Monthly Archives: May 2010

Understanding the Lord’s Supper (part 1)

by Richard Shin

Since the institution of the Lord’s Supper in the upper room (Luke 22), many competing ideas have surfaced regarding its significance and implications. Christ instructed us to commemorate our Messiah’s laying down His life and shedding His blood, an integral part of the gospel which is foundational to our faith. But somehow the significance and implications have been reduced to mean nothing more than a monthly ordeal. The fact that our Lord and Savior had to go through excruciating pain and break His perfect fellowship between Himself and God the Father is no longer a sober reminder of our sinfulness, but just an extra 15 minutes of a Sunday “wasted.” In the coming weeks, we’re going to take a deeper look into the origins of the Lord’s Supper, its significance in the new covenant, and its implications for us as brothers and sisters in Christ. And hopefully next time we approach the table to celebrate Communion, we’ll be able to remember what it truly signifies for us Christians.

I know nomenclature can get a bit hairy; so, we’ll untangle the hairiness here. We usually call the ordinance “Communion” (Gr: “koinonia”) as it was called in 1 Corinthians 10:16. But in the coming weeks, we will see that communing is only part of the significance that makes up the “Lord’s Supper.” I don’t want to denigrate the usage of the word “Communion” at our church (or any other), but we should keep in mind the actual act and significance of the communion aspect is only part of what the Lord’s Supper denotes. From here on out, I will use the term “Lord’s Supper” to signify the entirety of the ordinance. Incidentally, it is called many other things in the Bible like “the Lord’s table” (1 Cor. 10:21), “the breaking of bread” (Acts 2:42), and “Eucharist” (Matt. 26:27; 1 Cor. 11:24; in this case, the name was meant to express the most characteristic element of the Lord’s Supper: giving thanks).

The Lord’s Supper as an Ordinance

We recognize the Lord’s Supper as an ordinance, which basically means it was a ritual or ceremony instituted by Christ who commanded it be carried out by the local church (Luke 22:14-20; 1 Cor. 11:28-32). At Lighthouse, every first Sunday of the month (and on special occasions like Good Friday and Easter), we take time to have celebrate the Lord’s Supper. A pastor will give a short message from the Scriptures regarding the meaning, history, or significance of the Lord’s Supper, invariably tying it back to the cross. At this time, the families are encouraged to speak to their children regarding the gospel and the significance of the Lord’s Supper. After some time to reflect on the message, talk amongst the family, and resolve any conflicts in the body, we are asked to take a piece of cracker or Hawaiian bread (on special occasions)—representing the body of Christ—and a small cup of grape juice—representing the blood of Christ—and we are to eat and drink these items whenever we are ready to do so, remembering the cross and the fellowship we have with Christ and one another.

We do this as an ordinance because Christ commanded us to do so. We obey His commandments because we love Him (John 14:15) and His commandments are not burdensome (1 John 5:3). In the early church, the first Christians regularly “devoted themselves to the apostles’ teaching and the fellowship, to the breaking of bread and the prayers” (Acts 2:42). Paul himself “received” instructions regarding the Lord’s Supper and “delivered” it back to His people, indicating that it was a direct revelation from our Lord Jesus (1 Cor. 11:23). Jesus Himself saw it important enough to teach Paul that this was an ordinance to be observed by the church on a regular basis.

There are many disagreements among the Church on exactly how to carry out this command. Some people think we need to do it on a daily basis; if not daily, weekly; if not weekly, monthly. Some have also argued that it has to be unleavened bread, much like it was during the Passover meal. Some say we must have one loaf, and actually take apart that one loaf, dipping it into one cup, symbolic of the oneness behind the Lord’s Supper. Some use real grape juice and some use wine, like Jesus did. Regardless of the physical differences, the important thing to remember as believers is that we are united as redeemed sinners who have been called according to His purpose. We are united because of our common bond with Christ, not because of the bread (or cracker) or wine (or grape juice).

In the coming weeks, we’ll look at how the Lord’s Supper acts as a sign that points us to the cross and to the kingdom, a proclamation of our faith in Christ and His victory over this world, and all of this culminating to our communion with Him and His people.

