LAGBC
MidWeek E-Newsletter
Issue: # 214                  
January 23, 2013
IN THIS ISSUE
MINISTRY QUICK LINKS
RAHAB & REAL FAITH
Joshua was perched on the edge of entering the promised land and he sent 2 spies ahead into Jericho. They actually end up in a brothel, at Rahab the prostitutes house.

Somebody ratted out the spies and the King of Jericho sends his sends some troops to capture these spies. Rahab helped misdirect the troops and the spies escape back to Israel.

Rahab knows about the reputation of Israel and the NAME of YAHWEH. She trusts in the powerful God of Israel--the God of Heaven and Earth--and in His name asks the spies to spare her life. She trusted in the God of these men and therefore trusted them (See it for yourself in Joshua 2:8+).

When the spies return and give the news that the people of Jericho are shaking in their boot, the Israelites are filled with courageous and confidence. Not how they were 40 years earlier!!

We know the story of the conquering of Jericho, but we focused on the reality that Rahab and her family are the first Gentiles brought into the nation of Israel!  The Scriptures remember her faith fondly.

By faith the prostitute Rahab, because she welcomed the spies, was not killed with those who were disobedient.

Also in the book of James, amongst a discussion about real faith, it states:

In the same way, was not even Rahab the prostitute considered righteous for what she did when she gave lodging to the spies and sent them off in a different direction?
James 2:25

Real faith is evidenced by real actions!! Rahab, an outsider, believed in our God...and she put feet to her faith!.

Beyond that, our great and welcoming God moved this woman from the fringe into a quite prestigious place in the nation of Israel. She became the great, great, great grandmother of King David and part of the line of the Messiah!


Listen to this message online or on iTunes

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Joshua SeriesCurrent Series on Joshua:

Introduction to Joshua
Entering God's Rest - Joshua 1
Rahab & Real Faith - Joshua 2


HIGH SCHOOL MINISTRY CALENDAR & CAMP Groundwork

In addition to our normal 9am Sunday and 7pm Wednesday times together, we have this coming up:

 

January

   Sunday 27th: Guys Group Hang Out (after service)

   Tuesday 29th: Girls Group @ Barb's, [7-9pm]

   Thursday 31st: Last Day to Sign Up For  

'Sprinter' Camp at the $100 rate!

 

'SPRINTER' CAMP 2013!!

We're doing a combined Winter Camp/ Spring Adventure in Palm Springs!

  • For a taste of winter... we'll go up the aerial tramway to cold weather and (hopefully) snow.
  • For a taste of spring... we'll lounge, eat, and swim at Desert Hot Springs.

The Cost??   Only $100 if you sign-up in January and $120 in February.

 

Contact Erin Gobble with questions and to sign up! [email protected] 

 

Groundwork Schedule through April Online 

 
Los Altos Brethren Preschool PRESCHOOL SALE ON SATURDAY! 
On Jan. 26, Preschool will be having their first ever sale to raise money for new equipment and supplies.  Please help support our preschool by donating gently used children's items.
  • Children's clothing (all sizes)
  • Children's shoes (all sizes
  • Infant clothing and goods
  • Toys large and small
  • Costumes
  • Books
  • Children's furniture and other large items can be donated on Jan 25th between 5:30pm-7:00pm in the church parking lot (please no mattresses or large upholstered items)
Donations are being accepted January 7-25. Please leave your donation items in the designated green bins and take a pre-sale ticket to be able to get first pick of the sale.

Please donate only items that you would purchase yourself. These items will be a representation of our school.

We are also looking for volunteers to help make this fundraiser a success. To volunteer, please contact Melissa Mathews  (619)991-0316 or talk with Therese Deaton at church.

SALE Saturday, January 26th
 Presale 7am-8am
 Sale open to the public 8am-1pm

For questions, contact Director Linda Hehn via email at [email protected]
HausersMISSIONARIES OF THE MONTH-
RAY & CHAR HAUSER   

Serving our US Marines stationed in Hawaii with Cadence Int'l 

LETTER FROM RAY & CHAR: 
This week we received the following letter-

Dear Church Family,

 Thank you for your gracious gift to us to help meet our medical expenses. Your gift is more than money to us, it is the very hand of God's gracious touch on our lives. Our expenses are quite large as you can imagine-- brain cancer and the various (and many) procedures which comes with it. So far, since surgery, I have had over 110 medical appointments and procedures not counting the hospital stay. When we get in our car it automatically heads for a doctor's office somewhere in Honolulu. The sad thing is, that's usually where we are heading (LOL).

Your prayers have been felt in our lives through this surreal time. Char, as my caregiver, has been exceptional yet takes a toll. Even so, both of us have experienced a walk and closeness with the Lord we have never known before. God has made Himself vividly...
Read the entire letter here


If you would like to financially support the ministry of Ray and Char you are welcome to do so through your regular offering, or you can use the Donation button above to do so online! 
Living Free WOMEN'S SPRING RETREAT - SUNDAY LAST DAY TO REGISTER !

The retreat is just around the corner >> February 22-24 

Please register now!  The Details and a Brochure are posted online.

 

 

From our main session speaker Carol Hopson: 

Are you tired of being worried or stressed over people, finances, or what others think? At the "Living Free" Conference, we'll unlock the keys to totally free living. I'll be sharing the most important "freedom truths" God has taught me in my spiritual journey...they are powerful, real, and available!

 

LABS KINDERGARTEN INFORMATION DAY 

February 12, 2013

9:00am and 7:30pm

 

Parents may attend either session. The evening session is for working parents.

Information will include:

  • School philosophy
  • Curriculum
  • What a typical day includes
  • Safety
  • Class size
  • Staff
  • Steps to enrollment and age requirement
  • Tuition
  • Q. and A. time

We invite everyone who is looking for a loving kindergarten atmosphere to attend this important meeting.

 

Call us at 562-430-6983 and let us know you will be coming.

 
Gripentrogs
LATEST NEWS FROM THE GRIPENTROGS 


"As I enter my last two years as OC president,
my commitment is to pass on the mission to my
 successor in as healthy and effective condition
as possible. With regard to this overall goal,
four of the primary strategic areas on which
I will be focusing this year (and for which I
would greatly appreciate your partnership
in prayer) are the following...

PRAYING FOR A SPANISH SPEAKING GRACE BRETHREN CHURCH IN ATLANTA 
Praying for a Spanish-speaking Church in Atlanta
Praying for a Spanish-speaking Church in Atlanta

 

NEEDED SUNDAY SCHOOL TEACHERS! 
The children's ministry needs a 3rd & 4th grade 9:00 AM Sunday school teacher for the first Sunday of every month.

We also need a 1st-5th grade junior church teacher for the 4th Sunday of each month. 

Contact Cindi Stone for info and to volunteer 562-596-3358
O'Dells INTERNATIONALS OUTREACH WITH THE O'DELLS

Our own missionaries to the Japanese, Cecil & Debbie O'Dell, have been talking with us about bringing back an "Internationals Night" to our church family where we can encourage international students English abilities and build relationships!  If you are interested in this, please contact Mike Jentes for more info. 

 

Also the O'Dells have moved their personal ministry website over to http://CecilODell.com  You can see much more of their ministry online there.   

 

See their New Year's Email here 

 
 
Press on!

Los Altos Grace // Mike Jentes
Los Altos Grace Brethren Church