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APRIL @ FTC

Easter 2011

APRIL 2011 NEWSLET TER

WHAT’S INSIDE: Easter 2011 Pastoral Convocation OneLife High School Prom CLG Seminar + much more...

CONNECTING with FTC

RIES CURRENT PREACHING SE

INTHE ZONE

4/3 Bringing God what is God’s 4/10 Steering clear of materialism 4/17 Money management tools to avoid debt

PASTORAL CONVOCATION CROSS ROADS Friday, April 15, 2011 • 9:00pm – 12:00am Once again it is time to come together as the body of church membership to pray together and have a heart-to-heart talk. Pastor Sam will give a brief message entitled Cross Road in which every FTC member will be challenged to care and connect. Although we will give you a brief financial update, this night’s theme is not financial, but will revolve around membership, ministry and service along with another very important presentation.

Bring your children (in pajamas and with blankets and pillows, if necessary) as Pastor Sam will say a special prayer of protection and blessing for them.

THANK YOU FOR TAKING THIS CONVOCATION SERIOUSLY. God bless, Pastor Sam Valverde

April 29

Happy Birthday Pastor Sam - We love you...

PASTOR’S THOUGHTS SENIOR PASTOR SAMUEL VALVERDE

GREAT NEWS! “Why do you look for the living among the dead? He is not here; he has risen!” Luke 24:5b, 6a

In April, we celebrate Christ’s resurrection from the dead!

This is the single most important event in history. His resurrection represents life, hope and new beginnings. The fact that Christ has risen gives every human being an opportunity to enjoy an abundant life in Him. Unfortunately, many continue to seek “the living among the dead.” They seek joy, fulfillment, and peace in the wrong places. One might say that the casinos in Las Vegas, the nightclubs in New York and the horse racing track in Santa Anita are all filled with hungry people looking for satisfaction and purpose.

They spend time and money only to return home emotionally drained and many times financially broke. Family relationships many times die because of addictions to gambling and alcohol. Sometimes inappropriate reconnections while “happy with wine” causes the death of marriages. Some even find the death of their liberty as they sit in prison all because they looked for life in dead drugs and other dead places. Others have found physical death while trying to find life in the wrong places.

Death is cold. Death is dark. Death stinks.

Fountain of Truth, let’s take this message to our friends and neighbors. Let’s tell our relatives and co-workers: Do not look for life among dead places. Let us point them to Jesus Christ, the one who lives and is able to give life and life abundantly!

I encourage you to each invite a friend on EASTER SUNDAY, April 24, 2011.

We will be telling the world, in a very creative way, that the only place to find life is in the one who could say: “I am the life…” (John 14:6) “The thief does not come except to steal, and to kill, and to destroy. I have come that they may have life, and that they may have it more abundantly.” John 10:10 Respectfully,

