Most of the time Jesus doesn't claim to be the "Messiah" in the Gospels. Rather he pointed to the works the Messiah should be doing (from the Old Testament prophets) and then paralleled what He was doing.
The word Messiah = Anointed = Christ. In the Old Testament times on 2 people were anointed: 1) high priest & 2) King! Jesus was/is both of those!
In an important episode with his disciples (Matthew 16:13-18), Jesus asks the following:
"Who do you say that I am?"
Peter replies:
"You are the Messiah, the Son of the Living God."
And Jesus gives us insight that God revealed Jesus as Messiah to Peter! God is about the work of revealing His Son as Messiah!
Jesus goes on to add, "On this rock I will build my church." Through the centuries many have puzzled over what the rock is that He speaks of. The rock on what Jesus build His church is the proclamation (and truth:
You are the Messiah, the Son of the Living God
The real question for you as you read this is: Who is Jesus to you? Who do you say that He is?
One of our own church family, Maria Marquez Acosta & her daughter Genesis, have recently moved into a new place, but it needs some construction work done. You don't have to have great expertise, we are just looking for some people willing to help. If you are interested in helping...
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!
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.org
Also 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.
Women's Christmas Celebration
A special Christmas Dinner for the Ladies of Los Altos Grace. A speaker, emcee, light dinner menu and homemade pies by Sue Feller! Tickets only $5
An amazing Dollhouse has been donated to the church to raffle off forGreen Oak Ranch Camperships -subsidizing the cost for at-risk children to go to camp next year! Raffle tickets are available for a $5 donation each.
FRUIT (AND A FRIENDSHIP!) THAT REMAINS: When we departed from Indonesia in May 1989, one of the most difficult aspects of leaving was saying goodbye to our teammates, but now to see what God has done!!!
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
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...)
