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WHAT’S INSIDE:
Father’s Day
Graduation Recognition 2011
Church Park Day
+ much more...
MinistersPB AbregoJoe AlvarezVince AlvarezSteve ChaparroPatrick CisnerosDarrin GonzalezGabriel GuerraCaesar HuertaBen MedinaLee MillenWilliam OrosFrank RayaSteve RiosSantos Valenzuela
DeaconsRichard Flores
A Place for Real Transformation
Take the next step! We invite you to the 2 remaining important sessions given by Pastor Sam on Tuesday nights at 7:00pm in the Q&A Room. If you’ve missed it this time, it will be offered again soon. 1. May 10, 2011 - You have made an Important Decision!2. May 17, 2011 - The Power of the Cross3. May 24, 2011 - RECEIVE CELEBRATION SERVICE 4. May 31, 2011 - Baptism and FreedomWhy do churches baptize people? Is baptism just an old religious custom, or does itmean and do anything real? Discover the freedom that believers experience when they are baptized in Jesus’ name. 5. June 7, 2011 - Knowing God more Intimately
Now you are ready to know God in a more special way. After making your most important decision of following Christ, after experiencing the power of the cross andthe sweet communion with the Father, you are ready for an experience that will literally transform your life. Don’t miss out!
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Your Journey in Christ...Begins today!
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[ Are you “In the Zone?”]Pick up the preaching series in the bookstore.
YOU DON’T HAVE TO WAIT ‘TIL SUNDAY!“For where two or three are gathered together in my name,
there am I in the midst of them.” Matthew 18:20
“Let’s go to church.” / “I’ll meet you at the church.” / “Where do you attend church?”“What a beautiful church!”
All of the above statements are commonly used by Christians in relation to some type of sincere religious conversations connected to the concept of a place or a building. However, in the New Testament, the term “church” was never used to refer a place or building; it always refers to the people that make up the body of Christ.
The word “church” was first used by Christ in Matthew 16:18, He would “build his church.” Other scriptures talk about “the Lord added to the church” (Acts 2:47) and that “great fear that came upon the church” (Acts 5:11) The word “church” [Greek: ekklesia] is made up of two Greek words that mean [ek] “out of”, “away from” and [kaleo] “to call aloud”. The word “church” then refers to those who have been called out or away from. The extension of this concept is that the church is formed of people who have been called out from the world, sin and self and now belong to the body of Christ. OK, enough Greek for a month!
The point is that biblically speaking the term “church” does not refer to a place, a building or a sanctuary, but to the gathering or assembling of people, in his name. All God needs is two or three to be gathered in His name, and He promised to be there in the midst of them!
So, what’s the big deal pastor? Here it is: Community Life Groups are not a program or a ministry or thing we do, such as a scheduled event or religious program. Life Groups are the church. They are not part of a program, they are the program. In the New Testament there were not any church buildings as we have today – they met in the temple (In the porch of the Jewish synagogue, Acts 5:12) and mainly in the homes. Every time CLGs meet in someone’s living room, they are meeting as the church. This is huge. All of the blessings, authority, miracles, moves of God and any other divine promise are as much the CLG’s as they are Sunday’s celebration service! You don’t have to wait till Sunday, to give or receive. Do it in a CLG!
God bless,
SENIOR PASTOR SAMUEL VALVERDE
PASTOR’S THOUGHTS
COMMUNITY LIFE GROUPS
Santos Valenzuela 951-894-5008 Corona, 92882Roy Hernandez 909-854-3778 Fontana, 92335Armando Herrera 909-996-7881 Bloomington, 92316Ben Medina 909-428-1955 Rialto, 92377Nat Ochoa 951-743-5578 Fontana, 92336Aaron Marron 909-947-7100 Ontario, 91764Ricardo Ramos 909-609-4171 Fontana, 92336Jaime Tejada 909-376-0807 Rialto, 92376Noah Leon 562-394-3683 Riverside, 92504Fernando Salgado 951-509-2746 Riverside, 92504Alex Santos 909-938-6016 Highland. 92374Lydia Hernandez 909-917-5135 Rancho CucamongaSteve Rios 909-433-0891 Redlands. 92375Alex Serrato 951-247-5833 M. Valley, 92557Andy Tovar 626-616-7453 Rancho/MontclairGabriel Guerra 808-286-5969 Hesperia, 92345Joe Alvarez 951-922-0308 Banning. 92220Wendell Wright 951-237-3168 (Southeast) Riverside, 92508Nancy Ballestero 909-440-5892 Rialto, 92376 (Women’s Group)
Esther Gudiño [email protected] Los AngelesAmanda Weynschenk 909-425-5890 LIVING STRONG/Cancer Support Group
GET CONNECTED
YOUR CLG TEAM
CLG Director: Fernando Salgado (951) 543-3284 [email protected]
Director of Operations & Membership Richard Flores (310)514-7992 [email protected]
Director of Curriculum Roy Hernandez (909)953-7970 [email protected]
Clerical and Administrative Assistance Lydia Hernandez (909)917-5135 [email protected]
Director of PromotionsCharlie and Edith Velasco (480)399-1080 [email protected]
Trees of Righteousness ClassMay 3, 10, 17 & 24, 2011 / 7:00pm / Room 210
Bible study that explains the affects of sin and the change that can be made through obedience to the Word of God.
