tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24621829819892607602024-02-18T22:03:07.029-08:00clovishills on missionCommitted to further the kingdom of God and His global purpose to reach-impact-touch our region, nation and world with the gospel of Jesus Christ.Terry Maldonadohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17523377885535691695noreply@blogger.comBlogger41125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2462182981989260760.post-35236295586343068262008-03-23T09:02:00.000-07:002008-03-24T01:34:29.873-07:00Time to go...to a new site!<span style="font-family:verdana;">Well, it's been some time since I've posted here. It's take a bit of discipline for me to keep up with my blog but I'm trying!</span><br /><span style="font-family:verdana;"></span><br /><span style="font-family:verdana;">Easter is a time of rebirth and new beginnings and something new at Clovis Hills is the idea of </span><a style="FONT-WEIGHT: bold" href="http://blogs.clovishills.com/"><span style="font-family:verdana;">Staff Blogs</span></a><span style="font-family:verdana;">. The idea is to give the people of our church a way to know the staff better and discover what we're really passionate about. My Staff Blog is called <a href="http://blogs.clovishills.com/terrymaldonado"><strong>Engage the World</strong></a>. You can also go to: </span><a href="http://blogs.clovishills.com/terrymaldonado"><strong><span style="font-family:verdana;">blogs.clovishills.com/terrymaldonado</span></strong></a><span style="font-family:verdana;"> to read the latest! Also, make the changes in your favorites, bookmarks and/or blogrolls. I'll not be updating here, so to find out what's going on you'll have to reset your bookmark. See you on the other side!<br /><br />Blessings as you go “blogging”! :-)</span>Terry Maldonadohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17523377885535691695noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2462182981989260760.post-37353243400108106892008-01-02T18:04:00.000-08:002008-02-07T12:43:28.640-08:002008 Missions Theme<p><span style="font-family:arial;">I am privileged to serve alongside many faithful servants of Jesus on the Clovis Hills Missions Team. Every year we get to witness lives changing as we serve in a mission and our hope is that more will join us this year! This year our theme is <a href="http://www.clovishills.com/pages.asp?page=missions.asp">Go Local. Go Global. Just Go</a>. It's our intention to provide many different opportunities throughout the year for individuals, families and growth groups to serve <em><strong>on mission</strong></em>. </span></p><span style="font-family:Arial;"><em><strong><blockquote><span style="font-family:Arial;"><em><strong></strong></em></span></blockquote><p>GO LOCAL:</strong></em></span><br /><span style="font-family:Arial;">There are many ongoing service options through our </span><a href="http://www.clovishills.com/pages.asp?page=08missionsprojects.asp"><span style="font-family:arial;">local missions</span></a> <span style="font-family:arial;">efforts.</span><br /><span style="font-family:arial;"></span><br /><span style="font-family:arial;"><strong><em>GO GLOBAL:</em></strong></span><br /><span style="font-family:Arial;">Check out the many <a href="http://www.clovishills.com/pages.asp?page=summermissions08.asp">global missions</a> and plan to serve over the next year.</span> </p><p><span style="font-family:Arial;"><em><strong>JUST GO:</strong></em></span></p><p><span style="font-family:Arial;">Prayerfully begin praying for the poor, needy and lost of the world and how God wants you to be a part of His kingdom work!</p><blockquote></blockquote></span>Terry Maldonadohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17523377885535691695noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2462182981989260760.post-44738399698423500582007-12-16T11:04:00.000-08:002007-12-16T18:06:56.050-08:00What's Right With The World<span style="color:#000099;"><span style="font-family:arial;">On November 24th & 25th the weekend after Thanksgiving Clovis Hills began the new series of "</span><span style="font-family:arial;">What’s Right with the World". Often times in our culture we find ourselves focusing on what's wrong in and with the world. Well, Clovis Hills wants to focus on the positive and speak about the good stuff God is doing! Thus, I was privileged to speak with Pastor Steve on <a href="http://www.clovishills.com/weekend_messages.asp">Compassion: The Glory of God Revealed through Missions</a></span><span style="font-family:arial;">.</span></span><span style="color:#000099;"><span style="font-family:arial;"> Seeing</span><span style="font-family:arial;"> and participating with God through acts of compassion such as missions and specifically most recent the "Miracles of Christmas". In fact, as a result over 900 people were ministered to in the name of Jesus through the people of Clovis Hills. Praise God!</span><span style="color:#000099;"></span><br /></span><span style="color:#000099;"><span style="font-family:arial;"></span><br /></span><span style="font-family:arial;color:#000099;">Another aspect of the weekend was the honor of hosting the <a href="http://www.worldhelp.net/MusicOutreach.aspx">Children of the World</a>. This is an amazing ministry of children from around the world who travel to open our eyes to the struggles of orphans from their homeland. Here are just a few video clips of the children in concert. </span><br /><ul><li><span style="font-family:arial;color:#000099;">In concert at Shadow Mountain Community Church <a href="http://worldhelp.net/videos/cotw_shadow_mtn_2007.wmv">http://worldhelp.net/videos/cotw_shadow_mtn_2007.wmv</a>. </span></li><li><span style="font-family:arial;color:#000099;">Their visit to a Liberty University convocation service <a href="http://worldhelp.net/videos/cotw_lu_2007.wmv">http://worldhelp.net/videos/cotw_lu_2007.wmv</a>. </span></li><li><span style="font-family:arial;color:#000099;">Performing with Michael Tate at Crystal Cathedral <a href="http://www.worldhelp.net/MusicOutreach.aspx?pageid=37053">http://www.worldhelp.net/MusicOutreach.aspx?pageid=37053</a>. </span></li></ul><p align="center"><span style="font-family:arial;color:#000099;"><span style="font-family:arial;color:#000099;"><em><strong><span style="font-family:arial;color:#000099;"><em>The miracles have just started and will continue so, </em></span></strong></em></span></span><span style="font-family:arial;color:#000099;"><span style="font-family:arial;color:#000099;"><em><strong><span style="font-family:arial;color:#000099;"><em>prayerfully seek out your next step on mission and experience the wonder of God!</em></span><br /></p></strong></em></span></span><blockquote></blockquote>Terry Maldonadohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17523377885535691695noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2462182981989260760.post-7783130283319969202007-12-09T22:53:00.000-08:002007-12-11T21:05:48.482-08:00Overseas Missionary Care<p><span style="font-family:arial;"><em><strong>Going Global</strong></em> can mean many things to different people. Clovis Hills wants to encourage people to pray along with their family and/or Growth group about where God wants them to GO.</span></p><p><span style="font-family:Arial;"><span style="font-family:Arial;"><span style="font-family:Arial;"><em>Some next steps...</em></span></span></span></p><ul><li><span style="font-family:Arial;"><span style="font-family:Arial;"><span style="font-family:arial;font-size:100%;color:#006600;">Praying for people from another country or unreached people group (UPG). </span></span></span></li><li><span style="font-family:Arial;"><span style="font-family:Arial;"><span style="font-family:arial;font-size:100%;color:#006600;">Developing relationships with people of a different culture than your own.</span></span></span></li><li><span style="font-family:Arial;"><span style="font-family:Arial;"><span style="font-family:arial;font-size:100%;color:#006600;">Intentionally preparing for an overseas mission trip by getting your passport.</span></span></span></li><li><span style="font-family:Arial;"><span style="font-family:Arial;"><span style="font-family:arial;font-size:100%;color:#006600;">Preparing for a mission trip in the next 2-3 years by creating a savings account over and above your tithe and specifically set aside for wherever God would send you.</span></span></span></li><li><span style="font-family:Arial;"><span style="font-family:Arial;"><span style="font-family:arial;font-size:100%;color:#006600;">Adopt an Overseas Missionary and support them with prayer and small gifts throughout the year.