THOUSAND OAKS SEVENTH-DAY ADVENTIST CHURCH
480 W. GAINSBOROUGH ROAD, THOUSAND OAKS CA 91360
Thousand Oaks Pastoral Staff
The pew Church Office
Larry Meager, Senior Pastor
805-368-6462 cell
APRIL 4, 2009 2686 Townsgate Road
Westlake Village, CA 91359
805-388-6407 home Phone: 805-373-0320
E-mail: lkmeager2000@yahoo.com Fax: 805-373-0629
E-mail: to.church@verizon.net
Michael Brownfield, Associate Mailing Address
805-368-6377 cell 587 Ventu Park Road, E-910
805-494-1202 home Newbury Park, CA 91320
E-mail: brownmk@gte.net
Office Hours
Kristie Hudema, Office Secretary Mon. & Fri. 9 a.m. – Noon
Website: www.thousandoaks.netadventist.org Tues. Wed., & Thurs. 9 a.m. - 3 p.m.
E-mail: to.church@verizon.net
―THIS SABBATH we will be continuing the series on the Beatitudes, ―The Great Omission,‖ a series of messages
by the pastors explaining the Beatitudes which Jesus announced in the Sermon on the Mount. This Sabbath’s
sermon by Pastor Michael is called ―A Hungry Soul Gets Fed.‖ It is a message based on Matthew 5:6, ――Blessed
are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they will be filled.‖
NEXT SABBATH Our special guest this Sabbath will be One Foundation. One Foundation, a chorale group from
metropolitan Los Angeles, will bless the Thousand Oaks Church with their music ministry. While several of the
choir members, under the direction of Rogert Saunders, are members of the University Adventist Church in Los
Angeles, many hail from various churches throughout the metropolitan area and from Phoenix, Ariz. This chorale
is no stranger to Thousand Oaks Church since they have been blessing us with music since 2001. We’re glad to
welcome them back again to share their music ministry with us.
COMMUNION SABBATH will be April 4.
SUNSET April 3, 2009 will be at 7:18 p.m.
DEAR CHURCH FAMILY, I will be in Ohio with my family. My father has been diagnosed with Alzheimer's. My sister
and I are going to spend some time with our parents deciding the best courses of action to take now and in the
future. We have already experienced odd behaviors on the part of my father and therefore want to make his care
and future as secure as is possible. I know many of you have been through this with your families and loved
ones so my heart goes out to you. Those experiences are heart breaking as we see loved ones deteriorate. Only
God through Jesus Christ will restore our loved ones and our broken hearts. Praise be to God. Remember my
family in your prayers. Pastor Larry
WINGS - (Women IN God's Service) - Thank you for remembering the women's ministry with your gifts of support.
Because of you, over 30 TLC baskets have been given out to women within our church family and even into the
community, to those who have been going through some challenging times. Once again, thank you, and may
God continue to bless you, as you are blessing others. ~The WINGS team.
DO YOU GET THE PEW? If you don’t get The Pew by e-mail or our website, there are copies available on the table
outside.
MOORPARK EASTER CONCERT, APRIL 11, 5:00 P.M.Moorpark Community Church Choir and Chamber Orchestra
will present, "The Shadow of the Cross," April 11 at 5:00 p.m. at Mesa Verde Middle School, 14000 Peach Hill
Road in Moorpark. This meditative choral work features readings, hymns and a reflective Communion. Visual
images of the cross will draw the worshiper to the powerful symbol of the ultimate sacrifice of Christ.
www.moorparkcommunitychurch.com for more information.
