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† Welcome to the May 27th Edition of The Fishwrap

Next Sabbath, June 4, is Promotion Sabbath
Church Business & Board Meeting,June 13, 7 pm in the Chapel

CHURCH ADDRESS: 653 West Fremont Avenue, Sunnyvale, CA. 94087

Church Office hours: Monday email only. Tuesday-Thursday: 9 am to 5 pm; Friday: 9 am to 2

pm. Tuesdays: please note that the pastoral staff, including Sherrill, are in a meeting from 10
am to 11:30 am. If you call during this time you will get the answering machine but your call
will be returned after the meeting...Thank you! Office# 408-732-4080.

-~~~~~~ This Weekend's Events ~~~~~~~

This Sabbath, May 28, 2011:
Hi folks and Happy Sabbath. This week, Pastor Joe STrock will speak for First Light and Open Door.
Ken Broome is First Light chorister. Our special music will be presented by Amelia Han Riegert and
Stephanie Lampson, who is going away to Walla Walla College and is sharing her musical gift with us
before leaving. Caleb LaClair is Open Door band leader. Hope to see you here!

• 9:15 am - First Light Church Service with Pastor Joe Strock

• 10:30 am - Bible Study Classes: Adult classes: Two classes in the sanctuary; one in the chapel; one
in Modular #1, the FAQ Class in the Fireside room, Young Professionals Adult class in either the
Fellowship Hall or outside on the lawn, weather permitting.
• 11:45 am - Open Door Church Service with Pastor Joe Strock
Sunday, May 29, 2011
• 8:00 am - Breakfast with Homeless Friends at Mountain View Central Church. Mountain View
church feeds the homeless every Sunday morning, and they always need extra hands and extra food.
Please consider helping out; be there at 7 am!

No basketball this week due to graduations.

Next Sabbath, June 4, 2011

Pastor Rob Colón will speak this Sabbath. Stay tuned for details.
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MAY SCRIPTURE MEDITATION

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“Then Jesus spoke to them again, saying, “I am the light of the world. He who follows Me shall not
walk in darkness, but have the light of life.” John 8:12 (New King James Version)
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Kid’s Ministry, KidsChurch, and more...
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Promotion Sabbath is June 4!

Hey Kids! Get ready to celebrate! Summer is almost here and that means another school year is behind
you! Let's celebrate Sunnyvale style with singing, games, treats and gifts to honor the kids moving up to
the next division in a combined Sabbath School class. You won't want to miss out on the fun! So join us
on June 4 in the Primary room for Promotion Sabbath. The service will be during regular Sabbath
School time (10:30-11:30) and is for all kids in Kindergarten, Primary and Intermediate Sabbath School
classes.
Thanks so much! Kirsten Speyer
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Pathfinder Updates
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Our Rangers are pretty awesome kids. Led by Brad Elliot, they go and do all kinds of cool things like
learning constellations, knot-tying, arts and crafts, cooking, and lots of other cool stuff. They
recently raised a substantial amount for their club during the annual Bike-A-Thon. Super thanks to
all of you who helped to sponsor our kids. If you would like to donate to the club, just mark your
tithe envelope for “Pathfinders” and it will go straight to them. Thanks for all your support for the
Rangers.
Brad Elliot, Lasoria Reid, Arla Kiernan, and Erik Marshall 
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Youth Updates and Stuff That’s Happenin’
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Congratulations Classes of 2011!

To all of our graduating 8th graders and Seniors: Sunnyvale SDA
Church wishes you all the best as you move forward in your lives.
Whether you are going into high school or on to college, both of
these are huge steps in your life. It is our prayer that Jesus will keep
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you every step of the way, and that your minds and hearts will always
turn to Him for guidance. We love you, we encourage you, and we
are with you every step of the way. With love from the Pastoral Staff
and church.

Camp Wawona
If you would like your kids to attend Camp Wawona this year, here is
the contact info:
P.O. Box 2055, Wawona, CA  95389. General Information: 209-375-6231o 209-375-1527 FAX.
Year Round Questions: office@campwawona.com
Summer Camp Questions: summercamp@campwawona.org.
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Girls Club information ...

