Blog https://www.citybiblesacramento.com Thu, 28 Mar 2024 05:29:48 -0700 http://churchplantmedia.com/ Visitor Guide for Men's Retreat 2023 https://www.citybiblesacramento.com/blog/post/visitor-guide-for-mens-retreat-2023 https://www.citybiblesacramento.com/blog/post/visitor-guide-for-mens-retreat-2023#comments Thu, 26 Jan 2023 17:00:00 -0800 https://www.citybiblesacramento.com/blog/post/visitor-guide-for-mens-retreat-2023 Thank you for registering for the 2023 City Bible Church Men’s Retreat. This year’s theme is “Spiritual Warfare: Engaged in a Cosmic Battle” and our guest speaker is Andrei Sava from Trinity Community Church in Clovis, CA. The retreat takes place on Thursday, January 26 from 3 pm through Saturday, January 28, 11 am.

This page contains all of the information you need to be prepared for our time together, so please be sure to read it completely. If you have any questions please reach out directly to Andrey Chepurnoy (916) 224-7221. If you have a sudden change in plans for attendance, please let us know as soon as possible so that we don’t send out a search party when you don’t arrive. Please review your registration type and pay any balance due prior to arriving at the retreat. https://citybiblechurch.churchcenter.com/registrations/registrations/36097273

Getting to Del Oro Camp & Conference Center

The location of our retreat is The Salvation Army Del Oro Camp and Conference Center located at

17631 Lake Vera Purdon Road Nevada City CA 95959

https://goo.gl/maps/GW8NwCHYyUNcXtgd8

You may consider printing a copy of the directions, as cellular service may get a little spotty past Nevada City. Registration is full and closed. If you did not register but arrive to the retreat we will, unfortunately, have to turn you away. Del Oro is not able to accommodate any additional guests.

Check-In

When you arrive to Del Oro, park your car and head directly to the Activity Center to check in. The check-in table will be open on Thursday from 3 pm to 6 pm. If you arrive after 6 pm, late check-in will be available after the evening session (around 9pm).

At the check-in table you will receive your name tag and room assignment. If you wish to share a room or cabin with someone, be advised that these will be assigned on a first-come first-served basis. Arriving together will increase the chance of availability.

DelOroMap.JPG

Accommodations

Del Oro has two types of lodging facilities available. Depending on which option you chose during registration, you will be assigned to one of these accomodation types.

Lodges (3): Each Lodge has 13 guest rooms, most contain two twin beds and a private bathroom. Each Lodge also has a lounge area downstairs and a meeting room with a coffee bar upstairs. A fridge and microwave is available. There is a public bathroom upstairs by the meeting room, as well as outdoor patios both upstairs and down. Linens/towels are provided by Del Oro. There is a $25 fee if you do not return your room key at check-out.

Cabins (3): Each cabin is heated with bunkbed style beds. There is a separate bathhouse with showers, sinks, and toilets. Linens/ towels not provided. Please be sure to bring a sleeping bag or bedding.

WiFi Internet access is available in certain areas of the grounds. The network name is “USWExternal” and the password is “help others”.

Car Pool & Free Time

We have designated 1 pm to 6 pm on Friday as “Free Time” for you to engage with other men over your shared interests or hobbies. While there is no set structure for this time, we encourage you to connect with the other attendees before the retreat if you would like to plan activities or go off-site. In prior years, we have seen everything from chess and baseball to off-roading and target shooting. We also encourage you to carpool if at all possible, since some of the best conversation happens on the way to and from these types of events. Join the other attendees in this Telegram group for pre-retreat planning: https://t.me/+FaSbTKXBzQQ1OGIx

What To Bring

  • Bible
  • Notebook & pen
  • Water bottle
  • Toiletries
  • Warm clothes
  • Extra blanket
  • Towels*
  • Sleeping bag & pillow*

*if you’re staying in a Cabin

Weather Forecast

The closest city for weather is Nevada City, however Del Oro is slightly higher in elevation and tends to be about 10 degrees cooler. Plan for cold weather.

