OPERATION CHRISTMAS CHILD: This is our final collection week for our Operation Christmas Child boxes! All donations and completed boxes should be in by this Sunday, November 17th which will also be our Packing Party at 6pm! We are still in need of “wow items” especially for older ages and you can still make monetary donation to go toward the $10 postage for each box. Last year we were able to send 244 boxes and we would love to see us do at least that or more this year! For gift suggestions and box packing instructions check out the Operation Christmas Child website!
MONTHLY PRAYER BREAKFAST: Our next Monthly Prayer Breakfast is scheduled for Saturday, November 16th at 9am at the church or from home through this ZOOM Link. These prayer breakfasts happen on the third Saturday of each month and are a time to bring your coffee and come sit, pray, and fellowship with your church family. Consider joining us this month and pray together for the needs of our churches, families, community, and world!
24/7 DAY OF PRAYER: On the third Monday of each month we come alongside Together in their efforts to have someone in RI praying every hour of every day. This month on Monday, November 18th we want to have someone from LHCC praying every hour of that day. We have a 24/7 Prayer Schedule of people committed to a time each month but there are several openings that it would be great to fill. Reach out to Kelly at kholdridge5@gmail.com if you want to commit to a time each month and join us in prayer that day!
BIRTHDAY PARTY FOR JESUS: For this year’s Christmas outreach we will be holding a birthday party for Jesus on Sunday, December 15th from 2-5pm at the church. This will be the ultimate kid’s birthday party for our Savior, Jesus Christ! We will need lots of people to make it happen so please Sign Up Online and let us know how you will be able to help that day or share an idea of something you would like to add to the day’s festivities. Let’s make this a great day to celebrate the birth of Jesus and spread that good news with our community!
“DRESS TO THE NINES” SUNDAY: In honor of Church Around the World on Sunday, December 1st we are asking everyone to break our their “Sunday Best” and dress up for church. While in this country and especially in New England we have adopted a more casual approach to dressing for Sunday church, in many places in the US and around the world dressing up is an important part of attending a church service. So join us in celebrating that church tradition and “Dress to the Nines” with us!
MISSION FELLOWSHIP “LEFTOVER” LUNCH: We are hosting John & Marion Andrews from the Netherlands for a mission visit on Sunday, December 1st so we have decided that to hold our normal Thanksgiving Fellowship “Leftover” Lunch that day to celebrate with them. The mission team will be catering the bulk of that day and for that we need a headcount, however, we also encourage people to share whatever Thanksgiving leftovers they might have (particularly dessert) to add to the meal. If you and your family plan on attending, please Sign Up Online so we can get a headcount for the catering portion of the lunch.
ADVENT READING IN THE LIFE OF JESUS: Looking ahead to the Christmas season, again this year we will be reading in the book “The Life of Jesus” for the advent season. These small books are available at church and are an account of Jesus’ life and teachings created by combining selections from the four Gospels into one continuous story. It is written in an easy to read style making it a great for almost any age or Biblical knowledge level. We will begin on December 1st and go right through the end of the year. The daily passage reading will be posted in our online reading section of the website and we encourage people to read together and then leave a comment, thought, question, or prayer each day.
CHAT WITH PASTOR: We have reserved times on Sunday afternoons for people to spend a little time talking to Pastor. THis can be a time to talk about an issue, a question, or even just a time to catch up! You can Sign Up Online or at church for one of these time blocks and spend some time chatting with Pastor:)
POINT MEN MINISTRY: The next meeting for our Point Men “Experiencing God” Bible Study will be Thursday, November 14th at 6:30pm. This will also be our monthly Point Men meeting so we will have food at 6:30pm and start the study at 7pm. If you can not be there in person, you can also join from home through this ZOOM Link. If you still need a book please reach out to Kelly at kholdridge5@gmail.com to make arrangements to purchase one for $23.
WOMEN OF HOPE MINISTRY: Ladies save the date for the Women of Hope Christmas Party on Friday, December 6th at 6:30pm at the church. Bring an appetizer or dessert to share, a wrapped gift valued at about $10 for the gift swap, and come ready to enjoy a time of fellowship with your sisters in Christ.
YOUTH GROUP: Our LHCC Youth Group, which is for middle school (6th-8th grade) and high school (9th-12th grade) kids, meets on the first and third Sunday each month (see the LHCC website calendar for full schedule). Our next meeting is Sunday, November 17th from 6-7:30pm. That night our meeting will be participating in the Operation Christmas Child Packing Party. So come join and help pack boxes to help bring the Gospel to kids all over the world!
