Weekly  High lights f or December 17,  2017
 
WORSHIP
Sunday's Sermon
"Christ's Coming-Future"
Luke 21:25-33

Christmas Eve Worship
Sunday, December 24th
4 and 6 PM
Please note there will be 
no morning services on Christmas Eve.



Worship Service Times:

8:45 AM Worship

Sunday School  
10 AM 

11:00 AM Worship
Quick Links


December Volunteer Schedule




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 STUDY THE BIBLE

Adult Education Class 
"Witnessing Within Your Personality Style" 
Led by Pastor Eibel through - January 14
10 AM in the Sanctuary
This class will explore how you can share Jesus with others in ways that are compatible with who God created you to be.  

Upcoming Adult Education Class 
"Heresies of Old, Responses
for Today"
January 21-April 22
Many people have friends or family members, both Christian and unbeliever, who hold strange opinions about Christianity.  This class will help you hear that phrases of today often reflect heresies of old.  You will be equipped how to lovingly respond. 

Men's Breakfast and Bible Study
Our men's Bible study meets the 2nd Saturday of the month beginning at 7:30 AM at the church.  Hope you can join us!

Women's Bible Study
Our new 10 week study begins Thursday, January 11th, at 6:30 PM.  We will study The Lamb of God - seeing Jesus in Exodus, Leviticus, Numbers & Deuteronomy by Nancy Guthrie.  Study guides are $17. 
 
Small Group Opportunities

 "Living the Life" Small Groups 
  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.  
Groups who meet once a month:
The 3 rd Thursday 8-9 PM (Southlake)
The 2nd Sunday 12:15 PM (Church)
The 2 nd Sunday 3-4 PM (Grapevine)
The 3 rd Sunday 5:30-6:30 PM (Church)
FELLOWSHIP


LIFE Group Events
Young Couples & Parents -  Be on the lookout for our next event coming up in January!
Tweeners - Our next event will be in February for our annual Super Bowl party. Be on the lookout for more information. 
Middlers  Join us on Saturday, January 6th, at 6:30 PM for dinner at the Burzlaff home (1601 Haydenbend Circle, Grapevine) at 7 PM.  Everyone brings a snack to share and a white elephant gift for fun.  Click here to sign up.  
Life Experienced  & Mature Singles -   We will meet at Rio Mambo Restaurant in Colleyville (5150 Hwy. 121) on Sunday, January 14th, after the late service. Click here to sign up

Christmas Decorating
We will be decorating the church this Sunday, after the late service.  Friday, December 22nd, we will need help putting the poinsettia's out.  We will also be taking down the decorations on Sunday, December 31st.  We need lots of help, so sign up today!

"Aging Backwards" Exercise Class
  Meets at the church every Tuesday morning at 9:00 AM.  Includes low intensity, gentle stretching, and includes a short devotion and prayer together.  For both men and women.  Contact Barbara Walker at barbarawalker@charter.net.

Golf Fellowship
The 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 cyengineer@msn.com. 
 
 MISSIONS 



Angel Tree
Bring your wrapped gifts to the church by Sunday, December 17th.  For more information, contact Vince Gitch at vgitch22@verizon.net.
 

Christmas Invitations Cards
Special Christmas invitation cards are on the table in the narthex.  Christmas is a wonderful time to invite your friends, neighbors, and co-workers to join us for worship.  There is a space on one side to write a personal invitation message.   These can be mailed or handed out.  May the 
Lord bless your efforts. 

GriefShare
GriefShare is designed to help those grieving the death of a loved one find comfort from God's Word.  Our next session begins Tuesday, January 16th and will go for 13 weeks on Tuesday's from 7-8:30 PM at the church.  Sessions are "self-contained" so you can attend at any time during the 13 weeks.  Contact Barbara Walker at  barbarawalker@charter.net for more information.

Mission Partner of the Week   
Our mission partner Good News for the Nations (India) trains leaders and plants churches.  Pray for God's protection as persecution has increased.  May God bless their efforts and keep them safe.   

  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. 

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 steve@lwlc.com.

 YOUTH


Wednesday Night Meal
December 20th - Comfort Food
Chili (with all the condiments), Bread/Crackers, Salad, Fruit

Youth Events:
Jr. & Sr. High - This Sunday w e will have a special game and pizza night from 6-7:30 PM.  Bring your friends!
College Students Christmas Party  -All college students are invited to a Christmas get together Monday, December 18th, at the church from 6-7:30 PM. 
CLYYF  (grades 1-6) - Main Event -Monday, January 1st, 5:45-8:00 PM 
Jr. & Sr. High - Main Event - Tuesday, January 2nd,  5:45-8:00 PM
Jr. & Sr. High - Houston Mission Trip - Thursday, December 21st - Saturday,
23rd.  We will staying at a local church and helping with recovery after 
Hurricane Harvey.

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

Cluster Groups
These groups are for Jr. & Sr. High youth and are designed to help youth serve God, get involved in the community and grow together as a group. 
Woodridge Nursing Home - S unday, January 7th, after the late service

For more information on youth, contact David Coulson at davidcoulson@lwlc.com. 

 OTHER
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Poinsettias
Donations of $8 each may be made to purchase poinsettias for the church.  Please fill out a Count-Me-In form and use the offering envelope provided in the pew rack for payment and mark 'Poinsettia' on the envelope.   Deadline is December 17th. 



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