Weekly Announcements
Monday
Military parents can find encouragement through a support group that meets on the first Monday of each month at 6:30pm at the SLO United Methodist Church. 234-5547
Dove Creek Church of Atascadero offers Christian karate & arnis (stick fighting) classes Mondays & Wednesdays from 4:30-6pm. Cost: $40/mo. 466-9505
Vineyard Christian Fellowship of Santa Maria has established "Healing Rooms" where teams of Christians pray for the sick. Open Monday 5-8:30pm. No appt. nec. 922-1015 ext. 105 www.healingroomssmv.com
Tuesday
Junior high students are invited to The Vertex every Tuesday from 6-8:15pm at New Life Community Church of Pismo Beach. Get help with homework, use the skatepark, play basketball & videogames, eat snacks, hangout, etc. 489-3254
MOPS (Mothers Of Pre-Schoolers) meets on the 1st and 3rd Tuesday of each month from 9:30-11:30am at El Morro Church of the Nazarene in Los Osos. Food, fun, fellowship, crafts & speakers. Childcare provided. 528-0391
Oak Park Christian Church of Grover Beach invites all 9th-12th graders to a youth Bible study every Tuesday at 6:30pm. 481-7091
Crossroads Community Church of Camarillo offers a 12-step Christian Recovery Program Tuesdays at 7pm, for people who struggle with any type of addiction or compulsive behavior. 484-8586 ext 115
Solid Rock Life Center of Grover Beach offers "Healing Rooms" Tuesdays from 6:30-8:30pm. 473-2709
North County Prayer Ministry offers a "Healing Room," Tuesdays from 6-8:30pm at 7735 El Camino Real in Atascadero. 440-7202
San Luis Obispo Christian Women’s Club meets the 2nd Tuesday of each month at 10:30am at the Madonna Inn for brunch. 471-4206
MOPS (Mothers of Preschoolers) meets on the 2nd & 4th Tuesdays of each month from 9-11:30am at Ventura Community Church. Cost: $55 + $10/child for entire 7-8 meeting session. 816-3395 NancyMS1129@yahoo.com or www.MOPSventura.com
Santa Maria Foursquare Church hosts Celebrate Recovery every Tuesday at 6:30pm - a Christian recovery program. 922-8445
Santa Maria Foursquare Church invites all high schoolers to "U-Turn" - an evening of games, food, fun and fellowship - Tuesdays at 6:30pm. 348-1650
Wednesday
New Life Community Church of Oxnard invites all 5th & 6th graders to J12 - a youth group meeting every Wednesday from 7 to 8:30 pm. Worship, teaching, cool games & more. 701-4978
Templeton Community Church invites all mothers of preschoolers to their new MOPS group, which meets the 1st and 3rd Wednesday of each month from 9-11am. northcountymops@yahoo.com
North County Prayer Ministry offers a "Healing Room," Wednesdays from 6-8:30pm at 7735 El Camino Real in Atascadero. 440-7202
Dove Creek Church of Atascadero offers Christian karate & arnis (stick fighting) classes Mondays & Wednesdays from 4:30-6pm. Cost: $40/mo. 466-9505
Middle school & high school students are invited to The Current, Wednesdays from 6-8pm at the YMCA in Ventura. Bible study, music, fun & more. 671-9928
The First Baptist Church of San Luis Obispo invites all 5th and 6th graders to "Shift 56," Wednesdays from 6-8pm - a fun, interactive program that introduces kids to Jesus. 543-0945
First Christian Church of Santa Maria invites all kids in 1st-6th grades to Wednesday Night Live - an evening of live music, games, Bible stories and fun Wednesdays from 6:30-8pm. 922-8479
Oak Park Christian Church of Grover Beach invites all 1st-6th graders to participate in their children's choir every Wednesday at 6:30pm. 481-7091
Oak Park Christian Church of Grover Beach invites all 7th-8th graders to a youth Bible study every Wednesday at 6:30pm. 481-7091
Vineyard Christian Fellowship of Santa Maria has established "Healing Rooms" where teams of Christians pray for the sick. Open Wednesday 5-8:30pm. No appt. nec. 922-1015 ext. 105 www.healingroomssmv.com
Moms In Touch prayer group for mothers of students attending Laguna Middle School in San Luis Obispo meets Wednesdays from 9-10am at Calvary SLO Church. 542-0240 or mcfrauen@charter.net
New Life Community Church in Pismo Beach offers a high school service every Wednesday with worship and a message at 7pm. 489-3254
Thursday
North County Prayer Ministry offers a "Healing Room," Thursdays from 9am-12:30pm at 7735 El Camino Real in Atascadero. 440-7202
MOPS (Mothers of Preschoolers) will meet on the 2nd & 4th Thursdays of each month from 9-11:30am at Ventura Community Church. Cost: $55 + $10/child for entire 7-8 meeting session. 816-3395 NancyMS1129@yahoo.com or www.MOPSventura.com
Ambassadors For Christ invites all believers to participate in street witnessing Thursday nights at the San Luis Obispo Farmer’s Market. Meet at 6:30pm at the Mission amphitheater for prayer & worship, then out to the streets. 680-4074
Captive Hearts Ministry offers a Christian 12-step program and support group for men and women struggling with addictions, every Thursday from 7-9pm at 815 Grand Ave. in Grover Beach. 481-4500
CBMC (Connecting Business Men to Christ) is a network of men praying for friends and associates. The Paso Robles chapter meets Thursdays at 6:30am at the Caddy Grill (Hunter Ranch Golf Course.) 610-4998
Bible Fellowship Church of Ventura offers a Christian 12-Step Recovery group Thursdays from 6:30-8:30pm. 656-7766
MOPS (Mothers of Preschoolers) meets on the 1st & 3rd Thursdays of each month from 9:15-11:30am at South Coast Fellowship of Ventura. 816-3395 or www.scf.org
Friday
San Luis Obispo Church of the Nazarene hosts a Parents’ Night Out on the 2nd Friday of each month from 5-10pm. Kids enjoy games, snacks, activities, crafts & more while parents enjoy a date night. Free! 543-3192
