Also serving the communities of De Luz, Rainbow, Camp Pendleton, Pala and Pauma
Also serving the communities of De Luz, Rainbow, Camp Pendleton, Pala and Pauma
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After being arrested for having “church” and teaching about Jesus, then being miraculously released, then rearrested, Peter and the Apostles were forced to stand in front of the High Priest for questioning. After being questioned, Peter replied, “We must obey Jesus.” In his discourse, Peter referred to Jesus as “Prince and Savior” (Acts 5:27). In the Bible, followers of Christ have used many different names to describe Jesus, including: Lord and Christ, Holy and Righteous One, the Author of Life, Anointed One, Son of Man,...
In defending our Christian faith, I think it’s important to know who we are in Christ and what it means that we embrace His faith so we can share the good news properly. Basically, really… when you think about it… it all boils down to love. What did Jesus say? The greatest of these is what? LOVE. And why is that important? For one thing, Jesus draws us into community (with all our shortcomings) so we can build each other up and keep his light in the foreground of our lives through shared experiences. A few weeks ago, my fr...
Get ready for Christ The King Lutheran Preschool 2007-2008! We will host an orientation day beginning at 10:30 a.m. on Friday, August 24; regular fall term starts Monday, August 27. Class-time hours are 8:30 a.m. to noon on two-, three- or five-day schedules and we still have a few spots left. Extended daycare is available from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. If you have little ones ages 2 through 5 (pre-kindergarten), come and see what “Teaching Through the Light of the Lord” can do for your child. In preschool at Christ The King, pla... Full story
Youth and adults from Christ The King recently went on a “Heart for Africa” short-term mission trip to Kenya. “Heart for Africa” is a faith-based humanitarian aid organization that is working to provide real solutions to the issues plaguing Africa, including hunger, orphans, poverty and education. Following is a brief account of our experience there, an experience we believe God will continue to use in our lives and in the lives of those we met in Africa. On July 9 fifty-two Christians from different states, differe...
Vacationing this past week on the steamy Colorado River where desert temperatures topped off at 124 degrees, I found myself pondering the meaning of Jesus’ baptism in the Jordan River. Where our family’s vacation home is situated at the foot of Parker Dam, the water is drawn from the bottom of Lake Havasu, leaving it shockingly cold to dive into when you’ve been roasting in the inferno-like conditions. Standing perched to dive in, I would look deeply into the darkness of the rushing emerald river teeming with life. My body...
Sign up now for all the fun at SonForce Kids Vacation Bible School! There’s lots to do: singing, crafts, puppet shows, games, snacks – the fun goes on. But we need you to share it, so come on down and join us at Christ The King Lutheran Church starting July 23. This great program will continue all week, 6 to 8 p.m., Monday through Friday, and it’s free! We’ll show your kids how to have courage as God’s special agents and encourage others to do the same. Be a part of it; you’ll be glad you did. See you there!...
The other night, I rented a video. I don’t remember the name of the movie, but one scene in particular struck me. The main character, who was having Job-like experiences, losing everyone and everything in his life, ended up in church. The preacher was dynamic and the crowd loved every word. The problem was that he was preaching a message of prosperity. He was telling the folks they had nothing to worry about because God was about to intervene in their lives and make them prosper. The audience was made up of poor folks who s...
I don’t know about you, but I have been blessed (or cursed) with a conscience that works overtime. “Why on earth did I say this or that?” “How could I have ignored that opportunity to help so-and-so?” “Why does he get on my nerves and I react like a kid?” “I know I should have acted differently.” And all that in one day! But how do we know when we’ve crossed the line on a moral issue? What is it about our conscience that yaps at us when we do something wrong? Many believe that God’s laws are written in our hearts. Many theo...
