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JANUARY 21, 2018 419 PIERSON RD, LITITZ, PA | 717.626.5332 WWW.LEFC.NET |
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W E L C O M E We’re so glad you’re here! We hope you experience meaningful connections with God’s people and sense God’s presence in a fresh way today. FIRST TIME HERE? Stop by the Welcome Center and pick up a gift bag with information and homemade cookies! We hope you enjoy worshipping with us.
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CONGREGATIONAL VOTE Praise God! On January 7, LEFC voted overwhelmingly (over 95%) to move forward with Creating Space/Expecting Harvest (Phase 2 of Project Open Invitation). The construction process will include a new auditorium, welcome center, classroom addition, and an office addition. Also, there will be significant renovations to the existing building. For more details, please visit our website, www.ExpectingHarvest.com. COMMITMENT CARDS If you haven’t turned in your Creating Space/Expecting Harvest commitment card, we still need to hear from you! These cards can be dropped in the locked box at the Welcome Desk. WE HAVE A BROCHURE FOR YOU! Beautiful, full-color brochures, which clearly articulate the vision behind Creating Space/Expecting Harvest, are available at the Welcome Desk. Don’t miss this opportunity to learn more about what God is doing here at LEFC! If you haven’t yet received one, pick up a copy today!
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WEEKLY LAST WEEK’S GIVING: $44,431 WEEKLY BUDGET: $44,000
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YEAR TO DATE FISCAL YTD GIVING: $1,262,928 FISCAL YTD BUDGET: $1,312,000
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CONGREGATIONAL GATHERING Our next congregational gathering is on Sunday, January 28, at 4:30pm. Join us for a time of prayer, testimonies, and baptism. Bring an appetizer to share. Child care will be provided through age 4. NEWCOMERS’ BREAKFAST Pastor Tony and his wife, Kristen, will host a breakfast in their home on Saturday, February 3, at 9am for people new to LEFC. You’ll have a chance to meet the pastoral staff and learn about the vision and ministry of LEFC. Sign up at the Welcome Desk. MEMBERSHIP CLASSES Want to become a member of LEFC? Membership classes will be held at Pastor Joel’s house on Wednesdays, February 7, 14, and 21, at 7pm. Sign up at the Welcome Desk. LITE6 GROUPS are forming now and will meet in EE104 during second service on February 4, 11, and 18, using sermon-based questions for discussion. This is a great opportunity for you to try out a life group! After the first 3 weeks, these same groups will meet in homes. After that, it’s up to the group to decide whether to continue or reorganize. Email Pastor Ric or stop by the green connection counter for more info! j ol i ne@l ef c.net, 71 7 - 6 2 6 - 5 3 3 2
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WOMEN’S BIBLE FELLOWSHIP starts on January 25 with an AM brunch and a PM dinner. Classes begin February 1. We’ll explore Jen Wilkins’ God of Creation. Sign up TODAY at the green connection counter or online! w w w. l e f c . n e t / w bf HOSPITALITY MINISTRY Additional ushers are needed to serve the body of Christ here at LEFC on Sunday mornings. Could you share a friendly smile, a handshake, and help serve communion and collect offerings? Call Barry Martin to learn more! 717-606-4418 A RETREAT TO REMEMBER On March 2-3, LEFC is hosting a marriage retreat. Join us for a fun weekend away as we are encouraged to center our marriages on Christ. The cost is $60 per couple, plus the cost of your hotel room. Find more details at our website or the red connection counter. Register now! w w w. l e f c . n e t / m a r r i a ge r e t r e a t HOUSTON RECOVERY TEAMS LEFC is planning trips to Houston to aid in hurricane recovery, and it’s not too late to join! - March 25 to April 1 - April 29 to May 6 - May 20 to 27 Interested? Stop by our website to learn more and to start the process of joining a team. w w w. l e f c. n e t / ho u s to n
