Weekly Highlights for January 2, 2022
Upcoming Sermon Series
  “Mark”
Highlights from the Action Gospel
January 2-April 17
Sermon
"Relentless Rest" - Mark 1:35

2022 Response Materials
If you have been unable to return your Ministry Response materials, you can return them in several ways: 1) Bring them to worship with you 2) Mail them
3) Submit them online at mylwlc.com under Response Sunday.
Thank you for your response!
  
Online Giving
If you prefer to give online, there are three secure avenues:
1) Through our website (mylwlc.com).
2) Through the link below.
3) By scanning the QR code printed in the bulletin.
Thank you!
There will be no Adult Education or Sunday School on January 2nd. We will resume on January 9th.

Adult Education
Sundays 10AM in the Sanctuary

Twelve Ordinary Men
Led by Pastor Malinak
Through January 30
We will learn about the men Jesus chose to share in His ministry and what they did after He ascended to the Father. 
Wednesday Night Alive!
a Discipleship Ministry for all ages!
Resumes January 5th
As disciples, we are called to worship, study the Bible, be in fellowship, pray, serve and witness. Wednesday nights, disciples will be able to do just that!
The evening begins with dinner for all, served restaurant style at 5:30-6pm. After dinner, there are discipleship opportunities for Cherubs (ages 3-kindergarten), Faith Alive Elementary kids (1st through 5th grade), and adults. For more details, check out the schedule online or pick up a brochure at the connection center. We look forward to growing together with you in Christ!
 
Youth Night
Resumes January 9th
The youth (grades 6th-12th grade) meet Sunday's from 6-8:30 pm. We will have devotion/Confirmation, snacks and games. Bring your friends!

 2022 Youth Trips
Memphis, TN (Grades 6-12) March 11-18. We will be working with the urban poor, helping with kids as well as adults.
Costa Rica (all ages) June 11-17. We will be doing home visits, working with the poor and hungry.
Sr. High (8-12) Nashville, TN June 18-24. We will be working with the elderly and kids in the surrounding areas.
Family Camping Trip, Coinjock, NC July 8-10.  We will be camping at local KOA sight. 
Jr. & Sr. High (6-12) Glorieta, NM July 16-21. An adventure camp where there is lots of fellowship, devotions and fun. 
 For more information and to sign up click here.  
 
A Study of the Incarnation
Monday's, January 10-31, 2pm (zoom or in person)
Discover the greatest mystery on earth--the incarnation of Jesus Christ as God and man. This study will help open up the wonder of the incarnation to you, that you may draw strength for your faith and daily life by examining: The Presence of God; Why God Became Man; Why Not an Angel; and Where the Lord May Be Found. 

Daniel Small Group Study
Daniel is an early example of a type of literature—apocalyptic literature—that became common among Jewish people at the close of the Old Testament era. As an apocalyptic book, Daniel has certain features in common with similar works, including Revelation and many non-biblical writings. We will meet Sunday’s January 31-May 2nd at 7 pm. Sign up Here.

Small Groups Wednesday Night
You have the opportunity for Small Groups during Wednesday Night Alive!  Track 1 is Modeling Discipleship in Parenting; Track 2 is a study in Discipleship for All. Both groups meet through May 18th from 6-6:45pm.

Ladies Bible Study
This winter, the ladies will study 6 parables of Jesus. Jesus communicated deep spiritual truths through simple, vivid, and engaging stories. Woven from the stuff of everyday life, the parables of Jesus made the kingdom of God understandable and accessible to his listeners. This Deeper Connections study will give you new insights into his parables and their meanings that will help you to appreciate more fully their relevance for your own life. We meet beginning Jan. 13, Thursday nights, 6:30-8pm at the church and on zoom.  Sign up Here. 

Apologetics “How Great Thou Art” 
In this monthly discussion group, participants will encounter common arguments against the faith and how God’s Word, answers the protests of man’s hostility against obedience to God. Next class is Wednesday, January 19th at 7 pm. in the sanctuary. Sign up Here.

Life Experienced Small Group
We will have lunch on Sunday, January 23rd, after the late service at Café Italia in Grapevine (505 W. Northwest Hwy). Sign up Here.
 
Men’s Bible Study
Our monthly Men’s Bible Study meets the second Saturday of every month at 7:30am.  All men are welcome and invited to attend.  We will continue our study on the Life of Martin Luther.

 Prayer Groups
Meet for prayer weekly with your Christian brothers and sisters through Zoom. If you prefer not to pray out loud, you can still participate. Please include your availability and you will be notified by Pastor Malinak of the day and time of your weekly prayer group, and who your facilitator will be. Each session of prayer will last 15-30 minutes.  
Golf Fellowship
We meet Tuesday mornings at Bear Creek Golf Club. Hope you can join us. Everyone is welcome! For more information, and to sign up Click Here.

FriendSpeak
We need volunteers to engage in one-to-one English conversation with international friends on Friday mornings from 10-11 beginning January 7th. Training is provided. This is fun and easy; a great way to make a new friend. Contact Steve for more info. at steve@lwlc.com or sign up here.

LWLC Emergency Response Team
There will be an informational meeting on January 9th at 12:10 pm in the conference room for all those interested in serving on our LWLC Emergency Response Team. This team would serve as volunteers in the event our facility is used to help our community during a local crisis or emergency.  

How to Become an Online Evangelist:
An E-Booklet Resource for Sharing the Gospel Online
People all over the world are spending hours each day online. Let’s go where the people are and share the good news of Jesus Christ. Contact Steve if you would like to have this free E-Booklet. steve@lwlc.com.  

Union Gospel Mission Sack Lunches
We will be assembling sack lunches for the homeless of Union Gospel Mission Sunday, January 9th, after the late service, in the Family Life Center. 
Please join us!

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 on the 2nd Thursday of every month from 4-7 PM. For more information, contact Steve Burke at steve@lwlc.com.

Living Word Quilters
We meet in person on the 2nd Saturday of every month, from 10am-2pm in the conference room at the church. Please bring a lunch.
 
Mission Partner News  
Union Gospel Mission: Remember UGM in your prayers as they share the gospel by ministering to the homeless and economically challenged. Consider joining our LWLC team on the second Thursday of each month from 4:00 to 7:00pm to serve dinner to the homeless. (1331 E Lancaster Ave, Fort Worth, TX 76102).  Contact Steve for more information.  steve@lwlc.com    


Living Word-Grapevine Podcast
Sermons and Adult Education classes are now available as podcasts.