march 2013 newsletter

M A R C H 2 0 1 3 N E W S L E T T E R

INSIDE THIS EDITION:

Harvest Sunday - Celebration of Baptisms

New 5 Week Mission!

Easter 2013

OUR PURPOSE AS A CHURCH:

CONTACT INFORMATION

CHURCH LEADERSHIP

Sunday Celebration Service: English 10:00am / Spanish 1:30 pmChurch Office Hours: Tuesday - Friday 9:00 am - 5:00 pmChurch address: 5401 Citrus Ave. Fontana, Ca 92336 909.822.5450Website: www.fountainoftruth.comBookstore: Tuesday - Thursday 2:00 pm - 5:00 pm OpenalldaySundays

IDCNwebsite: www.idcnonline.comApostolicAssemblywebsite: www.apostolicassembly.org

SENIOR PASTOR Samuel & Raquel Valverde

EXECUTIVE COREAlex Santos, AssistantPastor/CarePastorNat Ochoa, AdministratorAbel Gonzalez, EquippingPastorPhil Raya, CommunityPastorAndrew Rodriguez, SanctuaryDirectorFernando Salgado, CLGPastorTimothy Valverde, Celebration/YouthPastorPatrick Cisneros, CoreMember

A Place for Real Transformation

MINISTERIAL BODYJoe AlvarezVince AlvarezDaniel CovarrubiasSteve ChaparroPatrick CisnerosGabriel GuerraLuis GutierrezCaesar HuertaBen Medina

Lee MillenWilliam OrosFrank RayaSteve RiosSantos Valenzuela

DEACONSRichard FloresNoah Leon

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ONLINE GIVING is available on our website or to donate through PAYPAL, the church email is :[email protected]

JOIN USEACH SUNDAY@10:00AM

PASTOR’S THOUGHTS... continued

SENIOR PASTOR SAM VALVERDE

VOLUNTEERS

My deepest appreciation for all who registered to volunteer on this first phase of FTC’s renovation. The world would not function without volunteers. These are a special class of people who so genuinely believe in a cause they are willing to give of their time. The Kingdom of God is a worthwhile cause, and directly connected to God’s Kingdom is the local church.

Many years ago I attended a seminar where the Supreme Court Justice of the State of Illinois informed over 1,000 pastors that the school systems, prison networks, counseling clinics and state programs were not working. His Honor practically begged us to step into the community and allow our local churches to reach out to help them resolve these social problems. He was right. The local church is God’s way of reaching out to the lost and needy. It provides services, prayer, counseling, small groups and a hundreds of support systems. Those disconnected to a local church miss out on important spiritual, social and family support. Those disconnected from serving (volunteering) in even the most menial capacity also miss out.

FTC SUNDAYS RENOVATION

That is why receiving guests, answering phones, serving coffee and ushering those who attend our Sunday celebration looms extremely important. Volunteer servers are important; they are very close to Jesus’ heart. Sometime this month you will arrive at a Sunday Celebration and see an entirely different “package and feel” of our church. We are stepping up from good to greater, because good is not good enough. We are making all efforts to improve relationships - everything from our marriages to our smiles. FTC: “Everyone must step up with genuine friendliness, reaching out, greeting (before and after service) and stopping to welcome people EVEN IF WE ARE BUSY! That is our “busyness!”

BECAUSE WE CARE...

100%Imagine full church

participation?

35%Current church participation.

1.

2.

3.

To learn to love and care for God’s family

To grow in our relationship with God and others

To focus on others rather than self

“Life Groups - where paths and lives intersect, where real people with real problems, share and seek answers from a real God. Join one today!” -Pastor Sam

LIFE GROUPSJanuary - April, 2013

Current semester continues through March. Learn more and see available groups at www.fountainoftruth.com

LIFE GROUPS

This series is designed to introduce our new believers and transferring members to Fountain of Truth Church family our beliefs, church structure and organization.

These classes are for the following:

• Those who have completed Level 1 & 2 classes

• Transferring members who have been baptized more than 18 months and have not taken any Membership classes at FTC to date.

• Anyone who has not taken the membership classes to date and want to become a full member of FTC.

