Weekly Bulletin

Pancho Juarez - Lead Pastor

Sunday, September 24

Sunday Morning Service - Numbers 26-27 "Only two men make it to the Promised Land" (9:00am & 11:30am)
Jr High & High School Service (9:00am & 11:30am)
Children's Ministry (9:00am & 11:30am)

Monday, September 25

Women's Support Group - October 2 (6:30pm)
FMO Men's Bible Study (7:00pm)
Hope in Christ: Bereavement Ministry - September 25 (7:00pm)
Table Talk: Married Couples - September 25 (7:00pm)

Tuesday, September 26

Times of Refreshing: Women's Devotional - September 26 (10:00am)
Back to Basics (7:00pm)
Barnabas: For Divorced/Separated Men (7:00pm)

Wednesday, September 27

Midweek Service - John 11 (7:00pm)
Jr High & High School Services (7:00pm)
Children's Ministry (7:00pm)

Thursday, September 28 - The Ark Closed

Friday, September 29

Senior Sonrise Bible Study - September 29 (10:00am)
Embrace Her: For Divorced/Separated Women - October 13 (7:00pm)
Rooted: College Group for Ages 18-25 - October 6 (7:00pm)
Connect: Career Age Group for Ages 26-35 - October 6 (7:00pm)
Quench (7:00pm)
Spanish Bible Study (7:00pm)

Saturday, September 30

Moms in Prayer (9:00am)

Notables

3 DAY FAST & PRAYER - We're collaborating with Love Life Prayer Walk with an endeavor to fast and pray before our walk! Stop by Building 1 Room 112 between 9:00am-8:00pm on September 25-27. We'll break fast together on Wednesday at 6:00pm and walk together on Saturday.

SENIOR SONRISE QUARTERLY POTLUCK - Celebrate our 1 year anniversary on Friday, September 29 at 10:00am with a potluck! If you're a senior, come on out and break bread with friends new and old! Food assignment is by Last name: A-H: Dessert; I-P: Main Dish; Q-Z: Side Dish.

LOVE LIFE PRAYER WALK - Come out and walk along side us as we gather together to pray for the pre-born. Our prayer walk begins at 9:00am on September 30 at 1217 E McKinley Ave, Pomona.

A NIGHT OF WORSHIP - A time of reflection, reposing and rest as we worship the Lord together with Joevannah Bush. All are invited for this time of personal and corporate worship. Sorry, no Children's Ministry for the evening. Worship begins at 7:00pm.

SEAN MCDOWELL SPEAKING AT THE ARK - We're delighted to have Biola University Talbot School of Theology professor and apologist, Sean McDowell share from God's Word at our 9:00am & 11:30am services on Sunday, October 8.

THE ARK ENCOUNTER TOUR IS NOW FULL! - Our tour to The Ark Encounter in Kentucky on June 18-22, 2024 is NOW FULL!We're also visiting Creation Museum, Underground Railroad Museum and Wolf Holocaust Center. Please call our Main Office at 323-724-8464 to ask about another possible future trip!

SPANISH SERVICE - Bring your Spanish speaking family and friends to our interactive Estudio Biblico en Español. We are going through the Book of Revelation every Friday at 7:00pm. We will study the Book of Revelation. You can watch our study live on our Livestream channel or The Ark Montebello's Facebook Live.
Este estudio bíblico está diseñado para que pueda interactuar con el maestro (Preguntas y respuestas: Preguntas y respuestas). También obtenga una mejor comprensión del Libro de Apocalipsis y comparta su fe con familiares y amigos.

MEALS ON WHEELS - We're back and ready to serve the body of The Ark Montebello. If you are in need and fit the following criteria, please call our Main Office at 323-724-8464. 1) Meals are ONLY for The Ark Families who have a need. 2) Recipients requesting meals must call Main Office. 3) No family or friends allowed to call on behalf of recipients.

OPPORTUNITIES TO SERVE

WOMEN'S USHER & GREETER MINISTRY - The Women's Ministry is starting a new ministry to serve at our events. If you have been thinking about serving but not sure where, prayerfully consider serving in this ministry. Pick up a questionnaire from Main Office, fill out and return it to the office. Make sure you specify "Women's Usher/Greeter.

PARKING MINISTRY - Have you been attending The Ark for more than six months now and have been praying about serving? Parking Ministry is looking for helpers with a heart to serve and are interested, please fill out a Ministry Questionnaire and return it to the Main Office.

YOUTH MINISTRY - Do you want to make a lasting impact on the next generation? Do you have a heart for teenagers? Pray about serving in Jr. High or High School Ministry! Fill out a Ministry Questionnaire today!

BIBLE STUDIES

TUESDAY NIGHT BIBLE STUDY: BACK TO BASICS: THE BOOK OF REVELATION - This class is intended to help us have a better understand the Book of Revelation. Our interactive class welcomes your questions. Come learn and have fun!

FRIDAY NIGHT BIBLE STUDY: EQUIPPING THE SAINTS: THE  BOOK OF ACTS - Our Friday night class continues in the Book of Acts. We meet in Children's Worship Area from 7:00 - 8:30pm. Open to anyone 16 years and older.

SENIOR SON RISE BIBLE STUDY - Every last Friday of the Month at 10:00am. We believe and are confident of this, that He who began a good work in you will carry it on to completion until the day of Christ Jesus. Philippians 1:6

BARNABAS MINISTRY

SEPARATED & DIVORCED MEN - This is a support group from men that are suffering from separation issues. Every Tuesday from 7:00-8:30pm.

BEREAVEMENT

HOPE IN CHRIST: SUPPORT GROUP FOR THOSE SUFFERING FROM LOSS - Have you lost a loved one and now you are having a difficult time making sense of your grief? The Bereavement Ministry is a support group that is here to assist you during this time of testing. Come and let us seek the God of all comfort together. Meetings held on the last Monday of the month at 7:00pm.

