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Archive for October, 2007
October 30, 2007 8:56 am | Written by Phil
On Saturday we went with Hector and Roxy and all our kids to Dia de los Muertos (Day of the Dead), a surprisingly joyful, family-oriented celebration. In Los Angeles this primarily Mexican cultural event takes place annually in the Hollywood Forever Cemetery! This event comes highly recommended by many Mexican families in the area, and this year we decided to attend since Hector and Roxy so badly wanted to take us. Curious, we checked it out.
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October 28, 2007 5:00 am | Written by Meredith
Here is the second of a mini-series on growing people through small groups in East Hollywood. (To read part one click here.) These reflections hopefully provide you a window into what it is like to join God in “growing faith where life happens” among the different cultures of LA’s working poor immigrants.
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October 27, 2007 5:00 am | Written by Phil
October 26, 2007 5:00 am | Written by Meredith
Here is the first part of a mini-series on growing people through small groups in East Hollywood. These reflections hopefully will give you a good glimpse into what it’s like as we join God in “growing faith where life happens” among the different cultures of LA’s working poor immigrants.
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October 25, 2007 12:48 pm | Written by Phil
“Can I really be included in the family?”
Religion excluded you. Jesus Christ died to include you.
There is good news for people in East Hollywood who’ve been stiff-armed by well-meaning religious people.
While visiting one of my supporting churches I was touched by a message about this by guest speaker Wade Hodges. His sermon centered around the “baptism of inclusion” in the story of Philip and the Ethiopian Eunich. I heard this message back in June, and I’m still thinking about it…
If I have time I will write up a summary of Wade’s main points. Until then, you can listen to his podcast by clicking here.
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October 23, 2007 5:00 am | Written by Phil
Check out House Church Blog guy’s post about following Jesus as the way of life, entitled ”Life Must Precede Form.” To this I say yes, yes, yes!
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Last night Ed and I attended a meeting for the newly forming East Hollywood Neighborhood Council (EHNC). We heard 2-minute speeches from each of the EHNC Governing Board Candidates. Please pray God will bless our involvement in this. Ed is running for a seat on the board.
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October 22, 2007 5:00 am | Written by Phil
Here is another story of prayer leading to people…
It is Tuesday night, Oct 16. After putting the kids to bed I tell Meri I am going outside for an hour and a half for more hangoutreach (a word I learned from my maverick missionary friend Jeff Medders).
Basically, I just start walking around the Village after dark, asking God to direct my steps and intersect my path with someone he wants me to meet. I often find this is the most effective thing I can do.
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