Weekly  High lights f or August 20,  2017
 
WORSHIP
 
Sunday's Sermon
"Able to Do What He Promised "
Romans 4:18-21

Wednesday Family Nights
Resumes September 6th
Come enjoy weekly family dinners, music groups for all ages, confirmation classes and youth fellowship and service projects.  See the schedule on the back of the bulletin. Contact Denise Eibel or David Coulson for more information.

Welcome New Member
 
Stephanie Brownlee

New Green Paraments
Thank you to Cathy Duran for the lovely new paraments.  Green is symbolic of growth, life, hope, fidelity and immortality.  Our Lord Jesus is the large bold white Cross centered on each parament.  The green parament backgrounds are pieced tessellations of small crosses.  We believers are these small green crosses.  We are crucified in Christ and we live because we are connected to Him and He is connected to us.  We are gathered together by God's work and become One Universal Church in Christ.  The crosses are in a variety of green colors, patterns and textures because they represent our uniqueness.  We are individuals each created for God's purposes.  We believers wear the sign of Jesus, the Cross, because He died on the Cross for us.  God put his mark on each of us in Baptism and we belong to Him.

Rally Day
Sunday, September 10th, 10 AM
Adult Education & Sunday School classes begin soon!  Register your child for Sunday School at the table in the narthex if they will be entering the 3 year old class, did not attend Sunday School last year or you need to update your info.  


Worship Service Times:

8:45 AM Worship

Sunday School Resumes in the Fall

11:00 AM Worship
Quick Links


August Volunteer Schedule 



Missio n

 STUDY THE BIBLE

New Season of Adult Ed. Classes
Begins September 10th
Led by Pastor Eibel at 10 AM in the Sanctuary

"Justification" - Sept. 10th-Nov. 5th
Luther said: "Justification is the article by which the church stands and falls."  In honor of the 500th anniversary of the Reformation, Pastor Eibel will lead a biblical examination of this vital article of our faith.

Looking ahead:
"Witnessing Within Your Personality Style"
  November 12th - January 14th 
"Heresies of Old, Responses for Today" 
January 21st - April 22nd
"Comforting Others"
April 29th - May 20th

Ladies Bible Study
The Bible Study begins, Thursday evening, September 14, at 6:45-8:15 PM. The new Bible Study is "The Promised One", Seeing Jesus in Genesis, by Nancy Guthrie. This 10 week study will take us through the 16th of November.  Workbooks are $12.  We will meet in the Youth Room using the back entrance.

Men's Breakfast and Bible Study
Men of Living Word gather on the 2nd Saturday of each month (Sept through May) from 7:30 AM -9:30 AM for food, fellowship, and Bible Study.  Please join us!!  

  Parables Bible Study
Gain a deeper understanding of Jesus' Parables through insights into 
the cultural context.  Pastor Paul Mayerhoff will lead the class on 
August 22nd, at 7 PM at the church.
 
Small Group Opportunities

Join the Newest "Living the Life" Small Group 
Meets the 4 th Sunday of each month at 12:15 PM at church beginning August 27 th .  Lunch is provided.  Childcare can be arranged. The focus of these groups is to build lasting friendships, and to help each other apply Biblical truths that renew our minds and transforms our lives.  
Other groups who meet once a month:
The 3 rd Thursday 8-9 PM (Southlake)
The 2 nd Sunday 3-4 PM (Grapevine)
The 3 rd Sunday 5:30-6:30 PM (Church)

Griefshare
Griefshare is designed to help those grieving the death of a loved one find comfort from God's Word.  We will begin our 13 week class on Tuesday, August 22nd, at 7 PM at the church.  Sessions are "self-contained" so you can attend at any time.  You can learn more about the class at www.griefshare.org.  Sign up at the table in the narthex or online.  
Click here to sign up. 
FELLOWSHIP

Summer Breakfast Volunteers
Summer breakfasts will continue through August 27th.  We hope you take advantage of this wonderful opportunity for fellowship over a delicious 
breakfast each Sunday. 

Wednesday Night Help
We need more volunteers for the Wednesday family night meals.  If you would like to help prepare and serve meals with this fun group, sign up today!  For more info., contact Steve Burke at [email protected].  
 
Circles of Eight Groups
If you are looking for a fellowship opportunity at LWLC, Circles of Eight is it!  Each dinner group is made up of approximately eight people that will meet once a month for 4 months.  Couples and singles are encouraged to participate and build relationships with others in our congregation.  Each month a different home will host the dinner group and provide the entrée while all the other participants bring a side dish or dessert.  
Dinner groups meet February through May with the sign up being in January and another session September - December with the sign up being in August.  For more information, contact Patricia Ferren at [email protected]
Click here to sign up.

