1701 8th St. SW
Altoona, IA 50009
515-967-4818
Office@lccaltoona.org
Announcements

This Week's Memory Verse:      Revelations 21: 6

"He said to me: "It is done. I am the Alpha and the Omega, the Beginning and the End. To him who is thirsty I will give to drink without cost from the spring of the water of life." NIV


Baptisms to celebrate this weekend: Sydney Victoria Von Fumetti (9:15), Logan James Borseth (10:30), Jude Christian Hall (11:00)

Known to be hospitalized: Mary VandePol

Christian Sympathy to Ron Rieckmann at the death of his mother.

Related links:

All church calendar
Pre-K thru 6th Grade Activities
7th-12th Grade Activities

NEW ANNOUNCEMENTS:

Weekend Learning Begins Sept 11/12

Sept. 11: 5:30 pm for age 3-6th Grade
Sept. 12: 9:15 for age 3-12th grade
         (No registration for 7-12th grade required)
11:00 for age 3-6th grade

Ice Cream Reception for Pastor Mark
Sat., Sept. 4, 6:30 pm or Sun., Sept. 5 at 12:30 pm

Mark requests no gifts for himself but you can make a donation to our debt reduction effort in his name.

Signup at the Welcome Center if you would like to be part of a team that would set up, serve, or clean up for this reception.


Treats for Troops
 LCC is Partnering with Bondurant Christian Church to collect Soldier Care package donations.(Box in Narthex)

Contact the church office if you know of a soldier who would appreciate a care package.


      

Altoona Community Blood Drive
Tues., Sept. 7, 1-6 pm, Lutz Pharmacy.
Call Susan at 967-4213 to schedule an appointment





Infinite Praise (Vocal Music Small Group)                                                    
Begins Tues., Sept 7 @ 7 pm, Fellowship Center

Crossroads Choir
Begins Wed., Sept 8 @ 7 pm, Fellowship Center
Brotherhood (Men's Vocal Music )
Begins Wed., Sept 8 @ 8 pm, Fellowship Center

Lock-up person needed for Thursday and Saturday.
Contact Laurel, 967-4818


Needs of Colfax flood victims:

Contact Howard Street Christian Church (515-674-3174), they are providing meals and setting up an account for cash donations.



Hope Ministries "Walk-a-Mile"                  Sat., Sept 4
LCC Group walking together for the Hope Ministries "Walk a Mile" - meet at 9 am just west of Fitness World East in Pleasant Hill. (Walk begins at 10:00 am)




Opportunities to Serve our youth

Children's Program Begins September 11 & 12
Sign-ups to help with Fall Sunday School are located in the narthex. Prayerfully consider where you can join!

Confirmation Small Group Facilitators
Still need 2 facilitators
Contact Lisa Williams, 710-4754, lisaw2377@hotmail.com

Adventure (High School) Small Group Leader
Contact Dan De Boef at IDEALFARM@aol.com


PREVIOUS RELEASED ANNOUNCEMENTS

Youth Ministry Fall Schedule                 

Wed., Sept 1,8, 15
Confirmation Parent / Student Nights 7 pm                  

Wed., Sept 8
AFTERdark Worship Band rehearsals   5 pm

Pizza                                               6:30 pm
Adventure (9-12 grades)
Scavenger Hunt               7 pm

Wed., Oct. 6
AFTERdark Worship (7-12 grade)                 6:20 pm

Adventure SmallGroups                    7 pm

           

Small Groups Start up

Water Walkers (Women's Bible Study)
Wed., Sept. 8, 5:30 pm. Cross Creek Rm.

Cross Creek Men's Bible Study
Sat., Sept. 11, 7:30 am. Cross Creek Room

Women of Spirit (Monthly Study)
Mon., Sept. 13, 7 pm, Learning Center Rm. 16
Leader: Jane Brow

Women's Groups-Discipleship Essentials
Mon. Sept. 13, 7 pm, Learning Center Rm. 12
Leader: Jenn Parker

The Book of Nehemiah (12 week study, Women's group)
Mon., Sept. 13, 5:30-7pm Cross Creek Rm 4
Leader: Janice Hoefs, 967-1779

THE ULTIMATE JOURNEY (CHRIST-LIFE SOLUTION)

Registration Weekend, Aug. 28/29 and Sept. 4/5
Information Meeting for Phase 1: Sept. 7 at 6 pm
All three phases begin Tues., Sept. 14
Phase 1, 6-9 pm
Phase 2, 6:30-9 pm
Phase 3, 6-8:30 pm·For advance registration, call the church office.




SPIRITUAL GIFTS Class                      Sept 14 or 16

Discover God's Vision for your life as you discover your spiritual gifts and how to use them in the body of Christ and the community. Cost: $20 for materials
Tues., Sept.14, 7-8:30 pm
Contact: Carla McCrea at 966-2398
Thurs., Sept. 16 7-8:30 pm
Contact: Chris Leonard at Chris@lccaltoona.org
Sign up sheet on Adult Education Board
Classes held in the Cross Creek Meeting Room



Raising a Modern Day Knight     Begins Sept 16
A Six Week Study for fathers of sons of all ages
Thursdays, 6:30-8 pm in the Fellowship Center

Contact: Jim Wilterdink at jimwilterdink@gmail.com or
John Larsen at John.Larsen@mchsi.com
Quest for Authentic Manhood     Begins Sept. 18
Men's Small Group and Fellowship
Saturday mornings, 6-7:30 am
Contact: Jim Wilterdink at jimwilterdink@gmail.com or
John Larsen at John.Larsen@mchsi.com


Back to School Blessings      Friday, Aug. 27
A Family Faith and Fellowship Event
6-8 pm, Cross Creek Meeting Room
All families are invited. A unique "prayer bowl" activity is planned.














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