LAGBC
MidWeek E-Newsletter
Issue: # 228                             
May 8, 2013
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WHAT AM I AFRAID OF?

A few weeks ago, Pastor Phil gave us this challenge...it's worth repeating this week: 

 

Here's a CHALLENGE FOR YOU:

 

1) Ask God this question: What am I afraid of?

 

2) Write down what comes to mind

 

3) Then ask yourself:   If God is with me, why am I afraid of that?



MAY NEWSLETTER ONLINE   

Check out this month's newsletter, it's stuffed full of great info:  

  1. Ray Hauser Update 

  2. Green Oak Ranch 

  3. Children's Attendance Awards 

  4. Middle School Localpaloosa 

  5. What is Success In Evangelism? by Ed Waken 

  6. From the Kinjos 

  7. A Possible New Chapter for Jay & Jan Bell 

  8. English Learning Ministry 

  9. Greg & Denyse Gripentrog 
Krispy KremesFREE DONUT FOR MOMS ON SUNDAY   

We are doing a special treat for all the Mothers at our church and giving them a free Krispy Kreme donut...  

 

...and we will have some for sale as a FUNd RAISER

Only $1 each or $10 per dozen!

 

The funds are going support some of our youth going to the MOMENTUM Youth Conference this summer.
All In
GREEN OAK RANCH ONLINE!
The stuff you need to know and the forms you need are all online. Check out the pics and videos from last year and see our theme of ALL IN!

Check out the page online


P.S. A special reminders to CA's, get your paperwork in for the CA Retreat to Cindi Stone!

  

Jay & Jan Bell MISSIONARIES OF THE MONTH-
Jay & Jan Bell
 Director of Internationals USA with Encompass World Partners 

Jay and Jan are mobilizing churches and leaders to reach the internationals in their neighborhoods and communities. You can find out more about IUSA online.

If you would like to financially support the ministry of Jay & Jan you are welcome to do so through your regular offering, or you can use the Donation button above to do so online! 
BORACAYPRAY FOR OPERATION BORACAY   

Below is a recent video about the ministry that our team will be joining for their summer work.  Check it out!  

Boracay: Helping the Ati achieve their dreams, & making education possible to all.
Boracay: Helping the Ati achieve their dreams!

Also checkout our webpage for upcoming fundraisers at
CHICK-FIL-A and
RUBY's!

Operation Boracay Webpage
LADIES--INVITATION TO A BABY SHOWER FOR MRS. ERIN GOBBLE

Sunday, May 26th at 12:30

At the Home of Shelly Deaton (1041 Tehachapi Dr. Long Beach 90807)

Lunch Will Be Served

Erin is registered at Babies 'R'Us, Target & Amazon.com. Erin is expecting a boy.

HELPING INTERNATIONALS LEARN ENGLISH 101  

Saturday, June 8th

 
9am - Noon
Los Altos Grace Brethren Church - Fellowship Hall
Workshop Presenter: Kathy Lenz
Suggested Donation of $5-10
Questions? - Contact Mike Jentes <mjentes@LAGBC.org>

 

 

This Workshop will be an introduction on how to help internationals learn the English language with cultural sensitivity, skill and confidence. This opportunity to help people learn English is great for relationships, ministry and helping people in very tangible way!

 

localpaloosa MIDDLE SCHOOL SUMMER 2 DAY EVENT 
The most exciting couple days of the Middle School ministry are coming up! It's full of a Pool Party, Soak City Water Park, Lake Gregory,Waterslide, Hiking & More!

Check out all the scoop:   
Blue WindowsPRECIOUS LAMB MOTHER'S DAY PARTY @ BLUE WINDOWS!  

   

Precious Lamb would love to invite you to Blue Windows' Mother's Day Party! It will be on Friday, May 10, 2013 from 6:00pm to 9:00pm. Buy your Mother's Day gift at this special Boutique, and 25% of the profits will be going to Precious Lamb, a ministry benefiting mothers and children facing homelessness. Blue Windows is located on 5276 E. 2nd Street, Long Beach.  

Any questions? Contact Precious Lamb: info@preciouslamb.org or 562-243-1715. Thank you for your support!

 

Aaron Brake will be teaching a six week apologetics series from May 4 to June 8, Saturday mornings from 8am to 9:30am. The location is at Parkcrest Christian Church, at 3936 Woodruff Ave, Long Beach, CA, 90808. We will be meeting in the "Unplugged" building which is visible from Woodruff Ave. The series is for a Men's group that meets at Parkcrest, so only men are invited.
    If you are interested in attending please let me know and I will keep you updated of any changes. All men are invited so feel free to invite friends.
Thank you,  Aaron  <><
www.pleaseconvinceme.com
WORK MATTERS: A REFLECTION FROM BOB GENBERG   

My bedside alarm activates and Jackson Browne's "Before the Deluge" nudges me out of my slumber. I get up in a sleepy haze and get dressed for work. I gather my backpack, kiss my wife and daughters goodbye, and fall into freeway traffic. Another workday has begun and I'm on autopilot. Lately, I'm realizing how easily and insidiously this has become my default mode. Autopilot....  >>>Read the rest here >>>

 

LABS HELP US BY SHARING YOUR OPINION
 
Friends, we need your help. Many parents are looking for schools at this time of year, and we have only a couple of reviews on Google for our school...would you give it a glowing review?!?!?! Just a few sentences can go a LOOOONG way!   
OUR FOOD PANTRY NEEDS SOME FOOD!  

We are low on some items and could use your donations of:   

  • Canned goods
  • Personal hygiene items
  • Nonperishable food items
  • Household paper goods
  • Laundry detergent
  • Canned tuna & chicken
  • Lunchbox snacks
  • Canned spaghetti sauce
  • Pasta
  • Beans & Rice

Please put items in the Food Pantry basket on the church patio. If you have a need, please contact us in the church office (by email or 562-596-3358) 

 

 
Press on!

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