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Dear , Pastor Jeff Mattesich brings our Friday update video this week as he looks ahead to our worship service this Sunday, gives some information about our Sunday morning schedule in the coming weeks, and shares a personal family update. Watch Video For the next six weeks through mid-October we are going to be extending our one 10 am Sunday morning service schedule we have experimented with over the summer. The Ministry Council wants to hear your thoughts and leadings on our worship service plans as part of our September “Year of Listening” together before we make a long-term decision. Stay up to date on this and other updates from the Ministry Council at https://www.lakeave.org/leadership Our new LAC fiscal year began on September 1. While we are still processing the final financial data, it appears that our final giving will end up approximately $450K below expenses for the fiscal year that ended August 31. This shortfall will be covered by funding from the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) the church has acquired, as explained at our summer congregational meeting. We are so grateful for all of the funds given to support the ministries of the church and will be communicating more soon about future budgeting plans. Thank you to all those that attended our Annual Summer Congregational Meeting. The voting period has closed and the results are in. A total of 209 ballots were collected through electronic ballot, e-mail, or phone. The membership update was affirmed by 205 ballots. The FY21/22 Ministry Plan & Budget was affirmed by 183 ballots. The entire 2021 Elected Leadership slate was affirmed by 145 ballots. Please be in prayer for all of our elected leaders as they serve and lead the church in this new ministry year. We look forward to seeing you this Sunday at 10 am indoors and online as we get to experience the joy of worship, celebration, and listening to a special message from Pastor Mathew John titled “Following the Cloud” out of the book of Numbers. You can also watch our service anytime on-demand afterward on YouTube and Facebook. Have a blessed Labor Day weekend. • • •

SUNDAYS, NEW PARKING & COVID GUIDELINES

There are new parking restrictions on Maple Way (just west of our Main Parking Lot) that prohibit parking on Sundays (and other times of the week) without a permit.

Parking is available in our main West Parking Lot as well as in the parking structure at Gateway Plaza (300 N. Lake Ave., south of the freeway) along with Shuttle service from 8:30 am until 1 pm.

Both vaccinated and unvaccinated individuals are still required to wear a mask when gathered in any indoor public setting. In consideration of local guidelines and those vulnerable in our congregation and community, please bring your face mask to the LAC campus and wear it indoors, except when eating or drinking.

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COMMUNAL LISTENING

Sept. 20-24, 7 pm, Zoom and Sept. 26, 1 pm • HH 400 (Skyroom)

In September we will focus on listening to what God is saying to the church family about the single, 10 AM worship service. Join our leaders ONLINE at one of our communal listening sessions for a virtual table talk. These zoom gatherings will be offered from 7 pm to 8 pm, September 20 to 24. Register HERE to receive a Zoom Link.

If you would like to join our leaders in person, come on Sunday, Sept. 26 from 1 to 2 pm for a time of communal listening. Light refreshments will be served. Register HERE for attending in person.

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BAPTISM@LAKE:

Baptism Orientation Class, Sunday, Sept. 12 & 19, 11:30 am, HH401

If you have the desire to publicly profess your faith in Christ through baptism, we would like to invite you to be baptized in our Sunday Service on Sunday, September 26. Attending one of the orientation classes is a requirement to be baptized at Lake Avenue Church. Join us either Sunday, September 12 or 19 at 11:30 am in HH401 as Pastor Mathew P. John leads this time of sharing. Your attendance does not commit to being baptized at this time. Sign up - HERE.

Questions or issues with registration? Contact or RSVP directly to Pastor Mathew P. John at or 626.817.4512.

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THE KITCHEN TABLE:
Reaching for the Planets & Beyond

Wednesday, Sept. 29, 7 pm • FL 300 (Warehouse)

Pasadena has had a front-row seat as JPL scientists and engineers who have pushed the boundaries on innovation, technology, and scientific understanding of our physical universe. Many of these brilliant minds that play key roles in developing and researching these capabilities at JPL are right here at Lake Avenue Church. Please join us for a roundtable discussion and Q&A to learn firsthand about JPL's mission, their work, and how unlocking the mysteries of the universe only makes their faith stronger as we learn more and more about God's masterpiece. Register HERE.

Expert Panel of JPL Scientists:*

• Dan Crichton, Moderator, Program Manager (Data Science and Technology)
• Lauren White, System Engineer
• Mark Underwood, Mission Assurance Manager
• Michael Ressler, Principal Scientist (Astrophysics)

None of the presenters are officially representing JPL, CalTech, or NASA at this event.

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Legacy Grandparenting Summit 2021

October 21-22, 2021, 9 am - 4:30 pm • FL 300 (Warehouse)

Are you a Christian grandparent? You can have an incredible impact on the spiritual direction and destiny of your grandchildren with the right tools and encouragement. Let us help! Unleash the potential and maximize the impact you can have in the lives of not only your grandkids but the children of your community as well!

Get your tickets today to the 2021 Legacy Grandparenting Summit Simulcast by registering - HERE. Questions? Contact Nancy Smith at or 626.817.4568.