† Welcome to the May 13th Edition of The Fishwrap

Arlene Taylor THIS Weekend, May 13-15

Homeless Feeding this Sabbath @ The Refuge

FYI: Church Business Meeting is June 13 at 7 pm in the Chapel

CHURCH ADDRESS: 653 West Fremont Avenue, Sunnyvale, CA. 94087

Church Office hours: Monday email only. Tuesday-Thursday: 9 am to 5 pm; Friday: 9 am to 2

pm. Tuesdays: please note that the pastoral staff, including Sherrill, are in a meeting from 10
am to 11:30 am. If you call during this time you will get the answering machine but your call
will be returned after the meeting...Thank you! Office# 408-732-4080.

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This Sabbath, May 14, 2011:
Arlene Taylor will be here this weekend! Please invite family, friends, coworkers, anyone you
can think of, to come and hear Dr. Taylor speak. Her insight into the brain and how it works is
incredible and fascinating, and you will be so glad you came. She will speak on Friday night at
7 pm, Saturday for First Light & Open Door, Sat eve at 7 pm, and Sunday at 10 am. She will
have CE forms and will offer credit for each session. Also, “Ladies in Praise” will be here for
First Light service. Itʼs sure to be a great Sabbath.
• 9:15 am - First Light Church Service with Dr. Arlene Taylor and Pastor Rob Colón
• 10:30 am - Bible Study Classes: Adult classes: Two classes in the sanctuary; one in the
chapel; one in Modular #1, the FAQ Class in the Fireside room, Young Professionals Adult
class in either the Fellowship Hall or outside on the lawn, weather permitting.
• 11:45 am - Open Door Church Service with Dr. Arlene Taylor and Pastor Robi Colón
• 1:30 pm - Church-wide potluck in the Fellowship Hall
• 3:30 pm - Homeless Feeding at The Refuge, 840 W Washington, Sunnyvale
• 7:00 pm- Dr. Arlene Taylor in the Sanctuary

Sunday, May 15, 2011

• 8:00 am - Breakfast with Homeless Friends at Mountain View Central Church. Mountain
View church feeds the homeless every Sunday morning, and they always need extra hands
and extra food. Please consider helping out; be there at 7 am!
• 9:15 am - DR. ARLENE TAYLOR: Brunch at Sunnyvale Church Fellowship Hall, then she will
speak from 10 am to 12 noon. Open to everyone.
• 10:00 am - Basketball at Mountain View Academy. Full court hoops; join us!

Next Sabbath, May 21, 2011

Pastor Rob Colón will speak this Sabbath. Stay tuned for more details.

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MAY SCRIPTURE MEDITATION
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“Then Jesus spoke to them again, saying, “I am the light of the world. He who follows Me
shall not walk in darkness, but have the light of life.”John 8:12 (New King James Version)
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Kid’s Ministry, KidsChurch, and more...
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Children's Sabbath School teachers Update
Thank you so much to everyone who stepped up and volunteered to help out with the kidsʼ
Sabbath School. We have enough teachers now that the kids can have their class. To the
present teachers, enjoy your time off and God bless.
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Pathfinder Updates
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This Saturday and Sunday the Rangers will be attending the Pathfinder Fair at the Central
Valley Christian Academy in Ceres, CA.

The Fair is the final Conference-wide gathering of the Central California Pathfinder clubs for
the fiscal year (which follows the school year). Clubs will receive ribbons and trophies for the
events they enter and the activities done through the year.

