2025 FALL Current

FALL 2025
LC3's Quarterly Magazine of Events & Happenings
THE CURRENT
CONNECT | SERVE | GROW
“The Lord will indeed give what is good, and our land will yield its harvest.”
- Psalm 85:12
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PUT GOD AT THE
CENTER OF YOUR
FALL RHYTHMS
The crunch of leaves underfoot. School buses back on the road. Cool evenings that whisper
of autumn’s arrival. All of these remind us that fall is fast approaching—and with it comes a
new rhythm and routine.
What does this shift look like for you? Maybe it’s earlier mornings to get kids off to school,
cheering on grandkids at sporting events, or adjusting your commute to navigate school
zones. Whatever the changes, this season is a reminder that our daily rhythms are always in
motion.
The question is—are you being intentional about including God in those rhythms? What
might it look like to weave Him more purposefully into your days? Perhaps it’s listening to
worship music (check out the LC3 Spotify playlist!) as you get ready in the morning or during
your drive to work. Maybe it’s joining a community group or one of the many Bible studies
offered at church. Or it could be as simple as setting aside time for a weekly walk with a
friend, sharing what you’re learning from God in your quiet times.
Whatever your fall routine brings, make sure God is at the center of it. This issue of The
Current is filled with opportunities to connect, serve, and grow over the next four months.
Maybe it’s the season to step into serving “the least of these” at the detention center or food
bank. Or perhaps God is nudging you to step out of your comfort zone and attend an event
on your own.
As you look through these pages, stay open to His leading. You may be surprised at how He
wants to journey with you this fall.
Kate Evarts
Director of Communications
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LAKEWOOD CAMPUS
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ALL CHURCH
ALPHA
Tuesdays, Sep. 9-Oct. 21, 7-8:30pm | Kids Main - Lakewood
Explore life’s big questions in a friendly, open setting. Enjoy
dessert, watch a short talk, and join a discussion where
every opinion is welcome.
WORSHIP ARTS TEAM NIGHT
Tuesday, September 9, and following first Tuesdays,
6:30pm | Lacey (September only), Lakewood
An evening of inspiration, encouragement, development,
and training on all things related to Worship Arts Ministry.
It’s a great opportunity if you’re interested in joining the
team.
BAPTISM CLASS
Sunday, September 14 or 21, 9:00am | Lakewood
If you have found new life through a personal relationship
with Christ, take the next step of obedience by being
baptized.
MEMBERSHIP CLASS
Sunday, October 11, 9:00am - 12:00pm | Lakewood
God calls us to community. Discover what we believe and
how you can be part of LC3. There’s a place for you here!
BREAD OF LIFE FOOD BANK
Thursdays, 1-5pm | Gym - Lakewood
Our Food Bank serves individuals and families in our
community by providing groceries and essential items with
the love of Christ. Volunteers prepare and distribute food to
those in need, offering both practical help and hope. If you
or someone you know could use assistance—or if you’d like
to serve—please connect with our team.
IGNITE HOPE MENTAL HEALTH SUPPORT
GROUP
Saturdays, 10am | Olympic Room - Lakewood
A support group for those with mental health challenges
and for their loved ones.
Contact IgniteHope@LC3.com to receive help or volunteer
PREGNANCY SUPPORT
Supporting unexpectedly pregnant women and couples who face the
pressure to abort. We provide hope, accurate information, judgment-free
compassion, and connection to healing resources for women and men who
have been touched by reproductive loss in the past.
MENTAL HEALTH SUPPORT
Empowering those with mental health challenges to access strong
support systems and care. We also want to educate those affected by
these challenges in our church and the community to remove the stigma
associated with mental health.
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WOMEN
WOMEN’S FALL BIBLE STUDY
Mondays, 6:15pm | Lakewood
Wednesdays & Thursdays, 9:15am | Lakewood
“God of Freedom” by Jen Wilkin—a 10-week women’s study
through Exodus exploring true freedom under God’s rule.
BETRAYAL & BEYOND
Tuesdays, 6:30pm | Lakewood
A Christ-centered group for women healing from the
impact of sexual betrayal. Find support, truth, and hope in
a safe, confidential setting.
