FRIENDS WITH INTL STUDENTS – Outdoor Games in the Park
Friday, October 30 | Volunteer 1-5:30 PM (Event 2-5 PM) | Acacia Park, Fullerton
Come encourage and connect with our international students over fun games in the park! We are looking for active, engaging volunteers to play socially distant games and build relationships with students who are extremely isolated during this time. Email Linda LeFeuvre for additional information and to volunteer. Masks are required. A short Zoom volunteer orientation will be held prior to participating.
SURVIVING THE HOLIDAYS
Sunday, November 1 | 4-5:30 PM | Zoom | Free
Join us for an afternoon of hope-inspiring ideas for those facing grief this holiday season. Hosted by Care Group Directors, Dave and Lisa Hill, topics will include how to: plan for the season, deal with holiday invitations, manage strong emotions, survive “alone time,” and create new traditions while honoring your loved one’s legacy. All are welcome and invited to attend. Register to receive the Zoom link.
HOW TO PRAY
Monday, November 2 | 7:30 PM | Zoom | Free
This 90-minute online teaching is a practical way to grow your faith and learn the fundamentals of prayer with facilitator Craig Davis. Register to receive the Zoom link, teaching outline, and additional resources to continue your learning.
YOUR HELP IS NEEDED! Are you looking for a new place to serve or a way to connect with others? We have immediate openings on our Sunday morning Refreshment, Usher, and Children’s Teams and our Tuesday or Friday morning Food Ministry Food Packing Team. Click HERE to find out more. We’d love to have your help!
ReJOYce WOMEN’S BIBLE STUDY on YouTube
Wednesday 9:30 AM email | $13 workbook
ReJOYce is going online with self-paced YouTube videos! Sign up to receive ReJOYce lessons in your email each Wednesday morning. Watch the YouTube lesson on your own or meet with others to watch, discuss, and share prayer requests. Lessons can be watched at any time convenient for you. This fall, lessons will focus on the books of Philippians and Colossians and teachers will change weekly. $13 cost includes workbook.
DivorceCare:
Sundays through November 29 (No meeting on 11/1) | 4-6 PM | Zoom | $15 workbook
Find help and healing for the hurt of separation and divorce. DivorceCare is a friendly, caring group of people who will walk alongside you through one of life’s most difficult experiences. Don’t go through separation or divorce alone. Led by people who understand what you are going through and want to help, you will learn how to heal from the deep hurt of divorce and discover hope for your future. $15 cost includes workbook.
GriefShare:
Sundays through November 29 (No meeting on 11/1) | 4-6 PM | Zoom | $15 workbook
It hurts to lose someone. GriefShare is a friendly, caring group of people who will walk alongside you through one of life’s most difficult experiences. You don’t have to go through the grieving process alone. GriefShare groups are led by people who understand what you are going through and want to help. You’ll gain access to valuable GriefShare resources to help you recover from your loss and look forward to rebuilding your life. $15 cost includes workbook.
Single & Parenting:
Sundays through November 29 (No meeting on 11/1) | 4-6 PM | Zoom |$15 workbook
If you’re a single parent, you’re probably tired, overwhelmed and feeling a bit underappreciated. That’s why we created Single & Parenting groups – to share tips and parenting wisdom that will help you find rest, hope and encouragement. At a Single & Parenting group, you’ll participate in video seminars that explain how to wisely encourage your kids, help your hurting child, develop meaningful friendships with other single parents, and more! $15 cost includes workbook.
NEW! – Emotional Wellness:
Sundays through November 29 | 4-6 PM | Zoom | $20.49 book fee (includes shipping)
Living with anxiety, depression, and other mental health difficulties and disorders can be exhausting and confusing. Join facilitator, Kayla Walkemeyer, ASW, for a small group using the resource Living Grace, where you will learn to empower yourself to reduce symptoms, increase your well-being, and rest in God’s grace. Each attender will need to order their own copy of the Living Grace book – ordering details will be provided with registration. Please don’t forget to order your book!
FOOD DRIVE with Amazon Wish List!
Due to an increased demand for food and a shortage received from our suppliers, our Food Ministry is in need of non-perishable, non-expired foods. Most needed items are cereal, rice, canned vegetables, fruit and beans, snacks, dry potatoes, dry beans, canned meat, macaroni and cheese, pasta, ramen, and peanut butter. Please drop off any donations at the bins near the Sanctuary doors at any time, or shop our Amazon Wish List from the comfort of your home. Simply, click the link, pick out the food you’d like to donate, and have it delivered to the church. Thank you for helping us feed our neighbors!
FOOD MINISTRY
Wednesdays 4-5 PM** and Saturdays 8:30-10 AM
Our Food Pantry will continue to remain open regular hours with drive-thru service from the Rose Drive parking lot. If you would like to donate non-perishable, non-expired items to help us feed those who are struggling, food can be dropped off during Food Pantry hours or at bins located just outside the Sanctuary doors, or shop our Amazon Wish List from the comfort of your home.
** Please, DO NOT arrive earlier than 3:30 PM. To limit both traffic congestion and contact between people, clients will be politely asked to leave & return at 3:30 PM.
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WEEKLY CALENDAR:
MONDAY 10/19
6:30 pm – RDFkidz 4th/5th Grade Hangz, Nikki’s Kitchen
7:30 pm – Rooted, Zoom
7:30 PM – MOPS Paint Night, Patio
TUESDAY 10/20
7:30 pm – The Marriage Course, Zoom
WEDNESDAY 10/21
9:30 am – ReJOYce Women’s Bible Study, You Tube
4-5:00 pm – Food Pantry Open – Drive thru (Rose Drive parking lot)
7:00 pm – JHM Wednesday Nights, JHM Room
7:00 pm – HSM Wednesday Recharge – HSM Room
7:30 pm – Bible Study with Chris Conway, Zoom
FRIDAY 10/23
7:00 pm – JHM Chills and Thrills Costume Party, JHM Room
SATURDAY 10/24
8:30-10:00 am – Food Pantry – Drive thru (Rose Drive parking lot)
SUNDAY 9/25
9:00 am – RDFkidz Programming (Nursery – 5th grade)
9:00 am – Worship Service, Sanctuary, Patio, rdf.org/live and Facebook Live
10:30 am – Worship Service, Sanctuary, Patio, rdf.org/live and Facebook Live
10:30 am – RDFkidz Programming (Nursery – 5th grade)
10:30 am – JHM Sunday Mornings, JHM Room
10:30 am – HSM Sunday Refocus, HSM Room
4:00 pm – GriefShare, DivorceCare, Single & Parenting, Emotional Wellness
“An inherent risk of exposure to COVID-19 exists in any public place where people are present. COVID-19 is an extremely contagious disease that can lead to severe illness and death. By attending any Rose Drive Friends Church sponsored events, you voluntarily assume all risks related to exposure to COVID-19.”