Picnic & Church In The Park!

Invite all your friends and family and join us at our Community Picnic at Church Service in the Park. We'll have lots of free fun suitable for all ages. BBQ, Baseball, Jumphouse, Cotton Candy, Snowcones and more!

Time: 11am-5pm

Location: Shenandoah Park, 911 Donaldson Way in American Canyon. Get directions here.


Church Members, please bring a side dish, dessert, drinks and a lawn chair.

4th of July

Family Worship Center's annual Independence Day festivities are just around the corner!

We'll be celebrating on July 4th beginning the day with American Canyon's parade. Then, we'll enjoy a BBQ and games at 5pm. Finally, we will wrap up the day's celebrations with the city's Fireworks show.

Bring a dish to share and your blankets and chairs.

See Kim Exum for details.

Citizen Emergency Response Training

Our church was offered a special opportunity to sign up for C.E.R.T training to prepare us to reach out and assist our community in the event of an emergency.


Citizen Emergency Response Training (C.E.R.T.)

Oct. 19th, 20th, 21st, 22nd, and 24th in Napa
(2 ½ Hours on week nights & 8 hours on Saturday)

Learning to Better Serve Our Local Community
When They Need it Most!

• Basic First Aid
• Basic Fire Training
• Structural Triage and Damage Assessment
• Residential Search & Rescue
• Terrorism Theory
• Disaster Psychology
• Basic ICS (Incident Command System)
• As well As other Important Topics

See John Hallman for details or to sign up.

Grand Opening Services!

You won't want to miss our Grand Opening and Dedication Services to celebrate our new location. The special events are happening July 11th & 12th!

Dedication:
Saturday, July 11th - 4pm

Grand Opening:
Sunday, July 12th - 10am
(Reception immediately following)

Be sure to pick up some fliers to pass out to your friends and family available in the church lobby.

Ministry Fair!

Church Camping Trip 2009

Our 2nd annual Church Camping Trip will be held June 24-27!

CAMPGROUND INFO

• - Campground: Sonoma Coast SB
• - Site: Bodega Dunes Stan Dev 31FT
• - Site Type: Standard - Tent
• - Price: $25 per day, 1 vehicle (Additional parking is approx $5 per day)
• - Maximum of 8 people per site
• - Free showers at the campground

IMPORTANT INFORMATION

• - Everyone is responsible for making their own reservations
• - Each family will be responsible for their own camping equipment, transportation and food.
• - Make your reservations ASAP - TODAY - to guarantee a campsite for your family.

Go to ReserveAmerica.com to place your reservations!

Once you have made your reservation, please contact Audrey Bruno so she can compile a list of who is going. She is also available to answer questions.

Constructing the New Sanctuary

Exciting things continue to happen here at Family Worship Center! For the past couple of months, it's been full speed ahead on the construction project to get us into our new sanctuary. We've been using the lobby area of our new facility to conduct services, and though it's served us well temporarily, it's definitely cramped.

Almost every Saturday many of the men from the church as well as some of the women have been down at the building working fervently. These Saturday work days have been filled with lots of sweat and humor. Walls have been torn down, new walls put up, steps built, walls textured and painted, lights, electricity, carpet, etc, etc, etc. In short - a whole lot of work has been done in a short period of time. We are all appreciative to everyone who continues to sacrifice their time to work on this project.

Thursday night, we held our first Bible Study service in the new sanctuary although it's not 100% completed, it's getting close enough that everyone wanted to stretch out a little.

We're looking forward to the fully finished product.




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Don't forget the Time Change!

This Saturday night, Daylight Savings Time ends. Don't forget to change the time on your clocks BACK one hour before you go to bed. If not, you'll be an hour early to church!

We need your help to move!

Anyone available to assist with packing and moving on Monday, November 2nd around 10:30am, please see Pastor Exum or Audrey Bruno.

We're Moving!

All services will be held at our new location at 109 Klamath Court beginning Thursday, November 6th.

