Issue 358
June 16, 2016  
The Man Formerly Demon-Possessed 
In a remarkable story, Jesus sends the "legion" of demons who inhabited a man into a herd of pigs and the herd runs off a cliff to their collective death. This man was known to everyone in the area because he lived in the tombs, was certifiably crazy and he wore no clothes!

After Jesus frees the man from the demons, he is so grateful! He wants to follow Jesus on to the next place, but our Lord gives him a different assignment!

Jesus said to him, "Go home to your people and report to them what great things the Lord has done for you, and how He had mercy on you." And he went away and began to proclaim in the Ten Cities (Decapolis) what great things Jesus had done for him.   --Mark 5:19-20  

Jesus left this man with only his story and the task to share it.

What's your story?

What have you been set free of by the Lord Jesus?

Who can you tell of the power of God in your transformed life?

The same Jesus who delivered this demon possessed man... Crossed the universe to hang on a cross for you and I. He delivered you and He has a task for you to tell your story of how he set you free!

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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 in Room 13 on Sundays June 12 & 19 led by Mike Jentes.
Help Needed for Summer Sunday School

Each Sunday this summer we need a teacher for the 2-3 year old kids at 9am. It is an awesome chance to love some of our children...and their parents!

For info contact: Cindi Stone  at 562-596-3358�   
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Celebrating Grad & Dads
 
Each year we like to celebrate our students who have reached a milestone--graduation!  This year we will also be doing it on Father's Day--and Dad's are worth celebrating too!  We hope you'll celebrate with us this Sunday June 19th at 10:30am.
Rossmoor Roommate Wanted

Haley and Amy are looking for a 20-30 year old Christian roommate to live with them in a beautiful Rossmoor home!  Large rooms, pool & jacuzzi, washer & dryer, lots of driveway and street parking, near to the 605 & 405 at a great price.    Contact Haley Helfer via email  
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. One of the items we will be affirming is the calling of Lee Wadsworth & Pat Griffith to be part of the Community of Elders.
We will be sending an email and posting more details for the Family meeting 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  
Greet Summer Intern - Kayla Jentes

I'm currently attending Grace College and am back home for the summer to intern with Los Altos Grace and the high school & young adult groups. I am super excited to invest in the future!
You can contact me via email       

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 $11K 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 Team Reports
 
"Our time in Japan has been a blessing. The people around us have taught us to appreciate the "Japanese Way"! Please continue to pray for us as we carry out our goal to share the love and hope of Christ with the people of Japan. We are loving our time here and hope to see growth in the relationships we are building here...."   Read more online   
Katie Knox Featured on TableTalk
Check out the June TLC Newsletter
 
This last weekend Pat and I visited with the youngsters who were training to serve as leaders this summer. Those trainees are 8th grade and up. We are so blessed to see so many of our "TLC" children, kids who have grown up in our ministry, amongst this group!

 ... Read the rest (and see the pics) online 
A Dozen Wells In One Day
Gripentrogs Celebrate a Graduation
 
We were very thankful we were able to return from Indonesia to attend our firstborn grandson Caleb's graduation from The Classical Academy last month. When you receive this letter we will still be in Colorado, having medical check-ups and other appointments, but especially looking forward to ...

 ... Read the rest (and see the pics) online 
The Latest from the Crews in Arizona

Thinking out of the box is always a challenge. Trying something new and different is scary. But when God is leading, we choose to follow. Teams have been coming and assisting us with various projects, bible clubs, sports events and worship nights. From face painting to tacos, to teaching worship songs to anyone who wants to come and listen to messages of Jesus and His amazing love, this is what we have been up to....      
Read the Rest about Robert & Liz Crews on the Reservation

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