by Pastor Patrich Cho

Dear LBC family and friends!

I hope you are doing well and walking in the Lord. It was an exciting evening at the church last night with all the ministries up and running. It was really great to see everyone there and super encouraging to see all those helping to make it happen. I’m so thankful for the work that our members put in and especially for the heart behind it. There is a clear desire to honor God and love people through the service that is rendered. As we head into another weekend, please keep in mind all the opportunities there are to serve one another and invest in each other’s lives.

In His grace,

Pastor Patrick

Here are the announcements for this week:

Editor’s Note: You can easily keep up with various events, affinity groups, and dates by using one or more of the available church calendars. Pushing the “+ Google Calendar” will even let you sync them automatically with your own calendar.

GENERAL ANNOUNCEMENTS

• Sunday Morning Prayer. Don’t forget that there is a group that meets for prayer every Sunday morning at 8:00am in Room 107. Also, the santuary is open at 8:45am and the prayer requests are projected on the wall so that you can be in prayer for one another and for the church.
• Sunday School. The Adult Sunday School classes are all going to be meeting this weekend during the Sunday School hour. The three classes being offered are The Roles of Men and Women, Fundamentals of the Faith, and Grace Life Family Ministry. More information can be found in the Sunday bulletin.
• The Beacon. Stephen Rodgers has been working hard to present a series on the Books of the Bible (BOB) on the beacon newsletter. Please check it out because it is well done and will get you more familiar with God’s Word.
• Flocks. Don’t forget to sign up for the regional flocks, which meet monthly in various homes around the community. Visit the table in the foyer between services for more information.
• Membership Class. We will be offering our next membership class on November 12 (9:00am-12:00pm) and November 13 (1:00-4:00pm) at the church. You must attend both classes. Please let Pastor Patrick know if you are interested in membership to receive an application.
• Members Meeting. There is a members meeting on Sunday, October 16, from 4:45-8:30pm. All members of LBC are highly encouraged to attend. As always, dinner will be provided.

UPCOMING EVENTS

• Men’s Breakfast. This Saturday at 8:00am, we will be having a men’s breakfast at the church. Come out for some great fellowship and training. Bring a breakfast item to share! Juice will be provided.
• Women’s Ministry Seminar. The women’s seminar, entitled “Pursuing Holiness in a Fallen World,” will be on Saturday, October 15, from 9:00am-12:30pm, at the church. There is no cost to attend and breakfast will be provided. All ladies high school age and up are invited to attend. Please sign up with Christine Cho (christinescho@gmail.com).
• Fall Festival. Our annual Fall Festival will be on October 31 from 5:00-8:00pm. Come dressed up in a costume and enjoy great food and fun! The cost is only $5/person (children 0-12 are free!). Please refrain from wearing any costumes that are evil, scary, or villainous.
• All-Church Retreat. The All-Church Retreat with Dr. Ernie Baker is quickly approaching. Dr. Baker is a professor of The Master’s College in the biblical counseling department, and he will be presenting a series on biblical conciliation. The cost of the retreat is only $150 ($75/child, ages 3-12; $450/max per family). You can sign up with Ryan Short or Josh Liu with a $50 non-refundable deposit.

• Single Life Bonfire. The singles ministry will be having a bonfire to kick off the year this Saturday, October 8, from 4:00-9:30pm at Mission Bay (across the street from Belmont Park). Bring $5 for food.
• Parenting Class. Don’t forget about the Parenting Class meeting on Wednesday evenings from 6:30-8:00pm in Room 107. Nursery care is provided and LKC also meets during the same time.
• Grace Life Park Day. Grace Life will be having an informal day at Torrey Hills Neighborhood Park on Saturday, October 22, from 11:30am-2:00pm. Bring a lunch for your family and come enjoy some fellowship together while the kids play!

CHILDREN’S MINISTRIES

• Mommy and Me. If you are a mom who is a regular attendee or member at LBC and are interested in participating in a structured play/learning time for your 0-4 year old child(ren), please contact Jane Kim (janeminkim@gmail.com). Mommy and Me meets on Friday mornings, from 9:45am-12:30pm, at the church.
• Lighthouse Kids’ Club. LKC meets on Wednesdays from 6:30-8:00pm at the church. Join us as we walk through this year’s theme: “Peacemakers.” Registration is open to children in preschool to fifth grade. The cost is just $30 for the first child, and $20 for each subsequent child of the same household! For more information, or to receive an application form, please contact Josh Liu (liu.joshuac@gmail.com).

MINISTRY OPPORTUNITIES

• Convalescent Home Ministry. There is a group that visits a convalescent home in the Hillcrest area on Tuesdays to minister to the elderly. Please contact Teddy Yu for more details or if you would like to get involved (yu.teddy@gmail.com).
• Homeless Ministry. There is a great ministry opportunity available to you every other Sunday! Twice a month, a group goes out to Pacific Beach Presbyterian Church to help feed the homeless and needy. The ministry generally runs from 3:00-6:00pm; the first half is spent preparing the food and the second half is spent serving food and cleaning the kitchen. Contact Joyce Kang for more information on how to get involved with this ministry (joycekang84@gmail.com).