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        <title>Stage Crew</title>
               <pubDate>Fri, 02 May 2008 13:00:00 -0700</pubDate>
               <description>Do you like to work in the background?  If so, the stage crew needs your help!  Contact Lu-Ann Lopez to get more information.</description>
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        <title>Playgroup/Parent Education Ministry</title>
               <link>http://www.ebcla.org/events.php?eventID=556</link>               <guid>http://www.ebcla.org/events.php?eventID=556</guid>               <pubDate>Fri, 02 May 2008 13:00:00 -0700</pubDate>
               <description>2008-05-09 to 2008-05-09 9:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. We will spend the morning engaging our infant-pre-K children in creative play, songs, story time, snack time, and adult discussion. Meet other parents, exchange ideas, and leave feeling empowered and encouraged in your parenting. Contact Shirley Lew for more information.</description>
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        <title>WE NEED TO TALK: A Conversation about Homosexuality and the Asian American Christian Church</title>
               <link>http://www.ebcla.org/events.php?eventID=546</link>               <guid>http://www.ebcla.org/events.php?eventID=546</guid>               <pubDate>Fri, 18 Apr 2008 13:00:00 -0700</pubDate>
               <description>2008-05-10 to 2008-05-10 7:00 p.m. Sponsored by the Christian Social Issues (CSI) group, an informal gathering of Asian American Christians who discuss wide-ranging social issues and how they relate to our Christian faith.  Join  three old friends – two straight and one gay – who will engage in a conversation that needs to happen more often in order to dispel ignorance, quell fear and hatred, and foster greater understanding.  Debate about scriptural      interpretation or scientific evidence is not within the scope of this dialogue.  It is not our intent to resolve this highly complex issue.  Though we may ultimately arrive at different conclusions, at the very least, we need to break the awful silence in our churches surrounding this  subject. We really need to talk. 

If you have a friend or loved one who is gay, or you are gay yourself, or you are a Christian who is concerned about this issue, please join us in this much needed and long-awaited dialogue. Please remember that this will be about fostering a conversation, not conversion.  To find out more, Click here.
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        <title>Nest Mom's Day Out</title>
               <link>http://www.ebcla.org/events.php?eventID=548</link>               <guid>http://www.ebcla.org/events.php?eventID=548</guid>               <pubDate>Fri, 09 May 2008 13:00:00 -0700</pubDate>
               <description>2008-05-10 to 2008-05-10 11:30 a.m. All new moms of young children are invited to a few hours of fellowship, food and fun!  We will be meeting at the Chado Tea Room in Pasadena at 11:30 a.m.  Cost is $20 per person.  Please contact Shirley Lew for more information and to RSVP by May 6.  
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        <title>CLASS Begins!</title>
               <link>http://www.ebcla.org/events.php?eventID=549</link>               <guid>http://www.ebcla.org/events.php?eventID=549</guid>               <pubDate>Fri, 25 Apr 2008 13:00:00 -0700</pubDate>
               <description>2008-05-11 to 2008-05-11 10:00 a.m. - 11:15 a.m. Join us for our adult opportunities for learning also known as CLASS on Sundays from May 11 to June 15. Be prepared to be challenged and grow in your faith through these seminars. Click here to view a list of the CLASSes being offered. Contact Eileen Quon with questions.</description>
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        <title>Youth Retreat Fundraiser!</title>
               <link>http://www.ebcla.org/events.php?eventID=565</link>               <guid>http://www.ebcla.org/events.php?eventID=565</guid>               <pubDate>Fri, 09 May 2008 13:00:00 -0700</pubDate>
               <description>2008-05-11 to 2008-05-11 Between Services The youth are having a bake sale between      services this coming Sunday to help raise money for retreat scholarships. Every dollar you give will help send students to camp! This is a great way to give our youth the chance to retreat away from the city and develop a deeper relationship with the God who loves them. We also welcome donations to &quot;sponsor&quot; students who need extra financial help ($75 gives students a full ride, $38 pays for half!).  Contact Pastor Jason Ashimoto for more information.
