Issue 322                                                                 
                     September 23, 2015
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 The God of Peace
We went ancient on the names of God series with the story of Gideon.

We found another rare name for God in the book of Judges chapter 6:   Yahweh Shalom

In this chapter, Israel is under discipline from God for their disobedience.  Israel does finally cry out to God.  So God sends a prophet...but they don't really turn to God.

Finally the Angel of the Lord -- appears to Gideon in the winepress (as he is hiding) and calls him "Mighty Warrior." Eventually, the Angel of the Lord asks for sacrifice so Gideon prepares it and offers it.  In a "miraculous God moment" the sacrifice is consumed!

When Gideon saw that he was the angel of the Lord, he said, " O Lord God! For now I have seen the angel of the Lord face to face." 

In this fearful exclamation, Gideon believed that as an unworthy, undeserving man he will be killed by the glory of God. Watch how God meets him in the next verse:

 The Lord said to him, "Peace to you, do not fear; you shall not die."
Then Gideon built an altar there to the Lord and named it The Lord is Peace.


Our God is a God of PEACE...event when we don't deserve it!

We invite you listen to Pastor Phil share this powerful story online

You can listen online to all the messages in the What's In A Name? - A Closer Look at the Names of God Series

IMPORTANT NEWS


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 >>
Mandatory Meeting Sunday 9/27

Required Orientation Meeting - Sunday September 27 @ noon after church in the basement to go over logistics, fill out all of the super fun paperwork and so your team members can meet and start working together! Mexico Webpage

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

Every Friday morning from 7:00am - 9:30am in the Fellowship Hall / Basement we will have some coffee and pastries available. These items are offered on a donation basis. All profits go to the Los Altos Brethren School Parent Support Group to help our school!

We do need some Baked Goodies for our time together! If you can donate something to share, please drop off on Thursday morning with Karen (or put in the kitchen) or early Friday morning (5am-7am).
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Sympathies to the Parker Family

Janice Parker went home to be with the Lord Sept 17th. Please pray for Keith, Joan, the boys, family and friends as they grieve her passing.
Janice Parker's memorial service will be Sunday, October 11 at 2:00PM at church.

The sign-up to bring cookies and to help serve is at the following link here>>

Children's Workers NEEDED!
 
 
Junior Church after worship {10:30am} for on the 4th and 5th Sundays of the month. Junior Church is for 1st- 5th graders.
Help us starting immediately!
 

Contact Cindi Stone >>
 
New Basic Christian Beliefs Class

New this Fall at 9:00am Sunday Class
Meeting in the UPPER ROOM. All are Welcome!

9/27    What the Bible says about. . .the Holy Spirit.

10/4    What the Bible says about. . .people.
  
For More Info >>
September Newsletter Online

All kinds of good stuff:
View it all online here >>
 
Women's Bible Study Thursdays

Women's Bible Study (study by Beth Moore) on 1 & 2 Thessalonians
Our first meeting is:
Thursday, September 24th at 9:30AM
@ Terry Hamilton's home
2168 Vuelta Grande
Long Beach
 
Contact Emi Negron at (562) 889-3415 >>
Choir Openings

Positions open in Soprano, Alto, Tenor and Bass. No others need apply.

Physical Qualifications: Must be able to carry light musical notes part way across the sanctuary. Must have sufficient vision to see the director....  (more...)

Find out more about Choir >>
Rooted
  
New Equipping Time Starting This Fall - ROOTED!
 
A New training time for the Los Altos Grace family to be equipped to follow Jesus and to help others to follow Him too!
 
2nd and 4th Mondays of each Month from 7:00-9:00 pm @LosAltosGrace in Room 13
Facilitated by Phil Helfer & Mike Jentes

Our times will be not be pure lecture, but more interactive, workshop-oriented and practical! Although they are in a series, each time will be a "stand alone" training to help equip you. Feel free to come when you can or make plans to be part of every opportunity!

  Who Am I in Jesus?
  • September 28 - Safe and Secure
  • October 12 - Being Who You Are
More details & the whole Fall Schedule online >>