</span></span></span></li></ul><p><span style="font-family:Arial;">Developing an ongoing relationship with a missionary who is serving cross culturally overseas can be one of the most amazing ways to serve the Kingdom. Won't you consider praying about your involvement? For more information email <a href="mailto:missionarycare@clovishills.com">missionarycare@clovishills.com</a> or check out the current opportunities for the <a href="http://www.clovishills.com/pages.asp?page=2-miracles%20of%20christmas">Miracles of Christmas</a> through missions!</span></p>Terry Maldonadohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17523377885535691695noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2462182981989260760.post-15262663772438415462007-12-02T22:59:00.000-08:002007-12-07T14:00:27.115-08:00India * Swaziland, Africa<p><span style="font-family:arial;color:#cc0000;">This past Sunday, we celebrated what Clovis Hills is doing in the world through missions. We have an exciting follow up to Lynette Goodwin, who has just returned from a mission in India! A self proclaimed "scaredy-cat," Lynette Goodwin serves on the missions team as a volunteer Missions Ministry Director and strives to help Clovis Hills be on mission. Lynette's story was recently published in the International Mission Board's recent eNewsletter. Take a couple moments to read it at: </span><a href="https://mail.clovishills.com/exchweb/bin/redir.asp?URL=http://www.imb.org/main/lead/page.asp?StoryID=6004%26LanguageID=1709" target="_blank"><span style="font-family:arial;color:#330000;">Lynette's Story.</span></a><a href="https://mail.clovishills.com/exchweb/bin/redir.asp?URL=http://www.imb.org/main/lead/page.asp?StoryID=6004%26LanguageID=1709" target="_blank"></a> </p><p><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;color:#006600;">When you hear or see the word "missions" - what comes to mind? Sleeping in a mud hut? Traveling to Zimbabwe? Stepping way out of your comfort zone? Well certainly all the above could apply but are definitely NOT the rule. I believe when it comes to missions that God wants each one of us to take the next step in the journey of discipleship. One step at a time with Jesus. Another person who has taken the "next step" is Danny Johnson who recently served on mission in Swaziland, Africa. Go to the </span><a href="http://www.hoperisesafrica.org/HopeRisesAfricaHome1/index.html"><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;color:#cc0000;">Hope Rises</span></a><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;color:#006600;"> website to learn more about this amazing mission born here in the Fresno/Clovis area!</span></p><span style="font-family:courier new;">Go to </span><a href="http://www.clovishills.com/pages.asp?page=2-miracles%20of%20christmas"><span style="font-family:courier new;">Miracles of Christmas</span></a><span style="font-family:courier new;"> for details on serving on mission in India and Africa or choose from the many options...check it out!</span>Terry Maldonadohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17523377885535691695noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2462182981989260760.post-86172793759617340622007-11-25T22:59:00.000-08:002007-11-28T01:00:41.894-08:00Fresno Rescue Mission * Maroa Home<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiRi_pGJ75Vl5ZgoQqDNsSRRHhn8w8ET1DuiTyIrPEnxqUw45NJDhprSwxxdq6tHBokgSRPdbaqMytKMYexR7HP9BIh2wbsyAOrS9kqf6YHOyVeHlwkELHLTi2ja4cNBGbmWyDAdipe55K-/s1600-h/testsidepic.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5137806996713481730" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; CURSOR: hand" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiRi_pGJ75Vl5ZgoQqDNsSRRHhn8w8ET1DuiTyIrPEnxqUw45NJDhprSwxxdq6tHBokgSRPdbaqMytKMYexR7HP9BIh2wbsyAOrS9kqf6YHOyVeHlwkELHLTi2ja4cNBGbmWyDAdipe55K-/s200/testsidepic.jpg" border="0" /></a><span style="font-family:lucida grande;">Clovis Hills has been hosting a <em><strong>Christmas Party</strong></em> at the <strong><span style="color:#cc0000;">Fresno Rescue Mission</span></strong> for the residents of the <strong><a href="http://www.fresnorescuemission.org/familyshelter.htm"><span style="color:#000099;">Emergency Family Shelter</span></a></strong> for several years and this year is no different!<br /></span><br /><span style="font-family:lucida grande;">A ministry of compassion…<br />The number of families requiring emergency shelter, not just in Fresno but in the greater Fresno County area, continues to increase. Families who have lost their home due to fire, loss of job, economic conditions or other life crises need a safe haven where they can find the resources and assistance they need to get on with their life.The Emergency Family Shelter offers 14 to 30 day temporary shelter for families, including food, clothing, personal care, referrals to other agencies that can assist them, and most importantly love and hope through the teachings of Jesus Christ. Families are given food packages and other needed supplies when they leave the shelter, to assist them in starting over in an apartment.<br />It is the only emergency shelter in the greater Fresno area that accepts whole family units, including father, mother and children. </span><br /><br />The Christmas party is just one way to begin sharing the love of Jesus...pray about joining us!<br /><br /><p></p><p></p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgZ0jL_QD0TqqfMsGNVhUKh68I__FDaKzgVk0wDtRg6NSpUMI7yf6_FLEpwoKDkjODcjLpG_rZUlYqFMDP_UKxejXXGC-E5vlYkWKcApsb8Hdbg2empLUzMmavux_ASFNkByK39d1zTdXHV/s1600-h/MH_Pic2.jpg"><span style="font-family:courier new;"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5137810325313136146" style="FLOAT: right; MARGIN: 0px 0px 10px 10px; CURSOR: hand" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgZ0jL_QD0TqqfMsGNVhUKh68I__FDaKzgVk0wDtRg6NSpUMI7yf6_FLEpwoKDkjODcjLpG_rZUlYqFMDP_UKxejXXGC-E5vlYkWKcApsb8Hdbg2empLUzMmavux_ASFNkByK39d1zTdXHV/s200/MH_Pic2.jpg" border="0" /></span></a><span style="color:#666600;"><span style="font-family:courier new;">The <strong><em><span style="font-size:180%;color:#006600;"><a href="http://potterswheel.net/Maroa/index.html"><span style="color:#006600;">Maroa Home</span></a> </span></em></strong>is a Christian discipleship program located in The Tower District of Fresno, CA. The Maroa Home has been in operation since 1984. All of the men in the program are committed to changing their lives and helping others in the process. The Maroa Home has been restoring families for over 21 years and continues to this day with great success. This Christ-centered residential program offers structure, discipline, counsel, biblical instruction and life skills training to drug and alcohol addicted men in an extended family atmosphere.<br /></span><br /><span style="font-family:courier new;">Clovis Hills is serving at the Maroa Home this christmas by purchasing requested items as Christmas gifts for resident. Another way to serve is to give Christmas gifts for a family of a resident of the Maroa Home. Share the compassion of Jesus by serving the men of the Maroa Home.</span></span><br /><br /><span style="color:#000099;">Go to </span><a href="http://www.clovishills.com/pages.asp?page=2-miracles%20of%20christmas"><span style="color:#000099;">Miracles of Christmas</span></a><span style="color:#000099;"> for details on serving on mission with the Fresno Rescue Mission, Maroa Home or choose from the many options...check it out!</span>Terry Maldonadohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17523377885535691695noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2462182981989260760.post-43460400398580044132007-11-18T22:57:00.000-08:002007-11-28T00:05:51.902-08:00Angel Tree * Willow Creek Health Center<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg8p3icfcAMPp7bkS44lj0dF-Y0SsgADQbus9arkIJ6iseeIILmhkCem7XYNXCHmTqTk1Y0DOgahVISN0EDusFfjdQ5L56N1g4aEuqlDHLM0qn3t9H9R9uHoMRxdANHCgmIr4pr1KV0tJ3m/s1600-h/children_with_gifts.