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                <title>Focus on the Family&#039;s &quot;Truth Project&quot; at Christ&#039;s Church of the Valley</title>
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                                    &lt;p&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-size: larger&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-family: Arial&quot;&gt;Christ&#039;s Church of the Valley, partnering with Focus on the Family Ministries, will be hosting a live-by-satellite training seminar on the riveting study series, &amp;quot;The Truth Project.&amp;quot;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-size: larger&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-family: Arial&quot;&gt;&amp;quot;In a recent study, the Barna Research Group revealed a stunning statistic that continues to reverberate throughout the evangelical world. Only 9 percent of professing Christians have a biblical worldview.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p style=&quot;margin-left: 40px; text-align: left&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-size: larger&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-family: Arial&quot;&gt;Because of this, today&#039;s believers live very similarly to non-believers. A personal sense of significance is rarely experienced, we spend our money and time on things that fail to satisfy and we begin to wonder what life&#039;s ultimate purpose really is. We are, in short, losing our bearings as a people and a nation.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p style=&quot;margin-left: 40px; text-align: left&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-size: larger&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-family: Arial&quot;&gt;To counter this slide within the body of Christ, we are launching one of the most ambitious and powerful projects in the history of our ministry&amp;mdash;Focus on the Family&#039;s The Truth Project.&amp;quot;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p style=&quot;text-align: left&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-size: larger&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-family: Arial&quot;&gt;There will be a FREE PREVIEW BREAKFAST on Saturday June 28th from 8-9:30am.&amp;nbsp; You can find out how you, your small group, or your church can be involved in this unique event.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p style=&quot;text-align: left&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-size: larger&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-family: Arial&quot;&gt;I&#039;ve been through this study twice now, once as a participant and once as a facilitator, and I can say that it was eye-opening and encouraging.&amp;nbsp; The series helps address the question, &amp;quot;Do you really believe that what you believe is really real?&amp;quot;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p style=&quot;text-align: left&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-size: larger&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-family: Arial&quot;&gt;I highly recommend it.&amp;nbsp; People who attent the full day seminar in September will receive the complete study material package for your small group or church.&amp;nbsp; People who attend the Preview Breakfast will get good food and promotional info to share with your friends and neighbors about the seminar.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p style=&quot;text-align: left&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-size: larger&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-family: Arial&quot;&gt;Email me if you want more info or have any questions.&amp;nbsp; I even have a few of the promo DVDs and I&#039;ll gladly send one your way!&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p style=&quot;text-align: left&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-size: larger&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-family: Arial&quot;&gt;~kevin&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;a href=&quot;mailto:wrytingbear@hotmail.com&quot;&gt;wrytingbear@hotmail.com&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
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                <title>Make Your Summer Plans With Christ&#039;s Church of the Valley</title>
                <link>http://www.raisingbakersfield.com/home/ViewPost/57188</link>
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                                    &lt;p&gt;Yes, seriously, that time of year is already upon us again.&amp;nbsp; The kids have that summer itch and can&#039;t wait to get out of school.&amp;nbsp; You are entertaining your annual thoughts of petitioning the school district to change to a year-round schedule, and the summer calendar starts to take shape.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;As you juggle the scouting trips, the sports camps, the family vacations and visits from out-of-town relatives, you might want to consider a week of taking it easy.&amp;nbsp; Stay local for a few days.&amp;nbsp; Christ&#039;s Church of the Valley invites your children, going into kindergarten through 5th grade, to the &amp;quot;Avalanche Ranch&amp;quot; week of vacation Bible school June 2-6.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Ranchers will be treated to great games, crafts, snacks and friendships, all while discovering God&#039;s love on a wild ride through His word.&amp;nbsp; Children will also have the opportunity to support AMOR ministries and feed hungry children in Mexico. Registration begins Sunday, May 4th and will continue through the week of &amp;quot;Avalanche Ranch,&amp;quot; as space permits.&amp;nbsp; Spots are limited so don&#039;t wait!&amp;nbsp; Contact the church office to register or for more information, if your questions are not answered here:&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;When: June 2-6 9am - Noon&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Where: Christ&#039;s Church of the Valley, 13701 Stockdale Hwy, 661-588-2268&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Cost: $15 per child/$40 immediate family maximum (Includes, T-shirt, crafts, snacks and fun)&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Who: All kids&amp;nbsp;ENTERING kindergarten through 5th grade in Fall 2008&lt;/p&gt;
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