Archive for August, 2010
Children’s Winter Camp
Okay Kids! Our Children’s Winter Camp is coming around the corner. January 7th – 9th, 2011, our 4th through 6th graders will be going up to Pine Summit for a weekend full of Bible study, fellowship, and fun! This year, our theme is “One Way,” and will be presented by our guest speaker, Todd Sorrell.
“Jesus said to him, ‘I am the way, and the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me.’” - John 14:6
We will all die someday. The question you must answer before that day is this: How do I get to Heaven? The world will tell you that there are many ways to get there. Most people will even say that they should be permitted to enter heaven because they are “good.” But God has given us a different answer. He says that we have all sinned; none is perfect. He also says that the result of our sin is death and hell. Forever. If knowing that fact terrifies and saddens you, then you’re ready for the Good News! God has provided One Answer to the problem. One Payment to avoid having to go to hell. One Way to Heaven. Jesus! Do you understand what that truly means? If so, then you are ready to really start living for God. If not, you need to learn how much God loves you and how much He wants you to be in Heaven with Him someday. Forever. So no matter what your understanding of Heaven is and how to get there, this weekend will provide you with the simple answer to the most important question you can ask: There is One Way to God, and it is through Jesus Christ. Don’t be fooled by any other answer!
About our Speaker:
Todd Sorrell grew up raising sheep, pigs, and cows in Bakersfield, California. Once he had hiss fill of dirt clod fights with his brothers, Todd graduated with a degree in Spanish from UCSB, where he was involved with Campus Crusade for Christ. He then went on to graduate from UCLA School of Law, where he headed the Christian Legal Society. Todd married his beautiful wife, Celia, and they have three kids – Alexis (11), Ethan (10), and Chloe (8). He has written a number of books, including his most recent, “Journey to the Bending Light,” a Christian allegory directed to the elementary and middle school levels. Todd loves to teach Sunday School at San Gabriel Union Church, where he and his wife are members. He has spoken at both public and private schools about his faith in our Lord, Jesus Christ. Oh yeah… we almost forgot. Todd is blessed to be a corporate trial lawyer for one of the biggest law firms in the world, where he is a partner. And… he is really good at snowball fights!!
Children’s Swim Party
Hey kids, get ready for our first Great Adventure (4th – 6th graders) Swim Parties of the summer! Boys, you’ll gather at the Connette’s pool, and girls, you’ll head to the van Haasters. Wear your swim suit, bring a towel, and be ready to enjoy ice cream Sundaes!
It all happens Friday, August 27th, from 6 – 8 pm. See the Resource Folder on Sunday morning for addresses. For more information, contact Terilyn Brown in the church office.
Mrs. Terri/Terilyn Brown
Country Fair 2010!!
Fall is just around the corner… meaning it’s time to start thinking about the Country Fair! There will be game booths, face painting, horse rides, and jumpers, all to bring a carnival-type atmosphere to our campus. We will have a Cake Walk, community food vendors, a live country band, and our annual Children’s Ministry Silent Auction and Raffle that will help provide scholarships for our Children’s Ministry Winter Camp in January. This is their only fundraising event of the year!
For our church body, if you have participated in past years, please let me know your favorite part! Choose which area you’d like to serve in… and spread the word that many hands are needed to fill all of the spots. If you have something to donate or a talent to offer for the Silent Auction, please contact Jill Roth through the church office or by email, at jroth@northpointcorona.org. Catch the vision of sharing the love of Christ through service to our community!
For our communities of Corona, Norco, Eastvale, Riverside, and beyond, we are excited to serve you again as we offer an alternative to the traditional trick-or-treating of October 31st. Come for the horse rides, Sweet Shoppe, game booths, and jumpers… then stick around for the food, live country music, and great fellowship! Get to know people from your neighborhood who are a part of our church family. They will be welcoming and greeting you as you arrive on campus, helping you find the best ways for your family to enjoy the evening. And don’t forget to visit the Sweet Shoppe to meet our Children’s Ministry staff and fill a bag of candy with your favorite treats!
Mark your calendars now for the Country Fair at Northpoint Evangelical Free Church on Sunday, October 31st, from 6-9 p.m.