This month new classes will start as follows:1. Our Apostolic Heritage/Affiliation and Church Statements 3/122. Church Strategy and Finances 3/193. Church Organizational Structure 3/26

Classes are Tuesdays at 7:00pm in the Q&A room located in the Children’s Ministry area.

This series is our continuing education and leadership helps for sustained growth and effective progression throughout a leader’s life. This is conducted through Leadership principles and the exegetical studying of the Bible.

This series is for the following:• Those who have completed levels 1, 2, & 3 classes• Current life group leaders and apprentices• All ministers and leaders at FTC• Anyone interested in learning more about God’s word

These classes are held every Sunday morning starting at 8:30AM for prayer and vision casting in room 210.

a. LG Prayer and Equipping: 8:30AM – Room 210

b. In Depth Study of God’s Word: 9:00AM – Room 210 FOR EVERYONE!!! - The 1st Epistle of John

LEVEL 3 - PATH OF LIFE - Membership Values

LEVEL 4 - LG LEADERSHIP TRAINING

Many years ago one of Johns Maxwell’s assistants walked through their church lobby which was full of church members and guests on that Sunday morning. Briefcase in hand he b-lined towards his office to “get things ready” for the service. Maxwell followed him and asked him exactly what he was doing. His assistance answered that he was getting ready for an important day of doing God’s work. Maxwell informed him that he had just passed up about 200 people that were priority on God’s work list.

MARCH SERIES LEADING TO EASTER

March Series: WHAT’S THE BIG DEAL ABOUT THE GOSPEL?Series Scriptures: Romans 1:16, 17, Acts 2:38, I Corinthians 15:1-5

March 3: What is the Gospel?Biblical definitions, perspectives and actions of the gospel.

March 10: What’s the Big Deal about Repentance and Baptism?What is repentance? Why so much talk about the cross? The relevance of his death and burial - the baptism covenant.

March 17: What’s the Big Deal about Repentance and Baptism? IIMust I be baptized? What if I was already baptized?

March 24: What’s the Big Deal about the Holy Spirit?What is the Holy Ghost? What does it mean to receive the Holy Ghost? The relevance of the Spirit in our lives and why we can’t live without it!

March 31: This Changes Everything!How is the resurrection of Jesus Christ relevant for me today? What’s the big deal?

EASTER SUNDAY

We are expecting a full house (to overflowing). Let us work towards this most important of religious holidays and that day (and every Sunday after) make a noticeable turn towards changing FTC culture from good to greater! We are blessed to receive over 100 visitors every month. Let us make them feel warmly received, welcomed, accepted, embraced and safe at this local church!

Looking forward to a cultural change,Pastor Sam Valverde

FRIENDLY REMINDERS

WHAT IS this MISSION? 5-WEEKS of WHAT?

We’re glad you asked. We’re strategically planning to share the gospel with as many people as possible! On Easter Sunday we’ll celebrate with all our friends. Learn more by visiting our website or grab a flyer at the guest center.

HARVEST/BAPTISM SUNDAY SUNDAY, MARCH 10TH @ 10AM

We’re celebrating some life changing decisions and you’re invited. Come and see how FTC is a place of real transformation.

It’s that time again!

Time to Spring forward for DAYLIGHT SAVINGS TIME

Early Sunday morning on March 10th, move your clocks forward 1 hour.

CELEBRATION PRAYER NIGHTMARCH 8 @ 7:30 PM / Q&A ROOM

This is a special night designed for our celebration team.The teams consists of our worship leaders, musicians, operators, platform team and sound & light techs. It’s a night to be refreshed.

MARCH CALENDAR 2013Fountain of Truth Apostolic Church

SUNDAYMarch 17

LG Prayer & EquippingStudy of God’s WordRoad to Maturity 1Celebration Service*Evangelistic Cycle 3*

8:30am9:00am9:00am9:00am10:00am

210210206Sanctuary

FRIDAYMarch 1

SUNDAYMarch 3


8:30am9:00am9:00am10:00am

210210206Sanctuary

TUESDAYMarch 5

Vocal Rehearsal 7:00pm Choir Room

THURSDAYMarch 7

Music Practice 7:00pm Sanctuary

SUNDAYMarch 10DAYLIGHT SAVINGS BEGINS

LG Prayer & EquippingStudy of God’s WordCelebration Service*Harvest Sunday**Evangelistic Cycle 2*

