gathering bulletin january 25, 2009
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THE GATHERING COMMUNITYATTHEARBORETUM12141 Lewis St. Garden Grove, CA 92840
MESSAGE NOTES: January 25, 2009
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MESSAGE FROM T H E P A S T O R
People areoften curiousabout what
TheGathering isand, simplyput, its achurch. Its
not just a Bible study, or just a
service for the ambitious heart,but its a real church; a smallone, but a real one. We are a
little church within a bigchurch, and we carry a symbi-otic relationship with thatchurch. They love us, and welove them. We work both inde-pendently and as a team to fur-ther the blessed kingdom ofGod on Earth.
Our dream in starting thisplace was to create a home forpeople who seek a deep andintimate encounter with Godand desire to create lifelong
friendships. We value many
things, but what I've seen is adesire for purpose, to be awareand active socially in our localcommunity and environment,to experience community andbuild it all around, loving Godand loving others. We also cele-brate the diversity of individu-
als, their opinions, and theirspiritual journeys. Many of ushope and pray that over theyears, The Gathering will havea profound impact in the livesof the poor and disenfran-chised, will stand against injus-tice, will live moral and ethicallives, and will be the bright
symbol of Christs aboundinglove and peace in Orange
County.
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www.ocgathering.com for more detailed info
CHURCH EMAIL GROUP
This group communicates
through e-mail daily, sharing witheach other prayer requests, praise
reports, & anything that may beon their hearts. Contact JoshMorgan to get signed up!
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January 25, 2009
THEGATHERINGCOMMUNITY
I N T H E A R B O R E T U M
All-Parent Gathering Meeting
Disneyland DayS u n d a y , F e b r u a r y 1 5 t h
Meet at the big C in CALIFORNIAnear CaliforniaAdventure at 1:30pm. To save money, eat lunch before
you get there. See you at the happiest place on earth!
Canyougetpeople
intoDisneylandforfree?
Wouldyouliketodoth
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blessothersinourchur
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community?Pleaseema
ilJosh
Thankyou!
GUYS PAINTBALLWARWhere: Camp Pendleton in San DiegoCost: $38 (also bring $ for lunch)
Date: 7am-3pm on a Sat. in Feb.(exact day TBA)
Sun., Feb. 15th at 9am in the Art Gallery there will be ameeting for all parents of the Gathering. Child care isavailable at the Kids Power Plant. We will be discussing
the topic of The Gatherings future Sunday School.
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OUTREACH
ISAIAH HOUSE
Ander heads up a visit to theIsaiah House every Sat. morn-ing at 6am (contact him fordirections). While volunteeringat Isaiah House, you will devel-op relationships with the chil-dren & families that needencouragement & love. If youare interested in helping outwith this life-changing & excitingproject, please contact Ander(his e-mail is listed below in theCONTACTS section).
MANNA
Members of our communitybegan MANNA, which collectsfood and clothing to both reducewaste and provide support forthe needy. MANNA meets at1pm the 2nd and 4th Saturdaysof every month at Civic CenterPark in Santa Ana.Please contact Joel for moreinfo: [email protected], check out the website at:http://www.mannaffc.org/
CONTACTS
Pastor- Bobby Schuller . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . [email protected]. Assistant/Design- Hannah Schuller. . [email protected]
Worship Leader- Mark Wojciechowski . . . . . . . [email protected]
Admin. Assistant/Web- Josh Morgan. . . . . . . . . . . . . [email protected] House-Ander Pierce . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . [email protected]
Prayer- Jim Case. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . [email protected] 7 /Movie Nights- John&Suman V.. . . . . . . . . . [email protected] ?s- Gathering Office. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . [email protected]
ny ideas forThe GatheringCommunity(social, outreach,servicesuggestions,etc.)?Wed love to hearfrom you!Please write your idea down &
put it in our Idea Box!(located on the info table)
MONTHLYACTIVITIES
WORSHIP NIGHTWorship is a very important partof our Christian faith. It brings uspeace, hope, and strength tofulfill the plans that God has pre-pared for us. Every month wegather together to spend timeworshiping God through prayer,scripture, meditation, and song.We meet in the Chapel in theSky at 7:30pm the first Friday ofevery month.