We will be in a parade with a couple hundred Pathfinders, have a kid decorated and designed
bicycle and a club banner created to show the theme "His Word, Our Strength".
There will also be other events, such as the Indian Carriage Race, Bible Gems Memory Relay,
and Centipede Race. We will also have a marching and drilling team and enter crafts for
display and judging. 
sunnyvale_rangers@yahoo.com  
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Youth Updates and Stuff That’s Happenin’
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Camp Wawona
If you would like your kids to attend Camp Wawona this year, here is the contact info:
P.O. Box 2055, Wawona, CA  95389. General Information: 209-375-6231o 209-375-1527 FAX.
Year Round Questions: office@campwawona.com
Summer Camp Questions: summercamp@campwawona.org.
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Adventure Small Groups
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Arlene Taylor THIS Weekend at Sunnyvale Church: Potluck Sabbath!
FRIDAY MAY 13, 7 PM IN THE SANCTUARY
SAT MAY 14 9:15 AM & 11:45 AM IN THE SANCTUARY, AND AGAIN AT 7 PM
SUNDAY 9:15 AM BRUNCH IN THE FELLOWSHIP HALL FOLLOWED BY THE LAST MEETING
HI all, its “Lucky Pot” Sabbath with Arlene Taylor after Open Door Service. Iʼm trusting you all
to do what you always do... feed the hungry! Bring whatever you wan for potluckt, but please
bring something that will require minimal assembly in the kitchen,
For Sunday am brunch, the church will provide the food. However, if anyone wants to bring
fresh fruit, that would be AWESOME.
Here are her topics:
• Friday May 13 at 7 pm: Use Your Brain for Success
• Sabbath am May 14, both services, 9:15 am & 11:45 am: Unity in Diversity
• Sabbath Evening, May 14, 7 pm: The Brain & Laughter - Take Two, To, and Too
• Sunday, May 15, 9 am Brunch;10:15 am - 12 Noon: Male-Female Differences & More
Like last year, this series is free of charge to all attendees. You will not want to miss her sharp,
humorous, and highly-informative “look” into the most marvelous organ of the body; your brain.
Start telling folks about it now so they can put it on their calendars. There will be handouts in
the upcoming weeks too, so stay tuned for those. Contact the church office for more details

Homeless Feeding for May

THIS SATURDAY MAY 14, 2011, 3 - 8 PM
We are going to the Refuge this Sabbath. Todd Deskins will share his story, Gina Welch is
cooking, Didi DeRuiter is coordinating, and Pastor Andy Lee from the San Francisco church
will provide the music. Here is the menu, and as always, we need YOUR hands to help!
• Crispy Chicken Sandwich on a bun with lettuce, tomato, pickle & condiments * Assorted
chips • Coleslaw • Pasta Salad • Watermelon • Juice Drink
Items that can be donated or need to be purchased:
• 1 gallon container of mayonnaise • 2 Lg bottles mustard • 3 heads lettuce • 12 Large
tomatoes • 1 lg jar of dill pickle slices • 100 bags Assorted chips/crackers (individual size)
• 4 lbs. salad macaroni • 4 Heads cabbage OR 2 large bags of shredded cabbage • 1 lb carrots
• 4 bunches green onions (scallions) • 4 Lg watermelons
Everyone has been amazing with donations of money and Costco and Target food cards.
Thank you so very much. We also thank those of you who show up on a regular basis to offer
your hands and hearts in service. We are very, very grateful and appreciative. We know that
Jesus will bless you 10 times more than you have blessed others, in gratitude for your service
to Him. Didi DeRuiter, Gina Welch, Tati Martins and Sherrill Salom

No Girls Club in May

To get more info, email Jami at jami.jeffery@gmail.com or call 909-557-0011.

FREE CPC Exercise Bootcamp

EVERY SUNDAY FROM 8 TO 9 AM; HOSTED BY CAMBRIAN PARK SDA CHURCH
Virge Bello from the Cambrian Park SDA Church has started an exercise bootcamp for people
who are interested in getting in shape in 2011. He plans a variety of exercises that will work on
the core, base muscles, and cardio. Basically, its a mixture of many exercises for a 1-hour
period which helps your body burn sugar and fat, and build muscle.
What to Bring? Comfortable clothes, bottled water, a good attitude, and friends.
Location:Pioneer High School Track- back of the school at 1290 Blossom Hill Road, San Jose,
CA 95118.
When: Every Sunday from 8:30-9:30 am. Contact: Virge Bello 408-802-4430

“All I Need is Jesus and a Good Pair of Jeans”

Attention busy women!   Are you going crazy with running kids around to school, fitting in
work, housework, quality family time and a spiritual life?   Interested in a little time for a
good book and some fellowship with women who can relate?   Then this group is for you! 
We'll be going through an amazing book that is funny, relevant, and spiritually filling.  Our
first meeting is Saturday, May 7th at 10:30 am at Sunnyvale Church, room TBA.   Start
Mother's Day weekend off with some you time!   For more information contact Andrea
Chebeleu at aworkofheart@gmail.com.

