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Christmas Eve Servies
Dec 23rd 7pm @ West High
Dec 24th 4:30pm @ West High
Dec 24th 11pm @ Ministry Center
Christmas Day Brunch 10:30am @ Ministry Center
Miracle on Main Street Dec 11th
The Little Pageant That Wouldn't Give Up!
Join us for a fun Christmas performance the entire family will enjoy.
Sunday, Dec 11th 3pm or 7pm @ West High
Dec 6th Christmas Meeting
We have a great meeting planned for Dec 6th you won't want to miss this.
We will have a guest speaker, fun game, great giveaway and a cool Santa craft that our
activites team put together. Hope to see you there.
Quiche Recipe...its easy!
Ingredients:
- Pie Crust (pillsbury)
- 1&1/2C heavy cream
- 6 eggs
- baby spinach
- 1C pepper jack cheese
- salt and pepper to taste
place pie crust in pie or quiche pan. Spread baby spinach and cheese in pie crust. Blend eggs and cream and pour over other ingredients.
MomsConnect Fundraiser
Date: Saturday, Nov 12th 9am-5pm
Don't miss the chance to get some fantastic family photos.
This is a 1 day event with limited time slots available. You will receive a CD with all your images--you can print your images at Costco or where ever you like to go (we can provide a step by step).
Reserve your spot:Sign Up Today
*following times/slots still open: 11:30,1pm, 2:30pm & 3pm
40% off Oakland Zoo Membership
Click here to view the offer:
http://www.savvysource.com/event/home_san-francisco-bay-area_ca.
* this offer ends at on October 20, 2011
Pumpkin Carving Party-Oct 28th
We hope you will join us for an evening of fun, food and pumpkin guts Friday,Oct 28th meeting @ Journey ministry center 6-8:30 pm.
what to bring:
• pumpkin and carving supplies
• dish or dessert to share
• don't forget yours kids :)
Morning Group Oct 4th
Ever wonder what makes a photograph great? Have you ever found yourself confused by all the terminology and camera options?
o Rule of thirds?
o Depth of field…what?
o Shutter speed/aperture…is there a difference?
o ISO…foreign language?
At our next meeting our guest speaker, Tawnya Archer, will teach us some basic camera knowledge and motivate us to learn some camera basics to help us capture great images.You will be inspired and encouraged by her passion and creativity as she shares her secrets as a professional photographer.
Visit Tawnya Website:
http://www.tawnyamariephotography.com/
Sept 20th Meeting
Don't miss our next meeting our special guest Karen Whatmough will be sharing her story and helping us understand learning disabilities, early intervention, and challenges parents face. We will learn early signs and discuss strategies that will foster success. We will have a Q/A time following bring your questions.
Stable or Trail….you choose!
I was ready for the experience of a lifetime. The plan was perfect (or so I thought) horseback riding through lower Yosemite Valley. According the brochure this experience would be amazing, picturesque, and all together splendid. Obviously the trail guides had not reviewed the brochure, reality was very different...ever been there?
Five minutes into the adventure I was ready for full refund and a quick return to the stable. Instead I decide to push on and TRY to overcome my fear, release the death grip I had on the reigns, and learn from those who seemed to be doing it well (at least it looked that way). I will say by the second hour things improved. I was glad I got to experience the beauty of Yosemite in such a unique way; although, in case you’re wondering I wouldn’t recommend the 2 hour ride for beginners.
In the end I was reminded that great experiences come with great risk. You can’t start the trail if you never leave the stable. So as we begin this journey together I hope this year is filled with joy, adventure, risk, and growth. I hope we all look back and see stable behind us and the trial in front of us…pursue the adventure.
3 takeaways
The brochure is a lie
o Nothing looks the pictures…don’t be fooled there is always a back story.
Letting go helps you hold on
o Let go of control and hold tight to He who controls it all.
Falling down is part of growing up
o God calls us out of the safe zone and into the unknown….that is the life of faith.
…the life I now live in the body, I live by faith in the Son of God, who loved me and gave himself for me. Galatians 2:20
Museum Day: FREE Admission on September 24th!
FREE Admission for 2 on Museum Day (9/24) for you and a friend, spouse or child.
- Official tickets found on the Museum Day website (see link below).
- One ticket per household-good for two people.
- A ticket will gain entry to only one of the participating museums, excluding parking and special events and exhibits.
- Fill out your information, then select a Museum of your choice,
Register and Join Us!
It’s almost time...so register to join us for what will be an exciting and inspiring year. This will be a year filled with fun surprise, encouraging speakers and challenging DVD material. The activities team is working on some great crafts even the non-crafty will love. Sign up and invite a friend.
Morning Group 1st/3rd Tuesday 9am-11am (childcare provided) $60
Night Group 1st Tuesday 6:30-8pm (no childcare) $40
registration link
Join us on Grouply
Join the Group
Join us on grouply a site that allows members to share info and stay updated on meeting news and group messages. Sign on is simple and FREE!
We plan to use this group tool to post and share info relating to meetings and members. This site will have features only visible to member's that will allow you to download meeting notes, see/share photos, hear/share music and buy sell or giveaway your stuff.
Check it out!
Share the Scoop Aug 20th
Tracy Grand Theatre Central Ave
More Info: http://www.sharethescoop.org/
Email: kimmieevans@gmail.com
Buy Tickets
http://www.journeycc.net/506249.ihtml?ei_se_Page=EventDetails&ei_se_EventID=2127
Kung Fu Panda Movie Night
Kung Fu Panda Movie Night
Monday, July 18th 6-8pm @ Ministry Center
Invite your friends to this Free Movie Night
Kids 2 years thur 6th grade
Pixie Woods, Friday July 15th
Pixie Woods
Friday, July 15th 12pm
3121 Monte Diablo Avenue, Stockton
Ride the train take an excursion down the lagoon on the Pixie Queen paddle-wheel boat...or
take an exciting ride on a vintage carousel. Bring a swimsuit/towel.
