Sunday, 20 May, 2012
Lanse Evangelical Free Church

This week at LEFC
Monday (5.21)
- Serbia Team Meeting, 7:00pm

Wednesday (5.23)
- Prayer Meeting, 7:00pm

Sunday (5.27)
- Sunday School, 9:00am
- Worship Service, 10:00am
- Special Guest Preacher: Jeff Powell

Serving: — Today — Next Week
Greeters: Dawn Boyd + Marilynn Kristofits – Nancy Morlock + Ildiko Schall
Nursery: Heather Hurley + Ruth Murray – Becky Schiefer + Robin Mitchell
Children’s Church: Cathie & Laurie Verost – Jonalie Evans + Betty Leathers
Preschool Children’s Church: Becky Hubler + Alisa Liptak – Kendra Boyd + Donovan Allen
Prayer Room: Curtis & Stephanie Quick – Dave & Jane Catanzaro

Church Family News

What is the Good News Cruise?
Stick around after church today for a 10 minute meeting introducing the Good News Cruise, scheduled for August 25th here on our campus. Find out what a cruise-in is and how you can be involved in this outreach. See Keith Folmar for more details.

Graduation Sunday
We will be celebrating our recent grads on Sunday, June 3rd. If you are completing any type of schooling, grab a form in the foyer and turn it back into us with your information by today.

Special Guest Preacher Jeff Powell
Our District Superintendent will be visiting us next week. Come hear him give a special presentation on the Allegheny District of the EFCA in Sunday School at 9:00, and hear him preach at 10:00.

Cookies for West Branch Awards Banquet
Next Wednesday, May 30th, West Branch is holding an awards banquet at the school. Our church has volunteered to provide cookies for the students and their parents. If you are able to make 2-3 dozen cookies for this event, please sign up in the foyer.

Serbia Team Meeting
There will be a meeting for the Serbia Team tomorrow night here at the church at 7:00pm.

Family Bible Week Updates
Poster Contest: We’re holding another annual FBW Poster Contest! The contest is open to all ages, including children, youth, and adults! The poster has to involve a Bible passage or story involving fire. Entries must be submitted by the start of FBW on June 11th. For more information, please see Sylvia Gisewhite.
Advertising: Please take a few posters from the foyer and help us start advertising – opening night is only 3 weeks away!
Kids Worship: Kids, if you would like to be part of the worship team for this year’s FBW, we’ll begin practicing the songs at a special Worship Team Rehearsal on May 30th at 6:00. Kids of all ages are welcome to come learn a new song – “All Ears” – with us! See Pastor Matt for copies of the song on CD.
Helpers: There are still a few key roles that we need help with. If you’re interested, see Sylvia. Please be praying and asking where God can use you.

New Our Daily Bread
The newest edition of Our Daily Bread for the months of June, July, and August is now available in the church foyer.

Lanse Free Church Online
Our website, LanseFree.org, has been getting an overhaul! Be sure to check out the new design that’s already available, and check back soon for more features! Also, if you’re on Twitter, we’ll be sharing our recent events and tweets from our favorite preachers and ministries. Find us at Twitter.com/LanseFreeChurch.

New Mailboxes
We’ve added the McGonigal and Pelton families to our church family mailboxes! Be sure to welcome these families, and check to see if your mailbox has moved.

Adjusted Office Hours
Office hours for the next two weeks will be as follows: Monday (5.21) 8:30-4:00, Tuesday (5.22) 8:30-4:00, Wednesday (5.23) 8:30-2:30; Wednesday–Friday (5.30-6.1) 8:30-3:30.

Search for New Administrative Assistant
As the Crumrines are expecting a baby in September, the Elder Board is now searching for a new administrative assistant to serve our church family in the office. A detailed job description is available in the foyer. If you feel that God may be leading you towards this part-time position, please submit a letter of application and a copy of your resume to Pastor Matt.

Lost and Found
If some of your or your children’s items have gone missing here at church recently, be sure to check out the Lost and Found box. It’s on the shelf above the coat racks to your left as you exit the sanctuary.

Cards for Emily Whitehead
The MOPS group is sending cards to Emily on June 6th. If you would like to participate, please contact either Kelly Beck or Kelly Williamson for more information.

Adult SS Classes
The adult men’s and women’s Sunday School classes are studying Meeting the Spirit to learn more about who the Holy Spirit is and what our relationship with him is like. Books are free for the taking again, even if you can’t come to classes. No preparation is required if you decide to come an hour early and join us for discussion at 9:00am. In two weeks is Lesson 6, The Spirit Guides.

LEFC Prayer Guide

Be Encouraged

Eleanor Lutz – Eleanor’s surgery went much better than expected and there was much less damage than previously thought. Thank you for your prayers, and please continue to pray for her as she recovers.

Serbia Team – Praise! The funds for the Serbia missions trip are being provided and the team is coming together as they work to prepare for the trip. Please continue to pray for the group as they financially, spiritually, and mentally prepare for the trip.

Rob & Michele Kephart – The Kepharts welcomed two new babies into their extended family! Also, Michele’s work travels went well last week. Thank you for your prayers!

MOPS – This Thursday was the last MOPS meeting until the Fall. Praise to God for the effect this ministry has had on the lives of community mothers and children, and for those who worked hard to organize and teach!

Be Earnest in Prayer

Pray for these families from our directory this week: Leathers – Modzel.

West Branch Baccalaureate – Pastor Matt will be speaking at the West Branch Baccalaureate on June 7th at 7:00pm. Please pray for our graduating senior as they launch into life and for Pastor Matt as he prepares to share God’s Word with them.

Sheri – George and Betty Leather’s daughter had tests this week to explore a blood clot on her liver and abdominal pain. Pray for her doctors’ wisdom as they decide how to help her.

Ian Lutz – Ian is in the Children’s Hospital in Cleveland to treat a blood clot in his shoulder. He has had some pain and swelling in his arm.

Jenni Cox – Jenni’s doctor found a large tumor in her abdomen. She is going to a surgeon in Erie to seek treatment. Please pray for her and Matt as they go through this without health insurance.

Heidi – Charlene Ball’s daughter had surgery this week. Please pray for her recovery and resolve of her health issues.

DeGrasse Family – Ernie’s nephew passed away and his family is taking it very hard.

Joanne Martin – a friend of the Lutz family had an appointment this week to see if there is any treatment available for her severe respiratory issues.

Richard Shimmel – Gilbert and Mary’s son has returned home from heart surgery and will be going through a difficult recovery period.

Pray for people with ongoing health problems: Ellen Smith, John Achmoody (Jen Kerlin’s father), Wally Kerlin (Dan Kerlin’s father), Mahlon Sones, Doris Thomas (friend of Sylvia Gisewhite), Wanda (Keith Folmar’s coworker), and Brenda Plisco.

Be Involved

Jenni Cox – We are opening a fund to help offset surgery costs of Jenni Cox of Miracle Mountain Ranch for the tumor they have found in her abdomen. If you feel led to give, please mark your give “Jenni Cox”.

Emily Whitehead Fund – Emily is a 7 year old in our community who is battling her third relapse with leukemia. She is currently being treated at the Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia with an experimental treatment. Neither parent is able to work while Emily is in the hospital. Many are committed to praying for this family, and if you would like to contribute financially, mark your gift “Whitehead.” You can follow her story at www.facebook.com/EmilyBrookeWhitehead.

Giving Opportunities – We have a number of funds set up for upcoming ministries and missions trips in our church. If you would like to donate to any of these funds, please mark your gift “Serbia,” “Challenge,” or “Camp Fund.” All donations are split equally between participants.