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DivorceCare is a seminar and support group providing help, hope and healing for those who are separated or divorced and are looking for Biblical wisdom and support to deal with the pain, and rebuild for the future. Sessions will meet in the Ark from 6:30 to 8:30 pm on Thursday evenings, February 11th through May 13th. Sign up this Sunday at the church.

Please note: DivorceCare 4 Kids has been filled for this session.

What better way to meet some of the people you worship with every week than a simple evening together, enjoying delicious food? If you are interested in hosting four families (including your own), or a singles- or adults-only Simple Supper, visit the sign-up table at the church this Sunday. Suppers may be hosted on March 13th, 14, 20th, or 21st.

On Sunday, February 7th we will be participating in The Souper Bowl of Caring with over 16,000 churches nationwide in an effort to benefit local food banks. Everyone is invited to bring a can of soup or a dollar bill, which will be collected at the back of the sanctuary following both services.

If you would like to contribute toward assistance for victims of the earthquake disaster in Haiti, you can donate at the church on Sunday, or during the week. All funds will be distributed though World Relief, the humanitarian arm of the National Association of Evangelicals, of which His Place is a member. Please make checks payable to World Relief. You can also contribute online at their website; visit www.worldrelief.org.

The Children’s Church photo albums have been updated with three sets of photos: “Studio A” from September and October, “Kids’ Night In” from November 20th, and “The Best Christmas Present Ever” from December 6th.

This year's Candlelight Service was broadcast live on the Internet, and you can still see it! If you missed the service, or would like to see it again, click here to view it.

The church office will be closed Monday, January 18th in observance of Martin Luther King, Jr. Day.

On Sunday, January 3rd our morning services will feature the music and ministry of Jason Gray. Known for writing music for the heart, mind, and spirit, his songs combine various styles – such as rock, folk, and soul – while effectively expressing the Gospel.

Jason was the featured artist on this fall’s Sanctus Real tour, and his newest CD, titled “Everything Sad is Coming Untrue”, has received accolades from many reviewers. The mini-concerts at 9:00 and 11:00 am next Sunday are free of charge, so be sure to invite your friends and family to join us as we enjoy “a morning with Jason Gray.”

Click here to visit Jason’s website.

Plan now to come celebrate the birth of Jesus at our joy-filled, home-spun Christmas Eve Candlelight Service! Invite your friends and family to join us for singing, laughter, and worship this Thursday, December 24th at 7:00 or 9:00 pm. The doors will open 30 minutes beforehand, and you won’t want to miss the pre-service game!

This year, we’ll be broadcasting live video and audio of the service over the Internet! Watch them live by visiting this web page and clicking on the “video webcast” link, which will be available that evening.

If you came to Arktoberfest on Halloween evening, you might find your picture in the Children's Church photo album. If you missed Arktoberfest, be sure to check out all the funny, cute, and creative costumes! You'll find the Arktoberfest 2009 photo album, along with all the Children's Church albums, here. Or you can click here to go directly to the photos!

His Place Ladies: Food. Fun. Friends. Worship. Teaching. Join us on Saturday, November 7th for our “Holiday” Her Place meeting from 9:45 am to noon in the sanctuary. Since we are fast approaching the holidays, this month’s meeting is our opportunity to get prepared and celebrate together. Please register by visiting www.HisPlaceLadies.com or by calling Debbra Sligar at 422-7030. The suggested donation for this event is $5, paid at the door.

Arktoberfest: Halloween carnival

Dress up and bring your family and friends to Arktoberfest, here on Saturday, October 31st from 5:00 to 9:00 pm. Pizza, hot dogs, corn dogs, soft pretzels, mini donuts, and much more will be available to purchase, so you can even have dinner at the carnival! Punch cards worth 15 carnival games are on sale today at the table in the back. What a great gift for friends, neighbors and grandkids! Click here to see pictures from last year.

Can God and Science Be Reconciled?

