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Friday, Sept. 2, 2022
 
 
 

CONGREGATIONAL MEETING
LEADERSHIP ELECTION UPDATE

Dear ,

On Sunday, the Summer Congregational Meeting was held to welcome new members and approve the ministry plan and budget for the 2022-2023 ministry year. If you missed the meeting, a recording can be watched at www.lakeave.org/leadership. An election was held to vote in new leaders to serve on the church’s Ministry Council and ministry divisions. 258 ballots were collected and 218 ballots affirmed the elected leadership slate as presented by the 2022 Nominating Committee. As new leaders prepare to start their term on October 1, we want to be praying for them. Nominating Committee member, Alan Tussy, shares the following prayer over the coming ministry year with the church family:

 

Heavenly Father,

We come to You in a spirit of praise and adoration for all you have done over the 125 year-history of Lake Avenue Church. Today, we lift up to You the leaders that will help to write the first chapter in the next edition of Lake’s history under the guidance of our new senior pastor Mathew P. John.

How grateful we are for the servant’s heart that you have given each of these people. Like the prophet Isaiah, when they were asked to serve in a position of church leadership, each and every one replied, “Here I am Lord, send me.”

We humbly ask, that in the next few weeks, You quickly bring these new leaders and those in the middle of their terms together in a spirit of unity. As the four divisions and Ministry Council move forward, please bring to their remembrance Bible stories and Biblical truths that will serve as the bedrock foundation for their decisions. May it be that each program, plan, and activity that they develop (in its own way) glorifies You and spreads the Gospel message.

And Father, we pray for protection. Protection against spiritual forces who will try to create obstacles for the growth of our church. Protection of our leader’s study and prayer time. And protection for their marriages and family relationships. May they not be distracted, discouraged or doubtful but instead excel using the spiritual gifts that you have given each one. Give them the tenacity to maintain the path You have already cleared for them and the “where with all” to be absorbed in the work You have laid before them.

Lord, we pray that You would send a spirit of encouragement to this entire leadership group so that they might walk in a manner worthy of the calling; Lead them to proceed with all humility, gentleness, patience, and Christian love.

And finally, Father, You have blessed these people with outstanding administrative and leadership skills. But our church also needs them to shepherd the flock. Please grant them the time, energy, and insight to do just that.

In the name of our Lord and Savior Jesus, we pray.

Amen.

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GENERAL FUND GIVING UPDATE

We have not finished calculating all the giving that continues to come in via mail, however, we wanted to update you that as of Friday, September 2, we are $350,000 ahead of our General Fund donation target ($6,250,000 actual vs $5,900,000 budget). Thank you for your faithful giving to the work of Lake Avenue Church!

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ADDITIONAL UPDATES

Report from the Ministry Council – Several months ago a concern was raised about the participation of Planned Parenthood volunteers in the Pasadena Unified School District SKILLZ program which had taken place some years earlier on our church campus. The Ministry Council has completed its review and action; our report is available here.

 
FEATURED EVENTS & OPPORTUNITIES
 

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Day of Prayer

DAY OF PRAYER

Tomorrow, Saturday, Sept. 3, 2022
9 am - 7 pm, 5:30 pm Gathering • Chapel

Set aside the first Saturday of every month for the LAC Family and community to pray.

OUR TIME WILL INCLUDE:

Praying through Scripture (Prayer Garden)
Intercessory Prayer (Pathways)
Praying through Music (Worship Center Lobby)
Prayer for Church/City/World (Worship Center Lobby)

OUR SCHEDULE:

10 am - Listening Prayer Session (Worship Center Lobby)
2 pm - Prayer Walk (Meet in Pathways area)
5:30 pm - Public Prayer Gathering (Chapel)

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Fireside Chats

FIRESIDE CHATS with Pastor Mathew

Wednesday, Sept. 7 - 8 pm, FL 201-203 (Rose Room)
On the first Wednesday of the month, Pastor Mathew is hosting a fireside chat for the LAC Family to get to know him better. You can ask him anything you like! Fireside chats will be held in person and a recording of the time can be viewed at www.lakeave.org/fireside-chat. Can't make it in person? Submit your question online and Pastor Mathew will answer it at an upcoming fireside chat. No registration needed. To ask a question simply fill out the form - here.

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Uniquely Better Parenting

UNIQUELY BETTER PARENTING WORKSHOP:
“Parenting in Community”

Friday, Sept. 9, 6:30 pm, FL 204/205

As pastor Annie has reminded us recently, “these last few years we’ve learned how desperately we need one another.” We want to invite you to a Uniquely Better Parenting Seminar called Parenting in Community. Pastor Chuck Hunt will be walking us through some foundational ideals and practical skills that will help us stay connected to our church community in the coming years.

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Following the Cloud

FOLLOWING THE CLOUD:
Exodus to Deuteronomy
Fall Teaching & Small Group Series

Sept. 11 - Nov. 20, 2022

The books Exodus to Deuteronomy tell us the story of the longest camping trip in the world. After four centuries of slavery in Egypt, God delivers the people of Israel and leads them to the land He had promised to their ancestors. However, it would take another four decades of an arduous journey through the wilderness to enter the Promised Land. People will have to confront their worst fears - hunger, thirst, sickness, and even death, but the Lord leads them all along with a cloud by day and a pillar of fire by night.

This epic journey of courage and hope is a metaphor for our own spiritual journey. In the eyes of the New Testament writers, Egypt represents the world, and the Promised Land, the Kingdom of God. We are caught in the transitional space between them, where our faith is tested continually. This is a journey of “following the cloud” that demands absolute trust in the call of God and radical obedience to His mission in the world.

Join us on the Journey starting next Sunday.

Small groups forming now. Visit our Small Groups Signup page online or in the Lobby this Sunday.

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Legacy Grandparenting Summit

LEGACY GRANDPARENTING SUMMIT

October 21-22, 2022 • FL 300 (Warehouse)

Did you know that most grandparents miss important opportunities to pass on their most valuable legacy - their faith - to their grandchildren? At the Legacy Grandparenting Summit in October you will grow in your biblical role so as to make a greater spiritual impact on your family.

During two full days, you will hear from over 20 presenters, speakers and musicians who will arm you with godly wisdom to lead younger generations to Jesus, whether in your own family, your church or your neighborhood. All paid registrants will receive a link, following the conference, to view all sessions until November 23, 2022.

Registration costs $59 until September 30. On October 1 the cost rises to $69. Register today!

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