Lanse Link – March 10, 2024

Church Office
Our church office will only be open Monday and Tuesday this week. 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 Tuesday. Last minute prayer requests need to be submitted to Pastor Matt.

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.
Kids: March 17^th – Part B

2024 Directories
There is a new directory placed in your mailbox. There are extras on the tables in the foyer if you do not have a mailbox. If you are not in the directory or do not have a mailbox, please see Jenni if you would like to get added.

Easter Literature
We have Easter pamphlets for you to read or to share with others on the table by the office.

Resurrection Sunday Refreshments
On Resurrection Sunday, March 31^st at 9:30am the Hospitality Team will be serving coffee and refreshments. They are asking people to bring cookies, breads, and finger foods to share. Please have the snacks here before 9:15am on March 31^st ready to serve. There will be tables set up in the foyer for them.

PRC Banquet
You are invited to join PRC for their Annual Fundraising Banquet on Tuesday, April 9^th at the Bryce Jordan Center. Joe & Molly Quick will be our table hosts. There is no cost to attend this event. A reservation is required for each person planning to attend. The deadline to RSVP is March 26^th. You can register online at scprc.com.

Challenge Fundraiser
Our church is currently sending 10 students to Challenge 2024 in Kansas City, MO! We will be conducting some fundraisers for the remaining third of the cost and to give our group opportunities for team building before we hit the road. Our first fundraising effort is an “Egg Your Yard” event. For a suggested donation of $50 (for 100 eggs) or $75 (for 150 eggs), you can wake up to an egg hunt in your own yard on Easter morning! Sign-ups and envelopes are available in the foyer and will be posted on our church’s Facebook wall for family and friends of LEFC. Please see Cody or Holly Crumrine for questions or more information.

Mission Team Bake Sale
Are you an exceptional baker? The Malawi Mission Team is looking to include a “Bake Sale” table at the family egg hunt on March 30th in hopes of raising some of the remaining money for our trip. We would love to have an assortment of whole pies, specialty Easter desserts and cakes, and expertly decorated cookies to sell. A sign up for donations is in the foyer. Please contact Mary Beth Moslak (mbmoslak@gmail.com or 814-553-0706) with any questions. Thank you for your continued support for our team.

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. See Jordyn Skacel, Holly Crumrine, or Vicky Albert with questions, to pre-register, or to get involved!

Time With Tobi Magill
Tobi will be joining us on Sunday, April 7^th for a visit. We’re going to have a special time at 8:30am to hear from her. All are welcome to join!

Stay Sharp Resources
You can now access the audio and other resources from Stay Sharp 2024 at the Waterdam Church website.

Cemetery Care Bids
The Facilities Team is now accepting bids through the month of March to mow the cemetery April through the end of September. You are responsible for providing your own gas and equipment. Send your bids by a written document or email to geoleathers63@gmail.com by Sunday, April 7^th. If you have any questions, feel free to contact George Leathers at 814-496-5615.

Men’s Breakfast & Fellowship
Starting Saturday, April 20^th at 8:00am in the fellowship hall at LEFC will be a men’s breakfast. All men are invited to come out, bring something to share for breakfast and enjoy some time with men sharing. Please see Keith Folmar or John Forcey for more information.

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 1st and can be found in the foyer on the Community Bulletin Board.

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

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.

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.