Weekly bulletin

Check out what's going on at The Ark!
Pancho Juarez: Lead Pastor

931 S. Maple Ave, Montebello, CA 90640
TEL (323) 724-8464 | FAX (323) 724-8467
Office Hours: Monday - Wednesday & Friday 9am - 9pm
Closed: Thursday & Saturday

Sunday, September 27
  • Sunday Morning Services - Ephesians 1 "GRACE--God's Redemption At Christ's Expense" (7:00am, 9:00am & 11:30am)
  • Jr High & High School Service (9:00am & 11:30am)
  • Children's Ministry (9:00am & 11:30am)

Monday, September 28
  • Women's Support Group - October 5 (6:30pm)
  • Table Talk: Marital Support Group - September 28 (7:00pm)

Tuesday, September 29
  • Times of Refreshing: Women's Devotional - September 29 (10:00am)
  • Trail Life USA Troop CA-1992 Meeting (For 5-18 year old boys) - October 13 (6:30pm)
  • Back to Basics (7:00pm)
  • Barnabas: Separated/Divorced Men's Support Group (7:00pm)

Wednesday, September 30
  • Midweek Week Service  - Revelation 1 (7:00pm)
  • Jr High & High School Service (7:00pm)
  • Children's Ministry (7:00pm)

Thursday, October 1 - The Ark Closed

Friday, October 2
  • Senior Sonrise 4th Anniversary Potluck at Rosewood Park, Commerce, CA - October 30 (10:00am)
  • Embrace Her: Support Group for Separated & Divorced Women - October 9 (6:30pm)
  • Prayer & Fasting - October 9 (6:30pm)
  • Connect: 26-35 Year Olds - October 2 (7:00pm)
  • Rooted: 18-25 Year Olds - October 2 (7:00pm)
  • Hope in Christ: Bereavement Ministry - October 30 (7:00pm)
  • Agape Kids: Children's Ministry (7:00pm)
  • Equipping the Saints (7:00pm)
  • Quench (7:00pm)
  • Spanish Service (7:00pm)

Saturday, September 26
  • The Brotherhood Men's Ministry (8:00am)
  • Love Life Prayer Walk: Meets Offsite - October 17 (9:00am)
  • Moms in Prayer (9:00am)

NOTABLES
  • COME LET US WORSHIP WITH GABE VELASQUEZ & BAND - You are invited to come out and spend a night to worship The Lord on Friday, October 2 at 7pm. Gabe Velasquez & Band will lead us in worship, communion & prayer will be available.
  • HONORING OUR MILITARY VETERANS - Calling all Military Veterans: We would like to invite all Military Veterans for a time of food, fellowship and The Word on Tuesday, November 10 from 6pm - 8:30pm. Register here: Cost is $7.00 for a single person or $10.00 per couple. Space is limited.
  • LOVE LIFE PRAYER WALK - Come out and walk along side us as we gather together to pray for the pre-born. Our prayer walk is held every third Saturday of the month at 753 S La Verne Ave, East Los Angeles and begins at 9:00am. All ages welcome to participate.

OPPORTUNITIES TO SERVE
  • CHILDREN'S MINISTRY - Is your heart being stirred to serve in our Children's Ministry? Come be blessed in our Special Needs Class. No experience necessary. All training will be provided. Pick up a Ministry Questionnaire at the Main Office.
  • PARKING MINISTRY - Have you been attending The Ark for more than six months now and have been praying about serving? Parking Ministry is looking for helpers with a heart to serve and are interested, please fill out a Ministry Questionnaire and return it to the Main Office.
  • YOUTH MINISTRY - Do you want to make a lasting impact on the next generation? Do you have a heart for teenagers? Pray about serving in Jr. High or High School Ministry! Fill out a Ministry Questionnaire today!

BEREAVEMENT: HOPE IN CHRIST
  • MINISTRY FOR THOSE COPING WITH LOSS - This group will help with lots of prayer and scriptures to learn the process of grieving with the seasons that will come with lots of emotions and feeling. We will walk the Scriptures with you and how God can use this season of life to be able to help other people with the strength He has given to these who have gone through the experience of death. If more support is needed privately, please contact our Main Office. We meet every last Friday of the month at 7:00pm.

