FAMILY LIFE at Desert Springs - a place where we can share the heart of our church family; prayers, praises and important announcements.  Be sure to check-in often to see what is happening.

If you have a prayer request or praise, please submit by clicking on the link below or contacting Laura Keener, Frontline Director 760-568-3646  or email to  lkeener@desertspringsfamily.org

Happy Thanksgiving! 

Memory Verse of the Week

"In everything give thanks; for this is God's will for you in Christ Jesus." 
1 Thessalonians 5:18 NASB 

Many of you know Michael & Sherri Gagliardi, family members of Desert Springs Church.  Michael often plays in our worship band and Sherri runs the Refresh family room service.  Both are precious to us and to the Lord; such servants!   

Last Sunday Sherri's 28 year old nephew was killed in a car crash.  Would you lift their family up in prayer, they will need the comfort and peace that can only come from God!  

CHRISTMAS TOGETHER ....

Worship Choir Concerts at 3:00PM & 7:00PM

The McCallum Theatre

Saturday, December 21st  

Tickets ($15, $25 & $35) available for purchase 

ONLY at the church office or Sundays at the NOOK  

     THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU

THANKSGIVING...a time to share your blessings with others.  Because of your generosity The Food Pantry at Desert Springs put together over 30 Thanksgiving dinners for families in need.   

Just a thought to ponder, what if the question around holiday tables wasn't "What are you so grateful for?"  but rather "How are you changing the world because you are so grateful?" 

Let's make a difference in our church, our community and the world!  



       Praying for Health, Healing & Recovery    

John Bosworth
  LaReign Hodges

FAMILY LIFE at Desert Springs - a place where we can share the heart of our church family; prayers, praises and important announcements.  Be sure to check-in often to see what is happening.

If you have a prayer request or praise, please submit by clicking on the link below or contacting Laura Keener, Frontline Director 760-568-3646  or email to  lkeener@desertspringsfamily.org

Memory Verse of the Week

"For from Him and through Him and to Him are all things.  
To Him be the glory forever.  Amen." Romans 11:36

PHILIPPINES IN CRISIS

We are thrilled to have raised $6,000 to send to our outreach missions in the Philippines.  Thank you so much for your generous donations last week.  Every dollar will go to help those in dire need.   

A celebration of life service is arranged for Shirley Smaldino this Saturday, November 23rd from noon - 3pm at the Monterey Country Club HOA Office.

Please continue to lift Shirley's family  and friends up in prayer, for comfort and strength.

"If you have two shirts, give one to the poor.  

If you have food, share it with those who are hungry" Luke 3:11

THANKSGIVING...a time to share your blessings with others.  The Food Pantry at Desert Springs provides Thanksgiving dinners for families in need; both here at at our church and in the local community.  We are asking each of you to help us by picking up some items from suggested list available at the NOOK or church office and bring to the Food Pantry. THANK YOU!

CHRISTMAS TOGETHER ....

Worship Choir Concerts at 3:00PM & 7:00PM

The McCallum Theatre

Saturday, December 21st  

Tickets ($15, $25 & $35) available for purchase 

ONLY at the church office or Sundays at the NOOK  

Pray for Health, Healing & Recovery    

John Bosworth
LaReign Hodges

Fred Keener

Pray for Comfort & Peace 

The Smaldino's Family & Friends
Harry Stone Family

Jack & Joan Washburn Family  

FAMILY LIFE at Desert Springs - a place where we can share the heart of our church family; prayers, praises and important announcements.  Be sure to check-in often to see what is happening.

If you have a prayer request or praise, please submit by clicking on the link below or contacting Laura Keener, Frontline Director 760-568-3646  or email to  lkeener@desertspringsfamily.org

Memory Verse of the Week

"For as he (a man) thinks within himself, so he is." Proverbs 23:7 

PHILIPPINES IN CRISIS

Tacolban, Philippines is the hometown (born and raised) of our very own Evangeline Byrnes-St. Clair. Evangeline just returned from months of doing her missionary work with the UTAP Community Bible Church there.   As you can understand she is heartbroken over the loss of life and destruction of homes and her city.  If you would like to make a contribution that will help directly, please contact Evangeline at utapmissionary@yahoo.com to find out how you can make a tax deductible donation.

Our precious sister Shirley Smaldino passed away last week, unexpected and very quickly.  Shirley was very involved in our Prayer Shawl Knitter's group and in Pastor Jim Smoke's class.  

A celebration of life service is being arranged; details and information will be posted as soon as finalized. 

Please lift Shirley's family  and friends up in prayer, for comfort and strength.

"If you have two shirts, give one to the poor.  

If you have food, share it with those who are hungry" Luke 3:11

THANKSGIVING...a time to share your blessings with others.  The Food Pantry at Desert Springs provides Thanksgiving dinners for families in need; both here at at our church and in the local community.  We are asking each of you to help us by picking up some items from suggested list available at the NOOK or church office and bring to the Food Pantry. THANK YOU!

Pray for Health, Healing & Recovery    

LaReign Hodges

Fred Keener

Pray for Comfort & Peace 

The Smaldino's Family & Friends
Harry Stone  

Jack & Joan Washburn 

FAMILY LIFE at Desert Springs - a place where we can share the heart of our church family; prayers, praises and important announcements.  Be sure to check-in often to see what is happening.

