For Your Prayers, Information and Consideration – May 10, 2012

May 10, 2012 – 4:52 pm
Dear Brothers and Sisters,

To Parents of Our Youth: You are warmly invited to attend Parent Night this Friday, May 11th, 7:30 pm, here in the Sanctuary. The evening will include a time of worship, games and discussion/updates from the youth staff.

Please join us on Sunday:

    NO Prayer Meeting (8:45-9:20 am) this Sunday morning.

Kid Venture (9:30 am) Children’s program for K-6th graders, Education Bldg. Special Mother’s Day Tea.

    NO Adult Sunday School (9:30 – 10:30 am) this Sunday.
    Mother’s Day Breakfast (10:00 am) on the patio and courtyard, hosted by the Lamplighters and Side By Side.

Worship Service (11:00 am) Pastor Roland Hazama’s message will be, ”Honoring Mothers” (Exodus 20:12)

Ooops! We goofed! The address on the return envelope for donations for short-term missions is wrong. Before mailing, please change to:
10208 Andasol Ave.
We apologize for the inconvenience.
Thank you to all who donated items for the San Fernando Rescue Mission. Through your generosity, one car full of urgently needed items was delivered on Sunday evening.  Lately, we have been seeing more homeless families including infants, so your donations are definitely filling a need.  God bless you! ~ The SFVHC Rescue Ministry Staff

Save the Date: On Saturday, June 9th, A Family Movie Night will be held at church at 7 pm. The featured film will be “Courageous” which is an action-packed and uplifting story of four police officers as they face challenges on the street and in tackling the responsibilities of fatherhood. This will be an outreach event, so invite your friends, family and neighbors.
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For Your Prayers, Information, and Prayers – May 3, 2012

May 3, 2012 – 5:01 pm
Dear Brothers and Sisters,

Please join us on Sunday:

    Prayer Meeting (8:45-9:20 am) in Modular 1A. All are welcome t 

o join us in praying for the needs of our church.

Kid Venture (9:30 am) Children’s program for K-6th graders, Education Bldg.

    Adult Sunday School (9:30 – 10:30 am) in the Sanctuary. Takeshi Nakazawa will be teaching about “The Word of God:  Who wrote it?  
        How did we get it?  Is it accurate?  Why should I study it?  How do I study it?”

Worship Service (11:00 am) Pastor Rick Iwanaga of our sister church, West Covina Christian Church, will be our guest speaker.             His message will be , “Changing Direction” (Acts 9).

Please continue to pray for the bereaved families of

• Mr. Ike Yokomizo. The public visitation will be this Saturday, May 5, 4:00-5:00 p.m. at Fukui Mortuary
 
• Mr. Mits Yamashita, father of Terry Furuyama (Dennis’ wife), who passed away on April 28. Remember Terry’s Mom, Michi, siblings Karen and Danny and their families. A funeral service was privately held.

To Parents of Our Youth: You are warmly invited to attend Parent Night on Friday, May 11th, here at church. The evening will include a time of worship, games and discussion/updates from the youth staff.

Opportunity to Serve: The items listed below are urgently needed by the San Fernando Valley Rescue Mission. If you’d like to donate any of the items, please bring them to church by THIS  Sunday, May 6. The collection box is located in the north wing of the Sanctuary. Thank you for your heart for the the homeless.


Urgent Need List
1. disposable razors for men7. new mens’ underwear (34, 36, 40)
2. disposable razors for women8. new women’s underwear (size 5 & 6, S, XS)
3. men’s socks9. disposable diapers (size 4 and 5)
4. women’s socks             10. baby wipes
5. men’s deodorant       11. bath towels, in good condition
6. women’s deodorant

Upcoming:
Please join us for a special Mother’s Day Breakfast, next Sunday, May 13th, 10:00 a.m., prepared by the Lamplighters and Side By Side.

Super Senior Luncheon will be held Saturday, May 12, 11:30 am – 2:00 pm in Howe Hall. Come, relax, enjoy and invite a senior friend. Seniors, please RSVP by Monday, May 7 to Sumi Kimura, Shigeko Inaba or Nana Nishida.  Also, if you would like to be a helper and serve the seniors, please contact Stan Date.

