by Pastor Patrick Cho

Dear LBC family and friends,

I hope you are doing well and walking in the Lord. If you are following along in the reading plan for 2014, today’s reading is from Exodus 16-18. One of the highlights of this passage is God’s provision of manna and water in the Wilderness of Sin. When I had the opportunity to visit Israel, one of the places we went to was the Wilderness of Sin. It was a vast desert land with oppressive heat. We wandered out there for about forty minutes. The Israelites wandered for forty years! It is no wonder that in chapters 16-17 we find the Israelites grumbling to Moses. Sadly, their complaint called into question the goodness of God arguing that they had it better when they were Egypt (Exod. 16:3). They longed for the bread and meat they enjoyed in Egypt (conveniently forgetting that it was also a time of tyrannical slavery!).

As a demonstration of God’s tremendous grace, even in the context of Israel’s complaining, He provided not only bread and water, but meat also! He completely supernaturally met their need when they could not find any deliverance in their natural circumstances. He showed Himself to be a God of glory by caring for His people. God provided for them faithfully for forty years until they arrived at Canaan (Exod. 16:35).

How disappointing that by Numbers 11, as the people left Sinai, they grumbled yet again against the Lord’s provision. What a picture of our sinful human hearts that we can so quickly become dissatisfied by what we receive by grace. Passages like Exodus 16-18 not only highlight our sinful nature but also God’s tremendous goodness and grace. In light of this passage, consider how you might confess to the Lord about any sinful complaining you have done recently. Ask the Lord’s forgiveness and trust in His promise to forgive. Also, think about how you can be thankful for the Lord’s gracious provision. How has He provided for you in ways you might not have foreseen?

In His grace,

Pastor Patrick

Here are some ministry opportunities for this week:

1. Midweek Bible Studies. All our midweek Bible studies continue this week (Kids’ Club, Youth, College, Singles, and Grace Life). Visit the church website for service times and more information about how to get involved.
2. Membership Class. For those who are interested in pursuing formal membership at Lighthouse, we will have our next membership class this weekend at the church. We will meet on Saturday, January 25, from 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM, and again on Sunday, January 26, from 2:00 to 5:00 PM. Attendance at both classes is mandatory. Contact Pastor Patrick for more information or to obtain an application (pastorpatrick@gmail.com).
3. Members Meeting. We will be having a members meeting this Sunday, January 26, at 4:45 PM. All members are strongly encouraged to attend. As always, dinner will be provided. ALSO, we will be taking membership photos during the meeting, so please come prepared to have your picture taken (photos of families will be taken together).
4. Baptism Class. We will be having a baptism class on Tuesday, January 28, at 7:00 PM, at the church building. If you have not yet been baptized in accordance with the Scriptures, or if you just want to learn more about biblical baptism, please make plans to attend this class.
5. Flocks. Next week is flocks week (January 29 to February 1), which means all our regular midweek activities will be on hold. Please mark your calendars! If you are interested in joining a flock, you can visit the website for more details or contact Peter Lim (peterlim@yahoo.com).
6. Women’s Ministry Car Rally! The women’s ministry will be hosting a special event on Saturday, February 8, at 9:00 AM, at the church – CAR RALLY! This event is open to all ladies in youth group and older. The last day to sign up with Christine Cho is Sunday, February 2 (christinescho@gmail.com). Please bring some money for brunch.
7. LBCLA. Lighthouse Bible Church Los Angeles will be having its official inaugural service on Sunday, February 16, at 6:00 PM. To RSVP, please visit their Facebook page and sign up or contact Pastor Patrick.
8. Prayer Need. Praise God that Alex and Michael are both improving after their time in the hospital. Please continue to pray for their full recovery! They are both very grateful for the prayers, love, and support of the church family!

by Pastor Patrick Cho

Dear LBC family and friends,

Happy New Year! I hope your 2014 is off to a wonderful start! The New Year always provides a helpful time for self-evaluation and new resolutions and adjustments. As we looked at during our New Year’s Eve service, one of the passages that is often turned to during this season is 1 Corinthians 10:31. This is appropriate because our goals should stem from the one most worthy motive – to bring God glory.

