Christ First News

72 Hour Prayer Vigil

March 10-12

March 10-12 an outside consultant will be meeting with a dozen leaders from our church. We will be seeking God's will for a 3-5 year vision and strategic plan. Why? So we can become better and more focused "fishers of men". It's not about our preferences, but the mission of reaching people far from God with the hope found in Christ.

We are bringing in outside help to work through a structured process, but this is a spiritual endeavor that together we will seek the Lord’s will in. This is where you come in. During the weekend, we would like to cover the entire weekend in prayer with one or more people praying in 30-minute increments for 72 hours.

We would ask you to specifically pray for three things during 30 minutes.

1. Ask God to reveal His presence and His vision to the leaders gathering. We don't want to go where God is not leading. Moses said to God: “If your presence will not go with me, do not bring us up from here.” Exodus 33:15‬

2. Ask the Lord for wisdom to make wise plans to courageously implement and go where He is pointing. “Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous. Do not be frightened, and do not be dismayed, for the Lord your God is with you wherever you go.” Joshua 1:9‬

3. Ask the Lord to soften your heart and preferences (we all have them!) and courageously be willing to change, if needed, to be more effective together in the mission of Christ. The mission is truly greater than the sacrifice!

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Membership Class

Saturday, February 25th at 9:00am
includes continental breakfast

Becoming a member of our church is simple. It begins with a single class spent meeting new people and learning all about our church and what we have to offer you and your family. To register for the upcoming class, please email jennifer@christ-first.org or call the church office at 626-339-7378.

Operation Christmas Child

OPERATION CHRISTMAS CHILD MEETING

The Operation Christmas Child team will be meeting for the first time this year on Thursday, February 23rd at 6:30pm in the church lounge. If you would like to find out about this ministry, we welcome you. No commitment! Just come to find out if you would be interested. We'd love to include more people in this ministry. We don't meet often at this time of the year but there are plans that need to be made. Hope you can join us!

AMP Conference

Friday, February 24 - Saturday, February 25

A two-day conference to help you share your testimony, reach loved ones, and live out the Great Commission in everyday life. Friday, February 24 - Saturday, February 25 at Christ's Church of the Valley in San Dimas. Speakers include Sean McDowell, Craig Hazen, Anjeanette Roberts, and more! Tickets range from $40-$65. Register online at www.ampconference.com

Men's Conference

THURSDAY, OCTOBER 26 - SUNDAY, OCTOBER 29

Cost: $220.00 Economy Lodging

Deposit: $75.00 due by March 5, 2017 to reserve your spot. Deposits are non-refundable. Final payment of $145.00 due by Sunday, October 1, 2017.

Registrations made after March 6, 2017 must be made on an individual basis online (http://hume.org/hume-lake/adult-retreats-family-camps/mens-2017-w2/) or by phone (call Hume at 559-305-7770). When registering be sure you say you are rooming with JOEL DIAZ, in economy lodging to be placed in same room or nearby with those from Christ First.

Contact persons: Joel Diaz, (jdiaz182@gmail.com) or Hector Ramirez, (hramirezgideon@gmail.com)

Men, this is a time you will not want to miss so start planning now to make arrangements to be part of this adventure in being a better spiritual leader in your life, family, church, and community.