MEN
EVERY MAN A WARRIOR
Mondays, 6:30pm | Lakewood
A practical, in-depth discipleship Bible study for men who
want to grow spiritually and lead well in every area of life.
WARRIORS PRAYER
Wednesdays, 6:30am
Start your day in prayer. Join other men via Zoom to spend
30 minutes in prayer.
MOMCO
2nd & 4th Tuesdays, 9:30 - 11:30am | Lakewood
MomCo is a place for moms to connect, be encouraged,
and grow — in faith, motherhood, and friendship. Whether
you’re expecting your first baby or navigating the school
years, you are welcome here. Can’t make it to the morning
meetings? We have MomCo Lite – check it out!
STITCHING SISTERS
Third Fridays, 9am-2pm | Library Lobby - Lakewood
Gather once a month to sew for various outreach projects.
Childcare available with a childcare reservation.
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FAMILIES
HOMESCHOOL SUPPORT
September 8, and following first Mondays, 6:30pm | Lakewood
A monthly meeting to troubleshoot challenges, share
resources and ideas, and discuss all things homeschool.
MERGE
Thursdays, Oct. 2-Nov. 20, 6:30pm | Lakewood
Merge prepares seriously dating and engaged couples for
marriage by addressing common challenges from a biblical
perspective in a fun and authentic environment.
RE|ENGAGE
Thursdays, 6:30pm | Lakewood
Whether your marriage needs a spark or a revival, re|engage
offers a safe space to reconnect.
MILITARY
MILITARY REBOOT
Tuesdays, September - November 25, 6:30pm | Lakewood
A Bible-based course to bring hope, healing, and
community for former and current military members.
NEXTGEN
AWANA
Wednesdays, 6:15pm | Gym - Lakewood
Awana is a fun and engaging discipleship program for kids
age 3 through Grade 5 that helps them know, love, and
serve Jesus. Volunteer to help kids learn about Jesus!
LC3 KIDS SERVE TEAM
2nd & 4th Wednesdays, 4:00pm | Kids Main - Lakewood
Students in grades 4 and 5 are invited to join the Serve
Team in LC3 Kids! This is a great opportunity to learn how
to serve during kids’ services—whether it’s running tech,
greeting, helping in preschool, performing with puppets,
and more.
LC3 KIDS
Weekend Services | Lakewood (3mo-Grade 5)
& Lacey (3mo-36mo, and growing!)
Kids learn the love of Jesus and stories of the Bible.
Volunteers are always welcome to teach and grow the next
generation.
MIDDLE & HIGH SCHOOL MINISTRY
Saturdays, beginning September 20, 7:30pm | Lakewood
Students gather in both large group and small group
formats to worship, learn, and grow in their faith.
LOVE LAKEWOOD
Saturdays, Oct. 4, Nov. 8 & Dec. 6, 10am-1pm | Lakewood
High school and middle school students gather to serve
our city.
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LEGACY BUILDERS 55+
LEGACY BUILDERS LUNCH
Third Wednesdays, 12:00pm | Lakewood
Join us for meaningful fellowship, God’s Word, and a great
lunch together! $5/person
LEGACY BUILDERS
SUMMER LUNCHEON
THURSDAY CLASS PIE SOCIAL
Thursday, September 18, 6pm | Gathering Area - Lakewood
Kick off the season with a Pie Social as we launch Pastor
Jim’s upcoming fall class on biblical prophecy. Come enjoy
delicious pie, connect with others, and get a preview of
what’s to come in this exciting study.
PROPHECY CLASS WITH PASTOR JIM
Thursdays, beginning September 18, 7pm | Worship Center
- Lakewood & Online
Join us this fall on Thursday nights for a compelling study
focused on the Fall Feasts of Israel and the book of Ezekiel.
HYMN SING
Sunday, October 5, 3pm | Kids Main - Lakewood
Everyone is invited to join Legacy Builders to lift your voice
in praise with traditional hymns.
TESTIMONIES & TREATS
Fridays, September 26, October 24 & November 28, 6pm |
Kids Main - Lakewood
A time to share what God has been doing in our lives and
enjoy homemade treats!
