JUNE 2017
June 4 I QUIT LIVING IN FEAR June 11 I QUIT COMPARING June 18 FATHER’S DAY June 25 CANADA DAY & CHURCH PICNIC 640 Grosvenor St. London Ont N5Y 3T4 519-858-4123 churchalcc1@gmail.com #abundantlife_london Twitter: @LifeALCC
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Daddy is home….One of my favorite memories of the kids being small, was coming home after working all night at the grocery story to….Daddy is home…Teletha running down the paved driveway with a big smile to my arms. Even thinking about it brings a smile to my face as I am typing this. I think this is a great depiction of how God responds to us when we spend time with him. Each time we pray, walk with him, read the scripture or sit in silence, our Father is there with us. Do you know how proud he is of you today? He looks upon you with great pride and says, “there he/she is, my son/daughter in whom I love and so well pleased!” You don’t have to earn it, you don’t have to strive for it, his love is freely given to all who will receive it. Today like Jesus, we can be assured of these words that were spoken to Christ after baptism and is now spoken to you….
And a voice came from heaven: “You are my Son, whom I love; with You I am well pleased.” Luke 3:22 Upon reflection, the words well pleased actually mean, satisfied. God was satisfied with Jesus, the sense of knowing God’s love helps us to know God is satisfied with us. As I watch Tony and my Son Jamie hold there sons, I am reminded again of God’s incredible love for us… remember God loves us the same! Basking in the love of God, PB and Kathy
When Manny is all worked up, he lets you know. He looks like a wacky waving inflatable arm flailing tubeman. It usually only happens when he is hungry/hangry. Even if the bottle is there or it’s only been seconds, he is caught up in the moment that he gets doubly frustrated even though his answer is right there. When they need him to be calmed, they get me, the father. I’m his calming force. Father God is that for us too. “But Jesus often withdrew to lonely places and prayed.” (Luke 5:16) Jesus went to the Father to continue to align Himself with God’s will. (Matthew 6:9-13) To go back to that calming force. Jesus was 100% God and 100% human (Colossians 2:9). He had lots of pressures and attacks throughout His time of ministry. He went to the Father and taught us how to pray, how we can go to the Father, how the Father can be a calming force for us in our times of need. We get a glimpse of Jesus, just before His humiliation and death, where He cries out to the Father while being sorrowful, troubled and grieved in Matthew 26:37-39. We see that Jesus wasn’t afraid to go the Father because He know that the Father knew best. The Father would be His calming force. “My Father, if this cannot pass unless I drink it, your will be done.” (Matthew 26:42) Jesus trust the Father and knew the precedence of God’s will. Going to the Father helped Jesus gather Himself and went on to make us more than conquerors (Rom 8:31-39). Luke 12:32 (MSG) “29-32 “What I’m trying to do here is get you to relax, not be so preoccupied with getting so you can respond to God’s giving. People who don’t know God and the way He works fuss over these things, but you know both God and how He works. Steep yourself in God-reality, God-initiative, God-provisions. You’ll find all your everyday human concerns will be met. Don’t be afraid of missing out. You’re my dearest friends! The Father wants to give you the very kingdom itself.” Whenever Manny needs to be calmed, they call me, his father. If you need to be calmed, call Father God. It sounds simple because it is. It’s simply being rocked in His arms, reminding us that everything is alright because Father God, Abba is here with you. Fathering, Tony Mejia
We are glad you are here, and we trust that feel at HOME. It is our hope and prayer that you will join in as we share our lives, struggles and celebrations of faith together. We believe life is about discovering our faith and purpose, and using this discovery to live out His plan for us with passion. We call ALCC our HOME. We are intentional about relationships with God and each other to bring this message of HOPE to our community. Good Morning Café When we wake up in the morning, we all have our rituals, traditions and “must do’s” before we head out the door. That’s why we offer our to you at 10 am.