LIFE Group Events
Young Couples & Parents -  We are going to have a couples night out!  On September 16th we will meet at TruFire Kitchen, 1239 Main Street, Southlake at 6 PM. Childcare will be provided at the church at 5:30 PM.    Click here to sign up.
Tweeners  - Watch for our September event coming soon!
Middlers  -  Join us for lunch at the Feedstore BBQ in Southlake, (530 S. Southlake Blvd.), on Sunday, August 27th after the late service.   Click here to sign up.
Life Experienced -  We will meet for lunch at Pappadeaux, September 10th, after the late service.  Click here to sign up.
Mature Singles -  Join us for lunch on September 10th, after the late service, at TruFire Kitchen, 1239 Main Street, Southlake.  Click here to sign up.

Golf Fellowship
LWLC Fellowship Golf group meets on Wednesdays at Bear Creek Golf Club.  Tee time at 9 AM.  Hope you can join us. Everyone is welcome!  For more information, contact Carl Young at [email protected]. 

Hiking Fellowship
Join us the 3rd Saturday of every month for a hiking fellowship.  
We will meet at Bob Jones Dog Park (3901 N White Chapel Blvd., Southlake).  Hope to see you there!
 
 MISSIONS 

Police Appreciation Ministry
This Sunday, after the late service, we will be stuffing "survival kit" bags for the Grapevine PD.  We'll need the congregation's help to stuff these bags so they can be delivered to the department the week school starts.  Supplies will be provided, manpower to do the stuffing is all we need.  Consider helping out with this ministry.  Sign up today!

Everyday Missionary Class
Join us for a five session course on becoming an everyday missionary. Learn to recognize where Jesus is already at work in your neighborhoods and workplaces, and gain the tools to join Him on His mission to reach the lost.  Date, time and frequency of the sessions will be determined by the schedules of the participants.  Sign up in the narthex or online. 
Click here to sign up.

International Student Outreach 
Join our team to help serve dinner and enjoy conversation with the international students at UT Arlington Friday, August 25th, from 6:45- 9 PM, at the Lutheran Student Center (311 College St.).  This is very low key and a lot of fun!  RSVP to Steve Burke at [email protected].

  New Neighbor Gift Bags  
There are red, blue, green and yellow gift bags in the church office you can use to welcome any new neighbors that move into your neighborhood. 

LWLC Sewing Group
Join us at the church the second Saturday of the month at 10 AM, as we sew simple blanket type coverings for missionaries to share with those to whom they minister.  You do not need to be an experienced seamstress!  Bring a sack lunch and enjoy fellowship and simple sewing.

For more information on missions, contact Steve 
Burke at [email protected].

 YOUTH


Wednesday Night Meal
September - Comfort Food
September 6th - Baked Chicken, Buttered Noodles, Green Beans w/bacon & onions, Salad

Youth Night
For the next three weeks youth night will be on Wednesdays from 6:30 to 8 PM.  There will be snacks, a devotion and some games each night.  These will be on August 16th, 23rd and 30th.

 Sunday Youth Night
 Jr. High Youth Night - Sunday, September 10th, 5:20-6:50 PM
Sr. High Youth Night - Sunday, September 10th, 7-8:30 PM

Youth Events:
September - CLYYF - Mountasia on the 9th, 9-1 PM, no cost, but will need to bring money for lunch after.
Jr. High - Confirmation Retreat at Sky Ranch, 22nd - 24th.
Sr. High - Game night on the 16th  from 6-8 PM, pizza provided.

October - CLYYF - Game night on the 21st, 6-8 PM, pizza provided.
Jr. & Sr. High - Paintball at DFW Adventure Park, 9-1 PM on the 7th, no cost, 
but will need money for  lunch after. 


For more information on youth, contact David Coulson at [email protected]. 

 OTHER
Church Pictorial Directory
We will be taking photos for the online directory this Sunday, August 20th, in between services.  If you are new to the church or need your family picture updated, please visit us on one of these Sundays.  You can also receive an electronic copy of your photo.  You can access the directory on our website under the 'about us' tab.  The password for the directory is our church phone number with no dashes (8174818626).  Sign up at the table in the narthex.   

Facebook
If you have "liked" and "follow" our LWLC Facebook page but don't see our daily posts in your newsfeed, you might want to visit our LWLC page a few times a week to see info on upcoming church events, pictures from recent events, and inspirational quotes and videos you can share with others.  https://www.facebook.com/lwlcgrapevine/