A WORLD IN NEED F.T.C. REMEMBERS 9/11
SEPTEMBER 2011 NEWSLET TER
INSIDE THIS EDITION: Don’t be left out, join a Life Group today! September is Fasting month @ F.T.C.! Communion / September 25th Remembering 9-11
A Place for Real Transformation
THE FTC JOURNEY COMMUNION will be on the 25th between both services.
CONSECRATION SUNDAYS
Sundays 6am - 3pm 9/11 - 9/18 - 9/25 (both English/Spanish congregation) How is your walk with Christ? Is there something hindering you? Do you have a special prayer petition? Make plans to take part of our fasting “Sundays” . It’s easy to say no and be busy...will you take the challenge to draw closer to Him?
3 DAY FAST (the entire organization)
September 20-22, 2011 Join thousands all over the world as the Apostolic Assembly calls everyone to a 3 Day Fast with a special focus on Pastors. Imagine our church (you) fasting for wisdom, protection, anointing and grace over our Pastor? Will you heed to the call?
PASTOR’S THOUGHTS SENIOR PASTOR SAM VALVERDE
ANOTHER CALL TO F A S T ! If my people, which are called by my name, shall humble themselves, and pray, and seek my face, and turn from their wicked ways; then will I hear from heaven, and will forgive their sin, and will heal their land” II Chronicles 7:14 The Lord promised that if his people would do four things, he would do three things: If his people…
1. 2. 3. 4.
... Humble themselves ... Pray ... Seek his face ... Turn from wicked ways
He will then...
1. 2. 3.
... Hear from Heaven ... Forgie their sin ... Will heal their land
That powerful proposition can be very liberating! In the past we have humbled ourselves, prayed and sought his face, however, if we are honest, we may admit that we must still turn from our wicked ways. TWO CALLS TO FAST IN SEPTEMBER 1. A 3-SUNDAY FAST - I am respectfully calling the church to a 3 Sunday fast. We will begin the day at 6am and turn in our fasts after the Spanish service. There will be prayer, preaching, worship before and in between our Celebration Services. The dates are Sundays, September 11, 18 and 25, 2011. 2. A 3-DAY FAST – As President, I am calling the entire Apostolic Assembly across the country and around the world to a 3 day fast on September 20-22, 2011. Choose your manner of fasting, for example, fast 3 days straight, fast every day and have dinner in the evenings, Daniels fast etc. The idea is to draw close to the Lord. I am also challenging anyone who feels the desire to commit to pray one hour a day every day in September. Once again, it is time to seek the Lord. Respectfully,
Pastor Sam Valverde
GENERAL LIFE GROUPS
INTERESTED in LEADING a LIFE GROUP or GETTING CONNECTED to ONE? Now is the time to connect with a Life Group at F.T.C. Stay posted for a group opening near you very soon. This walk was not meant to be done alone.
Contact Bro. Fernando: brosalgado@gmail.com
UPCOMING EVENTS
SEPTEMBER CALENDAR Fountain of Truth Apostolic Church
THURSDAY
Praise Team Practice
7:00pm
Sanctuary
SATURDAY
LANDSCAPE: ENERGIA JUVENIL
SUNDAY
Celebration Service
9:30 am
Sanctuary
Praise Team Practice
7:00pm
Sanctuary
IDCN Convention *Ordination Service* Junior’s Service Children’s Service
6:30pm
Sanctuary
6:30pm 6:30pm
201/202 210
SATURDAY
IDCN Convention General Service
9:00am
Sanctuary
SATURDAY
IDCN Convention General Service Junior’s Service Children’s Service
2:00pm
Sanctuary
September 10
2:00pm 2:00pm
201/202 210
SUNDAY
FASTING DAY Celebration Service
6am - 3pm 9:30 am
Sanctuary
September 1
September 3
September 4
MONDAY September 5
THURSDAY
September 8
FRIDAY
September 9
September 10
September 11
LABOR DAY
MONDAY
Sector 1 Ministerial Meeting - Fontana #2
6pm
Fontana #2
September 12
TUESDAY
Executive Core Meeting
7:00 pm
Q&A Room
THURSDAY
Praise Team Practice
7:00pm
Sanctuary
FRIDAY
FearNOT Youth: Prayer Night
7:30pm
Q&A Room
6am - 3pm 9:30 am
Sanctuary
FRIDAY Usher’s Overnight Prayer September 23
10:00 pm - 5:00am
Q&A Room
SUNDAY FASTING DAY September 25 Celebration Service
6am - 3pm 9:30 am
Sanctuary
THURSDAY Praise Team Practice
7:00pm
Sanctuary
September 13
September 15
September 16
SATURDAY LANDSCAPE: ENGLISH MEN September 17
SUNDAY FASTING DAY September 18 Celebration Service TUESDAY THURSDAY
September 20-22
September 29
International 3 Day Fast of Apostolic Assembly
BIG NEWS! CONGRATULATIONS on being BAPTIZED: Zach Huver (Eder’s life group) Jacob Gonzalez (Mark’s life group) Cathy Melgar (Joel’s life group) Joseph Cruz (Mark’s life group)
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 - ederroman@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 Wednesdays @ 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
COLLEGE & CAREER (FEARNOT )
EXPOSED 3
The Final Installment / October 28 @ 730 pm / October 29 @ 500 pm We’ve begun preparation for our October production (Python). It’ll be unlike anything you’ve ever seen. All brand new scenes!
