Help is Here, The Path is Clear!

The Word of the Lord for this Movement: 

HELP IS HERE, THE PATH IS CLEAR!!!

Clovis Volunteers we have stepped into a new, bright season: a season of uncluttered paths and obstacle free destinations. Where there once was confusion and trouble, there is now peace and tranquility, IF we can mix faith with the Word of God that was spoken. Take hold of that word for yourself! Don't let it pass you by like Pastor Cherie has been teaching us about the Israelites who had a promise from God to go into the Promise Land but never got the chance to enter it because they didn't take hold of it. What amazing things God has spoken and done in this Movement just in this month alone! 

Last Sunday night with Matthew Barnett was phenomenal; the stories he told, and the jokes he made, but the best thing I thought was the cause that he stirred on the inside of us for our own city. Can't you picture us having a huge facility capable of holding hundreds of lost and hurting people, just looking for a place to stay the night and some food to eat? Or what about blessing underprivileged children like the story of the woman taking 40 young girls all around town? I want to encourage you to keep dreaming big, God inspired dreams; don't place self-imposed limitations on yourself, God lives inside of you and you are apart of His plan to bring a revival to this city! 

*Just a side note- Pastor Matthew who travels all over the country, speaking to churches that we think are all that and a bag of chips, said that OUR church had something different about it than any other church he has been to! What a privilege it is to be apart of this! 

The miracles that took place Wednesday night is the genesis to what I believe is going to be the biggest outbreak of God's power this Valley has ever seen. Isn't it amazing how if we can just do what God tells us to do like, "lay hands on the sick and they will recover," that we can know that they will recover?! What a novel concept: just do what God says to do! We want to encourage you to write in on Celebration's Testify link on the homepage and take a second to brag about what God has done for you. Also make sure to verbalize your miracle to other people around you; be bold and willing to share God's goodness in your life to others. By doing so you'll build up their faith to receive a miracle too. Don't be a miracle hog! :) 

This Weekend

You may want to get some psychiatric help if you think that this weekend is going to be average, especially after what has transpired these last few weeks! We are big advocates of challenging you to come with an expectant attitude, because it's in that type of environment where God can turn loose and bring about a miracle. The Bible teaches us that Jesus was literally unable to do anything in His hometown, besides a few healings, because of the lack of faith and a spirit a familiarity He found there; I don't want to be apart of that kind of church! This weekend we are also asking all of our volunteers to join us for a quick meeting on Sunday, in the Big Kic Auditorium, at 9am. We're going to be getting some vision on how we are going to finish this year strong and we need you, and your gorgeous morning face there, if you are able to :). 

In Conclusion...

Let's continue to believe that God is going to perform signs, wonders, and miracles. God didn't use up all of His miraculous power on Wednesday night, He's like the Energizer Bunny- He keeps going and going and going! He's the God of miracles and if you still need one, He's got an endless supply! Pastor encouraged us not to give up on this year: we've got one more month left and this December can be the best month that we have ever experienced. We love all of you dearly and are excited to participate in life with you. What an amazing opportunity God has given us! 

Clovis Staff 

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Clovis Volunteers 

The best lookin' group around...

Just as much as Brandi is excited about the Christmas season is how much we are thankful for you- I think. That girl has a passion for the holidays like none other!

We are so thankful for your commitment to build the Kingdom of God, I truly believe that we have some of the best volunteers that any church has ever seen. We love you dearly and that's why we continue to post vision and information about our campus on this website so that you can stay in the loop and feel appreciated as a working member of the body. With that being said, here are a few hot items on the plate that we need to communicate with you:

The Volunteer Ball
As you are all aware we have a ton of great things going on at the church these days: the 99, the Star Tree program, the big production and don't forget our normal service times. So many people have given their lives to Christ already and there are so many more to come in the weeks ahead. With our schedule being as full as it is, we are going to be postponing the Volunteer Ball to the month of January or February. We really want this event to stand out and be something that everyone can be apart of so keep it on your calendar but put little arrows next to it pointing to next year :).

We will be having a big party at the conclusion of our last Production service in Clovis that we would all love for you to be apart of and it's only for volunteers. It will be taking place in our west lobby and will be a hundred times more fun than the New Year's ball drop in Times Square! Pinky promise.

