Issue 323                                                                  
                     September 30, 2015
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The Most High God
El Elyon is the Hebrew name which translated is the Most High God.

We found our introduction to this name of God in Genesis 14. We talked about the reality that the Most High God is the one to go to--because He is not one among many, nor because He is just a touch above the rest...but HE IS ABOVE ALL!

He is "Sovereign" over everything. He has the  authority/ rights  and the power/ability work as He pleases.  He is the only one to exercise all He desires.

Fortunately for us, the Most High God can work all things together for Good!

God seems to have limited his sovereignty in creating creatures who have choices and will. God wants his creation to freely and willfully choose to love Him and to love each other above themselves!

God doesn't force Himself on anyone & everyone ...otherwise everyone would follow Him!  The Most High God took care of it all, but He doesn't make you come to Him.

The Most High God made a choice to die for you. That's a God worth surrendering to. A God worth living for!

God is for you... An no one can be against you!! That's a Most High God that's worth worshiping!

We invite you listen to Pastor Phil share about the Most High God 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
  
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 >>
 
Women's Bible Study Thursdays

Women's Bible Study (study by Beth Moore) on 1 & 2 Thessalonians
Our first meeting was:
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 >>
 
A Crucial Moment

Violence has started up again in the Central African Republic.   Our partners "Water For Good" in country share the following report:
"Violence has surged in the last 4 days, the worst violence the country has seen in a year. Over 40 people have been killed and several humanitarian organizations have been looted.... 
 
Read the Rest of the News >>
Day of Prayer & Fasting for Global Grace Brethren

In preparation for the gathering of the Global Grace Brethren meetings from all continents in Bangkok, Thailand, we are asking members of our international family of churches to set aside October 14, 2015 as a Day of Prayer and Fasting.

Find out more about Day of Prayer & Fasting >>
 
New Basic Christian Beliefs Class

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

10/4    What the Bible says about. . .
people.

10/11   What the Bible says about...the world and it's problems. 
  
For More Info >>
September Newsletter Online

All kinds of good stuff:
View it all online here >>


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
Rooted
  
New Equipping Time  - 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?
  • October 12 - Being Who You Are
  • October 26 - Habits for Growing in Jesus: 2 Bookends & Being Transformed
  • November 9 - Habits for Growing in Jesus: Habits for Transformation
More details & the whole Fall Schedule online >>