Our Values
We are excited that you want to connect with “Life at Lake.” Our desire is to make it as easy as possible to find your way through the “bigness” of Lake to discover the smaller communities and ministries where you can become a partner with us in impacting the San Gabriel Valley and the world!
Are you a bit curious as to how that can happen? Well, please read on to find out more of who we are and how you might join in with us!
By the way, Lake Avenue Church is more than just a building or location on the corner. We describe ourselves in this way:
We are a community with a cause: Expanding God’s Kingdom by Becoming and Developing Wholehearted, Fully-engaged followers of Jesus Christ.
We’re on a MISSION to be MORE!
To make the discovery process easier, we have grouped some of the enriching and life-changing opportunities available at Lake into three areas of focus: 1.Connect with others, 2. Become a wholehearted follower of Jesus Christ, and 3. Impact our local and global world.
Events
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Thursdays, May 24 - May 316:30 - 9 pm, HH 400 (Skyroom), Hutchin's Hall, 4th Floor
ALPHA is a great place to explore the "big questions of life" in a relaxed setting over eight thought-provoking weekly sessions. The atmosphere at ALPHA is low-key, friendly and fun! ALPHA includes dinner, a relevant video topic and an engaging small group discussion time. Everyone and anyone who has questions about the Christian faith or is new to the Christian faith is welcome to come. No question is too simple, too difficult or off limits and all viewpoints are respected. Registration will remain open for the duration of the course.
Childcare is available free of charge for ages birth - 5 years of age. To sign up click on the button to the right.
Questions?
If you have pre-registration questions, contact Kristy in the Connecting Office at kristyd@lakeave.org or 626.817.4889.
Connect
There are many ways newcomers can connect with the Lake family:
- COFFEE CONNECTION
Join us on the plaza on the east side of the Worship Center each Sunday morning between 9-11 a.m. for some gourmet refreshments and great conversation. This is the place to meet and develop new relationships.
- PATHWAYS SEMINAR
Beginning Sunday, October 3, the Pathways seminar will provide a consistent place where you can find a guide and a community of others who are looking for those places of connection. Starting the first Sunday of each month at 11 am in FL 201/202, a gifted team of LAC members and pastors will host a four week seminar to help you find your place at Lake. For more information visit http://www.lakeave.org/pathways.html.
- WELCOME TO OUR FAMILY MEMBERSHIP SEMINAR
On a quarterly basis, we meet on a Saturday morning for a fast-paced, 3-hour interactive workshop with our Sr. Pastor and other staff. It is designed to help you “catch the vision” God has given to us for Lake and to give you an opportunity to become an active partner towards seeing it become a reality.
Become
Another important element of Life@Lake is growing in our relationship with Christ, or becoming a “wholehearted” follower of his. To encourage that happening, we have:
DISCOVERY I: Growing in Christ
This is a small group, 8 week interactive experience that focuses on the basic truths and principles of our relationship to Jesus Christ. You will study the Bible and share/discuss together the discoveries and questions uncovered. Everyone is welcome!
DISCOVERY II: Exploring the Bible
Here is an opportunity to explore the Old and New Testaments. You will read through the entire Bible over a two-year period and see your knowledge and understanding of God’s Word expand and your faith in God deepen beyond measure. There is lecture, small group discussion and lots of Q & A!
BAPTISMS
Baptism is an outward sign of a personal confession of Jesus Christ to be our Lord and Savior. LAC practices “believer’s baptism” by immersion and are usually celebrated during one of our weekend worship services. We offer a “baptism orientation” for anyone interested in being baptized that will help you understand what the Bible teaches and why it is so important.
Impact
As important as it is for us to “grow” and “become” as Christians, there needs to be a purpose for that happening in our lives. And, that brings us to how we can be engaged in impacting our world for Christ.
ALPHA a.k.a. “Dinner & a Movie”
The ALPHA Course is a place for you to explore the Christian faith in a friendly, relaxed setting over nine thought-provoking weekly gatherings. You start each evening with a delicious home-cooked dinner; then watch a “movie” featuring Nicky Gumbel, an outstanding speaker, present a relevant and compelling message; and, you end the evening in a time of small group interaction related to the topic at hand. ALPHA is an engaging, fun and life-changing experience you won’t want to miss! It is for EVERYONE that still has questions about the Christian faith! Come and bring a Friend!
Serve
If you are interested in serving in this area of “Connecting Ministries”, please consider the following opportunities:
- As a Greeter before our Saturday night, or our Sunday morning Worship Services.
- As a Host for our Guest Connection Receptions.
- As a team member for our ALPHA Dinners.
- As a Discussion Group Leader in Discovery I or II Classes.
- As a Table Host at our Membership Seminars.
- As a Food Preparer/Server for our many meetings.
