Lanse Link – 28 May 2023

Sunday, May 28, 2023

Lanse Evangelical Free Church

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Church Family News

Graduation Sunday

Today as we recognize our graduates, take time to offer an encouraging word to these young people as they prepare to begin the next chapter of their lives.

Miracle Mountain Ranch Open House

Interested in knowing what Miracle Mountain Ranch is all about? Join them Monday, May 29^th from 10:00am – 5:00pm for a day filled with fun, western activities. There will be pony rides, trail rides, a vaulting demonstration, a Memorial Service, a Message from the Mount, and much more. More information is available at https://mmrm.org/retreats-and-events/open-house/.

Going to Summer Camp?

Interested in attending summer camp at Miracle Mountain Ranch? Regular camp is for ages 8-18. Buckaroo camp, a minicamp, is for ages 6-9. See Marilynn Kristofits for more information.

Our Daily Bread

The latest edition of Our Daily Bread for June, July, and August is now available on the worship resource tables and by the Community Bulletin Board.

Mens’ Restroom Project

Please excuse our dust as the work in the mens’ restroom continues. We appreciate your patience and understanding as we update this room. Men: the family restroom is open for you to use throughout this project.

Save the Date – Family Bible Week

Mark your calendar and make plans to join us for Family Bible Week July 10^th -July 13^th, and July 16^th. See Holly Crumrine to be involved.

Director of Family Ministry

The job description for the new part-time ministry position is posted in the foyer. If you are interested in knowing more about the vision for this new role at LEFC, talk with any of the church elders.

Snack and Yack

When the auditorium empties after worship, young people in grades 3-7 who heard the sermon are invited to meet in Pastor Matt’s office for a snack and a brief interactive conversation about today’s message. To help kids listen closely, they can fill out a “Snack n’ Yack Notes” handout. Parents are always welcome to join in, too!

Ladies’ Fellowship Hour

Ladies, join us Wednesday, May 31^st at 10:30am for a time of fellowship with one another, praying for one another and missionaries, reading Scripture, and enjoying occasional snacks. Shelly Peterman will be leading. All ladies are invited to attend.

Join Us at Prayer Meeting

Each Wednesday at 7:00pm, a group of Christians meet to pray and to study God’s Word in the Prayer Room. Joel Michaels is leading us through a study of Acts. Nobody is put on the spot to pray out loud, but all are encouraged to attend and help lift up the needs of our church, community, nation, and world.

This Week in Kids Bible Class

What is idolatry? Idolatry is loving something else more than God. Today, the Little Learners and Bible Explorers will be studying 2 Kings 2 learning how Elisha served as a prophet. Resources for family worship centered on this lesson are available through the link you will receive in “The Family Table” email arriving this afternoon. For more information about this week’s lesson, check out The Gospel Project Big Picture Card for Volume 5, Unit 13, Session 3 which your family received in your mailbox.

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 John 12-21 and join as we study this week with Session 13: Do You Love Me? The Summer quarter resources are available in the foyer. Pick up your free copy of Jeremiah; Lamentations and be ready to join us in this study next Sunday with Session 1: Prepares.

Summer Camp Fund

A designated giving fund has been opened to offset the cost of registration for kids associated with our church. Mark your gift “Camp Fund” and drop it off in the offering plate.

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.

Sermon Publications

Missed a Sunday? You can read, listen to, or watch the message online in multiple ways throughout the week (YouTube, Facebook, Apple & Google Podcasts, Spotify, Pastor Matt’s blog, or the LEFC website [audio, video]). Audio CDs are also available in the foyer under the community bulletin board. Need help subscribing or finding a particular sermon? See Misty Michaels.

Email Subscriptions

We want everyone to know what is happening at LEFC! Are you on the “All Church Notifications” email list to get key announcements such as cancelations and other schedule changes? Subscribers also receive “The Lanse Link,” our weekly news bulletin. In addition, parents can subscribe to “The Family Table,” a Sunday newsletter filled with useful resources for family discipleship. Subscribe on the church website or send your email address to the church office and Misty Michaels will add you to the list.

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