40 San Diego Reader September 1, 2016
SHEEP AND GOATS
I ANS WERED THE CALL Covenant Reformed Church
Contact: 49 3rd Ave., Chula Vista 619-460-1321;
covenantrcus.org Membership: 40 Pastor: Gil Baloy Age: 65 Born: Subic Bay, Philippines Formation: San Diego State University, San Diego; Westminster Seminary, Escondido Years Ordained: 15
San Diego Reader: What’s your favorite sub- ject on which to preach? Pastor Gil Baloy: I would preach the gospel of Jesus Christ because the gospel, the good news, is the message of salvation. Salvation isn’t just the ticket through the door — justification — but it’s also living the Christian life and being
saved from the power of sin. So really it’s an all-encom- passing, comprehensive teaching. It’s something that should color all other stud- ies because it touches on our relationship with God and the necessity of that relationship to live according to his will. SDR: What’s your main concern as a member of the clergy? PB: Shepherding the flock because that’s my calling — to feed the flock or feed the lambs and the sheep. That’s my primary calling…. The Lord couldn’t have used a better paradigm for us as sin- ners than the image of sheep. It’s a given that we’re going to have issues, so the first line of defense is self-discipline and
helping God’s people to learn the word. SDR: Why did you become a minister? PB: It was not something I chose. I wanted to be a teacher in junior high or high school, but I never considered the ministry for a long time and thought such work was way beyond my ability…. It really was a call from God and people encouraging me to consider it, such as my pastor who mentored me for quite a few years. SDR: What is the mission of your church? PB: Our mission is to reach as many people with the gospel as possible. It is missionary in the sense of the great com- mission of Christ (Matthew
28:16–20). It’s not just com- ing to know Christ but fol- lowing Christ and living his glory. In outreach, I seek to lead other brothers and sisters to tell a friend or invite people to our community, to have a simple grasp of the gospel and share that with people on the spot. SDR: Where is the strangest place you found God? PB: When people are in cri- sis or having serious trials in their life…. I would say one of the places I’ve seen God make himself real to people is when they’re at their lowest ebb — through a marital or finan- cial difficulty, for instance — and that’s the place where I believe people can find God, and some don’t. I think that
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God is including me and other Christians in people’s lives to help these people understand that these trials are for a purpose — so they might know God or know him better. SDR: Where do you go when you die? PB: I believe there is a heaven
and a hell, and those who are believers in Jesus Christ will go to heaven and those who do not believe will go to hell, because they do not have the basis by which they may enter heaven. Jesus said he is the way, the truth, and the life, and no man can come to the father but by him (John 14:6). Our Lord said in John 3:36 that “he that believeth in the son has everlasting life, but he that believeth not the son shall not see life but the wrath of God lieth upon him.” From the Bible, it is plain that Christ is the way to eternal life in heaven. — Joseph O’Brien
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TEMPLE BETH SHOLOM
Temple Beth Shalom of Chula Vista
Southern California (and beyond) designed to construct Jesus Centered Relationships. Main speaker is Jeff Walling, Pepperdine University’s director of Youth Leadership Conference. Not able to join us for the whole weekend? Grab a ticket just to Saturday night’s a cappella concert (7 pm), included in the full Youth Rally registration. CLAIREMONT 4292 Balboa Avenue 858-273-5140
WORLD SABBATOLOGY CHURCH
Pastor Thomas
Slip into Shabba with the sound of Shabbas music with Nate & Karla every Friday night at 7pm. Open House Sunday, September 18 at 4pm meet our Rabbi and congregation. Enjoy refreshments, music, and friends. Selichot service with Yale Strom Saturday September 24 at 7:30pm Everyone is welcome, don’t forget to visit our gift shop. CHULA VISTA 208 Madrona Street 619-420-6040
CANYON VIEW CHURCH OF CHRIST
Lift Zone
Youth Rally Gathering of High School and Middle School youth from around
Siaw, MD Are you a believer? If yes, wonderful. If not yet, please come and visit us. Tell someone and bring someone. We need lead- ers, come and be one of them. Special services Friday September 9th at 7pm & Saturday September 10th at 11am & 2pm. It is important and vital to obey than sacrifice. God will bless you. If you can’t come, go to the church nearest you. Free eternal hymn CD if you mention Reader ad.
SHADOW MOUNTAIN COMMUNITY CHURCH
Philip De
Courcy Philip is the senior pastor of Kindred Community Church in Anaheim Hills, CA, and speaker on the radio program, “Know
The Truth.He was born in Ireland and raised where civil tension was com- monplace. As a result, he decided to serve as a reserve police officer in the Royal Ulster Constabulary in North Belfast. While some of his comrades were injured and killed, he was unharmed. Philip believes God used this faith-building season to prepare him for ministry. EL CAJON 2100 Greenfield Drive 619-440-1802
FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH
Jazz
Vespers Each Jazz Vespers service begins with a 30-minute set of live jazz, blues, and gos- pel, featuring the Archtones and a guest musician. DOWNTOWN SAN DIEGO 320 Date Street 619-232-7513
GRACE CHURCH Kings of the
King Men’s conference with Bishop Stephen Rojas, host Zac Morrison, speakers James Everett and Donald Jones. SPRING VALLEY 8487 Paradise Valley Road
GETHSEMANE LUTHERAN CHURCH
Gethsemane Small in size, grounded in grace. Outdoor labyrinth 24/7. Creatively traditional liturgy. Good music. Spiritual depth.
