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SLO Summer Internship opportunity

Wed, 18 Apr 2007 16:27:43 GMT

Hello – we’re offering a Summer Internship in Children’s Ministry. If you have any college students who you think would benefit from this experience, please encourage them to contact me asap to set up an interview. This will be a paid internship – please check out the details below.

Thank you!

Cathy Heitzenrater
Kids & Families Pastor
Adventure Zone Kids & Family Ministry
at SLO Nazarene Church
www.adventurezonekids.com

Children’s Ministry Internship

Job Description:
Teaching elementary & pre-teens, lead groups of volunteers, plan small & large outreach events, have tons of fun with kids!

Requirements:

Flexible Hours – 15-25/wk (may vary during events).
Stipend of $500-1500 depending on the hours & availability
Must be available Sunday mornings, & some Wednesday nights.
Background check & fingerprinting before hire.
Available June –August. (Possibility for internship to extend after summer if mutually agreed upon after summer)

Wednesday, December 06, 2006

Wed, 06 Dec 2006 16:14:11 GMT

hello aacfers!

is anyone else amazed about how quickly dead week and finals came? that just zipped by without me even noticing...

this week at large group, we will be doing something we've never done before! in the words of a leader who will remain anonymous, "it's kind of like speed dating, but it's NOT." haha.. we want to teach you guys about the simplicity of the gospel, and how easy it really is to begin a spiritual conversation with your friends, especially those who don't know Jesus yet. what we'll be doing is a little hard to explain... but i guess you'll have to come on friday and find out! it'll be fun, don't worry.

christmas banquetis this saturday, 5pm at FBC. i know all of US have already bought tickets (*cough* ahem), but in case you haven't bought one for your friend yet, it's not too late! remember that this is the whole purpose of the night: to present the gospel to our non-christian friends, both in action and in word. it's not too late to invite people, so if you've been saying to yourself, "yeah, i should invite that person to banquet.." just do it! for those of you who already have, good on ya! let's pray seriously for saturday, that God would do something amazing!

winter retreat is just around the corner, believe it or not. our theme this year is "Intimacy with God," spoken by pastor Ted Kang from SJCAC. he and his wife have two lovely girls, whom you will get to meet at retreat. i've talked to them a lot about retreat, and they are both praying hard for God to move in our fellowship at this time. for all of you who went last year, you know that God did something completely unexpected, and it was a huge blessing to us all. keep praying for this year's retreat, that God will move us even more powerfully, and that we would come back to our campus changed! (**sign ups are this LAST WEEK at large group! don't miss out!)

theme: Intimacy with God
time: January 12-14, 2007
location: Lake Lopez Canyon
speaker: pastor Ted Kang
price: $90 (for signing up by this week)

prayer meeting is tonight, 7:30pm. please talk to sam park about location.

i hope that each and every one of you will be blessed in this last week of the quarter! and bring your camera to banquet : ] see you all on friday!

Love, AACF

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random ramblings from nat:

d.e.v.o.t.i.o.n.s : for those of you who need encouragement in hard times... (for example, right now in dead week)

"Don't be afraid, I've redeemed you. I've called your name. You're mine. When you're in over your head, I'll be there with you. When you're in rough waters, you will not go down. When you're between a rock and a hard place, it won't be a dead end - Because I am God, your personal God, the Holy of Israel, your Savior. I paid a huge price for you: all of Egypt, with rich Cush and Seba thrown in! That's how much you mean to me! That's how much I love you! I'd sell off the whole world to get you back, trade the creation just for you." (Isaiah 43:2-4 MSG)

when you buy something really expensive, you take lots of effort to keep it nice and protect it. remember how nice you kept your shiny new ipod in the beginning? you bought a nice little case for it, and double checked every five minutes if it was still in your pocket. God is the same way with you, except once you get old or bumped or scratched he doesn't treat you any differently. he paid so much for you, and he'll do anything to keep you his. that's how much his love is for you. if he could trade all of the world for a guaranteed promise of having your whole heart, he'd do it instantly.

