A Firm Foundation

This is a new study concerning the future of The United Methodist Church.  This seven-week study, featuring various leaders in the evangelical tradition of the UMC, will discuss important topics as the denomination faces possible division and certainly reorganization.  Below is a list of topics and speakers to be included...

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U.S. Flags to be Flown at Half Staff

President Trump has ordered that all U.S. Flags be flown at half staff until sundown on Saturday, April 21st in memory of former first lady Barbara Bush.  Barbara Bush, the widely admired wife of our 41st  president and the fiercely loyal mother of our 43rd president, died Tuesday evening, April 17th, ...

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March’s Messy Church

Messy Church Our God is a God of second chances.  He welcomes us home to him no matter what we’ve done.  It’s hard to believe that God even loves “bad guys” as kids like to call them.  When Jesus was punished for crimes he didn’t commit he gave the criminal...

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Community Service Day

April 21st has been designated Community Service Day in Huntington Beach and Fountain Valley.  There will be volunteers on campus to do work around the church grounds and assist with the Welcome Home program as well. The Surf City Church, with the assistance of The Greater Huntington Beach Interfaith Council, ...

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The Haworths To Go On Vacation

For a week in April (18-24), Pastor Glen and Cyndy Haworth will be going to Texas to visit their daughter and grandkids (Liam is turning three!) and to spend time with friends.  On that Sunday, April 22nd, our guest preacher will be Ken Nehrbass!  So no playing hooky while the...

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How Are We Living Out Our Mission?

Here’s a question for all of us:  How are you living out the mission of  “making disciples for Jesus Christ for the transformation of the world?”  What does that look like for you?  What is YOUR vision for living out this mission of our church? For some, it may be...

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Blessing of the Animals – Rescheduled

This Spring, join your church family for something new and exciting!  This event has been rescheduled from Saturday, April 21st at 2:00 PM to Saturday, April 14th at 2:00 pm.  A gathering of animal lovers from the whole community will participate in a special worship time of blessing the animals!  Bring...

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Preschool News

April is starting out with the staff and students enjoying an Easter vacation beginning March 30th.  Everyone will return to school on April 9th. The student pictures taken in March will be available to the children the week of April 11th. April 19th and 20th will be Pajama and Pancake...

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Easter Offering

As is our tradition, we are encouraged to give a special offering at Easter over and above our regular offerings and tithes. Mark your gift “Easter” either on the envelope, on the check (in the memo section) or designate it as you give online.  These special gifts go into our...

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