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For Your Prayers, Information and Consideration – April 26, 2012

April 26, 2012 – 9:27 pm

Dear Brothers and Sisters,

Please join us on Sunday:

    Prayer Meeting (8:45-9:20 am) in Modular 1A. All are welcome t

o join us in praying for the needs of our church.

Kid Venture (9:30 am) Children’s program for K-6th graders, Education Bldg.

Worship Service (11:00 am) Pastor Roland’s message will be, “Investing in the Kingdom of God”.

Adult Sunday School begins this Sunday.  Join us from 9:30 – 10:30 am in the Sanctuary. Takeshi Nakazawa’s class will be “The Word of God:  Who wrote it?  How did we get it?  Is it accurate?  Why should I study it?  How do I study it?”

Founders’ Day Offering. Each year during the month of April, our Conference collects an offering from the local churches on behalf of the retired pastors. These ministers and their families greatly appreciate the generosity of the congregations. You may make your check payable to SFVHC and designate “Founders’ Day” in the memo line.
To All Parents of Youth: You are warmly invited to attend Parent Night on Friday, May 11th, here at church. The evening will include a time of worship, games and discussion/updates from the youth staff.
Opportunity to Serve: The items listed below are urgently needed by the San Fernando Valley Rescue Mission. If you’d like to donate any of the items, please bring them to church by  Sunday, May 6. The collection box is located in the north wing of the Sanctuary.


Urgent Need List
1. disposable razors for men
2. disposable razors for women
3. men’s socks
4. women’s socks
5. men’s deodorant
6. women’s deodorant
7. new men’s underwear (34, 36, 40)
8. new women’s underwear (size 5 and 6, S, XS)
9. disposable diapers (size 4 and 5)
10. baby wipes
11. bath towels, in good condition

Thank you for your heart for the the homeless.
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For Your Prayers, Information and Consideration – April 18, 2012

April 19, 2012 – 5:18 pm

Dear Brothers and Sisters,

Please join us on Sunday:

Congregational Meeting (9:30 am) in the Sanctuary, for a time of corporate prayer. We will hear from our interns regarding youth and worship ministries. We’ll also have an updates on our summer missions teams, our building program, and the transition to Elder rule. All are invited to attend. Church members are urged to attend!

Kid Venture (9:30 am) Children’s program for K-6th graders, Education Bldg.

Worship Service (11:00 am) Pastor Raynold’s message will be, “A Radically Generous Life” (2 Corinthians 8:1-9).

New Church Members! Praise God that the following brothers and sisters will be received into church membership this Sunday: Esther Burdzinski, James Burdzinski, Krystal Chen, Melissa Halim, Christina Malunao, Aaron Mori, Stephanie Nakazawa, Takeshi Nakazawa, Gary Ogimachi, Linda Ogimachi, Gabriel Nuñez, Ryan Nuñez, and Travis Shojinaga. Join us as we affirm and pray for them.

Adult Sunday School (April 29-June 10): Join us April 29th, from 9:30 – 10:30 am in the Sanctuary, when the spring session of Adult Sunday School begins. Takeshi Nakazawa’s class will be “The Word of God:  Who wrote it?  How did we get it?  Is it accurate?  Why should I study it?  How do I study it?”

Founders’ Day Offering. Each year during this month our Conference collects an offering from the local churches on behalf of the retired pastors. These ministers and their families greatly appreciate the generosity of the congregations. You may make your check payable to SFVHC and designate “Founders’ Day” in the memo line.
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For Your Prayers, Information and Consideration – April 12, 2012

April 12, 2012 – 7:01 pm

April 12, 2012

Dear Brothers and Sisters,
Please join us on Sunday:
   Prayer Meeting (9:30 am) in Modular 1A. All are welcome to pray for the needs of our church.
   Kid Venture (9:30 am) Children’s program for K-6th graders, Education Bldg.

