King of Kings Lutheran Church

Plot twist: Thursday’s citizenship lesson came with cake. 🎂🇺🇸

Our free citizenship classes are about more than preparing for a test—they’re about people. This week, our Thursday morning class paused their lesson to surprise Miss Cindy with flowers and cake for her birthday! 🎂💛

Moments like this are a snapshot of what happens at King of Kings: neighbors becoming friends, encouragement being shared, and lives being supported along the journey.

Our citizenship classes are one of many ways we serve our community and share the love of Jesus. It’s a joy to walk alongside our neighbors in both practical support and faith.

Whether you’ve connected with us through a class, an event, our school, or another part of our ministry, we’d love to welcome you to worship with us on Sunday mornings at 9:00 am (English) and 10:30 am (Vietnamese and Spanish). Come as you are—there’s a place for you here. 🤍

There are moments that remind us what a church community is meant to be. ❤️

This was one of them.

Families laughing together. Children excited for a new school year. Neighbors becoming friends. Volunteers serving with joyful hearts. And God’s love shining through it all.

✨ Together, we welcomed approximately 300 people
🎒 Distributed 215 backpacks to students
🍧 Served over 400 snow cones
🤝 Countless conversations, smiles, prayers, and new connections

To every volunteer, donor, and family who joined us—thank you. Your kindness made this more than a community event. You helped create a place where people felt truly welcomed, valued, and loved.

Our prayer is that every person who came knows this:
You always have a place here.
You always have a place in God’s house.

One Church. Three Languages. One Community.
We can’t wait to see you again 🎉

⛪ Sundays at King of Kings Lutheran Ministries
🇺🇸 English Worship – 9:00 AM
🇪🇸 Spanish Worship – 10:30 AM
🇻🇳 Vietnamese Worship – 10:30 AM

WELS Missions WELS Schools

🎒 The backpacks are ready! 🎉

Our volunteers have been hard at work, and we’re excited to welcome YOU to our King of Kings Lutheran Ministries Community Block Party!

Join us THIS Wednesday July 29 for:
🎒 Free backpacks & school supplies (while supplies last)
🍔 Free food
🎈 Family fun & kids’ activities
⛪ Meet our church family
🏫 Tour King of Kings Christian Academy

Whether you’re looking for a church home, exploring Christian education, or simply looking for a fun summer evening, we’d love to meet you!

📍 King of Kings Lutheran Ministries
13431 Newhope St, Garden Grove, CA 92843
📅 Wednesday, July 29
⏰ 6:30–8:30 PM

Bring your family, invite your neighbors, and come celebrate with us as we serve our community with Christ’s love.

Soaking in the final moments of camp 🌅

What an incredible week the Lord has given us! We praise Him for the ways He has worked—strengthening faith, building friendships, and filling this time with joy and purpose.

As our King of Kings youth prepare to head home, we invite you to join us in prayer—for safe travels and for the lasting impact of this week to continue shaping their walk with Christ.

Thank you, Lord, for meeting us here. 💙

🎉 FREE Community Block Party! 🎉

You’re invited to an evening of food, fun, and fellowship for the whole family!

📅 Wednesday, July 29
🕡 6:30–8:30 PM
📍 King of Kings Lutheran Ministries
13431 Newhope Street, Garden Grove, CA 92843

✨ Everyone is welcome! Whether you’re new to the neighborhood or have lived here for years, we’d love to meet you.

Come enjoy:
🎒 FREE school supplies (while supplies last – pre-registration encouraged) 🔗 https://shorturl.at/nCORS
🏰 Bounce houses & yard games
🍔 FREE BBQ
🏫 Tour King of Kings Christian Academy
👩‍🏫 Meet our teachers and learn about our Christ-centered K–8 private school

At King of Kings Christian Academy, students are known, loved, and encouraged to grow academically and spiritually in a safe, family-focused environment.

⛪ One Church. Three Languages. One Community.

Join us for worship every Sunday:
🇺🇸 English – 9:00 AM
🇻🇳 Vietnamese – 10:15 AM
🇪🇸 Español – 10:30 AM

❤️ Bring your family, invite your friends, and share this post to help us welcome our community!

King of Kings Lutheran Ministries 2026 Faith Family Fun, ALL AGES VBS NIghtS: June 3, 17 & July 8 (July 29: Block Party BBQ!)Growing in faith, building community, and making summer memories—together. Family Fun Nights VBS (For All Ages!) This summer, join us for Family Fun Nights VBS—an all ages mid-week meetup. Come connect wit...

🎉 Our summer Red Cross blood drive is this Wednesday! Did you miss signing up in-person today at church? There’s still room to join! ➡️ Sign up online at RedCrossBlood.org using sponsor code KingOfKings or come by Wednesday July 8 from 1-6pm. Your blood donation can help up to THREE people at time when they most need it. Thanks in advance for taking the time to help 😊❤️

Summer midweeks just feel different 💛

We’d love for you to join us Wednesday, July 8 at 6:30 PM for our Family Fun Night VBS midweek meet-up. We’ll continue our “Faith, Hope & Love” series—this time focusing on LOVE.

Through the story of the Prodigal Son (Luke 15), we’ll see the depth of God’s unconditional love for us—freely given, full of mercy, and rooted in Christ’s forgiveness.

🍧 Sweet treats
👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 All ages welcome (no “family” required 😉)
🎉 Completely free

👉 Let us know you’re coming (it helps us plan for your visit!): www.kokgg.org

Outreach Ministry; King of Kings Lutheran Garden Grove King of Kings Christian Academy de Vida Iglesia Luterana

This past Sunday, our King of Kings church and school family gathered to give thanks and say farewell to Jon and Mary Plocher.

We are deeply grateful for the many years God has allowed them to serve as teachers in our school - of Kings Christian Academy. Jon from 2014–2026 (and previously 1995–2000) and Mary from 2015–2026. They have been a steady, faithful presence in the life of our church and school community.

Through expert classroom instruction, epic playground game inventions, meaningful chapel services, directing choirs and ensembles for worship, giving piano lessons, leading Bible studies, coordinating track meets and field days, supporting Trunk or Treat, directing Spring Flings, accompanying worship services, backyard conversations, THE bean dip (if you know, you know), a true “child whisperer” gift, leading accreditation processes, planting trees in "graduation grove", and countless everyday moments -- they have shared the love of Christ and cared for students, families, and our congregation with humility and grace.

Their ministry has left a lasting impact on our children and so many families who have been blessed by their encouragement and Christ-centered care.

While we will miss them dearly, we rejoice that the Lord has called them into a new chapter of ministry in Washington. We send them with full hearts—filled with gratitude, love, and prayer.

“The Lord will watch over your coming and going both now and forevermore.” – Psalm 121

Jon and Mary, thank you for your faithful service and for being such an important part of the King of Kings family. You will always have a home here. God be with you till we meet again. 💜

One donation can save up to three lives—let’s do this together 💪❤️

📍 King of Kings Blood Drive
13431 Newhope St, Garden Grove, CA 92843
📅 Wednesday, July 8, 2026
🕐 1:00–6:00 PM

Our goal is 30 donors for this summer blood drive. As a bonus, all donors June 29–July 12 receive a limited-edition American Red Cross x Looney Tunes T-shirt 🎉

Ready to sign up?
Register at RedCrossBlood.org using sponsor code: KingofKings

Let’s show up, give generously, and be part of something that truly saves lives ❤️

American Red Cross