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Semi-Annual Congregational Meeting
Sunday, January 27th, 12:15 PM
In the Family Life Center
- Brief overviews of 2018 and preview of 2019 plans.
- Congregational approval of the Mission Strategy proposal for 2019
- Approval of voting delegates to the LCMC National Gathering and the Texas District Convention
A staffed nursery will be available and
lunch is provided.
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This Saturday
9:00 AM-Noon
All who are interested in being a part of the Adult Choir this spring are invited to attend our winter retreat. We will begin to learn the new semester of music with both sectional and full rehearsals.
Welcome New Member(s)
Nina, Martin and Ari Beate
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Worship Service Times
8:45 AM Worship
Sunday School and Adult Education
at 10 AM
11:00 AM Worship
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Upcoming Class:
"Flowers in the Desert"
Continues thru February 24th
Led by Pastor Eibel - 10 AM in the Sanctuary
Amidst the desert landscape of the prophets there are gospel flowers of rich beauty. The class will examine the flowers, birthing a new love for the prophets.
Bioethics Course at LWLC
January 14-18, we are hosting the M.Div. students of the Institute of Lutheran Theology in a week long intensive Bioethics course taught by Rev. Tim Rynearson of Peace Lutheran Church, Brookings, SD. Anyone wanting to audit this course, please speak with Pastor Malinak. In addition to the class,
there will be evening presentations open to everyone in the
community (6:30-8 PM). No cost to audit this course. FREE.
1/14: Faith and Medicine: Medical Ethics Today
1/15: Medical Ethics: Specific Questions
1. Who's Your Daddy?: New Reproductive Technologies
2. End of Life Decisions including Physicians Assisted
Death
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/17: Advanced Care Planning: Having Conversations
Our new Bible study will begin tonight, January 10th, at 6:45 PM at the church. We will study
The Wisdom of God: Seeing Jesus in the Psalms and Wisdom Books
by Nancy Guthrie. This 10-week study of Job, Psalms, Proverbs, Ecclesiastes, and the Song of Solomon mines the Wisdom Literature not only for wise principles for living, but also for the wise person these books point to through their drama, poetry, proverb, and song-Jesus. Study Guides are $18. For more information, contact Brenda Klingbeil at 817-691-9959.
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Men's Breakfast & Bible Study
Held the 2nd Saturday of every month at 7:30 AM at the church. Come for a great breakfast and study this Saturday, January 12th! If you plan to attend, please notify Keith Grant at kgflier@aol.com.
"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 meet once a month:
The 3
rd
Thursday 8-9 PM (Southlake)
The 2nd Sunday 12:15 PM (Church)
The 2nd Sunday 3-4 PM (Grapevine)
The 2nd Friday 6-7 PM (Church)
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Would you love a chance to get to know your church friends outside of church? Are you looking for a way to reach out to someone without a church home? Life Groups provide you with a way to do both! Each month our Life Groups will have a social event that you are invited to attend and encouraged to bring a friend along! These are open to everyone throughout the year- jump in any time you can! Sign up on mylwlc.com or in the Narthex.
Young Couples & New Parents-
Lunch at Cotton Patch (129 S. Main St. #155) in Grapevine on Sunday,
January 20th
, after the late service.
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Young Families
- Saturday, January 19th, 4:30-7:30 PM. Master Chefs night at the home (109 Cross Creek Dr.) Grapevine of Socrates and Jana Villarreal will be preparing "Villarreal Tamale Soup"! Adults only. Childcare provided at the church. Please sign up for childcare (# of children). Soup is the main course so bring one of the following: (2) jars of salsa, gucamole, 2 bags of corn tortilla chips, queso dip, or dessert.
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Tweeners
- Can you read backwards writing? Were you a whiz at opening your locker in school? You may be the key to Escaping the Room at the Tweener's Escape Room January 26th, 2 PM, at LWLC. When not escaping, there will be more puzzles and games to noodle out. The cost is $14/person plus a few dollars to chip in for pizza. Sign up by January 11th. Invite your friends and see if you can ESCAPE the room! Click here.
Middlers - Saturday, January 19th, at 6 PM, join us for a fun game night, chili, hot apple cider and hot cocoa at the Mitford home. Bring an appetizer.
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Life Experienced -
Happy New Year! Our event this month is lunch at Boomer Jack's (201 W State Hwy 114) in Grapevine at 1 PM, this Saturday, January 12th. Followed by bowling at Main Event for those that can and want to go next door to bowl a game of two.
