Weekly Highlights for January 19, 2020
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Sunday's Sermon
"11 to 4, and Evenings"
Acts 19:8-10
- Brief overviews of 2019 and preview of 2020 plans
- Congregational approval of the Mission Strategy proposal for 2020
- Approval of voting delegates to the LCMC National Gathering and the District Convention
A staffed nursery will be available and
lunch is provided.
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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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"Contentment"
Through-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.
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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 7th - 21st & February 4th
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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Everyone His Witness Class
Pastor Malinak will lead a workshop on Saturday, February 8th, from 9-4 PM at the church. You will learn how to naturally share the Good News of Jesus with the people in your everyday life. Learn how to listen, ask non-accusatory questions, and share the Gospel with honesty.
Everyday Boldness Workshop
Grow in Boldness to Share the Good News. Everyday missionaries need everyday boldness. In this one-morning workshop, 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 morning February 15th from 8:30 am to 11:30.
L.I.F.T. Thursday Night Bible Study
Through Feb 13th, 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.
Click Here to Sign-up
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Holy Smokers 2020 Planning Meeting
Sunday, January 19th from 9:45 to 10:00 am in the conference room behind the nursery. New people are welcome!
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.
Click Here to reserve your spot.
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! These are open to everyone throughout the year- jump in any time you can!
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 Armend's (2315 E. Southlake Blvd.) on Sunday, February 9th, after the late service.
Life Experienced: Join us for brunch at Mango's Breakfast Brunch on February 22nd at 10:00 am. (2750 E Southlake Blvd #140 Southlake)
Middlers: Join us February 8th at the Bradley's at 7:00 pm for a lasagna dinner, followed by fun and interesting activities. Anyone can attend. Other life group members welcome too.
Tweeners
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We will be having a Super Bowl party on Sunday, February 2nd, at the Sanford home (610 Pilot Point Dr. in Allen) at 4:30 PM. Bring an appetizer to share. We will watch the game or we can watch Three Amigos in another room!
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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Pick up a box in the narthex after worship on February 2nd and 9th to fill with diapers (size 3, 4, 5), new or gently used baby clothing (newborn- 1 yr), wipes, socks, and blankets, pack n play. Donations will go to the three Pregnancy Centers we support. Return the boxes on Sunday February 16th.
Valiant Hearts- Love Boxes
One of our mission partners, Valiant Hearts, needs our help. Valiant Hearts exists to end bondage and restore hope by eradicating sexual exploitation. We will be putting together Love Boxes for the women in their support group on Sunday, February 2nd in the Family Life Center after the late service. Your help would be greatly appreciated!
Mission Partner Visit
Join us on February 9th following the late service in the Family Life Center to hear Zion IL Police Officer, Matt Thornton, tell his story of how God rescued him from a suicide attempt, and inspired him to start a very successful youth outreach ministry called My Father's Business. A light lunch will be served.
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, February 8
th 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
- 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?
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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We have the opportunity to help one Saturday each month at the 6 Stones New Hope Center in Euless. The New Hope Center provides emergency assistance of food and clothing to families in HEB. We will be helping sort canned food and/or clothing. Please inform Bruce Edwards (bruceedwards@gmail.com) if you can join on Saturday January 18th 9am-10:30am. All youth 6-12th grade are welcome to attend.
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
January 22nd
Pizza, Gluten Free Pizza, Salad, Dessert.
Sunday Youth Night January 19th
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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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!
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