MESSAGES
MESSAGES
MESSAGES
MESSAGES
SUNDAY WORSHIP CELEBRATION
November 17 | VIRTUAL ONLY | 10–11:30AM
Join us this Sunday, November 17, at 10AM, for our VIRTUAL ONLY, Sunday Worship Celebration where Pastor Sharon Ortiz shares the message "Blinded by the Light" from 2 Corinthians 4 and Judges 7:15–25.
JOIN US ON SUNDAYS AT 10AM
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GIVING
GIVE
GIVING
GIVE
GIVE
Generosity is our privilege because Jesus was first generous towards us. Join with the vision of ALCF Bay Area to make an impact in our community.
EVENTS
EVENTS
EVENTS
EVENTS
MOMS
Saturday, November 16 | Sunnyvale | 11AM–1PM: Moms Of Many Seasons warmly invites women in all seasons of motherhood to join us for our annual Thanksgiving Potluck gathering on Saturday, November 16 at 11AM. For more info and to sign up, click here.
ALL-CHURCH SERVICE DAY
Sunday, November 17 is our ALL-CHURCH SERVICE DAY where we have two opportunities to bless our homeless community by partnering with CityTeam and Street Life by assembling food and toiletry kits. For more info and to sign up, click here.
25th ANNUAL CHRISTMAS GIFT DRIVE
December 1–22: Our 25th Annual Christmas Gift Drive season is here and you can be a part of bringing hope to our local community during these difficult times. There are many opportunities to help families, seniors, Veterans, and the unhoused. To sign up for our short, training session on Sunday, November 24 and for all the details about how you can get involved, click here.
CITYTEAM
November 24 | JCC Lobby | before or after service: Bring warmth and encouragement to homeless patrons around the Bay Area by donating your lightly used, warm (and clean) coats and new socks for CityTeam to distribute to homeless communities. (Socks must be the original packaging.)
BAPTISM
Sunday, November 24 | Palo Alto First Christian Church | 12:30PM: If you have trusted Jesus Christ as your personal Savior and have never been water baptized, we invite you to be baptized on Sunday, November 24 at 12:30PM at the Palo Alto First Christian Church for a special baptism service. Sign up here NLT Monday, November 18.
PARENTS HELPING PARENTS
November/December | VIRTUAL WEBINAR: Parents Helping Parents is a resource for families of special needs. Parents Helping Parents, in conjunction with Cookman Law, is hosting a webinar series in November and December to help parents navigate the complexities of transitioning special needs children into adulthood. For more info, click here,
CONNECT
CONNECT
CONNECT
CONNECT
GETTING CONNECTED AT ALCF BAY AREA
At ALCF, we connect with each other as we DO LIFE TOGETHER (Growth Groups and Small Groups), SERVE TOGETHER and PRAY TOGETHER.
STAY CONNECTED WITH THE ALCF BAY AREA COMMUNITY
Our vibrant community meets via ZOOM and in person to connect for Bible study, prayer, fellowship, and opportunities to serve. To see our current meeting schedule, click here.
PRAYER GATHERINGS
PRAY
PRAYER GATHERINGS
PRAY
PRAYER GATHERINGS
Prayer is a key tool in the believer's toolbox. ALCF prayer gatherings provide opportunities to come together for purposeful prayer for our families, communities, nation, and beyond. When you set aside the time to unite with fellow believers, your prayer life will be enriched.
MORNING PRAYER
Mondays & Fridays* | 10–10:30AM
Take a break from the busyness of the morning to come together in prayer with fellow believers for an impactful, half hour of power.
Meeting ID: 661 517 018
Passcode: 741557
Tel: 669.900.6833
*Excludes 5th Fridays
IF MY PEOPLE
A Movement of Bay Area Believers Uniting Together in Prayer & Fasting
Wednesdays | 12–1PM
“If My People” began in 2020 with over 30 churches across the Bay Area fasting and praying together on Wednesdays during the COVID pandemic.
Bay Area believers are invited to join us for mid-week, mid-day prayer.
Meeting ID: 998 235 048
Password: 042102
Tel: 669.900.6833
INTERCESSORY PRAYER
5th Fridays | 7–8PM
End the month with a focused time of intercessory prayer with fellow believers for our families, communities, nation, and beyond.
Meeting ID: 661 517 018
Passcode: 741557
Tel: 669.900.6833
READ THE BIBLE
READ
READ THE BIBLE
READ
READ THE BIBLE
2024 BIBLE READING PLANS
We're excited this year to offer two Bible Reading Plans and a Men’s and Women’s devotional. There is a 60-day overview of the Bible for those who want to start small and build up. And then, a one-year reading plan for those who want to jump right in and are ready to explore the entire Bible in a year.
We then have a Men’s and Women’s 7-day devotional reading with reflection questions! These can be used as a starting point for getting into regular rhythms of reading God’s Word and applying it to your life.
In Pastor Jason’s sermon to kick off the ‘Prepared 2 Build’ series when talking about the foundation of the Church, he reminds us that, “The Church is built on Jesus Christ, the Word that became flesh and, if we are to be the Church, we have to know what the book says the Church should be."
Here are some suggestions as to how to make regular Bible reading a meaningful part of our lives:
Schedule it
Have a plan
Answer three questions after each reading:
• What is this about?
• What does it mean?
• What is God saying to me?
Don’t get discouraged if you drop off. Just pick up where you left off!
60-Day Bible Overview
One-Year Bible Reading Plan
“Rooted” For Men: 7-Day Devotional Plan
“Flourish” For Wome: 7-Day Devotional Plan
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