Welcome Guests Resistance Today at Conejo... King`s Kamp

August 4, 2013
VOL. XLVII, No. 31
Welcome Guests
The members of the Conejo Valley Church of Christ welcome you to our assembly. We are pleased that you are here and
pray that you will encounter God as you worship with us. We
invite you to join us for our various Bible classes at 9:30 a.m.
During our worship services, we have a 2s/3s class and Children's
Worship for ages 4 through 5th grade. Look for the dismissal time
in our Order of Worship.
King's Kamp
A large contingent of our fourth through eighth-graders, along with teen counselors and staff volunteers, will
depart after second service today for a week at King’s Kamp.
The camp will be held at Camp Maranatha in Idyllwild. If you
would like to send a note of encouragement to our kids, please
send it to:
Camp Maranatha
P.O. Box CC
Idyllwild, CA 92549
Our campers this year include Sheridan Brawner, Sean
Burke, Jadyn deBruyn, Kevin and Morgan Garand, Chase Hall,
Nicholas Heard, Maegan and Jackson Hinkle, Michael and
Jessica Hunnicutt, Nathan Hurley, Hannah Labnow, Jacqueline
Lasiter, Adrianna Patenaude,
Emma and Dylan Scott, Ashlyn
Thomas, Kathryn and Christopher
Williams, Marcus Williams, and
Braeden Wooten. Staff and counselors attending are members of the
Brawner, Hinkle, Hurley, Williams,
and Williamson families, Hannah
Horton, and Sydney Socquet.
Please pray for God’s blessing
and protection, but most of all,
pray for His presence to be felt by
all campers and volunteers.
Today at Conejo...
8:00 a.m. First worship service
9:30 a.m. Bible classes for all ages
10:45 a.m. Second worship service
Resistance
Last week I invited you to reflect on the value of an
assist. Setting others up for success, facilitating the progress
of others, and enabling others to go farther are all hallmarks
of the assist. In Scripture, assists can include an alabaster jar
of ointment, a widow’s mite, a friend’s tomb, a boy’s lunch,
a brother’s invitation, food provisions in the wilderness,
and alms given in secret.
This week, I’d like to reflect on resistance. Like an assist
but moving the opposite direction, resistance can bring
assistance at just the right time, require great courage, and
enable God’s will to be carried out in the world.
Jochebed and Miriam, Moses’ mother and sister, resisted
Pharaoh’s genocidal command to kill all Hebrew boys, setting Moses afloat on the Nile river. Daniel continued to pray
before the Lord, resisting the imperial edict of King Darius.
On pain of death, Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego
refused to bow before King Nebuchadnezzar’s golden
image, and their silent courage has set the gold standard for
resistance ever since.
Christians have always confessed “Jesus is Lord,” which
during the Roman Empire (and every Empire since) meant
they were resisting imperial claims concerning the lordship
of Caesar. James urged Christians to “resist the devil,” and
Jesus modeled how to do so by living according to biblical
wisdom. Spiritual disciplines like solitude, which teaches
us to resist the lure of human approval, or fasting, which
prevents our stomachs from turning into gods, also form us
into the kind of people who can resist the powerful pull of
pride and gluttony, as well as greed and lust.
One courageous resistor also serves to embolden others to resist injustice, evil, and temptation. Dictators and
tyrants of every stripe understand the contagious power of
resistance and work hard to squelch dissent at its earliest
appearance. In various forms of literature, I find bracing
examples of resistance in the characters of Samwise Gamgee
(J.R.R. Tolkien, The Lord of the Rings), Puddleglum (C.S.
Lewis, The Silver Chair), Dumbledore’s army (J.K. Rowling,
The Order of the Phoenix), and Katniss Everdeen (Suzanne
Collins, The Hunger Games). In history, Dietrich Bonhoeffer
and Rosa Parks stand tall as examples of individuals whose
courage inspired others to resist the evils of Adolph Hitler
and the injustices of racial segregation, respectively.
Human courage is what allows resistance to function
like an assist. When we make assists, we can enable others
to overcome, grow, and flourish. When we resist evil, we
embolden others to stand up, do the right thing, and help
create a world in which all of God’s children may flourish.