Sunshine Band
SAT MAY 21 AT 3:30 PM AT CEDAR CREST NURSING HOME
Join Anna Furiosi, our own Ranger kids and their leaders, and other church members at
Cedar Crest Nursing Home, 797 E. Fremont Ave. in Sunnyvale. We sing, wish the residents
Happy Birthdays, give gifts, hugs, smiles and good cheer. Folks of any age are welcome to
join us! Anna Furiosi will be out of town for the next few months so Wendy Goodman is
taking over for May. Contact Wendy at wendygoodman@yahoo.com.
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Sunnyvale Church Updates
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Sunnyvale Church Schedule
BELOW IS THE SCHEDULE FOR SUNNYVALE CHURCH EVENTS DURING THE NEXT SEVERAL WEEKS.
May 9: Church Finance Committee meeting and Church Board meeting
May 14: Dr. Arlene Taylor Weekend AND Homeless Feeding at The Refuge
May 21: Special “Testimony” Sabbath AND Sunshine Band at Cedar Crest Nursing Home
As you can see, we have many different events planned over the coming weeks. If you want to
help out at any of these weekends in any way, please contact the church office.
Dorcas Request is Ongoing
NON-PERISHABLE FOODS, DRY GOODS, PAPER GOODS
There is currently dire need to help several families with food and household items. Below is a
full list of items needed, both by the folks that need help and by our food pantry at large. All
donations can be dropped off either on Sabbath, (get a deacon to assist you) or during the
week to the church office. Please call the church office first.
Thank you in advance for your gracious giving...
FOOD:
Pasta and Pasta Sauce; Rice; Bread; Cereal; Beans; Canned Fruit & Vegetables; Olives; Mac
ʻn Cheese; Jell-o; Cake & Brownie Mixes; Ketchup; Mayonnaise; Microwave Popcorn; Peanut
Butter; Jelly/Jam; Crackers [i.e. Goldfish; Wheat Thins; Triscuits]; Soup; etc
KID’S LUNCH SUPPPLIES:
Fruit Snacks; Applesauce Cups; Chips; Cookies; Raisins; Granola Bars; Pudding Cups; Juice
Boxes; Paper Lunch Bags; Plastic Sandwich Bags; Aluminum Foil; Plastic Wrap; etc
BABY SUPPLIES:
Baby Foods; Diapers [in all sizes]; Baby Wipes; Baby Shampoo; Baby Body Wash; Baby
Laundry Soap; Desitin; etc
TOILETRIES:
Bar Soap; Tooth Paste; Tooth Brushes; Dental Floss; Mouthwash; Deodorant [Men & Women];
Shampoo; Conditioners; Lotions; Band-aids; Neosporin; Toilet Paper; Q-Tips; Cotton Balls; etc
HOUSEHOLD ITEMS:
Laundry Detergent; Spray ʻn Wash; Paper Towels; Napkins; Sponges; Dish Soap; Cleaners etc
GIFT CARDS IN ANY AMOUNT:
Trader Joes; Safeway; Target; Wal-mart; Costco; Gas; etc
For more info please contact the church office at 408-732-4080.

Anna Furiosi & Eileen Dunn, the “Dorcas Ladies”

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Local Church Events
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The Central California Conference and the Santa Clara Hispanic Company invite you to the
Inaguration of the Santa Clara Hispanic Church on Sabbath, May 21 at 10:45 am. Come to
2545 Warburton Road, Santa Clara. 95051. There will be a luncheon served after the service.
For details please go to www.santaclarasda.org.
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Community Events
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El Oasis Orphanage and J&J Ironman Racing: Thank You!
J&J Ironman Racing would like to thank Sunnyvale SDA church for all your donations and
support of El Oasis orphanage in Baja, Mexico.  Sunnyvale SDA Church and J&J Ironman
Racing have been supporting the kids at El Oasis since 2006 by providing books, tuition, food,
and much needed living supplies to the children. This November, the team will be visiting and
donating to El Oasis before they solo the Baja 1000 race.  Donations will go towards deferring
the cost of school tuition for the 50-plus kids at the facility.
John Nores from J&J Ironman Racing and Daniel Ixcot (Director of El Oasis) will be here this
Sabbath and available to answer questions about the orphanage.  They will have a program
table in the lobby before and after both services with details on how to make tax
deductible donations.

