Marriage/Relationship Workshop

Make sure to join us on Wednesday’s, February 5^th, 12^th, and 19^th for our 10 Commandments of Marriage Workshop. This workshop will take place on both campuses and we hope that everyone can participate. This Workshop is not just for those that are married, but for anyone that wants to have healthy relationships in their life. So whether you’re single, dating, or married, we will see you there!

INVITE!

This is just a friendly reminder to KEEP INVITING PEOPLE TO CHURCH! We have all had our lives dramatically changed by making Jesus our Lord and Savior, and also by making church a priority in our lives. There are people that you know or see in this city that need what we have. It can be so easy to focus our lives on life’s distractions, but the truth is,God’s heart is all about reaching lost people. Let’s hook up with God’s heart and see a city saved!

ALIVE CONFERENCE

Begins tonight!!! Don't miss it. 
This weekend is going to be amazing! Tonight Andrew Nava is speaking , service starts at 7pm. Tomorrow night starts at 6 and Sunday starts at 3 to watch the Game and then service starts immediately after at 7.

Volunteer of the Week

John Babshoff 

John has recently stepted up to lead as a head usher and is always looking at how he can improve the campus. 

Thanks John

Lets Finish January Strong

Thank you so much for signing on to the blog this week!

Our heart in writing this blog is that it would inspire and give you vision not just information.  
Pastor randy recently said that, "Fasting is like going on a date with God." Truly he was talking about you pouring your self into fasting as you would in an emotional, romantic relationship. The beauty of this is that in return God gives himself fully to you as well! Think about it the creator of the universe gives himself fully to you! 

Think about this: 
“An infinite God can give all of Himself to each of His children. He does not distribute Himself that each may have a part, but to each one He gives all of Himself as fully as if there were no others.”
- A.W. Tozer-

The Last Wednesday

With this in mind lets all do what God is asking of us and be ready to see miracles this next Wednesday at our last Fasting Wednesday night service! Pastor is going to be laying on hands and believing for the supernatural power of God in your life so tell everyone, and be the there to receive everything that God has for you. This will be a culmination of a moth of praying, fasting and giving! This is the reward for obedience....the Blessing of God being tangible and operating in your life, don't miss it.

Healing School is Back          

We are giving you the inside scoop on whats coming! Healing school is Back! Starting February 7th Healing school will begin!  Join Pastor Cherie and the G42 School of ministry for these amazing Friday mornings from 9:30-10:30 am.



Baptisms This weekend!
Pool Party!! You know we throw the best pool parties in the valley. when peoples lives are transformed by the power of Holy Spirit! Come out and support your family that are making this public declaration of faith.  

        

              We have our Volunteers of the Week. 

Enrique and Lori Loera

This power Couple is stepping it up in their leadership and making our campus a place for people to come and get saved! If you don't know Enrique and Lori, then you are missing out. They always show up with a smile. When he walks on campus he is hard to miss at 6"4', but walking up like a big teddy bear he makes everyone around him feel appreciated and loved. We so appreciate everything they do, but more than that, who they are! Kic is a better place because they serve there.

BEST JANUARY EVER!

DREAM TEAM!!

Hey everyone! Thanks for reading the blog! First things first, we want to say a BIG thank you for what you do and the sacrifices you sometimes have to make to serve people each weekend! We hope you know there is great blessing and reward for putting God's house first and prioritizing not only being committed to Him, but being doers of His word and being committed to serving each other!
Thank you Thank you Thank you!


RECRUIT ONE





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Hope to see you this Wednesday Night! If it's in your ability to be there, TRUST us, God has been moving in such a refreshing way at these gatherings that it is not worth missing! You will leave charged, encouraged, strengthened and ready for what ever comes your way!



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ALIVE CONFERENCE!!!!

Andrew Nava is so excited about the ALIVE conference that he bought shoes to match the logo!! HA!
Let's join his excitement and get the word out! This conference is going to impact the lives of hundreds of young people in our city. If your not excited about that, you need a pulse check! That's what Celebration is all about: 

"Awakening a generation to know 

God and make Him known!"

