Issue 317

August 12, 2015

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Glow In The Dark

With our theme for Green Oak Ranch being Glow In The Dark, the conversations had been about darkness and light!

We started with the truth that "God is Light and in Him there is no darkness at all!" -1 John 1:15

And we moved into the reality that "Jesus is the Light of the World; he who follows Me will not walk in the darkness, but will have the Light of life." - John 8:12

And then You [ALL] are the light of the world:
"Let your light shine before men in such a way that they may see your good works, and glorify your Father who is in heaven." - Matthew 5:14a, 16

Finally we talked about how we are to take the Light into the darkness!

"A city set on a hill cannot be hidden; nor does anyone light a lamp and put it under a basket, but on the lampstand, and it gives light to all who are in the house. Let your light shine!" - Matthew 5:14-15

As followers of Jesus:

we HAVE the light
and we ARE light
and darkness will not overcome us! We can live bold and courageous lives in our dark world!

WE GLOW IN THE DARK!

IMPORTANT NEWS

Green Oak Ranch Photos & Videos Online !

Thanks to the amazing photographer Mariah Shope, we have some great photos online
Here is the direct link: https://mariahshope.smugmug.com/Green-Oak-Ranch-2015-Photo-Galle/n-4rN7M3/

Check out our page with the Green Oak Ranch 2015 videos:
https://vimeo.com/losaltosgrace/albums


Lock Up Men Needed We have an amazing group of faithful men who unlock our facility on Sundays and then make sure it's locked back up again. It's a rotating schedule and we need a few more men to join the team! For More Info Contact Karen >>	Latest from Carrie Carey Summer Greetings! I'm nearing my fourth year with TeachBeyond, as a Mobilization Coach and am so grateful for you all, my prayer and financial partners, who make it possible for me to serve missionaries, as they prepare to serve Him around the globe! Read the stories here >>


Coffee House Planning Meeting We had a great time last year connecting the school and church during our Friday morning Coffee House! In an effort to be ready to do it again this fall, you are invited to a planning meeting on Thurs. August 20 from 1:00-3:00pm. For More Info Contact Karen >>	Too Soon to Turn Away from CAR Interested in understanding more about the current crisis in the CAR? Check out this fantastic report by the International Rescue Committee (IRC). Complete with photos and graphs, it does a great job... Find out more here >>

Gobbles welcome Baby Wade... can you help ... take them a meal!
Wade Presley Gobble joined the Gobble gang at 4:56am on 7/22/15. He weighs 7 lbs 4oz and is 19.5 inches tall. Mom, Dad, Dylan, and baby are all healthy and doing fantastic. You can help them ... take them a meal >>

Ways to help the Bashores get to Romania!

There are at least 3 ways you can help David, Anne and the kids get on the plane and get to where God is calling them. Check out these opportunities: Buy some 1) Tupperware, 2) Cards for a Cause, and/or 3) Jewelry and Stationary and you can help them get going!


Japanese Playing American Football Japanese students playing American Football for the first time with coach Higby! Flag Football has been a great relational bridge to build friendships for the Gospel. Please pray that these students would come to know Jesus and help others do the same! Contact Matt Higby about details >>	Children's Workers NEEDED 9:00 AM Nursery 1st Sunday of each month 9:00AM Nursery 2nd Sunday each month Junior Church after worship {10:30am} on the 4th and 5th Sundays of the month Beginning September 6th Contact Cindi Stone >>


Get Text Messages from Us This week, some of you might have received a text message from our church. We are trying out this way of communication with our church family. If you didn't get it, we would love to have you get our text alerts! Text LosAltos to 51555 to get 'em >>	October 16-18 to Genesis Diez We are excited to be invited to go back to Genesis Diez near Ensenada Mexico and serve for a weekend this fall. Details are coming together for this time. Our point person will be Mariah (email) Shope Sign up online >>


Fantasy Football Draft 8/30 Our Commissioner, Chuck Kirtz is pulling together another year of Fantasy Football for our church folks. Draft Day will be on Sunday August 30 after church (approx. noon) with some food and football! Contact Chuck for details >>	Rubios Fundraiser Sun. Sept 6 Present the below flyer to the cashier when you dine in, take food to go, or pick up a catering order, and they will donate 20% to the Mission Mexico Trip! Sunday, September 6th, 2015 from 11:00 am - CLOSE @ 12420 Seal Beach Blvd., Seal Beach, CA 90740 Rubio's Flier for Fundraising >>

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