And God Saw the Light…

by Charles Haddon Spurgeon

From Genesis 1:4

Light might well be good since it sprang from that fiat of goodness, ‘Let there be light.’ We who enjoy it should be more grateful for it than we are, and see more of God in it and by it. Light physical is said by Solomon to be sweet, but gospel light is infinitely more precious, for it reveals eternal things, and ministers to our immortal natures. When the Holy Spirit gives us spiritual light, and opens our eyes to behold the glory of God in the face of Jesus Christ, we behold sin in its true colours, and ourselves in our real position; we see the Most Holy God as He reveals Himself, the plan of mercy as He propounds it, and the world to come as the Word describes it. Spiritual light has many beams and prismatic colours, but whether they be knowledge, joy, holiness, or life, all are divinely good. If the light received be thus good, what must the essential light be, and how glorious must be the place where He reveals Himself. O Lord, since light is so good, give us more of it, and more of Thyself, the true light.

No sooner is there a good thing in the world, than a division is necessary. Light and darkness have no communion; God has divided them, let us not confound them. Sons of light must not have fellowship with deeds, doctrines, or deceits of darkness. The children of the day must be sober, honest, and bold in their Lord’s work, leaving the works of darkness to those who shall dwell in it for ever. Our Churches should by discipline divide the light from the darkness, and we should by our distinct separation from the world do the same. In judgment, in action, in hearing, in teaching, in association, we must discern between the precious and the vile, and maintain the great distinction which the Lord made upon the world’s first day. O Lord Jesus, be Thou our light throughout the whole of this day, for Thy light is the light of men.

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Editor’s Note: Something Different

by Stephen Rodgers

You might be wondering where the Weekly Links are.

It was brought to my attention that we’ve been screaming along at a pretty quick pace lately. Lots of new content. A new writer or two. We started by posting articles four days a week. Then five. We’re at six now. Frankly, we’re running out of week.

Sometimes we get so caught up in what we’re doing that we don’t stop to consider why we do it, and what it’s supposed to accomplish.

So there won’t be a Weekly Links this week. Consider today a small break. Take a moment to catch up on articles you’ve missed (there’s a list of Recent Posts on the right). Download and listen to a sermon you didn’t fully get. Get a cup of tea and relive a few recent events…maybe you were there, maybe you weren’t. Are you behind in your Scripture reading? Take the time to fix that; remember to pray first. Shoot an encouragement email to a friend. Write a note to your spouse.

And thank God for the grace and opportunity to do so.

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Single Life Ministry Update

by Moon Choi

The Singles Life Ministry is for people between schooling (up to undergraduate education*) and marriage. It’s a strange time in life and Singles Ministry is there to specifically minister to people who fit in this stage of life. Pastor John Kim heads up the ministry with a group of committed men and women.

We just finished our series through the study of the Holy Spirit, which had begun in early October of 2009. Pastor John preached through various topics related to the Holy Spirit: the Spirit in the Old Testament, the Spirit in the New Testament, charismatic theology, and what it means to blaspheme the Spirit (the unforgiveable sin Jesus mentions in Matthew 12:31-32). The study, though it was filled with tons and tons of information and things to chew on, wasn’t just to be something to fill our minds with head knowledge. Pastor John made sure to address this every Friday with application points.

The study aside, the general experience of the Singles Ministry has been great! The preaching is wonderful, as we have guest speakers like our elders and Singles staff, who preach on certain topics as suffering and feeling burnt out in the Christian race. Sometimes there are games before the sermon and sometimes we break off into groups of four or five to pray. Then after the sermon, a women’s small group and a men’s small group take rotations on serving snacks (or straight up meals…shout out to the Sloppy Joes!). It feels somewhat like a grown-up slumber party at a friend’s house.

All in all, Singles Ministry is a bundle of good times with the teaching, the fellowship, and the awesome food. Be sure to come join us at 7 PM on Fridays at church!

* Editor’s Note: Or people working without an education, or in post-grad, etc. Basically, if you’re not currently doing undergraduate work or married, you belong in Single Life. Also, if you are interested in listening to the sermons that were preached, you can find them here.

Living Theology #24 – The Atonement

by Garrett Glende

Last week we studied the doctrine and application of the person of Jesus Christ, so it seems appropriate to now turn to the work that Christ accomplished while here on earth. The question that will be answered is “what did Jesus do through His life and death?” Ultimately, the answer to this question lies at the heart of the gospel itself and is contained in the doctrine of the atonement. The technical term often used to describe Christ’s work is “penal substitutionary atonement” – penal because there was a penalty that was paid, substitutionary because Christ died in our place, and atonement because satisfactory payment for sin was made. Grudem defines the term as “the work Christ did in his life and death to earn our salvation.” As we examine this tremendous doctrine and its implications for us as believers, we will see why many have deemed it “the heart of the gospel.”

