by Elder Peter Lim

Dear Lighthouse family,

Here are the graduates from College Life this year! These seniors have had to deal with the unusual pandemic situation so we were sorry for them to graduate without having a proper time to say goodbye to everyone. But God is sovereign and He will be glorified no matter what! Please pray for them as they move forward in life.

Alex Yu

• What are your short / long term plans? I’m pursuing a Master’s Degree in Electrical Engineering.
• Looking back at your College Life experience, what are you thankful for? My salvation.

Allison Furmidge

• What are your short / long term plans? Stay in San Diego hopefully! I hope to find a job somewhere in California (SD, LA or Bay Area) and I don’t really have any long term plans, maybe get my Master’s at some point but I’m just waiting for any opportunities God has for me now.
• Looking back at your College Life experience, what are you thankful for? So much spiritual growth. Realizing the depth of my sinful depravity, defending my faith, and seeing the grace of God through all my experiences in college. And my friends! I already miss them so much.

Alyssa Tepe

• What are your short / long term plans? I am hoping to either move back home (LA area) or move up to the bay area to live with my older brother. In either location I am hoping to get integrated into a church and find an engineering job. But, anything could change, and I am hoping to go where God leads me.
• Looking back at your College Life experience, what are you thankful for? I am super thankful for all the messages. Josh and Patrick were faithful to bring us God’s word each week. Thank you for that. My favorite series was Patrick’s “If I could give advice to College Patrick.” Those were convicting. I’m also thankful for all the people in college life, how we were able to walk alongside one another and encourage each other. I was encouraged to see the different ways that people would serve one another. It demonstrated their love for Christ and for each other.

Ashley Yee

• What are your short / long term plans? I will be attending grad school at SDSU in the fall (hopefully)!
• Looking back at your College Life experience, what are you thankful for? I’m thankful for such a caring community of collegians (& the church body) over the years, as this was something I didn’t have the chance to have growing up at my home church.

Audrey Louie

• What are your short / long term plans? I will be staying in San Diego for the time being. I recently started a temp position as a research associate at a biotech company called Cellibre which is just down the street from church.
• Looking back at your College Life experience, what are you thankful for? I’m thankful for all the CL staffers who committed their time and energy to build a relationship with us, to shepherd us with the truth, and to hold us accountable for our spiritual disciplines. I’m also thankful that God has blessed me with friends who love the Lord and point me to Christ.

Barry Lawlor

• What are your short/long term plans? I’ll be moving up to Pasadena to pursue a PhD in Mechanical Engineering at Caltech! That will be a 4-6 year program, so I don’t know what might come after that. Most likely I’ll go into industry afterwards, and seek to stay in CA. I’d love to return to SD at that point, but I certainly can’t be sure of where God will take me!
• Looking back at your College Life experience, what are you thankful for? I’m thankful for so many things in my time in CL! To name a few: the many people who invested time and care in me, whether in formal discipleship, friendship, or living together; the chance to be involved in the church body as a whole (not just CL)–learning to love sacrificially, becoming a member, serving, and taking part in the joy of unity in the body of Christ; and honestly just the fun times together, whether at Retreat, Luau, Mission bowl, MNV, etc. or more informal things like $3 pizookie runs, trips to Tacos el Gordo or Irvine, apartment hangouts, all-day study sessions, etc. Ultimately the sweet and lasting relationships built in all of these things, and the ways that God has used those to deepen my walk with Him and love for others are what I’m most thankful for.

Beth Kushner

• What are your short / long term plans? I’m taking a gap year at home in LA to work and to apply for graduate school for a teaching credential/masters program. Once I complete graduate school, I would like to be a high school history teacher.
• Looking back at your College Life experience, what are you thankful for? I’m so thankful for the faithful friends I’ve made in College Life. I am constantly amazed by the amount of people who have invested in me by speaking truth to me and loving me throughout the past four years. It was truly a blessing to be a part of this steadfast ministry.

Camila Franco

• What are your short / long term plans? I will be staying in San Diego at my current internship, but I am also looking for a full-time job at a pharmaceutical company doing research or quality control. In the long term I would like to go to graduate school and obtain a master’s in chemistry.
• Looking back at your College Life experience, what are you thankful for? Looking back, I am most thankful for the opportunities that the Lord has given me, which he has used to grow me. It has been his providence and sovereignty that has shine in all the things that I have gone through in college. I am thankful for coming to San Diego and experiencing the best weather and the best food. I am thankful l to have met amazing people that have shown me what it means to live like Christ. I am thankful for faithful leaders that love to invest in collegians and strive to make disciples. College Life has truly been such a blessing and one that has impacted me for the rest of my life.