Rock Harbor Christian Fellowship of Morro Bay provides free food for those in need, available for pick-up on the last Friday of each month from 6-7pm. 772-7365
The Live Ride Church of Simi Valley offers “Door To Recovery,” a Christian 12-step meeting covering all compulsive behaviors, Fridays from 7-8:30pm. 587-3123
Calvary Chapel Arroyo Grande holds a class on Dealing With Your Addictions, every Friday at 7pm - separate groups for men and women. 481-2320
The First Baptist Church of San Luis Obispo invites all elementary students to "Revolution," Fridays from 6-8pm - an active Bible-based program with games, music & more. 543-0945
The Church of God of Prophecy in Oceano offers the Christ-centered recovery ministry "TGIF" (Thank God I'm Free) Friday evenings from 6-9PM. 473-4911
Calvary Chapel of Atascadero offers a drug and alcohol recovery ministry which meets every Friday evening at 7pm. 466-3354
New Life Community Church of Pismo Beach offers the "Celebrate Recovery" program every Friday at 7pm - a Bible-based program to help people recover from hurts, habits and hang-ups. 489-3254 ext 500
Pacific Christian Center of Santa Maria offers the Christian 12-step program "Celebrate Recovery," Fridays from 6:30-9pm. 934-3491
Bible Fellowship Church of Ventura invites all college-age young people to "The Party Ven-U" every Friday night from 7pm-midnight. Music, movies, food, fun and more. 341-4295
First Church of the Nazarene in Ventura hosts the HeBrews Coffeehouse every Friday at 7pm - a place for young adults (18-30) to enjoy acoustic music, Bible studies, games, food and coffee items.
The Live Ride Church of Simi Valley offers Christian 12-step Recovery groups Fridays from 7-8:30pm. 587-3123
Saturday
The Holy Fire youth group meets every Saturday at 6pm at 1660 Teal Club Rd. in Oxnard. (949) 201-7164 or darlene_456@hotmail.com
Morro Bay Church of Christ offers the GriefShare recovery support group for those who have lost loved ones, every Saturday from 3-5pm. 772-7248
Sunday
Oak Park Christian Church of Grover Beach invites all 7th - 12th graders to Youth Group every Sunday at 3pm. 481-7091
First Baptist Church of San Luis Obispo invites all college-age young people to "Celebration" - a weekly time of worship thru music, Sundays at 7pm and 8:30pm. 756-8639
Refuge Calvary Chapel of San Miguel hosts a weekly Sunday evening service & children’s ministry every Sunday at 6:30pm. 423-4692
Mission Without Borders, based in Camarillo, provides food, clothing and medicine to the needy in Eastern Europe and China. To find out how you can get involved, call 800-245-9191
Twin Cities Vineyard Christian Fellowship of Paso Robles hosts a Burn worship service for young adults, Sundays at 6:30pm. 423-0513
Undated Announcements
The "Healing Rooms" of the Santa Maria Valley offer prayer to the community, with team members from over 20 different churches. Located at 3010 Skyway Drive, Unit C. Open Mon 5-8:30pm, and Tue-Thu from 9am-12:30pm. No appointment necessary. 925-5678
Creative Mediation of San Luis Obispo offers a variety of conflict resolution resources, including workshops to help church staff and leaders resolve conflict among their members and each other. Additionally, many churches refer their members to Creative Mediation for help with everyday conflicts. 549-0442 or www.creativemediation.net
American Christian Writers offers a free writing evaluation to determine if you have the aptitude to be a published writer. To request yours, call or e-mail... 1-800-21-WRITE or ACWriters@aol.com
Christian Charities Foundation enables you to donate your car, truck, boat or RV to the faith-based organization of your choice. Running or not. Free pick-up. Tax deductible. 1-888-322-GIVE
Kids Konnection provides Christian after-school care for children in Ventura, and can pick up kids from their schools. 671-9987 or www.thebestsummer.org
National Network of Youth Ministries has launched MentorYouth.com to connect young people with Christian adults. For info on local mentoring opportunities, call 877-500-MENTOR or www.mentoryouth.com
Roving Volunteers in Christ‘s Service is a group of retired or semi-retired couples and singles travel in their RVs to help various Christian organizations across the country. For info on joining this group, call 1-800-727-8914
Jobs
Finance Manager is being sought for a non-profit Christian organization. This position is responsible for the implementing, and maintaining of the organization’s accounting and financial policies. Oversees the financial and accounting operations of the organization, including banking, account reconciliations, bookkeeping functions, payroll, budget preparation and financial reporting. Recommendation and implementation of the short and long-term financial strategies of the organization. 20 hours/week. Requirements:
- A mature Christian faith and shared commitment to the organization’s mission to lead people into a more intimate relationship with Jesus Christ.
- Understanding of accounting, bookkeeping and financial management. Non-profit experience a plus.
- Proficiency with QuickBooks. Experience with MS Office and various database applications.
- BS in Business Administration with an option in Accounting or Finance with at least 4 years of hands on accounting experience.
- Comfortable working with individual donors, vendors, financial institutions and Board of Directors.
- Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