Join nationally-respected scientist and author Dr. Hugh Ross as he presents insight into this debate, challenging the claim that science and the Bible are separated by an unbridgeable gap. Dr. Ross will present “Can God and Science Be Reconciled?” at His Place Monday, October 19th, in the church sanctuary at 7:00 pm. Whether you are a believer or a skeptic, your mind will be challenged by this presentation. Admission is free to everyone, and a goodwill offering will be taken.

Dr. Hugh Ross, founder and president of Reasons to Believe, has a Ph. D. in Astronomy from the University of Toronto and did research on quasars and galaxies as a postdoctoral fellow at California Institute of Technology. He is the author of many books, including Why the Universe is the Way It Is and More Than a Theory. Click here for more information about Reasons to Believe.

Carnival games, prizes, pony rides, a cake walk, three huge bounce attractions, good food, and fun are all coming to Arktoberfest here on Halloween night! To ensure a night full of fun, we need 250 volunteers to help during the week and the night of the carnival. We also need 200 cakes donated for the cake walk. If you are interested in helping in one or more of these areas, please sign up at the table in back, contact Linda Brown at 757-8961 or send her an e-mail at lindab@hisplacechurch.com.

Free “Dumping Debt” lesson

Adults and teens are invited to attend a one-time, free session of the Financial Peace University next Sunday, October 4th from 6:30 to 8:00 pm. Learn how to systematically become unburdened from financial debt at this stand-alone lesson, titled “Dumping Debt”. The doors will open at 6:15 pm; childcare is not available. For more information, contact Steve Hall at 770-2034.

Ladies: Join us here in the sanctuary this Saturday, October 3rd for “Her Place” from 9:45 am to noon. We always begin with a casual, continental-style breakfast, then relax and enjoy the morning as we gab, worship, listen to a main speaker, and participate in a workshop. This month we’ll have just one workshop we’ll enjoy together.

Register by visiting www.hisplaceladies.com or by calling Debbra Sligar at 422-7030 or 661-7875. The suggested donation for this fun event is $5 per person, paid at the door.

Daily pictures from the Children's Church summer camp at Camp Firwood can be found in the children's photo albums.

Daily pictures from the Crocodile Dock day camp, running July 13-17, are now available online! Click here to find them in the children’s photo albums.

Pictures from our youth/children’s camp fundraiser, Noah’s Boat Float, are now online. Click here to go directly to them.

Pictures from the “Studio A” Finale and the Lads concerts are now available in the children’s photo albums.

Support our children’s and youth camps by purchasing a boat (or a fleet of boats) that will float in the church pool to compete for some awesome prizes! Prizes (worth $1000 each) include: Dine In or Out Package, Landscaping Package, Laptop Computer Package, and Weekend Family Vacation Package. The Bonus Drawing (if you purchase a fleet of tickets) will compete for a $500 cash prize.

Lunch tickets are also available: $5 buys a plate of chicken wings, potato salad, and baked beans. Additional plates of four chicken wings are available for $2. Visit the tables at church this Sunday to buy tickets or for more information.

The Boat Float barbecue will take place Sunday, June 28th after 2nd service. The boat drawings will begin at 1:00 pm.

What better way to connect with your church family than over a meal? Sign up to attend ‘Simple Suppers’ potluck dinners being held in host homes all over Skagit county on July 11th, 12th, 18th, and 19th. Check out the sign up tables at the church this Sunday.

Men, do you feel the need to connect with other men for encouragement and prayer? Join us the first and third Saturdays of every month from 7:30 to 8:30 am in the Boat Shed for a brief thought from God’s Word, some sharing, and prayer together for God’s family and your family. If you have any questions, contact Larry Wersen at 854-0806 or Wayne Nonoshita at 428-6856. See you there!

With all that is going on these days, it is easy to miss or forget important information. E-mail provides a free and easy way to keep you informed, if you have access to it. If you would like to sign up to receive occasional e-mail reminders and updates about upcoming ladies’ ministries activities, be sure to stop by the website hisplaceladies.com and enter your e-mail address in the box at the bottom left side of the menu.

