion at home. Plus, he promised his wife he would take her for ice cream after dinner. He chopped down a dozen trees. Same size, same skill, same size axe, same forest, same day - different results. The difference? A sharp verses a dull axe.
www.heartandsoulconference.com
With a dull axe more strength is needed. One is prone to become weary. This principle is true in all aspects of life. Let’s sharpen our axe and use our skill that will bring success.
Friday, June 5, 2015 11pm - 6am
USHER & TRAFFIC MINISTRY Overnight Prayer
CONGRATULATIONS GRADUATES! Graduating students sharpened their axe and are now seeing one part of their reward - graduation. John Maxwell calls this “The Law of Process.” These students worked hard all year long, studied long days and into the night, and now they will proudly walk to receive their diplomas. We applaud you! We will have Graduate Recognitions on Sunday, July 12th. Look for more details via our weekly eblasts and Sunday announcements. If you want more information, please call our church office. FOUNTAIN OF TRUTH CHRISTIAN ACADEMY (FTCA) On Sunday, June 7th we will be promoting FTCA at our Celebration Services. Pastor Phil Raya will speak about the importance of Christian Education. We must train up our children in the way they should go - that path is one of godliness and character. If we teach our children how to live, they will know how to make a living. The FTCA student body will be making a presentation in the services.
SWAG Junior High Ministry For more information, contact the directors, Elias & Lourdes Escamilla EPSD09@gmail.com
OUR PURPOSE AS A CHURCH:
CHURCH LEADERSHIP SENIOR PASTOR
Samuel Valverde Raquel Valverde Community Coordinator EXECUTIVE CORE Pastor Patrick Cisneros, Asst. Pastor / The Journey Pastor Timothy Valverde, Celebration Pastor Fernando Salgado, Volunteer Director Nat Ochoa, Administrator Andrew Rodriguez, Sanctuary Director MINISTERIAL BODY Joe Alvarez Steve Chaparro Daniel Covarrubias Abel Gonzalez Gabriel Guerra Luis Gutierrez Caesar Huerta Noah Leon Ben Medina
Lee Millen Frank Raya Phil Raya Steve Rios Santos Valenzuela DEACONS Richard Flores Joe Pacheco Jr.
SUNDAY CELEBRATION SERVICE TIMES: English 10:00am / Spanish 1pm/ Spanish 5:00pm
*Standard rates may apply*
To donate via PAYPAL, the church email is : FTCChurchFontana@aol.com or stop by the bookstore for cc transactions JUNE 2015 NEWSLETTER
Fountain of Truth Family Woship Center @FTCFontana @FTCFontana
INSIDE THIS EDITION:
CONTACT INFORMATION Church Office Hours: FTCA School office Hours: Church & School Address: Church Email: Church Websites: FTCA website: Bookstore: IDCN District Website: Apostolic Assembly Website:
Tuesday - Friday 9:00 am - 5:00 pm Monday - Friday 8:30am - 4:00pm 5401 Citrus Avenue, Fontana, CA 92336 (909) 822-5450 FTCChurchFontana@aol.com www.fountainoftruth.com www.fuentedeverdad.org www.FTCAcademy.org Tuesday - Thursday 2pm - 5pm / all day on Sundays www.idcnonline.com www.apostolicassembly.com
HAPPY FATHER’S DAY! REMNANT FTCA 1ST GRADUATION CEREMONY