Feb 13th Devotional and Announcements
ANNOUNCEMENT INDEX
Dear family and friends,
“Holy, holy, holy is the Lord of hosts; the whole earth is full of his glory!” (Isaiah 6:3)
When Isaiah saw the Lord high and lifted up, his first impression was not comfort, but holiness. The seraphim did not cry out “Love, love, love” or “Power, power, power,” though God is infinitely loving and powerful. They cried “Holy, holy, holy!” In other words, God is utterly set apart—He’s morally pure and unlike any created thing. His holiness is not just one attribute among many; it describes the sheer purity and perfection of everything He is.
Leviticus 11:44 says, “For I am the Lord your God. Consecrate yourselves therefore, and be holy, for I am holy.”God’s holiness is not only a reality for us to be in awe of, but it’s also a calling to obey. Because He is holy, we, His people are to be set apart. Holiness is not about rules to obey, but knowing Him so deeply that we reflect His character.
Peter takes this Old Testament call and brings it into the life of believers in Christ: “but as he who called you is holy, you also be holy in all your conduct, since it is written, ‘You shall be holy, for I am holy’”(1 Peter 1:15, 16). Our pursuit of holiness begins not with our effort, but with who God is. Holiness is a response to grace. The Holy One has already set His love on us in Christ; now He invites us to let that love reshape how we live.
When Isaiah is worshipping God in Isaiah 6, he becomes very aware of his own sinfulness (v. 5). And then in that same vision, Isaiah hears that his guilt is taken away, and his sin atoned for (v. 7). The God who is holy is also the God who provides cleansing in Christ. We do not climb up to God’s holiness; He came down to us through the Cross of Jesus to cleanse us.
Will you take a moment right now and be still before our holy God and praise Him for the purity and the beauty of His holiness. Thank Him for His grace in Christ and for the forgiveness He offers.
In preparation for this Sunday morning, read Luke 17:20-37.
ANNOUNCEMENT INDEX
MESSAGE FROM PASTOR KENNY | HIGHLIGHTED ANNOUNCEMENTS | NEW MEMBER TESTIMONIES | JOB OPENINGS | MINISTRY OPPORTUNITIES | CLASS SCHEDULE | HOUSING OPPORTUNITIES
HIGHLIGHTED ANNOUNCEMENTS
NEVER ALONE WIDOWS BREAKFAST SOCIAL – February 14, 10AM, at Marie Callender's (6950 Alvarado Rd). Please join us as we gather to foster community, enjoy a delicious breakfast buffet, and host a free raffle with fun prizes. We hope you’ll join us for a lovely morning of fellowship, friendship, and fun. Cost: $20 (Includes breakfast and raffle tickets for prizes. (Cash only – Pay at the door.) Contact Karen Magnuson to register, 858-405-0410.
PIZZA WITH THE PASTORS – February 22, 12 PM in The Upper Room
Unsure of who the pastors are? Members and guests alike, if you haven’t been to this event before, please join us so we can all get to know one another.
JOSHUA TREE CAMPING TRIP – The Men’s Ministry Team is planning a camping trip for dads and sons / daughters the weekend of February 21-22. We’ll be tent camping, hiking, and rock climbing. For more information contact John Kirk at 858-531-3695.
MISSIONS HOUSE NEED – The Mallette missions house is in need of a twin mattress. If you happen to have an extra one or one that you no longer need, please contact Zac Shira (619-980-9805).
TIJUANA HOUSE BUILD – OnSaturday, April 25th, Clairemont Emmanuel will be taking a day trip to build a house in partnership with Radius Serve. The cost is $85 per person and a passport is required. If you are interested in going or would like to donate to the cost of a house or provide scholarships, please contact Matt (matt.a.farr@gmail.com, 858-750-0709) or Maria Farr (maria.o.farr@gmail.com,619-599-5693) or stop by the table on the patio today.
RESILIENT CHILD DISCIPLESHIP TRAINING – Join us on Saturday, February 28th from 9AM-3:30PM in Fellowship Hall to get trained to use practical, Gospel-rooted, research-backed tools to help you anchor kids’ hearts to Jesus. Forever. This isn’t the kind of training you’ll have to go home and read more about and then restructure to use with your kids. Resilient Child Discipleship TrainingTM(RCDT) gives you insights you can apply right away and skills you can practice the next time your ministry meets. Register by 2/18 to attend for FREE ($39 off); lunch will be provided!
CLASSES – The next Clairemont Emmanuel Membership class will be Sunday, March 22 also in The Upper Room from 2-5PM.
