2025.3.13 Weekly E-news

Jesus answered him, “It is said, ‘Do not put the Lord your God to the test. ”  Luke 4:12 

Have you ever been in a situation where you felt the urge to take matters into your own hands, testing God's timing or His promises? In Luke 4:12, Jesus faced a similar challenge when the devil tempted Him to prove His power by throwing Himself down from the temple. Jesus responded firmly, saying, “It is said, ‘Do not put the Lord your God to the test.’” 

This moment reveals something profound about trust. The temptation was for Jesus to take a shortcut, to test God in a way that would prove His power without fully submitting to God’s will. But Jesus knew that true faith isn’t about forcing God’s hand or demanding signs. It’s about trusting in God’s plan, His timing, and His provision, even when things don’t make sense. 

How often do we try to test God? Maybe it’s when we’re impatient for an answer, anxious about the future, or doubting His promises. We might want to control situations or demand that God act in our timing. But like Jesus, we are called to trust that God’s ways are higher than ours, and His plan is always good—even when we don’t understand it fully. 

This week, reflect on where you might be trying to test God instead of trusting Him. Can you surrender control in those areas and trust His perfect timing.

Check out the Weekly Bulletin to see the full schedule of what’s happening at TLC this week!

March Young at Heart Luncheon
Join us for good food and great company at this month’s Young at Heart Luncheon on Thursday, March 20, at noon in the Fellowship Hall! Sign up at the Welcome Desk to let us know you’re coming.

Join us as we celebrate the baptism of Clara Mendoza, daughter of Manny and Danielle Mendoza, on Sunday, March 23, during the 11:00am worship service. All are welcome to attend and share in this joyous occasion!

As we journey through Lent, we invite you to take part in worship, reflection, and fellowship. Below is our schedule of services and gatherings as we prepare our hearts for Easter.

Wednesdays in Lent
Lenten Services: 12:30pm & 6:30pm
Lenten Soup Supper: 5:45pm (before the evening service)

Holy Week & Easter
April 13 – Palm Sunday: 9:00am & 11:00am
April 17 – Maundy Thursday: 12:30pm & 6:30pm
April 18 – Stations of the Cross: Noon–3:00pm
April 18 – Good Friday Service: 6:30pm
April 19 – Easter Vigil: 7:32pm
April 20 – Sunrise Service: 6:30am (Ventura Beach Promenade)
April 20 – Easter Services: 9:00am & 11:00am

We look forward to sharing this sacred season with you.

Lennie Weinerth is organizing a donation drive for the Ventura and Santa Paula Shelters. We're collecting light jackets, socks, t-shirts, and underwear to help those in need. Please drop off your donations in the Gathering Space donation box. Thank you!

Join Us in Sharing the Word!

We’re looking for readers for our 9:00am worship service. If you’d like to participate, sign up on the Announcement Board in the Coffee Shop.

Thank you for being part of our worship! 

Bringing refreshments is a wonderful way to connect with our church family. If you'd like to help, sign up on the Announcement Board in the Coffee Shop.

Thank you for sharing in fellowship!

• March 16 - 10:00am and Noon in the Prayer Room

• Project Understanding is in need of canned and packaged goods, and heavy plastic bags.
• City Center is in need of paper towels and toilet paper.