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Bait of Satan - Living Free from the Deadly Trap of Offense 6 Sundays @ 9am • Jan 12- Feb 16, 2020 • Foothills campus Led by Claudia Bainqualls The Bait of Satan exposes one of the most deceptive snares Satan uses to get believers out of the will of God-offense. Most people who are ensnared by the bait of Satan don't even realize it. Don't be fooled! You will encounter offense, and it's up to you how it will affect your relationship with God. Sign-up in January. Contact SindyRichards@FoothillsChurch.org

Thursdays 6:30pm-8:30pm Starting September 12 in room C2 (Middle School Building on Foothills campus) FOR THOSE STRUGGLING WITH BETRAYAL Pure Desire groups give you the framework to process your pain with others who can truly empathize. You will begin to understand the true nature of forgiveness and how to establish healthy boundaries in your relationships. You will also see how the pain of another person's addiction has deepened your own wounds from the past. Contact Silvia Payan 619-890-9268

Come join people who are honoring their loved ones by caring for them as they age. Caregivers receive empathetic prayer and support from other Christian caregivers. 1 hour group prayer meeting then fellowship. Occasional speakers. When: 1st Wed of each month Time: 6:30-8:30pm Where: 7974 Arly Ct #7, Santee Contact: Karrie Falkner (619) 634-5368

Men of the C.I.A. challenge each other to do more for Christ in deed, thought and spirit. If a man falls we rally around him in prayer to help him get back in the fight. We are “Gibbors” – the Hebrew word for ”men of might” or “hero”.

Deeper Still Weekend Healing Retreat are for both men and women who have experienced or been part of an abortion as mother or father of a child. Upcoming Retreats: October 2019 Cost: FREE Contact: Gaynelle Merriwether (516) 984-9498 Bobbie Baldwin (619) 244-9117 Deeper Still Fallbrook, California

Equip: Learning Who You Are In Christ Small Group 1st & 3rd Thursday of each month @ 6:30pm (In Tierrasanta off Santo Road) Learn who you are in Christ as a Believer. Join us for Scripture discussion, worship, prayer, fellowship. Topics vary each time. Contact Vicky Rushing (858) 740-0809

Our desire is to create a monthly place for moms of young children to gather, grow, connect, and share as we hear from relatable speakers on topics relevant to our season of life. We hope you leave refreshed, encouraged, and inspired in your ministry of motherhood. Cost: $5 per meeting includes light breakfast, childcare, speaker. Time: 9:30-11:30am Where: Youth Auditorium When: Last Tuesday of the month: Aug. 27th Sept. 24th Oct. 29th Nov. 12th Contact: Courtney Matranga (619) 820-6475 or just show up! Check out our "In the Everyday" mom's blog! www.intheeveryday.net or find us on instagram @in.the.everyday

2nd Friday of each month @ 6:30 - 8pm Oct 11, Nov 8, Dec 13, 2019 Meet with expert therapists & Director Phyllis Vokey-Long, MFT for lively, interactive discussions. See their Facebook page for topics. Cost: $5 RSVP helpful but not necessary Contact Phyllis Long (619) 713-1544 Meets at New Day Women's Center 5575 Lake Parkway, Suite 106, La Mesa

Join women of all ages for lunch, an inspirational speaker and prayer. Children are welcome. When: 2nd Sunday of each month at Where: Mimi's Restaurant in Santee Time: after 2nd service (12:30pm) Contact: Julie Mitchell (602) 999-0747 We'll meet you there!

Have you always had a heart to adopt? Have you thought about Foster care? Have you adopted, or are you a Foster Parent looking to connect with other moms? Join with other moms for a time of prayer, encouragement, speakers, sharing and resources. 1st Friday of the month @10am in the Foothills coffee bar Contact: Holly Hedgecock (619) 867-5115

We're a small prayer meeting for woman desiring to pray for her country. Please join us! When: every Tuesday @ 12:30pm in room A5 Contact: Sharon Lindstrom (619) 472-4197 or 1st & 3rd Wednesday @10:30am in Room A5 Contact Joan Bowen (206) 355-8231

"Sit and Sew" - We are a non-profit volunteer ministry inviting everyone to come sew, knit, crochet with us. We make and deliver quilts, baby clothes, hygiene kites, school supplies, food, medicine and lots of love to the families of Guatemala, Mexico and the United States. Contact: Kim Ruby (619) 204-0038 Meet us in the Alpine Library on 2nd Thurs & last Saturday of each month 2nd Thursday - 9:30-2:30pm (Bring your own snack/lunch & snack to share): September 12 October 10 November 14 Last Saturday of the month 11:00am-4:00pm (bring your own lunch and a snack to share): August 31 September 28 October 26 November 23

Learn all aspects of organic gardening. Volunteers share in the bounty and excess is donated to the East County Food Bank. Children and teens are welcome! FREE! When: Mon and Wed Time: 8:30-11am Where: Lakeside - Call for directions Contact: Lillian Kiefer (619) 840-9942

New Day Women's Center is a faith-based community for all women of all backgrounds to connect through opportunities for personal, professional and spiritual growth. As women we need a place where we can talk about what's going on in our lives. A place where we will be heard, understood, supported, encouraged and to know we are cared about and significant. We need a place where we feel safe expressing our thoughts, feelings, challenges and struggles in an environment where we won't be judged but will be pointed towards solutions and resources that can help us grow. Join us on the 2nd Friday of the month at 6:30pm for Friday Night Lite, a discussion with our therapists. Oct 11, Nov 8, Dec 13. Cost: $5 5575 Lake Park Way #106, La Mesa (619) 713-1544

Join us for an 8-week study of Kelly Minter's study "Finding God Faithful: Joseph- The God of promise is even better than the land of promise". Worship, video teaching from Kelly Minter and small group discussion. Cost: $25 (includes childcare, book and materials) Dates: Oct 4-Nov 22, 2019. Time: 9:30-11:30am Childcare is available for under 5 yrs and homeschool monitoring are available for students 11 years and under. Where: Foothills Youth Auditorium Contact: Suzie Farmer (619) 820-6465 Registration opens in September. Join anytime!

Every other Tuesday @ 7pm in room C5 Hope and Healing is a support group committed to extending love, grace and truth to those who are impacted by homosexuality -family, friends and especially the individual with same sex attractions, gender confusion or transgender lifestyle. Contact ELENA Penney (619) 316-2643

We're reading and discussing RUTH, ESTHER & COLOSSIANS. Come read, discuss, pray & share, enjoy coffee & snacks! Where: El Cajon home When: 1st and 3rd Tuesday - Starts Sept 4 Time: 6:30-8:30pm Contact: Dora (619) 715-0001

Come and join us for fun and fellowship. We have a primary focus on fellowship and prayer while growing in understanding and application of God's Word through books. Great for any level of believer. We're starting the book "THE CURE: What If God Isn't Who You Think He Is and Neither Are You?" by John Lynch, Bruce McNicol and Bill Thrall. We'd love for you to join us! Meets in Lakeside Starts October 1, 2019 Contact: Stephanie Zallar (619) 520-2754 Paula Wilson (619) 994-3747