Good Morning Café
You will be greeted by a warm and friendly smile from one of our weekly hostesses and you can choose a beverage of coffee (hazelnut or regular), tea (regular or seasonal favourite), juice and not to mention a homemade snack from our dedicated Café Team. So come a little early to enjoy this time of relaxing and the opportunity to get to know your fellow Lifers!
Good Morning Café@ 10 am
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Sundays 10:30-noon
Teams are God’s idea, and He wants us all on His team! Throughout this series kids will see that playing on God’s team makes life better, and they’ll learn several things they can do to be great teammates.
"Two people are better than one. They can help each other in everything they do. Suppose either of them falls down. Then the one can help the other one up." Ecclesiastes 4:9-10a (NIrV) discovery| simplicity | empowerment
Paradise Kids Team Welcome Care Givers! Feel free to sign your child in at any time during the service. Some care givers would like their child to stay with them for the music or until they (the child that is) gets restless. Once you have signed them in, you can pick them up at the end of the service
We appreciate all the time, effort and energy it takes to provide our little ones with a fun and faith filled Sunday School!
Thank you Facilitators & Helpers Welcome Immanuel (Manny) We are thankful for the safe arrival of Manny (Immanuel Salvador) Mejia. Born May 10 at 8lbs 11 oz.
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Mother’s Day
We love to celebrate our mom’s and important women who have had a great influence on our lives. THANK YOU to all the mature and loving women of ALCC!
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Spring Clean Up It takes a small “army� to keep our building looking fresh and clean. A HUGE thank you to all those who gave up their Saturday to help clean and maintain our building.
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Campfire 2017 . Jesus spent significant time with His disciples around a fire; talking about life. How to live it to glorify God, and how to be a good and faithful servant to the end. To celebrate the end of our LIFE Small Groups, we gathered around a campfire
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True repentance produces a generous heart adies ible afĂŠ Resumes September
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Home Groups Resumes September 2017
Since 2006 CR S T E P E I G HT : Brotherly and Sisterly Love We made a list of all persons we have harmed and became willing to make amends to them all.
Loneliness & isolation go along with the guilt & shame we feel about who we are or what we have done. We may feel lonely even when we are around other people. Guilt, fear of being hurt and self-hatred can make us unable to believe in the love others have for us. We can feel all alone in the struggle even when there are people beside us who want to help. Being willing to accept their love is part of the preparation for making amends. Loneliness can break us and defeat us in the recovery process. When we prepare to make amends, we also need to prepare our heart to accept whatever love, support, or friendship is offered in return. These supportive relationships, along with God’s supporting hand, will strength our life considerably. With our friends and God joining with us to form a triple braided cord, we will not be easily broken or turned from the path to recovery. In the young Corinthian church, a man was cut off from church fellowship when his sins were made public. After he turned around and tried to make amends, some people refused to welcome him back into the church. The apostle Paul told the believers: “The man who caused all the trouble was punished enough when most of you were united in your judgment against him, otherwise, he may become so discouraged that he won’t be able to recover. Now show him that you still love him.” (2 Corinthians 2: 5-8) There will be some people who will respond with forgiveness, comfort, acceptance, and love. This will help us overcome the grief, the bitterness, and the discouragement we may feel. Their forgiveness will help us move on with recovery. Come and join us to begin the process of experiencing freedom from the hurts, habits and hang-ups from your past. Pot Luck
Healing comes in the sharing Thursday’s @ 7 pm Take your first step today to end the cycle of insanity in your life. discovery| simplicity | empowerment
June 29 @ 6 pm
Doors open 5:30 pm Come early & join in the PRE-YOUTH activities
Student ministry 11– 18 years
finding connecting belonging
IGNITE equips teens with personal faith to take on our changing world. It is a space where they can be themselves without fear of judgment. Group activities, music and messages geared for teenagers to get them excited for a God filled life.
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JULY 2017 Summer Students Begin Enjoy our Summer Series AUGUST 2017 Aug. 8 Board Mtg. Aug. 14 Servant Council Mtg. Missions Meeting (TBA) People matter to God