 We need both generations working together, so let's rally behind 2SM and do our part to get students that we know there!
AND DON"T FORGET IT IS NOW FREE!!! NO CHARGE MEANS NO EXCUSE!!


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 TUESDAY<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<

There will be a mandatory class this Tuesday for everyone who is getting baptized next weekend. This class will give you clear understanding about what it means to get baptized as well as all of the instructions for that day.
 It will be at the Clovis campus at 7pm.

We are also having our Starting Point class this Tuesday. If you have never attended, we want to invite you to come! At this class you will learn how to develop a relationship with God and live out your decision to follow Him.
Fresno Campus Suite at 7pm.
*Refreshments provided 


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                Volunteer of the Week
                    Candy Rodriguez

Candy has been doing an amazing job at not only greeting guests,but also identifying new guests and assisting them to KIC and the visitor lounge! She has been taking great care of those coming on the weekend and showing them God's love! Thank you Candy for lighting up our campus!

DESPERATE DEVOTION

Here are some clips from our morning prayer this week. Listen in as Pastor Randy talks about fasting and prayer.








HUNGRY? WHY WAIT, JOIN THE FAST!!

Don't forget we are fasting in the month of January and going after God with everything we got! Yes, you will get hungry, but that's the point! Take that hunger toward God and let's get closer to Him this month than ever before. We believe as we do this, it will set us on course for a thriving year! As a body we are specifically fasting TOGETHER on Wednesdays and ending our fast with our Wednesday Night Gatherings. We are coming together to pray and seeking God. Pastor Randy will be leading the charge as God directs him on these nights, and we really believe as we gather God wants to show up and touch our lives in a real tangible way. This last Wednesday was awesome, and if you weren't there we hope you will make every effort to come next week! If you have any questions about fasting check out our website, ask a staff member or grab a handout at guest services this weekend!


       
             THINGS YOU NEED TO KNOW

Also please make every effort to attend our Sunday morning volunteer vibe meeting an hour before service in the Big KIC building across from the sanctuary! It is so important for us to get on the same page for the day and most of all to pray together! Encourage your teammates to do the same! Thanks guys!

A SPECIAL TREAT JUST FO YOU!

Because we love you, because you are special and because you are the best volunteers ever ;) we want to hook you up with a voucher for a free appetizer and $5 off your meal at Texas RoadHouse! 
Go to the volunteer table this weekend, pick one up and enjoy!





                          Volunteer of the Week
                                Ansley Andrews

Ansley is a fantastic team member on the coffee bar team! She is a faithful and passionate team player who is constantly going the extra mile, and doing it with a smile! You can always find her serving coffee,snacks and lots of love at the coffee bar. Thank you Ansley for your heart to serve people, you bring joy to our lives! We love you!

Happy New Year Awesome Leaders! We are so grateful and excited to experience another year with you! We are going to see what we have never seen before this year!! We love you!




                          January 2014!!!

January is here and in full affect! We are so excited about this year and what God is about to do in all of our lives, we hope you are too!
This year we are no longer surviving, but THRIVING! We really hope that's not just some cute word that tickles your ears, but that you are taking it by force in faith and really believing to see what you have never seen this year!!






Wednesday Night Gatherings

 Don't forget, Pastor Randy is asking us to come together Wednesday Nights in January! We will be fasting together from Sun up to the end of service. These gatherings are going to be very special, we hope you make room in your schedule to press in to what God is doing at the beginning of this year!

                   VOLUNTEER OF THE WEEK
                         Lee and Ruth Dussell

Lee and Ruth are an amazing duo on our prayer team! Every week they are helping people and believing with them that God is moving in their lives. They also come to the office during the week and help out! Thank you guys for always lighting up the room when your around and being so loving and willing to help people! We love you and appreciate all you do! 

Christmas has passed and the NEW YEAR  is coming!!


Thank you again for all you did to make Christmas Great for not only your family, but for the families you touched through giving and serving these last few weeks! It is our goal to be a generous people and we believe we hit that goal this Christmas!
Thank you Thank you Thank you!!