Hey girls, so Girls Club will be on break for the summer. We may have a couple of special events, but
we know youʼll be busy with family and friends, and we donʼt want to interfere with that. Stay tuned for
updates!
FAQ Class Information
This class, headed by Pastor Rob and Tom Seguin, has had a good showing most weeks. We are
nearing the end of it though, and will go on break for the summer as of the end of May. Another class
will start up in the fall. Stay tuned for details.

YP Bible Study Class for this Sabbath

EVERY SATURDAY AM IN THE FELLOWSHIP HALL STARTING AT 10:30: BREAKFAST THIS SABBATH!
Greetings YP! Come join us this Sabbath! Our class discussion moves on to Chapter 3 of the book
"Reason for God." This book deals with some of the most common objections to God or Christianity
that Timothy Keller has encountered in his years of ministry - both exploring the basis of different
doubts, and presenting thoughtful, reasoned counter-arguments. I would consider it a tool to look
deeper at some of the roots of your faith, and to better prepare you for rational discussions with
nonbelievers. As Keller puts it, a faith that has not experienced doubt is like a body without an immune
system. Here we hope to strengthen our faith by directly addressing unresolved doubts.
But "Wait," you say, "I don't have a book!" Melanee has now procured several copies of "Reason for
God" to give to YP (for free, but we would also welcome small contributions to extend our funds).
But, you say, "I didn't read the chapter!" While helpful, reading is not required for your participation, so
don't let that keep you away. Discussion leaders have previously used the book as a starting point for
the class, but it is not intended to be a blow-by-blow recap.
But "Wait," you say, "I need coffee to deal with deep thinking so early in the morning!" Starting this
week we now have a coffee maker to provide performance-enhancing caffeination! And as a further
bonus, Jary has offered to make us breakfast this week!
So, per usual..Breakfast starts around 10...Class starts at 10:45 (led by Vicente)
See you there! Dave

FREE CPC Exercise Bootcamp

EVERY SUNDAY FROM 8 TO 9 AM; HOSTED BY CAMBRIAN PARK SDA CHURCH
Virge Bello from the Cambrian Park SDA Church has started an exercise bootcamp for people who are
interested in getting in shape in 2011. He plans a variety of exercises that will work on the core, base
muscles, and cardio. Basically, its a mixture of many exercises for a 1-hour period which helps your
body burn sugar and fat, and build muscle.
What to Bring? Comfortable clothes, bottled water, a good attitude, and friends.
Location:
Pioneer High School Track- back of the school at 1290 Blossom Hill Road, San Jose,95118.
When: Every Sunday from 8:30-9:30 am. Contact: Virge Bello 408-802-4430

“All I Need is Jesus and a Good Pair of Jeans”

Attention busy women!  Are you going crazy with running kids around to school, fitting in work,
housework, quality family time and a spiritual life?  Interested in a little time for a good book and some
fellowship with women who can relate?  Then this group is for you!  We'll be going through an amazing
book that is funny, relevant, and spiritually filling.  There are copies of the book available in the class,
and it wonʼt take much for you to catch up. Meet us in Modular#3    For more information contact
Andrea Chebeleu at aworkofheart@gmail.com.
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Sunnyvale Church Updates
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Upcoming Church Events
We have several events coming up over the summer and into the fall. On July 9, we will host
The Heritage Singers. This will be an evening event. On July 31, Endless Praise, the worship team
from Australia, will be here to perform in concert. Many of you may remember they came and
performed for our Fall Festival in 2009. Also coming to Sunnyvale church in early September is Brian
Hardin from “The Daily Audio Bible”. We plan to start “Life Together” series, and we have a small
health seminar in the works for late October. Sound fun? Well, jump on board with us and lend a hand!
We are always looking for folks to help coordinate major events. If youʼd like to help or have some
ideas, contact Sherrill at the church office. office@sunnyvalesda.org.

