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Persistence
We looked into the last part of Mark chapter 7 and saw the interesting stories of Jesus' interaction with a Gentile woman and a deaf man.
In both of these stories, we see the persistence of those who want Jesus to work on their behalf! Do we have the same persistence to see Jesus work in our lives?
In the Gentile woman's case, her daughter was possessed by a demon and she reasoned with Jesus and presented such a compelling argument that Jesus moved in concert with her desires! God moved in her favor!
In the deaf man's case, the crowd was begging Jesus to help him. Their persistence prodded Jesus to move with compassion and power.
In both of these stories we see persistence...and the move of Jesus toward compassion. Remember our God is personal, relational and compassionate. Have you persisted with Jesus for Him to move?
Listen online to Phil's message
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Camp starts Sunday!
Please be praying for the nearly 200 people who will be part of camp this year. Pray that they would be deeply impacted by the theme Facing Your Giants and the time in the Scriptures, in Worship, in Fellowship and in Fun! If you are a camper, get your Fast Pass by checking in this Saturday morning from 9am-11am at Los Altos Grace! Then we will see everyone when camp opens at 3:30pm on Sunday at GOR! For info contact: Camp Director Cindi Stone
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Goodbyes to Gobble Family
Our beloved KC, Erin, Dylan & Wade are moving to Bend, Oregon this weekend. We know that this has popped up and surprised all of us--even the Gobbles. KC received a great offer of a teaching position and they sensed the Lord's call to go.
This Sunday 7/31, will be their last day with our church family. We are excited for them, but sad as they will leave a hole in our hearts. We will have a chance to pray them out and say our good-byes.
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USA Churches to Join Worldwide Movement
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Summer Day Camps for Kids
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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
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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
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Matt Higby back from Atlanta
I went to Atlanta for five weeks of intensive missionary training (known as "Engage 5") at the Encompass headquarters. By God's grace I was able to train alongside Matt and Jen Daniels, my future teammates in Japan. We all learned many new things and I can speak on behalf of all ten missionaries that attended when I say our brains are still sore! My completion of this training was a major step towards getting to Japan as a career missionary! Read more online He will need to raise some more financial support when he returns, so you can begin praying about how the Lord would lead you to join his support team! Email Matt
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From Greg & Denyse Gripentrog
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Precious Lamb Preschool Prayer Update
We are grateful for your continual support through your prayers for Precious Lamb. Please join us as we pray for the following things.
1. Praise God for another fiscal year ending in the black! God has faithfully provided for us and we are trusting He will continue to do so in this following year. Pray as we start a new fiscal year with a new budget, that we would be wise stewards and that He would provide above what we need/ask to continue to provide each child the high quality education and the loving care they need....
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Patty Morris Update from France
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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?....
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