Too often resolutions are merely about self-improvement. We want to be better individuals so we seek to lose some weight, learn new things, and treat others better. While these resolutions might seem lofty in one sense, in another they fall awfully short of what they could be. We forget that we were created to be part of something greater than ourselves. We worship an amazingly awesome God and our lives could be spent in pursuit of magnifying Him and ascribing to Him the worth He deserves. Instead, we shrink our vision down and focus on our comparatively puny selves. As I said at the New Year’s Eve service, self-improvement simply for the sake of self-improvement is like decorating a rotting tree or gilding a tomb. It serves such little purpose when compared to the grand scope of God’s will for our lives.

Let’s allow the New Year to serve as a much needed reminder that our goals and resolutions must be run through the filter of God’s Word to ensure that we are expending our resources and energy on things that truly matter.

In His grace,

Pastor Patrick

Here are some upcoming opportunities for you to get involved!

1. Midweek Bible Studies. Please keep in mind that our midweek Bible studies and activities are still on hold this week. LKC, Youth, College, Singles, and Grace Life will all resume next week. Please check the church calendar at the website for updated schedules and more information.
2. Communion. We will be taking communion this Sunday during service, so please come prepared for this special time of worship and fellowship with our Lord. Perhaps you will want to read and reflect on 1 Corinthians 11 where Paul gives instruction about this ordinance.
3. Sunday School. Our Sunday School classes will resume this weekend. Please make an effort to attend either our Fundamentals of the Faith class or our class on Eschatology during the Sunday School hour.
4. Missions Sunday. Our small delegation to Argentina has returned and the team is excited to share with you all that they were able to experience. On Sunday, January 12, we will be having a special missions themed morning service dedicated to the Argentina team’s report.
5. Men’s Breakfast. On Saturday, January 18, at 7:30 AM, we will be having our next men’s breakfast event. The theme for the series is “Men of Steel: Cultivating a Life that Overcomes the World.” Please bring a breakfast item to share.
6. All-Church Photo. We will be taking our annual all-church photo on Sunday, January 19, between the morning services.
7. Membership Class. Our next membership class will be at the end of the month. Part 1 will be on Saturday, January 25, from 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM. Part 2 will be on Sunday, January 26, from 2:00-5:00 PM. You must attend both sessions. Please contact Pastor Patrick for more information or for a membership application.
8. Members Meeting. We will be having a members meeting on Sunday, January 26, at 4:45 PM. All members are highly encouraged to attend. As always, dinner will be provided.
9. Parent/Child Dedication. We will be having a parent/child dedication service on Sunday, January 26 during our morning worship time. If you would like to participate in this service, please contact Pastor Patrick for more information.
10. Baptism Class and Service. Our next baptism class will be on Tuesday, January 28, at 7:00 PM, in Room 107. If you have not yet been baptized as a believer in obedience to the Scriptures, or if you simply want to learn more about what the Bible says about baptism, please make plans to attend this class. The baptism service will be on Sunday, February 9, at 4:30 PM.
11. LBC Los Angeles. LBCLA will be having their official inaugural service on Sunday, February 16, at 6:00 PM. Be sure to mark your calendars for this exciting and momentous occasion!
12. Mission Bowl. If you are interested in playing on either our men’s or women’s Mission Bowl flag football team, please contact Randy Tsuchiyama (dabigtsuchie@gmail.com). Practices begin this month!
13. Bible Reading Plan. If you would like to download an electronic copy of our Bible reading plan, you can go to www.lighthousebc.com/handout and click on the folder named “Bible Reading Plan.”
14. Prayer Need. Please continue to pray for Alex Ko as he is still in the hospital. Pray that his treatments would be successful and that the Lord would be gracious to grant a speedy recovery. Pray that the Lord would not only sustain Alex but also his family during this trial.

by Pastor Patrick Cho

Dear LBC family and friends,

I hope you are doing well and walking in the Lord. Hopefully with the holiday season upon us, things aren’t just frantic at your home. I know that we can oftentimes get caught up with planning, get-togethers, presents, and traveling, but I hope you will take some time each day to remember the blessings you have received.

