Children's Church 11am-12pm November 10th! Ages 4-12 years old--Puppet Show, Natures Corner, Music, and much more!!
Save the Date! Marriage and Parenting Seminar
Dr. Pierre Steenberg is preaching at Hillcrest November 3, 2012. He will also present a parenting seminar at 2:00 pm. There will be free childcare provided!!! Don't miss this!
Dr. Pierre F. Steenberg has been a pastor and doing counseling for many years. He has attained many degrees including a B.A. Theology degree, a B.A. and M.A. in Biblical Studies, Ph.D. in New Testament Studies and a D.Min. in Pastoral Psychology and Family Therapy. As a Board Certified Christian Counselor and member of the American Association of Christian Counselors, he has completed courses from Biblical Concepts in Counseling, American Association of Christian Counselors, Parent Effectiveness Training, and Love Takes Time. He currently lives in California with his wife and two sons. His hobbies include photography and travel.
"Courageous in Christ"
CCC Men’s Retreat
Speakers: Dr. Collin Ross and
Alex Horton.
Soquel Conference Center
October 19 - 21, 2012.
For more information contact
Marlyn or Susan at
559-347-3142.
When:October 18-21, 2012
Where: Bakersfield Adventist Academy
3333 Bernard St.,
Bakersfield, CA 93306
How: Register online @ cccsdayouth.org
Talk to
your Bible Teacher or Youth
Leader
Cost: Free!!
Info:Contact Bonnie Villegass
@ 559-347-3189 or
bvillegass@cccsda.org
Bible Worker Training Seminar - on October 26 & 27 and No-vember 2 & 3 our Bible Worker, Danielle Perez, and Pastor Scarborough will train you to share your testimony, write Bible studies, give Bible studies, discern interest in those around you, and more! This is a special training event geared toward evangelists of all ages. More details to come.
The Owen's Ranch Annual Corn Roast!
October 28, 2012, 4:00 p.m.
There will be hay rides,
horse-back riding, pumpkin
carving, roasted corn on
the cob, baked ’taters, pie,
and lot’s more!
Call church office for more details 661-871-5000
Community Gym Night at BAA October 27 @ 6:30 PM! Food of the yummiest kind will be available for purchase. Structured games for the younger kids will be provided on the stage!
For all the parents with an child in Adventurers we would like to correct what is posted in the bulletin. Adventurers meet every other Wednesday. No club meeting this coming Wednesday September 19, but we will resume September 26th!
Sabbath Vespers September 15, 2012 - “From Broadway to God's Way.” If God can use me, He can use anybody. “What does is take to help newcomers find lasting satisfaction in the household of faith. Two Adventist women have taken on a personal mission to supply the missing ingredient, which they say is healthy relationships.” (Adventist To-day) Presented by Elizabeth Dowlig and Peach Knittel. Please join us in the Hillcrest Sanctuary at 6:00 p.m. this evening.
Ladies Wed. Night Supper & Study Club: starts again on Sep-tember 19, 2012. We meet at 6:30 p.m. at Linda Owens’ house. “The Shelter of God’s Promises” by Sheila Walsh is our new 10-week study. We would love for you to join us! For info on getting a Participant Book for $14.00, please call Kathy (871-4737) or Linda (322-9971) by September 12. We look forward to another wonderful study!
CCC SINGLES RETREAT—September 28-30 at Camp Wawona. Presented by Dr. Erylene Piper-Mandy. For information and regis-tration contact Marlyn or Susan at 559-347-3142 or minis-tries@cccsda.org
Ennouncement—In order to improve communication we have set
up an account with Ennouncement. If functions basically like a telephone
committee. It allows Pastor Scarborough to communicate
special events, emergencies, etc. with you and your family. We
would like to include all church members in this. If you would prefer
not to have your name in the call list just contact us at the office
Sacred Work Sabbath
When:
September 8, 2011
Service: 10:30 a.m
Vespers Concert: 7 p.m.
Where:
Rabobank Theatre
1001 Truxtun Ave.
Bakersfield, CA 93301
Acccomodations:
If you're in search of accomodations, we recommend staying at the Bakersfield Marriott, located right next to Rabobank Theatre. To book your room, call 661-324-6660 and ask for the "San Joaquin Community Hospital rate."
