ADVENT READINGS: December 1st through December 31st we will be reading daily in “The Life of Jesus”. This is a chronological account of the life of Jesus from His birth, ministry, death, and ressurection told through the gospels. We will coordinate these reading in our daily online Bible study at lhcc.info/bible or we have printed copies at church you can follow along with. We encourage you if you can to visit the website and leave your thoughts and comments on the sections you read. There are plenty of copies of this book at the church and it makes a great gift to someone you have been sharing the Gospel with!
MONTHLY PRAYER BREAKFAST: Our next monthly Prayer Breakfast will be Saturday, December 16th at 9am at the church or from home through this ZOOM Link. This is a wonderful time of corporate prayer together, so grab your coffee and donut and come pray with us!
LHCC CHRISTMAS CABARET: This year’s Christmas Cabaret is quickly approaching on Saturday, December 16th at 6pm. This will be a night of varied entertainment including singing, dancing, short skits, and other talents God has blessed our church with. We will also serve a full dinner FREE of charge during the event. We can’t encourage you enough to be in prayer for this event, invite people to this event, and share on social media! If you still want to be involved and haven’t signed up yet you can Sign Up Online and indicate how you want to help.
24/7 PRAYER DAY: The third Monday of each month is a day we come alongside Together to help in their vision to have someone praying every hour of every day in RI. As a church we have a LHCC Prayer Schedule of people committed to an hour each day but there is always room for more people praying. So on Monday, December 18th consider joining us in prayer for that day or even make a monthly commitment to pray!
BLUE CHRISTMAS SERVICE: We will hold a Blue Christmas Service on Thursday, 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.
CHRISTMAS EVE SERVICE: We realize Christmas Eve does fall on a Sunday this year, however, it will be business as usual for our normal 10am service and in addition we will hold our candlelight Christmas Eve Service at 5pm as well. So this year you have two chances to come adore the Prince of Peace on the eve of His birthday!!
LHCC IS CELEBRATING 25 YEARS: Friday, January 5th at 6pm we will host a 25th Anniversary Party for LHCC. This special event is by invitation and it will require an RSVP no later than Dec 27th.
We are trying to get some videos of current and past members for a presentation that evening. Ken Stewart made a great “How To Make a Video Tutorial” you can watch for tips and then all completed videos can be uploaded very simply to our LHCC Video One Drive. We encourage everyone to send in your videos by Dec 20th to give Ken enough time with them. If you would like to help with the event, have pictures from years past that you would like to share, or need help with your video please reach out to Kelly at kholdridge5@gmail.com.
EMF BIBLICAL COUNSELING TRAINING: EMF is sponsoring another Biblical Counseling Training on Saturday, January 20th from 10am to 3pm at Exeter Chapel (765 Ten Rod Road, Exeter, RI 02822). Key note speaker Randy Patten, renonowned Biblical counselor and teacher will return to introduce some basic principles of biblical counseling, some new topics, as well as an opportunity for some Q&A time. The cost of this traing is $25 per person and includes lunch and you can register at www.ministrytrainingnetwork.org.
CHAT WITH PASTOR: Pastor has a heart to meet people where they are and help them through all life’s ups and downs. If you have something that has been on your heart or maybe you just want a quick touch base, Pastor has set aside some times on Sundays after service so individuals, couples, or families can reserve some time to “chat” with him about anytihng. You can Sign Up Online or at church for one of these hour time blocks and spend some time chatting with Pastor:)
LHCC USHER MINISTRY: We are starting our usher ministry back up at LHCC, this is something that had gotten out of practice through COVD and needs to be refreshed and reinstituted. Led by Gary Blanchette, we will need a group of men and women willing to help seat, direct, and welcome people on Sunday mornings as well as help keep the church safe for everyone during our services. If you would be interested in being an usher at LHCC please Sign Up Online or at church and if you need more information you can reach out to Gary Blanchete at (401)255-4794 or Kelly at kholdridge5@gmail.com.
POINT MEN: The next monthly meeting for the men will be Thursday, December 14th at 6:30pm. This is a time to come together for some food and discussion time to both encourage and challenge one another. If you can not join us in person you can also join from home through this ZOOM Link.
WOMEN OF HOPE: The Women of Hope will be hosting a small Christmas get together for the ladies on Friday, December 8th at 7pm. The refreshments will be provided and women just need to bring a small, wrapped gift (no more than $15 in value) for a Yankee Swap. Hope to see you all there!
