JUNE 13th Devotional and Announcements
ANNOUNCEMENT INDEX
Dear family and friends,
It was D.L. Moody who said that “the Bible is not given primarily to increase our knowledge, but to change our lives.”
Given the veracity of this statement, how do we integrate Scripture into our work, our relationships and into life’s challenges?
Hebrews 4:12 says, “For the word of God is alive and powerful. It is sharper than the sharpest two-edged sword, cutting between soul and spirit, between joint and marrow. It exposes our innermost thoughts and desires.”
Our Sunday mornings, our small groups, and our personal devotional times should be filled with God’s Word, but we can’t stop there. The Word of God will have its deepest impact as we weave it into the fabric of our everyday lives. It’s not meant to just be words that we hear, it’s meant to shape our decisions and transform the way in which we engage with the world.
It should change the way we work – whether it’s a work from home situation or in an office or on a job site – those are the places where are faith is really makes a difference. Colossians 3:23 reminds us that Jesus is our real boss and so we should always keep in mind that we’re serving Him in everything we do. He’s our ultimate Master. Knowing this can reshape how we do even the most mundane tasks. Our work is an opportunity for us to worship.
What does Christlikeness look like – it looks like being a person of integrity, patience, and hard work. We treat others with respect and choose honesty even when it might cost us. Scripture becomes our compass that determines our attitudes, our work ethic, and the excellence with which we do our job.
Jesus said the greatest commandment is to love God and second to love our neighbor as ourselves (Matthew 22:37-39). These words are relational directives that challenge us to listen more, to forgive quickly, and to serve sacrificially. Biblical truth calls us to humility, grace, and reconciliation. In Ephesians 4:2 the Apostle Paul urges us to be “completely humble and gentle; be patient, bearing with one another in love.”
The Bible is God’s love letter to you that calls you to trust Him, follow Him, and reflect Him in all you do – for His glory!
Have a great weekend as you celebrate Father’s Day, whether it’s being a father and thanking God for that opportunity or reflecting on all that your father gave to you. What Billy Graham said is true: “A good father is one of the most unsung, unpraised, unnoticed, and yet one of the most valuable assets in our society.”
In preparation for the sermon this Sunday, read Luke 9:46-50.
ANNOUNCEMENT INDEX
MESSAGE FROM PASTOR KENNY | HIGHLIGHTED ANNOUNCEMENTS | NEW MEMBER TESTIMONIES | JOB OPENINGS | MINISTRY OPPORTUNITIES | CLASS SCHEDULE | HOUSING OPPORTUNITIES
HIGHLIGHTED ANNOUNCEMENTS
FATHER’S DAY – Community Care Ministries would like to celebrate our fathers with a handmade card and special gift. Fathers, please stop by our table on the patio this Sunday (June 15)!
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 or at their table on the patio on Sunday.
BAYSIDE BBQS at Mission Bay start this Wednesday and are also on July 2, 16, and 30.
We ask that you bring a side dish to share. If your last name starts with:
A-K ~ Bring Chips/Fried Chicken/Baked Beans/etc.
L-S ~ Bring a dessert.
T-Z ~ Bring a salad (potato/pasta/green/fruit/etc.) Store-bought sides are welcome! We meet just north of the Superbloom Café and plan, as usual, to set up a volleyball net for a friendly game of volleyball.
HOW TO SHARE YOUR FAITH (EVANGELISM CLASS) – Sunday, June 22, 2-5 PM in The Upper Room. If you have not yet taken this class, please plan on joining Pastor Kenny and Pastor Aaron. Contact one of them to let them know you’re coming or if you have any questions. Our goal is for every member to take all four classes we offer. We offer this class to equip you to confidently and effectively share your faith by understanding the role of sharing your personal testimony, the Gospel message, and God’s desire to reach your family and friends through you. You can just show up.
YOUTH MEXICO CARAVAN WORK TRIP – June 22-27, CEBC Youth Ministries is taking our annual Mexico Caravan work trip where we will be building six home structures, visiting and serving an orphanage that we support throughout the year and serving a community in need called Esperanza. We desire prayer for safety through the week for our five adult leaders and 19 students. If you’re interested in supporting our trip in any financial way, they would greatly appreciate it. The students pay a portion, but to cover the full cost of the trip we will be raising support through baked goods and other items on the patio. The total cost for the six structures will be over $9,000 and our other service activities will be on top of that amount. $1,500 would cover a complete home structure for a family we serve, but any gift, big or small above your normal giving, will help us greatly! Please come by the table on the patio to meet some of our team each Sunday between services or after second service.
PRIMETIMERS GOING TO THE PADRES!!! – Come join us as we cheer on the home team on Wednesday, June 25th at 1:00PM. We will be taking a bus to the game against the Nationals. Sign-up at the Primetimers table on the patio Sunday. If you have any questions please contact Paul Champlin at 619-209-1237.
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.
COMMUNITY CARE DRIVE – June 29 between services, we will be having a diaper and wipe drive to benefit our Love and Care Closet as well as Silent Voices and Young Lives (teen moms). Donations can be delivered to 4347 Mt Henry Ave, San Diego, CA 92117 or dropped off on Sunday June 29th at our table on the patio.
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 in the past and been so encouraged! Will you pick someone (anyone!) 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. If you’d like some ideas of who you could reach out to, contact Pastor Kenny.
GUESTS - If there are people you see Sunday morning that you don’t recognize, assume that they are new and introduce yourself to them and welcome them to our campus. Even if they happen to be someone who’s been around for a while, you can enjoy meeting somebody new.
GIVING – Some have asked if they can donate stocks and bonds or even property to the church. You can, and if you are interested talk to Jessica Mohr in the office. You can give weekly in the white boxes on the wall in the sanctuary.
