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LIFE LINE July 2016

Pastoral Thoughts The question I’m going to start with for this newsletter is what are the most important things and least important things in your life? We have been discussing/ prioritizing Jesus in our next steps for a while now. When we come together as the children of God, we as a pastoral staff and worship planning team want to make sure that we are prioritizing Jesus in our services, family groups, and other ministry areas.

It would seem that the most important thing that we do is meet on Sunday morning. Much planning goes into the services. A worship team prepares music to lead us in praise. A pastor speaks a message from God’s word. We gather for fellowship as well. It takes many people to pull a Sunday off and see that it goes well. We want to experience God’s presence as we worship Him.

So, what about family groups? What should be happening and how should they be multiplying? The answer is, at least in part, that we should be growing together in following Jesus (making Him the biggest thing in our lives), and by doing that we would have to multiply. It’s easy to not want to multiply. You heard me right. That may sound absurd and maybe we wouldn’t want to admit it, but it is easy to keep the same family group forever without ever living out the conviction that we should be doubling and tripling and quadrupling as time goes by. That’s why some of us have been in the same one for years and why we haven’t grown many new groups. New family group facilitators should be rising up and volunteering from our existing family groups.

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In This Issue

Student Ministry Updates

Community Engagement

Family Groups

Dates to note

New Church Family

We are a disciple-making

church. We are disciples

who are called to make

disciples.

Preschool:

It’s time for one of our favorite themes of all time—Creation Station! We can’t wait for your preschoolers to see the amazing train cars we’ve created for them. Each train car depicts a different day of creation in a fun and imaginative way.

Every week, we will introduce your preschoolers to one day of creation. I’ll let you in on a little secret—when we get to day six, we’ll stay there for two weeks so we can emphasize the special relationship God has designed for us to have with Him.

Student Ministry

Pastoral Thoughts Continued . . .

Family groups is our disciple-making engine and the greatest way WE have to build relationships and grow together in practical ways to follow Jesus in faith. WE are a disciple-making church. We are not full of events, concerts, or entertainment. I’m not speaking negatively of those things, it’s just not who we are. We are disciples who are called to make disciples.

Over the next few months you will be hearing more about our fall launch of family groups. If you are a family group leader, you will meet August 13th and hear more about that from Heidi. If you are in a family group, you will be informed from the platform, through videos, and our other communication tools to prepare you for the launch. If you are not in a family group, the fall launch will be a great time, if not earlier to find your space to grow with others.

For now, may we find grace each day for what we are called to and may we feel the conviction that someone needs to hear about our rescue. May we extend our hand to lead them to theirs.

Grace in following,

Pastor Keith

Multiply Youth Ministry:

As I write this we are finishing up our first day at X-Fuge Camp. The theme this year is a great one for our youth group: UNASHAMED.

In a culture that increasingly seems at odds with our faith our youth are having to wrestle like never before with whether they are going to live out their lives unashamed of the gospel. I can't wait to see how this week impacts the youth.

Please be in prayer for them as they settle back into LP and live out their faith UNASHAMED!

Paul von Merveldt, Family Life Pastor

MaxKidz:

For the month of July we will be looking at the life of Paul and learning these truths:

The story of Jesus is for everybody.

The story of Jesus is bigger than every other story.

The story of Jesus changes how I forgive others.

The story of Jesus changes how I see my problems.

The story of Jesus changes how we work together.

Our Memory Verse is Ephesians 2:8. “God’s grace has saved you because of your faith in Christ. Your salvation doesn’t come from anything you do. It is God’s gift.” God’s free gift of grace makes it possible for us to be with Him forever. No matter what we’ve done, we can have faith that Jesus can save us from our sin.