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        <title>Evergreen Co-Ed Basketball League</title>
               <link>http://www.ebcla.org/events.php?eventID=525</link>               <guid>http://www.ebcla.org/events.php?eventID=525</guid>               <pubDate>Fri, 02 May 2008 13:00:00 -0700</pubDate>
               <description>2008-05-13 to 2008-05-13 7:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m. Register for the summer co-ed basketball league after both services on April 27 and May 4!  The league is geared towards beginners and for co-ed play.   Last day to register and turn in your $25 fee is May 4.  For more information, check our website at http://sports.ebcla.org/bball/index.php or contact Nguyen Ha.</description>
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        <title>Evergreen Basketball League Mandatory Meeting</title>
               <link>http://www.ebcla.org/events.php?eventID=560</link>               <guid>http://www.ebcla.org/events.php?eventID=560</guid>               <pubDate>Fri, 09 May 2008 13:00:00 -0700</pubDate>
               <description>2008-05-13 to 2008-05-13 7:30 p.m. All participants are asked to attend a mandatory all-league meeting.  Also, there still roster spots available for female players!  Contact Nguyen Ha  for more information or check out our website at http://sports.ebcla.org/bball/index.php</description>
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        <title>Baptism Class</title>
               <link>http://www.ebcla.org/events.php?eventID=545</link>               <guid>http://www.ebcla.org/events.php?eventID=545</guid>               <pubDate>Fri, 18 Apr 2008 13:00:00 -0700</pubDate>
               <description>2008-05-18 to 2008-05-18 11:30 a.m. For all of you who are interested in learning more about baptism, come to our baptism class.  Please RSVP by May 14 to Eileen Quon.</description>
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        <title>CLASS Week 2!</title>
               <link>http://www.ebcla.org/events.php?eventID=550</link>               <guid>http://www.ebcla.org/events.php?eventID=550</guid>               <pubDate>Fri, 25 Apr 2008 13:00:00 -0700</pubDate>
               <description>2008-05-18 to 2008-05-18 10:00 a.m. - 11:15 a.m. Join us for our adult opportunities for learning also known as CLASS on Sundays from May 11 to June 15. Be prepared to be challenged and grow in your faith through these seminars. Click here to view a list of the CLASSes being offered. Contact Eileen Quon with questions.</description>
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        <title>Newcomer's Brunch</title>
               <link>http://www.ebcla.org/events.php?eventID=559</link>               <guid>http://www.ebcla.org/events.php?eventID=559</guid>               <pubDate>Fri, 02 May 2008 13:00:00 -0700</pubDate>
               <description>2008-05-18 to 2008-05-18 10:15 a.m. - 11:15 a.m. If you consider yourself new to Evergreen, we'd love a chance to welcome you with hospitality, good food, and new friends.  Come and meet other people, find out more about what makes Evergreen unique, and hear our pastors share the vision of Evergreen and explain how you can get plugged in.  For more information and to RSVP to this free event, please contact John Lin</description>
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        <title>Youth Retreat</title>
               <link>http://www.ebcla.org/events.php?eventID=518</link>               <guid>http://www.ebcla.org/events.php?eventID=518</guid>               <pubDate>Fri, 25 Apr 2008 13:00:00 -0700</pubDate>
               <description>2008-05-23 to 2008-05-25  All youth in Jr. high and High School are invited this Memorial day weekend to our spring retreat at Tahquitz Pines Conference center in Idyllwild. We’ll have some crazy games, worship, and messages delivered by Pastor Chris Fukunaga from A Village Community, a church in Long Beach.  Contact Jason Ashimoto to register. To view flyer, click here. </description>
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        <title>CLASS Week 3!</title>
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               <description>2008-05-25 to 2008-05-25 10:00 a.m. - 11:15 a.m. Join us for our adult opportunities for learning also known as CLASS on Sundays from May 11 to June 15. Be prepared to be challenged and grow in your faith through these seminars. Click here to view a list of the CLASSes being offered. Contact Eileen Quon with questions.</description>
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        <title>Evergreen Prayer</title>
               <link>http://www.ebcla.org/events.php?eventID=555</link>               <guid>http://www.ebcla.org/events.php?eventID=555</guid>               <pubDate>Fri, 02 May 2008 13:00:00 -0700</pubDate>
               <description>2008-05-27 to 2008-05-27 7:30 p.m. Bring your passions, concerns, dreams, burdens, and we will together lay them at the foot of the cross.  Join us as we seek God’s will for our church.  For more information, please contact David Robison.
