Weekly Highlights for June 2, 2019
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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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Semi-Annual Congregational Meeting
Sunday, June 23rd, 12:15 PM
in the Sanctuary
Agenda for the meeting:
- Election of Congregational Council and Officers (bios of the candidates will be available on the table in the narthex June 9th).
- Approval of minutes from the January Congregational Meeting.
Make plans to attend this important meeting. Childcare will be provided.
Women's Summer Bible Study
The Gospel of Luke
Monday Mornings 10:00 to Noon.
June 10 - August 12
Childcare provided
Gospel of John Bible Study
Pastor Paul Mayerhoff 's Bible study meets every other Tuesday at the church at 7 PM.
Our next class will be June 4th.
We will study "The Gospel of John, A Trial Narrative."
Click Here to Sign-up
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It's summertime and that means BBQ! Join us Wednesday, June 12th, at 6:30 PM, at The Feedstore BBQ in Southlake (530 S. White Chapel Blvd.).
Summer Breakfast Volunteers
Our Sunday Summer Breakfasts continue through August 25th. Individuals and groups are encouraged to volunteer to help. The cost of the food is reimbursed.
Sign up at the table in the narthex.
"Aging Backwards" Exercise Class
Meets at the church every Tuesday and Friday mornings 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 Thursdays 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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June 15, 9am-4pm
In this one-day workshop, taught by Pastor Malinak, 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 openly share the Gospel with honesty. Lunch and materials are provided.
Click Here
Everyday Boldness Workshop
Grow in Boldness to Share the Good News. Everyday missionaries need everyday boldness.
We will identify reasons Christians might lack boldness to share the Gospel. We will examine what the Bible has to say, in order to gain a new perspective; where our focus is on God, His ability, and His faithfulness to His
Word
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One-Morning Workshop taught by Steve Burke on Saturday, June 29
th
from 8:30- noon.
Join us this Sunday, June 2, after the late service, as we prepare sack lunches for the homeless at Union Gospel Mission.
"Paws and Pals"
LWLC Pet Therapy Ministry
If you have a well-behaved, friendly pet that's good around strangers, consider joining "Paws and Pals" our LWLC Pet Therapy Ministry. Contact Steve to request more information, or to sign up. steve@lwlc.com.
Grapevine Police Appreciation Ministry.
Donate a case of bottled water or Gatorade for our Grapevine Police now through June 23rd. Place in the NE Corner of the Family Life Center.
Meat Smoking To Evangelize
We are looking to put together a meat "Smoking Competition Team" of 6-8 folks for competing in local festivals over the summer. If we are fortunate to place, that will be an added blessing for spreading the Word of our Lord through food and fellowship. For more information, contact Carl Young at cyengineer@msn.com.
Another Tool to Share the Good News
Contact Steve if you would like to have a file (by USB Drive or Drop Box) of over 100 Inspirational Graphics that you can use to share Good News with a neighbor, friend or co-worker by text, email, or through your social media. s
teve@lwlc.com
School Kit Bags
We are looking for people who like to sew. We want to make school kit bags for Latin American Lutheran Missions to help students in the Laredo, TX area. If you are interesting please contact Steve. steve@lwlc.com
Handmade With Love Ministry
Join the team to make handmade caps, socks and blankets for new born babies.
Once a month, the items are collected and donated to our mission partner, Mid-Cities Pregnancy Center. Contact Steve for more information. steve@lwlc.com.
Congregational Mission Trips
"You will be my witnesses in Jerusalem, in all Judea and Samaria, and to the ends of the earth." Acts 1:8
LWLC is sending you, because you are the missionaries sharing the gospel:
- Dove Elementary: Witness to kids 3rd-5th grade at Dove Elementary Kid's Beach Club Thursdays 2:45-4:05pm through games, Bible stories, and snack time. Anyone who cannot physically volunteer, being a prayer partner is a great way to be involved. Resumes in the fall. Click Here
- Chicago: Be a witness, partnering with "My Father's Business" as we build relationships while playing basketball, sharing a meal and conversation, and sharing the gospel with inner-city youth. Trip dates: July 12-13; August 23-24. Cost $75. Click Here
- Junior and Senior High Youth: This summer the Junior High youth will be in Loveland, Co serving within the community in nursing homes and working with at risk youth; and the Senior High youth will be heading to Pine Ridge, SD to do building projects, working alongside the Oglala Sioux Indian tribe. Both trips are open for youth as participants and adults as chaperones. Junior High: June 22-29; Senior High: July 19-27. Cost for youth participants $325. Click Here
- New Mexico: Witness to a nation within our nation in Navajo, NM. Working with a Missouri Synod Church, we will build relationships with the Navajo people as they teach us to make fry bread and beaded jewelry and we teach them about Jesus and His love. Trip dates: Oct. 3-7. Cost $100 Click Here
- Costa Rica: All ages are invited to witness to the people in Puerto Viejo, Costa Rica through VBS, Bible studies for men and women, and home visits. Trip dates: July 7-13. Cost $450. Click Here
Where are you being called?
Our Mission Partner, Valiant Hearts - Colleyville TX, fights against human trafficking by offering compassionate care and healing through education, restoration, and empowering of individuals breaking free from sexual exploitation and bondage. Did you know that Texas ranks #2 in the nation for the most reported human trafficking cases? Please keep this important ministry in your prayers. Volunteers are needed.
A volunteer orientation will be held Wednesday, June 5, 6:30-8:00pm. Contact Melinda Mitford,
melindamitford@verizon.net
, or Jennifer Falkenberg,
jennifer.falkenberg@verizon.net
, for more information. We would love to get a group to go together to the orientation session.
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Youth Events/Mark the Calendar
Vacation Bible School
Mark your calendar for this year's VBS on June 2nd-6th
. The theme is "Roar! Life is Wild, God is Good."
Meals are served from 5:30-6 PM with VBS beginning at 6:10-8:15 PM.
We have a African themed dinner during VBS. We will have a potluck on Sunday night-A-F Salads, G-L Entrée, M-R Appetizer/Side Dish, S-Z Dessert. We ask everyone to please bring a dozen cookies the first night.
Join us to help set up at noon on Sunday.
Register at the table in the narthex or Click Here
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We will need lots of volunteers. Click Here to sign-up.
Click Here to watch and share a VBS Promotional Video
VBS Kitchen Help
We will need kitchen help during VBS. If you can volunteer, please sign up!
Blessing of Graduates
Sunday, June 9th, 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 in the pew rack. There will be a special blessing for them during the 11 AM service on June 9th.
Younger Youth
(1
st through 6
th grade) Rangers Game June 20
th. Meet at the church at 11:45am, should be home by 4:30pm. No cost.
Please sign up by June 6th if possible.
Jr. and Sr. High Youth
6 Flags on June 19
th. Meet at the church at 9:30am, back late afternoon, no cost except for food.
Please sign up by June 6th if possible.
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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Church Pictoral Directory
Members can log into our Online Church Directory at
It's also very convenient to have the church directory on your cell phone. Go to your app store and search "Instant Church Directory". Look for the logo below. It's free! If you need help ask Steve.
We all know what a blessing it is to be a part of such a warm and welcoming faith community at LWLC; now you have an easy way of inviting someone who doesn't already have a church home...take a Conversation Card from the table in the Narthex and invite someone this week!
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