JOIN US SUNDAY at 10am as we conclude our months-long study of the First Letter of John with a message entitled "Livin' in Reality". It will also be a special time of worship with Joe Yarbrough. This week is his last "official" time to be our worship leader before he transitions to a full-time media management position outside the church. There will be some "hang time" following service in the commons area to thank Joe & Rebecca for their years serving the church family. ALSO: Kids Ministry Volunteer Lunch/Training is after service (see below) 1 John 5:20 "We know ... that the Son of God has come and has given us understanding, so that we may know him who is true. And we are in him who is true by being in his Son Jesus Christ. He is the true God and eternal life" CONSIDER THIS! ... Be a part of the ROOTED EXPERIENCE this fall for an incredible 10-week personal journey of spiritual growth. You will begin to see God in new ways and hear his voice in surprising places. In a world that is fragmented, isolated and empty, ROOTED allows you to taste a different way of life, community, intimacy and generosity. It begins the second week of September. Sign up on Sunday, respond to this post or email connect@theAwakening.church UPCOMING at THE AWAKENING... • THIS Sunday, August 29 - Little's Volunteer Lunch/Training for Early Childhood Ministry. It's right after Sunday worship (11:45am) with childcare/kids lunch provided. Feel free to "check it out" and get a feel for serving once a month on the team. • Wednesdays in August - Youth Group (6th-12th grade) from 6:30-8pm. Invite your friends for our fall relaunch month of Student Ministry with our new leadership team. Snacks-Games-Friends-Fun-Worship-Groups-Biblical Life Teaching. For info contact zac@theAwakening.church. • FOUR WOMEN'S GROUPS this fall at the church: Tuesday AM, Thursday AM, Thursday PM, & Friday AM. For interest in any group, respond to this email or connect@theAwakening.church.

1) Tuesday's 9am Women's Group is an open group for anyone, including those new each week (requires no long term commitment). Debbie Parnakian leads this weekly interaction in the Book Matthew beginning Sept. 21. #2) Thursday's 9:30am Bible Study is led by Karen Butler and in Hebrews "Live by Faith, Not by Sight" and begins Sept. 9. #3) Thursday Night study is TBD, more info forthcoming. #4) Friday's HELD Group is at 10am. It is a support group for mom's with kids of disabilities, contact Melissa@theAwakening.church.

• Saturday, September 11 - Women's Fall Event, 11am-2pm. All ladies are invited! Worship-Lunch-Bunko-Friends-Fun-Prizes. Sign up at Welcome Desk on Sunday (Cost $10). For info contact Dawn@theAwakening.church • Sunday, September 12 - All-Church "OPEN HOUSE", 5pm. We return to our monthly GATHERING event for everyone. Come for fun-food-friends-games. Meet others and bring the whole family. • GROUP LIFE starting soon - respond to this email if you would like to be a part of a new weekly group this fall to grow spiritually and build friendships on the journey of life and ministry. For giving of tithes & offerings ... - Go to https://pushpay.com/g/theawakeningchurch - Or on your phone, text the word AWAKENING to the number 77977 - Or mail to church at 39681 Avenida Acacias, Murrieta, CA 92563 Questions? ... email connect@theAwakening.church