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MESSAGE NOTES: August 17, 2008
THEGATHERING T H E PA S T O R
COMMUNITY !
! August 17, 2008
People are
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IN THE ARBORETUM about what
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symbol of Christ’s abounding
love and peace in Orange
County.
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LOVING REACHING CHURCH EMAIL GROUP
This group communicates
OTHERS OUT through e-mail daily, sharing with
each other prayer requests, praise
reports, & anything that may be
EVERY SATURDAY MORNING AT 6AM on their hearts. Contact Josh
CONTACT ANDER FOR ? ’ S : anderpierce@gmail.com Morgan to get signed up!
GATHERING COMMUNITY AT THE ARBORETUM
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12141 Lewis St. • Garden Grove, CA 92840 www.ocgathering.com for more detailed info
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General, Choir, College Group, Groups, Missions, Outreach, Social Events, Special Events Aug 2008 (Pacific Time)
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dig deeper into scripture while dig deeper into scripture while
NODES NODES
developing meaningful friend- developing meaningful friend-
ships and just having fun, maybe ships and just having fun, maybe
getting involved in a small group getting involved in a small group
is what you’re looking for. is what you’re looking for.
Through out the week we have Through out the week we have
WHAT ARE NODES? men’s groups, women’s groups, WHAT ARE NODES? men’s groups, women’s groups,
The literal definition of node is: and couple’s group meeting all The literal definition of node is: and couple’s group meeting all
“The point on a stem where a leaf around Orange County. For more “The point on a stem where a leaf around Orange County. For more
is attached or has been attached; information about small groups, is attached or has been attached; information about small groups,
a joint.” A node at The Gathering contact Hannah. a joint.” A node at The Gathering contact Hannah.
is any type of group, activity, min- is any type of group, activity, min-
istry, etc. that takes place outside istry, etc. that takes place outside
of Sunday morning Gathering,
SUPPER 7 of Sunday morning Gathering,
SUPPER 7
but is still connected with The Want to get to know more people but is still connected with The Want to get to know more people
Gathering. in The Gathering Church Gathering. in The Gathering Church
Community while enjoying a Community while enjoying a
Do you feel that God has put it on good meal? Join a Supper 7 Do you feel that God has put it on good meal? Join a Supper 7
your heart to start a ministry at group! You’ll be placed with 6 your heart to start a ministry at group! You’ll be placed with 6
The Gathering? Small Group? other people, whom which you The Gathering? Small Group? other people, whom which you
Outreach? We are always look- will get together for supper once Outreach? We are always look- will get together for supper once
ing for new creative ways to con- a month for 3 months. This is a lot ing for new creative ways to con- a month for 3 months. This is a lot
nect people outside of the of fun and a great way to meet nect people outside of the of fun and a great way to meet
church. If you’ve got an idea we
want to hear it! Contact:
ocgathering@gmail.com
SMALL GROUPS
If you feel that Sunday morning
isn’t enough, and you desire to
! new people! If you are interested
contact John & Suman.
church. If you’ve got an idea we
want to hear it! Contact:
ocgathering@gmail.com
SMALL GROUPS
If you feel that Sunday morning
isn’t enough, and you desire to
! new people! If you are interested
contact John & Suman.
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IN THE ARBORETUM
&
OUTREACH CREATIVE DESIGN
! NEED PRAYER? We believe at The Gathering
that one of the ways that God
ISAIAH HOUSE Every Sunday during our
Selah/meditation time one of our
speaks to humanity is through
the arts. Whether it be through
elders, Jim Case, is seated in the painting, sculpting, pottery,
Ander heads up a visit to the back of the Arboretum near the
Isaiah House every Sat. morn- stained glass, design, poetry,
prayer stations. He (along with drama, or music; we want to
ing at 6am (contact him for any other elders) would love to
directions). While volunteering encourage members of our
pray with you over anything at all. congregation to pursue their
A
at Isaiah House, you will devel- Whether you have some huge
op relationships with the chil- gifts and share them with our
struggles you need prayer for or community. If you would like to
dren & families that need just want to pray a prayer of
encouragement & love. If you serve the Gathering by sharing
thankfulness, he & others are your gifts please contact
are interested in helping out there for you.
with this life-changing & exciting Hannah
project, please contact Ander
(his e-mail is listed below in the
suggestions,
Worship is a very important part
the needy. MANNA meets at of our Christian faith. It brings us
1pm the 2nd and 4th Saturdays
etc.)?
peace, hope, and strength to
of every month at Civic Center fulfill the plans that God has pre-
Park in Santa Ana.
from you!
worshiping God through prayer,
ALSO, check out the website at: scripture, meditation, and song.
http://www.mannaffc.org/ We meet in the Chapel in the
Sky at 7:30pm the first Friday of
Please write your idea down & every month.
put it in our Idea Box!
(located on the info table) SOCIAL
CONTACTS Looking for a way to connect
Pastor- Bobby Schuller . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . robbys@crystalcathedral.org with people at The Gathering
Admin. Assistant/Design- Hannah Schuller. . hannahs@crystalcathedral.org
outside of the Sunday morning
church building? Once a month
Worship Leader- Mark Wojciechowski . . . . . . . markw@crystalcathedral.org
we try to create an environment
Admin. Assistant/Web- Josh Morgan. . . . . . . . . . . . . josh@ocgathering.com where people can get to know
Isaiah House- Ander Pierce . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . anderpierce@gmail.com each other, form friendships,
Prayer- Jim Case . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . jimjccase@cs.com and simply have a good time
Supper 7- John&Suman V. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . sumanvw@yahoo.com while doing something fun.
General ?’s- Gathering Office . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ocgathering@gmail.com
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