Lake Avenue Church: Saturday Night Service Moves to Warehouse

Recently, an exciting question is being asked within the church family: is it possible to provide a setting where an 8-year-old, a twenty-something and a 70-year-old might find themselves in proximity, worshipping next to each other, praying together, or discussing the message together?

Increasingly and by design, the Saturday Night Worship Community is working to become more and more “intergenerational”, as families find a common ground to worship together and explore ways to make this service not only something one should go to, but something intrinsic among church members.

With this desire in mind, on March 24 Lake Avenue Church will be trying out the Warehouse (located on the third floor of the Family Life Building) as the worship venue. The informality, flexibility and familiarity of this space will help church members to practice these desired goals. Additionally, from the nurseries on up, all ages will be in the Family Life Building.

“We know that the more a family worships together, the more the children notice and are influenced by the faith of their parents”, says Children’s and Student Ministries Pastor Jeff Mattesich. “We are excited that in our Saturday Evening services, children and students will not only participate in leading this service, but also have the opportunity to be part of the worship gathering. Fourth grade and younger will stay in the service until the message is given. Fifth grade and up will remain the entire time. This will allow for children and students to worship alongside the adult community, which is so beneficial.”

So remember, Saturday, March 24 is the date where the church will gather in its new worship location. Lake Avenue Church invites the whole church family to gather for a Gospel Worship Celebration, starting at 4:30 pm. (If any family would like to sing in the Gospel choir that night, plan to attend the rehearsal on Thursday, March 22, from 7 – 9 pm in FL 300 (Warehouse).

Please join Lake Avenue Church in praying for God to surprise all people with His plans for this service, and that His followers may be open to the Spirit’s leading for this Saturday Night Worship Community.

Lake Avenue Church, 393 N. Lake Ave., Pasadena, (626) 844-4700 or visit www.lakeave.org.