Lanse Link – 22 May 2022

Church Family News

Take Me Out to the Ballgame

The Family Discipleship Vision Team is planning our first LEFC Family Outing to the Altoona Curve game on June 18^th. Families of all shapes and sizes are invited to take part. Gather up the kids and join us! Tickets will cost $7/person. Contact Mary Beth Moslak or sign up in the foyer if you wish to attend or have any questions! We are looking forward to a fun evening of church fellowship.

Allport-Bigler-Woodland Workcamp

The Allport-Bigler-Woodland Workcamp is looking for volunteers to help with building/landscaping projects in the area. They serve elderly, homebound, and those who are economically struggling in the community. The workcamp will be June 19^th – June 24^th and is open to anyone who has completed 6^th grade and older. More information and registration forms can be found in the foyer.

Our Daily Bread

The latest edition of Our Daily Bread for June, July, and August is now available on the worship resource tables and by the Community Bulletin Board.

Explore the Bible at Home

Many adults in our church are utilizing the Explore the Bible resources to dig deeper into God’s word. Pick up your free copy of 1, 2 Thessalonians and join as we continue our study this week with Session 12: Praying. The Summer quarter resources are now available in the foyer. Pick up your free copy of 1,2 Kings and be ready to join us in this study beginning June 5 with Session 1: Granted.

Graduation Sunday Fellowship Dinner

Our Hospitality Team is organizing a potluck style dinner to honor our high school graduates Khandyce English, Josh Folmar, Katlyn Folmar, Jeremiah Michaels, Gretchen Yatchik, and those who have completed post-secondary education on Sunday, May 29^th immediately following the worship service. Planning to stay after church for this meal? Please fill out the RSVP form in the foyer and drop it off in the offering plate or basket on the table by the office door today so that the Hospitality Team can prepare seating and drinks.

West Branch Ministerium Baccalaureate

The West Branch Ministerium Baccalaureate service is planned for Sunday, May 29^th at 7:00pm at Gethsemane UMC. Join them and celebrate the class of 2022.

Faithful Servants 5K Run /Walk

Bring the whole family to the Christian Servant Academy 5K Walk/Run with a free Kids Fun Run Saturday, June 11^th at 8:30am. This event is to help raise money for the school and will take place at Cold Stream Recreational Park. Registration begins at 7:00am or pick up a form in the foyer. Questions, see Bryanna Fencil.

360 Leadership Institute

Trinity International University if offering a two-week student leadership program from June 18^th to June 30^th for teens aged 15-18. The registration cost is $900 and includes food, room, transportation to field locations, and 360LI merchandise. For more information go to www.tiu.edu/undergrad/360-leadership-institute.

Designated Giving – ReachGlobal

With Ukraine in crisis due to the brutal conflict unfolding in this eastern European country, ReachGlobal is mobilizing to support the refugees displaced as they flee the conflict. We have opened a designated giving fund here at church to partner with their efforts. Prayerfully consider a gift to help our brothers and sisters as they minister to those in need. Mark your gift “Ukraine” and drop it in the offering plate.

Summer Camp – Join Us!

Fifteen campers and one volunteer are heading up to church camp this summer! All campers qualify for a $40 group discount. The cost per camper for regular camp (ages 8-18 – various weeks) is $230 and Buckaroo camp (ages 6-9) is $70. (June 23-25) Information is available in the foyer. More funding is available to support more campers. For more information see Marilynn Kristofits.

Giving Opportunities

Designated giving funds remain open for our deaconess compassion fund to help those in need within our church family and a future pavilion here at the church. Please mark your gifts and drop them in the offering plate.

All Church Notification Email List

Do you receive our weekly news bulletin (Lanse Link) and notifications from the church? We use this list to keep you up to date on any key announcements and changes to our regular worship service. To be added, send your email address to the church office (churchoffice@lansefree.org) and Misty will include you.

Thank you for continuing to support our ministries and missionaries. Ways to give:

Mail your offering check to us at PO BOX 114, Lanse, PA 16849.

• Cash or Check in person. Drop off your offering at the church during office hours in the offering plate right inside the  office door.
• E-banking – Check with your financial institution about using their bill pay programs to have the bank send us a check directly at no cost.
• Online Payments – PayPal and Venmo are our current e-giving options. Our account address is our email: churchoffice@lansefree.org.