AMERICAN HERITAGE GIRLS: AHG Troop RI3130 is a Christ-centered leadership and character development program for girls 5 to 18 years of age. AHG meetings are every other Wednesday from 4-5:30pm (see the LHCC website calendar for full schedule).
If you have a child who would like to attend or if you are interested in getting more information please contact our troop vice coordinator!
TRAIL LIFE: Trail Life Troop RI2206 is a Christ-centered, boy-focused mentoring program that engages boys age 5 to 17 in service & outdoor adventure to develop godly & courageous leaders. Trail Life weekly meetings are every Tuesday from 6-7:30pm.
If you have a child who would like to attend or if you are interested in getting more information please contact our troopmaster!
CARE MINISTRY: Our Care Ministry is our ongoing effort to show love to our church family in a tangible way by providing meals, visits, transportation, and care giver relief when needed. You can reach the head of this ministry Dawn Webster at (860)481-0750. If you have a need or know someone in need you can reach out to Dawn or contact the church directly
USHER MINISTRY: Ushers play an important role at LHCC. They are men and women who welcome, direct, and help seat people on Sunday mornings. They also help keep the church safe and running smoothly for everyone during our services. Current Ushers can view the LHCC Usher Schedule to check when you are serving in 2024.
If you are a man or woman interested in being a part of this ministry please reach out to Gary Blanchette at (401)346-5402.
PRAYER MINISTRY: Prayer is such an import part of our walk with Christ! The honor to communicate with our Creator anytime should never be taken for granted and He wants to hear from us! There are so many opportunities to pray on your own or with your church family at LHCC. We have our 24/7 Day of Prayer, Monthly Prayer Breakfasts, and several times dedicated to corporate prayer every week. If ever you are in need of prayer or want an opportunity to join others in prayer come out on Wednesday evenings at 6:30pm or Sunday mornings at 9:15am and pray with us!
Prayer requests can always be emailed to Kelly at kholdridge5@gmail.com.
SUNDAY SCHOOL / NURSERY MINISTRY: We offer Sunday school classes and Nursery for children under 3 years each week during the sermon portion of our Sunday morning service. Our Sunday school classes are PreK - K, 1st - 3rd grade, and 4th - 5th grade and we are blessed to have wonderful teachers and helpers serving in these ministries to come alongside parents to disciple kids for Christ!
Current Teachers/Helpers can view the most current Sunday School Schedule or Nursery Schedule to see the week you are on or the lesson you are teaching.
Looking To Serve? If you have been a desire to help disciple kids for Christ and want more informaton about serving in Sunday school or nursery you can reach out to Kelly at kholdridge5@gmail.com. Anyone working with youth at LHCC must have a current BCI check on file with the church and have been a church member for at least on year.
ANYTIME DAILY ONLINE STUDY: Looking to get a Bible study struggle to find the time? Join our online Bible study anytime, anywhere through your phone or computer by going to lhcc.info/bible. Just read that day’s passage, leave a comment or question, and enjoy other’s comments making it a truly interactive way to be in God’s word daily and encouraged by others!
ADVENT READINGS: Again this year, beginning December 1st we will start our advent readings in the book “The Life of Jesus” available at church. We look forward to spending the month in this account of Jesus’ life told through the combining of selections from the four gospels into a continuous , easy to read story. Grab your copy and join us!
WEDNESDAY NIGHT STUDY 7:30PM: All are welcome to this study led by Pastor Peter and meets here at church. If you can’t join in person, you can also join from home through this ZOOM Link.
Prayer Time 6:30PM: There is a time of corporate prayer before the Wednesday night study each week that you can join in person or from home using this Zoom link.
THURSDAY MORNING STUDY 10AM: All are welcome to this study led by Pastor Peter that meets here at church. If you can’t join in person, you can also join from home through this ZOOM Link.
SATURDAY MORNING STUDY 7AM: All our early risers are welcome to this study led by Mike DeFrancesco here at the church. If you can’t join in person, you can also join from home through this ZOOM Link.
LADIES TUESDAY NIGHT STUDY 7:15PM: Ladies are welcome to this study led by Amy Brock. We are studying in Ezekiel and you can access the study questions in advance of the study if you would like. If you can not join in person at the church you can join from home through this ZOOM Link.
LHCC MISSION TEAM: Did you know that LHCC has the privilege to provide regular support to 6 differnt missionaries and ministries?
