Lanse Link – 31 December 2023

Our Guest Preacher Today

Donnie Rosie is the Marketing Director for Miracle Mountain Ranch and one of our LEFC Missionaries. He is married to Tonya who homeschools their four children, George, Cole, Grant, and Karis.

Thank You!

“Dear church family, thank you so much for the generous Christmas Gift! It is a true joy to be your pastor.” – Pastor Matt & Heather

Christmas Gifts

Amy Jo Belko, Cindy Green, Misty Michaels, and Anita Allen would like to thank the church for their generous Christmas gifts.

Red Cross Blood Drive

On Tuesday, January 2^nd, our church will host the Morrisdale Community Blood Drive from 12:30-6:00pm. If you are eligible to donate, consider making an appointment at redcrossblood.org.

Annual Reports

Attention all ministry leaders: It is time once again to prepare for our Annual Reports and Vision Meeting to be held on January 28^th. Please turn in your review of 2023 and vision for 2024 to Jenni English by Friday, January 19^th. Thank you for serving our church in 2023!

Tax Receipts

If you need a tax receipt for your giving in 2023 and have not gotten one in previous years, please let Anita Allen know so that she can prepare one for you.

Poinsettias

If you purchased a poinsettia to help decorate our sanctuary, thank you!  Please take it home with you either this week or next and enjoy it for the remainder of the holiday season.

Read Your Bible in 2024

Get ready to read through your Bible this year! There are two different reading plans for free on the Bible table in the foyer. Stop by and take a plan home with you today.

Snow Removal Signup

Our Facilities Team is looking for a few individuals to help maintain our walkways during the winter months. Are you able to help with removing snow and salting the sidewalks Sunday mornings here at the church this winter? Sign up in the foyer. Questions? See George Leathers.

Directory Information Needed

It’s time to update the LEFC Directory for 2024. If you would like added or if you need your current information/picture updated, there are forms in the foyer or see the Lanse Link email to complete the information online. Please email all photos to churchoffice@lansefree.org. Feel free to see Jenni English.

Recycled Cards for Charity

Please save the fronts of your recycled cards (except for Hallmark, American Greetings and Disney which are unable to be accepted due to copyright laws). New cards (any occasion) with or without envelopes are also being accepted. There will be a box in the foyer labeled “Recycled Cards.” These recycled cards are part of a program to provide teens with life and work skills. For more information, please see Jenni English.

Attendance Volunteers

Jenni is still looking for a few more volunteers to help with weekly attendance. It’s super easy and there will be help available if you need it!

Wild Game Dinner – Team Members Needed

We would like to have another Wild Game Dinner next year on March 16^th. Abe Skacel is looking for some people to help him lead this outreach. Talk to Abe soon so that he can gauge interest. And, hunters, save some meat from this year’s harvest to share.

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.

All Church Notification Email List

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 we will add you to the list.

Church Office

Our church office is open every week, Tuesday – Friday from 9-3. You can reach Jenni in the office by phone (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.

Opportunities for Service

Become a part of our ministries! To get started serving in our church, contact the following people: Attendance (Jenni English), Coffee Ministry (Cody & Holly Crumrine), Kids Bible Classes (Vicky Albert), Nursery (Becky Schiefer), Greeting Ministry (Jordyn Skacel & Haylee Simler), Prayer Corners (Pastor Matt Mitchell), and Worship Team (Pastor Matt Mitchell).