Announcements

Bible Classes

Sunday

Looking Up the Lessons
9:30 am in Room 23 

The Book of Daniel
9:30 am in Room 25 

Sunday School Classes
Pre-K to 6th grade
9:30 am in Gathering Room

Confirmation Class
TBD

High School Bible Class
9th to 12th Grade
9:30 am in Youth Room

 

Tuesday

Bible Class
9:00 am in Fellowship Hall

Zoom Bible Class
On Break

thursday

Men’s Fellowship Breakfast
9:00 am at Brothers Restaurant 

Ladies Bible Class
10 am in Room 11

Saturday

Courageous Men of the Cross
7:00 am on Zoom

General Announcements & Upcoming Events

  • Sponsored by Operation Barnabas
    Join us at 8001 W. Bell Road.
    For tickets, contact Deacon Gale C by eMail

  • Calling All Men to Discipleship

    Saturday, November 9th
    8:00 AM - 2:00 PM

    Breakfast at 8am. Lunch will also be served and there is a special guest speaker. Sign-up sheets are in the narthex. Deadline to sign up is November 3rd , so please add your name even if not sure of attendance.

    Contact your Elder or Gary G for more information - eMail Gary

  • Tuesday, November 12th.
    11:15 AM at Mimi’s Café

    If you would like to join us, please contact Becky A - eMail me

    Mimi’s Café is at 7450 West Bell Road, Glendale 85308.

  • Movie & Ice Cream

    The GG group is watching “The Best Christmas Pageant Ever”. Meet at church, carpool to the theater and go for ice cream/dessert after the movie. Please contact Shelley - eMail me

  • Friday, November 15th at 11:00 AM in Room 11

    Please join this encouraging seminar from 11am to 12:30pm led by the Parish Health Ministry.

  • Presented by the Sun Cities Community Orchestra
    Conductor - Clark Chaffee.

    Sunday, November 17th at 3:00 PM.

    Freewill offering accepted to benefit Operation Barnabas and is highly appreciated!

  • Saturday, November 16th at 2:30 PM in the Sanctuary.

  • Saturday, November 23rd at 6:00 PM in the Fellowship Hall.

    Come enjoy a free PG-rated movie suitable for families; a heartwarming story based on real life events.

    Water, coffee, lemonade, and popcorn will be provided. You can bring your own sack lunch if you would like.

  • Pastor Crume is starting this class on Tuesday nights, and everyone is invited. Please RSVP to the office at 623-773-1234 or eMail so enough materials can be provided. Thank you!

    Please RSVP.

  • Group sessions with Patricia F every 2nd and 4th Fridays of the month.

    Beginning: Friday, September 27th at 10:00 am in Room 1.

  • Join the ladies every third Saturday of the month in the Fellowship Hall for a fun book review.

    For more information or to contact Lucille - licl.org/book-club

Discipleship Moment

ALL-IN…FOR CHRIST - A crowd had gathered (Luke 14:25). Jesus seized the moment. His message was bold and challenging to those seekers that day—"Whoever does not bear his own cross and come after Me cannot be My disciple.” (v.27) The implication was clear. This was a call from Christ for “all-in” discipleship. True followers put “all” on the line for the sake of Christ. Three elements were/are essential (in the footsteps of Christ)—Sacrifice . .. . Submission . . . and Suffering. These are the three “S’s” that the Christ’s cross exemplifies.

Time may have changed, but Christ’s expectations have not. The cost is not too high when compared to Christ and His cross, and the gains for us—forgiveness and salvation. Many are the distractions today that can stand in the way of such a passionate commitment. Christ understands . . . yet His call remains the same.

NOW is the time to decide where you stand for Christ.

Come and Discover a Journey Team

We have fun together, we pray, we learn, we share concerns, we talk about issues from a Christian viewpoint, we have moments of great discovery. We care for each other and grow together as Christians. If you are interested, contact Leslie H. or Brian H. for more information.

Opportunities to Serve at LICL

  • The adult handbells are happy to be ringing again this year, and we are looking for new ringers.

    If you read music, fantastic, but if you don't read music and have always wanted to learn, please join us. If you can count to four, you will be perfect for any of our ringing positions.

    We will be meeting on Monday afternoons from 4:30-5:30.
    Please email Anna H. if you are interested <<eMail>>.

  • We are blessed to have a wonderful choir. Their presence enhances our worship and helps our congregation be warm and welcoming to all who worship.

    We’ve also been blessed to have our choir led by Kathy Taylor and accompanied by Annie Taylor-Scott since 2019. They’ve done an excellent job, and we praise and thank God in gratefulness for their leadership in the choir.

    As they step into another role here at Life in Christ, we need a choir director and an accompanist. If you would be able to help in either of these positions, please contact Laura at EMAIL ME.

    Thank you so much for your partnership in ministry!

  • Ushers needed for all services - please contact the office for more information.

  • We are still looking for two teams for the 11:00 AM services. If you are interested in helping with banners, please let them know. Cathy D. will provide one-on-one training for any new people and if anyone needs a refresher course. Procedures regarding the wine, wafers, and linens have also been provided. Please go to Leslie H. or Cathy D. with any questions or concerns.

  • There are a few openings in our greeter's schedule for the 4th week of each month that need to be filled.

    The openings are as follows:
    One Team Leader for the 11:00 service; 1 or 2 greeters each for the 8:00, 9:30, and 11:00 services.

    This is a good way to get to know other members of the congregation.

    Contact Linda H. for this opportunity.

  • If you are in 4th Grade or higher and can assist with services during the summer or the rest of the year, please contact Nancy J. at (623) 977-7220. Your help is appreciated and an important part of the worship service.

Opportunities to Serve in the Community

  • Care Packages
    We are looking for active-duty service men and women. We would like to send care packages to them. Please provide names and addresses to Deacon Gale C. so we can send them a package.

  • Donate books and magazines to the VA Hospital. Please put these in the boxes by the Fellowship Hall. Thank you for your help with this cause.

Thrivent Action Team Grants

Are you a Thrivent member looking for a way to use your Thrivent action team grant(s)? Life in Christ would be blessed by your grant. Here are a few ideas of how your grant could be used here at church:

  • Sunday School - Educational supplies

  • Camp ALOMA repairs/update projects

  • Dinner for Recovery Group - Food items for a dinner (help support our friends as they engage in sobriety)

Please, contact Megan Crume if you need more information or if you need help writing a grant. Megan would be happy to help in any way!

The Fellowship Committee is looking for 2 leaders. If you are interested, please contact Heather or Shelley, and they are willing to give a training session to those interested. Thank you!

Readings for Sunday, November 3rd, 2024

First Reading

Revelation 7:2-17

Psalm 

Psalm 149

Epistle

1 John 3:1-3

Gospel 

Matthew 5:1-12