13 Therefore put on the full armor of God, so that when the day of evil comes, you may be able to stand your ground, and after you have done everything, to stand. 14 Stand firm then, with the belt of truth buckled around your waist, with the breastplate of righteousness in place, 15 and with your feet fitted with the readiness that comes from the gospel of peace. 16 In addition to all this, take up the shield of faith, with which you can extinguish all the flaming arrows of the evil one.

The Christian faith is a WAR, not a vacation.

Therefore put on the full armor of God, so that when the day of evil comes, you may be able to stand your ground, and after you have done everything, to stand. (Ephesians 6:13)

15 Look carefully then how you walk, not as unwise but as wise, 16 making the best use of the time, because the days are evil. (Ephesians 5:15-16 ESV)

And you were dead in the trespasses and sins… following the course of this world, following the prince of the power of the air, the spirit that is now at work in the sons of disobedience— …passions of our flesh, carrying out the desires of the flesh and the mind… (Ephesians 2:1-3 ESV)

God has given us spiritual protection in the war against evil.

Stand firm then, with the belt of truth buckled around your waist… (Ephesians 6:14)

Stand firm then… with the breastplate of righteousness in place. (Ephesians 6:14b)

14 Stand firm then… 15 and with your feet fitted with the readiness that comes from the gospel of peace. (Ephesians 6:14-15)

• Humble surrender
• Intentionality
• The help of others

Because relationship with one another is at the core of being a disciple of Christ, we invite you to find community and experience spiritual transformation through LCC’s groups, classes, events, and service opportunities.

CLICK HERE to see what's happening with the Lighthouse family.

THIS WEEK
SonShine Stitchers: For ladies who quilt, sew, knit, etc. Meets 9:00am-4:00pm on Thursday, August 14. No need to register. Bring your projects.
Guys Game Night: All men are welcome. Meets in the Coffee Shop (BLDG 2) at 4:00pm on Saturday, August 16. No registration required.

NEXT WEEK
Summer Fun: Stick around after church and enjoy some summer fun! No need to register. Meets after each service on August 17.
Lake Day: For 7th-12th graders. Wednesday, August 20. Find all the details and a link to register at www.lighthousehome.org/students.

COMING UP
Tacoma Rainiers: Great family activity! Game starts at 1:30pm on Sunday, August 24. Fireworks and a hot dog dinner included. Limited tickets. Register at www.lighthousehome.org/whats-happening.

LOCAL OUTREACH OPPORTUNITY
Let's show our amazing Fruitland teachers and staff personnel some love! Sign up to adopt a staff person, assemble a gift basket/package (ideas provided), and drop it off at LCC by September 7. Get creative and have some fun with it. Details and links to adopt staff members at www.lighthousehome.org/thank-you.

ENEWS
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We are pausing our discussion questions for the summer months. Our next set of questions will be posted on September 15 for the teaching recorded on September 14.