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One of the greatest joys in life is feeling like
you are a part of something that is making a positive
difference in the lives of others. One of the missions
our church supports is called Real Life Ministries which
serves the people of Mexico. They operate a health
clinic, a dental clinic, a mobile dentistry van, plus a
woman’s shelter and orphanage in Ensenada. During
the Spring Break and during the summer months they
build houses for people in Mexico. This past year they
built 17 homes, provided dental services to over 1,152
patients, and carried out medical exams, a variety of
surgeries, and pre and post-natal child birth services at
a minimum or no charge to the people of Tijuana and
Ensenada. In addition they did 16 outreach missions,
distributed several hundred Gospels of John in Spanish,
and have developed a unique ministry associated with
the Baja off road races with a class IV Volkswagen entry
that is called “H12:One” and is a reference to Hebrews
12:1-2 “Therefore, since we have so great a cloud of
witnesses surrounding us, let us also lay aside every
encumbrance and the sin which so easily entangles us,
and let us run with endurance the race that is set
before us, fixing our eyes on Jesus, the author and
perfecter of faith, who for the joy set before Him
endured the cross, despising the shame, and has sat
down at the right hand of the throne of God.”
FEBRUARY 2016
Your missions giving is making a profound
difference in the lives of hundreds of people in
Mexico right now!
This past Sunday we heard from another of
our wonderful mission couples—Tim and Kat
Warner—who work with Cross-Connection Ministries
in Mozambique. They shared their passion to bring
Jesus Christ to the various tribal groups in which
illiteracy and the fundamentals of health and hygiene
are largely unknown. In addition Tim is involved in a
seminary program that seeks to equip local pastors
with the tools they need to teach and preach the
Word of God to their people. Your missions giving is
making a profound difference in the lives of
hundreds of people in Mozambique right now!
And these are just 2 of the 20 mission outreaches that our Meadowlark church family is involved with! I hope you will make it a point to get to know some of the other missions—both locally and worldwide—that we are supporting. In addition your prayers for these folks (who are a literal extension of our churches ministry) makes all the difference. You are part of something that is making a positive difference in the lives of others.
Joyfully,
Pastor Dave
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CONNECTION GROUPS
Continuing
Monday
Open
Tuesday
Pastor Dave’s Study 1pm the Ministry Center and 7pm at the Shaw’s 1827 Redwing St. San Marcos CA 92078
Women’s Study at Paula Molta’s Tuesday nights at 7pm 7037 Crane Ct., Carlsbad, CA 92009
Wednesday
Reign Men (Men’s Group) 2nd and 4th Tuesdays. 8:30am in the Ministry Center.
Pastor Jake’s Study 3pm in the Ministry Center. “Starting 1 Corinthians
Sermon Based Study at David and Paula Molta’s Wednesday nights 7pm 7037 Crane Ct. Carlsbad, VS 92009
Youth Group – Salt & Light Night – meets Wednesday nights in the Ministry Center. For Youth 7 – 12 grades from 7 - 8:30pm
Thursday
Daniel & Revelation Bible Study 1pm in the Ministry
Center
Saturday
Ironmen…Men join us every Saturday 8am in the Ministry Center
By His Grace Homeless Outreach
‘INC’
In the Name of Christ By Bill Baker, Founder & Chair
[email protected] – 760-438-2482.
By His Grace “BHG” is also a founder and member
of “ARS” Alliance for Regional Solutions with the 35
other Charities and 9 Cities of North San Diego
County Developing a Program to Provide Shelter for
all the Homeless in the Nine Cities of North County
with all the San Diego County Services and
Community Services and Faith Centers in North
County.
There are 250+ homeless in Oceanside –
Escondido region that are opportunities to serve.
We have a history of getting 10-12 into recovery
programs such as Interfaith where I serve on the
Board. I lead Bible Study in the Winter Shelters
from December through March. Emphasis is
focused on “Physical Health”, “Financial Career”,
Mental & Education”, “Family & Home”.
Please contact me for more information at
[email protected] – 760-438-2482.
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Mission News
Global Hope Network International From Hal and Lana Jones’ Newsletter
Dr. Fuoad
Fourteen months ago he had two homes, a car and
a clinic. He has a wonderful wife and three small
children. He was famous in his area around Mosul.
The Iraqi army had already run away from ISI but
the Kurdish army was trying to hold ISI off. Late
one evening all the church bells began ringing in
his predominantly Christian village. They were told
to leave within three hours because ISIS was
pushing the Kurdish army out. With little more
than the clothes in their backs and a suitcase, they
drove with thousands of others to the border. The
Kurds helped them escape to a road to Jordan. In a
few days over 15,000 Christians walked or drove to
Jordan. Dr. Fuoad left with almost no funds. He
sold his car and spent all his funds to get to Jordan.
He went from a thriving practice to complete
poverty in a few weeks.
We found him sitting with his family in an almost
empty third floor walkup flat in a small dusty town
near the Moab desert. Most of the family slept on
the hard cement floor in the small apartment. We
were there to deliver school supplies, clothing,
food and bedding for the family. He is 44; he lost
everything. He cannot practice medicine there and
they live hand to mouth. But they also see God’s
love in their lives, they forgive ISIS and they look to
Jesus for the next step. I was in tears as we prayed
for this family.
Respectfully submitted
Dorothy Kuster
LOVE NEVER FAILS
As Valentine’s Day approached I couldn’t help but remember the vows my husband Jay and I shared over 36 years ago. The scripture verse we read was I Corinthians 13:1-8 but the part I want to focus on reads like this:
Love is patient, love is kind. It does not envy, does not boast, it is not self-seeking, is not easily angered, keeps no record of wrongs. Love does not delight in evil but rejoices with the truth. It always protects, always trusts, always hopes, always perseveres.
