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fiscal YEAR-END update
Wednesday, July 29, 2021
 
 

Dear ,

The theme for the recent installation of Dr. Mathew P John as our new Senior Pastor in May was a “New Beginning,” based on Jeremiah 1:19b, “For I am with You and will rescue you declares the Lord.” We believe God is laying the foundation for a new season of ministry at Lake Avenue Church that our community has been carrying out faithfully for the last 125 years. We are excited about the journey ahead.

We want to thank you for your partnership over the last year, particularly for your financial support. Despite significant budget challenges, we are grateful that we have been able to continue so many ministries here and around the globe while providing effective benevolence relief to our neighbors all around Pasadena. People have grown in their relationship with Jesus, those in need have been helped, and God’s word continues to be preached. These are non-negotiables for us, even in tough budget times.

I WANT TO GIVE A FISCAL YEAR-END GIFT

The next fireside chat on August 3, 7 pm to 8 pm, will have a special focus on our staff reorganization and its impact on the next ministry year. Join Pastor Mathew & other church leaders at the fireside chat, where you will have the opportunity to ask them questions before our Summer Congregational Meeting on August 28.

We would like to express our deep gratitude to all who have served our community in various capacities, whether on the Ministry Council, Senior Pastor Search Committee, Division and Ministry Teams, Adult Classes, and so on. So many have given sacrificially of their time and resources to further God’s Kingdom work through Lake Avenue Church.

As we recently told you, significant changes are underway to reduce our operating expenses and align with our projected giving to have a solid financial foundation for the next season. In that vein, as we approach our LAC fiscal year end on August 31, we have identified that we need to receive approximately $645,000 by the end of August to stay on our budget target. Would you consider giving a special extra year-end offering as God has blessed you to help our church reach its budget target? Achieving this goal is an important milestone for us as a community to ensure we continue current plans for moving forward.

Thank you, once again, for your faithful and generous support of our community,

In Christ,

PMJ_sign Dan Crichton
Mathew P. John Dan Crichton
Senior Pastor Church Chair

WAYS TO GIVE:

  1. online at www.lakeave.org/give
  2. mobile by texting “LAC” (without quotes) to 626.329.4700. You will receive instructions via text message
  3. by mail to 393 N. Lake Ave., Pasadena, CA 91101
  4. by dropping off your gift to the Finance Office in Hutchins Hall 2nd floor before 5 pm on Tuesday, August 31, 2022

If you have any questions, please contact either Les Stocker at or 626.817.4805 or Linda Neuenburg at or 626.817.4808, and they will be glad to help.

I WANT TO GIVE A FISCAL YEAR-END GIFT

 
 
 
Featured Upcoming Events
 
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Fireside Chats

FIRESIDE CHATS with Pastor Mathew

Wednesday, August 3, 6:30 - 8:00 pm, FL201-203 (Rose Room)
This month’s Fireside Chat will have a special focus on our staff reorganization & upcoming ministry year. Other members of church leadership will also be joining in, so you can ask them questions in advance of the summer congregational meeting. Can't make it in person? Submit your question online and Pastor Mathew will answer it at an upcoming fireside chat. No registration needed. To ask a question simply fill out the form - here.

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Summer Congregational Meeting

SUMMER CONGREGATIONAL MEETING

Sunday, Aug. 28, 11 am • Worship Center & YouTube

Should the Nominating Committee finish their work producing an elected leadership slate, we will hold our annual Summer Congregational Meeting on Sunday, August 28 at 11 am, right after our 9:30 am worship service, in-person and live-streamed on YouTube.

Agenda items will include welcoming in new members, and electing incoming leaders for the 2022-2023 ministry year that was temporarily approved to start October 1 by the Congregation. The Ministry Council will also be presenting the proposed ministry plan and budget to the church family for approval. A meeting packet will be available for download or available to be picked up in person in early August.

Childcare is available for birth to 5 years old. A kid-friendly space is being provided for families where the meeting will be live-streamed. Register your child so that we can set up the right room!

If you are not a member, you are welcome to attend and we invite you to consider becoming a member at our upcoming “Partnering with Lake” Membership Seminar on Sunday, August 14.

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