LAGBC
MidWeek E-Newsletter
Issue: # 231                                
May 29, 2013
IN THIS ISSUE
MINISTRY QUICK LINKS
EVERYTHING FOR LIFE & GODLINESS
We dove into a new series on the letter of 2nd Peter on Sunday. After some short introductory phrases, Peter states an amazing truth 

"...His divine power has granted to us everything pertaining to life and godliness, through the true knowledge of Him who called us by His own glory and excellence.For by these He has granted to us His precious and magnificent promises, so that by them you may become partakers of the divine nature..." (2 Peter 1:3-4 NASB) 2Peter Teaching Series

The question bounced around the auditorium: "What pertains to life?"
Answers from breath to physical parts to the deeply human parts of love were shared.

It became overwhelming, that if God gave us everything we need for life...that is AMAZING!  He front-loaded all of His gifts to us and

Then we jumped into "what pertains to godliness?" It was clear that if Jesus was the exact representation of what God is like. If you want to see what God is like, look at Jesus!

God gifted us everything we need for both -- LIFE and GODLINESS. What amazing gifts! What an amazing God!

Listen again to the message from Phil online here

_______________________________________________ Joshua SeriesRecent 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

My House Will Serve The Lord - Joshua 24 

Remembering What God Has Done - Joshua 24 

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!   

 

COMPUTERS FOR $50 FROM OUR SCHOOL

We had a generous donation of new computers for our computer lab at Los Altos Brethren School.  Our old systems are available for purchase.  

 

It's a great deal at only $50.   

 

Contact Lee Wadsworth for more details.  

Email lwadsworth@leowadsworth.com  

REMEMBER RETIRING TEACHER - PAT WOOLLEY

Dear friends of Los Altos Brethren School,


We would like to present a basket of cards to Mrs. Woolley, our 6th grade teacher for many, many years.  If your child or your family would like to make/send in a card to the school office by Monday (6/10)...they will be presented on Tuesday (the last day of 6th grade class).
Thank you! 

Utah Partnerships For Christ
MATT VIDOVICH MISSION TO UTAH
Again this summer, Matt Vidovich is serving with Utah Partnerships For Christ in hosting short-term mission teams and doing outreach to those in the Mormon faith.  He left on June 5th for his role in leading with UPFC.  Please be praying for him in this great opportunity! 
LAGBC Logo FAMILY MEETING SUNDAY JUNE 17th @ 9am

Each year we need to do a report on our church family -- progress made during the year, look at the finances and approve a budget for the following year.  Our fiscal year runs from July 1 - June 30, so we wanted to get it in before the fiscal year is over.

Make a plan on being there at 9am on Sunday June 17th! 

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.

Also there are hospitality needs for Japanese students...contact Cecil for more information!

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! 
PRAY FOR ROMANIA    

The Lord is connecting our church with the nation of Romania over the coming weeks.  

 

Last Sunday, our own Bob Feller left with a group from the Biola Conservatory of Music to serve and connect with Heart to Heart Ministries. Bob has made this trip a couple of times before.  Please pray for his ongoing ministry and the building of relationships.   

 

Also last Sunday, we prayed for David and Anne (Friedman) Bashore as they depart for a 2 week exploratory trip to see what the Lord might have for them to serve as full-time missionaries there. Track their journey on Anne's Facebook
All In
GREEN OAK RANCH SPOTS AVAILABLE 
If you haven't registered yet, there is still room! 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!

GROUNDWORK (HIGH SCHOOL) NEWS    
Freshmen Breakfast/ June 9th, 9:15-10:15am 

A time to welcome incoming Groundwork students.  Come hungry! (Free for Freshmen, for other students cost is $3).  

 

Summer BBQ/ June 15th, 1-3pm 

Come eat, play Ping-Pong, and just hang out at The Gobbles.  Address: 6908 Henrilee St. Lakewood, CA 90713

 

More info and details on the Groundwork Webpage 

MEALS FOR THE BOYD FAMILY 
Our beloved Jim and Sylvia Boyd could really be blessed with some ongoing home-cooked meals.  Nancy McKnight is coordinating those meals. Please contact Nancy if you can help (email Nancy).
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
RUBY's!

Operation Boracay Webpage
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
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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! 
HOST JAPANESE STUDENTS THIS FALL

We have a golden opportunity to share the love of Christ with the Japanese in our own homes!

Compass USA has been bringing students from the Osaka, Japan area for the last 7 years.  This year 110 middle school students are visiting America through this particular program.  Their stay in the Long Beach area is from 10/31 - 11/4. The students arrive early afternoon on Thursday, go to Disneyland on Friday, spend the weekend with their host family and then depart on Monday morning.

Last year some of our church family hosted students:
"We really enjoyed hosting two girls last fall.  Nanako and Tomoyo were sweet and appreciated our time together. They were eager to try all kinds of food and to go to the mall and the beach.  It was hard to say goodbye at the end of the weekend.  We loved hosting these two girls and are signed up for this Fall!" - Shelly Deaton

Again, it's a short stay, but a great investment.  It provides a great opportunity to engage with the other side of the world in our own home as well as a simple opportunity to love them with Christ's love.  In exchange, your family has the opportunity to get a scholarship for your children to travel to another country:  Japan, France or Spain.  You can see the details here at http://aili.us .

In any case, I'd love to partner with you in the gospel. Please call me 562.879.0191 or email lachica.pipeline@gmail.com if you have any questions about hosting.
In Christ,
Amy Lachica
 
Press on!

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