MONTHLY FELLOWSHIP “LEFTOVERS” LUNCH: This month’s fellowship lunch is this Sunday, November 27th immediately following serice and since most fridges may still be stocked with leftovers from the big Thanksgiving dinner we have deemed this pot-blessing lunch as a “Leftovers Lunch”. So feel free to bring that left over stuffing, turkey leg, or veggie dish to share and enjoy some food fellowship with your church family!
CHRISTMAS CABARET: Our Christmas production and this year it will be a Christmas Cabaret on Saturday, December 10th at 6pm here at the church. A cabaret is simply a form of theatrical entertainment featuring music, song, dance, recitation, or drama and typically during a dinner. To fill all those items and make this a powerful community outreach we will need “all hands on deck”! So wether you sing, dance, play an instrument, act or cook there is something you can do to be involved especially praying for the event and inviting people to come! We have flyers available and you can share the event on your social media sites.
BLUE CHRISTMAS SERVICE: We will hoild a Blue Christmas Service on Wednesday, December 21st from 6-7pm here at the church. This service is recognizes that the Advent season is a time when we feel like we are only supposed to celebrate hope, love, joy and peace but, unfortunately, for some it can be a time that is full of depression and sadness. The “Blue Christmas” service offers a special recognition of the struggles people face and allows them a chance to acknowledge it in a safe place of rest, comfort, and healing. If you or someone you know is in this position please join or invite them to join this special time of hope and healing.
LIGHT UP NORTH KINGSTOWN: We will be participating in the NK Education Foundation’s Light Up NK. This program asks residents and businesses to decorate the outside of their property for Christmas from December 9th through December 23rd, then they provide maps and encourages the community to go around and check out each display and vote for their favorite. We have made great progress on plenty of lights in the shed and are looking for people to help decorate the outside of the building for this event so if you have time reach out to us at the church and we can help get you what you need to lend a hand.
WEEKLY PRAYER TIMES: If you are in need of prayer or if you have a desire to pray for others, LHCC has weekly prayer times when you can get together with church family to pray corporately. We pray on Sunday mornings at 9:15am in the side classroom before service and on Wednesday nights at 6:30pm before the Bible study to pray together. Feel free to join either of these times during the week to give and receive prayer with others!
WOMEN OF HOPE CHRISTMAS PARTY: Ladies come and enjoy a time of fellowship to celebrate Christmas together on Tuesday, December 13th at 7pm. Please bring a wrapped gift under $10 value for a Yankee Swap and a snack/sweet to share. We look forward to this time together!
SUNDAY SCHOOL / NURSERY MINISTRY: Teachers and helpers currently serving in Sunday School and Nursery can view the most current schedules here. The LHCC Sunday School Schedule or the LHCC Nursery Schedule can show you both the week your are on and lesson you are teaching. Our teachers and helpers provide the children of LHCC love, encouragement, and instruction from God’s word and we are so blessed to have amazing people in those positions. If you are feeling God’s call to become a teacher or helper in one of these ministries please contact Kelly at kholdridge5@gmail.com for more information on getting involved.
Please Note: To serve in Children’s ministries at LHCC one must be a member of the church for one year and have a current BCI check on file with the church.
TREK & YOUTH GROUP: Trek is our our middle school group (grades 6th-8th) led by Kris Paolantonio & Gary & Becky Blanchette. Youth is our high school group (grades 9th-12th) led by Kelly Holdridge & Steve Brock. Both groups meet every Sunday night from 6-7:30pm at the church. So join us for some food, games, fellowship with friends, and add a Godly perspective on many of the issues you are facing in our discussion time together!
AWANA: Aproved Workmen Are Not Ashamed! This super fun program for kids 3 years old through 5th grade meets on Friday nights from 6:30-8pm here at the church. AWANA is a fun, engaging way to build friendships and a firm foundation in God’s word all at the same time! Kids can Register Here and start to come anytime throughout the year. There will be NO Awana meeting this Friday, November 25th in observance of the Thanksgiving holiday and you can view the 2022-23 AWANA Schedule to see when we are having other holidays or special events.
AWANA VOLUNTEERS: We are always looking for volunteers to help with the kids at AWANA so if God is calling you to serve in this valuable ministry that disciples kids for Christ please reach out to Ken Stewart at covenant72@gmail.com.
Please Note: For the safety of all the children and families, to serve in Children’s ministries at LHCC one must be a member of the church for one year and have a current BCI check on file with the church.
CARE MINISTRY: Our Care Ministry is our ongoing effort to show love to our church family in a tangible way by providing meals for them in a time of need. If you are aware of a need in the church you can reach out to Dawn Webster at wildtreedawnw@gmail.com or contact the church directly to have a meal provided for yourself or someone else. If you want to cook or purchase a meal for someone in need you can also speak to Dawn about joining the list of volunteers for this ministry.
