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Issue 326
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October 28, 2015
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Yahweh or "I AM" is the name God gave Himself (Exodus 3).
When Jesus comes on the scene, he doesn't fit the Pharisee's picture of a Messiah...or even a Good Rabbi!
In the beginning of John 8, the Pharisees go after Jesus by dragging the woman caught in adultery to him. After diffusing that situation, Jesus actually takes the Truth to the Pharisees.
Jesus starts by saying: "I AM the light of the world...
But The Pharisees say you are boasting about yourself (vs. 13)
Jesus responds, "My Father and I agree, so I'm not boasting"
The Pharisees chide back, "Where is your Father?"
Jesus answered, "You know neither Me nor My Father; if you knew Me, you would know My Father also."" (vs. 9)
This episode is over but picks up later...
And Jesus was saying to them, "You are from below, I am from above; you are of this world, I am not of this world. Therefore I said to you that you will die in your sins; for unless you believe that I AM, you will die in your sins." (vs. 23-24)
This exchange gets very heated as the Pharisees accuse Jesus of even being a demon! They say they are true children of Abraham. After some more back and forth...
Jesus said to them, "Truly, truly, I say to you, before Abraham was born, I AM."" (vs. 58)
Enraged the Pharisees attempt to murder Jesus, but He escapes!
Jesus claimed to be Yahweh...and proved it...so the question for you is "Who is Jesus to you?"
We invite you listen to Phil share this message online |
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October Newsletter Online
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Children's Workers NEEDED!
Junior Church after worship {10:30am} for on the 4th Sundays of the month. Junior Church is for 1st- 5th graders.
Help us starting immediately!
Contact Cindi Stone >>
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 HOUSING NEEDS:
We have at least 3 families who need a place to rent in the near future. We are sharing these needs here in case you can help with leads/referrals for any or all: - 1 apartment with 3 bedrooms 1 bath - house/condo with at least 3 bedrooms 2 bath - house/condo/apt with at least 2 bedrooms 1 bath Please Contact Karen in the Office with any information! 562-596-3358 or office@lagbc.orgAlso Haley Helfer and Amy Witbeck are looking for a roommate. We are looking for a 20-30 year old responsible Christian female to rent a large room in a large house with 3 other females ages 20, 26, and 28. Contact Haley via email. |
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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 >>
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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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Women's Christmas Dinner
A special Christmas Dinner for the Ladies of Los Altos Grace. A speaker, emcee, light dinner menu and homemade pies by Sue Feller!
Monday Evening December 7th @ 6pm
More details online >>
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Dollhouse Campership Raffle
An amazing Dollhouse has been donated to the church to raffle off for Green Oak RanchCamperships -subsidizing the cost for at-risk children to go to camp next year! Raffle tickets are available for a $5 donation each.
Details Online >>
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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 >>
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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...)
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Latest from the Gripentrogs
Dear praying friend across the ocean, This is our first letter written to you since arriving back in Indonesia. We like to think of this new season as a "sequel" that will be even better than ...
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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 >>
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Basic Christian Beliefs Class
New this Fall at 9:00am Sunday Class
Meeting in the UPPER ROOM. All are Welcome!
11/1 What the Bible says about...knowing Jesus.
For More Info >>
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Mike Jentes' October Newsletter
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Special Equipping Time - ROOTED!
A 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- November 9 - Habits for Transformation
- November 30 - Exercising Habits for Transformation
More details & the whole Fall Schedule online >>
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