“For we do not have a high priest who is unable to sympathize with our weaknesses, but we have one who has been tempted in every way, just as we are, yet was without sin.” – Hebrews 4:15 “I know that nothing good lives in me, that is, in my sinful nature.” – Romans 7:18 “But each one is tempted when, by his own evil desire, he is dragged away and enticed.” – James 1:14

Lifeline Online- weekly e-news of Lebanon Christian Church for March 20, 2019

Reflections- "Like newborn babies, crave pure spiritual milk, so that by it you may grow up in your salvation, now that you have tasted that the Lord is good."- 1 Peter 2:2-3

THE PASTOR'S PERSPECTIVE

Dr. Thom Rainer wrote an article entitled, Why I Attend Church. The article blessed me and it's a great reminder. Allow me to share with you the 10 reasons he gave for attending church. You can find the entire article at www.thomrainer.com

1. I attend church to serve others

2. I attend church to encourage others

3. I attend church to encourage my pastor

4. I attend church to state my priorities

5. I attend church to participate in worship

6. I attend church even if it doesn't meet all my needs

7. I attend church with frequency, not on occasion

8. I attend church to set an example for my family

9. I attend church because the Bible tells me to do so

10. I attend church because I love my church

Grace and Peace,
Dennis

Children's Ministry on Sundays:
9:30 a.m.- Promised Land 10:30 a.m.- Jr. Church/Youth Group 4:00 p.m.- Awana Bible Clubs

NT 260-Bible reading for this week is 1 Corinthians chapters 13-16 & 2 Corinthians chapter 1. The Bible reading for next week is 2 Corinthians chapters 2-6

Tuesdays- Handbell Choir Rehearsal at 6:30 p.m.

Wednesdays-Adult Bible Discussion, 6:30 p.m.

Thursday- Worship Choir Rehearsal is dismissed

Sunday-Worship Choir Rehearsal, 12:15 p.m.

March 26th- The Gardens/Warwick Forest devotional service, 10:00 a.m.

March 31st- Neil Wheeler with Waypoint Church Partners will be our guest. Waypoint is one of the missions we support. Neil will give an update on the mission to all adult classes during Sunday School and Neil will preach during morning worship. A love offering will be received for Waypoint.

April 6th- All church work day, 9:00 a.m. Work to be done inside and out.

VBS ENVELOPES-are available to help fund VBS. There are only 4 envelopes left. Please consider a special donation. Thank you to all who have donated. So far we have given over $1,000.00 to fund VBS!

THRIVE Peninsula Food Pantry Drive- please bring instant mashed potatoes and canned meats this Sunday. Thank you for continuing to bring food each week.

EASTER EGG HUNT DONATIONS-a list of items needed and sign-up sheet is located in the foyer. Questions, see Judy Goodwin.

PRAYER LIST
PRAYER FOCUS FOR THE WEEK: ELDERS AND DEACONS
Boldness to share our faith
God's leading for our church
Heart for One-invite one individual, one couple, one family
Don and Pauline Barnett, Audy's parents, in their 90's, battling a terrible flu
Sally Hanson, friend of Ron & Lois Graham, heart surgery

Death- Bill Terrell, Naomi Terrell's brother-in-law, March 17th

*A list of ongoing prayer needs is available in the foyer and is published in the church bulletin on the first Sunday of the month

LAST SUNDAY'S OFFERING
General Fund-$2,605.00
Build Up The Walls- $645.00
Thanksgiving Offering/Building Fund- $110.00
Thanksgiving Offering/Building Fund Total to Date- $2,887.00
VBS-$335.00 Awana-$100.00

Online Giving available using EASY TITHE on the church website at www.lcc-va.org