en On the move... ... in step with the Spirit http://www.rosewoodchurch.com © Copyright 2000 - 2008Church Community Builder. All Rights Reserved. http://www.rosewoodchurch.com/app/w_page.php?type=group&id=8 http://www.rosewoodchurch.com/app/w_page.php?type=group&id=8&article_id=25 GEMS (Girls Everywhere Meeting the Savior) is an exciting week-night group for girls in first through seventh grades. Nearly 70 girls gather every Wednesday night from 6:30-8:00 p.m. at Rosewood Church to sing, learn more about Jesus, make crafts, gain some practical life skills, eat treats, and meet new friends! We welcome new girls anytime! Any questions about GEMS, call Pastor Bonny at 562-804-4778, ext. 19. Thu, 7 Aug 2008 15:02:06 MST http://www.rosewoodchurch.com/app/w_page.php?type=section&id=1 http://www.rosewoodchurch.com/app/w_page.php?type=section&id=1&article_id=92 Rosewood Church was "home base" for about 120 teens and their leaders this summer when we hosted a SERVE 2008 team. The SERVE week ran from Saturday, July 12, to Saturday, July 19, 2008. Here's what we did: * Helped families in the Bellflower and surrounding communities with minor home repairs and improvements, such as scraping, painting, cleaning yards, and more! * Did some repairs and improvements to area non-profit organizations that help people who are disadvantaged. Our theme this summer was "Right the Wrong," and our speaker was Cisco Gonzalez from Grand Rapids, Mich. Cisco is the director of student life at Kuyper College (formerly RBC) and member of the preaching team at Madison Square Church. SERVE is a mission project sponsored by an organization called Youth Unlimited based in Grand Rapids, Michigan. Please click on the following link to learn much more about this oganization and it's important work. Youth Unlimited Thu, 7 Aug 2008 14:59:13 MST http://www.rosewoodchurch.com/app/w_page.php?type=section&id=1 http://www.rosewoodchurch.com/app/w_page.php?type=section&id=1&article_id=164 We offer a schedule full of "gathering" activities on Sundays and weeknights. Check out what's happening! SUNDAY MORNING CELEBRATIONS Join us for either an early-morning or mid-morning worship time: the first begins at 8:30, and the second at 10:30. During every service we offer a full menu of group options for our children: Nursery care for infants through 2-year-olds, and "Promiseland" for Preschool through 8th graders in which we teach the "Walk With Me" program of Christian discipleship. After each service, we have an informal coffee time on the west lawn, where we mingle and get to know one another better. SPANISH SPEAKERS INVITED Rosewood's Hispanic Ministry offers a Spanish-language worship service in the Social Hall nearly every Sunday. On the last Sunday of the month (whether it's the 4th or 5th Sunday), we all worship together with Spanish translation through headsets and a multicultural emphasis. WEDNESDAY NIGHT MINISTRIES The Rosewood Campus is bustling with activity on Wednesday night from September through May, as we offer our GEMS Club for girls in 1st-7th grades, our Cadets Club for boys in 2nd-6th grade, a Spanish-language Bible study for adults, a basic Bible study for Women, and nursery care/story time for young children. All activities take place from 6:30-8:00 p.m. During five weeks of summer (from late June through July), we offer Summer Family Nights every Wednesday night for children through adults. Come check it out! To submit prayer needs or request more information about Rosewood Church Please click on the "FORMS" button located at the top of this web-page. Mon, 14 Jul 2008 23:57:17 MST http://www.rosewoodchurch.com/app/w_page.php?type=section&id=1 http://www.rosewoodchurch.com/app/w_page.php?type=section&id=1&article_id=1 We encourage you to make this site your internet "homepage" just as you've made Rosewood Church your spiritual home and family. Visit this site often to get the latest information on events and opportunities at Rosewood. If you're active at Rosewood Church, please request a login to the private intranet for ministry and service groups. Click on "Request New/Forgotten Login and Password" to the left. Mon, 14 Jul 2008 23:57:17 MST http://www.rosewoodchurch.com/app/w_page.php?type=section&id=9 http://www.rosewoodchurch.com/app/w_page.php?type=section&id=9&article_id=3 Pastor Dan's passion is to see Rosewood grow into a church of fully devoted followers of Jesus Christ. Dan has served as Senior Pastor of Rosewood Church since 1986. You can contact Pastor Dan via email or by calling (562) 804-4778 ext 13. Wed, 4 Jun 2008 16:13:36 MST http://www.rosewoodchurch.com/app/w_page.php?type=group&id=7 http://www.rosewoodchurch.com/app/w_page.php?type=group&id=7&article_id=20 The Cadets meet every Wednesday night in the Rosewood Church social hall from 6:30-8:00 p.m. They keep busy with active games, Bible study and prayer, great treats, and projects such as fire-building, archery, marksmanship, flag-raising, and