Issue 368
September 7, 2016  
Humility Warning

In our series, we've been uncovering the question about Jesus, "Who Is This Guy?" In Mark 9 at the end, there is a dispute amongst the disciples about who is the greatest among them.  Jesus gives them a Kingdom Humility Warning with these words,

Sitting down, Jesus called the twelve and said to them, "If anyone wants to be first,he shall be last of all and servant of all."

Taking a child, He set him before them, and taking him in His arms, He said to them,"Whoever receives one child like this in My name receives Me; and whoever receives Me does not receive Me, but Him who sent Me."
Mark 9:35-37 NASB 
 
WOW. The Kingdom of God is nothing like the world where people can strive to be great. The Servant is the Greatest of all!       
Listen online to Phil's message 

Important News
PROMOTION THIS SUNDAY

Children's Promotion Sunday is this Sunday! If you have a child attending Sunday School make sure you are in the fellowship hall at 9 am on Sunday so they can receive their awards!  This is the Sunday that 5th Graders officially move up from our children's ministry into our Middle School Ministry - Fearless!

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MEN'S BREAKFAST SAT. SEPT 17 @ 8am

Meeting in the Fellowship Hall/Basement!
Be there Men (and bring your sons and grandsons)!
   
For more details contact Bill Salas  bsalas@LAGBC.org
 
SINGLE MOMS COMMUNITY STARTS THIS SUNDAY @ 9am
Save the Date - SEPT 24th
 
Back by Popular Demand, we will be having another DRIVE-IN MOVIE in the parking lot on the evening of Saturday Sept. 24th at 7:30pm.
Enjoy your favorite snacks & bring blankets and chairs for the showing of Zootopia.
Put it on your calendar!
Fall Women's Retreat
 
Our ladies have been invited to a special Fall Women's Retreat for Grace Churches in SoCal on November 11-13.

Author (and Grace Brethren Church Planter's wife) Melissa Spoelstra will be the main session speaker and our own Junko Saito & Joanne Mar�n will be the featured missionaries! 

Check out details and registration info 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 $12K 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
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  

  Mission News
Japanese Surf Outreach Up and having Fun!

 Check out the Sunday pic from Julio Mar�n >>>

This is the day that God has made, let us be stoked and surf! Sunday morning surf school outreach ;-)

Find out more online 

Precious Lamb Preschool Prayer Update

We had the privilege of graduating 8 students this summer.  We are so thankful for our time with their families and are excited to hear all the great things they will accomplish. As our children prepare to 
enter kindergarten and a new Precious Lamb school year begins this Fall, will you consider making a gift to allow each new child who enters Precious Lamb receive a high quality early-childhood education to ensure school readiness and a lifetime love of learning?   
 

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