This weekend, our church will celebrate Thanksgiving together with our annual potluck. Of course, many are excited about the food (and they should be!), but I am thankful that most are glad for another opportunity to spend an evening together with brothers and sisters in Christ. The church really has gotten to the size that many of us have really nothing much in common other than the fact that we share in the same gospel hope by God’s grace. And yet, for us that’s enough.

This holiday season, I am particularly thankful for the fellowship of the church. It is so refreshing to see each week how the love of Christ binds us together and how the Spirit of God has woven us in our relationships. I would encourage you to tell someone at the church this week why you are thankful for them. Try to be specific. Be a blessing to someone because you never know. Perhaps you will have encouraged someone who really needed an uplifting word.

In His grace,

Pastor Patrick

Here are this week’s ministry opportunities:

1. FLOCKS. Please don’t forget that it’s flocks week! Our regularly scheduled midweek Bible studies will be taking a break, and the church family will be meeting in regional flocks throughout the community. Most flocks meet on Friday evening, but there are a few that meet on Wednesday, Thursday, and Saturday. Please visit the church website for more details.
2. THANKSGIVING POTLUCK. This Sunday evening, we will have our annual Thanksgiving potluck! This is more than a meal shared. It is a great opportunity to fellowship with the church family and be a blessing to one another. Please come prepared to share your thanks as we will be having a time of sharing. It all begins at 5:00 PM on Sunday. Please contact Lynn Yu if you have any questions about helping with food.
3. THANKSGIVING BREAK. Since next week is Thanksgiving, we will be taking a break from all our regular midweek activities. This includes Kids’ Club, Lumos Youth, College Life, Single Life, Grace Life, and Mommy and Me.
4. MEN’S MINISTRY SPORTS FELLOWSHIP. On Saturday, December 7, the men of the church will come together for a morning of athletic fun! We will meet at Torrey Hills Neighborhood Park from 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM. Afterwards, we’ll hang out at Chick-Fil-A on Mira Mesa for lunch!
5. CHRISTMAS CONCERT. On Saturday, December 14, we will be having our annual Christmas Concert. Come out for this musical celebration as we take time to celebrate Jesus’ birth. It all begins at 6:00 PM at the church. Be sure to invite your friends and family!
6. CHRISTMAS SERVICE. On Sunday, December 22, we will be having a special Christmas service. This is a great opportunity to invite unbelieving friends and family to come out and hear the gospel message. That weekend, the children’s ministries will also be taking a break and the kids will join us in service. Nursery care will still be provided.
7. NEW YEAR’S EVE SERVICE. On Tuesday, December 31, we will be having a New Year’s Eve service at the church beginning at 5:30 PM. Dinner will be served. Please bring $5/adult for food (children 0-12 eat free!). This will be a special time to reflect on the past year, but also to look forward to 2014!
8. BEACON. Don’t forget to check out the Beacon newsletter online for continuously added content and helpful articles!

by Pastor Patrick Cho

Dear LBC church family!

I just wanted to send out a quick email to remind everyone about some of the happenings this week at LBCSD. Please read through the ministry opportunities below and participate in the life of the church!

1. Baptism Class. Please don’t forget that we will be having a baptism class tonight at 7:00 PM at the church. If you have not yet been baptized as a believer in obedience to the Lord’s command, please come out tonight to learn more about this ordinance.
2. Baptism Service. We will be having a baptism service on Sunday, November 17, at 4:30 PM, at the church. Please come out and support those who will be sharing testimony!
3. Midweek Bible Studies. Our midweek Bible studies continue this week at the church. The singles ministry will be meeting on Wednesday at 6:30 PM, the LBC Kids’ Club and Grace Life will be meeting on Thursday at 6:30 PM, and the college and youth ministries will meet on Friday at 7:00 PM.
4. Peacemaker Sunday. This Sunday, we will take some time to look at the importance of being peacemakers in the church. All members of LBC have committed to pursue God-honoring conflict resolution and reconciliation. This weekend’s sermon will help us remember why this commitment is so crucial. (Editor’s Note: there is a hub post for Peacemaker as well).
5. Operation Christmas Child. Please don’t forget that this Sunday is our collection date for Operation Christmas Child. You can visit the website for Samaritan’s Purse for more details. If you have any specific questions about our collection date, please contact Mrs. Grace Lee (gracelee357@aol.com).