Homeless Feeding for May: Thank you

Special thanks to all of you who have donated funds or food. Thanks to those who showed up to help.
Also, special thanks to Youth Pastor Andy Lee and to Todd Deskins, both of whom shared of
themselves. We are very, very grateful and appreciative. We know that Jesus will bless you 10 times
more than you have blessed others, in gratitude for your service to Him.
Didi DeRuiter, Gina Welch, Tati Martins and Sherrill Salom

Dorcas Request is Ongoing

NON-PERISHABLE FOODS, DRY GOODS, PAPER GOODS
There is currently dire need to help several families with food and household items. Below is a full list of
items needed, both by the folks that need help and by our food pantry at large. All donations can be
dropped off either on Sabbath, (get a deacon to assist you) or during the week to the church office.
Please call the church office first. Thank you in advance for your gracious giving...
Food:
Pasta and Pasta Sauce; Rice; Bread; Cereal; Beans; Canned Fruit & Vegetables; Olives; Mac ʻn
Cheese; Jello; Cake & Brownie Mixes; Ketchup; Mayonnaise; Microwave Popcorn; Peanut Butter; Jelly/
Jam; Crackers of any kind; Soup; etc
Kidʼs Lunch Supplies:
Fruit Snacks; Applesauce Cups; Chips; Cookies; Raisins; Granola Bars; Pudding Cups; Juice Boxes;
Paper Lunch Bags; Plastic Sandwich Bags; Aluminum Foil; Plastic Wrap; etc
Baby Supplies:
Baby Foods; Diapers [in all sizes]; Baby Wipes; Baby Shampoo; Baby Body Wash; Baby Laundry
Soap; Desitin; etc
Toiletries:
Bar Soap; Tooth Paste; Tooth Brushes; Dental Floss; Mouthwash; Deodorant [Men & Women];
Shampoo; Conditioners; Lotions; Band-aids; Neosporin; Toilet Paper; Q-Tips; Cotton Balls; etc
Household Items:
Laundry Detergent; Spray ʻn Wash; Paper Towels; Napkins; Sponges; Dish Soap; Cleaners etc
Gift Cards in Any Amount:
Trader Joes; Safeway; Target; Wal-mart; Costco; Gas; etc
For more info please contact the church office at 408-732-4080.

Anna Furiosi & Eileen Dunn, the “Dorcas Ladies”

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Community Events
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El Oasis Orphanage and J&J Ironman Racing: Thank You!

J&J Ironman Racing would like to thank Sunnyvale SDA church for all your donations and support of El
Oasis orphanage in Baja, Mexico.  Sunnyvale SDA Church and J&J Ironman Racing have been
supporting the kids at El Oasis since 2006 by providing books, tuition, food, and much needed living
supplies to the children. This November, the team will be visiting and donating to El Oasis before they
solo the Baja 1000 race.  Donations will go towards deferring the cost of school tuition for the 50-plus
kids at the facility.

Spring Christian Concert At Great America Redwood Amphitheater

SATURDAY, MAY 28, 2 PM, 4701 GREAT AMERICA PARKWAY, SANTA CLARA
Christian artists Skillet, Family Force 5, Lecrae, Anthem Lights and
Manic Drive come together live in concert at California's Great
America for an evening of powerful music, with guest speaker Tom
Richter. Your ticket purchase pays for your entrance into the
park, ALL rides, and the concert! Redwood Amphitheater doors
open at 2 pm. Tickets available for purchase online:http://
www.springcelebrationfest.com/index.php

American Cancer Society 2011 “Relay for Life” Gilroy Walk for A Cure
IN MEMORY OF DEBBIE WARREN; JULIE BEACH WALKING WITH “WARREN’S WARRIORS”
FRIDAY, JUNE 17, 2011 6PM THROUGH SATURDAY, JUNE 18 AT 6 PM AT CHRISTMAS HILL RANCH SITE
“Hi all, Julie Beach here...thanks to each of you who has gone to my page and either signed up for
walking or made a donation for the “Relay for Life” ACS Walk for A Cure. Many of you remember my
dear friend Debbie Warren, who lost her battle with cancer 3 years ago. The 1st year,
we walked it together. (See picture) In the 3 years since, we have walked it in memory
of her.

Our team, Warren's Warriors, is again planning on walking in memory

of Debbie Warren on Friday, June 17, 2011 6PM through Saturday,
June 18 at 6 PM.  For those unfamiliar with relay, our team will keep
someone on the track for the full 24 hours.  We divide the 24 hours
into 1-hour shifts so at least 1 person is walking - we keep someone
on the track at all times.  Many of us camp out for the whole night,
many come for just an hour to walk - some stop by for just a few
minutes.  Whatever you can manage - we would love to have you
there.  As the event gets closer, we will have a sign up sheet for all
that would like to participate.

