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JANUARY 2018

A note from the Pastor. . . IN THIS ISSUE

A note from the Pastor ............ 1

Stephen Ministry ..................... 2

New Deacons 2018 ................ 2

Epiphany Sermon Series ......... 2

Prayer in the Chapel ................ 3

Women’s Ministries ................. 4

Personal Community Message ..... 4

Events for Everyone ................. 5

Events & Men’s Ministries ....... 6

LVCC Calendar ...................... 7

Dear Christian Friends,

Happy New Year! But how many things about it will really be new?

Or will it end up being same-old-same-old?

Philippians 3 12* Not that I have already attained, or am already perfected; but I press on,

that I may lay hold of that for which Christ Jesus has also laid hold of me.

13* Brethren, I do not count myself to have apprehended; but one thing I do,

forgetting those things which are behind and reaching forward to

those things which are ahead,

14* I press toward the goal for the prize of the upward call of God in Christ

Jesus.

What if we really could forget what is behind and totally focus on

what's ahead? Could we leave the past behind and leap into a brand

new life? We could not only have a new year, we could have new

ideas and do new things. Do you think there might be new

opportunities for new experiences in new places, where we have nev-

er been before? Could there be exciting new things in science? There

certainly were some mind-blowing ones last year,

never before thought of. What in the world will

happen in 2018?

Love in Christ,

Pastor Steve

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Awakenings

January 7- February 11

An Epiphany is a revelation, a realization, an

awakening, an "aha" moment which can be life

changing. When the Messiah entered our world,

what were the initial moments of Epiphany for

the people, and what did they mean? What do

they mean to us today?

In this series we will see Jesus as Liberator,

Giver, Revealer, King, Son of God and Life-

Changer, bringing freedom, grace, assurance,

security, purpose and aspiration into our lives.

Lakewood Village Community Church

It is new year and we are excited to see how the

LORD will continue to move and bless us at

Lakewood Village Community Church! We would

like to thank those who served through the years

as we welcome our newest additions to the Deacons

at LVCC 2018-2020:

Chris Martin

David Boggan

Doug Skare

Elaine Bishop

Emma McCullough

Garth Reid

Kim Russell

Mary Reid

Meagan Marksbury

Roxanne Chavez

DEACONS 2018-2020

New Years greetings from your Stephen Ministry team. We

all hope that your Christmas was blessed.

We would like to thank all the Good Samaritans who are

on the lookout for people who are in need of Christ like care

through our ministry. Your efforts are already proving

fruitful. We have successfully paired some of your

prospects to a caring Minister. Please keep up the good

work.

As we mentioned previously we are searching to also add to

our ministry with at least 4 new ministers and 2 additional

new leaders. On January 21st, we are hosting a "Show Up"

for those interested in joining our team . Last year was

very informative and several of you became God's servants.

Some said that the timing was not right but would consider

becoming involved in the future. Everyone is invited, for it

is you, the congregation, who has made this ministry

possible.

On January 14th we plan on having a care receiver give

testimony as to how life changing the help they received

was. It may not be an in person testimony as we always

insure complete confidentiality. If the person feels so

moved to give testimony in person that choice will be

theirs.

If you are interested in becoming a leader you will be

required to attend a week long training session put on by

the people from St. Louis. This training will be held in Or-

ange County the first week of February and is only given

once a year. We ask that you pray on this and if you feel

God is calling you to let us know so we can enroll you.

We all look forward to another successful year of providing

Christ like care to those in need.

Your in Christ,

The Stephen Ministry Team

INSIDE LVCC: STEPHEN MINISTRY

EPIPHANY SERMON SERIES 2018

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INSIDE LVCC: PRAYER IN THE CHAPEL

Fear. It is such a small word that

brings with it such powerful emotion.

I read somewhere that the phrase fear

not is mentioned in the Bible 365

times in one form or the other.

Sometimes it says do not be afraid.

However you say it, God is assuring

us that He is always with us and we

can trust in Him to not abandon us in

our time of need.

