"...let your light shine before others, so that they may see your good works and give glory to your Father who is in heaven." ~Matthew 5:16
Summer is finally here!
These are words I remember thinking to myself on the last day of school.
All year long, I looked forward to classes ending and getting to spend time on the things I actually wanted to be doing. I could relax, wake up when I wanted to, and eat ice cream way past my bedtime. Ah, the good life.
But without fail, September would come all too fast, and it was back to the grind (well the child grind). I would always think, “Did I use the Summer well?”
This is a question we should all be asking. It turns out that doing the things we think will make us happy or bring us peace over the course of the Summer don’t always do so. Maybe you planned a vacation, but come home more tired and stressed out than you were before you left. Maybe you did all the things you wanted, and yet received none of the actual outcomes you needed.
In Matthew 11, Jesus says, “Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest.” What our souls actually need this Summer is rest. Not artificial or material rest. But real, deep, abiding, rest.
This can only be found in our heavenly Father.
So take the vacation. Finish the project around the house. Stay up past your bedtime and eat ice cream. But just know that deep down, the one who brings real meaning and purpose and joy to these activities is Jesus. Don’t forget that we have all sorts of opportunities to connect with God and one another this Summer at LC3. Let’s use this Summer well, together.
Reese Carlson NextGen Discipleship Pastor
MINISTRIES MEN'S
“God is not looking for men of great faith, He is looking for common men to trust His great faithfulness.” ~ Hudson Taylor
SECURITY TEAM
The safety of the adults and children on our campus is important! We have a team of men who patrol during services, as well as other busy nights of the week. If you're interested in joining the team, contact Tracy Blevins at ministertracyb@gmail.com.
TASK FORCE WARRIOR
A team of men serving the practical needs of our church and community by assisting those in need, the elderly, the disadvantaged, widows, and deployed families. Contact Jeramy Brady at jwsbrady111@gmail.com if interested in joining the team.
WARRIORS PRAYER TIME
Wednesdays, 6:30-7am | Via Zoom
Join Pastor Marc and other men in a time of prayer. Email Marc.Gauthier@LC3.com for the zoom information. Every Man a Warrior 2024 Graduates
MEN'S BIBLE STUDIES
Mondays, 10-11:30am w/ Pastor Rich Mondays, 6:30-8pm w/ Gerald Rosenbaum
“Beloved, let us love one another, for love is from God, and whoever loves has been born of God and knows God.”
~ 1 John 4:7
A STORY OF OHANA
Tricia Knack
I’ve had the pleasure of being a youth leader since September 2022, walking with the Class of 2026 girls through all four years of high school with Alison Carlson. It is beautiful and inspiring to see how God is working through these young ladies - and us leaders - in this ministry!
In our first meeting together, we chose some ground rules for how we would treat each other, a name for the group, and the “vibe” we wanted for ourselves. It all came together beautifully: we call ourselves Ohana, the Hawaiian word for family.
The girls are growing in authentic faith as we meet each Tuesday. They are eager to share about their week: struggles, trials, praises, and hopes. As we become more comfortable with each other, we become more vulnerable and share deeply. We love praying for each other through the celebrations and
the challenges of life. Through it all, God receives more and more glory.
We also enjoy serving together. We recently arranged a sewing day with Stitching Sisters to learn to make pillowcases which were then donated to Mary Bridge Children’s Hospital in Tacoma. It was touching for all of us to come together and be a blessing to the children. Along the way, we built and nurtured intergenerational relationships and had a great time together.
It is my joy to serve in this ministry and to be encouraged and blessed by these sweet girls.
Tricia Knack (L-R)
Zoe Le, Ella Norquist,, Opal Johnson, Veronica St. Louis
STITCHING SISTERS
3rd Fridays, 9am-2pm | Large Conference Room
A group of women who meet once a month to sew for various outreach projects including: Christmas stockings for orphans in Russia, blankets for the women’s shelter, pillowcases for local children’s hospitals, dresses and shorts for children in various countries, and hygiene kits for girls in third-world countries. Please bring a sack lunch.
