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Why Don't We Pass An Offering Plate?

Why Don't We Pass An Offering Plate?

March 31, 2016
by Mario Villella

At Good News Church, we feel that it is very important that we explain to you not only what we do, but why we do what we do. In this article, we wanted to share with you why we do not pass an offering plate and instead have boxes at the back of the room.
So I Heard The Building Is Totally Paid For!

So I Heard The Building Is Totally Paid For!

March 31, 2016
by Mario Villella

Recently, on a Sunday morning, someone said to me, "So, I heard that this building is totally paid for. That's great." Yeah, that would be great! ...if it were true. But it isn't. I'm not sure where the rumor originated, but Gary Haverdink (director of ministries and operations) said he's heard it several times recently, too.
Ministries We Support

Ministries We Support

March 2, 2016
by Mario Villella

A couple weeks ago, during the Good News church services we were taught by Ken Kebrdle from Wear Gloves, a ministry that reaches out to the distressed and homeless. On that Sunday, as I introduced Ken, I mentioned that he is a local missionary who our church supports. And that same morning, someone who seemed to be quite impressed with Ken and Wear Gloves had a conversation with me that went something like this...
Royal Family Kids Camp: A Chance to Volunteer and a Name Change

Royal Family Kids Camp: A Chance to Volunteer and a Name Change

January 13, 2016
by Tiffany Bagasan

Good News is the sponsor church for a summer camp that is specifically designed for kids who have experienced neglect and abuse. An opportunity to volunteer at this camp will be on Sunday, January 24th (at all three services). Camp week will be on May 29 - June 3. We need 112 week-long volunteers this year. Camp takes a BIG group of amazing people who love God and want to share that love with our campers.
Building Update

Building Update

November 14, 2015
by Mario Villella

I would guess that the question that I get asked most often about the new building is, "When do they think it will be finished?" So, I figured I'd answer that in print. The truth is the contractor hasn't given us a guaranteed finish date. There are things like weather conditions that can cause a project to move faster or slower. However, right now, our goal is to have the building finished before Easter 2016. Hopefully we will get a few weeks to work the bugs out of our new building (sound systems, air conditioning, whatever) before our highest attendance Sunday of the year.
Why are the Community Groups at Good News Semester-based?

Why are the Community Groups at Good News Semester-based?

October 21, 2015
by Mario Villella

Not too long ago, I was asked, “Why are the community groups at Good News semester-based?” The person went on to reason, “It seems if that, if the goal of the groups is for the people to get to know and care for each other, you wouldn’t to have them be so temporary.” This question makes sense. How can you get to know someone in just 10-16 weeks? And how can you really care for people if you are switching out your church friends every semester? Good points. So, let me explain...
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Mario Villella Kennon Bickhart Jenny Stanley Doug Davison Tiffany Bagasan Heidi Villella Cherie Davison