Heeeeeeeeello Christ Followers!

Looking forward to Celebrating The Exalted Christ in the morning through Sacrament, Scrpture and Song. Our Advent Season message will address the "Name Bearer" as we unfold the significance of the biblical  Names of God and how they inform the Incarnation of the second person of the Triune God.

>Next Friday at 6pm- please join us for pizza as we prepare for our Christmas by Candlelight evening celebration. The task involves putting up rented tables and with our our chairs, beautifully decorating and setting the tables for a very special evening. The floor is being cleaned, waxed and buffed on Thursday and an electrician is scheduled to come wire the auditorium so that only the platform lights will be used during the special music presentation. It's going to really be a "candlelight evening" saints!

>Next Saturday at 6:00 pm "Christmas by Candlelight" dinner. A special evening has been designed as we  feast and fellowship together in homage of the birth of our Savior King! Reminder:, this event is in lieu of our Sunday Morning Gathering. 

>>Sunday December 22nd 10:00am-we will come together for an abbreviated gathering that will include covered dish breakfast foods, worshipful Christmas Carols and Eucharistic Celebration. 

>>>Wednesday January 8th 6:30pm- we resume our rhythm for mid-week teaching sessions.

                                                  Hear Ye Hear Ye!!!!

Plans are underway for implementing a "child care" ministry for infants and toddlers in the new year. After we install much needed furniture and accessories, we will need the kind cooperation of everyone as we endeavor to serve our congregants and guests with a well trained team to host, oversee, and minister to the children. As we grow, and in order to do so, it is vital that we begin to train vision carriers in the policies and procedures that ensure the welfare of all the children in a ministry atmosphere.

Please see Kelly Bowerman if you would like to join this developing ministry.    

Hear Ye! Hear Ye!

"Operation Christmas Child"
Remember to bring all your boxes this Sunday at 10am. We will have a brief time of fellowship with coffee and donuts as we prepare the boxes and pray over each one for the children to be truly gospelized with the message of Christ. This is a way to implement our participation in the  "Advent Conspiracy". Be generous and sacrificial by bringing  as many children's boxes as possible. Remember, it really is better to "GIVE!"

"Mission and Vision Next Wednesday 6:30 pm"
For our final  joint meeting, we will review our mission and corresponding vision for the new year. This will involve "roles-realms-responsibilities" regarding pressing needs that we all foresee needing to be implemented for the future. This means we will appoint multiple "Vision Carriers" to assume the role and responsibility of getting important projects up and running and  training others to serve. It will be a participatory session, so I am requesting everyone please be prepared to be a "problem solver" and "burden bearer" by showing willingness to invest personal time and energy toward these upcoming priorities.

"Holiday Season Break"
Wednesday November 27th  we will forgo our evening sessions until after the new year when we resume our regular rhythm again on Wednesday evening January 8, 2014.

"Christmas by Candlelight" December 14th
Advent celebration is fast upon us so we will begin registration this coming Sunday morning. A fabulous menu is being prepared and the Christ Exalting music ministry is going to be awesome. We are requesting everyone to kindly  invest  $15.00 per person to offset the expense of the meal. Please "reach out" to friends and family and invite them to be your personal guest  for this Christ centered occasion. This is another opportunity to join the Advent Conspiracy by giving to others.


 

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"Congregational Family Meeting" October 30th @ 6:30pm
Attendees and members are warmly invited for this special congregational gathering.
We will share updates on the health of our congregation, discuss special events and projects being planned, assess pressing needs for forward expansion and respond to questions regarding all aspects of the ministry.

"Love Feast Table Fellowship" Sunday November 3rd
Great news ladies, electrical wiring should be completed and an oven installed for warming food. The menu is "Mexican" so plan to get creative. Each family is kindly asked to prepare ample portions of a main dish with sides so that there will be sufficient to share with guests.

