“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.
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.
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.
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.
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…
Sunday, March 15, 2026 Church Family News Men’s Breakfast & Fellowship On Saturday, April 11th at 8:00am in the fellowship hall at LEFC, a men’s breakfast will be held. All men are invited to come out, bring something to share for breakfast and enjoy some time with men sharing. See Peter Mitchell or John Forcey for more information. Upcoming Marriage Seminar Nearby “How Is Your Love Life?” is scheduled for 9:00-1:00 on Saturday April 11th…
Sunday, March 8, 2026 Church Family News Bible Explorers Handbell Practices The KBC Handbell Ensemble will be presenting a selection during the Resurrection Sunday Worship Service on April 5th. Kids in grades 1-4 are invited to participate. Practices will take place during the first few minutes of Bible Explorer Class beginning today and will continue each Sunday leading up to Easter. We hope to see you there! Adult Baptism Classes Want to know more about…
Sunday, March 1, 2026 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. Spring Forward Don’t forget to set your clocks ahead by one hour on Saturday night so that…
Sunday, February 22, 2026 Church Family News LEGO Roses Display The LEGO roses that are on the keyboard today are placed by family members in memory of Jonalie Evans at her birthday who loved roses and always proudly displayed her nieces’ LEGO creations in her home. Stay Sharp Our annual Stay Sharp theology conference will be held March 9th – 10th at Waterdam Church. The theme this year is “True Spirituality.” Register online by tomorrow,…
Sunday, February 15, 2026 Church Family News Moms & Kids Playdate This Thursday is our monthly Moms & Kids Playdate from 9-10 in the Fellowship Hall. Children can play with provided toys and games while moms enjoy fellowship with one another. Moms who are at home with their kids are encouraged to come join us! Explore The Bible At Home Many adults in our church are utilizing the Explore the Bible resources to dig deeper…
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