Weekly Highlights for August 25, 2019
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Sunday Sermon
"Three D's"
Acts 15:1-5
Adult Choir Fall Retreat
Saturday, September 7th
9 AM - Noon at the church
All those interested in joining the choir are encouraged to attend. We will begin learning this semester's music.
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Worship Service Times
8:45 AM Worship
Sunday School and Adult Education
at 10 AM
(Resumes 9-8-19)
11:00 AM Worship
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Sunday Volunteer Schedule-
August
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Rally Day
Sunday, September 8th, 10:00 AM
Adult Education & Sunday School Classes begin soon! Register your child for Sunday School at the table in the narthex if they will be entering the 3 year old class, did not attend Sunday School last year, or you need to update your info.
New Season of Adult Ed. Classes
Begins September 8th
10 AM in the Sanctuary
"Forgiveness"
September 8-November 10
Led by Pastor Eibel
What is forgiveness? What is it not? The class will explore this multifaceted topic, embracing the freedom of forgiveness.
Looking Ahead:
"Christology"
- Nov. 17-24, Dec. 15-22, Jan. 5
"Temptation" -
October 6
"Contentment" -
January 12-February 2
"Blessings in Disguise"
- Feb. 9-March 1
"The Art of Neighboring" - March 8-15
"Worship" - March 22-May 17
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The Academy
The Academy is a 3 year program and is fashioned as a systematic program 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.
Year 1 Classes
Sacraments and Solas
Taught by Pastor Malinak
Sundays 6-7 pm
October 6- November 3, 2019
The class will lay the Biblical groundwork for why Christians believe what we believe in how one is saved and how God sustains one in faith.
What is the Bible?
Taught by Pastor Eibel
Tuesdays 7-8 pm
January 7-28, 2020
Caring for Our Neighbor
Taught by Pastor Malinak
Sundays 6-7 pm
March 1-22, 2020
Year 2 Classes
The Creed
Taught by Pastor Malinak
Fall 2020
How to Interpret the Bible
Taught by Pastor Eibel
Winter 2021
Old Testament
Taught by Pastor Malinak
Spring 2021
Year 3 Classes
Living a Life of Faith
Taught by Pastor Malinak
Fall 2021
Law and Gospel
Taught by Pastor Eibel
Winter 2022
New Testament
Taught by Pastor Malinak
Spring 2022
Ongoing Classes & Workshops
Everyday Missionary: WHO (recognizing the mission field right in front of us). For upcoming classes,
contact Steve Burke at steve@lwlc.com.
Everyone His Witness: HOW (showing us how to engage those in our mission field). Workshops held in February, June and October. Led by Pastor Malinak.
Everyday Boldness: DO (gaining
confidence in actually being a witness). For upcoming classes, contact Steve Burke at steve@lwlc.com.
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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 September 3rd.
We will study "The Gospel of John, A Trial Narrative."
Click Here to Sign-up
Fall Ladies Bible Study
Join us for an 8 week study of
James Mercy Triumphs
By Beth Moore. We will meet Thursdays in the Sr. High Youth Room at 6:45 PM. Workbooks are $15.99.
Men's Breakfast & Bible Study
We will begin our study Saturday, September 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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Whistle While You Work!
Church Work Day
Organizing is simple when you're working with a team! Join us Saturday, August 24, 9am-noon, to prepare our church for the new school year. Sign up for one of the teams to help beautify and organize Living Word inside and out.
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.
Life Group Kick Off
On August 25, between services in the Family Life Center, you will have a chance to connect with people at the Life Group Kick-off. If you have never been to one of the Life Group events or are wondering what a Life Group is, this is a great opportunity for you to find out what they're all about. Talk with Life Group coordinators, see what activities and events will be taking place this year, and enjoy some tasty treats. Sign up in the narthex.
Griefshare
Griefshare is designed to help those grieving the death of a loved one find comfort from God's Word. We will begin our 13 week class on Tuesday, August 27th, at 7 PM at the church. Sessions are "self-contained" so you can attend at any time. You can learn more about the class at www.grieshare.org.
Annual Church Picnic: September 22 at 12:30 pm
Please join us for fun and fellowship. The church will be providing hot dogs, hamburgers, and smoked meat. If you would like to bring a dish, recommendations:
Last Name A-H = Side Dishes. I-P Desserts. and Q-Z Appetizers/Snacks
Pickering Park, 1901 N Kimball Ave, Grapevine, TX 76051
LIFT Snack & Sweet Social
LIFT (Ladies in Faith Together) will be hosting a Snack & Sweet Social on Sunday, September 29th, from 2-4 PM. We will have a short program and enjoy snacks and sweets as we visit and get to know each other better. Last names ending in A-M please bring an appetizer and last names N-Z bring a sweet. Location: Home of Melinda Mitford, 3039 Old Mill Run, Grapevine.
"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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FriendSpeak
We are beginning 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 beginning September 13th. Training is provided. This is a fun and easy; a great way to make a new friend. Contact
Steve for more information.
Everyone His Witness
August 26th & 27th 5:00 to 8:00 pm.
In this two-evening 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. Dinner and materials are provided.
Everyday Missionary Course
Steve Burke will lead a five session course on becoming an everyday missionary. Learn to recognize where Jesus is already at work in your neighborhoods and workplaces, and gain the tools to join Him on His mission to reach the lost. Date, time and frequency of the sessions will be determined by the schedules of the participants.
Click Here.
"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, September 14th at 1:30 pm. Contact
Steve to request more information, or to sign up.
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. The first competition is the Bedford "Blues & BBQ Festival" August 30th-31st and Sept 2nd, 2019. For more information, contact
Carl Young.
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
- 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
Where are you being called?
The Josephine House is a home for children in Cusco, Peru. Their goal is that babies born into difficult situations of alcohol or physical abuse, extreme poverty and abandonment, can find a place of safety until they can be adopted and placed in a permanent home.
Remember them in your prayers.
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Youth PH4U Cluster Group
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aturday, September 7th, 10-1 PM
Jr. & Sr. High Youth are invited to join our Pregnancy Help 4U team. Bring a friend and meet at the Agold's home to decorate sonogram frames, swim and eat pizza. RSVP to Tonda Agold at 817-805-2265 or tondaaa@gmail.com.
Wednesday Family Nights
Resumes September 4th
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
7:00-8:00 PM Living Word Voices (Teens & Adults)
7:15-8:00 PM Confirmation (7th-8th Grade)
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College Connections Ministry
Each Sunday school class will adopt a college youth and send letters/care packages several times a year to help keep them connected to the church. To participate, send an email to
lwlc@lwlc.com
with your student's
current address
and a photo of your child.
Sunday Youth Nights
The Sunday youth night for the Jr. & Sr. High Youth resume on Sunday, September 8th. Jr. high meets from 5:20-6:50 PM and Sr. High from
7-8:30 PM. Bring a friend!
For more information on youth, contact David Coulson at davidcoulson@lwlc.com.
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Financial Stewardship
General Fund Through July
*Represents prorated annual budget
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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