"Holiday Season Break" Begins Wednesday November 27th
Our congregational ethos [values-practice] provides for family emphasis during the cultural rush of the holidays. This means we will forgo Wednesday evening sessions beginning November 27th and resume our regular rhythm Wednesday evening January 8, 2014.


"Coming Soon"

>Daylight Savings Time.................................... Fall backward Sunday Nov 3rd

>Advent Celebration Begins..............................Sunday November 24th

>Thanksgiving Day..........................................Thursday November 28th

>Christmas by Candlelight..............................Saturday Evening December 21st

NEWS FLASH

Prioritize your calendar for these upcoming events:

>Saturday Morning October 19th @ 9am Seminar "The Majesty of the Trinity"
Pastoral Jack Carter will teach and answer questions as we grow in our knowledge of God.The Life will provide a continental breakfast. Amen!

>"Family Meeting" for attendees and members -Wed October 30th @ 6:30pm
We will share updates on the health of our congregation, announce special November-December events, discuss upcoming projects that are being planned, and respond to questions regarding any and all aspects of the ministry. Shout!

>"Love Feast" Fellowship Sun November 3rd following Worship Celebration. 
The menu will be "Mexican Style" so each family is asked to prepare ample portions of a main dish, sides and a desert sufficient to share with guests. Allelujah!



 
 
 

Hear Ye! Hear Ye! We Are Planning Forward!

Greetings Saints!

In addition to our normal rhythm of " Love Feasts" the first Sunday of each month and Wednesday evening teaching sessions, here are some of the planned events [TLW] that we believe will minister "growing grace" to us as a congregation and for our missional ministry to  LaGrange.

Please mark your calendars and make these events a genuine priority. Shout!

>David Huff in concert: Sunday Morning September 29th- 10:100am

Singer, songwriter and musician David Huff will be ministering to us on Sunday morning. Please invite family and friends but especially anyone you have been targeting for Salvation. This will be a splendid time for them to hear the gospel in song and witness as well as introduce others to "The Life" of Christ The Redeemer. You can get acquainted with David Huff' by reviewing his  bio @
https://www.facebook.com/pages/The-Life-Of-Christ-The-Redeemer/328818277255048


>Seminar with Pastor/Theologian Jack Carter Saturday Morning October 19th at 9:00am and Sunday Morning 20th @10:00am. 

The seminar theme will is "The Majesty of the Trinity". We will enjoy a continental breakfast and edifying teaching about the triune nature of our Greeeeeat God.
 
Pastor Jack  has been in ministry for over 50 years. Throughout his seasoned ministry, has served as Professor and Academic Dean at CFNI, founded Annapolis Christian Academy, and Planted Church of the King in Corpus, Christi Texas. He also earned a B.A. and Master Degree.

Most of all, Jack has been married for 50+ years and is  proud Patriarch of five children, fourteen grandchildren, and sixteen great grandchildren.

>Dr. James Miklos-Sunday Morning November 10th @10:00am.
From Ontario, Canada, James  provides counseling, trauma therapy and professional treatment for families and individuals. Married for 25 years with 4 children, he holds a PhD from California State University, is the author of a book on Biblical Dreams and Pastor's a local church.
[After being with me for years, thought you folks might need some healing therapy!]


>We will forego our Wednesday Evening session for November 27th

This will allow everyone to enjoy Thanksgiving holiday together.

>Christmas By Candlelight December 21st.
Shout! Just confirmed singer and worship leader Shawn Hiltibidal for our Christmas by Candlelight celebration. As an accomplished musician, Shawn has served as worship leaders for some well known ministries and most recently was with Pastor Jim Crabb at Imago Dei Christian Fellowship.
Shawn and wife Jerri Ann have been married for 15 years and have one son.

Plans are NOW confirmed for our celebration of  the Advent of our Savior king!


Lastly, our New Website will soon be launched for public display! Wahoooooooooooo!