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        <title>Spiritual Companions Retreat II</title>
               <link>http://www.ebcla.org/events.php?eventID=512</link>               <guid>http://www.ebcla.org/events.php?eventID=512</guid>               <pubDate>Fri, 28 Mar 2008 12:00:00 -0800</pubDate>
               <description>2008-05-30 to 2008-06-01  Only 3 slots left!  During this weekend retreat (May 30 - June 1)in Santa Barbara, participants will be introduced to a “companioning process” which  involves a lot of silence, prayerful listening, sharing, and responding to each other. We will practice Lectio in community and then afterwards break into small groups for the actual practice of sacred companioning.  Please contact Willy Hernandez as soon as possible to RSVP. First come, first served.</description>
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        <title>Branches - Young Adult Group</title>
               <link>http://www.ebcla.org/events.php?eventID=564</link>               <guid>http://www.ebcla.org/events.php?eventID=564</guid>               <pubDate>Fri, 09 May 2008 13:00:00 -0700</pubDate>
               <description>2008-05-30 to 2008-05-30 7:30 p.m. Join us for our next large group gathering.  All single adults in their 20’s and 30’s are welcome to come for a night of dessert, fellowship, and fun!  Contact Nguyen Ha for more information.</description>
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        <title>Day at the Park</title>
               <link>http://www.ebcla.org/events.php?eventID=547</link>               <guid>http://www.ebcla.org/events.php?eventID=547</guid>               <pubDate>Fri, 25 Apr 2008 13:00:00 -0700</pubDate>
               <description>2008-05-31 to 2008-05-31 10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. After 12 years in hibernation, it's finally back!  Our all-church picnic returns Saturday, May 31, at Whittier Narrows.  Come hang out with your evergreen community over burgers, hot dogs, drinks and games.  Sign-up in May to RSVP and to bring a side dish. If interested in helping out, contact Terry Mak.</description>
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        <title>CLASS Week 4!</title>
               <link>http://www.ebcla.org/events.php?eventID=552</link>               <guid>http://www.ebcla.org/events.php?eventID=552</guid>               <pubDate>Fri, 25 Apr 2008 13:00:00 -0700</pubDate>
               <description>2008-06-01 to 2008-06-01 10:00 a.m. - 11:15 a.m. Join us for our adult opportunities for learning also known as CLASS on Sundays from May 11 to June 15. Be prepared to be challenged and grow in your faith through these seminars. Click here to view a list of the CLASSes being offered. Contact Eileen Quon with questions.</description>
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        <title>Evergreen Co-Ed Basketball League</title>
               <link>http://www.ebcla.org/events.php?eventID=528</link>               <guid>http://www.ebcla.org/events.php?eventID=528</guid>               <pubDate>Fri, 02 May 2008 13:00:00 -0700</pubDate>
               <description>2008-06-03 to 2008-06-03 7:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m. Register for the summer co-ed basketball league after both services on April 27 and May 4!  The league is geared towards beginners and for co-ed play.   Last day to register and turn in your $25 fee is May 3.  For more information, check our website at http://sports.ebcla.org/bball/index.php or contact Nguyen Ha.</description>
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        <title>Father’s Day BBQ Cook-Off and Potluck</title>
               <link>http://www.ebcla.org/events.php?eventID=561</link>               <guid>http://www.ebcla.org/events.php?eventID=561</guid>               <pubDate>Fri, 09 May 2008 13:00:00 -0700</pubDate>
               <description>2008-06-07 to 2008-06-07 12:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m. Is barbeque your passion?  Do you eat BBQ like it's no one's business?  The Nest (new parents' group) is hosting a Father's Day BBQ Cook Off &amp; Potluck.  You don't BBQ?  That's ok, we welcome your dessert entries, as well.  &quot;The Best BBQ&quot; and &quot;The Best Dessert&quot; will be crowned before the end of the event. For those of you who won't be competing, please bring the following based on your last names:                          (A-L) side dishes, (M-Z) appetizers. Please sign up at the ministry cart on May 18 to June 1.  Questions?  Please contact Shirley Lew.</description>