That’s it for now! Please also don’t forget about the upcoming Thanksgiving potluck (11/24) and Christmas Concert (12/14)! There’s much going on at LBC! Let’s continue to seek to be a blessing to our fellowship brothers and sisters in Christ.

In His grace,

Pastor Patrick

by Pastor Patrick Cho

Dear LBC family and friends!

October is here, which means that many ministries that were on break are up and running once again! This is always an exciting time of year where we can welcome in new students and countdown to the holiday season! Keep in mind that there are many opportunities to get involved and invest in each other’s lives. Don’t forget that the Lord has saved us into the body of Christ and has given us to each other by His grace to love one another and serve one another. Let’s actively participate to ensure that the body continues to mature in Christ.

In His grace,

Pastor Patrick

Here are this week’s announcements:

• Weekly Bible Studies. All our midweek Bible studies will be meeting this week at the church.

Grace Life – All married couples and parents are invited to come out this Thursday at 6:30 PM for an introduction and orientation about the upcoming year. Food will be served! We meet in Room 107. Nursery care will be provided as well!

Single Life – The singles ministry meets on Wednesdays at 6:30 PM in the sanctuary. Dinner is served at 6:30 PM and Bible study begins around 7:15 PM. Visit www.lighthousebc.com/singlelife for more information!

College Life – The college ministry meets on Fridays at 7:00 PM in the sanctuary. Visit www.lighthousebc.com/collegelife for more information!

Lumos – The youth ministry meets on Fridays at 7:00 PM in Room 107. Contact Josh Liu for information about Bible study or to arrange a ride (liu.joshuac@gmail.com).

Kids’ Club – Our midweek Bible study for children meets on Thursdays at 6:30pm. The theme this year is “Behold Our God,” and will focus on the attributes of God. The cost is $40 per child, with a $10 reduction for subsequent children of the same household. Join us as we seek to proclaim the greatness of God to our children through songs, Bible study, snacks, and activities! Contact Josh Liu for more information and to receive an a registration form (liu.joshuac@gmail.com).

• Mommy & Me. All moms of children 0-4 years old are invited to join Mommy & Me on Fridays at 9:45 AM at the church. Contact Jane Kim for more information or if you are interested in coming out (janeminkim@gmail.com).

• Sunday School. As was announced on Sunday, we will be introducing a 26 week class on eschatology, the study of end times, this coming Sunday during the Sunday School hour. Pastor Patrick will be teaching the class during the fall and winter quarters.

As always, we will also be offering Fundamentals of the Faith in Room 107. Roger Alcaraz and Ryan Short will be teaching FOF this term. All members should keep in mind that FOF is a membership requirement. If you have not yet taken the class, please make plans to do that soon!

• All-Church Retreat. This year’s All Church Retreat will be from November 1-3 at Pine Valley Bible Conference Center. Dr. Michael Grisanti from The Master’s Seminary will be our speaker. Signups are being taken in the foyer on Sundays. The cost is $150 per adult, $75 per child age 3-12, babies 2 and under are free, and $450 max per family. If you have any questions or need financial assistance please talk to Hansol An (hansolan@gmail.com) or any of the deacons.

• Fall Festival. We will be having our annual Fall Festival on Thursday, October 31 from 5:30-8:00pm at the church! More information is forthcoming. Contact Josh Liu if you are interested in helping (liu.joshuac@gmail.com)!

• Local Outreach. There are still several opportunities to shine the light of the gospel in our community.

LBC partners with South Bay Community Church in National City to host a children’s program that includes tutoring, Bible teaching, and games for the children in the neighborhood. If you are interested in helping or would like more information, please contact Hanka Rodgers (hanka.rodgers@gmail.com).

We have the opportunity to visit a convalescent home in Hillcrest on Tuesdays to minister to the elderly. For more information on how to get involved with this ministry, please contact Peter Park (xpeetzax@gmail.com).

