Weekly Highlights for December 8, 2019
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Sunday's Sermon
"Hindsight"
Acts 18:12-17
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Worship Service Times
8:45 AM Worship
10 AM Sunday School and Adult Education
11:00 AM Worship
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2020 Stewardship Materials
If you have been unable to return your pledge materials and Ministry Opportunity forms, additional forms are available at the sign up table. Please return materials to the church office or place in the offering plate. Your response is so important for 2020 Ministry planning.
Adult Ed. Class
"Christology"
Led by Pastor Malinak
10:00 am in the Sanctuary
Resumes December 8th
Jesus: fully man, fully divine. Using the accepted Creeds of the Church as guides, in this class we will delve into the fullness of Christ as both man and God and why salvation hinges upon this truth.
There will be no Adult Ed. on December 15th. The congregation is invited to a presentation of the Christmas story led by the Sunday School classes. We will meet at 10 AM in the Family Life Center.
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The Academy
The Academy consists of 12 courses in which participants will grow in knowledge of God's Word, learn how to use it when engaging with others, and discover how to evangelize effectively. Each course of The Academy is designed to equip believers as missionaries with scripture-based doctrine, that they may bring a solid, theological defense of faith with confidence. Participants can join classes at any time, and in no particular order, at no cost to them. Childcare is available with a reservation.
What is the Bible?
Taught by Pastor Eibel
Tuesdays 7-8 pm
January 7-28, 2020
The class will help equip you to articulate a defense of the purpose and reliability of God's Word.
Topics: "Infallible", "Authority, Clarity, Sufficient, Efficacy", "Forward and Backward to Christ", "How Did We Get the Bible?"
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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. Taught by Steve Burke on Saturday, December 7th from 8:30-11:30 AM.
Sign-up Here
Men's Breakfast & Bible Study
We will begin our study Saturday, December 14th at 7:30 AM at the church. Please RSVP to Keith Grant at kgflier@aol.com so we know how many to cook for! Hope you can join us!
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LIFT (Ladies in Faith Together) Christmas Event
December 8, 2019 - 2 p.m. (LWLC Life Center)
If you haven't done so already, please sign up for this year's L.I.F.T. (Ladies in Faith Together) Christmas Tea which will be on Sunday, December 8, 2019, at 2 p.m. in the Life Center.
We still have a few openings for Hosting a table. Hosting a table for 6-8 ladies includes set up /clean up of your table setting and décor.
To support our Tea Hostesses - please bring one of the following
finger foods:
Last Name begins with A- H - appetizers
begins with I - P - savory finger sandwiches
begins with Q - Z - sweet desserts
During our time together we will offer a Blessing for our 2020 Planners and Calendars, please remember to bring your 2020 Calendar so you can participate in this portion of our program
Please bring a wrapped ornament for our Christmas Tea Ornament exchange. This promises to be a fun activity as we participate in sharing our gifts with others at church
Lastly, to support those less fortunate, we are collecting hats, gloves, and socks for the homeless.
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!
Young Families & Young Couples & New Parents: Join us at Taste Buds Kitchen (2140 E. Southlake Blvd. Suite V) on Friday, December 6th, from 5:30-7 PM. for our Christmas party. Each family will receive a gingerbread house to decorate with unlimited candy! We'll have pizza and hot cocoa. The cost is $40 per family.
Mature Singles:
Join us for lunch after the late service on Sunday, December 8th, at Salt Grass Steakhouse in Grapevine
Life Experienced:
Join us for our Christmas party at the Swickard home (1 Brook Hollow Court, Trophy Club) on Saturday, December 14th, at 6 PM. Bring a dessert or appetizer and a $10 gift for our gift exchange.
Please RSVP by December 8th, so we can plan for food.
Tweeners:
We will be visiting Woodridge Nursing Home on Sunday, December 15th, at 3 PM.
Middlers:
Join us Saturday, December 14th for our Christmas party/ Christmas Movie Trivia Night. The fun begin at the Render home at 5:30 pm. Bring an appetizer or dessert, a main dish will be provided. Bring you favorite movie snack, wrapped, as a gift exchange.
Small Groups meet bi-monthly to grow in faith and build lasting friendships. Each group has the opportunity to study how Scripture informs our daily lives and how we, as new creations in Christ, can live in the promises received through baptism. Participants grow in friendship as they learn to love, support, and encourage one another on this journey together into a deeper life in Christ.
"Aging Backwards" Exercise Class
Meets at the church every Tuesday and Friday morning at 9:30 AM. Includes low intensity, gentle stretching, and 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.
