September

2013

Vol. 32, No. 9

The Chimes

S o n R ise Chr ist ian Fellowship

463 South Stage Coach Lane ~ Fallbrook, California, 92028 ~ Phone (760) 728-5804 ~ Fax (760) 728-3865

God’s Story, Part 2 1

Children’s

Ministries

3

Serving Seniors 5

What’s Happening

in September

6

All You Need is

Love!!!

7

Flower Fields 8

Inspirations of

Israel

9

September Moments

& Reflections

10

Family Business 11

Quick Look at

Dates

12

INSIDE THIS ISSUE:

GOD’S STORY – Part 2: The Greatest Sequel Ever Told!

by Pastor Jerome Marroquin

Sequels are hotter than ever in today’s popular culture. Once an unforgettable story is

told that captures the hearts and imaginations of the public (whether through film or

the printed word), an outcry typically arises for “More! More! Encore!” … and thus, the

inevitable Part Two’s begin to appear …

The Bible is by far the Greatest Story Ever Told. It is the most amazing epic tale of res-

cue and redemption that has ever been revealed to humankind. But this is no mere

work of creative fiction; this is God’s holy, inspired truth! Yet, make no mistake: As

powerful and necessary and foundational as the Old Testament is, without the sequel,

or what we call the New Testament, there would be no resolution to the Divine Plot that

began way back in Genesis Chapter 1. It would be like reading a captivating mystery

novel that’s missing its final chapter; or like watching an exciting movie that never

reaches its breathtaking climax and conclusion. Without the New Testament, there

would be no consummation to God’s glorious Story; there would be no ultimate salvation

for our fallen, wounded planet! Jesus Christ is the indispensable defining piece of the

puzzle who alone makes sense of the Bigger Picture, and who alone holds God’s entire

story together.

“In the past (i.e., throughout the period of the Old Testament) God spoke to our ancestors

through the prophets at many times and in various ways, but in these last days he has

spoken to us by his Son, whom he appointed heir of all things, and through whom also he

made the universe. The Son is the radiance of God’s glory and the exact representation of

his being, sustaining all things by his powerful word.” (Heb. 1:1-3)

“The Son is the image of the invisible God … all things have been created through him and for him … and in him all things hold together.” (Col. 1:15,16,17)

But that’s not all! The great revelation of the New Covenant is that Jesus Christ is not

only the all-important “sequel” and “final word” of God’s Story, he is also the first Word,

as well. He is the Beginning and the End, the Alpha and Omega, the very Center-Piece

of God’s will from the beginning of time, all the way to its grand consummation!

The Risen Glorified Christ proclaims: “I am the First and the Last. I am the Living One

… And I hold the keys of death and Hades” (Revelation 1:17-18). Jesus Christ, then, is

also the Key to understanding God’s ultimate, defining purpose not only for ourselves,

but for the entire world, as well.

This is why I am so excited to announce the long-awaited sequel to the Gospel Project

which we began way back in January! On Sunday, September 1st, as we enter a brand

new fall season, we will also be embarking on a fresh, new exciting journey through the

New Testament, God’s Story – Part 2. Once again we will be doing this as an all-church

family – including adults, students, and our children – all studying God’s Word to-

gether!

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The Mission Statement of SonRise Christian Fellowship:

Bringing people into a personal relationship with Jesus Christ,

gathering them together as a worshipping community, growing them up as his life-long disciples, and

sending them out as ministers of the Gospel for the sake of the world.

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In a world that is rapidly becoming less and less biblically literate and more and more ego-centric and

narcissistic, God is calling his church to dare to go against the grain and offer an Alternative Gospel

Vision that leads to joy and peace and abundant life in Jesus. But how well do we really know this

Story? How can we share the Good News unless we are so saturated in it and compelled by it that it in-

stinctively becomes part of all that we think and say and do? That is our major goal as we journey to-

gether through Part Two of God’s Great Story!