We are resuming our "rhythm of congregational life" as we enter the month of August. Here are important events that should be marked as priorities on everyone's calendar:

>Guest Speaker This Coming Sunday!
Pastor Kevin Jefferson will join us from "Word of Grace Christian Center" here in LaGrange.
This will be a special time of ministry enabling us to enjoy  "Racial and Intercultural" kingdom unity together. Shout!

>Love Feast Celebration!
We will resume our feasting and fellowship custom this Sunday, August 4th. The menu is "Southern Style" so each family is asked to prepare ample portions of a main dish, sides and a desert sufficient for your family plus a number of  guests who will be joining us. "The Life" will provide drinks, ice, plates, napkins cups, and utensils.

>Wednesday Evening Sessions!
August 7th at 6:30 pm we resume our teaching sessions. We will all be together on the 1st and 3rd evenings and have gender based break out sessions on the 2nd and 4th evenings.

> Weekend with Evangelist Scott Hinkle August 17th-18th
In a parking lot in 1970, The Jewish and heroine addicted life of Scott Hinkle was radically transformed as he encountered the saving  power in the gospel of Jesus Christ. Mark your calendar now and prioritize Saturday Morning the 17th at 9:00 am as we enjoy brunch together and the vibrant ministry of our good friend Scott Hinkle.

 


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Mark Your Calendars!

1.Family Meeting Next Wednesday June 26th 6:30pm
   >Upcoming Events
   >Financial update
   >Departures
        >Future Vision
  
  
2.We are scheduling Water Baptism in July
   >3 candidates have requested baptism
   >Please let us know if you desire participation


3.July Is Family Month
  >Kind reminder, We cease Wednesday evening sessions during the month of July so that   everyone can prioritize family relationship.
 > Enjoy!
   
4.Scott Hinkle  rescheduled for August  17th-18th
   >Saturday 17th-Breakfast and Session at 9:30am
   >Sunday Morning 18th- worship celebration 10:00am


   

Hear Ye! Hear Ye!

After traveling to Israel for 9 days and embarking on another 7 days of trans-local ministry, we are now back in the "fast forward" saddle here at "The Life".  Mark your calendars so as to prioritize these upcoming events:

1.Sunday is Father's Day
Please invite friends and family as we give due honor to father's during our Sunday Morning Gathering.

2.Special Guest Minister
Next Saturday, June 22nd @ 9:30am, our good friend Scott Hinkle will join us for breakfast and special time of encouragement to touch others lives with the gospel and good deeds.

Jewish and a heroin addict, Scott was delivered from a life that pointed to prison and ultimately an early grave. In a parking lot in 1970, Scott's life was drastically rearranged as he was told of and experienced the life transforming power of Jesus Christ.

Scott founded the  "National Conference on Street Ministry", which has trained thousands of workers, leaders and pastors through the years. He is author of two books and has often been a contributing author for Charisma Magazine.

3.July Is Family Month
As is our custom, we will forgo Wednesday evening sessions during the month of July so that everyone can prioritize family relationship. Enjoy!

4.Financial Updates:
Please peruse the bulletin board for posted balance sheets and other up-to-date financial information. Your faithful giving is demonstrated by our being able to restore the contingency fund to $5000.00 and begin contributing regularly to a mission fund while continuing monthly support of 2 missionaries.

HEAR YE! HEAR YE!

Sunday Morning 10:00am
* This Sunday, our corporate gathering will begin at 10:00am!!!! This positive adjustment will allow us to incorporate intercessory prayer as well as express "personal ministry"  for the needs that often arise within the flock. This has been an unfortunate deficiency and our desire is to see Holy Spirit encounter through "laying on of hands" and anointing with oil" during our collective time together. 

*Kind reminder that Sunday's  Love Feast will focus on the celebration of the Coffey's 50th wedding anniversary.  Please prepare ample "Southern style" dishes for your family with additional food for or guests.  Cups, drinks, napkins and utensils will be provided.


