“Christianity is impossible without God.”
Pastor Eric preached on Easter Sunday from Ephesians 1:15-23, reminding us again of our hope, God's love for us, and the power at work within us.
Pastors are men given by God to the church.
The pastoral team has nominated Dustin Smetona for the office of pastor and now it's your turn. As we begin the process of ordination, we need your input. Our constitutional documents prescribe a 14 day period for written and oral feedback.
Deadline: April 3, 2016
"Once the pastors and the candidate are all supportive of pursuing ordination, they will notify the church and invite their further input over the next 14 days. The active involvement of the congregation is necessary in the confirmation of an pastor’s call and, at a minimum, should require extensive informal interaction with the congregation regarding the suitability of the pastoral candidate.
During the ordination process, members of the church are asked and given opportunity to submit in writing their observations, affirmation, or critique of the man in question. This is not to propagate gossip and slander, but to allow opportunity to stop the process if there is information the pastors lack in evaluating the man. Additionally, affirmation will help confirm the selection of the candidate. Such feedback is an important opportunity for the congregation to assist in the ordination process.
The feedback of members of the church will not be understood as a binding vote on the ordination of the candidate but may be a deciding factor in his qualification. It will be up to the pastors to handle the feedback as they deem most appropriate."
Everything you need to know about what we believe about pastors and how we ordain them can be found here.You might also like to review our statement on Bi-vocational Pastors since we do not plan on compensating Dustin at this time. He will be working as a volunteer.
March 27, 2016
All-You-Can-Eat Donut Buffet - 10AM
Worship Service - 11AM
For the remembrance of our Savior and the joy of His people.
Our pastors announced this past Sunday that we would begin to host an annual communion service. It will be held each year on Daylight Savings Sunday. The next service will be March 12, 2017.
Kyle and Kelsey Houlton
This past Sunday we announced a plan to relocate the Houlton family to Orange, CA for the purpose of planting a church in Santa Ana. Kyle serves as a pastor of a sister church in Tucson, AZ.
He has a burden to church plant with us. We have an ambition to establish neighborhood churches throughout Orange County. God is answering all of our prayers.
There are more details coming soon. We want you to be informed so you can pray and participate. For now, let's begin with an introduction...
Greetings from the Houlton family!
God is on the move and this time it includes us. We can't believe it. Our family is leaving a church we love in Tucson to partner with you in Orange.
We see God at work among you and believe He is going to continue to use you (and now us) to see more Californians saved and churches prosper. Like you, we love our Savior, Jesus Christ. It’s all worth it because of who He is and what He's done.
We also love our shared mission together. We love your passion. We love your vision to build a family of churches in Orange County. We are eager to greet all of you and join you in this great work. Thank you for receiving us. It's an honor.
Until then, we would appreciate your prayers. The next few months will be filled with many decisions and goodbyes.
See you in July.
Pastors are men given by God to the church.
This past Sunday our pastoral team announced their nomination of Dustin Smetona for the office of pastor. We are so very grateful for this man and his family. They have been a gift to us.
As we begin the process of ordination, we need your help. Our constitutional documents prescribe a 14 day period for written and oral feedback.
"Once the pastors and the candidate are all supportive of pursuing ordination, they will notify the church and invite their further input over the next 14 days. The active involvement of the congregation is necessary in the confirmation of an pastor’s call and, at a minimum, should require extensive informal interaction with the congregation regarding the suitability of the pastoral candidate.
During the ordination process, members of the church are asked and given opportunity to submit in writing their observations, affirmation, or critique of the man in question. This is not to propagate gossip and slander, but to allow opportunity to stop the process if there is information the pastors lack in evaluating the man. Additionally, affirmation will help confirm the selection of the candidate. Such feedback is an important opportunity for the congregation to assist in the ordination process.
The feedback of members of the church will not be understood as a binding vote on the ordination of the candidate but may be a deciding factor in his qualification. It will be up to the pastors to handle the feedback as they deem most appropriate."
Everything you need to know about what we believe about pastors and how we ordain them can be found here.You might also like to review our statement on Bi-vocational Pastors since we do not plan on compensating Dustin at this time. He will be working as a volunteer.
Easter Sunday
March 27th
11:00AM-12:30PM
Sunday School is canceled. Arrive at 10:00AM for our world famous All-You-Can-Eat Donut Buffet.