"Now you are no longer strangers to God and foreigners to heaven, but you are members of God's very own family, citizens of God's country, and you belong in God's household with every other Christian." - Ephesians 2:19 “For where two or three gather in my name, there am I with them.” –Matthew 18:20

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Lifeline Online- weekly e-news of Lebanon Christian Church- September 17, 2017

Reflections- "You are God's children whom he loves, so try to be like him." - Ephesians 5:1

The Pastor's Perspective

Today was National Back To Church Sunday. We had a great worship service. We had 151 in attendance! Our pre-school class was so full that the class had to be divided into 2 classes. Jr. Church was full again today. This shows just how effective inviting people to church can be. To that end, circle November 5th on your calendar. November 5th will be Friend Day. Let's all invite friends to join us on Friend Day!

You are getting this week's Lifeline early as I am leaving tomorrow to go to Michigan to visit my mom and help her celebrate her 96th birthday! I will be back in town on Saturday afternoon and I look forward to next Sunday's service. We'll get back to our series from 2 Timothy as we look at how we can finish well. Next Sunday's message will be "A God-Honoring Servant". We will look at 4 things we can do to honor God.

Blessings,

Dennis

CHILDREN'S MINISTRY/SUNDAYS

9:30 a.m.- Promised Land

10:45 a.m.- Jr. Church

4:00 p.m.-Awana Bible Clubs, pre-school-6th grade

Tuesdays- Hand Bell Choir rehearsals@ 6:30 p.m.

Thursdays- Worship Choir rehearsals @6:45 p.m.

Tonight- Wednesday Night at the Oasis- 6:30 p.m.-Book of Acts Class- please note new start time; 7:00 p.m.- Ladies Study- "Having a Mary Spirit".

September 26th- Devotional Service at the Gardens at Warwick Forest, 10:00 a.m.

October 8th- Musical "Homecoming" Sunday, during the Morning Worship Service. Participation is open to all singers/musicians in the church. Contact is Bonnie Enderle, 757-253-8423/bjenderle103@cox.net

October 13th- We are hosting a Blood Drive from 2:00 p.m. until 6:00 p.m.

October 14th- Outdoor Workday, bring rakes, leaf blowers, etc., 10:00 a.m. until 2:00 p.m.

THRIVE PENINSULA FOOD PANTRY DRIVE- Please bring canned or soups & stews on Sunday. Thank you for continuing to bring in food each week. The need is great.

LEADERSHIP NOMINATIONS- Nominations for elders and deacons will be received through next Sunday. Nomination forms and a designated return box for the nomination forms are available in the foyer.

EasyTithe- online giving available using EasyTithe via the church's website. It is easy, fast and secure. Go to:

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PRAYER LIST

Boldness to share our faith

God's leading for our church

Heart for one-invite one individual, one couple, one family

Sandra Bull, cancer, surgery on Thursday

Lorraine Compton, Ella Cave's niece, cancer, surgery upcoming

Tiffany Reynolds Herman, Cheryl Howard's cousin, mother of new born baby Luke; mom doing ok; baby Luke is at CHKD, intestinal problems; has had surgery

Camryn Holcombe, Gloria Rogers' granddaughter, ongoing tests

Woodrow Sanders, broken collar bone

Martin Shelton, recovering from surgery

Ed West, home from hospital, signs of congestive heart failure,

Last Sunday's Vital Signs

Worship Attendance: 151

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