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.
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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…
Read MoreSunday, November 23, 2025 Church Family News Deck The Halls Come help Maria & her team decorate for the Christmas season tomorrow at 5:30pm. Outside Tables and Chairs As winter approaches and the pavilion is being used less often, we ask that a group of people help today with putting the last of the tables and chairs away into the shed but leaving the all-weather picnic tables for nice days. Thank you! Open Administrative Assistant…
Read MoreSunday, November 16, 2025 Church Family News Thanksgiving Baskets All items may be brought to the church today. Please be sure to check the expiration dates on your donations to ensure they are fresh. If you know of any families who could use a basket this holiday season, please get in touch one of our Deaconess team members. Christmas Presentation All kids age Preschool – Grade 6 are invited to participate in a combined Adult…
Read MoreSunday, November 9, 2025 Church Family News Operation Christmas Child The shoeboxes will need to be returned to the church by today. Each box costs $10 to ship. If you’re interested in sponsoring one or more shoeboxes, mark your donation “Shoeboxes.” Questions? See Mary Beth Moslak. Church Family Budget Meeting The annual budget meeting will be held Saturday, November 15th at 9:00am. All interested people are invited to join the Elder Board and help make…
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…
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