Issue 310                                                      
                     May 13, 2015 
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Restore Gently
"Brethren, even if anyone is caught in any trespass, you who are spiritual, restore such a one in a spirit of gentleness; each one looking to yourself, so that you too will not be tempted."

This was our main text for the Sunday and provided fodder to talk about dealing with sin, helping others,  church discipline and much more.

We tend to apply external motivations when trying to see people change.  We probably think about church and discipline wrong.

Discipline is not about punishment, it's about restoration and transformation.

Our job as children of God is not to enforce discipline- but to help our spiritual family see the the Gospel again. This is the right way to see Matthew 18.  It's a reorientation toward the Gospel, not toward giving sinners the boot. 

Check out Pastor Phil's insightful message online or on iTunes.

 

IMPORTANT NEWS

 
#muffinsformountainchild

Our own Kat Kirtz is DOING something to help the folks of Nepal! Please consider supporting the devastated people of Nepal by ordering muffins! Blueberry... Lemon Poppyseed... Cinnamon Streusal... $12/dozen & she will cook 

Here's a bit more >>
Music Night For Haiti

Our own Madi Garcia, who is going off to Haiti this summer for a mission trip, will be with us Sunday morning for Special Music and also having a special Music Night Fundraiser on May 17th at Valley Christian.

Find out more here >>


Equipping for Fruitfulness

A special opportunity to learn about the dynamics of sharing the Gospel across-cultures. Saturday May 23rd at 6pm we will have Jayson Georges, author of The 3D Gospel with us.  Drinks and dessert to be provided for a suggested donation .

See all the details online:
http://equipping.splashthat.com/
Special Training  THIS Fri. & Sat!

Our own Phil Helfer and Neil Cole will be doing this training hat focuses on missional living resulting in discipleship and new "organic" churches. An initial "download" if you please, of the philosophy and concepts of organic church planting...

More Info  >>
 
Gripentrogs pass the baton

Greg and Denyse share about passing the baton from their executive ministry with One Challenge, about the fruitful ministry, and about great family times... 


See the news from the Gripentrogs  >>
Run for Water. Run for Life.

We've been invited as a church by Team World Vision to be the anchor for Long Beach to runs for clean water & fullness of life for children in Africa! Our beloved Juana is going to be our Team Captain! Find out more on our website...

Informational & More! >>
#CleanWater2015
Donate now... every dollar helps bring clean water to Central Africans!
https://app.mobilecause.com/vf/splash/LosAltosGRACE

A Coffee Connection- Church & School!

Los Altos Coffee House is going EVERY Friday morning from 7-9:30am!
We still need sign ups to help bring goodies to make it a success! 
Sign up to bring goodies... Please >>
Find out more online >>
Latest from Don & Danka Zellmer

Exciting stories, testimonies and pictures from the Zellmer's recent trip to Poland with Air Force Academy cadets!

Find out more here >>
GREEN OAK RANCH REGISTRATION IS OPEN NOW!
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The Dates are set: Sunday, August 2 - Saturday, August 8, 2015  

Our Theme for 2015 is set: 2015-GOR-GlowInTheDark

Registration is now Open! Check out the Green Oak Ranch 2015 webpage for all the details about registration and more!
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
No One is Justified by Law - 2/15/15  Phil Helfer
What is the Law For? - 3/1/15  Phil Helfer
Gracious Identity - 3/8/15  Phil Helfer
Freedom in Grace - 3/15/15  Phil Helfer
Freedom in Christ - 3/22/15  Phil Helfer
Mary or Martha? Highpoints of Galatians - 4/12/15  Phil Helfer
The Mind Set on the Spirit - 4/19/15  Phil Helfer
Fruit of the Spirit vs. Works of the Flesh - 5/3/15  Phil Helfer
Restore Gently - 5/10/15  Phil Helfer