by Pastor Patrick Cho

Dear Lighthouse family and friends!

This past week, I had the pleasure of traveling to the Bay Area to spend some time with the other Lighthouse pastors. It was a wonderful time of fellowship and fun! It also served as a great reminder of the truths that have brought us together in the partnership of the gospel. I was reminded of how so often in the New Testament Paul wrote of his gratitude for his co-laborers in the faith and how they provided much needed support and encouragement along the way.

In the same way, I’m very thankful that the Lord has assembled this team to work together in the ministry of Lighthouse. It has been tremendously encouraging to see how like-minded and committed these men are to the MVP Statement, Peacemaker Pledge, and doctrinal distinctions of LBC. May the Lord continue to be gracious to cause us all to grow together in Him and give us wisdom to consider all the various opportunities and advantages we have in striving together with a common purpose and towards a common goal.

In His grace,

Pastor Patrick

Here are some opportunities for ministry for you to consider:

1. Midweek Bible Studies. Our midweek Bible studies continue tonight as College Life and Lumos Youth Ministry meet at the church at 7:00 PM. Visit the church website for more information about these ministries!
2. Membership Class. There is a membership class this weekend for all those interested in pursuing membership at Lighthouse Bible Church. The class will meet on Saturday, February 21, from 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM, and again on Sunday, February 22, from 1:00 to 4:00 PM. Attendance at both classes is required. Please email Pastor Patrick if you have any questions.
3. Baptism Service. We will be having a baptism service on Sunday, February 22, at 4:00 PM, at the church. Please come out and support all those who will be sharing their testimony of God’s grace to them.
4. Singles Retreat. The singles retreat is March 13-15 at Pine Valley Bible Conference Center. Our speaker this year is Pastor Alton To of San Francisco Bible Church. The cost for the retreat is only $150! You can register with Jonathan Eng and Larry Wu.
5. Flocks. Our next flocks week will be on February 25-28. During flocks week, all our regularly scheduled midweek Bible studies are cancelled. If you would like more information about our regional flocks, please visit the church website or contact Cesar Vigil-Ruiz (jn316niv@gmail.com).
6. Czech Republic Missions. The dates for this year’s trip to the Czech Republic are July 1-18. If you are interested in applying for the team, please contact Pastor Patrick for an application. Applications are due by March 1.
7. The Dropbox Film. If you are not planning on attending the Shepherds’ Conference, I would highly recommend that you go and see “The Dropbox” film. It will be playing at the AMC La Jolla 12 and at Edwards Mira Mesa. This is a wonderful story of compassion about a pastor in Seoul who rescues unwanted children. I believe the movie is only showing on March 3-5 with limited showtimes. Visit www.thedropboxfilm.com for more information.
8. Needs for Prayer.

Emily Choi. Please continue to pray for Emily, who is the daughter of Pastor Aaron and Tina Choi of Berean Mission Church in Millbrae, CA. Emily has been diagnosed with stage 4, high risk neuroblastoma, and is currently undergoing chemotherapy. The Choi family is very dear to us at Lighthouse. Please pray that God would show grace to this family and for healing for little Emily. Pastor Patrick will be preaching at Berean Mission Church on Sunday, March 1.

Esther Yi. Please continue to pray for our sister Esther who has been diagnosed with a mass in her head. Doctors are still assessing her condition and looking for the best way to monitor and treat her.