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November's Event!
Ladies! Pull up a chair with your LW Women family for a cozy evening hosted by Tonya Langner on Tuesday, November 10th, starting at 6:30p. Bring your favorite soup to share, and you'll get to taste-test your way through a variety of fall flavors. Fall snacks and a time in God's Word will round out he night, so you'll leave with a full heart (and probably a full tummy!). Please RSVP by Sunday November 8th so we can have a good estimate of numbers. You can let us know you're coming at the Info Center after service or the button below!RSVP Here!
October 29, 2026 • 1 Minute Read
November's Event!
Ladies! Pull up a chair with your LW Women family for a cozy evening hosted by Tonya Langner on Tuesday, November 10th, starting at 6:30p. Bring your favorite soup to share, and you'll get to taste-test your way through a variety of fall flavors. Fall snacks and a time in God's Word will round out he night, so you'll leave with a full heart (and probably a full tummy!). Please RSVP by Sunday November 8th so we can have a good estimate of numbers. You can let us know you're coming at the Info Center after service or the button below!RSVP Here!
October 29, 2026 • 2 Minute Read
Counterfeits
Maybe you've heard...
We talked about some stuff this week. 😅 Your youth learned that dark spiritual powers... are, in fact, real. We covered the dangers of getting involved in things like Ouija boards, séances, tarot cards, horoscopes, palm reading, fortune tellers, psychic mediums, and the like. These are all things that operate with real spiritual power, but they're a distraction from and a counterfeit of what God offers to us. Sound scary? It doesn't have to be! As we told the youth last night... "Real doesn't mean scary. Real means serious." You see, when the church doesn't talk about stuff like this, kids find out about these (very real) powers and possibly even experience the power actually working... with friends, from social media, from "trusted" adults, etc. These things are real powers from the demonic, and they are not for God's kids. Why settle for a counterfeit when you can have the real thing? Through Jesus, we have all authority over any dark powers. It's our job to exercise that authority and not open ourselves up to those dark powers. So, we decided to talk about it! 😅 Because your youth deserve answers to their very real questions. Because we wish someone had addressed it when we were much younger - before we had an opportunity to experiment with the things that God says to leave alone. Want our notes?You can check them out here! Maybe you've had some questions yourself! We pray this is a helpful tool for you to lead your family within the guardrails God has set up for us. Please let us know if you have any more questions or want to discuss this topic further. We know it's something the church has largely ignored and even dismissed. We want to help undo some of that damage.
October 13, 2026 • 3 Minute Read
💛 Do You Know a Strong Woman?
Dear Living Word Women, One of the greatest blessings in my life is having wonderful women who walk alongside me. I am so thankful for the friendships God has placed in my life! And when I look around our church, I see so many women who have surrendered their lives to Jesus, walked through difficult seasons, and overcome obstacles they never imagined they would face. Some of these women are incredibly strong! Do you know a strong woman? Maybe she is raising a family, managing a household, working a full-time job, caring for children, and still finding ways to help others. She is the one people count on. She seems to have broad shoulders, rarely asks for help, and somehow manages to keep going, even when life gets heavy. But have you ever stopped to wonder what made her so strong? For some women, strength came through difficult circumstances. Maybe life dealt them a hard blow. Maybe they were let down one too many times by people who promised to help but didn't follow through. Somewhere along the way, they learned to say, “I'll figure it out. I'll just do it myself.” Not necessarily because they want to do everything alone, but because trusting someone else can be hard when you've been disappointed before. So they keep going, carry the load, and do what needs to be done. But here's something I want us to remember... Even strong women need someone to lean on. They need encouragement, friendship, a listening ear, and sometimes someone who simply says, “You don't have to do this alone. How can I help?” It's easy to tell someone to draw their strength from the Lord... and absolutely, He is our source of strength! But sometimes, God wants to show His love through us. We can be the hands that help carry the load, the voice that speaks encouragement, and the friend who follows through when we say, “Let me know if you need anything.” So, let's look around us with fresh eyes. Is there a single mom who could use a helping hand, a few groceries, or someone to spend time with her children? Is there a widow or an older woman living alone who could use help around the house, a visit, or simply someone to remind her that she hasn't been forgotten? Is there a woman who always seems to have it together but might be longing for someone to ask, “How are YOU really doing?” Ladies, we don't have to wait for someone to ask for help before we offer it. Sometimes the greatest gift we can give is to notice, come alongside, and love someone in a practical way. Galatians 6:2 tells us to “Bear one another's burdens.” What a beautiful picture of the body of Christ! We aren't meant to walk through life carrying every burden by ourselves. God has given us one another. Let's be women who don't just admire each other's strength, but help strengthen one another. Let's be safe places where we can be honest, ask for help, and know we will be loved. And let's remember that sometimes the woman who seems the strongest may be the one who needs to hear, “I'm here for you, and I mean it.” And then we help them. Let's keep showing God’s love in ways that make a real difference. With my love, Pastor Barb
October 12, 2026 • 1 Minute Read
🍂 October's Event!
