On Friday Night February 2, there was a Ladies Fellowship at Sis. Kim Martin’s home. The rain was pouring outside but the warmth of the gathering was worth the effort made to attend. We enjoyed. homemade tamales, burritos and much more. All the ladies who attended introduced themselves and shared with us a little bit about themselves and their families and their hobbies.
We left feeling much better acquainted. These fellowships are great times for ILC ladies to meet and make new friends. Thank you Sis Kim for opening your home to us.
We wanted to take a moment to remember a great man and pillar of Inland Lighthouse Church who has recently passed on to his reward, Rev. Richard Pierce.
Richard Alvin Pierce, a cherished husband, father, grandfather, great grandfather, and devoted man of God, passed away at the age of 85. Born on June 16, 1938, in East Los Angeles, California, Richard’s early years were spent in Paso Robles and Monterey, where he developed a strong work ethic in his father’s upholstery shop.
Graduating from high school in Monterey in 1956, Richard’s journey took him to Vista, California. There, alongside his father and brothers, he continued honing his skills in the family business. His pursuit of education led him to San Diego State University, where he earned a Bachelor of Science in Industrial Engineering in 1960. It was at SDSU where he met Joyce Bonds, the love of his life. Their union in September 1961 marked the beginning of a loving and enduring partnership.
The young couple moved to Los Angeles, where Richard embarked on a career as an engineer. The birth of their daughter, Holly Bren, in 1966, and their son, Adam Reed, in 1969, added joy to their lives. A pivotal moment came in 1967 when Richard received the gift of the Holy Ghost and was baptized in Jesus’ name. His faith deepened, leading him to pastor the Apostolic Tabernacle in Costa Mesa, California, from 1975 until his retirement in 1997.
Post-retirement, Richard lived briefly in South Gate before settling in Rialto, California, where he attended Inland Lighthouse Church. He leaves behind his beloved wife of 62 years, Joyce Pierce; his daughter, Holly Garrett; his son, Adam Pierce; his son-in-law, Patrick Garrett; his daughter-in-law, Sharon Pierce; and seven grandchildren – Alexandria Flores, Caleb Pierce, Ian Garrett, Zachary Garrett, Jonathan Flores, Eunice Pierce, and Courtney Garrett. His legacy continues through his three great-grandchildren – Ember Flores, Luca Pierce, and Mateo Flores. He is also survived by his youngest brother, Roger Pierce.
Richard was a pillar of strength and an exemplar of faith. His life was a testament to his unwavering commitment to God, his family, his church, and his faith. A wonderful husband, an amazing father, grandfather, and great grandfather, Richard was a man of integrity, a preacher of the Gospel, and a true steward of God’s blessings. He will be deeply missed, but his legacy will continue to inspire those who knew him and loved him.
“His lord said unto him, Well done, thou good and faithful servant: thou hast been faithful over a few things, I will make thee ruler over many things: enter thou into the joy of thy lord.” – Matthew 25:21
Another great day of Sunday School at Inland Lighthouse! We began our series on the plan of Salvation starting with Repentance and what a great day we had in all of the classes!
What a weekend! The SCC Conference on January 25th and 26th was nothing short of amazing. Pastor Daniel McDonald from Shelbyville, IN, brought the fire with two landmark sermons. MANY people were touched, and the Holy Ghost was poured out!
The Friday night service was off the charts, with almost 1,300 people packing the house. We had to set out chairs and that was many people in the Spanish sanctuary with the children!
Speaking of the children, the Spanish sanctuary was a happening place to be on Friday night. The castle decorations were next level, and around 200 kids were there, 246 total, soaking in the story that was told about the Kingdom of God. The altar call was great and a young lady received the Holy Ghost for the first time!
A conference like this does not happen on a tone. It requires incredible effort by many many people. A massive shoutout to everyone who worked behind the scenes to make this event unforgettable. Your hard work did not go unnoticed.
On January 13th and 14th, Inland Lighthouse Church of San Bernardino celebrated a significant milestone with the dedication of its church building. This event was a culmination of prayer, hard work, faith, and support from the Inland Lighthouse Church family,
ILC SB had a unique journey to its dedicated space, sharing the building with Bro. Phillip Booker (BoxDrop Mattress) during its initial year. This shared space became an example of what can come to pass when men of God work together to follow a God-given vision. The collaborative effort between the ILC SB and Bro. Phillip embodies the spirit of support that is essential in building strong churches. ILC SB was able to hit the ground running thanks to support from the saints of Inland Lighthouse Church.
