In 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.
Read MoreAs we've looked back and seen the faithfulness of the Lord's leading and providing for us the last several years, there is every confidence He will continue to provide in the same way in the future.
Read MoreChristmas shopping can be overwhelming. When Justine says to me, “Can you pick up a gift for __________?” I’m not even sure where to start. I find myself wandering aimlessly, whether online or through the stores. Where am I going again? What am I getting?
Knowing our mission as God’s people, the Church, is critical….
Read MoreI have the blessed opportunity to serve in various capacities here at LTCC. Being involved in Men’s Ministry, the Church Council *1, and the Transition Team *2, I get to see and interact with a wide range of perspectives and….
Read MoreThe Christmas season is in full swing, which leads many of us back to some very familiar passages in Scripture. Passages about angels, shepherds, a star, some wise men, and a baby lying in an animal’s feed trough. In Luke 2, when the angels appear to the shepherds, they announce that they are…
Read MoreWe are into Christmas season now and will have four weeks of an Advent series preaching on the Christmas theme starting this Sunday. There are really three uses of the word “Advent” in the Christian Church. Its origin is from the Latin word adventus, which simply translates as "coming" or "arrival." When we look back at…
Read MoreThe Love One Another benevolence team has made a shift; a shift from needs based thinking and assistance to asset based thinking and assistance. What does that mean? In short, it means we…
Read MoreIn just one week from now we celebrate our annual Thanksgiving Holiday; and in just a little over a month from now we will be exchanging gifts with one another. All this got me thinking about giving thanks. I asked myself, “what do I have to be thankful for this year?”
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