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THIS IS ALCF BAY AREA
THIS IS ALCF BAY AREA
THIS IS ALCF BAY AREA
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If this is your first time checking us out, please fill out the welcome form.
We meet at the Oshman Family Jewish Community Center (JCC) in Palo Alto on Sundays at 10AM. For all the details, click here.
For more information about our mission, core values, doctrinal statement, and staff, click here.
MESSAGES
MESSAGES
SUNDAY WORSHIP CELEBRATION
March 17 | Virtual-Only Service | 10–11:30AM
Join us this Sunday, March 17, at 10AM, for our virtual-only, Sunday Worship Celebration where Pastor Valarie Saunders continues our series on the book of Joshua titled "Enduring Faith: Part 7."
“P2B: Prepared 2 Build”
Pastor Jason Johnson walks us through the book of Acts as part of our Prepared 2 Build series.
Pastor Sharon Ortiz preaches on Matthew 7:24-27 as part of our Prepared 2 Build series.
Pastor Jason Johnson kicks off our new series: Prepared 2 Build.
Pastor Valarie Saunders preaches on 1 John 4:8-11 in a sermon titled
Advent Week 3
Pastor Jason Johnson preaches on Nehemiah 8:9-10 in the third week of Advent 2022
Pastor Jason Johnson preaches on Isaiah 9:2-7 for the first week of Advent.
Sharon Ortiz and Henry Cantu share their powerful testimonies.
Elder Glenn Posein preaches on Psalm 25:1-10.
Pastor Bryan preaches the fifth message of the 'Sermon on the Mount' series from Matthew 5:6.
Pastor Bryan preaches his second message on 'The Sermon on the Mount' from Matthew 5:3.
Pastor Bryan preaches his first sermon in his series on Hospitality from Hebrews 13:1-2.
Pastor Bryan Loritts teaches from John 6:1-21. Sermon starts @ 52:23
Pastor Bryan teaches from Matthew 22:1-14 on the need for believers to better understand the new age tolerance
Elder Sanjay Poonen preaches about having Jesus be at the center of our Families and Church
Pastor Bryan Loritts preaches from 1 Cor 6:12-26 on using your God given gifts for His Glory.
Pastor Bryan teaches from Matthew 5:14-16 on the requirement of Christians to be people who shine as light. The ALCF word for 2019 is LIGHT.
Tiffany Miller teaches from Deuteronomy 8, on the virtue of remembering all that God has done for us, especially as we end the year 2018
Pastor Bryan Loritts continues teaching from Ephesians 5:25-33
Pastor Bryan teaches from Luke 17:11-19 about how encountering Jesus means intentionally transgressing tribal lines, just as Jesus did.
Pastor Bryan teaches from Matthew 6:19-24 on the principles of Christian giving
For A Time We Cannot See
Pastor Bryan teaches from Ruth 4 on Christian Legacy
Pastor Gary Anderson teaches from 1Chronicles 13 on God's standard for approaching him and how Christ is a mediator that enables us boldly come directly to God.
Pastor Gary Anderson teaches from James 1:1-4 on what to do with trials and suffering, as christians.
Sanjay Poonen preaches on the godly principles to live by, in order to endure and finish the christian race
Pastor Zac Poonen preaches on the difference between an Old Covenant and New Covenant Christian.
Pastor Eric Stevenson preaches on how to trust God in a season of change
Pastor Dr. Bobby Conway preaches from the book of Habakkuk on April 22, 2018 on the life lessons for a God enthralled life.
ALCF relaunches the missions teams, and Pastor Bryan teaches on missions (Locally and Global)
Jason Johnson preaches from Genesis 39: 5-24 on what to do to have a great spiritual journey with God
Visiting Pastor, Chris Davis, preaches from John 10:11-18 about Jesus being our Good Shepherd
Pastor Bryan preaches on remembering what the Lord has done from Joshua 4
Pastor Bryan preaches about being courageous to take the steps God wants us to from Joshua 3
The Gospel in Hard Places
Pastor Bryan Loritts gives his semiannual state of the church address.
Guest speaker, Dr Alvin Sanders, preaches from 1 Corinthians 13 oh what it means to love the poor
Elder Sanjay Poonen teaches from Mark 10:42-45
Visiting pastor Zac Poonen gives 7 essential truths about the Christian life.
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.
2023 GIVING STATEMENTS NOW AVAILABLE
Tax season is here and your 2023 giving statements are now available online through your CCB account.
If you need help creating an account or locating your statement, go to ALCF.net/statements
EVENTS
EVENTS
Holy Week is early this year! For all the details about our three, family-friendly services, click here.
Spotlight & Training | Sunday, April 21 | JCC, 4th Floor | 12–1:30PM
We are proud to announce the reintroduction of the Disability Ministry at ALCF Bay Area. On Sunday, April 21, special guest, Joni & Friends, will join us in service, as well as provide training from 12–1:30PM. This training is mandatory for all children's ministry volunteers, and highly recommended for all ministry leaders and anyone who wants to learn more. Lunch will be provided. Our aim is that ALCF Bay Area will be a place where anyone with a disability can find hope, dignity, and belonging in the Body of Christ. Sign up here.
January 7, 2025
Join fellow ALCFers in January 2025 for a Holy Land Classic Tour with Educational Opportunities (EO). Mark your calendars for this all-inclusive opportunity of a lifetime to walk in the footsteps of Jesus in the land of the Bible. To take advantage of the early-bird discount of $100, sign up no later than Sunday, April 7. To register, go to https://www.eo.travelwithus.com/mytrip#eotours and enter: Tour = HL25; Date = 01/07/25; Code = K; ID = 54039. For additional info, contact EO liaison Michelle Kozul, at HLTour@alcf.net.
CONNECT
CONNECT
At ALCF, we connect with each other as we DO LIFE TOGETHER (Growth Groups and Small Groups), SERVE TOGETHER and PRAY TOGETHER.
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.
PRAY
PRAY
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.
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 1st Fridays
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 this 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
1st Fridays | 7–8PM
Start 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
READ
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
PASTOR’S CORNER
PASTOR’S CORNER
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