MISSIONS BOOK CLUB – Come join us for the missions book club! Meetings are on the first Friday of each month. Book for March (6th): “Behind the Veils of Yemen: How an American Woman Risked Her Life, Family, and Faith to Bring Jesus to Muslim Women” by Audra Grace Shelby. Book for April: “Jungle Pilot: The Gripping Story of the Life and Witness of Nate Saint, Martyred Missionary to Ecuador” by Russell T. Hitt. If you are interested, you can reach out to Danielle Huffman (435-531-2943) or Maria Farr (619- 599-5693).
WELCOME TABLE VOLUNTEERS – Have a heart to welcome our church on Sunday mornings? We invite you to serve here! The welcome table is a place to welcome all guests, to be a warm space for newcomers (and the regulars) to be seen and known, to connect them with our community, get their questions answered, to share about our church history and culture, and to get resources. Please contact Sunshine McCroskey for more details at speechsunshine@gmail.com. (Church membership required.)
NEED PRAYER? – Community outreach prayer tent opportunity. For the past months on Monday evenings from 6-8PMin the middle parking lot, you may have seen a blue easy-up with “Need prayer?” signs and a couple of Clairemont Emmanuel people there to pray, talk to people, and hand out Bibles and other information. If you’re interested in finding out more, stop by on a Monday eveningor call/text Dan Cassels at 619-972-5976.
MEN’S RETREAT 2026 ‘Building Connections’ March 13-15, Rough Acres Ranch – The weekend will challenge and inspire you in your faith and is exclusive to CEBC men. Enjoy a time of reflection, rest, recreation, and great food—don’t miss this opportunity for growth and connection with other men in your church family! Sign up on the church website. Contact Mike Uyboco for details 619-770-0348.
5TH SUNDAY PRAYER MEETING – for our missionaries started last Sunday. Our next meeting will be on Sunday, March 29 immediately following the second service in the sanctuary on the west side of the church. Please join us for a time of intercession for our Clairemont Emmanuel missionaries. All are welcome.
PARKING – If you are able, please park on the street near the church so we can leave the parking lot for our elderly, our families with little kiddos and our visitors. Thank you.
NEED PRAYER? – Community outreach prayer tent opportunity. For the past months on Monday evenings from 6-8PM in the middle parking lot, you may have seen a blue easy-up with “Need prayer?” signs and a couple of Clairemont Emmanuel people there to pray, talk to people, and hand out Bibles and other information. If you’re interested in finding out more, stop by on a Monday evening or call/text Dan Cassels at 619-972-5976.
NEED FOR HOUSING – A couple from Pastor Tim Blackmon’s church (he’s a former speaker at Emmanuel some years ago, now a pastor in Michigan) is looking for housing for the month of March as they will be in San Diego for medical purposes. If you have or are aware of someone in need of house sitting, etc., talk to Pastor Kenny.
CEBC 2026 SERVICE PROJECT – Please pray for God’s direction for our next service project. If you have an ideas please contact Bob Thomas @ 619-203-8604.
RE|ENGAGE – Every marriage has room for improvement. Re|Engage gives you a safe place to work on your relationship together, regardless of whether your marriage needs saving or you just want to take it from “good” to “great.” Plus, you will make new friends. Check out reengage.org. Sign-ups at https://clairemontemmanuel.churchcenter.com/registrations/events/3313125 (Please note: we will not be meeting during the planned Israel trip.)
“Re|Engage is a great way to connect with your spouse and other members of church regardless of where your marriage or spiritual walk is. If you have a great marriage, you will only make it stronger while also helping others along the way. It won’t be wasted time.” -The Phillips
PRAYER AND ENCOURAGEMENT – If you know someone who is sick, homebound, or feeling lonely, take a moment to pray for them—and maybe give them a call! Many of our church family have already been uplifted by your kindness. This week, would you choose one person—perhaps someone you haven’t seen in a while—and reach out with a phone call or a simple note to remind them that they are loved and prayed for?
OUR MEAL MINISTRY TEAM – could use a few more volunteers! If you’d like to help provide healthy, delicious meals to those recovering from surgery, recuperating from an illness, or welcoming a new baby, contact Tara Fitzpatrick: cebcmealministry@gmail.comor (619) 992-3213 to be part of the team.
COMMUNITY CARE REQUEST – We have been mentoring a teen mom who will be 18 in a few weeks. She and her 3-year-old son have been sleeping on the kitchen floor of her grandparents’ house due to space issues. She is working part-time and is on track to graduate high school in June. She has received an apartment and can move in starting today! She is in need of household items (pots/pans, couch, kitchen chairs, cleaning supplies, etc). Please contact Jeanie Presley at 619-997-2079or jeanie.presley@gmail.com if you can help! This is her Amazon wish list:
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.
