From kashepanski at lakeshorechurch.org Tue Jan 3 08:44:48 2012 From: kashepanski at lakeshorechurch.org (Kathy Shepanski) Date: Tue, 3 Jan 2012 09:44:48 -0500 Subject: Pray, attend, be a part! Message-ID: <99946EA404B1CE47917892E36F77D5DE35CF3F4F@LCC-DC01.lakeshore.local> Dear Lakeshore family- [cid:image001.jpg at 01CCC715.E0683C70] As you read this, I am in the Central American country of Nicaragua with one of our Trustees and new Missions Director Ken Oemcke visiting a ministry called Orphan Network (www.orphanetwork.org). We're here to see the children and the workers and explore how we might get involved in a ministry that helps orphan children, who have to fend for themselves to find some way to survive on their own, find desperately needed food and shelter in the name of Jesus. You may not know that Nicaragua is the second poorest country in the western hemisphere (after Haiti) and the plight here is incredible. Who knows how God will lead us to play a role in this part of the world? Please pray for us to let God fully take our hearts in the direction He wants. [cid:image002.jpg at 01CCC715.E0683C70] Start the New Year off right by attending Common Ground Midweek service on Thursday at 7 p.m. My great friend Pastor Brian Rathbun from CrossBridge Community Church will be teaching (Mark 10) as we continue our series in the Gospel of Mark. We'll also be joined by another friend, special guest musician Dave Dunn. With Kids Caf? and a time for celebrating communion, this is a "can't miss" service. [cid:image003.jpg at 01CCC715.E0683C70] On Sunday, we begin a new series that will help you get "up" or stay "up" in this down world. This will be a great "pick me up" series and one I think your friends and family will get a lot from. Invite them and take them to Waves Caf? for a cup of coffee or smoothie after service. This Sunday, you'll learn why "You're Not A Nobody" to God. [cid:image004.jpg at 01CCC715.E0683C70] Finally, I want to take this time to give you the latest on "Audio Visual". To date, we have received some very generous gifts. While I don't know who gave what, I do know we have some very generous givers who have made sacrifices that have been significant. But truth be told, the number of families who have turned in an "AV" commitment is lower than I expected... in fact much lower. Usually there are two reasons why. First is the possibility that the cause is not important enough. If this is not a worthwhile cause, then people are not going to be inspired by it. I'm convinced that giving missionaries 4-times the financial support they would have received in 2012 is vital to spreading the Good News around the world. I also believe that the projects identified by the staff are the centerpiece of our outreach plan for spreading the Good News in Rochester in 2012. The staff will be able to minister to children, youth and adults more effectively with these tools. I hope you agree that these two causes are critical because people near to God, and far from God, matter deeply to Him. Second is the possibility that we haven't communicated well enough or with enough urgency. As the Sr. Pastor, that's ultimately my job so I want to share this information so you can know how vital this is and then respond accordingly. Please pray and ask God if He would want you to make a one year pledge to "AV". If He leads you to say yes, please turn in your "AV" commitment card (with an upfront gift if possible) either in the mail or at church by Friday, January 13 at 12 noon. We will announce the total shortly thereafter. "AV" commitments are a vital part of our 2012 plans- and trust me, we have some incredible plans for 2012 including a possible "Buffalo Bills Weekend" experience next fall. Yes, you heard that right, Buffalo Bills (sorry, Drew Brees and my New Orleans Saints family :)). Funding for these projects will help make this potential event much more effective for you and the many guests we expect. So please prayerfully be a part by Friday, January 13. We still need many more commitments to reach our "AV" goals. Warmly, Vince Vince DiPaola Lakeshore Community Church 3651 Latta Road Rochester, NY 14612 lakeshorechurch.org -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: -------------- next part -------------- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... Name: image004.jpg Type: image/jpeg Size: 17170 bytes Desc: image004.jpg URL: -------------- next part -------------- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... Name: image003.jpg Type: image/jpeg Size: 19120 bytes Desc: image003.jpg URL: -------------- next part -------------- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... 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With Kids Caf? and a time for celebrating communion, this is a "can't miss" service. AudioVisual Giving Please pray and ask God if He would want you to make a one year pledge to "AV". If He leads you to say yes, please turn in your "AV" commitment card (with an upfront gift if possible) either in the mail or at church by Friday, January 13 at 12 noon. Flower City Work Camp Even though FCWC isn't until April, the registration deadline is Sunday, January 15. Completed applications and the $125 fee need to be submitted. Go to the FCWC table in the atrium for more info or www.flowercityworkcamp.org. Community Group Sign Up This Week New Community Groups are forming to for the Winter Session that starts in January. Call the office if you're interested (392-5253) or stop by the Info Center desk and pick up a planner. It's a fantastic way to make new friends while going deeper in your bible-study. Single Vision presents Lakeshore Comedy Nite So you think you're funny? Come out on Saturday, January 7 for this free event featuring professional comedian Dan Liberto and friends for some laughs. Refreshments will be served and there will be limited "open mike slots". A love offering will be taken. Coupon Swap presented by LCC Women's Group Happening in the atrium on Sunday from 2-4pm. Anchor Men's Ministry Breakfast Saturday, January 7 at 8am. Free Hot Breakfast sandwiches. Just show up! Upward Basketball Coaches Needed Upward Basketball is an instructional basketball league for kids in the community, grades K-6. It teaches kids the fundamentals of the game while incorporating important life truths and provides opportunities to teach kids the message of Christ. This year there are almost 300 kids registered which amounts to 38 teams. Due to high enrollment, many volunteers, especially head coaches are needed. Email vbfleck at gmail.com for more info. Networking @ LCC Ride Needed: Please call Theresa Cline @ 285.7252 if you are able to give her a ride to Sunday services. She is on Dewey near Northgate plaza. Celebrate Recovery Friday night child care help is needed If you are available and have taken a Red Cross child care course please call the church office. Job Opportunities: Subscribe to the job-connection mailing list to receive info on job openings that are submitted to the church office. visit http://lakeshoremail.org/mailman/listinfo/job-connection_lakeshoremail.org Lifetime Assistance: Apply to work for Lifetime using Elizabeth Thelen as the referral for an incentive bonus. Applicant needs to work for 6 months before the incentive is given. Visit www.lifetimeassistance.org Follow Us On Facebook! Follow this link to the Facebook page that tells you what's going on at Lakeshore. You can also use it to share information with your friends that have questions about any of our message series or events. Just copy and paste into your web browser: http://www.facebook.com/pages/Lakeshore-Community-Church/131269020234919 http://lakeshorechurch.org Check out our Lakeshore website and our new calendar feature!! Recurring Lakeshore Events New Life Teen Moms & Pregnancy Support Group every Tuesday 6pm-7:30pm in room 134. (follows the GCSD schedule). Celebrate Recovery...Every Friday...Dinner at 6pm in Waves Cafe, Large Group Worship at 6:40 in Room 110. Men's and Women's Open Share Groups from 7:50-8:45. Childcare is available. Lakeshore Young Adults...Every second Friday of the month in room 134...7:30PM Synergy Prayer...Every second Saturday of the month from 9 to 10:30am. Childcare is available. Volunteering at Lakeshore... Help needed: vacuuming, spot cleaning windows, doors, etc. Monday thru Friday. Call Sal 392-5253 You Can Contact Us Online *** office at lakeshorechurch.org *** What's Going On With... 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