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5137789181189137890" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg8p3icfcAMPp7bkS44lj0dF-Y0SsgADQbus9arkIJ6iseeIILmhkCem7XYNXCHmTqTk1Y0DOgahVISN0EDusFfjdQ5L56N1g4aEuqlDHLM0qn3t9H9R9uHoMRxdANHCgmIr4pr1KV0tJ3m/s200/children_with_gifts.jpg" border="0" /></a><span style="font-family:arial;">Angel Tree is a program of Prison Fellowship and a ministry of the local church. Angel Tree seeks to transform the lives of the children of prisoners, their incarcerated parents, and their families and to reconcile them to their heavenly Father and each other. </span><br /><span style="font-family:arial;"></span><br /><span style="font-family:arial;">At </span><a href="https://mail.clovishills.com/exchweb/bin/redir.asp?URL=http://www.angeltree.org/contentindex.asp?ID=6105" target="_blank"><span style="font-family:arial;">Christmas</span></a><span style="font-family:arial;">, Angel Tree provides a specific opportunity to connect with families and begin to minister to them. People from Clovis Hills purchase and provide gifts to the children of inmates in their parent's name. With each gift delivery comes the opportunity to share the love and hope of Christ. The cost of Angel Tree Christmas is minimal, approximately $40 per child reached. Each child is to receive a minimum of two gifts. When we send you the children's names we will include a suggestion for one fun gift and one article of clothing that the prisoner picked out using our gift guide. When you contact the children's caregivers, you should get their approval of the prisoner's gift suggestions and find out if they have anything more specific to add to the request. Each gift must be new and valued at $15-20.</span><br /><p><span style="font-family:verdana;font-size:130%;color:#009900;"><strong><em>WILLOW CREEK HEALTH CARE CENTER</em></strong></span> </p><p><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">Many elderly people live in nursing homes, assisted care facilities and extended care centers for the remainder of their lives. Some are fortunate to have family and friends visit them regularly. However, many suffer through loneliness and no one around to visit them. Hence the mission of ministry of Clovis Hills at the Willow Creek Center. Folks from Clovis Hills visit residents at Willow Creek Health Center and participate in a Worship Service. This happens every month and there are various ways to serve. All elements of a typical worship service are available such as music, singing, teaching the message and fellowship. Prayerfully consider serving the elderly in our community by sharing the love of Jesus. </span></p><p><span style="font-family:courier new;color:#990000;">Go to </span><a href="http://www.clovishills.com/pages.asp?page=2-miracles%20of%20christmas"><span style="font-family:courier new;color:#990000;">Miracles of Christmas</span></a><span style="font-family:courier new;color:#990000;"> for details on serving on mission with Angel Tree, Willow Creek or choose from the many options...check it out!</span></p>Terry Maldonadohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17523377885535691695noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2462182981989260760.post-60361539358536136752007-11-11T22:58:00.000-08:002007-11-28T00:05:20.639-08:00Alamos Neighborhood * International Students<p><span style="font-family:verdana;"><span style="color:#ff6600;">Clovis Hills served the <strong>Alamos Neighborhood</strong> during <em>"Three Wishes for Clovis"</em> in the Fall of 2006. This Thanksgiving we would like to continue the community involvement in a neighborhood by giving food baskets. Since Three Wishes, we've continued to stay involved in the neighborhood by participating in two block parties sponsored by the Clovis Police Department. Let's continue the relationships we've started by serving this Thanksgiving.</span> </span></p><p><span style="font-family:verdana;"><span style="color:#006600;"><strong>International Students</strong> is an opportunity to provide a unique holiday experience by hosting a Christmas or New Years party and invite international students from Fresno State University! Did you know that students from around the world come to the valley to further their education and many spend 2-4 years in the U.S. without ever stepping foot in an American home? The "ends of the earth" are here so practice your gift of hospitality and befriend an international student.</span></span></p><p><span style="color:#ff0000;"><span style="font-family:verdana;">Go to </span><span style="font-family:verdana;"><a href="http://www.clovishills.com/pages.asp?page=2-miracles%20of%20christmas">Miracles of Christmas</a></span><span style="font-family:verdana;"> for details on serving on mission with Alamos Neighborhood, International Students or choose from the many options...check it out!</span></span></p>Terry Maldonadohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17523377885535691695noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2462182981989260760.post-2310892830839351252007-11-04T22:48:00.000-08:002007-11-28T01:04:30.105-08:00Juvenile Hall Christmas Party * Samaritan Women<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjj9zmhA9fyyhKNxibfDl3bX8ycjL_l-9FnTo5JnidwL6CllUN0TjWmkXjPuZ69fBeWINcQPn-dSMjNUKfvStCMOep2nQPJ4uY0xSpqd4FGoXaYS8llO75L2S4qaGYpwjkR_TLKkAuzY35_/s1600-h/Silver%2520Star.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5132560551155608690" style="FLOAT: right; MARGIN: 0px 0px 10px 10px; WIDTH: 162px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 177px" height="184" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjj9zmhA9fyyhKNxibfDl3bX8ycjL_l-9FnTo5JnidwL6CllUN0TjWmkXjPuZ69fBeWINcQPn-dSMjNUKfvStCMOep2nQPJ4uY0xSpqd4FGoXaYS8llO75L2S4qaGYpwjkR_TLKkAuzY35_/s200/Silver%2520Star.jpg" width="166" border="0" /></a> <div><p><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">Juvenile Hall Christmas Party is a ministry which offers an evening of Christ-centered fun for youth incarcerated at the Juvenile facility. This is done in partnership with the Mid-Valley Southern Baptist Association every year. It offers the opportunity to serve the youth by ministering to them during the holiday season. Consider being used by God by joining this mission on December 4, 2007. </span><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">Several ways to participate are:</span></p><ul><li><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">Prepare gift boxes </span></li><li><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">Prepare food </span></li><li><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">Come out and share the evening by singing, playing games, and hanging out.</span></li></ul><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhqqGIqwswX2YWdFg6fuMELF0y2jV53k7OYuhKkE3Cz2wMyl0X_yInKtUgq85MhX9ep0PjvnbizBhLuFABuO7wqScbQxBgPktrmXgVG9og9IFb84DE3-6ovNwWiFa-w8vtpEiDYJMVI1tq0/s1600-h/Samaritan.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5132560173198486626" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; CURSOR: hand" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhqqGIqwswX2YWdFg6fuMELF0y2jV53k7OYuhKkE3Cz2wMyl0X_yInKtUgq85MhX9ep0PjvnbizBhLuFABuO7wqScbQxBgPktrmXgVG9og9IFb84DE3-6ovNwWiFa-w8vtpEiDYJMVI1tq0/s200/Samaritan.jpg" border="0" /></a> <span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;"><a href="http://www.samaritanwomen.org/"><strong>Samaritan Women</strong></a> empowers women who have expressed a desire to break the cycle of crime in their lives and to make choices that will help them fulfill God's purpose for them in their families and communities. </span><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">One way Clovis Hills is ministering to the women this Christmas is by sponsoring a woman to the Clovis Hills Women's Christmas Luncheon. Consider sponsoring a woman by serving them in this way. </div></span><p></p><p><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;"></span></p><p><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">Go to </span><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;"><a href="http://www.clovishills.com/pages.asp?page=2-miracles%20of%20christmas">Miracles of Christmas</a></span><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;"> for details on serving on mission with Juvenile Hall, Samaritan Women or choose from the many options...check it out!