If you have a prayer request or praise, please submit by clicking on the link below or contacting Laura Keener, Frontline Director 760-568-3646 / lkeener@desertspringsfamily.org

Memory Verse of the Week

"Set your mind on the things above, not on the things that are on the earth.  For you have died and your life is hidden with Christ in God." Colossians 3:2-3 NASB

"If you have two shirts, give one to the poor.  

If you have food, share it with those who are hungry" Luke 3:11

THANKSGIVING...a time to share your blessings with others.  The Food Pantry at Desert Springs provides Thanksgiving dinners for families in need; both here at at our church and in the local community.  We are asking each of you to help us by picking up some items from suggested list available at the NOOK or church office and bring to the Food Pantry. THANK YOU!

Pray for Health, Healing & Recovery    

LaReign Hodges

Fred Keener

Pray for Comfort & Peace 

Harry Stone

Jack & Joan Washburn

FAMILY LIFE at Desert Springs - a place where we can share the heart of our church family; prayers, praises and important announcements.  Be sure to check-in often to see what is happening.

If you have a prayer request or praise, please submit by clicking on the link below or contacting Laura Keener, Frontline Director 760-568-3646 / lkeener@desertspringsfamily.org

Many of you know our dear family members Jack & Joan Washburn.  Jack is on our board and both Jack & Joan serve faithfully in our church and with the Narrow Door Ministry.  I am deeply sorry to let you know that Joan's daughter Suzy passed away in her sleep last Friday morning.  She had a number of medical issues but this was unexpected.  Jack & Joan have left to be with Suzy's four grown children (their grandchildren) and will need our prayers for comfort and strength. I will claim Psalm 112: 4-9 for them, please join me in these promises for Joan & Jack, gracious, compassionate and righteous people of God.

Memory Verse of the Week

"I press on toward the goal for the prize of the call of God in Christ Jesus."  Philippians 3:14 NASB

Pray for Health, Healing & Recovery    

Diane DeVore
LaReign Hodges  

Kal Huebscher  

Fred Keener
Charlotte Waters

Continue Prayers & Support for Our Missionaries
4.5 billion without Christ. 1 billion have never heard about Christ.

Commit to praying for our missionaries every morning!  Pray for their protection, pray that their needs are being met and they stay strong and healthy!

• Judy Byer, The Hiskey's, Pastor's Fona, Marius &  Tony -  Guinea Bissau, Africa
• The Hussey's - Action International Missionaries to the Philippines
• The Souza's - Youth With A Mission in Nepal
• Jim & Ann Leonovich - Slavic Missions, home base at Desert Springs Church! 

FAMILY LIFE at Desert Springs - a place where we can share the heart of our church family; prayers, praises and important announcements.  Be sure to check-in often to see what is happening.

If you have a prayer request or praise, please submit by clicking on the link below or contacting Laura Keener, Frontline Director 760-568-3646 / lkeener@desertspringsfamily.org

Memory Verse of the Week

"It is God himself, in his mercy, who has given us this wonderful work, and so we never give up."  

2 Corinthians 1:1 TLB

In Memory Of....

Our dear sister Karen Ross went to her heavenly home last week.  Pastor Mark led a celebration of life service for her family and had the chance to share Karen's heart for the Lord.  Karen loved this church and gave back so generously in time and service. 

As I posted a few weeks earlier, Jeanne Drehmer went to be with our Lord on Sept. 20th. A beautiful celebration of life service for Jeanne was held on Oct. 21st where her husband Phil sang a special song for his beloved wife. Continue to pray for Phil's comfort.  

Pray for Health, Healing & Recovery    

LaReign Hodges (back in hospital)

Kal Huebscher  

Fred Keener (doing better)

Prayers & Support for Our Missionaries
4.5 billion without Christ. 1 billion have never heard about Christ.

In order to fulfill the great commission of Matthew 28:19-20, preaching the gospel to the world, Desert Springs Church is committed to providing financial and prayer support to the following missionaries:

• Judy Byer, The Hiskey's, Pastor's Fona, Marius &  Tony -  Guinea Bissau, Africa
• The Hussey's - Action International Missionaries to the Philippines
• The Souza's - Youth With A Mission in Nepal
• Jim & Ann Leonovich - Slavic Missions, home base at Desert Springs Church! 

FAMILY LIFE at Desert Springs - a place where we can share the heart of our church family; prayers, praises and important announcements.  Be sure to check-in often to see what is happening.

If you have a prayer request or praise, please submit by clicking on the link below or contacting Laura Keener, Frontline Director 760-568-3646 / lkeener@desertspringsfamily.org

Memory Verse of the Week

"Faithful is He who calls you, and He also will bring it to pass"  

1 Thessalonians 5:24 NASB

Pray for Health, Healing & Recovery    

LaReign Hodges

Kal Huebscher  

Fred Keener

Bev Kingsbury 

Karen Ross

Prayers & Support for Our Missionaries
4.5 billion without Christ. 1 billion have never heard about Christ.

In order to fulfill the great commission of Matthew 28:19-20, preaching the gospel to the world, Desert Springs Church is committed to providing financial and prayer support to the following missionaries:

• Judy Byer, The Hiskey's, Pastor's Fona, Marius &  Tony -  Guinea Bissau, Africa
• The Hussey's - Action International Missionaries to the Philippines
• The Souza's - Youth With A Mission in Nepal
• Jim & Ann Leonovich - Slavic Missions, home base at Desert Springs Church!