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Community Groups
Connect Announcements
April 19, 2015
God created us to live in relationship with one another and to be a part of something bigger than ourselves.
We hope our community is a place where Jesus is experienced so that both our own lives and our city are
changed.
Hope for LA Fair Today. Stop by the fair after our services today to meet Hope for LA volunteers and learn
how you can take the next step in serving our city.
Community Groups are groups of people who gather in homes and offices around Los Angeles to know and
care for one another, pray, study the Bible, and serve our neighbors by promoting justice in our city. These
groups are not only one of the best ways to meet people at Pacific Crossroads – they are one of the best ways
to experience everything we talk, pray, and sing about on Sundays.
Exploring Jesus Dinners Start This Week. Bring friends who are not Christians and are exploring faith to
our six-week dinner discussion series. Visit PacificCrossroads.org/ExploringJesus to sign up for a group
near you. If you’d like coaching or tips on how to invest in and invite others, email Erin McCabe at
[email protected].
To learn more and find a group that is right for you, visit PacificCrossroads.org/Community. If you have
questions, please email [email protected] or call 310.551.0081.
Community Groups can be found in these areas of Los Angeles:
Family Fun Event at La Brea Tar Pits, This Saturday. The Children’s Ministry is hosting a picnic lunch
at the La Brea Tar Pits on Saturday, April 25. After lunch, we’ll explore the museum. Join us to connect
with one another, meet new friends, and partake in a fun activity in the city we all love! Sign up at
PacificCrossroads.org/Events.
Mom’s Lunch and Dinner, May 2. The Children’s Ministry will be celebrating moms at our special mom’s
lunch and dinner on May 2. Spots are limited. Lunch for Westside moms will be at The Grove and dinner for
Downtown moms will be at Pitfire Pizza. Learn more and RSVP at PacificCrossroads.org/Events.
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Family Brunches and Dinner, May 3. The Children’s and Youth Ministries will be hosting a catered brunch
after each morning service and a catered dinner after the evening service on Sunday, May 3. In addition
to connecting over a meal, families can learn more about our Family Ministry’s leadership, vision, and
upcoming events. Learn more and RSVP by April 27. Visit PacificCrossroads.org/Events.
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Careers at Pacific Crossroads. We have open positions for Downtown Children’s Ministry Coordinator
(FT), Director of Community Groups (FT), Sunday CM Operations Coordinator – Westside (PT), and
Sunday Operations Coordinator (PT). Learn more at PacificCrossroads.org/Careers.
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Volunteer with Children’s Ministry. Are you looking for a way to serve? Please consider getting involved
by volunteering as a Children’s Ministry teacher! This is a wonderful way to love the children and families in
our community. To learn more about serving as a teacher, please contact [email protected].
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(5) Mid-City/Hollywood
(6) Orange County
(7) Pasadena Area
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(9) South Bay
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Membership at Pacific Crossroads, This Saturday. The next Membership Seminar will be Saturday, April
25, 9:00 am-1:00 pm at the church office. Bring questions, learn more about what it means to be a member
of Pacific Crossroads Church, and meet Pastors Drew Sokol and Rankin Wilbourne. RSVP by April 23 so
we can make sure to have enough food. Visit PacificCrossroads.org/Membership.
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(10) Valley
(11) Venice to Westchester
(12) West LA
(13) Westwood/Century City
Bulletin Artwork. For the current Gospel of John sermon series, the church bulletins will be featuring
visual art from people in our community. You can look at our recent cover art and find out how to submit
your work at PacificCrossroads.org/Artwork.
Looking to Serve with Your Community Group? Volunteer resources for Community Groups are available
at HopeForLA.org/CommunityGroups.
We’re on Instagram! Check out photos from our church community and follow us at @pacificcrossroads.
For the Community Group interactive map, visit: PacificCrossroads.org/CGMap
To receive weekly updates, sign up for our E-Newsletter at: PacificCrossroads.org/ENews
Care
Pastoral Care. The church is meant to be a community where hurting people can come to be cared for,
comforted, and healed by the power of the gospel. If you are in a difficult place and would like to speak to
someone, let our Pastoral Care team know. Please email Jeremy at [email protected] or Milla
at [email protected], or call the Pacific Crossroads Church office at 310.551.0081.
Celebrate Recovery is a place where we can join together to celebrate God’s healing power in our lives.