The Weekend
Yesterday I went and saw a movie. I had been waiting for months to see it and the big day had finally come. So there I was, in my seat, candy in hand, and an expectation that this was going to be worth the $40 thousand dollars I paid at the door to get in. The lights went down, the plot began, and I was hooked. Then that feeling came. The feeling of, "Darn it! I have to go to the bathroom!" I tried to ride it out  but that was not an option. I speed walked out of there, ran down the hall, went to the bathroom, WASHED MY HANDS, and ran back into the theatre. I would honestly wager that I was gone for no more than 2 minutes until I was back in my seat, enjoying the movie, and chompin' on some peanut M&Ms.

That night, after the movie was over, I thought for a second about this record bathroom time. Then I thought, what if I placed as much expectation on our weekend services as I did on that silly movie- doing my very best not to miss a single second of the worship or the message, how much more would I get from God if I had this change of heart? I want to challenge you to ask yourself these questions- Am I more excited for the things of God or other things? Do I take church and the things I'm learning for granted? Do I take my sweet time getting into service or am I so full of expectation that I'm busting down the doors to get in?

Let's consider these questions and make the adjustments necessary so that God can move in a big way; in fact, let's put these things into practice THIS WEEKEND! Pastor is back and ready to deliver something hot off the press from God that is guaranteed to rock our world. You know how impact-full his messages are, so let's be on the edge of our seat expecting BIG! And remember- Matthew Barnett will be with us Sunday night and you would be a looney to miss that! If you haven't heard him before get ready to laugh and have a good time and also see the dream you have inside come alive.

In Other News...

• We have 300 stars to pass out for our Star Tree Outreach, so please pick up a star if you haven't already and help us spread the news! If you can, please start bringing in your toys and clothes at your earliest convenience :) 
• The 99 is still rockin' and rolling so if you would still like to participate they have two more weekends left to go. Come see our Events and Outreach Table to see how you can help win souls. 
• The Christmas Production is right around the corner! You all know how effective these services are so take a big stack of Christmas invite cards and let's do this thing! 
• Check out our December Calendar below for all of our upcoming dates! 

We love you all like a fat boy loves his Twinkies- 

See you this weekend- it's going to be great!

Clovis Staff

December Calendar!

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A Message from Pastors Randy & Cherie

Hello Celebration Leaders!

We want to take a moment to say Happy Thanksgiving. Enjoy your day with family & friends. We also want to say how thankful we are for all that you do for the Kingdom of God by partnering with us to serve here at Celebration. 

Hebrews 6:10 (NIV) "God is not unjust; He will not forget your work and the love you have shown Him as you have helped His people and continue to help them."

Without you we couldn't do what we're doing. Bigger than that God doesn't forget, He rewards you now and He rewards you in eternity. Celebration is what it is today because of your unselfish willingness to serve. We are thankful for you! 

Ps Randy & Cherie

God is Good! (and so is this post)

Hello ALL you incredible Clovis Leaders! Hope your week has been FULL of God's Goodness! Remember, we serve such a GOOD GOD & a God who desires to pour out His GOODNESS on us! Let's expect & believe for that GOODNESS in our lives. On another note, I came across this blog post this week & I wanted to share it with all of our leaders in Clovis.  

If you get a chance today read Luke 15…all of it.  It’s the only time in the Scriptures that Jesus told three parables in a row about the same exact subject.  Notice a few similarities in all three stories…

#1 – Something was lost.  (We live in a world that is lost, without hope because they do not know Christ.)

#2 – A passive attitude was NOT taken towards what was lost.  In fact, in two of the three stories an all out search took place…and in the third the father was watching for his lost son to come home.  As followers of Jesus what is important to Him MUST be important to us…andLuke 19:10 tells us why He came.  We CANNOT be passive towards people who are far from God.  (Read II Corinthians 5:16-21)

#3 – When what was lost was found a party/celebration took place.  When people receive Christ the church should absolutely LOSE THEIR MINDS!  Someone literally crossed over from death to life!  And…if heaven rejoices when someone meets Jesus then we, as His followers, must learn to do the same.

 
The next couple of weekends will be our Chair Series & can be some of the most incredible weekends we’ve ever had…the LIFE CHANGING POWER OF GOD is going to be presented by REAL PEOPLE and lives ARE going to be changed!