Come be a part of this life-changing journey! Each Sunday I will preach from the major themes of the

New Testament, telling Christ’s amazing story. Then, we will all gather together in small groups for

study and fellowship and prayer as we dig ever deeper into God’s Good News. I invite you to grab your

Bible and a Gospel Project Study Guide (available in the church office), and join the small group of your

choice as we embark on this unforgettable adventure together! Here’s how the Story will unfold begin-

ning on the first Sunday of September:

The GOSPEL PROJECT: GOD’S STORY – Part 2

Unit 1: JESUS’LIFE AND MINISTRY

September 1 The Incarnation: The Coming of the Messiah-King

September 8 Jesus’ Teaching: The Teaching of the Kingdom

September 15 Jesus’ Miracles: The Power of the Kingdom

September 22 The Cross: The King’s Identity as Suffering Messiah

September 29 The Resurrection: The Resurrection and Exaltation

of King Jesus

Unit 2: GOD’S NEW COVENANT PEOPLE

October 6 Pentecost: God Indwells His Covenant People

October 13 Our Identity: The Grace-Shaped Family of God

October 20 Our Mission: The Mission, the Message, and the Messenger

October 27 Our Unity: United in Truth, Clothed in Grace

(Continued on page 4)

“When we begin to see the Bible as the story of redemption through Jesus Christ, God’s plan to rescue the

world from sin and death, our perspective changes. We no longer look primarily for what the Bible says

about us but instead see what it tells us about God and what He has done. After all, it is the gospel that

saves us, and when we encounter Jesus in the pages of Scripture, the gospel works on us, transforming us

into His image. We become God’s gospel project.” (from the Intro to God’s Story Part 2)

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From the Desk of Beth Ann Murray...

-ers for their time and love they have given the

Children’s Ministry Summer Sunday School pro-

gram. It is hard in the summer to juggle those

schedules. But you did it and we thank you very

much. You are a gift from God to the children and

to this ministry.

We have had parents, as well as some of

our Elders, take a sneak peek during our Sunday

program. We are getting ready for the Fall. We

have wonderful leaders already in place at the pre-

school; Awanas, and Los Amigos and we are gear-

ing up to start “The Gospel Project for Kids” on

September 1st. I think we all know what a jungle

it really is in this world, so please pray for us and

even help us out when you can. We are a church of

movers and shakers. If you can’t chase after the

children then just share your yummy bounty by

bringing fresh fruit or a snack once in a while for

one of the programs mentioned above.

Here’s What’s Happening!!!!

The Preschool has already started, if you

know friends with little ones please share all about

our wonderful preschool and staff. (760-728-1032)

In His Love,

Beth Ann — Children’s Ministries Director

At the beginning of every school year, we

remind our parents that their children are proof that

dreams and possibilities are endless when you believe

in God and you believe in them. As I begin my 21st

year as Director of your Preschool, and fifth year as

the Director of Children’s Ministries, I want to thank

the congregation for once again supporting our

Christian outreach to the children in your commu-

nity.

One of the things our preschool, Awana, Los

Amigos and Sunday school have great pride in, is that

in addition to their academic growth, we are responsi-

ble for their growth in Faith and Love in Jesus. We

are convinced of the fact that a healthy start in Faith

is a healthy start in life.

God told us to walk by faith and not by sight.

In this world today our children have become visual

learners; So our vision this year is to teach the chil-

dren to walk by faith. We hope to instill in them pure

hearts, and a good conscious. We will share with

them that faith by itself, without works, is dead. We

want to teach them to seek God and learn to be just.

By the end of this year each child under our purview

will be brave and strong and stand fast in the faith so

God will prosper them and they will know it was from

Him.

First, I want to thank the Sunday School lead

LOS AMIGOS

Los Amigos is our Children’s Ministry outreach to the Hispanic community of Fallbrook. For over 15 years, we have

offered after school tutoring to students 3rd through 6th grade. We meet each Tuesday afternoon during the school year

from 2:30 – 4:00. The tutors and children alike have a great time interacting with each other. Many of our children

never get the opportunity to spend quality one-on-one time with an adult. In addition to our time at church, we take the

kids on several field trips each year. We plan to kick off our school year with a pool party. We will also visit Bates Nut

Farm in October.

Beginning this year on September 3rd, our program has gained such a reputation in Fallbrook, we already have chil-dren on a waiting list, and we have teachers in the schools ready to recommend students. Do you have a desire to make a difference in the life of a child? We need you! You don’t need to speak Spanish, as all of our kids speak Eng-lish. Please call Charlene Mann at (760)731-1084, or Terri Simpson at (760)728-1493 if you’d like to join us, or even just have a few questions. (Cont. on Page 4)

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(From the Desk of Beth Ann Murray, Cont. from Page 3)

AWANA What on earth is AWANA? Awana is an acronym meaning “Approved Workmen Are Not Ashamed”, taken from 2 Timothy 2:15. Awana is a Bible-centered youth program, whose goal is to “reach all boys and girls with the Gospel of Christ and train them to serve Him”. The main focus of Awana is Bible-memorization, but the kids also play organized games and listen to a Bible object lesson.