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EXPOSED FEARNOT: PRAYER NIGHT
September 16, 2011 Join us for an intimate night of prayer, live music and great fellowship. This night is crucial in our walk...don’t miss it.
OCTOBER TIME CHANGE!
Starting Every Sunday in October @ 10:00 am To accommodate the new journey / leadership tracks on Sunday mornings our service time is changing. Don’t change a thing as we’ll be praying together at 9:30 am.
District Convention
September 9 & 10, 2011 Fountain of Truth Apostolic Church “ABOUT MY FATHER’S BUSINESS” is the theme for this year’s District Convention. CONVENTION SCHEDULE: FRIDAY @ 6:30PM General Worship Service **ORDINATION SERVICE** - sanctuary Juniors Service - 201/202 Children’s Service - 210
Don’t miss out on this event, which occurs every two years. We give thanks to our bishop, Felipe Lugo for serving us for the past years. Let us pray for our new leaders. ***************************************** Join us for a memorable evening. On Friday, September 9, 2011, the following brothers from FTC along with others from other churches in our district will be ordained or initiated to the ministry:
SATURDAY @ 9AM General Worship Service (no services for juniors/children)
ORDAINED TO THE MINISTRY Timothy Valverde (English) Gianmarco Barron (Spanish) Jose De Santiago (Spanish) David Garcia (Spanish)
SATURDAY @ 2PM General Worship Service - sanctuary Juniors Service - 201/202 Children’s Service - 210
INITIATED TO THE MINISTRY Noah Leon
UPCOMING ACTIVITIES
SUMMER SCHEDULE
Every Sunday in September We’ve extended semi-casual attire through the month of September. Leave your jackets and ties at home this month. We’ll begin formal attire October 2.
WONDERING WHAT WE BELIEVE? ....or QUESTIONS ABOUT OUR CHURCH? LET US KNOW!
children, and to all that are afar off, even many as the Lord our God shall call.” Acts 2:38, 39
We believe in ONE GOD, and that his name is Jesus Christ. Because the Bible says: “Jesus Christ...this is the true God and eternal life.” 1 John 5:20
We believe and preach that the believer should LIVE IN HOLINESS. Because the Bible says: “Follow peace with all men, and holiness, without which no man can see the Lord.” Hebrews 12:14
We believe in SALVATION BY GRACE, through faith in Jesus Christ. Because the Bible says: “For by grace are ye saved through faith; and that not yourselves: it is the gift of God.” Ephesians 2:8
We SING JOYOUSLY AND CLAP OUR HANDS. Because the Bible says: “O clap your hands, all ye people; shout unto God with a voice of triumph.” Psalm 47:1
Don’t let the moment pass.
We believe in REPENTANCE AND BAPTISM in the name of Jesus Christ. Because the Bible says: “Repent and be baptized every one of you in the name of Jesus Christ for the remission of sins.” Acts 2:38 We believe in the infilling of the HOLY GHOST with the evidence of SPEAKING IN TONGUES. Because the Bible says: “and ye shall receive the gift of the Holy Ghost... for the promise is unto you, and to your
We believe in the power of God for THE HEALING OF THE SICK. Because the Bible says: “they shall lay hands on the sick, and they shall recover.” Mark 16:18 We believe that JESUS CHRIST WILL RETURN SOON FOR HIS CHURCH. Because the Bible says: “Then we which are alive and remain shall be caught up together with them in the clouds, to meet the Lord in the air; and so shall we ever be with the Lord.” 1 Thessalonians 4:17
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 @ 9:30 AM
William Oros Frank Raya Steve Rios Santos Valenzuela DEACONS Richard Flores
CONTACT INFORMATION Sunday Celebration Service: Church Office Hours: Church address: Website: Bookstore: Find us on Facebook
English 9:30am / 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