Our last service at 11 Poco Way will be Sunday, November 2nd. To celebrate this momentous occasion, we will be having a Potluck immediately following the morning worship service. Please, bring a dish to share.

Prayer on Monday, November 3rd will be held at the 11 Poco Way location.

Contact us if you have any additional questions.

Fall Festival - October 31st

Pull out your poodle skirts and join us for our 50's themed Fall Festival on October 31st at 6:30pm at the church. There will be food, candy and games.

Mark your calendars now so you don't forget to be there! Bring all your friends and one bag of candy.

Sunday School Picnic

This year's Sunday School Picnic and Worship Service in the Park was a fabulous success. Approximately 150 people from the church, their friends, family and other acquaintances swarmed into a local park for worship, food, fun, contests, and games. We were especially honored to have Pastor Exum's father and mother in attendance.

The set-up crew arrived bright and early to get all the tents, tables, and chairs ready for the coming events. Bill Mentser fired up the barbecue and before long the fragrance of tri-tip and chicken was wafting through the park.

After a short song service, Pastor Exum preached a message on Heaven to the congregation spread out under tents on folding chairs, lawn and camping chairs, blankets, or standing along the edges. Then it was time to eat the incredible spread of food.

When everyone had their fill, the kids ran off to enjoy the jump house, petting zoo, and pony rides. Soon after, games and competitions began. A highlight of each years' picnic is the watermelon eating contest. The kids were up first with girls' and boy's winners. Then, the ladies' dove in with vigor where Ruby won first place. The men always are up for the challenge to try to beat the past 2 year's running champion - Robert Exum. Dispite their nobel efforts, Robert once again took first place.

There were bag races and tug of war. They decided to do the "older" men versus the "younger" men. The younger men didn't hold any weight (literally) against the older men. But everyone was in good spirits and had a lot of fun.

Throughout the afternoon, everyone enjoyed snow cones and cotton candy - especially the kids which was appropriate since this event was specifically geared toward the Sunday School aged children in the community. But regardless of age, everyone had an equal amount of energy and fun.

A special thanks to our Pastor's Wife, Kim Exum, and her crew for all her had work to make this event a success. We're all looking forward to next year's!

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Multimedia Fundraiser

The Multimedia Department is raising funds by selling Florence Caragan's famous Chicken Adobo with Rice and Banana Lumpia. Order yours Sunday or Thursday and pick it up Sunday, October 18th after Sunday Morning Worship Service. A table with ordering information is set up in the fellowship hall area.


Chicken Adobo with Rice

• 2 pieces of chicken with rice (approx 1 serving) - $4
• 4 pieces of chicken with rice (approx 2 servings) - $7

Banana Lumpia

• 6 pieces - $7
• 12 pieces - $12

Thank you for your support!

Campmeeting 2008 CDs

Did you miss Western District Campmeeting this year? There were nothing but rave reviews by everyone who attended saying that the teaching and preaching were incredible.

We're making the entire 18 disc set of "Storming the Gates" CDs available to you. It includes all the teaching, preaching, and music for just $40.

If you're interested in purchasing a set for your home collection, please see Angela.

Sunday School Picnic & Service in the Park

This Sunday, September 14th is our annual Service in the park and Sunday School Picnic from 11am - 5pm. It will be held at Northampton Park in American Canyon. Northampton Park is located at 242 Nottingham Lane Between American Canyon Dr. & Northampton Drive. (View Map)

The event will begin with a casual service held in the park at 11am followed by lunch and plenty of fun activities for the children and adults alike. There will be 2 jump houses, cotton candy, snow cones, a big barbecue and softball games.

You won't want to miss it!


Church Members:

• Please be there at 10 to help set up
• Bring a side dish, dessert and lawn chairs
• See Kim Exum to sign up for set-up or clean-up

Fourth of July: Parade, BBQ & Fireworks

What felt like the crack of dawn for some us, we were up early in anticipation of the long and exciting day ahead. We were excited to be representing Family Worship Center for the first time in American Canyon's annual 4th of July Parade. It seems like everyone from the town pours out to watch, so we knew our debut had to be just right.

