Lanse Evangelical Free Church
September 5, 2010

Upcoming Events:

Tuesday (9/7): Facilities Team Meeting

Wednesday (9/8): Family Bible Night Kick-Off, 7pm

Sunday (9/12): Sunday School, 9am
Worship Service, 10am

Greeters on 9/12: Andy & Bonnie Dobash
In the Nursery on 9/12: Becky Schiefer & Ruth Murray
Children’s Church on 9/12: Julie & Abby Houston
Pre-school Children’s Church on 9/12: Cindy Green & Robin Mitchell
Prayer room on 9/12: Tom & Pam Hampton
Prayer room today 9/5: Blair & Ruth Murray

Church Family News

Family Bible Night Kick-Off
Family Bible Night is going to start on September 8th at 7pm . There will be classes for kids in Pres-School through High School. Adults are invited to stay every Wednesday night for Prayer Meeting.

Family Bible Night Flyers
Hey kids! Are you excited about Family Bible Night starting on Wednesday? Take some flyers today to invite your friends to FBN so they can join in the fun!

Study Proverbs – New Adult & Youth Sunday School Class to Begin
Need W-I-S-D-O-M? Starting on September 12th, the Adult/Youth Sunday School Classes will begin a new study on the book of Proverbs. There will be a class for both Men and Women. Pick-up your book today!

Planning Breakfast for Men
Guys, a group of men are getting together on Saturday, September 18th at 7am at the West Branch Dairy Diner (Pumpkin House) for breakfast. We’re going to talk about activities for men for the remainder of 2010. All guys are invited to join us. See Pastor Matt or Keith Folmar for more information.

Youth Leaders & Parents Meeting
Parents of Youth (grades 6-12), you are invited to a one hour meeting with our various Youth Leaders on September 29th (8-9pm) to plan youth events for the Fall.

Allegheny District Church Planting Support Team
We have a team of people who regularly pray and give through our church to the EFCA Allegheny District Church Planting Team. If you are interested in joining this group that is committed to praying for our district, talk to Wally Kephart. You will receive updates and be added to Jim Culbertson’s prayer army.

The West Branch Ministerium CROP Walk
This year’s CROP Walk will be held Sunday, October 3rd. Registration is at 1pm and the walk starts at 2pm at the Palestine United Methodist Church. If you are interested in walking or sponsoring a walker, please talk to Darla Kyler. You may designate your donation to a variety of organizations. Pastor Matt suggests World Relief/National Association of Evangelicals.

Behind the Scenes at Lanse Free Church: The Deaconess Team
The Deaconess Team is a group of ladies elected by the church family to compassionately serve the church. They visit and encourage the sick and shut-in members of the congregation and provide assistance to families in the church who are going through a financial crisis. They also provide food baskets at Thanksgiving time. The deaconesses truly work “behind the scenes.” They don’t like a lot of attention. You can always find them serving in some way: preparing the elements for the Lord’s Supper, assisting the ladies at baptisms, and even providing the occasional ride for someone to a doctor appointment. Ann Kyler, Marilynn Kristofits, Brenda Plisco, Rike DeGrasse, and Pam Weaver are on the Deaconess Team, and Charlene Ball is their coordinator. Thank these ladies and pray for them as they serve us in compassion.

Prayer Guide

Raise His Praise

Praise God! Tim Beck had his last chemotherapy treatment!

Praise God! Dave & Donna Hamilton are expecting their 4th child this spring!

Praise God! We raised $140 per missionary family during Missionary Christmas in August! Thank you for giving!

Pray for Health and Healing

Update: Ralph Magill’s recent test results were negative. Continue to pray for him as he still does not know what is causing his symptoms.

Pray for Ed & Evelyn McClure (Becky Schiefer’s uncle & aunt). Ed has Alzheimer’s disease and Evelyn just broke her femur and will be in rehab. Pray for healing for Eveyln and that Ed wouldn’t become overly agitated during this time.

Pray for Rhonda Dunkle (Nancy Morlock’s daughter) as she is waiting for test results.

Pray for Cheryl (Kathy Barkman’s sister). One of her eyes is scratched and infected.

Pray for Kathy Barkman’s mom. She has a tumor on her wrist that needs to be removed. Pray that surgery on her wrist would not be too difficult.

Pray for Leon Zelenski (Mikalah Beveridge’s uncle). He had to have his leg amputated and is struggling. Pray for him during this trial.

Pray for Gary (Tom Hampton’s co-worker). He is having surgery on September 10th. Pray that he would have peace during this time and for successful surgery.

Pray for Debbie Helms (Lonnie Kovalick’s aunt). She has been battling kidney cancer for four years and has one kidney left. She may have to start dialysis and is discouraged by this. Pray for her as she goes through this trial. Pray for healing.