ANYTIME DAILY ONLINE STUDY: There is no excuse not to get to a regular Bible study with our Daily Online Bible Readings. You can join through your phone or computer anywhere, anytime by going to lhcc.info/bible. Then just read, comment, question, and enjoy other’s comments making it a truly interactive way to be in God’s word daily with your church family!
TUESDAY NIGHT WOMEN’S STUDY 7:15PM: This Women’s study is led by Amy Brock and meets here at church. You can also join from home through this ZOOM Link. They are currently working in 2 Samuel and if helpful you can view the study questions for each chapter in advance of the study. If you would like more information contact Amy at amy@brockinteractive.com.
Please Note: We will take a short holiday break from our Bible Study December 20th through January 3rd and resume January 10th, 2023.
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.
Please Note: There is a time of corporate prayer before the Wednesday night study each week at 6:30pm and you can join using the same above 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.
Please Note: There will be no study this Thursday, November 24th in observance of Thanksgiving and we will resume December 1st.
SATURDAY MORNING STUDY 7AM: All our early risers are welcome to this study led by Mike DeFrancesco here at the church. This is an in person study only there is NO Zoom option.
LHCC MISSION TEAM: Our mission team works primarily with six different missionaries both locally and all over the globe. They also work with other mission related issues that arise that we can come alongside and support as a church. If God has put on your heart to become more involved with missions at LHCC or if you would like more information about any of our missionaries, please reach out to Camy McGowan at Camymncox@gmail.com.
MISSION MONTHLY FOCUS: The Mission team wants to take time this month to recognize and focus on LHCC supported missionaries, Pastor Francis & Benedict Avoyi. Francis and Benedict work with Pioneers and minister in Togo, Africa with a focus on orphans, widows, and those suffering in poverty. Through the Togo Project, they disciple leaders to start church plants in order to spread the Gospel to those in need while meeting people’s physical needs as well like clean water, medical attention, clothes, and food. Their safety and the safety of their family is always of concern as they work in parts of Africa that are very dangerous particularly for Christians. Please take some time this month to prayer for them, their family, and their ministry that God’s hand would be upon them for wisdom, protection, and provision.
MISSIONS WEEKLY PRAYER CORNER: Please pray for LHCC supported missionaries, Harmony Women’s Health and their work with women in crisis pregancies. Harmony brings options to women who feel like they have none. They provide healthcare in the way of OB/GYN exams, ultrasounds, and other prenatal care as well as couneling and guidance in the decisions that lie ahead for them and their unborn child. Pray for God’s provision for this ministry that they can continue to both saves lives and bring people to Christ right here in RI.
UPCOMING BIRTHDAYS: If you get a chance this week be sure to wish some of our LHCC family members some very Happy Birthday Blessings…
November: 21st-Suzanne Lussier, 26th-Sarah Hesford, 27th-Amy Johnson
FINANCE: Weekly Budget $4833.08 This Week’s Offering 11/20/2022-$6313.00 Previous Week’s Offering 11/13/2022-$4144.00
We are so blessed by God’s provision each week here at LHCC. The faithful giving is a true testimony of God providing for His people and we thank you for that generosity. We do not pass a basket during service, however, you can give in several different ways at LHCC. You can leave giving in the locked box on the information table while at church, you can mail giving in to 730 South County Trail NK, or you can give directly through our app or website at lhcc.info/give.
GIVING ENVELOPE PROGRAM: Only giving that is made through the envelope program is counted toward your end of year tax statement. If you would like to join the envelope program or if you are in need more envelopes, please email Kelly at kholdridge5@gmail.com or you can leave a note with the appropriate information (name, address, phone, email, and for reorders existitng envelope number) in the donation box at church.
Please Note: Giving done online is tracked separately by the website and a tax statement can be generated and emailed to you at the end of the year through that software.
LHCC CHURCH MEMBERSHIP: 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. We also try to offer a “Getting to Know LHCC ” orientation as often as possible to answer any other questions you may have about the who we are, where we came from, what we believe, what we offer, and how we lead. Stay tuned for when the next class will be offered.
Once you have made the decision to become a member of LHCC, all we ask is that you complete a family album form and return it to any member of leadership at the church or Kelly.
LHCC’s FAMILY ALBUM: This is a place where you can find 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 front welcome table as you enter the church from the double doors 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.
Please Note: A current picture is always aprreciated to keep or Family Album up to date. You can email pictures to Kelly at kholdridge5@gmail.com.