LAGBC
MidWeek E-Newsletter
Issue: # 229                              
May 15, 2013
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WHAT WE WANT FOR THE NEXT GENERATION
Since it was Mother's Day...the question on the table was for the mom's-- "What do want as a mom for your kids?"

The consensus of our church family was " We want our kids to know God and walk with Him."

This related to our ongoing study in Joshua.  Joshua's life is coming to an end and he is sharing his last words and desires for the people of Israel.

"Be very strong; be careful to obey all that is written in the Book of the Law of Moses, without turning aside to the right or to the left." (Joshua 23:6 NIV)

Joshua wants them to walk with God going forward!

"Now I am about to go the way of all the earth. You know with all your heart and soul that not one of all the good promises the Lord your God gave you has failed. Every promise has been fulfilled; not one has failed." (Joshua 23:14 NIV)

God never makes a promise he doesn't keep!!! We can always count on Him!
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Joshua SeriesCurrent Series on Joshua:

Introduction to Joshua
Entering God's Rest - Joshua 1
Rahab & Real Faith - Joshua 2
Crossing the Jordan - Joshua 3-4
Jesus Shows Up - Joshua 5
The Perplexing Jericho Story Joshua 6
Sin Saps Our Effectiveness - Joshua 7-8
Making Oaths & Consulting the Lord - Joshua 9
Our God Can Make the Sun Stand Still - Joshua 10
Possessing What's Yours - Joshua 11-19
Jesus Our Refuge - Joshua 20
What We Want for the Next Generation - Joshua 23

 
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 

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!

  

O'Dells MISSIONARIES OF THE MONTH-
Cecil & Debbie O'Dell
 Discipling the Japanese with Encompass World Partners 

Cecil works among the Japanese here in the Greater LA to reach them for Jesus and equip them to be spiritual leaders. Read more about current ministry updates online.

If you would like to financially support the ministry of Cecil & Debbie you are welcome to do so through your regular offering, or you can use the Donation button above to do so online! 
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.

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
LABS
OPEN HOUSE FRIDAY NIGHT 
�       May 17 @ 5:30 - 7:30 p.m.
�       Jazz Band plays outside in elementary patio area - 5:45 p.m.
�       Support the Parent Support Group raffle baskets.  All the proceeds go to special projects for our school.  The drawing will be held at 6:50 p.m. sharp! 
 
COME AND ENJOY THE FUN EVENING AND BRING YOUR FAMILY AND FRIENDS TO CHECK OUT OUR SCHOOL AND SEE YOUR STUDENTS GREAT WORK! 

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:   
Patty Morris MISSIONARY UPDATE
PATTY MORRIS 
Discipling the French and Administrator with Encompass World Partners for all of Europe 

Read more about her current ministry updates online.

If you would like to financially support the ministry of Patty you are welcome to do so through your regular offering, or you can use the Donation button above to do so online! 
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
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) 

 

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!   
 
Press on!

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