I might have shared with you

before that the word fear could stand

for Fear Everything and Run, or Face

Everything and Rise. 2017 was an

especially difficult year for me. I pray

that this year will be one filled with

more joy and peace for all of us.

Many times in the past year I have

wanted to run away from my difficul-

ties, but I know that is just what the

enemy wanted me to do. And so I try

with all my heart and strength that

God gives me each day to Face

Everything and Rise.

Most Sundays you will find

me waiting in the Whitman Chapel to

pray with you if you have a need.

But from time to time my wonderful

faithful prayer warriors will be in the

chapel and I just sit on the small

bench outside the stain glass doors

and talk to people as they pass

through the hallway on their way to

the Garden Room. I am so touched

when someone from our church family

will stop and ask me how I am doing,

and even take the time to say a prayer

for me. It is so much easier for me to

reach out to help you than to let you

turn the tables and ask me if I need

prayer.

I am not sure what the

coming year has in store for all of us,

but this one thing I know for certain.

God is always good, and we are al-

ways loved. A little over a year ago I

went through the whole Bible and

copied verses in my scripture journal

that would lift me up when I am feel-

ing fearful. I want to share one of my

favorite ones with you. 1 Peter 1:6,7

says, ”In this you greatly rejoice,

though now for a little while you may

have had to suffer grief in all kinds of

trials. These have come so that your

faith -of greater worth than gold,

which perishes even though refined by

fire- may be proved genuine and may

result in prayer, glory, and honor

when Jesus Christ is revealed.”

If you need prayer on any

Sunday, please come into the chapel

where the prayer warriors or Pastor

Steve will be waiting to pray with

you. I will be waiting just inside the

door, or you may find me sitting on

the little white bench in the hallway.

Sandra Saldano

Start your week with a short reflection on God’s Word

during the Monday

Morning Chapel Service.

8:45 AM - 9:00 AM

THE CLARK CHAPEL ROOM

EVERYONE WELCOME!

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1 1 : 1 5 A M LVCC Annual Congregational

Meeting & Luncheon

Fellowship Hall

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HEARTS & HANDS

Christmas season was a

success at Hearts & Hands

Ministry. Between creating

Christmas cards, the Crazy

Socks Exchange and delivering over 12 stocking stuffers to

the homebound members of LVCC, December was a busy

month! The Crazy Sock Exchange turned out to be a lot of

fun with smiles and hearts that filled the room. Needless to

say, it is our goal at Hearts & Hands Ministry to make sure

the community feel warm, loved and cared for this and any

season. We welcome all Ladies to our January event!

Yours in Christ,

Betty Forgacs

personal MESSAGE Dear Pastor Steve & LVCC Family,

My family and myself thank all of

you so much for the prayers and beautiful

cards as well as the phone calls in the loss

of Judy’s brother, Bob. Pastor Steve thank

you for all the visits and flowers you took

to him when he was in the rehabilitation

aftercare from a fall. We know he’s in our

beautiful heaven. All of our love & thanks.

Larry, Judy Ridenour & Family

INSIDE LVCC: WOMEN’S MINISTRY

EVENTS FOR WOMEN

Come out and meet other believers while

enjoying a delicious breakfast at Hof’s

Hut! The LVCC Ladies Breakfast Club

meet every 2nd Saturday of the month to

fellowship with other women of faith. We

hope to see you this month!

JANUARY 13

9:00 AM

Hof’s Hut - 2147 N. Bellflower Blvd

To RSVP or additional information:

Linda Shiffer (562) 305-6831

LVCC Women’s Prayer Group is a perfect

way to walk through life with other

women of faith. Join us every Thursday

as we study different Christian authors,

pray and fellowship in a loving environ-

ment.

THURSDAYS

7:30 AM & 6:00 PM

GARDEN ROOM

For additional information:

Sandra (562) 420-8623

You won’t want to miss our next Hearts

& Hands event! Come join us as we

create the center-piece decorations for

LVCC’s Easter Sunday. There is a $15

fee for craft supplies with drinks & des-

serts provided. All ladies welcomed!