that's why he doesn't condemn you when you're in the ruts. he doesn't look at you in your shameful act and shake the finger. he promises that he is WITH us, through thick and thin. because he is our personal God, not just some far-off God in the distance, he understands your difficult times. even when the entire world doesn't get it, he understands. and he knows even better than you do.

no matter how long it's been since you've come down on your knees in front of God, he is still faithful. no matter what rough time you've gone through this quarter, he is still faithful. no matter how angry you are at God, he is still faithful. and no matter how distant his love feels right now, he is still faithful.

Lord, I pray for those who need your love today, that you would make your love obvious to them. I pray that they can see how much you love them, how much you value their lives and their futures. During difficult times, I pray that we would be able to see beyond the circumstance and look to your glory. I know that your ways are higher than ours, and that we cannot even begin to imagine the amazing futures that we have in You. Keep our eyes focused on you, through finals week and through this season. Teach us how to live for you each day.

Friday, November 03, 2006

Fri, 03 Nov 2006 07:28:04 GMT

This week, come hear Peter Kim (alumni) speak on how we can take on the responsibility of reaching the lost in a personal way. to function well as one body, we all need to own this calling that God has given us. it's not only our duty, but should be the deepest fulfillment of joy in our lives! come to find out who won the pumpkin pie too...

This weekend is men's and women's ministry! the men will be doing a bishop's hike, and the girls have a secret surprise for their meeting. come tomorrow and find out more about it!

Next week, because of the long weekend, there will be NO LARGE GROUP meeting, but we will still have potluck dinners! come tomorrow to sign up! also, on thursday night we will have our new testament bible reading! you will be completely blessed, so make sure you don't miss out!

Christmas party is right around the corner! We really want this to be an opportunity to bring our friends to fellowship and let them see what Christianity is really all about. Save the date: Saturday, December 9th.

Make a difference day was amazing! we had a huge turnout, and we really got our hands dirty helping people out. it was some tough work, but we made a difference in people's lives! a pat on the back to all of you who made it out! remember that what we do for the least of them, we do for Jesus.

Our website is finally up and running! If you see Janice around, give her a huge hug for all her effort! It's incredible: you'll find all the information you're looking for, and more. Sign up for our google group, find out about small groups, prayer, upcoming events... you can even submit prayer requests! Check it out at http://www.aacf.calpoly.edu .

Thanks so much for reading! see you tomorrow!

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often i catch myself patting myself on the back for doing something nice to others. whether it be complimenting someone, or calling them to catch up, or making it a point to hang out with them... i hear in my head: nat, you are a good friend. you've done well. but really...? how do i know that what i'm giving is enough? whether it's to others or to God, where's the line of 'enough'?

someone once told me: give till it hurts. the focus here is not necessarily on the monetary value, or the hours of time spent, but its on how much of a sacrifice it is to you. God doesn't care about how often you go to church, or how many times you pray to him, or even how nice of a person you attempt to be. he wants to know your heart, and where you stand with him. time and time again in the old testament, God tells the people that he's sick and tired of their heartless sacrifices. Amos 5:21-24 shows God's frustration in people doing religious Christianity without the heart in it. God actually hates and despises their religious-ness. they're not giving because they want to, but they give because they're told to.

so i had to ask myself: nat, where is your heart? what is your motive in giving? is it to please God and glorify him, or is it for your own pride? do you give till it hurts, or only so much to be a small inconvenience? tough questions, but necessary nevertheless.

the holidays are a season of giving. i challenge you this year to give till it hurts. because anyone can throw a can of food into a bin, but sacrificing something that means something to you.. that's a different story. i pray that we would all have the same attitude as david. that we would say: i will not offer to the lord my God sacrifices that cost me nothing.

