BLESS A TEEN IN NEED
Bless a teen in the care of the Department of Children and Family Services here in SFS, by donating a Target $25 gift card. Feel free to leave an encouraging thought and a Bible verse on the card. Drop off the cards at the Information Desk by Sunday, December 14th.
FAMILY GINGERBREAD HOUSE DECORATING
Join us for some family fellowship time as we decorate gingerbread houses on Saturday, December 13th from 10:00am to 12:00pm. The cost is $20 per family; light refreshments and all materials and decorations will be provided. Sign up and make payment at the information desk after service. Any questions, see Pastor Dave Mendes.
DEVOTED TO ONE
All single ladies are invited to our “Christmas Cheer” event at the La Posada Assisted Living Center in Whittier on Saturday, December 13th at 12:30pm. There will be caroling, and other activities for residents. Please sign up at the Information Desk to participate. After, we will have dinner at a local restaurant. Please call the church for more details and information.
Married Couples:
All married couples are invited to join us for a “Very Merry Married Christmas” on Saturday, December 13th at 6pm at CCSFS. This will be a fun-filled and spirit-filled evening including a catered dinner, games, gift exchange, and a special message from our guest speaker, Pastor Bryan Parish. Cost is $20. Sign up at the Information Desk. Sorry, no childcare available. For more information, please contact Dave and Liz Dominguez (310) 650-1358.
YOUNG ADULTS
The YA’s will meet at the Four Seasons Buffet, 11471 South St, Cerritos, for Christmas dinner on Friday, December 19th from 7-9pm. Sign up and pay $29 at the Information Desk. Please contact Keanu Ruffo for more information at (562) 328-7693.
YOUTH CHRISTMAS PARTY
All youth (7-12 grade) are invited to join us in the Fellowship Hall for food and games on Friday, December 19th from 7-10pm. Cost is $15. Last day to sign up is Wednesday, December 17th. For more information, see Pastor Rick.
BE A BLESSING
Bless the residents at Whittier Glen Assisted Living with love, prayer and fellowship on Saturday December 20th from 12:30-1:30pm. Meet here at the church to caravan over to the facility at 11:30am. We are also accepting donated items to be included in care packages until Wednesday, December 17th. Sign up and pick up a flyer at the Information Desk for a list of requested items.
YA GIRL’S COZY CHRISTMAS
Wear your coziest sweater and join us on Saturday December 20th for a Christmas girls’ night (ages 18-28). This includes dinner, crafts, time in the Word, worship and sweet fellowship. Cost is $15 per person. Space is limited. Last day to sign-up at the Information Desk, is Saturday, 14th. For more information, please contact Rachael Loo.
CHRISTMAS CAROLING
All are invited to engage our community and spread the joy of Christmas as we go out caroling in our local neighborhoods on Saturday, December 20th from 6-8pm. We will meet at 5:45pm at the church. If you have any questions, please see Pastor Dave
WORSHIP AND SOUND MINISTRY
Fellowship Sunday, December 7th at 1:00pm in the church foyer, for all those who are involved and those who are interested in the ministry. These are times of encouragement and training in many areas of worship ministry. Come join us. Lunch will be provided.
CHILDREN’S MINISTRY APPRECIATION LUNCHEON
All Children's Ministry servants including teachers, assistants, helpers, worship leaders, and Resource Room monitors are invited to our annual Appreciation Luncheon for a fun time of food, games, and fellowship on Sunday, December 7th starting at 1:00pm in the Fellowship Hall. Your children are welcome to attend the luncheon with you. Please RSVP with your coordinator.
TREE LIGHTING OUTREACH
Our church will have a prayer/evangelism ez-up at the City of Santa Fe Springs’ tree-lighting ceremony, Saturday, December 6th, from 4:00pm to 9:00pm, offering prayer, the gospel, and snacks. We’ll also help the city with clean-up after the event. If you would like to share the gospel, serve the Lord and the community, join us Saturday evening at Town Center Plaza and look for our ez-up. See Austin Ku or Pastor Steve for more information.