We open the door by sharing our experiences, strengths, and hopes with one another. In addition, we
become willing to accept God’s grace in solving our lives’ problems. Join us on Tuesdays at 6:45 pm at
1133 7th Street, Santa Monica, CA 90403 (Joslyn Hall Building at Christine Emerson Reed Park). Dinner
and dessert will be provided! Men email Thom at [email protected]. Women email
Elizabeth at [email protected].
Global Missions
Partner Update: Los Angeles. Esther International has a three-fold focus: theological training for Farsispeaking pastors and lay leaders, local outreach to Iranians, and equipping Christians to reach out to our
Muslim neighbors. Please pray for Ramesh as this ministry continues to grow in Los Angeles and abroad.
Pray also for Ramesh as she brings this ministry to Houston, Texas.
Prayer
This week, please pray for the San Fernando Valley Rescue Mission. This mission is a Hope for LA
partner that provides year-round emergency shelter to homeless families in the valley. Last year, their
housing facility caught fire and was lost. This June, they will be opening a new facility called Home Again.
Please pray that the work will be completed on time so that the families will be able to move into their
new home. Also pray for the mission as they increase in residents (from thirty to ninety)! Give thanks to
God for this new facility and for a smooth transition for all the families.
Pre-Service Prayer. Join us as we pray for our church on Sundays. The prayer times are 8:30-8:50 am in
room H201 in the History Building at Samohi, and 4:30-4:50 pm in the Vestry (behind the Gold Chapel)
at St. John’s Cathedral. For more info, contact [email protected].
Hope for LA
Hope for LA mobilizes volunteers to serve the poor and marginalized in Los Angeles through partnerships with
community organizations. Visit HopeForLA.org, or email us at [email protected].
TODAY & Sunday, 4/26 – Loving the Wise (3:00 - 4:00 pm)
Love and encourage the elderly residents of the dementia ward in the Santa Monica Convalescent Center
at 2250 29th Street in Santa Monica. Contact Kathy at [email protected].
Friday, 4/24 – Prep Breakfast Downtown at URM (5:45 - 8:30 am)
Prepare and serve breakfast at Union Rescue Mission, a shelter that provides food, shelter, and recovery
programs for people on Skid Row. Volunteer names are required by Wednesday evening. RSVP to Eems
at [email protected].
Friday, 4/24 – Ice Cream Social (7:30 - 10:00 pm)
Serve ice cream and encourage the residents of the Samoshel homeless shelter. We’ll meet you at 505
Olympic Blvd. in Santa Monica. If you can make brownies, please bring them. Contact Tyson at
[email protected].
Sunday, 4/26 – Serve Breakfast at PATH West LA (6:00 - 8:30 am)
Serve breakfast to residents of PATH (People Assisting the Homeless) in West LA. Volunteers will cook
breakfast and share a meal with residents. This ministry is focused on building relationships with the
residents of this transitional shelter. Limited volunteer spaces are available. To sign up, email Chris at
[email protected].
Sunday, 4/26 – Worship Service (2:00 - 4:00 pm)
Help with a Christian worship service for the boys and girls of Optimist Youth Home in Highland Park,
a home for youth who have been in trouble with the law. A couple of volunteers are needed to interact
with the youth and lead worship. Contact Jose at [email protected].
Sunday, 4/26 – Serve Dinner at PATH West LA (4:30 - 6:30 pm)
Cook, serve, and talk with men and women at PATH (People Assisting the Homeless) in West LA.
Contact Lillian at [email protected].
Friday, 5/1 – Prep Breakfast Downtown at URM (5:45 - 8:30 am)
Prepare and serve breakfast at Union Rescue Mission, a shelter that provides food, shelter, and recovery
programs for people on Skid Row. Volunteer names are required by Wednesday evening. RSVP to Ryan
at [email protected].
Saturday, 5/2 – Serve Dinner at PATH West LA (4:30 - 7:00 pm)
Cook, serve, and talk with men and women at PATH (People Assisting the Homeless) in West LA.
Contact Angela at [email protected].
Sunday, 5/3 – Kid’s Ministry and Serve Food at Bellevue Park (3:40 - 6:00 pm)
Help lead and/or supervise various activities (including crafts, games, lessons, songs for the kids, etc.)
and also help prepare and serve the food to people at the park (primarily low-income families and young
adults). Contact Kim at [email protected].
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