We are moving into our seventh year of Awana here at SonRise, with club meetings each Thursday from 3:30 to 5:00 through the school year. We have had about 45 kids here each week eager to learn about Jesus, while memorizing an amazing amount of Scripture.

Are you in Jr. High or High School, and looking for an awesome Bible Study? Jen Dugas leads our Trek and Journey studies on Thursday afternoons.

Awana starts on September 12th, with registration from August 29th through September 6th. Stop by the table and see what the excitement is all about! (Forms also available in the church office).

We are always in need of folks willing to listen to the children recite their Scripture. If you are curious about Awana and want to catch the “Awana Fever”, give Charlene Mann a call at (760)731-1084.

(God’s Story, Cont. from Page 2)

Unit 3: LIVING IN LIGHT OF THE RETURNING KING

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November 3 Justification: The King Declares Guilty People Righteous

November 10 Following: The King Shepherds His People

November 17 Perseverance: The King Preserves His People 3

November 24 Thanksgiving Sunday. The Consummation: The King Returns

to Live with His People. End of Gospel Project Part 2.

Feeding America — Monday, September 9th & 23rd — Come be blessed as we feed those in His harvest field at Noon!

Bread of Life — Monday, September 16th — (3rd Mondays) We feed the poorest of the poor once a month in Oceanside. We need volunteers to serve two hours once a month. Meet at the church (kitchen) at 4:45 p.m. by the CAC. Please join us. Contact Jeff Graflund, 760-723-0098 jlgraflund@gmail.com.

Brother Benno’s — September 27th — (4th Fridays). Breakfast for the home- -less. Call Chris Walls, 760-723-9468.

Fallbrook Pregnancy Resource Center — We are always in need of disposable diapers, especially in the larger sizes, and baby wipes. If you would like to donate these items, please bring them to the Church Office and we’ll see that they get to FPRC. For other information please call Miriam Kirk at 760-451-9337 or www.pregnancyfallbrook.com.

Be a Host & Sponsor Someone at the 4th Annual Heart Event at Camp Pendleton —Stonecroft Minis-tries has scheduled its 4th Annual Heart Event on October 12th, 2013. Enjoy inspirational music and a buffet luncheon at Camp Pendleton in The Pacific Views Event Center for our military women. Please join us in financial sponsorship of this event. $50.00 covers the cost for sponsor and one military woman, or two military women. $250.00 covers the cost for a table of 8 - 10 military women. If you’re an active duty military women or a wife of an active duty military individual and would like to attend the event please give Mary Young a call at 714-319-7369 or contact Judy Lindley. This event is free to both active duty military women and wives of our active duty military.

“But when you give a banquet, invite the poor, the crip-pled, the lame, the blind, and you will be blessed. Al-

though they cannot repay you, you will be paid at the res-urrection of the righteous.” Luke 14:13

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Julie Andrews, on Turning 79

To commemorate her birthday, actress/vocalist, Julie

Andrews made a special appearance at Manhattan's

Radio City Music Hall for the benefit of the AARP. One

of the musical numbers she performed was 'My Favorite

Things' from the legendary movie 'Sound Of Music'.

H e r e a r e t h e l y r i c s s h e u s e d :

(Sing It!)

Botox and nose drops and needles for knitting,

Walkers and handrails and new dental fittings,

Bundles of magazines tied up in string,

These are a few of my favorite things.

Cadillacs and cataracts, hearing aids and glasses,

Polident and Fixodent and false teeth in glasses,

Pacemakers, golf carts and porches with swings,

These are a few of my favorite things.

When the pipes leak, When the bones creak,

When the knees go bad,

I simply remember my favorite things,

And then I don't feel so bad.

Hot tea and crumpets and corn pads for bunions,

No spicy hot food or food cooked with onions,

Bathrobes and heating pads and hot meals they bring,

These are a few of my favorite things.

Back pain, confused brains and no need for sinnin',

Thin bones and fractures and hair that is thinnin',

And we won't mention our short shrunken frames,

When we remember our favorite things.

When the joints ache, When the hips break,

When the eyes grow dim,

Then I remember the great life I've had,

And then I don't feel so bad.

