Issue 299                                              
                          February 5, 2015 
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Are You Bewitched?
Paul in Galatians chapter 3 challenges the church:

"You foolish Galatians, who has bewitched you, before whose eyes Jesus Christ was publicly portrayed as crucified? This is the only thing I want to find out from you: did you receive the Spirit by the works ofthe Law, or byhearing with faith?Are you so foolish? Having begunby the Spirit, are you nowbeing perfected by the flesh?
Galatians 3:1-3   

Paul demonstrates the superiority of faith and the Spirit over the Law! The cross of Jesus and His resurrection changed everything-- not just for the moment of salvation, but for every moment of our salvation!

The Law was meant to show us we are broken, and that we needed the Messiah to care for it!! The first day we believe and every day after that!
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Online for your listening/download:

Introductory Message on Galatians - 01/04/15  Phil Helfer

Utter Reliance on Grace - 01/11/15  Phil Helfer

The Gospel of Grace: From Jesus to Paul to the Galatians to Us - 01/18/15  Mike Jentes
       [Powerpoint from the message]

To Live is Christ - 01/25/15  Phil Helfer

Are You Bewitched? - 02/01/15  Phil Helfer
IMPORTANT NEWS

Starting Feb. 6th - A Coffee Connection

Los Altos Coffee House is a relational space for our school & church families to intermingle and enjoy one another!  This invitation is for all preschool and elementary school parents, grandparents and friends!

Find out more (and ways to help) online >>
  Refrigerator Needed

One of our church family is in need of a refrigerator pronto.  If you have the means to help, we want to connect you with the opportunity to bless someone else.  Please contact Karen in the office.

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Registration is Closed
But, please pay your balance
to Cindi Stone and
please be praying for
this weekend to have great impact!
Retreat Webpage >>
 
February Newsletter online!

As we step into February, here is the latest newsletter, with great stuff from about Lauren Edwards, Missionaries, Coffee and more! 

Online Newsletter >>
  Pray for our Elders

This weekend is our annual community of elders retreat, and we would ask that you pray for them and for our church family!

Pray for our Leaders >>

Your Secret Name Book Group

A 5 week Friday night book group will begin on February 20th from 6:00pm - 7:30pm at Brio Wellness Center.
Visit the website to learn more about the book and to watch the powerful video trailer:  www.yoursecretname.com

Sign up with Shelly @ Brio >>
  A New Chapter Begins

"Greg [Gripentrog] finished his responsibilities as One Challenge president on December 31 and we now turn to a new ministry chapter as we prepare to return to Indonesia this coming July..."

Read the Gripentrogs latest >>

Human Trafficking Task Force

We heard from local and statewide experts on the reality of human trafficking here in our backyards. Attendees had 35 choices of workshops to chose from, centered on education, safety and empowerment. ""My eyes have been opened..."

Read more online >>
Precious Lamb Preschool News

We are praising God for an amazing 2014!  We have seen Him provide, bless, guide and protect in extraordinary ways and we are so grateful.  Please pray with us as we start another year of ministry! 

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Trust in the Lord: Latest Newsletter from the Bashore's
It's easy to say, not nearly as easy to do. I think anyone walking with the Lord knows full well how trying it can be....  Read the rest online >>