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August 17, 2014 |
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Missionary Send-Off | Simpsons Family
This Sunday on the Ventura campus we have the blessing of sending Taylor and Kavi Simpson and their three children back to Soddo, Ethiopia. The Simpsons returned to California in May to have their baby boy in Ventura, but now they are returning to Ethiopia to join their team members, the Yates, in the work God has called them to. In preparation for missions, God led Kavi to become a Family Physician trained with skills geared toward working in underserved areas with minimal resources. Taylor is an architect trained in designing hospitals both in the United States and less developed countries. Their vision revolves around using the skills and passions God has given them to ignite community transformation. They will be using Community Health Evangelism (CHE), along with training Ethiopian Primary Care Physicians and working on designing and constructing projects at Soddo Hospital. Please commit to praying for this wonderful family and learn more by reading their blog. Prayer cards are available at the mission table on all campuses. |
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Global Spotlight | Team Roatan
This month the Roatan Team is excited to come alongside the ministry of Reality's long-term missionaries Hank and Kathy Stanley. The Stanleys are an incredible family God has anointed to minister the Gospel within their own community. They are the founders of Alpha Community Church in Pandy Town in Roatan. For one week, August 16th-23rd the team will be blessed to serve the local church in prayer, service and exhortation. The team will be taking physical items as well, so if you would like to partner with them you can donate items such as:
To learn about how to contribute financially and ways to pray go to the team's blog. |
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Summer School
Classes for Session 3 | August 7th - 28th: Missional Outreach: Community Mapping + Intercession
Practical Everyday Counseling
Unveiling the New Age
Parenting
Women: Birds and Bees
Men: Pursuing Holiness
Philippians: The Sojourner's Guide to Glory
We will worship together at 7pm then break into courses until 8:30pm. *Children's ministry will be available all summer long from nursery to 6th grade. |
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Young Adult Worship & Prayer | Ventura Campus
Please join us on Friday, August 22nd at 7pm at the Ventura campus for a Young Adult Worship and Prayer Night. This night is for anyone who has a heart for young adults in their 20s and 30s or is a young adult themselves. Reality is unifying with six other churches in the area to gather around Christ in prayer, preaching and worship. Christ is bigger than one church, which is why it is exciting to unify with other churches in Ventura to worship Christ together. On Friday night we will be worshiping together and seeking God's heart for young adults in Ventura County. |
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Perspectives on the World Christian Movement
Coming this fall, Reality will be hosting Perspectives on the World Christian Movement! This is a 15-week course featuring 15 unique and dynamic speakers. The class is designed around four main vantage points or “perspectives” on the Great Commission – Biblical, Historical, Cultural, and Strategic. Each one is designed to give you the “big picture” of God’s plan for the world and your role in it. We encourage anyone who is serious about gaining a deeper understanding of God’s ultimate purpose in the world to attend. The class will be offered at the Carpinteria campus on Monday nights and at the Ventura campus on Tuesday nights starting September 8th and 9th from 6:30-9:30pm. For more information and to register go to their website and search for either the Carpinteria or Ventura class. College credit and ACSI units are available. Register before September 1st for the early bird discount! Family discounts are also available. |
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Compass Financial Class
Compass is an interdenominational ministry that trains people of all ages to apply the financial principles from the Bible. The reason it is named Compass is to remind us that we need God's financial direction. Space is extremely limited, and applicants will be accepted on a first come, first serve basis. Cost is $55 per couple and $45 per single. Below are the orientation nights where the class materials will be distributed and an overview of the class is presented.
August 18, 7:00 pm (2 locations)
Gabe and Vicki Aubert
Matt and Ashley Mara
August 19, 7:00 pm
Amber Abraham, Vicki Aubert Please contact the respective leader of the class that you wish to attend so that they can make sure to have your books ready for you on the night of orientation. |
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Facilities Team Recruitment
We are recruiting for the Facilities Team at all 3 campuses! If you are able to help out 1-2 hours for one to four times per month, we would love for you to serve in keeping the facilities in Santa Barbara, Carpinteria, and Ventura looking clean. Tasks range from cleaning & vacuuming surfaces in lobbies, classrooms and restrooms to detail-cleaning in the kitchens along with some laundry. For those that are strong and skilled there is painting, repairing, setting up, restowing, and window cleaning. If interested, please fill out a volunteer form! |
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Book of Daniel | Santa Barbara Campus
Come join Reality Santa Barbara this Sunday as we continue to go through the book of Daniel!
Location | Santa Barbara High School |
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Corporate Prayer
Please join us for Community Prayer at 7am on Tuesday, August 19th in Santa Barbara and Carpinteria and Wednesday, August 20th in Ventura as we pray for our communities and the youth.
Carpinteria campus prays in the campus sanctuary. |
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Biblical Counseling
In order to better serve the body here at Reality, God has raised up a team of people that we've trained in Biblical counseling. These are mature, committed individuals who are excited to minister in this way. Please email your campus directly if you would like more information or would like to schedule an appointment:
Santa Barbara Campus | counseling@realitysb.com |
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PrayerJoin us as we come together for prayer every Tuesday at 7am at the Carpinteria campus and Santa Barbara offices, and every Wednesday at 7am at the Ventura campus. |
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