Nevada City, CA

  • Thursday: Sunny; 37F / 61F
  • Friday: Sunny; 40F / 62F
  • Saturday: Sunny; 41F / 57F

Property Expectations by Del Oro

  • The speed limit for all vehicles is 5 MPH. Vehicles must park on hard surface only. Please do not block roadways, as they must be kept clear for emergency vehicles.
  • Meals are served promptly at 8:00am, 12:00pm, and 5:00pm. The Dining Hall is only open during scheduled meal times.
  • No pets are allowed on the grounds (except Service animals).
  • No smoking allowed in or near Camp buildings. Smoking is only permitted at outdoor designated campfire pits.
  • No alcohol, wine, beer, firearms**, weapons of any kind, illegal drugs, skateboards, or bicycles, are allowed on the grounds.

** should you choose to participate in target shooting off-grounds, storage and transportation in your vehicle is acceptable.

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Thank you for registering for the 2023 City Bible Church Men’s Retreat. This year’s theme is “Spiritual Warfare: Engaged in a Cosmic Battle” and our guest speaker is Andrei Sava from Trinity Community Church in Clovis, CA. The retreat takes place on Thursday, January 26 from 3 pm through Saturday, January 28, 11 am.

This page contains all of the information you need to be prepared for our time together, so please be sure to read it completely. If you have any questions please reach out directly to Andrey Chepurnoy (916) 224-7221. If you have a sudden change in plans for attendance, please let us know as soon as possible so that we don’t send out a search party when you don’t arrive. Please review your registration type and pay any balance due prior to arriving at the retreat. https://citybiblechurch.churchcenter.com/registrations/registrations/36097273

Getting to Del Oro Camp & Conference Center

The location of our retreat is The Salvation Army Del Oro Camp and Conference Center located at

17631 Lake Vera Purdon Road Nevada City CA 95959

https://goo.gl/maps/GW8NwCHYyUNcXtgd8

You may consider printing a copy of the directions, as cellular service may get a little spotty past Nevada City. Registration is full and closed. If you did not register but arrive to the retreat we will, unfortunately, have to turn you away. Del Oro is not able to accommodate any additional guests.

Check-In

When you arrive to Del Oro, park your car and head directly to the Activity Center to check in. The check-in table will be open on Thursday from 3 pm to 6 pm. If you arrive after 6 pm, late check-in will be available after the evening session (around 9pm).

At the check-in table you will receive your name tag and room assignment. If you wish to share a room or cabin with someone, be advised that these will be assigned on a first-come first-served basis. Arriving together will increase the chance of availability.

DelOroMap.JPG

Accommodations

Del Oro has two types of lodging facilities available. Depending on which option you chose during registration, you will be assigned to one of these accomodation types.

Lodges (3): Each Lodge has 13 guest rooms, most contain two twin beds and a private bathroom. Each Lodge also has a lounge area downstairs and a meeting room with a coffee bar upstairs. A fridge and microwave is available. There is a public bathroom upstairs by the meeting room, as well as outdoor patios both upstairs and down. Linens/towels are provided by Del Oro. There is a $25 fee if you do not return your room key at check-out.

Cabins (3): Each cabin is heated with bunkbed style beds. There is a separate bathhouse with showers, sinks, and toilets. Linens/ towels not provided. Please be sure to bring a sleeping bag or bedding.

WiFi Internet access is available in certain areas of the grounds. The network name is “USWExternal” and the password is “help others”.

Car Pool & Free Time

We have designated 1 pm to 6 pm on Friday as “Free Time” for you to engage with other men over your shared interests or hobbies. While there is no set structure for this time, we encourage you to connect with the other attendees before the retreat if you would like to plan activities or go off-site. In prior years, we have seen everything from chess and baseball to off-roading and target shooting. We also encourage you to carpool if at all possible, since some of the best conversation happens on the way to and from these types of events. Join the other attendees in this Telegram group for pre-retreat planning: https://t.me/+FaSbTKXBzQQ1OGIx

What To Bring

  • Bible
  • Notebook & pen
  • Water bottle
  • Toiletries
  • Warm clothes
  • Extra blanket
  • Towels*
  • Sleeping bag & pillow*

*if you’re staying in a Cabin

Weather Forecast

The closest city for weather is Nevada City, however Del Oro is slightly higher in elevation and tends to be about 10 degrees cooler. Plan for cold weather.