more. Every fall our Cadets participate in Field Day, however this year it has been moved to late spring, where they compete with Cadet clubs from all over Southern California in a variety of activities. In the spring, the boys participate in Pinewood Derby cars, in which they race the cars they have carved out of wood and painted. Cadets is a great place for boys to be mentored by adult Christian men and to learn more about what it means to live out the Christian faith. New boys are welcome to join us anytime -- it's a lot of fun! Any questions, contact head counselor Dave Van Essen at 562-804-2198. Wed, 21 May 2008 17:41:11 MST http://www.rosewoodchurch.com/app/w_page.php?type=section&id=26 http://www.rosewoodchurch.com/app/w_page.php?type=section&id=26&article_id=24 En Rosewood estamos seguros que el Reino de Dios se extiende más allá de las barreras de lenguaje y nacionalidad. ¡Y queremos reflejar ese Reino entre nosotros! Cada día la comunidad hispana de Rosewood crece y usted podrá encontrar nuevas formas de involucrarse y crecer junto con nosotros. Le invitamos a visitarnos frecuentemente, por este medio podrá enterarse de las actividades que estan por realizarse y cómo ser parte de ellas. Seleccione ¿Qué esta pasando? para saber sobre nuestras actividades. Para mas informacion puede escribir a Pastor Fernando Valencia Wed, 7 May 2008 20:38:41 MST http://www.rosewoodchurch.com/app/w_page.php?type=group&id=9 http://www.rosewoodchurch.com/app/w_page.php?type=group&id=9&article_id=56 October 12, 2006 Higher Ground starts Tuesday, September 18th this year. That is less than a week away! Summer has been fun but I have been anxiously waiting to get back into weekly youth group, especially now that we have the youth room finished! Come check it out this week. I promise a good time with a lot of new faces. If new faces makes you nervous, bring all your friends, we would love to see you there! Landon Verhoeven Thu, 6 Mar 2008 13:58:11 MST http://www.rosewoodchurch.com/app/w_page.php?type=section&id=38 http://www.rosewoodchurch.com/app/w_page.php?type=section&id=38&article_id=198 Thu, 6 Mar 2008 13:37:17 MST http://www.rosewoodchurch.com/app/w_page.php?type=group&id=10 http://www.rosewoodchurch.com/app/w_page.php?type=group&id=10&article_id=52 What is love? Christ summed up all 10 commandments with just two, "Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind. This is the first and greatest commandment. And the second is like it: Love your neighbor as yourself. All the Law and the Prophets hang on these two commandments." (Mat 22:37-40) So if the most important laws to follow deal with love, don't you think it is vitally important to have a good understanding of what love really is? A lot of times we say "I love pizza" or "I love the Lakers" using the same word we use when we say I love God. That doesn't seem right. That is why there were so many words for love in both the Hebrew and Greek languages. It is helpful to remember that there are different kinds of love for us too. God's love for example is the most important love of all. His love is not "I love you if" or "I love you because" but rather "I love you no matter what". In fact, God tells us that while we were still sinners, that is when he came down from heaven and lived out his biggest act of love yet. While we were garbage, God viewed us as indispensable. I guess the old saying is true - "One mans trash is another man's treasure", or our God's treasure. Praise Jesus! Thu, 6 Mar 2008 13:35:57 MST http://www.rosewoodchurch.com/app/w_page.php?type=section&id=28 http://www.rosewoodchurch.com/app/w_page.php?type=section&id=28&article_id=27 Servicios de Adoración en Español e Inglés Cada domingo de mes tenemos servicios en Español. Nos reunimos en el salón social de la Iglesia a las 10:30 de la mañana. Te invitamos a participar con nosotros en nuestros sevicios a Dios y asi gozarnos alabando su nombre. Queremos disfrutar contigo de este momento. El ultimo domingo lo tenemos juntos Inglés y Español, con traducción simultanea en el Santuario a las 10:30 A.M. Usted encontrará a alguien que habla español junto a la puerta de entrada y le entregará el equipo de traducción; después únase al Pueblo de Dios, que sin distinción de lenguaje se une para alabar a Dios. Contamos con guarderia y escuela dominical para sus hijos en Inglés, durante el servicio. Es muy probable que durante el culto se sorprenda al oír lo bien que algunas personas cantan en español ¡aunque ese no sea el idioma que hablan regularmente! Thu, 6 Mar 2008 12:10:16 MST http://www.rosewoodchurch.com/app/w_page.php?type=section&id=18 http://www.rosewoodchurch.com/app/w_page.php?type=section&id=18&article_id=18 Steve is a son of Rosewood and Steve & Christine are working for a Community Development ministry near Denver, Colorado. In the past they have worked for Campus Crusade for Christ in Colorado and Mexico City. They have also led pioneering mission