Our Ladies Fellowship had a wonderful start to the new year with great attendance and a full house. The evening was beautifully hosted by Sis. Maureen Alvarado, whose hospitality made everyone feel welcome and comfortable.
We began with a fun icebreaker where each woman introduced herself, shared a little about who she is, and talked about a favorite hobby. With so many ladies present, it took a good portion of the night, but it was a great way to connect and get to know one another better.
The evening wrapped up with a relaxed time of fellowship over refreshments, coffee, and plenty of sweets. It was a joyful night filled with laughter, conversation, and meaningful connections.
We were thankful for such a great turnout and look forward to many more Ladies Fellowship gatherings this year.
The Southern California Commission Conference (SCC) was an incredible couple of days from start to finish.
We were honored to have Bishop Jonathan Alvear with us Thursday and Friday night, and then again on Sunday night. He is truly one of the premier voices in the Apostolic movement and we were so honored that he came!
Churches from all over Southern California came together, and the sanctuary was absolutely packed. Even on Thursday night, we were setting up extra chairs in the front rows, cars were double parked outside, and the room was full of people.
Thursday night was kicked off with worship led by the Calimesa Church, followed by the Inland Lighthouse Church choir, and they were on point. In fact, they sang the exact song that needed to be sung that night, referencing John 1:1… which was the very passage Bishop Alvear was about to preach from.
Friday night was more of the same… only more. More worship, more preaching, more of the presence of God and Bishop Alvear preached what can only be described as a masterpiece.
At the same time, there was a children’s service happening in the Spanish sanctuary with around 200 gathered just for the kids. It was fun, exciting, and silly at moments, but ended with an altar call where Johnny received the Holy Ghost. The topic was simple: You matter to God.
We are so grateful for everyone who helped make SCC what it was. From the ushers, greeting teams, decorators, cleaners, musicians, children’s workers, maintenance crew… and everyone who jumped in wherever needed… thank you. It was a team effort, and it was incredible all the way around.
What a conference. What a weekend… and what a reminder of what God can do when His people come together.
ILC Momentum had an incredible time at our Winter Youth Retreat at Pine Summit. The power of God moved in a real and personal way, touching each and every young person. Brother and Sister Nunez ministered to our youth, with Brother Nunez preaching powerful messages on Friday and Saturday nights and both speaking on Saturday morning. Lives were changed, and we are forever impacted and ready to launch into revival. We are so thankful for every chaperone who sacrificed their weekend, our Pastor and Bishop and their wives for their continued support, every sponsor who made it possible for a young person to attend, the Thomas family for providing meals each night, and Brother Menzies for all things technical. Every parent and guardian should be incredibly proud—we truly have the best young people in the world. We are so ready for this revival with Brother Nunez and can’t wait to see all that God is going to continue to do.
Rialto kicked off the year with an exciting start at our first Bible Quizzing Tournament, held in Fresno. This special tournament is designed just for first-year quizzers, making it a great opportunity for new teams to gain experience and build confidence.
Our junior team, made up of Eliana Serna and Johnny Cardenas, won their very first game! A highlight moment was Eliana quizzing out, with George Santiago and Landry Booker coaching the team with dedication and encouragement.
The senior team—Andrick Olvera, Fernando Cardenas, and Jay Bartley with Larry Booker and Andrew Cruz coaching—also had an outstanding showing, winning their first game as well. What an incredible accomplishment for our first-year quizzers!
We are so proud of all our teams and the hard work they’ve put in. Our next tournament, open to all quizzers, will be in Bakersfield on February 20th and 21st.
A heartfelt thank you to Inland Lighthouse Church for your continued support. As a reminder, we will be selling Chocolate Strawberries for Valentine’s Day—thank you for supporting us through the years. Your encouragement truly makes a difference!
Let’s keep cheering on our quizzers!
This past Friday, January 16, we had a fantastic Connections event hosted at the home of Jared and Nicole Rowell. With around 105 people in attendance, the night was full of great food, great conversations, and even better fellowship. We enjoyed pizza, salad, and desserts for days, and we were thankful the wind cooperated so we could spread out both inside the house and outdoors. It was especially encouraging to see longtime members and those who are newer to our church connecting and getting to know each other outside of a regular service setting. It truly turned into a great night all around.
