by Pastor Patrick Cho

Dear LBC friends and family,

I hope you are doing well and walking in the Lord! As the holiday season approaches, I’m sure things are going to get busy with family get-togethers, travelling, and shopping. I just wanted to send a quick message about the importance of not forgetting what matters most. Especially as we look forward to Thanksgiving (perhaps my favorite holiday of the year!), it can be easy to get distracted by all the food and activity. I want to encourage you to take extra time in the coming weeks to consider what you are thankful for, and give praise to God.

Please also pray for those who are going through trials, hardships, and difficulties that God would be gracious to strengthen, comfort, and encourage them. This is a great time of the year to particularly think about one another and lift each other up in prayer. I hope you have a great Friday and are looking forward to another blessed weekend with the church family!

In His grace,

Pastor Patrick

Here are the announcements for this week:

1. Friday Night Bible Studies. The College and Youth Ministries will be meeting for Bible study tonight at the church at 7:00pm. Come out and be challenged through the teaching of the Word! More information about our affinity groups can be found at the church website.
2. Men’s Breakfast. Don’t forget we will be meeting for Men’s Breakfast this Saturday from 8:00-10:00am at the church. Bring a breakfast item to share! Juice will be provided. Please note and change your calendars that the December 3 Men’s Breakfast has been cancelled.
3. Thanksgiving Dinner. The annual All-Church Thanksgiving Potluck will be this Sunday, November 20, at 5:30pm. Everyone is welcome to attend and enjoy good food and fellowship! If you signed up to bring an item, please be sure to have it at the church by 5:15pm latest! If you are in need of an aluminum pan for your food item, you can pick one up on Sunday from the kitchen. Talk to Hwa or Suzie Park for more information.
4. Thanksgiving Week. All midweek Bible studies and ministries will be taking a break for the Thanksgiving holiday (November 21-26). Also, we will not be having Sunday School hour on Sunday, November 27. Have a great holiday with friends and family!
5. Flocks. The next flocks week will be November 30 through December 3. More information about flocks can be found at the church website. If you are unsure of which flock to attend, please contact Peter Lim (peterlim@yahoo.com).
6. Christmas Concert. Our annual Christmas Concert is a great venue to invite family and friends to hear great music and listen to the gospel message! This year’s concert will be on Saturday, December 10 at 6:00pm. Refreshments will be served.
7. Operation Christmas Child. Please don’t forget that this Sunday is the collection date for LBC’s Operation Christmas Child shoeboxes. Shoeboxes can be given to Mrs. Grace Lee before service on Sunday morning.
8. Membership Make Up Class. If you missed either of the membership classes from November 12 and 13 and need to make up a class, we will be having a make up class on Tuesday, November 29 at 6:00pm at the church. This is for anyone who missed either class. If you need to, please bring your dinner to the class.