Spring Christian Concert At Great America Redwood Amphitheater

SATURDAY, MAY 28, 2 PM, 4701 GREAT AMERICA PARKWAY, SANTA CLARA

Christian artists Skillet, Family Force 5, Lecrae, Anthem

Lights and Manic Drive come together live in concert at
California's Great America for an evening of powerful
music, with guest speaker Tom Richter. Redwood
Amphitheater doors open at 2pm. Tickets available for
purchase online:http://www.springcelebrationfest.com/
index.php

American Cancer Society 2011 “Relay for Life”

Gilroy Walk for A Cure
IN MEMORY OF DEBBIE WARREN; JULIE BEACH WALKING WITH “WARREN’S WARRIORS”
FRIDAY, JUNE 17, 2011 6PM THROUGH SATURDAY, JUNE 18 AT 6 PM AT CHRISTMAS HILL RANCH SITE
“Hi all, Julie Beach here...thanks to each of you who has gone to my page and
either signed up for walking or made a donation for the “Relay
for Life” ACS Walk for A Cure. Many of you remember my dear
friend Debbie Warren, who lost her battle with cancer 3 years
ago. The 1st year, we walked it together. (See picture) In the 3
years since, we have walked it in memory of her.

Our team, Warren's Warriors, is again planning on walking in

memory of Debbie Warren on Friday, June 17, 2011 6PM
through Saturday, June 18 at 6 PM.  For those unfamiliar with
relay,  our team will  keep someone on the track for the full 24
hours.  We divide the 24 hours into 1-hour shifts so at least 1
person is walking - we keep someone on the track at all times. 
Many of us camp out for the whole night, many come for just an hour to walk - some stop by
for just a few minutes.  Whatever you can manage - we would love to have you there.  As the
event gets closer, we will have a sign up sheet for all that would like to participate.

Please join me in remembrance of Debbie and in support of the American Cancer Society.  If
you can come walk - terrific, click on the link below and join our team (you will get a way cool t-
shirt).  If you can't walk, maybe you can donate. Any amount helps, from $1 to $1,000, so
please don't feel if you can't give a lot that you shouldn't give at all. 
Thanks to all that have already contributed! And thanks to everyone for your continued support
throughout the years! Let's go find a cure! “ Julie Beach and Warren’s Warriors
Click here to visit my Personal page. Click here to view the Team page for Warren's Warriors
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Conference Information
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Keep up on the current news stories that are happening in our church around the world.
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Click this link to read NAD NewsPoints.

Adventist Community Services: Helping Others in Need

HELPING WITH DISASTER SURVIVAL
“Our thoughts are with the families and communities that have been affected by the
horrendous unprecedented tornadoes that have ripped through the southern U.S. region, as
well as the flooding that has . Adventist Community Services has engaged several donation
management operations and distribution of goods, partnering with FEMA and State Emergency
Management Agencies in Huntsville, Birmingham, Tuscaloosa, AL and Collegedale, TN.

As an effort to provide much needed supplies for the survivors, we are seeking your support to
send either personal care kits and/or school supplies . Locations where you can send your kits
are listed in the PDF file (attached to this Fishwrap, or pick up at church this Sabbath) and
local conference ACS volunteers will distribute the items to the affected areas.
Please visit www.communityservices.org for further information.
Sincerely, Sung Kwon”

Camp Meeting 2011: God’s Heart Revealed

CAMP MEETING DATES: JULY 14-23; APPLICATIONS BEING ACCEPTED AS OF APRIL 1, 2011
Camp meeting is coming. This yearʼs theme is “Godʼs Heart Revealed”. To get an application
for camp meeting, contact the Soquel Conference Center, 1931 Old San Jose Road,
Soquel, CA  95073-9730 (831) 464-4900. Registration Information:(831) 460-9811.

