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Join us for our next LifeGroup series as we study the Miracles of John. In this series, we will investigate the miraculous signs of Jesus that John handpicked to record in his Gospel.
This will be an eight-week series, starting the week of August 25th and ending October 16th.
Below is a link to the schedule and a list of the various LifeGroups available throughout the week. We hope you can find one that best fits your schedule. For more information, please feel free to contact any of our LifeGroup leaders.
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It’s that time again to prepare for Operation Christmas Child! As back-to-school sales begin, we have a great opportunity to gather supplies for shoebox gifts that will bless children around the world.
This year, we’re encouraging everyone to purchase 10 of the same school supply items (such as notebooks, pencils, crayons, erasers, or markers). Buying in bulk helps us stay organized and ensures each shoebox is filled with quality items. (There is a signup sheet on the office window.)
We will collect these items over the next few months, and then in November, we’ll come together as a church family to pack the shoeboxes and pray over each gift. Let’s join together in spreading God’s love—one shoebox at a time! 💛
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Join us for our Fall Stuff Swap on Saturday, October 24th, from 10:00 am to 12:00 pm in the LAHC parking lot! This event is open to everyone, including our Nichigo and Spanish-speaking congregations, so feel free to invite your friends. This is a wonderful opportunity to share our blessings and bless others—and remember, you don't need to bring anything to take something home!
Important Details:
- Displaying Items: Table space may be limited, so please bring a blanket or tarp to lay your items on.
- Clean-Up: Please do not leave any leftover items at the church. Plan to take whatever remains to a local donation center like Goodwill or the Salvation Army.
- Food & Fellowship: You are welcome to bring a personal lunch and any snacks or desserts you’d like to share. Alternatively, feel free to coordinate with others to grab food nearby.
Please RSVP to Jaime by October 18th if you plan to attend, or reach out to them if you have any questions!
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Get ready for our annual Harvest Festival on Saturday, October 31st, from 6:00 to 8:00 pm! This year, we are transforming the Social Hall into a Pokémon-themed adventure, and we need your help to make it a success.
How You Can Help:
- Prep & Decorating: Join us after service on Sundays (October 11th, 18th, and 25th) to prepare decorations and games.
- Candy Donations: We need lots of candy! Please drop off your donations at the church over the next several weeks.
- Event Night Volunteers: If you can help on October 31st, please let Ai or Becky know your availability and shift time. Dinner will be provided for event-night volunteers, so please RSVP so we can get an accurate headcount!
- Cleanup Crew: We also need a team to stay after the event to help pack up.
If you have any questions, please contact Becky or Ai.
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Join us on Sunday, November 15th, for our annual Joint Thanksgiving Potluck Luncheon immediately following the worship service! This is a wonderful time to gather as a church family and share a meal in gratitude.
- Food Sign-Ups: If you would like to bring a dish, please contact Shirley Yamagata to sign up.
- Volunteers Needed: We are looking for helpers to arrive early for setup and volunteers to stay after the luncheon to help clean up.
If you have any questions or would like to volunteer, please reach out to Shirley or the pastoral staff. We look forward to celebrating together!
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