QUICK LOOK

• Wednesday Prayer – 6:45am or Noon – Jan 22
  
• Praxis – Jan 24
  
• Parenting Seminar – Feb 1
  
• Save the Date! Marriage Conference – Feb 21-22
  
• Alpha begins – Feb 23
  
• Annual Church Retreat – Apr 17-19
  
• Save the Date! Secret Church – Apr 24

MINISTRIES

YOUTH (5th -12th Grades)

Questions about Youth Group? Contact Caleb Bagdanov () or Mandy DuPar () or visit www.sbcommunity.org/youth.

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 (sbcommunity_college). For more information, contact Katie Shara at .

YOUNG ADULTS

Keep Up On Young Adult Ministry at SB Community! Create or update your Community Connect profile under the “Resources” tab on our website. Head to the “groups” tab in the sidebar and search for Young Adults. Request to join and you’ll start receiving communications about activities and service opportunities. For more info, contact James Asselin at .

MEN

Praxis… our every other Friday morning gathering, continues on Friday, January 24.  We begin at 6:30am but coffee and donuts are available at 6:15; we are done by 7:45am.

HOMEGROUPS

Homegroups: Signups are now open for spring homegroups! Homegroups meet weekly for prayer, connections, and Bible study along with the sermon series. The spring session runs from the week of January 19th until May. Sign up today to get connected with a group near you! Signups are online at sbcommunity.org/homegroups. Contact Erin Patterson () with any questions.

Homegroup Study Guides: Grab your Genesis study guide on the patio today for $5. Free PDF downloads are also available at sbcommunity.org/homegroups.

MORE

Open House at Coastline Christian Academy – Jan. 23rd:  Are you prayerfully considering where God wants your children to attend school next fall? Coastline Christian Academy’s mission is to partner with believing parents to raise their kids to know Jesus while providing the highest standards of academic instruction. Coastline invites parents exploring K – 8th grade to attend an upcoming Open House on January 23, from 8:00-10:00am.  No reservation necessary. Questions? Call Coastline at (805)967-5834 and visit www.coastlinechristianacademy.com for more info.

Awareness and Action – Trafficking in California and what we can do about it: Jan. 25th: Visiting speaker Susan Patterson and local detective Josh Cockrell will present on how trafficking looks in California (including our county), types of trafficking, signs to recognize, and ideas of how to make a difference. It will be held on Saturday January 25th at Community Covenant Church (5070 Cathedral Oaks Rd) from 7:00-8:30 pm. Parent discretion is advised due to content, though teenagers are welcome. The event is free, with a donation opportunity for local ant-trafficking efforts.

SB Missions Conference – Friday, Jan 31st & Saturday, Feb 1st… at First Presbyterian Church.  This year’s keynote speakers are Father Greg Boyle of Homeboy Industries who works with those in the gang culture of L.A. and Kara Powell who gives leadership to the Fuller Youth Institute.  To register or for more info go to sbmissionconference.org.

Childcare Needed During Parenting Seminar – Feb. 1st: Are you looking for a way to bless the families of our church? There is a one-time need for childcare on Saturday February 1 from 9:15-11:45 so parents can learn how to grow their children spiritually! Please contact Rhonda DuPar at 805-895-4274 or .

Alpha Starts Feb. 23rd at 6:00pm on Sunday evenings at Santa Barbara Community Church: Alpha is a series of talks exploring the Christian faith. Typically run over ten weeks, each session explores a different question of faith that inspires conversation in small groups. We start with a light meal, then watch a 30 min video and discuss it in small groups. To find out more about Alpha, contact Della Peterson at 805-729-3054 or email .

GriefShare: ome find help and encouragement after the death of a spouse, child, family member, or friend through GriefShare, a network of 15,000+ churches worldwide equipped to offer grief support. Groups meet weekly at Montecito Covenant Church, 671 Cold Spring Road, Mondays 10am-12pm from Feb. 3rd-Apr. 27th. Learn more at www.griefshare.org and contact Pam Beebe at 805-679-1501 for more information.

Save the Dates for Royal Family Kids Camp – June 28-July 3, 2020: As you make your summer plans be sure to block out June 28 – July 3 to join us for Royal Family Kids Camp. There are many ways to be a part of camp, from full-time staff to behind the scenes errands and projects and everything in between.  Want more information?  Contact Sandra Edgar at

SBCC Library: Check out our more than 5,000 Christian books for your reading pleasure!  We are open before and after both Sunday morning services! Take advantage of these hidden treasures!

GIVING

We want to encourage you in faithful giving in 2020! There are a number of ways to give financially to SBCC:

• Giving Boxes are available in the church entryway for checks and cash;
• checks can be mailed to SBCC at 1002 Cieneguitas Rd, SB 93110;
• the SBCC app can be downloaded to a smart device featuring a simple “Give” button;
• texting “sbcommunity” to 77977 can easily start the process for e-giving;
• giving can be submitted through the “Give” tab at www.sbcommunity.com/give.

Questions? See sbcommunity.org/give for more information or email .