LBC partners with Pacific Beach Presbyterian Church every other Sunday from 3:00-6:00pm to help feed the homeless and needy. We help prepare and serve the food, and clean the kitchen. For more information on how to get involved with this ministry, contact Joyce Kang (joycekang84@gmail.com) or Hanka Rodgers (hanka.rodgers@gmail.com).

• Beacon. Don’t forget about our online newsletter and blog! Visit www.lighthousebc.com/beacon today!

by Pastor Patrick Cho

Dear LBC family and friends,

As you know, today marks the twelfth anniversary of the atrocious terrorist attacks in New York, Washington D. C., and Pennsylvania. Images are flooding the news and social media taking us back to the day when the World Trade Center went down and the Pentagon was attacked. We are reminded of the heroes of Flight 93 who saved the nation’s Capitol when their plane went down in a Pennsylvania field. This a sobering time of reflection across America as flags fly at half mast and ceremonies and vigils are held in the nation’s capital. We remember those whose lives were lost as victims and heroes, and grieve with their families and loved ones. It would be good to take some time to pray today for our nation.

In the opening verses of 1 Timothy 2, the Lord commands the church to pray for all men, but especially for our governing authorities. This is because God desires all men to be saved and to come to the knowledge of the truth. Whatever our political biases, as Christians we are called to pray for the executive, legislative, and judicial branches of government. We ought to pray that the Lord would give our governing leaders wisdom to lead this country and the resolve to stand up for what is right. But more than anything, we need to pray that the gospel would get a foothold on our society and that souls would be won for the Lord Jesus Christ, because it is only in Christ that this nation has true hope.

Sometimes the Lord uses tragedies to bring us back to our knees in prayer and dependence. He uses our hurt to remind us of our frailty and the fleetingness of life. In the infinite wisdom of God, He can take our greatest trials and turn them for our benefit according to His sovereign purposes. As we remember 9/11, let’s also remember our God who was there in New York, Washington D. C., and Pennsylvania. Let’s pray that the country would not just see this day as a reason to find strength in itself, but to look to the Lord to be its strength.

In His grace,

Pastor Patrick

This week’s announcements:

1. Wednesday Night Bible Study. Tonight is the last summer Bible study for the singles and youth! We will meet at the church at 6:30 PM for dinner. Be sure to bring some cash for the bucket. After tonight, we will take a break until October.
2. College Bible Study. College Life will meet for Bible study on Friday, September 13, at 7:00 PM.
3. Fall Festival Planning Meeting. If you are interested in helping out with the upcoming Fall Festival, please contact Josh Liu as soon as possible (liu.joshuac@gmail.com). There is a planning meeting scheduled for this Saturday, September 14, at 10:00 AM.
4. Flocks. Flocks will meet next week from September 18-21 in various homes throughout the community. Signups will be taken one more time this Sunday after service in the foyer. Be sure to join a flock!
5. FITS. We will be having our last Fun in the Sun day for the summer on Sunday, September 29, from 11:00 AM to 4:00 PM at Torrey Hills Neighborhood Park. Bring $5 for food (kids 0-12 eat free!).
6. Please pray for the children’s, youth, and college ministries as the school year gets underway once again. Pray that God would use the church to make an impact in students’ lives and that He would be glorified through these ministries.

by Pastor Patrick Cho

Dear LBC family and friends!

I hope you are having a great week so far! This Sunday we’ll be taking a look at the most famous passage in the entire Bible! Take some time this week to read through and meditate upon Psalm 23. It is a wonderful Psalm about the loving care of God. What does it mean that the Lord is Shepherd? Why is David comforted even in times of deep distress? It should be a good study with much to learn about our awesome God.

In His grace,

Pastor Patrick

Here are the announcements for this week:

1. Singles/Youth Bible Study. The singles and youth ministries will be meeting again tonight at 6:30 PM at the church building. Dinner will be served until 7:15 PM. Please bring some cash to throw in the jar.
2. College Bible Study. College Life kicks off a new year with its first Bible study this Friday at 7:00 PM at the church building.
3. Communion. Don’t forget that this Sunday we’ll be taking communion. Please come with hearts prepared.
4. FLOCKS! Flocks signups are being taken each Sunday in the foyer. Be sure to join a regional flock this weekend! Flocks begin September 18-21.
5. FITS. The last Fun in the Sun day of the summer will be on Sunday, September 29, from 11:00 AM to 4:00 PM. Come out for good fun, good food, and good fellowship!