Jr. High (9:30 am) meets in Modular 2A
High School (9:30 am) meets in Modular 2B

   BLF Anniversary Celebration – English/Nichigo Joint Worship Service in the Sanctuary (11:00 am) Pastor Roland’s message will be, “Celebrating God’s Love and Faithfulness”  (2 Chronicles 2: 11-18).
Congregational Meeting and Corporate Prayer. Please join us on April 22, 9:30 – 10:30 am in the sanctuary, for a time of corporate prayer and to hear updates on the building program and other ministry developments. All are invited to attend.
Thank you to all who prepared food and served during the special Resurrection Coffee Hour last Sunday. Everything was delicious! Thank you, too, to the KV staff and helpers for the wonderful lesson on the Easter story, reinforced with resurrection eggs. You made the Easter story come to life! Thanks, too, to everyone who provided eggs for the children’s Easter Egg Hunt. We appreciate all of you.
Please pray for Tomoyuki Sakakibara of our Nichigo congregation who was baptized last Sunday. Pray that he will grow in the grace and knowledge of our Lord, Jesus Christ.
Adult Sunday School: Join us on April 29th, from 9:30 – 10:30 am in the Sanctuary, when the spring session of Adult SundaySchool begins . Takeshi Nakazawa’s class will be “The Word of God:  Who wrote it?  How did we get it?  Is it accurate?  Why should I study it?  How do I study it?”
JEMS 2012 Summer Mission Programs: JEMS is extending its missions applications deadline to April 15 in an effort to encourage those who may still be considering summer ministry in South America this July. JEMS received an unusually high number of requests from Nikkei churches in South America for summer workers and find themselves approximately three teams (12 people) short of fulfilling these ministry opportunities. If you are interested in serving, please contact Rev. John Katagi at johnk@jems.org.
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For Your Prayers, Information and Consideration – April 5, 2012

April 5, 2012 – 4:41 pm

April 5, 2012

Dear Brother and Sisters,

Good Friday Services will be held tomorrow, April 6 at Noon and 7:00 p.m. in Howe Hall.

Please join us this Easter Sunday as we celebrate our risen Savior!
Kid Venture Egg Hunt (9:30 am)
Resurrection Coffee Hour (10:30 am)
Worship Service (11:00 am) Pastor Raynold will bring us an Easter message, “Resurrection Truth” (1 Corinthians 15: 3-8).
Easter Baptism: We rejoice in the coming baptism of Tomoyuki Sakakibara of our Nichigo
department. He will be baptized (by sprinkling) in Howe Hall at the close of the NIchigo worship
service. As this will coincide with the conclusion of the English-speaking service in the sanctuary,
all are welcome to  come and witness Tom’s baptism.

BLF Anniversary Celebration.  English/Nichigo Joint Worship Service will be held on April 15 at 11:00 a.m. in the Sanctuary.

JEMS 2012 Summer Mission Programs: JEMS is extending its missions applications deadline to April 15 in an effort to encourage those who may still be considering summer ministry in South America this July. JEMS received an unusually high number of requests from Nikkei churches in South America for summer workers and find themselves approximately three teams (12 people) short of fulfilling these ministry opportunities. If you are interested in serving, please contact Rev. John Katagi at johnk@jems.org.

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For Your Prayers, Information and Consideration – March 22, 2012

March 22, 2012 – 4:25 pm
March 22, 2012

Dear Brothers and Sisters,

Game Night! this Saturday, March 24, from 5:00 – 9:00 p.m. Join in for a time of fellowship. Also consider inviting a friend or family member to introduce them to our church!

Please join us on Sunday:
Prayer Meeting (9:30-10:30 am) in Modular 1A. All are welcome to pray for the needs of our church.

Sunday School (9:30-10:30 am)
Membership Class (Modular 2B)

Worship Service (11:00 am) Pastor Raynold continues our sermon series on the gospel of John, with his message, “Turning Water into Wine” (John 2:1-11).
Urbana: It’s not too soon to start thinking about Urbana 12
Who: College students & others interested in missions
What: InterVarsity’s Student Missions Conference
When: December 27-31, 2012
Where: St. Louis, Missouri
For more info or to register, go to http://urbana.org/urbana-12
Upcoming in April:
1 Palm Sunday, Communion
KidVenture families: Remember to bring your eggs to the KV room for the egg hunt on Easter
Sunday.
6 Good Friday services at noon and 7:00 pm
8 Easter Sunday
      15 BLF Celebration – Joint worship service
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For Your Prayers, Information & Consideration – March 15, 2012