Guys: sometimes we don’t have a keen sense of our need for connection with each other, but if we’re honest, we know we need friendship and fellowship with other men for personal and spiritual health. There’s a variety of great opportunities coming up to meet and share some fun with other His Place guys including: fly-fishing, 4-wheeling/dirt biking, golfing, hiking, motorcycle riding, wake-boarding, and water-skiing. Don’t miss this chance to connect with other guys around some warm-weather fun. Sign up for one of the activity events this Sunday!

What better way to meet some of the people you worship with every week than a simple evening together, enjoying delicious food? If you are interested in hosting four families (including your own), or a singles- or adults-only Simple Supper, sign up at the church this Sunday. Hosts are needed for July 11th, 12th, 18th, and 19th.

The Lads: Live in concert

The Lads are returning to His Place on Sunday, May 17th, when they’ll perform live concerts in the sanctuary for both the 9:00 and 11:00 am services. Bring your family and friends to one of these free concerts! Don’t miss this opportunity to experience the energy, fun, and ministry as The Lads share the Good News about Jesus in a family-friendly way for the entire Sunday morning service. For more information, click here to visit the Lads’ website.

The Ark will be open for nursery through 3-year-olds. 4-year-olds through 2nd grade will attend the concert with their families. And 3rd through 6th grade kids have reserved seating up front, if they wish. CD’s, DVD’s, and more will be available to purchase after the concerts at The Lads’ table in the back of the sanctuary.

Prime Time is hosting a “Garden of Eating” brunch on Sunday, May 17th. Friends 55 years of age and older, along with their guests, are invited to gather for a garden fare of music from the His Place Ensemble singing that unique arrangement of the Lord’s Prayer and the joyful Easter sounds of “O Happy Day.”

It’s all happening at the Creekside Community Room in Burlington at 12:46 pm. (Click here for directions.) The food is spectacular and the laughter and fellowship are beyond compare. We’ll plant seeds of inspiration, cultivate relationships and harvest bundles of joy. It’s that season, so come and be encouraged with gardening tips for daily living by our master of gardening, Larry Wersen. Tickets are just $12 and are available at the church.

Ministry positions for the 2009-2010 ministry year are getting ready to be filled. If you’d like to join in the fun of serving the women of His Place on the ladies’ ministries steering team next year, or if you’re interested in coordinating an event or program for women, please join us for an informational training meeting.

We have several openings in Ladies’ Ministries including Administrator, and Publicity Team Leader, as well as the option to coordinate a new event or program. On Wednesday, May 13th at 6:30 pm in the Boat Shed we’ll talk about these positions, what they involve, and how our team functions. Please contact Shawna Wright at 854-0340 or shawna@hisplaceladies.com to sign up to attend.

Ladies, join us on July 24th and 25th for a remarkable Women of Faith weekend at Key Arena in Seattle. Enjoy heartfelt, hilarious messages, experience gripping drama and amazing music, recharge your batteries, receive encouragement, relax and enjoy yourself, relish “girl time” with friends, and rest in the knowledge that God loves you just as you are. For more information or to purchase tickets at the group rate, please sign up at the church this Sunday.

The sanctuary will be available for quiet prayer and meditation prayer during office hours this Thursday, May 7th for the annual National Day of Prayer, a nationwide call to prayer for our nation.

Are you ready for a Bayou Blast? His Place will be crawling with fun July 13th – 17th as we watch fearless kids shine God’s light at Crocodile Dock Day Camp. We are looking for 50 rockin’ leaders who are ready to sink their teeth into some big fun! If you’re ready to be part of the “swamp staff”, then look for the big ol’ gater (or croc) at the church this Sunday, or call Linda Brown at 757-8961 or e-mail her at lindab@hisplacechurch.com.

Ladies, join us in the sanctuary this Saturday, May 2nd for a special “Her Place” Tea Party. With an inspirational speaker, informative workshop, worship time, fancy hats, teapots, flowers, miniature foods, doilies, laughter and friends we’re sure to have a great time! Be sure to bring your favorite tea cup, if you have one.

