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June 1, 2008
MESSAGE NOTES: June 1, 2008
COMMUNITY
IN THE ARBORETUM
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T H E PA S T O R

THIS F R I DA Y, J U N E 7 T H , ! People are

NIGHT OF WORSHIP
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about what
The
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put, it’s a
church. It’s
not just a Bible study, or a just
Mission Meeting TODAY at 1pm service for the ambitious heart,
after the service in the Art Gallery but it’s a real church; a small
one, but a real one. We are a
little church within a big
church, and we carry a symbi-

Disneyland Day
Next Sunday, June 8, after service!
Meet at the big C in CALIFORNIA !near California
Adventure" at 1:30pm. To save money, eat lunch before
you get there. See you at the happiest place on earth!
otic relationship with that
church. They love us, and we
love them. We work both inde-
pendently and as a team to fur-
ther the blessed kingdom of
God on Earth.
Our dream in starting this
place was to create a home for
people who seek a deep and
intimate encounter with God
and desire to create lifelong
friendships. We value many
things, but what I've seen is a
desire for purpose, to be aware
and active socially in our local
community and environment,
to experience community and
build it all around, loving God
and loving others. We also cele-
brate the diversity of individu-
als, their opinions, and their
spiritual journeys. Many of us
hope and pray that over the
years, The Gathering will have
a profound impact in the lives
of the poor and disenfran-
chised, will stand against injus-
tice, will live moral and ethical
lives, and will be the bright
symbol of Christ’s abounding
love and peace in Orange
County.

THEGATHERING COMMUNITY AT THE ARBORETUM

! 12141 Lewis St. • Garden Grove, CA 92840
DURING
SERVICE
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PRE-SERVICE
PRAYER
Join Jim Case & the prayer team
for a powerful, pre-service prayer
every Sunday morning 10-
10:30am in the Chapel in the Sky
(top floor of the Tower on the
Cathedral campus). We’d love to
have you plug-in with this group,
for every great movement begins
with prayer.
SELAH
Take this time to quiet your heart,
to focus your soul on the Holy
Spirit, and to be ready to hear
from God. We are journeying
Godward finding Him in every
moment and every place. Take
part in the prayer areas, pray for
friends, or step outside for a
breath of fresh air. This is time
between you and your Creator.
During this time, we also have a
team of prayer elders in the very
back in the glassed-in portion of
the Arboretum (behind the prayer
stations). They would love to
pray with you over anything at
all. Whether you have some
huge struggles you need prayer
for or just want to pray a prayer
of thankfulness, they are there
for you.
TITHE & OFFERING
At The Gathering we believe that
giving is a personal act of wor-
ship. We don’t pass the bucket
or request that people bring their
gift to the front; instead we have
a prayer station where we
encourage members of our con-
gregation to give their tithes
and offerings during our time of
Selah. If you’re giving a check,
please make it out to “Crystal
Cathedral” and write “The
Gathering” in the memo. The
tithe and offering prayer station is
located in the back corner of the
Arboretum near the writing sta-
tions. It’s usually at the foot of a
large cross.
CHILD CARE
We’d like to encourage parents to
feel free and bring their children
to service on Sunday mornings.
However to those who feel more
comfortable with their children
going to Sunday school, we have
childcare available in the Family
Life Center.
WEB COMMUNITIES
WEB COMMUNITIES
! Take this time to quiet your heart,
DOWNLOAD PODCASTS
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through e-mail daily, sharing
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thing that may be on their
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hearts. E-mails that you write
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each day from others in The
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have something to share. This
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DURING
SERVICE
PRE-SERVICE
PRAYER
Join Jim Case & the prayer team
for a powerful, pre-service prayer
every Sunday morning 10-
10:30am in the Chapel in the Sky
(top floor of the Tower on the
Cathedral campus). We’d love to
have you plug-in with this group,
for every great movement begins
with prayer.
SELAH
to focus your soul on the Holy
Spirit, and to be ready to hear
from God. We are journeying
Godward finding Him in every
moment and every place. Take
part in the prayer areas, pray for
friends, or step outside for a
breath of fresh air. This is time
between you and your Creator.
During this time, we also have a
team of prayer elders in the very
back in the glassed-in portion of
the Arboretum (behind the prayer
stations). They would love to
pray with you over anything at
all. Whether you have some
huge struggles you need prayer
for or just want to pray a prayer
of thankfulness, they are there
for you.
TITHE & OFFERING
At The Gathering we believe that
giving is a personal act of wor-
ship. We don’t pass the bucket
or request that people bring their
gift to the front; instead we have
a prayer station where we
encourage members of our con-
gregation to give their tithes
and offerings during our time of
Selah. If you’re giving a check,
please make it out to “Crystal
Cathedral” and write “The
Gathering” in the memo. The
tithe and offering prayer station is
located in the back corner of the
Arboretum near the writing sta-
tions. It’s usually at the foot of a
large cross.
CHILD CARE
We’d like to encourage parents to
feel free and bring their children
to service on Sunday mornings.
However to those who feel more
comfortable with their children
going to Sunday school, we have
childcare available in the Family
Life Center.
WEB COMMUNITIES
WEB COMMUNITIES
!
DOWNLOAD PODCASTS
K
!"#$%"&'()"'*&+,+
Log on to The Gathering’s web-
site at www.ocgathering.com
-".("$(,"(
and discover
4$./*"5(
###/"*.&,0123
our podcasts! We
&$'('4+*"612("72
have over 120 different mes-
8"'*&+,+9(:1(0&61("612
sages (& growing) given here at
;<('4==121$,(51++&.1+(>?
The Gathering. You can down-
.2"#4$.@(.461$(0121(&,
load them all for free onto your
A01(B&,0124$./(C"7(*&$
MP3 player or computer.
'"#$%"&'(,015(&%%(="2
YAHOO GROUPS
=211("$,"(D"72(E)F(8%&D12
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This group communicates
through e-mail daily, sharing
with each other prayer
C&0""(B2"78+
requests, praise reports, & any-
thing that may be on their
A04+(.2"78(*"557$4*&,1+
hearts. E-mails that you write
,02"7.0(135&4%('&4%DG
are seen by everyone in The
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Gathering Yahoo Group. You
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receive a number of e-mails
218"2,+G(?(&$D,04$.(,0&,
each day from others in The
5&D(I1("$(,0142(01&2,+/(J3
Gathering Yahoo Group who
have something to share. This
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" is a great way to connect with
+11$(ID(1612D"$1(4$(A01
others in The Gathering
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tive about receiving too many e-
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mails, this is probably not for
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you. If you are interested in
being added to The Gathering
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Yahoo group contact Josh
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Morgan.
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NODES
WHAT ARE NODES?
The literal definition of node is:
“The point on a stem where a leaf
is attached or has been attached;
a joint.” A node at The Gathering
is any type of group, activity, min-
istry, etc. that takes place outside
of Sunday morning Gathering,
but is still connected with The
Gathering.
Do you feel that God has put it on
your heart to start a ministry at
The Gathering? Small Group?
Outreach? We are always look-
ing for new creative ways to con-
nect people outside of the
church. If you’ve got an idea we
want to hear it! Contact:
ocgathering@gmail.com
SMALL GROUPS
If you feel that Sunday morning
isn’t enough, and you desire to
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dig deeper into scripture while dig deeper into scripture while
NODES
developing meaningful friend- developing meaningful friend-
ships and just having fun, maybe ships and just having fun, maybe
getting involved in a small group getting involved in a small group
is what you’re looking for. is what you’re looking for.
Through out the week we have Through out the week we have
men’s groups, women’s groups, WHAT ARE NODES? men’s groups, women’s groups,
and couple’s group meeting all The literal definition of node is: and couple’s group meeting all
around Orange County. For more “The point on a stem where a leaf around Orange County. For more
information about small groups, is attached or has been attached; information about small groups,
contact Hannah. a joint.” A node at The Gathering contact Hannah.
is any type of group, activity, min-
istry, etc. that takes place outside
of Sunday morning Gathering,
but is still connected with The
Gathering.
Do you feel that God has put it on
your heart to start a ministry at
The Gathering? Small Group?
Outreach? We are always look-
ing for new creative ways to con-
nect people outside of the
church. If you’ve got an idea we
want to hear it! Contact:
ocgathering@gmail.com
SMALL GROUPS
If you feel that Sunday morning
isn’t enough, and you desire to
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OUTREACH
THE ARBORETUM

