***There will be a family carol sing at the beginning of every worship service in the month of December.  Enjoy festive songs of the season with family, friends, and children.  We encourage children to join their parents for the first portion of worship before being dismissed to our “Promiseland” Children’s program.

Don’t miss the performance of the 2009 Children’s Christmas Play on Sunday December 20^th during the 10:30am service.

**Sign-up with Jessica for both kid participation in the play and adult volunteers to help with rehearsals and preparations.

Call:(619)861-5511 or Email: jessica@ranchovistachurch.com

Rancho Vista Night at Oggi’s Pizza in Eastlake

Come by anytime on Tuesday, November 17^th and a percentage of your bill will go to the “Ninos De Natividad” Christmas toy and food drive. Make sure you tell your server you are with Rancho Vista Church.

THE GHOST

The spirit of life…the essence of truth…the voice of God. He has always been here, and will always remain. And when you are alone, lost, or afraid, he will carry you home.

Come explore the power and comfort of the one who resides within…the Ghost.

November 22 through December 13

Ninos de Natividad 2009 Information

This is the 3^rd year we as a church are focusing on the Ninos de Natividad campaign.  Join us on November 22 for the Official Kick-off.    Gifts will be collected each week leading up the Wrapping Party on Sunday December 13 where we will be wrapping an enormous amount of donated gifts and enjoying great Mexican food and snacks for a phenomenal extravaganza.

Then join us on December 2Oth, when we will travel to southern Ensenada to personally deliver gifts and participate in a festive celebration with food and music.

• He Said/She Said – Appreciating the God-designed differences between men and women  Oct 11
• He First Loved Us – God’s love for us & how it enables us to love others Oct 18
• Love for a Lifetime – Marriage as a lifelong covenant Oct 25
• Breaking Free – Freeing ourselves from temptations that can destroy a marriage  Nov 1
• Forgiveness – Offering and receiving forgiveness Nov 8
• A Better Way of Loving – Unconditional Love Nov 15

We will be heading back down to Mexico on October 24 to finish up the house we’ve been building for a family well in need.  We will be having a dedication where we hand over the keys and bless the home.  If you are interested in participating please use the contact link above or call our Mexico Missions Coordinator, Carlos Gamboa at 619.370.4235.

In this day and age, most people are striving for more…a better job, a larger house, a flashier car, and the list goes on. There is more to life than chasing that elusive carrot that dangles so temptingly in front of you. Discover how to be truly rich, with what you already have. Join us for the 4 week series: How to be Rich.

Ask yourself the question, “What do I worship?” You might be surprised by the answer. Do you spend the same time and energy toward God as you do with sporting events, concerts or even your Wii? Are you as fanatical about showing your praise for God as you are about showing off your house? If not, then maybe you’re worshiping the wrong things. Join us for an exciting two week series titled: Fanatic.

In the cool darkness of a movie theater, we’re glued to the screen. We laugh, cry, and cheer as the story connects to something deeper within us. But what can these larger-than-life moments tell us about the world where we live? Find the timeless truths revealed in Hollywood’s biggest films… At the Movies!