Improv Los Gatos

Soundtracks: Rylan Andersen

livethejourney1@gmail.com (Student Life) — Fri, 10 Feb 2012 20:10:00 +0000

Listen in as Rylan Andersen continues our series, Soundtracks!
Check out his message by clicking here.

Or watch it on Vimeo here:
https://vimeo.com/36580572

Improv Reading Guide: February

livethejourney1@gmail.com (Student Life) — Wed, 01 Feb 2012 18:19:00 +0000

The Improv Reading Guide is now LIVE! "It's like a paleo pack... for your soul."

February 1

Genesis 1

Psalm 1

February 2

Genesis 2

Psalm 2

February 3

Genesis 3

Psalm 3

February 4

Genesis 4

Psalm 4

February 5

Genesis 5

Psalm 5

February 6

Genesis 6

Psalm 6

February 7

Genesis 7

Psalm 7

February 8

Genesis 8

Psalm 8

February 9

Genesis 9

Psalm 9

February 10

Genesis 10

Psalm 10

February 11

Genesis 11

Psalm 11

February 12

Genesis 12

Psalm 12

February 13

Genesis 13

Psalm 13

February 14

Genesis 14

Psalm 14

February 15

Genesis 15

Psalm 15

February 16

Genesis 16

Psalm 16

February 17

Genesis 17

Psalm 17

February 18

Genesis 18

Psalm 18

February 19

Genesis 19

Psalm 19

February 20

Genesis 20

Psalm 20

February 21

Genesis 21

Psalm 21

February 22

Genesis 22

Psalm 22

February 23

Genesis 23

Psalm 23

February 24

Genesis 24

Psalm 24

February 25

Genesis 25

Psalm 25

February 26

Genesis 26

Psalm 26

February 27

Genesis 27

Psalm 27

February 28

Genesis 28

Psalm 28

February 29

Genesis 29

Psalm 29

Just for Seniors: Family Dinner Night

livethejourney1@gmail.com (Student Life) — Mon, 23 Jan 2012 05:02:00 +0000

Just for Seniors!

Details for Family Dinner...
Where: Kate and Steve's

Time: Wednesday, Jan. 25th. 7-9 PM

We're making:
Pulled Pork Sliders- Kate Dang and Steve Dang

We need you to bring:
Dessert 1: Gabby D. Pazookie
Dessert 2: Ryan R.
Drinks 1: Bobby B.
Drinks 2: Ryan L. Diet Coke and Root Beer
Salad 1: Miranda B.
Salad 2: Mary F.
Side Dish 1: Jen L.
Side Dish 2: Kevin M.
Side Dish 3: Jacob W.
Game 1: Kalise P.
Game 2: Rylan A.

That's it! Sign up for an item and we'll fill in the details.
Let me know if you have any questions! I'm super pumped! Can't wait to see you!

Email me if you have any questions

Check out one of our Seniors!

livethejourney1@gmail.com (Student Life) — Mon, 23 Jan 2012 04:55:00 +0000

Ryan Lindskog is a beast!
Enjoy.
-Steve

Pulse

livethejourney1@gmail.com (Student Life) — Sat, 21 Jan 2012 18:01:00 +0000

What does your heart beat for?
Sunday Morning. 10:45 AM. ImprovHS Room.

A Clear View

livethejourney1@gmail.com (Student Life) — Fri, 06 Jan 2012 19:23:00 +0000

What a day! We kicked the day off bright and early by hiking up Mt. Arbel conquering the rain and fog. We worshipped and danced on a boat on the sea of Galilee, refueled with the best falafels in this world (according to our guide and my taste buds), discussed fascinating facts about ancient near eastern family practices at Chorazin, learned unique and unabridged perspectives on Greco-Roman culture at Caesarea Philippi, and ended our day in the hometown of some of Jesus disciples. If it sounds amazing… it’s because it was! However, the highlight of my day 2 happened early in the morning at Mt. Arbel.