teams to places in the U.S. & abroad, including Chile, Spain, & Russia. Please keep the Van Diest family in your prayers as they transition into a new area of ministry. Mon, 4 Feb 2008 10:44:52 MST http://www.rosewoodchurch.com/app/w_page.php?type=section&id=18 http://www.rosewoodchurch.com/app/w_page.php?type=section&id=18&article_id=175 A Ministry Profile * To teach children in the secondary level of school in the country of Pohnpei, Micronesia. * Although each volunteer's primary responsibility is to teach, you are also encouraged to engage in programs or projects outside of your assigned classes. You may choose to participate in or lead extracurricular activities, do after-school tutoring, run after-school clubs, or something else depending on your time, your interests and talents, and local needs. * The education system in Pohnpei is far from perfect, with many glaring weaknesses and needs. Working in these schools can be immensely frustrating at times, as you discover one problem after another inhibiting the students' learning, but seeing your students understand and grasp new concepts can be one of the most exciting, challenging, and rewarding experiences imaginable. * Often the problems you discover seem like they can be easily solved but you'll quickly find that it is impossible to turn a school around overnight. It just takes patience, dedication, hard work and perseverance. * Housing: Teachers are placed in teacher housing or with families. Housing tends to be simple but comfortable. The Call: A young couple feeling the call of the Lord to Serve Him overseas. They have decided to answer that call and leave their ministries and secure jobs here to see what the Lord has in store for their future. They want to use their talents to teach children oversees in the classroom and to show them Christ's love in all aspects of life. Favorite Bible Passages? Ephesians 2:10, Romans 12:1-2, Psalm 121 James 1:5 "If you need wisdom-if you want to know what God wants you to do-ask him, and he will gladly tell you. He will not resent your asking." Mon, 4 Feb 2008 10:44:11 MST http://www.rosewoodchurch.com/app/w_page.php?type=section&id=18 http://www.rosewoodchurch.com/app/w_page.php?type=section&id=18&article_id=17 Roger is also a son of Rosewood, and Roger & Karen are Rosewood’s longest-standing missionaries. Serving with Wycliffe Translators, they led a team for 20 years that translated the New Testament into Kifuliru, the language of the Bafuliru people in the D.R.Congo. The Van Otterloos now live in Nairobi, Kenya, doing advanced linguistic work that will facilitate the translation of the Bible into many other languages in the southern half of Africa. They are directly dependent upon the gifts of God’s people for their salary. Roger & Karen Van Otterloo, c/o SIL-ECG P.O. Box 44456 00100 Nairobi, KENYA Mon, 4 Feb 2008 10:40:27 MST http://www.rosewoodchurch.com/app/w_page.php?type=section&id=18 http://www.rosewoodchurch.com/app/w_page.php?type=section&id=18&article_id=127 Scott and Marcia are church planters in Tijuana, Mexico where their ministry is bearing much fruit. They have planted two worshipping congregations in the last 15 years and are working on a third, in addition to some 10 ministries or missions. They are indirectly dependent upon our financial support, since they are salaried by CRC World Missions but are required to raise a portion of their own support. On January 27, 2008, our congregation welcomed Scott and Marcia Geurink as our guests for the day. The Geurinks shared a few pictures and brief testimony about their work during both of our our morning English services--including the adult service and the children's worship time (Promiseland). The children presented them with a check from the offerings they had been collecting since fall. Scott also preached at our 10:30 Spanish-language service, which was followed by a pot-luck lunch with the Hispanic congregation. In the evening we invited the Geurinks back to show a few more pictures, tell a bit more about their ministry, answer questions from the congregation, and fellowship over some goodies. We took an offering for the Geurink's ministry support and discussed other ways Rosewood can partner with and support them in their efforts. Mon, 4 Feb 2008 10:39:40 MST http://www.rosewoodchurch.com/app/w_page.php?type=section&id=18 http://www.rosewoodchurch.com/app/w_page.php?type=section&id=18&article_id=193 In November 2007 Rosewood Church received a letter from Greg McDonald, who, along with his wife, Lynn, support the mission work Kevin & Michelle Suwyn do through Young Life in Costa Rica. Greg also has come alongside Kevin as a volunteer to assist in managing their fund raising efforts so that they can stay focused on ministering to the kids of Costa Rica. Below is an edited summary of Greg's update on the Suwyn Family. THE BACKGROUND It is exciting to see the countless young lives that are being touched for Jesus