Saddleback San Celmente Updates

Key Lessons Of The Night?

Fri, 22 Aug 2008 04:58:00 GMT

With National media still talking about this past weekend's Presidential Forum one thing is clear: Pastor Rick showed that there can be a sense of civility in areas that often divide people. You may have heard before the event critics asking why Saddleback would ever do such a thing citing there should be a separation between church and state. Our response was summed up well with Rick agreeing with separation of church and state but reminded us all that there s ...

A simple act of kindness

Thu, 21 Aug 2008 17:00:00 GMT

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COMPASSION & LEADERSHIP FORUM

Sun, 03 Aug 2008 17:00:00 GMT

COMPASSION & LEADERSHIP FORUMJohn McCain and Barak Obama Saturday, August 16th 5-7 p.m. It's safe to say that our upcoming forum has people talking! We're excited to have the two Presidential candidates join us and our national viewers as they each spend 1 hour with Pastor Rick one on one to discuss the topics of compassion, leadership, and faith. To get the most out of the event let me suggest three things:Be in prayer for Pastor Rick has there are obviously more things goin ...

Helping the Needy

Mon, 07 Jul 2008 17:00:00 GMT

"You will always have the poor among you..." In those words Jesus stated a simple fact that has held true through the centuries. In every society, no matter how rich and bountiful, there have always been impoverished people, and no society has ever overcome it. People in need should evoke everyone�s compassion and concern. Here are a few thoughts I�m having about this:Society as a whole can�t settle on whose responsibility it is to care for the poor and needy. Some will argue t ...

"Dangerous Surrender" resources

Fri, 09 May 2008 17:00:00 GMT

With so many people reading Dangerous Surrender I wanted to make sure you knew about the online resources available. The site includes videos and discussion guides to enhance the reading. http://www.kaywarren.com/dangeroussurrender.html You can also download the newest song "Take All Of Me" written by Travis Collins that follows the themes of the book. ...

EXPELLED: No Intelligence Allowed

Mon, 28 Apr 2008 17:00:00 GMT

No Intelligence Allowed is the new controversial documentary that chronicles Ben Stein's confrontation with the Neo-Darwinian machine, exposing widespread suppression and entrenched discrimination in his heroic quest to bring back freedom in our institutions, laboratories and most importantly, in our classrooms, with the help of the world's top scientists, educators and thinkers. If you have any curiosity about evolution, intelligent design, or creationism this ...

Green Invite

Fri, 25 Apr 2008 09:40:00 GMT

Checking out the new site huh?! Besides it looking sweet we think it functions even sweeter. One of the tools on it that we'd be interested to see you try out is the new 'Invite A Friend' section in the top right. While we'll continue to provide great handout invite cards, this is a way to go "green" and invite someone to check out the web site to learn more about the church or even come with you this weekend. Give it a try and let us know what you think about the ...