</span></p></div>Terry Maldonadohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17523377885535691695noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2462182981989260760.post-15069154559223792432007-10-28T10:10:00.000-07:002007-11-28T00:04:37.856-08:00Operation Christmas Child * Feeding Fresno<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg20-zSLRjH6LfqP47dDnPfmfaQjW3ImI7H7h7SIpaf8AWixnAE8rfqHNhVdwXfzv8maVh3AQ4YKTVFDTrehpKNp4OsswACBU28p09PnumZ6Ux75qkeom7VtDlGiIVKib4KY5oZkjsNo3cZ/s1600-h/g_336.jpg"><strong><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5127074915477014290" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; CURSOR: hand" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg20-zSLRjH6LfqP47dDnPfmfaQjW3ImI7H7h7SIpaf8AWixnAE8rfqHNhVdwXfzv8maVh3AQ4YKTVFDTrehpKNp4OsswACBU28p09PnumZ6Ux75qkeom7VtDlGiIVKib4KY5oZkjsNo3cZ/s200/g_336.jpg" border="0" /></strong></a><span style="font-family:arial;"><strong>Operation Christmas Child</strong> is a wonderful way to share God's love with a needy child in a third world country. Many, if not all, of the children have never heard the good news of Jesus Christ and the hope that can be found in a relationship with him. Through this mission Clovis Hills has the opportunity to serve as a growth group community which will impact children overseas. Now, if your growth group has chosen Operation Christmas Child then the next step is to...</span><br /><ol><li><span style="font-family:arial;"><span style="font-family:arial;"><span style="font-family:arial;"><span style="font-family:arial;"><span style="font-family:arial;"><span style="font-family:arial;"><span style="font-family:arial;"><span style="font-family:arial;"><span style="font-family:arial;"><span style="font-family:arial;"><span style="font-family:arial;"><span style="font-family:arial;"><span style="font-family:arial;"><span style="font-family:arial;"><span style="font-family:arial;"><span style="font-family:arial;">Begin by picking up a shoebox (or use any standard size shoebox) and an Operation Christmas Child brochure from the SERVE table located in the courtyard during weekend<br />services or go to </span><a href="http://www.samaritanspurse.org/OCC_PackAShoeBox.asp?OCCPath=1"><span style="font-family:arial;">Samaritan's Purse</span></a><span style="font-family:arial;"> for details. </span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></li><li><span style="font-family:arial;"><span style="font-family:arial;"><span style="font-family:arial;"><span style="font-family:arial;"><span style="font-family:arial;"><span style="font-family:arial;"><span style="font-family:arial;"><span style="font-family:arial;"><span style="font-family:arial;"><span style="font-family:arial;"><span style="font-family:arial;"><span style="font-family:arial;"><span style="font-family:arial;"><span style="font-family:arial;"><span style="font-family:arial;"><span style="font-family:arial;">The brochure will give you the information you need to prepare a shoebox. </span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></li><li><span style="font-family:arial;"><span style="font-family:arial;"><span style="font-family:arial;"><span style="font-family:arial;"><span style="font-family:arial;"><span style="font-family:arial;"><span style="font-family:arial;"><span style="font-family:arial;"><span style="font-family:arial;"><span style="font-family:arial;"><span style="font-family:arial;"><span style="font-family:arial;"><span style="font-family:arial;"><span style="font-family:arial;"><span style="font-family:arial;"><span style="font-family:arial;">Filled shoe boxes need to be returned to the Clovis Hills Community Church SERVE table no later than Sunday, November 11. If you miss this deadline then between Nov. 11 - 18, please take the shoe boxes directly to Baseball Greats Sports Cards, 442 Pollasky Ave. in downtown Clovis: Mon. - Sat. 10 am - 6 pm and Sun. 12 pm to 5 pm. </span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></li></ol><div><span style="font-family:Arial;">Then expect God to do miracles in the lives of your growth group as you "go global"!</span></div><br /><div><span style="font-family:Arial;"><strong>Feeding Fresno</strong> is another way for growth groups to serve in our </span><span style="font-family:Arial;">local community. F<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiDoMxulUWUtB9e5uv3X4GVcsRi5O3dZkTjkbiJPDNLlYePL4HlXMJXHMt1L__UpuOlJm_agEhyGWBEBC6PJzHd18g-O-dpvryRZMQm-dL2aafbj7EOSXwBsXkK9MwkKHnUjacG6aICeWv1/s1600-h/feeding_top.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5127073820260353794" style="FLOAT: right; MARGIN: 0px 0px 10px 10px; CURSOR: hand" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiDoMxulUWUtB9e5uv3X4GVcsRi5O3dZkTjkbiJPDNLlYePL4HlXMJXHMt1L__UpuOlJm_agEhyGWBEBC6PJzHd18g-O-dpvryRZMQm-dL2aafbj7EOSXwBsXkK9MwkKHnUjacG6aICeWv1/s200/feeding_top.jpg" border="0" /></a>eeding Fresno reaches out to churches, families, and organizations in a concerted effort to put food on the tables of e</span><span style="font-family:Arial;">conomically disadvantaged individuals. Over 100,000 bags of groceries are given every year! If you can sort food, stock supplies or greet folks with a smile then THIS may be your local mission. </span></div><br /><p><span style="font-family:Arial;">Go to <a href="http://www.clovishills.com/pages.asp?page=2-miracles%20of%20christmas">Miracles of Christmas</a> for details on serving on mission with Operation Christmas Child, Feeding Fresno or choose from the many options...check it out!</span></p>Terry Maldonadohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17523377885535691695noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2462182981989260760.post-78035203247457540382007-10-21T11:13:00.000-07:002007-11-28T00:04:12.193-08:00Miracles Of Christmas<span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">Clovis Hills is currently going through the series called <a href="http://www.clovishills.com/weekend_messages.asp">Miracles of Jesus</a><span style="color:#000000;">.</span> It's an awesome look into the miracles performed by Jesus...many opportunities to explore the Scriptures in a <a href="http://www.clovishills.com/pages.asp?page=growthgroups.asp">growth group</a> and learn more about God and the saving grace that can only be found in Jesus. </span><br /><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;"></span><br /><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">Today, the opportunity to serve as a growth group on mission began with the <a href="http://www.clovishills.com/pages.asp?page=2-miracles%20of%20christmas">Miracles of Christmas</a>! Through the churchwide study of Miracles of Jesus many people will begin to realize modern day miracles of God throughout this study. Thus the vision is to begin praying about where God would have your growth group serve. The Missions Team at Clovis Hills has put together many ways to serve. It is our hope and prayer that as a growth group you will seek God's plan for the mission that He intends for your growth group to participate in. Then sign up and expect to experience God as he performs miracles in and through you on mission! </span>Terry Maldonadohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17523377885535691695noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2462182981989260760.post-10868046978272569502007-10-19T16:16:00.001-07:002007-10-19T16:16:31.112-07:00Sunil Sardar's Stop Caste Now<div xmlns='http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml'><p><object height='350' width='425'><param value='http://youtube.com/v/nVJ8ICsm6wM' name='movie'/><embed height='350' width='425' type='application/x-shockwave-flash' src='http://youtube.com/v/nVJ8ICsm6wM'/></object></p><p>In about a month Clovis Hills has a team of 3 people who will join Sunil on mission in India. They along with others from around the U.S. will join pastors and lay leaders in India who are working towards caste reconciliation. View the video and prayerfully consider joining the team next year during the Thanksgiving holiday.</p></div>Terry Maldonadohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17523377885535691695noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2462182981989260760.post-72718198392373503902007-10-07T23:01:00.000-07:002007-10-08T23:30:06.383-07:00Vacation...God's Gift<span style="color:#006600;">I try to blog every week...mostly on Sundays when I get a moment. Blogging does not come naturally to me however, I'm beginning to appreciate the value in sharing some of my thoughts. </span><br /><br /><span style="color:#006600;">Well, I did not write anything last week because I was on vacation! Woo, <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">hoo</span>! It was a great time of relaxing, regeneration and just plain catching up on stuff around the house. I'm so busy most days that I don't spend a lot of time shopping for personal stuff much less household stuff. Then there is the car maintenance stuff that usually has to be squeezed into my crazy schedule and I get more stressed by it all. So, I decided that this vacation was to be a low key experience and I ended up catching up on a lot of "maintenance" in my life.