WOMEN’S CHRISTMAS GATHERING
Join us on Sat, Dec. 6th at 10:30am for a festive morning filled with inspiration, food, and creativity! Enjoy a heartfelt message from Cecilia Valdez titled “Prepare Him Room", a delicious bowl of pozole, and create your own fresh Christmas wreath to take home. Doors open at 10am. The cost is $30/person (limit 3 tickets). Space is limited, so be sure to sign up at the Information Desk. For more details, please contact the church office. (This special gathering is in place of our annual Christmas dinner.)
DEVOTED TO ONE
Join the Devoted to One Ministry Thanksgiving Lunch/Outing on Sunday, November 23rd. Lunch will begin at 1:00 pm at Marie Calendars in Whittier. Immediately after lunch we will meet at the Whittier High School Auditorium for the Whittier Regional Symphony which begins at 3:00pm Admission is free. Must sign up at Information Desk. Please call church office for more information
CHILDREN'S CHRISTMAS CHOIR
Children ages 4 years old-6th grade are invited this year to join us for the Children's Christmas choir that will be performing for our Christmas Eve service on Wednesday, December 24th. An information meeting will be held after each of our morning services in the High School Room on Sunday, November 23rd. For any questions you may contact Alyssa Ku at the church office.
MARRIED COUPLES:
Let’s give thanks together to the Lord for His grace. Join us for an evening filled with gratitude, delicious food & wonderful fellowship in the Word, Saturday, November 22nd at 6:30pm, in Fellowship Hall. This is a potluck, so sign up and list what you are bringing at the Information Desk. Sorry, there’s no childcare for this event. For more information, contact Dave Dominguez (310) 650-1358.
YOUTH ULTIMATE FRISBEE GAME AND PICNIC
All youth (7th-12th grade) are invited to join us in commemorating Thanksgiving with a game of ultimate frisbee and a picnic at Santa Fe Springs Park on Saturday, November 22nd from 11:00am - 2:30pm. Cost is $8. Sign up at the Information Desk by Wednesday, November 19th. See Pastor Rick for more information.
SOLACE CONFERENCE
Join us for the Solace Conference on Saturday, November 22nd from 9am to 5pm here in the Sanctuary. The Solace Conference will help those who have been diagnosed with a life-threatening or life-altering illness like cancer or diabetes and their caregivers. Pastors and leaders will offer spiritual guidance from Scripture, cancer patients will share inspiring testimonies, and doctors will deliver essential medical insights. This conference is unique in that it will address both the spiritual and the practical aspects of illness. Register online at ccsfs.com, and please pick up a flyer at the information desk. See Pastor Steve for more information.
LUNCH FELLOWSHIP
Join us Sunday, November 16th in the Fellowship Hall after each of the morning services for carne asada and chicken tacos and rice and beans for a donation. Our American Heritage Girls Troop will be hosting this event.
PRODUCTION TEAM INTEREST MEETING
Love being creative or working with tech? Our Production Team helps make worship happen each week through lights, sound, cameras, and stage setup. Join us on Sunday, November 16th at 10:30am in the Jr. High Room. For more information, contact Stephen Loo at (562) 781-4983.
LOST AND FOUND
Please check the Lost and Found tables in the Fellowship Hall for items that may belong to you. Any items remaining after Sunday, November 30th will be donated.
CHURCH OFFICE
Please note that the Church Office will be closed on Tuesday, November 11th and Wednesday, November 12th. The Tuesday night studies and Wednesday night service will not be affected and will take place as scheduled.
WOMEN’S MINISTRY
Our Retreat is Friday May 15th-Sunday May 17th, 2026, at Forest Home. The cost is $380 per person, and a $50 nonrefundable deposit is due when you sign up at the Information Desk. For any questions, please contact Jennifer Mendes at (562) 237-2985.
OPERATION CHRISTMAS CHILD
Shoebox season is here! Open your hearts to sharing the gospel with children around the world. You have plenty of time to complete a shoebox they are available after every service in the foyer and not due back until Sunday, November 23rd. So come by and pick up your shoebox after service! If you have any questions, please call Dene Molina at (562) 756-0410.