The youth group and children from Sunday School arrived at 8am at the Exums' home to decorate bikes and the Brunos' truck in full patriotic regalia. You've never seen so much red white and blue in one place! The truck was covered in streamers, tassels, banners, flags, and anything else we could get our hands on that represented the proud colors of our country.

Not only did we deck out the truck and bikes, but we also decked ourselves out. Everyone proudly donned red white and blue hats, wigs and tee shirts embroidered with Family Worship Center's insignia. Even Tony Bruno got into the spirit of the holiday by wearing the "Uncle Sam" hat and beard. That made for fun pictures!

We waited patiently until the parade started at 10:30am. When it finally got underway, Larissa, Rosa, & Laura held the church banner at the front of our group while Noel & Gwyneth rode their fully decorated bicycles. On the sides, our youth group passed out candy to the people lining the streets while Tony & Charlie rode in the truck with the menagerie of Sunday School kids waving and holding their flags.




The whole group was inspired to see how much of our church family came out to cheer us on through our two mile walk. When we arrived at one corner, a whole slew of the church had turned out to help pass out water bottles to the parade participants, courtesy of FWC. They even made contact with the mayor and other officials in the community. Since it was so hot, everyone was very appreciative of this kind gesture. It's just one more way FWC is reaching out to help our surrounding area.


By the end, we were exhausted and hot, so we disbursed, some going to get some pizza and others to relax at home for a while before the next stage of FWC's Grand 4th of July party.

Around 4pm, people started to arrive at the church to help get ready for the BBQ and by 6pm we had a full tri-tip feast set out with all the delicious sides and desserts. And when everyone had their fill, friendly competition ensued with a volleyball game in the parking lot. They even brought out a mini bike and the kids, and even our Pastor, took rides around the lot.


At last! Evening started creeping in, reminding us that soon Fireworks would be ringing through the night, reminding us of our Freedom. We hurried to clean up and reserve prime seating at the Community park for the show.

All the church family gathered around with chairs and blankets in preparation of the fireworks show. And we were not disappointed. Everyone craned their necks to watch the magnificent fireworks display that seemed to be right above our heads with "oohhhs" and "ahhhs".


And thus ended another fabulous 4th of July, celebrating our country's birthday with church family and friends.

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Church Camping Trip 2008 Recap

About 25 people from Family Worship Center ventured out to Bodega Dunes at Bodega Bay for the first annual church camping trip. God was looking down on us and blessed us by providing us with beautiful, warm and sunny days at the beach. The evenings were a bit chilly, but that made it perfect to sit around the campfire, eat s'mores, and in traditional camp spirit, sing songs and tell stories.



Larissa & Charlie managed to come across a Coast Garter Snake one day and after some debate about the name, landed on the name Maximus. While some of us, like Tyler, Nebil and Sis Audrey shied away from the creature, Larissa and Charlie seemed to enjoy their temporary pet snake quite a bit.



The snake wasn't the only wildlife with whose presence we were graced. Raccoons invaded a few ice chests, sneaking off with eggs and bacon. And the skunks. Well, they got a little too close for comfort. You would have thought everyone was stone statues as they waited for them to meander far enough to not get frightened and spray.

One morning, Bro Mike and Bro Matt went diving for abalone. That evening, we were provided a tasty feast with the fruit of their labor. While they were diving, Sis Exum and others channeled her inner-kid and built sand castles. And some of the youth group wasted the time away by playing games such as Balderdash and Monopoly.



We all kept entertained with the seals that had beached themselves on the sand. Charlie even had the great idea to try to pick up one that wasn't doing much moving. That didn't turn out so well when the seal picked up his head and growled at them. Other entertainment was provided by Nebil, who proceeded to sing and dance for everyone.

One of the highlights of the trip was the most magnificent sunset on Friday evening. As the streaks of orange painted the sky over the water, we were reminded of the Greatness of God and his creation.