March 15, 2012 – 1:49 pm

Dear Brothers and Sisters,

Please join us this Sunday:

Sunday School (9:30-10:30 am)
• GriefShare continues in Small Modular 2B (east side). GriefShare offers support for those grieving the death of a loved one. Valuable biblical-based information will be discussed to help you through this difficult time.
· Membership Class (Sanctuary)

Worship Service (11:00 am) Pastor Roland continues our sermon series on the gospel of John, with his message, “Follow Me” (John 1:43-51).
Our prayers and deepest condolences to Sadako Olinger and the Olinger family upon the passing of Sadako’s dear husband and our beloved brother in Christ, Ottis Olinger. We are greatly saddened, but are grateful that through faith in Jesus we will see Ottis again in heaven.  Please remember Sadako and family in your prayers. A memorial service for Ottis will be this Saturday, March 17, 3:30 p.m. at our church. Our church will host a refreshment reception immediately following the service. If you are able to bring finger foods and/or assist with set up/clean up, please leave word at the church office.
Thanks to Cora Sagara and the Thursday Ladies’s Koinonia group for putting on the Women’s Spring Breakfast. It was a great time of fellowship, outreach and learning how to live intentionally!
Passion for the Nations is a missions conference seeking to raise up Asian American Christians for the global advancement of God’s Kingdom. Dates: March 16-17. For more info: www.passionfornations.org.
Church Membership Classes. Is SFVHC the church where God has called you to know, love, serve the Lord Jesus Christ? Is it the church family with whom you want to grow in knowing and living what it means to “Love Christ More Than Life”? If so, become a church member. Classes will be held during Adult Sunday School March 18 & 25 (attending does not obligate you to become a member – come and learn more). Please reply to this email to indicate your interest.
Game Night! Saturday, March 24, from 5:00 – 9:00 p.m. Join in for a time of fellowship. Also consider it a way to informally introduce a friend or family member to our church.
Summer Mission Opportunities: Become a part of a JEMS Short Term mission team to South America this summer!  JEMS has five different mission projects available from 2-/1/2 to 3-1/2 weeks in length.  Serving in partnership with local churches in Brazil and Paraguay, the programs utilize Vacation Bible School, music, sports, crafts and games as the means to build bridges to unreached communities.  Additional information may be found by visiting the JEMS South America website at:  www.jems.org/so_am_events.html  or you may call Pastor John Katagi at the JEMS office to learn more details. (213) 613-0022.  The application deadline is April 1.
Mark Your Calendar: ZOE Walk to fight Human Trafficking: ZOE is planning a rescue walk on November 10, 2012 to raise funds to care for orphans and trafficked children. If you would like to get involved, please contact one of the team captains for more details. The team captains are Amy Date, Tracy Kaku, Patti Kimura, Danny Matsuda, JoAnn Mori, Willie Nakada, Stephanie Nakazawa, and Rosie Yokomizo, Let’s show our support for our ZOE brothers and sisters in Thailand. Also, consider making Zoe a regular part of your giving towards the Lord’s work (http://www.gozoe.org/).
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For Your Prayers, Information and Consideration – March 8, 2012

March 8, 2012 – 2:57 pm

Dear Brothers and Sisters,

Please join us this Sunday:
Daylight Savings begins. Remember to turn your clocks ahead one hour on Saturday, March 10 for Daylight  Savings Time.
Sunday School (9:30-10:30 am)
• GriefShare continues in Small Modular 2B (east side). GriefShare offers support for those grieving the death of someone close. It’s a place where those gathered understand the pain of your loss. Valuable biblical-based information will be discussed to help you through this difficult time. Info pamphlets are in the sanctuary narthex. Contact Lynn Mori for additional information.
· Missionary Update: Pauline Nishida & Cru. “Cru” is the former “Campus Crusade for Christ.” Their name has changed but their burden to reach the unsaved for Christ has not. Pauline, our ever faithful laborer for Christ, will provide an update on her ministry in the Sanctuary. We invite you to support Pauline with your presence and prayers.

Worship Service (11:00 am) Pastor Roland continues our sermon series on the gospel of John, with his message, “Come and See” (John 1:35-42).