Thursday, October 26, 2006

Thu, 26 Oct 2006 12:46:36 GMT

This week, pastor Aaron from FBC will be speaking about how to be bold with our faith. Gary spoke about the lost, Brian told us that its PEOPLE that God values, and now we will learn how to get over ourselves and GO out there and say it! It's a special week, because Aaron will also be playing worship for us while he speaks! Different, yes, and you will be completely blessed! Come to the Chumash Auditorium in the UU instead of our normal room, UU220. Afterwards, we have the whole room to play games, so you don't want to miss out!

Anyone for pumpkin pie?? This week at large group, we are having a raffle for a pumpkin pie! IT'S OUR LAST WEEK! so bring your cans, and remind your friend to as well.
The challenge: guess the weight of our pumpkin (You'll see it in person)
Your ticket: bring canned food, or donate $2 to the raffle! The money will go to buying canned food for the homeless shelter this winter season.
The prize: a homemade pumpkin pie!

Prayer in the UU Plaza is going from 7am-7pm all this week! It's an inter-fellowship prayer time with many campus groups, including crusaders and PCFers. If you normally hang out in the UU between classes, why don't you come check it out? And grab a couple of friends too. What an amazing way to be lights on our campus!

Make a difference day is coming up on Saturday, October 28th! (It's a national event, you know!) THIS is the opportunity to show others at Cal Poly what AACF is all about! We love helping out other people, and more than that we love showing others the love of Christ. In the morning, we are meeting up in Chumash (on-campus) to have FREE breakfast and meet other campus groups who are volunteering during the day. Then we go out and make a difference! Sign up with Toby or Aaron during large group this week.

Christmas party is right around the corner! We really want this to be an opportunity to bring our friends to fellowship and let them see what Christianity is really all about. Save the date: Saturday, December 9th. We also need creative minds and helping hands to make this event happen, so sign up this week with Theresa!
THIS WEDNESDAY was the first meeting for Christmas Party
THIS FRIDAY is the first meeting for Winter Retreat

Our website is finally up and running! If you see Janice around, give her a huge hug for all her effort! It's incredible: you'll find all the information you're looking for, and more. Sign up for our google group, find out about small groups, prayer, upcoming events... you can even submit prayer requests! Check it out at http://www.aacf.calpoly.edu.

Love,
AACF

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i figured i would let the word of God speak to you this week, instead of me 'randomly rambling'. i pray that one word from him, one phrase or sentence would be worth more than a thousand from me. God spoke to my heart through these verses this week, so i hope that you would take the time to let God speak to you as well. have an awesome weekend and cherish every moment that God has given to you!

if people can 't see what God is doing, they stumble all over themselves; but when they attend to what he reveals, they are most blessed.

be generous to the poor - you'll never go hungry; shut your eyes to their needs, and run a gauntlet of curses.

just as water mirrors your face, so your face mirrors your heart.

God has no use for the prayers of the people who won't listen to him.

A tenderhearted person lives a blessed life; a hardhearted person lives a hard life.

(proverbs)

Thursday, October 19, 2006

Thu, 19 Oct 2006 03:45:32 GMT

Anyone for pumpkin pie?? This week at large group, we are having a raffle for a pumpkin pie!
The challenge: guess the weight of our pumpkin (You'll see it in person)
Your ticket: bring canned food, or donate $2 to the raffle! The money will go to buying canned food for the homeless shelter this winter season.
The prize: a homemade pumpkin pie!

This week, come here Brian Plunkett speak on what God values. It's kind of a vague topic, but I promise he won't speak so vaguely. For those of you who don't know, Brian Plunkett is involved with the youth group at Shoreline Calvary Chapel. He's come to speak to us several times, and we love having him come back! Be ready for God to move you!

Decorate pumpkin cookies after large group this week! Now you can have your cookie, and eat it too! We'll all be over at the Eto house, frosting and making some pumpkins look darn yummy. And if you're not the creative decorating type, you can come to just eat them!