(NEW) WEEKLY WOMEN’S/MOM WALKING FELLOWSHIP GROUP – at Mission Bay every Tuesday morning - meet outside of Superbloom Coffee Shop at 8AM. Walking will start at 8:15AM. Contact Brooke Dumitru (951-553-6578) for more information.
‘GUY’ CONNECTIONS – Men, pick one of these groups and join in!
· Cycle Club: Russ Vande Vegte 619-990-9643 and Miles Phippen (619-209-0775)
· Tues Bible study/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)
· Rock Climbing: Jona Dumitru (858-232-2258)
· Pickle ball: Dan Cassels (619-972-5976) (actually coed)
· Book Club: Bruce Payne (858-220-4865) Time and location TBD
· Hiking: John Kirk (858-531-3695) TBD
· Surf Club: Mike Uyboco (619-770-0348) TBD
· Spartan Club: Charles Yin (619-581-0073) TBD
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 (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!!
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 Aaron if you’re interested. (If you’re interested in a women’s group, contact Lois Taylor at the church office.)
WOMEN’S BIBLE STUDIES: There are several women’s Bible Studies happening throughout the summer. If you’re interested, contact Lois Taylor at 619-276-1922.
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 – We currently have two of our young men who are currently deployed. PLEASE PRAY for Ian Rosse (Navy), Andrew VanKuren (Navy), and Matthew Fahnestock (Navy). Please let Pastor Kenny know of any other members or regular attenders who are deployed or away temporarily and please pray for them.
RE | ENGAGE - CEBC MARRIAGE MINISTRY – Re | Engage classes are all full (Praise the Lord!). If you’re interested in the next classes, or have questions, join our Facebook page and ask away! Go to: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1593636818217104
VETERANS – Gary Anderson is heading up our ministry to veterans. If you have any questions, comments, or ideas, contact Gary (858-769-6911 or at crazygrandpa5x@yahoo.com).
SILENT VOICES’ – Sharon Pearce has been a certified Natural Family Planning (NFP) instructor for 20 years. If you would like to learn more about this or if you have any questions, contact Sharon (619-851-5336 or sharonpearce2005@yahoo.com).
ANNOUNCEMENT INDEX
MESSAGE FROM PASTOR KENNY | HIGHLIGHTED ANNOUNCEMENTS | NEW MEMBER TESTIMONIES | JOB OPENINGS | MINISTRY OPPORTUNITIES | CLASS SCHEDULE | HOUSING OPPORTUNITIES
BAPTISM AND MEMBERSHIP
Being baptized this Sunday (June 8) will be Erik Haden:
Erik Haden
I did not go to Church until I was almost nine years old. I thought God was just some crazy idea. My great grandparents started taking me to Church and Sunday School in February 2023. I picked up on the knowledge that I have a Father in Heaven. One day after Sunday School (on September 24, 2023), my Grandpa called me into the family room. I had told him that during Sunday School one of the leaders shared his testimony. Grandpa asked me if I would like to accept Jesus into my heart. I said “Yes.” So we prayed and I accepted Jesus as my Lord and Savior. Continuing in Sunday School and AWANA has helped me have a deepening relationship with Christ.
I know now that Jesus died for me to take away my sins and loves me more than anyone else does. I know that my sins have been forgiven by the grace of God and not by anything I did. I want to be baptized because Jesus was baptized and the Bible says we are to follow in the footsteps of Jesus. I know it is the outward sign of what happened in my heart. One of my favorite songs is “I Have Decided to Follow Jesus, No Turning Back, No Turning Back.”
ANNOUNCEMENT INDEX
MESSAGE FROM PASTOR KENNY | HIGHLIGHTED ANNOUNCEMENTS | NEW MEMBER TESTIMONIES | JOB OPENINGS | MINISTRY OPPORTUNITIES | CLASS SCHEDULE | HOUSING OPPORTUNITIES
MINISTRY OPPORTUNITIES
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.
SUNDAY AM BOOK TABLE VOLUNTEERS NEEDED – If you love books and talking to people, consider being at the book table to talk about books as a possible ministry. We are starting to sell some books (recommended by the Overseers) at the book table and so this volunteer opportunity would also involve taking money and making change.
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.
CHILDREN MINISTRY VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES – There are opportunities for you to get involved in Children’s Ministry on Sunday mornings and Wednesday nights! Contact our Children’s Ministry Director, Susan Robinson (619-985-5188 or SusanAnnRobinson@gmail.com) to get more information.
THE ARK
Sunday Mornings from 10:05-12:05 with Babies through Preschool Age
Baby Room Helper (1 Sunday per month) — Care for babies
Preschool Room Assistant (1 Sunday per month) — Assist with classroom activities while the teacher leads the lesson
Special Needs Helper (2 Sundays per month) — Assist a child with special needs
THE HARBOR
Sunday Mornings from 10:05-12:05 with 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 •10:30-11:00am) — Lead 2-3 songs during large group worship
LOVE AND CARE CLOSET – We are in need of gently used or new boys 2T and boys and girls 4-5T and diapers sizes 3, 4, 5. Additionally, partnering with Lighthouse Church, we are also seeking cribs/twin beds and frames. If you have any to donate please letJeanie.presley@gmail.com know.
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
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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 recently laid off (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.
ANNOUNCEMENT INDEX
MESSAGE FROM PASTOR KENNY | HIGHLIGHTED ANNOUNCEMENTS | NEW MEMBER TESTIMONIES | JOB OPENINGS | MINISTRY OPPORTUNITIES | CLASS SCHEDULE | HOUSING OPPORTUNITIES