Women’s Spring Breakfast: Reminder for those who registered for the Women’s Spring Breakfast that registration will open at 7:45 am this Saturday, March 10. See you then.

Church Membership Classes. Is SFVHC the church where God has called you to know, love, serve the Lord Jesus Christ? Is it the church family with whom you want to grow in knowing and living what it means to “Love Christ More Than Life”? If so, become a church member. Classes will be held during Adult Sunday School March 18 & 25 (attending does not obligate you to become a member – come and learn more). Please reply to this email to indicate your interest.

Game Night! Saturday, March 24, from 5:00 – 9:00 p.m. Join in for a time of fellowship. Also consider it a way to informally introduce a friend or family member to our church.

JEMS Mt. Hermon (July 1-7)
·         Special Camp.  Aide volunteers (especially male) are still needed. An information for all will be March 17, 11am-1pm at Gateway Friends Church). Contact Willie Nakada, Patti Kimura, or www.jemsspecialcamp.org.
·         Mt. Hermon Summer Conference registration forms (for all camps) are available at www.JEMS.org/registration.

Passion for the Nations is a missions conference seeking to raise up Asian American Christians for the global advancement of God’s Kingdom. Dates: March 16-17. For more info: www.passionfornations.org. Contact our church office if you are interested.
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For Your Prayers, Information and Consideration – March 1, 2012

March 1, 2012 – 4:27 pm
Dear Brothers and Sisters,
Please join us this Sunday:
Sunday School (9:30-10:30 am).
·         GriefShare offers support for those grieving the death of someone close. It’s a place where those gathered understand the pain of your loss. Valuable biblical-based information will be discussed to help you through this difficult time. Join us through May 27 in SmallModular 2B (east side). Info pamphlets and a sign-up sheet are in the sanctuary narthex. Contact Lynn Mori for additional information.
·         Missionary Update: Jon & Maki Robison are being called to church plant work Tohoku, the region impacted by last year’s tsunami. Come to hear their update and pray for them. See you in the sanctuary. [Next Sunday, 3/11: Pauline Nishida will share.]
Worship Service (11:00 am) Pastor Roland continues our sermon series on the gospel of John, with his message, “Behold the Lamb” (John 1:29-34). We will also be celebrating communion.
Thank you to all who attended the Congregational Meeting and to all who helped with church clean up last Sunday. Thank you to the Kiras for coordinating the latter activity and for those who assisted with lunch preparations.
This Saturday:
 
Nichigo Prayer Vision & Meeting (10 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.)  Our Nichigo congregation will gather this Saturday for a time of prayer and seeking the Lord for their ministry. Please pray.
Winter Vision 2012 Post-Rally (6:00-8:00 p.m.) The SoCal post-camp rally will be at WLA Holiness Church. James Chang, who spoke at this year’s camp, will again speak.
Remembering the Tsunami (7:00-8:30 p.m.). CRASH will host a special 3-11 Remembrance at Mission Valley Free Methodist Church. Pastor Jonathan Wilson, chairman of the Board of Directors of CRASH Japan will speak. This event endorsed by JEMS, JCFN, EPIC, Japan Rebuild. Click to download an info flyer http://www.jems.org/2012%203-11%20Remembrance%20Poster-SoCal.pdf
Missions Conference: Passion for the Nations Attend a conference seeking to raise up Asian American Christians for the global advancement of God’s Kingdom, March 16-17, at Evangelical Formosan Church of Los Angeles (9537 Telstar Ave., El Monte, CA 91731). For more info: www.passionfornations.org. Contact our church office if you are interested as discounted group registration rates are available.
JEMS Mt. Hermon:
SPECIAL CAMP (July 1-7) Prayerfully consider volunteering to serve in this ministry to individuals with developmental disabilities. Male aide volunteers are especially needed. Info meeting: March 17, 11am-1pm at Gateway Friends Church. Visit www.jemsspecialcamp.org. Contact Willie Nakada or Patti Kimura for more info.
Registration Forms (all camps): www.JEMS.org/registration.
Save the Date: Saturday, March 24, from 5:00 – 9:00 pm – All Church Game Night! You won’t want to miss it!
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