For more information, or any questions, please contact the SJCH Marketing Department at 661-869-6560. http://www.sjch.us/sacredworksabbath
WEDNESDAY STUDY GROUP
STARTING DATE: Sept. 5, 2012 @ 1:00 pm
LOCATION: Church foyer conference room
STUDY BOOK: The Case for the Investigative Judg-ment Its Biblical Foundation, by Marvin Moore
Ellen White called Christ's ministry in the heavenly sanctuary
"the foundation of our faith" (Evangelism, p. 221)
If the people of God don't understand the investigative judgment, "it will be impossible for them to exercise the faith which is essen-tial at this time" (The Great Controversy, p. 488).
BOOK: Order from ABC (cost around $20.00 w/shipping)
STUDY GUIDES: Call Veda Pitts (872-7197)
QUESTIONS: Colleen Burdick (871-0580) or Veda
Adventurer Registration is Wednesday, September 5,
at 6:30 p.m. in the Fellowship Hall.
Adventurers is an
active boys and girls club geared towards children in
first grade to 4th grade.
Adventurer dues and fees are
$50 for the entire school year. Thank you to Patrick and Wilda
Ferch for leading our Adventurers again this year!
August 25th 3-6pm at Hillcrest SDA church
Nancy Van Pelt Author of "the Compleat Marriage" and many other marriage and courtship books will be speaking on:
After the seminar you will:
FREE ADMISSION
On August 18, 2012 we will have visiting, our old friend & youth pastor, Pastor Steve Hamilton and his family! We cannot wait to hear the message God has put on his heart to share with us! Please come and fill the pews!
We are back LIVE every Sabbath at 10:45 a.m.! If you are not able to make it to our church service, please tune in live via internet, either through our web page or at "livestream.com/hillcrest".
We are thankful to God for the portion of the repairs that is already finished. There is still alot of parking lot left to finish! Resealing and re-striping of the drive way and parking lot cost about $70.00 per parking space. There are about 200 parking spaces in our parking lot. To date, we have only been able to do as much of it as the donations you provided for the parking lot. To complete the job, we would like everyone to sponsor the cost of one or as many spaces as you are able to for God's house. If you are willing to help complete this project on God's property, please write on your tithe envelope; Parking Lot and the amount of your contribution; contributions for the Bernard Street entrance improvement should say, Church sign and the amount of your contribution. May God continue to bless and prosper us as we make financial contributions to his work.
Pastor Jamey just announced to our church that him and his family have accepted a call to serve in the Rocky Mountain Conference starting in early July. They will be the Student Evangelism Coordinator for the conference and will be training young people to share Jesus! They are excited about the door that God has opened, and we will miss them greatly. We wish the Houghton family God's blessings as they move to their new home, and do the work that God has called them to do.
Next Sabbath April 21, at 4:00 p.m. Pastor Jamey Houghton will be ordained to the gospel miistry of the Seventh-Day Adventist Church. He and his wife Erin have been serving our church family for about 6 years. We thank God for using them in ministry to spiritually enrich our lives. We have been bless also to see their family grow with the addition of Callie and Joshua. We encourage everyone to come together in unity to support them and affirm their ministry.
Zeina and Natalie Moreland are planning our annual Easter program for Sabbath of April 7th! It is a special program to remind us of Christ death and resurection, you won't want to miss.
WestPoint 2012 is coming April 8 - 11 for everyone desiring to learn innovative strategies for outreach and discipleship. Come and be blessed by inspirational preaching, music, and outstanding seminars. Our Conference President will be delivering a keynote sermon. Please go to www. WestPoint2012.com to register and learn more about this wonderful event being held in our area for the first time!
Fana Taione plans to send boxes of clothing to the Tonga Islands. If you have any new or gently used summer clothing for infants and children please contact the church at 872-5181
Church family--as I have visited with Dora Buller at the Evergreen Healthcare Facility, I have noticed that they have had a hard time making good vegetarian food for her. She is going to be there for quite some time yet recuperating from her broken leg, and I know she would appreciate some home cooked food! I have set up a meal train for anyone who would like to help make her stay there better! You can sign up for a specific meal and drop it off to her. Thank you!!
Pastor Jamey
To sign up to provide a meal by going to:http://www.mealtrain.com/?id=mchnsgua4a3t
Michael Harris will be performing for free in concert at Hillcrest SDA Church February 4, 2012. Concert begins at 5:00pm. Please call the church office at 871-5000 for more details.
