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Randy & Elaine Sarmiento

Randy: Shepherding Staff
Hello my name is Randy.  I was born and raised in Houston, Tx, But ended up here in San Diego via the Navy. I found out about LBC at the end of 2004, through my old pastor in Houston. In the beginning for about a year and a half, I was in and out of the church, but after a while the Holy Spirit worked in my heart to commit  to this Gospel centered church.  Ever since have been going and growing. Here, at Lighthouse, is also where I met my loving wife Elaine and now we have a wonderful 1 year old baby girl, that continues to curiously roam the church. Her name is Charlotte.  We call her Charlee – pronounced like Sharlee. Truly God has blessed me with a wonderful family and a loving church family as well … I dont deserve anything, but Praise God for His loving kindness who Gives life abundantly. I will always and forever will I be a Bondservant of Christ.

  • Hobbies: Watching The Food Network, Grilling, Eating all types of food, Watching Sports, Playing with my daughter, Exploring San Diego, Fixing Cars, Fixing the House, eating out with my wife.
  • Favorite Christian Book: Twelve Ordinary Men – John MacAurthur
  • Favorite Verse :  Jeremiah 29:11-13
Elaine: Admin Staff
After graduating nursing school I was contemplating about moving back to san diego and wanted to find a church where I could be plugged into. It happened so that my friend knew of a church named lighthouse and knew the location and told me about it. I checked out the church and liked that the church had great teaching, friendly people, and accountability. I have been here ever since! Undeservingly that is where I met my wonderful husband Randy. I joined single staff in hopes to encourage others to continue keeping their eyes on Christ.

  • hobbies: Cooking, baking, looking at recipes, spending time with my daughter Charlotte, spending time with Randy
  • favorite Christian books: Disciplines of a godly Woman by Barbara Hughes, Excellent Wife by Martha Peace, Feminine appeal by Caroline Mahaney, When Sinners Say I do by Dave Harvey
  • favorite bible verse: Proverbs 3:5-6

Janet Shih

I first started coming to Lighthouse at the end of 2008, after graduating from UCSD. Over the past few years, I have really grown to love the Singles Ministry and everyone in it! It is such a unique stage of life, where people are striving to shine the light wherever they are, whether in school or at work. I joined Admin Staff so that I could serve and encourage my brothers and sisters to continue running the race for Christ together. Hobbies: Baking, cooking, eating….. I also enjoy spending time outdoors and reading, even though I don’t do it much. Favorite book: A Quest for More by Paul David Tripp Favorite Bible Verse: Romans 8:28

Eugene Park

In the summer of 1998 I was in the process of looking for a new church. Some friends of mine told me about a new church that was starting up later that year called Lighthouse Bible Church. I started attending the bible studies just to check it out and I really enjoyed the focus of the church. So I committed to making LBC my home church and became one of the charter members.

Hobbies: Guitar, sports (football, futbol, volleyball, softball, ultimate, bodysurfing)
Favorite places to eat: Smashburger, Tacos el Gordo, Lolitas, Tommy’s, Phil’s BBQ, The Cheese Shop.
Favorite Christian books: Worship Matters by Bob Kauflin, And Now Let’s Move Into a Time of Nonsense by Nick Page, Singing to the Lord by D. Martin Lloyd-Jones, The Ultimate Priority by John MacArthur, Sinners in the Hands of a Good God by David Clotfelter.
Favorite TV shows: LOST (yeah, I know it’s over), Hawaii Five-0, NCIS, The Sing-Off
Favorite Bible verse: John 14:6

Obadiah Lee

I came to LBC for the first time back in 2006, I became and member shortly after and got involved in different ministries.  I moved back to my hometown of Sacramento in the winter of 2008 and served back at my home church.  This past May of 2011 I moved back to San Diego because God opened up the door for a new job.  I quickly jumped on the opportunity to be back in San Diego and became a member once again and am now serving for the glory of God.
I am serving on Single Life staff because I want to be involved in the growth of the young adults at LBC.  I served as a high school youth sponsor while I was back home and was humbled by God’s work in such young souls.  I hope at LBC I would be a faithful servant to encourage and grow alongside my brothers and sisters in Christ.
  • Hobbies: photography, guitar, singing, technology, fixing things, basketball, football, tennis, drawing.
  • Favorite Christian Book: Disciplines of a Godly Man by  R.Kent Hughes, my
  • Favorite Bible Verse is Psalm 143:10.

Jane Liou

I started consistently coming out to LBC in 2007 and stayed because of the solid Biblical preaching and friendly people who desire to honor God.  I grew up in San Diego, but moved to L.A. to attend UCLA (go bruins).  I came back to SD for pharmacy school at UCSD; I am now a pharmacist.  I joined staff because I enjoy the fellowship the Single’s Ministry provides (though I think the name makes it sound more like a dating service than a church group) and a have a knack for organization.

  • Hobbies: eating, sleeping, shopping, hanging out w/ ppl
  • Favorite Bible verse: Hebrews 11:1

Alex & Maria Ko

Alex:  I came to LBC eight years ago soon after starting medical school at UCSD. I have been part of the Single Life ministry ever since, and my desire is to grow in our love for and worship of God together.  I serve as a small group leader alongside my beautiful wife Maria.

  • Hobbies:basketball, tennis, and playing more and more with my son, Nathaniel.
  • Favorite Christian Book; Mere Christianity by C.S. Lewis.
  • Favorite verse: Romans 8:28.

Maria:  My classmate brought me to Lighthouse in my first year of grad school.  I loved it and decided to stay.  I joined singles staff so that I would be able to share my enthusiasm about God with my fellow believers.  I would love to continue to spur on our singles group’s love for God and be a part of this great ministry at Lighthouse.

  • Fun Fact:  I eat everything with some kind of spicy sauce.
  • why did you join singles staff:
  • Favorite Christian book:  “When Sinners Say I do” by Dave Harvey
  • Hobbies:  eating, cooking, playing with our cute son and my wonderful husband
  • Favorite Bible Verse:  Isaiah 41:10

Kim, Joyce

While not knowing what a God-glorifying church looks like and how to look for one, God graciously brought me to Lighthouse Bible Church using two dear friends of mine in fall of 2002.  And it was at this church that I came to know Christ as my Savior and Lord by God’s grace.
“O taste and see that the LORD is good; how blessed is the man who takes refuge in Him!” (Ps. 34:8).  “Blessed is the man who trusts in the LORD and whose trust is the LORD” (Jer. 17:7).
Since coming to know Christ, it has been quite a journey living my life according to God’s way.  But how awesome it has been to put my trust and hope in God alone is ineffable.  And I want others to experience this and genuinely worship God.  Hence, I am stoked to continue serving as staff in singles ministry to point fellow single adults to know God’s Word and live out one’s faith according to It.
  • Hobbies: spending time with people; watching movies
  • Favorite Christian Book:Humility  by CJ. Mahaney
  • Favorite Bible Verse:  Philippians 1:6

Brenda Hom

Hello, I came to Lighthouse about 6 years ago.  I have been serving on Single Staff for a few years now, and I continue to recommit to this ministry because God has given me a passion to see the Singles of Lighthouse grow in their walks with Jesus Christ, and for God’s name to be made known.

  • Favorite Christian book: “Choosing to See” by MaryBeth Chapman.
  • Favorite Bible Verse: Philippians 4:13.
  • Hobbies are snowboarding, tennis, hiking, camping, visiting National Parks and historic sites.
  • Fun Fact:  I like hamsters.  I had 9 total, but not all at the same time.