If you have never been to a Connections event, you really need to come. Everyone is invited. These gatherings happen once a month at different homes throughout the year and are a wonderful way to build real relationships. Be sure to mark your calendar for the next Connections event on February 20. We would love to see you there.
We had a wonderful Christmas party this past weekend for the inGroup of Inland Lighthouse Church, our ministry for young adults ages 18 to 39. The event was held in the Fellowship Hall, which was beautifully decorated with Christmas, complete with a cozy fireplace… despite the 80-degree weather outside.
The evening was a great time with a white elephant gift exchange, board games, and LOTS of good food. A special thank you to Cecilia Hull and Leaya Thomas for the delicious gumbo, as well as to everyone who contributed desserts!
It was an incredible time, and we are grateful to everyone who attended and helped make the evening memorable. We are already looking forward to the next one!
On December 7th, ILC San Bernardino celebrated four years of serving our community. This past year has been marked by steady spiritual growth and several meaningful “firsts.” We joined together with local Apostolic churches for outreach, strengthening our unity and our commitment to sharing the Gospel in Southern California. We watched God raise up new musicians and singers, adding a powerful richness to our worship services.
We also launched our official youth group, Triumphant Youth, an important step in discipling and supporting the next generation. This year, we began hosting Bible Quiz practices for our Rialto and San Bernardino quizzers, helping them grow in the Word and in confidence. To make room for continued growth, we opened up more space in our sanctuary by removing a wall.
We want to acknowledge Bro. Isaiah Abrigo, who earned his passenger transport driver’s license this year and has faithfully used it to bring guests to the house of God every Sunday. In the words of Osinachi Okoro, ILC San Bernardino saints, “You never stop, you never stop working,” and we are honored to work beside you.
We are grateful for all that God has done and for the continued guidance of our Pastor. We desire to carry forward the legacy of our mother church, believing that God will continue to fill this house with His glory and with souls.
With love,
Pastor and Sis. Dillon
Our annual ILC Ladies Christmas Brunch was a special morning. The room was filled with beautiful Christmas decor that set the tone for a memorable time together.
We shared a delicious meal with the accompanying sound of Christmas music. Several vendors brought gifts and holiday items, giving everyone a chance to browse and find something unique.
The ornament exchange continues to be a favorite tradition. There was plenty of laughter and fun as each lady unwrapped an ornament to take home.
We were blessed this year by the ministry of Sis. Brown, who spoke to us about “getting our tone right.” Her message was a reminder that we set the tone in our homes, in our relationships, and in every space we step into. She encouraged us to be intentional… in our words, our attitudes, and the atmosphere we create.
It was a wonderful day all around! A special thanks to Sis. Kim Martin and her team for all their hard work in making this event so beautiful. Their time, creativity, and effort were evident in every detail, and we appreciate them so much.
What a wonderful time we had at the Rialto Holiday Festival and Parade! It was a great opportunity to connect with so many people in our community, share information about our church, and spread some holiday cheer along the way. Our team enjoyed giving out hot chocolate, candy, and flyers to everyone who stopped by.
A big thank-you to everyone who helped make this event such a success. We’re grateful for our volunteers and for the chance to be part of such a meaningful community event.
Family Day at Inland Lighthouse was a tremendous success. This past Sunday, we were blessed to have Evangelist Angel Aureoles and his family with us. He ministered and what a time we had! People were filled with the Holy Ghost and that is what is it all about!
After service, everyone headed to the fellowship hall for an incredible meal prepared by Sis. Leaya Thomas and Sis. Brella Booker. A huge thank-you goes to Bro. Donovan and his team for handling setup and cleanup, to Kevin Reighard and Bob Betor for organizing and running the cornhole tournament, and to Logan Booker for coordinating the ping-pong tournament and helping with food prep.
We had a great turnout, including many visitors, and the fellowship was outstanding. It was one of those days where everyone had a chance to connect, laugh, and enjoy being together as a church family.
We’re already looking forward to the next Family Day!
