Lanse Link – 15 May 2022

Sunday, May 15, 2022

Lanse Evangelical Free Church

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Take Me Out to the Ballgame

The Family Discipleship Vision Team is planning our first LEFC Family Outing to the Altoona Curve game on June 18^th. Families of all shapes and sizes are invited to take part. Gather up the kids and join us! Tickets will cost $7/person. Contact Mary Beth Moslak or sign up in the foyer by June 11th if you wish to attend or have any questions! We are looking forward to a fun evening of church fellowship.

Coffee Ministry Meeting

We are looking for new additions to our coffee ministry team! If you are an existing volunteer or would like to find out more about this ministry of fellowship, stay for a brief meeting in the sanctuary after our service today.

Covid Precautions Survey

The LEFC Elder team is reviewing our current covid policies and ongoing ministries to those who are the most vulnerable to negative outcomes from a covid infection. We would appreciate your input. We are especially interested in hearing from those whose families are exercising caution and continuing to participate from outside of the church building on Sundays. Please fill out the  short survey in your email by today to let us know how these ministries help you and your family.

Graduation Sunday Fellowship Dinner

Our Hospitality Team is organizing a potluck style dinner in honor of our graduates on Sunday, May 29^th immediately following the worship service. Make plans now to stay after church for this potluck style meal, please fill out the RSVP form in the foyer and drop it off in the offering plate or basket on the table by the office door so that the Hospitality Team can better prepare seating and drinks.

West Branch Ministerium Baccalaureate

The West Branch Ministerium Baccalaureate service is planned for Sunday, May 29^th at 7:00pm at Gethsemane UMC. Join them and celebrate the class of 2022.

Faithful Servants 5K Run /Walk

Bring the whole family to the Christian Servant Academy 5K Walk/Run with a free Kids Fun Run Saturday, June 11^th at 8:30am. This event is to help raise money for the school and will take place at Cold Stream Recreational Park. Registration begins at 7:00am or pick up a form in the foyer. Questions, see Bryanna Fencil.

360 Leadership Institute

Trinity International University if offering a two-week student leadership program from June 18^th to June 30^th for teens aged 15-18. The registration cost is $900 and includes food, room, transportation to field locations, and 360LI merchandise. For more information go to www.tiu.edu/undergrad/360-leadership-institute..

Designated Giving – ReachGlobal

With Ukraine in crisis due to the brutal conflict unfolding in this eastern European country, ReachGlobal is mobilizing to support the refugees displaced as they flee the conflict. We have opened a designated giving fund here at church to partner with their efforts. Prayerfully consider a gift to help our brothers and sisters as they minister to those in need. Mark your gift “Ukraine” and drop it in the offering plate.

Summer Camp – Join Us!

Fifteen campers and one volunteer are heading up to church camp this summer! All campers qualify for a $40 group discount. The cost per camper for regular camp (ages 8-18 – various weeks) is $230 and Buckaroo camp (ages 6-9) is $70. (June 23-25) Information is available in the foyer. More funding is available to support more campers. For more information see Marilynn Kristofits.

Explore the Bible at Home

Many adults in our church are utilizing the Explore the Bible resources to dig deeper into God’s word. Pick up your free copy of 1, 2 Thessalonians and join as we continue our study this week with Session 11: Observing.

Giving Opportunities

Designated giving funds remain open for our deaconess compassion fund to help those in need within our church family and a future pavilion here at the church. Please mark your gifts and drop them in the offering plate.

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