Stitching Sisters
KALEO Summer Schedule (Grades 9-12)
July 13 | 7:30pm | Movie Night @ LC3
July 24-25 | 9am | Senior Camping Trip @ Van Houte’s Anderson Island House
July 27 | 1pm | Lake Day @ Johnson’s
August 2 | 4pm | LC3 Party at the Park @ Ft. Steilacoom Park
August 8 | 6pm | The Comeback @ Ft. Steilacoom Park
August 16 | 4pm | Kaleo Olympics @ Durr’s
August 23 | 5pm | Back to School Fiesta (Love Lakewood Event) @ LC3
THE COMBACK IS BACK!
Thursday, August 8, 6:30pm | Ft. Steilacoom Park Pavillion
Join us for the 4th Annual Comeback Event. Participate in this youth-led, multi-church worship night to publicly proclaim the name of Jesus in our city!
Middle School Summer Schedule (Grades 6-8)
July 6 | 11am-2pm | Lake Day @ the Durr’s house
July 13 | 7:30pm | S’Mores Missions Night @ LC3
July 16 | 5pm | Ultimate Frisbee @ TBD
July 27 | 5-7pm | Capture the Flag Water War @ TBD
July 30 | 6:30-8pm | Banana Night @ LC3 Gym
August 2 | 4pm | LC3 Party at The Park @ Ft. Steilacoom Park
August 8 | 6pm | The Comeback @ Ft. Steilacoom Park
August 13 | 5pm | Tie-Dye night @ LC3
August 23 | 5pm | Back to School Fiesta (Love Lakewood Event) @ LC3
NEXTGEN MINISTRIES
We are happy to welcome Logan Brown, our new Middle School Ministries Director to LC3!
Hello LC3 Family!
I am Logan Brown, the new Middle School Ministries Director. I was born in Yakima, Washington and spent eight years in Rochester, Minnesota before moving back to Selah, Washington.
With my father being a youth pastor for over 25 years, I grew up in the world of youth ministry. I started serving in middle school ministry during high school and took on responsibilities on the worship and tech team at my church. I knew I was called to ministry the summer after I graduated from high school and pursued a degree in Youth Ministry and Biblical Studies from Colorado Christian University.
I am incredibly excited to see what God has in store for the upcoming year in middle school ministry at Lake City Community Church. I am eager to get to know the students and families and to teach solid, biblically-based lessons. With a deep passion for student ministry, I am dedicated to providing a space for students to feel welcome and seen, and to create an environment where they can encounter Christ and find community.
LC3 KIDS SUMMER ESCAPE
July 22-26, 6-8:15pm
Get ready to visit where Jesus grew up! Learn about Jesus’ life, and how to be strong in your faith – even when people around you disagree. Families are welcome to experience Summer Escape together. REGISTER!
BACK TO SCHOOL FIESTA
Friday, August 23, 5-7pm
Park next to LC3
We’re inviting our neighborhood for a fun evening of games and free school supplies. Donate school supplies August 4-18 at LC3. We’re working to reach our Latino neighbors, so Spanish speakers wanted as volunteers for the event!
ISRAEL EVENTS
Saturday August 24, 7:30pm | Worship Center
Eli Biton was the Israeli tour guide for the last three LC3 Holy Land tours. His warmth, friendliness, and humor have been a highlight as we journeyed through the unbelievable sites of Israel. We are excited to welcome him at LC3! Please join us after the Saturday night service in the worship center to hear Eli share about his ministry and what he has experienced in his country since October 7.
This is also a great time to learn more about the next LC3 Holy Land tour scheduled for March 30 – April 11, 2025.
“And this is the confidence that we have toward Him, that if we ask anything according to His will, He hears us. And if we know that He hears us in whatever we ask, we know that we have the requests that we have asked of Him.”
1 John 5:14-15
Aaliyah & Giovanni Herrera
Aaliyah Herrera A STORY OF ANSWERED PRAYER
In December, I made a post on a Christian wives of JBLM group asking for suggestions for churches and women’s Bible studies. I received quite a few recommendations, but LC3’s website showed exactly the type of ministries and community resources I was looking for in a church.