BIBLE STUDIES
  • TUESDAY NIGHT BIBLE STUDY: BACK TO BASICS: THE BOOK OF EXODUS - This class is intended to help us have a better understand the Book of Exodus. Our interactive class welcomes your questions. Come learn and have fun!
  • FRIDAY NIGHT BIBLE STUDY: EQUIPPING THE SAINTS: THE EPISTLES OF PAUL - Our Friday night class studying the Epistles of Paul meets in Children's Worship Area from 7:00 - 8:30pm. Open to anyone 16 years and older.
  • SPANISH SERVICE - Bring your Spanish speaking family and friends to our interactive Estudio Biblico en Español. We are going through the Book of Revelation every Friday at 7:00pm. We will study the Book of Revelation. You can watch our study live on The Ark Montebello's Facebook Live. Este estudio bíblico está diseñado para que pueda interactuar con el maestro (Preguntas y respuestas: Preguntas y respuestas). También obtenga una mejor comprensión del Libro de Apocalipsis y comparta su fe con familiares y amigos.
  • SENIOR SON RISE BIBLE STUDY - Our objective is to reach out, support and encourage our older adults, stirring their gifts through worship, God's Word, prayer and fellowship. Sweets, coffee and water will be provided. We meet at 10:00am here at The Ark, every last Friday of the month.

BARNABAS MINISTRY
  • SEPARATED & DIVORCED MEN - This is a support group from men that are suffering from separation issues. Every Tuesday from 7:00-8:30pm.

CHILDREN'S MINISTRY
  • 3RD - 5TH GRADE LOCK-IN - Parents, sign up your 3rd, 4th or 5th grader for our overnight Lock-In of fun on Friday, October 23 at 6pm through Saturday, October 24 at 8am! We'll have dinner, crafts, games, worship, and a devotional. We'll camp out upstairs in the Children's Ministry Classrooms so make sure you pack a sleeping bag, pillow, pajamas and an overnight backpack with a change of clothes. Cost is $15.00 per child and you can register here!

CONNECT: CAREER AGE GROUP
  • FELLOWSHIP FOR 26-35 YEAR OLDS - Join us as we gather and connect with everyone ages 26-35 years old. Meeting every other Friday at The Ark. For more info, follow us on Instagram @connect_theark!

ROOTED: COLLEGE AGE GROUP
  • KETCHUP WITH ROOTED! - On Saturday, October 24, come join the Rooted Young Adults Ministry as we hang out in the back of Building 3! We'll have a Backyard BBQ, a fire pit going, games and activities along with a movie and fellowship! If you'd like to bring a side or dessert, feel free but not obligated. It all starts at 5:30pm...BRING A FRIEND!
  • ROOTED INVASION: GOLF & STUFF -Join us for a night out golfing on November 6! Meet at church at 6:30pm and then we will carpool over to Golf & Stuff. If you prefer to drive your own car, meet us at Golf & Stuff at 7pm. Bring money to purchase your golf round and food after. Register here to let us know that you will be joining us!
  • GATHERING FOR 18-25 YEAR OLDS -If you're between the ages of 18-25, please join us for our young adults ministry as we meet in the cafe at Building 3 every 1st & 3rd Friday at 7:00pm. We dig into Scripture, build relationships, and strengthen community through fellowship.