Please join me in remembrance of Debbie and in support of the American Cancer Society.  If you can
come walk - terrific, click on the link below and join our team (you will get a way cool t-shirt).  If you
can't walk, maybe you can donate. Any amount helps, from $1 to $1,000, so please don't feel if you
can't give a lot that you shouldn't give at all. 
Thanks to all that have already contributed! And thanks to everyone for your continued support
throughout the years! Let's go find a cure! “ Julie Beach and Warren’s Warriors
Click here to visit my Personal page. Click here to view the Team page for Warren's Warriors
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Conference Information
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Keep up on the current news stories that are happening in our church around the world.
Follow this link: http://news.adventist.org/. This is the Adventist News Network.
Click this link to read NAD NewsPoints.

Adventist Community Services: Helping Others in Need

HELPING WITH DISASTER SURVIVAL
Adventist Community Services has engaged several donation management operations and distribution
of goods, partnering with FEMA and State Emergency Management Agencies in Huntsville,
Birmingham, Tuscaloosa, AL and Collegedale, TN; also in Joplin MS, and may other places that have
been so hard hit by tornadoes. Please, please go to their website and donate. Even $5 can help
immensely. Thank you.

As an effort to provide much needed supplies for the survivors, we are seeking your support to send
either personal care kits and/or school supplies. Greig Rose is in charge of this for our church. He
has prepared large plastic bags for the children’s kits and small ones for the personal use kits. It
doesn’t cost much to fill one of these...go to your local dollar store and you can fill both of them
for less than $20.00! Fill the bag and bring it back to church. Greig will mail the bags to ACS for
distribution. If you prefer to mail it yourself, locations where you can send your kits are listed on
the half-sheet insert which you can pick up at church this Sabbath, and local conference ACS
volunteers will distribute the items to the affected areas.
Please visit www.communityservices.org for further information.

Camp Meeting 2011: God’s Heart Revealed

CAMP MEETING DATES: JULY 14-23; APPLICATIONS BEING ACCEPTED AS OF APRIL 1, 2011
Camp meeting is coming. This yearʼs theme is “Godʼs Heart Revealed”. To get an application for camp
meeting, contact the Soquel Conference Center, 1931 Old San Jose Road,
Soquel, CA  95073-9730 (831) 464-4900. Registration Information:(831) 460-9811.

Central California Conference Weekly Prayer Meeting

EVERY WEDNESDAY FROM 10 AM TO 1 PM AT THE CONFERENCE OFFICE
Join with us here or wherever you are as we lift up our church and her members to our Heavenly
Father.  We would love to hear your prayer requests or your answers to prayers. Do you have answers
to prayer that you would like to share,not just with us but with the church family during the upcoming
camp meeting season at Soquel? We are looking for stories to share. Please contact Joyce Mulligan,
Conference Prayer Ministries Director, at 559-696-3692 or email her at: joycejmulligan@sbcglobal.net.
Remember that Godʼs people are encouraged when they hear how He has moved in the lives of others.
No story is too small or too big to share!
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Church Classifieds
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Hi all, the church has been given 7 cases of adult diapers, size Small, like
what would be used for an incontinent person. If you or someone you
know could use these, please contact the church office at 408-732-4080
and talk with Sherrill. Weʼll be happy to give these away to whoever might
need them.

Adult Female Kitty to a good home

We are looking for a new home for a wonderful, loving, VERY social kitty
who is sad, unhappy, & overeating because she gets left alone at home
all day.  Looking for a loving home where someone is home most of the
day if not all day; children would be a bonus.  This cat is spayed and front
declawed so your furniture will be safe. Sheʼs an indoor kitty and she
should probably stay an in-door kitty.  This is an AMAZING cat - but high
maintenance. She needs LOTS of attention; brushing, playing, petting, sitting on your lap and etc. We
absolutely hate, hate, HATE to get rid of her but she is so miserable without humans all day long, every
day. If you're interested, please contact Jami Jeffery at jami.jeffery@gmail.com.