Before it can be properly understood, it must be asked if an atonement was really necessary after all. Indeed, God is not forced to save sinners outside of His will, yet He is a loving and just God. His love compels Him to save sinful men, but His justice demands their punishment. In order to satisfy both of these characteristics Jesus became man, lived a perfect life, died in our place, bore the wrath of God against sin, and rose again from the dead. There was no other way possible, for if there was, the Father would have responded to the Son’s pleas in the garden: “My Father, if it be possible, let this cup pass from me” (Matt. 26:39). There was nothing but silence from the Father, who knew that the only way for sinners to be reconciled to Him was through the pouring out of His wrath on His only Son.

The nature of the atonement can be looked at from many different angles, and there simply isn’t enough room to explore them all to their fullest extent, so we will only cover the essentials. Many theologians have looked at the orthodox belief regarding this topic and taken offense to the punishment inflicted on the Son by the Father, calling it “cosmic child abuse.” How could an infinitely loving God commit such a despicable act? In an attempt to curtail the violence of Christ’s work on the cross, these people have chosen to explain the atonement by other means. One theory sees His work as simply an example for all other believers to follow, saying that we should follow God to the point of death. However, they fail to acknowledge the various passages in Scripture that point to Christ suffering under the wrath of the Father. Another theory explains the atonement as a means to describe just how much God loves us. While the cross does demonstrate God’s love for sinners (Romans 5:8), this theory only sees Christ’s death as a means by which He identified with man’s sufferings. The correct understanding of the atonement is what we have defined above as “penal substitutionary.” We cannot fully understand Christ’s work for us unless we see both the wrath of God against sin and Christ as a representative in our place.

I appreciated a section in Grudem’s chapter that explains the atonement through four different New Testament themes:

  1. “We deserve to die as a penalty for sin.” This need was met in Christ’s sacrifice for sin. The Old Testament sacrificial system clearly displayed the need for the shedding of blood in order to pay for sin. Christ is a perfect picture of the Passover lamb, whose blood allowed sinners to escape the wrath of God.
  2. “We deserve to bear God’s wrath against sin.” In His justice, God must punish all sin, yet Christ has appeased the Father so that His wrath was not poured out on us. This propitiation was made because God loved us (1 John 4:10). Romans 3:25-26 illustrates this point perfectly, stating that Christ was “put forward as a propitiation by his blood, to be received by faith. This was to show God’s righteousness, because in his divine forbearance he had passed over former sins. It was to show his righteousness at the present time, so that he might be just and the justifier of the one who has faith in Jesus.”
  3. “We are separated from God by our sins.” Thus, reconciliation has been made through the cross of Christ. Colossians 1:20 says that the fullness of deity was in Christ so that He might “reconcile to himself all things, whether on earth or in heaven, making peace by the blood of his cross.”
  4. “We are in bondage to sin and to the kingdom of Satan.” The work of Christ on the cross freed us from our captivity as slaves to sin, providing redemption unto righteousness. We were formerly slaves to sin, but Jesus has redeemed us, making us now slaves to righteousness (Romans 6).

These four aspects (sacrifice, propitiation, reconciliation, redemption) have been taught by many theologians over the centuries as four of the significant themes regarding the atonement (for more reading see chapter 2 of John Murray’s Redemption Accomplished and Applied).

Much controversy and debate has arisen among evangelicals in regards to the extent of the atonement. The question at hand is “for whom did Christ die?” or “what did Jesus’ death on the cross actually accomplish?” Generally, the two sides come from either Reformed or Arminian traditions, the Calvinists supporting the view of a limited atonement and the Arminians supporting that of a general atonement. The specific term “limited atonement” is somewhat misleading (perhaps it has only kept this name because it allows us to use flowers when describing our theological system) and many have preferred the usage of “particular redemption” in order to prevent any false impressions about the sufficiency of Christ’s work. This position believes that in dying on the cross, Jesus secured the salvation of those whom the Father had chosen. Jesus himself says, “I am the good shepherd. I know my own and my own know me, just as the Father knows me and I know the Father, and I lay down my life for the sheep” (John 10:14-15). We see elsewhere that Jesus’ work on the cross was specifically applied to those who would turn to Him in faith. Paul writes in Ephesians 5:25 that “Christ loved the church and gave himself up for her.”

