Issue 361
July 7, 2016  
Bread & Fish for 5000+

We examined again Jesus and his work in a very famous story where He took just five loaves of bread and two fish and fed the entire crowd!
When we read the story, we must see the disciples as this is a learning lesson for them!  Jesus asks them to meet the need for food, and they use their rationality to say to Jesus...we can't do it.

Jesus then takes a little boys sack lunch and multiplies it to make sure all are fed!

We so often feel like we don't have much to offer God.  And in reality we don't.  The deal isn't really about ... what we have to give but rather:
 
How big is your God?


How much do you trust Him?


God can take a little and make it much for HIS GLORY! 
 
Listen online to Phil's message
Important News
Summer Movie Viewing at Friedman's

At 6pm on THIS Saturday July 9th, Mike & Teresa Friedman are inviting anyone in our church family to their residence for a summer movie viewing of RISEN! 

You can contact Teresa to RSVP 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

Find out about all the proposed Renovations in the 2016 Renovation Report
Jr High Ministry Clue + Dinner Event

Live Clue + Dinner
Tuesday July 12th | 6:00 to 8:30 PM  
Location: Los Altos Grace Church $5.00 tickets
**RSVP Required to either Kevin Edwards: 562-822-1587 or Mariah Shope: 562-916-6942
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  
Sunday Subs and Board Games for High Schoolers

Sunday, July 17
12:00 PM - 3:00 PM

Bring your favorite board game (or a few). Suggested donation of $5 to cover costs for subs. Hosted by Groundwork for our high school students. If you have diet concerns contact Hannah Deaton.  
Family Meeting Unity
 
We are delighted to announce that at our 2016 Family Meeting on Sunday June 26th all of the items on the ballot passed unanimously!  
  1. The Recognition of  Pat Griffith as an Elder 
  2. The Recognition of  Lee Wadsworth as an Elder 
  3. The Approved Budget for 2016-2017 
All the document links and introductory statements about what we covered in the meeting are on the Family Meeting 2016 Webpage
Important Bill in CA Legislature

A threatening and overreaching bill (Senate Bill 1146) is working its way through the California legislature. If passed, this bill would substantially interfere with the ability of California's faith-based colleges and universities to conduct themselves in a manner consistent with their beliefs. 

You can find out more online at OpposeSB1146.com 
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
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  
  Mission News
Samantha Salas Sharing about Japan Trip
 
We are delighted Sam home from her mission trip to Japan and she shared with our church family this past Sunday.  You can listen in to a recording of her report and request for us to pray for Japan online. 

The team has reported on their journey via a blog:   Read the blog online   
Practical Ways to Fight Trafficking
 
You may have heard the staggering numbers of women and men trapped in modern day slavery around the world (20-30 million)! As someone concerned with Kingdom issues, your love for people and heart for justice probably stirs up a righteous indignation when confronted with such a horrible topic as human trafficking.      But what can you do in response?....
Grads from Precious Lamb Preschool

On the morning of Thursday, June 16th, we graduated eight of our precious preschoolers to Kindergarten. We are so proud of all the ways they have grown and can't wait to hear all that they will achieve in grade school. We are blessed we have them all summer until kindergarten starts in the fall...      
Read the Rest about Precious Lamb Preschool
Katie Knox Featured on TableTalk
Cecil Celebrates a New Christian
 
...We were standing on the beach listening to Mai Nakano share her journey to faith and celebrating her new life in Christ as she was baptized, I was ever so reminded that your partnership and prayers played an immense role in her life. I so wished that you could have been there too celebrating with her....
 

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