Reflections- "Blessed is the one who perseveres under trial because, having stood the test, that person will receive the crown of life that the Lord has promised to those who love him." -James 1:12

 

 

Are you facing a difficult, seemingly impossible situation in your life right now?  Instead of being intimated by your circumstance, let it motivate you to pray more, trust in God more, wait more, expect more, and depend on God more.

 

Why?  Jesus said that nothing is impossible with God!  Hudson Taylor, a missionary from the 1800s, said this about God doing the impossible in our lives:  "There are three stages to every great work of God; first, it is impossible, then it is difficult, then it is done."

 

Maybe you're in what looks like an impossible situation right now.  Instead of just looking at your problem and being discouraged; look up to God and rely on his promises.  God is able to move things from impossible to possible to done!

 

Tomorrow- Coffee with a Historian, 11:00 a.m., in our historic sanctuary.  Jamie Mesrobian from Newport News Historic Services and John Ericson from historic St. Luke's Church in Smithfield will discuss the preservation of historic graves.

 

Saturday-Trunk-or-Treat, 6-8 p.m.  We still need volunteers to help with games.  Contact Mel Goodwin/show up on Saturday and let her know you're here to help.

 

Sunday- Zach Tanner, Camp Manager at Camp Rudolph will be with us during the morning worship service to provide an update on the camp and preach.  We will receive a love offering for the camp.  An offering plate will be next to our offering box in the foyer.

 

Operation Christmas Child- shoeboxes are due back by November 15th.  You can go online to build/donate a shoebox at this link: https://sampur.se/4hAbbMx

 

Thanksgiving Offering- "Raise The Roof"- our Thanksgiving offerings over the next 3 years have been designated to raise the money to replace our main sanctuary roof which will be 30 years old in 3 years.

Thanksgiving Offering Sunday is November 22nd; but you can give anytime during the month.  Thanksgiving offering envelopes are available in the card racks in the pews and at the offering box in the foyer.  If making out a check, please note "Thanksgiving Offering" on your check.

 

Church website: www.lcc-va.org

Church Facebook page: lebanonchristianleehall