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Sunnyside News is a weekly publication designed to inform members and subscribers of our current news and events.

Passing of Nancy Isaac's Mother Mary Pruett, the mother of Nancy Isaacs, passed away on Monday, November 10. She was 84 years old. Mary was a long-time member of Central SDA Church but had not attended for years due to poor health. Nancy said Mary is best remembered by some Fresno Adventist Academy alumni as the mom of the late Jimmy O'Day, Nancy (Pruitt) Isaacs, Ken Pruitt, and Ernest Pruitt. She will be dearly missed by all those who knew and loved her.You are welcome to join Mary's family when they celebrate her life. Services will be held on Monday, November 17 at 1:00 p.m. at Whitehurst Sullivan Burns & Blair Funeral Home - 1525 East Saginaw, Fresno (near Blackstone/Dakota). Condolences may be sent to: Nancy Isaacs ! 8707 North Fourth Street, Fresno, CA 93720-2534.

Our New Youth PastorWe are excited to welcome Tom Gearing to our staff as the new Youth Pastor at Sunnyside.  Tom is from Central California, having been born and raised in Sonora.  He recently completed his BA in Theology at Southern Adventist University.  Tom has experience working with high school students, having worked with the Youth programs in the Sonora and Oakhurst SDA churches as well as serving on the staff of the Teen Bible Academy.

Tom’s first day of work will be November 18 and his first Sabbath worshipping with us will be November 22.  He will preach at both worship services on November 29.

Let us welcome Tom and offer him support as he ministers to our young people.

WEEKLY NEWSLETTER November 13, 2014

CHURCH LIFE

Worship Learn Connect Serve

In this week's issue…

Church Life …… …..1

WorshipCelebration ….… .....2

Announcements….…..3

Getting to Know Our Family & Friends .4

The Last Word .5

Sunnyside Light 9:00 – 9:50 A.M.

CRACKERSHere is a healthy cracker made from a bean flour mixture. The coconut oil (which will not turn rancid) will keep it fresh without preservatives. It will stay fresh in a sealed container for weeks (I had to hide some to test this theory because everyone in our family loves them!) Enjoy!

1 cup soymilk (or other plant milk)1/4 cup coconut oil1 teaspoon baking soda1/4 teaspoon Himalayan salt1/2 cup bean flour*1/2 cup tapioca starch1/2 cup potato starch (not flour)In a blender or bowl, mix until smooth. It will resemble a thin pancake batter.Place baking paper on 2 cookie sheets (don't miss this step or you will never get them off the pan). Pour half the batter on each sheet and tilt pan to cover the whole surface evenly. Using a salt grinder add salt to taste. Sprinkle with sesame seeds and sunflower seeds (or your favorites). Bake at 325° for 10 minutes. Remove pan from oven and, with a pizza cutter or knife, score slightly baked batter to form "crackers." Return to oven for about 20 minutes to finish baking. It will bake from the outer edges to the center. Keep checking and remove the outer edges as they get done. This cracker is gluten free, preservative free, MSG free. Because it is made from literally ground up beans, it is also filled with fiber. It is well worth the effort!*chickpea flour is the most readily available type of bean flour. Fava bean flour also works well.

For more information on healthy solutions and recipes, contact Gale Bolinger at gale4health@yahoo.com or visit my blog at http:/gale4health.blogspot.com.au I would like to remind you that these “Healthy Bytes” are my own suggestions and not medical advice.

I get my references from many practical sources. Please read them with this in mind.

November 22 - Pastor RayNovember 29 - Pastor Gearing

December 6 - Pastor Ray

WelcomePastor Taneshia Kerr

“Joyful” “Spirit Song”

Giving ThanksCamile van Putten

“Pass Me Not” “Here I Am to Worship”

PrayerCynthia Moore

Scripture Psalm 138

Gabriel Wiest

“Oh Give Thanks” Pastor Kerr

Benediction

Preaching Schedule

Monday, November 17Women's Bible Study: "Stepping Up" 6:00 p.m. (Sanctuary)

Tuesday, November 18Food Pantry Setup 10:00 a.m. (Maroa Rooms)Staff Meeting 1:00 p.m. (Pastor's Office)

Wednesday, November 19Food Pantry Distribution 9:00 -11:00 a.m (Maroa Rooms)Bulletin Info Deadline: bulletinstaff@sunnysidesda.org 6:00 p.m.Men's Ministry Meeting & Study 6:30 p.m. (Youth Room)

Friday, November 21Worship Band/Chorister Rehearsal 5:30 p.m. (Sanctuary)

Sabbath, November 22Sunnyside Light: Worship Service 9:00 a.m.SunnysideUp Cafe 10:00 a.m.Sabbath School 10:00 a.m.Sunnyside Prime: Worship Service - 11:15 a.m.Music & Praise Ministry 2:30 p.m. (Vintage Gardens)

Sunset

Healthy Bytes

November Needs $29,860.00 Church Needs Donations 12,503.45 Over (Short) (17,356.55)

Year to Date $328,460.00 Donations Received 239,953.54 Over (Short) (88,506.46)

Associate Pastor Fund $8,429.07Youth Pastor Fund $54,261.00

November Tithe $14,915.73Year to Date $371,058.72

This Friday4:52 p.m.

