Sunday, October 18, 2026 Church Family News Guest Preacher: Our guest preacher today is Peter Bors. He’s one of our supported missionaries serving with ReachGlobal Crisis Response. Please take a moment to greet Peter and thank him for being here with us. Operation Christmas Child: Our church is participating in Operation Christmas Child, sponsored by Samaritan’s Purse. The shoeboxes are in the foyer and will need to be returned to the church by Sunday, November…
Sunday, October 11, 2026 Church Family News Guest Preachers: Our guest preacher today is Donnie Rosie from Miracle Mountain Ranch. Be sure to thank him for being able to be here to help “feed the flock.” Next Sunday, Peter Bors will be preaching here at LEFC. He’s one of our supported missionaries serving with ReachGlobal Crisis Response. Mom & Kids Playdate: Our monthly Moms & Kids Playdate is on Thursday October 15th from 9-10:00am. Moms…
Sunday, October 4, 2026 Church Family News Pastor Appreciation Month: October is Pastor Appreciation Month. Remember to thank Pastor Matt & Heather for their hard work, sacrificial dedication, and multiple blessings they have provided to us by serving our Lord here at LEFC. As our gift of appreciation to Pastor Matt & Heather, we are sending them to the Allegheny District Pastors and Wives retreat October 9th-11th. Upcoming Guest Preachers: On October 11th Donnie Rosie…
Sunday, September 27, 2026 Church Family News Fall Retreat: Our fall retreat is coming up on October 16-18! We want you there! This is a great opportunity for your family to get away with the LEFC family and enjoy fellowship, teaching, and more. Registration is open! Find Your Place To Serve: Looking for a way to get more connected at church? Serving is a great way to meet people, build relationships, learn new skills, and discover…
Sunday, September 20, 2026 Church Family News Celebration Sunday: Today we are celebrating our 134rd birthday! After the service, we will be taking our annual church family photo together. Everyone is invited to be in the photo, but participation is completely optional. Every year, this family portrait is used in church publications, posted on the church’s social media and website, and gets hung on our history wall for future generations to view. After we get…
“This is the day the LORD has made; let us rejoice and be glad in it!” (Psalm 118:24).
As Christians, we have so many reasons to rejoice. First and foremost, we are loved by God and saved through faith in Jesus Christ. There is no greater thing than knowing Him! I am rejoicing that some of us got to worship in person on campus last Sunday. It was terrific to see some of you that I haven’t laid eyes on for the last three months. And from what I hear, we have an even bigger group showing up this week!
Eleven Sundays… The last time we gathered together in-person for worship on our church campus was March 15, 2020. Because of COVID-19, eleven Sundays have passed where we have all worshipped the Lord from our homes and utilized creative technological means of encouraging Christian fellowship and spiritual growth. For the last eleven Sundays, the church has not stopped being the church. In fact, the scope of our outreach may have even grown some as many people have accessed our online resources.
I will say it again: Rejoice! I hope your family is singing together to express your joy in the Lord. Ephesians 5:18-19 closely ties together being filled with the Holy Spirit and making music in your heart to the Lord through psalms, hymns, and spiritual songs. There are many good songs to sing about the Holy Spirit.
I wish we were gathering together for worship in our building on our campus this Sunday. Sadly, we are not, and it currently seems that we may be in for a longer wait until it is wise and loving to gather in large groups once again. The Lord gives, and the Lord takes away. May the name of the Lord be praised.
You’re going to notice a reoccurring theme in this worship guide – joy. As we dive more deeply together into Paul’s letter to the Philippians in the weeks to come, we’re going to be repeatedly reminded to rejoice in the Lord. So it’s time to get started now!
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