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From Jason Gonzales -
Dear Friends of City Church:
After a long trip to Bihar, N. India, (pop. 95 million) I am pleased to report that the “Clean Drinking Water in Thirsty Villages” project was a success. Your support was instrumental in establishing a clean water well in a village called “Sassam Puja” just outside the capital city [...]

1. Safety
Pray for the safety of all those present on the island.  Pray against diseases that would spread with breakdown of infrastructure.  Pray against further injuries from aftershocks and collapse of buildings.  Pray for the safety of aid workers moving among collapsed buildings.  Pray for the safety of those traveling to Haiti to assist.  Pray [...]

Earlier today I listend to a conference call with Rich Sterns from World Vision, Bill Hybels & Max Lucado about what to do in Haiti. Here are some notes:
Overview From Rich Sterns:
-This disaster is fundamentally different from any that we have seen recently like the asian tsunami & Hurricane Katrina.

This is an urban disaster. It [...]

“Kids learn better when they are having fun, and church was never meant to be endured, but enjoyed.  The heart of our worship is always to reveal God as a father whose love rises above any circumstnace and who created the laugh, the tickle and the smile.“-David Wakerley, Hillsong Church.
The Christmas season offers so many [...]

This month Pastor Kent is speaking on FML – Find My Life. We have been looking at
Psalm 34:1-10. After losing his best friend, being hunted by his father-in-law and having to act crazy in front of a foreign king, David writes:
“I will bless the LORD at all times: his praise shall continually be in [...]

This Sunday Evening At City Church…
Julie Stratton broke off an incredible word this Sunday Night at City Church. She spoke about NOT FORGETTING that we are BLESSED IN CHRIST. Here is a rundown of the scriptures she reminded us to NOT FORGET:
Ephesians 1:3 Praise be to the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, [...]

“Dear brothers and sisters, when troubles come your way, consider it an opportunity for great joy.  For you know that when your faith is tested, your endurance has a chance to grow.  So let it grow, for when your endurance is fully developed, you will be perfect and complete, needing nothing.  If you need wisdom, [...]