ROOTED: COLLEGE AGE GROUP

GATHERINGS FOR 18-25 YEAR OLDS - Are you 18-25 years old and looking to connect with others your age at The Ark? You do not have to be attending college to attend! Come on out, grow in your faith, and stay for some quality fellowship! Please call the Main Office or DM our Instagram @collegeagegrouptheark for dates and locations. "For where two or three are gathered in My name, there am I among them."- Matthew 18:20

CONNECT: CAREER AGE GROUP

FELLOWSHIP FOR 26-35 YEAR OLDS - Join us as we gather and connect with everyone ages 26-35 years old. Meeting every other Friday at The Ark. For more info, follow us on Instagram @connect_theark!

EMBRACE HER

FOR SEPARATED OR DIVORCED WOMEN - Embrace Her is a ministry where you'll find a community of women who come alongside you as you find healing in the midst of separation or divorce through God's Word. Our next meeting takes place at The Ark Montebello on Fridays. Upcoming dates: 10/13

FMO MEN'S MINISTRY

SOCAL MEN'S CONFERENCE - September 23. Time TBD. 29 spots on shuttle. No refunds. $20 shuttle and lunch (29 spots only). $10 lunch (have to take own transportation).

MEN'S BREAKFAST - October 21. 8:00am-12:00pm. $10.00 per person. Breakfast Burritos. No refunds. Eat at Food Court. Message in Building 3.

FOR MEN ONLY BIBLE STUDY: 2 SAMUEL - Men, study God's Word with us Monday evenings at 7:00pm at The Ark. We'll meet for a time of worship, prayer and encouragement via God's Word.

MARRIAGE MINISTRY

TABLE TALK: MARITAL SUPPORT GROUP - Whether you are having marital issues or not, we invite you to an evening of conversation among newly and seasoned and married couples. We meet on the last Monday of every other month at 7:00pm. Our next meeting will be held on Monday, September 25 in Children's Lounge.

EQUALLY YOKED: MARRIAGE MINISTRY FALL STUDY - Entering A More Meaningful Relationship. This fall study is open to single, dating, engaged, married. Must be 18 years or older. Whatever station in life, if you want to know what God has to say about marriage and relationships, this class is for you! Saturdays at 10:00am.

PRE-MARITAL CLASSES - Couples, have you been attending The Ark for 6 months regularly as a couple and are planning to get married or renew your vows? If The Ark Montebello is the home church for the both of you and you would like to get married or renew your vows here, please call our Main Office at 323-724-8464 and leave your name and phone number so we can contact you regarding pre and post marital resources at The Ark Montebello.

PRAYER

PRAYER & FASTING - Would you like to join us in our monthly meeting of prayer and fasting? It’s a time to lift up our burdens to the Lord, pray, worship, anoint with oil those that are sick, and have communion together as a family. When should you start fasting? It’s totally up to you! You can fast one, two, or seven days before Friday, October 13 at 6:30pm but we will end our fasting on this evening by having communion. These nights are held every second Friday of each month.

MOMS IN PRAYER - Inviting and welcoming ALL mothers, grandmothers, aunts, sisters to have a profound impact on your children and their schools. Enjoy a time of fellowship, prayer, and engagement for our children over the phone every Saturday from 9:00-10:00am. Call 323-253-1219 to join our prayer.

QUENCH

A PLACE FOR THOSE STRUGGLING WITH ADDICTION - We are a fellowship of men and women who, through the power of Jesus, seek freedom from the sin we call addiction. We believe a person can be freed from this bondage through the power of God’s indwelling Holy Spirit and the application of His Word to our lives. Held every Friday at 7:00pm. Must be 18 and over.

WOMEN'S MINISTRY

TIMES OF REFRESHING - Ladies, join us for devotions in God's Word followed by group discussion and prayer. Come and be refreshed in the Lord every last Tuesday of the month at 10:00am.

LET'S TALK - Real Women. Real Conversations. Ladies ages 14 and up are invited to our upcoming Let's Talk: Rescued, Redeemed, and Restored event on Saturday, October 14 with Guest Speaker: Christina Boudreau. Doors open at 8:30am so come early for breakfast, shopping, and fellowship. You do not want to miss this event. Cost is $25.00. Register at the Women's Info Center or Eventbrite (fees will be applied).

A LIFESTYLE OF WORSHIP - Ladies 16 years and over are encouraged to worship with us on Tuesday, October 24 at 7:00pm. We will learn what it means to live "A Lifestyle of Worship." Worship, Panel Discussion, A Time of Reflection & Prayer. No sign up required.

WOMEN'S SUPPORT GROUP - Women's Support Group at The Ark provides a haven for women who are in need of prayer and Biblical advice. No cost or sign up necessary. We meet on the 1st & 3rd Monday of the month at 6:30pm. If you cannot attend in person, we also offer Zoom meeting at 6:00pm (call us at 323-724-8464 for details).

YOUTH MINISTRY

YOUTH LOCK-IN - Price: $20.00. No Sleep. Food Included. Games, worship & study! Get ready to be "locked-in" with Jesus!

YOUTH MINISTRY SUNDAYS - Jr High & High Schoolers, come join us for our verse by verse study thru the Book of Romans on Sunday mornings. Bring a friend!

PARENT NEWSLETTER - Parents, ever wonder what is going on in our youth ministry? Our leaders want to stay connected with you so we have created a Parent Newsletter! We won’t spam your email, but you will get updates on events and current happenings within youth ministry from Pastor Derek. Subscribing is easy; just go to our youth website and enter in some simple information: www.montebelloyouth.weebly.com/parent-newsletter