by Pastor Patrick Cho

Dear LBC friends and family!

As planning continues for the LBC Los Angeles church plant, we are excited to see where and how the Lord leads this ministry in San Diego through the transitions. There are about thirty people who have committed to the church plant from San Diego, which means that a number of our ministries will be in need of greater help. Church planting has always been part of the fabric of this ministry since the very beginning, and each member joined the church to be a part of this church planting ministry. Obviously, not everyone can go to be a part of the team in Los Angeles, but being committed to church planting also involves those who stay in San Diego. Not only does the membership and leaders of LBC Los Angeles need our prayers and support, but the church here in San Diego will be counting on those who stay to step up and help with the work there will be to do once the church planting team departs.

In the past several weeks, we’ve already felt the loss of some of our members and we will continue to do so, but we praise God because He is moving and working through our church family to accomplish great things. This is what we all signed up for. We have said it from the very beginning that LBC San Diego is not going to be a place for those Christians who simply want a convenient and easy part in a church. All our members, going or staying, are called upon to work hard for the faith in the strength of the Lord. Let’s not grow complacent but push on making ourselves useful for the Lord and His kingdom. In the coming weeks and months, many opportunities for service will be made available for our members. Please consider how you might serve to be a blessing to your church family and to the community around us. As part of a church planting ministry, we need to always keep in mind that the work is not limited to those who are going. Let’s not grow weary of serving our God, but find strength in Him to work excellently for the sake of His glory and the salvation of souls.

In His grace,

Pastor Patrick

Here are some upcoming events and ministries you can get involved with:

1. Weekly Bible Studies. Don’t forget that all our regularly scheduled midweek Bible studies resume this week. Single Life meets on Wednesdays at 6:30pm. Grace Life and LKC meet on Thursdays at 6:30pm. Lumos Youth Ministry and College Life meet on Fridays at 7:00pm.
2. Women’s Seminar. The next LBC women’s seminar is scheduled for April 13, from 9:00am-12:00pm. The theme for the seminar is “A Living Sacrifice.” Please sign up with Mrs. Grace Lee if you would like to attend (gracelee357@aol.com).
3. LBC East Bay Inaugural Service. Our brothers and sisters at LBC East Bay will be celebrating their official inaugural service on Sunday, April 14, at 4:00pm, in the Alameda area. Please be in prayer for the church plant that God would be faithful to establish, provide for, and strengthen them. If you are able to travel up to support them, please let Pastor Patrick know so he can send ahead an estimated headcount for their preparations.
4. Men’s Ministry. The men’s ministry has several events coming up in the next few weeks. We will get together to enjoy the NCAA Championship Basketball Game on Monday, April 8, at 6:00pm, at the church. There will be a Men’s Breakfast fellowship on Saturday, April 20, at 7:30am, addressing the theme: “Leadership: Being the Man God Calls Me to Be.” And Iron Men Fellowship signups will be taken until April 7. Sign up with Roger Alcaraz for these men’s ministry events (roger.alcaraz@gmail.com)!
5. Members Meeting. We will be having a members meeting on Sunday, April 21, at 4:45pm. All members are highly encouraged to attend especially as we discuss a number of the transitions that will take place due to the LBCLA church plant. As always, dinner will be served.