LHCC PRAYER MINISTRY: We have some amazing prayer warriors here at LHCC and in addition to our monthly prayer breakfasts we have 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!
YOUTH GROUP: Our youth group meets on Sunday evenings from 6-7:30pm here at the church. These meetings are for any youth from 6th to 12th grade. We will enjoy games, food, and some discussion time together. This is a great opportunity to build friendships with believers, strengthen your faith, and address topics our young people are facing from a Biblical perspective.
TRAIL LIFE: This program is for boys ages 5 to 17 meets on Tuesday evenings from 6-7:30pm here at LHCC. This is a a Christ-centered, biblically based scouting organization where boys learn outdoor skills and adventure while also developing godly character and leadership skills. For more[** information or to register you can email ri2206troopmaster@gmail.com or visit our Trail Life Facebook page.
SUNDAY SCHOOL / NURSERY MINISTRY: We offer Sunday school classes for kids age 3 to 5th grade and Nursery for children under 3 years each week during the sermon portion of our Sunday morning service.
The 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: You can view the most current schedules to see the week you are on or the lesson you are teaching below:
LHCC Sunday School Schedule
LHCC Nursery Schedule
Want 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.
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: You can join this 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 with your church family!
Please Note: We are currently reading in the book “The Life of Jesus” for our Advent readings Dec 1st-31st and you can get a copy of the book at church or reach out to Kelly at kholdridge5@gmail.com
TUESDAY WOMEN’S STUDY 7:15PM: Women are welcome to this study led by Amy Brock and meets here at church. If you can’t join in person, you can also join from home through this ZOOM Link.
A Few Reminders: They will be completing their study in Ephesians on December 5th and then taking a winter break until January 9th when they will start a study in Philippians. You can access the Ephesians Study Questions and the Philippians Study Questions if you want to see them in advance of the study each week.
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 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.
LHCC MISSION TEAM: We are so blessed to have a passionate mission team here at LHCC. Our church supports 3 missionaries and 3 ministries that work both local and globally. We also try to come alongside other missions as needs present and provide information and education to people interested in learning more. 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.
MONTHLY MISSION FOCUS: For the next couple of months the Mission team is asking us to pay particular attention to our missionaries, Pastor Francis & Benedict Avoyi. Pastor Franic ministers through Pioneers in Togo, West Africa. Their ministry brings clean water, medical care, and transportation to people in severly impoverished areas. They also spread the gospel, disciple new believers, and plant churches in those same areas. Pastor Francis and his family face many hardships in their work such as governmental resistance to Christianity, financial hardships and lack of provisions, and health concerns with a lower standard of healthcare where they live. We encourage you to learn more about them this month, support their work like the Team Togo and other efforts they have to raise funds and bring awareness to the people they minister to, but most of all PRAY for them!
MISSION PRAYER CORNER: Please be in prayer for John & Marion Andrews who serve in the Netherlands through Pioneers Arab World Ministries. Currently they are looking for prayer for 175 asylum seekers have been living on a boat in our city since October 2022. The rental contract is coming to an end and by the middle of January, the refugees living on the boat will be placed all over the Netherlands. Three brothers who come nearly every week to church and several women coming to the language class live on this boat and being moved around is difficult and they are hearing that asylum centers in the Netherlands are totally full. Please pray for God to provide permanent placements for these asylum seekers giving them stability.
LHCC CHURCH FAMILY MEMBERSHIP: Have you been attending LHCC and consider us your Church Family?
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 and hear Pastor’s testimony 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 Kelly.
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…
DECEMBER: 6th-Maicey MacLeod, 8th-Ken Haynes, 9th-Wendy Hornik
FINANCE: Weekly Budget $4998.02.08 This Week’s Offering 12/03/2023-$8050.00 Previous Week’s Offering 11/26/2023-$6440.00
The generous giving of the LHCC church family allows us to continue to minister not only to the needs within the body but also to our community as well. The faithfulness we see at LHCC is a true testimony of Christ’s people giving back from what He has blessed them with and we thank you for it! You can leave giving 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 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’s 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.
Please Note: A current picture is always appreciated to keep or Family Album up to date. You can email pictures to Kelly at kholdridge5@gmail.com.