On January 21, 2024, we attended LC3. Before I arrived, I asked God to show me if this church would be the one for my husband and me. I had been yearning for a young women’s Bible study group and I wanted to find a home church so that I could finally get baptized.
I walked into LC3 and was immediately welcomed and helped. When service started, the only announcement was a baptism class. I felt that God had answered my prayers. The sermon was amazing and my husband absolutely enjoyed it. Now that my husband was on board, I knew it was the right church for us. But it didn’t stop there! God kept the blessings coming.
During service, I noticed a young lady. The Holy Spirit gave me a feeling about her and right after service she approached me. As we talked she invited me to attend Koinonia and added me to the group chat. While we continued talking, she introduced me to other young women who were a part of the group. Not only did God give me a sign that day, He answered every one of my specific prayers!
I have gained an amazing church family and I feel so welcome and loved by everyone. I have also gained new sisters in Christ who are all so amazing; they make me feel very special and loved. I highly recommend LC3 to people looking for a church. You guys are truly Heaven sent. Thank you.
PRAYER OPPORTUNITIES
For Our Services
Saturdays, 5:30pm & Sundays, 8:30am | Worship Center, OR 9am | Prayer Room
Ignite Hope Prayer Time
Second Sundays, 10:30-11am | Prayer Room KAN (Turko-Russian) Prayer Time
Third Sundays, 8am | Small Conference Room
“You are the light of the world. A city set on a hill cannot be hidden.
Nor do people light a lamp and put it under a basket, but on a stand, and it gives light to all in the house. In the same way, let your light shine before others, so that they may see your good works and give glory to your Father
who is in heaven.”
~ Matthew 5:14-16
Chris Peters A STORY OF CELEBRATION
In 2023, my family and I made the decision to leave the church that we had been attending for the last 13 years. It was one of the toughest decisions we have had to make. We had built many relationships and served there for many years; but we were not enjoying going to church and dreaded Bible study. We found ourselves trying to get out of serving in ministries we once enjoyed. We knew this was hindering our spiritual growth and finally, in July, we decided to move on.
Our search for a new church home did not take very long. Road construction in our area had forced us to drive by LC3 for months, so it was the first church that we tried. It’s also two minutes from our house. Turns out that it was the church’s 100th anniversary celebration, and boy, what a celebration it was! We raced home, changed, and came back to join the festivities. Immediately we were welcomed at the registration
Chris & his wife Marisol, with their kids
table, enjoyed great food, and the kids had a great time. Then Pastor Tung gave the sermon. Hearing his sermon that day touched our hearts in the most comforting way. It was almost as if God was giving us peace with the decision we made. We hadn’t been that emotional attending a church service in some time. We have never seen that many baptisms at one time and had a hard time holding back our tears. That day, God told us we were where we needed to be. It didn’t take long before I started serving on the Security Team, Task Force Warrior, and attending EMAW. My family and I thank God for leading us to LC3.
I am excited to be on the volunteer team for this summer’s Party at the Park in hopes of welcoming others experiencing LC3 for the first time.
MORE INFO REGISTER!
PARTY AT THE PARK
Friday, August 2, 4-9pm
Ft. Steilacoom Park Pavillion
We’re gathering as a church family for an evening of games, fellowship, food, and worship. We’re excited to have the musical group Island Breeze join us again! $10 per person, $40 family max. Registration opens July 1.
RETIREES CONFERENCE
Join Us Nov 1-3! Retired? Semi-retired? Dreaming about retirement?
Pastor Dennis Keating will be the speaker this year at the Retirees Conference. It’s time to register if you want to get one of the ocean front rooms. Call 800-745-1546 to register or for information. Visit this link for more information: https://www.cbcc.net/2024-conferences, or talk to Pastor Jim or Jaci Kennington if you have questions. We hope to see you at Cannon Beach in November!
