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LAGBC
  Issue 294                                         
                          December 11, 2014 
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Closing 1 Corinthians
This year we have worked verse by verse through A Tour of 1 Corinthians.   Last Sunday we wrapped it up by looking at the final details that Paul addresses to the church in the final chapter.

One of the details is that he is urging this church to set aside money for the Jewish church in Jerusalem. This is a huge thing to see Gentile churches collecting money for others...and especially their Jewish brothers!  Paul gives some encouragements for them to make weekly collections and save the money. Then when he comes, the money will be already collected and there will be no guilt trip about giving more.

In this detail, Paul is still prioritizing relationship over  money as he wants this gift to be from the Corinthian church...and also delivered by those from the church. Then the church is building the relationship with their brothers and sisters in Jerusalem!

One more detail that we could learn from was this was in 1 Cor 16:5-9 :
Paul didn't have a 5 year plan, he was led by God for his next steps...truly directed by the Holy Spirit.

Paul had made the plan that he was coming to them, but he was very open to what God wanted. He didn't exactly know where he would go after that, nor when!  But as he was with the Corinthians they would share in Paul's ministry as he was with them, and in his going.

His arrival would be delayed because the Spirit was granting another opportunity currently:

 "a wide door for effective service has opened to me!"  
1 Cor 16:9

While the door was open, Paul was going to be effective in that place.

This is so encouraging for us to see how the Apostle Paul was seeking for direction and effectiveness in his life and ministry.  As the Lord was giving it, he was seizing the opportunity!

May we find and walk through the open doors for effective ministry!

IMPORTANT NEWS

Christmas Musical by our own LAGBC Choir
This Sunday, December 14 at 10:15am
 
Children's Christmas Party Sunday!

Our Kids will Celebrate a Happy Birthday Jesus Party!    Grades 1st - 5th 


THIS SUNDAY! December 14th @ 10:15am

 

If you signed up to bring cookies, please make sure to bring them!

 

Gifts Due Sunday!

Angel Tree gifts are due this Sunday...don't forget!

Also we need help in Delivering Gifts on Saturday morning 12/20 at 9am!



Sara Lindsay Worship Album

Beloved Sara Lindsay ( or Mrs. Dlour own Mike Jentes was able to attend the global working meeting of Finishing The Task. This network of mission groups is researching what people groups around the world DON'T have a Bible, a Believer or a Body of Christ.      

 

Read more about the progress of the Gospel among the unengaged >>
December Newsletter Online

From Where I Sit

Hi! Karen Salas here...From my seat, at my desk and in the Body, I have the rare privilege of seeing you lovely people live your lives with HIM. I am in awe of you!  

 

This month I invite you to welcome Pete Anderson and Angel Tree to our Newsletter feature interview....
Read it online >>   



Basic Christian Beliefs Class

This Sunday 9am class is a Bible-centered look at Basic Christian Beliefs taught by a variety of leaders in our church family: 

   

12/14 What the Old Testament says about. . .the Messiah.  -- Jenna Helfer    

12/21 What the Bible says about. . .the Incarnation.  --  Mike Jentes 

 

See more about the Class & NOTES >
Raffle for the Dollhouse

We are Doing an Awesome Campership Raffle to Raise money for GOR 2015! 

Enter the Raffle for a chance to win a handmade, furnished... 

VERMONT DOLL FARMHOUSE  (in the church office window)

$5 Donation per raffle ticket. Find out more at our website.  

 

Get your Raffle form online >   

WINNER Drawn Dec. 21st @ Noon! 


Registration is OPEN!
Hear Carol Hopson and Design Your Own Weekend!

See all the details on the following information/registration form
 

 O'Dells Celebrating 30 years!

We celebrate 30 years of Mission and Ministry for the Japanese people by Cecil & Debbie O'Dell.

"We were young, excited and felt a sense of adventure in our hearts as we were sent to Japan to make disciples and start new churches
...
Dedication to the Cause in CAR

 Even when Farel was displaced from his home, he continued to lead Water for Good and helped launch the LOVE NOW campaign's operations for 2014.

His family was in a very difficult situation, but he recognized that others had lost everything-homes, fields, and loved ones...

 

Bake a difference! Make Your Hood Good with cookies from Sweet Deeds!

What can we DO now to love our neighbors? Here's a gimme. Ready? Wait for it... Cookies!

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