After running from God for 17 years, my faith in God and commitment to His church have been restored. 

I was baptized in 1991 in the University of Hawaii campus ministry under Brock and Anne. I was so blessed to be part of that ministry, the singles ministry, and then I got married in the church. When hardships started happening in my marriage, I blamed God for those hardships and hardened my heart. I felt bitter at God for allowing me to go through a hard marriage and divorce. In my arrogance, I played the victim and ran from him instead of turning to God, who had all the power to heal my marriage and change our hearts.

As I look back, I can see his love for me in the people he put in my life to love me, the disciples who never stopped praying for me. He answered my heart's desires and blessed my children. I knew that I couldn't keep running from Him and His love. My heart softened because I could see God never gave up on me! 

It's been a blessing being part of this church. The Peninsula Fellowship Group have opened their hearts to me and welcomed me into their family. What a blessing it is to be back with Brock and Anne again. God has brought me home where I belong.

Psalm 73:23-26
But look at this: You are still holding my right hand; You have been all along. Even though I was angry and hard-hearted, You gave me good advice; when it's all over, You will receive me into Your glory. For all my wanting, I don't have anyone but You in heaven. There is nothing on earth that I desire other than You. I admit how broken I am in body and spirit, but God is my strength, and He will be mine forever.

- Lynn, Peninsula Fellowship Group

November 18th at noon, at The Singleton's home in Redwood City, kids, their parent(s), and HOPE worldwide (HOPEww) Scouts Troop 75 volunteers will gather to make hygiene packets to give out this Season of Giving. 

This project will enable our friends at City Hope to provide a timely gift of much-needed items to their clients in the Tenderloin. Scouts (and their partner parent) will work to organize and package personal hygiene items for the holidays. Donations are both welcome and needed! Please get in touch with your troop leader, Tom Serafica (uprisingoftom@yahoo.com), to see what you can bring.

HOPEww Scouts aims to instill a commitment to community engagement in school-aged children and provide opportunities for families to engage together. Under the supervision of parents and Troop Leaders, HOPEww Scouts engages young volunteers and their families in meaningful community-based activities that support neighbors, foster a spirit of teamwork and friendship, and set volunteers on a course toward a lifetime of community engagement. 

Parents are expected to participate in all meetings and events with their children. HOPEww Scouts is not a drop-off program, and Troop Leaders are not responsible for children during meetings or events.

Click the button below for additional information and to register for the event!

Robert Carillo from the LA ICOC and The Way ministry are hosting another Renewal Spiritual Workshop on November 18th at 9:00 PST.

Join them for a time of bible study, fellowship, and encouragement as various speakers teach on numerous topics surrounding healthy spirituality. 

Click on the button below to register for the event. The workshop is free but there is an opportunity for a small donation of $15.00.

On the weekend of November 4th and 5th, the Santa Clarita Valley Church of Christ hosted a married retreat entitled “Lift Us Up.” A few couples from the SF Bay Fellowship went down to Oxnard to attend this refreshing weekend. Our very own Brock and Anne Roby were the featured speakers. Christians around the area participated in this retreat and spent a few days focusing on God and our marriages. 

The messages were entitled “The Right Foundation,” “The Heavy Lifting,” and “Lift Us Up”.   It is always a good time to remember how marriage is an amazing blessing and privilege, as well as one of the remnants of the Garden of Eden. It is an earthly example of the timeless mystery of how Christ loves the Church.   Our marriages are meant to reflect this heavenly relationship – a high calling.   Yet, we also live in the world, and our culture affects our views on marriage. It is not the end all be all, and it is not an outdated relic of the past either, but it has a special place in the sight of God.   It should be honored the way God desires it to be. We are grateful for the opportunity to reflect on and strengthen our marriage.

- Jason & Dianne, Oakland/Alameda Fellowship Group

We will meet in different locations around the Bay Area for church next Sunday. The place and time for all Sunday Services are on our website.  

Our last Midweek Class for the Hebrews Bible Study Class is this Wednesday at 7:30 PM. 

In addition to the HOPE Scouts event mentioned above, we have additional opportunities for the adults to serve with HOPE worldwide this month as well during their Season of Service. Please click HERE to find out more about those. 

Finally, we have many other events happening in the upcoming weeks for the holiday season. You can click the button below to be taken directly to our events page. 

Have an amazing week!

Philippians 1:3-6 I thank my God every time I remember you.  In all my prayers for all of you, I always pray with joy because of your partnership in the gospel from the first day until now, being confident of this, that he who began a good work in you will carry it on to completionuntil the day of Christ Jesus.