GROWING IN CHRIST
COLSON FELLOWS
1st & 3rd Thursdays, Aug 1-May 15, 6:30-8pm
The Gospel isn’t a formula you apply to your life; it’s the Story you’re meant to inhabit. Take a deep dive into the Christian worldview and become the kind of believer who understands how creation, fall, redemption, and restoration all go together to form the only true Story of the world. And then live it here and now. This ten-month course takes you on a carefully curated journey to understanding the times and knowing what to do in a community with like-minded people.
RE|ENGAGE MARRIAGE MINISTRY
Thursdays, 6:30-8pm
Re|engage examines God’s design for marriage and applies Biblical principles to guide couples towards growth in their relationship with each other. This is a great opportunity for couples who are having relationship challenges as well as couples looking to grow and strengthen their relationship. Re|engage is open to newcomers! You can join at any time during this year-round, ongoing ministry. Please register for childcare so we have sufficient childcare workers.
MENTAL HEALTH SUPPORT GROUP
Saturdays, 10-11:30am | Large Conference Room
Ignite Hope partners with Fresh Hope to provide a peer-to-peer, Christ-centered wellness approach for those who suffer from a mental health challenge and for their loved ones. This approach, connecting faith and recovery principles, empowers and encourages individuals to live full and rich lives in spite of their diagnosis. For more information, email IgniteHope@LC3.com.
MISSIONS @ LC3
“Go therefore and make disciples of all nations...”
Matthew 28:19a
INTO ALL THE WORLD... CROSSING CULTURES
What does crossing cultures look like for you? How are you impacting your family with God’s heart for the world? Step across a cultural barrier and join LC3 on a vision trip in 2025.
• Curt Chanda has invited the KAN team to engage in Central Asia Spring 2025.
• Family Hope International, caring for vulnerable families in Ethiopia, whom many of you support. A life-changing opportunity to actually meet those individuals that you are praying for and helping.
• Mexico engagement, Spanish speaking countries . . . watch for more opportunities!
• Connect with cultures coming right to LC3 and join Table of Nations!
For more information on any of these short term outreach/vision trips or opportunities, please contact Joshua Nunez at joshua.nunez@lc3.com.
Thursdays, 1-5pm | Gym
Our Food Bank is open every Thursday to provide food for families in our community. If you or anyone you know could benefit from receiving free food, drop on by!
TURCO-RUSSIAN 'KAN' TEAM
Since 2018, the LC3 Turco-Russian “KAN” Team leads our church’s outreach to unreached people groups in Central Asia, with an emphasis on the Kumyk, Akkin, and Nogai (KAN) people groups.
We support both in-country field workers and regional mission agencies. You can become involved in some or all of our local activities:
• Join the KAN Prayer Team by committing to pray 30 minutes each week. You will receive a weekly prayer list for prayer needs. Email Walt and Edith Hanline at whanline@nationalleadership.net.
• Join the monthly corporate KAN Prayer Time in person or virtually: Third Sundays at 8am | Small Conference Room (7/21, 8/18).
• Join the Team: Third Mondays at 7:00 pm | LC3 Library (7/15, 8/19)
• Looking ahead, SAVE THESE DATES November 16-17, we are planning an LC3 Prayer and Celebration Weekend with Curt Chanda! We are also prayerfully considering a LC3 Prayer/Vision/Service trip to Central Asia in 2025. Please consider joining us! Email Lourie Hunt at louriehunt@ gmail.com if you’re interested in learning more.
NIGER FOCUS LUNCH
Sunday, July 14, 12:30-2pm | Gym
A rare chance to hear from four of our Niger Global Workers: Andy and Nikki Gray, Jon and Christine Banke, Gail Klippenstein, and Heather and Simon Haney!
Learn what is happening in Niger following the coup d’etat in July 2023. What is God doing despite government changes in Niger? How are the Tamajaq and the Fulani coming to faith in Jesus? What does it take to fulfill the Great Commission in the desert places of Niger? How can we, as a church, partner with God to make this happen? What role does each of us have to play our part in God’s mission in Niger? Join us for lunch for a deeper look at what God is doing!
YOUTH MISSION TRIP REPORT
Saturday, July 6, 7:30pm | Gym
Join us as we hear a report from the high school team that served at the Dream Center in Los Angeles this summer.