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(Note: Ms. Andrews received a standing ovation

from the crowd that lasted over four minutes

and repeated encores.)

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SENIOR MOMENTS

Secrets to Feel Young The process of getting older is unavoidable, but feeling old is

optional. Here’s what you can do to feel young and alive.

APPRECIATE YOUR AGE: Whatever your regret from the past,

it’s over. Let it go. Literally re-program the way you think

about the past and the concept of growing older. Setting new

goals can give you more life now and help you live longer. Ac-

cording to a Yale study, people who had a positive mindset

about growing older lived about seven years longer than those

who grumbled about their age.

DON’T RETIRE FROM BEING USEFUL: Sure, you may have

earned the right to slow down and work less, but feeling that

you still make a difference is invigorating. Keep both the mind

and body moving by getting involved in volunteer activities and

exercise clubs.

(1From Realtor Jill Pettigrew’s Fun Newsletter!, June 2013)

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The Mission Statement of SonRise Christian Fellowship:

Bringing people into a personal relationship with Jesus Christ,

gathering them together as a worshipping community, growing them up as his life-long disciples, and

sending them out as ministers of the Gospel for the sake of the world.

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What’s Happening in…

Sept. 10th, Two for Tuesday, 6 pm

Sept. 21st, New Members Class & lunch, 9 am

Sept. 28th, Harvest America, Mission Theatre,

Carnival & Broadcast, 4:30 & 6:30 pm

Sept. 29th, United Service, 10 am and 8:30 breakfast

So...What’s Comin’ Up in October??? 5th - Stained Glass Window Luncheon, 10:39 am

Men’s Life Bible study resumes on Wednesday, September 4. We are begin-ning a new study in the book of 1 Corin-thians. The culture of the ancient city of Corinth was more like that of modern Amer-ica than perhaps any other city in the Ro-

man Empire. The church in Corinth had many of the same issues as the church in America today has.

Among the questions the apostle Paul tackled head-on are:

divisive attitudes in the church, questions of marriage and sexual morality, lawsuits

personal moral freedom and how that affects our relationships proper worship disagreements over spiritual gifts life after death financial contributions to the church

It’s hard to imagine a more relevant biblical book than 1 Corin-thians! We’ll be looking frankly at some of these hard questions as they come up in what Paul wrote.

The study meets at 7:00 a.m. each Wednesday in the Chapel. Chuck Boatman is the discussion facilitator. Pick up your study questions at the Men’s Ministry table in the Narthex.

Have you ever wondered about any of the various aspects of our beautiful, stained glass window? On Saturday Octo-ber 5, 2013 at 10:39 am, eight theologians will be sharing eight related sections of this iconic symbol in our sanctu-ary. Can you imagine so many scholars each given the task of hitting the nail on the head, but each under five min-utes? Immediately following this one-time-only event there will be a free luncheon--the catch is it is only free if you sign up before noon on Wednesday, October 2nd (Tickets are $10 at the door OR FREE IF you call 760.728.5804 to sign up…that is if you haven’t signed up already). Wouldn’t it be great if you brought a friend? For more information on this special event call Jerry Maurer at 760.828.8892.

And the Beat Goes On…

Sept. 3th - Los Amigos on Tuesdays

Sept. 4th - Men’s Life w/Chuck on Wednesdays

Sept. 4th - SG w/Pastor Jerome on Wednesdays

Sept. 5th - WOW on Thursdays

Sept. 9th - Grief Share on Mondays

Sept. 12th - AWANA on Tuesdays

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The Beatles had it right in their song, All You Need is Love; There was, however, an author whose

words of love preceded that of George, Ringo, John & Paul….Paul, the apostle, stated that very

Biblical truth in the Book of Corinthians long before the craze of Liverpool’s Fab Four.

As a church, we have been seeking, asking and believing God to bring us new SCF family from near and far. As He

does, let’s welcome these new faces of all ages, color, shapes & sizes, with open arms! Remember...His love never

fails! I came across this story in David Jeremiah’s God Loves You, and was reminded of both, the beauty and impact

of love...especially God’s.

As I was walking (home from school), I saw a bunch of kids running toward him (Kyle). They ran at him, knocking

all his books out of his arms...His glasses went flying...He looked up and I saw this terrible sadness in his eyes. My

heart went out to him...and I saw a tear in his eye...I handed him his glasses...We talked all the way home, and I car-

ried his books….Over the next four years, Kyle and I became best friends.

