October Newsletter

OUR PURPOSE AS A CHURCH:

CHURCH LEADERSHIP SENIOR PASTOR Samuel & Raquel Valverde

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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 Patrick Cisneros, Core Member MINISTERIAL BODY Joe Alvarez Vince 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

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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 - Thursday 2:00 pm - 5:00 pm Open all day Sundays

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INSIDE THIS EDITION: Harvest Sunday - 10/7/12 FTC Leadership Prayer Retreat 10/12 - 10/13 Friend Day - 10/14/12

A Place for Real Transformation

HARVEST / FRIEND DAY!

REMINDERS

BABY DEDICATIONS

Sunday, November 11, 2012 at 10am To participate, please contact Neomi Escudero at 909-210-4000 or email: NeomiE3@yahoo.com no later than Sunday, November 4, 2012.

HEAR YE, HEAR YE!

Singers wanted to participate in our 2012 Christmas & New Year’s Eve services! For more information, please contact Crystal Berumen at MsCrystalB@gmail.com or Mark Gutierrez at mark_gutierrez777@yahoo.com

FLOR AZUL OFFERING This year has marked the 40 year anniversary that the Women’s Department in the Apostolic Assembly has provided for our Missionaries through “FLOR AZUL”. If these men, women and children can give their life for the gospel, is it possible that we can sacrifice in our giving? Pick up a blue envelope from the Ladies table or simply indicate it on your offering envelope. Suggested offering is $100 per sister of FTC. Deadline is October 7, 2012.

JOIN US AT OUR IDCN DISTRICT “FLOR AZUL” SERVICE Saturday, October 20, 2012 Indio Apostolic Church 46601 Vargas Rd, Indio, CA 92201 10am 3pm

Ministerial & Federation Meetings Flor Azul Service Speaker: Daniel Velazquez - Fresno, CA

PASTOR’S THOUGHTS

THE REMNANT / FTC LEADERSHIP PRAYER RETREAT Welcome to our young adult / student ministries section. 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.

YOUNG ADULT/STUDENT PRAYER NIGHT

Friday, October 19, 2012 @ 7:30 PM / 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.

CONNECT WITH THE REMNANT www.wearetheremnant.org https://www.facebook.com/TheRemnantFTC Watch the testimonies! www.vimeo.com https://twitter.com/TheRemnant_

SENIOR PASTOR SAM VALVERDE

NEED TO TALK ABOUT

“YUCKY” STUFF?

“Having therefore these promises, dearly beloved, let us cleanse ourselves from all filthiness of the flesh and spirit, perfecting holiness in the fear of God.” II Corinthians 7:1 KJV he other day one of our very well known and capable speakers mentioned T that he had detected something in one of his children. There was something suspiciously odd/wrong. He mentioned that when they have to talk about having done something wrong, or confessing some childhood sin, their code is: “do you need to talk about “yucky” stuff. I think that’s a pretty practical and effective way of parenting.

Is there any “yucky” stuff that you need to talk to your Father about? As we continue to make our way Back to Holiness, it is a good time to take an honest inventory about what things we need to “lay aside” (Hebrews 12:1,2). Paul challenges us to “cleanse ourselves of all filthiness of flesh and spirit...” The word filthiness is defilement. Something defiled is something that is not clean; it has become corrupt, ruined. The sins that so easily beset us creep in without us even noticing. It is easy for our flesh to pick up bad habits. It does not take much prompting for it to direct us towards slothfulness, sensuality, immorality and improper conduct. It has no problem slipping, rationalizing, excusing - wrong music, wrong movies, wrong magazines, wrong websites, wrong clothing and wrong relationships. Godly courtships that began with the intent to honor God, the family and the church many times become defiled with premature expressions of affection that lead to fornication at worst and guilt and despoilment at best. Our spirit can also turn “yucky”. A wrong word we begin to use, a negative attitude that clouds our countenance; an arrogant outlook or cynical manner that we assume can change our spiritual demeanor. We begin to hang with the wrong “friend”, become influenced by carnal people and before we know it we have lost the luster of his glory and the joy of the Lord. Over the years I’ve seen people who were sold out for God, lovers of the brotherhood, praying and worshipping saints change into spiritual zombies. They attend services, but they’re dead inside. They go through the motions, say the right words and greet the right people, but they never took care of the “yucky” stuff. Let us follow Paul’s advice and perfect holiness in the fear of the Lord. Let us separate from anything - flesh or spirit - that will rob us of godliness and closeness to our Lord. Fighting the battle with you,