JANUARY 16

6:30 PM

GARDEN ROOM

To RSVP or additional information:

Betty Forgacs (562) 230-6365

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If you enjoy handiwork and doing odd jobs

this volunteer men’s group meet every

Monday morning to work on the necessary

repairs to our church buildings and pre-

school. Come drink coffee, grab some do-

nuts and enjoy fellowship while working

with other believers. New volunteers are

always welcome!

MONDAYS

9:00 am

CHURCH CAMPUS

For more information:

Wayne (562) 522-1293

Are you seeking a deeper relationship

with God? The LVCC Men’s Prayer Group

is the perfect environment to connect

with other men of faith. Join us Thurs-

day evenings as we study different Chris-

tian authors, pray and fellowship in a

Christ-loving atmosphere.

THURSDAYS

6:00 pm

LIBRARY

For more information:

Julio Bonilla

All men are invited for food and fellow-

ship with Pastor Steve and friends. Join us

Wednesday mornings at the Village Café

and the 4th Saturday of each month for

delicious food, great fellowship & prayer.

NO RSVP NEEDED!

WEDNESDAYS

6:30 am - 8:30 am

The Village Café - 4148 N. Viking Way

JANUARY 27 @ 9:00 am

Hof’s Hut - 2147 N. Bellflower Blvd

FOR EVERYONE

EVENTS FOR MEN

F A I T H T H E A T E R

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CLARK CHAPEL @ 4:45 PM

4:00 PM - Dinner, Garden Room

A movie based on the written novel by Mitch Albom. Eddie goes to heaven in a heroic attempt to save a little girls life where he encounters five important people who will each teach him a lesson about his life. We serve a light dinner in the Gar-den Room followed by movie in the Clark Chapel.

R.S.V.P. Betty (562) 230-6365 or Joe (562) 230-6364

B I B L E S T U D I E S

M O N D A Y @ 8:45 AM, Clark Chapel

T U E S D A Y @ 11:00 AM

Crawford Room Book of Job

E X P L O R I N G T O U R I S T A T T R A C T I O N S

F R I D A Y N I G H T S @ 7:00 PM Garden Room

Are you interested in traveling to far off destinations but want to know some history about the place before you go? This small group will explore and discuss destinations throughout the world. Fridays at 7:00 in the Garden Room.

Questions: Amir (646) 301-3061

W E D N E S D A Y @ 6:00 PM DINNER

BIBLE STUDY @ 7:00 PM

Garden Room

“Among the Nations”

How God has been working among all nations at all times and all

places through history and in this present day.

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J A N U A R Y 2 0 1 8 C A L E N D A R Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday

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New Year's Day

OFFICE

CLOSED

2 11:00 AM

BIBLE STUDY

Crawford Room

7:00 PM

Young Adult Group

3 6:30 AM

Men's Breakfast

6:00 PM

NEW SERIES BEGINS Adult

Christian Education / Bible

Study, GR

6:00 PM

Youth Group, UFH

4 7:30 AM & 6:00 PM

Women's Prayer Group

Garden Room

6:00 PM

Men's Prayer Group

Library

7:30 PM

Chancel Choir Rehearsal

Choir Room

5 7:00 PM

Exploring Tourist

Attractions

Garden Room

6 Epiphany

6:00 PM

Saturday

Nighters

Garden Room

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Epiphany Sunday Youth Sunday