His death did not only make the church’s salvation possible, but truly secured it. The suffering that Jesus endured was not merely theoretical, pending the final decision of the sinner, but it actually accomplished atonement for sins at that moment. When He cried “it is finished,” (John 19:30) He spoke of His mission to come and win salvation for God’s chosen people. This is the main problem that I see in the theology of those who support a general atonement. If we are to accept that Christ truly died for the sins of the whole world in a salvific way, then it seems that we would be led to universalism. While not widely believed by most Arminians, the universalist position is still one to be guarded against, as Scripture clearly teaches that not all men will be saved. The more common argument of the non-reformed tradition is to say that the atonement made salvation possible for all men, but not completely securing it. Thus, the application of Christ’s death only comes by the free will of man to accept His sacrifice. The way I see it, limited atonement is the most biblical stance and ultimately brings the most glory to God. It is a sacrifice that truly accomplishes its purpose. When God put forward His Son as a propitiation, He did not merely make it possible for men to be saved – He actually saved them.

There are numerous applications that can be drawn from this great truth, but I want to draw your attention to a perhaps more obscure thought. I would venture to guess that most of the people reading this blog happen to believe in a particular redemption. If you are a Christian, what you’re saying is that you believe that you are one of the very few that Jesus died for. How many others have been so privileged to be bought by the blood of Christ? Surely there are many, but there are many more that have died in their sin and not known the grace of God in Christ. Shouldn’t this ignite a passion in us to live lives fully pleasing to Him? It truly is a high calling that we have been called to and we must live in a manner worthy of it (Eph. 4:1). This means that our lives are to look different from the rest of the world. It’s good and God-glorifying for Christians to toil and strive with all their energy for the sake of making His name known. In a sense, the pressure is off. We have been set free from the condemnation of sin which weighed us down and we are now able to live in light of grace, seeking to please God by walking in a worthy manner. Paul goes on to describe this high calling in the rest of Ephesians 4, exhorting believers to exhibit humility, gentleness, patience, forbearance, love, maturity of doctrine, and wholesome speech. Are these qualities consistently true of our lives? If not, then we must pause to reconsider our understanding of the implications of Christ’s death for us. He truly has paid the price in full and we are now honored to live to worship and serve Him as our Lord.

Dun Dun Duuuuuun!

by Pastor Patrick Cho

As Pastor John mentioned, June 6 will be the official date of the transition where I will assume the role of senior pastor at Lighthouse. It’s a bit daunting especially since I can see today’s date and that date on one screen in my Outlook calendar! There is still a lot to do in preparation as well as a lot to think through, but we are confident that by God’s grace He will carry us through. Many people have been asking me how I feel about the transition since it is so imminent. Am I scared? Am I excited? I thought it would be easier simply to write down my thoughts and share them here.

First, am I scared? Honestly, I am not. There was one day, when John first mentioned that the transition would happen on June 6 and not July 11, that I was a little scared. That would give me one less month to prepare. But I was quickly reminded about the reasons why I wasn’t really scared about the July 11 date and that comforted me. John and I have seen God’s faithfulness over the past eleven years. God has carried us through some very significant trials and we have also experienced many joyful blessings. This is the major reason why I wasn’t really scared. I don’t believe God has brought us this far only to abandon us now. I’m confident that God will continue to carry us as He has carried us in the past (cf. Isa. 40:31).

Is the weight of responsibility daunting? Yes. Being an associate pastor was comfortable. If anything got really difficult, I could run to John. There are many people who require shepherding. There are many ministries that need planning. And besides this, Sunday is always coming, so there is always another sermon that needs preparing. The weight of responsibility is definitely increasing, but I am confident that the same Lord who strengthened John will strengthen me. The same God who led LBC in the past will continue to lead LBC to the future.

Second, am I excited? Absolutely! I’m excited about what God has in store for this church for the future. So far we have been able to build wonderful relationships with churches in the Czech Republic and Argentina. Where will God send us next? We have been able to see our church family grow almost every year. How much more will we grow? We have moved into a new facility. Will we ever outgrow this building? There is so much God can do through us if only we remain faithful to Him and His Word. I’m definitely excited about this.

Not only this, but also that we’ll have another church in San Jose to work with. We can collaborate together and encourage one another. We have a trusted ministry that we can help and go to for help. It took us about ten years to finally put wheels on the Vision of LBC and plant a church. Now with two churches actively working towards that goal, will we be able to plant a third church even sooner? The possibility is exciting.

