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Issue: # 248
| November 6, 2013
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In our series from the letter by James, in chapter 3, he asks this provocative question: "Who among you is wise and understanding?"
In a quick and immediate response to that question, James articulates the following:
"Let him show by his good behavior his deeds in the gentleness of wisdom!"
Christianity has often been shown as a faith where you have to know stuff. It's not just about knowing stuff, but truly it's about doing stuff! This is a WORKING faith, not merely a mental assent.
We find that James articulates the clear differences between worldly wisdom and wisdom from above.
Worldly wisdom has it's operating principles of selfishness, pride and jealousy. Where this "wisdom" shapes decisions, it is worldly!
Wisdom from Above is from a whole different perspective:
- is firstpure,
- then peaceable
- gentle,
- reasonable,
- full of mercy and good fruits,
- unwavering,
- without hypocrisy (James 3:17)
The only way to live with this Wisdom from Above is to open yourself up to God, to ask Him to take over your life and give you that wisdom that is out of this world! Won't you ask Him?
We've recorded and posted Phil's helpful message online:
Listen to this message online or on iTunes
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 James Series:
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 TLC NEEDS YOUR HELP!
The TLC ministry needs donations of diapers in all sizes. These can be given to Vi or dropped off in the church office. Thanks!
Secondly, 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. (Here is a list of gift items posted online)
Please bring to church no later than NOVEMBER 10th.
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COMMUNION & FAMILY BREAKFAST
SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 24th
@ 9:30am
The whole family is invited for a time of communion,celebration & thanksgiving. This gathering will replace our morning Sunday school & church service & will include breakfast.
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 MISSION OF THE MONTH:
PRECIOUS LAMB PRESCHOOL
Read more about 3 current events that you can help with!  | | Precious Lamb Pre-School for Homeless Children - Long Beach, CA |
If you would like to financially support the ministry of Precious Lamb, 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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GROUNDWORK FALL FUNTIMES
Fri. 8th-Sun. 10th:
Fall Adventure!! -- It's not too late to sign up!!!
Tues. 12th: Girls Group at Barb's, 7-9pm
Sun. 17th: Guy's Hangout after service (around noon)
Wed. 20th: Thanksgiving Family Dinner at the Gobbles' House,
>>See their page online
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SERVE OUR KIDS!
Our Children's Ministry during the Junior Church time has some open slots for the opportunity to teach and influence our kids. 1st-5th grade (10:30AM after worship in church) needs a teacher on the... - 1) 4th Sunday of each month (12 times per year)
2) 5th Sunday (4 times per year) Please see Cindi Stone or call 562-596-3358 X803.
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 NURSERY NEED Beginning December 4th, the nursery at 9:00AM needs a caregiver. Our current volunteer, Denise Hoffman, is having knee surgery....please keep her in your prayers.
See Cindi Stone or call at 562-596-3358 to volunteer.
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 MEALS FOR THE YOUNGS
Our lovely Teri Young is going to have her long awaited hip surgery on Monday morning. We would like to provide meals for her and her family every-other-day beginning Friday November 15th. Nancy McKnight is coordinating meals. Please call her (562)773-8050 or email her jnjjj@juno.com to help.
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TUTAPONA COFFEE FOR SALE SUNDAY!
A few weeks back, our own Carl Gaede was with us to share about his work in Uganda. We just received an imported shipment of coffee which will go to support the ministry of Tutapona. It'll be available on Sunday. Also, you can jump into the 10 Campaign online!
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MISSIONARIES OF THE MONTH  National Ministry Partners in Okinawa, Japan with Encompass World Partners
Pastor Phil just had the chance to be with Yuki on his recent trip to Japan!
If you would like to financially support the ministry of Precious Lamb, 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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MULTI-ETHNIC CHURCH CONFERENCE IN LONG BEACH
This week, our own Mike Jentes participated in the largest multi-ethnic church conference in the USA. More than 1,000 registrants descended upon the Grace Brethren Church of Long Beach, CA for the Mosaix 2013 Conference.
From main sessions, to workshops, to side bars and conversations, this event on November 5-6 pushed forward the need for church in North America to become more multi-ethnic... Read more online here
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 INTERNATIONAL FRIENDSHIP NIGHT
Friday November 15th
from 6-9pm
at Los Altos Grace (Fellowship Hall).
You can sign up to help in these ways:
1) Transportation- pick up/drop off student(s)
2) Food preparation help.
3) Be a Table Talk person - conversation leader(Question asker!!!)
4) Help Setup/Clean up
Sign up online @ VolunteerSpot: http://vols.pt/iJAKdy
Contact: Mike Jentes at mjentes@LAGBC.org
More info and an invitation for others on our webpage
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 FOOTBALL & FELLOWSHIP
On Thursdays, Chuck Kirtz is opening his home for people to come watch Thursday night Pro Football at 5:30pm.
At halftime of the game, they'll turn off the TV and discuss the book "Uncommon" by football coach Tony Dungy.
The Kirtz home is at 4122 Hackett Ave
Lakewood CA 90713 and you can contact Chuck via email at ckirtz@LAGBC.org
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Press on!
Los Altos Grace // Mike Jentes
Los Altos Grace Brethren Church
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