Issue 325                                                                   
                     October 15, 2015
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I Make You Holy
Holy is an interesting word. It's printed on the front of Bibles and it is something that we see over and over in the Bible.  We see the Bible says that God is Holy...so what does it mean?

Holy means "set apart." As the Scriptures speak about God, and as He speaks about Himself, this is what He says:
"There is none holy like the Lord; 
there is none besides you; 
there is no rock like our God." 1 Samuel 2:2 
 
He is different, special, separate from us and all of His creation! He is the only One. We typically think of holiness as "purity," and that is part of it. But holiness is much more than that! He is separate--a.k.a. Holy--from everything else.  HE IS HOLY!

As God's holiness impacts us and our relationship with Him--peek in on this explanation from One who is "set apart":

For God's will was for us to be made holy by the sacrifice of the body of Jesus Christ, once for all time. Under the old covenant, the priest stands and ministers before the altar day after day, offering the same sacrifices again and again, which can never take away sins.  But our High Priest offered himself to God as a single sacrifice for sins, good for all time.

God's holiness is passed on to us and covers us through the sacrifice of Jesus Christ!  As we are His, we are set apart unto Him! Rejoice in your holiness today! 

We invite you listen to Phil share about how the Lord Makes Us Holy online >>

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).


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 >>
Help Carl Powell Fight Cancer

Carl Powell is battling cancer and needs our love, care and encouragement...Our church family will be bringing Carl meals on Mondays, Thursdays, and Saturdays for the two months he undergoes chemotherapy.

Sign Up (and get details Online) >>
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Pray for Precious Lamb Today

Precious Lamb's 9th Annual Fundraising Banquet and Celebration is this Thursday, October 15th at The Hotel Maya.  We are excited to announce that we are at maximum capacity with over 450+ guests - most of whom are new...

Read on for ways to pray>> 
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 >>
Long Beach Marathon Success Story!

Our Los Altos Team of Runners all finished their running goal of a Half Marathon (13.1 miles) on Sunday! Here is the list of our team:
              • Josiah Broderick
              • Sue Feller
              • Hunter Feller (full marathon)
              • Mike Jentes
              • Juana Jimenez
              • Selena Melgarejo
              • Ratana Neth
              • Conan & Thor Shrum
              • Scott Nyquist
              • Karen Salas
In addition to finishing the race, we are so pleased that

That is clean water for 138 children from birth until 18 years of age! 

This was an intense and rewarding journey for each and every member.  If you would like to help us get clean water to more children, you can make a donation on our website for 1 more week!
 
Go Online to Support the Kids! >>
 
Women's Bible Study Thursdays

Women's Bible Study (study by Beth Moore) on 1 & 2 Thessalonians
We are meeting on Thursdays 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 >>
Pray for Global Grace Brethren

In preparation for the gathering of the Global Grace Brethren (Charis) meetings from all continents in Bangkok, Thailand, we are asking members of our international family of churches to have an unbroken chain of prayer during the meetings.

Find out more about Charis >>

  
Basic Christian Beliefs Class

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

10/18   What the Bible says about...angels. 
  
For More Info >>
Rooted
  
Special 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!

Habits for Growing in Jesus?
  • 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 >>