Join us on Saturday, October 24th, from 3:00-4:30ish in the church foyer for October’s LW Women event! Come enjoy a fun afternoon together! Jennie R. has a cute fall craft for us and a devotional. It will be a fun time together and we hope to see you there! RSVP is appreciated by October 18.RSVP Here!
August 28, 2026 • 2 Minute Read
💁♀️ Starting Soon: LW Women Weekly
Ladies, we want to invite you to make a little room in your week for you. We know how easy it is to spend our days taking care of everyone else and still feel like we haven’t had much time to slow down, breathe, and let God refresh us. That’s one of the things we're excited about with LW Women. This is a place where you can come as you are, connect with other women, laugh a little, talk about real life, pray together, and most importantly, be encouraged through God’s Word. You can expect biblical teaching, honest conversation, prayer, encouragement, and friendship. We want you to leave feeling strengthened in your faith and refreshed in your heart... not just with more information, but with something that inspires you to live out what God is doing in you. You don’t have to have everything together. You don’t have to know anyone when you walk in. Just come. In addition to our monthly events, starting September 23rd, we’ll be together every Wednesday night at 7:00 PM in the Living Word Auditorium. We really believe God has something special for us as women when we take the time to come together, encourage one another, and seek Him. We’d love to see you there! — Pastor Barb and Jean Johnson
August 28, 2026 • 1 Minute Read
👋 September Event: "Speed Friending” & Snacks 🍪
Join us on Friday, September 25th, from 6:30p-8:00p(ish) in the church foyer for September’s LW Women event led by Cate H.! Come enjoy a fun evening together! Bring your favorite finger food to share! We will spend the evening asking each other questions to get to know the women in the group on a deeper level. Cate will give a short devotional on community. RSVP is appreciated by September 20th.RSVP Here
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April 16, 2026 • 3 Minute Read
Weekly Update
Welcome to the weekly roundup 👋 This is your one-stop spot for everything happening in our church family. From kids to adults, small groups to special events, here's how you can get connected over the next seven days. Sunday, October 19th 9:00 & 11:00am Worship Gatherings - Join us for Sunday
service in person or online. Kids Ministry - Age-specific programming during both services Youth Small Groups - Meeting after the 11:00am service in the Youth Room Monday, October 20th Women's Bible Study - 7:00pm in Room 204 Prayer Gathering - 8:00pm online via Zoom Tuesday, October 21st Young Adults Gathering - Coffee, teaching, and discussion at 7:00pm in the Cafe Wednesday, October 22nd Midweek Worship & Prayer - 6:30 pm. in the Sanctuary. Kids Midweek Club - Games, music, and Bible stories (ages 4-11) Thursday, October 23rd Men's Breakfast & Devotion - 7:00am at the Fellowship Hall. RSVP Here so we make sure we have enough food! Choir Rehearsal - 7:30pm in the Sanctuary Friday, October 24th Community Outreach Night - Serve with us downtown at 6:00pm. If you want to ride-share, let us know. Saturday, October 25th Youth Retreat Kickoff - Meet at the church at 10:00am for departure. Upcoming Events Trunk or Treat - Sunday, October 26th a 5:00pmNew here? We'd love to connect. This Week's Message "Called by Name"
Pastor Debbie Walker | John 10:1–15 What does it mean to be truly known – not just seen, but known? This week Pastor Debbie takes us into the heart of John 10 and the radical intimacy of a God who calls each of us by name. Whether you're in a season of clarity or one of deep searching, this message is for you. Watch last week’s sermon 👇Watch OnlineSubscribe To Our Podcast Community Prayer We carry each other through the spiritual practice of prayer. Here's what our community is lifting up this week: 🙏 David & Lena Reyes – David begins chemotherapy this week. Believing for strength, peace, and full healing. 🙏 The Nguyen Family – Grieving the loss of Grandma Rose, who went home to be with the Lord on Monday. May they feel surrounded by love. 🙏 Our College Students – Spring finals season is here. Wisdom, rest, and perspective over pressure. 🙏 Our City – For the families still displaced after the January fires — continued provision, housing, and hope. Submit your own prayer request here. Giving Your generosity makes our work in this city possible. We’re so grateful for you. New to our community? No pressure. Today, just be our guest.Give Now Here Stay Connected 📩 Subscribe to this Collection to get these updates delivered directly to your inbox. 📸 Follow us on Instagram, TikTok, and YouTube. 💬 Pastoral care or questions? Connect with us here. Services: Saturdays at 5:00 PM · Sundays at 9:00 AM & 11:30 AM
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April 16, 2026 • 2 Minute Read
Family & Kids Ministry Update
Spring has sprung 🌸 Spring Carnival is this Saturday and we could not be more excited! We still need about 10 volunteers to help run game booths and assist with face painting from 9:30AM setup onward.Sign Up Here Many hands make light work, and honestly, it's one of the most fun mornings of the year. Bring sunscreen. Our Sunday Kids Church curriculum this month is walking through the story of David. We’re talking about courage, failure, grace, and restoration. Big themes, told in ways that actually land for a 6-year-old. Parents, ask your kids about it on the drive home! This week's lesson focuses on 1 Samuel 16:7, "The Lord does not look at the things people look at. People look at the outward appearance, but the Lord looks at the heart." We're teaching our kids early that they are seen and valued for exactly who they are. We also want to spotlight one of our incredible volunteers, Rosa Mendez, who has served in the 4-year-old classroom every single Sunday for the past three years. Rosa, you are the definition of faithful. Our kids light up when they see you walk through that door. Thank you. Is God calling you to take your next step? Join Rosa’s team and start volunteering today. Coming up: Easter Sunday kids programming registration opens April 1. Spots fill fast – mark your calendar.