Graduation day, I saw Kyle. He looked great. As he started his speech, he cleared his throat, and began "Graduation

is a time to thank those who helped you make it through those tough years. Your parents, your teachers, your siblings,

maybe a coach... but mostly your friends. I am here to tell all of you that being a friend to someone is the best gift you

can give them. I am going to tell you a story." I just looked at my friend (Kyle) with disbelief as he told the story of the

first day we met. He had planned to kill himself over the weekend. He talked of how he had cleaned out his locker so

his Mom wouldn't have to do it later and was carrying his stuff home. He looked hard at me and gave me a little

smile. "Thankfully, I was saved. My friend saved me from doing the unspeakable." I heard the gasp go through the

crowd as this handsome, (now) popular boy told us all about his weakest moment. I saw his mom and dad looking at

me and smiling that same grateful smile. Not until that moment, did I realize it's depth.

Never underestimate the power of your actions. With one small gesture you can change a person's life. For better or

for worse. God puts us all in each other's lives to impact one another in some way. Let’s love...and impact some lives!

Youth Ministry Events: August—December 2013

One Life (HS) on Thursdays & Breakaway (Jr. HS) on Fridays (7:00 pm - 9:00 pm )

5th Quarter: After home-football game outreach where youth eat, play Dodgeball and hang out until 11 pm. This is a combined event with dates on September 6th, 20th, 27th and October 25th.

463 Lockdown: Jr. Highers only! Two lock-ins during first semester where students are invited to stay after a 5th quarter and hang out with our staff playing fun games and staying up all night! Lockdown dates are September 20th and October 25th, from 10 pm to 8 am.

9 to 9: A 24-hour program fast encouraging students to commit to abstaining from solid food for a 24-hour pe-riod. A catered late-night feast will be provided right after program has ended, from 9 to 10 pm. October 17th (HS) & 18th (Jr. HS).

Jumptober: An outreach event held on the same night as Halloween giving both, Jr. & Sr. High, a place to hang out, eat candy & play games. Combined event held October 31st from 7 to 9 pm. .

City Serve: A way for the students in our program to serve in the community by dedicating a day of service and sending them out on various projects. Combined event to take place on November 23rd from 9 am to 5 pm.

A Very Merry 463 Christmas: Our Christmas program featuring our Ugly Sweater contest! December 20th.

The Fruit of the spirit...

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SeptemberFlower Dedications

(as of time of publication)

1st — In Memory of Loving Husband, Ward.” — Bette Dennis .

If you would like to dedicate flowers, please call the church office, (760) 728-5804, email sherry@sonrisefallbrook.com or stop by the “Welcome table” and fill-out a form, (look for the flowers and basket).

Life is like an old time rail journey — delays, sidetracks, smoke, dust, cinders and jolts, interspersed only occasionally by beautiful vistas and thrilling bursts of

speed. The trick is to thank the Lord for letting you have the ride. -Author Unknown

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Wherever God sends us, He will guard our lives. Our per-sonal property and possessions are a matter of indifference, we have to sit loosely to all those things; if we do not, there will be panic and heartbreak and distress. That is the inwardness of the overshadowing of personal deliverance.

The Sermon on the Mount indicates that when we are on Jesus Christ’s errands, there is no time to stand up for ourselves. Jesus says, in effect, Do not be bothered with whether you are being justly dealt with or not. To look for justice is a sign of deflection form devotion to Him. Never look for justice I this world, but never cease to give it. If we look for justice, we will begin to grouse and to indulge in the discontent of self-pity—Why should I be treated like this? If we are devoted to Jesus Christ we have nothing to do with what we meet, whether it is just or unjust. Jesus says—Go steadily on with what I have told you to do and I will guard your life. If you try to guard it yourself, you remove yourself from My deliverance. The most devout among us become atheistic in this connection; we do not believe God, we enthrone common sense and tack the name of God onto it. We do learn to our own understanding, instead of trusting God with all our hearts. (MUH) — Oswald Chambers

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We cannot trust ourselves to do the right thing. We may be-come too smug on one side, or too despairing on the other. Trust only in the Lord for your guidance.

All to Jesus I surrender. Make me, Saviour, wholly Thine;

Let me feel the Holy Spirit. Truly know that Thou art mine.

