Weekly Highlights for December 22, 2019


  Sunday's Sermon
"This is the Church"
Acts 18:22-28


Worship Service Times

8:45 AM Worship

10 AM Sunday School and Adult Education

11:00 AM Worship

Quick Links
Sunday Volunteer Schedule-  December

Wednesday Night Schedule

Websites:
 
Adult Choir Retreat
Saturday, January 11th, 9:00 AM-Noon
All who are interested in being a part of the Adult Choir this spring are invited to attend our winter retreat. We will begin to learn the new semester of music with both sectional and full rehearsals.


There is no Adult Education or Sunday School Sunday, December 29th. We will resume January 5th.

Adult Ed. Class
 "Christology"
Led by Pastor Malinak
10:00 am in the Sanctuary
 December 22nd
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.

"Contentment"
January 12th-February 2nd
Led by Pastor Eibel
10 AM in the Sanctuary
This class will biblically examine the source of contentment, causes of discontentment, and how contentment is cultivated. 
 
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?"

 
Men's Breakfast & Bible Study
We will begin our study Saturday, January 11th 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!

L.I.F.T. Thursday Night Bible Study 
Resumes January 9, 2020 at 6:45 pm
"Finding I Am: How Jesus Fully Satisfies the Cry of Your Heart" by Lysa TerKeurst.   This is a six-week video series with workbook.  Cost $16.23.  Checks can be payable to Lori Kohler.  Workbooks will be available by January 2, 2020.
Click Here to Sign-up
 
2020 Women's Retreat
Join us for our annual women's retreat Friday, February 21st through Sunday, February 23rd at Camp Crucis in Granbury. Cost is $150 for the weekend. Visit www.campcrucis.org.   Reserve your spot today by signing up at the table in the narthex, Or Click Here.
 
Life Group Events
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!  
Click Here to Sign-up for all Life Group Events.  

Young Families & Young Couples & New Parents:  Join us on Saturday, January 25th, at 6:30 PM, for family game night at the church. Bring a snack to share.

Mature Singles: Meet for lunch at Redrock Canyon Grill in Southlake after the late service on January 12th. 

Middlers and Life Experienced: The Middlers and the Life Experienced group are having a joint Game Night in January. It will be at the Seller's house on January 4, at 6:30. The Sellers will provide soup and others should bring an appetizer or dessert. 

Tweeners : Our January event will be an Escape Room. We are planning this exciting event and will have details soon


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.   

"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.

Golf Fellowship
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.

FriendSpeak 
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, January  at 11th at 1:30 pm. 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
  • ChicagoBe 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? 

Mission Partner News
Our mission partner Marion Medical Mission seeks to share the love of Christ with the extreme poor in Africa by providing all in need with a sustainable source of clean, safe drinking water.  Pray for their continued success. 
 
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.

              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)

Wednesday Family Night Dinner Menu
January 8th
  Chicken Cordon Bleu (Gluten free available), Chicken Fingers, Rice,
Green beans, Salad, Dessert

Sunday Youth Night Resumes January 12th
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. 

 OTHER
Christmas Decorating
We will be decorating the church for Christmas this Sunday after the late service. Please stay and help today if you can! We will be taking down the decorations on Sunday, December 29th. We will need lots of volunteers.

Church Office Closed
The church office will be closed on Wednesday and Thursday, December 25th and 26th. We will re-open on Friday,
December 27th.

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.
 

Conversation Cards
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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  • Share a Prayer Request
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  • Check the LWLC Music Schedule
  • Check the Church Calendar
  • Sign up for Current Events  
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