COMMUNITY CARE MINISTRY, in partnership with Olive Crest, would like to invite you to a FREE showing of Still Hope film screening. This powerful film sheds light on the realities of child exploitation and the hope and healing that are possible. Tickets are fully sponsored by Olive Crest, and seats can be reserved here at this link: Still Hope - Olive Crest. The screening will take place Thursday 2/5/26 at 7:00 PM at AMC La Jolla. Because of the sensitive nature of the content, we recommend attendees be 13+. Thank you for helping bring awareness to an issue that urgently needs the Church’s voice and presence.
INTERESTED IN SERVING IN KIDS MINISTRY? – We have many opportunities to join on Wednesday nights and Sunday mornings. We’d love to have you join us in our partnership with parents to disciple this next generation! Get involved by contacting Susan Robinson at 619-985-5188 or at SusanAnnRobinson@gmail.com. (AWANA - Wednesday nights from 5:45-8:15pm / EMMANUEL KIDS SUNDAY SCHOOL – Sunday mornings from 10:05am-12:05pm in the Ark or the Harbor. / SPECIAL NEEDS BUDDIES - Sunday or Wednesday nights.)
WELCOME TABLE VOLUNTEERS –Have a heart to welcome our church on Sunday mornings? We invite you to serve here! The welcome table is a place to welcome all guests, to be a warm space for newcomers (and the regulars) to be seen and known, to connect them with our community, get their questions answered, to share about our church history and culture, and to get resources. Please contact Sunshine McCroskey for more details at speechsunshine@gmail.com. (Church membership required.)
CARE FOR CLAIREMONT – Is a group of guys willing to help do some safe, light, ‘muscle jobs’ for seniors that could take around an hour or so to do. If you have need of some help around your home, contact Pastor Kenny.
CLAIREMONT EMMANUEL VETERANS GROUP – If you are a vet of any branch of military service, contact Gary Anderson at 858-769-6911 or crazygrandpa5x@yahoo.com to find out more. We would love for you to join us.
GREETING AND USHERING – If you are interested in greeting and ushering, talk to Joe Dameron on Sunday morningor to Timothy Hulbert (first service) or Justin Hoech (second service).
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. These 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 Aaron if you’re interested. (If you’re interested in a women’s group, contact Lois Taylor at the church office.)
AWANA – Spaces will be limited based on our volunteer ratios. More volunteers are needed! Weekly Awana volunteers will receive an additional discount for their kids. Contact Susan Robinson (SusanAnnRobinson@gmail.com) or Buzz Buser if you are interested in serving Wednesday nights from 5:45-8:15pm. We’d love to have you join the Awana Team!
PRAYER AND ENCOURAGEMENT – If you’re aware of people who are sick, stuck at home or just lonely, please pray for them and give them a call! Many of these folks have been contacted by you and been so encouraged! Will you pick someone from our church family to especially pray for this week, maybe someone you haven’t seen in a while, and call them or drop them a note to let them know you love them and are praying for them.
‘GUY’ CONNECTIONS – Men, pick one of these groups and join in!
Cycle Club Russ Vande Vegte 619-990-9643
Tues Bible study Paul Champlin - 619-209-1237
Thurs Book Club Paul Champlin - 619-209-1237
Men’s Prayer Breakfast Byron Harold 619-890-4393
Inductive Bible study Dr David Wu 619-913-3021
Bay Hill Meet-Up Thursday 5 pm, Bill Davis 619-977-3116
Rock Climbing Jonah Dumitru 858-232-2258
Pickle Ball Dan Cassels619-972-5976 (1st & 3rd weeks are co-ed)
Book Club Bruce Payne858-220-4865 Time and location, TBD
Gideon’s International Neal Gibsen 619-884-6822
Golfing John Kirk 858-531-3695
Hiking John Kirk 858-531-3695, TBD
Surf Club Mike Uyboco 619-770-0348, TBD
Spartan Club Charles Yin 619-581-0073, TBD
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!!
PRAY FOR OUR SERVICE MEMBERS DEPLOYED or ON ASSIGNMENT – We have several of our young men who are currently deployed. PLEASE PRAYespecially for Bryant Dougherty (Navy), Clayton Reppert (Navy), and), Kerry Hicks (Navy). Please text Pastor Kenny and let him know of any other members or regular attenders who are deployed or away temporarily and please pray for them.
CONNECTION 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 one of the white boxes on the back wall in the sanctuary. You can also sign up and share a prayer request on-line at clairemontemmanuel.com.
