Upcoming Events 2 Class 101 20’s and 30’s Small Group 4 Women’s Night Group 14 L.I.F.E. Group 15 Men’s Prayer Breakfast 16 Children’s Ministry Meeting SALT Meeting 20’s and 30’s Small Group 18 Women’s Night Group 23 CLASSES at LWCC *Sign up for a class on the attached communication card and drop in an offering box, or call the church office. Schedule: CLASS 101: MEMBERSHIP–Find out what we’re all about. 1st Sunday of each month at 5pm. CLASS 201: MATURITY– 2nd Sunday of each month, as needed. Prerequisite: Class 101. CLASS 301: DISCOVERING MY MINISTRY - 3rd Sunday of each month as needed. Prerequisite: Class 101 & 201. CLASS 401: DISCOVERING MY MISSION - 4TH Sunday of each month as needed. Prerequisite: Class 101, 201, & 301. Ladies’ Potluck 24 Women’s Day Group 27 Pastor’s Small Group 28 L.I.F.E. Small Group 31 Women’s Day Group Meeting Reminders Children’s Ministry: Every 3rd Sunday at 4pm SALT: rd Every 3 Sunday at 5pm SMALL GROUPS L.I.F.E. Group – (Wide range of adult ages) Every nd th 2 and 4 Friday. Call Dean (468-4949) or Beverly (3227655) for more info. Women’s Morning & Evening Group – See Women’s Ministry section. Pastor’s Small Group – Every FOURTH Thursday night at 7pm Don and Diane’s home. Contact them at 895-6319. 20’s & 30’s – Every 1st and 3rd Sunday, 6:30-8pm, various homes. Contact Kevin Elders for more info. HOW TO HONOR CHRIST FROM 9 TO 5 - Part 2 Ephesians 6: 5-9 1. THE EMPLOYER’S MANUAL A. ______________ YOUR EMPLOYEES Ephesians 6:9 And in the same way, you masters must treat your slaves right. B. ________________ FROM ________________ TREATMENT Ephesians 6:9 And in the same way, you masters must treat your slaves right. Don't threaten them C. __________________ TO WHOM YOU ______________ Ephesians 6:9 And in the same way, you masters must treat your slaves right. Don't threaten them; remember, you both have the same Master in heaven, and he has no favorites. How to Honor Christ fom 9 to 5 Part 2 Pastor Don Elders March 2, 2014 Welcome to Living Way Community Church Our prayer is that you would be blessed and strengthened by the power of Jesus Christ and that you will live a life of abundance in love, joy, hope, acceptance and fellowship. Living Way Community Church is a fellowship of believers coming together to declare the glory of the Lord and celebrate Jesus as King. You will find an environment of relevant bible study, contemporary praise and worship, casual dress and a relaxed atmosphere—a place to belong. May God richly bless you! FOOD PANTRY LWCC TEENAGE AND ADULT CHOIR – We are looking for teenagers and adults interested in joining a choir that would help further enhance our worship. Choir would sing alongside the regular band/vocal teams on special occasion Sundays and would only rehearse several weeks prior to performance date, not year-round. Sign-up using the sheet outside Don’s office . GREER COMMUNITY MINISTRIES – We’re continually collecting instant oatmeal for Greer Community Ministries. A donation box is in the foyer. WORSHIP & CREATIVE ARTS MINISTRY Practice: Thursdays at 6pm · We are looking for volunteers interested in serving as Sound/Audio Technicians, photographers, graphic designers, PowerPoint/Computer/Media Technicians, Vocalists and Musicians. Contact Connie Burton for more info (979-4733, [email protected]) THE SUNSHINE GROUP – Prepares meals for those in our church family who have had surgery, sickness, new babies, etc. Call Carolyn Abrahamsen (The Sunshine Lady) if interested in helping or in need of aid. ([email protected], 864-8951180 th We have Children’s Church for ages birth through 5 grade. All children are encouraged to attend. If your child is disturbing worship service, please take him/her to the appropriate class, or to the foyer where you can watch service on TV. We are always looking for help in the Children's Ministry. If you feel lead to help with our ministry please contact Amy Taylor at rockinsoccermonkey.com or 864-230-3199. All Worship services are available on tape, CD, and MP3 online. Ordering envelopes are available on the backs of the chairs. Wednesday 7pm Adult Bible Study/Prayer Children’s Church Youth Worship EASTER CELEBRATION – April 5, 11am-2pm. Come enjoy a fun family day that will include a potluck-style lunch, Easter story, children’s games, and an egg hunt. Donations of