OCTOBER 2014

Pastor Raymond continues

The infant church spontaneously displayed the impact a church can have on the world if it is devoted to Jesus, filled with His Spirit, devouring His Word, caring for one another and living Christ-like lives in the midst of a sometimes hostile world.

Every local church, including ours, has the resources to change our world and every now and then a church needs to look to the Lord Jesus to lead us into the next chapter of our life together. Thats what this series is about exploring the next chapter of our life as Meadowlark Community Church.

But it is also an opportunity for each of us individually to ask our Lord what He wants us to do with the next chapter of our own lives. We are each given a once in history opportunity of being partners with Jesus in building His church. Each one of us should respond to the challenge of living for a greater purpose than just surviving this life.

Join us in praying for the Holy Spirit to fill us with His fire as we face the year ahead together!

Raymond

Blessings,

Pastor Dave

Pastors Column

The Next Chapter

Beginning October 5, David and I will be team preaching a sermon series from the book of Acts which we have titled The Next Chapter. Its based on the fact that the author begins the book of Acts with the statement:

Acts 1:1In my former book, Theophilus, I wrote about all that Jesus began to do and to teach 2until the day he was taken up to heaven, after giving instructions through the Holy Spirit to the apostles he had chosen.

Then, in chapter 28 the book of Acts ends hanging in midair as if the author put down his pen and intended to come back and write chapter 29. But he never did. Perhaps thats because the book of Acts is still being written. Jesus is continuing to do what He began to do: building His kingdom through His Spirit-empowered people.

And we are helping to write the next chapter!

And we are helping to write the next chapter!

Mission News

Missionary Moments

Kathy and Keith Copley grew up in Santa Clara Valley and both graduated from Homestead High school in Cupertino, California. Keith got a bachelors degree in Business Management from San Jose State University before going on to Dallas Seminary. Kathy got a Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering and Material Science from the University of California at Davis and a Master of Science degree from Stanford in Material Science. Before going to work for Hewlett Packard, she spent a summer in Taiwan helping a missionary for O.C. International. After Keith completed his studies at Dallas Seminary getting a Masters of Theology degree, he and Kathy were married and sent off to Germany serving on a team for O.C. International. They served in Germany for 25 years before returning to the home office of O.C. International in Colorado Springs in2009.

Keith reviews monthly field reports and plans conferences with O.C. leaders and other mission organizations. Kathy is director of communications at O.C. International. For more details about O.C. International and the Copleys, check out www.ONECHALLENGE.org.

Submitted by John Mark for the Missions Committee.

THE GOOD NEWS CORNER

With Pastor Jake

There is GOOD NEWS FOR OCTOBER.JESUS LOVE US AND NEVER FORSAKES US. HE IS OUR ROCK. LET US REJOICE AND BE GLAD. PTL

Interfaith Community Services

by Bill and Elisabeth Baker (760-438-2482)

Breakfast Meal Service to 40 Veterans and 120+ Homeless

Thursday, October 30 from 5:30 7:30 AM

Meadowlark members have been serving meals once/month for over 10 years and Meadowlark members have been donating regularly to the Food Pantry for breakfast and supper meals in addition to special meals for holidays like Christmas. Please join Elisabeth and me with others like Dale and Arleen Simbro, Jan Kanopka, Carla Evenden, and Carolyn Roberts, Rich Sauerheber and others who served in the past year. A sign-up sheet is in the Ministry Center. The Food Pantry is low and needs food donations badly. Brown Bags with a list of supply need are under the Sign-up table. Peanut Butter, Jelly, and Canned Tuna are on the top of the list. Fill the bags and I will deliver them to Interfaith. Thanks for the many who donated food. Thanks in advance for your continued support.

San Diego Blood BankMeadowlark Member Group MLCC

Once again the blood donors from Meadowlark Church and our surrounding community have received high praise from the SD Blood Bank for their outstanding participation in the blood drive on Sept. 7th. Through our donations there was the potential to save 69 lives!!

Meadowlarks Partners 4 Life Statistics from the drive on Sept. 7th are as follows:

Collection Goal: 22 pints

Scheduled Donors: 2

Registered Donors: 29 Deferred: 1

Pints Collected: 23

Percentage of Goal: 104%

Points earned for this drive: 460

The points we earn from the drives are being donated towards the purchase of a new Blood Mobile to help better serve our communities. We had several donors that had donated too recently to donate at this drive and several who signed up but were ill and could not donate or our number of units donated would have been at about 30. As it was 16 members of Meadowlark, 5 members of Good Shepard, and 2 people from the area came together to make our drive a success.

If you are a donor you can access your Wellness Profile to view your blood pressure, cholesterol and total pints donated online atwww.mysdbb.org. You will need your Donor ID and DOB to access your info. Our next drive is scheduled for March 15, 2015 so please mark your calendar and plan to participate.

My thanks for everyone who stepped up to GIVE THE GIFT OF LIFE and make a difference.

God Bless,

Bill Troop

"PeaceI leave with you; my peace I give you. I do not give to you as the world gives. Do not let your hearts be troubled and do not be afraid."

