New Member’s Class Are you interested in investigating membership here at Santa Clarita Baptist Church?   The new class began today.   It meets at 9:00 am during the Sunday School hour in Room 311.  If you are interested, please see John Dennis or call him at 251-0982 with any questions you may have.

Theology For Breakfast or Dessert? Pastor Scott is preparing to begin the second session of our theology studies and is considering both morning and evening time slots.  If you are interested, please speak to him as to which would work best for you as we prepare to begin in the next few weeks.

Attention All Ushers: We will be having a mandatory meeting on Sunday March 28th after the morning service to discuss the direction of our Usher’s Ministry.  Please make arrangements to attend, lunch will be provided.  Also please read the Usher’s Manual which you were instructed to acquire by your Usher’s Group leader.

Church Budget Committee will meet at 4:00 on Sunday March 28th for our first of two meetings regarding the church budget for fiscal year 2010-11.  If you have interest in attending or have input, please see Pastor Scott.

Baptism Class Pastor Scott will be holding a baptism class which is open to anyone who has been saved but has not yet been baptized in obedience to Christ.   If you are interested, please contact him.

Jr. High/High School Ensemble Heather Harstad has started a Jr.High/High School musical ensemble that will sing multiple times throughout the year and will perform a variety of musical styles.  Practice will be every other Sunday evening for 30 minutes following the evening service.  The next practice is March 14^th.

Victory Ranch Spring Ladies Retreat is scheduled for March 12-13, 2010.  Cost: $60 (before March 1^st, $65 after that date). Theme: ‘This Ole House’ a Biblical Perspective on the History and Legacy of Victory Ranch’ with Dr. Linn & Carol Carothers.  Registration forms are on the back table.

Victory Ranch Spring Men’s Retreat is scheduled for March 26-27, 2010.  Cost: $60 (if paid in full by March 15th, $65 after that date). Theme: “Foundations for a Godly Man” with Thomas Pryde. Activities include golf, archery, horseshoes, ping pong, volleyball, rifle & pistol and skeet shooting.  Registration forms are on the back table.

Our Daily Bread There is a special Easter edition of Our Daily Bread as well as the one for March-May on the back table.  Be sure to stop by and pick up one for yourself and a friend.

We are excited to have Fred and Rachel Whitman in our services today.   From their latest newsletter: “Thank you so much for your faithful prayers and financial sacrifice for the ministry here in Italy…We are enjoying a very fruitful season of ministry…After many years of sowing we are starting to see a great harvest.  We are grateful to the Lord that you have been part of this ministry for so long.  May He grant us many more years to work together for His glory.

Youth Group Gotcha! Saturday, March 6^th at 6:30-9:00 pm at the church!   Those of you in Jr. High and High School will not want to miss this event – bring a snack to share.

New Member’s Class Are you interested in investigating membership here at Santa Clarita Baptist Church?   The new class began today.   It meets at 9:00 am during the Sunday School hour in Room 311.  If you are interested, please see John Dennis or call him at 251-0982 with any questions you may have.

Mission’s Committee Meeting We will be having our first Mission’s Committee meeting today at 4:00 pm in the church library.  All who have any interest in missions should show up!  We really want to be better equipped to help serve our missionaries that we support, and the missions committee is vital for that.

Jr. High/High School Ensemble Heather Harstad will be starting a Jr.High/High School musical ensemble that will sing multiple times throughout the year and will perform a variety of musical styles.  Practice will be every other Sunday evening for 30 minutes following the evening service and will begin tonight.

Victory Ranch Spring Ladies Retreat is scheduled for March 12-13, 2010.  Cost: $60 (before March 1^st, $65 after that date). Theme: ‘This Ole House’ a Biblical Perspective on the History and Legacy of Victory Ranch’ with Dr. Linn & Carol Carothers.  Registration forms are on the back table.

Victory Ranch Spring Men’s Retreat is scheduled for March 26-27, 2010.  Cost: $60 (if paid in full by March 15th, $65 after that date). Theme: “Foundations for a Godly Man” with Thomas Pryde. Activities include golf, archery, horseshoes, ping pong, volleyball, rifle & pistol and skeet shooting.  Registration forms are on the back table.

Baptism Class Pastor Scott will be holding a baptism class which is open to anyone who has been saved but has not yet been baptized in obedience to Christ.   If you are interested, please contact him.

Childrens’ s Sunday School Class Locations: Kindergarten – Room 111

1^st and 2^nd grade – Room 122                  ^{3r and 4th} grade – Room 222                                 5^th and 6^th grade – Room 224

From the February prayer letter: The Indian government has made a small but significant change in our visa rules.  We can only stay in the county for 180 days at a time then must leave for 60 days.  This rule has been sporadically enforced to date but if it is strictly enforced, we will face a lot of challenges.  We do not wish to stay out of the country for two months as it will affect the seminary and its professors.  Please pray.  The Lord is doing wonderful works here and we desire to be used of Him no matter what adjustments have to be made on our part.  We will be returning to Tacoma at the end of May for Mary’s annual checkup.  Pray that we will have housing and transportation.

Thank you for your prayer support.

Old-fashion chili cook-off! Tonight at 5:00 p.m. SCBC invites you to participate in an Old Fashion Chili Cook-Off!  There are 2 categories: Traditional Chili (with or without beans/meat) and Gourmet Chili (non traditional chicken, fish, veggie, elk, etc.) We also encourage anyone to bring a pan of cornbread or corn muffins.  The chili feed will be in lieu of the evening service. Prizes will be awarded for each category!