It was a spectacular trip. Everyone had a great time building lasting relationships with one another and creating a bond of friendship. We look forward to next year's camping trip!

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Upcoming July Events

You're not going to want to miss some of our upcoming summer events. We have quite a few exciting things happening over the next few months. Be sure to keep an eye on our Events Calendar for all the fine details and don't forget to mark your calendar! Here's an overview:


4th of July Parade, BBQ, Volleyball, & Fireworks
10:30am, the American Canyon parade begins along Elliott Drive. The Sunday School and Youth Departments will be participating in the parade with decorated bikes, scooters, and lots of spirit. If you can make it out to support them, you're sure to enjoy this patriotic event.

4pm at the church, everyone is invited to come to this BBQ Potluck and Volleyball game. Everyone will be bringing a dish to share and enjoy the holiday.

8pm that evening, we all take off to a nearby park to watch the American Canyon Fireworks that start at 9:30pm. Don't forget to bring your blankets and chairs.


Youth Group BBQ & Potluck
July 11th, everyone ages 13-18 is invited to the Brunos' home for a BBQ at 6pm. You won't want to miss it! The Brunos' host a fabulous party, and I'm sure this one won't be any different. If you do plan to attend, make sure to RSVP in advance.


Church Softball
July 13th from about 4pm-7pm, you'll want to be there for this fabulous friendly game of Softball.


Men's Outing to RPM in Sacramento
July 19th, all the men will meet for breakfast at about 9am at the Highway 29 Cafe. Then the real fun begins at the RPM Raceway in Sacramento for accelerating indoor go-kart races. If you enjoy a thrilling time while visiting friends, you'll want to be there for sure.


Dillon Beach Trip
July 27th, immediately following Sunday Morning Worship Service, everyone is heading up to Dillon Beach to hang out. Bring a picnic lunch and plan on having fun being with old friends and making new ones.

Advanced Bible Study Field Trip to the Dead Sea Scrolls

Fragments of the Dead Sea Scrolls were among the ancient artworks and objects featured in “Treasures from the Holy Land,” at the Legion of Honor in San Francisco. The Dead Sea Scrolls, one of the greatest archaeological discoveries of all time, were uncovered by Bedouin herders in 1947 and excavated by archaeologists in caves along the shores of the Dead Sea. Fragments of the scrolls were pieced together to form more than 800 documents, many of them Biblical manuscripts. In addition to featuring rotating examples of the Dead Sea Scroll fragments, the exhibit included artifacts from ancient Israel, spanning 5,000 years.


Pastor Exum took the Advanced Bible Study class on a field trip to view these amazing artifacts. The group enjoyed viewing all the ancient pieces as well as a trip to Fisherman's Wharf.

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Church Camping Trip Update

All the camp sites are full for the Church Camping Trip. We encourage everyone to drive up and join us for the day since Bodega Dunes is within reasonable driving distance. There is a small Day Use fee that can be paid upon arrival. It will be fun even if you just come for a day trip!

See Pastor Exum or Audrey Bruno for details.

Church Camping Trip

The church will be taking a group camping trip June 19th - 21st at Bodega Dunes. Everyone is invited to join the camping trip, and anyone interested in going should book their camp site as soon as possible. This is a popular campground and may already be almost filled

Update 5/18:

See Pastor Exum or Audrey Bruno to sign up for the camping trip. There are only a few spots available. First come, first serve. The cost will be $10 per person and is non-refundable. Each camper is responsible for bringing their own camping equipment, food, etc. Check-in is at 2pm Thursday. Check-out is Saturday evening.

Those who do not want to camp are invited to join us for the day since Bodega Dunes is within reasonable driving distance. There is a small Day Use fee that can be paid upon arrival.

Welcome!

We at Family Worship Center are excited to introduce our new website, complete with all the information you want to know about FWC happenings. You can now keep up to date with all the latest happenings around our church with our blog, photo gallery, and event calendar. Plus, learn all about all our different ministries, contact us, and learn about the church - history, what we believe, and more.

Be sure to bookmark this page and check back often!