MAY 10 Devotional and Announcements
Message From Pastor Kenny
Dear family and friends,
Did you know that according to social scientists, 98% of people think they’re more moral than the average person. That’s a problem. In fact, I’d say we have a very serious problem. We all think we’re good people, but God says we are not! Romans 3:10 says, “As the Scriptures say, ‘No one is righteous—not even one.’”
I met this week with someone who believes that God has no interest in helping anyone - primarily because they have seen the wicked prosper and they have not been successful in business, therefore God doesn’t care. This person has no desire for fellowship with other believers and continues to live their life any way they want. When I asked them why God should let them into Heaven, they said, “He’s obligated to because I prayed a prayer of salvation 25 years ago,” even though they could not point to any (ANY) evidence of being a true believer.
Aren’t those things we learned from 1 John? That true believers will want to fellowship with other believers and demonstrate love to them. “If someone says, “I love God,” but hates a fellow believer, that person is a liar; for if we don't love people we can see, how can we love God, whom we cannot see?” (1 John 4:20). True believers will also desire to be obedient to God: “If someone claims, ‘I know God,’ but doesn’t obey God’s commandments, that person is a liar and is not living in the truth” (1 John 2:4).
This week I’ve been reading “The Mortification of Sin” by John Owen. Owen begins in chapter 1 talking about Romans 8:13: “For if you live according to the flesh you will die, but if by the Spirit you put to death the deeds of the body, you will live.” I want to live, and so I must do what I can to kill the deeds of the flesh.
This is an examination question for all of us that Owen asks: What are you doing to kill sin in your life? We can’t do this on our own, but we can by the power of the Holy Spirit living within us. Is there a stronghold that you need to submit to the lordship of Christ? Is there a sin that you need to put behind you?
Owen ends chapter 1 with this statement: “The vigor, and power, and comfort of our spiritual life depends on the mortification of the deeds of the flesh.” I want God’s strength, and His power and comfort in my life, therefore I must work on putting to death the deeds of the flesh.
How does that happen? I must constantly place myself before God so that He can change me. And how do I do that? It begins by spending daily time alone with God where I open His Word and allow Him to speak to me and talk to Him in prayer.
John Stott in his book, “Basic Christianity” says this: “Sin not only alienates; it enslaves. It separates us from God, and it also brings us into captivity. We need now to consider the ‘inwardness’ of sin. It is more than the wrong things we do; it is a deep-seated inner sickness. In fact, the sins we commit are merely the external and visible indications of this internal and invisible illness, the symptoms of a moral disease. The image Jesus used is that of a tree and its fruit. The kind of fruit a tree bears, he said (whether figs or grapes, for example), and their condition (whether good or bad), depend on the nature and health of the tree itself. ‘For out of the overflow of the heart the mouth speaks.’”
In preparation for this Sunday, read 1 Samuel 16:1-13. As you read these verses, what would you say is the key verse for you? Having finished the letters of John, this Sunday, we’ll start a series on the life of David.
Spring activities continue. Here are some upcoming events this month to make note of on your calendar. In addition to all our regularly scheduled activities:
CEBC UPCOMING MAY DATES TO REMEMBER
Sunday, May 12 Mother’s Day Sunday
Wednesday, May 15 AWANA Grand Prix - come and watch!
Sunday, May 19 Leadership Appreciation Lunch
Saturday, May 25 Anne Rideout memorial service (1PM)
Sunday, May 26 Membership Class (2-5PM in The Upper Room)
Monday, May 27 Memorial Day
Tuesday, May 28 Office closed
Wednesday, May 29 AWANA Store
Saturday, June 1 Men’s Potluck Breakfast (Fellowship Hall)
Sunday, June 2 CRU’s first Sunday at CEBC (here until end of July)
Sunday, June 2 Fingerprinting for those wanting to volunteer to work with our children
Saturday, June 8 Women “Let’s Do Lunch” / bring your own picnic
Sunday, June 9 Graduation Recognition
Saturday, June 15 Hal Throckmorton memorial service and reception (11AM)
Wednesday, June 19 First Bayside BBQ (6PM - just north of the old Visitor Information Center)
As summer approaches, mark these Bayside BBQ dates on your calendar. The BBQs are on Wednesdays and start at 6PM:
June 19
July 3
July 17
July 31
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HIGHLIGHTED ANNOUNCEMENTS
MOTHER’S DAY SUNDAY MAY 12TH -Living Waters will be providing a gift for mothers, grandmothers and expectant mothers on Mother's Day Sunday May 12th. Stop by the table that day to pick up yours.