Recently, I’ve been so blessed to be working out with a wonderful fitness trainer. (Thanks, Roy!) He instills confidence in my fitness program because he is a knowledgeable guide to keep me on track. So when I wanted to exercise my Christian understanding for this column, I had to find some real experts in the field of apologetics who make it their business to defend faith. Lee Strobel, a savvy Chicago Tribune reporter, is one such expert. Lee traveled the US for 21 months interviewing thirteen leading scholars and a...
A professor of philosophy had given his students an examination. The last question simply read: “Why?” The professor passed only two of his students. One had written, “Why not?” and the other answered, “Because.” Some of life’s most profound questions are put in the single word “Why?” Why must people suffer? Why can’t I be like everyone else? Why do I have to have this disease? Why am I poor and unlucky? Why did my mother have to die? Why am I a victim of floods? Why is my son missing in action? Why can’t we have a chi... Full story
“Identity Theft: Recovering Your Priceless Identity in Christ” continues this Sunday, July 15. Service times are 8:30 and 10:30 a.m. Each week, we are looking at one essential, irreplaceable piece of who we have been spiritually made to be that can never be taken, revoked, lost or stolen. Session 2 of “Letters from Dad” is Thursday, July 12; session 3 will be Thursday, August 9. Both sessions begin at 6:30 p.m. For more information, call the church office at (760) 941-1430. Find us in Bonsall at 4980 Sweetgrass Lane (inters... Full story
July 12—“Letters From Dad” for men continues at Riverview, 6:30pm, 941-1430 July 16—Quiet Day at the Mission San Luis Rey, 9-4pm $25 includes lunch July 16—Bread of Life, cooking and feeding at homeless shelter in Oceanside, 728-7859 July 16-20—VBS St. Peter’s (8:30am-12pm) pre-register 525-6984 July 16-20—VBS Community Baptist (9am-12pm) pre-register, 728-2966 July 16-20—VBS Riverview K-5th (9am-12pm) pre-register, 941-1430 July 16-20—VBS Fallbrook First Baptist—Free (9am-12pm) pre-register, 728-7771 June 20—Crossroads TV...
Our current sermon series is entitled “Psalms: Greatest Hits of the OT.” We are located at the Bob Burton Performing Arts Center, Fallbrook High campus. North Coast is one church with many locations, making disciples in a healthy church environment. Sunday service is at 9:30 a.m. and includes programs for all youths, nursery through high school. Several in-home Growth Groups meet weekly, promoting Christian fellowship, Bible applications and community service. Call (760) 724-6700 or visit us at www.NorthCo... Full story
Our Sunday services for all ages are at 8:30 and 10:15 a.m. Guest speaker Gary Eikermann will be teaching in the Book of James. The Wednesday Night Study will resume in the fall. For information about our worship services, youth group, women’s Bible Studies, special events and directions call (760) 728-9138 Monday through Thursday from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. We are located at 488 Industrial Way, off East Mission Road, one mile east of Main Avenue. www.calvarychapel.com/fallbrook....
Over the years I’ve noticed something fairly common in churches: most operate with a slogan that “Everyone is Welcome.” But oddly enough, most outsiders don’t really feel welcome when they go. One of the all-time most popular television series was “Cheers.” Set in an unspectacular sports bar in Boston, it featured a lineup of characters who were all a few ticks off center, nearly drove each other crazy, but hung together anyway out of friendship and necessity. Like the theme song said: “Where everybody knows your name, and th...
At times we ask ourselves what we truly believe. Does God truly hear our prayers? Does he send comfort in our time of need? I was questioning all of the above as my life irreversibly changed becoming a widow and sole support of my little seven-year-old son who looked up to me for security when my safety net was also abruptly taken away. At the time we lived on nearly two acres butted up against a ravine. The entire westerly vista of our house was glass which made it a haven for sunsets but left me feeling vulnerable and sleep... Full story
The Dead Sea Scrolls will be on display in San Diego from June 29-December 31, 2007. They are so named because of their discovery in caves near the Dead Sea. These amazing Scrolls provide a unique look into the ancient world and are well worth a trip to the San Diego Natural History Museum. Leaving the Scrolls aside, focus for a moment on the Dead Sea, for which they are named. The Jordan River flows into the Sea of Galilee and then out, eventually making its way into the Dead Sea, where it can go no further. The Dead Sea and...