Pastor Sam Valverde

LIFE GROUPS 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. Campus Generation Maria Fernanda Torres & Candice Johnson Time: TBA Curriculum: Life Applications Place: CSU, 5500 University Pkwy, SB, CA Contact Number: 909-567-3815 & 909-520-6258 email address: csusbcg1@yahoo.com & pinkrosesdec4@yahoo.com N. Fontana - Frank Lopez Understanding His Commandments Thursdays at 07:30pm Contact info: 310-505-3309 Riverside - Frank Salgado Wednesdays at 7pm. Location: TBA Life Application Studies Contact info: fdsalgado@aol.com Lzsalgado@aol.com (909) 240-2868 High Desert - Gabriel Guerra Wednesdays at 7pm Place: TBA Curriculum: 12 Weeks of Consolidation Contact info: 909-214-6485 or 760-662-6353 Email gabrieljguerra@aol.com Womens Group - Leader: Isela Freidman Book: Lies Women Believe Every other Thursday at 9am Contact info: isela_friedman@sbcglobal.net 5731 Ventana Place, Fontana. Corona- Lee Millen Every other Friday, 7 p.m. Purpose Driven Life. 23945 Lawson Road, Corona (951) 285-8543 leemillens@gmail.com Women’s group “Beauty from Ashes” Leader: Maria Fernanda Torres Contact Number: 909-567-3815 Time: Mondays @ 7:30pm Curriculum: Your Knight in Shining Armor by P.B Wilson

THE JOURNEY - LEVEL 3 AND 4

THE JOURNEY

October 2012 Schedule and Information LIFE GROUP PASTOR Fernando Salgado / brosalgado@gmail.com Family Centered Studies - Mary Vasquez Thursdays @ 7pm Contact: mraltm3@aol.com Fontana - Placidia Andalon i-Link, High School girls only Wednesdays at 7pm 15636 Brewer Lane,Fontana Contact info: 909-997-3184 Email: Yourvisionmymission@gmail.com N. Fontana - Sam Valverde Jr Young Couples Wednesdays at 7:30 / General Studies Contact info: 909-921-1965 svalverdejr@gmail.com Rancho Cucamonga - Vince Alvarez “Love and Respect” Marriage Series Wednesday’s @ 7pm 12839 Spring Mountain Dr. 91739 Contact info: 909-214-1053

LEVEL 3 - TUESDAY NIGHTS PATH OF LIFE - Membership and Kingdom Values – This series 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 The Journey in Christ and The Road to Maturity 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. This month new classes will start as follows: Our Apostolic Heritage/Affiliation and Church Statements Church Strategy and Finances Church Organizational Structure Apostolic Disciplines

10/9 10/16 10/23 10/30

Classes are on TUESDAYS at 7PM in the Q&A Room located in the Children’s Ministry area.

LEVEL 4 - SUNDAY MORNINGS

S. Riverside - Wendell Wright Thursdays @ 7pm “The Giving of THANKS” studies Contact info: wwright@mosssavings.com 951-237-3168

LIFE GROUP LEADERSHIP TRAINING – This series is our continuing education and leadership helps for sustained growth and effective progression throughout a leaders life.

Strategy of Jesus - Richard Flores Thursdays 7:30pm 7205 Andrea St., Fontana 92336 Contact Info: RichFlores21@yahoo.com. (310) 514-7992

This series is for the following: • Those who have completed levels 1, 2, 3a and 3b classes • Current life group leaders who have completed level 3b • All ministers and leaders at FTC • Anyone interested in learning more about God’s word

Corona- Julian Ojeda Running/walking group Wednesdays 6:30 / Place: TBA Contact info: julianojeda@msn.com 951-741-8136

These classes are held every Sunday morning starting at 8:30AM for prayer in room 210 and then moving into the Sanctuary at 9:00AM for in depth study of the Bible.