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Grapevine Police Appreciation
It's not too late to bake cookies for the Grapevine PD. Please sign the sheet in the narthex, or click the link below, and be prepared to have your cookies at the church by 10 AM on Sunday, December 15th. Any variety homemade cookies are welcome! Gluten-free cookies are also greatly appreciated. We'll pack them at church on Sunday, the 15th and deliver them to GPD that week. Thanks in advance, your thoughtfulness is greatly appreciated.
We will sponsor an Angel Tree for families at Cannon Elementary School. Stop by the table Family Life Center on Sunday December 8th and pick up your angel. Bring your wrapped gifts to the church by Sunday, December 15th. For more info., contact Vince Gitch at vgitch22@verizon.net.
We have begun a wonderful new outreach ministry here at Living Word. We need volunteers to engage in one-to-one English conversation with international friends on Friday mornings from 10:00 to 11:00. Training is provided. This is a fun and easy; a great way to make a new friend. Contact
Steve for more information.
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.
Click Here to email.
"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. Next visit to Woodridge Nursing Home is Saturday, December14th
at 1:30. Contact
Steve to request more information, or to sign up.
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.
LWLC Sewing Group
We meet the second Saturday of every month from 10-2 PM at the church. Join us as we quilt for Lutheran World Relief. There are various jobs you can assist with. For more info., Click Here.
Union Gospel Mission
Serving Dinners
If you would like to help volunteer to serve dinners at the Union Gospel Mission Homeless Shelter, (1321 East Lancaster Ave., Fort Worth), please join us the 2nd Thursday of every month from
4-7 PM. This is a good event to invite your unchurched neighbors and friends to participate in. For more information,
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: TBD. Cost $75. Click Here
2020 Youth Mission Trips:
- Sr. High Youth: Lutheran Valley Retreat- Woodland, CO. July 25th through the 1st of August. Cost $325 Click Here
- Jr. Sr. High Youth: Memphis, TN. July 11th through July 17th. Cost $325 Click Here
- Family Mission Trip: Costa Rica. June 6th through June 13th. Cost $475 Click Here
Where are you being called?
Pray for one of our mission partners, Build International (Grand Prairie TX). Their goal is to spread the message of God's love and hope through Jesus to people who have not heard His name. They mostly work in 16 countries in Asia, sharing the gospel with over 1,000,000 people each year. Pray that God would bless their efforts.
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Epic Waters -December 22nd
All Youth Event Epic Waters
We will meet on Sunday, December 22nd, at Epic Waters (2970 Epic Place, Grand Prairie) at 12:45, there is no cost for this event. There are lots of great slides, a lazy river, video games, and a huge kids area! This is a *Beacon Event*, a special occasion to invite a friend. So come on out and bring friends!
Sign-up Here
Wednesday Family Nights
Come enjoy family dinners, music groups for all ages, Confirmation classes and youth fellowship and service projects. See schedule below.
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5:20-6:30 PM
Dinner
6:00-6:55 PM Cherub Creations & Choir (Ages 3-Kindergarten)
Handbells (Teens & Adults)
6:00-6:30 PM Alleluia Choir (1-3 Grade),
Praise Chimes (4-8 Grade)
6:30-6:45 PM Praise Choir & Alleluia Bible Encounters
6:45-7:45 PM Praise Bible Encounters and Games, Alleluia Games
& Service Projects.
7:00-8:00 PM Living Word Voices (Teens & Adults)
7:15-8:00 PM Confirmation (7th-8th Grade)
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Wednesday Family Night Dinner Menu
December 11
Chicken and Beef Tacos (Hard and Soft Shells, Gluten Free Available) salad, bread and dessert.
Sunday Youth Night Resumes December 8th
5:20-6:50 PM Jr. High
7-8:30 PM Sr. High
Bring a friend!
For more information on youth, contact David Coulson at davidcoulson@lwlc.com.
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Please excuse the short term inconvenience as the narthex and entryway are updated. During this renovation, coffee and cookies will be served in the Family Life Center.
The updates will include new flooring, lighting, a raised ceiling in the extended narthex, furniture, sign up/welcome center, and an improved coffee serving area.
Look forward to the welcoming new look in the months ahead!
We will be decorating the church on Sunday, December 22nd after the late service and taking down the decorations on Sunday, December 29th. Sign up today!
Donations of $10 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 15th.
Church Pictorial 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!
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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- Ask a Question
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- 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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