ANNOUNCEMENT INDEX
MESSAGE FROM PASTOR KENNY | HIGHLIGHTED ANNOUNCEMENTS | NEW MEMBER TESTIMONIES | JOB OPENINGS | MINISTRY OPPORTUNITIES | CLASS SCHEDULE | HOUSING OPPORTUNITIES
BAPTISM AND MEMBERSHIP
ANNOUNCEMENT INDEX
MESSAGE FROM PASTOR KENNY | HIGHLIGHTED ANNOUNCEMENTS | NEW MEMBER TESTIMONIES | JOB OPENINGS | MINISTRY OPPORTUNITIES | CLASS SCHEDULE | HOUSING OPPORTUNITIES
MINISTRY OPPORTUNITIES
WELCOME TABLE VOLUNTEERS – Have a heart to welcome our church on Sunday mornings? We invite you to serve here! The welcome table is a place to welcome all guests, to be a warm space for newcomers (and the regulars) to be seen and known, to connect them with our community, get their questions answered, to share about our church history and culture, and to get resources. Please contact Sunshine McCroskey for more details at speechsunshine@gmail.com. (Church membership required.)
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.
SPECIAL NEEDS MINISTRY – Children’s Ministry is exploring the idea of starting a Special Needs Team to better support individuals and families in our church community who have children with special needs. No experience is necessary—we’re simply looking to see who might be interested in learning more. This is not a commitment, just a chance to express curiosity or willingness to be involved in the future. If you’d like to be part of the conversation, please contact Nikki Uyboco at nikknacks1@gmail.com.
GREETING AND USHERING – If you are interested in greeting and ushering, talk to Joe Dameron on Sunday morningor to Timothy Hulbert (first service) or Justin Hoech (second service).
CLAIREMONT EMMANUEL VETERANS GROUP – If you are you a vet of any branch of military service, contact Gary Anderson at crazygrandpa5x@yahoo.com, or 858-769-6911 to find out more. We would love for you to join us. Stop by the table on the patio to learn more.
LIVING WATERS/MEMBER CARE – Living Waters ministry would like to love on our CEBC members in times of need (surgery, illness, cancer treatments, death of loved one) as well as celebrations of life (wedding, birth, new home, etc.). If you know of a CEBC member that deserves some love please submit a prayer card addressed to Living Waters with member name and address and reason for care and our Living Waters team will make sure a card will be sent to them.
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! Plan to be at your table after both services.
ELDER CARE – Someone in the community, Pam, is looking for two people to help her twice a week in the afternoons with cleaning and organizing, etc. If you are interested in possibly helping out, contact Brooke Dumitru at951-553-6578.
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 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).
ANNOUNCEMENT INDEX
MESSAGE FROM PASTOR KENNY | HIGHLIGHTED ANNOUNCEMENTS | NEW MEMBER TESTIMONIES | JOB OPENINGS | MINISTRY OPPORTUNITIES | CLASS SCHEDULE | HOUSING OPPORTUNITIES
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.
March 18 Membership
April 12 Ministry
May 17 Membership
June 14 Evangelism
July 12 Membership
Aug 9 Discipleship
Sept 13 Membership
Oct 11 Ministry
Nov 8 Membership
ANNOUNCEMENT INDEX
MESSAGE FROM PASTOR KENNY | HIGHLIGHTED ANNOUNCEMENTS | NEW MEMBER TESTIMONIES | JOB OPENINGS | MINISTRY OPPORTUNITIES | CLASS SCHEDULE | HOUSING OPPORTUNITIES
Housing/JOB OPENINGS/For Sale
JEANIE PRESLEY – was laid off from work (as was her entire department) and is looking for a Product Manager, Project Manager, Scrum Master, Quality Assurance or Business Resiliency role. Please contact her at jeanie.presley@gmail.com or 619-997-2079 with any leads.
PART-TIME ACCOUNTS PAYABLE JOB – Radius International is looking for someone to work about 20-25 a week in our accounts payable. Their primary job would be donation processing and communication with donors when cards expire etc. They would also be working with our sales fulfilment (mostly customer service communication) with our missionary.com sales of books and videos. If you are interested in this job, contact Carl Miller, VP of Finance, Radius, at carl.m@radiusinternational.org.
JOB SEARCH PRAYER – Pray for a number of our folks looking for jobs in management, sales, engineering, and counseling.
ANNOUNCEMENT INDEX
MESSAGE FROM PASTOR KENNY | HIGHLIGHTED ANNOUNCEMENTS | NEW MEMBER TESTIMONIES | JOB OPENINGS | MINISTRY OPPORTUNITIES | CLASS SCHEDULE | HOUSING OPPORTUNITIES