Sunday Service, Sept 4th: Meditation/Auric Healings: 10am Lecture Service/ Messages: 11am Guest Speaker: TBA Mini Readings 1:30 – 3:00 PM $17/20 fee Reiki Healing 1:30 – 4:00 PM $15 fee Amethyst Biomat ThetaHealing 1:30-3:30pm $17/20 fee Access Bars 1:30-3:30 $17/20 fee Fridays in September UNIVERSAL ENERGY HEALING CLASS Formely known as Spriitual Healing Law 7-8:30pm Learn Auric Healing with Rev. Sharon Terry $17/20. Wednesday September 7th: Reiki prac- tice group 4:30-6pm with Rev. Rosie $5 Reiki prac- tioners only please. *schedule subject to change, check website cal- endar for changes For Urgent Prayer Request call 619-246-5929 Readings, Healings and Counseling by appointment http://
www.1st-spiritualistchurch.
Prayerful. Preschool with daycare. Sunday: 8am Contemplative Communion; 9:30am Spirited traditional.
www.gethsemanesd.org 858-277-6572 SERRA MESA 2696 Melbourne Drive 858-277-6572
1ST SPIRITUALIST CHURCH
First
Spiritualist Church
org CITY HEIGHTS 3777 42nd Street 619-284-4646
HOPE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH
Hearts to You Craft
Show 2016 The Crafts Boutique ben- efits the preschool and children’s ministry. Fall, Halloween, and Christmas hand-crafted decorations for your home, baked goods, jewelry, and gifts for all. Free admission and parking. RANCHO BERNARDO 16550 Bernardo Heights Parkway
858-485-5840
ONE HEART ONE MIND CENTER FOR SPIRITUAL LIVING
September’s Theme at the Center is Service to the World.
Michelle Ingalls Music is performed by Richard James Phone: 858-450- 6466. Web: http://www.
oneheart-onemind.org. SORRENTO VALLEY 11211 Sorrento Valley Rd., Suite G
858-450-6466
UNIVERSITY CITY UNITED CHURCH
We Look Forward to Meeting
You! We are an open, inclusive, and welcoming congrega- tion. Sunday worship is at 10:30 am. We also offer Youth Groups, Sunday School for all ages, and much, much more! Call 858-453-3444 or visit our website
UCUC.org for details.
UNIVERSITY CITY 2877 Governor Drive 858-453-3444
KNOW THYSELF AS SOUL FOUNDATION
Spirituality & Meditation Introductory Talk
Our word of the month is “Faith” Here are September’s Sunday mes- sages September 4: Service to the World September 11: But Faith without Works is Dead September 18: A New Light of Service September 25: What Seeks Expression through You Service starts at 10:30 and we have a meditation from 10:00-10:15 Speaker: Rev.
speaker. Free program and vegetarian lunch. RSVP: 619-405-1823. Location: Progressive Health Services, North Park. www.
santmat.net. NORTH PARK 2141 El Cajon Boulevard 619-260-0810
SAINTS CONSTANTINE AND HELEN GREEK ORTHODOX CHURCH
Cardiff Greek Festival
Reuven. Sassy participated in the famed Entebbe res- cue mission. He will share firsthand accounts of how Israel pulled off the greatest hostage rescue in history. POWAY 16934 Chabad Way 858-451-0455
ROCK CHURCH
A Love Worth
Be Greek for the day and enjoy authentic Greek cuisine and pastries, live Greek music and dancing, Olympic themed kids’ fun zone, cooking demonstra- tions, church tours and more for the entire family at the 38th annual Greek Festival held at Saints Constantine and Helen Greek Orthodox Church. $3 for adults and Free for children under 12, active duty military, police and firefighters. Free Parking at adjacent Mira Costa College. Bring the ad in today’s paper for free admission.
www.cardif-
fgreekfest.com.
CARDIFF-BY-THE-SEA 3459 Manchester Avenue
CHABAD OF POWAY Operation
Sant Mat Meditation on the inner light and sound as taught by Sant Baljit Singh, talk given by authorized
Entebbe Join us for an exclusive evening with veteran Elite IDF Commander Sassy
Fighting For A marriage event, featuring teaching by Kirk Cameron and music by Warren Barfield. Kirk is best known for his memorable role of Mike Seaver, the inspirational film of 2008 Fireproof, and his recent documentary, Monumental. POINT LOMA 2277 Rosecrans Street 619-226-7625
Wat Rat- tanamoung- khoune Buddhist
Temple In these difficult times of stress and violence we offer a place to experi- ence inner peace, release stress through prayer and meditation. We are asking for donations to build a meditation hall and a koy pond all donations are tax deductible. Temple number: (951) 376-0481. Saturday, 9/24 Prep Day: 10:30-2pm and Sunday, 9/25 Blessing for the people: 10:30- 2pm. May all beings enjoy, peace, joy, love, happiness.
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