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Christmas Eve Services at Foothill Community Church



About Foothill Community Church


Mission Statement

Foothill Community Church is an inter-denominational, family oriented community of believers in Jesus the Messiah, who share a common vision for loving God, loving one another, and making disciples.

Statement of Faith

God

God is the eternally existent Creator of the heavens and the earth. He is a plurality and unity of One Who has revealed Himself to mankind through the Father, the Son and the Holy Spirit.


Jesus the Messiah

Jesus is the pre-existent, fullness of God in human form. Conceived by the Holy Spirit and born to the virgin Mary, Jesus was fully God and fully man. Jesus lived in perfect obedience to the Father as His earthly Son and sacrificed His life as the Lamb of God who takes away the sin of the world. Jesus rose from the dead to prove that He has authority and power over sin and death, and that His promise of eternal life to all who believe in Him is true. Jesus is the Messiah of Israel and the Savior of the Jewish/Gentile Church, His "bride." Jesus will one day return to judge the hearts of humanity past, present, and future, and bring everlasting peace to the earth.


The Holy Spirit

The Holy Spirit is the very heart and power of God. He convicts of sin and reveals our need for a Savior. The Holy Spirit also baptizes all believers when they believe in their hearts and profess with their mouths that Jesus is the Savior of the world. The Holy Spirit prays for us, guides us through God's living word, and comforts and heals us emotionally, spiritually and physically.


Mankind

Although all men and women are created in God's image, we are all born with a tendency to rebel against God's authority, and we stray from His instructions and His love. This is known as "sin" or the missing of the mark. mankind is however redeemable through faith in Jesus, God's offer of peace and forgiveness.


Salvation

Jesus came, died and rose from the dead to save us from self destruction and eternal condemnation. Through faith in Jesus we are forgiven our sin, returned to right relationship with God, and given a new, eternal life.


The Church

The Church is made up of all sincere believers in Jesus throughout time. The church consists of individuals and groupings of Christians who comprise the "Body" of Christ.


Israel and the Church

The church has a special calling to bless Israel and pray for the Peace of Jerusalem. FCC has been abundantly blessed because we sincerely love God's people and support Israel's Biblical right to live in God's land. (Gen. 12:1-3, Psa. 122:6, Rom. 11:1-27)
Church Staff

Pastor David Mattson
Senior Pastor

Welcome to Foothill Community Church! My name is Pastor Dave and I am so pleased that you have come to our web site. I've been asked to provide some quick information about myself, so here goes.

I was born and raised in Johnstown, Pennsylvania and Scottsdale, Arizona; the fifth of 6 children. I am a fraternal twin and my twin sister Debbie and her husband Craig attend FCC.

As to my Educational experience? I have a B.A. degree in Education from Arizona State University and a M.A. in Education from Talbot Theological Seminary. I've been a volunteer Young Life Leader in Arizona and Texas, and I've worked as an Associate Pastor to Youth and Families in Tempe, Arizona, Mission Viejo, California and Boston, Massachusetts.

Before God called me into the ministry I was a professional artist and recording artist with Larry Norman and Solid Rock Records. After decades of singing and playing the guitar, I now play drums on our Praise Team.

While working as the Associate Pastor to Families at the Chapel in the Pines in Arnold, Ca., I met my wife Judy and we were married in the fall of 1988. We began Foothill Community Church at that time. We have two children, Anthony and Trina,and two wonderful grandchildren Emma and Abby. My wife Judy is our Music Director and a graduate of Azusa Pacific University.

As to my preaching style? I try hard to make my faith lessons Biblically accurate, practical, relevant, and humorous. Included with each sermon is a slide presentation, as well as a sermon outline. It's important to me that you be given every opportunity to grow in your understanding of the Bible and I pray that when you leave the sanctuary you'll feel uplifted and encouraged in your faith.

If you are close enough to attend our church, I'd love to meet you after the service. Just come on up front and introduce yourself! God Bless!

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Judy Mattson
Music Ministries Coordinator

My name is Judy Mattson and as you may have guessed, I am Pastor Dave's wife.

I was born and raised in Glendora, Southern California. My parents, Forrest and Pat Turner, along with my brother, Jim and his wife Sherry, attend F.C.C. I have two children, Anthony and Trina. Anthony is single and teaches at San Ramon Christian Academy in Danville, California. Trina is married to David Loucks and is an awesome mom to our wonderful grandchildren, Emma and Abby.

My musical training and experience began as a child. I accompanied choirs in elementary and high school, played the piano for my Church youth group and Sunday morning Worship Service. I continued my musical training at Azusa Pacific University from which I graduated with a B.A. in Music. I served as pianist and organist at various churches in Southern California and was organist, pianist and choir director for Chapel in the Pines in Arnold, California.

I'm a very shy person by nature. When you see me on Sunday mornings I'll probably be at the piano with my back toward the congregation. I would love to meet you and, if you are interested, invite you to join the choir. Please feel free to come up and say hello after the service on Sunday morning.

I am an avid San Francisco Giants and USC Trojan football fan!

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Carla Smith
Ministries Coordinator

It is my privilege to serve my FCC family as Ministries Coordinator. My responsibilities include establishing the calendar for use of the facilities for church events and ministries, Pastor Dave’s appointment schedule, and trying to keep up with the growing number of ministries. My greatest pleasure is matching people’s needs with people who can meet those needs. Our service-minded congregation makes this possible.


I have a B.A. in physical education from Chico State University and a teaching credential in Secondary Education from UC Davis. Most of my professional life has been spent teaching in high school and the Adult Fitness program at Columbia College. My last teaching assignment was Kindergarten at CFLC. It is a wide span from Kindergarten to adult education! The most rewarding aspect of teaching was training children to read.

My husband, Larry, and I have been married for 37 years. We met as sophomores at Calaveras High School. He has retired from Bret Harte High School and now is principal of CFLC. We have three children. Our son Jason is a photographer and lives with his wife in San Diego. Jessica and her family live in Vancouver, WA. They are awaiting a second baby. In 1988 we adopted a little girl from an orphanage in Bangkok, Thailand. She now lives in Los Angeles.

Walking, dancing, gardening and preparing food are my hobbies. I find delight and encouragement in the ministry of hospitality. Romans 12: 9-13.

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Shana Fordahl
Director of Children's Ministries

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Chris Muetterties
Youth Director

I've been the Youth Director since the summer of 2011. I live in Angels Camp with my wife Carah who is a teacher at Christian Family Learning Center, and my two sons, Albert and Bailey. My daughter Jordan is a student at the Masters College in Santa Clarita. I work part-time at the church and I run my own business.



Maureen Reed
Secretary

I was born in Akron, Ohio and moved to California in 1973 when my husband, Bob, was transferred with his job. We have two daughters, Staci and Aimee, and four grandchildren, Nicholas, Elizabeth, Abigail and Magdalen. Both our daughters and their families live in Angels Camp.


Most of my working life was spent in the medical field as an x-ray technologist and then as a manager of outpatient radiology offices in the bay area. In 1997 I retired from the medical field and decided to look for something else. The church we attended had just lost their secretary to retirement and they were looking for a replacement. I applied for the position and was hired as secretary for the senior and associate pastor. I spent just under five years in that position until another job transfer took us from the bay area to the Sacramento area. While in the Sacramento area I completely changed professions and went to work for a bank in the compliance department. Though that was interesting, I was thrilled to have the opportunity to come to work for Foothill Community Church when this position became available.

In my spare time I love to read, sew and spend time with my family.





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