Issue 259

February 12, 2014

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THE SPIRIT IN US

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Primal Fire

The Gifts of Ephesians 4

We had the joy of having author and church planter Neil Cole share with our church family on Sunday.

Neil and Pastor Phil have been collaborating on a book about Ephesians 4 called Primal Fire, which will be released soon. Since it's fresh, it is worth sharing!

The reality is that Jesus has been given to each of us- He is the greatest gift!

The call for every believer:"Listen to Jesus and do what He says." What would happen in our world if every believer just did that?!?!

Neil pointed out that Jesus was the consummate apostle, prophet, evangelist, shepherd and teacher...and if He is with us...then we have all that we need!

Listen to Neil's entire message online or on iTunes

IMPORTANT NEWS


Joan McNeely Memorial Sunday, February 16th at 3pm at Los Altos Grace Reception to follow. Help needed with setup, tear down, food and serving. Read the details & sign-up online >	Report from Water For Good Water for Good provides access to clean water and works to make a lasting improvement in people's lives in one of the world's most neglected countries, the Central African Republic (CAR). Water is the first step out of extreme poverty... See the pictures and full report >


February Newsletter Check out the news in our church and in our mission staff around the world: Long Beach Japanese Outreach, David and Anne Bashore, Water For Good, and much, much more... Read/Download Online >	Dave Guiles' Message On Sunday Feb. 2nd, Executive Director of Encompass World Partners shared the amazing story of African church planter Dadj� Samuel. Fortunately we recorded this message... Listen in online >	Retreat $ Due Women's Spring Retreat: registrants your retreat balance is due Sunday, February 16. Please talk to Cindi by Sunday morning if you are not able to pay by the 16th. Call Cindi 562-596-3358


It's OK to have a boring Valentine's Day A thought provoking article in Christianity Today magazine which suggests that happy couples keep the romance alive year-round. "It's not unusual for couples to find themselves sitting in front of the TV with their kids..." Read the article online >	Elders Retreat Thank you for your prayers for our annual Community of Elders Retreat! Twelve of us spent the weekend together sharing, praying and fellowshiping together. It was a rich time which spurred each one on toward love and good deeds! Community of Elders >


Patty Morris News Our mission administrator with Encompass World Partners in France, Patty Morris, shares her January update. Read it online >	Housing Help Needed Feb 28- March 10, we will have a family visiting with our church who are looking to be missionaries in training here in Long Beach. If you can help... Email Mike >	Messages & Songs Online Special Songs & Messages from our Sunday Morning Worship times at Los Altos Grace. These messages are online or on iTunes. Check them out >

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