Life Care Center of Vista collecting gift-filled shoe boxes for Operation Christmas Child

At Life Care Center of Vista, residents and associates are participating in a project to share the gift of Christmas with needy children around the world.

As part of the 2011 Operation Christmas Child campaign, the facility invites the community to join the team in filling sturdy shoe boxes (or other similarly sized storage boxes) with a mix of small toys, hard candy, school supplies and personal hygiene items such as toothbrushes, toothpaste and soap. The boxes will be distributed to children in war-torn and poverty-stricken countries by Samaritan’s Purse.

“We are so honored to be a part of this wonderful program and look forward to joining our community in bringing the glory of Christ to these children,” said Sharron Clark, executive director at the facility.

Operation Christmas Child participants are encouraged to include a picture of themselves to create a personal connection. In addition, Samaritan’s Purse asks that participants tape $7 to the inside of the box top to cover shipping and transportation. Ideas for gifts, as well as labels specifying gender and age range, are available at samaritanspurse.org.

This year, the facility’s goal is to collect 600 completed boxes. From now until Nov. 18, community members can drop off boxes in the lobby from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m., Monday – Friday, and 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., on weekends.

For more information on how you can help Life Care Center of Vista with the Operation Christmas Child project, call (760) 724-8222.

MentorYouth.com wants the grant money!

A very good friend of mine has asked I vote for their organization to receive grant money from Pepsi. Here's how we do it:

Vote everyday by texting 102430 to Pepsi (73774)

This organization is in San Diego, California and helps kids!

August 2010 Edition Good News, etc.

The August paper was distributed on July 24th throughout San Diego County and the south area of the Temecula-Murrieta areas.
This edition showcased Christian schools in the county in the bi-annual Christian Education section.
The Kevin Palau interview tells the story of who is the driving force behind the ministry of Luis Palau.
San Diego is excited for the San Diego CityFest event coming September 11, 2010 to San Diego at at the Mission Bay Park area.
Churches shared their summer 2010 beach outreaches. Many have been baptized on the beach shorelines.
Read from our columnists Bill and Pam Farrel, Caz Taylor, and Frank Kacer.
Also, the community Calendar displays events throughout the current month and then some.
Our sports feature this month is Padres pitcher Wade LeBlanc. Go Padres!
Thanks for reading and your support.

Christian Country Female Vocalist Vote

Christian Music Hall of Fame 2010 Nomination...
Your vote is important!

The Christian Music Hall of Fame recently nominated Mary James from San Diego County in the Christian Country Female Vocalist of the Year category. Like most of the awards it is determined by those who support the nominees through voting.

So now it is up to you!!! If you are willing to take the time to cast your vote, well that would be too fabulous for words! It only takes a few minutes and you are not required to vote in all the categories (unless you want to). Individuals are permitted to vote once a day until the ballots close on April 30th (that is crazy, but some folks will actually do it). The voting link is provided below. She thanks you from the bottom of her heart for your support!
Vote at hallmuseum.com

Natalie Grant, Sleepless San Diego, CityFest and more!

We have just finished the page checks for the April edition. It also finishes nights of little sleep.
We are very pleased with this edition. There is so much happening in San Diego.
Our coverage on The Economy: Crisis or Opportunity really leads us to ask another question ~ Whose economy is it? Man's or God's. The stories, the guest comments and the Q & A will lead you to answer that question for yourself.
There is wonderful solid Christ-centered entertainment coming to San Diego. We have Natalie Grant and Spirit West Coast. Plus, there are special Easter services and National Day of Prayer services to be a part of as we desire to be in fellowship with our brothers and sisters in Christ.
CityFest will launch its Season of Service Campaign on April 24th with Sleepless San Diego. Join us as we sleep under the stars!
To God be all the Glory!

~ Colleen

Joyce and Clifford Penner

The Penners will be having a one-day seminar in April. Read their interview in the April edition of Good News, etc.
Joyce and Clifford Penner are sex therapists, educators, authors, and internationally known speakers.

New Blog Address

I hope the re-routing of our Blog address doesn't get lost in cyberspace.
If you are having difficulties, please call us at 760-724-3075.
Thank you and God Bless!

