Weekly Highlights for June 23, 2019
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Sunday's Sermon
Upcoming Sermons
"Paul's Proclamation"
6/30-"Promise Fulfilled"
Acts 13:26-37
7/7-"A People That Point"
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Worship Service Times
8:45 AM Worship
Sunday School and Adult Education
at 10 AM
(Resumes in the Fall)
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.
- 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.
Through 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 July 2nd.
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, July 24th, at 6:30 PM, at
Meat U
Anywhere (919 W. Northwest Hwy Grapevine TX)
Summer Breakfast Volunteers
Our Sunday Summer Breakfasts continue through August 18th. 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 morning at 9:30 AM. Includes low intensity, gentle stretching, and in a short devotion and prayer together. For both men and women. Contact Barbara Walker to attend the Tuesday Class (817-996-1187), and Lori Vinz to attend the Friday Class (817-917-9037). If you would like to start another class at a different time, the videos are available through the church office.
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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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
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from 8:30- noon.
Summer Reading Ministry
We are putting together a team from Living Word to tutor students in reading at three different locations in Grapevine through August 7. You can sign-up for the location of your choice, and the dates that fit your summer schedule. Classes are from 12- 1 PM Monday through Thursday each week. More information and to sign up:
"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 donations under the sign in 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.
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 Senior High youth will be heading to Pine Ridge, SD to do building projects, working alongside the Oglala Sioux Indian tribe. 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?
Did you know... Living Word helps support three different church planting efforts?
- The Crux: Roseville MN
- Grace Lutheran Church: Ennis TX
- Barefoot Christian Community: Niagara Falls NY
Pray for the Lord's empowerment and blessing on all their outreach efforts.
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Youth Events/Mark the Calendar
Jr. High Mission Trip-June 22nd-29th
International Family Mission Trip Costa
Rica-July 7th-13th
Sr. High Trip -July 19th-27th
Celebrating 2019 VBS
Click Here to watch a Highlight Video of our 2019 VBS.
For more information on youth, contact David Coulson at davidcoulson@lwlc.com.
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Financial Stewardship
General Fund Through May
*Represents prorated annual budget
Church Pictoral Directory
If you are new here at Living Word, or want to update your photo for the directory, photos will be taken in the Family Life Center in between services on June 23, July 21, and August 11.
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!
"Information Page"
On lwlc.com
Much of the content on lwlc.com is geared for potential visitors. There is, however, one page that is very useful for Living Word members. On the "Information" page you will find links to:
- Upcoming Events
- Recent Sermons
- Weekly Highlights Email
- Church Calendar
- Sunday Morning Volunteer Schedule
- Committee and Council of LWLC
- Music Schedule
- Church Pictoral Directory
To reach the "Information" page click the "Welcome" tab on the navigation bar. Then click "information" on the drop down menu.
LWLC YouTube Channel
Please subscribe to our YouTube Channel to watch sermons, adult ed. classes, choir and special music selections, and other LWLC videos. Share them with your friends. You can easily access our channel, as well as all our social media from the bottom of each page on mylwlc.com. Once on our YouTube page, click the red "subscribe" tab. Subscribing to our channel will help us be more visible on the YouTube search engine.
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Did you know? ... mylwlc.com is a fast and easy way to:
- Ask a Question
- Request Information
- Share a Prayer Request
- Watch a Recent Sermons
- Check the LWLC Music Schedule
- Check the Church Calendar
- Sign up for Current Events
- Access all our Social Media Platforms by clicking the icons at the bottom of each page.
Living Word has several new social media platforms. You can access them on our website mylwlc.com and click the links at the bottom of each page or you can access them below. Check them out today!
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