Central California Conference Weekly Prayer Meeting

EVERY WEDNESDAY FROM 10 AM TO 1 PM AT THE CONFERENCE OFFICE
Join with us here or wherever you are as we lift up our church and her members to our
Heavenly Father.  We would love to hear your prayer requests or your answers to prayers. Do
you have answers to prayer that you would like to share, not just with us but with the church
family during the upcoming camp meeting season at Soquel? We are looking for stories to
share. Please contact Joyce Mulligan, Conference Prayer Ministries Director, at 559-696-3692
or email her at: joycejmulligan@sbcglobal.net.
Remember that Godʼs people are encouraged when they hear how He has moved in the lives
of others. No story is too small or too big to share!
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Church Classifieds
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Hi all, the church has been given 7 cases of adult diapers, size Small, like what would be used
for an incontinent person. If you or someone you know could use these, please contact the
church office at 408-732-4080 and talk with Sherrill. Weʼll be happy
to give these away to whoever might need them.

Adult Female Kitty to a good home

"A wonderful, loving, VERY social kitty is sad, unhappy, &
overeating because she gets left alone at home all day.  Looking
for a loving home, where someone is home most of the day if not
all day; children would be a bonus.  This cat is spayed and front
declawed so your furniture will be safe. Sheʼs an indoor kitty and
she should probably stay an in-door kitty.  This is an AMAZING cat - but high maintenance.
She needs LOTS of attention; brushing, playing, petting, sitting on your lap and etc. We
absolutely HATE, HATE, HATE to get rid of her but she is so miserable without humans all day
long, every day.
If you're interested, please contact Jami Jeffery at jami.jeffery@gmail.com.

Super-nice ladies leather boots to a good home

Hey all, so I bought two pair of really cool gently-used leather boots on eBay. I canʼt return
them and both of them are too narrow for me. One is size 6.5, the other is also 6.5 but would fit
a size 7 easily. I would rather sell them to someone here in the church than try to resell them
on eBay. Give me a call if you are interested. They are black, above the ankle, inside zip by
NineWest. Sherrill Salom: email to redheadedelfie@gmail.com.
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Prayer Requests
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Weʼve had several requests for prayer in the last few weeks. Many are suffering from severe
health challenges. Please see below and add these dear folks to your list.
• David and Lynda Hooper - David Hooper is finally on the donor list. David and Lynda are
deeply loved members of this church. Please lift them up to our Father for strength for both
of them, for wisdom for the doctors, and for a donor liver for him.
• Jerry and Antonieta Childers - Jerry and Antonieta are newly baptized members of our
church and Open Door deacons, brought in by Joe Strock. On Friday, April 29, Antonieta
was at the church with Sherrill, our office manager, when she suddenly became very dizzy
and quite sick. 911 was called; they showed up quickly and took Antonieta to El Camino
Hospital, where it was learned she had a brain aneurysm. She was released after four days
but is stil suffering effects from it. The aneuryism is right next to the part of the brain that
controls balance, so she is still very dizzy, lightheaded and and nauseaus, and the doctors
felt that surgery would be worse than taking time to recover from this. She is now
recovering at home with help from her mom and Jerry. Please keep them in your prayers as
she struggles with this health challenge. We pray for complete healing for her, and for
strength and patienc for both her and Jerry.
• Lila Douthet - Lila is currently in hospice care and would greatly appreciate your prayers.
• If you would ike to contact either the Hoopers or the Childers, please contact Pastor Rob,
Pastor Joe, or the church office.

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Pastor’s Corner - Praise From God!
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Howʼs your week been?  Have your days been fulfilling or draining?  I have found that I get
more out of my weeks when I am being encouraged in what Iʼm doing.  The tough weeks are
when I feel that everything and everyone is working against me.  A pat on the back goes a long
ways in making my weeks good ones.

1 Corinthians 4:5 states that “each will receive their praise from God.”  What a great thought
that God Himself would say to us “good job!  Youʼve done great!”
Imagine having Jesus as your boss and at the start and finish of every day He would always
offer a word of praise or encouragement. This can be our reality.  If fact, the Bible encourages
us to work with all our hearts as if we are working for God, not people (Colossians 3:23).

The key then would be in the question “Whom do we work for?”  My employer would be the
Central California Conference.  My bossʼ name is Ramiro Cano, but I work for God!

We need to start each workday asking for God to bless our work.  We equally need to finish
our workday with our heads bowed at our desk, our jobsite, or wherever God has us to hear
praise from Him.

I look forward to the day when all my work here on earth is done and I hear the praise from
Jesus Himself, “Well done my good and faithful servant.”

May God Himself keep us faithful workers until that day.

Blessings,

Pastor Rob

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