All to Jesus I surrender; Lord I give myself to Thee.

Fill me with Thy love and power; Let Thy blessing fall on me.

-J.W. Van Deventer

May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace as you trust in him, so that you may overflow with hope by the power of the Holy Spirit. - Romans 15:13 (NIV)

SCF Flower Ministry

Elissa Taylor and Toni Crisell are our flower ministry leaders. Lila Sandschulte is summer quarterly leader.

September Designer Schedule: 1 Jan McCalla 8 Miriam Kirk 15 Lila Sandshulte and Doris Bowling 22 Jean Tiffany and Vera Maldonado 29 Theresa and Dara Johnson & Kathy Silcott

Deacon Deliverers for September: 1 Hattie Williams 8 Pat Halibozek 15 Kathy Rose 22 Heidi Dixon 29 Rich Overturf

Lord, what joy to know that I am within the boundary where Your love can reach and comfort me. Your will is perfect; mine is flawed. Lead me into perfect obedience of Your per-fect will. - Corrie ten Boom

Dear Father, Help me to bridle my tongue, so that on judgment day I will not be found guilty of assault with a deadly weapon.

-Bev Johnson

Blessings,

Patricia Reilly

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Knowing the battle, and the glory

Was Yours.

I asked You what my ‘Goliath’ is

And I was surprised by your answer

“Fear,” You told me.

“Really?” I responded politely. “That’s interesting.”

I had to look far beneath the surface to find Your

meaning

Not fear of physical danger

Or even death

Fear of the judgment of others, yes, to some extent

But deeper, much deeper

Fear of failure.

Ouch.

You’re right, Father.

No one likes failure

But while I accept it in others

(They’re only human, after all)

I abhor it in myself.

I’ve had a problem with that ever since I was a small

child

The youngest of six children

Setting unrealistic goals for myself even then

(I cried the first time I made a mistake on a math

problem -

I was in first grade. Have I never grown up?)

To win approval, attention, love?

How many times has my fear held me back?

Fear that if I wasn’t sure I could succeed

It was too risky to try

How much of my life have I missed, Lord?

How much more could I have accomplished?

I know fear is not part of Your plan for me

And I’m not sure how to change what I have felt for a

lifetime

But I do know

That Yours is the battle

And Yours is the victory.

1 Samuel 17:47 “and that all this assembly may know

that the Lord does not deliver by sword or by spear; for

the battle is the Lord’s and He will give you into our

hands.”

2 Timothy 1:7 “For God has not given us a spirit of

timidity, but of power and love and discipline.”

Gayle Kott recently returned from an unforgettable trip to the Holy Land with Pastor Jerome and 18 others. Gayle, a gifted poet and writer, was inspired to keep a daily journal of her pilgrimage, and the result was a series of very per-sonal and powerful modern day Psalms. At Pastor Jerome’s request, she has graciously agreed to share some of these poems with the entire church family over the next several months via the Chimes Newsletter. Our prayer is that you will be inspired and encouraged and drawn closer to the heart of Jesus through Gayle’s very intimate and beautiful poetry. — Pastor Jerome

In the Holy Land

Azeka

I came to Israel, Father

To look for You, I suppose

To try to see what You want from me

For me

But the first time I truly felt You speak to me there

Was at Azeka

Overlooking the Elah Valley

We stood there at the top of the hill

Under the olive trees

Standing green and strong and lovely

Blessing us with their shade.

As we gazed toward the valley

I could almost see Saul’s army camped on one hillside

And the Philistine army camped opposite them

Staring at each other with trepidation, perhaps

With Goliath, the giant, boldly strutting to the valley

floor

Taunting the Israelites,

Mocking the Living God.

Then I could envision David, still a teenager

And his older brothers scolding him

For thinking he merely wanted to watch the battle

When they thought he should be taking care of the sheep

I considered David’s courage

And his unwavering trust in You

As he prepared to fight the giant

inspirations of Israel by Gayle Kott

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Condolences to families, friends and those who have recently lost loved ones and in memory

of those whose lives were lost on September 11, 2001. May God’s promise to be with you all be espe-

cially real right now — and may you know the gentle comfort of His healing touch:

The Burroughs Family in the loss of John Burroughs

Jane Estes and family in the loss of Rob

Newsletter Deadline for the October 2013 issue:

*Wednesday, September 18th, 9:00 a.m. A Reminder: Please include your name and contact information (email, phone, etc.) with your submitted article. Please note that all submitted articles are subject to editing with regards to subject matter, space requirements and timely submissions.