I know it will be difficult. I don’t know exactly how difficult it will be, but I’m sure it will be extremely trying at times. But God has helped us in the past and has used the trying times to build us and mold us into the ministry we are now. I’m confident He will do the same in the future.

Third, people have been asking me what the plans are for the future. What will I preach through? How will the church’s ministries be structured? We will communicate most of these decisions at the members meeting on June 6. However, Pastor John reminded the elders of one thing that was crucial. The solution for the future is not merely going to lie in greater structure and order. While that is helpful, the more important thing is that our people are growing. If the church family is growing, our attitude towards ministry will be what it needs to be. We won’t have complaining hearts, but encouraging ones. We won’t have pessimistic attitudes, but faith-full ones. A growing body is the key to the future. Structure and organization are helpful and necessary, but not the most important thing.

How can the each church member help to make the transition smoother? Grow. If you are not finding joy in the Lord, if your heart seems distant, get back to the basics and cultivate a faithful heart once again. If your service has become dry and ministry is just going through the motions, remember the reason why you serve in the first place. There is no great mystery. It is about getting back to the basics – taking time to pray, meditating on the Word, and preaching the gospel to yourself daily. This is where God-honoring service stems from, not just from addressing areas of greatest need. Do you love the Lord your God with all your heart, all your soul, all your mind, and all your strength? If not, pray and work to get your heart where it needs to be. That is the greatest help any member could offer the church during this time of transition.

I’m sure John and I will be sharing more of our thoughts as the weeks wind down. It is truly amazing to think the time is finally upon us. Let’s really seek to be faithful and usher in the transition with prayer. It will take a bit of sweat and effort, but I know that the Lord will be our strength, guide, and shield.

Book Review: Found: God’s Will

Book by John MacArthur

Review by Cesar Vigil-Ruiz

One helpful piece of advice I’ve received in reading books is to ask your pastor who he loves to read, but even more, to find out who their favorite authors are, and then to read their books. From there, you can have a good idea which authors they recommend, as well as books, and read those as well. Learning from wise men helps you to grow to be wise, especially if they point you to the God of wisdom, who gives wisdom to anyone who asks in faith without doubt (James 1:5-6).

It’s through that stream of guidance that I was made aware of John MacArthur’s very short book on God’s will, Found: God’s Will (Find the Direction and Purpose God Want for Your Life). In just 57 short pages, Pastor MacArthur helps guide you to understand and know God’s will for your own life through the source of divine wisdom, the Holy Scriptures. Preached later as a sermon*, this book promises, as the sixth principle, that you can do whatever you want, if the other five principles are being implemented in your life. The five principles are: (1) to be saved, (2) Spirit-filled, (3) sanctified, (4) submissive, and (5) suffering. It might sound like I’ve already told you all there is to need to know about this book, but if you are not well-aware of what the Bible says about any of these principles, you might be confused as to what God’s will is to be in your life.

The simplicity and clarity of this subject stems more from the simplicity and clarity of the Word of God on this subject. God’s Word fully addresses which college to attend, how to choose where to serve in the church, what mission field you could potentially give your life to, who to marry, and so on. The reason I am not adding in quotes is because it’s not only hard to choose what would be helpful, but more a hope that you would go and get this book and have a confident trust in what Scripture says God’s will is. To say it’s hard to find is a gross untruth. To find it in Holy Scripture is to learn to think God’s thoughts after Him, and that’s not a bad position to be in. It is as practical as it is short, and I am truly thankful that God would reveal His will in a way where we can never say we lost it.

* The link above links to the GTY archive which includes the official transcript and MP3. “Taking the Mystery Out of Knowing God’s Will,” is also available as a 6-part video on Youtube.

And Joseph Knew His Brethren…

by Charles Haddon Spurgeon

from Genesis 42.8

This morning our desires went forth for growth in our acquaintance with the Lord Jesus; it may be well to-night to consider a kindred topic, namely, our heavenly Joseph’s knowledge of us. This was most blessedly perfect long before we had the slightest knowledge of Him. ‘His eyes beheld our substance, yet being imperfect, and in His book all our members were written, when as yet there was none of them.’ Before we had a being in the world we had a being in His heart. When we were enemies to Him, He knew us, our misery, our madness, and our wickedness. When we wept bitterly in despairing repentance, and viewed Him only as a judge and a ruler, He viewed us as His brethren well beloved, and His bowels yearned towards us. He never mistook His chosen, but always beheld them as objects of His infinite affection. ‘The Lord knoweth them that are His,’ is as true of the prodigals who are feeding swine as of the children who sit at the table.