COMMUNITY LIFE GROUPS

YOUR CLG TEAM CLG Director: Fernando Salgado

(951) 543-3284

BroSalgado@gmail.com

Director of Operations & Membership Richard Flores (310)514-7992

RichFlores21@yahoo.com

Director of Curriculum Roy Hernandez (909)953-7970

Rogo3r@aol.com

Clerical and Administrative Assistance Lydia Hernandez (909)917-5135

jlevhdez@yahoo.com

Director of Promotions Charlie and Edith Velasco (480)399-1080

cvwestcoast@yahoo.com

APRIL CALENDAR

Fountain of Truth Apostolic Church

SATURDAY April 2

SUNDAY

LANDSCAPE: ENGLISH MEN

HARVEST SUNDAY

Celebration Service Women’s Meeting

H.U.G.S. Bible Study Happy 1st Birthday to Samuel David Valverde

Pre-Baptism Class Doctrine Class Connection Ctr Training CLG Training

9:30 am 11:30 am - 12:00pm

Sanctuary Sanctuary

6:00 pm

Rialto Mobile Park

7:00 pm 7:00 pm 7:00 pm 7:00 pm

Room 210 Q&A Room Room 206 Room 205

THURSDAY

Praise Team Practice

7:00 pm - 8:30pm

Sanctuary

FRIDAY

Women’s Vigil FEARNOT PRAYER

9:00 pm 7:30 pm

Sanctuary Q&A Room

9:30 am

Sanctuary

April 3

MONDAY April 4

TUESDAY April 5

April 7

April 8

SUNDAY

Celebration Service

April 10

MONDAY

H.U.G.S. Arts & Crafts

6:00 pm

Rialto Mobile Park

TUESDAY April 12

Pre-Baptism Class Connection Ctr Training

7:00 pm 7:00 pm

Room 210 Room 206

THURSDAY

Praise Team Practice

7:00 pm - 8:30 pm

Sanctuary

FRIDAY

Pastoral Convocation

9:00pm - 12:00am

Sanctuary

9:00am - 12:30pm

Q&A Room

April 11

April 14

April 15

SATURDAY April 16

CLG Conference LANDSCAPE: FEAR NOT YOUTH

April 17

Celebration Service Fruit Bearing Class

9:30 am 9:30 am 9:30 am

Q&A Room Sanctuary Q&A Room

MONDAY

H.U.G.S. Bible Study

6:00 pm

Rialto Mobile Park

TUESDAY April 19

Ushers / Traffic Training Eng. Core Meeting

7:00 pm 7:00 pm

Room 206 Q&A Room

THURSDAY

Praise Team Practice

7:00 pm - 8:30pm

Sanctuary

SUNDAY

Ministerial Huddle

April 18

April 21

SATURDAY

Video Camera Training

10:00am - 1:00pm

Sanctuary

SUNDAY

Easter Sunday

Celebration Service

9:30 am

Sanctuary

H.U.G.S. Arts & Crafts

6:00 pm

Rialto Mobile Park

April 23

April 24

MONDAY April 25

TUESDAY

rEceive Celebration Service

7:00 pm

Sanctuary

April 26

THURSDAY

Praise Team Practice

7:00 pm - 8:30pm

Sanctuary

FRIDAY

Happy Birthday to Senior Pastor Sam Valverde

April 28

April 29

SATURDAY OneLife High School Ministry April 30

- Christian Prom “A Night with the King” LANDSCAPE: ENERGIA JUVENIL

6:00 pm

Sanctuary

COMMUNITY LIFE GROUPS COMMUNITY LIFE GROUP TRAINING Tuesday, April 5 - Room 205 @ 7:00 PM

A time to learn, share and encourage one another. It is for shepherds, apprentices and spouses.

For more information or if you’re interested in becoming a CLG leader, contact Fernando Salgado at (951) 543-3284.

COMMUNITY LIFE GROUP CONFERENCE

Saturday, April 16th • 9:00am - 12:30pm • Q&A Room This conference is for all who are or who desire to be involved in CLG!

GET CONNECTED Misael Gurrola ftccelebration@gmail.com Corona, 92882 Roy Hernandez 909-854-3778 Fontana, 92335 Armando Herrera 909-996-7881 Bloomington, 92316 Ben Medina

909-428-1955 Rialto, 92377 Nat Ochoa

951-743-5578 Fontana, 92336 Aaron Marron 909-947-7100 Ontario, 91764 Ricardo Ramos 909-609-4171 Fontana, 92336 Jaime Tejada

909-376-0807 Rialto, 92376 Noah Leon

562-394-3683 Riverside, 92504 Fernando Salgado 951-509-2746 Riverside, 92504 Alex Santos

909-938-6016 Highland. 92374 Lydia Hernandez 909-917-5135 Rancho Cucamonga Steve Rios

909-433-0891 Redlands. 92375 Alex Serrato 951-247-5833 M. Valley, 92557 Andy Tovar 626-616-7453 Rancho/Montclair Gabriel Guerra 808-286-5969 Hesperia, 92345 Joe Alvarez

951-922-0308 Banning. 92220 Nancy Ballestero 909-440-5892 Rialto, 92376 (Women’s Group) Esther Gudiño estherg2008@yahoo.com Los Angeles Amanda Weynschenk 909-425-5890 LIVING STRONG/Cancer Support Group

EQUIPPING CLASSES *Classes held on Tuesdays, unless noted*

Doctrine Class

April 5, 2011 / 7:00pm / Q&A Room The doctrine class discusses the 18 points of our Apostolic Doctrine. This class is meant to establish a solid foundation for the members of FTC. Recommended for members of FTC who have baptized less than 2 years.