YOUNG ADULTS
YOUNG ADULTS GROUP
Friday Nights, 6pm | The Wylie‘s Home
Young Adults Group (Singles ages 18-28) meets at the
Wylie’s House. Gather for a meal, hangout, and study the
Bible together.
THE BRANCH
Sundays, 7pm | Olympic Room - Lakewood
Young men’s ministry to help us grow closer to Christ,
know His Word, and have fellowship.
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OUTREACH
International Night of Worship (iNOW)
Sunday, Nov. 16 | 5:30–8:00pm| Lakewood
Join us for our 5th International Night of Worship—
an evening of thanksgiving through music, prayer, and
Scripture in many languages. We’ll begin with a shared meal
of cultural dishes, so please register and let us know what
you’ll bring. Come worship the LORD with believers from
every tribe and tongue!
Table of Nations: Detention Center Visitor Volunteer
Orientation
Saturday, October 11, 7:15pm | Cascade Room - Lakewood
Join us as we reach out to the nations detained at the ICE
Processing Center in Tacoma. Come hear how you can be
part of bringing hope, truth, and love to those waiting in
uncertainty.
“I have had the honor of visiting Rosy who has
been detained since January. She and her husband
are from Afghanistan, have six grown children,
and are in their sixties. She was a member of the
government and established a school for girls prior
to the Taliban takeover. Though she is Muslim, she
has been open to my sharing Bible verses with her
praying in the name of Jesus. My prayer is that
during this lengthy and difficult detention, Jesus
would reveal Himself to her.”
- Vickie Weinz, Detention Center Volunteer
If you would like to get involved in visiting people from
all nations who are detained and lonely in our backyard of
Tacoma, please contact TableofNations@LC3.com or join us
Saturday, October 11th at 7:15pm in the small conference
room for a volunteer orientation.
LACEY CAMPUS
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THE GREAT SHIFT: WHEN THE
REACHED BECOME THE SENDERS
Expanding the Approach to the Unreached World
we will call Mark and James, now sense God’s call
to take the Good News from Niger across Africa to
South Sudan. They have met other Fulani there who
speak their same dialect. These men are begging Mark
and James to come teach them more about Jesus.
In obedience to this call they are preparing to take
their families to S. Sudan this fall to live among these
completely unreached folks. Will you commit to pray
for Mark and James? Pray that God raises the support
that is needed to get two families to S. Sudan.
Taking the Gospel to the unreached peoples of the
world has, for the past 200 years, been largely done
by western missionaries, first to the coast lands and
then moving into the interior of places like China and
Africa. Now we are seeing that the final words of Jesus
to take the Gospel into all the world cannot be done
without the help of the growing majority world of
believers. God is calling His people from everywhere
to everywhere! And through our connections with our
global workers, we get to be a part of that amazing
movement!
In July at the Niger Focus Weekend, at our delicious
luncheon, we got a wonderful glimpse into the
lives of the Tamajaq and the Fulani of Niger. Irhya
Mohammadou and Jon Banke, respectively, shared the
world view and life styles of each of these unreached
people groups. As semi-nomads they share some
similarities, but as separate people groups, they have
quite different cultures. What they do have in common
is their need to know the God who loves and cares
for them. To that end Irhya, a Tamajaq himself, and
his wife Marianne are Tamajaq Bible Translators, and
with their team have completed the New Testament
in Tamajaq. They also work to meet basic needs of the
Tamajaq in Niger who face increasing food costs and
medical needs, and radio broadcasts of the Ways of
Righteousness.
Jon deeply loves the Fulani and has shared Jesus and
life with them for decades. His best friends, whom
Gail Klippenstein and her ministry partners, Ishaya and
Saratu, have gone weekly for many years to Tamajaq
villages to share the Good News with Tamajaq relatives
of Ishaya. A Tamajaq himself, Ishaya is discipling
several men, teaching them what it means to follow
Jesus. Ishaya is another example of God tapping a
shoulder and saying, “Come follow Me and I will make
you fishers of men.”
Andy and Nikki Gray are teaching Biblical Marriage
and Parenting to Nigerien and Beninois couples.
From among these eager young couples they hope to
encourage one or two to take the baton and continue
this much needed Biblical teaching.
