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September 14, 2014 |
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Welcome | Luke & Bethany Roque
They found confirmation in Australia that God was opening a door for them to serve on staff at the YWAM base on the Sunshine Coast where they have been training teams and then leading them on outreaches throughout the 10/40 window and other nations. These outreaches give the students opportunities to work with orphans, work in aids clinics, confront prostitution and sex slavery, and help with building projects while engaging in evangelism, prayer ministry and worship. For more info about Luke and Bethany, their ministry, and to receive updates visit their website. |
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Night for the Nations with Luke & Bethany Roque
A special Night for the Nations will be held next Friday, September 19th at 7pm at the Santa Barbara offices. Come out for a time of worship, prayer and getting to know Luke and Bethany, Reality's missionaries in Australia. They will share about what God is doing on the Sunshine Coast and how Reality can be praying for and supporting God's work there. |
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The Good Life | Santa Barbara Campus
The “Good Life” is the life that everyone is after. It’s a vision of well-being that we’ve been taught to create or chase. Yet it's usually on the other side of the fence where grass always appears greener. It’s the dream that captivates our imagination, and just as often breaks our hearts. Many of us might agree that the Good Life is as evasive as it is alluring. But the Bible presents us with a far more satisfying picture. Jesus explained that a taste of the Good Life is here with us right now. In his famous Sermon on the Mount, he gave supernatural examples, situations, and case studies of the breaking forth of God’s kingdom in the present age—the Good Life of Heaven coming down into our world. All of this is now on display in Jesus’ most famous and memorable sermon. Join us as we begin a series through Jesus’ Sermon on the Mount taught by pastor Chris Lazo, starting on September 21st. We meet at the SBHS theatre on 700 E. Anapamu St. Our gathering time is at 10am. Connect with us on Facebook! For what to expect, check out the series schedule: The Good Life Series. |
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Book Spotlight | Revelation Four Views, Revised & Updated
Book | Revelation Four Views, Revised & Updated |
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In light of our new series in Revelation, Pastor Britt has recommended an important book on the 4 views of interpreting Revelation called Revelation Four Views, Revised & Updated by Steve Gregg. This book will be offered at both our |
Introducing the Global Sending Team
This Sunday we will be introducing and praying for the Global Sending Team. The goal of the Global Sending Team is to serve under the pastoral staff to mobilize the church in fulfilling the Great Commission and partner with those in the body seeking to share the Gospel internationally. The team also provides care for our missionaries through such things as prayer, logistical support, re-entry debriefing, field visits, and many other key components of sending. If you would like to learn more or get involved please email: missions@realitysb.com. |
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Local Spotlight | Back to School
"Let the wise hear and increase in learning, and the one who understands obtain guidance" Join us this month as we pray for ... our local schools and colleges as they start another school year. Another calendar school year begins for our preschools to our universities! Our children and young adults along the Coastlands are collectively starting a new season devoted to their training up in knowledge and skills, and it is God's desire to train them up in righteousness also. Pray that our future society and leaders would seek, know, and glorify the LORD in their learning and development.
Prayer for the Community will take place in Santa Barbara and Carpinteria on Tuesday, September 16th at 7am and in Ventura on Wednesday, September 17th at 7am. |
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Reality Women Fall 2014
Santa Barbara Women
Ventura Women Ministries Fall Kick Off
Carpinteria Moms Group |
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Beth Moore Bible Study | Children of the Day
Know that your circumstances are not coincidental. And God's timing is impeccable. Join Beth Moore on the Thessalonian shores as she walks you through the truth of each verse of 1 & 2 Thessalonians. In this study, you'll face crises, afflictions, relationships, doubts, concerns, and fears. Find encouragement for living the Christian life now and hope for when Christ returns. Cost is $25. You can sign up and get your book at the Women's table this Sunday. Locations below:
Santa Barbara - Monday evenings starting Sept 22nd at 6:30pm, Dinner at 6pm
Carpinteria - Tuesday evenings starting Sept 23rd at 7pm
Carpinteria - Thursday mornings starting Sept 25th at 9am (Childcare available)
Ventura - Thursday mornings starting Sept 25th at 9am (Childcare available)
Ventura - Thursday evenings starting Sept 25th at 6:30pm (Childcare available)
Ojai - Wednesday evenings starting Sept 24th at 6:30pm
Camarillo - Wednesday evenings starting Sept 24th at 7pm
Thousand Oaks - Thursday evenings starting Sept 25th at 7pm |
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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 is offered at the Carpinteria campus on Monday nights and at the Ventura campus on Tuesday nights 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. Family discounts are also available. |
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Community Groups | Ventura Campus
Our ComGroups at Reality Ventura start up again next week. If you have never participated in a community group here at Reality, please sign up at realityventura.com. It is an awesome time of Biblical, Christ-centered community, where we are free to enjoy Jesus together and to help others do the same. This is also wonderful provision and opportunity from God as we enter into this new teaching series on the Book of Revelation. |
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5th Annual Educator Connections
If you are a K-12 teacher or staff member in our public/private schools, you are invited to an afternoon of encouragement, inspiration and a chance to meet with and pray with colleagues for the 2014-15 school year. Join us at the 5th Annual Educator Connections, hosted by Westmont College's Education Department, on Monday, September 22nd from 4-5:15pm at Coast Community Church of the Nazarene at 4973 Via Los Santos Road in Santa Barbara. Questions? Please email hbergthold@westmont.edu. |
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Teen Challenge | 2nd Annual Sunset 5K Walk for Recovery
Teen Challenge’s 2nd Annual Sunset 5K Walk for Recovery is taking place Saturday, September 27th at 5pm along the Ventura Promenade. Join your Reality family in supporting this life transforming ministry by registering to walk (or sponsoring a participant) at spiritoffreedomonline.org or call Jan Gould at (805) 585-4032. Teen Challenge provides youth, adults and families with an effective and comprehensive Christian faith-based solution to life-controlling drug and alcohol problems. Our local Teen Challenge serves the Tri-County area (Ventura, Santa Barbara and SLO). Additional info is available at the Connect Desk. |
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Precepts Bible Studies
James: A Faith That's Real
Date | Tuesdays Childcare will be provided. Please contact Mary Strauss for information and to purchase a workbook: maryatip@gmail.com.
Jeremiah: A Prophet Appointed by God
Date | Tuesdays Childare will be provided. Please contact Anne Goulart for information and a workbook: (805) 684-4487 or goulart4@cox.net. |
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Discipleship Group at Westmont
Reality will be hosting a group that focuses on discipleship and evangelism on Tuesdays at 7pm in the Westmont Prayer Chapel. For more info contact Dr. Danson at drdanson@gmail.com. |
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Radical Recovery | Ventura Campus
Radical Recovery is a new group dealing with addictions and radical change as we learn to walk with Jesus through life's battlefield. If you're looking for change and serious about recovery, come join us and be radical for Jesus every Tuesday night from 7-8pm at the Ventura campus. Radical Recovery is led by Tino and Krissy Rico in the J-high room across the parking lot from our main building. "For we too were once foolish, disobedient, deceived enslaved by various passions and pleasures, living in malice and envy, hateful, detesting one another." Titus 3:3 |
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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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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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Corporate Prayer
Please join us for Community Prayer at 7am on Tuesday, September 16th in Santa Barbara and Carpinteria and Wednesday, September 17th in Ventura as we pray our local schools and colleges as they start another school year.
Carpinteria campus prays in the campus sanctuary. |
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