Gathering Bulletin December 7, 2008

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December 7, 2008

Gathering

Christmas Party Friday, December 19th at 7:30pm in the Art Gallery (parallel to the Arboretum). There will be carol singing, foods, desserts, karaoke, cookie decorating contests, gift stealing, & much more! Bring a white elephant gift & sign up at the back table to bring a food item. Put on a Christmas dress, tie, or dress up from your favorite time era & join us! Talk with or email Karla Kriz for more info: [email protected]

NEXT GATHERING MOVIE NIGHT: THIS FRIDAY DEC. 12TH AMC THE BLOCK

AT $8 IF YOU PRE-PAY BY TODAY. SIGN UP AT THE INFO TABLE IN THE BACK. TALK TO JOHN &

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GATHERING COMMUNITY AT THE ARBORETUM 12141 Lewis St. • Garden Grove, CA 92840

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MESSAGE FROM T H E PA S T O R !

December 7, 2008

People are often curious about what The Gathering is and, simply put, it’s a church. It’s not just a Bible study, or just a service for the ambitious heart, but it’s a real church; a small one, but a real one. We are a little church within a big church, and we carry a symbiotic relationship with that church. They love us, and we love them. We work both independently and as a team to further the blessed kingdom of God on Earth. Our dream in starting this place was to create a home for people who seek a deep and intimate encounter with God and desire to create lifelong friendships. We value many things, but what I've seen is a desire for purpose, to be aware and active socially in our local community and environment, to experience community and build it all around, loving God and loving others. We also celebrate the diversity of individuals, their opinions, and their spiritual journeys. Many of us hope and pray that over the years, The Gathering will have a profound impact in the lives of the poor and disenfranchised, will stand against injustice, will live moral and ethical lives, and will be the bright symbol of Christ’s abounding love and peace in Orange County.

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CHURCH EMAIL GROUP

This group communicates through e-mail daily, sharing with each other prayer requests, praise reports, & anything that may be on their hearts. Contact Josh Morgan to get signed up!

www.ocgathering.com for more detailed info

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ARBORETUM

OUTREACH ! ISAIAH HOUSE

Ander heads up a visit to the Isaiah House every Sat. morning at 6am (contact him for directions). While volunteering at Isaiah House, you will develop relationships with the children & families that need encouragement & love. If you are interested in helping out with this life-changing & exciting project, please contact Ander (his e-mail is listed below in the CONTACTS section).

MANNA Members of our community began MANNA, which collects food and clothing to both reduce waste and provide support for the needy. MANNA meets at 1pm the 2nd and 4th Saturdays of every month at Civic Center Park in Santa Ana. Please contact Joel for more info: [email protected] ALSO, check out the website at: http://www.mannaffc.org/

CONTACTS

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NEED PRAYER? Every Sunday during our Selah/meditation time one of our elders, Jim Case, is seated in the back of the Arboretum near the prayer stations. He (along with any other elders) would love to pray with you over anything at all. Whether you have some huge struggles you need prayer for or just want to pray a prayer of thankfulness, he & others are there for you.

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ny ideas for The Gathering Community (social, outreach, service suggestions, etc.)? We’d love to hear from you! Please write your idea down & put it in our Idea Box! (located on the info table)

Pastor- Bobby Schuller . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . [email protected] Admin. Assistant/Design- Hannah Schuller. . [email protected] Worship Leader- Mark Wojciechowski . . . . . . . [email protected] Admin. Assistant/Web- Josh Morgan. . . . . . . . . . . . . [email protected] Isaiah House- Ander Pierce . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . [email protected] Prayer- Jim Case . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . [email protected] Supper 7 /Movie Nights- John&Suman V.. . . . . . . . . . [email protected] General ?’s- Gathering Office . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . [email protected]

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CREATIVE DESIGN We believe at The Gathering that one of the ways that God speaks to humanity is through the arts. Whether it be through painting, sculpting, pottery, stained glass, design, poetry, drama, or music; we want to encourage members of our congregation to pursue their gifts and share them with our community. If you would like to serve the Gathering by sharing your gifts please contact Hannah

MONTHLY ACTIVITIES

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WORSHIP NIGHT Worship is a very important part of our Christian faith. It brings us peace, hope, and strength to fulfill the plans that God has prepared for us. Every month we gather together to spend time worshiping God through prayer, scripture, meditation, and song. We meet in the Chapel in the Sky at 7:30pm the first Friday of every month.

SOCIAL Looking for a way to connect with people at The Gathering outside of the Sunday morning church building? Once a month we try to create an environment where people can get to know each other, form friendships, and simply have a good time while doing something fun. 5

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SERVICE ! PRE-SERVICE PRAYER

Join Jim Case & the prayer team for a powerful, pre-service prayer every Sunday morning 1010:30am in the Chapel in the Sky (top floor of the Tower on the Cathedral campus). We’d love to have you plug-in with this group, for every great movement begins with prayer.

We’d like to encourage parents to feel free and bring their children to service on Sunday mornings. However to those who feel more comfortable with their children going to Sunday school, we have childcare available in the Family Life Center.