</span><br /><span style="color:#006600;"></span><span style="color:#006600;"></span><br /><span style="color:#006600;">My last vacation I ended spending a lot of time dealing with some of my dad's needs - he has <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_1">Alzheimer's</span> and is living in a facility for now. So, needless to say that one was not very restful...in fact, I couldn't wait to get back to work! Certainly, I'm still dealing with dad stuff but I intentionally decided to focus on some time for me amidst everything else. It worked! I did get some "me" time and returned to work this past week rested and renewed...God is good! I also was able to travel for the weekend to the Grand Canyon with my old friend that I've known since the 3rd grade...we go <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_2">wwwwway</span> back! It was a great time with an old friend exploring an incredible creation of God. Awesome!</span><br /><br /><span style="color:#006600;">If you have not had a vacation in a while...schedule one ASAP and let God be your "travel guide"! </span>Terry Maldonadohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17523377885535691695noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2462182981989260760.post-16724041608996630282007-09-23T14:46:00.000-07:002007-10-04T02:32:29.158-07:00Lead: Going Global<span style="font-family:arial;"><span style="color:#6600cc;"><strong>Leadership</strong></span> is essential in the church. God has called all of us to <strong><span style="color:#6600cc;">lead</span></strong> in some capacity. The good news is you only need to be one step ahead to be a <strong><span style="color:#6600cc;">leader</span></strong>. So, I encourage you to:</span><br /><ul><li><span style="font-family:arial;">Maximize your serve. </span></li><li><span style="font-family:arial;">Become a <span style="color:#6600cc;"><strong>leader</strong></span>. </span></li></ul><p><span style="font-family:arial;">Who me?!? Become a leader?!? Yes, YOU! Pastor Steve shares with us today as he completes the </span><a href="http://www.clovishills.com/weekend_messages.asp"><span style="font-family:arial;">current series</span></a><span style="font-family:arial;"> with </span><a href="http://www.clovishills.com/pages.asp?page=growthgroups.asp"><span style="font-family:arial;color:#6600cc;"><strong>LEAD</strong></span></a><span style="font-family:arial;"> - the last of the four areas of discipleship. </span></p><p><span style="font-family:arial;">Jesus gave the church a mission to complete. The only way the church will complete the mission is to build a solid foundation of godly <strong><span style="color:#6600cc;">leadership</span></strong>. </span><span style="font-family:arial;"><span style="color:#6600cc;"><strong>Leading</strong></span> as a disciple of Jesus reflects the value of <strong><em>Joyful Authenticity</em></strong>: Living from the heart. To <span style="color:#6600cc;"><strong>lead</strong></span> our lives in such a way as to reflect the image of Jesus through our ability to live with joy even amidst adversity reflects a value of Clovis Hills.</span><br /><span style="font-family:arial;"></span><br /><span style="font-family:arial;">In Acts 1:8 Jesus said: </span><span style="font-family:arial;"><span style="font-family:arial;"></p></span></span><blockquote><span style="font-family:arial;"><span style="font-family:arial;">"But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit comes on you; and you will be my witnesses in Jerusalem, and in all Judea and Samaria, and to the ends of the earth."</span></span></blockquote><p><span style="font-family:Arial;">Clovis Hills is a part of a global plan to care for people who face the difficulties of spiritual <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">emptiness</span>, egocentric leadership, extreme poverty, pandemic disease and crippling illiteracy. We do this in conjunction with local churches worldwide. The first step is to become a "witness" of Jesus. </span><span style="font-family:arial;">Being a witness of Jesus is simply sharing what God has done in your life by sharing with others or through acts of compassion. </span></p><p><span style="font-family:arial;">Now, as it applies to missions the vision is Going Global which is going on an international mission with your growth group. As a<span style="color:#6600cc;"><strong> leader</strong></span> of your growth group you have an awesome opportunity to help <strong><span style="color:#6600cc;">lead</span></strong> your growth group on an international missionary journey. So, in your growth group begin praying about where God wants your group to travel on mission somewhere around the <a href="http://www.clovishills.com/pages.asp?page=global.asp">world</a>.</span><span style="font-family:arial;"> Then watch and experience God at work through your growth groups willingness to take the next step! It's an incredible experience with God!<br /></span><span style="font-family:arial;"><br /></p></span><span style="font-family:arial;"></span>Terry Maldonadohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17523377885535691695noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2462182981989260760.post-61830688521825195872007-09-16T20:09:00.000-07:002007-09-16T21:20:16.636-07:00Serve: My Community<span style="font-family:arial;"><span style="color:#000099;"><strong>Serving</strong></span> is more than volunteering. It's investing in eternal things, making an impact in people’s lives and <strong><span style="color:#000099;">serving</span></strong> from a grateful heart. <strong><a href="http://www.clovishills.com/volunteeropportunities.asp"><span style="color:#000099;">SERVE</span></a></strong> is the third of four areas of discipleship being discussed in the current <a href="http://www.clovishills.com/weekend_messages.asp"><span style="color:#6600cc;">series</span></a>. An amazing thing happens when you get connected to God through <strong><span style="color:#000099;">serving</span></strong> in an area that uses the gifts and talents that God has equipped you with...then add passion - watch out world...God is at work! It is truly awesome to encounter God through <strong><span style="color:#000099;">serving</span></strong>...try it - you won't regret it!</span><span style="font-family:arial;"> </span><br /><span style="font-family:arial;"><strong><span style="color:#000099;"></span></strong></span><br /><span style="font-family:arial;"><strong><span style="color:#000099;">Serving</span></strong> as a disciple of Jesus reflects two of our values at Clovis Hills. One is <em><strong>Grateful Service</strong></em>: A generous heart and the other is <em><strong>Open Acceptance</strong></em>: A heart for the lost. To <strong><span style="color:#000099;">serve</span></strong> in a ministry of the church AND to be part of a growth group on mission is the way to reflect the values of Clovis Hills. </span><span style="font-family:arial;">I appreciate and agree with Rick Warren when he states that there are really two essential parts of <strong><span style="color:#000099;">serving</span></strong>: <a href="http://www.clovishills.com/volunteeropportunities.asp"><span style="color:#6600cc;">ministry</span></a> </span><span style="font-family:arial;">- <strong><span style="color:#000099;">service</span></strong> to believers and <a href="http://www.clovishills.com/pages.asp?page=missions.asp"><span style="color:#6600cc;">mission</span></a> - <span style="color:#000099;"><strong>service</strong></span> to unbelievers. The important balance to maintain is to find where God wants you to <span style="color:#000099;"><strong>serve</strong></span> in ministry and mission. Not sure where to begin? Pray and think about the following outline as you discover your place of <span style="color:#000099;"><strong>service</strong></span>:<br /></span></span><span style="font-family:arial;"><strong><span style="color:#000099;"></span></strong></span><br /><span style="font-family:arial;"><strong><span style="color:#000099;">S</span></strong>ubmit to God’s service<br /><strong><span style="color:#000099;">E</span></strong>xperience God’s blessings<br /><strong><span style="color:#000099;">R</span></strong>eflect God’s son<br /><strong><span style="color:#000099;">V</span></strong>alidate God’s calling<br /><span style="color:#000099;"><strong>E</strong></span>xpand God’s kingdom<br /></span><span style="font-family:arial;"></span><br /><span style="font-family:arial;">Jesus stated in the <em>Great Commission </em>in Matthew 28:19, 20:<br /></span><span style="font-family:arial;"><p><em>"…Therefore go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, and teaching them to obey everything I have commanded you. And surely I am with you always, to the very end of the age."