Nevada City, CA

  • Thursday: Sunny; 37F / 61F
  • Friday: Sunny; 40F / 62F
  • Saturday: Sunny; 41F / 57F

Property Expectations by Del Oro

  • The speed limit for all vehicles is 5 MPH. Vehicles must park on hard surface only. Please do not block roadways, as they must be kept clear for emergency vehicles.
  • Meals are served promptly at 8:00am, 12:00pm, and 5:00pm. The Dining Hall is only open during scheduled meal times.
  • No pets are allowed on the grounds (except Service animals).
  • No smoking allowed in or near Camp buildings. Smoking is only permitted at outdoor designated campfire pits.
  • No alcohol, wine, beer, firearms**, weapons of any kind, illegal drugs, skateboards, or bicycles, are allowed on the grounds.

** should you choose to participate in target shooting off-grounds, storage and transportation in your vehicle is acceptable.

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Health Precautions for the Body of Christ https://www.citybiblesacramento.com/blog/post/health-precautions https://www.citybiblesacramento.com/blog/post/health-precautions#comments Thu, 21 May 2020 18:00:00 -0700 https://www.citybiblesacramento.com/blog/post/health-precautions The Covid-19 pandemic has revealed that when Christians believe they are in danger, they are more than willing to be equipped and educated about the danger, and take the necessary steps to protect themselves and the people they love. As the world considers which precautions to take to ensure the greatest health, safety, and protection of their physical bodies, Christ has given us an abundance of precautions to ensure the greatest health, safety, and protection of His own body- the church. Have you ever considered the following precautions to guard the health of the church body you are a member of? Or are you more familiar with the public health order than the Bible? What if these were "conditions" upon which you were allowed to attend the church gathering?

  • Please come to church clothed with Christ (Rom. 13:14), including the following items:
    • Belt of truth
    • Breastplate of righteousness
    • Footwear prepared with the Gospel of Peace
    • Shield of Faith
    • Helmet of Salvation
    • Sword of the Spirit with prayer (Eph. 6:10-18)
  • Please keep a Bible with you at all times (this will be easier if the Word of God is in your heart) (Ps. 119:11)
  • Please confess your sin to God, who justly forgives your sin because of Christ  (1 John 1:9-2:2)
  • Please abide in our Lord Jesus Christ (John 15:1-11)
  • Be thankful to God (1. Thes. 5:18)
  • Please be primarily under the influence of the Spirit (Eph. 5:18)
  • Do not grieve the Holy Spirit (Eph. 4:30)
  • Please walk in a manner worthy of your position in Christ and His Body (Eph. 4:1-6)
  • Please participate in being equipped by your pastors (Eph. 4:12)
  • Please be employed in serving and building the body of Christ (Eph. 4:12)
  • Do not withhold forgiveness from a brother or sister (Eph. 4:32; Col. 3:13))
  • Walk in love at all times, seeking the best for others before yourself (Eph. 5:1-2)
  • There is no gossip or slander allowed (Eph. 4:29, 31)
  • No bitterness, wrath, anger, and clamor is allowed (Eph. 4:31)
  • No lying, flattery, or other deception is allowed (Eph. 4:25; Prov. 6:16-19; Col. 3:9)
  • No grumbling (1 Cor. 10:10)
  • Repent of sexual immorality, covetousness, and idolatry (Eph. 5:3-7; 1 Cor. 10:7-9)
  • Do not consider man’s interests above God’s interests (Matthew 16:22-23)
  • Please expose deeds of darkness when known (Eph. 5:11-16)
  • Be devoted to one another in brotherly/sisterly love. (Rom. 12:10)
  • Outdo one another in showing honor. (Rom. 12:10)
  • Owe nothing to anyone except to love one another (Rom. 13:8)
  • Pursue the things which make for peace and building up of one another (Rom. 14:19)
  • Be of the same mind toward one another according to Christ Jesus. (Rom. 15:5)
  • Accept one another, as Christ has accepted us. (Rom. 15:7)
  • Admonish/Counsel one another. (Rom. 15:14)
  • Greet one another. (Rom. 16:16)
  • Wait for one another. (1 Cor. 11:33)
  • Care for one another. (1 Cor. 12:25)
  • Serve one another through love (Gal. 5:13)
  • Do not become boastful, challenging and envying one another (Gal. 5:26)
  • Bear one another’s burdens. (Gal. 6:2)
  • Be kind to one another. (Eph. 4:32)
  • Speak to one another in psalms, and hymns, and spiritual songs. (Eph. 5:19-20) 
  • Be subject to one another out of reverence for Christ. (Eph. 5:21)
  • Increase and abound in love for one another. (1 Thes. 3:12)
  • Comfort one another. (1 Thes. 4:18)
  • Encourage one another. (1 Thes. 5:11)
  • Build up one another. (1 Thes. 5:11)
  • Seek after that which is good for one another. (1 Thes. 5:15)
  • Stimulate one another to love and good deeds. (Heb. 10:24)
  • Do not speak against one another, or complain against one another. (James 4:11)
  • Confess your sins to one another. (James 5:16)
  • Pray for one another. (James 5:16)
  • Be hospitable to one another without complaint. (1 Peter 4:9)
  • Fervently love one another from the heart. (1 Peter 1:22)

