Dominic Nuncio leads the LJCC Worship band with guest singer Daneen Wilburn. Songs of Worship included: Lord I Need You, All Creatures Of Our God And King, 10,000 Reasons (Bless The Lord), Christ Is Enough

and Your Love Awakens Me. Ian O'Meara gives the morning announcements and then invites Phil Jemmett (LJCC member and leader of Pathways to Faith) to introduce Steve Haas - Catalyst - Senior Engagement Leader of World Vision who gives the message of the morning on "Embrace Joy." Steve Haas is a longtime friend of LJCC having spoken many times to our church family. A gifted and dynamic spokesperson for World Vision’s worldwide humanitarian work, under the title “Catalyst - Senior Engagement Leader,” Steve can be found engaging faith leaders, strategizing on World Vision’ s major initiatives or communicating about global issues that affect the poor. Steve’s background has entailed serving on the staff of Illinois’ Willow Creek Community Church to facilitating Socratic forums for Fortune 500 executives to refugee relief work on Cambodia/Vietnam border. He joined World Vision in 2001.

Dominic Nuncio leads the LJCC Worship band with guest singer Daneen Wilburn. Songs of Worship included: Lord I Need You, All Creatures Of Our God And King, 10,000 Reasons (Bless The Lord), Christ Is Enough

and Your Love Awakens Me. Ian O'Meara gives the morning announcements and then invites Phil Jemmett (LJCC member and leader of Pathways to Faith) to introduce Steve Haas - Catalyst - Senior Engagement Leader of World Vision who gives the message of the morning on "Embrace Joy." Steve Haas is a longtime friend of LJCC having spoken many times to our church family. A gifted and dynamic spokesperson for World Vision’s worldwide humanitarian work, under the title “Catalyst - Senior Engagement Leader,” Steve can be found engaging faith leaders, strategizing on World Vision’ s major initiatives or communicating about global issues that affect the poor. Steve’s background has entailed serving on the staff of Illinois’ Willow Creek Community Church to facilitating Socratic forums for Fortune 500 executives to refugee relief work on Cambodia/Vietnam border. He joined World Vision in 2001.

First sermon in the "Embrace" series. Ian O'Meara gives the message on "Embrace Grace." Dominic Nuncio leads worship with songs such as "Whole Heart" and "Your Love Awakens Me." Nicole Pearson of the LJCC Board of Trustees gives the announcements of the morning. Sunday, October 7, 2018 was a Communion Sunday at La Jolla Community Church. Additional songs sung during the Offertory and Communion are: "Scandal of Grace", "The Wonderful Cross" and "No Longer Slaves."

First sermon in the "Embrace" series. Ian O'Meara gives the message on "Embrace Grace." Dominic Nuncio leads worship with songs such as "Whole Heart" and "Your Love Awakens Me." Nicole Pearson of the LJCC Board of Trustees gives the announcements of the morning. Sunday, October 7, 2018 was a Communion Sunday at La Jolla Community Church. Additional songs sung during the Offertory and Communion are: "Scandal of Grace", "The Wonderful Cross" and "No Longer Slaves."

10:45 am morning worship service at La Jolla Community Church. Ian O'Meara welcomes guests and introduces guest worship leader Michael Hughes Watson. Michael Hughes Watson leads guests into worship with songs "Your Love Awakens Me" and "Great Are You Lord." Dominic Nuncio gives the morning announcements and Ian O'Meara interviews members of the congregation on Pathways to Faith. Pastor Steve Murray wraps up the sermon series, "Pursue" with a sermon on "Pursue Discipline." During the Offertory, Michael Hughes Watson leads the congregation in "Before The Throne Of God Above" and "Build My Life."

10:45 am morning worship service at La Jolla Community Church. Ian O'Meara welcomes guests and introduces guest worship leader Michael Hughes Watson. Michael Hughes Watson leads guests into worship with songs "Your Love Awakens Me" and "Great Are You Lord." Dominic Nuncio gives the morning announcements and Ian O'Meara interviews members of the congregation on Pathways to Faith. Pastor Steve Murray wraps up the sermon series, "Pursue" with a sermon on "Pursue Discipline." During the Offertory, Michael Hughes Watson leads the congregation in "Before The Throne Of God Above" and "Build My Life."

Full 10:45 am service, beginning with a worship set by the LJCC Worship band with songs - "All My Hope" and "In Christ Alone." Nicole Pearson of the LJCC Board of Trustees gives the announcements of the morning. Pastor Steve Murray lead us in prayer and then introduces Ian O'Meara who gives the sermon of the morning. A technical hiccup prevented us from using our cameras during this recording, but you will see the entire slide deck show during this service and hear the audio. The worship band was joined by singer Daneen Wilburn who sang during the opening worship set and also at the end of the service, during songs, "Build My Life" and "Scandal of Grace." LJCC worshipped together as a church family during both services on Sunday, August 26, 2018. Kids and youth in first grade and above joined adults in the sanctuary.

