…All of these moments caused me to reflect upon the steadfast love and faithfulness of God, His faithfulness and wisdom raising my own children, His grace in new seasons, and His blessing of a godly mother who consistently pointed me toward my Savior.…
Read MoreAnd let us be encouraged by them to continue the mission of…
Read MoreLast Sunday Bob reminded us in our kickoff of 1st Timothy that Lake Tapps Community Church is Jesus’ church not…
Read MoreWhen I say ”Benevolence” what comes to mind? Webster says it means the desire to do good to others; or to act with kindness toward others as with a charitable gift. Another word for charitable is…
Read MoreAt our Member’s Meeting after church on Sunday, we announced the results of the affirmation vote for our five Elder candidates…
Read MoreWhy are we spending so much time on our bylaws? I have asked myself this question over the last couple of months. More specifically I have asked, “is it wrong for…
Read MoreYou showed up this past weekend. You invited friends and family to come and hear about Jesus. You likely engaged in conversation with someone you didn’t know. You loved each other well, like you always do.
On Good Friday, you heard….
Read MoreIn the movie “Remember the Titans,” one player asks another: “What kind of power do we have?” If you ask believers, the answer is “Resurrection Power!” We at LTCC are…
Read MoreSpring is officially here! This is a season many of us are reminded of what we love so much about the Pacific Northwest. Lush green forests, abundant wildlife, colorful blossoms, beautiful waterfalls and baseball season, of course
Read MoreAs I’ve been reflecting on these things, The LORD has been reminding me that the arrival of Good Friday and Easter is never a surprise to Him. It has always been His plan. Way back in…..
Read MoreMy first awareness of missions and missionaries happened in high school. I attended a Missionary Alliance Church and the…
Read MoreWhen I began helping in the Children’s Ministry almost 5 years ago, there was a lot to learn and so I leaned heavily on those who had experience. There were already a number of books in my office from Pam Page and Jenny Heck, who served in this role before me. Starting with those and then reading others, I quickly realized that Children’s Ministry isn’t just about providing curriculum for kids on Sunday mornings. It’s also…
Read MoreDuring our elder candidate cohort, we were reminded of King Saul’s disobedience to God’s command with regard to the Amalekites in 1 Samuel 15. We were confronted with the temptation in leadership to disobey God by rationalizing what we think we’re entitled to; the temptation to…
Read MoreWe meet with people weekly who are in crisis. Within the hour of our time together, we hear people’s stories and life circumstances that have brought them to a place of asking for help from complete strangers. We often are all in tears…
Read MoreTwo words have been on my heart since our Members’ Meeting nearly two weeks ago. One of them is “Celebrate”.
Read MoreLast Sunday, we had the sacred opportunity to gather together for our Members’ Meeting. These meetings are not simply business meetings, but an opportunity to gather as the Body of Christ, to be encouraged by what God has done, what He is doing, and how we see Him leading our church forward. I always get…
Read MoreWe are all anxious and excited to know when God will provide our next Pastor! Let’s emphasize the Sovereignty of God to determine when…
Read MoreRegardless of what 2024 brings financially, I hope that you will pray along with us. Pray that God would provide LTCC with the resources we need, not just financially, but spiritually. Pray that he would give the Church Council wisdom as we seek to steward those resources well. Pray that whether we break even, run a surplus, or run a deficit, that God would be glorified in our community through our efforts.
Read MoreWe have some exciting news to share with you! As of today, we are adding Matt Moench as a candidate for Family Ministry Deacon. Yes, that is the position that Justine is in currently, so this plan requires some explanation.
Let us explain…
Read MoreHappy New Year! Time for making resolutions and goals. Whether it be spending time in prayer, Bible reading, exercising, eating healthier, budgeting, or focusing on quality time with others, January encourages us to reevaluate and start afresh.
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