by Pastor Patrick Cho

Dear LBC family and friends!

I hope you are all enjoying a wonderful week and have been reflecting on the amazing truths of the gospel as we head towards Resurrection Sunday. While we gather every weekend in celebration of the atonement made for us on the cross of Christ and in the triumph of His resurrection, Good Friday and Resurrection Sunday offer us a special occasion in the year to take a break from our usual study of God’s Word to focus primarily on the gospel. What an amazing demonstration of grace and love that God would send His own Son to die on the cross for our sins. What a display of victory and power that by His own authority He rose again from the grave. As we head into the weekend, I would encourage you to take some time to meditate on these truths. Read through the Gospel accounts of Christ’s suffering, death, burial, and resurrection. Let the gospel engulf your minds and hearts. Then as we gather for corporate worship this weekend, let us worship the Lord in the fullness of joy with our hearts united in faith.

In His grace,

Pastor Patrick

Here are some opportunities for ministry that you should know:

1. Good Friday and Resurrection Sunday. This Friday, April 3, we will be having a Good Friday communion and prayer service at the church at 6:30pm. This will give us a chance to think on the cross of Christ and pray for one another. On Resurrection Sunday, April 5, come to the church early for a breakfast fellowship at 7:30am. Then at 9am, we will have a special Resurrection Sunday service. This is a wonderful opportunity to invite your family and friends to hear the message of the gospel. Also keep in mind that because of the holiday, Sunday School will not be meeting this weekend.
2. Lighthouse Kids’ Club. Please remember that LKC will be meeting tonight, April 2, at 6:30pm, at the church. Grace Life Bible study will not be meeting, but we will still be having a program for the kids.
3. Monday Night Volleyball. The days are growing longer with summer approaching so we’ll be starting up Monday Night Volleyball once again at La Jolla Shores. Come out at 5:30pm to enjoy some fun in the sun!
4. Men’s Purity Seminar. Be sure to mark your calendars for an upcoming four-part seminar on the topic of “Personal Purity in an Internet Age.” This is a special seminar for the men of the church that will be on April 12, April 19, May 3, and May 10. Each session will begin at 6pm.
5. Women’s Seminar. Ladies (youth age and up) are invited to a women’s ministry event on Saturday, April 18, from 9am to 12:30pm. Come out as we walk through a study of Ephesians 5 with the theme of “Redeeming the Time.” You can RSVP with Mrs. Grace Lee (gracelee357@aol.com).
6. Vacation Bible School. Our VBS will be on June 22-26! Applications are now available if you would like to serve on staff. Contact Josh Liu for more details.