small, non-chocolate candies are needed to stuff Easter eggs. Please put donations in the box in the foyer. REMINDER: DAYLIGHT SAVINGS TIME – March 9. Please set your clocks forward one hour Saturday, March 8. Contact Doris Sentell (864-848-0272, [email protected] or Elaine Bayne (864-395-2709, [email protected]) with questions or requests. Worship Service Sunday 10:30am Sunday Worship Children’s Church ANNOUNCEMENTS VBS VOLUNTEERS NEEDED – Potentially the week of June 10-14. This is a great outreach to teach children in our community of God’s great love. Volunteers needed for: classrooms, snack time, games, music, and crafts. Contact Amy Taylor if you have questions or are interested in helping. Ministry Opportunities LWCC KIDS LWCC Learning Opportunities CLASS 101: Next class will be held March 2, 2014 at 5pm in the conference room. ANNUAL YARD SALE/CRAFT FAIR – Sat., April 5, 8am-1pm. Proceeds will benefit missions and our Women’s ministry. Vendors/sellers rent spaces in the parking lot. You keep proceeds of what you sell. Need someone to handle reservations and someone to coordinate concessions. More details TBA. Contact Tracy Elphick ([email protected], call/text 864-918-9834 [only call between 2pm-6pm]) for more info. CHILDREN’S MINISTRY MEETING – Every third Sunday at 4pm. SALT MEETING – Every third Sunday at 5pm. ____________________________________________________________________ · Daytime and Evening Small Group – Day group: Study is True Spirituality by Chip Ingram. Meeting dates: 10am on March 24, 31. Contact Pam Wilson (864-895-2513, st rd 910-262-2472, [email protected]). Evening group meets 1 and 3 Tuesday at LWCC at 7pm. Study is: The Great House of God by Max Lucado. Contact Kim Sparks (430-6857). th · Ladies Potluck – 4 Sunday of every month at 5pm at LWCC for fellowship and planning upcoming events. Bring your favorite food. ____________________________________________________________________ th th YOUTH MINISTRY (6 - 12 Grade) LWCC MISSIONS $1 MISSIONS OFFERING – Everyone is challenged to give $1 per week to support various missions projects. Place in the “Missions” slot in our offering boxes or mark your tithe envelope accordingly. PIEDMONT WOMEN’S CENTER- We are currently in need of newborn items for our baby bundle gifts. If you would like to help, please see the info & item sheet on the table in the foyer. We appreciate your love & support! To Our Guests * We are glad to have you as our guest today. So that we know you were here, please fill out the Communication Card located in the back of the chairs and place it in an offering box on the back walls. * We do not give a traditional altar call/invitation. Please record any decision you make today on the Communication Card and place it in an offering box as you leave. How To Become A Member of Living Way Community Church Freedom is Rising Let God Arise Your Grace is Enough Freedom Reigns Do Everything Glory to God Forever Online Giving through PayPal is available on our website. TITHES & OFFERINGS YTD Received: $30,807.75 Weekly Need: $4,941.48 Last Week’s Giving Budget: $3,616.00 Missions: $61.85 Building: $26.00 Building Fund Bal: $13,011.84 Building Loan Bal: $255,903.04 STAFF Don Elders – Pastor [email protected] Ph: 430-6957 Kevin Elders – Co-pastor/Youth [email protected] Ph: 630-9898 Connie Burton –Worship Leader [email protected] Ph: 979-4733 Kristy Michler – Adm. Asst. [email protected] Ph: 895-0544 By Receiving Jesus Christ as your Savior. By Baptism. If you have already invited Jesus Christ into your heart, the next step is baptism. We would like the privilege of sharing in baptism with you. Sign up to be baptized. By Letter. If you are a member of another church, you may join Living Way by transferring your church letter. We will take care of that for you. By Statement. You may join by your statement of faith that you have already received Jesus Christ as your Savior and have already been baptized. Then, sign up for Class 101, an information class required for membership. BULLETIN ANNOUNCEMENTS – If you would like an announcement in the bulletin, e-mail your announcement to Amanda Elphick ([email protected]) before 12pm on Tuesday. Any other form of communication will not be accepted. E-NEWS – To receive our Weekly eNews, send your name, phone number, and email address to [email protected].