Convocation (Area 5) is the weekend of January 13 & 14. The first meeting will take place at Hillcrest Friday night January 13 at 7:00 pm. Sabbath School will begin at 9:00-10:00 am convocation Sabbath (January 14th) at Hillcrest Church. Then Church will take place at Saint Johns Baptist Church at 10:30 am. Featured speaker Pastor Jose Rojas!
You won't want to miss it!!!!
Our last day for having two worship services on Sabbath morning will be December 17, 2011. Beginning on December 24, 2011, we will have only one worship service on Sabbath Morning. This change will impact our Sabbath School and worship schedule. We will ebgin Sabbath School at 9:30 a.m. and end at 10:35 a.m. Our worship service will begin at 10:45 a.m, hopefully, this will enable us to finish worship a little earlier.
Join us in doing the work of God! God provides each of us with amazing, useful, and different talents. We are definitely "fearfully and wonderfully made". . The church is always in need of laborers and talent, we never seem to have enough. If you are interested in using your talents by being apart of a ministry, please print and fill out the service form below. Hand deliver, mail, or email it to the church office. Email: hillcrest@cccsda.org Questions call: 871-5000
Instructions for printing: Move the arrow on your screen over the form. While arrow is over form, right click on your mouse the right button. A menu will pop up with the option to "view image". Click on the "view image", a new page with the form should appear on your screen. Click on file on the top left of your browser, and click on print.
Therefore said he unto them, The harvest truly is great, but the labourers are few: pray ye therefore the Lord of the harvest, that he would send forth labourers into his harvest. Luke 10:2
Christmas Program December 24, 2011
ALL are welcomed!!!
The story of Baby Jesus
During the main service 10:45 a.m. Music, the Play, and thought provoking narratives.
Many special musical guest.
If you are interested in participating or want more information about this program please call the church office 871-5000
We would like to encourage all Hillcrest church members to attend the church business meeting November 20th, Sunday, 7:00pm. There are important matters that need to be discussed together. As well as vital decisions and action we need to take collectively as a church family. Your voice needs to be heard on these items so that with God's help and guidance we can decide what is best for our church. Please upcoming meeting in prayer.
Friday, November 18th
7:00 pm
Hillcrest SDA Church
This internationally known and acclaimed men's chorus will join us in worship and they present a program of classic Christian hymns and selected contemporary sacred music. Bring your friends to this outstanding event.
It is that time of year again when we are reminded of the belssings God has given us and have the opportunity to give from our abundance to families in need. Our Pathfinder club will make up food boxes that will be given to our church members and community families in need of help this holiday season. Please be sure to check expiration dates on can foods and boxed food items, expired food will be thrown away. The Pathfinders will have a table set up in the foyer for your donations November 12 and 19. Thank you and God bless you and your family this holiday season!!
ANNUAL CORN ROAST AT OWEN'S RANCH!
Lots of fun for the family and friends!
On October 30, 2011 there will be Roasted yummy corn and food, horseback riding, pumpkin carving, baked taters, pies and much more!
Join us for the fun! Begins at 4:00pm, bring a lawn chair or blanket!
Call the Church office for more details and directions: 661-871-5000
Kid Musical Vespers October 29,2011 at 6:00pm. at Hillcrest Sanctuary!
House of Prayer: For the past few weeks prayer meeting has been growing as more people have been coming out to pray together. God is blessing his church as his people listen to the voice of His Spirit and say, "Yes!" to Him. Who will you fi nd coming to the Hosue of Prayer on Wednesday evenings from 7:00-8:00 p.m.? You will find many adults of all ages, teenagers, and families with their young children too. We encourage you to come and share in the blessings. Spiritually, "prayer is the breath of the soul". Experientially, "Prayer is talking to God, as one talks to a friend." Functionally, "prayer is the key that unlocks heavens storehouse." (For Wed. August 31, read DA chapter 75)
House of Prayer
Wednesday Night
7:00 - 8:00 p.m
All ages welcomed!
ALL MEMBERS ARE NEEDED!!!!
Sunday, September 11, 8:00 A.M - 12:00 P.M
Our goal is to enhance the appearance of God's house. Below is the lsit of jobs that each member can choose from to participate in:
Please bring these items of you have them; gloves, shovels, buckets, rags, brooms, dust pans, mops, dusters, Windex, Clorox wipes, and paint supplies.
