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LIfe In EHO: Teeth in the city

Posted on May 14, 2008 by Phil

This week a poor mom who is 8 months pregnant is unable to eat because her teeth ache so badly.  So she goes to a dentist, whose solution is to pull out two of her teeth.  This is the second … Continue reading →

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Faith-Sharing: From a simple party to the Word of God

Posted on April 16, 2008 by Phil

While we were doing a filming project this weekend, we interviewed a neighbor whom I will call Devon.  He told me that he doesn’t like religions but ever since he and his wife met our two families they have started to … Continue reading →

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Life In EHO: Town drunk

Posted on February 17, 2008 by Phil

The public drunkard.  It seems every urban village has one (or several in some cases).  In our neighborhood the young people tease him, dare him to do foolish things, push him around in a circle.  Nobody takes this fifty-something man … Continue reading →

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Life In EHO: New disciples kneeling home

Posted on February 14, 2008 by Phil

You’re going to love this story Hector shared with me this evening. Today Hector and Roxy are walking their girls home from school.  Madelina (age 6) is feeling bad that she forgot to thank God for her breakfast this morning.  She … Continue reading →

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Redefining small groups – part 2

Posted on October 28, 2007 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 … Continue reading →

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Redefining small groups – part 1

Posted on October 26, 2007 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” … Continue reading →

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East Hollywood demographics

Posted on September 14, 2007 by Phil

For those who would like to become more acquainted with East Hollywood, here is an excerpt from http://www.easthollywood.net, published by our friends with the newly certified East Hollywood Neighborhood Council.  Please visit their website for photos and a brief history of … Continue reading →

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