The doors will open at 9:30 am. The program starts at 10:00 and you’ll be out of here by noon. You can register online today at hisplaceladies.com. A suggested donation of $5 per person may be paid at the door.

For those who are collecting the sermon-only CD’s from the series “Route 66: A Road Trip Through the Bible”, the 2nd CD is now available to purchase. This CD contains the Leviticus and Numbers sermons. CD cases for the current Route 66 series are still available, and can be purchased for $10 each at the church. New CD’s will be available after every two messages in the series for $1 each.

Are you n ew to Christianity and/or have questions? Do you want to brush up on basics? Come to the Nuts & Bolts of the Faith class beginning next Sunday, April 26th from 6:00 to 8:00 pm in the Boat Shed. DVD Series #3 (for 4 weeks) will be “Jesus.” Sign up and reserve a workbook ($5) at the church this Sunday.

Tired of hearing of economic fear, doom, and gloom? Join Dave Ramsey for a nationwide town hall meeting and learn what is happening with the economy, how we got here and where we’re going, including live Q&A. This free simulcast event is being hosted by Faith Baptist Church at 800 E. Rio Vista Ave. in Burlington on April 23rd at 5:00 pm.

At His Place we baptize children who (at an age of accountability) have accepted Jesus as Savior and Lord. We dedicate infants and toddlers as a special observance, praying over them and declaring their parents’ commitment to raise them as children of God. If you wish to dedicate your child on Sunday, April 26th during either of the morning services, please sign up this Sunday at the counter in the lobby or contact the church office.

Pregnancy Choices’ annual Walk for Life takes place on May 2nd at the Skagit Valley College playfields and also in Concrete. Register at the back table to be a sponsored walker. Your help is greatly needed for this life-impacting ministry. For more information, please call Pregnancy Choices at 428-4777.

Everyone is invited to take some time out from their busy schedules this Friday, April 10th for our Good Friday service. Join with your family and friends for worship, reflection, and communion. This contemplative hour of intimate worship will be in the sanctuary, starting at 7:00 pm. Nursery through age 2 will be available.

The accusation has been made that the origins of “Easter” are found in an ancient pagan celebration, and that even its name comes from Eostre, the Great Mother Goddess of the Saxon people in Northern Europe.

An interesting article online at ChristianityToday.com claims that this may be a much-accepted “urban legend” and that the evidence suggests that neither the commemoration (of Christ's death and resurrection) nor its name are derived from paganism. Click here to read the article.

Click here to view a promo video for Pastor Bruce’s new sermon series, Route 66: A Road Trip Through the Bible, which starts Sunday, March 1st. For more information about the series, visit the route66bible.com website.

His Place is hosting a Praise Gathering Sunday, March 1st at 6:30 pm in the sanctuary. Sponsored by Praise 106.5 FM, this “worship night” will feature area musicians performing worship favorites. Invite your friends!!

His Place is sponsoring our annual blood drive on Saturday, March 14th (9:00 am to 3:00 pm) and Monday, March 16th (12:00 pm to 6:00 pm) in the sanctuary. For more details and to sign up for an appointment to give blood, please visit the sign-up table at the church this Sunday, or call the church office at (360) 757-3111.

If you are unable to donate blood, you can still help by signing up to deliver 10 reminder phone messages or by baking cookies to serve the donors. See Cheri and Fred at the sign-up table if you can help.

On Friday, February 6th from 7:00 to 9:00 pm we are having a free movie and popcorn night for kids in Kindergarten through 6th grade. We’ll be watching the 2008 animated movie Horton Hears a Who. When a kindly elephant hears a faint cry of help from a floating speck of dust, his attempts to protect the tiny particle cause his neighbors to question his sanity in this adaptation of Dr. Seuss’ classic 1954 children’s book.

Kids won’t want to miss out on this fun night! Seating is limited, so reserve space this Sunday at the table in the Ark, or contact Linda Brown at 757-8961.