SHUFFLE IN CROWD-Have you ever been surprised? I mean really surprised? I was on Wednesday of this week. I
went to purchase a copy of a new book titled Liberty and Tyranny at Barnes and Noble. To my shock there were 4
people in line in front of me at the information desk asking for the same book. So I got into my car and drove to
the Borders book store. They had a stack of about 10-12 books prominently displayed at their information
counter. I grabbed 4 copies. As I was waiting in line to pay for them I noticed that the 2 people in front of me also
were buying the book. I spoke to the man directly in front of me about his purchase and he informed me that at
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the book signing for this book in New York city 6,000 people showed up. If you want to hear this book read it is
available to you the shuffle in crowd on our computer. Just go download it onto your shuffle. I believe it is a book
that will be seminal in describing the journey our country, the United States will take, while we as Adventists look
for the "Lamb" who will become the "beast."
ARE YOU TIRED OF TRYING TO CONTROL EVERYTHING IN YOUR LIFE—YOUR HURTS, HANG-UPS, HABITS? Are you
tired of trying to be God and you at the same time? Why not learn how to let God be in control and find the
wonderful peace and healing He offers. There are two jobs: God’s and mine! We have been trying to do God’s
job, and we can’t! On the flip side, He won’t do our job. We need to do the footwork! We need to admit that we
are not God and that our lives are unmanageable without Him. Then, when we have finally emptied ourselves,
God will have room to come in and begin His healing work. At Celebrate Recovery, we learn how to release our
hurts, hang-ups and habits into the hands of God. In this supportive, confidential group, we are learning how to
find the release and peace God offers. Join us this coming Tuesday night at 7 p.m. (and every Tuesday night) in
the multipurpose room. Or call Yoli or Henry Hernandez for more information (805) 443-9545.
PLEASE NOTE! Beginning the first Sabbath of March the church board has voted to changes in our morning
worship service. First Sabbath school will end at 10:55am. The worship service will begin at 11:10am. This 15
minute break is designed to give families a chance to find their children after Sabbath School and prepare for
the worship service. We hope this short period of time will give everyone a time to regroup and stretch before the
worship service.
BECAUSE OF THE FINANCIAL CRUNCH the board has voted to cancel the weekly flower arrangements. If you
would like to dedicate a weekly arrangement for an important event in the life of your family, please feel free to
call the office and reserve that date. Kristy will make the arrangement for a floral arrangement for that Sabbath.
CHOIR REHEARSAL -Fridays - 7 p.m. the second & fourth weekend will meet in Sanctuary. Sabbath after church
— 2:00 p.m. the first & third weekend will meet in Kindergarten room. Choir members and anyone interested in
singing are welcome.
COME TO ME, all you who labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest. (Matt 11:28) We are here to pray
with you. Email us at: prayingsisters@yahoo.com or call 310-579-5111
VISIT our church website regularly at http://thousandoaks.netadventist.org/ to see what is happening, listen to
video testimonies by new members, read updates on our school building program, listen to a sermon if you missed
church, learn what is happening at church for the coming Sabbath, and read inspiring articles available only online.
THE PATHFINDERS ARE COLLECTING ALUMINUM CANS AND PLASTIC BOTTLES. Please continue to bring in those
cans and bottles every week so we can collect and earn money for Oshkosh. Thank you for your cans and bottles.
We have earned so far $10,000.00 of the $20,000.00 that we need to go to Oshkosh. Please continue to donate to
the Pathfinder club
PLEASE KEEP THE EVENING FREE! The Social Committee is having a Pizza, Popcorn, and Games Night in the
Fellowship Hall. Fun for all ages! It’s going to be on May 2nd. The time will be announced.
MARK YOUR CALENDAR
NEXT CHURCH BOARD AND FINANCE MEETING WILL BE MONDAY, APRIL 27, 2009.
SOCIAL MINISTRY COMMITTEE monthly meeting will be at 9:00-9:45 am every 4th Sabbath of the month at the
multi-purpose building (lunch room).
CELEBRATE RECOVERY meets every Tuesday at 7:00-8:30 PM in the Fellowship Hall.
PATHFINDER SCHEDULE– April 1-meeting, 8-meeting, 15– Spring Break, 22– meeting, 29-meeting, May 6-
meeting, 13-meeting, 20– meeting 27-INVESTITURE.