Clovis Leaders, FOUND people FIND people!

So…who are you bringing to church on this weekend? Who are the people from work, school, your neighborhood, in your family that you know need to hear about God's life changing power? Let's do whatever it takes to get them there and believe for a HARVEST OF SOULS!

In Other News:

1) We are bursting at the seams with different Events & Outreaches. From Star Tree & The 99 to Salsa Night & Training Day- lots of opportunity to build community and get involved impacting our city.  My desire is that all of us would get involved however we can.  I believe what made the Early Church of Acts so successful (the church was added to DAILY) is that the believers were committed to community.  They constantly met together outside of "church services" and enjoyed life together.  Community is a powerful thing & every believers life can be stronger, healthier & better if we live in community with one another.  So the challenge at hand is GET INVOLVED & HELP US get the "normal weekend attenders" INVOLVED as well.

2) If you are serving at The 99 (which Celebration is greatly represented, thanks to many of you), please do not neglect your current volunteer responsibilities. Your leadership, presence and support is so vital for the success of our weekend services. In other words, your absence is felt when your not there. So please just be aware of your current volunteer schedule to ensure there are no conflicts, thanks :)


3) MARK YOUR CALENDARS!! Dec. 4th MATTHEW BARNETT will be with us. He's the Pastor of Angeles Temple and the founder of the Dream Center in Los Angeles.  He's a great man of God and it's going to be a powerful night; make sure you don't miss out! Dec. 4th, Clovis Campus @ 6pm.


4) DISCIPLESHIP CLASS this coming Tuesday, Nov. 22nd at our Clovis Campus 6:30pm.  If you are a new volunteer and have not been a part of our Discipleship class, please try to be there. Or if you know people who need a good foundation and tools to help develop/grow their relationship with Christ, get them to this class, it will be perfect for them. Food and Childcare will be provided.


5) We LOVE you and APPRECIATE you so much. It's truly an honor to serve and build the Kingdom of God with you! 


See you this weekend!


Your Campus Pastor & Clovis Staff     

If you don't read this blog, you will turn into a frog.

       Clovis Volunteers! We so appreciate you, and because we do, we want to keep you updated on the latest info. Here's your weekly briefing on how you can help our campus go to the next level. Thank you  team, you are awesome! 

The Chair  

The series that rocked our world in October is back in action! Taking a paragraph to explain how      powerful these testimonies are would be a waste of time because we all know just how much of a punch they each carry. This is an in-house outreach we have every year that is specifically designed to reach the lost. As much as you would like to kick your feet up, pop some popcorn, and enjoy the show, this series isn't for us; it's for our lost neighbors, friends, and families that are looking for something more to life. Let's answer their call by inviting them to one of these weekends. 

*The Chair will be airing on the weekend of the 19th and the 26th  

On the Wall Prayer

I know how you feel. It's the middle of the week, it's been a long day at work, and nothing sounds better than eating pizza and watching The X Factor. BUT (excuse my big but), how much better would you feel coming into an environment and being touched and refreshed by the presence of God? No one on this planet can convince me that watching something on TV,  reading the newspaper, or even stuffing my face with cheesy pizza is better than an experience with God! Come at 7pm to our Clovis Campus on Wednesdays not to just push this movement to another level but to get an infilling from God that you have desperately been needing. In Acts 16, the Bible teaches us that Paul and Silas' chains broke off as they began to worship and pray; what are some chains that you need to see fall off? Come see those things break and your spirit lifted at our Wednesday night, On the Wall services, I promise you will love it :)

Events and Outreaches 

Do you want to eat whatever you want for Thanksgiving without feeling guilty and support Paid and Full at the same time?! Well look no further folks because Training Day has arrived and he is here to help! With some pointers and instruction from three former NFL players, a sprint all-star, and a D1 coach you can learn how to get in the best shape of your life. No matter what level you are at or how much experience you have, these people (male and female) are willing to walk you through the steps it will take for you to reach your specific physical goals. This will take place at our Clovis Campus, on Saturday, Nov. 19th, from 10am-12pm. The cost is $25 and every penny will go towards our Paid and Full campaign. Bring your co-workers, neighbors, and friends- they will love it! Sign-up this weekend!

