VBS 2012 Online Registration

Click here to go to the online registration for Vacation Bible School 2012!

Backpack Buddy Program

Backpack Buddy Update: We are currently feeding 65 children every weekend. We are sending out 54 bags each week between the three elementary schools. That's 108 plastic grocery bags each week! We can definitely use your bags so please continue to include them in your Backpack donations! Thanks for your continued support of this program!

Background:  Our church is partnering with the Long Beach School District to begin a Backpack Buddy Program to feed children in need every weekend.  We will be sending home food bags from school on Fridays. 

Morning packing dates: time is 10:30 am

• May 2, 16

Evening packing dates: time is 6:00 pm

• May 8

To support this program, we are accepting monetary and food donations.  All food donations must be individually wrapped or individual servings.  Items needed include: applesauce, animal crackers, breakfast bar, chicken soup cans, easy mac (microwavable packets), fruit cups, goldfish, granola bars, gummie packs, juice boxes, oatmeal, peanut butter crackers, pudding cups, spagettios cans, tuna kit (from Sams). 

You can contact Lori Cripple if you would like to help or if you have any questions.

Get Connected, Grow Deep

Community Groups are a place where you can connect with other people on a meaningful and personal level. It's a avenue to help you grow deep in your faith as you share with others in their real life struggles and joys. No matter where you are on your spiritual journey, community groups are a great way for you to get connected and grow deep in your faith. Join one today! 

To see the available groups, click on the Read More: Get Connected, Grow Deep below.

Read more: Get Connected, Grow Deep

Reconnecting

Reconnecting by Ronnie W. Floyd

You've experienced the feeling without even realizing what was happening: your life loses its focus, everything seems disordered, and your spiritual power seems zapped. Your primary goal becomes merely surviving within hectic schedules and unforseen circumstances. And most confusing of all is that you are still spending daily time with God and being actively involved in worship and service to him. How is this possible? Author Ronnie W. Floyd calls this "the drift factor" - being disconnected from God without even knowing it. Although the realization of this subtle, unintentional drifting away from God can be unsettling, we can find God's grace commitment to us, he will never move away from us. God is waiting for you to reconnect with him and if you truly desire that connection, this book will help you get back on track to help tighten and strengthen the loose ends of your faith. In Reconnecting, you'll discover how to withstand the constant interruptions and pressures of life that weaken the three vital elements necessary to a powerful spiritual life. There's never been a better time to make that holy connection the most important priority in your life. And never a better book to show you how...