by Pastor Patrick Cho

Dear LBCSD family and friends!

Our family is finally back from vacation and I am trying to get caught up with things at church. Thank you to everyone who prayed for us during our time away. It was an enjoyable time together and great chance to see a lot of old friends. It also served as a great reminder of at least one difference between us and God. When God rested on the seventh day, it was as an example to us. He was not weary and He did not need that time to recuperate. When we take the breaks that we do, it is because of our need. We grow weary and depend on Him to be our strength. Praise God that we worship one who has infinite strength. He does not sleep, and He most definitely does not depend on anyone or anything else to be His strength!

In His grace,

Pastor Patrick

Here are some opportunities for ministry that you should know about:

1. LBI: Systematic Theology. LBI resumes tonight at 7:00 PM. Come out as we continue our series through systematic theology and pick up on our study of theology proper.
2. Lumos Youth Ministry Back-to-School Night. This Friday August 26, we will be kicking off our Youth Ministry year with a special “Back To School Night” at church in Room 108 from 5:30 to 8:00 PM! This event is for both youth and parents. This is an opportunity to not only find out more about the Youth Ministry and staff, but also to learn about the various activities and events planned for the upcoming year. We will have a time of dinner together to start the evening, so please RSVP with Johnny Kim (jkim5555@me.com).
3. College Life Bible Study. College Life will begin the year with a Bible study this coming Friday at 7:00 PM at the church building! We are looking forward to a great year together! If you have any questions about College Life, please contact Pastor Josh (liu.joshuac@gmail.com).
4. Fun in the Sun Day. This coming Sunday, we will be having FITS after our morning worship! FITS stands for “Fun in the Sun,” and we’ll be heading out to a local park after service for lunch and sports together. Please bring $5/person for food (children 0-12 eat free!). Don’t forget your sunscreen and outdoor clothing!
5. Monday Night Volleyball. Don’t forget that MNV continues each Monday at around 5:30 PM at La Jolla Shores. We meet at the north end of the grassy area for volleyball on the grass courts. We’ll keep playing until the sun goes down!
6. Grace Life Weekend Conference. Grace Life will be having its annual Weekend Conference on September 2-4. Our speaker this year is Dr. Michael Grisanti addressing the theme: “Marriage Matters.” The cost for the weekend is only $50/person ($100/couple). Registration includes lunch and dinner on Saturday. Childcare will be provided. Please make plans to join us for the weekend and feel free to invite others. All sessions will be at the church building. Contact Pastor Patrick if you have any questions (pastorpatrick@gmail.com).
7. Baptism Class and Service. We will be having our next baptism class on Tuesday, September 6, at 7:00 PM, in Room 108. If you have not yet been baptized as a believer in obedience to God’s Word, please make plans to come out to this class. The baptism service will be held on Sunday, September 11, at 4:00 PM, at the church building.
8. Lighthouse Kids’ Club. If you are interested in joining LKC staff this year, please email Pastor Patrick for an application. You must be a member of LBCSD to apply. LKC will be meeting on Thursday nights, from 6:30-8:00 PM, throughout the school year.
9. Children’s Ministry Staff Training. If you are part of our children’s ministries, we are looking to have an all-day staff training on Saturday, September 10, from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM. Lunch will be provided. Please communicate with your ministry coordinator if you are or are not able to attend.

by Pastor Patrick Cho

Dear LBCSD family and friends!

I hope you are enjoying a wonderful week and are walking in the Lord! Church family, please join me in congratulating all of our middle school, high school, college, and graduate students who have graduated this year or are going to graduate this weekend! We praise God for His faithfulness to carry you through these years as a student and for His grace to guide you moving forward. We encourage you to continue looking to Him to be your source of wisdom and strength.

Following Christ involves more than being concerned about theology and spiritual ideals. The gospel is tremendously practical in everyday decisions of life. Your identity in Christ has ramifications for how we live because our greatest desire is to honor Him with our choices. Your being in Christ has everything to do with your education and career choices, your relational goals, and your general interests and pursuits. And your Christian faith is not to be compartmentalized but has a comprehensive impact on every facet of your existence. Jesus is Lord of all. As the Lord closes this chapter of your life and opens new doors for the next stage, may you press on with confidence knowing He goes before you and will continue to show you grace in His fatherly care.

In His grace,

Pastor Patrick

Here are some ministry opportunities for your consideration:

1. Midweek Bible Studies. As the summer rolls in, the church calendar will experience some big changes. Grace Life and LKC are done for the year and will resume in the fall. Lumos Youth Ministry will meet for Bible study this Friday evening at 7:00 pm at the church. College Life will be taking a break for a few weeks, but will eventually join Single Life for a combined Bible study through the months of July and August. Single Life will have one more Bible study on Wednesday, June 15, at 6:30 pm. After that, they will take a break until the combined Bible study through the months of July and August. The combined summer Bible study will begin on Friday, July 8, at 7:00 pm, and will continue on Friday evenings until Friday, August 19.
2. Vacation Bible School. The dates of VBS are June 27 through July 1. Registration is now open and applications are available from Pastor Josh Liu (liu.joshuac@gmail.com). The theme for VBS is “Operation: Worship!” The focus will be on how God has created us to worship Him with our whole being. Currently, the cost for registration is $180 for elementary aged children (grades 1-5) and $70 for preschool aged children (4 and up). All costs for registration will increase by $20 on June 19. Contact Pastor Josh if you have any questions.
3. Monday Night Volleyball. There is a group of people who play volleyball on Mondays at La Jolla Shores at 5:30 pm. We meet on the north side of the grassy area until the sun sets. MNV will continue through the summer and is a great way to spend time with church family while getting some exercise and enjoying beautiful San Diego!
4. Lighthouse Bible Institute. Pastor Patrick will be teaching an introductory course on Systematic Theology on Tuesday evenings at 7:00 pm through the summer. The class begins on Tuesday, June 14. If you are interested in taking the class, please come to the first session for more information. The dates for the class are June 14, 21, 28, July 5, 12, 19, 26, and August 2, 9, 16, 23, 30. You can also let Pastor Patrick know you are interested in the class through email (pastorpatrick@gmail.com).
5. Membership Class. We will be having our next two-part membership class on Saturday, July 30, from 9:00 am-12:00 pm, and Sunday, July 31, from 2:00-5:00 pm. Attendance to both sessions is required. You can contact Pastor Patrick for a membership application.
6. Summer Missions. Please support our LBC Alliance summer missions teams through your prayers and giving. LBC San Diego will be sending a team to Argentina from July 13-22. They will be ministering mostly in Tucuman with Pastor Jorge Ahualle and Missionary Bible Church. It would be helpful for all financial contributions for the team to be given by June 30. LBC Los Angeles will be sending a team to the Czech Republic from June 29-July 16. They will be ministering together with church planter and pastor Meinolf Mellwig and the Christian Church of Beroun. Please pray for a safe and productive trip and that the team would be a blessing to the church in Beroun. They are hoping to have all funds raised by June 17. Support letters are available in the foyer for both teams. Be sure to pick one up to find out more about the summer missions trips!

by Pastor Patrick Cho

Dear LBCSD family and friends!

I hope you are enjoying a wonderful week and walking in the Lord. As the school year winds down, let’s be in prayer for all of our college graduates. Pray that the Lord would direct them and that they would exercise wisdom in figuring out what jobs to pursue or schools to attend. What a testament to God’s faithfulness to carry these students through their college years while helping them mature in faith and grow in devotion to Him. May the Lord bless these men and women as they close this significant chapter of their lives.

In His grace,

Pastor Patrick

Here are some upcoming ministry opportunities for your consideration!

1. Midweek Bible Studies. Our regularly scheduled midweek Bible studies are not meeting this week due to flocks. If you would like more information about our community flock groups, please contact Cesar Vigil-Ruiz (jn316niv@gmail.com).
2. Sunday Service. This coming Sunday, the Argentina summer missions team will be presenting the plans for their upcoming trip to Tucuman. After Sunday School, the team will be hosting a special lunch fundraiser to help them with the costs of the trip. Come out and support our team!
3. Monday Night Volleyball. Since this coming Monday is the Memorial Day holiday, Monday Night Volleyball will be moved to the park by the Wateridge house (10336 Wateridge Circle #300, San Diego, CA 92121). Since it’s the holiday, we will begin at 3:00 PM and play until it gets dark. We will also have a hot dog BBQ for dinner. Please bring $5 to help pay for food. Parking is very limited, so please try to carpool.
4. Grad Brunch. Our college graduates would like to host a brunch for the church family on Saturday, June 11, from 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM. Come celebrate God’s faithfulness to the graduating class of 2016 and encourage them as they enter a new life stage! Food will be provided, but please RSVP with George Fang (gergeeyfang@gmail.com) or Jessica Yu (yu.jessicay@gmail.com). This will be a great opportunity to encourage our graduates and snap some pictures with them!
5. Vacation Bible School. This year’s VBS theme is “Operation: Worship!” We’ll be learning how God has made us to worship Him with our whole being! The cost for elementary school children (grades 1-5) begins at $160 per child, with a $10 discount for each subsequent elementary age child of the same household. The cost for preschool children (4 and up, fully potty-trained) is $50 per child. Registration costs will increase THIS SUNDAY (meaning if you pay on Sunday, you will be required to pay more). To avoid the cost increase, please register with Josh Liu BEFORE Sunday (by Saturday night). Costs will increase again by another $20 on June 19. Contact Josh Liu for a registration form or for more information (liu.joshuac@gmail.com).
6. Lighthouse Bible Institute. Pastor Patrick will be teaching a special class on basic systematic theology throughout the summer. The class will meet on Tuesday evenings from 7:00-8:30 PM. Anyone is welcome to attend, but you are asked to be faithful to attendance and assignments. Please contact Pastor Patrick if you are interested in taking part! The dates of the class are Tuesday nights from June 14 to August 30.
7. Parent/Child Dedication. We will be having our next parent/child dedication service on Sunday, June 26, during our morning service. If you are the parent of a young child and would like to participate in the service, please contact Pastor Patrick. He will need: 1) your child’s full name (first, middle, and last), 2) the names of the parents, 3) the child’s date of birth, 4) a recent photo of the child or a favorite baby picture, and 5) a short 3-5 sentence blurb from the parents that will be projected during the service. The blurb could be a statement of thanks for the child and/or a request for prayer.
8. Prayer Request. Please pray for Andrew Lin and Esther Cheng as they tie the knot this weekend! Congratulations to the happy couple! May the Lord bless them and watch over them as they begin married life together.