At The Gathering we believe that giving is a personal act of worship. We don’t pass the bucket or request that people bring their gift to the front; instead we have a prayer station where we encourage members of our congregation to give their tithes and offerings during our time of Selah. If you’re giving a check,

! PRE-SERVICE PRAYER

Join Jim Case & the prayer team for a powerful, pre-service prayer every Sunday morning 1010:30am in the Chapel in the Sky (top floor of the Tower on the Cathedral campus). We’d love to have you plug-in with this group, for every great movement begins with prayer.

WEB COMMUNITIES COMMUNITIES WEB

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Take this time to quiet your heart, to focus your soul on the Holy Spirit, and to be ready to hear from God. We are journeying Godward finding Him in every moment and every place. Take part in the prayer areas, pray for friends, or step outside for a breath of fresh air. This is time between you and your Creator.

TITHE & OFFERING

SERVICE

CHILD CARE

SELAH

During this time, we also have a team of prayer elders in the very back in the glassed-in portion of the Arboretum (behind the prayer stations). They would love to pray with you over anything at all. Whether you have some huge struggles you need prayer for or just want to pray a prayer of thankfulness, they are there for you.

DURING

please make it out to “Crystal Cathedral” and write “The Gathering” in the memo. The tithe and offering prayer station is located in the back corner of the Arboretum near the writing stations. It’s usually at the foot of a large cross.

DOWNLOAD PODCASTS Log on to The Gathering’s web-

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please make it out to “Crystal Cathedral” and write “The Gathering” in the memo. The tithe and offering prayer station is located in the back corner of the Arboretum near the writing stations. It’s usually at the foot of a large cross.

CHILD CARE We’d like to encourage parents to feel free and bring their children to service on Sunday mornings. However to those who feel more comfortable with their children going to Sunday school, we have childcare available in the Family Life Center.

SELAH

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! DOWNLOAD PODCASTS

Take this time to quiet your heart, to focus your soul on the Holy Spirit, and to be ready to hear from God. We are journeying Godward finding Him in every moment and every place. Take part in the prayer areas, pray for friends, or step outside for a breath of fresh air. This is time between you and your Creator. During this time, we also have a team of prayer elders in the very back in the glassed-in portion of the Arboretum (behind the prayer stations). They would love to pray with you over anything at all. Whether you have some huge struggles you need prayer for or just want to pray a prayer of thankfulness, they are there for you.

TITHE & OFFERING At The Gathering we believe that giving is a personal act of worship. We don’t pass the bucket or request that people bring their gift to the front; instead we have a prayer station where we encourage members of our congregation to give their tithes and offerings during our time of Selah. If you’re giving a check,

WEB COMMUNITIES COMMUNITIES WEB DOWNLOAD PODCASTS Log on to The Gathering’s web-

Log www.ocgathering.com site on at towww.ocgathering.com and discover our podcasts! podcasts! We We and discover our have over 40 different messages have over 120 different mes(& growing) given given here here at The sages (& growing) at Gathering. You can download The Gathering. You can downthem all forallfree load them foronto free your onto MP3 your player or computer. MP3 player or computer.

OIN THE JOURNEY.

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WHAT ARE NODES? The literal definition of node is: “The point on a stem where a leaf is attached or has been attached; a joint.” A node at The Gathering is any type of group, activity, ministry, etc. that takes place outside of Sunday morning Gathering, but is still connected with The Gathering. Do you feel that God has put it on your heart to start a ministry at The Gathering? Small Group? Outreach? We are always looking for new creative ways to connect people outside of the church. If you’ve got an idea we want to hear it! Contact: [email protected]

SMALL GROUPS If you feel that Sunday morning isn’t enough, and you desire to

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The literal definition of node is: “The point on a stem where a leaf is attached or has been attached; a joint.” A node at The Gathering is any type of group, activity, ministry, etc. that takes place outside of Sunday morning Gathering, but is still connected with The Gathering. Do you feel that God has put it on your heart to start a ministry at The Gathering? Small Group? Outreach? We are always looking for new creative ways to connect people outside of the church. If you’ve got an idea we want to hear it! Contact: [email protected]

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WHAT ARE NODES?

Want to get to know more people in The Gathering Church Community while enjoying a good meal? Join a Supper 7 group! You’ll be placed with 6 other people, whom which you will get together for supper once a month for 3 months. This is a lot of fun and a great way to meet new people! If you are interested contact John & Suman.

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dig deeper into scripture while developing meaningful friendships and just having fun, maybe getting involved in a small group is what you’re looking for. Through out the week we have men’s groups, women’s groups, and couple’s group meeting all around Orange County. For more information about small groups, contact Hannah.

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dig deeper into scripture while developing meaningful friendships and just having fun, maybe getting involved in a small group is what you’re looking for. Through out the week we have men’s groups, women’s groups, and couple’s group meeting all around Orange County. For more information about small groups, contact Hannah.

SUPPER 7 Want to get to know more people in The Gathering Church Community while enjoying a good meal? Join a Supper 7 group! You’ll be placed with 6 other people, whom which you will get together for supper once a month for 3 months. This is a lot of fun and a great way to meet new people! If you are interested contact John & Suman.

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December

General, Choir, College Group, Groups, Missions, Outreach, Social Events, Special Events