by Pastor Patrick Cho

Dear LBC family and friends!

I trust that you are doing well and walking in the Lord! Fall is upon us, which means that things are going to start getting busy! It is also the season where we typically see many new faces. As such, it is certainly an exciting time of the year. It is important to remember that part of being a healthy Christian means that you are actively involved in the life of the church. This not only contributes to your own personal spiritual health, but also to the general wellbeing of the body as well.

Paul speaks of our dependence on the other members of the body in 1 Corinthians 12:12-27. No Christian was meant to go through life’s struggles alone. There is a reason why God has placed us in a body. I want to encourage you to get into each other’s lives in such a way that you are mutually supporting each other and caring for one another. This is a church where members should be sharpening each other as iron sharpens iron (Prov. 27:17).

The activities of the church are intended to promote this kind of healthy interaction. We do not plan activities for the sake of having activities, but seek to be purposeful in what we plan to strengthen the relationships that are established by Christ in the church. So, get involved and be an active part of all that’s going on!

In His grace,

Pastor Patrick

Here are the announcements for this week:

GENERAL ANNOUNCEMENTS

• Sunday Morning Prayer. The church that does not pray does not rely on the Lord, and so cannot achieve godly success. Please don’t forget that there is a group that meets for prayer every Sunday morning at 8:00am in Room 107. Come out to morning prayer and pray for your fellow members of LBC! For more information, please contact Joshua Lee (joshuaglee@gmail.com). Also, each Sunday at 8:45am, the sanctuary is opened and the church’s prayer requests are projected so you can come and pray for our various needs.
• Sunday School. Adult Sunday School will begin again on Sunday, October 2, during the Sunday School hour. These classes are provided to help equip the saints and promote godliness and greater understanding of God’s truth. Sunday School is also a great way to spend time with fellow church members and develop relationships. The classes that will be offered this term are: Fundamentals of the Faith (FOF) – Instructors: Min Kim and Steve Preslar, GraceLife Family Ministry – Instructor: Patrick Cho, Men’s and Women’s Roles – Instructors: Peter Lim and Mike Chon
• Newsletter. Don’t forget to check out the Beacon newsletter for helpful articles on a wide array of topics. A new series that recently began is a Books of the Bible (BOB) study by Stephen Rodgers. If you want to get more familiar with the general themes of the Bible, this will be a helpful series for you.
• Flocks. Flocks signups are taking place in the foyer each Sunday after service by Cesar Vigil-Ruiz. Our regional flocks meet once a month and are a wonderful way to get to know others in the church and enjoy good fellowship. The first flocks will meet on September 28 through October 1.

UPCOMING EVENTS

• Fun in the Sun Day. Our last FITS of the summer will be on Sunday, September 25, from 11:30-4:00pm at Torrey Hills Community Park. Lunch will be served for $5/person (children 0-12 eat free!). Be sure to mark your calendars!
• Baptism Class. We will have our next baptism class on Tuesday, October 4, at 8:00pm, at the church. If you have not yet been baptized as a believer in obedience to God’s Word, please come out to the next baptism class. The baptism service will be on Sunday, October 9, at 6:30pm.
• Women’s Ministry Seminar. The Women’s Ministry will be having a Women’s Seminar entitled “Pursuing Holiness in a Fallen World” on Saturday, October 15 from 9:00am-12:30pm at the church. There is no cost for attending, and breakfast will be provided! This event is open to all ladies from high school age and up. Come on out (with a Bible, pen, and open heart) to receive teaching from some of our very own LBC women! If you are interested in attending, please sign up with Christine Cho (christinescho@gmail.com).
• All-Church Retreat. This year, we are pleased to have Dr. Ernie Baker, of The Master’s College, as our speaker for our annual All-Church Retreat. The theme for this year is “Being a Peacemaking Church.” The retreat will be on the weekend of November 4-6. The cost is only $150/person, which includes two nights lodging and five meals ($75/child, ages 3-12; $450 max per family). Signups begin today in the foyer with Joshua Liu and Ryan Short. Please note that prorated rates will not be available this year, but financial aid is available for those in need. Also, keep in mind that space is limited so you should really, really sign up early. Be sure to bring a $50 check or cash to reserve your spot ($100/family)!

AFFINITY GROUPS

• Lighthouse Kids’ Club. Our mid-week Bible study for children is gearing up for another exciting year! We will have our first meeting on Wednesday, October 5. LKC will continue to meet on Wednesdays from 6:30-8:00pm at the church. Join us as we walk through this year’s theme: “Peacemakers.” Registration is open to children in preschool to fifth grade. The cost is just $30 for the first child, and $20 for each subsequent child of the same household! For more information, or to receive an application form, please contact Josh Liu (liu.joshuac@gmail.com). For planning purposes, it would be helpful to have children registered by Sunday, October 2.
• Lumos Youth Ministry. Lumos meets for Bible study on Friday evenings at 7:00pm at the church. On Sunday mornings, the youth meet in Room 101 during the Sunday School hour. Please contact Roger Alcaraz with questions about Lumos youth group or to arrange rides to youth events (rogeralcaraz@gmail.com).
• College/Singles Bible Study. The college and singles Bible study has concluded for the summer, but college and singles Bible studies will begin again in October. More information about the college and singles ministries can be found at the church website.
• College Life Luau. Aloha! The college ministry will be having its annual luau this Saturday, September 24, from 11:00am-2:00pm, at Mission Bay. This will be a great time to get to meet the new collegians while enjoying a day at the beach! Contact Ryan Short for more information (are.short@gmail.com).
• Single Life Bonfire. Want s’more fellowship? On Saturday, October 8, from 4:00-9:30pm, Single Life will be having a bonfire at Mission Bay to kick off the year! The cost is $5/person. You can sign up with Janet Shih.
• Parenting Class. We will be offering another weekly parenting class beginning on October 5. This will be a fifteen week course on Wednesday evenings from 6:30-8:00pm. LKC and nursery care will be available to help watch the kids and to free up parents to enjoy this helpful series.
• Wednesday Evening Childcare. We are currently looking for volunteers to care for nursery-age children on Wednesday evenings during LKC and the parenting class. You must be a member of LBC in order to apply. If you are interested, please contact Jenny Chu as soon as possible (friendseternity@gmail.com).
• Mommy and Me. If you are a LBC mom who is a regular attender/member and are interested in participating in a structured play/learning time for your 0-4 year old child(ren), please contact Jane Kim (janeminkim@gmail.com). Mommy and Me will be starting up again on Fridays from 9:45am-12:30pm, beginning on September 30.