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MINISTRIES

Youth (5th -12th Grades)

Questions about Youth Group? If you would like more information about youth ministries or have questions, contact Erik Anderson, *protected email*.

College

Stay In the Loop about College Ministry at SB Community: Create or update your Community Connect profile. Head to the “Groups” tab and search for “College Group” - request to join and you’ll start getting communications about College activities. You can also join the Facebook group (SB Community Church-College students) and follow us on Instagram (sbcommunitychurchcollegegroup)!

Join us after the 11 o'clock service on April 28th...in the Fellowship Hall… for a discussion with Dr. Andrea Gurney based on her recently released book Reimagining Your Love Story: Biblical and Psychological Practices for Healthy Relationships. Come hungry! Lunch will be provided. Please RSVP to gro.y1555642823tinum1555642823mocbs1555642823@sema1555642823j1555642823.

Young Adults

Join us after the 11 o'clock service on April 28th in the Fellowship Hall… for a discussion with Dr. Andrea Gurney. See the “College” section for more details!

Men

Praxis - Apr. 12: Our every other Friday gathering continues Friday, Apr. 12th. There is food and coffee at 6:15am. We begin right at 6:30 and end promptly at 7:45am. Our new series is exploring how our habits affect our love for God. See you there!

Easter & Tenebrae

Tenebrae Service - Apr. 19th:

Remembering the Passion and Death of Jesus on Friday, April 19th, 7pm at Living Faith Church, 4597 Hollister Avenue. Families welcome. Childcare not provided. For information, contact Deana Gilman, call (805) 687-7797, or see www.sbcommunity.org. Watch for a flier in the entryway to use to invite friends and family.

Easter Celebration! - Apr. 21st:

Outside at City College’s West Campus on Sunday, April 21st, 9:30-10:40am. Bring: family & friends, coffee, blankets, lawn chairs. Supplied: folding chairs, free parking & continental breakfast (at 9am). For information, contact Deana Gilman, call (805) 687-7797, or see www.sbcommunity.org. Pick up fliers in the entryway to use to invite friends and family. (This activity is not part of, or endorsed by, Santa Barbara City College.)

Help Needed - Easter Service:

The Easter service is one of our favorite services of the year, held on the beautiful bluff overlooking the ocean at City College. However, to make this service happen, we need some help with parking, set-up and clean-up. Would you consider helping to make this beautiful service a reality! Sign up HERE, or contact <a href="mailto:*protected email*">Deana Gilman</a> or call (805) 687-7797.</p>

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Wednesday AM Prayer - Apr 17th

Make it your aim to come consistently to Wednesday morning prayer.  Ben Patterson leads this time from 6:45-7:45am in the Fellowship Hall.  Learn how to use the scriptures to give direction to your prayers.  If you've never come you will be surprised by how fast the hour goes!

Bringing The Outsider In: Book Of Ruth Small Group Curriculum

Inspired by the powerful message of God the Redeemer in the book of Ruth as we heard it at the church retreat? Consider gathering a few friends and neighbors to explore the book together over five weeks this summer! Designed for those who have little or no familiarity with the Bible, Dr. Sandy Richter’s curriculum includes DVD teaching, a leader’s guide, and member study guides. Packets available for $75 on the patio.

Join the Westmont Orchestra...

...for their annual Student Concerto Concert held at SB Community Church on Friday, April 12th at 7pm. Admission is $10. The concert spotlights three talented student concerto finalists and will feature Uilleann Sunrise by Sean O'Boyle, and Star Wars by John Williams.

Royal Family Kids Camp Info Dessert - Apr. 15th

Come learn more about how you can serve at Royal Family Kids Camp. Informational dessert Monday. April 15 at 7:00pm at 7455 San Blanco Drive, Goleta. Contact Sandra Edgar at moc.l1555642823iamg@1555642823BSyli1555642823maFla1555642823yoR1555642823 for more information.

Upcoming Baby & Child Dedication - May 4th

Our next dedication will be on May 4th. If you’d like to have your baby or child dedicated please email Paige Chase at *protected email* to get added to the list. There will be a parent orientation on May 3rd from 4-5pm. See https://www.sbcommunity.org/children/ for more info.

Homeschool Information Meeting - May 6th

Do you have questions about homeschooling? Please come to a homeschool information meeting presented by Santa Barbara Christian Homesteaders on Monday, May 6 at 7pm, held at Calvary Baptist Church, 736 W Islay Street, Santa Barbara, CA 93101. Though childcare is not available, parents are welcome to bring nursing babies. For more information, please contact Fern Sikich at moc.l1555642823iamg@1555642823hciki1555642823sf1555642823 or check out the website at www.sbhomesteaders.com.

Library

Please check out our SBCC library of Christian books. The library is open before and after Sunday morning services. We take Christian book donations to ship to Christian organizations in the Philippines.

GIVING

Giving Boxes

Giving Boxes are in the church entryway or gifts may be mailed to Santa Barbara Community Church, 1002 Cieneguitas Road, Santa Barbara, CA 93110. Please make checks payable to “SB Community.” You may give electronically by texting “sbcommunity” to 77977 to get started. See https://www.sbcommunity.org/give/ for more information. Questions? Email Kathy Roberts.