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Issue: # 249
| November 13, 2013
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STOP FIGHTING START ASKING
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In our series from the letter by James, we picked up in chapter 4: What is the source of quarrels and conflicts among you? Is not the source your pleasures that wage war in your members? You lust and do not have; so you commit murder. You are envious and cannot obtain; so you fight and quarrel. You do not have because you do not ask. (vs. 1-2) We don't have peace because we haven't dealt with the desires inside us! In this passage, we see that the word for "desires" = same word as hedonism. We want what we want when we want it! It's how we are with our sin nature! It leads to fighting and quarreling! James tells us that there are somethings that we want, but that "you don't have because you don't ask God." Stop fighting, start asking! Something in our lives is missing...we have to ask God...who can actually deliver it! That is His Answer! Submit therefore to God.... Draw near to God and He will draw near to you.
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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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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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 NOVEMBER NEWSLETTER
Letter from Phil: Return from Japan
Turkey Bowl 2013
*Communion & Family Breakfast
*Children's Ministry Christmas Music
*Let's Stick Together
*Celebrate Christmas With Us
*Long Beach Rescue Mission Holiday Needs
*LAGBC Mortgage Debt Retirement Update
*Please Pray
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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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MIDDLE SCHOOL MINISTRY STAYING UP ALL NIGHT TO BRING CLEAN WATER TO AFRICA!
Awake-A-Thon on Nov 23 @ 7pm
Fearless is raising funds for ICDI , a ministry bringing safe drinking water to the people of Central Africa (check 'em out online at http://ICDI.org )
We have a ton of incredibly fun games planned for the night, along with worship and devotionals. Cost = $15 & bring: $ 5 for Starbucks, and lots of sponsors to help our friends drink clean water in Africa! Questions: Contact Kevin Edwards (562) 822-1587
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NORTHSTAR
Come be part of NORTHSTAR and experience real adventure, real life in the heart of Japan. Living in the "roof of the islands" located in the Northern Japan Alps, you will be minutes from hiking trails, a ski resort, and abundant nature. You'll have the opportunity to experience a cross-cultural lifestyle while exploring ministry through a unique approach... Read more online here
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ANGEL TREE STARTS SUNDAY NOVEMBER 24th
Give Joy to a Prisoner's Kid this Christmas. When mom or dad is in prison, it's the children who do hard time. But you can let them know they are not forgotten. You can give them a gift on behalf of their imprisoned parent and in the name of Jesus.
We are so glad to be a part of the Angel Tree outreach this Christmas season. Next Sunday is the first one when you can select a child. There will be a table with the children we can adopt to bless this Christmas season on behalf of their incarcerated parent.
If you can help, contact our church coordinator Pete Anderson by email.
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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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GROUNDWORK FALL FUNTIMES
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 had 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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 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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TURKEY BOWL FLAG FOOTBALL
What: A fun game of flag football for all ages the morning after Thanksgiving
When: Friday, November 29, 8am-10:30am
Where: El Dorado Park off Studebaker on the soccer field (you will see us setting up).
Donuts, water, flags, & Gatorade are provided.
If you have any questions or concerns, contact Bill Salas (562)715-9549
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 HELP LONG BEACH RESCUE MISSIONThanksgiving is our busiest time of year! We're expecting hundreds of men, women, and children at our Annual Thanksgiving Dinner. You can help us stock the pantry and fill the shelves now by donating items. Drop off the donations at the Samaritan House, 1335 Pacific Ave., Long Beach, from 8am-6pm.
For further information visit our website www.LBRM.org. Your hands and your heart are needed this holiday season to make Thanksgiving and Christmas merrier for hundreds of impoverished or homeless individuals and families in the Long Beach area. Round up your friends, family, or church group and sign up to volunteer at the following holiday events:
Thanksgiving Dinner: Wed., Nov. 27 (3-6 pm) Thurs., Nov. 28 (7-10 am)
Christmas Dinner: Sun., Dec. 23 (3-6pm) Breakfast: Breakfast: Mon., Dec. 24 (7-10am)
For more information, contact Mario Galleano at (562)591-1292, e-mail volunteer@LBRM.org or visit the volunteer page at LBRM.org.
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Press on!
Los Altos Grace // Mike Jentes
Los Altos Grace Brethren Church
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