"For just as through the disobedience of the one man the many were made sinners, so also through the obedience of the one man the many will be made righteous."

                                           -Romans 5:19

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Sunset Schedule

Place: Arroyo Grande
Sabbath Starts:
8:18 PM July 11, 2008
Sabbath Ends:
8:18 PM July 12, 2008

Local Weather

Forecast for Sunday

Areas of low clouds and fog this morning. Otherwise mostly sunny. Highs from the 60s at the beaches to the upper 70s to mid 80s inland.

 Welcome to the Arroyo Grande Seventh-day Adventist Church website.

Do you have challenges, stress, and ups and downs in your life?  If so, then you're going to fit right in with our church family. But we offer more than just a safe place to face life's obstacles. You see, we've figured out a secret...we face our struggles--together and with an eye toward our powerful and gentle God. He is walking with us and energizing us each step of the way. Come join us in the journey!  We'd be honored to have you and pray that you will be blessed by sharing with us.

As you spend time exploring our website, you will see that this site offers many opportunities to study the Bible--from daily devotionals, to weekly study guides, to online Bible Studies. We encourage you to find out what God is up to in our church by attending our weekly worship, small groups, seminars, and social activities. Come discover what it means to be "where you are among friends". 

Before leaving our site you might ask yourself: Why has God led me to this site today? 

Current Events

THIS WEEK...

Sunday= *Young Adult Women's Small Group: 6:30 p.m.-call (805) 489-6622 for location.

Wednesday= *Women's Small Group: 7:00 p.m.-call (805) 489-6622 for location.

                     *Men's Small Group: 7:15 p.m.- call (805) 441-1263 for location.

Saturday= *Sabbath School For All Ages: 9:30 a.m. at the Church.

                  *Worship Service For All Ages: 10:45 a.m. in the Sanctuary.

Bible Says

Burdens

Burdens. Everyone has them. Uninvited, they latch onto us and efficiently go about their business of sucking the life right out of us. And the longer they are with us, the heavier they grow.

His Masterpiece

There's nothing in us that would make God love us. He loves us because He simply has no choice. He created us. He created us in His own image and likeness! He knows everything about us.

The End of the Road

My family and I were returning to our home state after living elsewhere for a few years. During our absence, a new interstate highway system had been constructed. Even though we were tired after traveling all day, we were...

A Young Voice

It happened while driving down the 405 freeway in Southern California. A voice from behind me. A voice from a car seat. "Momma, listen to Jesus." Hmmmm. The first thought that tumbled into my mind and nearly out of my mouth was...

Staying Young

Gotta Have Friends

Want to live longer? Hang out with friends. Fifteen hundred people were monitored for 10 years. Researchers found that close contact with family members had little effect on survival rates...

Addiction Dangers

Many teenagers today are experimenting with alcohol, tobacco, and illegal drugs.

Humor Is Good For You

A hearty laugh may be good for your health and protect you against heart disease. A good burst of laughter is packed with physical and psychological benefits.

Pre Monster Syndrome

One day after yelling at the kids and snapping at my husband, I was lying in the bed wondering what in the world was wrong with me.

Family First

Oh, Say Can You See?

As Independence Day approaches, I'm reminded of July 4 of last year. Mark and I saw a beautiful display of fireworks, and the evening was perfect. There was no wind, the crickets were tuned up nicely, barefoot kids were...

Grandma's Influence

Have you ever had a special person in your life that you were so close to you considered them family? I have been blessed in this way. As long as I can remember, there has been a special lady in my life that I thought of and...

Unplug for Summer

School's out for the summer! Our kids have worked long and hard and deserve a few months of rest and play. But for some kids, summer is a time of boredom while their parents are away at work or busy around the house.

Wedding Day

Hidden behind all the clothes I actually wear, is a beautiful white dress. My mother and I went to a special fabric store in Seattle to pick out material for this perfect garment. A family friend stitched it together...

The Adventist Channel

Central California Conference News

Yosemite Church Bowl Schedule...

Thursday, May 1, 2008
If you are in the Yosemite National Park on a summer Sabbath, you might want to enjoy church in the out doors.

Camp Meeting Theme Selected

Monday, April 28, 2008
Camp Meeting Committee recently voted "One Magnificent Obsession" as the theme this summer's 10-day spiritual retreat from July 17-26, 2008. The theme song chosen is "One Pure and Holy Passion."

Camp Meeting Featured Weekend Speakers

Monday, April 28, 2008
Pastors Henry Wright and Doug Batchelor are featured speakers for opening and closing weekends respectively.

Michael Harris Concert at Camp Meeting

Monday, April 28, 2008
Michael Harris will have the Sabbath afternoon concert in the Main Auditorium on Sabbath, July 19 at 3:00 p.m. Opening weekend speakers include Henry Wright from Friday evening through Sunday evening.