YOUNG ADULTS
COMMUNITY GROUP
Fridays, 6-9pm | Wylie's House
Join others age 18-25 looking for community and growth. Contact the Wylie’s for more info at YoungAdults@LC3.com.
KOINONIA
Young Women's Bible Study
Sundays, 6-9pm | Wylie's House
Ladies ages 18-30 are invited to dinner and to dive into the Word together. For more info, contact Samantha Becker, 307-254-8061.
THE BRANCH
Young Men's Bible Study
Sundays, 7pm | Large Conference Room
Young men’s ministry (Ages 18-25) to help us grow closer to Christ, know His Word, and have fellowship.
"And let us consider how to stir up one another to love and good works, not neglecting to meet together, as is the habit of some, but encouraging one another..."
~Hebrews 10:24-25a
SERVING OUR COMMUNITY
LC3 meets the needs of our community through the Bread of Life Food Bank and the Benevolence Fund
April-June 2024
44 households requested assistance this past quarter. Of the 44, we were able to assist 26 households.
In Matthew 25:31-46, Jesus tells a parable to make a point that when we we serve others, we serve God. After listing acts of service, He lists providing food to the hungry, drink to the thirsty, lodging for the homeless, clothes for the naked, healing for the sick. Jesus concludes, ”Truly I tell you, whatever you did for one of the least of these brothers and sisters of mine you did for me.” Imagine Jesus as the ultimate recipient of LC3’s generosity! He asks us to sacrificially invest in the needs of others as a way to serve Him. When we love others, we love God.
DONATION NEEDS
BOXED PASTA/RICE
BOXED/CANNED SOUP
CANNED FRUIT, VEGGIES, PASTA PASTA SAUCE
CANNED MEAT: TUNA, CHICKEN SPAM
CAKE/BROWNIE MIXES
PEANUT BUTTER JELLY/JAM CEREAL
Bread of Life Food Bank is a ministry of LC3 to our local community. Our faithful volunteers meet every week to inventory new food, organize and stock the shelves, and on Thursdays transform the Gym Lobby into a food bank.
The Food Bank serves 160 households every week from our community. In addition to groceries, our volunteers are serving friendly smiles, welcoming hearts and listening ears. Mora L., a client, told us: “Your pure kindness and care without judgement nourishes my heart when I’m in need.” It is a much-needed blessing to our community. One client said that without the food bank, she’d have to decide whether to purchase her medication or get gas for her car.
But the clients aren’t the only ones who feel blessed by the Food Bank. Our volunteers also appreciate the opportunity to serve and come away feeling blessed by their time. As Doug said: “It blesses me as much as it blesses our clients.” It’s also an opportunity for growth and to share the love of Jesus. “It’s hours of fun and I love to interact and pray with the clients,” Margie told us.
PASTORS STAFF
Tung Le, Lead Pastor
Reese Carlson, Next Gen Discipleship
Marc Gauthier, Discipleship
Dr. Jim Kennington, Pastor Emeritus
David Prichard, Family Discipleship & Congregational Care
Mark Wilkening, Worship Arts
ELDERS
Brian Anderson
Jeremiah Durr
Jim Kennington
Tung Le
Randy Madson
John Schock
Jared Beadle, Events and Facilities Director
Krystal Beadle, Early Childhood Coordinator
Samantha Becker, Technical Arts Assistant
Chris Bucher, IT Director
Logan Brown, Director of Middle School Discipleship
Mary Clark, Bookkeeper
Kate Evarts, Director of Communications
Todd Gathany, Technical Director
Christa Gauthier, Systems Administrator
Sabrina Kelly, Discipleship Administrator
Tyler Knack, Director of Operations & Logistics
Michelle Kuhlmann, Graphic Design
Debbie Le, Director of Women’s Discipship
Christa Lippert, Receptionist
Julie Morley, Children’s Discipleship Assistant
Nicole Oury, Director of Children’s Discipleship
Nancy Shaffer, Office Manager
Janet Spingath, Executive Director of The Neighborhood Center