Adoption Options with Family Connections Christian Adoptions

Family Connections Christian Adoptions has upcoming information sessions. Every child DESERVES a home & a family to call their own.
The information session will be on Tuesday, April 6 and May 4th from 6-8 pm
Held in their Oceanside office at 2191 El Camino Real, #202, Oceanside, CA 92054
Information packets are available at 760-966-0531

The Jason Chase Show March 14th, 2010

Crossroads Christian Fellowship will present a free event with Jason Chase to benefit Bread of Life Rescue Mission in Oceanside.
It will be held at 1943 California Street in Oceanside. 760-433-1422. Jason Chase is is an entertainer and will bring fellowship and fun to this evening. An offering will be taken.

Mira Mesa Christian School Honors Military

Mira Mesa Christian School students will honor men and women who serve our country. On February 19 from 10:30 - 11:15 am students from the school will take two positions along the streets of MiraMar. This event culminates with Patriotic Week the school has celebrated. You will see kids waving the American flag and waving banners that honor our military along MiraMar Road and the corner of Black Mtn. and Carroll Centre. For more information, call the school at 858-578-0262

The Power of Friendship Conference ~ January 30, 2010

Power of Friendship:
It seems natural that with the New Year would come new goals and dreams. As I grow older however, I realize that my goals do not change from year to year but my ability to achieve the goals change. Like this year, I again desire to eat better and become more fit. However, this year I am perfectly content to watch my daughter workout with her Wii Fit game and do not have any desire to participate in the activity. And because my family life is busier and my work is never ending, I have no extra margin to fit in becoming more fit.
Regardless of the verbal support of my family, they would not be the ones keeping me accountable on a daily basis. in a daily way. We wake up together, try to eat meals together and say good night to each other but all of us are going in different directions. Love is the foundation of our home life but personal achievement is an individual responsibility.
For me, personally, my faith has not been the motivation to get me to change. My faith instead provides the inspiration to accept the need for change. I want to feel better about myself so I start thinking of ways to accomplish that goal. I have found that the peer pressure (or the friends) in my life are actually the motivating factor to get me to change. Peers are like deadlines dates. They both have the ability to motivate you to complete necessary tasks. Think of reunions or house parties or even going out, we all make a special effort to look extra good.
It is the same thing for me at work. It has not always been the inspiration of spiritual revelations that have kept me going. I really believe that it has been the physical tangible person, having a co-partner who has challenged me as well as encouraged to me to continue. We could become resentful of the peer pressure in our lives or we can be thankful for the power of friendship to change our lives.
Gossip, negativity, criticism, lack of support and judgments can cause anyone to quit because change can be too hard. Personally, I do not blame anyone for quitting. The world is filled with people who lack support, finances, encouragement and personal abilities to break out of habitually bad patterns. But I would recommend that they find a friend or an accountability partner to talk things out and get perspective before making any big decisions. Ecclesiastes 4:9-10 says, "Two are better than one, because they have a good reward for their labor. For if they fall, one will lift up his companion. But woe to him who is alone when he falls, for he has no one to help him up."
Sometimes, it is in the honest sharing of your heart that someone else can give you the wisdom to endure. Sometimes, it is the person who asks you, “How’s it going?” and takes an interest to ask, that keeps you speaking and planning and dreaming and going. That kind of support might not ever come from your family but it might come from a friend. Family members have vested interests in you for themselves…as a spouse or parent or provider or scheduler. Bill Bright, founder of Campus Crusade for Christ, said it best when stating that God has a wonderful plan for your life and everyone in your life will tell you what it is. But a friend’s expectations are different.
Just because we know we need to change does not mean that it will be easy. Just because others tell us that we need to change does not mean they can give you the tools to do it. Life can be confusing and tough. The power of friendship can cut through the random factors to keep you focused. You do not have to go at it alone; people have been pairing up for years. God is totally into fellowship, counsel, and unity and empowers us through friendship.
**if you are a woman who is lonely, depressed and feel isolated, please join us at the Power of Friendship Conference on Saturday, January 30 in San Diego, California. Bring a friend and make a friend. You will be encouraged and you know that you are not alone. Depression will lift and love will fill your heart. Sign up. You do not want to miss this one day event.
Written by Tonilee Adamson
Cofounder of Daily Disciples Ministries, Inc.
Radio Host, author and speaker
1888-727-7206
www.dailydisciples.org

Child Evangelism Fellowship

Child Evangelism is taking the opportunity to get after-school bible clubs onto public school campuses, but they need teachers!
If you would like to get kids doing good, give Child Evangelism a call. There are three chapters in the San Diego County who will train you and teach you how to teach kids.

