Weekly Highlights for August 11, 2019
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Sunday Sermon
"Two-Fold Witness"
Acts 14:11-18
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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
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 August 20th.
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. Beginning August 15th. Workbooks are $15.99.
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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.
It's summertime and that means BBQ! Join us Wednesday,
Aug. 14
Spring
Creek BBQ (315 W. State Hwy 114 Grapevine TX)J
Small Groups
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.
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.
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.
"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.
Bingo at Woodridge
Do you like to brighten people's day, and put a smile on their faces? We are looking for a couple people or a small group that would like to lead Bingo at Woodridge Nursing Home the 3rd Sunday of each month at 3 pm. This is an activity that the residents really love. Contact Steve for more information.
Back to School Fair
We are forming a team to serve at the GCISD Back to School Fair on Saturday August 10, from 8:15 am to 12 noon. Over 1,300 students are registered to attend. Our volunteers will help guide families through the fair to get the supplies and services they need.
"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, August 10th 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: August 30-31. 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?
CALT - Christian Academy of Las Torres
CALT is a Christian School for Children, from pre-K through 6th grade which was opened in 2008 to provide a Christian education, leading to a way out of despair for around 200 children in a poor neighborhood of Managua, Nicaragua. Pray that these children will come to know Jesus.
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Youth PH4U Cluster Group
Saturday, August 10th
Junior high and senior high youth are invited to join the Pregnancy Help 4 U (PH4U) Cluster group. We meet at PH4U once a month to assist in decorating sonogram frames, organizing their baby supplies or assisting with work projects at the center. On Saturday, August 10th, please bring a friend and join us as we assist the center with any current needs, enjoy lunch at Chick-Fil-A, then go to
Hobby
Lobby in Southlake to purchase supplies for the next time we decorate sonogram frames. You can meet at LWLC parking lot at 9:30 AM if you'd like to ride in Pat Cain's car; or meet at Pregnancy Help 4 U, 5857 Park Vista Circle; Keller, TX at 10 AM. Parents, please pickup at 1:00 pm at Hobby Lobby ( 2115 W. Southlake Blvd). Please RSVP to Pat Cain
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For more information on youth, contact David Coulson at davidcoulson@lwlc.com.
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Church Pictorial 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 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 Pictorial 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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- Ask a Question
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- Share a Prayer Request
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