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, November 2, 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. New Adult Class Tonight, the adult class will be starting a study through the book of Ecclesiastes. You’re…
Read MoreSunday, October 26, 2025 Church Family News Hymns by Request – Reformation Sunday Today we will be taking hymns by request during our Worship in Singing time. Our focus will be songs about the gospel and how it changes our hearts and lives. Pick out a favorite song and be ready with the hymn’s number and prepared to share what it means to you as we lift our voices together. Church Family Meal Celebrate autumn…
Read MoreSunday, October 19, 2025 Church Family News Service Project This Saturday, a team will be going to help a disabled Lanse homeowner clean up garbage out of a steep ravine in their backyard. We will gather at the church at 8:30am for a quick meeting before serving. We should be done before noon, and we need some more workers if you are available! Talk to Pastor Matt for more details and to get involved. LEFC…
Read MoreSunday, October 12, 2025 Church Family News Our Preacher Today Our preacher for today is one of our elders and missionaries, Abraham Skacel. Church Family Meal Celebrate autumn and our church family with a hearty soup and chili lunch on October 26th. Bring soup or chili or a dessert (think pumpkins, apples, and spices!) to share. Won’t know if you can come until the last minute? Don’t have time to make soup? Come anyways! We…
Read MoreSunday, October 5, 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. Pastor Appreciation Month October is Pastor Appreciation Month. Remember to thank Pastor Matt & Heather for their…
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