MARRIAGE MINISTRY
  • EQUALLY YOKED CLASS SERIES - The Lord's desire is for all of His followers to be taught God’s way and to be helped to serve him with an undivided heart. The scripture from Psalm 86:11 "Teach me Your way, O Lord; I will walk in Your truth; Unite my heart to fear Your name." captures the class goal perfectly. For those that are thinking of getting married, are married or have been married before, or maybe simply getting to know that special someone. This class will help you understand God's standard for relationships in the Lord by uniting you to to Him. Class has begun and meets at 9:00am - 12 noon in Building 3, running through October 17. Doors will open at 8:30am. Cost is $10.00 and registration is here online only.
  • MARRIED COUPLES WORSHIP NIGHT - Come join us to sit at the feet of Jesus as we worship Him as Psalm 34:3 instructs us to. “O, magnify the Lord with me, exalt His name together.”
  • SADIE HAWKINS HOEDOWN FOR MARRIED & ENGAGED COUPLES - Saddle up with that special someone and sign up for the Sadie Hawkins Hoedown on Saturday, October 24 from 10:30am - 1:30pm in Building 2. A delicious BBQ lunch awaits you. God's Word, fun and fellowship galore! Cost is only $45 per couple. Registration open soon, so check back often! See y'all there! Giddy up now & register here today!
  • TABLE TALK: MARITAL SUPPORT GROUP - Whether you are having marital issues or not, we invite you to an evening of conversation among newly and seasoned and married couples. We meet on the last Monday of every other month at 7:00pm. Our next meeting will be held on Monday, August 31 in Children's Lounge.
  • PRE-MARITAL CLASSES - Couples, have you been attending The Ark for 9 months regularly as a couple and are planning to get married or renew your vows? If The Ark Montebello is the home church for the both of you and you would like to get married or renew your vows here, please call our Main Office at 323-724-8464 and leave your name and phone number so we can contact you regarding pre and post marital resources at The Ark Montebello.

THE BROTHERHOOD: MEN OF THE ARK
  • MEN'S BIBLE STUDY & FELLOWSHIP NOW EVERY SATURDAY - Fellas, come join us every Saturday as we spend time connecting with other men and being encouraged in the Word. Get in and out before your Saturday gets going from 8:00-9:00am. Bring your sons no matter what age or invite the fellas in your circle! We meet every Saturday starting at 8:00am.
  • RESTORED: A SEXUAL INTEGRITY CLASS & SUPPORT GROUP FOR MEN - Restored is a men's support group and class designed to help men heal from sexual brokenness. We meet every Tuesday at 7:00pm here at The Ark Montebello and seek to provide an honest and safe environment for men to share their struggles. We aim to help men break free from the chains of sexual bondage so we can be healthy men for our families, church and community. We will accomplish this by using The Bible as our guide and The Seven Pillars of Freedom workbook, which is a proven curriculum designed to help men with sexual struggles.

PRAYER
  • MONTHLY PRAYER & FASTING - Would you like to join us in our monthly meeting of prayer and fasting? It’s a time to lift up our burdens to the Lord, pray, worship, anoint with oil those that are sick, and have communion together as a family. When should you start fasting? It’s totally up to you! You can fast one, two, or seven days before Friday, October 9 at 6:30pm but we will end our fasting on this evening by having communion. These nights are held every second Friday of each month.
  • MOMS IN PRAYER - Inviting and welcoming ALL mothers, grandmothers, aunts, sisters to have a profound impact on your children and their schools. Enjoy a time of fellowship, prayer, and engagement for our children over the phone every Saturday from 9:00-10:00am. Call 323-253-1219 to join our prayer.

QUENCH
  • A PLACE FOR THOSE STRUGGLING WITH ADDICTION - We are a fellowship of men and women who, through the power of Jesus, seek freedom from the sin we call addiction. We believe a person can be freed from this bondage through the power of God’s indwelling Holy Spirit and the application of His Word to our lives. Held every Friday at 7:00pm. Must be 18 and over.

SENIOR SONRISE MINISTRY
  • MONTHLY PRAYER WALK - Walk, Talk and Pray at the Shops at Montebello with us on Wednesday, October 14 at 9:00am. Let's share the love of Christ with others at our local mall!
  • MONTHLY BIBLE STUDY - Every last Friday of the month (with exception of holidays). Our objective is to reach out, support and encourage our older adults, stirring their gifts through worship, God's Word, prayer and fellowship. Our next meeting will be held here at The Ark on October 30 at 10:00am.

