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This weekend, Pastor Bob is joined by

TONY PERKINS

President of the Family Research Council

Over the past 25 years, FRC has successfully defended faith, family and freedom in our courts and in Congress. Tony and Pastor Bob will discuss the Pro Family issues that help us make wise choices at the polls November 4.

Prepare to vote .. with fasting and prayer.

Just 3 Weeks To Go
The election is getting close and several crucial choices are before us.  Be equipped, learn more, and come together Sunday at 1pm in the 300 Room for the next meeting of Horizon’s Salt & Light Ministry. Remember: VOTER REGISTRATION DEADLINE IS OCTOBER 20^TH. Stop by the table in the courtyard for more information or contact Dean and Dran Reese at 858-759-7095 or home@drananddean.com

Harvest Festival

A Cake Walk, Bounce House, Great Joust, Giant Wave Slide, the Bible Character Costume Competition and MORE. Horizon’s annual Harvest Festival is just around the corner; Friday evening, October 31 from 5:00-9:00. With this growing outreach, we need more Harvest Volunteers to take a 2-hour shift to oversee one of the inflatables or another fun activity. You can sign-up and drop off candy donations at the Children’s Ministry table in the courtyard. 

Followed by…Horizonte’s Harvest Festival

Come join us on a fun family day-trip Saturday, November 1, as we come alongside our sister church (Horizonte) in Ensenada with a mini carnival with free games, haircuts, food, puppet shows and the Gospel message.  Trip price is $25.00 including your spot on the charter bus. Minimum age is 5 years old. Contact pastor Steve at ext. 5933 or stop by the missions table.

Bookshop Open House
Next weekend, October 18 and 19^th, come see our fresh, new look! Enjoy complimentary coffee and donuts and browse the many new titles for adults, teens and kids, innovative new gift lines, beautiful Home Décor items, wall art, cross jewelry and NOTW apparel, hats & car stickers. Horizon’s bookshop proceeds support our missionaries around the world.

Horizon Prep Update

· HP has an opening for a Registrar and Director of Enrollment Services. This is a Senior Management position that begins as a 12 month position at 50% time. Contact Heather Henning or Dr. Ken Kush at 858.756.5599.

· Looking for a Kindergarten for 2009? Come to the HP Open House and tour this amazing Kindergarten program Friday morning, October 17 at 9:00. Invitations at the HP table in the courtyard.

Crown Financial Ministries
Discover God’s way of handling money and being a better steward of what God has entrusted to you. This remarkable 8-week group starts THIS Mon, Oct 13, in Rancho Santa Fe. Sign up at the Small Groups table in the couryard or contact Dan Platt at 858-722-2067 or dplatt6244@cox.net


Peacemaker Ministries
Be equipped to respond to conflict biblically by applying God’s truths, and discovering the rich opportunities hidden in every conflict. This 10-week program begins Thursday, Oct 23 in Carlsbad. Contact Matt Argue at 951-704-5556 or mattargue@onemediator.net.    

TUESDAY STUDIES IN ROMANS

This fall, the book of Romans is the focus for both Men and Women at Horizon. The women meet twice on Tuesdays; 10am (childcare) and 6:30pm. The men meet Tuesday at 6:30 in the Sanctuary. Hungry? Come at 6:00 for dinner and fellowship, then stay for worship and the Word.

AWANA Needs YOU

The number of AWANA leaders determines the number of kids we can welcome. It’s that simple. Is this the season for YOU to be a Godly influence to a youngster in AWANA? They need YOU this fall. You can sign up in the courtyard today.

GriefShare

Are you grieving a spouse, child, parent or sibling? GriefShare is a weekly video seminar and small group discussion led by people who are on their journey to health. Sunday mornings at 10am at Horizon Prep Room 14. For more information, contact Pastor Gary at Ext. 5931.

Free Indeed

How do you give in without giving up? How can surrender be victory? There’s no real freedom from sexual integrity issues, drugs, alcohol, gambling or other enslaving sin apart from Jesus. Free Indeed is biblically-based support for men and women in recovery. Call Pastor Roger at ext. 5919.

DivorceCare Every Friday

DC is Bible study, video seminars and discussion groups for anyone going thru a break-up, separation or divorce. Men and women are welcome Friday evenings at 6:30 in the Glass Room. It’s free… and childcare is offered. Just show up … or sign up at the table in the courtyard.

The Orchard – Now on Thursdays

Horizon’s Young Adult Ministry, the Orchard (College-age 20s-30s) features dynamic worship, relevant teaching, engaging fellowship and FUN! The Orchard … Thursdays @ 7pm!   Contact Jared at jpetty@horizon.org.