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Issue 365
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August 11, 2016
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Facing Your Giants
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We celebrated Green Oak Ranch Camp with a special time in our service to have the students lead us in worship! The green t-shirts were everywhere as our auditorium was packed!
During the message we recapped some of the Bible stories we told all week, but we mostly zoomed in on the story of Joseph.
Joseph over and over again was knocked down, yet God was with him. Whether being sold into slavery by his brothers, falsely accused and thrown into prison, Joseph faced everything that came his way!
In the apex of the story, Joseph who was thought to be dead is now face-to-face with his brothers who sold him off years ago. Joseph wants to see his whole family and because of God's work in his life, he actually doesn't excise revenge.
Joseph's remarkable conclusion:
Joseph said to them, "Do not be afraid, for am I in God's place? As for you [brothers], you meant evil against me, but God meant it for good in order to bring about this present result, to preserve many people alive. So therefore, do not be afraid; I will provide for you and your little ones." So he comforted them and spoke kindly to them."
Joseph saw the trials and the giants in a fuller picture--with God's eyes! May we have faith like Joseph!
Listen online to Phil's message
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Camp Recap Videos and more...
We had an awesome week of camp-- with lots of fun, but new friends and spiritual progress as well. Thanks for your prayers and support! Many were impacted by the theme Facing Your Giants and the time in the Scriptures, in Worship, in Fellowship and in Fun!
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Gospel of Mark 16 Day Challenge
As a church and at Green Oak Ranch we gave this Challenge: READ the Gospel of Mark over the next 16 days to see how Jesus lived and overcame "giants" to show His love for You! We distributed some bookMARKs to keep track of your reading!
In addition, if you complete the reading we are having an Ice Cream Party on the final day, and your completed bookMARK is your ticket to get in!
FREE Ice Cream Party at 7pm on Mon. Aug 22 at Los Altos Grace for those who finish the reading!
More info and BookMARKS online >>
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Beach Bash Aug 16 for Youth Groups
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Fantasy Football League Starts Soon
Our local church Commissioner, Chuck Kirtz is pulling together another year of Fantasy Football for our church folks. It is a fun, interactive way to enjoy the NFL season and some friends! This is a FREE and NON-GAMBLING league that anyone can join! We use the free NFL.com site to play all season. You can find out more at NFL.com/fantasyDraft Day will be Sunday August 21 after church (approx. noon-2pm) with some food and football! You must be present for the draft (or have a proxy) to be part of the league.
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USA Churches to Join Worldwide Movement
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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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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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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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