Announcements for April 11, 2010

Prayer: Everyone is invited to join us this evening at 7:00pm for a time of prayer. The theme is: Israel.

Board: The monthly Board Meeting is this Tuesday at 7:00pm.

Adoption: This Saturday the Church of the Foothills will present a free Spirit of Adoption Seminar. Please see the poster over the Information Table for more information, and pre-register at www.AWAA.org/Events.

Mexico: Be sure to join us next Sunday as the Mexico Mission Youth share during both Services!

Outreach: This Saturday at 6:00pm, here at the church, we will be hosting a benefit Worship Concert for the Folsom Prison Gospel Outreach planned for this summer. This concert will feature contemporary worship by Ps 150. Also for the same cause, at 6:00pm on Saturday, May 8th, a benefit Banquet will be held at the Firefighters Hall in Diamond Springs. All proceeds will help bring the Gospel of Jesus Christ to inmates at three local prisons. Tickets are on sale today for both events at the table in the Foyer or see Randy Haskins.

Change: The CM Family Skating Day scheduled for April 24th (as posted on the Church calendar) has been postponed to a later date.

Financial Workshops: On Saturday, April 24th from 9:00 10:30am, Kevin Wright will be doing the third in a series of monthly workshops for any who would like help with such things as budgeting, credit card debt, savings, investments, etc. Kevin’s heart is to offer assistance, using practical skills with a Biblical perspective. The workshops are free, and there will be no solicitation. Please sign up at the Information Table if you’d like to attend.

Children’s’ Ministry: All CM teachers, aides, preschool, and nursery servants, are requested to attend a CM servants training and fellowship workshop here on Sunday Apr 25th at 12:15pm. Very important information will be shared for all grade levels, and lunch will first be provided in the High School room first. All involved with CM are requested to attend.

Gardening: The Firstfruits Garden will be starting up on Wednesday, May 5th, from 9:30 – 11:00am (weather permitting). Adults and children 6 and up are welcome to join us. Please wear gardening attire and gloves.

Family Camp: Family Camp at Lake Francis will be June 4th – 6th.  It’s a great location with lots of exciting activity opportunities. Pick up a flyer at the Information Table and read it to see your various options, then fill out your information on the sign up sheet. Statements will start being mailed soon. Please call the Office with questions and for important information regarding reserving additional days.

Life: The California Human Rights Amendment will amend the California Constitution and define human rights as beginning at biological development! 1.2 million signatures are needed to place it on the November ballot. The deadline is rapidly approaching, so if you’d like to sign the petition, see Doug in the Kitchen after either Service today.

Donation Tax Receipts: If you would like a receipt for your 2009 giving, please fill out a request form located on the Information Table and place it in the Tithe Box. Your receipt will be mailed to you.  Thank you for your faithful giving!