Community Engagement

Family Groups

July finds us still enjoying Life Under the Sun - our sermon series in the book of Ecclesiastes. This book of the Bible is proving to provide great topics for discussion & discipleship in our small groups. We are all growing & learning as we discuss Solomon's thoughts on wisdom, the meaning of life, and trusting God in our everyday challenges. If you're not connected to a Family Group, this summer is a great time to jump in. You can find a list of all the groups that meet in our community through-out the week online at www.fbclp.com. Or feel free to call me for information. Heidi Davis, Discipleship & Family Group Coordinator hhdesq@gmail.com /863.441.0037

Wee Center News Summer is in full swing and we are taking a relaxing approach this year. The children will be having splash days and parties. The Elementary also have field trips planned such as bowling and going to the movies. We are participating in the free lunch program again this year provided by the School Board. The meals are delivered to us daily which include breakfast and lunch. The parents enjoy having a break from packing lunches for their children. Thank you for your prayers and support for the Center. Vicki Nettles, Wee Center Director

The Source Coffee & Resource Center

Anne is the daughter of Billy and Ruth Graham. Her book is the result of her life lived in the hope of Jesus’ return. As you journey with her through the pages of the Bible, you’ll come to realize why she lives her life expecting to see Jesus at any minute.

HOURS OF OPERATION

Sunday: 8:30-9:00 & 10:10-10:30 AM

No Wednesday hours during June, July and August.

Stop by to pick out a good book to read and enjoy a cup of “Joe”.

DATES TO NOTE

July 3 12:00 PM Guatemala Team Meeting July 4 Church Office Closed for Independence Day July 13 6:15 PM Grandparents Meeting July 18 7:00 PM Finance Team Meeting July 24 12:00 PM Pizza with the Pastors

WEEKLY HAPPENINGS

Sunday Services

9:00 AM Worship Service, Family Groups, Youth, MaxKidz, Preschool 10:45 AM Worship Service, Family Groups, MaxKidz, Preschool Wednesday Evening Activities

5:00-6:00 PM Family Dinner 6:15-7:30 PM Preschool, MaxKidz, Youth, Discovery Bible Study, Family Groups Other Weekly Gatherings 7:00 AM Tuesdays - Men’s Breakfast at Smoke Shack 8:00 AM Wednesdays-Women’s Breakfast at Happy Chef

HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO: 7/3 Darwin Seymour 7/5 Andrea Stidham 7/6 Khia Campbell 7/7 Maddie Wilson 7/8 Ken Williams 7/8 Mary Beth Ford 7/9 Karen Rehbein 7/9 Matti Moore 7/11 Malachi McLean 7/11 Rodger Smith 7/12 Claire Phypers 7/13 Diana Allison 7/13 Morgan Beasley 7/13 Stephanie Gose 7/17 Paul von Merveldt

7/17 Paul Tharpe 7/17 Cameron Milicevic 7/17 Linda Fetty 7/20 Mandy Fugate 7/20 Kyle Edmondson 7/20 Tyler Glover 7/21 Pam Nielander 7/24 Jake Campbell 7/24 Renee Kohl 7/25 Joy Bush 7/26 Danyelle Smith 7/27 Amanda McKenna 7/28 Mike Milicevic 7/29 Doreen Wilson 7/30 Dennis Williams

NEW CHURCH FAMILY

Larry Williams Bonnie Williams

Phil Kline Rebekah Kline George Grine

FINANCES

May 29– June 19, 2016 Monthly YTD

Envelope Giving $ 44,104.24 $ 339,445.08

Budget Requirement $ 45,571.40 $ 273,428.40

Designated Income $ 5,207.50 $ 62,269.88

Hope Ministry Giving $ 543.00 $ 3,556.50

ATTENDANCE

May 29 - June 19, 2016

Sunday Morning Attendance Avg 291

Adult/Family Group Avg 143

Church Leadership Keith Campbell: Lead Pastor Mike Ford: Pastoral Care Paul von Merveldt: Administrative & Family Life Pastor Ami Rehbein: Nursery Coordinator Robyn von Merveldt: Sunday Morning Maxkidz Coordinator Jon Spencer: Wednesday Evening Maxkidz Coordinator Ashley Greene: Youth Coordinator Dawn Smith: Worship Leader Dave Colvin: Facility Manager & Hope Ministries Coordinator Heidi Davis: Family Group Coordinator Marisa Stam: Community Engagement Coordinator Pam Freytes: Administrative Assistant to the Lead Pastor Debbie Toth: Receptionist Cyndi O’Brien: Bookkeeper Vicki Nettles: Wee Center Coordinator