“For I am convinced that neither death nor life, neither angels nor demons, neither the present nor the future, nor any powers, “neither height nor depth, nor anything else in all creation, will be able to separate us from the love of God that is in Christ Jesus our Lord." -Romans 8:38-39

Lifeline Online- weekly e-news of Lebanon Christian Church for April 17, 2019

Reflections- "For the message of the cross is foolishness to those who are perishing, but to us who are being saved it is the power of God." - 1 Corinthians 1:18

THE PASTOR'S PERSEPCTIVE-We had a wonderful worship service this past Sunday. The children came down the aisle waving palm branches as we sang the chorus "Hosanna". The girls trio was marvelous and the Worship Choir's Cantata was inspiring. And the greatest joy of all was when Paisley Anthony made her confession of faith and was baptized into Christ.

Special services continue this week during Holy Week. We have our special In Remembrance Service tomorrow night at 7 pm. We will gather as the disciples did with Jesus in the Upper Room to celebrate the Lord's Supper. We will partake in unison as we remember what the Lord's sacrifice means to us. The Worship Choir will sing one of their songs from the Cantata. Then we culminate Holy Week with our celebration of Easter. Our Handbell Choir will be ringing out the praises of God with their Easter music.

The Easter Cantata this past Sunday was entitled, "We Are Witnesses". Each and every one of us can be and should be a witness of Jesus Christ. None of us have to tell everyone but each of us needs to tell someone who Jesus is. Being a witness can start by inviting someone to join you for Easter Sunday services this Sunday.

Grace & 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- dismissed this Sunday

NT 260 Bible Reading- This week is Galatians chapters 4-6 & Ephesians chapters 1 & 2. Next week is Ephesians chapters 3-6 & Philippians chapter 1.

Tonight- Adult Bible Discussion is dismissed.

Thursday- In Remembrance Communion Service, 7:00 p.m.

Saturday- Easter Egg Hunt, for children ages 12 and younger. Games, crafts, Bible storytelling, refreshments and hunting for eggs. 1:00 p.m., rain or shine.

Sunday- Easter Sunday Service, 10:45 a.m. Handbell Choir will be playing during the service.

April 23rd- The Gardens at Warwick Forest devotional service, 10:00 a.m.

April 28th- The Ollis Family returns to bring a Gospel concert during the morning worship service. A carry-in dinner will follow the morning services. Fried chicken and drinks provided. Please bring a couple of side dishes/desserts to share. A love offering will be received for the Ollis Family.

May 4th- Weeding the Garden- A Women's Conference at Lebanon Christian Church. Lesson & insights by Joan Gay....Special Music by Karen Barnett....Lunch by Bonnie Enderle. Minimum age to attend is 12 $5 fee due by April 29th....payable to Joan Gay. Time is 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Thrive Peninsula Food Pantry Drive- please bring peanut butter & jelly this Sunday. Thank you for continuing to bring food each week!

Vacation Bible School Donation Envelopes-To date donations have totaled $1,767.00! Thank you for your generosity in funding VBS. If you still have a donation to turn in, please do so asap. Thank you.

BULLETIN ANNOUNCEMENTS- if you have any announcements to be printed in the May 12th, 19th or 26th bulletins, please have them into the church office NO LATER THAN TUESDAY MAY 7TH. Thank you!