ADVENTURER CLUB FOR more information please call Nelly @ 805-276-2316.
NPAA SCHEDULE - April 1- Academy Day,
CAES SCHEDULE - April 1-Academy Day, April 19-School Festival, April 27-28-April Break – No School, April 30 -
Midterms.
"HAPPY BIRTHDAY!" To our April birthdays, may God richly bless you this year. If we have missed your birthday or
have it wrong, we are sorry! Please call Kristie 805-373-0320 and let her know so she can correct it. Thank you!
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1 Soo Kim 10 David Castro 22 Veronica Anguish
1 David Paik 10 Jaelynn Bruce 23 Kristine Allaire
3 Michael Dappalonia 11 Karen Wood 24 Neal Bauman
3 Dee Pflugrad 12 Dong Kim 25 Kathy Jones
4 Charmaine Strumpfler 13 Julia Medcalf 26 Donna Wyman
5 Frances Williams 17 Laurel Howard 27 Diane Goad
8 Monika Arnold 18 Marilyn Siess 28 Leslie Styadi
8 Rosalyn D’Amico 19 Alan Curameng 29 Mary Ann Cossentine
8 Jeanne Dalrymple 19 Jill Zappia
8 Jennie-Kay Dappolonia 21 Dollie Lieberman
READ THE BIBLE IN A YEAR ARIL 2009
□1 Luke 3 Num 25,26 Prov 18
□2 Luke 4 Num 27,28
□3 Luke 5 Num 29,30 Psa 36
□4 Luke 6 Num 31,32
□5 Luke 7 Num 33,34 Psa 37
□6 Luke 8 Num 35,36
□7 Luke 9 Deut 1,2 Psa 38
□8 Luke 10 Deut 3,4
□9 Luke 11 Deut 5,6 Prov 19
□ 10 Luke 12 Deut 7,8
□ 11 Luke 13 Deut 9,10 Psa 39
□ 12 Luke 14 Deut 11,12
□ 13 Luke 15 Deut 13,14 Psa 40
□ 14 Luke 16 Deut 15,16
□ 15 Luke 17 Deut 17,18 Psa 41
□ 16 Luke 18 Deut 19,20
□ 17 Luke 19 Deut 21,22 Prov 20
□ 18 Luke 20 Deut 23,24
□ 19 Luke 21 Deut 25 Psa 42
□ 20 Luke 22 Deut 26,27
□ 21 Luke 23 Deut 28 Psa 43
□ 22 Luke 24 Deut 29,30
□ 23 I Cor 1 Deut 31,32 Prov 21
□ 24 I Cor 2 Deut 33,34
□ 25 I Cor 3 Josh 1,2 Psa 44
□ 26 I Cor 4 Josh 3,4
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□ 27 I Cor 5 Josh 5,6 Psa 45
□ 28 I Cor 6 Josh 7,8
□ 29 I Cor 7 Josh 9,10 Prov 22
□ 30 I Cor 8 Josh 11,12 Psa 46
FROM THE SECRETARY’S DESK
IF I HAD MY LIFE TO LIVE OVER - by Erma Bombec (written after she found out she was dying from
cancer). In honor of women's history month and in memory of Erma Bombeck who lost her fight with
cancer.
I would have gone to bed when I was sick instead of pretending the earth would go into a holding
pattern if I weren't there for the day.
I would have burned the pink candle sculpted like a rose before it melted in storage.
I would have talked less and listened more.
I would have invited friends over to dinner even if the carpet was stained, or the sofa faded.
I would have eaten the popcorn in the 'good' living room and worried much less about the dirt when
someone wanted to light a fire in the fireplace.
I would have taken the time to listen to my grandfather ramble about his youth.
I would have shared more of the responsibility carried by my husband.
I would never have insisted the car windows be rolled up on a summer day because my hair had just
been teased and sprayed.
I would have sat on the lawn with my grass stains.
