Weekly  High lights f or May 7,  2017
 
WORSHIP


Sunday's Sermon
"In Adam, In Christ"
1 Corinthians 15:21-22

"Songs of Promise"
All Music Sunday, May 21st
Join us for this inspirational worship in which the music department continues the year long theme of God's promises.  Come and be blessed!


Worship Service Times:

8:45 AM Worship

10:00 AM Adult Education & Sunday School 

11:00 AM Worship

Quick Links


May Volunteer Schedule




Missio n

 STUDY THE BIBLE

Titus
10 AM in Sanctuary
Led by Pastor Eibel
Begins May 7th through May 21st
Luther called this letter "a kind of epitome and summary of other, wordier epistles."  It describes how Christian live by faith, rooted in our baptism. 

Holy Communion Class
Wednesday, May 31st, 6:30 PM
This class, led by Pastor Eibel in the sanctuary, is intended to help children gain a greater appreciation and understanding of the sacrament.  The class is for children in grades 1-5 and we ask that a parent attend the class.  Contact the church office if you would like to attend.
 
Small Group Opportunities

Parables Bible Study
Gain a deeper understanding of Jesus' Parables through insights into the cultural context. The next class will be Tuesday, May 9th at 7 PM and is led by Pastor Mayerhoff. 

Living the Life Small Groups 
By God's grace we want to grow up into Christ in all things, and live this new life in Him to its fullest. Groups m eet at various times once a month. Groups can be joined at any time throughout the year.   For more information, contact Steve Burke at [email protected] .    Click here to sign up.

FELLOWSHIP

Summer Breakfast Volunteers
Our summer breakfast begins Sunday, May 28th.  Individuals and groups are encouraged to volunteer to help.  The cost will be reimbursed.  Sign up at the table in the narthex.  For more information, contact Steve Burke at [email protected]
 
LIFE Group Events
Young Couples & Parents Men's and Women's OutingMen-Bike ride:  Meet at Murrell Park MADD Shelter in Grapevine on Saturday, May 13th, at 8 AM.  Bring your own bike and helmet.  We have 1 extra bike if you need one.  Click here to sign up.   
Ladies- Painting Party:  Saturday, May 13th, from 7-9 PM, at Loaded Brushes in Colleyville.  Open to all women of the church.  We will be painting the Lutheran seal!  Cost is $29. A minimum of 10 women and up to 45! For more information, contact Veronica Kelliher at [email protected].   Click here to sign up.
Tweeners  - Memorial Day party at Mark and Joan Krikau's home on Sunday, May 28th, from 2-4 PM.  Bring your swim suits and an appetizer.  Click here to sign up. 
Middlers & Life Experienced Join us for a combined event on Tuesday, May 16th, for the Texas Rangers vs. Phillies game!  Game begins at 7 PM.  Cost is $10 per ticket.  Deadline to sign up is SUNDAY!  Checks payable to Sandra Hare. 
Mature SinglesJoin us for lunch after the late service this Sunday, May 7th, at Saltgrass Steak House (201 TX 114, Grapevine).  Click here to sign up.
 
Summer BBQ Fellowship
It is almost summertime, and that means BBQ fellowship time! We will meet at 6:30 PM each night. Below is our schedule:
May 31st - FeedStore BBQ (530 S. White Chapel Blvd., Southlake)
June 21st - Spring Creek BBQ (315 W. State Hwy. 114, Grapevine)
July 12th - Meat U Anywhere BBQ (919 W. Northwest Hwy., Grapevine)
August 2nd - Red Barn BBQ (4913 Colleyville Blvd., Colleyville)

LWLC Fellowship Golf
LWLC Fellowship Golf group meets weekly.  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 

Grapevine Police Department Appreciation
May 15th-19th is National Police Week. On May 18th, we will be providing a brisket & fixin' lunch.  We're feeding roughly 100 officers & staff so we need volunteers to provide normal family sized side dishes, or desserts and a few volunteers to help deliver the food to GPD.  Pertinent details will be sent out to all volunteers via email around May 15th. 
 
