A lot can happen in a week. After the meeting with our potential interim pastor Friday night, we got word of Pastor Tim’s passing early Saturday morning. So many conflicting emotions. Now, a few days later, sitting in my office and looking across to where Tim’s name is still adorned above his old office, I can almost feel him giving me a side hug and saying, “You know, Justine, God never said this was going to be easy, but He promises to be with us.
Read MoreWe held our first family forum just a week and a half ago. For those who missed it, it was a helpful time together. Various opinions were expressed as well as clarifying questions asked. We reviewed a bit of where we’ve been, expressed gratitude for past and present leaders, acknowledged our present circumstances, and reaffirmed the decision to seek an intentional interim pastor. Overall, there was encouragement to continue moving forward with God’s leading.
Read MoreOne of our core values at LTCC is the “Great Commission” given by Christ in Matthew 28:18-20. It is the responsibility of the church until He returns. Jesus commissioned followers of himself to go make disciples, baptizing them and teaching them to obey.
Read MoreAt our monthly potluck last week, I asked the seniors what Easter meant to them. This week as we look forward to Easter Sunday, it’s not a bad question for all of us to consider.
Read MoreAs an adjective, lavish means extravagant, bountiful, and luxurious. Isn’t this the nature of our God? Used as a verb, to lavish means to give generously, to heap, show and pour in extravagant quantities. Isn’t this how our God operates?
Read MoreI was driving up Sumner Tapps Highway this past week, and I noticed our church building standing splendidly on the hill. I thought of all the purposes that our building serves. The Scriptures are quite clear that the church is the people rather than the building, but interestingly doesn’t say much about church buildings outside of the Tabernacle and Temple in the Old Testament. Historically, early Christians met
Read MoreI work in the financial industry and the headlines about the collapse of Silicon Valley Bank and others has created quite the buzz this week. Perhaps over simplified, the bank collapses are the result of favoring short-term gains over long-term value. Over the last couple of years
Read MoreThis week in our Growing in Christ Bible study our memory verse was Matthew 6:33 where Jesus says:
“But seek first His Kingdom and His righteousness, and all these things will be added to you as well.” (NIV)
Leading up to and following that verse, Jesus tells his followers not to be anxious
Read MoreIn the house I grew up in, the bedrooms and kitchen were on the top floor and our living room was on the bottom floor. Many nights I would sneak out of my bedroom and sit at the top of the stairs straining to hear the TV that was playing in the living room down below. One night, as I was in my usual spot, I heard a voice behind me.
Read MoreLTCC is an outpost for the gospel, a place to hear God’s truth and apply it in love toward one another and in taking it to the world. It takes structure for this to happen in a group of people. Structure is something we have been wrestling with at LTCC.
Read MoreIn one of Jesus’ parables, he says “Whoever can be trusted with very little can also be trusted with much, and whoever is dishonest with very little will also be dishonest with much. So if you have not been trustworthy in handling worldly wealth, who will trust you with true riches?” (Luke 16:10-11).
Read MoreWhat a great time of devotion, prayer, business, and brainstorming we had together. I was struck by all the many praises we thanked God for and the requests we had for God during our time of prayer.
Read MoreIt was encouraging to see God at work here at LTCC in our Member's Meeting this past Sunday. There's so much to praise our Father for as we also wait on Him to answer our prayers.
Read MoreThe last few months coming together to pray before we worship each week has been so edifying. There has been genuine thanksgiving for how the Lord continues to meet us even in the midst of trial. Sometimes there has been silence just to meditate. We have also cried out for God to meet us, change us, and guide us in our weakness. Heartfelt supplication
Read MoreSince we are in the middle of our four step Pause, Affirm, Restore, Resume process, I thought it would be helpful to update you on the status of the Affirmation/Voting phase. As of this morning, 63 of our 119 members have voted. Of those voting, 22% have submitted the feedback form.
We want to thank you
Read MoreI was reminded by someone recently of the simplicity of the gospel. Jesus in our place. Jesus took the eternal punishment I deserve for my sin. How many times have we heard that in our Christian lives? It seems so rote, so common to us as believers. But, there is no other truth that can anchor our souls when we peer into eternity.
Read MoreThe purpose of the update this week is to answer a few questions regarding the annual affirmation of our leaders, as well as explain how the process will work for giving your input on whether the leadership at LTCC should be affirmed.
Read MoreNow that the rush of Christmas is over and we survey the pile of wrapping paper, let’s take a breather and consider the gifts we received. Did you get the gift you wanted? Earlier this week I went to Costco and saw the return/exchange line stretching out the door into the parking lot.
Read MoreThis week, let us encourage you to ENGAGE. By engage we mean familiarizing yourself with those God has led to serve our church family as elders and deacons.
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