SOCIALLooking for a way to connect
with people at The Gatheringoutside of the Sunday morningchurch building? Once a monthwe try to create an environmentwhere people can get to knoweach other, form friendships,and simply have a good timewhile doing something fun.
THEGATHERINGCOMMUNITY
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heArtsCREATIVE DESIGN
We believe at The Gatheringthat one of the ways that Godspeaks to humanity is throughthe arts. Whether it be through
painting, sculpting, pottery,stained glass, design, poetry,drama, or music; we want toencourage members of ourcongregation to pursue theirgifts and share them with ourcommunity. If you would like toserve the Gathering by sharingyour gifts please contactHannah
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TNEED PRAYER?Every Sunday during ourSelah/meditation time one of ourelders, Jim Case, is seated in theback of the Arboretum near theprayer stations. He (along withany other elders) would love topray with you over anything at all.Whether you have some hugestruggles you need prayer for or just want to pray a prayer ofthankfulness, he & others arethere for you.
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please make it out to CrystalCathedral and write TheGathering in the memo. Thetithe and offering prayer station islocated in the back corner of the Arboretum near the writing sta-tions. Its usually at the foot of alarge cross.
CHILD CARE
Wed like to encourage parents to
feel free and bring their childrento service on Sunday mornings.However to those who feel morecomfortable with their childrengoing to Sunday school, we havechildcare available in the FamilyLife Center.
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WEB COMMUNITIES
DOWNLOAD PODCASTS
Log on to www.ocgathering.com
and discover our podcasts! We
have over 40 different messages
(& growing) given here at The
Gathering. You can download
them all for free onto your MP3
player or computer.
YAHOO GROUPS
This group communicates
through e-mail daily, sharing
with each other prayer requests,
praise reports, & anything that
may be on their hearts. E-mails
that you write are seen by every-
one in The Gathering Yahoo
Group. You receive a number of
e-mails each day from others in
The Gathering Yahoo Group
who have something to share.
This is a great way to connect
with others in The GatheringCommunity, but if youre sensi-
tive about receiving too many e-
mails, this is probably not for
you. If you are interested in
being added to The Gathering
Yahoo group contact Josh
Morgan.
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WEB COMMUNITIES
DOWNLOAD PODCASTS
Log on to The Gatherings web-site at www.ocgathering.comand discover our podcasts! Wehave over 120 different mes-sages (& growing) given here at
The Gathering. You can down-load them all for free onto yourMP3 player or computer.
YAHOO GROUPS
This group communicatesthrough e-mail daily, sharingwith each other prayerrequests, praise reports, & any-thing that may be on theirhearts. E-mails that you writeare seen by everyone in TheGathering Yahoo Group. Youreceive a number of e-mailseach day from others in TheGathering Yahoo Group whohave something to share. This
is a great way to connect withothers in The GatheringCommunity, but if youre sensi-tive about receiving too many e-mails, this is probably not foryou. If you are interested inbeing added to The GatheringYahoo group contact JoshMorgan.
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DUR INGSERVICE
PRE-SERVICE
PRAYER
Join Jim Case & the prayer teamfor a powerful, pre-service prayer
every Sunday morning 10-10:30am in the Chapel in the Sky(top floor of the Tower on theCathedral campus). Wed love tohave you plug-in with this group,for every great movement beginswith prayer.
SELAH
Take this time to quiet your heart,to focus your soul on the HolySpirit, and to be ready to hearfrom God. We are journeyingGodward finding Him in everymoment and every place. Takepart in the prayer areas, pray forfriends, or step outside for abreath of fresh air. This is timebetween you and your Creator.
