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.
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LEFC Guide to Worship Sunday, December 6, 2020 Lanse Evangelical Free Church From the Pastor Home Worship Guide Church Family News Special Plans for Advent & Christmas 2020 Prayer Items From the Pastor Dear Church Family, Waiting can be really hard. Sometimes waiting can be fun–when you know exactly how long the wait will be (hopefully short!) and what good thing is coming at the end. Anticipation makes waiting sweet. But other kinds of waiting…
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LEFC Guide to Worship Sunday, November 29, 2020 Lanse Evangelical Free Church From the Pastor Home Worship Guide Church Family News Special Plans for Advent & Christmas 2020 Prayer Items From the Pastor Dear Church Family, This weekend on the calendar is always a fascinating confluence of seasons: We just celebrated Thanksgiving and still have many more things for which to be grateful. We step into Advent–a season of hopeful waiting, something we’ve been learning…
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LEFC Guide to Worship Sunday, November 22, 2020 Lanse Evangelical Free Church From the Pastor Home Worship Guide Church Family News Special Plans for Advent & Christmas 2020 Prayer Items From the Pastor Dear Church Family, “The LORD is good and his love endures forever; his faithfulness continues through all generations” (Psalm 100:1). I’m so glad that our God is steadfast, trustworthy, and unchanging. On this fourth Sunday of November, I am especially thankful: for…
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Sunday, June 29, 2025 Church Family News Our Guest Preacher Our guest preacher for today is Jim Panaggio. Jim and his wife, Kay, are one of our missionaries that we support with ReachGlobal – Latin America. Hymns by Request Do you have a beloved hymn you’d like us to sing this morning? Find the number in the hymnal to request it with a brief reason why it’s meaningful to you. If we don’t get to…
Read MoreSunday, June 22, 2025 Church Family News Food Bank Needs During the months of June and July, the West Branch Food Bank is seeking donations of jelly (any type), applesauce (canned or otherwise), spaghetti or macaroni, and/or any type of soup. There is a box in the foyer to collect items. Family Bible Week Family Bible Week preparation has begun! Registration is now open! Please scan the QR code to register your child for a…
Read MoreSunday, June 15, 2025 Church Family News Father’s Day Gifts On this Father’s Day, we are celebrating all men. Gentlemen, be sure to receive your gift as you exit the auditorium this morning. Jenni Working Remote This week, June 17th – 20th, Jenni will be completely remote. She will have full access to her email and other work as normal. Her hours will remain the same, 9:00am to 2:00pm Tuesday – Friday. If you need…
Read MoreSunday, June 8, 2025 Church Family News Family Bible Week Family Bible Week preparation has begun! Registration is now open! Please scan the QR code to register your child for a fun-filled week. A parent class and adult class will be available as well so the whole family can participate. Interested in volunteering to help out? See the sign-up in the foyer. If you have not yet submitted paperwork to volunteer with children, please see…
Read MoreSunday, June 1, 2025 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. Encouragement Cards Each bulletin has an encouragement card in it. Please take this card and send it…
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