Next Friday4:47 p.m.

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this Week at a GlanceSabbath

CELEBRATIONNovember 15, 2014

“Change My Heart, Oh God” “Breathe on Me”

PrayerStan Wagenleitner

Scripture: Matthew 7:1-6

“Judge Not”Pastor Dennis Ray

Sunnyside Prime 11:15 A.M.

Monthly Contribution Summary

This Week’s Offering

Local Church Budget

Tithe to Central Calif. Conference

QR Code for Online GivingAccess Sunnyside's secure online giving portal from your smartphone. Just scan this code with any barcode reader app and it will take you directly to our online giving site.

“Spirit Song” “Here I Am to Worship”

PrayerKenneth Vestal

Scripture Psalm 138

“Oh Give Thanks” Pastor Taneshia Kerr

Sunnyside Light 9:00 – 9:50 A.M.

Announcements

Music and Praise MinistryCome join Sunnyside’s Afternoon Music & Praise Ministry each Sabbath at 2:30 p.m. as we share songs and verse with the folks in care homes. You can sing along, share a scripture, or simply chat with the residents. All are welcome! For more info contact Joseph Zenith: 289-5611 or mjzenith@gmail.com.

Please submit your bulletin and eNews announcements of 50 words or fewer (in paragraph form) to: bulletinstaff@sunnysidesda.org. All info is due by 6:00 p.m. Wednesday. Bulletin staff reserves the right to edit text.

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Community ServicesBeginning September 19, Community Services will resume their Fall/Winter hours: open Wednesdays, 9:00 – 11:00 a.m. (closed 2nd & 5th Wednesdays).

Membership Transfer Second Reading: Kurt Logan from Fresno Westside.

Please submit your bulletin and eNews announcements of 50 words or fewer (in paragraph form) to: bulletinstaff@sunnysidesda.org. All info is due by 6:00 p.m. on Wednesdays. The Bulletin staff reserves the right to edit text.

Models Needed for Women's Ministry Tea

If you would like to be a model in the Women’s Tea fashion show on May 5, please contact Dianne Dickerson (323-4587). Our fashion show will feature contemporary designs with an antique flair. We’re looking for a variety of models from size 5 to 2X.

Disclaimer: Ads appearing in the Sunnyside eNews are printed without endorsement or recommendation of Fresno Sunnyside Seventh-day Adventist Church.

Community Service CornerFood Pantry Setup - Tuesday: Come out Tuesday morning at 11:00 and help us sort and bag produce, bread and other food items for Wednesday's distribution.

Food Pantry Distribution - Wednesday: Our monthly food distribution is Wednesday, 9:00-11:00 a.m. If you are in need or you know someone who would be blessed with a box of groceries, please come or let those know who could benefit. All you need is a photo I.D. Thank You & Refreshments - Next Sabbath: Community Services will make a special presentation during the second worship service next Sabbath and will host a refreshment table following the service to say thank to everyone for the continued support of this ministry.

This SabbathGolden Living Center/Hy-Lond - 3408 E. Shields. - Fresno

Next SabbathVintage Gardens - 540 S. Peach Ave. - Fresno

Youth NewsAngel Tree - December 20: We will assist with the Angel Tree reception: plating & wrapping cookies, organizing gifts and other things needed to get ready for the reception at the church.

Christmas Party - December 20: Save the date!

Teaching ScheduleNovember 15: Leo & Angela ReijndersNovember 22: Gilbert BarrNovember 29: Rod & Vicky Turley

Use Amazon Smile for Your Holiday Shopping

The holidays are just around the corner! Why don't you do your shopping from the convenience of your home and support the

Youth Mission Trip at the same time. All it requires is a few clicks of your mouse. The next time you place an order with amazon.com, logon to amazonsmile.com; enter your Amazon login information and press “enter.” In the box where it says “or pick your own charitable organization,” type in “Fresno Sunnyside Seventh-day Adventist” and click “search.” When our church name pops up, click “select.” Then begin shopping as usual. Amazon will contribute 0.5% of your eligible orders to our Youth fund.