Wednesday Evening Corporate Sessions
Beginning March 6th, our joint sessions scheduled on the 1st and 3rd Wednesday evenings will emphasize the practics of "Biblical Peacemaking" as it relates to relational conflict resolution. We will cover the prescription laid out by Jesus in Matthew 18 and  lay out the principles for "speaking truth to power" [holding leadership accountable] and how to guard against "spiritual abuse" as we explain the role of  Church governance in the local church.  



House Cleaning March 9th
*We are planning a much needed work day for the building Saturday March 9th. Small jobs that include window cleaning, painting, installing 2nd projector/screen, laying carpet etc will help us prepare the facilities our special guests who will be joining us for the Passover Seder.


Passover Seder March 27th
*The Life is hosting a "Passover Seder Celebration" Wednesday March 27th with  Dr. Jeffrey Seif. As a Messianic Jew, Dr Seif will guide us through the O.T. Jewish Feast and center it's fulfillment in the person of Jesus Christ. This is an awesome opportunity for us to invite unchurched friends, family and neighbors. Seating will be somewhat limited since Pastor Kevin Jefferson and the congregation of  "Word of Grace Christian Center" will be joining us.  Therefore, registration to reserve seating for your family and invited guests will be absolutely essential. 

               Important News!          Dates To Remember!

>Guest Minister Sunday:We are so blessed to have Pastor Jim Crabb minister to us this coming Sunday morning. He is a great encourager and will minister much grace through the word. I truly hope everyone will prioritise Sunday corporate assembly and join me in praying for grace filled illumination and edification as we gather together in honor of King Jesus!

>Financial Update: Kind reminder that "The Life" financials are posted regularly on the bulletin board in the fellowship area. These include general fund information with monthly income and expense details as well. Questions and comments are most welcome.

>Wednesday Evening Sessions: With sincere apology for confusion I may have caused, here is the rhythm for  our Wednesday sessions. In the unlikely event of another cancellation, that class will be missed but we will maintian the normal scheduled rhythm the following week.

*1st &  3rd evenings of each month will have everyone meeting together.
*2nd and 4th evenings of the month we have designed equipping sessions that are gender specific.  One for the men and the one for  the ladies.

>Wednesday February 20th, our joint session is being designed to further discuss the assessments and how we might strengthen our weaknesses and temper our strengths. Please come prepared to share creative ways you might suggest for us to be more outreach oriented to impact the community and venues for this objective to be accomplished.

>Praying forward: Please begin praying for future needs relating to our visionary goals. 
*Purchase of new audio board and speakers
*Part time secretarial assistance 
*Full time ministerial compensation 
*Installation of Deacons and Elders


[Please alert me to any mistakes or corrections regarding information posted in each Communique]

The Life Communique

Special News!     Important Dates!     Priority Announcements!

*Good News                                                   1-31-2013
We recently commissioned a company to create modest outdoor signage. The City permit has been procured and installation is scheduled for this Thursday.

*Cultural Accommodation                       2-3-2013
We try to adapt to culture when possible since we spend much time warring against it. Therefore, we will forgo "love feast" this coming Super Bowl Sunday. We have some serious football fans who make a day of it  so enjoy the time with family and friends. Go 49rs!

*Friend of the House                                 2-10-13
We are excited that Pastor Jim Crabb will be ministering at The Life February 10th.  Jim is more than a guest speaker, as he has been one of our closest ministry  friends since the 80's. Unctional, Jim takes God's word very seriously and will rock the house with edification, illumination and motivation.

Pastor Jim is a graduate of Rhema Bible Training Center and the University of Louisville. Jim and Sara have two daughters and two grandchildren.

*Covenant Celebration                             3-3-2013
The Coffey's will renew their covenant vows on Sunday March 3rd, 2013 in celebration of  50 years of marital life together. Our  love feast fellowship will center upon this grace based accomplishment.

*Coming Soon                                             3-3-13
With an enlarged heart to minister more personally to the "whole life"needs of our flock, we are launching a new 10:00 am Lord's Day gathering time March 3rd. Brother Coffey and Mark were very positive that this revision will prove to be most profitable for the corporate assembly each week.