8:30am9:00am10:00am

210210Sanctuary

TUESDAYMarch 12


TUESDAYMarch 19

Membership ValuesVocal Rehearsal

7:00pm7:00pm

Q&AChoir Room

SATURDAYMarch 2

The Remnant Youth Prayer Night

7:30pm Q&A / Riverside

Volunteer Orientation 8:30am Sanctuary

THURSDAYMarch 21


SUNDAYMarch 24


8:30am9:00am9:00am10:00am

210210206Sanctuary

TUESDAYMarch 26

Membership Values Vocal Rehearsal

7:00pm7:00pm

Q&AChoir Room

THURSDAYMarch 28


FRIDAYMarch 8

Celebration Team Prayer Night 7:30pm 210

SUNDAYMarch 31EASTERSUNDAY

LG Prayer & EquippingRoad to Maturity 3Celebration Service*FRIEND DAY*

8:30am9:00am10:00am

210206Sanctuary

THE JOURNEY SCHEDULE & INFORMATION

These classes are designed for those who are interested in knowing more about God’s plan of salvation and seeking water baptism.

TRACK #2 2013No New classes will start in the month of April

Classes are on Sundays at 9:00am in the Q&A Room located in the Children’s Ministry area.

This series is designed to assist new believers to establish a healthy foundation on their road to maturity in Christ.


• Those who have completed the JIC classes• Those who have transferred from another church and have been baptized 18 months or less.

TRACK #1 2013 - This month new classes will start as follows:

1. Liberated 3/172. Where do I go from here? 3/243. The Vision of the Church 3/31

Classes are on Sundays at 9:00am in Room 206 located in the Children’s Ministry area.

LEVEL 2 - ROAD TO MATURITY

LEVEL 1 - JOURNEY IN CHRIST

For questions or inquiries regarding the Journey, please stop by our connection center located in the sanctuary after our Sunday celebration service, or call the church office at 909-822-5450 or please feel free to contact Pastor Patrick Cisneros. Email: [email protected]

Rialto

South Fontana

Corona

North Rialto

Redlands

Hacienda Heights

Ontario / Rancho Cucamonga

Fontana - Ladies only “Mandrakes”

Victorville / Hesperia

Meets Wednesdays @ 7:00 pmDirectors: Abraham Aguirre - [email protected]

Meets Tuesdays @ 7:00 pmDirectors: Eder Roman & Cesar Valencia - [email protected]

Meets Tuesdays @ 7:30 pmDirectors: Tim & Sonia Valverde - [email protected]

Meets Wednesdays @ 7:00 pmDirectors: Joel Melgar/Genaro Gonzalez - [email protected]

Meets Tuesdays @ 7:00 pm (every other Tuesday)

Director: Aaron Gutierrez - [email protected],

Meets Fridays @ 7:00 pm Directors: Steven Vasquez

Meets Mondays @ 7:00 pm Director: Joseph Acosta - [email protected]

Meets Wednesdays @ 6:00 pm Director: Diana Saavedra & Candyce Marron - [email protected]

Meets Wednesdays @ 7:00 pmDirectors: Michelle, Matt & Maressa Guerra - [email protected]

REMNANT YOUNG ADULTS / STUDENTSWelcome to our young adult / student ministries section. Our purpose is to facilitate discipleship and deliverance and to move the Kingdom of God forward. We fill our calendar with prayer nights, worship nights and investing into people. We also invite you to join one of our Life Groups! You’ll be glad you did!

LIFE GROUPS

This series is designed to introduce our new believers and transferring members to Fountain of Truth Church family our beliefs, church structure and organization.


• Those who have completed Level 1 & 2 classes

• Transferring members who have been baptized more than 18 months and have not taken any Membership classes at FTC to date.

• Anyone who has not taken the membership classes to date and want to become a full member of FTC.

This month new classes will start as follows:1. Our Apostolic Heritage/Affiliation and Church Statements 3/122. Church Strategy and Finances 3/193. Church Organizational Structure 3/26

Classes are Tuesdays at 7:00pm in the Q&A room located in the Children’s Ministry area.

This series is our continuing education and leadership helps for sustained growth and effective progression throughout a leader’s life. This is conducted through Leadership principles and the exegetical studying of the Bible.