CHILDREN'S MINISTRY LEADER APPRECIATION LUNCHEON -- All Children's Ministry leaders who serve on Sunday mornings or Wednesday nights at Clairemont Emmanuel are invited to attend our catered lunch on SUNDAY, MAY 19TH from 12:15-1:30 PM in Fellowship Hall. Doors will open at noon. Karin Wehsener will be our guest speaker for this event and will offer training on ministering to kids with special needs! Please RSVP to Susan Robinson at SusanAnnRobinson@gmail.com by this Sunday, May 12th.
MEMORIAL SERVICE FOR MEMBER ANNE RIDEOUT will be on Saturday, May 25 at 1PM in the sanctuary.
CHRISTIANITY 101 - If you would like to know more about Christianity and what this church believes, join pastor Kenny at 2PM on Sunday, May 26 in The Upper Room for this class that is required for membership.
DEPLOYED - We currently have two of our folks who are deployed. Please pray for Mike (Navy) and Lake (Coast Guard). Let Pastor Kenny know of any other members or regular attenders who are deployed, whether temporary or longer term.
GIVING - Some have asked if they can donate stocks and bonds to the church. You can and if you are interested talk to Jessica Mohr in the office.
CHILDREN MINISTRY VOLUNTEERS NEEDED (UPDATED!) - There are openings in Children’s Ministry on Sunday Mornings! Contact Susan Robinson at 619-985-5188 or at
SusanAnnRobinson@gmail.com. These are our current openings:
THE HARBOR (10:05-12:05)
Kindergarten through 5th Grade
Classroom Assistant
1 Sunday per month
Assist with classroom activities while the teacher leads the lesson
Worship Leader
1 Sunday per month from 10:40-10:55am
Lead 2-3 songs during large group worship
THE ARK (10:05-12:05)
Babies through Preschool Age
Baby / Monkey Room Helper
1 Sunday per month
Care for babies
Preschool / Toucan Room Assistant
1 Sunday per month
Assist with classroom activities while the teacher leads the lesson
Special Needs Helper
2 Sundays per month
Be a “buddy” for a child with special needs
“IT TAKES A VILLAGE” LUNCH AND LEARN SUNDAY - Living Waters would like to invite all interested CEBC members to a "It Takes a Village" Lunch and Learn Sunday June 9th in Fellowship Hall following second service. We will have a panel discussion with open time for questions regarding how Embrace Grace, Safe Families and Strong Families are working with local organizations to strengthen family bonds in and around our community. Limited childcare will be provided on a first come first serve. Please RSVP to Jeanie.presley@gmail.com or 619-997-2079.
PRIMETIMERS HEADING TO THE THEATRE - Come join the Primetimers as we go to the La Jolla Playhouse to see the “Ballad of Johnny & June.” This show is the story of Johnny Cash & June Carter. We will be attending the Saturday matinee on June 29 at 2:00pm. Cost of the show (including the bus trip from church) is $25.00 per person. Seating is limited so please sign up at the Primetimers table this Sunday. If you have any questions, contact Paul Champlin at 619-209-1237.
GRADUATES!! - If you are graduating from any school (high school, college, grad school) this Spring, or you know someone at church who is, please let the office know ASAP as we want to honor you/them on an upcoming Sunday.
LIVING WATERS MINISTRY is seeking the following:
1. Diapers and wipes for the foster closet.
2. Non-expired canned and boxed food items for our Strong Families ministry.
3. Men's socks in various sizes for our homeless ministry partnership with We See You.
Donations can be dropped off at 4347 Mount Henry Ave or contact jeanie.presey@gmail.com or 619-997-2079.
CLAIREMONT EMMANUEL VETERANS GROUP - Are you a Vet of any branch of military service? Please stop by our table this Sunday to sign up for our newsletter and find out about upcoming events. If you would like more information or have questions contact Dana at danaretired@gmail.com or call at 760-533-1447.
READ THROUGH THE BIBLE – Whether you want to read through the Bible in a year or just keep track of your reading, we have a small half-sheet of paper that allows you to mark off every chapter you read. These are available at the welcome table.
RIGHT NOW MEDIA – Have you signed up? This is like a Netflix of Christian teaching, etc. that costs if you sign up on your own, but we have signed up as a church – making it FREE FOR YOU. All you have to do, is call the church office and we can send you an invite – then you come up with a username and password and you can use this amazing resource!!! Have fun exploring!
FAMILY ROOM - Please know that the family room is reserved for families with small children and not for adults by themselves. Thank you for respecting this.
MINISTRY TABLES – If you are a leader of one of our many ministries and would like a table on the patio, contact the office (619-276-1922) to schedule a Sunday!
PRAYER AND ENCOURAGEMENT – If you’re aware of people who are sick or stuck at home or just lonely, pray for them and give them a call. Many of them have been contacted by you and been so encouraged! Will you pick someone from our church family to especially pray for this week and please call them or drop them a note to let them know you love them and are praying for them.