White Button Craft Fun! Tuesday, February 23, 7:00 p.m. (Home Ec room). Ladies and school-aged children,

come join the fun as we create beautiful brooches out of white buttons. We will be storing these brooches as a special gift to be given to all who attend the spring luncheon in April. Bring your glue gun, glue sticks, and household extension cord if you have them, to our craft night. All the other supplies will be provided.  See you there!

Mission’s Committee Meeting We will be having our first Mission’s Committee meeting today at 4:00 pm in the church library.  All who have any interest in missions should show up!  We really want to be better equipped to help serve our missionaries that we support, and the missions committee is vital for that.

Victory Ranch Spring Ladies Retreat is scheduled for March 12-13, 2010.  Cost: $60 (before March 1^st, $65 after that date). Theme: ‘This Ole House’ a Biblical Perspective on the History and Legacy of Victory Ranch’ with Dr. Linn & Carol Carothers.  Registration forms are on the back table.

Victory Ranch Spring Men’s Retreat is scheduled for March 26-27, 2010.  Cost: $60 (if paid in full by March 15th, $65 after that date). Theme: “Foundations for a Godly Man” with Thomas Pryde. Activities include golf, archery, horseshoes, ping pong, volleyball, rifle & pistol and skeet shooting.  Registration forms are on the back table.

Our Daily Bread The new ‘Our Daily Bread’  March-May edition is now on the back table.  Pick one up and take an extra for a friend.

Baptism Class Pastor Scott will be holding a baptism class which is open to anyone who has been saved but has not yet been baptized in obedience to Christ.   If you are interested, please contact him.

Childrens’ s Sunday School Class Locations: Kindergarten – Room 111

1^st and 2^nd grade – Room 122

3^rd and 4^th grade – Room 222

5^th and 6^th grade – Room 224

Deacon’s Meeting: The Deacon’s Meeting, scheduled for Tuesday evening, has been changed to Monday evening.  Please be in prayer for this meeting.  Agendas are available on the back table.

Calling All Ladies And Men too! Do you have a meal that you love to prepare?  Here’s a ministry opportunity for you! On Sunday morning, February 28^th, our church is offering a special opportunity to show our love and support to Dave and Chris Gottardi by providing a
home-cooked meal for them.  Please check the emailed Family News Newsletter for the information about packaging the meal.

From the February prayer letter: “The Lord has been blessing the ministry of our church plant at Divya Christian Fellowship.  We have set record attendances for three Sundays.  The hall we have rented is already full with 90 being our maximum capacity.  We want you to pray as we are beginning the home stretch of founding the church.  The Lord has brought together a good group who are willing to covenant together to be a local body in Christ.  Pray with us as we go through the process.  These are exciting times.  Family News:  Our daughter, Jeanette, and her husband have adopted a 2-year old boy from Ethiopia.  He sure is cute and seems to be getting along with his big sister, Eirena.  Jeanette is due to give birth any day now and we are eagerly awaiting the news.”  Thank you for your prayer support.

GAP Retreat This weekend (19th-21st) is the annual GAP retreat at Pine Mountain Club.  The cost is $40, which includes all meals and 2 nights lodging.  All payments should be given to Pastor Dave.  You will not want to miss this retreat as we will be studying An Apostle’s Manifesto – a look at Paul’s purpose in life from Philippians!

Youth group photo scavenger hunt This Saturday, February 20^th, meet at the Ross’ home at 5:00 pm for dinner then on to the photo scavenger hunt!  The pick-up time at the church is 9:00 pm.  See you there!

New Member’s Class beginning February 28^th: Are you interested in investigating membership here at Santa Clarita Baptist Church?   The new class will begin on February 28^th at 9:00 am during the Sunday School hour in Room 311.  If you are interested, please see John Dennis or call him at 251-0982 with any questions you may have.

Old fashion chili cook-off! On February 21^st at 5:00 p.m. SCBC invites you to participate in an Old Fashion Chili Cook-Off!  There are 2 categories: Traditional Chili (with or without beans/meat) and Gourmet Chili (non traditional chicken, fish, veggie, elk, etc.) We also encourage anyone to bring a pan of cornbread or corn muffins.  So pull out your favorite recipe, and your biggest pot, and go to town making enough to share with all! The chili feed will be in lieu of service; but complimented with communion. Prizes will be awarded for each category!

White Button Craft Fun! Tuesday, February 23, 7:00 p.m. (home ec room). Ladies, and school-aged children,

come join the fun as we create beautiful brooches out of white buttons. We will be storing these brooches as a special gift to be given to all who attend the spring luncheon in April. Bring your glue gun, glue sticks, and household extension cord if you have them, to our craft night. All the other supplies will be provided.  See you there!

Baptism Class Pastor Scott will be holding a baptism class which is open to anyone who has been saved but has not yet been baptized in obedience to Christ.   If you are interested, please contact him

Mission’s Committee Meeting We will be having our first Mission’s Committee meeting on Sunday, February 28 at 4 PM in the church library.  All who have any interest in missions should show up!  We really want to be better equipped to help serve our missionaries that we support, and the missions committee is vital for that.  Mark your calendars and come on out.

“We have some good news and some sad news (which must always be viewed in light of the good news).  The good news is that God is in control of all things …the sad news is that one of the core couples in the church has recently separated.  They have struggled for years while at the same time trying to fulfill duties to their children and the church.  The problems culminated recently, when one of them called for a period of separation.  (Just so you know, the situation does not involve any extramarital relations).  This move carried with it, of course, various consequences, including each of them giving up their respective roles in the church, at least for now.  The elders of the church are still considering the wisest and most obedient course of action, so we are prayerfully waiting and while we covet your prayers and wanted to get this request to you as soon as possible, we are trying to maintain the integrity of the process by at least not publishing their names in this communication.  Will you please stand with us in prayer?”