Love like Jesus had for us never fails and if the greatest gift is to lay down one’s life for another, do we take that to mean we have to die for someone like Jesus died for us in order to share that love?
If we live out the 7 verses above on love and live by laying down our own agenda’s and feelings, not by demanding our own way, or getting angry at other’s mistakes or becoming envious of them but by treating them with kindness and patience, we would be loving others according to God’s holy word.
Let’s love others with our encouraging words, by putting their needs before or own; treating others the way we would like to be treated and whenever possible by forgiving each other’s mistakes the way that Jesus forgave our sins.
So when we think of love, let’s remember the
definition of God’s love and adopt I Corinthians
13:4-7, by laying down our ways for Jesus’ sake.
Bonnie Standard
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San Diego Blood Bank
Meadowlark Member Group “MLCC”
As we move into the new year the focus on blood donations is ever present. The need is always there and supplies are always short so any donations from our Meadowlark Family are always appreciated and welcome. You can walk in and donate at any San Diego Blood Bank location and reference our MLCC account so we will get credit for it. Any one in our Meadowlark Family will be able to have any blood needed for surgery or emergency not covered by your insurance replaced by accessing the MLCC account. You need not be a donor to qualify. The North County Blood Bank in Vista has changed it’s location. It has moved to 1910 Via Centre Drive which is just off of Hacienda Drive about a mile from the old facility on Thunder Drive in Vista. The new donor facility is 3,700 square feet and improves the donating area from 8 beds to 11 beds. It will also have a new dedicated research area which the old site did not have. The Vista site brings in about 5,300 pints of blood a year which is about 4.5 percent of all donations to the SDBB. Be sure to note the new location if you are planning to donate there. Our blood drives in 2016 are scheduled for Sunday May 1 from 8 am until 1 pm and Sunday September 25 from 8 am until 1 pm. You may donate before, after or during both services. God has blessed our church family here at Meadowlark with His people that are willing to step up and make a difference by GIVING THE GIFT OF LIFE and reaching out and touching our surrounding community in such an unselfish and personal way. Take care and God Bless Bill Troop
THE GOOD NEWS CORNER
With Pastor Jake
I HAVE GOOD NEWS FOR YOU -
FEBRUARY IS A MONTH OF LOVE ,
AND JESUS LOVES YOU, SO LET,US
LOVE EACH OTHER AND SHARE
THAT LOVE WITH EVERYONE. YOU
WILL THEN HAVE A GREAT GOOD
NEWS MONTH.
God's Valentine Gift
God's Valentine gift of love to us
Was not a bunch of flowers;
It wasn't candy, or a book
To while away the hours.
His gift was to become a man,
So He could freely give His sacrificial love for us,
So you and I could live.
He gave us sweet salvation, and
Instruction, good and true--
To love our friends and enemies And love our Savior, too.
So as we give our Valentines, Let's thank our Lord and King;
The reason we have love to give
Is that He gave everything.
By Joanna Fuchs
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February Ushers
Ushers and greeters Bob & Judy Wigand
David and Paula Molta Communion Bob & Judy Wigand
2/7 Lyle Birkley Steve Allen Marty McDougall Janice Birkley 2/14 Larry Hale Gordon Olson Joan Anderson Wade Thompson 2/21 Ken Kreutz Noni Kreutz Don Lovitt Bill Troop 2/28 Ruben Escovedo Ed Griffith Audrey Hillier Daisy McKennet
Please arrive ½ hour before the service when you
serve.
February Greeters
2nd Service
Feb. 7th Norma Stewert Kathy Martin
Feb. 14th Shirley Lovitt
Bill Troop
Feb. 21st Ross Swanson Sami Swanson
Feb. 28th Kay Gervais Al Zimmerman
First Service Contemporary Service
10:30 Service Traditional Service
Bible Verse for February:
And we know that in all things God works
for the good of those who love him,
who have been called according to his
purpose.
Romans 8:28
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Susan Story Feb 2 Shyrline Somers Feb 2 Ed Compton Feb 4 Elaine Eldridge Feb 5 Larry Hale Feb 6 Fran Allen Feb 9 Ken Foster Feb 11 Harry Chadwell Feb 12 Amy Wolter Feb 9
A BIG Happy Birthday to these people celebrating
their FEBRUARY
Birthdays!
Words of Appreciation
Thank you from Sue Story and family for
all the encouragement, prayers, and love
during this time of loss and remembrance
for their
beloved mother, Dottie Dyson.
A Memorial Fund has been set up in
Dottie Dyson’s name for donations to
Meadowlark Church. If you would like to
contribute, mark on your check or on the
connection envelope, “Dottie Dyson
Memorial”
Happy Spring! The Easter season is
quickly approaching and there a many egg-
citing things coming up for Spring!
Palm Sunday
March 20th
Kids Choir will sing and parade with palm
leaves to celebrate our King at the beginning
of both services. We will have 6 practices every
week during Sunday school beginning on Feb
7th. Your kids won’t want to miss any of the fun!
Please encourage your child to come each
week!
On March 20th, please have kids arrive & check
in at the Fireside room no later than 8:30 am for
sound check and performance prep. Attire will
be pastel, spring colors, please. Nice shirt and
pants for boys, dresses or top and skirt for girls!
Breakfast goodies provided for early birds!!
Easter Sunday
March 27th
8:00am Sonrise service outdoors
(No Sunday School)
8:30am Breakfast
9:00am Contemporary Worship
Service w/Sunday School
followed by an Egg Hunt & FUN!
10:30am Traditional Service
Blessings,
Cathrine Osthimer Director of Children’s Ministry
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