through Kevin & Michelle's work abroad. Nonetheless, the medical challenges that Michelle & Kevin have experienced with Samara over the past 24 months, have certainly taken a toll on them emotionally, physically, and financially. On October 1, Michelle & Samara began another extended stay (45 days) in the States at the Feeding & Swallowing Clinic of Children's Hospital in Philadelphia. Their goal is to teach Samara to accept and eat food orally as she is currently fed through a G-tube. THE CHALLENGE As you might expect, Kevin & Michelle have become very good at surviving the unexpected medical and travel expenses associated with Samara's condition. An example is their current trip to Philadelphia. Michelle is staying at the Ronald McDonald house next to the hospital for $15.00 per night; friends are working on car lending options for Michelle. Nonetheless they still have incurred airfare of $1,025 for Michelle & Samara and another $1,318 for Noah & Elijah to visit their Mom one time during their 45 day stay in Philadelphia. Additionally Kevin also needs to receive a week of parent training from the clinic. This still doesn't account for transportation expenses to & from the airport, travel, food costs etc. When you layer this on top of the $13,000 out-of-pocket medical expenses they have incurred since Samara was born, you can quickly see the challenge facing Kevin and Michelle. THE OPPORTUNITY We think that the people and churches that support Kevin & Michelle and family would like to help. In addition to your regular giving to support their ministry, would you please consider a one time gift to help offset some of the out-of-pocket expenses they have incurred? Kevin & Michelle would certainly consider your on-going support of their family, as well as their ministry, a huge blessing! The Rosewood Ministering Deacons arranged for an offering last November. However, anyone wishing to contribute to the Suwyn's support fund may contact Lanell in the church office. Mon, 4 Feb 2008 10:39:07 MST http://www.rosewoodchurch.com/app/w_page.php?type=section&id=9 http://www.rosewoodchurch.com/app/w_page.php?type=section&id=9&article_id=187 As of April 15, 2007, Rev. Fernando and Miriam Valencia have joined the ministry staff as full-time pastor couple for the Spanish-Language ministries. Fernando and Miriam moved to Southern California from Mexico, where they both taught at the Presbyterian Seminary in Mexico City. Rev. Valencia has also pastored several churches in Mexico. We are so thankful for their presence on our staff and in our church community. The Valencia's lead the Spanish-language worship service three to four Sundays a month; a Bible Study every Wednesday night; a Prayer Meeting every Friday night; and partner with staff in hosting outreach events and church events. They also spend much of their time visiting and praying with families, and ministering to people at Rosewood's food pantry ministry each Friday. Mon, 4 Feb 2008 10:10:55 MST http://www.rosewoodchurch.com/app/w_page.php?type=section&id=9 http://www.rosewoodchurch.com/app/w_page.php?type=section&id=9&article_id=4 Denise Tamminga serves as our part-time Director Of Equipping Ministries. Denise joined our staff at Rosewood in the fall of 2002. She has been a member of Rosewood for over 10 years. You can contact Denise via email or by calling (562) 804-4778 ext 11. Fri, 25 Jan 2008 14:31:39 MST http://www.rosewoodchurch.com/app/w_page.php?type=section&id=9 http://www.rosewoodchurch.com/app/w_page.php?type=section&id=9&article_id=109 Landon is our youngest addition to the Rosewood Ministry Staff. Born and raised at Rosewood Church, Landon joined us as full-time Youth Ministries Director in June 2005. His job is to re-build our junior high and senior high youth ministries, along with a team of dynamic leaders. Landon and his wife, Brooke, were just married in July 2005, and are eager to pour themselves into the youth of this church and community. You can email Landon or call him in the church office at 562-804-4778, ext. 24. Fri, 25 Jan 2008 14:30:43 MST http://www.rosewoodchurch.com/app/w_page.php?type=section&id=9 http://www.rosewoodchurch.com/app/w_page.php?type=section&id=9&article_id=13 Bonny Mulder-Behnia serves as our Family Ministries Pastor who oversees our Children's Ministries, our Youth Ministries Director, and various family outreach ministries/events. Bonny's mission is to recruit and empower an army of volunteers who will help children and youth from all backgrounds develop and grow in their relationships with Jesus Christ. She primarily oversees ministry for infants through sixth-graders, and supervises the director for junior-high and senior-high youth. Before joining the Rosewood Staff in January 2002, Bonny lived in Albuquerque, New Mexico and Grand Rapids, Michigan. You can contact Pastor Bonny via email or by calling (562) 804-4778 ext 19. Sun, 30 Dec 2007 10:58:39 MST