During this time, we also have ateam of prayer elders in the veryback in the glassed-in portion ofthe Arboretum (behind the prayerstations). They would love topray with you over anything atall. Whether you have somehuge struggles you need prayerfor or just want to pray a prayerof thankfulness, they are therefor you.
TITHE & OFFERING
At The Gathering we believe thatgiving is a personal act of wor-
ship. We dont pass the bucketor request that people bring theirgift to the front; instead we havea prayer st ation wher e weencourage members of our con-gregation to give their tithesand offerings during our time ofSelah. If youre giving a check,
OIN
THE
JOURNEY.
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please make it out to CrystalCathedral and write TheGathering in the memo. Thetithe and offering prayer station islocated in the back corner of the Arboretum near the writing sta-tions. Its usually at the foot of alarge cross.
CHILD CARE
Wed like to encourage parents to
feel free and bring their childrento service on Sunday mornings.However to those who feel morecomfortable with their childrengoing to Sunday school, we havechildcare available in the FamilyLife Center.
3
3
O
WEB COMMUNITIES
DOWNLOAD PODCASTS
Log on to www.ocgathering.com
and discover our podcasts! We
have over 40 different messages
(& growing) given here at The
Gathering. You can download
them all for free onto your MP3
player or computer.
YAHOO GROUPS
This group communicates
through e-mail daily, sharing
with each other prayer requests,
praise reports, & anything that
may be on their hearts. E-mails
that you write are seen by every-
one in The Gathering Yahoo
Group. You receive a number of
e-mails each day from others in
The Gathering Yahoo Group
who have something to share.
This is a great way to connect
with others in The GatheringCommunity, but if youre sensi-
tive about receiving too many e-
mails, this is probably not for
you. If you are interested in
being added to The Gathering
Yahoo group contact Josh
Morgan.
T
WEB COMMUNITIES
DOWNLOAD PODCASTS
Log on to The Gatherings web-site at www.ocgathering.comand discover our podcasts! Wehave over 120 different mes-sages (& growing) given here at
The Gathering. You can down-load them all for free onto yourMP3 player or computer.
YAHOO GROUPS
This group communicatesthrough e-mail daily, sharingwith each other prayerrequests, praise reports, & any-thing that may be on theirhearts. E-mails that you writeare seen by everyone in TheGathering Yahoo Group. Youreceive a number of e-mailseach day from others in TheGathering Yahoo Group whohave something to share. This
is a great way to connect withothers in The GatheringCommunity, but if youre sensi-tive about receiving too many e-mails, this is probably not foryou. If you are interested inbeing added to The GatheringYahoo group contact JoshMorgan.
O
DUR INGSERVICE
PRE-SERVICE
PRAYER
Join Jim Case & the prayer teamfor a powerful, pre-service prayer
every Sunday morning 10-10:30am in the Chapel in the Sky(top floor of the Tower on theCathedral campus). Wed love tohave you plug-in with this group,for every great movement beginswith prayer.
SELAH
Take this time to quiet your heart,to focus your soul on the HolySpirit, and to be ready to hearfrom God. We are journeyingGodward finding Him in everymoment and every place. Takepart in the prayer areas, pray forfriends, or step outside for a
breath of fresh air. This is timebetween you and your Creator.
During this time, we also have ateam of prayer elders in the veryback in the glassed-in portion ofthe Arboretum (behind the prayerstations). They would love topray with you over anything atall. Whether you have somehuge struggles you need prayerfor or just want to pray a prayerof thankfulness, they are therefor you.
TITHE & OFFERING
At The Gathering we believe thatgiving is a personal act of wor-
ship. We dont pass the bucketor request that people bring theirgift to the front; instead we havea prayer station wher e weencourage members of our con-gregation to give their tithesand offerings during our time ofSelah. If youre giving a check,
OIN
THE
JOURNEY.
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