Please don’t forget to pray for one another! Here are some prayer needs that you can lift up this week:

• Please pray for Jeff and Shelby as they get married this weekend!
• Please pray for Meinolf and Martina Mellwig and their family. Martina recently underwent surgery to remove a malignant tumor. The doctors ended up removing her kidney as well. She is recovering and the doctors are hopeful for a full recovery, but the family can still use prayer.
• Please pray for the church in Tucuman, Argentina as they plan a major retreat this December for its young adults. This is the first trip of its kind that the church has planned and should provide a huge opportunity to ministry to the young adults of the church.
• Please pray for our expecting parents.
• Please pray for our seminarians as school has begun and they are once again commuting to and from The Master’s Seminary each week.
• Please pray for LBC San Jose as they continue to think through the process of finding a new pastor.
• Please pray for all the LBC church plants that the Lord would guide them and provide for them. Praise God for the work we are able to participate in to preach the gospel!
• Please pray for the leaders of the church that God would protect, sustain, and grow them by His grace.
• Pray that we would be a church that continues faithfully to proclaim God’s truth in love and that we would grow together in the unity of the faith.

by Pastor Patrick Cho

Dear LBC friends and family!

It’s already been a busy week with our members meeting on Sunday, final combined Wednesday night Bible study, final Friday night College Life Hangout, but there are still some great upcoming opportunities to spend time with the church family and be a blessing. Let’s remember that our goal should be to build each other up in the Lord. Sometimes it’s easy to be self-oriented when it comes to the decisions we make. When we come together as a church, we need to think about how we can best love, serve, encourage, and edify those in the body of Christ. Let’s never grow weary of investing in one another and stirring each other to love and good deeds!

In His grace,

Pastor Patrick

Here are the announcements for this week:

1. Midweek Bible Study. The singles and youth will continue to meet on Wednesdays at 6:30 PM, but the college ministry will be going back to their usual time on Fridays at 7:00 PM at the church. For more information about how you can get involved in these ministries, please contact their coordinators: College (Hansol An, hansolan@gmail.com), Singles (Johnny Kim, jkim5555@gmail.com), and Youth (Josh Liu, liu.joshuac@gmail.com).
2. Men’s Breakfast. We have men’s breakfast on Saturday, August 24, at 7:30 AM. All men are welcome to attend as we address the topic of being a leader in the home. Please bring a breakfast item to share!
3. FITS. Our next Fun in the Sun Day will be on Sunday, August 25, from 11:00 AM to 4:00 PM at Torrey Hills Neighborhood Park. Come on out for a great time together with the church family in the San Diego sun! Please bring $5 for food (children 0-12 eat free!). If it rains, we’ll still hangout, but we’ll do so at the church building.
4. Prayer. Please pray for Jeff and Shelby as they get set to join as husband and wife next week!
5. Odds and Ends. If you lost a small ring in the LBC sanctuary within the last couple weeks, please notify Pastor Patrick to reclaim it. Lost and found items have been placed on the tables by the front door of the sanctuary. Be sure to claim your lost items by this Saturday morning or they will be donated or discarded.

by Pastor Patrick Cho

Dear LBC family and friends!

I hope you are doing well and walking in the Lord. I read a passage from ch. 8 of R. C. Sproul’s The Holiness of God this morning that I thought was particularly helpful:

“Luther used a wonderful Latin phrase to describe the status of the justified sinner: simul justus et peccator. Let’s look at the phrase a word at a time to discern its meaning for us. Simul is the Latin word from which our English word simultaneous is derived; it means ‘at one and the same time.’ Justus is the Latin from which our word just comes, and et is the Latin word for ‘and.’ The word peccator is probably least familiar to us. We derive the English words impeccable and peccadillo from it. It is the Latin word for ‘sinner.’ Putting the words together, we get simul Justus et peccator: ‘at the same time just and sinner.’ That is what saints are, people who are at one and the same time just, yet sinful.