</em> </p><p>Making disciples begins at home, in our church and in our community. Now, as it applies to missions the vision is <em>My Community</em> which is <strong><span style="color:#000099;">serving</span></strong> on mission in our local community with my growth group. So, in your growth group begin praying about where God wants your group to <span style="color:#000099;"><strong>serve</strong></span> on mission in our <a href="http://www.clovishills.com/pages.asp?page="><span style="color:#6600cc;">local community</span></a>. Then watch and experience God at work through your obedience!</span></p>Terry Maldonadohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17523377885535691695noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2462182981989260760.post-16071139710248360802007-09-09T09:56:00.000-07:002007-09-11T10:41:21.065-07:00Grow: My Life Mission<span style="font-family:arial;">Pastor Steve's <a href="http://www.clovishills.com/weekend_messages.asp">message</a> today continues with <strong><a href="http://www.clovishills.com/pages.asp?page=growthgroups.asp"><span style="color:#006600;">GROW</span></a></strong> - the next area of discipleship. It is a strong teaching about what it really means to live the christian life. I highly recommend it!</span><br /><br /><span style="font-family:arial;"><span style="color:#006600;"><strong>Growing</strong></span> to be a disciple of Jesus reflects two of our values at Clovis Hills. One is <em><strong>Devotion</strong></em>: A heart for God and his word and the other is <em><strong>Healthy Relationships</strong></em>: A heart of humility. To attend weekend services <em>AND</em> to be part of a <span style="color:#006600;"><strong>growth</strong></span> group is the way to reflect the values of Clovis Hills. </span><br /><span style="font-family:Arial;"></span><br /><span style="font-family:arial;">Now, as it applies to missions the vision is to realize and own </span><span style="font-family:arial;"><em>My Life Mission</em> which is recognizing the need to be <em>on mission</em> and being part of a <span style="color:#006600;"><strong>growth</strong></span> group. This is the beginning point of being on mission for Jesus...it's as vital as traveling overseas on a mission trip. In fact, it is foundational to building the character of Jesus. </span><br /><br /><span style="font-family:Arial;">So, if you are not in a <a href="http://www.clovishills.com/pages.asp?page=growthgroups.asp"><span style="color:#006600;"><strong>growth</strong></span></a> group...my encouragement to you is to take the leap and trust God to <strong><span style="color:#006600;">grow</span></strong> you in ways you've never imagined.</span>Terry Maldonadohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17523377885535691695noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2462182981989260760.post-66712040631804508262007-09-02T23:44:00.000-07:002007-09-16T21:14:09.580-07:00Connect: God's Mission<span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">Today, Pastor Steve's <a href="http://www.clovishills.com/weekend_messages.asp">sermon</a> was about <strong><em><span style="color:#ff0000;">connect</span></em></strong> which is one of four areas we've identified as essential for the Christian life. The others are <strong><em><span style="color:#006600;">grow</span></em></strong>, <strong><em><span style="color:#000099;">serve</span></em></strong> and <span style="color:#663333;"><strong><em>lead</em></strong> </span><span style="color:#333333;">which will be discussed over the next three </span>Sundays...you won't want to miss it!</span><br /><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;"></span><br /><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;"><strong><span style="color:#ff0000;">Connec</span><span style="color:#ff0000;">ting</span></strong> to God is the most important thing we can do...especially to accept Jesus and "<span style="color:#ff0000;"><strong>connect</strong></span>" with him in our heart. It's God's mission to reach out to every lost soul and to bring them to himself. That's where we get to participate. The Holy Spirit lives in each one of us that have accepted Jesus and we <em>get</em> to be God's hands and feet in the world. This past</span><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;"> July Pastor Dave MacNeill shared during the "Heroes" series on <em><a href="http://www.clovishills.com/resources/weekend_messages/07.07.29%20-%20Heroes%20-%20Ordinary%20People,%20Supernatural%20Power.pdf">Ordinary People, Supernatural Power</a> -</em> it was pretty amazing...worth listening to again. In fact, I intend to use the sermon for mission trip preparation in the future. How cool is that?!?</span><br /><span style="font-family:Trebuchet MS;"></span><br /><span style="font-family:Trebuchet MS;">There is no greater mission than to help people <span style="color:#ff0000;"><strong>connect</strong></span> to the living God...it's a great responsibility, honor and privilege to participate with God. </span><span style="font-family:Trebuchet MS;">Have you <span style="color:#ff0000;"><strong>connected</strong></span> to God? Are you <span style="color:#ff0000;"><strong>connecting</strong></span> at Clovis Hills? Don't wait any longer to <a href="http://www.clovishills.com/iframe.asp?url=https://clovishills.ccbchurch.com/app/w_calendar.php"><span style="color:#ff0000;"><strong>connect</strong></span></a> to the experience of your lifetime...ready, set, go!</span>Terry Maldonadohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17523377885535691695noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2462182981989260760.post-70101927040670718252007-08-22T23:56:00.000-07:002007-09-04T14:47:26.915-07:00To The Ends Of The Earth<span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;"><span style="color:#993300;">Missions is something that many people discuss and often disagree about. When debating how it should be done, my advice is simple…“just do it"! I am prone to action so sometimes I get a little impatient with some folks but the truth is WE all can be <em><strong>on mission</strong></em> in our Jerusalem, Judea, Samaria and to the ends of the earth - just by being who God designed us to be...imperfections and all!</span><br /><span style="color:#993300;"></span><br /><span style="color:#993300;">If you are a follower of Jesus and commit to being his disciple then part of that calling is to be a missionary. Now, being a missionary does not necessarily mean traveling to Zimbabwe however, I highly encourage going overseas sometime in your life. What it <em>does</em> mean is realizing the opportunity to share Jesus wherever you are - home, family, friends, work, school - WHEREVER God places you today, be His witness. </span></span><br /><span style="font-family:Trebuchet MS;color:#993300;"></span><br /><span style="font-family:Trebuchet MS;color:#993300;">Will you accept the invitation to share what Jesus has done in your life? Really, that is what evangelism is...simply sharing about your experience and only you know your story. Once you've accepted and are willing to take your story "on the road" then you've taken the step to be <em><strong>on mission</strong></em>.</span><br /><span style="font-family:Trebuchet MS;color:#993300;"></span><br /><span style="font-family:Trebuchet MS;color:#993300;">God bless you on your journey!</span>Terry Maldonadohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17523377885535691695noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2462182981989260760.post-29032724102812863352007-08-08T23:27:00.000-07:002007-09-04T14:50:03.666-07:00My Life Mission * My Community * Going Global<span style="font-family:georgia;">Clovis Hills invites you to look at ways where God can use you to share His love. Discover how an ordinary person like you can be used by an extraordinary God to make a difference wherever you go. We believe God’s greatest moments for you are never for you alone… they are meant to be shared.<br /><br /><strong><span style="font-family:arial;"><span style="color:#000099;"><em>“Therefore go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, and teaching them to obey everything I have commanded you. And surely I am with you always, to the very end of the age.”