As part of my research for this apologetics column, I have been digging (pardon the pun) for archeological finds to defend Christian faith. So the Dead Sea Scrolls have peaked my interest. They substantiate a link from our Christian faith to a tangible ancient belief system embedded in the ancient scrolls. The exhibition on display in Balboa Park from June 29-Dec 31, is the largest, longest, and most comprehensive ever assembled in any country. Spanning two floors and 12,000 square feet, 27 Dead Sea Scrolls—Ten exhibited f... Full story
My good friend Mark received a rather unique gift from his wife for his birthday a few years ago. I truly believe she had no ulterior motive (in her heart, she alone knows!), but the gift was for one “skydive!” He loved it and now he’s hooked and has done it a few more times. Now, for the jump, he was lashed to a professional skydiver, but Mark relates that the experience was absolutely awesome! Maybe I’m jealous; then again, maybe I’m still in my right mind! I would really rather be sick when I die. Mark’s “falling do...
Working in a church, sometimes it’s hard to see light in the midst of darkness as we witness great losses, hear the heart-wrenching cries of those left behind. I remember grappling with my own despair over the loss of my husband during a silent reflection period at a retreat I was attending. I kept repeating, “Why, Lord, why?” As I closed my eyes praying intently for an answer, in my mind’s eye I could see my husband, Terry, off in the distance standing 50 feet away surrounded by pure white. I quickly opened my eyes and shook...
Our Sunday services for all ages are at 8:30 and 10:15 a.m. as Pastor Pat teaches in the Book of James. Look for special praise nights during the summer. The Wednesday night study will resume in the fall. Vacation Bible School is June 25-29. For information about our worship services, youth group, special events and directions call (760) 728-9138 Monday through Thursday from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. We are located at 488 Industrial Way, off of East Mission Road, one mile east of Main Avenue. Our Web site is at www...
On Sunday, June 10, the Summer Worship Service Schedule will begin. Our two services will be combined into one. The new start time will be 9:30 a.m. The current sermon series is entitled “Psalms: Greatest Hits of the OT.” We are located at the Bob Burton Performing Arts Center, Fallbrook High campus. North Coast is one church with many locations, making disciples in a healthy church environment. Services include programs for all youths, nursery through high school. Several in-home Growth Groups meet weekly, promoting Chr...
P.G. Vargis started Indian Evangelical Team (IET) in 1972, which now has more than 4,000 churches. On June 8 at Lifeway Church, 1120 Highland Drive, Vista, Dr. Vargis will speak of IET’s work in India. From 2 to 4:30 p.m., those in attendance will hear about the ministries IET is involved with, such as orphanages, publications, technical school, Bible training, film ministry, pastors’ seminars and crusades. From 7 to 9:30 p.m., Dr. Vargis will share his testimony and discuss current religious situations in Ind... Full story
When do you stop being a kid? For many of us, never. When do you start being an adult? That’s a trickier question. There are dozens of little milestones that mark your physical and emotional development. Was there a time in your life you felt yourself stepping across that line? When you turned 21 or got your driver’s license or graduated from school or got a full-time job or joined the Marines or got married and left home? And now you’re grown up. Last week at our church it was Confirmation Sunday. Thirty middle-school teens...
In their book “What if Jesus Had Never Been Born?” D. James Kennedy and Jerry Newcombe attempt to answer this question, at least partially. They begin with the assumption that the church – the body of Christ – is Jesus’ primary legacy to the world. Then they examine what has happened in history that displays the influence of the church. Here are a few highlights they cite: • Hospitals, which essentially began during the Middle Ages. • Universities, which also began during the Middle Ages. In addition, most of the world’s g... Full story