When Jesus was quarantined in the wilderness (Matthew 4:1-11), the first temptation that Satan used against the Lord, was for Christ to consider His physical health above His spiritual health (4:2-3). Do you remember Jesus' reply?

"It is written, 'Man shall not live by bread alone, but by every word that comes from the mouth of God.'" (4:4)

Physical health is important, but should not supersede our trust in God's Word. Jesus quoted Deuteronomy 8:2-3, where it was revealed that God allowed His people to experience the wilderness (removal of earthly comfort), 

  • to humble them (8:2)
  • to expose what was in their heart (8:2)
  • to expose their view of His Word, to obey or not (8:2)

Most of Israel failed, but our Lord succeeded in His test, and because He has done so, we have power to walk in His ways by a healthy fear of Him (Deut. 8:6)!

Now, to be fair, Satan's next temptation was the opposite extreme- which was for Jesus to test God by recklessly applying God's promises out of selfishness (e.g. jumping off a building because of God's safety promises).

Dear church, how can we be careful to know how to navigate our current trials? Satan's third attack was temption toward misplaced worship. What you fear, is what you will serve. If what you fear most is not God, that is called idolatry, and we need to be honest about those idols. What we fear most usually exposes what we want most; Health or Holiness? Comfort, or Christ? How did Jesus respond?

"Be gone Satan! For it is written, 'You shall worship the Lord your God and Him only shall you serve.'" (4:10)

And angels came and ministered to Him. 

Saints, these temptations by Satan represent his best stuff. Satan brought His "biggest guns" to the battle. He lost against Jesus, but these temptations have won against many believers. Don't join them. Trust God, and every word. If you need help, please pray, and say something to someone who knows God's Word, and read God's Word, and keep God's Word. 

Humble yourselves, therefore, under the mighty hand of God so that at the proper time he may exalt you, casting all your anxieties on Him, because He cares for you.
Be sober-minded; be watchful. Your adversary the devil prowls around like a roaring lion, seeking someone to devour. 
Resist him, firm in your faith, knowing that the same kinds of suffering are being experienced by your brotherhood throughout the world. 
And after you have suffered for a little while, the God of all grace, who has called you to his eternal glory in Christ, will Himself restore, confirm, strengthen, and establish you. 
- 1 Peter 5:6-10
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The Covid-19 pandemic has revealed that when Christians believe they are in danger, they are more than willing to be equipped and educated about the danger, and take the necessary steps to protect themselves and the people they love. As the world considers which precautions to take to ensure the greatest health, safety, and protection of their physical bodies, Christ has given us an abundance of precautions to ensure the greatest health, safety, and protection of His own body- the church. Have you ever considered the following precautions to guard the health of the church body you are a member of? Or are you more familiar with the public health order than the Bible? What if these were "conditions" upon which you were allowed to attend the church gathering?