TRAIL LIFE USA
  • FOR BOYS 5-18 YEARS OLD - Troop CA-1992 meets every 2nd & 4th Tuesday of the month, here at The Ark from 6:30-8:30pm and plans on meeting every 3rd Saturday of the month(although it varies) to hit the trail. We welcome you and your son to come check it out and connect with us anytime to see if our troop is a fit for you. Trail Life is a fun, Christ-centered, scout like discipleship program for boys 5-17yrs of age, meeting every 2nd and 4th Tuesday of the month and going out on trips once a month. The mission of Trail Life is to guide generations of courageous young men to honor God, lead with integrity, serve others, and experience outdoor adventure. 

WOMEN'S MINISTRY
  • PLEASING GOD WOMEN'S BIBLE STUDY - Ladies 16 years and over, this year's Bible Study will be on "Pleasing God" by Kay Smith. Studies will run October 6 through February 23 (with a break from November 26 through the entire month of December, resuming in January). Classes held Tuesdays with your choice of morning or evening class. Cost is $20 (includes Pleasing God Book & Workbook). Register exclusively at Women's Information Center.
  • FRESH START - Disciplines of a healthy lifestyle: Health & wellness; Meal prepping / ingredients; Exercise. Come be encouraged by other women trying to accomplish goals to curb weight while gaining more hunger for Christ. Women ages 12+. This is not a diet, it is a journey to healthier lifestyle! Mondays from October 12 - November 16 at 6:30pm.
  • EMBRACE HER (FOR SEPARATED OR DIVORCED WOMEN) - Embrace Her is a ministry where you'll find a community of women who come alongside you as you find healing in the midst of separation or divorce through God's Word. Meetings take place at The Ark Montebello on the 2nd Friday of the month. Upcoming date: October 9.
  • TIMES OF REFRESHING - Ladies, join us for devotions in God's Word followed by group discussion and prayer. Come and be refreshed in the Lord every last Tuesday of the month at 10:00am.
  • WOMEN'S SUPPORT GROUP - Women's Support Group at The Ark provides a haven for women who are in need of prayer and Biblical advice. No cost or sign up necessary. We meet on the 1st & 3rd Monday of the month at 6:30pm. If you cannot attend in person, we also offer Zoom meeting at 6:00pm (call us at 626-786-4472 for details).

YOUTH MINISTRY
  • GIRLS PUMPKIN PATCH DAY - October 3. Underwood Family Farms. We'll meet at The Ark at 9:00am. Cost is $25.00. Join the High School girls for a day at the pumpkin patch; for a time of autumn fellowship, harvest; vendors, food, petting zoos, pick-your-own-produce, and more! Sign up here to reserve your spot and bring extra money for food, your pumpkin, and vendor items. Admission gets you into the park to enjoy tractor rides, ambiance and amenities. Extra money is required for vendor purchases, pumpkin and pick your-own pumpkin purchases. Bring a sweater, water, and comfortable shoes!
  • FAITH & FILM FALL SERIES - "Faith & Film" is a fall movie series where one movie is screened each month in October, November & December, in an outdoor movie setting with themed snacks, a bonfire & fellowship! After each movie, students will gather in small groups and discuss Biblical Themes, application and encouragement. Movie #1 on October 23 at 6:30pm: NACHO LIBRE; Movie #2 on November 20 at 6:30pm: TBD; Movie #3 on December 18 at 6:30pm: TBD.
  • YOUTH MINISTRY SUNDAYS - Jr High & High Schoolers, come join us for our verse by verse study thru the Book of 2 Corinthians on Sunday mornings. Bring a friend!
  • PARENT NEWSLETTER - Parents, ever wonder what is going on in our youth ministry? Our leaders want to stay connected with you so we have created a Parent Newsletter! We won’t spam your email, but you will get updates on events and current happenings within youth ministry from Pastor Derek. Subscribing is easy; just go to our youth website and enter in some simple information: www.montebelloyouth.weebly.com/parent-newsletter