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Mature Singles
- Lunch at Wildwood Grill (2700 E Southlake Blvd.) in Southlake this Sunday, January 13th, after the late service.
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Combined Life Group Event
We will be having a combined Life Group event on Friday, February 15th, from 6-8 PM at the church. Bring your favorite games for game night. Bring a snack to share.
LIFT (Ladies In Faith Together) Gathering
Jessica Coulson and Sylvia Render are hosting a gathering this Saturday, January 12th, at 6 PM at Sylvia's home. Join us for a fun night of fellowship, games and potluck. Bring your calendars, as we will have a blessing of our calendars for 2019. Feel free to bring any games you may have that you would like to play. Please sign up in the narthex or
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2019 LIFT Women's Retreat
"A Servant's Heart"
February 22-24 an opportunity arises for women of the church to gather for a weekend of fellowship, Bible study, worship, food and other surprises! Will you join us? It is at Capernaum Village, Poolville, Tx. Sign-up today and take a registration packet located on the narthex table. Forms/checks due January 27th. Questions? Call Linda Kurita 817-657-0274/940-262-3138.
"Aging Backwards" Exercise Class
Meets at the church every Tuesday morning at 9:30 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.
The Fellowship Golf group meets on Wednesdays at Bear Creek Golf Club. Tee time between 9-10 AM. Hope you can join us. Everyone is welcome! For more information, contact Carl Young at cyengineer@msn.com.
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Pastor Malinak will lead this one-day workshop, held on Saturday, February 9th, from 9-4 PM at the church. You will learn how to naturally share the Good News of Jesus Christ with the people in your everyday life. Learn how to listen, ask non-accusatory questions, and share the Gospel with honesty. Lunch and materials are provided. Sign up on mylwlc.com or in the narthex.
Pick up a box in the narthex after worship on February 10th and 17th to fill with diapers (size 3, 4, 5), new or gently used baby clothing (newborn- 1 yr), wipes, socks, and blankets, pack n play. Donations will go to the three Pregnancy Centers we support. Return the boxes on Sunday Feb. 24th.
GriefShare is designed to help those grieving the death of a loved one find comfort from God's Word. We meet Tuesdays at the church and will go for 13 weeks from 7-8:30 PM at the church. Sessions are "self-contained" so you can attend at any time during the the 13 weeks. Contact Barbara Walker at b
arbarawalker@charter.net for more information.
Host an Exchange Student from France: February 9 - February 22, 2019. This is a great opportunity to share your faith. More information is on the table in the narthex.
Mission Partner News
Please keep the ministry of our mission partner "Beautiful Feet" in your prayers, as they share the gospel to the homeless and those who are economically challenged in Ft Worth.
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Wednesday Family Night
5:30-6:30 PM Dinner
6:00-6:55 PM Cherub Creations &
Choir (ages 3-Kindergarten)
Handbells
6:00-6:40 PM Alleluia Choir and Make A Joyful Noise Percussion
Band (1st-3rd Grade)
Praise Choir and Chimes (4th-8th Grade)
6:45-7:45 PM CLYYF (1st-3rd Grade & 4th-6th Grade)
7:00-8:00 PM
Adult Choir
Confirmation (7th & 8th Grade)
Wednesday Night Meal
January
16th
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Texas Dinner
Beef, Cowboy Beans, Salad, Cornbread and Peach Cobbler Dessert
Pin Stack Bowling
Dinner, one hour of bowling, game card and 2 hours of activities (laser tag, rock climbing, bumper cars, high ropes). 20 spots available but can try to add more if we need to.
CLYYF (Grade 1-6) January 18th, 6-9 PM
Jr. & Sr. High
- January 26th, 6-9 PM
Youth VS. Adults Basketball Game
Youth (Jr./Sr. High) vs adults basketball game Saturday, February 16th, 6-8 PM at the church. Snacks and drinks included.
Sunday Youth Night
Resumes on January 13th
Jr. High Youth - 5:20-6:50 PM
Sr. High Youth - 7-8 PM
Youth Events/Mark the Calendar
Youth Conference at Church-March 10th-12th
Jr. High Mission Trip-June 22nd-29th
International Family Mission Trip Costa
Rica-July 7th-13th
Sr. High Trip -July 19th-27th
For more information on youth, contact David Coulson at davidcoulson@lwlc.com.
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