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May God fill us with his Spirit so that we may help others
thrive through making “assists” and also embolden others
to oppose evil by our resistance against it.
Love in Christ,
Our second summer class, held in the north overflow
room, is a “singing in worship” class, taught by Chris
Stivers. This class will explore our motivation and attitude
about participating in worship singing; it will also include
some basics of music appreciation/reading and vocal production that will be helpful to us in singing a cappella.
Conejo School Supply Drive
Summer Adult Education
Our auditorium class is a study of Paul’s letter to the
Philippians. Philippians is a New Testament example of a letter of friendship, written from prison, yet filled with a joyful
tone and Christ-focused spirit.
What does it mean for us to be a good neighbor as a
church? One thing we can do is to share what we have
with those in need. For the past eight years, we have gathered back-to-school supplies for our neighbors at Conejo
Elementary School. During the month of August, you’re
We Are Praying For...
Pregnant Moms:
otherapy for Stage IV ovarian cancer.
James Hawn (Daphne Green's brother-in-law) – lung cancer.
Betty Demuth (Kathy Cocke's sister) – breast cancer, also cancer in hip and
Praises:
spine.
The birth of Isabel Rose Matute, daughter of Mario and Shelia, on
Susie Baston (Cindy Randolph's cousin) – cancer in spine.
July 31.
Devote yourself Odalis Rivera (friend of Rosie Patenaude) – breast cancer.
The recent baptisms of Sydney Socquet, Chase Hall, Raquel
Robin Zolares (friend of Karla Chismar) – cancer.
Katch, Noah Socquet, and Dylan Scott.
to prayer, being
Judy Long (Loree Hunnicutt's mother) – breast cancer.
New Members: Samantha Dencer; Celeste Florea; David,
Steve Hewgley – battling cancer.
watchful and
Michele, Jake, Julia, and Jaden Chesson.
Jim Lindley – has completed stem cell transplant.
Kellie Van Atta (September), Bonnie Rockey (November).
Those Grieving:
thankful.
Various Concerns:
The family of Mark Scarberry -- following the death of his
Colossians 4:2
Martin Guerrero (friend of Alex Vasquez) -- recovery followsister, Patricia Barlow, on 5/7.
ing train accident.
The family of Kenny Blumhorst (Josh Budde's relative) – following
Sue Wilson - upcoming spinal surgery; prayers for pain relief.
Kenny's death.
Emma Dixie – recovery for recent MS exacerbation (numb hands); seekThe family of Gary Edwards (Char Hurley's brother-in-law) – following
ing new treatment options.
Gary's death on 5/18; he accepted Christ and was baptized
Nancy McChessney (Daphne Green's neighbor) – battling MRSA infecbefore his death.
tion in her spine.
The family of Marilee Augustine (Daphne Green's friend) – following
Mike Jensen (Char Hurley's brother) – recovery from knee surgery; no
Marilee's death on 5/12; she leaves a husband
heart surgery at this time.
and 3 young children.
Cecilio Rivera (Jose Rivera's father) – recovery from surgery for blocked
The family of Sue Wilson – following the sudden death of her
arteries.
husband, Jack Wilson, on 4/23.
Edith Schwartz (Miriam Gunderson's sister) – Parkinson's Disease;
The family of Christy Guilbault – following the death of her
prayers that the doctors can adjust medications for maximum benefit.
grandmother, Toni Quintana.
Those in the Armed Forces:
The family of Kevin Byers (friend of Jackie Milgrom) – following Kevin's
Josh Budde - deployed for 8-months with the Navy; Ricky Vasquez (Rosie
accidental death; he leaves a wife and 2 young children.
Patenaude's son) – stationed in Texas with the Marines; Nathan Reeves
The family of Cindy Randolph – following the death of her great aunt,
(Janie Condley's grandson) – deployed to Afghanistan with the Army;
Margaret Cox.
Derek Willis (Tim Willis's nephew) – in Afghanistan with the Army;
The family of Linda Marcinkoski -- following the death of her mother,
Michael Warford – stationed in San Diego with the Navy; J.D. Burnham
Pauline Hendrickson.