WELCOME CARDS – are located at the Welcome Table on the patio or in the acrylic containers on the wall in the back of the sanctuary. Please take one and fill it out if you’d like a call from a pastor, if you have a prayer request, or if you’d like to be added to our email list, etc. Once filled out, put the cards in the white offering boxes on the wall in the sanctuary. You can also sign up and share a prayer request on-line at www.clairemontemmanuel.com.
AV MINISTRY – Men and women! If you are looking for a ministry and (especially if you have a background in technology / sound, but even if you don’t), contact Pastor Zach (858-322-2105), or one of the guys in the sound booth and let them know you’d like to join the team. We have recently lost a couple folks who have moved away and are looking for some others to help in this area!
COFFEE MINISTRY - Do you love coffee, donuts, and people? We would love for you to join us in serving Sunday mornings, once a month, with the coffee ministry. Please contact John Kirk at john.f.kirk@gmail.com or 858-531-3695.
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Other Announcements
ALL WOMEN are invited to a dedicated time of prayer each week on Thursdays at Tracy Rickert’s home at 1:45PM. Contact Tracy for more information at 619-376-0553.
SEE SOMEONE YOU DON’T RECOGNIZE AT CHURCH? – Please don’t assume that someone else will greet them. Will YOU go up and introduce yourself to them and welcome them this Sunday to Clairemont Emmanuel!!
GUYS GAME DAY – On the FIRST Saturday of the month (NEXT TIME will be Saturday, JUNE 2 from 9:30AM – 11:30AM, following the guy’s breakfast) we’ll be having an outdoor game time with pickleball and spike ball for guys aged 13 and up. ALL SKILL LEVELS ARE WELCOME. We meet at the two courts on the west side of Fellowship Hall, lower area – outside of the Youth Room. Learn to play, learn strategy to improve your game, and open play. Paddles are available or bring your own. If you have any question, call, or text Russ VandeVegte at 619-990-9643 or Dan Cassels at 619-972-5976.
OTHER GUY CONNECTIONS – Men, pick one of these groups and join in – especially this summer!
1. Men’s golf group - Mark Ritter (541-219-9184). Going again soon!
2. Inductive Bible Study method - David Wu (619-913-3021) Saturdays 730-8:30AM
3. Men’s Surf / Breakfast club - Mike Uyboco (619-770-0348) Wednesday mornings 5:30AM.
4. Running Club - Charles Yin (619-581-0073) currently forming, will determine day/time.
5. Tuesday morning Bible study, 6:30AM. Paul Champlain (619-209-1237)
6. Thursday morning book club, 6:30AM. Paul Champlain (619-209-1237)
7. Thursday “Happy Hour”. Bay Hill Tavern. 5PM. Todd Simpson (858-717-2939)
8. Saturday Morning Men’s Prayer Breakfast. Saturday morning - except for the 1st Saturday of the month. Fellowship Hall, 7AM. Byron Harrold (619-890-4393)
9. Grace Book Club. CEBC. Bruce Payne, (858-220-4865)
10. Guys Game Saturdays. Pickle Ball, etc. 1st Saturday morning of each month, following the men’s prayer breakfast Russ VandeVegte 619-990-9643 or Dan Cassels (619-972-5976).
INTERESTED IN JOINING A SMALL GROUP? Would you like to start or join a small group? Participants decide the frequency and scope of their gatherings. Small groups meet together for fellowship, prayer, and Bible study. Small groups are an integral part of our church community. Most meet regularly in the home of a group member. It may include dinner from time-to-time. If you haven’t found a group in your area, please let us know! Call or text Pastor Kenny (619-508-3785) or Sean Hibbs (619-920-4196).
CO-ED PICKLE BALL AT CEBC – on the third Saturday of the month (next time will be Saturday, May 18) Pickleball games and lessons will be available for men and women aged 13 and up from 8:30AM - 10:30AM. All skill levels are welcome. Two courts on the west side of the Fellowship Hall, lower area. Learn to play, learn strategy to improve your game and open play. Paddles available or bring your own. If you have any questions, text or call Dan Cassels (619-972-5976) or Russ Van de Vegte (619-990-9643).
AFTER-SERVICE PRAYER – We will continue to invite people to come forward for prayer at the end of the service. Please know that this is an invitation for you to come forward and pray about anything that God has put on your heart. Of course to know the Lord, or to make spiritual decisions, but also to pray for anything personal you’d like prayer for. You might have a special prayer request for family, friends, work, etc. Maybe it’s on your heart to come and pray for our pastors, missionaries, staff, youth, children, or one of our other ministries, etc. Our team is available to pray with you about anything God puts on your heart. Please come and join us.