From the ground we knew that this was going to be a challenge, however nature decided today to throw in an added element to the test: rain and fog. With mud caked on our boots we traversed rocks slick as butter making our way up to the mountain to find refuge within an area carved into the side of the mountain just below some crusader caves. Continuing on half way up the mountainside, we were soaked in rain and sweat when we took refuge in a little cleft carved into the side of a mountain that probably served as shelter to countless numbers of shepherds, travelers, crusaders and now a group of 20 men. We paused to reflect on a teaching by Rich Baker before continuing our perilous journey to the top. I use perilous because I’m deathly afraid of heights. As we continued our journey up the hill we pondered in our hearts how Jesus often withdrew to lonely places to pray. Getting away to be with God is not always convenient, it’s not always safe, it’s not always easy, but nothing worth doing is going to be easy. When we got to the top I was happy to still be alive, but we could not see more than 50 feet in front of us because the fog was so heavy and I really didn’t mind. As I got to the top of Mt. Arbel it would have been nice to look down on Galilee, but what I was reminded of up there was so much more valuable. Sometimes when I go away to spend time with God I have expectations that by the time I’m finished I will have a clear view of life or ministry, but that is not always the case. The only thing that was clear for me at the top of Mt. Arbel was what was directly beneath my feet and what is in front of me. On top of that mountain I was reminded that getting away is not always a guarantee that I will know where God is leading me, or that I might get a clearer picture, or that the fog will lift, but a reminder that I can cling onto the promise that God is faithful and He’s carrying me through, giving me enough grace to take the next step.

Keep following for more updates

Steve

Check out video here: http://gtitours.org/2012/01/06/day2/

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Day 1 in Israel with Steve and Andrew

livethejourney1@gmail.com (Student Life) — Fri, 06 Jan 2012 19:20:00 +0000

Unfortunately we couldn't get video of all the places that we went to in our longest day ever, but here is a little sample of where we went on day 1: Istanbul, Tel Aviv, Caesarea, Mt. Carmel, and Capernaum.

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Adventures with Steve and Steve, Episode 1

livethejourney1@gmail.com (Student Life) — Mon, 12 Dec 2011 20:12:00 +0000

So see our adventures to Antigua, Guatemala, Episode 1: Click Here, Episode 1

New Series Kicks Off Tomorrow!

livethejourney1@gmail.com (Student Life) — Sun, 04 Dec 2011 06:35:00 +0000

Set you alarms!! New series kicks off tomorrow, 10:45 am!

The Battle of Plymouth Rock, TONIGHT!

livethejourney1@gmail.com (Student Life) — Wed, 30 Nov 2011 22:51:00 +0000

7-8:30 PM

Wear all black for camo.

Eye black and face paint welcome.

Bring warm clothes and something you can run in.

(It's capture the flag, only with frozen turkeys... and it's awesome)

Improv NEWS

livethejourney1@gmail.com (Student Life) — Tue, 22 Nov 2011 17:00:00 +0000

Happy Thanksgiving Friends!
Just a reminder that there is no small groups tomorrow.
2x on Sunday. 10:45 AM. Student Ministries will be leading worship!
Battle of Plymouth Rock is on Wednesday Nov. 30th. 7-8:30 PM. $2

Sign Up for Winter Camp!!! Cost is ONLY $165, I need a deposit of $50. It's going to be a good, good time. Feb. 3-5th.

Steven Giordano

livethejourney1@gmail.com (Student Life) — Fri, 11 Nov 2011 17:32:00 +0000

Watch the video podcast of Steven Giordano as we continue, "The Greatest Love Story, Ever". Watch the video by clicking here: The Greatest Love Story, Ever. Episode 3.

Improv News for the Week

livethejourney1@gmail.com (Student Life) — Tue, 08 Nov 2011 16:26:00 +0000

Church in Antigua Guatemala

ImprovLG News for the week:

follow us on Twitter @ improvlg.
Small Groups this Wednesday, 7-8:30.
Last installment of the Greatest Love Story, EVER. Vol. 2, this Sunday, come prepared to text in your relationship questions to our awesome panel. *standard messaging rates apply, homeboy.
We're opening up our treasure chest to support our sponsored kid from Ethiopia, this SUNDAY!
If you're thinking about Guatemala 2012, make sure you talk to Steven Giordano TODAY!

"be excellent to each other!"

Steve

Improv News for the Week

livethejourney1@gmail.com (Student Life) — Tue, 01 Nov 2011 18:46:00 +0000

Steven Giordano in Antigua, Guatemala

ImprovLG News for this Week:
Wednesday - Small Groups, don't do life without it.