(son of Jan Williamson/nephew of the Scotts’) – stationed in Northern
Those Fighting Cancer:
California with the Navy.
Mary Bell (Alexis Lasiter's mother) -- rare form of lymphoma;
Missionaries/Mission Efforts:
chemotherapy treatments.
A future Friend Speak Ministry at CVCC for the Thousand Oaks
Shawna Hawn (Daphne Green's sister) – completed chemo for breast
community.
cancer; prayer for her strength to return and that she is able
Shannon Jack and Kaitlyn Sample – teaching orphans in Guatemala.
to handle her depression.
Julie Broyles – WEI in Cambodia.
Marlene Michaels (friend of Lisa Scott) – diagnosed with
Raul & Betty Alvarado – mission efforts in Panama.
Adenocarcinoma (non-smoker's lung cancer); metastasized to the brain.
Charles & Darlene Coulston – Made in the Streets Ministry in Kenya.
Connie Roberts (friend of Penny White) – recovering from recent
Scott & Kim Lambert and Kairos – church-planting ministry.
surgery; continuing chemotherapy.
Pattie Gilmore (friend of Sheryl Sanders) – ovarian cancer.
Tom Bonner (Tami Williamson’s father) – mission work in Albania.
Julie Smith (former member) – ovarian cancer.
David and Danna Willis and family (brother of Tim Willis) – ministering
Ruthie Marek (friend of Lisa Scott) – has begun another round of chemat Tafuna Church of Christ in American Samoa.
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invited to shop for and bring a variety of basic school supplies
that we will share with Conejo Elementary. We will be gathering these items at the designated area in the foyer until Labor
Day.
The school needs the following items:
• Crayons (24 to a pack)
• Colored pencils (12 to a pack)
• Colored markers (8 to a pack)
• #2 pencils (Ticonderoga)
• Expo Vis a Vis blue fine point
markers (12 to a box)
• Glue sticks (0.23 oz)
• Yellow highlighters
• Expo dry erase markers (black, red, blue, and green)
• 12 x 18 construction paper (all colors)
• 8 ½ x 11 card stock (white, yellow, blue, pink)
• Regular 8 ½ x 11 white copy paper (20 pound)
• Regular 8 ½ x 14 white copy paper (20 pound)
All Church Game Night
Plan to bring your favorite
board and card games to the
building next Sunday evening, August 11, for a time of
friendly competition and fellowship. Each family should
bring your favorite snacks
and munchies to share and a 2-liter bottle of soda, being
mindful that some of our members have peanut and tree-nut
allergies.
Sycamore Canyon Hike-N-Bike & Beach Picnic
On Saturday, August 17, you’re
invited to lace up your hiking boots,
air up your bicycle tires, and join
us at Big Sycamore Canyon in
Newbury Park for our eighth annual church Hike-N-Bike, followed by
a beach picnic at Sycamore Cove Beach. Depending on your
tolerance for adventure, you’ll have the option of hiking or
biking Big Sycamore Canyon or simply showing up at the
beach. The eight-mile trail is scenic, well maintained, and
virtually all downhill! This year, there’s the added bonus of
seeing how new life has sprung up following the recent fires.
It’s the perfect way to wind down the summer before the new
school year begins.
Hikers will depart from the Rancho Sierra Vista parking
lot (at the end of Via Goleta in Newbury Park) at 9:00 a.m.;
cyclists will depart at 10:30 a.m. If you would like to volunteer
to show up early at Sycamore Cove Beach and secure tables
for our group, please contact Andy Wall or Ed Sanders.
Welcome Isabel Rose Matute
Isabel Rose Matute
was born at Los Robles
hospital in Thousand
Oaks at 12:20 p.m. on
Wednesday, July 31. She
weighed 7 lbs. 7 oz. Both
Sheila and little Isabel are
doing fine.
Christy Guilbault is
coordinating meals for the Matute family as they adjust to life
with little Isabel Rose. Christy has set up a schedule for the
Matute's meals at www.TakeThemAMeal.com. Once at that
site, you will need to type in the recipient's last name: Matute
and the password: Conejo. Then, click "take" and fill in your
name and the requested information. If you want to prepare
a meal but do not want to go through the web site, please
contact Christy ([email protected]) so that she can fit
you into the schedule.