*CASH ONLY*
Honduras Mission Needs...
Baby Supplies Needed - Can You Help?
Journey Church will be sending a team to Honduras in July. Looking for a few baby supplies (see list) in new or like new condition. If you would like to donate contact Heather Smiddy she can be reached @ cell 209-914-2233 or email ilbafriend@yahoo.com.
Needs: sleepers, onesies, baby toys or rattle, baby shoes, socks, bibs, washcloths, blankets or toiletries.
Deadline: July 1st
Drop off @ Heathers house: 1172 Conhron Drive Tracy
Summer Study June 14th Recap
Some highlights from our time together
- Don’t waste your life
- Keep looking forward
- Encourage others even when you’re discouraged
- Be salt & light (shine on)
- Love is an action
- Faith is not the path of least resistance
- Holiness not Happiness
- Bitterness = spiritual osteoporosis
Galatians: 2:16
We know that a man is not justified by observing the law but by faith in Jesus Christ. So we too have put our faith in Christ Jesus that we may be justified by faith in Christ and not by observing the law because by observing the law no one will be justified.
James 2:26
As the body without the spirit is dead, so faith without deeds is dead.Join us next Tuesday for Ch 9 Balancing Longing & Contentment & Ch 10 Balancing Unity & Diversity
Positive Discipline Parenting Class
When: Monday June 6th, 7:00 – 9:00 pm
Where: 860 Liberty Court in Tracy
Cost: $10 per person
Registration Deadline: Thursday, June 2nd
RSVP: Melissa@WeGotTwins.com
(209) 855-1156
Topics include:
- Improving communication and connection with your child
- Understanding the underlying messages behind your child’s
- behavior
- Using appropriate and effective methods of discipline
- Exploring ways to enhance your child’s self-esteem
- Coping with stress
- Enriching your experience of being a parent
Presented by, husband and wife team, Susie and Roy Smart,
parenting facilitators and Director – S.T.A.N.D., Concord, CA.
Susie and Roy have presented and facilitated more than 350
parenting classes and workshops.
Summer Study May 24th Highlights
We covered a lot of great information I wanted to share a few highlights with you.
- Worry is a waste of time
- Nakedness can equal opportunity (focus on the anklet)
- Don’t envy others fruit
- If you’re an orange tree you will never grow lemons (stop trying)
- Finish 1 thing then move on
- Forgiveness if for you (its a choice)
- Don’t just listen do something
Reminder-Book Study Starts Tuesday
Study starts Tuesday, May 17th
Ch1 & Ch2, “The Juggling Act”, and “Balancing Time and Responsibilities” read/answer questions prior to meeting.
meeting @ Veterans park 9-11am.
Thank You!
A special thank you gift for our amazing childcare workers
we appreciate each one of you!
Claire Wasson
Dianna McFarland
Kelly Vernon
Lisa Aduna
Lisa Correia
Regina Griffin
Scott McFarland
Stacie Fellows
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6week Summer Study-Join Us!
Living a Life of Balance
We will be meeting at Veterans park Tuesdays 9-11am.
Book Cost $9 (buy your book and plan to join us)
Reading Schedule/Topics
May 17th
o Ch1 & Ch2, “The Juggling Act”, and “Balancing Time and Responsibilities”
May 24th
o Ch3 and Ch4 “Balancing Schedules and Interruptions” & “Balancing Work and Rest”
May 31st
o Ch5 & Ch6 “Balancing Faith & Sight” & “Balancing Love & Obedience”
June 7th
o Ch7 & Ch8 “Balancing Faith & Works” & “Balancing Wants & Needs”
June 14th
o Ch9 & Ch10 “Balancing Longing & Contentment” & Balancing Unity & Diversity”
June 21st
o Ch11 & Ch12 “Balancing Our Wishes & God’s Will & Balancing Working & Waiting
Grace that Overcomes-April 19th
What an amazing meeting Scott McFarland shared with us the most important lesson he ever learned in life—HOW TO OVERCOME. He both challenged and inspired us to be overcome’s and to teach our children how to overcome. We were reminded of great women God used in the Bible and the lessons we can learn through their stories and experiences.
Grace that Overcomes - Seven Prayers of an Overcomer
1. God, grow my submission to be like Sarah
2. God, grow my commitment to be like Hannah
3. God, grow my loyalty to be like Ruth
4. God, grow my courage to be like Esther
5. God, grow my hunger to be like Mary of Lazarus
6. God, grow my service to be like Martha
7. God, grow my obedience to be like Mary
1 John 4:4 You are from God, little children, and have overcome them; because greater is He who is in you than he who is in the world.
Prepare Your Kids to Win Life’s Biggest Battles-April 5th Recap
God’s ultimate aim is to make us holy
- Old Testament Roots: Exodus 3:5-6
- New Testament Command: 1Peter 1:15-16
Teach them to live grace filled lives
Start when they are little. Read to them and limit their exposure to media.
Theology of Grace:
Grace in the unmerited and unconditional LOVE of God toward us.
Grace is free to us, but costly to God.
The cross is God’s greatest act of grace.
Grace must be received by faith.
Grace produces gratitude toward God, and love towards others.
- Old Testament Roots: Genesis 3:21
- New Testament Command: Ephesians 2:8-10; 1 Peter 1:13
Life message: you were created to receive grace and to give grace.