Story in the November edition of Good News, etc. will give you the names and phone contacts:

Get your November edition of Good News, etc. or go online:

San Diego edition: http://tinyurl.com/ndqpyd

North County: http://tinyurl.com/lyrk2u

Moms in Touch 25th Anniversary

Moms in Touch will celebrate on November 14th their 25th Anniversary Celebration.

A day is set aside for November 14th where participating churches and ministries around the globe will view a DVD to celebrate and worship together.

Get your November edition of Good News, etc. or go online:

San Diego edition: http://tinyurl.com/ndqpyd

North County: http://tinyurl.com/lyrk2u

Good News, etc. ~ the July edition is out this weekend!

The July edition of Good News, etc. will be at all its locations this Saturday.

Get an early copy so you keep up on the latest for San Diego's Christian Community.

Lots of events and gatherings throughout the County.

Also, follow us on www.twitter.com/goodnewsetc

Thank you for reading the paper! Please patronize our advertisers.

The Love Bridge Prison Ministry Needs Help!

Thursday June 18th, we, The Love Bridge Prison Ministry, will have a FUND RAISER.
We are taking orders to deliver or have them picked up that Thursday, June 18th.
We will have 6 tamales to a package for $8.00.
You can order: Beef, Chicken, Jalapeno-Cheese, pineapple or corn.
Please pass the word and be blessed by helping us.
My phone is 619 - 691-1052
"Romie Cervantes"

Help Birth Choice of Temecula

Community Members are invited to help Birth Choice of Temecula to restart the Birth Choice Bargain Box Thrift Store for the betterment of this non-profit Pregnancy Resource Center and to help families in need.

Some community members may recall the Birth Choice Bargain Box Thrift Store that was open on Jefferson Avenue in Temecula, CA some years ago. With tough economic times, our client load is up 100% in the past year. Many families need material assistance for their babies and small children. There is an immediate opportunity to reopen this store and this non-profit needs your help. This store could do the following for the community and for Birth Choice of Temecula, a local ministry and charitable Pregnancy Resource Center:
• Provide funds to sustain the center during lean economic times • Provide for a 2000 sq foot space that can house a Thrift Store in an adjoining suite • Provide our existing and new clients more selection in their Mommy and Baby Boutique • Provide community families with another choice in discounted thrift store items. • Help us expand our Earn While You Learn Program for our clients. • Allow us the space to keep and give away more of our donated items from generous members of our community. • Allow you a place to donate gently used items that could be sold or given away in our new store.
Interested or want to donate, Call Jennifer Cartell, Executive Director, Birth Choice of Temecula (951) 699-9808 Ext. 105
(951) 551-5428 (cellular) or Kym on Friday’s at 951-699-9808 Ext. 0.

Good News, etc. Web page

Our new web page is up.

Please take a visit @

www.goodnewsetc.com


Thanks!

Good News, etc. June Online links

Here are our links to the online edition of Good News, etc.

Let us get from feedback, we would love to hear from you!


San Diego -- http://publishing.yudu.com/A18aep/GoodNews06.09SD/

North County -- http://publishing.yudu.com/A18aew/GoodNews06.09NC/

Mikey FM Rock 105

Read this story! God is using Mikey to reach others for Christ. We are all new creations after God gets a hold of us.
Just ask Mikey. It's in the June edition available this weekend!

Celebration Rally, Pentecost Sunday, May 31st

The Celebrate Marriage Rally will include many speakers as we join together and give praise to God. Some of the speakers will be Dr. Jim Garlow, Miles McPherson, Ron Prentice from Protect Marriage, Andy Pugno, legal counsel for Yes on Prop 8, Chris Clark, Brian Brown, executive director for National Organization for Marriage, Bishop George McKinney, Dr. Timothy Winters and more.
Rally starts at 3 pm. Held at SD County Admin. Bldg. Bring a chair and water. Wear a marriage t-shirt.