October 29, 2026 • 2 Minute Read
Counterfeits
Maybe you've heard...
We talked about some stuff this week. 😅 Your youth learned that dark spiritual powers... are, in fact, real. We covered the dangers of getting involved in things like Ouija boards, séances, tarot cards, horoscopes, palm reading, fortune tellers, psychic mediums, and the like. These are all things that operate with real spiritual power, but they're a distraction from and a counterfeit of what God offers to us. Sound scary? It doesn't have to be! As we told the youth last night... "Real doesn't mean scary. Real means serious." You see, when the church doesn't talk about stuff like this, kids find out about these (very real) powers and possibly even experience the power actually working... with friends, from social media, from "trusted" adults, etc. These things are real powers from the demonic, and they are not for God's kids. Why settle for a counterfeit when you can have the real thing? Through Jesus, we have all authority over any dark powers. It's our job to exercise that authority and not open ourselves up to those dark powers. So, we decided to talk about it! 😅 Because your youth deserve answers to their very real questions. Because we wish someone had addressed it when we were much younger - before we had an opportunity to experiment with the things that God says to leave alone. Want our notes?You can check them out here! Maybe you've had some questions yourself! We pray this is a helpful tool for you to lead your family within the guardrails God has set up for us. Please let us know if you have any more questions or want to discuss this topic further. We know it's something the church has largely ignored and even dismissed. We want to help undo some of that damage.
October 29, 2026 • 1 Minute Read
November's Event!
Ladies! Pull up a chair with your LW Women family for a cozy evening hosted by Tonya Langner on Tuesday, November 10th, starting at 6:30p. Bring your favorite soup to share, and you'll get to taste-test your way through a variety of fall flavors. Fall snacks and a time in God's Word will round out he night, so you'll leave with a full heart (and probably a full tummy!). Please RSVP by Sunday November 8th so we can have a good estimate of numbers. You can let us know you're coming at the Info Center after service or the button below!RSVP Here!
October 13, 2026 • 3 Minute Read
💛 Do You Know a Strong Woman?
Dear Living Word Women, One of the greatest blessings in my life is having wonderful women who walk alongside me. I am so thankful for the friendships God has placed in my life! And when I look around our church, I see so many women who have surrendered their lives to Jesus, walked through difficult seasons, and overcome obstacles they never imagined they would face. Some of these women are incredibly strong! Do you know a strong woman? Maybe she is raising a family, managing a household, working a full-time job, caring for children, and still finding ways to help others. She is the one people count on. She seems to have broad shoulders, rarely asks for help, and somehow manages to keep going, even when life gets heavy. But have you ever stopped to wonder what made her so strong? For some women, strength came through difficult circumstances. Maybe life dealt them a hard blow. Maybe they were let down one too many times by people who promised to help but didn't follow through. Somewhere along the way, they learned to say, “I'll figure it out. I'll just do it myself.” Not necessarily because they want to do everything alone, but because trusting someone else can be hard when you've been disappointed before. So they keep going, carry the load, and do what needs to be done. But here's something I want us to remember... Even strong women need someone to lean on. They need encouragement, friendship, a listening ear, and sometimes someone who simply says, “You don't have to do this alone. How can I help?” It's easy to tell someone to draw their strength from the Lord... and absolutely, He is our source of strength! But sometimes, God wants to show His love through us. We can be the hands that help carry the load, the voice that speaks encouragement, and the friend who follows through when we say, “Let me know if you need anything.” So, let's look around us with fresh eyes. Is there a single mom who could use a helping hand, a few groceries, or someone to spend time with her children? Is there a widow or an older woman living alone who could use help around the house, a visit, or simply someone to remind her that she hasn't been forgotten? Is there a woman who always seems to have it together but might be longing for someone to ask, “How are YOU really doing?” Ladies, we don't have to wait for someone to ask for help before we offer it. Sometimes the greatest gift we can give is to notice, come alongside, and love someone in a practical way. Galatians 6:2 tells us to “Bear one another's burdens.” What a beautiful picture of the body of Christ! We aren't meant to walk through life carrying every burden by ourselves. God has given us one another. Let's be women who don't just admire each other's strength, but help strengthen one another. Let's be safe places where we can be honest, ask for help, and know we will be loved. And let's remember that sometimes the woman who seems the strongest may be the one who needs to hear, “I'm here for you, and I mean it.” And then we help them. Let's keep showing God’s love in ways that make a real difference. With my love, Pastor Barb
October 12, 2026 • 1 Minute Read
🍂 October's Event!
