Barbara LeStrange joins us on the sailing Sabbath ship and teaches on the compassion and abundance of Jesus bringing the food of life, the food of hope, the food of fellowship, and the food of faith.  







This Sunday, May 17

  • Between services
  • Eat and support our youth going to the National Youth Gathering in Detroit!

Pentecost Celebration on Sunday, May 24th!

There are three major festivals in the Christian Church calendar. Christmas, Easter, and _______________?

That's right, Pentecost! When the Holy Spirit, promised by Jesus, comes to his followers after he ascends to the heavens, and the same Holy Spirit continues to come to us today. The Holy Spirit immerses us and he is in us as we trust in Jesus and join in his Kingdom work. 

We will celebrate with one worship service at 10 a.m. This will be followed with a potluck lunch for all!

There will be hot dogs, condiments, drinks and paper products supplied.  Bring a salad, side, other main course or dessert.  
Don't miss out on our family Pentecost celebration May 24th!




Evening of Prayer  for Our Police 
and for Our Community

As most of you know, there is a group of pastors and other church leaders who pray together at LIFEhouse every Thursday from 9-10 a.m. We call the group Neighborhood Initiative and our mission is:
 
the WHOLE CHURCH taking the WHOLE GOSPEL to the WHOLE CITY.

We are excited to announce a special evening of prayer, 
Tuesday, May 26th, from 7-8:30 p.m., 
in partnership with the Los Angeles Police Department.

AN EVENING OF PRAYER
Praying for Our Police, Praying for Our Community

All LIFEhouse folks are invited to join their brothers and sisters in Christ as we meet for prayer, singing, and fellowship. 

The location will be:

The Garden Christian Fellowship
20745 Nordhoff St.
Chatsworth, CA 91311

This is an opportune time to come and join us for an evening of prayer for our local law enforcement and prayer for our Valley community.

Any questions? Ask LAPD...Los Angeles Pastor Dana!

 

 

Have you ever asked yourself "What is it that I'm really looking for in life?" We search for meaning  in our families, careers or religion. Behind our search is a deep desire to experience true joy.

 

What is true joy?

Why is it that joy is so elusive?

And what can we do to experience it more fully?

Can it really change our relationships and our lives?

 

Find out at the first ever Joy Starts Here! Conference, coming to Los Angeles on June 6-7.

 

Joy Starts Here! draws from Scripture and the latest brain science for powerful transformation.  Participants will experience real joy and practice fun ways to share joy with others.

 

Don't miss this opportunity!  Seating is limited, so reserve your place now.

 

Featured speakers at Joy Starts Here 

 

Dr. Jim Wilder has been ministering Since 1977 and teaching in the areas of trauma and addiction recovery, spiritual and emotional maturity, multi-generational community development, and the brain science of relationships. His understanding of both the theology and neuroscience of joy is foundational for healing, growth and life transformation.

 

Shelia Sutton is one of the co-authors of Joy Starts Here. She is a National Board Certified Teacher, UCLA Writing Project Fellow, and a Marriage, Family Therapy Intern. Her 24 years of teaching and consulting interests focus on the relational aspect of education. Sutton is dedicated to inspiring teachers to create classrooms and instructional practices that promote and foster student learning and success.

 

Cost: $65 for the entire event!

 

What you will learn at Joy Starts Here

* practical skills and strategies for building joy in you and others - in all aspects of your life.

* what hinders joy and how to overcome those hindrances.

how to be better equipped to spread joy throughout your home, work, school and community.

 

Go to joystartshere.com/losangeles for more information and to sign up!

 

 
Vacation Bible School (VBS) Day Camp is coming!  
June 22-26, 2015

 

The theme is Go Fish based on Matthew 4:17-22. We continue to work with the Camp Counselors from the Lutheran Retreats, Camps, and Conferences. The experience of the awesome Counselors and our fun Crew Leaders will make for another great VBS. Registration begins May 3rd!

 

Vacation Bible School Day Camp is a week long program for children (entering kindergarten through 5th grade). Cost will be $35 per child for a whole week of fun. Spread the word with our friends about this one week adventure! 

 

Registration will begin Sunday, May 3rd. We will have a table by refreshments between services. If you want to help as a Crew Leader (6th grade and older, please), or any other way, please contact Heidi Christopher [email protected].

 

If your camper has a preschool-aged (2-4 1/2 olds) sibling, our Preschool is available for the week at a special rate. Inquire with our Director, Kristie Godin, 818-349-8519, for more information.

LSS
News from LSS Area Director:

Our Pantry has been seeing more clients and we are getting a little low on donated items.....

we have need of:


 

Soups, Canned beans, canned vegetables (maybe not so much corn), cereals, pasta, pasta sauces, tuna, all the things to help make meals for families!


 

If any of the churches or groups have food that they would like to donate we would greatly appreciate it!

 

Thank you so much in advance,

 

Fiona Kilner
Area Director
LSS San Fernando Valley