Thank you!

Cyndi Galley, Editor of The Chimes Phone: 760.728-5804. Fax: 760.728.3865. E-mail: office@sonrisefallbrook.com

Reflections and some powerful moments regarding the month where Fall begins...

My favourite poem is the one that starts 'Thirty days hath

September' because it actually tells you something.

— Groucho Marx

The apex of my civic pride and personal contentment was

reached on the bright September morning when I entered

the public school.— Mary Antin

There was a golden retriever who saved countless lives on

September 11 by going back in to find people. His com-

panion was in a wheelchair. He got him out and kept go-

ing back in to save others. — Linda Blair

I am more of a New Yorker than ever and just actually,

sometimes I fantasize about living somewhere else, where

it's maybe not quite so crowded or stressful, blah, blah,

blah and after September 11th, I guess I could just not

imagine living anywhere else. — Sigourney Weaver

If any of you have ever lived down south of the Mason-

Dixon line, you know that late September still means

summer heat. — Scott Porter

On the night of the 1st of September we observed for the

first time signs of the natives being in the neighbourhood.

Fires were seen on the low land near Cape Frederick

Henry, and at daylight we saw the natives with our

glasses. — William Bligh

My first day in Chicago, September 4, 1983. I set foot in

this city, and just walking down the street, it was like

roots, like the motherland. I knew I belonged here.

— Oprah Winfrey

The peculiar fascination which the South held over my

imagination and my limited capital decided me in favor of

Atlanta University; so about the last of September I bade

farewell to the friends and scenes of my boyhood and

boarded a train for the South.

— James Weldon Johnson

I am more of a New Yorker than ever and just actually,

sometimes I fantasize about living somewhere else, where

it's maybe not quite so crowded or stressful, blah, blah,

blah and after September 11th, I guess I could just not

imagine living anywhere else. — Sigourney Weaver

Hey hey hey...

Ba de ya, say do you remember...

Ba de ya, dancing in September...

Ba de ya, never was a cloudy day...

— Earth, Wind & Fire, Lyrics to “September “

September 18

August, Back-to-School and the Pursuit of Education

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Please keep our church family in prayer: Cathy Alexander, Jackie Alford, Kristen Barbato, Elizabeth Baumgart, Jake & Deb Berger, Helen Bright, Pat Boatman, John Bowling, Sam Britton, Nellie Browning (Terry Bibbens’ granddaughter), Sue Burroughs & family in the loss of John, Jeannie Budd, Cody Cantarini, Colton Dapper, JoAnn Deming, Maggie Donovan, Hailey Dugas, Ann Dunbar, Joan English, Jane Estes & family in the loss of Rob, Judy & Gary Fatland, Dick Feldmiller, Debbie Founds, Todd & Sandy Goodman and Sandy Goodman’s sister—Peggy, Joe Hammer, Eleanor Hayhurst, Jeri Heiser, Adrienne Hess, Susan Holthaus, Laura Johnson’s dad—Sam, Todd & Debbie Hunter, Miriam Klemmer, Chris McCullough, Chuck McFarland, Joan McVeigh, Dennis Martin, Marylin Miller, Sharon Miller, June Morrison, Conrad Murphy, T.J. Murray, Paige & Liam Nair, Danielle Navarro’s dad—Butch, Vi Orcutt, Karen Parry, Steve Perham, Carol Poston, Pat Reilly, Marlene Schmidtke, Ann Seymour, Bruce Sharp, Linda Shirey, Windy Smith, Bita Snyder, Peg Stanley, Shirley Strong, Stephen Taulbee, Georgia Tetu and family, Patty Thomas, Carla Thomson, Juliana Tipton, Richard Tipton, Kelly Ullery’s mom and dad, Bethany Walker, Hattie Williams and Lorraine Williams.

Please keep our church family overseas and their families in prayer: Joey Alley, Bryan Brooks, David Cooke, Becky Dailey, Serafina Edwards, Adam Garcia, Matt Harvey, Kevin Low, David Parslow, Julian Sears and Scott Wooten. (Please notify us if your loved one has returned).

If you know of someone who needs prayer, please inform the Church Office, 760-728-5804.

Church Family News!