Coleton Wilson

• What are your short / long term plans? Finding a job here in San Diego and start the process of applying to graduate school.
• Looking back at your College Life experience, what are you thankful for? I am grateful for the community, encouragement, and guidance of Lighthouse and the CL ministry. I found lighthouse during a time where I was discouraged in my walk, unsure about my faith, and wasn’t even sure I wanted to be a part of a church when I moved to San Diego. By God’s grace, I came to Lighthouse which immediately became a source of support and guidance. The teachings were as convicting as they were encouraging, the leadership was dedicated and loving, and the students and congregation were living examples of the joy of salvation in the gospel. My time in CL has helped grow my faith and strengthen my walk like never before. I will always be thankful for the teaching, relationships, and commitment to a high standard of christian living that CL and lighthouse has provided.

Courtney Chung

• What are your short / long term plans? I’ll be staying in SD to continue working at the UCSD Cognitive Science Department doing HR / Student Affairs.
• Looking back at your College Life experience, what are you thankful for? I’m thankful for all the friendships and fun memories that I’ve made throughout the past 4 years. I’m so grateful to have friends who love, encourage, and point me towards Christ-likeness. In light of this pandemic, I’ve realized how lucky I am to have these friendships and a church family to miss. I’m also incredibly thankful for the leaders and staff of CL who have a genuine care and desire to shepherd our hearts. The time and dedication spent to prepare various activities, messages, and follow up with us even outside of CL is appreciated so much!

Dorothea Cheung

• What are your short / long term plans? Due to COVID, my work start date with Deloitte was delayed from August 2020 to January 2021! With these unexpected changes to work scheduling, I’ve decided to pursue a CPA license and will be taking classes to sit for the exam in, hopefully, fall of this year! Outside of studying, I plan on treasuring time with my family & friends, and building a new church community at Pillar Baptist Church up in the Bay Area!
• Looking back at your College Life experience, what are you thankful for? Looking back at least last 4 years, I’m thankful for the faithful preaching of God’s word and how LBC members are quick to apply truth to their everyday lives! Everyone says that Lighthouse is a very special place, and I couldn’t agree more! This church body has blessed me immensely–encouraged me through joys and hardship, cared for me sacrificially, and challenged me to grow in a deeper love for God. I made some of my closest friends at Lighthouse, and I am so thankful for those who have loved me creatively, allowed me to be vulnerable in sharing my sins, and challenged my thinking! These acts of care can only be attributed to God’s amazing work in your guys’ lives! Thank you to all of our church leadership, CL staff, and members, for being committed to loving God and His people!

Emma Cary

• What are your short / long term plans? Planning to take the MCAT and apply to medical school!
• Looking back at your College Life experience, what are you thankful for? I’m thankful for so many great friendships I’ve made at lighthouse and in college life!

Eunice Ko

• What are your short / long term plans? Moving back home to Norcal to work at Facebook.
• Looking back at your College Life experience, what are you thankful for? College Life has been such a blessing to me during my time in college. I have met so many people who have encouraged me and walked alongside me and learned from leaders that truly care for their flock and teach the word faithfully!

Evelyn Ma

• What are your short / long term plans? Undecided.
• Looking back at your College Life experience, what are you thankful for? I’m so thankful for the solid teaching and guidance of lighthouse’s leadership as well as the wonderful opportunities to grow with College Life, especially on servant team! Thank you Peter, Josh, and Pastor Patrick for your faithfulness in shepherding us!

Ivey Do

• What are your short / long term plans? The plan is to move back home with my parents in the Bay Area for the time being and find a job in HR there.
• Looking back at your College Life experience, what are you thankful for? I’m thankful for the consistent solid teaching, despite who the speaker is. At the church I grew up in, solid teaching was very dependent on who spoke. I’m also thankful for the opportunity to meet so many people who really love the Lord and are so servant-hearted. It was such a blessing to have this community throughout my four years of college.

Jane Lee

• What are your short / long term plans? My plan is to move back home (OC area) and hopefully find a nurse residency program at a hospital nearby.
• Looking back at your College Life experience, what are you thankful for? While attending CL I am thankful for the faithful servant team staff and church leaders who were so welcoming and willing to get to know each and every one of us.

Johanan Lee

• What are your short / long term plans? Find a job and work for a couple years, and consider pursing a master’s degree.
• Looking back at your College Life experience, what are you thankful for? Faithful teaching of the Bible and making sure everything preached comes directly from it. The commitment of the staff and people to invest in, challenge, and encourage me.