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        <title>Membership Class</title>
               <link>http://www.ebcla.org/events.php?eventID=562</link>               <guid>http://www.ebcla.org/events.php?eventID=562</guid>               <pubDate>Fri, 09 May 2008 13:00:00 -0700</pubDate>
               <description>2008-06-07 to 2008-06-07 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. This class is designed to inform you about the history, vision, values, and ministries of EBCLA.  Membership is an important part of functioning as the Body of Christ.  Please RSVP to Eileen Quon by May 27.</description>
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        <title>CLASS Week 5!</title>
               <link>http://www.ebcla.org/events.php?eventID=553</link>               <guid>http://www.ebcla.org/events.php?eventID=553</guid>               <pubDate>Fri, 25 Apr 2008 13:00:00 -0700</pubDate>
               <description>2008-06-08 to 2008-06-08 10:00 a.m. - 11:15 a.m. Join us for our adult opportunities for learning also known as CLASS on Sundays from May 11 to June 15. Be prepared to be challenged and grow in your faith through these seminars. Click here to view a list of the CLASSes being offered. Contact Eileen Quon with questions.</description>
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        <title>Evergreen Co-Ed Basketball League</title>
               <link>http://www.ebcla.org/events.php?eventID=529</link>               <guid>http://www.ebcla.org/events.php?eventID=529</guid>               <pubDate>Fri, 02 May 2008 13:00:00 -0700</pubDate>
               <description>2008-06-10 to 2008-06-10 7:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m. Register for the summer co-ed basketball league after both services on April 27 and May 3!  The league is geared towards beginners and for co-ed play.   Last day to register and turn in your $25 fee is May 3.  For more information, check our website at http://sports.ebcla.org/bball/index.php or contact Nguyen Ha.</description>
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        <title>CLASS Week 6!</title>
               <link>http://www.ebcla.org/events.php?eventID=554</link>               <guid>http://www.ebcla.org/events.php?eventID=554</guid>               <pubDate>Fri, 25 Apr 2008 13:00:00 -0700</pubDate>
               <description>2008-06-15 to 2008-06-15 10:00 a.m. - 11:15 a.m. Join us for our adult opportunities for learning also known as CLASS on Sundays from May 11 to June 15. Be prepared to be challenged and grow in your faith through these seminars. Click here to view a list of the CLASSes being offered. Contact Eileen Quon with questions.</description>
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        <title>2008 VBS - &quot;Trading Places&quot;</title>
               <link>http://www.ebcla.org/events.php?eventID=563</link>               <guid>http://www.ebcla.org/events.php?eventID=563</guid>               <pubDate>Fri, 09 May 2008 13:00:00 -0700</pubDate>
               <description>2008-07-13 to 2008-07-13 9:00 a.m. - 11:15 a.m. This year’s theme is “Trading Places”.  We’ll be taking a “trip” around the world to see where some of our missionaries are and learn how God transformed the lives of Ruth, David, Esther, Paul and four fishermen. We are taking sign-ups for counselors, set decorators, games, crafters, snack prep, and worship leaders.  If you like working with children or just want to see what the Children’s ministry is up to, come by the Children’s ministry cart and sign-up.  VBS will take place on Sundays beginning on July 13 and ending on August 17.  For more information contact Shirley Lew at slew@ebcla.org or 626-280-0477 ext 108.</description>
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        <title>Membership Class</title>
               <link>http://www.ebcla.org/events.php?eventID=484</link>               <guid>http://www.ebcla.org/events.php?eventID=484</guid>               <pubDate>Wed, 13 Feb 2008 12:00:00 -0800</pubDate>
               <description>2008-09-27 to 2008-09-27 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. This class is designed to inform you about the history, vision, values, and ministries of EBCLA. Membership is an important part of functioning as the Body of Christ.</description>
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