If you are unable to participate but would like to be involved, we can use your help making lunch for the volunteers. We will need outdoor grills to cook the Veggies Hot dogs and Grillers. God bless us all as we work to beautify the Hillcrest Seventh-Day Adventist Church!
Registration for all clubs is Wednesday, September 7, at 6:30 p.m.
There will be games and activities for the kids. It is MANDATORY that Pathfinders sign up that night if they wish to participate in Honors. Pahtfinders cannot attend honors classes without registering.
Pathfinders are ages 9-16
Adventurers are ages first grade - 9 years old
Eager beavers are ages 5 - first grade
Little Lambs are ages 4
Bakersfield Adventist Academy is sponsoring a Let's Move 5K Run/Walk and bike-a-thon fives weeks from Sunday, September 25. the school has joined a nationwide goal of logging 1,000,000 miles to bring focus to the childhood obesity epidemic. Childhood obesity has been declared an epidemic across the nation for all ages, races, and socioeconomics statuses. The Let's Move event held on the campus of Bakersfield Adventist Academy is intended to inspire healthful lifestyle choices in nutrition and exercise especially for children and teens. Sign up at the Bakersfield Adventist Academy table in the Hillcrest Foyer and join the fun September 25 to help reach 1,000,000 miels for the health and happiness of our children and teens.
5K
When: September 25, 2011
Where: Bakersfield Adventist Academy
Sign Up: Call 871-1591
The featured speak for this year's event is Mark Finley (pictured), assistant to the president for the General Conference of Seventh-day Adventists and former speak for the popular It Is Written television program. An evangelist at heart, Finley has been the featured speaker for more than 150 evangelistic seminars in more than 80 countries. Finley will speak at both the morning and evening programs.
Joining Finley will be a host of musicians, including: Kelly Mowrer, Charles Haugabrooks, Sandy Johnson, Jennifer LaMountain and Jarrod McNaughton. In addition to performances during the worship service, the musicians will also put on a special concert at 7 p.m.
Before and after the service, hospital staff will provide screenings, giveaways and other health tips in the lobby.
Event Details
When:
August 20, 2011
Service: 10:30 a.m
Vespers Concert: 7 p.m., featuring
Where:
Rabobank Theatre
1001 Truxtun Ave.
Bakersfield, CA 93301
For more information visit:
August 27, 2011 at 1:30pm - Homeless Ministry Distribution. If you are interested in donating financial support to the project, or if you want to join in the August 27th handout please contact Jordan Williamson for more information: 661-343-5750
August 3 @ 9:30-11:00 am. Wednesday Morning Kids free weekly program starts back up, at Hillcrest Church in the Cradle Roll Room.
A Big thank you to everyone who came out June 26th to help with the Work Bee. It was a tremedous success. We praise God for sending such a large number of people out to work on various tasks and projects that needed attention throughout the church facility. The unity and diligence with which everyone worked showed the precense of God among us. There were joyful hearts and happy faces everywhere. If you wanted to be there that Sunday workbee and could not because of your schedule, we can use your help during the week. Please call the office 661-871-5000 and let us know when you are available. In order to keep the facillity in the best quality condition we will schedule an all church Work Bee each quarter.
View photos from June 26th Workbee!
Going to Camp Meeting for the weekend? Need help with gas? Please call the church office at 661-871-5000 and we will get you in contact with a traveling buddy.
If you are looking for a place to worship and fellowship on Friday Night? Please call Tom and Theresa Whiting at 661-431-9885. They host on Friday night a light potluck at 6:30 p.m. with a bible study to follow.
Join us at Camp Meeting at Soquel, CA! This year we have guest speakers Calvin Rock, John Bradshaw, Stephan Bohr, Gary Gibbs, George Johnson, Ivor Myers, Steve Hamilton and many many more! Classes and events for all age groups! Join us at Soquel Camp Ground or watch the main auditorium Sabbath with us at Hillcrest Church during main service. For more information about Camp Meeting and airing schedule go to: http://ccc.adventist.org/soquel-camp-meeting-home-page
Heritage Singers 40th anniversary concert at Hillcrest June 11 @ 7:00 p.m. Sponsored by SJCH.