Josalyn Cao

• What are your short / long term plans? I’m planning to take a gap year before applying for Physician Assistant programs!
• Looking back at your College Life experience, what are you thankful for? Ah SO MUCH. I have so much to be thankful for here at LBCSD. It has truly been an encouragement to walk alongside people who have continuously and lovingly pointed me back to our perfect, unchanging Creator. Not only do I get to hear God’s word being preached here at LBCSD, but I also get to see it being lived out through so many people. Being able to witness others serve and love out of a heart that loves God has really been one of the sweetest things to see. I am so thankful for the church for consistently challenging me to grow in my faith, to confront the hard questions, and to truly reflect on my thoughts and actions. Spending the past 4 years here has been such a blessing, and I am thankful for it all.

 
Joycelyn Ma

• What are your short / long term plans? Currently, I will be in San Diego throughout most of the summer and after, in the fall, I will be back home to work on graduate school applications, while also looking for part-time jobs during the time I wait to hear back from schools. In terms of where I’ll go for graduate school, while IDEALLY, I would like to at least stay in California, ultimately, wherever I get in and to even be able go to graduate school is only possible by His grace and His perfect & sovereign will.
• Looking back at your College Life experience, what are you thankful for? Looking back at my CL experience, I am thankful for the opportunities I had to fellowship and walk alongside other believers and collegians while building relationships centered on the common ground we have in Christ.

Justin Chang

• What are your short / long term plans? Short term: stay in the US and look for a job. Long term: go back home to Taiwan.
• Looking back at your College Life experience, what are you thankful for? The teaching, community, and unadulterated gospel. I feel extraordinarily blessed to be able to be in CL getting to know so many loving individuals with genuine pursuits for Christ.

Madi Ro

• What are your short / long term plans? I am going back to LA to be with my parents for the summer, and then will be off to teach English in Korea for a year!
• Looking back at your College Life experience, what are you thankful for? I’m so thankful for the older sisters that have so faithfully poured into me and so selflessly guided me. I am also grateful for all of the friendships that I have made as well, and the opportunity to grow alongside one another.

Megan Gee

• What are your short / long term plans? I will be moving back home to NorCal to work for a few years and plan on going tot PA school or a nursing program.
• Looking back at your College Life experience, what are you thankful for? I think I’m most thankful for how everyone at Lighthouse was so invested and loving towards me. They were there to help keep me accountable and encourage me.

Melissa Chow

• What are your short / long term plans? I’ll be staying in San Diego for the foreseeable future! I’ll be working at Mitchell as an Information Security Analyst and joining the S&L Ministry this upcoming year.
• Looking back at your College Life experience, what are you thankful for? I am thankful for the staff who have shepherded me throughout the last five years of my undergrad–who have pointed me to Christ and reminded me of God’s sovereignty and grace to me! I am thankful for my peers whom I’ve had the privilege to grow alongside, who have admonished, encouraged and prayed for me when I need it!

Monica Hall

• What are your short / long term plans? I plan to stay in San Diego and hopefully find a job down here so that I can stay here long term!
• Looking back at your College Life experience, what are you thankful for? Even though my time here in CL was really short, I am really thankful for the friends that I have made in the past year and a couple months. Thankful that through CL, these friends are some of my closest friends and are people I can trust to point me to Christ when I need it most.

Sarah Jung

• What are your short / long term plans? Planning to move home after spring quarter ends.
• Looking back at your College Life experience, what are you thankful for? Thankful for the biblical teaching and the faithful ways the leadership seeks to serve the ministry.

Shelby Proulx

• What are your short / long term plans? I will be taking classes online in the fall through Colorado State University to obtain my Masters in Applied Statistics and will hopefully graduate and start working in 2021 with the rest of my class.
• Looking back at your College Life experience, what are you thankful for? I am thankful for the staff and leadership in CL. I felt like I didn’t belong as a USD student my freshman year, but the staff always encouraged me and made me feel like I had a place. I am very thankful for the small group leaders I have had and how they have continued to push me in my faith and relationships while humbly using their own lives as examples.

Tabitha Chua

• What are your short / long term plans? I will be moving back to the Bay Area to stay with family as I continue searching for a job in nursing.
• Looking back at your College Life experience, what are you thankful for? I am so thankful for faithful teaching of the Word that has caused growth in understanding and reverence of the Lord. I am thankful for the church family that holds each other accountable and loves one another!