The days leading up to the dedication services were filled with work, work, and more work. Saints of ILC SB, aloOnng with many saints from Rialto, spent their days tearing down walls, vacuuming, building up walls, vacuuming, running electrical, setting up sound, painting, decorating, and (you guessed it) vacuuming. Through it all, there was always excitement and a sense of awe at what God was doing. The church prayed over every beam. Scriptures on doctrine were written on every stud. ILC SB has been built on the Word of God.
During the service on Saturday, Rev. Samuel Howard delivered an inspiring message emphasizing the importance of faith and perseverance. Two individuals from the local congregation were blessed to receive the Gift of the Holy Ghost! Service was followed by a time of fellowship, with a wonderful lunch provided by Bro Jacob Martin & Co.
Sunday’s service was the cherry on top. Pastor. Joel Booker preached a message titled “Tell Them About the Dream.” ILC SB was challenged to go out among the community and tell them about the gospel of Jesus Christ; That there is no other name in heaven given among men whereby we must be saved. To teach them about the Holy Ghost and baptism in Jesus name!
The dedication service not only marked the physical consecration of a new building but also symbolized that ILC SB is no longer a church plant, but a church planted. Inland Lighthouse Church of San Bernardino is firmly established. We are excited about what God has in store for the city of San Bernardino. We are thankful to the saints of ILC Rialto and the Daughter Works for your love, prayers, encouragement, and support.
God Bless You,
The Dillons
What a great week of prayer and fasting Inland Lighthouse Church had these last several days! The church as a whole came together each night and what a great time in the Holy Ghost we had each evening. Throughout the week there were many fasting for various lengths of time from young to old.
There is quite simply NO TELLING what God is going to do as a result of this time of consecration!
2 Chronicles 7:14 – If my people, which are called by my name, shall humble themselves, and pray, and seek my face, and turn from their wicked ways; then will I hear from heaven, and will forgive their sin, and will heal their land.
Ezra 8:23 So we fasted and besought our God for this: and he was intreated of us.
Philippians 2:2 – Fulfil ye my joy, that ye be likeminded, having the same love, being of one accord, of one mind.
This Sunday at ILC Sunday School, the final party of the year was off the charts as the classes threw their annual birthday bash for the ultimate VIP—Jesus! The classrooms were decked out with decorations and cakes with candles.
Games? Oh yes indeed. We had a a cake-eating contest that reached gastronomic heights with some peculiar ingredients and in the spirit of gift-giving, there was a lightning-fast Saran Wrap ball contest where the girls soundly trounced the boys earning the right to get gift first at the end.
The teachers were in the center of the next game as the kids showcased their skills in speed wrapping by wrapping up the teachers. The winning team was those who wrapped Bro Bob Lee crowning him with a gold reindeer.
Generosity overflowed as kind souls from the church and Toys for Tots made sure every kid left with a gift. A massive shout-out to everyone that helped make the festivities happen. Congrats everyone you sleighed it!
What a great time we had December 16! Everyone stepped into a balmy winter wonderland at the Inland Lighthouse Church’s light festival, where carols serenade the air like sugar plum fairies. There were delights too numerous to enumerate them all but among them was hot cider, coffee, and hot chocolate as well as a buffet of sugary delights. And everything was free!
Big shoutout to Dwayne Davis for decking the halls with a dazzling array of lights but none of this would have happened with the incredibly hard work of Bob Lee, the maestro behind this festive symphony. A round of applause for everyone who lent a hand, turning this event into what it was!
The children’s ministry team of ILC is genuinely among the best anywhere! These incredible people are not just passionate but caring, hardworking, united and devoted to the work of God!
We had a final party to end the year and this end-of-year Christmas bash was off the charts. In-N-Out burgers? Check. Mexican street corn and all the associated sides? Double-check. Sodas and desserts that make your taste buds throw a party? Triple-check.
And the games? Buckle up! Oreos in crazy sauces – because who needs regular milk anyway? Musical candy canes that would make Mozart jealous. It was a great time with great people, a true 5 candy canes out of 5.
The Forever Fabulous group enjoyed a wonderful Christmas party this past weekend. We savored loaded baked potatoes with various toppings, such as chili, cheese, chives, sour cream, bacon, bits, butter, or just salt and pepper. Our desserts were scrumptious and, of course, 100% calorie free (or not)!
We welcomed around 65 guests, including some newcomers, which was delightful. Our sock exchange was a riot. You got to witness some funny and unexpected sides of some people.
Everyone helped out and it was a quick clean-up. We appreciate everyone who attended and we hope to see you again next year.
