FAMILY OF CHRIST LUTHERAN CHURCH Reaching those who don’t yet know Christ by strengthening and equipping those who do.
For complete announcements and contact information, visit our website at www.foccs.net.
Attendance and Weekly Offerings LAST WEEK LAST YEAR Attendance: 502 752 Offerings: $19,371.56 Needed Weekly: $22,055 Offerings YTD: $137,664.72 Budgeted Offerings YTD: $176,440 Sunday School MTD: $186.12
Contact us Family of Christ Lutheran Church 675 W Baptist Rd Colorado Springs, CO 80921 Church: 719.481.2255 Fax: 719.481.1366 Church office:
[email protected] Child Development Center 719.481.0796
LCEF Shared Blessings Rebate Opportunity A Shared Blessings Rebate Program is being offered by our mortgage lender, Lutheran Church Extension Fund (LCEF.) We had 8 new investors this week! There is still time to help the church reach the next rebate level—you can invest today! Current Investors - 192 Rebate Eligibility - 0.375% ($14,813) Investors needed for 0.50% ($19,750) - 96 Visit lcef.org or contact our Accountant, Sharon Monteleone at 719.481.2255 ext 225 for applications and investment information.
Friday, February 24 - Saturday, March 4, 2017
LENTEN LIFEGROUP STUDY: LUKE IN LENT
The season of Lent is almost here! Are you interested in facilitating or participating in a LifeGroup? To learn more, visit the Information Center or find a Welcome Team volunteer. We will kick off our 6-week Luke In Lent LifeGroup Study on Sunday, March 5! This study will feature devotions that incorporate prayer, scripture readings and outreach activities. Digital versions of our Luke In Lent LifeGroup Study and Daily Devotionals are available for download at www.foccs.net (printed packets are also available upon request at the Information Center.) Questions? Contact Cris Bonser at
[email protected].
LENTEN/HOLY WEEK WORSHIP SCHEDULE
Ash Wednesday - March 1 at 6:00 pm (Ashes at 5:45 pm) Maundy Thursday - April 13 at 6:00 pm Good Friday - April 14 at 7:00 pm Easter Sunday - April 16 at 9:00 am & 10:45 am
TIME OF PRAYER AND WORSHIP
The FOC Men’s Ministry just finished an amazing study (“When God’s Spirit Moves” by Jim Cymbala) on the impact of the Holy Spirit in our lives. They will be hosting a time of prayer and worship on Saturdays, March 4 and March 11, from 8:00 - 9:30 am. Everyone is welcome to join this group as they come together and pray in the power of the Holy Spirit! Questions? Contact John Harris at
[email protected].
CPR/FIRST AID CLASS / MARCH 25 - 12:00 - 5:00 pm FOC is offering a full CPR/First Aid class. This is a top-notch class and we strongly encourage all volunteers to join us. What a wonderful way to be the hands and feet of Jesus! The cost is $55 per person and childcare will be provided. (Make sure children have a lunch and a snack packed.) You are welcome to bring spouses, neighbors and friends. We do need a headcount, so please RSVP by Monday, March 20, to Kathy Kirk at
[email protected].
Prayer Requests Concerns ✦ Pat Brech, who is dealing with complications from a recent cataract surgery. ✦ Wally McVay, father of June Laib, who has been transferred to rehabilitation to receive treatment for several weeks. Birthdays 26 Heidi Paris, Stephan Archer 27 Ann Werner, Reilly Meyers 28 Larry Houk, Brian Wanamaker 29 Carl Sandal, Daniel Mariotti 1 Karen Moody, Tara Chmacho, Olivia Wilkinson 2 Lorie Casbon, Lisa Weeres 3 Wendell Hunemuller, Janet Joseph, Eric Hodson, Laura Carson, Rebekah Moe, Charlie Denzer 4 Melanie Douglas,Gabrielle Edmond, Grayson Henneman Anniversaries 1 John & Judith Gue 16 years 1 Steve & Kim Jankowski 10 Years 3 Barry & Carol Jameson 45 Years Police/Fire/EMS Jordan, Larry, Mike, Scott, Joe, Eric, Barry, Ben, Eric M. Serving/Stationed in the Military or Working Overseas Stephen Campbell, Logan and Olivia Dean, Chris Sutton, Ben McNamara, Tim Driscoll, Michael Havenar, Christy Petruzzi Submit Your Prayer Requests 719.481.2255 - www.foccs.net (under care)
STEPHEN MINISTRY Life hurts... Stephen Ministers can help!
God never intended for us to go through difficult experiences alone. That’s why God has brought us together as a congregation and why we have a Stephen Ministry. For more information, contact Georgina Schmits at
[email protected] or 513.315.9602.
More details can be found at our Ministry Information towers or by visiting our website at
www.foccs.net
SIX CORE MINISTRIES at FOC WORSHIP ARTS Contact Shannon Wexelberg for volunteer opportunities with the Worship Arts team.
CHILDREN’S MINISTRY April 8: Seder Meal - 4:00 pm April 15: Egg Hunt - 9:00 am June 12 - 16: “Maker Fun Factory” VBS
STUDENT MINISTRY February 26: Dayton Mission Meeting - 11:30 am March 5: “Act. Love. Walk” 4-week daily devotional discipleship experience begins
March 5: Rock and Worship Road Show
LIFEGROUPS Contact Cris Bonser to learn more about joining a LifeGroup.
“Through the Bible” Adult Bible Study - Weekly on
Sundays from 9:15 - 10:00 am in Youth Room 1, studying the book of Acts.
WOMEN’S MINISTRY Women’s Bible Study: Free to Follow Jesus (offered by T2 Woman to Woman Mentoring) - Bi-weekly on Thursdays Creative Hands for Christ - Monthly on Saturdays JEWELS Women’s Bible Study: The Gospel of Mark Weekly on Tuesdays - 9:00 - 11:00 am
Crochet and Knitting Group - 3rd Tuesday of the month
MEN’S MINISTRY Men’s Bible Study: Prayer and Worship Weekly on Saturdays - 8:00 - 9:30 am