8:30 AM - WORSHIP SERVICE 10:00 AM - Children's Chapel

10:00 AM - WORSHIP SERVICE

11:15 AM

Missions Committee Meeting,

Fellowship Hall

Music Committee Meeting, Library

6:00 PM

Young Adult Role Play Ministry

(18+), Library

7:00 PM - WORSHIP SERVICE

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8:45 AM

Chapel, CC

9:00 AM

Work Crew

7:00 PM

Deacon's Meeting, CR

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11:00 AM

BIBLE STUDY

Crawford Room

6:30 PM

Stephen Ministry

Crawford Room

7:00 PM

Young Adult Group

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6:30 AM

Men's Breakfast

The Village Café

6:00 PM

Adult Christian Education

Series / Bible Study, GR

6:00 PM

Youth Group

Upstairs Fellowship Hall

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7:30 AM & 6 PM

Women's Prayer Group

Garden Room

6:00 PM

Men's Prayer Group

Library

7:30 PM

Chancel Choir Rehearsal

Choir Room

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7:00 PM

Exploring Tourist

Attractions

Garden Room

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9:00 AM

Ladies

Breakfast Club

Hof's Hut

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8:30 AM - WORSHIP SERVICE 10:00 AM - WORSHIP SERVICE

11:15 AM

Board of Director's Meeting, CR

6:00 PM

Young Adult Role Play Ministry

(18+), Library

7:00 PM - WORSHIP SERVICE

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Martin L. King,

Jr. Day

OFFICE

CLOSED

16 9:15 AM

Preschool Chapel

Sanctuary

11:00 AM

BIBLE STUDY

Crawford Room

6:30 PM

Hearts and Hands

Garden Room

7:00 PM

Young Adult Group

17 6:30 AM

Men's Breakfast

The Village Café

9:15 AM

Preschool Chapel

Sanctuary

6:00 PM

Adult Christian Education

Series (Bible Study), GR

6:00 PM

Youth Group,

Upstairs Fellowship Hall

18 7:30 AM & 6:00 PM

Women's Prayer Group

Garden Room

6:00 PM

Men's Prayer Group

Library

7:30 PM

Chancel Choir Rehearsal,

Choir Room

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7:00 PM

Exploring Tourist

Attractions

Garden Room

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4:00 PM

Faith Theater

Movie Night

Garden Room

& Clark Chapel

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8:30 AM - WORSHIP SERVICE 10:00 AM - WORSHIP SERVICE

6:00 PM

Young Adult Role Play Ministry

(18+), Library

7:00 PM - WORSHIP SERVICE

22 8:45 AM

Chapel, CC

9:00 AM

Work Crew

6:30 PM

Safety & Security Com-

mittee Meeting, GR

23 11:00 AM

BIBLE STUDY

Crawford Room

6:30 PM

Stephen Ministry, CR

7:00 PM

Young Adult Group

24 6:30 AM

Men's Breakfast

The Village Café

6:00 PM

Adult Christian Education

Series/Bible Study, GR

6:00 PM

Youth Group,

Upstairs Fellowship Hall

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7:30 AM & 6:00 PM

Women's Prayer Group

Garden Room

6:00 PM

Men's Prayer Group

Library

7:30 PM

Chancel Choir Rehearsal

Choir Room

26 7:00 PM

Exploring Tourist

Attractions

Garden Room

27 9:00 AM

Men's Breakfast

Club

Hof's Hut

28 8:30 AM - WORSHIP SERVICE 10:00 AM - WORSHIP SERVICE

11:15 AM

Congregational

Meeting & Luncheon,

Fellowship Hall

6:00 PM - Young Adult Role Play

Ministry (18+), Library

7:00 PM - WORSHIP SERVICE

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8:45 AM

Chapel, CC

9:00 AM

Work Crew

30

11:00 AM

BIBLE STUDY

Crawford Room

7:00 PM

Young Adult Group

31 6:30 AM

Men's Breakfast

The Village Café

6:00 PM

Adult Christian Education

Series/Bible Study, GR

6:00 PM

Youth Group

Upstairs Fellowship Hall

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SUNDAYS: 8:30 A.M. & 10:00 A.M. (TRADITIONAL WORSHIP)

Childcare and Sunday School are

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service time for all children and youth.

SUNDAY EVENING: 7:00 P.M. (INFORMAL WORSHIP)