SPECIAL EVENTS
JUNE CALENDARFountain of Truth Apostolic Church
THURSDAYJune 2
Praise Team Practice 7:00 pm Sanctuary
MONDAYJune 6
TUESDAYJune 7
H.U.G.S. Bible Study 6:00pm Rialto Mobile Park
Beginning Your Journey in Christ 7:00 pm Q&A Room
THURSDAYJune 9
Praise Team Practice 7:00 pm Sanctuary
FRIDAYJune 10
FEARNOT: Prayer 7:30pm Q&A Room
SUNDAY June 5
Celebration Service Music ClassesFEARNOT Youth Park Day
9:30 am11:30am/3:30pm3:00pm
Sanctuary210/VariousBill Martin Park
THURSDAYJune 16
Praise Team Practice
7:00 pm Sanctuary
SATURDAYJune 11
LANDSCAPE: ENERGIA JUVENIL
SUNDAY June 12
Shepherds MeetingCelebration Service Music Classes
8:30 am9:30 am11:30am/3:30pm
Q&A RoomSanctuary210/Various
MONDAYJune 13
H.U.G.S. Arts & Crafts 6:00pm Rialto Mobile Park
THURSDAYJune 1
Core Meeting 7:00pm Q&A Room
Sanctuary
Rialto Mobile Park
Q&A Room
Sanctuary
Q&A Room
Sanctuary210/VariousBill Martin Park
Sanctuary
MONDAYJune 20
THURSDAYJune 23
H.U.G.S. Bible Study 6:00pm Rialto Mobile Park
Praise Team Practice 7:00 pm Sanctuary
SUNDAY June 19
Celebration Service Father’s Day
9:30 am Sanctuary
SATURDAYJune 18
FEARNOT Youth Leadership Session
9am - 12pm Q&A / 206
Q&A RoomSanctuary210/Various
Rialto Mobile Park
SATURDAY June 25
Quarterly Vision Casting Core Meeting
Día Del Obispo
LANDSCAPE: ENG MEN
8am - 12pm
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Q&A
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SUNDAY June 26
Celebration ServiceGraduation Recognitions
Music Classes
Church Park Day
9:30 am
11:30am/3:30pm
1:00pm
Sanctuary
210/various
Village Park
FRIDAY June 17
Ladies’ Vigil“Fullness of Joy”
9pm - 12am Sanctuary
MONDAYJune 27
H.U.G.S. Arts & Crafts 6:00pm Rialto Mobile Park
THURSDAYJune 29
Praise Team Practice 7:00 pm Sanctuary
Q&A Room
STUDENT MINISTRIES
COLLEGE & CAREER
FEARNOT: LIFE GROUPS (18-25)
Park Day Life Group Celebration (English & Spanish)
FEARNOT Leadership Session
South Fontana
Rialto
Redlands
Hacienda Heights
Ontario / Rancho Cucamonga
Victorville / Hesperia
North Fontana
Don’t miss out on what’s happening throughout the week. It’s where we grow together, stay accountable and disciple others. Find a group in your area and get plugged in. Everyone welcome!
June 5, 2011 - 3:00 - 7:00 pmFood, sports, fun, games, prizes...Bill Martin Park7881 Juniper Ave., Fontana, CA 92336
June 18, 2011 - 9:00 am - 12:00 pmQ&A Room / Room 206This session is focused for the current leadership but is open to those who are interested in working with young adults. Anyone who is not a leader must RSVP to: [email protected]
Meets Wednesdays @ 7:00 pmDirectors: Eder Roman / Aaron Altamirano / Bri Marron
Meets Wednesdays @ 7:00 pmDirectors: Joel & Cathy Melgar
Meets Tuesdays @ 7:00 pm (every other Tuesday)
Directors: Mark & Reniah Gutierrez
Meets Wednesdays @ 7:00 pm Directors: Kiks & Alejandra Enriquez
Meets Mondays @ 7:00 pm Directors: Tim & Sonia Valverde
Meets various daysDirectors: Michelle & Marissa Guerra
Meets Sundays @ 12:45 pm (keep a close eye on the schedule)
Directors: Rudy & Berniece Peña
COMING SOON...
Dear Ladies,
Hope you all had a wonderful May! The Ladies department has been celebrating some exciting and rewarding activities. The “Joy of Mothering” Seminar was awesome! Sis. Blanca Gonzalez ministered to our hearts and
brought forth the word of God in a more meaningful manner. We all cried as Sis. Missy Valverde interviewed Sis. Connie Zavala on the trials and hardships of raising four boys as a single parent. It was a beautiful morning. In the same theme of “Joy”, we will be celebrating a “Vigil” on Friday, June 17th from 9:00 p.m. to 12:00 a.m. Please don’t miss out on this glorious event. Don’t forget to keep filling your “Missions Box” ! The months go by quickly!Special thanks to the Ladies’ Board for their continued work and great spirits. Raquel Valverde
LADIES DEPARTMENT
FROM SIS. RACHEL VALVERDE, SENIOR PASTOR’S WIFE
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CHURCH LEADERSHIP
Sunday Celebration Service: English 9:30am / Spanish 1:00pmChurch Office Hours: T - F 9:00am - 5:00pmChurch address: 5401 Citrus Ave. Fontana, Ca 92336 909.822.5450Website: www.fountainoftruth.comBookstore: T-F 9:00am - 5:00 pm Open all day Sundays Find us on Facebook
Senior Pastor Samuel & Raquel Valverde
Executive CoreAlex Santos, Assistant PastorNat Ochoa, AdministratorAbel Gonzalez, Equipping PastorPhil Raya, Community PastorAndrew Rodriguez, Sanctuary DirectorFernando Salgado CLG PastorTimothy Valverde, Youth Pastor
MinistersPB AbregoJoe AlvarezVince AlvarezSteve ChaparroPatrick CisnerosDarrin GonzalezGabriel GuerraCaesar HuertaBen MedinaLee MillenWilliam OrosFrank RayaSteve RiosSantos Valenzuela
DeaconsRichard Flores
Passion for God Healthy Families Penetrating Outreach
Love for People Equipping Leaders