Issue 353
May 12, 2016  
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True Family
On Sunday we had the special treat of Mike Rawlins & Lori Helfer singing "I Can Only Imagine" in memory of Donna Colamonico. (Listen online)

After that emotional tribute, we continued in our journey through Mark with an ironic Mother's Day passage:
 
There was a crowd sitting around Jesus, and someone said, "Your mother and your brothers are outside asking for you."
Jesus replied, "Who is my mother? Who are my brothers?"
Then he looked at those around him and said, "Look, these are my mother and brothers.
  Anyone who does God's will is my brother and sister and mother."
- Mark 3:32-35 NLT 
   
We saw Jesus creating a NEW spiritual family for those who follow Him.  He wasn't "dissing" his mother or brothers, He was including YOU and ME into His family as we do His Will!

No matter how great or how broken our earthly family is, our Jesus (who in addition to dying for us also) included us in His Family.  What a privilege and a joy!
 
Listen to this message by Pastor Phil online here >>

IMPORTANT NEWS


 
  
Plumeria Sale to Support Green Oak

All plumeria donations will go to Green Oak Ranch Camperships. Suggested donations range from $5 to $20. Just in time for Mother's Day & your spring planting. Get yours on the church patio by connecting with the church office. 
 
 More info >> 
Elementary BOYS Needed!
 
 We are excited that registrations are coming in for the SUPER FUN week of Green Oak Ranch...yet there are openings in our BOYS cabins. We need boys so get your kids, grand kids, neighbor kids, etc. 
 
    SATURDAY--SPECIAL EVENT FOR BOYS
With Games, Bounce House, Obstacle Course, Wood Crafts, Video Games, Hot Dogs and more!
For Boys Kindergarten through 6th Grade
with ONE Parent or Grandparent!

Tickets and information online>> 

baptism
 
  
Want to Get Baptized?
 
Our next baptism will be Sunday, May 22. If you are interested in being baptized, please contact one of our pastors or  Contact the office for info >> 
Connected Sunday Adult Community
 
The Connected Adult Community is   Face-to-Face with Jesus on Sundays at 9am!
More info online >>


 
  
Precious Lamb Needs Childcare THIS Saturday
 
We are in need of childcare assistance for our Precious Lamb Mother's Day Brunch that is on Saturday, May 14th  from 9:45-12:15. If you can help contact Ramona at 562-243-1715, Ext 12 or 

Email the office for info >> 
Mar�ns share Good News
 
From Julio & Joanne: On June 1st we will be officially deployed as missionaries to the Japanese in California! Now we can fully focus (heart & mind) on the mission that God has called us to!

Read all the details online >>

 
Gospel Concert May 14th

We extend you an invitation to attend the Long Beach Cornerstone Japanese Gospel Choir will be performing on May 14 at 6pm!
Hosted by our sister church - Community Grace Brethren at 5885 Downey Ave. in Long Beach, CA 90805

Admission is FREE! 

Contact Junko  via email >>  
 Help for Coffee Fellowship Time

Each week, we will need some help for our coffee time:
1) Bring some Baked Goods: We will need baked goods (homemade or store-bought) every Sunday. There will be a clipboard on the patio for sign-ups.
2) Be a part of the Team: We need folks who will set up, serve, clean up, or just hang out to encourage the Body!

For info or to sign up contact: Coordinator Karen Salas   

Donations to Precious Lamb
 
  
Precious Lamb Preschool Update

Thank you for your continued prayers for Precious Lamb staff, board and families. It has been a great season full of busyness and lots of new children coming through our doors....

  See their recent newsletter >> 
ACTS Prayer Resource
 
Our own young adult ministry did an emphasis on prayer...and they put together a tremendous resource that we commend to you.  This is worth your time...and prayers!!

Read more online >>


 
  
Latest from the Gripentrogs

For Denyse and me, the adventure began in September 1973 as I started my second year of studies at Dallas Theological Seminary. We had just returned to...

Read more online >> 
Char Hauser Newsletter
 
While at breakfast with a group of military wives, the mother of one of them asked me, "How can we let civilians, that we live among, know what these young military wives go through day to day?"...

Read the rest online >>
 
LAGBC Instagrams Worth Following

From our Young Adult Ministry you can see their pics and get some inspiration at
Instagram.com/lagbc.youngadults

High School/Groundwork: 
Instagram.com/lagbc.groundwork

Middle School/Fearless:
Instagram.com/fearlessyouthla/ 
Friday Coffee House
 
The Los Altos Coffee House happens in the Fellowship Hall on Friday mornings! Please come by between 7:00-9:30 to make relational connections with our school and church families and have a good cup of coffee!

Find out more info & to help >>