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MAY SCRIPTURE MEDITATION
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“Then Jesus spoke to them again, saying, “I am the light of the world. He who follows Me shall
not walk in darkness, but have the light of life.” John 8:12 (New King James Version)
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Kid’s Ministry, KidsChurch, and more...
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Promotion Sabbath is June 4!
Hey Kids! Get ready to celebrate! Summer is almost here and that means another school year is
behind you! Let's celebrate Sunnyvale style with singing, games, treats and gifts to honor the kids
moving up to the next division in a combined Sabbath School class. You won't want to miss out on the
fun! So join us on June 4 in the Primary room for Promotion Sabbath. The service will be during
regular Sabbath School time (10:30-11:30) and is for all kids in Kindergarten, Primary and
Intermediate Sabbath School classes.
The next day we woke up and got dressed and in the process we discovered it had rained during
the night and everything touching the tent floor was wet–parts of sleeping bags, clothes, coats and
duffle bags. We hung them out to dry and later my dad went to the laundry mat to dry all the sopping
clothes.
Then the Sunnyvale Rangers ate breakfast, took down our tents and went and marched. Then
we were tested on our drill marching. We got first place! Then everyone bought lunch at the food
stands. It started to rain again so we ate in the cars. After that we went to the gym and did Bible Bowl,
which we got 3rd place on–we only got one right, and that was because it was John 3:16! Then we
did the Indian Carriage race, a test easy to take if you know your lashings. We got first place on that.
Then the rewards…The Sunnyvale Rangers got a trophy, and Cady got a trophy, too! Her trophy was
for the most sponsor cards out of all the Pathfinders of the Central California Conference! Soon after
the rewards we left the Pathfinder Fair. It was lots of fun! - Rebecca Teichman
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Youth Updates and Stuff That’s Happenin’
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Congratulations Classes of 2011!
To all of our graduating 8th graders and Seniors: Sunnyvale SDA Church wishes you all the best as
you move forward in your lives. Whether you are going into high
school or on to college, both of these are huge steps in your life.
It is our prayer that Jesus will keep you every step of the way,
and that your minds and hearts will always turn to Him for
guidance. We love you, we encourage you, and we are with you
Cl a s s
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every step of the way. With love from the Pastoral Staff and
church.
Camp Wawona
If you would like your kids to attend Camp Wawona this year,
here is the contact info:
P.O. Box 2055, Wawona, CA 95389. General Information:
209-375-6231o 209-375-1527 FAX.
Year Round Questions: office@campwawona.com
Summer Camp Questions: summercamp@campwawona.org.
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Adventure Small Groups
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Girls Club information ...
Hey girls, so Girls Club will be on break for the summer. We may have a couple of special events, but
we know youʼll be busy with family and friends, and we donʼt want to interfere with that. Stay tuned for
updates!
FAQ Class Information
This class, headed by Pastor Rob and Tom Seguin, has had a good showing most weeks. We are
nearing the end of it though, and will go on break for the summer as of the end of May. Another class
will start up in the fall. Stay tuned for details.
Our team, Warren's Warriors, is again planning on walking in memory of Debbie Warren on Friday,
June 17, 2011 6PM through Saturday, June 18 at 6 PM. For those unfamiliar with relay, our team
will keep someone on the track for the full 24 hours. We divide the 24 hours into
1-hour shifts so at least 1 person is walking - we keep someone on the track at
all times. Many of us camp out for the whole night, many come
for just an hour to walk - some stop by for just a few minutes.
Whatever you can manage - we would love to have you there.
As the event gets closer, we will have a sign up sheet for all that
would like to participate.
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Pastor’s Corner - Hearing and Believing
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“The Jews gathered round him, saying, “How long will you keep us in suspense? If you are the
Christ, tell us plainly.” Jesus answered, “I did tell you, but you do not believe. The miracles I do
in my Father’s name speak for me, but you do not believe because you are not my sheep. My sheep
listen to my voice; I know them, and they follow me.” John 10:24-27, NIV.
How could they still not believe? Sometimes itʼs as plain as the hand in front of your face but you still
donʼt get it. Our passage here is a conversation between Jesus and the Jewish leaders. Jesus not
only claims to be the Messiah but is demonstrating it with miracles. He has removed any excuse for
them not to believe--and yet of all the people of His time, the ones who knew their bibles and should
have believed these are the ones who still don't.
But before we start booing the religious leaders let's examine ourselves. Have you checked your
hearing lately? What do you believe about the loved one(s) you share your home with and the God
who created your inmost being? Belief is a powerful thing and so is unbelief. There are times when no
matter what another person is saying you canʼt hear them. Youʼve already made up your mind. I have
to admit Iʼve done my share of tuning people out. Sometimes itʼs so bad I canʼt hear anything. I find
myself saying, Huh? or what did you say?
The good news is, Jesus not only describes a problem, He gives us the reason for it. He says, "The
reason you don’t believe is because you are not my sheep. My sheep hear my voice..." He says it
different earlier in chapter 8, “He who belongs to God hears what God says. The reason you do not
hear is that you do not belong to God.”” John 8:47, NIV.
This is strong medicine and religious pride will keep us from accepting it. So who do you belong to?
What do you believe about God? What do you believe about yourself? The scriptures says, you are
not your own, you have been bought with a price... If youʼre having a hard time hearing, check your
heart. In scripture there is a direct connection between the heart and oneʼs ability to hear. “For it is
with your heart that you believe..” Romans 10:10a, NIV. I think often our hearts grow hard (of hearing)
either because we believe God checked out or let us down or that He asked something of us we were
unwilling to do. He says, my sheep hear my voice, I know them and they follow. That means we do
what He says.
May you follow God today. May you repent of your unbelief. May everything within you belong to the
King of Kings, the One who was and is and is to come.. And then may you hear once again...
“For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall
not perish but have eternal life.” John 3:16, NIV.
Pastor Joe
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