Friday- Girls Retreat is cancelled, but we're doing something else fun instead, if you are interested in going you need to sign up TODAY! Contact Julie Izor for more details and to sign up!!!

Sunday - Join us at 10:45 am. Steven Giordano will be speaking, you don't want to miss out!

Guatemala 2012 - Our first info meeting will be THIS Sunday right after ImprovAM at 12:30 in the High School room. BRING YOUR PARENTS! Contact Steven Giordano for more info.

Soundtracks: Rachel Yankey

livethejourney1@gmail.com (Student Life) — Tue, 01 Nov 2011 05:34:00 +0000

Listen in as Rachel Yankey kicks off Soundtracks for the class of 2012!

See the video here.

Working at the Dirty Birdy and God's Grace

livethejourney1@gmail.com (Student Life) — Mon, 31 Oct 2011 04:43:00 +0000

I used to work at Red Robin and one of the biggest things I learned while working at the dirty birdy is this: tipping is a reflection of how we view grace. We typically tip people based on the quality of someone's service. If they are prompt with the drink refills, friendly, courteous and speedy we might find ourselves reaching a little bit deeper for a few extra dollars when it comes time to pay the bill. Our server, if they seem lazy, inattentive, or get our order wrong we make mental notes and will "deduct" their tip. There was a hilarious episode of Third Rock from the Sun in which the lead character goes to a restaurant and puts a big stack of cash on the table. Before they sit down and eat their meal, he points to the stack of cash and tells his server that this will be there tip if they do everything that is asked and expected of a server. Every time the server does not perform up to par, he will deduct a few dollars from the stack of money. The rest of the episode is a hilarious interaction of deductions and additions from the stack of money. While this scenario is comical, I also find it quite sad about human nature.

The truth is that servers have stories and they are also real people who deal with life outside of making sure your Diet Coke is properly topped off. Now imagine this: you are a server dealing with real issues, your relationships are breaking down, you owe a lot of money you can't pay off, you are trying to take care of a family, and as a result your service is noticeably lacking. When the bills comes around you find yourself surprised, but the party that you have been giving lackluster service to all night has just tipped you $300. Some might say that this moment might change how you act towards the next table. In fact, it might even "make your day" or you might even find it "life changing". The truth is that God tips us not based on what we deserve, good or bad. God doesn't have a fat stack of grace sitting on the table deducting or adding according to what you have done, He tips us all the same. Perhaps receiving and living out of God's grace is a lot like being tipped $300 after the worst shift of your life. Perhaps this grace might effect and change how you serve the rest of your shift... perhaps the rest of your life. If this is what we believe about God's grace than I think we need to change the way we tip. We should tip extravagantly, regardless of how one's serves us, because that is exactly what God did for us.

Small Group Hang Out Tonight

livethejourney1@gmail.com (Student Life) — Wed, 26 Oct 2011 18:14:00 +0000

For Small Groups Tonight:
Senior Guys - Hanging out with Matt Thomas. Meet at church, 7 pm. (Contact Steve Dang)
Senior Girls - Movie Night at Church. Meet at church, 7 PM. (Contact Kate Dang)
Juniors Girls - Movie Night at Megan Kennedy's house. 7 PM. (Contact Megan Kennedy)
Junior Guys - Movie Night at Megan Kennedy's house. 7 PM. (Contact Court Roberts)
Sophomore Girls - Golfland! Meet at Golfland, 7 PM. (Contact Melissa Hammond)
Sophomore Guys - Meet at church. 7 PM. (Contact Bryce Nelson)
Freshman Girls - Movie night in the Loft. Meet at church, 7 PM. (Contact McKenna Raasch)
Freshman Guys - Dodgeball in the gym. Meet at church. 7 PM. (Contact Steven Giordano)

Bigger or Better 2011 Video Recap

livethejourney1@gmail.com (Student Life) — Tue, 25 Oct 2011 21:25:00 +0000

Check out the recap of Bigger or Better 2011!
See the video here.

This Sunday, "The Greatest Love Story, EVER Vol. 2"

livethejourney1@gmail.com (Student Life) — Fri, 14 Oct 2011 21:44:00 +0000

Join us this Sunday as we kick off a new series, "The Greatest Love Story, EVER. Vol. 2" If you liked Vol. 1, Vol. 2 is going to be AWESOME. 10:45 AM see you there.