http://www.rosewoodchurch.com/app/w_page.php?type=section&id=16 http://www.rosewoodchurch.com/app/w_page.php?type=section&id=16&article_id=186 Veronica Neal joined our staff as Custodian in June 2007. She works full-time serving our congregation by keeping the buildings and campus clean, setting up and taking down tables and chairs for special events, and tending to many other behind-the-scene details that help keep our church running smoothly. Veronica is also the dedicated mother of three sons. Sun, 30 Dec 2007 10:57:09 MST http://www.rosewoodchurch.com/app/w_page.php?type=section&id=35 http://www.rosewoodchurch.com/app/w_page.php?type=section&id=35&article_id=192 A Meditation on Philippians 2:14-18 by Andrew Kuyvenhoven Preachers of the gospel are like Old Testament priests who light the altars of God in the present world. When people respond with faith in Christ and present their lives to him in ordinary service to one another, God enjoys the smell of sacrifice. For us every new day presents a new opportunity to add fragrance to the offering and bring glory to God. A day offered to God is a good day, even if we seem to be losing the game as people play it. The everyday life of the Philippian congregation constitutes a "sacrifice and offering of faith" to God. And on that altar some drops of wine are sprinkled. That libation is Paul's life, which is slowly spent for God and for the benefit of his church. When Paul's eyes see (not merely the prison walls, but) the altars of God being lit around the Mediterranean Sea, he feels deep joy. "I am glad," he writes, "and you should be glad too." In the old tabernacle, the sacrifice of praise to God was lit in the morning and evening. The lamb was sacrificed, the flour sprinkled, the wine poured out. It was "an offering made by fire, an aroma pleasing to the Lord" (Numbers 28:8). Today that offering is burning on all five continents. The world takes no notice. But God is pleased. And you and I rejoice. And if your & my contributions have added to the flames of some altars, we couldn't have put our lives to better use. Tue, 6 Nov 2007 10:46:22 MST http://www.rosewoodchurch.com/app/w_page.php?type=section&id=35 http://www.rosewoodchurch.com/app/w_page.php?type=section&id=35&article_id=148 Yet this I call to mind and therefore I have hope: Because of the LORD's great love we are not consumed, for his compassions never fail. They are new every morning; great is your faithfulness. I say to myself, "The LORD is my portion; therefore I will wait for him." The LORD is good to those whose hope is in him, to the one who seeks him; it is good to wait quietly for the salvation of the LORD. Lamentations 3:21-26 Our hope today, like Jeremiah's hope long ago, is in the Lord alone. Every one of us needs a Savior. God has provided One. God is faithful, and he has not changed his mind about providing us new mercies each morning. My prayer is that we may all wait quietly for Him, and that we may see and meet the Savior in worship this Sunday and every day. Pastor Brink Tue, 6 Nov 2007 10:46:22 MST http://www.rosewoodchurch.com/app/w_page.php?type=section&id=35 http://www.rosewoodchurch.com/app/w_page.php?type=section&id=35&article_id=146 The devotional reprinted below brought me great encouragement this week. It seemed like such a “God thing” that this Word would “just happen” to come on this particular day, even though it was written months ago by someone who does not know us. It strengthened my heart, and I wanted to share it with you too. Pastor BrinkGOD NEVER GIVES UP!"He who began a good work in you will carry it on to completion ... " Philippians 1:6One day a mother whose 25-year-old son had turned his back on God was telling me she had given up on her son. After years of praying for him and trying to convince him that he needed the Lord in his life, she was sure that God had written him off. She had decided no longer to pray for him. It was one of the saddest things I'd ever heard: a parent giving up on a child.I told her how glad I was that God never gives up on us. If he did, you and I would not stand a chance. If I would have had to hang on to God throughout my life, I would be hopeless. The only reason I am who I am today and the only reason I am where I am in my walk with the Lord is that God refused long ago to give up on me. If it were up to us to stay close to God then things fell apart, we would be lost.Thank God for his assurance in Philippians 1:6: "He who began a good work in you will carry it on to completion until the day of Christ Jesus." God never gives up. It's the most beautiful assurance we have. Even when we are tempted to let go, God refuses to give up. And because God never gives up on us, we may never give up on the people around us as long as we or they live. Each day offers a new opportunity for grace and for turning back to God.Prayer: Father, thank you for hanging on to us even when we want to let go. We love you, Lord! Help us, in your name, to