Our website is finally up and running! If you see Janice around, give her a huge hug for all her effort! It's incredible: you'll find all the information you're looking for, and more. Sign up for our google group, find out about small groups, prayer, upcoming events... you can even submit prayer requests! Check it out at http://www.aacf.calpoly.edu.

Make a difference day is coming up on Saturday, October 28th! (It's a national event, you know!) THIS is the opportunity to show others at Cal Poly what AACF is all about! We love helping out other people, and more than that we love showing others the love of Christ. In the morning, we are meeting up in Chumash (on-campus) to have FREE breakfast and meet other campus groups who are volunteering during the day. Then we go out and make a difference! Sign up with Toby or Aaron during large group this week.

Christmas banquet is right around the corner! We really want this to be an opportunity to bring our friends to fellowship and let them see what Christianity is really all about. Save the date: Saturday, December 9th. We also need creative minds and helping hands to make this event happen, so sign up this week!

Remember: we're all about a God, who's all about people. Be a person who's about living for others!

Love,
AACF

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random ramblings from nat:

the cold weather means holidays are just around the corner! and two words come into my head: family and food. ive been on a cooking/baking craze, and its great because i love to cook, and i love to eat! cooking meals or baking goodies for people i care about just warms my heart. i probably enjoy it more than the people eating my stuff.. : ]

but anyway, ive realized that as a college student, there isnt too much flexibility to spend my money carelessly. it's nice to eat out once in a while, but i also have to be satisfied with my less-elegant meals. it might mean waiting on those pair of shoes ive wanted for so long.. i guess it goes along with this idea of a wartime lifestyle, that we should live simply for a purpose.

so i decided that instead of spending money, i love the people around me in other ways. spending real quality time with them, praying for them, or baking them cookies.. it's funny how much a sweet compliment could brighten someone's day, more than money spent on them. of course, its a lot easier to just buy something for my friends. but how much more does it mean when you think of something that would really make them smile?

i challenge you to do that this week: find a friend who needs some encouragement. be creative and think of something that would really make their day. bless them in an unexpected way, and watch that frown turn upside down! : ] and since they're so contagious, i can almost guarantee a smile on your face too.

Thursday, October 12, 2006

Thu, 12 Oct 2006 03:02:36 GMT

Anyone for pumpkin pie?? This week at large group, we are having a raffle for a pumpkin pie!
The challenge: guess the weight of our pumpkin (You'll see it in person)
Your ticket: bring canned food, or donate $2 to the raffle! The money will go to buying canned food for the homeless shelter this winter season.
The prize: a homemade pumpkin pie!

This week, our very own Gary Lau will be speaking on "characteristics of the lost." Sometimes we forget that the only difference between us (Christians) and the lost are that we have the knowledge of saving grace. Come and find out what being "lost" really means!
(By the way, how awesome was Young-Su last week? His message on reaching our campus hit the heart... Remember to invite people this week!)

Monterey is this upcoming Saturday! The girls are leaving at 8am to hang out at the aquarium, have a picnic lunch, and spend the whole day doing girly things. If you still want to come, contact Steph TONIGHT! Otherwise you'll miss out!

Meat party for the men is also this Saturday! I heard that some men are too health conscious to want to come to the meat party... what baloney. Just bring your broccoli in your pocket if you really want to. Or scarf down a salad before coming. But come ready to eat like REAL men at Ed Guo's place, this Saturday evening. If you need a ride or directions, talk to Ed or email us back.

Prayer meetings are on all throughout the week! MWF mornings from 7:30-8:30, we pray in UU216 with other campus ministries like Crusade and PCF. Weds nights are at 7:30 at Gary's house. Before large group at 6:30, we pray in UU219. Prayer is such a huge blessing in our lives, and I would hate for you to miss out! There's plenty of opportunity to pray and get prayer, so make sure you come check it out.