Through the Niger Focus Funds LC3 is supporting
several students through Bible School who will soon
be leaders in churches and Bible schools in Niger.
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PARTY AT THE PARK
English with Friends gives non-English-speaking
new arrivals to the Tacoma area an opportunity to
practice English. Coming from various countries in
Asia, Africa, and South America, many are already
followers of Jesus.
The evening starts with fellowship over food.
Sometimes we have takeout pizza; other times new
arrivals bring dishes showcasing cuisine from their
home country (it’s delicious and gives us a chance to
expand taste buds!). Occasionally, LC3 families and
community groups deliver American food (thanks,
guys – you know who you are).
SUMMER ESCAPE
Next comes Discovery Bible Study with Ali and Sela
leading us through the book of Mark. New arrivals
practice English by reading and discussing God’s
Word and all of us grow in our walk with God,
discovering new insights from people of other
cultural and linguistic backgrounds.
The evening ends with prayer for one another (this
is where it gets personal). Several months ago, one
of the men shared with me about being arrested and
imprisoned in Iran for several weeks for preaching
the gospel. We pray that all of us can learn new
relational skills and grow in understanding and
compassion for people who are different from us
but still need Jesus. For immigrant families, we pray
that they learn to navigate American culture and the
English language, and that God helps them find work
to provide for their families. Most of all, we pray for
all of us to be changed, to be more like Jesus in all
we do and say.
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WOMEN’S CHRISTMAS DESSERT
Friday, December 5, 6:30pm | Lakewood
WOMEN’S CHRISTMAS BRUNCH
Saturday, December 6, 10:30am | Lakewood
Join us for fellowship and fun as we usher in the Christmas
season. Invite your family and friends to this seeker-friendly
event, which includes carol singing, basket giveaways, and
a Christmas devotional. Each event is the same, so pick
which one works for you!
FAMILY NATIVITY
Sunday, December 14, 6pm | Lakewood
Kids of all ages can participate in this beautiful, song-filled
reenactment of Christ’s birth as kids lead us through the
story in Luke 2.
FOOD BANK GIVING TREE & CHRISTMAS
PARTY
Help make Christmas brighter for children whose families
receive support from our Food Bank! Choose a tag from the
Giving Tree this Christmas to find a child’s wish list item, then
return the gift wrapped and ready to go. Your generosity
will bring joy and hope to families in our community this
holiday season. Volunteers are invited to help make the
Food Bank Christmas party a success.
CHRISTMAS NIGHT OF WORSHIP
Sunday, November 30, 6pm | Lakewood
CHRISTMAS EVE SERVICES
Wednesday, December 24 | Lakewood & Lacey
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SUPPORTING CHURCH PLANTING
(JUNGLE EDITION)
GRACE SCHOCK
Since October
of last year,
I have been
serving as a
volunteer to
prepare and
plan an annual
missions
conference
at my
university. The
conference is designed to be completely student
planned and led, and I was part of a team of fifteen
students who organized and executed the conference
in mid-March 2025. Amid the preparations for the
conference, I met a missionary family who serves
with an organization called Ethnos 360 among the
Kuyu people in Papua New Guinea. The Kuyu are an
unreached people group who live in the highlands and
jungle of Papua New Guinea. This missionary family
was one of three that currently live in the tribe with
the hope of forming a written language, sharing the
gospel, and planting a church there.
One of these missionary
families has expressed a
need for a nanny in the field.
Recently, one of their four
children was diagnosed with
an extremely rare genetic
disorder and so they are
looking for an extra set of
hands to help care for her
and assist in homeschooling
their two older children so
that more of their energy
can be given to the work of translation and building
relationships with the Kuyu people. For three weeks in
May of this year, I took a “vision trip” to Kuyu to meet
this family and to explore what it might look like for me
to support them and their children in the field. While
there, I was able to provide support by entertaining
the two younger children so that their parents could
spend more time focused on homeschooling the
older kids and learning the language of the people.
Between household chores that included hanging
laundry, never-ending dishes, cooking from scratch,
cleaning the constant mud tracked into the house,
homeschooling, changing diapers, supervising busy
toddlers, and language & cultural training there was a
lot to do in the few weeks I was there!
