PRAYER NEEDS
SURGERY / HOSPITALIZED Iris Bell, Jacob Mercer, Buddy Johnson and Joann Swensen
Sunday Prayer Team • Join us on Sundays at 9:00 am in Room K for a brief time of prayer for our services and congregation. If you would commit to pray weekly for church family needs, we will be happy to add you to our e-mail network. Fill out a Connection Card with your info or email us at
[email protected].
WEEKLY UPDATE NOVEMBER 16, 2014
Sunday Attendance 9:30 Gathering 11:00 Gathering Midtown Service Student Gatherings Worship KidStyle Mable Rose Tregaron Preschoolers Total
291 255 52 94 128 19 17 132 988
Offering General Offering $15,928 Online Giving $1,946 Greater Things Building Fund $2,530 Monthly Summary Monthly Requirement $120,795 Receipts to Date $75,595 As of End-of-Month October Year-to-Date Budget $1,207,954 Year-to-Date Actual $1,113,674 Year-to-Date Expenditures $1,077,094 Greater Things Building Fund $655,871 GUESTS: The offering supports the work of Christ here at LifeSpring, in the local community, and around the world. It is an opportunity for members and regular attendees to practice biblical stewardship and to impact the kingdom of God.
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NEW TO LIFESPRING?
TODAY 11/23/14
Here are some pointers to help make your visit more meaningful! Stop by the Guest Services for important information and for help getting your children into the right class. Check out our website at LifeSpringChurch.com There you will find the latest information on events happening at LifeSpring Church. The pastors of LifeSpring would love to meet you At the close of each service, feel free to come and meet the pastors at the front of the Worship Center. To send an email to a pastor, use the first initial and last name @LifeSpringChurch.com. Whether you are here for the first time or you are a longtime member, we want you to experience God’s unconditional love through our family of faith. Our desire is to help you connect with God and connect with people that can encourage you in your faith journey. Please connect with us through our website, Connection Cards, email, phone, or meeting a pastor after the service. I am so glad that you are here!
Steve
Steve Holdaway • Lead Pastor
LifeSpring’s Ministry Staff Dr. Steve Holdaway • Lead Pastor Steve Hicks • Discipleship & Admin. Pastor Jeff Brocaille • Worship Arts Pastor Ryan Jantz • Student Ministries Pastor Eric Turner • Student Ministries Pastor Michael Lacobee • Midtown Campus Pastor Kelly Wallace • Children’s Minister
Lifespring Church Worships At Multiple Locations South Campus, Midtown Campus, Tregaron Apart., & Mable Rose South Campus • 13904 S. 36th St. • Bellevue, NE 68123 402-292-4546 • Worship on Sunday • 9:30 & 11:00 am Midtown Campus • 2100 S. 51st St. • Omaha, NE 68106 402-557-8559 • Worship on Sunday • 10:00 am
LifeSpring Church CONNECT CONNECTION CARDS
STUDENTS & COLLEGE
DISCOVERING LIFESPRING CHURCH MEMBERSHIP CLASS
SUNDAY SCHOOL FOR CHILDREN
These provide a lifeline for communication at LSC. Use them to let the staff know of prayer needs, spiritual commitments, address, phone, and email changes. Cards are located in the seat pockets in the Worship Center, or you may send your request to
[email protected].
Want to find out what membership means at LSC? Attend our one-time membership class taught every other month by the pastors. If interested, please fill out and turn in a connection card. Our next class is Sat. January 17 at 9:00 am in the Chapel.
EVENTS AND INFO
If you would like more information about our ministries or events, please stop by Guest Services in the lobby. You may also call the church office at 402-292-4546 or visit our web site at LifeSpringChurch.com
Boilingpoint is our weekly student worship experience every Sunday morning (except the second Sunday of the month). It meets at 9:30 am and at 11:00 am in the LSC chapel. The Well is a college-age worship experience every 1st and 3rd Sunday of the month at the Midtown Campus with a free meal and fellowship starting at 6 pm.
Sunday School is available for infants through 6th grade each Sunday morning at 9:30 and 11:00 am.
LIFEGROUPS
LifeGroups are the heartbeat of LSC. LifeGroups meet during the week in homes throughout our community. We encourage every student and adult to be involved in one of these community/study groups. For more information please visit the guest info counter in the lobby or check out our website.