Join us on Saturday, October 24th, from 3:00-4:30ish in the church foyer for October’s LW Women event! Come enjoy a fun afternoon together! Jennie R. has a cute fall craft for us and a devotional. It will be a fun time together and we hope to see you there! RSVP is appreciated by October 18.RSVP Here!
August 28, 2026 • 2 Minute Read
💁♀️ Starting Soon: LW Women Weekly
Ladies, we want to invite you to make a little room in your week for you. We know how easy it is to spend our days taking care of everyone else and still feel like we haven’t had much time to slow down, breathe, and let God refresh us. That’s one of the things we're excited about with LW Women. This is a place where you can come as you are, connect with other women, laugh a little, talk about real life, pray together, and most importantly, be encouraged through God’s Word. You can expect biblical teaching, honest conversation, prayer, encouragement, and friendship. We want you to leave feeling strengthened in your faith and refreshed in your heart... not just with more information, but with something that inspires you to live out what God is doing in you. You don’t have to have everything together. You don’t have to know anyone when you walk in. Just come. In addition to our monthly events, starting September 23rd, we’ll be together every Wednesday night at 7:00 PM in the Living Word Auditorium. We really believe God has something special for us as women when we take the time to come together, encourage one another, and seek Him. We’d love to see you there! — Pastor Barb and Jean Johnson
August 28, 2026 • 1 Minute Read
👋 September Event: "Speed Friending” & Snacks 🍪
Join us on Friday, September 25th, from 6:30p-8:00p(ish) in the church foyer for September’s LW Women event led by Cate H.! Come enjoy a fun evening together! Bring your favorite finger food to share! We will spend the evening asking each other questions to get to know the women in the group on a deeper level. Cate will give a short devotional on community. RSVP is appreciated by September 20th.RSVP Here
August 15, 2026 • 1 Minute Read
☕️ August Event: Coffee, Creativity, & Conversations
Join us on Thursday, August 20th, from 6:30-8:00ish at Medlar Coffee Co. for August’s LW Women event! Come enjoy a relaxing evening together over coffee! Dress for the weather, as we’ll be enjoying the evening on the back patio, outdoors. RSVP is appreciated by August 17.RSVP Here
April 16, 2026 • 2 Minute Read
Men's Ministry Update
We sharpen each other This Thursday, Men's Brotherhood meets for the second session of our spring series, "Present" – Being the Man You're Actually Called to Be. Last week's conversation about emotional availability in friendships and marriage hit harder than most of us expected. Several guys stayed an extra hour just to keep talking, and the conversation has continued throughout the week. That's what belonging to this group is all about. This week we're opening up Proverbs 27:17, "As iron sharpens iron, so one person sharpens another." We'll be asking honestly: who is sharpening you right now? And who are you sharpening? These aren't easy questions for men who've been taught to go it alone, but they're the right ones. We want to spotlight Tony Guerrero, who quietly organized a work crew of eight men last Saturday to help a widowed church member repair her fence and repaint her front door. No announcement, no social media post — just men showing up. Tony, that's the kind of leadership that changes a neighborhood. Volunteer need: We're looking for two or three men with construction or handyman skills to join our rotating Home Help crew, which serves elderly and single-parent households in our surrounding community once a month.Sign Up Here 📅 Men's Brotherhood – Thursday, March 21, 6:30 AM
Room 201 (yes, we meet at 6:30 AM. Yes, coffee is provided. Yes, it's worth it.) Upcoming: Men's overnight retreat – April 25-26 in Angeles National Forest. Registration now open at lifeabundant.la/men.
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