The Youth thank you for your support!

CCC Women's RetreatJanuary 30–February 1, 2015 at Tenaya Lodge. The featured speakers are Elizabeth Talbot and Carolann DeLeon. These women have great testimonies that they want to share with you. Early bird rates will be available until December 1. Contact your local Women’s Ministries Leader or Pat Curtis (642-2396) for more information. There are a limited number of scholarships available specifically for non-SDA guests (but does not include single room rate). Please consider whom you should invite to the retreat. There are also limited $100 scholarships available for CCC SDA women who have never attend a CCC Women’s Retreat. Please contact Pat Curtis (2patcurtis@gmail.com or 642-2396) to secure a scholarship.

Ministry Assessment & Placement

What fits your SHAPE? Ever feel like you are a square peg trying to fit into a circle? Do you feel like you want to get involved, but you're not sure where? Or are you

involved, but you're not happy where you are? Let’s get plugged in where God has gifted us to serve. Spiritual Gifts and SHAPE Questionnaires are available on Sabbath mornings in the Sunnyside Café from 10:00 – 11:00 a.m.

ABC Holiday Open House

Sunday, December 7, 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

Christmas Blessings from your Adventist Book Center! You are invited to the Annual Open House at 2820 Willow Ave., Clovis. Upon arrival, you will be greeted with a tasty holiday treat! This year they are offering a year-end opportunity to get Truckload Savings on Worthington, Loma Linda, and Morning Star Farms case lot food. Purchase any 3 cases of Worthington or Loma Linda canned items and get a case of Fri-Chik for only $30. The first 100 customers will receive a FREE Worthington Foods Dinner Roast. There will be drawings for $25, $50, and $75 gift certificates and great deals on a whole lot more!

Getting to Know Our Family & Friends

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The Youth spent an afternoon at McDermont Field House in October.

DAILY RICHES: “DON’T JUST DO SOMETHING, STAND THERE”from richerbyfar.com

“…our busyness — whether of body or of mind — is often a distraction, a way of avoiding others, avoiding intimacy, avoiding ourselves. We keep busy to push back our fears, our loneliness, our self-doubt, our questions about purposes and ends. We want to know we matter, we want to know our lives are worthwhile. And when we’re not sure, we work that much harder, we worry that much more. In the face of our uncertainty, we keep busy…What is it, then, that restores us to a better version of ourselves, that returns us to our firm sense of goodness — both our own and the world’s? Perhaps it’s a question of grace: a reflected sunset flares in the windows of a skyscraper, a sheet of newspaper takes flight down an empty street, and suddenly we find ourselves in a world made luminous with wonder… And so it is: the world itself can call us out of our preoccupations, our worries, our lists and agendas. In such moments our attention is arrested, quite literally stopped, and the world seems to say to us: 'Don’t just do something, stand there.'” 

— Philip Simmons

“It is a commonplace of the spiritual masters that the deepest part of the soul likes to go slow, since it seeks to savor rather than to accomplish; it wants to rest in and contemplate the good rather than to hurry off to another place.”— Robert Barron

“When we are noisy and when we are hurried, we are incapable of intimacy–deep, personal, complex relationships…like children lost in the woods, the more lost we feel, the faster we run.” — Eugene Peterson

Moving From the Head to the HeartAre you able to do nothing, to just “stand there” rather than “hurry off to another place?”

!!!!!!

If you’re always rushing, can you begin to ask God to show you why that is?!!!!!!

Does your pace of life allow for “deep, personal, complex relationships?” for awe?

Abba, help me understand the worry and hurry that drives me. Help me stop for wonder. Restore me to a better version of myself.

Church Address5375 North Maroa Avenue

Fresno, CA 93704Phone: 559.229.5501

Fax: 559.229.5502email: churchoffice@sunnysidesda.org

website: www.sunnysidesda.org

Office HoursTuesday – Friday

10:00 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.

Happy Birthday to...

Happy Anniversary to...

Winona Barreto (11/15) Pam Miller (11/15) Kevin Michael Carpenter (11/16) Matthew Novielli (11/16) Ken Swanson (11/16) Linda Estep (11/17) Eunice Kwon (11/17) Ross Patterson (11/17) Olivia Shimmin (11/17) Josiah Burkhart (11/18) MaryLou DeVries (11/18) Malik Isa Ribadu (11/18) Connie Carpenter (11/19) Hope Contreras (11/20) Joe Montgomery (11/20) Tim Rodriguez (11/20) Michael Bruno (11/21) Lianna Simpson (11/21) Cristine Barreto (11/22) Kevin Stuckey (11/22)

The Last Word

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