Issue 356
June 2, 2016  
Good Seed in Good Soil
We have focused on some foundational teachings of Jesus in Mark chapter 4 over the last few weeks.  A synthesis of what we've focused on is this:  

The Key to Everything:
Good Seed planted in Good Soil 
  • God grows His Kingdom
  • He uses Us to Plant the Truth
  • The Kingdom starts Small and Multiplies 
The parable of the Mustard Seed alerts us to a small seed growing into a large tree.  See the illustration of a black mustard tree! 

The Good Seed is powerful when planted in Good Soil--

When God's Word takes root in an open heart, God's rule expands! 
Listen online to Phil's message


Special Note:  We hope you like the new format which is much more flexible for opening on a mobile device. While we have made progress in that area, our website has had a malware attack and is not operating well. We are working hard on getting it back on track. We wanted to give you the heads up on that.
Important News
Orientation Class June 12 & 19
 
With the new people who have been coming to our church family recently, we wanted to offer an "Orientation" around the who, what, & whys of our church family. This 2 session class will be at 9am on Sundays June 12 & 19 led by Mike Jentes.
Pray for Green Oak Ranch CA Retreat

This weekend is a special training retreat for our Counselors & Counselor Assistants (CA's) for Green Oak Ranch. Pray for this weekend to be a special challenge to all of these emerging leaders!

Special note:  We have openings in our BOYS cabins! We need boys so get your kids, grand kids, neighbor kids, etc. to come to this great week of camp! 
 
Green Oak Ranch info online 
Annual Family Meeting
 
Each year we have a "Family Meeting" to update our church family on the great things that have gone on in the year prior and do some planning for the year to come.
Our 2016 Family Meeting will be on Sunday June 26th at 9am in the auditorium.  More details coming soon. 
Help For Sunday Coffee House

Each week, we need 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 contact: Coordinator Karen Salas  
Vote

As citizens of the USA, we have the distinct privilege to participate in our own local and national government. We want to encourage you to use your voice and your conscience to participate!   
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Celebrating Our Graduates
 
Each year we like to celebrate our students who have reached a milestone--graduation!  If you have a student, or know a student connected to our church who is graduating from middle school, high school, college, technical school or grad school...please send Karen the name, school & degree (if applicable).     Send Karen an email
Middle School Ministry Pool Party & Summer Schedule

Summer Kick Off Pool Party
Tuesday June 7th | 6:00 to 9:00PM
Location: 12282 Kensington Rd. Los Alamitos, CA

Check out their Summer Schedule online 
High School Ministry Messaging
 
Our Groundwork High School Ministry has put together a messaging group for upcoming events -- for students and parents! It's free and a way to stay in the loop!

Join the Text Messaging Group online
Getting new carpet?!?!

We have been receiving donations for new carpet for the last couple of years. We are close enough (we received a report that we are over $10K now!) that we have been pursuing quotes. Would you consider giving an over and above donation to get us over the top? 

Donate Online for New Carpet
Summer Day Camps for Kids
 
An outstanding Science and Technology Summer Day Camp held right on our church campus. This Christian day camp is open to students currently in first through sixth grade.

Find out the details online
  Mission News
Samantha Salas Commissioning
 
Sun
day we were able to pray for our own Samantha Salas who is heading out to Japan for a short-term mission trip with her college. She is leaving today this week for three weeks! Keep her and the team in your prayers! Listen online to her sharing about her trip.   
Rose's Biggest Problem
Precious Lamb Paint Party
 
This year's Annual Mother's Day Brunch was particularly special. Thirty-two moms gathered to enjoy brunch and fellowship while enjoying their own personal paint party... read the rest online 

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