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Other Ministry Opportunities
WRITE A LETTER/CARD – Some of our senior would LOVE to hear from you. It doesn’t need to be long – just short and sweet – these folks would be ministered to when they find out you’re thinking of them:
Gloria Anderson, Villa Lorena, 14640 Via Fiesta, San Diego, CA 92127
Andy and Ruth Anderson, 6969 Bacontree Way, San Diego, CA 92111
Dave Costantino, 4560 Miami Way, San Diego, CA 92117
Dean and Dona Fitzgerald, 2340 4th Ave #12, San Diego, CA 92108
Mary Gibsen, 8515 Costa Verde Blvd #1206, San Diego, CA 92122
Diane Hebert, 1543 Galveston St, San Diego, CA 92110
Henry and Sue Redmon, 4271 Caledonia Dr., San Diego, CA 92111
Gwen Soderberg, 4473 Charger Blvd., San Diego, CA 92117
Ken and JoAnn Wadleigh, 4806 Clairemont Dr, San Diego, CA 92117
If you know of others to add here, please text names and addresses to Pastor Kenny.
“SAFE FAMILIES FOR CHILDREN” is a Christ-centered organization that provides safe, temporary homes for families in crisis. “Safe Families” works through volunteers that are willing to become “Host Families.” These volunteers open up their homes temporarily to children in our community who are experiencing homelessness, domestic violence, etc. or whose parents are dealing with a crisis of their own, without any support. The intent is to provide safe shelter for the children, relief and support to the parent(s), and ultimately to help strengthen the family and get them back on their feet.
If you are interested in getting more information or becoming a volunteer “Host Family”, please contact Jona (858-232-2258) or Brooke Dumitru (951-553-6578).
WEEKEND TO REMEMBER MARRIAGE WEEKEND - Here is the link with information for the Weekend to Remember marriage conference. Here’s the link to register or for more information:
https://www.familylife.com/weekend-to-remember/?utm_source=google&utm_medium=cpc&utm_term=brand-search&utm_content=bogo-spring-24&utm_campaign=wtr&utm_term=weekend%20to%20remember&gad_source=1
The last date for the year for all of Southern California is in San Diego November 22-24, 2024.If you put Clairemont Emmanuel (CEBC) as the group name you’re signing up under, we can potentially get points to go toward a free registration in the future and we could then we can use that for a scholarship.
SILENT VOICES –Although they do not currently have a table on the patio, we have the opportunity to help restock the Silent Voices pantry with baby supplies (diapers, blankets, baby wipes, personal hygiene items, clothing, etc.). Silent Voices is a Christian pro-life pregnancy center founded and run by member Sharon Pearce, that provides life-affirming alternatives to abortion, and support to mothers and babies in our community who need help. If you have any questions about the ministry outreach, please contact Sharon Pearce (619-851-5336) or Paul Champlin (619-209-1237).
GREETING AND USHERING – If you are interested in greeting and ushering, talk to Timothy Hulbert (first service) or Justin Hoech (second service).
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2024 Class Schedule
· All classes are held in The Upper Room from 2-5PM
· Text Pastor Kenny (619-508-3785) if you’re interested in reserving a spot for any of these classes.
· Our goal is that every member takes each one of the classes.
May 26 Membership Class
June 30 Ministry Class
July Membership Class
August Evangelism Class
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HOUSING/Jobs
FEMALE ROOMMATE (ONLY) WANTED - $1200 a month to share a room in a townhouse apartment. Includes parking, water, trash, electricity, internet, Netflix, Hulu, etc. Can more in immediately. Contact Pastor Kenny to find out more.
NANNYING – One of our Young Career gals, Natalie Martin, is currently looking to possibly nanny for a family this summer. If you’re interested, you can contact Natalie at 858-414-1297.
LOOKING FOR JOBS – Several folks are looking for jobs or to change jobs. If you happen to have a job or your business is looking for someone, let me know and I can pass it on if appropriate.
NEED FOR TWIN-SIZED OR SINGLE BED - A new CEBC attender would really appreciate if they could borrow from someone a twin sized bed. If someone has a twin-size (or single frame and mattress) they could loan or give away, it would be very helpful to this person. For more information, contact Pastor Kenny.
HOUSING REQUEST - Single mom and teenage girl are seeking room to rent for $750 a month in Clairemont area. Please contact Jeanie.presley@gmail.com or 619-997-2079
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JOB OPENINGS
NEED FOR PART-TIME OFFICE JOB - 20-25 hours a week. Times can be a bit flexible: either 9AM - 1PM or 10AM to 2PM. Contact Pastor Kenny to find out more.
RESPONSIBLE DOG OWNER SEEKS DOG SITTING JOB FOR JULY OR AUGUST. Stay in the home or not. Must bring her small service dog, Snickers. Lives in Clairemont. Great references. Call Sheri Allen 619-972-2656 or SheridanLane16@gmail.com.
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