Bigger or Better 2011 Recap Video

livethejourney1@gmail.com (Student Life) — Tue, 11 Oct 2011 16:38:00 +0000

Next Wednesday: Bigger or Better, "The Quest for Urban Treasure"

livethejourney1@gmail.com (Student Life) — Thu, 22 Sep 2011 01:07:00 +0000

Check out the Video Promo HERE Bigger or Better: The Quest for Urban Treasure (mt. 13:44-46) September 28th. 7-8:30 PM $5 Teams: Urban Pirates (Steve Dang, Captain) vs. The Lost Boys (Kate Dang, Captain) Out negotiate and out wit your opponent and you will take home the coveted BoB 2011 Cup... as well as the glory and bragging rights. contact Steve Dang for more info.

Video Podcast Test

livethejourney1@gmail.com (Student Life) — Sat, 17 Sep 2011 21:18:00 +0000

Testing footage from Club Mud 2010.

Click to download

http://www.archive.org/download/ClubMud2010Test/VID00113.mp4

Join us as we kick off our new series, "Anchored"

livethejourney1@gmail.com (Student Life) — Fri, 16 Sep 2011 22:39:00 +0000

Join us THIS Sunday as we kick off a new series, "Anchored" with Steve Dang and Arianne Toves. Remember! We're going to try to start 5 minutes EARLIER @ 10:55 AM!!!! Secondly! just for seniors! Don't miss our first Project 2012 Sunday Night! 4-6 PM

New series, "Through the Sea"

livethejourney1@gmail.com (Student Life) — Tue, 06 Sep 2011 17:11:00 +0000

New series, "Through the Sea" starts this Wednesday. 7-8:30 pm. (re)connect.

News for this Week!

livethejourney1@gmail.com (Student Life) — Fri, 02 Sep 2011 18:35:00 +0000

Improv Los Gatos

Soundtracks: Rylan Andersen

Improv Reading Guide: February

Just for Seniors: Family Dinner Night

Just for Seniors!

Details for Family Dinner... Where: Kate and Steve's

Time: Wednesday, Jan. 25th. 7-9 PM

Email me if you have any questions

Check out one of our Seniors!

Pulse

A Clear View

Day 1 in Israel with Steve and Andrew

Adventures with Steve and Steve, Episode 1

New Series Kicks Off Tomorrow!

The Battle of Plymouth Rock, TONIGHT!

Improv NEWS

Steven Giordano

Improv News for the Week

ImprovLG News for the week:

follow us on Twitter @ improvlg.

Small Groups this Wednesday, 7-8:30.

Last installment of the Greatest Love Story, EVER. Vol. 2, this Sunday, come prepared to text in your relationship questions to our awesome panel. *standard messaging rates apply, homeboy.

We're opening up our treasure chest to support our sponsored kid from Ethiopia, this SUNDAY!

If you're thinking about Guatemala 2012, make sure you talk to Steven Giordano TODAY!

"be excellent to each other!"

Steve

Improv News for the Week

ImprovLG News for this Week: Wednesday - Small Groups, don't do life without it.

Friday- Girls Retreat is cancelled, but we're doing something else fun instead, if you are interested in going you need to sign up TODAY! Contact Julie Izor for more details and to sign up!!!

Sunday - Join us at 10:45 am. Steven Giordano will be speaking, you don't want to miss out!

Guatemala 2012 - Our first info meeting will be THIS Sunday right after ImprovAM at 12:30 in the High School room. BRING YOUR PARENTS! Contact Steven Giordano for more info.

Soundtracks: Rachel Yankey

Working at the Dirty Birdy and God's Grace

Small Group Hang Out Tonight

Bigger or Better 2011 Video Recap

This Sunday, "The Greatest Love Story, EVER Vol. 2"

Bigger or Better 2011 Recap Video

Next Wednesday: Bigger or Better, "The Quest for Urban Treasure"

Video Podcast Test

Join us as we kick off our new series, "Anchored"

New series, "Through the Sea"

News for this Week!

Details for Family Dinner...
Where: Kate and Steve's

ImprovLG News for this Week:
Wednesday - Small Groups, don't do life without it.