Lanse Link – 18 February 2024

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 Genesis 20-50  and join as we study this through the Spring Quarter, starting on March 3^rd. These booklets are available in the foyer.

Challenge Commitment Deadline
For students in grades 6-12 who are considering joining the Challenge Crew this year, keep in mind that the deadline to commit is today. A $100 deposit secures your spot and allows us to start booking hotels, planning transportation, and fundraising. You can email the church office, Cody, or Holly Crumrine for more information. (Financial assistance available if needed.)

Pop-Up Baptism Classes
Pastor Matt is teaching baptism classes on Sunday mornings at 8:30am. There will be make-up classes scheduled if you are still interested.
Adults: February 25^th – Part A                                Kids: March 17^th – Part B
March 10^th – Part B

Baby Bottle Blessings
Our church is participating in The Pregnancy Resource Clinic’s Baby Bottle Blessing campaign. Please fill your bottle with your extra change and bills over the next few weeks. Bottles are due back by March 3^rd.

Wild Game Dinner Meeting
The final preparation meeting will be held Sunday, March 3^rd after service. Please see Abe for any questions.

Our Daily Bread
We now have large print copies of Our Daily Bread for January, February, and March available on the worship resource tables and by the Community Bulletin Board. We will continue to receive large print copies. There are also small print copies available for the months of March, April and June until the large new copies come. After this, there will be no more small print copies.

Easter Egg Hunt
The Family Ministries Team is organizing an Easter egg hunt on Saturday, March 30^th at 10:00am here at the church. In addition to the hunt, we’ll be organizing indoor crafts and activities to enjoy. Children ages 0-12 are invited to participate. Registration will begin at 9:30am. Pre-registration is available for children who are attenders of LEFC. Donations of plastic eggs, candy, and prizes are needed, as well as volunteers. There are posters, a donation information sheet, and sign-up sheets in the foyer. See Jordyn Skacel, Holly Crumrine, or Vicky Albert with questions, to pre-register, or to get involved!

Lenten Worship Services
Each year the ministers of the West Branch Churches plan Lenten Services on Sundays throughout our area. There is an updated schedule of location and speakers for these services located on the community bulletin board in the foyer.

Opportunities at River of Life Camp
Chip and Kim Wolfe serve every summer at River of Life Camp in Irasburg, Vermont (riveroflifecamp.com). The Wolfes train the ministry staff in personal evangelism and teach the Bible to campers. There are many opportunities to volunteer at River of Life Camp–cabin counselors, kitchen staff, maintenance workers, etc. If you are interested in getting involved even for just a weekend or up to a whole summer, talk with Chip or Kim.

It Is Not Too Late to Go to Summer Camp
Thinking about attending summer camp at Miracle Mountain Ranch? The church will pay the first $75 to register your child. The cost per camper for regular camp (ages 8-16) will be $275, Buckaroo camp (ages 6-9) will be $110. A designated giving fund has been opened to support kids heading to camp. Mark your gift “camp fund” and put it in the offering. Interested in attending, see Marilynn Kristofits.

Open Staff Position
We are searching for a Director of Family Ministry (part-time, salaried) to lead our ministries to children, youth, and parents. The job description for this new ministry position is available in the foyer. To apply, please send a resume and a letter of application to Pastor Matt.

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

Offering
Thank you for continuing to support our ministries and missionaries. The offering plates are available at the back of the auditorium. Gifts can also be mailed to the church or given electronically through your bank’s bill pay program or through online platforms: PayPal and Venmo. Our account address is churchoffice@lansefree.org. Questions? Contact Jenni English.

Church Office
Our church office is open every week, Tuesday – Friday from 9-3. You can reach Jenni in the office by phone (814-345-6500), or email at churchoffice@lansefree.org. If you would like information to be in next week’s bulletin, please have it in by 1:00pm Thursday. Last minute prayer requests need to be submitted to the office by 9:00am on Friday.