</em> Matthew 28:19-20<br /></span></span></strong><br />Clovis Hills is a part of a global plan to care for people who face the difficulties of spiritual emptiness, egocentric leadership, extreme poverty, pandemic disease and crippling illiteracy. We do this in conjunction with local churches worldwide.<br /><br /><span style="font-family:arial;"><strong><em><span style="color:#000099;">" ... and you will be my witnesses in Jerusalem, and in all Judea and Samaria, and to the ends of the earth</span><span style="color:#000099;">."</span></em><span style="color:#000099;"> Acts 1:8</span></strong></span></span><br /><p><span style="font-family:georgia;">It is the vision of the Missions team at Clovis Hills to help people take the "next step" in sharing Jesus with those that don't know him, have never accepted him or are on this life journey striving to be a faithful disciple of Jesus. In future blogs I will elaborate further on the next steps but for now an overall view to consider:</span></p><ul><li><em><span style="color:#666600;"><strong>My Life Mission</strong></span> - recognizing the need to be on mission and part of a growth group.</em></li><li><em><strong><span style="color:#666600;">My Community</span></strong> - serving on mission in our local community with my growth group.</em></li><li><em><strong><span style="color:#666600;">Going Global</span></strong> - going on an international mission with my growth group.</em></li></ul><span style="font-family:georgia;"><p>So, where are you in this plan? Ask God to direct you and trust him to provide all you need to be obedient to his calling. </p><p>Peace!</span></p>Terry Maldonadohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17523377885535691695noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2462182981989260760.post-76407129862249809872007-07-26T13:22:00.000-07:002007-07-30T10:00:09.796-07:00What Can I Do In Mexico For 3 Days??<span style="font-family:arial;"><span style="color:#006600;">You can be part of building a home for a needy family in Mexico! You may be wondering how is that possible? Well, through </span><a href="http://www.amor.org/NETCOMMUNITY/Page.aspx?&pid=276&srcid=264"><span style="color:#cc9933;">AMOR</span></a><span style="color:#006600;"> Ministries...it is very possible.</span></span><br /><span style="font-family:Arial;"></span><br /><span style="font-family:Arial;color:#006600;">Clovis Hills has partnered with AMOR for the last 6 years in Mexico and it has been amazing to see what God does in and through each one of us. This trip is very doable especially because AMOR lays the foundation before we even arrive. When we do arrive we begin framing, preparing for windows and a door and finally finish up with the roof. AMOR provides camping equipments, tools, and food...we just need to be in San Diego by 7:00 am ready to serve.</span><br /><span style="font-family:Arial;color:#006600;"></span><br /><span style="font-family:Arial;color:#006600;">Would you consider joining me November 9th-11th? Pray about bringing along your family and growth group too! If you are ready to sign up, please contact me at <a href="mailto:terry.maldonado@clovishills.com">terry.maldonado@clovishills.com</a> or call 559.297.2600 ext. 19. </span><br /><span style="font-family:Arial;color:#006600;"></span><br /><span style="font-family:Arial;color:#006600;"><strong><em>Deadline</em></strong> to register is September 1st. </span><br /><span style="font-family:Arial;color:#006600;"></span><br /><span style="font-family:Arial;color:#006600;">Adios amigos!</span>Terry Maldonadohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17523377885535691695noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2462182981989260760.post-54554070095711043622007-07-15T15:47:00.000-07:002007-08-24T16:18:10.283-07:00Attention Nurses and Doctors!<span style="font-family:arial;">It is the vision of Clovis Hills to mobilize growth groups on mission. It is my passion over the next year to spend time with Clovis Hills' Growth Groups and share a few of the many opportunities that will entertain the vision and process. I look forward to spending time mobilizing the Lord’s church to action. </span><br /><br /><span style="font-family:arial;">That being said, I have an amazing opportunity and have become aware of an urgent need for medical personnel to travel to China this fall. To be more specific, the dates are for October 15th-31st of 2007. I personally partnered with this organization on a medical mission in the fall of 2006 and it was awesome! I was very impressed as they did a great job on the training, logistics and overall coordination of the trip. </span><br /><span style="font-family:arial;"></span><br /><span style="font-family:arial;">If you are or know of an RN and/or MD who would prayerfully consider this adventure - this is for you!</span><br /><br /><em><strong><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">Some details...<br /></span></strong></em><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;"></span><br /><ul><li><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">The mission is humanitarian in nature by providing basic medical care to Villagers.</span></li><li><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">October 15-31, 2007.</span></li><li><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">Deadline to sign up to go is JULY 31st.</span></li><li><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">PRAY, think about your growth group supporting you, get a passport, attend the informational meetings, required immunizations.</span></li><li><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">Contact Terry or write medical mission on the communication card.</span></li><li><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">Cost - $2,700 all inclusive.</span></li></ul><p><span style="font-family:arial;">Feel free to contact me if you have any questions or would like to sign up.</span><span style="font-family:Arial;"> I can be reached at 559.297.2600 ext. 19, <a href="mailto:terry.maldonado@clovishills.com">terry.maldonado@clovishills.com</a>, on Sundays in the Connection Courtyard at <a href="http://clovishills.com/">Clovis Hills</a>...come by and see me! :-)</span></p>Terry Maldonadohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17523377885535691695noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2462182981989260760.post-68113679508290269532007-06-28T10:43:00.000-07:002007-09-04T14:51:58.030-07:00Sweet Spot<span style="font-family:arial;">What image comes to mind when you think of the phrase "sweet spot"? I know that in tennis there is a "sweet spot" on the racquet. In softball...the bat has a "sweet spot". As we do life...the term is used in reference to an experience that is "sweet"! All this talk of sweet is making me think of ice cream which of course, is <em>SWEET</em>! Anyway, I'm typing the word so much that I'm beginning to question the spelling! Have you ever done that?? Ok, enough distractions...back to the discussion...</span><br /><span style="font-family:Arial;"></span><br /><span style="font-family:Arial;">Lately, I've been reflecting on my own "sweet spot" in ministry. It's been a challenging time as I juggle work, family, school and attempting to maintain a healthy personal & social life. On the family front, my dad has alzheimers and is now going to live with me, my mom, sister and niece...I have a house full! It's a very stressful time and one that I was not entirely prepared for but nonetheless have to deal with...when you think of it you can pray for me and my family. The school situation is a place where I am stimulated and energized...I love learning new stuff! I am pursuing a Master's degree in Intercultural Missions at the Mennonite Brethren Biblical Seminary in Fresno...I'm now just 20 units towards completing my degree! My work is the full-time ministry that I <em>get</em> to do both in missions and singles. </span><br /><span style="font-family:Arial;"></span><br /><span style="font-family:Arial;">This week I've been "knee deep" in serving through <a href="http://world-changers.net/">World Changers</a>. So you can see...there is not much time for reflection. However, I've encountered my "sweet spot" in ministry this week. </span><span style="font-family:Arial;">As I've been out and about visiting the 23 sites being worked on, interacting with the homewners, sharing a meal with the crews, hanging out with the students...I've "tasted" the "sweet fruit" of Jesus. It's been very cool. It's like a gift from God during a very stressful time in my life...it's like He is giving me a glimpse of heaven. Thus, I am reminded of all the missions projects & trips that I've been on...I always seem to get a glimpse of what heaven must be like...and it is "<em>SWEET</em>"!