Classis Corner
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City & Church |
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Dreams |
Praises |
Prayers |
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1. New school location is working well. 2. Tithes and offerings continue to grow. 3. Hired new worship leader and he is
outstanding! |
1. For new families/individuals to continue to
discover "The Orchard." 2. Together with other Christian churches, to
continue to bring "Good News" to |
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Christ Community
Church |
A new
multi-purpose building to be constructed in the quad area |
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1. The return of Pastor Dave after a
refreshing sabbatical 2. The progress on the new parking lot at the
church campus |
For
continued unity and commitment to pledges during this time |
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Chowchilla Cornerstone
Community Church |
To
continue to reach out to those that are new to Chowchilla and those that
visit CCC. |
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For the
addition of Matt Pampeyan to the CCC staff as
Worship Director |
The
successful completion of the new building and safety for all the construction
workers Preparations
for the upcoming mission trip to |
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Chowchilla Iglesia Emmanuel |
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New Hope Community
Church |
For the
ministry to expand such that they use all of their buildings on the campus |
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Pastor
Jim's capable work as the NCD chairman and his leadership at Oakland CRC and
that the The way
in which the congregation contributes in all things to make |
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Iglesia Emmanuel |
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Lathrop Lighthouse
Community Church |
To reach
as many of the new families and individuals that are
streaming into Lathrop. Many of those
in this community are literally directly across the freeway from Lighthouse
less than a mile away. |
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For the wonderful facility that
the Lord has provided for them that is being fully utilized by Lighthouse
team. For the
wonderful sense of community and belonging that exists at the Lighthouse. |
That the Lighthouse congregation
continues to mature in the Lord and uses their talents and treasures to serve
in the local ministry. |
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Church of the Cross |
Hispanic
Ministry (C of the C as both sponsoring and host church) |
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Praise
for the community outreach; Community garden, day care facility and outreach
to Senior community. Praise for the success of combining two different
worship formats. |
Prayer
for continued involvement and commitment to small groups, men's ministry and
prayer group. |
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The small groups/Life Groups would continue to perceive the actual value of the ministries vs. the preferred value
To implement a task force to plan and execute the strategic plan for next year |
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Leaders
and members of congregation are taking an ownership interest in the life of
LFCC |
That they
will continue with the Master's Harvest format of ministry work in and around
That the congregation would continue with their financial support of LFCC's ministries |
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Community Reformed
Church |
3 phase
building plan with property in the back of the existing church Building
up the choir and maybe adding an orchestra |
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Three
services on Sunday; two of which are targeted towards the Hispanic community. The call
and acceptance of Rev. Jeffrey M. Parker. |
To
continue to reach their immediate neighborhood; both African-American and
Hispanic |
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Ripon Calvary Reformed
Church |
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Looking forward to the start of
the 1st phase of the building plan (new office/small group building, rehab of
sanctuary plaza with new gazebo, new parking areas) |
Praise for
the success of the Capital Campaign which received pledges of $1,300,000 |
Prayer
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Chinese Reformed
Church |
Break
ground on new multi-purpose building in late fall/early winter 2005. |
Reaching
the youth of |
They have
raised over 1.5 million towards this phase of the
building project. |
To
continue to minister to the Asian community around their church home. |
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Hope Community
Church |
Pray for
discernment to possibly become a |
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Praise
for their continued support of missionary work. |
Pray for
the Lord's leading in how to best use the vacant parsonage (possibly for a
community woman’s group). |
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Salida Salida Family
Church |
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Miraloma Community
Church |
There is
a need for youth and Sunday school leaders this summer and into the fall. |
Praise
for the wonderful relationships and fellowship that Mira Loma enjoys that in
some ways only a smaller congregation can enjoy. |
Praise for the energy and vitality
that Pastor Beryl brings to Mira Loma. |
Concern over the overall unity of
the RCA after a long and arduous General Synod session. |
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Church of the
Chimes |
To
continue the process to help launch a new church start in |
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Spirit of
unity that exists under Pastor Dwight's leadership For the
large percentage of members that are using their gifts/abilities to serve the
Kingdom at CotC |
For Scott
Morris and his family as they embark on this new church start adventure |
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The Journey |
For Joel
to lead the new church start effort at a mall in |
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For the
new office/meeting rooms that God has provided for The Journey For the
hearts of service exhibited by members of the congregation |
For the
Lord to continue to strengthen the close relationships among The Journey's
leadership |
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Sonoma Valley
Community Church |
Complete
the NCD survey in January ‘06 |
Have a gifted
musician to assist with worship |
Steady
growth in both grace and numbers. |
Sunday
school for little people needs help! |
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Sunrise Community
Church |
Goal to have their own worship
facility |
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Praise
for the use of the |
Prayer for stirring of the Holy
Spirit for wisdom & leadership in the congregation |
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Tulare Community
Church |
Goals to continue
to reach the lost through new church starts in the south valley area. |
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Praise
for calling and acceptance of new Sr. Pastor Mark Schwartz Praise for the
faithfulness of Steve Duyst as he kept things going
during the transition Praise for the growth of congregation and new
construction to accommodate it Praise for the heart of Tulare Community to
start new churches |
Prayer
for Pastor Tim Vink as he starts new position with the denomination |
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New |
Goal is
continue outreach in |
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Praise for the dynamic and
enthusiastic approach that New Life brings to the Classis |
Prayer for mentoring program to
take hold and prosper at New Life |
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Last updated: March 10, 2006