NEW YEAR CHALLENGE

As the new year approaches many people are planning their new years resolutions, or perhaps recapping the "Best of 2013" moments and maybe even trying to forget some of their worst 2013 moments. How about you? Although its never good to live in the past, It'd be a shame to let a whole year pass by without ever stopping for a moment to take it all in. Before we move FORWARD into a new year here are a few questions to ask yourself  as this year comes to an end.

1. What has God done for me this year? 
Take some time and REMEMBER how good God has been to you! We can't forget if we'll REMEMBER.

2. What lessons have I learned this year?
One of the most productive things we can do with the past is learn from it!

3. What would I like to be different this next year, and what am I willing to change?
They say one definition of insanity is: Doing the same thing over and over and expecting a different outcome.

4. What are my spiritual goals?
Most people eagerly set health, fitness and financial goals, but don't forget the most important part of you...your spirit! Your relationship with God, or the lack thereof, is in direct correlation to every other part of your life and the success thereof.

5. How can I make more of a positive impact in the lives of others?

Being selfish comes natural to us all, but we are meant to live selfless lives that turn people to God .

Matthew 5:16 "... let your light shine before others, so that they may see your good works and give glory to your Father who is in heaven."

God has told us that this is our year to THRIVE, no more surviving, but we have our part to play !! Prayerfully consider your goals for this next year. Leaders have goals, and like Pastor Randy has taught us,

"If you don't have a plan, then you are planning to fail."

Don't even think about missing the first God Encounter of the new year! There's only one way to kick this year off right! Don't miss it!

New Comer Lunch Event
January 19th
Immediately following 11:30am Service
Invite new people you meet!

If you haven't been baptized or know people who want to be, sign up at Connection Point in the Lobby!

ATTENTION NEW VOLUNTEERS!
Volunteer Orientation is January 26th following 11:30 service.
Please get the word out to the new members on your team!

CELEBRATE WITH FAMILY

A BIG thank you to everyone who participated in our Christmas Outreaches and sponsored a child this year. Providing someones need is a BIG deal, and it is something they will remember for years to come. We are so excited to welcome the families of Jane Addams Elementary this Saturday Night and bless them with a gift for their children. We encourage you to join us this Saturday and help us make these families feel welcomed and loved! We need our leaders there to show them what Celebration is all about! 
Thank you again for being an extension of God's heart this Christmas, you are truly blessed to be a blessing!

INVITE INVITE INVITE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

It's HERE it's finally here!! THIS SATURDAY we kick off the first showing of our Christmas service and we need your help to get people there!! There are people who are counting on us to invite them to church this weekend, and more than that God Himself is counting on us to invite people this weekend! He knows exactly who needs to be there and those people are in your life right now! Let's be BOLD and reach out to our family, friends, neighbors, and fellow shoppers!! This is one of the BIGGEST weekends people have the opportunity to get saved, let's not miss our moment to help make that happen.

FRESNO CAMPUS SERVICES
SATURDAY 5pm
SUNDAY 8:30am and 11:30am






                 LET'S PARTAY TONIGHT!

WE HOPE YOU ARE PLANNING ON COMING TONIGHT, IT WON'T BE THE SAME WITHOUT YOU!!! WE HAVE MUSIC, FOOD, AND FUN FOR YOU AND YOUR FAMILY! CELEBRATING JESUS' B-DAY AND A YEAR FULL OF GREAT MOMENTS WE GOT TO SHARE TOGETHER IS HOW WE END THE YEAR RIGHT!! WE LOVE YOU AND IN HONOR OF YOU LET'S HAVE A BLAST TONIGHT!

From all of the Staff at Celebration we wish you a Merry Christmas!! We are so thankful and grateful to have such amazing people in our lives! We appreciate that you are hard working and dedicated, but more than that we love WHO you are. You inspire us with your love for God and love for people! We hope you  enjoy this Christmas! We love you!




                        Volunteer of the Week

                         Richard and Patty Hurtado

Richard and Patty are the managers of our coffee bar and they also serve in the visitors lounge. If you have not met them, you need to! They are such amazing people! They are so encouraging, diligent, wise, loving, kind... I could go on and on. Thank you Richard and Patty for being great leaders, friends, examples, and images of God! We love you!