Nuts and Bolts of the Faith

New to Christianity and/or have questions? Want to brush up on basics? Come to the Nuts and Bolts of the Faith class beginning Sunday, February 8th from 6:00 to 8:00 pm in the Boat Shed. The first 4-week DVD series will be The Bible taught by Tom Holladay and Kay Warren. Sign up this Sunday at the church.

DivorceCare is a seminar and support group providing help, hope, and healing for those who are separated or divorced and are looking for biblical wisdom and support to deal with the pain, and rebuild for the future. Sessions will meet in the Ark from 7:00 to 9:00 pm on Thursday evenings beginning February 5th through May 7th. Information and registration are available today at the sign-up table in the lobby. For questions, please contact the church office at 757-3111.

On Sunday, February 1st we will be participating along with churches around the nation in The Souper Bowl of Caring, an effort to benefit local food banks. Everyone is invited to bring a can of soup or a dollar bill, which will be collected at the back of the sanctuary following both services.

If you would like to be part of our next baptism, please visit the information counter in the lobby this morning, and pick up a baptism packet. Return your Baptism Interest Response form to the church office by Monday, February 2nd. Then, plan to attend the baptism class at 10:30 am on Sunday, February 15th at the front of the sanctuary. Baptism will be held that Sunday in the pool next to the Ark, following 2nd service.

A husband’s struggle with pornography or other forms of sexual immorality or brokenness can be devastating for his wife, and extremely difficult for her to deal with.

The new Betrayed Heart women’s group will provide support, understanding, hope, and healing for these women. The group will meet on Thursday evenings in the Youth House for 12 weeks, beginning January 29th. Don’t suffer alone; step out for help by contacting Karen in the church office at 757-3111 or by e-mail to register or learn more.

The His Place ladies’ “minis-tree” is rooted and growing; it’s time to broaden our branches! Ladies, join us Sunday, January 25th from 6:30 to 8:00 pm in the sanctuary for a casual gathering where we’ll talk about where we’re heading and how we’ll get there.

It starts by building teams where you can connect personally while doing things you enjoy and serving the women of His Place and our community at the same time. Get to know the steering team leaders who head up the different teams, and see what areas may be of interest to you. If you’d like to be part of a team, sign up today at the ladies’ Bible study table or visit us online at hisplaceladies.com.

His Place Ladies: It’s time again for Her Place @ His Place! This is a casual Saturday morning get-together especially for you! Come make new friends and enjoy laughter; feel refreshed, connected, and renewed through fellowship, worship and workshops. We’ll meet in the sanctuary this Saturday, January 10th; doors will open at 9:30 am and the program is from 10:00 am to noon.

In addition to our main speaker, there are two great workshops to choose from: Balancing Organization and Reality and Eight Points to Ponder, Nine Essential Ingredients. The suggested donation is $5 per person, paid at the door. For more information and to register, visit us online at www.hisplaceladies.com. Free childcare is available; please sign up in advance with Maria at 770-8812.

Jason Gray featured here on January 4th

On Sunday, January 4th our morning services will feature the music and ministry of Jason Gray. Join us at 9:00 or 11:00 for a concert of what ChristianMusic.com calls "Christian music at its finest, combining various styles, such as rock, folk, and soul ... while effectively expressing the Gospel."

Christianity Today describes Jason’s “honest, and approachable pop” as “the smart singer/songwriter adult contemporary of Bebo Norman or Sara Groves, with shades of PFR, Steven Curtis Chapman, and MercyMe.”

These New Year mini-concerts are free of charge, and the public is invited to attend. Click here to find out more about Jason Gray and his music.

Soul Shine Magazine: “Jason Gray leaves you speechless, like someone articulated exactly what you wished you could say.”

CBN Music: “He presents his flaws and need for God with a simplicity that’s understandable and inspiring.”

Jesus Freak Hideout: “Jason Gray's honest, sincere, and real approach to songwriting is the kind of writing that the Christian pop and worship genres have been needing to hear more from.”