  • Please come to church clothed with Christ (Rom. 13:14), including the following items:
    • Belt of truth
    • Breastplate of righteousness
    • Footwear prepared with the Gospel of Peace
    • Shield of Faith
    • Helmet of Salvation
    • Sword of the Spirit with prayer (Eph. 6:10-18)
  • Please keep a Bible with you at all times (this will be easier if the Word of God is in your heart) (Ps. 119:11)
  • Please confess your sin to God, who justly forgives your sin because of Christ  (1 John 1:9-2:2)
  • Please abide in our Lord Jesus Christ (John 15:1-11)
  • Be thankful to God (1. Thes. 5:18)
  • Please be primarily under the influence of the Spirit (Eph. 5:18)
  • Do not grieve the Holy Spirit (Eph. 4:30)
  • Please walk in a manner worthy of your position in Christ and His Body (Eph. 4:1-6)
  • Please participate in being equipped by your pastors (Eph. 4:12)
  • Please be employed in serving and building the body of Christ (Eph. 4:12)
  • Do not withhold forgiveness from a brother or sister (Eph. 4:32; Col. 3:13))
  • Walk in love at all times, seeking the best for others before yourself (Eph. 5:1-2)
  • There is no gossip or slander allowed (Eph. 4:29, 31)
  • No bitterness, wrath, anger, and clamor is allowed (Eph. 4:31)
  • No lying, flattery, or other deception is allowed (Eph. 4:25; Prov. 6:16-19; Col. 3:9)
  • No grumbling (1 Cor. 10:10)
  • Repent of sexual immorality, covetousness, and idolatry (Eph. 5:3-7; 1 Cor. 10:7-9)
  • Do not consider man’s interests above God’s interests (Matthew 16:22-23)
  • Please expose deeds of darkness when known (Eph. 5:11-16)
  • Be devoted to one another in brotherly/sisterly love. (Rom. 12:10)
  • Outdo one another in showing honor. (Rom. 12:10)
  • Owe nothing to anyone except to love one another (Rom. 13:8)
  • Pursue the things which make for peace and building up of one another (Rom. 14:19)
  • Be of the same mind toward one another according to Christ Jesus. (Rom. 15:5)
  • Accept one another, as Christ has accepted us. (Rom. 15:7)
  • Admonish/Counsel one another. (Rom. 15:14)
  • Greet one another. (Rom. 16:16)
  • Wait for one another. (1 Cor. 11:33)
  • Care for one another. (1 Cor. 12:25)
  • Serve one another through love (Gal. 5:13)
  • Do not become boastful, challenging and envying one another (Gal. 5:26)
  • Bear one another’s burdens. (Gal. 6:2)
  • Be kind to one another. (Eph. 4:32)
  • Speak to one another in psalms, and hymns, and spiritual songs. (Eph. 5:19-20) 
  • Be subject to one another out of reverence for Christ. (Eph. 5:21)
  • Increase and abound in love for one another. (1 Thes. 3:12)
  • Comfort one another. (1 Thes. 4:18)
  • Encourage one another. (1 Thes. 5:11)
  • Build up one another. (1 Thes. 5:11)
  • Seek after that which is good for one another. (1 Thes. 5:15)
  • Stimulate one another to love and good deeds. (Heb. 10:24)
  • Do not speak against one another, or complain against one another. (James 4:11)
  • Confess your sins to one another. (James 5:16)
  • Pray for one another. (James 5:16)
  • Be hospitable to one another without complaint. (1 Peter 4:9)
  • Fervently love one another from the heart. (1 Peter 1:22)

When Jesus was quarantined in the wilderness (Matthew 4:1-11), the first temptation that Satan used against the Lord, was for Christ to consider His physical health above His spiritual health (4:2-3). Do you remember Jesus' reply?

"It is written, 'Man shall not live by bread alone, but by every word that comes from the mouth of God.'" (4:4)

Physical health is important, but should not supersede our trust in God's Word. Jesus quoted Deuteronomy 8:2-3, where it was revealed that God allowed His people to experience the wilderness (removal of earthly comfort), 

  • to humble them (8:2)
  • to expose what was in their heart (8:2)
  • to expose their view of His Word, to obey or not (8:2)

Most of Israel failed, but our Lord succeeded in His test, and because He has done so, we have power to walk in His ways by a healthy fear of Him (Deut. 8:6)!

Now, to be fair, Satan's next temptation was the opposite extreme- which was for Jesus to test God by recklessly applying God's promises out of selfishness (e.g. jumping off a building because of God's safety promises).