“That saints are still sinners is obvious. How then can they be just? Saints are just because they have been justified. In and of themselves they are not just. They are made just in God’s sight by the righteousness of Christ. This is what justification by faith is about. When we put our personal trust for our salvation in Christ and in Him alone, then God transfers to our account all of the righteousness of Jesus. His justness becomes ours when we believe in Him. It is a legal transaction. The transfer of righteousness is like an accounting transaction where no real property is exchanged. That is, God puts Jesus’ righteousness in my account while I am still a sinner.”

May we always be thankful that God could be both just and justifier of the one who has faith in Jesus!

In His grace,

Pastor Patrick

Here are the announcements for this week!

1. Midweek Bible Study. Everyone is invited to join us for a special summer series in God’s Word each Wednesday evening at 7:00 PM. We meet again tonight in the church sanctuary for a time of singing, teaching, and fellowship!
2. Members Meeting. There will be a members meeting this Sunday, August 18 from 4:45-8:30 PM at the church. If you are a member of LBC, please try to be at the meeting. Your attendance is strongly encouraged. As always, dinner will be served.
3. Men’s Breakfast. We have men’s breakfast on Saturday, August 24, at 7:30 AM. All men are welcome to attend as we address the topic of being a leader in the home. Please bring a breakfast item to share!
4. FITS. Our next Fun in the Sun Day will be on Sunday, August 25, from 11:00 AM to 4:00 PM at Torrey Hills Neighborhood Park. Come on out for a great time together with the church family in the San Diego sun! Please bring $5 for food (children 0-12 eat free!).
5. Odds and Ends. If you lost a small ring in the LBC sanctuary within the last couple weeks, please notify Pastor Patrick to reclaim it. There has been a Ergo baby carrier in the nursing moms’ room for a number of weeks. If it is yours, please be sure to pick it up. Lost and found items have been placed on the tables by the front door of the sanctuary. Be sure to claim your lost items by this weekend or they will be donated or discarded.

by Pastor Patrick Cho

Dear LBC family and friends!

I hope you are doing well and walking in the Lord! I love the summer months at Lighthouse because things are a bit more at ease and we can really focus on developing relationships and growing in the love of Christ. As we take a bit more of a relaxed schedule this summer, I want to encourage you all to take advantage of the numerous opportunities to be a blessing to one another. Take a look at some of what’s going on in the announcements below. I hope you will come out to these ministry opportunities so that we can mutually work to build up the body in love.

In His grace,

Pastor Patrick

Here are the announcements for this week:

1. College/Singles/Youth Bible Study. There is a midweek Bible study on Wednesday evenings at 7:00 PM at the church. We will continue this week on Wednesday, August 7. Bring a Bible, notebook, pen, and a friend!
2. College Life Hangout. The collegians will be meeting again for their summer fellowship this Friday, August 9, at 7:00 PM. Contact the College Life staff if you have any questions!
3. All-Church Luau. Our annual luau will be this Saturday, August 10, from 10:00 AM until 4:00 PM. Don your best island duds and come out for some tropical fun! Don’t forget your sunscreen! Bring $5 for food (kids 0-12 eat free)!
4. Argentina Missions Report Night. On Sunday, August 11, the summer missions team will be having a report night at the church at 5:30 PM. Come out and hear about how the Lord used this year’s team to encourage and bless the church in Tucuman. Food will be served!
5. Members Meeting. We will be having a members meeting on Sunday, August 18, at 4:45 PM. All members are strongly encouraged to attend. As always, dinner will be served.
6. Men’s Breakfast. Our next men’s breakfast will be on Saturday, August 24, at 7:30 AM. Come out as we examine what it means to be a leader at home. Bring a breakfast item to share!
7. FITS. We will be having another “Fun in the Sun” Day on Sunday, August 25, from 11:00 AM to 4:00 PM. Come out and enjoy some great fellowship at Torrey Hills Neighborhood Park. Lunch will be served for $5/person (kids 0-12 eat free!).
8. Don’t forget about Monday night volleyball at La Jolla Shores! We meet towards the north end of La Jolla Shores at the volleyball courts at 5:00 PM every Monday during the summer!