John14:27

By His Grace Homeless Outreach INC

In the Name of Christ By Bill Baker, Founder & Chair

wtbaker@roadrunner.com 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 wtbaker@roadrunner.com 760-438-2482.

Meadowlark

The Men's Fellowship welcomed two new members to our board this past month, Wade Thompson and Ross Swanson were recruited and graciously accepted our invitation. We look forward to their contributions to strengthening our Fellowship Community. Welcome gentlemen!

We are still being blessed with the positive response we had to our last retreat this past March. A number of men have asked for another retreat before the year is out. Alas, we cannot make that happen this year, but we have made nice strides for our retreat for 2015.

We are scheduling Friday and Saturday, March 6th and 7th for our"Ignite & Inspire with Integrity" Retreat, again to be held at the Boathouse at Lake San Marcos. Our intent is to literally Ignite & Inspire our men in addressing our roles as leaders in the church body and our families. This is a beautiful, relaxed setting close to home. Gourmet meals and healthy snacks will nourish us as we reignite our passion for Christ and brotherhood.

We will start Friday evening the 6th with our prayer and dinner and inspirational kick-off to set Saturday's Breakfast and following sessions, through a guest speaker, lunch, testimonies, Communion and dinner. The cost is being set at $150 for the two days and four meals.

David Evans

THOUGHT FOR THE MONTH:

What lies behind us and what lies before us are tiny matters compared to what lies within.

Ralph Waldo Emerson

JOIN US FOR A WONDERFUL LITE BRUNCH AND A GREAT PROGRAM BY RESOUNDING JOY -

JULIA CHADWELL, BARBARA WARNER, SUE STORY, TERI SITTNER AND VELMA SPIKES WILL SING AND SHARE MOMENTS WITH US.

THIS PROGRAM IS FREE SO SIGN UP IN THE MINISTRY CENTER AND COME AND ENJOY.

When: October 24, 2014

Time: 10:00 am

Cost: Free

Hope to see you there.

Blessings,

Trish Blalock

October Ushers

Oct 5 Communion Sunday

Lyle Birkley

Steve Allen

Marty McDougall

Ruben Escovedo

Communion Helpers

Don Lovitt

Janice Birkley

Frank Woods

Oct 12 Larry Hale Gordon Olson Joan AndersonShyrline Somers

Oct 19 Ken Kreutz

Noni Kreutz

Ken Foster

Bill Troop

Oct 26 Steve Berry

Mary Berry

AudreyCrane Hillier

Daisy McKennett

Please arrive hour before the service when you serve.

Second Service

Ushers and greeters

David and Paula Molta

Communion Table set up

Bob and Judy Wigland

First Service

October Greeters

1ST Service

10/5 Norma Steward

Kathy Martin

10/12 Glenn Blalock

Trish Blalock

10/19 Kay Gervais

Al Zimmerman

10/26Lou Woods

Julia Farwell

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ADMIT ALL

CINEMA TICKET

SALT & LIGHT

MOVIE NIGHT

when: friday oct. 3rd 7:00-9:30p

where: ministry center -meadowlark church

who: 7th 12th graders and friends (who are also in 7th-12th grade)

what: watch a movie, eat snacks/pizza, have fun

how much: $5 covers movie, food/drinks!

costume themed?? yes dress up 80s, 90s or futuristic

for movie info, call: 619-921-7996

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CONNECTION GROUPS

Monday

Mary Carothers Scripture Study Monday nights 7pm at Marys home: 1616 Circa Del Lago, C-311, San Marcos, CA 92078

Tuesday

Pastor Daves Study 1pm the Ministry Center and 7pm at the Shaws 1827 Redwing St. San Marcos CA 92078

Womens Study at Paula Moltas Tuesday nights at 7pm 7037 Crane Ct., Carlsbad, CA 92009

Wednesday

Reign Men (Mens Group) 2nd and 4th Wednesdays. 8:30am in the Ministry Center.

Pastor Jakes Study 3pm in the Ministry Center. On the Montainside Mathew 5-8.

Sermon Based Study at David and Paula Moltas Wednesday nights 7pm 7037 Crane Ct. Carlsbad, VS 92009

Youth Group meets Wednesday nights in the Ministry Center. For Youth 7 12 grades from 7 - 8:30pm

Thursday

Heart of Man Study meets Thursday 10:30am in the Ministry Center Room

JUST FOR THE MONTH OF SEPTEMBER

Saturday

IronmenMen join us every Saturday 8am in the Ministry Center

A BIG Happy Birthday to these people

celebrating their October Birthdays!

Joanie Lebedeff Oct 1

Pat Escovedo Oct 2

Ethel Erlinger Oct 3

Lu Burke Oct 4

Sandy Kinner Oct 5

Nancy Ludwig Oct 5

Jane Turner Oct 6

Jayma Sander Oct 8

Helen Brown Oct 11

Nita Shaw Oct 11

Barbara Warner Oct 17

Peggy Di Battista Oct 19

Helen Hopper Oct 22

Fern Thompson Oct 23

Emily Osthimer Oct 23

Kathleen Busick Oct 25

Denna Barre Oct 27

Fred Timm Oct 27

Sarah Richardson Oct 2

Mary Carothers Oct 29

Bettie Shoemaker Oct 31

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