Dear LBC friends and family,

I hope you’re doing well and walking with the Lord. Last night, the single adults ministry looked at the topic of pride from Scripture. It is always convicting to reflect on this issue because pride is at the root of all our sin. Its focus is self – self-exaltation and even self-pity. It is when we refuse to live according to a God-orientation to our lives and instead set up a self-orientation that pride is at its height. Our pride says, “I am (or should be) the source, the accomplisher, and the benefactor of all that is good, right, or worthy of praise.” In other words, everything is from me, through me, and to me.

We need to strive to put our sinful pride to death. Instead of having ourselves at the center of all that we do, say, and think, we need to learn what it is to have a God-orientation to our lives. As we put off pride and arrogance, let’s put on humility and love. Consider this week how you can serve God and others.

There are many opportunities to be involved in one another’s lives and to encourage each other in the faith. Please read below for more details!

In His grace,

Pastor Patrick

Here are this week’s announcements:

1. Tonight’s Bible Studies. Tonight is the last meeting for LKC and Grace Life for this term. Both ministries will be meeting at 6:30pm at the church. LKC will be having a Parents Night. Those who are in Grace Life and not a part of LKC are encouraged to come together for a time of informal fellowship and food. Bring some yummy food item to share!
2. Men’s Breakfast. There will be a men’s breakfast this Saturday, May 18, at 7:30am, at the church. The men’s ministry is currently walking through a series on the theme “Leadership: Being the Man God Called Me to Be.”
3. Membership Class. Our next membership class meets Saturday, May 18, from 9:00am to 12:00pm, and Sunday, May 19, from 2:00pm to 5:00pm. Attendance at both sessions is required. If you’re interested in becoming a member or learning more about membership, please contact Pastor Patrick (pastorpatrick@gmail.com).
4. LBC Anniversary Banquet. Praise God for His grace to our church for 14 years of ministry! We will be having our annual banquet on Saturday, May 18, at 4:45pm, at the church. Come dressed as you would on Sunday for service.
5. Mission Bowl Pep Rally. We will be having a Mission Bowl Pep Rally on Sunday, May 19, at 4:30pm, at the church to cheer on our men’s and women’s Mission Bowl flag football teams. Come out to show your support!
6. Mission Bowl Tournaments. The Men’s Mission Bowl Tournament will be on May 25, and the Women’s Mission Bowl Tournament will be on June 1. The tournaments will be held at UCSD’s Muir Field.
7. All Church Photo. We will be taking our 2013 all-church photo on Sunday, May 26 immediately after service. Parents, please be sure to get your kids from their classes as soon as service is over to be able to take the photo. The parking spaces near the church entrance will need to be cleared to take the photo.
8. Vacation Bible School. VBS this year will be from June 24 to 28. The theme is “The Kingdom of God,” and registration is open to any elementary (1st to 5th grade) and preschool age children (beginning at age 4). The cost for elementary school age children begins at $150, with a $10 discount per (elementary school age) child of the same household. The elementary school age children will meet from 9:00am-5:00pm, and can participate in the field trips. The cost for preschool age children is $50 per child. The preschool age children will meet from 9:00am-12:30pm. Registration costs increase by $10 on June 2, and $20 by June 23. If you have any questions, or would like to receive a registration form, please contact Josh Liu (liu.joshuac@gmail.com).
9. Summer Missions. Please be in prayer for our Argentina summer missions team as they get ready to minister in Tucuman. The trip will be from July 10-18. More information is forthcoming.