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MidWeek E-Newsletter |
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Issue: # 201
| October 17, 2012 |
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THE GOVERNMENT WILL REST ON
HIS SHOULDERS
 In response to our call to Pray for America, our choir pieced together a powerful mini-concert for our Sunday worship time including 4 songs and some special readings by Phil Helfer and Mike McGinnis.
You can listen again here
After that we looked at Isaiah 9, which we normally don't get around to until Christmas time. Reflect on it again:
The people walking in darkness
have seen a great light;
on those living in the land of deep darkness
a light has dawned.
(Isaiah 9:2 NIV)
We belong to the kingdom of light, yes we have citizenship here in America, but if we follow Jesus He is our King. And His Kingdom is of light!
For a child will be born to us,
a son will be given to us;
And the government will rest on His shoulders;
And His name will be called Wonderful Counselor,
Mighty God, Eternal Father, Prince of Peace.
There will be no end to the increase of His government
or of peace,... (Isaiah 9:6-7 NASB)
A Child was Born & a Son was given--these are not the same thing. Jesus has always existed, but he took on flesh and was born into our world. He has always be the Son of our Father God, and the Father gave Jesus to be our Savior.
The government will rest on His shoulders! In the same way that Christ came, this is is true as well--Jesus will shoulder the government of our world!
Take heart, no matter what happens in the election, God's plan and purpose will be accomplished. He will do what He has promised!
Our King Jesus' government will continue to increase! It is starting even now. As we continue to submit to the King...His Kingdom continues to increase in our hearts and in our world. And peace will continue to grow as well! Bring on the peace Lord Jesus!
If you want to hear Pastor Phil talk through this message and much more, tune in online here.
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40 DAYS of PRAYING and FASTING FOR AMERICA
- The Holy Spirit is wooing many across the USA to mark out the next 40 days as an important time to lift up our country to the Lord in prayer...won't you pray and fast too?!?!
- We opened an "Online Sign Up List" on "Volunteer Spot" to have 3 people commit to pray EACH Day for America:
- Author Eric Metaxas also set up a Facebook Group to encourage prayer, fasting and the sharing of stories which you can see here
- Also has been an online community called American Prayer Initiative that has been already praying and circulating daily prayers with Election Day in mind.
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 OCTOBER NEWSLETTER NOW ONLINE!
Check out the goodies in this month's newsletter:
* 40 Days of Prayer and Fasting for America
* Listen Closely by Phil Helfer
* Ladies Afternoon Out
* Fearless
* Precious Lamb Preschool Update
* Greetings from Japan- the Kinjo Family
* Please Pray
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 MISSIONARY OF THE MONTH-
Don & Danka ZELLMER
Serving with CRU (the USA name of Campus Crusade for Christ) at the US Air Force Academy.We have partnered with Don & Danka and their fruitful and faithful ministry for many years and it continues to grow!
If you would like to financially support the ministry of the Zellmers you are welcome to do so through your regular offering, or you can use the Donation button above to do so online!
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 FALL FUN & FUNDRAISER UPDATE FROM PRECIOUS LAMB PRESCHOOL
Check out the details for the Fundraising Banquet on October 18th and ways you can help here!
See some GREAT PICS of the Kids at Precious Lamb and much more
... READ MORE HERE
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 SHARING CHRIST'S LOVE IN BORACAY, PHILIPPINES
We were privileged to have one of the leaders of an active mission on the island of Boracay with us on Sunday. Clod was a teammate with our own Haley Helfer over this summer in providing a slew of ministries to the needy people on the island.
Find out more about "On The Rock Ministries" Facebook
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MISSIONARY TO CHINA - BOB FELLER
Serving with Biola University, Bob will be sowing Gospel seeds in China with the Music Department. Please be praying for him through his return on October 24th.
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 HELP NEEDED CARING FOR KIDS IN TLC MINISTRY
2 Ways You can Help:
- Mondays from 3:00-4:30 October through June
To minister newborn through 5 years during teen mom and dad's support group
At St. Mary's Hospital, John Parr Building
1030 Linden Ave., Long Beach, CA 90813
------------ - TLC Bible Study Volunteers
To minister to babies and children ages newborn through 10 years
Tuesdays from 7PM-8:30PM At Los Altos Grace Brethren
Contact Vi if you can help! (562) 822-0952
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GROUNDWORK AUTUMN EVENTS
{Oct. 17th}: Brynn & Chris King Wedding Shower! @Deatons' home, 6pm
RSVP on Facebook
{Oct. 31st}: Costume Party
{Nov. 10-12th}: Fall Adventure!
In Monterey, CA,
November 10-13th, $49,
*****Limited spots so reserve quickly!*****
For more information, contact Erin
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MIDDLE SCHOOL MINISTRY - NEW NAME!
We had a great kick off for the new school year of middle school ministry with FEARLESS.
We will be meeting each Tuesday night from 7pm-8:30pm at the church.
Contact Kevin with any questions at 562-822-1587
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SUPPORT OUR PRESCHOOL PANCAKE BREAKFAST 
Our annual school pancake breakfast and preschool trike-a-thon has come again. Everyone is invited! This event is a great family get-together as well as a fun way to raise much needed funds for preschool. The profits will go toward maintaining tuition at current levels for our great school and refilling our playground with fresh wood chips.
Saturday November 2, 2012
8am - 10:30am Breakfast 8:30am - Trike-A-Thon begins More Details online |
OUR FOOD PANTRY NEEDS FOOD 
Bring non-perishable food items to help stock the food bank. This is a great time to make use of those buy one get one free opportunities at supermarkets. Buy one for you and get the second one for the food bank! Or, you can just go through your pantry and find the items that you intended to use but didn't. Check the expiration dates and bring those items that are not expired but you don't really need
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Press on!
Los Altos Grace // Mike Jentes
Los Altos Grace Brethren Church |
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