We have a ton of great things going on at the church that you and your family can get involved with. Please check out the table this weekend to see what you can participate in and how you can help spread the word to others.

*Please see November Calendar two posts below to see our different events

The 99

Celebration has the opportunity, this month, to partner with other churches in the Valley and with an organization called The 99 to see a boat-load of salvations! The 99 is a reality walk-through theatre that is being set up in our new Fresno location parking lot. The 99 crew has estimated that around 20 thousand people will be walking though it, with a total of  2 to 10 thousand salvations! This is a great outreach opportunity for us to unite with other churches and we want to show our support. 

It takes roughly 250 volunteers every night to put this on and you can sign-up to do anything from being a cast member, to security, to hospitality, or a counselor. Besides seeing countless amounts of people get saved, you will also receive a meal every night you serve!

 In order to volunteer you must attend one of the two meetings that will be held this Saturday, Nov. 12th from 10am-12pm and on Monday, Nov. 14th from 6:30-8:30pm. These meetings will be held at the new Fresno location parking lot, in the big white tent.   

Check out the video below for more information!

Creating an Irresistible Environment 

Congratulations you are a leader! A leader is simply a person that is followed by others and I hope you understand that it's God that has given you this opportunity. Whether you have the badge on or not, when you step onto our Clovis Campus you are a leader that has the ability to set the atmosphere. Help us create such an irresistible environment that puts anything else in this city to shame. Let's go toe to toe with Starbucks and the Cinemas, and restaurants- people are looking for answers and we're the ones who have been entrusted with it! Let's make everything about us communicate that we are glad to be there, and when we do, we will begin to attract those people. Know this, that when you are gone, whether you are serving or not, your absence is felt. You aren't just a warm body in a chair, you are a leader that is helping to mobilize a body of people to reach and affect a community- you are needed!

Important!

We love you and want you know that we have a special invitation for every volunteer to pick up this weekend! Please see the volunteer table to receive it. Thank you everyone, we'll see you this weekend! 

Sports Cars, Cavities, and Halloween Treats...

I told a volunteer yesterday as I gave them a big hug, "I wish I could buy you an awesome, convertible sports car." They pulled away from the hug and looked at me with a confused look, "Why?" they smiled, "Why?!" I asked, "because of all the amazing things you do here!"

It's one thing to work with people every week who do their job well but it's a whole different story when you get to work with people who do their job well AND do it with a great heart. Thank you for volunteering your valuable time to be apart of something that God is doing in this Valley, we love you! Here are some of the big things that are on the plate for this weekend- enjoy! 

Is God Really Good?

The series that rocked your world last weekend continues on! Someone that I am close with said that they couldn't help but just cry and cry in the middle of service as Pastor began uncovering the truth that we serve a good, good God. Please don't allow this simple truth to fall on deaf ears and calloused hearts, let it go deep and allow the message of God's goodness to penetrate every area of your life. If you missed last weekend you should kiss the man's feet who invented audio recording! This teaching is available on Podcast and in our Lounge, make sure to get caught up to speed if you missed out. Last but not least, let's remember that this truth is meant to help other people besides us! Some of us are so spiritually fat, sitting there week after week gobbling up great, life changing messages without sharing them with others, and that is the whole point of the weekend! Let's do our part, get bold, and invite the lost and hurting this weekend; they need to hear about the good God we serve :) 

Sunday Night Service with Glen Berteau 

If you got a "trick" instead of a "treat" this Halloween you are not too late my friend, because this Sunday night will be packed with treats! Spiritual treats that is, that won't leave ugly cavities. [Just a side note, there is one person on our staff who has a fear of cavities, but I won't mention her name. She is requesting prayer in this area and Brandi is showing much improvement.] Please be in expectation for God to do something great for this service. God is a great God who loves when we believe for great things from Him. We'll see you there at 6pm that evening, and bring a friend too- who wouldn't want to experience that service?

November Calendar
It's never just a normal day around here at Celebration. We've got something for everyone this month and eating dried out turkey isn't all you have to look forward to. See the post below for more details!

REMEMBER! TIME CHANGE THIS WEEKEND! SET YOUR CLOCKS BACK SATURDAY NIGHT :) 

Clovis Staff