Lanse Link :: November 3, 2024

Sunday, November 3, 2024

Church Family News

Communion Sunday
Today we will be passing communion plates for those partaking in the auditorium. There are pre-packaged communion elements for anyone, inside or outside, who would prefer to use them as we worship together at the Lord’s Table. We have a gluten free option for those with special dietary needs.

Thankful Bulletin Board
On the small table next to Jenni’s office, there are small pieces of paper. Take one (or as many as you want) and write down what you are thankful for. They will be displayed on the bulletin board for the Thanksgiving season.

Baptism Classes
We’re going to be having more baptisms in December, and we’re offering classes for both kids and adults between now and then. See Pastor Matt if you are interested.

Church Family Budget Meeting
The annual budget meeting will be held Tuesday, November 19^th at 6:00pm. All interested people are invited to join the Elder Board and help make the budget plans for 2025. Leaders of ministries and committees who use church funds are asked to bring or send along their ministry’s needs and recommendations to this meeting. See Keith Folmar if you have any questions.

Celebration Choir
The Celebration Choir is rehearsing every Thursday at 7:30pm during this season. Please see Amy Jo Belko to get involved.

Operation Christmas Child
Our church is participating in Operation Christmas Child, sponsored by Samaritan’s Purse. If you feel led to pack a shoebox for a child, they are in the foyer with information inside. The shoeboxes will need to be returned to the church by Sunday, November 17^th. Each box will cost $10 to ship. If you are interested in sponsoring one or more of the shoeboxes we hope to send, mark your donation “Shoeboxes.” Questions? See Mary Beth Moslak.

Thanksgiving Baskets
The deaconesses are collecting donations of food items to help brighten the Thanksgiving holiday of needy families in our community. Non-perishable items may be brought to the church through November 24^h. Our deaconess team will prepare all donations for safe delivery to needy families in our community. Please be sure to check the expiration dates on your donations to ensure they are fresh. If you know of any families who could use a basket this holiday season, please get in touch one of our Deaconess team members: Renee Mostyn (Lead), Beth English, Becky Hubler, Heather Hurley, Cindy Michaels, Ildiko Schall, Sue Swisher or Pam Weaver.

WB Ministerium Area Food Bank
The West Branch Ministerium will be providing meals for the upcoming holidays. They are in need of the following items: stuffing mix, canned green beans, cake mixes and canned frosting. There will be a donation box in the foyer labeled, “WB Ministerium Food Bank.” Please see the newsletter on the community bulletin board for more information.

Card Shower for John Kelley
John Kelley from Drifting, a long-time friend of Les and June Lucas, is turning 100 years old on November 6^th! The Lucases would love to see him receive many birthday wishes. You can put a card for him in their box at church or mail directly to John Kelley, Room 304, Windy Hill Village, 100 Dogwood Drive, Philipsburg, PA 16866. When you sign your card, please put “LEFC” beside your name.

Giving Opportunities
Designated giving funds are open for the deaconess compassion fund to help those in need within our church family, a future pavilion for the Ark Park here at the church, shoeboxes, and WB Ministerium area food bank for holiday meal packages. 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 is churchoffice@lansefree.org. Questions? Contact Jenni English.

Church Office
Our church office is open every week, Tuesday – Friday from 8:45am – 2:15pm. 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.

Director of Family Ministry
Jordyn Skacel serves as our Director of Family Ministry. She is happy to meet with you at the church, in her home, in your home, or in public, with or without kids! Catch her at church or contact her via phone, text, or email, (814) 592-9280 or families@lansefree.org to schedule a time to meet. She’d love to hear your ideas, how you’d like to be involved, and to be a resource for your family.

Youth Group
The youth group meets on Sunday evenings at 7:00pm. All students in grades 7 and up are invited to come for games, snacks, and fun while learning to study our Bibles together. The youth group will be learning to grow closer to God by studying the book of Ephesians. See Cody & Holly Crumrine for more information.

Snack and Yack
Directly after service, kids 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 listen closely, kids can fill out a “Snack n’ Yack Notes” handout that are in the foyer. Parents are always welcome to join in, too! Leading this week is Keith & Pennie Folmar.

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, and reading Scripture. All ladies are invited to attend.

Join Us at Prayer Meeting
Wednesdays 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 Numbers. 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 Acts 13-28 and join as we study this week with Session 10: Commit. The Fall quarter resources are available in the foyer.

This Week in Kids Bible Class
God Is In Control. Today, the Little Learners and Bible Explorers will be studying Genesis 25; 27 learning about Jacob and Esau. 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 1, Unit 3, Session 1 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 (Katie Kerlin & 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]). Need help subscribing or finding a particular sermon? See Jenni English.

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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