L. A. HAPPENINGS We had several members dealing with health issues last week, not to mention a number of folks out of town. It showed in our attendance, but we still had a really encouraging worship service together. And thank you for your many kind comments about our new series of lessons on the book of Acts. Hopefully it will bless you as you grow in your journey in Christ. Why not make a pledge, if only to yourself, to be present for the remainder of the series. We were touched by Alex Keim’s response to the Lord’s invitation last Sunday. He takes his Christian walk seriously, and wants the support of his church family as he seeks to deepen his commitment to the Lord. May we all follow that example. Please add your own personal words of encouragement to Alex at your earliest opportunity. As I write this, we are two episodes into our showing of Season 4 of The Chosen. Those who have joined us on Wednesday nights are noticing that the opposition to Jesus and His disciples is beginning to grow more intense. Of course, if you read the Bible you’re not surprised. And it’s going to just get more intense as we continue. Now, I do think it’s important to watch these episodes. But in a way, I think it’s easier to watch with a group of fellow Christians. Won’t you join us next week? How a Few People Can Make a Huge Impact – Jack Graham “And he appointed twelve (whom he also named apostles) so that they might be with him and he might send them out to preach.” (Mark 3:14) In 1917, Vladimir Lenin organized the Bolshevik Revolution, a political coup taking the nation of Russia from a republic to a communist dictatorship. While many might think Lenin started with a huge army at his disposal, it was actually just several thousand who sparked the overturn of the country and changed the history of the world. And when Fidel Castro took over Cuba, he only had about 80 die-hard loyalists at first who were sold out to his cause and began a revolution that has lasted until this day. Many Christians today get discouraged when they don’t see a huge number of people joining them. I’m talking about people in small churches who want to do good, but feel like they’re too little to really make an impact. But small numbers can make a huge impact. Jesus began His ministry with just 12 humble men. So don’t let the size of the church discourage you from making a big difference for Christ. Stay faithful. Go all-in for the Kingdom. And you’ll make an impact for the cause of Christ that’s greater than you could’ve imagined!