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…
Read MoreSunday, December 21, 2025 Church Family News Christmas Caroling Join us today at 2:00pm 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. Mitchell Christmas Gift Each year we open a fund for our Pastor’s Christmas Gift. If you would like to…
Read MoreSunday, December 14, 2025 Church Family News Christmas Carols by Request Today we will be taking hymns by request during our Worship in Singing time. Be sure to have your request and the reason it is special to you ready to share as we lift our voices together. Annual Business Meeting Our Annual Business Meeting will be held today immediately following service. Members, please plan to stay for this brief meeting to set the budget…
Read MoreSunday, December 7, 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. Family Ministries Christmas Party Join us after church today for a Christmas Party! Lunch will be provided…
Read MoreSunday, November 30, 2025 Church Family News Annual Business Meeting Our Annual Business Meeting will be held on December 14th immediately following service. Members, please mark your calendars and plan to stay for this brief meeting to set the budget and officers for 2026. A copy of next year’s proposed budget, officer nominations, and meeting agenda are now posted on the bulletin board in the foyer. Family Ministries Christmas Party Join us after church next…
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…
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