</span><br /><span style="font-family:Arial;"></span><br /><span style="font-family:Arial;">My hope is that you also will experience the "sweet spot" of ministry in wherever you serve the Kingdom. </span>Terry Maldonadohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17523377885535691695noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2462182981989260760.post-77621009977927216802007-06-01T14:28:00.000-07:002007-09-04T14:52:37.130-07:00Africa<span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">I’ve never visited Africa, but hope to have the opportunity one day. When I think of Africa I think of poverty, hunger, disease such as AIDS...sure it saddens me but mostly it humbles me in that I am healthy and certainly not hungry! :-) Then I think of my friend <a href="http://micamirides.blogspot.com/">Mica</a> who has graciously agreed to serve for 2 years...and she has been there almost 6 months now...how time flies! S</span><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">he is an amazing young woman of God who hopes to be used by God in a BIG way in Africa and all over the world. Clovis Hills has an incredible opportunity to participate with her in making an impact in Africa...very cool! </span><br /><span style="font-family:Trebuchet MS;"></span><br /><span style="font-family:Trebuchet MS;">Horn of Africa Mission known as <a href="http://hornofafrica.org/">HOAM</a> is a ministry that is directly involved in ministering to the African people by planting churches, leadership development, education and health clinics. Clovis Hills is financially supporting the ministry and we look forward to forming an intentional partnership that mobilizes many to travel to Africa...awesome!</span><br /><span style="font-family:Trebuchet MS;"></span><br /><span style="font-family:Trebuchet MS;">Another way for us to get involved is to learn more about what's going on in the world. <a href="http://www.urbana.org/u2006.mediaplayer.pop.cfm?clip=174">Kay</a> & Rick Warren of Saddleback church are taking action when it comes to fighting AIDS all over the world and especially in Africa. A student at Saddleback created a video entitled 8000 a day/everyday...check it out...it will make you think.</span><br /><span style="font-family:Trebuchet MS;"><a href="http://www.blogger.com/%3Cobject" width="425" height="350"><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/iphglXzkD04" width="425" height="350" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" wmode="transparent"></embed><br /></a></span><span style="font-family:Trebuchet MS;">Until next time...PEACE!</span><br /><br /><br /><br /><span style="font-family:Trebuchet MS;"></span>Terry Maldonadohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17523377885535691695noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2462182981989260760.post-7479034121027518882007-05-02T17:37:00.000-07:002007-05-02T18:25:59.146-07:00World Changers<span style="font-family:verdana;">Serving on mission in our community is an awesome way to experience God in our backyard. Often times in our busy lives it's hard to imagine how we can find the time to serve God on mission. Certainly, this is a constant challenge for all of us but with God it is possible. One way for us to serve in our community is through </span><span style="font-family:verdana;"><a href="http://worldchangers.studentz.com/site/c.ejINI6PNKoG/b.309499/k.CCAC/Home.htm">World Changers</a> </span><span style="font-family:Verdana;">this summer!<br /></span><span style="font-family:Verdana;"></span><br /><ul><li><span style="font-family:Verdana;">Saturday, June 23rd – Saturday, June 30th</span></li><li><span style="font-family:Verdana;">18 homes in the Clovis area will be repaired, painted, roof work, fence replacement, and more!</span></li><li><span style="font-family:Verdana;">Churches can participate in this project by “adopting” a crew for the week!</span></li></ul><p><span style="font-family:Verdana;"><strong>“Adopt-a-Crew”</strong></span></p><ol><li><span style="font-family:Verdana;"><span style="color:#3333ff;">Host them on Sunday, June 24th by leading them to your church for service. After church, provide lunch, encouragement, prayer and then take them to meet their “homeowner” for the week.</span></span></li><li><span style="font-family:Verdana;"><span style="color:#3333ff;">Throughout the week Monday, June 25th – Friday, June 29th provide lunch at their worksite for about 15-20 students and adults.</span></span></li><li><span style="font-family:Verdana;"><span style="color:#3333ff;">Attend the Celebration event on Friday evening, June 29th to glorify God!</span><br /></span><span style="font-family:Verdana;"></span></li></ol><p><span style="font-family:Verdana;">18 churches are needed to “adopt-a-crew” – will yours be one of them? For more information, contact Terry Maldonado at 559.297.2600 ext. 19 or email: <a title="mailto:terry.maldonado@clovishills.com" href="mailto:terry.maldonado@clovishills.com">terry.maldonado@clovishills.com</a></span></p><span style="font-family:verdana;"></span>Terry Maldonadohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17523377885535691695noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2462182981989260760.post-21213263724408475152007-04-23T14:52:00.000-07:002007-04-26T16:59:11.352-07:00Going Global...Samaria & to the ends of the earth<span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">Cross-cultural ministry can occur in our backyard and across the sea...anywhere we have the opportunity to step outside our comfort zone and exprerience God in a culture other than our own. It is my hope that more and more people begin to experience God "on mission" with their families and small group. There are many opportunities to explore cross-cultural encounters in our community. Go to the </span><a href="http://www.clovishills.com/missions.asp"><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">Clovis Hills</span></a><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;"> website for current updates.</span><br /><br /><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">Pray as a Small Group and ask God where he wants your group to go. Then create a savings plan to help it all happen. Decide where you will go and begin preparing. There are many options to choose from: </span><br /><br /><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">One such opportunity is our Mexico Mission...it's a great trip for a Small Group! You can build a home while building relationships! Check out the </span><a href="http://www.amor.org/"><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">Amor Ministries</span></a><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;"> website.<br /><strong></strong></span><br /><p><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;"><strong>3 DAY TRIP</strong> -<br />Be a part of a movement of individuals coming together for three days to give the tangible gift of love in a new home to families in Mexico.</span></p><ul><li><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">Dates: <strong>Jun 29th–Jul 1st</strong> OR <strong>Aug 3rd– 5th</strong> OR <strong>Nov 9th–11th</strong> </span></li><li><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">Cost: - $425 per person or $210 for 10 & under- $50 deposit due on sign-up - <strong>deadline</strong> 2 months before the trip. Checks made out to Clovis Hills and given to Terry Maldonado.</span></li><li><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">All participants will meet at the Amor headquarters in San Diego, CA by 7:00 a.m. All meals, from lunch on the first day to lunch on the last day, as well as tents and tools are included.</span></li><li><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">To sign up or for more information, contact Terry Maldonado at 550.297.2600 ext. 19 or email </span><a href="mailto:terry.maldonado@clovishills.com"><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">terry.maldonado@clovishills.com</span></a></li></ul><p><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">Prayerfully consider taking on the challenge of going global...to Mexico!</span></p>Terry Maldonadohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17523377885535691695noreply@blogger.com0