This series is for the following:• Those who have completed levels 1, 2, & 3 classes• Current life group leaders and apprentices• All ministers and leaders at FTC• Anyone interested in learning more about God’s word

These classes are held every Sunday morning starting at 8:30AM for prayer and vision casting in room 210.

a. LG Prayer and Equipping: 8:30AM – Room 210

b. In Depth Study of God’s Word: 9:00AM – Room 210 FOR EVERYONE!!! - The 1st Epistle of John

LEVEL 3 - PATH OF LIFE - Membership Values

LEVEL 4 - LG LEADERSHIP TRAINING

Many years ago one of Johns Maxwell’s assistants walked through their church lobby which was full of church members and guests on that Sunday morning. Briefcase in hand he b-lined towards his office to “get things ready” for the service. Maxwell followed him and asked him exactly what he was doing. His assistance answered that he was getting ready for an important day of doing God’s work. Maxwell informed him that he had just passed up about 200 people that were priority on God’s work list.

MARCH SERIES LEADING TO EASTER

March Series: WHAT’S THE BIG DEAL ABOUT THE GOSPEL?Series Scriptures: Romans 1:16, 17, Acts 2:38, I Corinthians 15:1-5

March 3: What is the Gospel?Biblical definitions, perspectives and actions of the gospel.

March 10: What’s the Big Deal about Repentance and Baptism?What is repentance? Why so much talk about the cross? The relevance of his death and burial - the baptism covenant.

March 17: What’s the Big Deal about Repentance and Baptism? IIMust I be baptized? What if I was already baptized?

March 24: What’s the Big Deal about the Holy Spirit?What is the Holy Ghost? What does it mean to receive the Holy Ghost? The relevance of the Spirit in our lives and why we can’t live without it!

March 31: This Changes Everything!How is the resurrection of Jesus Christ relevant for me today? What’s the big deal?

EASTER SUNDAY

We are expecting a full house (to overflowing). Let us work towards this most important of religious holidays and that day (and every Sunday after) make a noticeable turn towards changing FTC culture from good to greater! We are blessed to receive over 100 visitors every month. Let us make them feel warmly received, welcomed, accepted, embraced and safe at this local church!

Looking forward to a cultural change,Pastor Sam Valverde

THE JOURNEY SCHEDULE & INFORMATION

These classes are designed for those who are interested in knowing more about God’s plan of salvation and seeking water baptism.

TRACK #2 2013No New classes will start in the month of April

Classes are on Sundays at 9:00am in the Q&A Room located in the Children’s Ministry area.

This series is designed to assist new believers to establish a healthy foundation on their road to maturity in Christ.


• Those who have completed the JIC classes• Those who have transferred from another church and have been baptized 18 months or less.

TRACK #1 2013 - This month new classes will start as follows:

1. Liberated 3/172. Where do I go from here? 3/243. The Vision of the Church 3/31

Classes are on Sundays at 9:00am in Room 206 located in the Children’s Ministry area.

LEVEL 2 - ROAD TO MATURITY

LEVEL 1 - JOURNEY IN CHRIST

For questions or inquiries regarding the Journey, please stop by our connection center located in the sanctuary after our Sunday celebration service, or call the church office at 909-822-5450 or please feel free to contact Pastor Patrick Cisneros. Email: [email protected]

Rialto

South Fontana

Corona

North Rialto

Redlands

Hacienda Heights

Ontario / Rancho Cucamonga

Fontana - Ladies only “Mandrakes”

Victorville / Hesperia

Meets Wednesdays @ 7:00 pmDirectors: Abraham Aguirre - [email protected]

Meets Tuesdays @ 7:00 pmDirectors: Eder Roman & Cesar Valencia - [email protected]

Meets Tuesdays @ 7:30 pmDirectors: Tim & Sonia Valverde - [email protected]

Meets Wednesdays @ 7:00 pmDirectors: Joel Melgar/Genaro Gonzalez - [email protected]

Meets Tuesdays @ 7:00 pm (every other Tuesday)

Director: Aaron Gutierrez - [email protected],

Meets Fridays @ 7:00 pm Directors: Steven Vasquez

Meets Mondays @ 7:00 pm Director: Joseph Acosta - [email protected]

Meets Wednesdays @ 6:00 pm Director: Diana Saavedra & Candyce Marron - [email protected]

Meets Wednesdays @ 7:00 pmDirectors: Michelle, Matt & Maressa Guerra - [email protected]

REMNANT YOUNG ADULTS / STUDENTSWelcome to our young adult / student ministries section. Our purpose is to facilitate discipleship and deliverance and to move the Kingdom of God forward. We fill our calendar with prayer nights, worship nights and investing into people. We also invite you to join one of our Life Groups! You’ll be glad you did!