Summer 2018 Multi-Generational Honduras 
Mission Trip  
There will be a presentation and Q & A informational meeting with the Directors of New Life Orphanage in Honduras in the Sr. High Youth Room from 6-7 PM on Sunday, May 7th.  In addition to ministering to the children, there are medical, agricultural, construction and other ways to be involved.

Become an Everyday Missionary
Led by Steve Burke
Our first "Becoming an Everyday Missionary" class will be on Thursday night May 11th at 7 pm in the Sr High Youth Room.   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 in His mission to reach the lost.  Contact Steve Burke for more information. 
steve@ lwlc.com

Honduras Orphanage Clothing Drive
 Now through May 31 we will be collecting donations of gently used children's clothing, backpacks, light jackets and shoes.  The children are between 4 and 18 years old.   Bring your items to the church and place in the designated boxes in the Family Life Center.

Summer Reading Ministry
We are putting together a team to tutor students in reading.  Volunteers will need to attend training on June 6th or 8th from noon-1 PM located at 3010 Mustang Dr..  Classes are on Tuesdays and Thursdays from noon-1 PM, June 20 th -August 10th.  Volunteers can sign up for the days that work with their summer schedules.
 
For more information on missions, contact Steve 
Burke at [email protected].

 YOUTH


Acolyte Training
If you have a child who will be going into 4th-6th grade and they would like to learn how to acolyte, we will have a short training after the late service Sunday, May 7th.     Click here to sign up.

Vacation Bible School
June 4-June 8th
Join us for  Maker Fun Factory Vacation Bible School
(ages preschool-6th grade).  Register your kids today or sign up to volunteer as a leader or helper.  Participants and volunteers can register on our website at vbspro.events/p/lwlc or in the narthex. Family meals are served each night from 5:30-6 PM.  We would love for you to join us!  Please indicate on your Participant Registration how many will be joining us.  The suggested free-will offering to cover the cost of meals for the week is $10 each or $30 per family.  VBS begins at  6:10-8:15 PM each evening.  
Join us Saturdays at the church from 9-noon or noon-3 PM as we prepare the decorations for VBS!
 
Blessing of Graduates
Sunday, June 4th, 11:00 AM Service
If you have a student who will be celebrating their graduation from high school, vocational school or college this spring, please fill out the Count-Me-In form.  There will be a special blessing for them during the 11:00 am service 
on June 4th. 

Panel Discussion: Off to College
Join us Sunday, May 21st, at 7 PM, in the conference room as we share practical advice on how to cope when our children go off to college.  We will focus our discussion on healthy transition through this stage of parenting, and on how we can help our youth prepare for college socially, spiritually and practically.  Even if your children are still a few years away from going off to college, it would be good to start preparing in advance. Invite your friends, neighbors and co-workers! Contact Steve Burke at  [email protected]
for more information.

UPCOMING EVENTS:
CLYYF (Grade 1 - 6) Saturday May 20th, we will be headed to Urban Air Jump 
Park 
in Southlake from 4 to 6 pm, no cost, pizza and drinks provided.
CLYYF Sunday, July 9th,  Texas Ranger game.  Leaving from the church after the late service.  Please bring money for lunch on the way.   Deadline to sign up is June 5th.
Jr. & Sr. High - T rip to Six Flags on June 20th, from 10 am - 6 pm.   We will make our own sack lunches.  The youth will bring money for dinner on the way home.   Deadline to sign up is June 5th.
Jr. & Sr. High -  Rough Rider Game, Sunday, August 6th.  We will leave the church at 6 pm for a 7:05 pm game.  Cost is $20 and that will cover dinner and tickets to the game.  Please pack/wear a swimming suit as we will be enjoying a trip down the lazy river at the park.   Deadline to sign up is June 5th.

Wednesday Night Meal
May: Fun Food
May 10th  - Pizza, Salad, Dessert

 Sunday Youth Night
 Jr. High Youth Night - Sunday, May 21st, 5:20-6:50 PM
Sr. High Youth Night - Sunday, May 21st, 7-8:30 PM

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