OCT 17th Devotional and Announcements
ANNOUNCEMENT INDEX
Dear family and friends,
Everywhere we look today, truth seems to be eroding. People speak of “my truth” and “your truth,” as if what’s real depends on how we feel in the moment. It’s subtle at first—just a drift—but over time it’s led to confusion, mistrust, and moral fog. When truth becomes flexible, love loses its direction and hope loses its anchor.
But Jesus spoke into a world just as uncertain and said something unshakable in John 14:6: “I am the way, and the truth, and the life.”
Truth isn’t an opinion or an emotion—it’s a Person. In Jesus, truth takes on flesh and walks among us. It’s not cold or cruel; it’s steady, faithful, and full of grace. When we hold to Him, we don’t have to guess which way to go or what to believe.
God’s Word still sanctifies—sets us apart—by truth (John 17:17). And our calling as His people hasn’t changed: to “speak the truth in love” (Ephesians 4:15).
In a world full of noise, the most powerful thing the Church can do is to live what we believe.
This Sunday, we’ll be talking about the Second Coming of Christ—our ultimate reminder that truth will stand, that Jesus will return, and that every promise He made is as certain as the sunrise. Until that day, may we be people who hold fast to His truth, live it out with compassion, and shine with the hope of His return.
In preparation for this Sunday’s sermon please read Luke 12:35-48.
ANNOUNCEMENT INDEX
MESSAGE FROM PASTOR KENNY | HIGHLIGHTED ANNOUNCEMENTS | NEW MEMBER TESTIMONIES | JOB OPENINGS | MINISTRY OPPORTUNITIES | CLASS SCHEDULE | HOUSING OPPORTUNITIES
HIGHLIGHTED ANNOUNCEMENTS
NEVER ALONE WOMEN are meeting this Saturday, tomorrow, at 10:00AM at Clairemont Emmanuel in The Upper Room. This is for all widows who have lost their husbands.
FALLFEST VOLUNTEER SIGN UPS – Saturday, October 25th from 11AM-2PM • Join us for our fall carnival with activities for all ages! We’ll have a photo booth, face painting, carnival games, food, cotton candy, bounce houses, an obstacle course, a dunk tank, and prizes! Everything will be FREE!!! Costumes are welcomed (but not necessary) for children and adults. Many volunteers will be needed for this outreach event. Volunteer sign-ups will be on the patio on Sunday mornings. Please consider signing up for a one-hour shift or leading an area for the entire event. It will be a great time for all! You can also sign up through our online sign-up or stop at the table on the patio THIS SUNDAY! WE STILL NEED MORE VOLUNTEERS – FOLLOW THIS LINK TO SIGN UP:https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0F4DA8AB2CA1F49-52909767-fallfest#/
CHRISTMAS CHOIR! - Our Christmas Concert is not far off! We are looking for more singers to join the choir in the coming weeks in preparation for another great concert performance put on by our combined worship arts teams. Please consider joining us! You don’t need to be a star vocalist, but a few things are helpful: Are you able to sing in tune? Are you able to project your voice? Are you able to learn a part by listening to it being played out on the piano or on recordings? Are you able to stand and sing full voice for 40 minutes straight? If you answer yes to these questions, then please consider this your personal invitation to join the Christmas Choir! We need all parts but are especially in need of more men! We rehearse Wednesday nights from 7 to 8:30pm in The Upper Room. The Christmas Concert will be Sunday, December 14th during our regular morning service times plus a 7pm performance. Each year the Christmas Concert has proven to be a great evangelistic opportunity for the entire church. If you have any questions, please email Pastor Nathan at nathan.rson@gmail.com or call or text at 619-261-3330. Hope to see you this Wednesday!
SMALL GROUP LEADERS LUNCHEON - Reminder to current or aspiring Small Group Leaders there will be a leaders meeting with lunch provided on Sunday, October 19th from 12:00-1:30pm. Please contact Pastor Aaron to sign up or if you have any questions. (619-855-4966) or aaron@ clairemontemmanuel.com
VETERAN’S DAY LUNCHEON CELEBRATION - October 22, 12PM -2 PM in The Upper Room We would cordially like to invite our Veteran’s and active-duty men and women of our Armed Forces (spouses are welcome) to our Social Luncheon. Contact Sue Sroka at 858-692-5975 or sue.sroka@yahoo. com. RSVP ON THE PATIO TODAY!!!
DAVE COSTANTINO MEMORIAL SERVICE – There will be a memorial service in Dave’s honor on November 8, 2025 at 11AM in the sanctuary followed by a reception time.
BASIC FAMILY ESTATE PLANNING – Have you ever asked yourself whether you need estate planning, or what a revocable living trust is all about? Do you have a written will and is your health care directive current? These issues and many more are part of basic family estate planning. On Saturday, November 15th from 9:00AM to 10:30 in The Upper Room, Attorney David J. Ruyle and Paul Champlin, CPA, will discuss these issues. Please sign up for this informative session by contacting the office. If you have any questions, please contact, David at david@ruyleandruyle.com or Paul at 619-209-1237.
PRIMETIMERS THANKSGIVING CELEBRATION!!! – Come join us at the Primetimer’s Thanksgiving Celebration to be held Wednesday, November 12th at Noon in the Fellowship Hall. This celebration will include an excellent catered Thanksgiving dinner, music from Pastor Nathan, a message from Pastor Kenny and a wonderful time connecting with family and friends. You need to reserve (reservations are required because of the catered meal) your seats by November 2nd for you and your invited guests. This is a wonderful opportunity to invite your neighbors & family to hear the gospel message. Come to the Primetimer’s table located on the patio today to get your invitation and to reserve your seats. If you should have any questions regarding this celebration, please contact Paul Champlin at 619-209-1237.