FAMILY PANCAKE BRUNCH
We will host a Family Pancake Brunch on Saturday, November 8th starting at 11:30am. Come out and enjoy pancakes with various toppings to choose from and a fall craft for the family. Cost is $10 per person, kids under 5yrs of age are free. Please sign up at the Information Desk. Last day to sign up is Wednesday, November 5th.
WORSHIP/COMMUNION
Please join us for a time of worship and communion on Sunday, November 2nd, at 6pm. May Our Lord be lifted up in praise!
WORSHIP AND SOUND FELLOWSHIP
If You are currently involved with the worship/sound ministry or feel called to be part of the ministry, please join us on Sunday, Nov. 2nd, at 1pm in the Main Foyer
OUTDOOR PLAY AREA
Beginning Sunday November 2nd, there will be a coned off space outside the Fellowship Hall for kids to toss a ball around and play after each of the morning services. Parents, we do ask that you please keep an eye on your kids if you allow them to play outside. Due to this area being blocked off, you will not be able to drive completely through the back-alley behind the building, but parking will still be accessible. See Pastor Patrick with any questions.
DAYLIGHT SAVINGS TIME
Daylight Savings Time will begin on Sunday, November 2nd as we turn our clocks back one hour. Church service hours will reflect the time change.
OPERATION CHRISTMAS CHILD
Shoebox season is here! Open your hearts to sharing the gospel with children around the world. Shoeboxes are available after every service in the foyer and not due back until Sunday, November 23rd. If you have any questions, please call Dene Molina at (562) 756-0410.
YOUNG ADULTS COSTUME PARTY
Get ready for our Annual Costume Party + Potluck! Join us Friday, October 31st at 7pm at the Loo home for a night of fun, food, and festive costumes! Costumes should be modest and appropriate, but creative! Tap the link in our bio on Instagram @ccsfsyoungadults to sign up and get all the details.
WOMEN’S BIBLE STUDY
Come be encouraged as we grow in God’s Word together! Our Bible Study is on Tuesday evenings at 7:00 pm and Thursday mornings at 9:30 am in the Fellowship Hall. The notebooks are available in the bookstore for $10. Childcare is available Thursday mornings for walking-age children and older, along with a homeschool group. We are also looking for additional helpers for childcare—a wonderful way to bless
TRUNK OR TREAT OUTREACH
: Join us TODAY, from 3pm-6pm here at the church for a fun-filled “Trunk or Treat” outreach event. There are still opportunities to serve and help at the carnival game booths, set up and clean up, sign up at the CCSFS pop-up tent at the event. Enjoy the Trunk or Treat setups, game booths and crafts for the kids. For any questions, please speak with Pastor Dave.
We ask that you please clear the perimeter parking lot around the church building after 2nd service to accommodate for the setup of the event.
CANDY DONATIONS
We will begin receiving candy donations for our "Trunk or Treat" outreach event that will take place here at the church on Sunday, October 26th from 3pm-6pm. More information coming soon, including ways that you can get involved.
SAMARITAN’S PURSE
Samaritan’s Purse has several seasonal positions available. To apply, visit https:samaritanspurse.org and from there select “Get Involved” and then select "Operation Christmas Child Processing Center Seasonal.
WOMEN’S MINISTRY
Our Retreat is Friday May 15th-Sunday May 17th, 2026, at Forest Home. The cost is $380 per person, and a $50 nonrefundable deposit is due when you sign up. Signups begin TODAY at Information Desk. For any questions, please contact Jennifer Mendes at (562)237-2985.
YOUTH MEANDERING THE MALL
All youth (7-12) are invited to join us as we meander the Cerritos Mall on October 25th from 11am-3pm. Bring money for lunch and any shopping you may do. Sign up at the Information Desk by Wednesday, October 22nd. For more information contact Pastor Rick.
DEVOTED TO ONE
All women are invited to a day at the Shooting Range on Saturday, October 25th, from 10am-12:30pm, the cost is $50 per person and includes range fees, equipment and ammo. Sign up at the Information Desk after service. Space is limited. For any questions or further details, please call the church office.