Super-nice ladies leather boots to a good home

Hey all, so I bought two pair of really cool gently-used leather boots on eBay. I canʼt return them and
both of them are too narrow for me. One is size 6.5, the other is also 6.5 but would fit a size 7 easily. I
would rather sell them to someone here in the church than try to resell them on eBay. Give me a call if
you are interested. They are black, above the ankle, inside zip by NineWest. Sherrill Salom: email to
redheadedelfie@gmail.com.
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Prayer Requests
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Weʼve had several requests for prayer in the last few weeks. Many are suffering from severe health
challenges. Please see below and add these dear folks to your list.
• David and Lynda Hooper - David Hooper is finally on the donor list. David and Lynda are deeply
loved members of this church. Please lift them up to our Father for strength for both of them, for
wisdom for the doctors, and for a donor liver for him.
• Gio Seguin, Tom and Chris Seguinʼs stepmom, is in the hospital in critical care. Please lift up her
and the whole family in prayer for strength, for healing, and for the doctors.
• Jerry and Antonieta Childers - Jerry and Antonieta are newly baptized members of our church and
Open Door deacons, brought in by Joe Strock. On Friday, April 29, Antonieta was at the church with
Sherrill, our office manager, when she suddenly became very dizzy and quite sick. 911 was called;
they showed up quickly and took Antonieta to El Camino Hospital, where it was learned she had a
brain aneurysm. She was released after four days but is still suffering effects from it. The aneurysm
is right next to the part of the brain that controls balance, so she is still dizzy, lightheaded and and
nauseous. She is now recovering at home with help from her mom and Jerry. Praise God, they were
here last week to hear Dr. Taylor, but please continue to keep them in your prayers as she struggles
with this health challenge. We pray for complete healing for her, and for strength and patience for
both her and Jerry.
• Lila Douthet - Lila is currently in hospice care and would greatly appreciate your prayers.
• If you would like to contact any of these folks, please contact Pastor Rob, Pastor Joe, or the church
office.
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Pastor’s Corner - Hearing and Believing

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“The Jews gathered round him, saying, “How long will you keep us in suspense? If you are the
Christ, tell us plainly.” Jesus answered, “I did tell you, but you do not believe. The miracles I do in
my Father’s name speak for me, but you do not believe because you are not my sheep. My sheep
listen to my voice; I know them, and they follow me.” John 10:24-27, NIV.

How could they still not believe? Sometimes itʼs as plain as the hand in front of your face but you still
donʼt get it. Our passage here is a conversation between Jesus and the Jewish leaders. Jesus not only
claims to be the Messiah but is demonstrating it with miracles. He has removed any excuse for them
not to believe--and yet of all the people of His time, the ones who knew their bibles and should have
believed these are the ones who still don't. 

But before we start booing the religious leaders let's examine ourselves. Have you checked your
hearing lately? What do you believe about the loved one(s) you share your home with and the God who
created your inmost being? Belief is a powerful thing and so is unbelief. There are times when no
matter what another person is saying you canʼt hear them. Youʼve already made up your mind.  I have
to admit Iʼve done my share of tuning people out. Sometimes itʼs so bad I canʼt hear anything. I find
myself saying, Huh? or what did you say?

The good news is, Jesus not only describes a problem, He gives us the reason for it. He says, "The
reason you don’t believe is because you are not my sheep. My sheep hear my voice..." He says it
different earlier in chapter 8, “He who belongs to God hears what God says. The reason you do not
hear is that you do not belong to God.”” John 8:47, NIV.

This is strong medicine and religious pride will keep us from accepting it. So who do you belong to?
What do you believe about God? What do you believe about yourself? The scriptures says, you are not
your own, you have been bought with a price... If youʼre having a hard time hearing, check your heart.
In scripture there is a direct connection between the heart and oneʼs ability to hear. “For it is with your
heart that you believe..” Romans 10:10a, NIV. I think often our hearts grow hard (of hearing) either
because we believe God checked out or let us down or that He asked something of us we were
unwilling to do. He says, my sheep hear my voice, I know them and they follow. That means we do
what He says.

May you follow God today. May you repent of your unbelief. May everything within you belong to the
King of Kings, the One who was and is and is to come.. And then may you hear once again...

“For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall
not perish but have eternal life.” John 3:16, NIV.

Pastor Joe

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