A Great Night of Fun Raises over $1200 for Missions!!

Although the score does tell who the best team was on Saturday night, the real winners are the kids...not only the Calimesa Kids but the kids that will benefit from their new home and a more safe future. Here are a few pics from the night. Special thanks to honorary Pigeons Raul and Audra for making the night possible. Thanks to all those who helped with the fundraising, especially, Faith, Amy Allen, Shawndra, Kirsten, Kristel, Heide Comm, and Grace, y'all were so helpful!

Softball Game This Weekend!!!

We need everyone to come out and support us as we face the old fogeys. This should be a great game as they have experience to our raw talent and energy of the young adults! This is not only a fun game between the young family pigeon hawks vs. the young adult pigeons , but this will be our big fundraiser for our mission trips to Mexico and Honduras. We really need the support of you, your friends, your families to come out and have a great time.
7:30 PM Sundown Vespers. 8:00 PM Softball Game

There will be plenty of food, like pizza, burritos, popcorn, starbucks coffee for those that will need a pick me up, and nice refreshing snow cones!

We have secured great raffle prizes, including a weekend getaway to beautiful Lake Arrowhead.


There will also be a pick-up softball game for the gentlemen after the official battle between the Pigeon Hawks and Pigeons.

Again, everything starts at 7:30 pm in Loma Linda at the ballfields off Mountain View Ave at Entrada Del Parque Behind the Chinese Church.

Will Pigeon Become Pigeon Hawk?

Isaac Kim to Play for Pigeons in Summer Softball Classic

Colton, CA – The recent announcement that Isaac Kim has left the Young Adults and joined the Young Families has called into question Kim’s role in the up-coming Summer Softball Classic. As the new pastor for the Young Families, some believe Kim will immediately leave the Calimesa YA Pigeons and play for the Calimesa YF Pigeon Hawks. This move would deprive the Pigeons of the slugging Gold Glove first baseman and leave them little time to find a replacement. Scott Jones, GM and Manager for the Pigeons, believes that there is no controversy. “Isaac Kim is a member of the Pigeons until the end of August,” quipped Jones. “We plan to start Isaac at first base and for Isaac to make a major contribution in our anticipated victory over the Pigeon Hawks.”

However, when pressed further about the language of the contract and rumors that Kim will play for the Pigeon Hawks despite his obligations to the Pigeons through the end of August, Jones reluctantly revealed one way the Pigeon Hawks could deprive the Pigeons of their All-Star first baseman. “There is a clause in the contract that allows the Pigeon Hawks to buy out the rest of Isaac’s contract with us,” said Jones. “I believe the price would be in the $1000+ range, towards the mission fund. But that is something that we would have to sit down and discuss. Right now I am planning on Isaac playing for us.”

The potential loss of Kim would create a huge hole at first base and in the line-up for the Pigeons.

Pies in the face for Charity...bring your coins!

DO YOU WANT TO SEE ISAAC GET 5 PIES IN HIS FACE? NOOOOOOOO.

Here are the details. We are doing a change drive for our mission trip. We all have change that sits on our dresser or under our sofa (i just found $1.80.) We are in competition with the other children's SS classes to see who brings in the most change. Each class will be competing against the young adults.

If we beat a lower division class then we can pie a young family leader. If they raise more money than us...well then Isaac will get a pie in his face. So potentially Isaac could get 5 pies in his face...hmm...please bring your change!!!

Beach Sabbath @ Crystal Cove

We will get started around 10AM! Meet up at the picnic tables by the parking lot.

Things to Bring
bible
please wear beach attire
towel
water

Directions
Crystal Cove state park area is located between Corona del Mar and Laguna Beach on Coast Highway (Highway 1), along coastal bluffs.
-If you are traveling south on PCH/Hwy 1 from Corona Del Mar use the first entrance to Crystal Cove Park on your right.
-If you are traveling north on PCH/Hwy 1 from Laguna Beach use the second entrance to Crystal Cove Park on your left.

Once you enter the Park turn left and proceed to the furthest parking lot.

*If you get to laguna Beach you have gone too far!!!

Instant Christian Classics 7.12.08

Blue like Jazz is another instant christian classic by donald miller. He is a young guy that has a passionate about the story that we live. He has founded an organization for the fatherless in Oregon known as the Belmont Foundation.

Living in Dangerous Wonder of God

Our ongoing series, Instant Christian Classics takes a look at more recent books that for their immediate impact are instant classics. This past Sabbath we discussed a book by Mike Yaconelli, founder of Youth Specialties, entitled Dangerous Wonder. We didn't want you to miss our entire discussion, so here is a short video collage of Mike's teachings that are core of his life and ministry. I think that after you watch this you will be intrigues and want to read "Dangerous Wonder".

Independence Day 2008

Independence Day is all to often just referred to as The Fourth of July. Such watered down understanding of the fight from oppression and tyranny that we have all to forgotten as a nation and as Christian. We now are living 200+ years after the declaration of independence with so many lessons that we must relearn as Kingdom people. The same oppression that existed then we must be careful not to extend in our world today. There is nothing wrong with defending our borders and keeping our loved ones safe. However, as Christians we are encouraged to reevaluate who our loved ones are and who our enemies are as well.

There is a famous patriotic song made popular by Lee Greenwood, "God bless the USA" where the lyrics talk about the various regions of our blessed country. From the lakes of Minnesota to the hills of Tennesee and how God has so richly bless all of us. As we celebrate, barbeque, get sunburned, and watch fireworks, I hope that we will remember that our ultimate Independence came not 200+ years ago but 2000+ years ago on a different hill. I pray that we will remember that so many people today are in need of our care and concern. Who will stand up for the oppressed?