OPERATION CHRISTMAS CHILD HAS ARRIVED!!! – The shoeboxes are here!!! 350 green and red Operation Christmas Child (OCC) shoeboxes are now available to the members of CEBC. OCC partners with local churches around the world to provide shoeboxes filled with small toys, hygiene items, and school supplies as a means of reaching out to children with the Good News of Jesus Christ. Shoeboxes will be available on the patio this Sunday, thru November 9th. All shoeboxes need to be returned to the OCC table by Sunday, November 16th. Please consider being a part of this ministry as it shows God’s love in a tangible way to children in need around the world. If you should have any questions about the ministry or how you can participate, please contact Paul Champlin at 619-209-1237.
MISSIONS BOOK CLUB – Come join us for the missions book club! Meetings are on the first Friday of each month. If you are interested, you can reach out to Danielle Huffman (435-531-2943) or Maria Farr (619-599-5693). The first Friday of the month our discussions will be as follows: November (Friday, November 7): Peace Child by Don Richardson. December: John G. Paton by Paul Schlehlein (on the book table for $7). January: Korean Pentecost by William Blair and Bryce Hunt.
PRIMETIMERS THANKSGIVING CELEBRATION!!! – Come join us at the Primetimer’s Thanksgiving Celebration to be held Wednesday, November 12th at Noon in the Fellowship Hall. This celebration will include an excellent catered Thanksgiving dinner, music from Pastor Nathan, a message from Pastor Kenny and a wonderful time connecting with family and friends. You need to reserve (reservations are required because of the catered meal) your seats by November 2nd for you and your invited guests. This is a wonderful opportunity to invite your neighbors & family to hear the gospel message. Come to the Primetimer’s table located on the patio today to get your invitation and to reserve your seats. If you should have any questions regarding this celebration, please contact Paul Champlin at 619-209-1237.
CHILI LUNCH - We will be hosting our 1st annual Clairemont Emmanuel Chili Lunch on November 16th in Fellowship Hall. Joe Dameron and his band will be playing great surf hits while we feast on Chili, homemade cornbread and desserts. If you are a baker we need you. (VERY IMPORTANT). Pastor Aaron or Bob Thomas will be on the patio to answer any questions.
WORSHIP FOLDERS – Some have been taking extra worship folders, which is great, presumably to pass out to friends, etc. However, even though we’ve been printing what should be an excess, we’ve been running out. We want to be sure to have plenty of worship folders for those who are present in both services. So, we ask that you wait until after second service to drop by and see if there are any left over. If there are, you’re free to take them then, but please don’t take them earlier. Thank you.
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.)
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.
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.
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.
GREETING AND USHERING – If you are interested in greeting and ushering, talk to Joe Dameron on Sunday morning or 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.)
RE | ENGAGE - CEBC MARRIAGE MINISTRY – Registration is open for the fall session of our marriage discipleship groups. Re | Engage classes will meet for 14 weeks on Wednesday nights from September – December. Note, the spring session will likely be meeting on either Tuesdays or Thursdays (TBD). If you would like to hear directly from some of our members who have participated in Re Engage, watch this short video capturing their reflections on the program, or the announcements section of the church website. To sign up to join the Fall session, you can sign up directly using this link: https://clairemontemmanuel.churchcenter.com/registrations/events/3028571
AWANA ONLINE REGISTRATION – is open! We offer programs for age 2 through 5th grade, encouraging kids to know, love, and serve Jesus. Awana emphasizes Scripture memory, biblical teaching, games, and activities to engage children in their faith journey. The cost will be $80 per child for the school year with a maximum of $225 per household. All materials needed will be included in this price. 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!
PARKING! – If you are able, will you please park off campus. As much as possible, we want to leave the lots for our seniors, our families with small children, and our guests. Thank you.
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 Cassels 619-972-5976 (1st & 3rd weeks are co-ed)
Book Club Bruce Payne 858-220-4865 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
EMMANUEL WOMEN – Sessions begin soon for our Fall Bible studies and Resilient Faith Pop-Up classes. Stop by their ministry table on Sunday to find out more. PLUS, if you’re new and want to get on our mailing list, we’ve got a ‘welcome’ gift for you!
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!!
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.
DEPLOYED or ON ASSIGNMENT – We have several of our young men who are currently deployed. PLEASE PRAY especially for Matthew Fahnestock (Navy), Bryant Dougherty (Navy), Clayton Reppert (Navy), and Lake Williams (Coast Guard). 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
EMBRACE GRACE CO-LEADER NEEDED – You can be that someone to help lead women to hope, love and a future. Help reach scared and overwhelmed moms-to-be; Surround them with supportive community; Remind them they’re not alone and most importantly, point them to Christ Jesus, our Way-Maker. Will you say YES to co-leading? Contact Nancy Wiseman for more information at 770-630-8540 or nancylwiseman@gmail.com
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.
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.
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.
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.
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).
GREETING AND USHERING – If you are interested in greeting and ushering, talk to Joe Dameron on Sunday morning or to Timothy Hulbert (first service) or Justin Hoech (second service).
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.
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.
HOUSING NEED – Young member couple with baby looking for three bedroom in the Clairemont/Bay Park/LaJolla/UC area for under $3200 a month. Contact Jona (858-232-2258) or Brooke (951-553-6578) Dumitru.
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