This month we turn the page and begin a new chapter in the Lake Baldwin Church story. You have a significant role as part of the LBC family, so we wanted to give you the latest information.
Brian Lum Shue Chan becomes Senior Pastor this month
We’re so thankful that God has brought Brian, Debbie, and their family our way. We believe Brian has the gifts and experience to lead us in this next chapter. Brian will officially join our staff on July 18th. He will be preaching on July 24th and will be installed as Senior Pastor on July 31st. Bring your whole family and your friends for the event on July 31st. We’ll have a church-wide picnic (with water slides for the kids) right after the service.
Mike Tilley will take on Assistant Pastor duties
Based on good conversations with Brian and our elders, I will be supporting Brian’s leadership with responsibility for outreach, small group discipleship, helping with ministry operations, and other pastoral functions. This will continue at least until the end of the year.
After an initial orientation for Brian, Molly and I will leave town for much of the early fall. This will allow for some much needed rest followed by some work with church partners overseas. We believe this will also be a good season for our church to make the change to Brian’s leadership.
We encourage you to renew your financial giving
One of the highlights of Brian’s installation will be the vows that he makes, and the vows that we make. Among those is a promise that we will support Brian and his family financially. If each person participates with consistent giving, then we believe God will provide for our church as he has in the past. If you can also give a special one-time gift at this time it will reduce the shortfall that we often experience at this time of year. Simply go to www.lakebaldwinchurch.com to give a secure gift. We are so grateful for your financial partnership.
By God’s grace we are in a season of growth
God has been answering prayers, and we continue to see an abundance of gospel fruit through the efforts of our congregation. With this exciting time of transition we continue to look to God for his enduring grace.
“I planted, Apollos watered, but God gave the growth.” (1 Corinthians 3:6)
Much love and appreciation to each of you.
Mike Tilley
Senior Pastor
