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MidWeek E-Newsletter |
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Issue: # 202
| October 24, 2012 |
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HOW HONOR AND WORSHIP RELATE
In Revelation 7:9-12 we see great honor given to God:
There before me was a great multitude that no one could count, from every nation, tribe, people and language, standing before the throne and before the Lamb. They were wearing white robes and were holding palm branches in their hands. And they cried out in a loud voice:
"Salvation belongs to our God,
who sits on the throne,
and to the Lamb."
All the angels were standing around the throne and around the elders and the four living creatures. They fell down on their faces before the throne and worshiped God, saying:
"Amen!
Praise and glory and wisdom and thanks and honor
and power and strength be to our God for ever and ever.
Amen!"
Have you ever asked yourself, "how do things become important to us?" How do we ascribe things value? Things that we value, we give them "honor" or we hold them up as valuable. Interestingly throughout the Bible, the word honor relates to two major ideas: 1) Honor when used of "things" refers to a monetary value, and 2) When used of "people" it refers to their standing/position in society. People are intrinsically valuable, but we all know that there are external/cultural forces which make it seem that for example the President of the USA is more important than a school teacher or a CEO of an organization is more important that a mailman. This is the "honor" spoken of in the Scriptures about people and it repeatedly encourages us to not seek position or "honor." But let's shift to thinking about God. How much honor should we give Him? How valuable is He? Is He of average value or supreme value? If God is of the supreme value, the question becomes what is the value/honor we give him??? Is God the one thing that you value more than anything? "But we do see Jesus, who was made lower than the angels for a little while, now crowned with glory and honor because he suffered death, so that by the grace of God he might taste death for everyone." (Hebrews 2:6) God deserves our worship and our honor because He is supremely valuable!
If you want to hear Pastor Phil talk through this message and much more, tune in online here.
Audio of our
Series on Worship:
Worship & Obedience Press On Toward the Upward Call of God Change Your Mind: Repentance & Worship Worship in the Crucible of Life God's Peace Leads Us to Worship Mysterious Love of God Worship Our Awesome God Worship: Thanks, Posture & Jesus Stories Worship & Posture Thank You and Worship |
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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 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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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 |
 WHAT IS THE SPIRITUAL SOIL LIKE IN THE USA?
Do you see the USA as a Mission Field? Our friends at Encompass World Partners do and actually dedicated space in their October Newsletter to address some of the spiritual issues in our nation.
It's insightful stuff....Learn 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 last 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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 OPERATION CHRISTMAS CHILD WITH TLC MINISTRY
Our TLC Teen moms will be putting together Samaritan Purse Shoe Boxes to send around the world. We need empty shoe boxes or plastic boxes that are shoebox size and gift items to go in them.
GIFT IDEAS:
- TOYS:
- Small cars, balls, dolls, stuffed animals, kazoos, harmonicas, yo-yo's, jump ropes, small Etch A Sketch, toys that light up or make noise (with extra batteries), Slinky*, etc.
- SCHOOL SUPPLIES:
- Pens, pencils and sharpener, crayons or markers, stamps and ink pad sets, writing pads or paper, solar calculators, coloring and picture books, etc.
- HYGIENE ITEMS:
- Toothbrush, toothpaste, mild bar soap (in a plastic bag), comb, washcloth, hair accessories, etc.
- OTHER:
- Hard candys, and lollipops (please double bag all candy), mints, gum, T-shirts, socks, ball caps; sunglasses, hair clips, toy jewelry, watches, flashlights (with extra batteries)
- DO NOT INCLUDE:
- Used or damaged items; war-related items suh as toy guns, knives, military figures, chocolate or food; liquids or lotions, medications or vitamins; breakable items such as snowglobes, or glass containers; aerosol cans.
Please Bring to church this Sunday, October 28 and no later than SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 4.
Contact Vi with questions (562) 822-0952 |
 GROUNDWORK AUTUMN EVENTS
{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!
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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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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