!
ISAIAH HOUSE
Ander heads up a visit to the
Isaiah House every Wed. at
4:30pm & every Sat. morning at
6am (contact him for directions).
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NEED PRAYER?
Every Sunday during our
Selah/meditation time one of our
elders, Jim Case, is seated in the
back of the Arboretum near the
prayer stations. He (along with
any other elders) would love to
pray with you over anything at all.
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CREATIVE DESIGN
&
We believe at The Gathering
that one of the ways that God
speaks to humanity is through
the arts. Whether it be through
painting, sculpting, pottery,
stained glass, design, poetry,
drama, or music; we want to
encourage members of our
congregation to pursue their

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While volunteering at Isaiah
House, you will develop rela-
tionships with the children &
families that need encourage-
ment & love. If you are interest-
ed in helping out with this life-
changing & exciting project,
please contact Ander (his e-mail
Whether you have some huge
struggles you need prayer for or
just want to pray a prayer of
thankfulness, he & others are
there for you.
gifts and share them with our
community. If you would like to
serve the Gathering by sharing
your gifts please contact
Hannah

ny ideas for MONTHLY

is listed below in the CON-
TACTS section).

The Gathering ACTIVITIES

MANNA
Community
(social, outreach,
!
WORSHIP NIGHT
service
Members of our community
began MANNA, which collects
Worship is a very important part

suggestions,
food and clothing to both reduce
of our Christian faith. It brings us
waste and provide support for
peace, hope, and strength to

etc.)?
the needy. MANNA meets at
fulfill the plans that God has pre-
1pm the 2nd and 4th Saturdays
pared for us. Every month we

We’d love to hear

of every month at Civic Center
gather together to spend time
Park in Santa Ana.
worshiping God through prayer,

from you!
Please contact Joel for more
scripture, meditation, and song.
info: joelforey86@yahoo.com
We meet in the Chapel in the
ALSO, check out the website at:
Sky at 7:30pm the first Friday of
http://www.mannaffc.org/
every month.
Please write your idea down &
put it in our Idea Box! SOCIAL
(located on the info table)
Looking for a way to connect
CONTACTS with people at The Gathering
outside of the Sunday morning
Pastor- Bobby Schuller . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . robbys@crystalcathedral.org church building? Once a month
Admin. Assistant/Design- Hannah Schuller. . hannahs@crystalcathedral.org we try to create an environment
Worship Leader- Mark Wojciechowski . . . . . . . markw@crystalcathedral.org where people can get to know
Admin. Assistant/Web- Josh Morgan. . . . . . . . . . . . . josh@ocgathering.com each other, form friendships,
Isaiah House- Ander Pierce . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . anderpierce@gmail.com
and simply have a good time
while doing something fun.
General ?’s- Gathering Office . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ocgathering@gmail.com

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