Make a difference day is coming up on Saturday, October 28th! (It's a national event, you know!) THIS is the opportunity to show others at Cal Poly what AACF is all about! We love helping out other people, and more than that we love showing others the love of Christ. In the morning, we are meeting up in Chumash (on-campus) to have FREE breakfast and meet other campus groups who are volunteering during the day. Then we go out and make a difference! Sign up with Toby or Aaron during large group this week.

hope that your week has been amazingly blessed! when you're down and about to complain, remind yourself of how much you've been blessed with. see you on friday!

Love,

AACF

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random ramblings with nat:

i learned a million things while living overseas. this is one of them that i would like to share with you. some questions that a pastor challenged me with, and its stuck with me to this day : ]

if Jesus were living your life, how different would it be?

would you talk the same way? would you hang out with the same people? would you complain about the things you complain about? would you talk less and listen more?

how different would your day be? what words would have come out of your mouth? how different would your expectations be? what miracles and blessings would you walk confidently in and expect for your day? how different would your thoughts be? how different would your prayer life be? your relationship with God?

Test yourselves to make sure you are solid in the faith. Don't drift along taking everything for granted. Give yourselves regular checkups. You need firsthand evidence, not mere hearsay, that Jesus Christ is in you. Test it out. If you fail the test, do something about it.
2 cor 13:1

be blessed to live like Jesus is living your life today.

This Saturday, Oct. 14

Wed, 11 Oct 2006 06:00:08 GMT

Men's Meat Party!
Time: 4:30pm
Location: Ed Guo's place (Boonies! Directions TBA)
Cost: TBA
Bring your own meat (if you can)
Why: Get to know your brother as you scarf down the huge chunk of meat that you've been waiting all week for. What's a better way to get to know a brother than over a big meal at a semi-secluded corner of SLO?

Women's Monterey Trip
Time: 7am (All day)
Location: Meet at Admin parking lot for rides
Cost: ~$35 (bring at least $40)
Bring: a sack lunch, money, camera, a jacket, friends, and a big smile
Why: It's a time for great fellowship and hanging out with the women of AACF.

Welcome!

Fri, 22 Sep 2006 19:35:10 GMT

AACF SLO will have its first meeting of the year on

Friday, September 29 at 7:30pm

Come this week to find out more about who we are, why we meet, and our exciting plans for the upcoming year. We can't wait to meet you!

We also have some events you'd want to go to, so come check it out. Don't be shy!

October 7
Freshmen BBQ (free for newcomers!)

11 AM at Sinsheimer Park
Freshmen, this is the opportunity to meet new people! We'll have lots of food, games, and good times. Rides will be provided for on-campus and off campus students. Sign up by email today (aacf.slo@gmail.com)!

October 14
Monterey Trip (women)

The women have a Monterey trip planned, so don't miss out ladies! Contact Nat and Steph for more info.

Meat Party (men)

The men are kicking off a new year with new opportunities to hang out and bond with the fellow brothers. Contact Ed Guo and Ricky for more info.

email us! aacf.slo@gmail.com

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Random ramblings...

hello world!

wow, i can't believe this year is finally starting. leadership has met several times, and each time we get more pumped up about the year to come. we've got so many ways for you to get involved, and exciting events nearly every weekend! we've got great speakers lined up, with convicting messages that will leave you challenged and moved. i know it sounds too good to be true... but it is!

during our leadership retreats, we challenged each other in so many ways. we made lots of goals for ourselves, whether it was quarter or year-long. why don't you set some goals as well? it can be as big or small as you like... maybe actually reading your textbooks that you paid so much for, or praying with your roommates on a regular basis. whatever it is, write it down on paper and post it on your bedroom wall, so you can be reminded of it daily. lets do it guys!

i'm really excited for this year. i know i say that so much, but its not necessarily just because we have a passionate leadership team, or because we have crazy fun events planned... its cause God is going to move us and revive us in ways we can't even imagine. i say: BRING IT!

- nat : ]