La Mirada Christian Church

 Today I visited La Mirada Christian Church in La Mirada, Calif., where I was drawn to hear the sermon of Pastor Shane Womack, former head pastor at Knott Avenue Christian Church in Anaheim. It had been a while since I visited KACC and only recently I learned Pastor Shane was no longer there, but instead had been the guest pastor at LMCC.

La Mirada Christian Church

Calling and texting a few friends from KACC, a good friend, Anna, met me there and we had fellowship together. We even took a SnapChat and selfie together!

Me and long-time friend, Anna, visiting La Mirada Christian Church

All kidding aside, this small but charming church (12104 Los Coyotes Ave) is nestled in a quiet neighborhood off Imperial Highway and Los Coyotes Avenue in La Mirada with only one service at 10:15am on Sundays.

 The stage was small-to-medium sized equipped with a very basic set up: a grand piano, acoustic drum set, bass player, two worship singers (female soprano and female alto) and a worship leader. Small they were, but mighty in praise!

Outside the main entrance to the sanctuary.

Worship music led the service with today’s contemporary Christian music (NOTE TO SELF: remember to write down the songs of the day and artists), and if you know anything about me, I absolutely love and adore worship time because it is so fulfilling to your soul and allows emotional expression, but it is also a pre-cursor of the morning message.

The church patio area leading to the lobby.

We read from the book of Philippians 3:17 to 4:5 centered on The Keys to Joyful Living “Pathways of Joy.” Points around the message were:

Philippians 3:17-4:5

·      Be imitating (v. 3:17) – If “imitation” is the highest form of flattery, we should “imitate” those who are walking in the Lord.

·      Be weeping (v. 3:18-19) – Jesus wept for He knew what was to come, but yet He sought God’s will. We should continue to seek God’s will in our own lives.

·      Be anticipating (v. 20-21) – For we know not the hour for when He will return, therefore be ready.

·      Be standing (v. 4:1) – Be rooted, be faithful, and be immersed in His foundation.

·      Be harmonizing (v. 4:2-3) – Get along with one another.

·      Be rejoicing (v. 4:4) – Rejoice in the Lord always.

·      Be forbearing (v. 4:5) – Share the Word.

I trust God will speak to your hearts with this little message.

May you ever be blessed where God meets you.