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LEFC Guide to Worship Sunday, January 17, 2021 Lanse Evangelical Free Church From the Pastor Home Worship Guide Church Family News Prayer Items From the Pastor Dear Church Family, “Raise your gaze.” That’s the refrain that has echoed through my thoughts as I’ve grappled in my mind with current events. We are faced with a dangerous intersection of multiple deadly and divisive problems in our nation right now, and I have been sorely tempted this…
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“Rejoice in the Lord always. I will say it again: Rejoice!”
You might have noticed that we’ve been reciting the same “Hide the Word” church memory verses ever since last Spring (April 26, 2020 to be exact). Every few weeks, I think about switching us to another passage because the Scriptures are chock-ful of wonderful truth to fill our hearts and minds.
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The wait is over! Christmas has come. Even if it was different this year, I hope your Christmas was full of real joy, wonder, and love. I also hope you set aside time to think about the birth of Christ.
In this weekend’s video message, Joel Michaels takes us back through that familiar story and focuses on what the angel said to the shepherds. I look forward to studying it with my family this Sunday morning.
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Often the worst part of waiting is not knowing how long the wait will be. Anticipation dies down and despair sets in. And the last bit is often the hardest. It’s darkest right before dawn, especially when you don’t have a device telling you exactly when dawn will come.
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The best part of waiting is anticipation of the good stuff that’s coming at the end of the waiting. We get joy from wondering what exactly is in that wrapped gift under the tree. We look forward to the day when COVID-19 is eradicated. We dream of the Sunday we all gather together once more at the same time and the same place. Anticipation of blessing makes it worth the wait.
Read MoreSunday, December 22, 2024 Church Family News Be Part of Our Christmas Eve Service Our worship planning team is seeking people to help with our Christmas Eve Candlelight services. We are looking for greeters, ushers, musicians, special music offerings, drama presentations, readings, etc. Let Pastor Matt by today if you are interested in participating in our 7:00pm service. Mitchell Christmas Gift Each year we open a fund for our Pastor’s Christmas Gift. If you would…
Read MoreSunday, December 15, 2024 Church Family News Christmas Caroling Join us today at 3:00pm for Christmas Caroling! We will gather on campus and practice a few favorite songs before caravanning throughout our community to brighten the holiday season of some of our church families. See Pastor Matt if you have questions or ideas for this event. Christmas Carols by Request Today we will be taking hymns by request during our Worship in Singing time. Be…
Read MoreSunday, December 8, 2024 Church Family News New Class – “Where You Are in God’s Story” John Forcey will conclude leading class at 8:30am before worship next Sunday. This class will consider some of the most significant events in Scripture and how they all fit together. This “narrative framework” will help you understand the Bible as a whole, and help you know where you are in God’s story of redemption no matter what page you…
Read MoreSunday, December 1, 2024 Church Family News Communion Sunday Today we will be passing communion plates for those partaking in the auditorium. There are pre-packaged communion elements for anyone, inside or outside, who would prefer to use them as we worship together at the Lord’s Table. We have a gluten free option for those with special dietary needs. New Class – “Where You Are in God’s Story” John Forcey will continue leading class at 8:30am…
Read MoreSunday, November 24, 2024 Church Family News The Lanse Free Fridge The new community fridge officially opens today! You can help Holly Crumrine, and the deaconesses continue to pack the pantry by making donations: dried or canned food, frozen food, fresh produce, prepared meals, baby supplies (diapers, formula), hygiene items, and any other safe, non-expired food items. Place your items directly into the fridge, freezer, or pantry shelving in the new shelter by the Ark…
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