Lanse Link – April 28, 2024

Sunday, April 28th, 2024

Church Family News

 

Facilities Team Meeting
There will be a brief meeting this morning after worship service to discuss a few matters.

Malawi Mission Team Fundraiser
The Malawi Mission Team is conducting a “Troy’s Philadelphia-Style Hoagie” fundraiser to bless the ministry of Community Impact during their trip.  The last day to order is today. The hoagies will be delivered on Monday, May 6^th at the church.  Those interested should see Keith Hurley, Steph Quick, or Mary Beth Moslak.

Graduation Sunday on May 26^th
Every year we set aside some time to honor those in our church family who have graduated from high school, college, or graduate school. Are you completing any type of schooling during the 2023-2024 school year? Stop by the table in the foyer and pick up a Graduation Info Sheet and return to Jenni English by May 19^th so that we can include you in our celebration.

Cemetery Care
Bill Mostyn will be mowing the cemetery again this year. If you notice anything that needs to be taken care of in our cemetery, please contact Bill (814) 590-9354, and he will see that it is addressed.

Help Us Clean Up The Cemetery
Join the Facilities Team as they clean up the church cemetery on Friday, May 3^rd starting at 1:00pm. Bring your rakes and leaf blowers. Come and go as you need.

Baptism Classes
Interested in learning what baptism means? More classes have been scheduled for May 5^th (Part A) and May 12^th (Part B) at 8:30am. Please see Pastor Matt if interested.

Directory Update
Nancy Wertz has moved. Her new address is 650 Leonard Street, Apt. 623, Clearfield, PA 16830. Her phone number is (814) 205-4598. Please update this in your directory.

Interested In Playing Softball?
Jenni English is looking to put together a team within the church to play in a slow-pitch wood-bat softball co-ed tournament with other churches. The tournament will take place on June 1^st with a rain date of June 8^th. The cost would be $10 per person, however there will be scholarships available if needed. You must have completed 9^th grade to be eligible to play. The tournament will benefit the gFree church youth group going to summer camp. There is a sign-up sheet on the table in the foyer or you can let Jenni know. We need all players to be committed by May 15^th so we can register. If you have any questions, please see Jenni English.

Parents of Children in KBC
Due to the growth of the kid’s bible classes and several new teachers, we are asking parents to complete the form in your mailbox for each child that may already be going or possibly interested in going to classes. You do not need to fill out a form for your child(ren) to keep attending classes. This is just simply for general information, so teachers are aware of any allergies and have contact information, etc. Please place the forms in either Vicky Albert’s or Jenni English’s mailboxes.

It’s Not Too Late To Sign Up For Summer Camp
There are still (but very limited) open spots for summer camp at Miracle Mountain Ranch. There are many weeks of camps for all ages. See Marilynn Kristofits for more information if you are interested in going.

West Branch Ministerium Scholarship
The H. Lee Hebel Memorial Scholarship is an annual scholarship given to a high school graduate or those pursuing a second career, and will, in the next 9 months, be enrolled in college, seminary, or Bible school. They should be pursuing full time Christian service, including pastoral ministry, counseling, youth ministry, or teaching in a Christian school. Applications should be postmarked by May 1^st and can be found in the foyer on the Community Bulletin Board.

Giving Opportunities
Designated giving funds are open for Challenge Conference, Malawi trip, summer camp, 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.

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” handouts that are in the foyer. Parents are always welcome to join in, too! Leading this week is Keith & Heather Hurley.

Ladies’ Fellowship Hour
Ladies, join us on Wednesday mornings at 10:30am for a time of fellowship with one another, praying for one another and missionaries, reading Scripture, and enjoying occasional snacks. 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. We are going through a study of the book of Psalms. 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.

Community Group
The community group meets Sunday evenings at 7:00pm in the Skacel home for fellowship and Bible study. People of all ages are welcome (including kids!). See Abe or Jordyn Skacel if you want to check it out!

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 week with Session 9: Dreamer. The Spring quarter resources are available in the foyer.

This Week in Kids Bible Class
What is the church? The church is all Christians everywhere. Today, the Little Learners and Bible Explorers will be studying Acts 12 learning about how Peter Was Rescued from Prison. 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 11, Unit 32, Session 4 which your family received in your mailbox.

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 (Jenni English), and Worship Team (Pastor Matt Mitchell).

Sermon Publications
Missed a Sunday? You can read, listen to, or watch the message online in multiple ways throughout the week (YouTube, Facebook, Apple Podcast, 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 we will add you to the list.

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