“Return to your home, and declare how much God has done for you.” So he went away, proclaiming throughout the city how much Jesus had done for him.” - Luke 8:39
This moment in Luke’s Gospel is powerful. After being healed and set free, the man wants to stay close to Jesus. Instead, Jesus sends him home with a different mission: Tell your story. Share what God has done for you. It’s a reminder that sometimes our greatest calling isn’t somewhere far away. It is right where we are. It is among the people who’ve seen our struggle. It is in the ordinary places where we live, work, and show up day after day. You do not have to have a dramatic story to proclaim what God has done. Sometimes it's healing, sometimes it's daily grace, or the quiet strength that got you through something hard. Whatever it is, your story matters. Someone in your circle may need to hear it.
This week, consider: ● Where has God met you recently, in small or unexpected ways? ● What would it look like to share that story with someone in your life? ● How might your honesty open a door for someone else?
God doesn’t just work in us, He works through us. Your everyday life might be exactly where what someone needs to see what grace looks like.
So go home, go to work, go into your community, and tell the story only you can tell.
With courage and joy, Pastor Erin
Check out the Weekly Bulletin to see the full schedule of what’s happening at TLC this week!
Congratulations to our TLC Endowment Scholarship Recipients! At last Sunday’s 9:00am worship service, the TLC Endowment Committee awarded scholarships to the following students. We celebrate their hard work and dedication and wish them all the best in their studies and beyond!
Jacob Azunna – University of Redlands, Kinesiology
Sarah Badillo – Cal State East Bay, Theatre Arts/Design
Reilly Biedebach – UCSB, Master in Education/Teaching Credential
Aidan Connelly – UCSB, Psychological and Brain Sciences
Benjamin Laber – Worcester Polytechnic Institute, Biomedical Engineering
Caroline Laber – MIT, Chemical Engineering
Noah Laber – Middlebury Institute of International Studies, MPA in Sustainability
Mattias Lindberg – UC San Francisco
Christian Montecino – Ventura College, Business
Sage O’Neill – California Lutheran University, Environmental Engineering
Daniel Ortiz – Dominican University of California, Kinesiology
Gabby Ortiz – Cal State Northridge, English Subject Matter
Luke Ortiz – Dominican University of California, Business
Elena Pomposo – Southern New Hampshire University, Psychology
Hunter Young – Walden University, Master in Nursing/Nurse Practitioner
Benjamin Zeko – San Francisco State University, Nursing
If you’d like to become part of the TLC community, we’d love to welcome you! Please connect with Pastor Todd or Pastor Erin to start the conversation.
We will joyfully receive new members during worship on Sunday, June 29, at both the 9:00am and 11:00am services. A New Member Orientation (NeMO) Luncheon will follow at 12:15pm in the Fellowship Hall.
Get ready for a sparkling good time! TLC is hosting a 4th of July fireworks viewing party starting at 6:30pm and you're invited.
Bring your own chair, blanket, food, and drinks for an evening of fellowship and fantastic fireworks. Please note: we won't have a BBQ grill available, so if you're hoping for hot dogs or hamburgers, be sure to grill them at home beforehand.
To help us plan, you MUST pre-register to receive a parking pass. Sign up at the table in the Gathering Space between worship services. There will also be a sign-up sheet for parking attendants. For more information, contact Nancy Bocovich at 805-794-0505 or nancybocovich@yahoo.com.
Beginning July 6, our 9:00am worship service will move outdoors, inviting us to gather in the beauty of creation. On that same Sunday, we’ll also celebrate the Blessing of the Animals—a special time to honor and pray for our beloved pets.
Bring a lawn chair, your furry (or feathered!) friends, and join us for this unique and heartwarming service.
The Tender Life Baby Bottle Fundraiser is ending June 29! Please return your bottles to the Gathering Space on June 29 or to the Church Office in the coming weekdays. Thank you so much for supporting this worthwhile organization in our community.
Thinking About Selling Your Car? If you have a vehicle in good, drivable condition that you're considering trading in or selling, consider gifting it to Trinity! Your donation could help someone in need in a very meaningful way. To learn more, please talk to Pastor Todd.
Interested In Being an Assisting Minister We're looking for volunteers to serve as assisting ministers on Sunday mornings! If you feel called to lead in worship, join us for a training session on July 21 at 5:30pm. All are welcome - no experience needed! Contact Pr. Erin for questions.
Upcoming TLC Event July 18 – Summer Camp Out & Movie Night Join us on the lawn for a fun evening under the stars! Details to follow.
Project Understanding is in need of canned and packaged goods, and heavy plastic bags.
City Center is in need of cleaning supplies and paper towels.
Your support is greatly appreciated. Please place items in the baskets located in the gathering space.
June 26 - Tyler Biedebach, Andrew Magallanes, Georgia Powers June 27 - Trenton Beeh June 28 - Logan McClary June 29 - Brett Becker June 30 - Steve Badillo, Carolyn Gleisberg July 1 - Avery Verardo, Robin Weber
Please keep the following people in your prayers:
For Healing and Comfort
Christina Cox and unborn baby, daughter-in-law of Karen Jensen
Mike Diaz
Let Us Pray for the Families who are Mourning the Passing of:
'25 Goal based on 2.5%+ over '24 actuals - $548,020.88/52 weeks. '25 YTD Challenge Goal based on 50% over 5 Years (8.5%) - $646,641.45/52 weeks. We are in Year 5
Attendance Week 22, 2025: Individuals in Person - 150 Estimated Individuals Online - 31
Attendance Week 22, 2024: Individuals in Person - 142 Estimated Individuals Online - 45
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