Dear church, how can we be careful to know how to navigate our current trials? Satan's third attack was temption toward misplaced worship. What you fear, is what you will serve. If what you fear most is not God, that is called idolatry, and we need to be honest about those idols. What we fear most usually exposes what we want most; Health or Holiness? Comfort, or Christ? How did Jesus respond?

"Be gone Satan! For it is written, 'You shall worship the Lord your God and Him only shall you serve.'" (4:10)

And angels came and ministered to Him. 

Saints, these temptations by Satan represent his best stuff. Satan brought His "biggest guns" to the battle. He lost against Jesus, but these temptations have won against many believers. Don't join them. Trust God, and every word. If you need help, please pray, and say something to someone who knows God's Word, and read God's Word, and keep God's Word. 

Humble yourselves, therefore, under the mighty hand of God so that at the proper time he may exalt you, casting all your anxieties on Him, because He cares for you.
Be sober-minded; be watchful. Your adversary the devil prowls around like a roaring lion, seeking someone to devour. 
Resist him, firm in your faith, knowing that the same kinds of suffering are being experienced by your brotherhood throughout the world. 
And after you have suffered for a little while, the God of all grace, who has called you to his eternal glory in Christ, will Himself restore, confirm, strengthen, and establish you. 
- 1 Peter 5:6-10
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TYG COVID Resource Page https://www.citybiblesacramento.com/blog/post/tygcovid https://www.citybiblesacramento.com/blog/post/tygcovid#comments Wed, 22 Apr 2020 13:00:00 -0700 https://www.citybiblesacramento.com/blog/post/tygcovid

Hello TYG Students & Parents,

We are currently still going through the "Multiply" series based on the book "Multiply: Disciples Making Disciples" by Francis Chan. The entire book is FREE to access via pdf through this LINK.

Please check our groups pages for the next meeting dates and how you can access the next zoom meeting.

We hope to see many of you tune into ZOOM at 7pm on Tuesdays.

We also wanted to provide you the resources below for the convenient accessibility in order that you be encouraged, edified and equipped to understand this pandemic from the perspective of God's Word and therefore make much of Christ in this season of quarantine.

In Christ,

The TYG Staff

 

PODCASTS

ARTICLES/BLOGS

Perspective on Coronavirus:

  
Coronavirus and Christ - John Piper Desiring God

Personal Growth:

Modesty According to C.S. Lewis

BOOKS 

Growing Up Christian - Karl Graustein

SPOTIFY PLAYLISTS

FOR PARENTS

Many Types of Resources on Parenting from DesiringGod Ministries 

If you would like a pdf of Parents Guide to Instagram, Snapchat, TikTok, FOMO, and more, please email your request to megan@citybiblesacramento.com 

How to Make the Most of Lockdown Tips from Christians in Italychallies.com

Gospel-Centered Youth Ministry, edited by Cameron Cole

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Hello TYG Students & Parents,

We are currently still going through the "Multiply" series based on the book "Multiply: Disciples Making Disciples" by Francis Chan. The entire book is FREE to access via pdf through this LINK.

Please check our groups pages for the next meeting dates and how you can access the next zoom meeting.

We hope to see many of you tune into ZOOM at 7pm on Tuesdays.

We also wanted to provide you the resources below for the convenient accessibility in order that you be encouraged, edified and equipped to understand this pandemic from the perspective of God's Word and therefore make much of Christ in this season of quarantine.

In Christ,

The TYG Staff

 

PODCASTS

ARTICLES/BLOGS

Perspective on Coronavirus:

  
Coronavirus and Christ - John Piper Desiring God

Personal Growth:

Modesty According to C.S. Lewis

BOOKS 

Growing Up Christian - Karl Graustein

SPOTIFY PLAYLISTS

FOR PARENTS

Many Types of Resources on Parenting from DesiringGod Ministries 

If you would like a pdf of Parents Guide to Instagram, Snapchat, TikTok, FOMO, and more, please email your request to megan@citybiblesacramento.com 

How to Make the Most of Lockdown Tips from Christians in Italychallies.com

Gospel-Centered Youth Ministry, edited by Cameron Cole

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