Overseas we support Oded & Bimini Cohen in Israel, John & Marion Andrews in the Netherlands, Pastor Francis Avoyi in Africa and The Bible League International.
Locally we support Harmony Women’s Care and Doug & Cindy Schoenheit of the New England area for AWANA.
Often we also have the opportunity to come alongside other missions and missionaries as needs present themselves and provide information and education to our church family about missions.
If God has put on your heart to become more involved with missions at LHCC please reach out to Ruth Napolitano at rlc0898@verizon.net for more information.
MISSION TEAM HIGHLIGHT: For the next couple of months the mission team would like to encourage everyone to learn a little more about and spend a little extra time in prayer for LHCC supported missionary, Pastor Francis Avoyi. Pastor Francis, his wife Benedict, and his family all serve in Togo, West Africa. They work with Pioneers to help the people they minister to both physically and spiritually. In addition to sharing the gospel and planting churches, they meet many physical needs of these people by bringing them clothes, food, water, medical supplies, and healthcare. This is a dangerous part of the world to minister in as there is both civil unrest and resistance to the gospel. Pray for their health and safety, for open doors to minister, and for open hearts to receive the good news of Christ!
MISSION PRAYER CORNER: Please pray for Bimini Cohen’s ministry partner Eunice and her husband Leland. Leland has had many health issues over the past few years that we have lifted upo to God and he has been doing well, however, his health has taken a turn for the worst. Leland has 3 aortic aneurysms that have grown quite large and this condition requires immediate surgery. So today, Tuesday, Nov. 12th, Leland will undergo a 5-hour surgery to repair his aorta. He will be hospitalized for 4 days. Please pray for the Lord’s complete protection and full healing for dear Leland. Please also pray for an extra measure of God’s protection over Bimini, Oded, Mac and Eunice, including all those whom they love and serve.
LHCC CHURCH FAMILY MEMBERSHIP: Have you been attending LHCC and consider us your Church Family but are not sure how to make it official?
Becoming a member of LHCC is more about you chosing us than us choosing you. Pastor Peter is always available for questions regarding our beliefs, our mission, and our vision here at LHCC to help you make that decision. You can also learn more about us at our website. Once you have decided that LHCC is your family, all we ask is that you complete and return a New Family Album Form to any member of leadership at the church or send to Kelly at kholdridge5@gmail.com.
UPCOMING CHURCH FAMILY BIRTHDAYS: If you get a chance this week be sure to wish some of our LHCC family members some very Happy Birthday Blessings…
NOVEMBER: 11th-Richard Lucreziano, 12th-Brian Hesford, 16th-Robin Goggins & Pat Whitford
CHURCH FINANCES: Weekly Budget $5266.56 This Week’s Offering 11/10/2024-$8168.56 Previous Week’s Offering 11/03/2024-$5354.00
We are always overwhelmed by God’s provision for LHCC through the generosity of our church family. Your faithfulness is seen and appreciated. If you wish to give you can leave donations in the locked box on the information table at church or you can give directly through our app or website at lhcc.info/give.
GIVING PROGRAM / DONATION TRACKING: Only giving that is made through the envelope program or through our online donation platform is counted toward your end of year tax statement.
1. Want to Join: If you would like to join the envelope program to give directly at church, please email Kelly at kholdridge5@gmail.com or leave a note in the lock box at church with your name, address, and phone number and we will get you a box of envelopes.
2. Need to ReOrder: If you are in the program and need more envelopes, you can email Kelly at kholdridge5@gmail.com or leave a note in the lock box at church with your current donor number located on your envelopes and indicate that you need more.
3. End of Year Statements: If you are in the envelope program or give regularly onlie, your will receive end of year donation statement from the church and/or from our online giving platform (in church and online donations are tracked seperately) to be used for your tax filings.
LHCC FAMILY ALBUM: Our church Family Album contains the names, addresses, phone/emails, birthdays, and even a picture of everyone that considers LHCC their church family. You can find a copy of it on the information table and you can request a copy for yourself anytime by contacting the Kelly at kholdridge5@gmail.com.
LHCC New Family Album Form: Complete and return this form to church if you would like to become a member of LHCC and part of our Family Album.
LHCC Update Family Album Form: Complete and return this form to church if you are already a member but have had changes to your family, address, etc.
Don’t Forget the Pic! A current picture is always appreciated to keep or Family Album up to date. You can email pictures to Kelly at kholdridge5@gmail.com.