But, alas! we knew not our royal Brother, and out of this ignorance grew a host of sins. We withheld our hearts from Him, and allowed Him no entrance to our love. We mistrusted Him, and gave no credit to His words. We rebelled against Him, and paid Him no loving homage. The Sun of Righteousness shone forth, and we could not see Him. Heaven came down to earth, and earth perceived it not. Let God be praised, those days are over with us; yet even now it is but little that we know of Jesus compared with what He knows of us. We have but begun to study Him, but He knoweth us altogether. It is a blessed circumstance that the ignorance is not on His side, for then it would be a hopeless case for us. He will not say to us, ‘I never knew you,’ but He will confess our names in the day of His appearing, and meanwhile will manifest Himself to us as He doth not unto the world.

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Weekly Links (5/21/2010)

by Stephen Rodgers

Hey everyone! I hope that you’re having a good week, and I hope you’ll enjoy the following articles and resources as we head into the weekend.

  • In case you really enjoyed the Michael Horton interviews we’ve been posting, and you’re jonesing for something more, we’ve got a couple of treats for you today. First up is an article by him entitled Renewing the Great Commission that I think will be a benefit to all of us, considering our own MVP. And if you’re the type of person (like I am) who likes to print out the long versions of articles, including footnotes, there’s a PDF just for you. (WEB and PDF)
  • Speaking of the great commission, here’s some food for thought. Erik over at Irish Calvinist write about Why He Can Relate to Lazy International Ministries (and hates it). Convicted much? I know I was. (WEB)
  • On the other hand, if you just want to know what Michael Horton’s Bible-time looks like, I have an article for you as well. (WEB)
  • Moving on from Michael Horton, Justin Taylor has an article up discussing Alcohol, Liberty, and Legalism. I know that the topic has been discussed around the church before, and that article has some good points for your consideration. (WEB)
  • Speaking of consideration, Ed Welch has an article over at the CCEF website on how counseling is practical theology, and counselors are practical theologians. This is another article that is relevant to all of our lives, so I’d suggest reading it carefully. (WEB)
  • Hopefully, all of you know who John MacArthur and RC Sproul are. You might have some of their books, or even grew up in a church they preached at. Well, despite being great friends, they have different views on baptism. RC Sproul holds to the view of infant baptism; John MacArthur holds to the view of believer’s baptism. This discussion/debate is actually from the 1998 Ligonier National Conference, but is available for free now. (AUDIO)
  • I guess that this is just the week for really good PDF files. Tim Keller wrote an article on The Centrality of the Gospel in which he compares and contrasts the gospel with moralism/religion and relativism/irreligion. This is another great article, so I’ll let you get to it. (PDF)
  • In his contribution to this month’s Tabletalk, Kevin DeYoung wrote an article making a case for what he calls The Glory of Plodding. In it, he addresses the perception that many have that the church has become merely routine and we’re called to something more. His reaction may surprise you. (WEB)
  • Speaking of good PDFs, a couple of weeks ago we did an article on Christian Journals. I knew that I hadn’t recommended all of them, but I shamefully forgot a very important one: The Westminster Theological Journal. This is a publication of WTS, and you can always find their latest issue online along with an archive of sample articles. They only make 2 articles from each issues freely available, but those are almost always great reads (for example, Letham’s article: Catholicity Global and Historical: Constantinople, Westminster, and the Church in the Twenty-First Century). (WEB and PDF)

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Bulletin Ministry Update

by Hansol An

As with every other ministry at Lighthouse, the Bulletin Ministry will be going through some changes as we prepare for the departure of the San Jose church plant team. Two of members, Moon Choi and Courtney Chow, will be departing for the Bay Area. These ladies faithfully served by helping to print, cut, fold and assemble the bulletins. Their contributions to the team are greatly appreciated and both will be missed.

But with their departures new opportunities present themselves for other members to step in. Recently the team has welcomed two new members; James Lim and Jean Ma. It is always an encouragement to see the willing heart of those in the church. Both James and Jean inquired about joining the Bulletin Ministry without solicitation or prompting. They join the other team members (Daniel Yee, Daniel Kim, Yoonjee Kim, Angella An and Hansol An) in continuing to provide this service to the body.

If you are interested in learning more about the Bulletin Ministry, please contact Hansol An.

Editor’s Note: The Sunday Bulletin can now be viewed online.