The wait is over! Christmas has come. Even if it was different this year, I hope your Christmas was full of real joy, wonder, and love. I also hope you set aside time to think about the birth of Christ.
In this weekend’s video message, Joel Michaels takes us back through that familiar story and focuses on what the angel said to the shepherds. I look forward to studying it with my family this Sunday morning.
Read MoreOften the worst part of waiting is not knowing how long the wait will be. Anticipation dies down and despair sets in. And the last bit is often the hardest. It’s darkest right before dawn, especially when you don’t have a device telling you exactly when dawn will come.
Read MoreThe best part of waiting is anticipation of the good stuff that’s coming at the end of the waiting. We get joy from wondering what exactly is in that wrapped gift under the tree. We look forward to the day when COVID-19 is eradicated. We dream of the Sunday we all gather together once more at the same time and the same place. Anticipation of blessing makes it worth the wait.
Read MoreLEFC Guide to Worship Sunday, December 6, 2020 Lanse Evangelical Free Church From the Pastor Home Worship Guide Church Family News Special Plans for Advent & Christmas 2020 Prayer Items From the Pastor Dear Church Family, Waiting can be really hard. Sometimes waiting can be fun–when you know exactly how long the wait will be (hopefully short!) and what good thing is coming at the end. Anticipation makes waiting sweet. But other kinds of waiting…
Read MoreLEFC Guide to Worship Sunday, November 29, 2020 Lanse Evangelical Free Church From the Pastor Home Worship Guide Church Family News Special Plans for Advent & Christmas 2020 Prayer Items From the Pastor Dear Church Family, This weekend on the calendar is always a fascinating confluence of seasons: We just celebrated Thanksgiving and still have many more things for which to be grateful. We step into Advent–a season of hopeful waiting, something we’ve been learning…
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Sunday, August 10, 2025 Church Family News Picnic in the Pavilion! Join us for lunch and fellowship today in the new pavilion. There is food for all! Church Family Meeting All members are encouraged to stay today for our next quarterly meeting. There will be updates and a dedication on the Ark Park Pavilion, as well as other ongoing and upcoming projects, events, and ministries. See Chairman Keith Folmar if you have any questions. Back…
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Sunday, August 3, 2025 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. Free Fridge Volunteers Needed The Lanse Free Fridge operates 7 days a week, 24 hours a day…
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Sunday, July 27, 2025 Church Family News Facilities Team Meeting The Facilities Team will be meeting tomorrow evening at 7:00pm in the Fellowship Hall. If you have any questions or concerns, contact Trey English at (814) 553-9664. Baptism Classes Pastor Matt is having another Kids Baptism Class for August 3rd (Part A) and August 17th (Part B). Please reach out to Pastor Matt if you are interested. Picnic in the Pavilion! Mark August 10th on…
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Sunday, July 20, 2025 Church Family News Guest Preacher Our guest preacher today is Kerry Doyal, our Allegheny District Superintendent. Take a moment to greet Kerry and Robin and say hello. Facilities Team Meeting The Facilities Team will be meeting on Monday, July 28th at 7:00pm in the Fellowship Hall. If you have any questions or concerns, please reach out to Trey English at (814) 553-9664. Picnic in the Pavilion! Mark August 10th on your…
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Sunday, July 13, 2025 Church Family News More Baptism Classes Pastor Matt will be teaching Baptism Classes for kids on August 3rd (Part A) and August 17th (Part B). Please reach out to Pastor Matt if you are interested. Upcoming Events The Good News Cruise and Touch A Truck are coming up in a few weeks! Be on the lookout for posters to take and be spread through the community, sign-up sheets for volunteering, and…
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