PASTOR’S THOUGHTS... continued

SENIOR PASTOR SAM VALVERDE

VOLUNTEERS

My deepest appreciation for all who registered to volunteer on this first phase of FTC’s renovation. The world would not function without volunteers. These are a special class of people who so genuinely believe in a cause they are willing to give of their time. The Kingdom of God is a worthwhile cause, and directly connected to God’s Kingdom is the local church.

Many years ago I attended a seminar where the Supreme Court Justice of the State of Illinois informed over 1,000 pastors that the school systems, prison networks, counseling clinics and state programs were not working. His Honor practically begged us to step into the community and allow our local churches to reach out to help them resolve these social problems. He was right. The local church is God’s way of reaching out to the lost and needy. It provides services, prayer, counseling, small groups and a hundreds of support systems. Those disconnected to a local church miss out on important spiritual, social and family support. Those disconnected from serving (volunteering) in even the most menial capacity also miss out.

FTC SUNDAYS RENOVATION

That is why receiving guests, answering phones, serving coffee and ushering those who attend our Sunday celebration looms extremely important. Volunteer servers are important; they are very close to Jesus’ heart. Sometime this month you will arrive at a Sunday Celebration and see an entirely different “package and feel” of our church. We are stepping up from good to greater, because good is not good enough. We are making all efforts to improve relationships - everything from our marriages to our smiles. FTC: “Everyone must step up with genuine friendliness, reaching out, greeting (before and after service) and stopping to welcome people EVEN IF WE ARE BUSY! That is our “busyness!”

BECAUSE WE CARE...

100%Imagine full church

participation?

35%Current church participation.

1.

2.

3.

To learn to love and care for God’s family

To grow in our relationship with God and others

To focus on others rather than self

“Life Groups - where paths and lives intersect, where real people with real problems, share and seek answers from a real God. Join one today!” -Pastor Sam

LIFE GROUPSJanuary - April, 2013

Current semester continues through March. Learn more and see available groups at www.fountainoftruth.com

M A R C H 2 0 1 3 N E W S L E T T E R

INSIDE THIS EDITION:

Harvest Sunday - Celebration of Baptisms

New 5 Week Mission!

Easter 2013

OUR PURPOSE AS A CHURCH:

CONTACT INFORMATION

CHURCH LEADERSHIP

Sunday Celebration Service: English 10:00am / Spanish 1:30 pmChurch Office Hours: Tuesday - Friday 9:00 am - 5:00 pmChurch address: 5401 Citrus Ave. Fontana, Ca 92336 909.822.5450Website: www.fountainoftruth.comBookstore: Tuesday - Thursday 2:00 pm - 5:00 pm OpenalldaySundays

IDCNwebsite: www.idcnonline.comApostolicAssemblywebsite: www.apostolicassembly.org

SENIOR PASTOR Samuel & Raquel Valverde

EXECUTIVE COREAlex Santos, AssistantPastor/CarePastorNat Ochoa, AdministratorAbel Gonzalez, EquippingPastorPhil Raya, CommunityPastorAndrew Rodriguez, SanctuaryDirectorFernando Salgado, CLGPastorTimothy Valverde, Celebration/YouthPastorPatrick Cisneros, CoreMember

A Place for Real Transformation

MINISTERIAL BODYJoe AlvarezVince AlvarezDaniel CovarrubiasSteve ChaparroPatrick CisnerosGabriel GuerraLuis GutierrezCaesar HuertaBen Medina

Lee MillenWilliam OrosFrank RayaSteve RiosSantos Valenzuela

DEACONSRichard FloresNoah Leon

*Standardratesmayapply*

FindusonFacebook

ONLINE GIVING is available on our website or to donate through PAYPAL, the church email is :[email protected]

JOIN USEACH SUNDAY@10:00AM

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