Pre- Baptism Class

April 5 & April 12, 2011 / 7:00pm / Room 210 A series of lessons which discusses FTC’s practice of a Daily Devotion, the Sanctification Process & Apostolic Disciplines. At the conclusion of this seminar, candidates are interviewed for baptism. Attendees must have completed the Trees of Righteousness bible study and attend both dates.

Fruit Bearing Class

Sunday, April 17, 2011 / 9:30am - 11:30am / Q&A Room Membership class that introduces various evangelistic strategies and methods to be a successful “fisher of men.”

rEceive Celebration Service

April 26, 2011 / 7:00 pm / Sanctuary This celebration service is meant to provide Edification, Encouragement, Enlightenment & Esteem for the various members of the ministries and departments of FTC.

STUDENT / YOUNG ADULT MINISTRIES

oNeLife High School Ministry - “A Night with the King” Christian Prom - Saturday, April 30, 2011 • 6:00pm A formal, celebratory, Apostolic alternative to a secular sponsored prom. A evening of elegance, worship and a Word of God that will bless the lives of our young people. Apostolic standards and practices will be observed.

For more information, please contact Bro. David Avila or Sis. Abby Avila @ 562-631-7778 or 714-745-9937 Check out our Facebook page: OneLife HSM To purchase tickets online, visit our website: www.fountainoftruth.com

FEARNOT YOUNG ADULTS (18-25) PRAYER NIGHT + FELLOWSHIP Friday, April 8, 2011 / 7:30 pm / Q & A Room Feeling disconnected?

Come join us for a simple night of prayer and serious connection. You’ll also hear the on-going vision and plans for our ministry.

Do something already!

We have Life Groups launching in the Inland Empire - look for more information and get connected. It’s time to win the lost, make your life count.

JUST for YOU WOMEN’S VIGIL (Prayer Night) “Restoring Your Joy” Friday, April 8, 2011 / 9:00 pm - 12:00 am / Sanctuary Bring a Friend! Join us as we learn together how to restore our joy.

CONNECTION CENTER TRAINING SESSIONS: April 5 & 12, 2011 7:00 pm Room: 206 Please register by calling the church office: 909 822 5450 - Pastor Phil Raya Attention Children! Join the Easter Sunday Children’s Choir Rehearsals: April 3, 10 & 17 (during Sunday School) For all children ages 4 - 11 For more information, contact Sis Olga Raya

VIDEO TRAINING CONFERENCE

April 23, 2011 10:00 am - 1:00 pm Sanctuary Interested in joining the video team?

Come for a free training on tips and techniques on recording during our worship services. This invitation is for members of FTC ages 15 and up.

Contact David Teran @ david@aliveimagery.com / 909.510.3828

OUR PURPOSE:

Passion for God

Healthy Families

Love for People

Equipping Leaders

Penetrating Outreach

CHURCH LEADERSHIP

Senior Pastor Samuel & Raquel Valverde Executive Core Misael Gurrola, Celebration Pastor Nat Ochoa, Administrator Abel Gonzalez, Equipping Pastor Phil Raya, Community Pastor Andrew Rodriguez, Sanctuary Director Alex Santos, Care Pastor Timothy Valverde, Youth Pastor CLG Director Fernando Salgado

Ministers

PB Abrego Joe Alvarez Vince Alvarez Steve Chaparro Patrick Cisneros Darrin Gonzalez Gabriel Guerra Caesar Huerta Ben Medina Lee Millen William Oros Frank Raya Steve Rios Santos Valenzuela

Deacons

Richard Flores

CONTACT INFORMATION

Sunday Celebration Service: Church Office Hours: Church address:

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English 9:30am / Spanish 1:00pm T - F 9:00am - 5:00pm 5401 Citrus Ave. Fontana, Ca 92336 909.822.5450 www.fountainoftruth.com T-F 9:00am - 5:00 pm Open all day Sundays