I would have cried and laughed less while watching television and more while watching life.
I would never have bought anything just because it was practical, wouldn't show soil, or was
guaranteed to last a lifetime.
Instead of wishing away nine months of pregnancy, I'd have cherished every moment and realized that
the wonderment growing inside me was the only chance in life to assist God in a miracle.
When my kids kissed me impetuously, I would never have said, 'Later. Now go get washed up for
dinner.' There would have been more 'I love you's' More 'I'm sorry's.'
But mostly, given another shot at life, I would seize every minute. look at it and really see it. live it and
never give it back. STOP SWEATING THE SMALL STUFF!!!
Don't worry about who doesn't like you, who has more, or who's doing what. Instead, let's cherish the
relationships we have with those who do love us.
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HEALTH NUT
Eating Habits that can Harm Teeth
Many parents across the country will issue a common refrain at dinnertime tonight: "You'd better eat
that-it's good for you!" There's another old favorite in the parental arsenal of dietary admonitions:
"Don't eat that-it'll rot your teeth!" Now more than ever, we are faced with a bewildering array of food
choices, from fresh produce to sugar-laden processed convenience meals and snack foods. What we
eat and when we eat it may affect not only our general health, but also our oral health.
Daily Diet AND TOOTH DECAY
Although its rates have declined, particularly among some young children, tooth decay remains a
problem for some teens and adults. That's because plaque, a sticky film of bacteria, constantly forms
on our teeth. When we eat foods or drink beverages that contain sugar or starch, the bacteria produce
acids that attack tooth enamel. The stickiness of plaque keeps the harmful acids against the teeth,
which can contribute to tooth decay.
Harmful Eating Habits
Some eating habits can wreak havoc on your body and your teeth. For example, snacking throughout
the day can increase the risk of tooth decay. Sipping soda and frequent nibbling on snack foods
increase the rate of harmful acid attacks on tooth enamel. And repeated binge eating-impulsive
gorging or continuous eating-can do the same.
The eating disorder bulimia nervosa not only harms overall health but also is particularly destructive to
teeth. It involves secret repeated binge eating followed by purging-self-induced vomiting, fasting and
use of laxatives, diuretics or diet pills.
Binge eaters consume a large amount of food very quickly. Although this temporarily may ease hunger,
anger, sadness or other feelings, binge eating can create stomach pain and anxiety about weight gain.
The digestive system contains strong acids that break down food. When vomiting is used to purge food
from the body, these acids attack tooth enamel. Repeated vomiting can erode tooth enamel severely.
Over time, teeth exposed to stomach acids can become worn and translucent. The mouth, throat and
salivary glands may become swollen and tender. Bad breath can result.
Anorexia nervosa is another serious eating disorder that is harmful to overall health and to teeth. It is
characterized by an intense fear of weight gain, the desire to become thinner and an inability to
maintain a minimally normal weight for height and age.
People who experience bulimia or anorexia do not receive adequate minerals, vitamins, proteins and
other nutrients needed for good health. This type of "diet" takes a toll on the entire body, robbing it of
the fuel it needs and causing potential injury to teeth, muscles and major organs.
KEEPING YOUR SMILE HEALTHY
To keep your smile healthy, limit snacks and eat nutritious, well-balanced meals made up of foods
from the five major food groups:
breads, cereals or other grains;
fruits;
vegetables;
meat, fish, poultry or protein alternates;
milk, yogurt or cheese.
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A balanced diet includes a variety of foods that give your body all the nutrients it needs.
Brush thoroughly twice a day with fluoride toothpaste. Choose products that have the ADA Seal of
Acceptance. Clean between teeth with floss or another interdental cleaner once a day to help remove
plaque. And have regular dental checkups and teeth cleanings for a smile that can last a lifetime.
For more information, visit the American Dental Association's Web site at "www.ada.org" and the U.S.
Department of Agriculture's Web site at "www.usda.gov/cnpp".
American Dental Association
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