Flower Ministry
Today’s flowers are in honor of Buzz Guilbault. Buzz
has been a “ninja” (rough translation: “awesome ministry
helper”) in numerous phases of our youth ministry program.
This year, Buzz has helped co-teach our high school Sunday
morning class and provided maintenance for our church van.
He was an enthusiastic member of our Mexico mission team,
making positive contributions in various aspects of the trip,
including helping troubleshoot and repair a broken-down
car. At Teen Camp, he served as a cabin counselor and small
group leader, bringing his unique brand of creative fun to
morning wake-up times and afternoon recreation. He is
also helping our church leaders explore options for getting a
newer church van. Buzz, thank you for your passionate faith
and your enthusiastic commitment to helping our teens grow
in Christ – your service is greatly appreciated!
Youth News
Last Sunday Funday's Disc Golf
All King’s Kamp All Week Long
This week several of our teens are serving as counselors at
King’s Kamp, along with several of our families who are there
working Kamp together. We also have a long list of Conejo
kids at Kamp this week. Please keep us all in prayer as we
share this great, faith-building experience together!
Children's Ministry
Upcoming Events
Save the Date
Aug 11................................CVCC Game Night
For
Aug 17................................Sycamore Cyn Hike-N-Bike
Sunday,
July 28, 2013
Aug 25................................Kindergarten Blessing
Attendance at Sep 15.................................Cowboy Church
8:00 a.m. assembly: 73 10:45 a.m. assembly: 190
Total attendance: 263
This Week at Conejo
Contribution: $12,889.46
2013 Weekly Average: $11,462.18
Weekly Budget: $10,000
SUNDAY, Aug. 4 - SATURDAY, Aug. 10
Building Fund (Total):
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King's Kamp in Idyllwild
Please remember to sign your children in and
$ 107,415.00
Kindergarten Blessing – Sunday,
August 25
out of children’s worship and Bible class.
It's Rattlesnake Season!!
Last Week's Paradise Falls Hike
It's snake season! Please
do not allow children to play
in the flowerbeds or at the
back of the church property.
Also, the playground must be
checked before children are
allowed to play outside.
Volunteers Needed
We are currently in need of volunteers to serve as worship
coordinators. The worship coordinator ensures that we have the
various leadership positions for our worship services covered
for both services on any given Sunday. This role involves confirming volunteers during the week, arranging for substitutes
as needed, and meeting with worship volunteers on Sunday
mornings to finalize arrangements. Because this task requires
the coordinator to be present at both services, we’d like to find
a number of additional volunteers to help share this important
responsibility. Please contact the church office if you are willing
to help.
2013 Lectures Online
The 2013 Pepperdine Lectures and some classes are online
this year. Just go to iTunes U and then Pepperdine University
and Lectures. (The app and downloads are free!) 2012 CDs are
still available for check-out on the table in foyer.
Cowboy Church -- Save the Date!
Mark your calendars for the Fall Kickoff
at Paramount
Ranch on September 15. Come worship in the beautiful outdoors, learn about
the various small
groups which will
be starting for the
new school year,
enjoy grilled burgers and a day of
fun at the old west
town.
Church Office
141 Duesenberg Drive #11, Thousand Oaks, CA 91362 • 2525 E. Hillcrest Drive, Thousand Oaks, CA 91362
Fax: (805) 371-1384 • Website: www.conejochurch.org
Rick Marrs
Elders
Michael Murrie Tim Pownall Mike Rivas
Chris Stivers
[email protected]
Rene Heard/Tina Scruggs
Office Managers
(805) 371-1381 office
[email protected]
Zach Lunde
Youth Minister
(805) 300-0818 cell [email protected]
Leslie Stephens
Children's Minister
(818) 645-5675 cell [email protected]
Stu Warford
Andy Wall
Minister
(805) 331-0187 cell
[email protected]
Tim Willis
Jack Williamson
Youth and Family Minister
(805) 331-0183 cell
[email protected]