ALL CHURCH Christmas Choir • Our Christmas Choir has already begun rehearsing! Are you interested in joining the choir? Show up for rehearsal Wednesday 7:15 - 8:00 pm. Decorating the church for Christmas • Tuesday, December 2, 7:00 - 9:00 pm. Join us for the hanging of the greens and decorating the Christmas tree. Come enjoy cookies, hot cocoa, and music, as we take time in fellowship to brighten up our church for this holiday season. No experience is necessary, just a joyful heart. Please sign up in the lobby. Zambia Mission Project • A mission team is forming to serve the New Day Orphanage in the Mapanza area in Zambia. The team will do a VBS, help with the school, do prayer-walking and evangelistic work in nearby villages, and help with work on the facilities. A passport and a couple of vaccinations are required. This is the fourth time a LSC team has served in Zambia, an extremely safe and friendly country. Dates: July 2 - 14
STUDENTS Joshua: Living Out a Courageous Faith • Our brand new sermon series in Boilingpoint starts today! Boilingpoint is our student worship service on Sundays at 9:30am and 11:00 am for students in grades 7-12. There’s no better time to check it out than now! Lifegroups • Not in a lifegroup? Middle Schoolers, come Wednesday night from 6:30 - 8:00 pm for Middle School Plunge. High Schoolers, see Pastor Eric to get plugged in! There will be no Middle School Plunge this Wednesday due to Thanksgiving. 4G High School Christmas Party • December 14, in the chapel. 6-8pm. Join us for a special time of fun and fellowship as we play games, watch A Charlie Brown Christmas, gift exchange, delicious food, prizes and more!! Bring a friend and wear your ugly christmas sweater!! Be sure to keep up with all of our Boilingpoint sermons online at www.lifespringchurch.com or on iTunes.
Cost: Approx. $3,800 Team Leader: Joel Jacobs
[email protected] 402.290.7777
The First Sunday of Advent • Join us as we kick-off our Advent celebrations and missions focus.
ONE FILLED; TWO TO GO! One teacher for the Second Grade at 11:00 am One teacher for Pre-K at 11:00 am LSC Church members, can you worship one hour and serve the next in this capacity? Kids need you; YOU will be blessed! Fill out a Connection Card or contact Kelly Wallace Join our Kid’s Krew “On Mission Toy/Warm Up Drive” now through December 3: •Bring an new unwrapped toy for Project Santa for Open Door Mission •Bring new or gently used coats, hats, gloves, scarves, etc. for Open Door Mission & Set Free Church Place items in the labeled boxes in the foyers! Skate Night for Kid’s Krew • ALL Kids and Parents are welcome to join us at Skate City (1220 S. Fort Crook Rd Bellevue) on Wed, December 10, 6:30 - 8:00 pm Special Price: $3.00 (including skates); Additional Cost for Inline Skates & Jungle Gym
ADULTS Fresh Hope Mental Health Support Group • Tuesdays, 7:00 - 8:30 pm in Room K For more information contact
[email protected].
MIDTOWN campus Family Christmas Movie Night • Join us at LSC Midtown Campus December 1, 8 and 15 at 6:00 pm for a Family Christmas Movie Night! We will be watching Elf, A Christmas Carol and White Christmas! Popcorn, hot chocolate, and coffee will be provided! Bring your friends and family for great fun and fellowship!
No Awana on Wednesday, November 26; Happy Thanksgiving!
Initial planning meeting: Sunday, Dec. 7, 4:00 pm
NEXT SUNDAY
KID’S KREW
OVERFLOW
College-Aged Ministry The Well-College fellowship and worship gathering • LSC college students meet the first and third Sunday of the month at LifeSpring Midtown Campus. Free food at 6pm, worship at 7:00 pm. College LifeGroups • We offer 3 different Lifegroups, all of which meet on Wednesdays at 8:30 pm. Located in Oakhurst, led by Tim Stiansen; Southern Oaks, led by Tim Will; and Quail Creek, led by Pastor Eric. Overflow Collegiate Christmas Party • December 21, at Lifespring midtown campus. Join us for free holiday treats, games, gift exchange, and more!! Don’t forget to wear your ugly christmas sweater. 6pm-8:30pm. See Pastor Ryan or Pastor Eric with any questions about student ministry activities.
Over 350 Shoeboxes! Thanks to all who brought shoeboxes for our dedication and helped us pack boxes. We have collected over 350 boxes. If you have not brought your boxes yet, please take them to First Baptist Bellevue tomorrow.