hang on to others who still need to turn back to you. Amen.TODAY is copyright 2005 by the Back to God Hour. Tue, 6 Nov 2007 10:46:22 MST http://www.rosewoodchurch.com/app/w_page.php?type=section&id=16 http://www.rosewoodchurch.com/app/w_page.php?type=section&id=16&article_id=155 Barbara and her husband, Sal, joined Rosewood in 1995. Barbara became Receptionist and secretary in the front office in August 2005. Mon, 8 Oct 2007 13:14:47 MST http://www.rosewoodchurch.com/app/w_page.php?type=section&id=7 http://www.rosewoodchurch.com/app/w_page.php?type=section&id=7&article_id=189 The Latest CRC News Mon, 6 Aug 2007 19:58:51 MST http://www.rosewoodchurch.com/app/w_page.php?type=group&id=56 http://www.rosewoodchurch.com/app/w_page.php?type=group&id=56&article_id=87 Rosewood hosts approximately 25 different small group Bible studies. There are groups for women, men, couples and young adults. The groups meet on a variety of days and cover a wide variety of topics. No matter what the type of group, small groups provide a great place to get to know people who personally care about each member of their group. They also provide a great, safe context to explore the Bible and its practical application to our everyday lives. For more infomation about Rosewood Small Groups, please contact Denise Tamminga, our Director of Equipping Ministries, at dtamminga@rosewoodchurch.com. Wed, 7 Feb 2007 17:20:25 MST http://www.rosewoodchurch.com/app/w_page.php?type=group&id=9 http://www.rosewoodchurch.com/app/w_page.php?type=group&id=9&article_id=24 If you are in 7th or 8th grade, Higher Ground is for you. We meet every Tuesday night, from 7:00 p.m. to 8:45 p.m., September thru May. We usually start with a game or mixer, then we have a worship time, a lesson from the Bible, and go into small groups. If you have any questions, call Landon at (562)804-4778, ext. 24. Sometimes our starting time changes, for different activities, so be sure to check the event calendar! If you don't have an event calendar you better make this Tuesday to catch up on what is going on! Wed, 7 Feb 2007 16:40:30 MST http://www.rosewoodchurch.com/app/w_page.php?type=group&id=7 http://www.rosewoodchurch.com/app/w_page.php?type=group&id=7&article_id=92 Fri, 29 Dec 2006 17:50:36 MST http://www.rosewoodchurch.com/app/w_page.php?type=group&id=12 http://www.rosewoodchurch.com/app/w_page.php?type=group&id=12&article_id=90 Spring - Easter Egg Hunt & Mini Carnival On the Saturday before Easter, the Rosewood Campus is packed with children and families celebrating the Easter season! We begin the day with a Free Pancake Breakfast for everyone, followed by Easter Egg Hunts for the children and a Mini-Carnival complete with game booths, a bounce house, face painting, and lots of candy and prizes. Summer - Summer Family Nights For five weeks of the summer (end of June through end of July), we dedicate our Wednesday nights to getting families together to celebrate and learn more about God. We start out each Wednesday evening with a free dinner for all families, followed by a big-group worship time including music and drama, then a menu of small groups for all ages. The children participate in a Vacation Bible School type program, the youth form small groups and go through a practical life theme, and the adults can choose from a menu of classes ranging from Bible studies to cooking to crafts. Summer - TGIF Clubs We bring our Bible classes right into the city parks and backyards of Bellflower, as our TGIF (Together Growing in Faith) teams lead small groups of children for 4-5 weeks. Featuring Bible story dramas, singing, memory verses, crafts, and treats, our TGIF Clubs have provided a great way for children and their families to take a safe "first step" into the family of God. Fall - Outrageous Pumpkin Party Every year on October 31st, the Rosewood Church campus transforms into an Outrageous Pumpkin Party! We've welcomed more than 1,000 people to this event each year by offering a safe, fun, Christian alternative to Halloween activities -- without sacrificing any of the positive aspects of gathering lots of sweets to eat. The O.P.P. features a photo booth, bounce house, at least 20 game booths, a cake walk, face painting, a scary maze crawl, goldfish giveaways, and treasure sacks full of candy and prizes. The past two years we've also given away Bibles to participants, and offered an opportunity to submit prayer requests and sign up for ministries. The O.P.P. is our biggest family event of the year! Fall/Winter - Children's Christmas Musical From October through mid-December, some 60-70 children get together every week to prepare for the annual Children's Christmas Musical. Under the direction of Mrs. Kay Van Weerthuizen, the children (ranging from K-6th grades) learn at least a dozen songs and motions, plus drama parts, and do an incredible job of leading the adults in a night of worship (usually the 3rd Sunday in December). Fri, 29 Dec 2006 17:40:56 