1 Jerry Budd Bev Warburton 3 Sandra Goodman 4 Mike Callahan Keith Kohout Rod Smith 5 Lougene WIlliams 8 Candace Johnson Vicki Porter 10 Cathy Alexander Polly Bowers Betty Falls Todd Goodman Adele Maurer

12 Cassi Johnson 13 Jerry Maurer Leslie Seymour 16 Judy Saunders 17 Roy Callahan 18 Bill Chain Deborah Donnelly Stephanie Lowe 19 Carol Hughes Logan Knox 20 Pat Feldmiller Bill Sousa Darrel Williams 21 Allison Christopher

21 Jeanne Hoganson Hailey Van Wechel 23 Beth Deutsch Taryn Green 24 Jim Fowler Chris Low Hank Wallinga 25 Caroline Simpson 26 Earl McDougal 27 DeAnna Dunbar Teresa Johnson Brian Suchoski 29 Samuel Grantham

Here’s who’s Counting Candles in September!!!

Celebrating Anniversaries

3 Rufus & Polly Bowers Penrhyn & Jane Millsap 7 Tim & Margaret O’Leary 11 Ken & Judy Lindley 21 Albert& Debby Mack 23 Cheryl & Marcus Calescibetta 24 Markus & Susan Fiebich 26 Greg & Janet Coppock 30 Bill & Susan Holthaus

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September-at-a-Glance

Sept. 1, 8, 15, 22 Chuck Boatman’s SG, 10:00 am, CAC-C

Sept. 3, 10, 17, 24 Los Amigos, 2:30 pm, Church Campus

Sept. 4, 11, 18, 21 Men’s Life w/Chuck Boatman, 7:00 am, Chapel

Sept. 4, 11, 18, 21 Pastor Jerome’s SG, 9:00 am, Fireside Room

Sept. 4, 11, 18, 21 Prayer, Fuente De Vida, 6:00 pm, Chapel

Sept. 4, 11, 18, 21 Glasgow SG, 7:00 pm, Glasgow Home

Sept. 4, 11, 18, 21 Mom’s In Touch, 8—10 am, Prayer Cottage

Sept. 5, 12, 19, 26 W.O.W., 9:30 am, Chapel

Sept. 6, 20, 27 5th Quarter, After Football games, 463 Ministries

Sept. 7, 14, 21, 28 Men’s SG w/Pastor Greg, 7:00 am, Fallbrook Coffee Co.

Sept. 9, 23 Feeding America, 12:00 pm, Parking Lot

Sept. 9, 16, 23, 30 Boy Scouts, 6:30 pm, CAC

Sept. 9, 16, 23, 30 Grief Share, 7:00 pm , Fireside Room

Sept. 10 Two for Tuesday, 6:00 pm, CAC

Sept. 12, 19, 26 AWANA, 3:30 pm, Church Campus

Sept. 16 Bread of Life, 4:45 pm, Kitchen

Sept. 20 463 Lockdown, After 5th Quarter, 463 Ministries

Sept. 21 New Members Class & Luncheon, 9 am, Chapel

Sept. 27 Brother Benno’s, 7:00 am, Oceanside

Sept. 28 Harvest America, 4:30 pm, Mission Theatre

Sept. 29 Breakfast, 8:30 am, CAC

Sept. 29 UNITED Service, 10:00 am

Join us for Sunday Morning Worship

8:30 Traditional Worship Service

10:30 Contemporary Worship Service

10:30 Fuente de Vida

*Nursery & Children’s Sunday School at both services

The Chimes is a publication of

SonRise Christian Fellowship

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Fallbrook, CA 92028

Phone: (760) 728-5804

Preschool: (760) 728-1032

Fax: (760) 728-3865

Email: office@sonrisefallbrook.com

Web site: www.sonrisefallbrook.com

Pastor

Jerome Marroquin

Assistant Pastor

Greg Coppock

Senior Services

Chuck Boatman

Student Ministries Banning Cantarini

Erick Frost Jules Smelser

Children’s Ministries

Beth Ann Murray, Director

SonRise Christian Fellowship Preschool

Beth Ann Murray, Director

Music Minister Brenda Tapley, Director

Church Organist John Redford

Church Office

Sherry McFarland, Administrator

Sharon Callahan, Finance

Cyndi Galley, Church Secretary

Facility Maintenance Alex Gonzalez, Custodian

Aurelio Ferreira, Night Custodian

Angel Gaona, Gardener

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