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Read Through The Bible!

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on January 2, 2009

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Many of us endeavored last year to read through the Bible last year. Some of us made it all the way, and some of us did not. But that wasn’t the point of the year long schedule, right? It was just a tool to aid in bringing us closer to God. And wether you made it all the way or not, if you “graduated” last year closer to the Holy One, you did good, friends:)

Today is January 2nd, and we start a new Through the Bible reading. This one is different, however…it’s chronological, meaning, it is organized in such a way that you will be reading the entire Bible as God unfolded the events throughout history! We here on staff at Reality hope that this will bring a refreshing perspective to your intimate times with God. And remember, this isn’t something to make you guilty or feeling condemned. If you missed a day, or you don’t start on time, don’t sweat it. Just pick up where you left off, and pray that the Holy Spirit will teach you from the mighty Scriptures!

You can pick up the bible reading schedule at church in Carpinteria, or just download the PDF here: http://realitycarpinteria.com/current/ttb_2009.pdf

God bless you family!
-Reality C.

Service Parking in Carpinteria

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on December 18, 2008

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This is a reminder to the Reality Family NOT to park in peoples driveways, or personal spaces.
As this Christmas season begans to draw even more people than usual, please be mindful that our every action as Christians will reflect either beautifully or poorly onto the Gospel of Jesus Christ.

And parking in someone’s private space is definitely a poor reflection!
Carp locals, ride your bikes!

Merry Christmas brother’s and sisters! We love you so much!
-The Reality Carpinteria Staff

ATTN: College Students! (Christmas Party!)

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on December 14, 2008

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If you’re between the ages of 18-30, and need some college Christmas fellowship in your life, then come hang out with us at Reality Adorn, as we gather together in Ventura, December 20th!

The Ministry of Worship series

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on December 10, 2008

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The worship life with the Reality family (Carp, LA, Stockton, London, S.F., Ventura, etc…) holds somewhat of a sui generis sweetness for a lot of us. And if you are part of the family, you’re probably familiar. It is a very real, refreshing exposure to the presence of the living God, and He has been faithful in meeting us week after week. It’s due mostly to God manifesting his grace in our lives before and after the piercing truths of the Word of God are heard. But it’s also as a result of several things we try to be mindful of, aware of, obedient to, sensitive to, in pursuit of, etc,…

What happens doesn’t happen simply because we dim the lights, and play “relevant” songs. The true nature of habitual, intimate worship is a little more complex than that (albeit, in a very simple, childlike way), and requires the whole person to be engaged.

If you are weary of traditional perspectives, and desire to know the heart behind worship at Reality Coastlands, or even if you’re wondering why worship takes up almost half of our very long services, this should be a very explanatory series. Please come and let us bless you.

ALSO:
If you have a desire to be involved in any kind of worship ministry at Reality Carpinteria, or are serving in worship right now, this class is mandatory for you. Come and be blessed by the heart of God:)

Beginning January 4th on Sunday evenings
Time: 7pm
Place: Reality Carpinteria
5251 6th St.
Questions, please email Dominic at dom@realitycarp.com

The class is for:
- The Worship Leader
- The future Worship Leader
- The Musician
- The future Pastor
- The Leader
- The future leader
- The Home Group Leader
- The Intercessor
- Anyone who has a heart for worship and to see God’s people worship Him

Discussing:
- What worship is to God.
- The role of worship in the church
- The role of worship at Reality
- The role of the worship leader and the musicians.
- The relationship between the Pastor/Leader and the worship leader
- The do’s and don’ts

Thank you for your prayers regarding the Montecito Tea Fire

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on November 20, 2008

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As some of you know, there was a fanatical wildfire blazing last week in our area. It consumed at least 1,800 acres, destroying 111 residences and damaging nine others near Santa Barbara. Several of our church family lost their homes, and Westmont college suffered the most damage.

However, most of the fire has been contained (although, authorities are cautious due to the warm Santa Ana winds, and the risk of the fires breaking out again), and the body has pulled together, spurned on to love and good deeds. Even a hand full of Westmont students, who were displaced from the fires on their campus, got to go to the divinely-timed College Retreat with our church, and were surrounded by other believers.

And Jesus is still on the throne:)

Thank you all for diligently praying. We here in Carpinteria, Santa Barbara, Ventura, Goleta, Oxnard, and Ojai love the rest of our Family abroad. God bless you!

Reality College Retreat 2008

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on November 18, 2008

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Last weekend, 340 college students and alumni gathered together at Green Valley Lake in Big Bear City to worship Jesus Christ, and love each other. A group of 100 belonging to Reality Carpinteria congregated early Friday morning to depart for the retreat (some of them were students at Westmont who were displaced by the Tea Fire). The theme of this year’s retreat was “Adorn,” and speakers from Reality, including Tim Chaddick, exhorted the gathering to adorn, put on, and live the Lord Jesus Christ. Friday and Saturday nights were most notable, as the entire stage area was cramped shoulder-to-shoulder with young people who were seeking prayer, and seeking a deeper understanding of Jesus. Praise God for His work in the lives of our young people! Many of them got right this weekend, as there are many stories of recovery, repentance, restoration, and deliverance:)

A college student, Becky Schwartz, took the images below when she wasn’t on her face worshipping. The love of Christ on that campground was astounding.

Ministry Conference mp3’s

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on November 6, 2008

in Carpinteria, Events and Ministry

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Many of you were unable to make it to the Ministry Conference we had in October. We have posted mp3 files of all the workshops for you! Go to our homepage, and click on the green link at the top to download them: www.realitycarpinteria.com

[UPDATE]

Hey Everybody,

Just wanted to let you know that we removed the green link from the front page but the link to find all the messages ishttp://realitycarpinteria.com/ministryconference08/messages/ . You can also subscribe to the special podcast that we setup for the conference itself.

The audio can be found here:
http://phobos.apple.com/WebObjects/MZStore.woa/wa/viewPodcast?id=294718605

The video can be found here:
http://phobos.apple.com/WebObjects/MZStore.woa/wa/viewPodcast?id=294733077

Much Love,
Media Team
Reality Carpinteria

Hundreds gather to inscribe Scriptures on the walls of Ventura

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on October 30, 2008

in Events, Ventura and prayer

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The air was filled, and the building now covered in the prayers of the saints, as hundreds gathered together to scrawl inspired Scriptures on the walls, and prayers for the salvation of lost souls. We ended the night praising the King to whom all glory and honor is due, Jesus Christ!

Ministry Conference Schedule

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on October 22, 2008

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Click this link for the PDF:
http://realitycarpinteria.com/ministryconference08/schedule.pdf

A Brief History of Reality Scripture-Writing

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on October 22, 2008

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Back when Reality Carpinteria first began building out its facility, the brothers and sisters gathered together to cover the floors and walls with Scriptures and prayers. Armed with sharpie markers, the Body of Christ began to write out powerful prayers that exalted the Name of Jesus, and cried out for the souls of their friends and family. Today, the church is filled with the effects of those faith-fueled writings: redeemed lives. Here are some images of that event…

3 years later, we will be gathering together again to write Scriptures and prayers, only this time, on the walls of Reality Ventura! Come join us this Thursday.
For more information, visit this link: http://realitycarpinteria.com/ventura/index.html