MST http://www.rosewoodchurch.com/app/w_page.php?type=group&id=12 http://www.rosewoodchurch.com/app/w_page.php?type=group&id=12&article_id=65 SUNDAYS: Promiseland: Meets during the 8:30 & 10:30 worship services for 3 years of age—8th Grade. Nursery care is provided for infants—2 years old.TUESDAYS: Story Hour: Preschoolers, 9:30-11 a.m. Tutoring: ThomasJefferson students via referrals, 3:15-4:15 pm WEDNESDAYS:GEMS Girls Club—1st-7th grade girls, 6:30-8:00 pmCadets Boys Club -- 2nd-6th grade boys, 6:30-8:00 pm Kingdom Kids -- Preschoolers, 6:30-8:00 pm Fri, 29 Dec 2006 17:40:25 MST http://www.rosewoodchurch.com/app/w_page.php?type=group&id=12 http://www.rosewoodchurch.com/app/w_page.php?type=group&id=12&article_id=91 Fri, 29 Dec 2006 17:23:52 MST http://www.rosewoodchurch.com/app/w_page.php?type=group&id=12 http://www.rosewoodchurch.com/app/w_page.php?type=group&id=12&article_id=89 Welcome to the home page of Rosewood Children's Ministries. We want you to know that children are precious in God's sight, and they're also very important to our church family at Rosewood. We have an outstanding team of young adults and adults who are committed to partnering with parents in nurturing the growing faith of children. Although our team of volunteers may not all be professional teachers (some actually are!), each leader has met the core requirements: loving God and loving children. In our Sunday morning and our midweek ministries, we use The Bible as our source for all of our teaching and coaching. We always welcome parents' feedback and input and partnership; we're all working together to make this a safe and healthy environement for children to grow in God. Thanks for checking us out!Pastor Bonny Mulder-Behnia (pictured with my grandson Tre -- isn't he adorable!) Fri, 29 Dec 2006 15:55:12 MST http://www.rosewoodchurch.com/app/w_page.php?type=section&id=28 http://www.rosewoodchurch.com/app/w_page.php?type=section&id=28&article_id=168 Los martes a las 9:00 de la mañana las señoras relizan una reunión de estudio Bíblico. Venga a pasar un tiempo de convivencia con otras mujeres miembros de nuestra iglesia y después se distribuirán para los estudios en Español e Inglés. Además para los niños más pequeños tenemos un lugar especial en el que escucharán historias bíblicas. Los miércoles a las 6:30 de la tarde tenemos nuestro estudio bíblico general. Este ocurre mientras los niños y niñas participan en sus clubes Gems y Cadets. Tenemos tambien guardería para los más pequeños. Si tiene preguntas puede escribir a Mirtha Villafañe. Fri, 20 Oct 2006 17:41:23 MST http://www.rosewoodchurch.com/app/w_page.php?type=section&id=28 http://www.rosewoodchurch.com/app/w_page.php?type=section&id=28&article_id=54 Fri, 20 Oct 2006 17:41:10 MST http://www.rosewoodchurch.com/app/w_page.php?type=section&id=28 http://www.rosewoodchurch.com/app/w_page.php?type=section&id=28&article_id=56 Fri, 20 Oct 2006 17:41:10 MST http://www.rosewoodchurch.com/app/w_page.php?type=section&id=28 http://www.rosewoodchurch.com/app/w_page.php?type=section&id=28&article_id=57 Fri, 20 Oct 2006 17:41:10 MST http://www.rosewoodchurch.com/app/w_page.php?type=group&id=10 http://www.rosewoodchurch.com/app/w_page.php?type=group&id=10&article_id=23 Why is there a picture of a bull right here? Embassy is our High School group. If you have never been there to check it out, swing by this Thursday at 7:00 pm and see what we are all about. If you are the type that needs a little idea of what to expect...I totally understand. Embassy was designed to give today's High School youth a chance to relax and get away. The group is designed, not to attack individuals who struggle with sin, addiction or pain but rather to come along side and live life with you and you with us. We have a great team of leaders who have rather recently been through a lot of the same stuff teens see on a daily basis. We want to give you a safe place to be you, no masks, no strings, no gimicks. Check out Embassy this Thursday! I would love to see you there. Thu, 12 Oct 2006 14:46:13 MST http://www.rosewoodchurch.com/app/w_page.php?type=group&id=9 http://www.rosewoodchurch.com/app/w_page.php?type=group&id=9&article_id=78 If you haven't experienced a "Revolutions" yet, this is your year! Justin Vande Kerk (at First CRC of Bellflower) and I have agreed to double the amount of Revolutions in one school year. This year we will be having 4! The next Revolutions is scheduled for December 16. If you are a newcomer, here is a taste of what you can expect...An outside DJ comes in to play hours of today's dance and hip hop music, but don't worry, if dancing is not your thing, you can join in on a game of basketball, fooseball, ping pong, billiards, or just hang out a have a free slice of pizza with all of your friends. What's that...fun at Church?! We garauntee a good time. Make sure you grab a flyer when we come to your junior high in December. We will see you then! Thu, 12 Oct 2006 