Don't miss an evening of Mexican food, mariachi and missions inspiration at the World Missions Fiesta dinner on Jan. 22. Guests will judge this year's food throwdown, "The Great Salsa Competition." 6 pm, Fellowship Center.

Hear what's happening around the world as our missionary guests share updates from Nicaragua, Mozambique and Sudan. See complete schedule below. January 22-29. Opening service, Jan. 22, 9 &10:45 am, Sanctuary.

Discover community as you grow as Christ's follower at one of 6 Sunday am classes. Arrive at 9 for coffee and a snack, followed by discussion-based learning. Make it a New Year's habit!

2012 Missions Conference is January 22-29

"Share the Good News with the whole world," Jesus told his disciples. Just as the 1st century church responded, so a new generation is taking the Good News around the world in the 21st century. The theme of this year’s Missions Conference – Committed to Pray, Give & Go – focuses on the partnership of churches to pray and give, supporting missionaries who go. Come be inspired and challenged to be a part of what God is doing all around the world!.

Sun, Jan. 22, 9 & 10:45 am – Conference Opens: Meet two of our missioanary teams. Bonnie and Levys Hernandez serve with Latin America Child Care in Nicaragua, and Luke Rider serves with Talking Bibles in Mozambique.

Sun, Jan. 22, at 6 pm – World Missions Fiesta: The evening includes a Mexican-themed meal and a message by missionary Luke Rider. The Great Salsa Competition, with salsas personally created from scratch by our pastoral staff, will be judged by event attenders. A separate venue designed just for kids is also offered. Purchase tickets this morning in the lobby: $5 for adults, $4 for youth, and $3 for children.

Tue, Jan. 24, at 1 pm – Dessert Fellowship: Come hear our missionaries’ hearts in an informal, up-close-and-personal format, and then enjoy an apple pie and ice cream dessert afterward. Meet in the Fellowship Center. All ages are invited. Free of charge; signup requested.

Wed, Jan. 25, at 6:30 pm – Missionaries Speak : All adult groups meet together in the Chapel as missionaries Bonnie & Levys Hernandez share. Youth meet in the Student Center with missionary Luke Rider who works in Mozambique and other parts of Africa. Children meet at their usual locations.

Sunday, January 29, at 10:45 am – Faith Promise Sunday: Dick Brogden, missionary to the Sudan in Africa, will share amazing testimony and challenge. The morning includes special music along with the opportunity to present our missions Faith Promise pledges for 2012. (One all-church-family service only at 10:45 am. No 9 am events.)

Youth invited to weekend Winter Camp - Save the weekend of March 2-4 for Youth Winter Camp at Pinecrest (near Lake Arrowhead). Students in 6th-12th grade will have an incredible experience in the mountains worshiping the Lord with their peers, hearing exciting and challenging messages by youth pastor, Jared Kirkwood, and enjoying lots of fun in the snow. Sign up at the Information Center in the lobby or online at here. Contact: Pastor Tony, tyoung@sdfa.org.

Create unique fabric baskets at morning workshop - Women’s Ministries invites all women to come learn how to make beautiful coiled fabric baskets while hanging out with the girls. Kay Laboda brings her eye for beauty and her skill as a teacher to this class that is sure to be both fun and simple! The class is this Saturday, January 28, 9 am – 12 pm in Education Center 102, and the cost is just $5 for materials. Sign up in the lobby on Sundays or contact Kay at klaboda@san.rr.com / 619.994.0559.

Blankets help homeless in winter weather - As nights get colder, you can help men and women living on the streets of San Diego by giving the gift of warmth. Our City Serve (Joshua Mission) ministry welcomes the donation of throws or twin-sized blankets, new or gently used, to give to homeless San Diegans. Members from Student Ministries (Sarah Doyle) and the Saints Alive seniors class (Vilma Golfinos) are collecting. Please drop off blankets Sundays at the church kitchen, the Student Center or the Saints Alive class and mark them “City Serve.” During the week, please deliver items to the church office. Thank you!

Fan the Flame Mentoring groups begin January 26 - A new five-week evening mentoring group, Fan the Flame, is designed for the woman who wants to grow in the understanding and use of her spiritual gifts. Have you ever felt the Holy Spirit’s leading and hesitated due to doubt, confusion, or fear? These and other hindrances to moving in obedience will be explored through scripture, personal ministry and prayer. The sessions are led by Sandy Grove, director of Fired Up! ministry, and childcare is provided. Meet Thursdays, January 26–February 23, from 6:30-8 pm in the Fireside Room, EC205. Contact: Sandy, san-jam@cox.net.

Rose Necochea to speak at women's Fired Up! event – Fired Up! is a ministry designed to encourage and mentor Spirit-filled women who are experiencing new dimensions in spiritual gifting in their lives. The next FiredUp! gathering is Saturday, January 21, and features speaker Rose Necochea. A skilled Bible teacher, Rose moves in the prophetic gifts and has a heart to help women be set free for God's ministry and healing. Meet from 10 am - 11:30 pm in the Chapel. Childcare is provided.