Full 10:45 am service, beginning with a worship set by the LJCC Worship band with songs - "All My Hope" and "In Christ Alone." Nicole Pearson of the LJCC Board of Trustees gives the announcements of the morning. Pastor Steve Murray lead us in prayer and then introduces Ian O'Meara who gives the sermon of the morning. A technical hiccup prevented us from using our cameras during this recording, but you will see the entire slide deck show during this service and hear the audio. The worship band was joined by singer Daneen Wilburn who sang during the opening worship set and also at the end of the service, during songs, "Build My Life" and "Scandal of Grace." LJCC worshipped together as a church family during both services on Sunday, August 26, 2018. Kids and youth in first grade and above joined adults in the sanctuary.

Guest Speaker Ben Patterson continues the sermon series, "Renew" with a sermon on "Renew Your Work." Learn about Ben Patterson by reading his bio below.

The sanctuary flowers were given by Doug & Lucie Sovinsky in celebration of their 40th wedding anniversary. Congrats Doug and Lucie!

Songs of Worship - The LJCC Worship Band led by Dominic Nuncio and guest singers Jordan and Whitely Wilburn sang these worship songs:

The Lion And The Lamb

Whole Heart (Good Intentions)

Lord I Need You

Christ Is Enough

The Reverend Ben Patterson retired this spring as Campus Pastor at Westmont College, Santa Barbara, California. He began serving as Campus Pastor in the spring of 2001. As Campus Pastor, Ben was responsible for organizing the college’s chapel program, mentoring students, counseling, and encouraging every person in the Westmont community to grow toward their full maturity in Christ.

Ben has written several books including: Serving God: The Grand Essentials of Work & Worship, Waiting: Finding Hope When God Seems Silent, Deepening Your Conversation with God, The Prayer Devotional Bible, He Has Made Me Glad, and God’s Prayer Book: The Power and Pleasure of Praying the Psalms. Ben’s most current work, which was released in 2011, is entitled: Muscular Faith. As the title suggests, this book encourages believers to strengthen their hearts, souls, and mind for the great journey of faith.

Ben served the New Providence Presbyterian Church of New Jersey from 1989 until his appointment as Dean of the Chapel at Hope College in 1993. From 1975 to 1989 he was with the Irvine Presbyterian Church of California, of which he was the founding pastor. He was also minister of youth and adult education at the La Jolla Presbyterian Church of California. Previous to that he was assistant minister to college students at the First Baptist Church of Pomona, California working with the Claremont Colleges.

He earned his bachelor’s degree from La Verne University in 1966 and his master’s of divinity from The American Baptist Seminary of the West in 1972.

He and his wife, Lauretta, have four grown children – Dan, Joel, Andy and Mary and several grandchildren.

Guest Speaker Ben Patterson continues the sermon series, "Renew" with a sermon on "Renew Your Work." Learn about Ben Patterson by reading his bio below.

The sanctuary flowers were given by Doug & Lucie Sovinsky in celebration of their 40th wedding anniversary. Congrats Doug and Lucie!

Songs of Worship - The LJCC Worship Band led by Dominic Nuncio and guest singers Jordan and Whitely Wilburn sang these worship songs:

The Lion And The Lamb

Whole Heart (Good Intentions)

Lord I Need You

Christ Is Enough

The Reverend Ben Patterson retired this spring as Campus Pastor at Westmont College, Santa Barbara, California. He began serving as Campus Pastor in the spring of 2001. As Campus Pastor, Ben was responsible for organizing the college’s chapel program, mentoring students, counseling, and encouraging every person in the Westmont community to grow toward their full maturity in Christ.

Ben has written several books including: Serving God: The Grand Essentials of Work & Worship, Waiting: Finding Hope When God Seems Silent, Deepening Your Conversation with God, The Prayer Devotional Bible, He Has Made Me Glad, and God’s Prayer Book: The Power and Pleasure of Praying the Psalms. Ben’s most current work, which was released in 2011, is entitled: Muscular Faith. As the title suggests, this book encourages believers to strengthen their hearts, souls, and mind for the great journey of faith.

Ben served the New Providence Presbyterian Church of New Jersey from 1989 until his appointment as Dean of the Chapel at Hope College in 1993. From 1975 to 1989 he was with the Irvine Presbyterian Church of California, of which he was the founding pastor. He was also minister of youth and adult education at the La Jolla Presbyterian Church of California. Previous to that he was assistant minister to college students at the First Baptist Church of Pomona, California working with the Claremont Colleges.

He earned his bachelor’s degree from La Verne University in 1966 and his master’s of divinity from The American Baptist Seminary of the West in 1972.

He and his wife, Lauretta, have four grown children – Dan, Joel, Andy and Mary and several grandchildren.