13:54:13 MST http://www.rosewoodchurch.com/app/w_page.php?type=group&id=13 http://www.rosewoodchurch.com/app/w_page.php?type=group&id=13&article_id=81 At Rosewood Church, we partner with parents to teach and nurture your children in the Christian faith. If your child goes through our Sunday morning Walk With Me program from preschool through 8th grade, they will walk through the complete Bible four times, and then spend three years studying Bible themes and topics. We strongly encourage parents to make sure your child is here every week so they can receive the full benefit of these lessons. Tue, 12 Sep 2006 21:45:07 MST http://www.rosewoodchurch.com/app/w_page.php?type=section&id=36 http://www.rosewoodchurch.com/app/w_page.php?type=section&id=36&article_id=156 At Rosewood, we welcome all people and personalities. Therefore, on a given Sunday you will find all types of dress. The important thing is that you feel comfortable - and to us that means dressing according to your preference. Thu, 30 Mar 2006 15:03:38 MST http://www.rosewoodchurch.com/app/w_page.php?type=section&id=16 http://www.rosewoodchurch.com/app/w_page.php?type=section&id=16&article_id=9 Lanell Darnall is the bookkeeper and one of the secretaries in the Rosewood Church Office. Lanell and her husband, Bill, joined Rosewood in 1996 and she began working in the office in 1997. You can contact Lanell via email or by calling (562) 804-4778 ext. 16. Tue, 21 Mar 2006 17:24:53 MST http://www.rosewoodchurch.com/app/w_page.php?type=section&id=2 http://www.rosewoodchurch.com/app/w_page.php?type=section&id=2&article_id=96 ......part of the Christian Reformed Church in North America.We call ourselves:Christian because we belong to Jesus Christ and want to be his followers. We recognize as fellow-Christians all people who accept the teachings of the Bible as summarized in the Apostle's Creed.Reformed because we're part of that historic branch of the Christian church that follows the teachings of 16th-century reformer John Calvin, who struggled to return Christianity to its biblical roots.Church because God has called us to be a fellowship of his people in the world.To find out more about the Christian Reformed Church click on www.crcna.org. Wed, 26 Oct 2005 22:01:46 MST http://www.rosewoodchurch.com/app/w_page.php?type=section&id=2 http://www.rosewoodchurch.com/app/w_page.php?type=section&id=2&article_id=87 ... where people do a lot of different things. You can sing and hear a message. You can make new friends and network with people You can bring your kids to quality programs where they are mentored and taught about God. You can get involved in community service. There are many wonderful things that happen around a church. But the Christian life, at its center, is about a relationship, not about a busy schedule. This is the most important thing we offer at Rosewood - an opportunity to connect with the living God! That's what worship is all about. On Sunday mornings, God is here, the grace of Jesus is available, and the Holy Spirit is beckoning you to seek God's face. Say "Yes" to God this Sunday. Join us for worship at Rosewood! Pastor Dan Brink Thu, 29 Sep 2005 01:47:42 MST http://www.rosewoodchurch.com/app/w_page.php?type=group&id=79 http://www.rosewoodchurch.com/app/w_page.php?type=group&id=79&article_id=36 The Food Pantry is a growing ministry at Rosewood. Every Friday, from 3-4 p.m. we distribute food to 20-30 families from the Bellflower School District. A Social Worker or Case Worker must refer all patrons of the Food Pantry from one of the schools in the District. If you do not have a child in school, you can contact the Thomas Jefferson School Case Worker to receive a referral slip. Their phone number is (562) 804-6521. All food is packaged and canned. We don't receive fresh produce to be distributed on a regular basis, but sometimes we are fortunate enough to receive potatoes, lettuce and other fruits and vegetables. Donations are welcome, however we don't have the facilities to store anything perishable. Please call the Church Office if you would like to make a donation and we can give you the information as to when and where to deliver it. The Food Pantry is open every Friday from 3-4 p.m. from September to June. We are closed the week of Thanksgiving and the 2 weeks between Christmas and New Years. For information regarding the summer schedule, you can contact the Church Office at (562) 804-4778. Thu, 29 Sep 2005 01:47:42 MST http://www.rosewoodchurch.com/app/w_page.php?type=section&id=28 http://www.rosewoodchurch.com/app/w_page.php?type=section&id=28&article_id=34 Promiseland es uno de nuestros programas para niños. Se realiza todos los domingos durante los servicios dominicales. Cadets y Gems son clubs de niños que se realizan los miércoles a las 6:30 Son una gran oportunidad para que nuestros hijos aprendan los valores de la Biblia mientras adquien mayor confianza en el idioma inglés Thu, 29 Sep 2005 01:47:42 MST