Despite the
language
barrier, I got
to spend time
with the Kuyu
people frog
hunting at
night, making
one of their
signature
dishes, hiking (maybe better called mud-sliding), and
playing basketball. I got an up-close glance at what
church-planting looks like among an unreached people
group – it truly requires much patience, endurance,
and reliance on the Lord!
My trip was laced with conversations about missions,
what it might look like for God to close or open doors,
discipleship, calling, and suffering. As I continue to
process these conversations, I recognize ways that my
perspective on evangelism, local and global missions,
and the gospel has been reframed. I praise the
Lord for the way He uses our
experiences to teach us!
I would like to go back soon to
serve their family and support
their ministry for six months
to a year, but I continue to
hold my plans with a loose
hand waiting on the Lord and
trusting that He will establish
my steps in the coming months
and years.
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PRAYER OPPORTUNITIES
PRE-SERVICE PRAYER
Saturdays, 5:30pm & Sundays, 8:30am |
Worship Center - Lakewood
Sundays, 10:30am | Worship Center - Lacey
Gather to pray for the upcoming services.
PRAYER FOR CHURCH SERVICES
Sundays, 9:00am | Prayer Room - Lakewood
Gather to pray for the weekend services.
TURCO-RUSSIA PRAYER GROUP
3rd Sundays, 8:00am | Prayer Room - Lakewood
IGNITE HOPE PRAYER TIME
3rd Sundays, 10:30-11:00am | Prayer Room - Lakewood
Ignite Hope invites you to pray for abundant life for all.
LC3 LIBRARY
Check out the LC3
Library!!
It’s open when the
church is open.
Come explore
books & videos for
all ages & genres!
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“For where two or
three gather in my
name, there am I
with them.”
Matthew 18:20
PASTORS
Tung Le, Lead Pastor
Logan Brown, Middle School Discipleship
Reese Carlson, Discipleship
Dr. Jim Kennington, Pastor Emeritus
Brendan Oury, High School Discipleship
David Pritchard, Campus Pastor (Lacey) & Adult Ministries
Jefferey Rondeau, Care & Counseling
Steve Schroeder, Adult 55+ Discipleship
Mark Wilkening, Worship Arts
ELDERS
Brian Anderson
Jeremiah Durr
Peter Johnson
Jim Kennington
Tung Le
Randy Madson
Joshua Purses
Keith Schneider
John Schock
STAFF
Rachel Arbogast, Graphic Design
Jared Beadle, Director of Facilities & Events
Krystal Beadle, Early Childhood Coordinator
Chris Bucher, Director of IT
Mary Clark, Bookkeeper
Kate Evarts, Director of Communications
Todd Gathany, Director of Operations & Technical Arts
Sabrina Kelly, Discipleship Administrator
Debbie Le, Director of Women’s Discipleship
Christa Lippert, Receptionist
Julie Morley, Children’s Discipleship Assistant
Aidan Myhrberg, Media Administrator
Joshua Núñez, Director of Outreach
Nicole Oury, Director of Children’s Discipleship
Camille Sacca, Systems Administrator
Carisa Schmidtke, Nursery Coordinator & Receptionist
Nancy Shaffer, Director of Administrative Services
Samantha Stokosa, Technical Arts Assistant
Rick Wells, Business Manager
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OUR MISSION
Our mission as a church is to advance God’s Kingdom by
making fully-devoted followers of Christ in Lakewood and
the world. This mission comes out of the Great Commission
in Matthew 28:18-20 where Jesus commanded His
followers to make disciples of all nations. And that is what
a fully-devoted follower is: a disciple. Every ministry at LC3
is geared towards making and developing disciples.
Lakewood Campus
8810 Lawndale Ave. SW, Lakewood, WA 98498
Weekend Service Times:
Saturdays @ 6pm | Sundays @ 9 & 11am
Lacey Campus
3211 Eagle Dr NE, Olympia, WA 98516
Weekend Service Time:
Sundays @ 11am
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Lake City Community Church
LC3.com
Email:
Info@LC3.com
Phone:
253.582.8040
Office Hours:
Monday-Friday, 9am-2pm
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Fall Current, please have your Event Request form
submitted to Info@LC3.com by December 1st.
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