Rancho Cucamonga - Ana Rodriguez Running/Walk group Mondays 6:30 / Day Creek Park

a. LG Prayer and Equipping: Training Session Prayer and Friends Day Instructional Huddle Testimony Sunday Pastoral Address b. In Depth Study of God’s Word:

8:30AM – Room 210 10/7 10/14 10/21 10/28 9:00AM - Sanctuary

REMNANT YOUNG ADULTS / STUDENTS

THE JOURNEY - LEVEL 1 AND 2

THE JOURNEY

October 2012 Schedule and Information

Corona Meets Tuesdays @ 7:00 pm Directors: Tim & Sonia Valverde - timothy.valverde@gmail.com

LEVEL 1 - SUNDAY MORNINGS JOURNEY IN CHRIST – These classes are designed for those who are interested in knowing more about what the Bible teaches on God’s plan of salvation. For more info regarding these classes… • Please stop by our connection center located in the sanctuary after our Sunday celebration service. • Contact the church office at (909) 822-5450.

South Fontana Meets Tuesdays @ 7:00 pm Directors: Eder Roman & Cesar Valencia - ederaroman@gmail.com Rialto Meets Wednesdays @ 7:00 pm Directors: Abraham Aguirre - abrahamaguirrev11@yahoo.com Redlands Meets Tuesdays @ 7:00 pm (every other Tuesday) Director: Aaron Gutierrez - aaronmichaelgutierrez@yahoo.com,

This month new classes will start as follows: The Great Decision 10/21 The Power of the Cross of Christ 10/28 Classes are on Sundays at 9:00AM in the Q&A Room located in the Children’s Ministry area. Follow the signs!

LEVEL 2 - SUNDAY MORNINGS ROAD TO MATURITY – 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:

Hacienda Heights Meets Fridays @ 7:00 pm Directors: Steven Vasquez 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

• Those who have completed the Journey in Christ classes • Those who have transferred from another church and have been baptized 18 months or less.

North Rialto Meets Wednesdays @ 7:00 pm Directors: Joel Melgar/Genaro Gonzalez - joelmelgar11@yahoo.com

This month classes continue as follows: Liberated 10/14 Where do I go from Here? 10/21 The Vision of the Church 10/28

Classes are on Sundays at 9:00 AM in Room 206 located in the Children’s Ministry area.

North Fontana Meets Thursdays @ 7:00 pm Directors: Juan Campos / Billy Clark 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

OCTOBER CALENDAR

Fountain of Truth Apostolic Church

WEDNESDAY

English Core Meeting

5:30pm

204

THURSDAY

Worship Team Practice (bilingual)

7:00pm

Sanctuary

THURSDAY

Worship Team Practice (bilingual)

7:00pm

Sanctuary

FRIDAY

REMNANT Young Adults Prayer Night

7:30pm

Q&A

FRIDAY

Children’s Christmas Rehearsal

7:00pm

210

SATURDAY

10am (meetings) 3pm (service)

Indio, CA

LG Leadership Training In-Depth Study of God’s Word Celebration Service *HARVEST SUNDAY* Music Recital

8:30am

210

DIstrict “FLOR AZUL” Service Children’s Christmas Rehearsal

9:30am

210

9:00am 9:00am 10:00 am 6:00pm

Sanctuary Sanctuary Sanctuary

8:30am

210

TUESDAY

Path of Life (Level 4)

7:00pm

Sanctuary Q&A

LG Leadership Training In Depth Study of God’s Word Journey in Christ Road to Maturity Celebration Service

9:00am 9:00am 9:00am 10:00 am

Sanctuary Q&A 206 Sanctuary

THURSDAY

Worship Team Practice (bilingual)

7:00pm

Sanctuary

TUESDAY

Path of Life (Level 4)

7:00pm

Q&A

FRIDAY

Leadership Prayer Retreat

6:00pm

Big Bear, CA

THURSDAY

Worship Team Practice (bilingual)

7:00pm

Sanctuary

SATURDAY

Leadership Prayer Retreat Children’s Christmas Rehearsal

6:00am

Big Bear, CA

SATURDAY

Children’s Christmas Rehearsal

9:30am

210

LG Leadership Training In Depth Study of God’s Word Road to Maturity Celebration Service *FRIEND DAY*

8:30am

210

9:00am 9:00am 10:00 am

Sanctuary 206 Sanctuary

October 3

October 4

October 5

SUNDAY

October 7

October 9

October 11

October 12 October 13

SUNDAY

October 14

TUESDAY

October 16

Path of Life (Level 4)

October 18

October 19

October 20

SUNDAY

October 21

October 23

October 25

October 27

9:30am

7:00pm

210

Q&A

SUNDAY

October 28

TUESDAY

October 30