Digital Bulletin 08.27.25

Chris Collins was affirmed on 7.13.25 as the senior minister candidate. He wants to finish well at his current church and fulfill his obligations & commitments before he and his family join us here towards the end of October.

What’s Happening at LCC

• We will be having one service at 10:30 and a church Family Picnic 8/31 after service! Everyone is invited! Sign-up HERE to help with this event & to sign up for food
  • Please bring lawn chairs & games
• Next Steps Class- 3^rrd Sunday of every month Join us Sunday September 21.  Register HERE. Although it’s not a requirement it is recommended.

• Craft and Chat No Sew Blankets Saturday September 13 9am to Noon.
  • A free, no sew blanket making event. We will be working together to create blankets for those in need in our community while enjoying conversation and fellowshipping. Bring your favorite coffee or other drink.
  • Fleece material is provided along with rulers and markers, if you have sewing scissors, bring them. Sign

• Men’s Ministry launch September 13 at 8 am-12 pm for breakfast
  • Meet upstairs in the student center
  • Bring your ideas for interest/serving ideas/studies/etc.
  • Sign up is requested but not required. Sign-up here

• The Joy Christian Youth Choir is for Grades: 1st - 8th Grades
  • LCC is offering a music opportunity for LCC & Lebanon area kids.
  • Rehearsals begin Thursday September 4th from 6:30 - 7:20 pm in Room 118 at LCC
  • Directors: Liz Graybiel, Bethany Deaton & Sean Rittenberry
  • Please sign up for your child to be part of our community choir HERE  
  • Contact: thejoychristianyouthchoir@gmail.com for more info.
  • Scheduled Performance: Christmas Program "Journey to the Manger" December 12th 7 pm at LCC.  (Other performance opportunities to come.)

What’s Happening in Family Ministries

          Preschool

                        Julie has serving opportunities available.

          Kids Ministry

• Kids’ Church-ONLY meeting second service until September 14. On 9/14 both service times will be offered for 1^st-5^th grade students.
• Serving opportunities are available for both services.

Student Ministries- 412

• Overflow 412 Student ministries is moving to second service (10:30) the second Sunday of the month and will continue indefinitely

• Student Ministries "The Koin". SUNDAY nights from 5:00-8:00pm Open to 6^th graders to 12^th graders. Meet us in the student center.
• Student Ministries Jam Sessions Weekly | Tuesdays, 6:00–8:30 PM | For Students Grades 6–12
• Dull’s Tree Farm Hangout 9/28/25 1pm-5pm
  • Come hang out & celebrate Fall with us at Dull’s Tree Farm. Navigate your way through the corn maze. Pick a pumpkin, sit by the fire pit. Try the ropes range, giant slides and so much more! Sign up here.
• Serving opportunities in student ministries
  • Jam Session Here
  • The KOIN Here
  • Monthly Electives Here

What’s Happening with our Global Impact Mission Partners

• FAME Packing event LCC is planning to have a first aid kit assembly event on October 4th, 2025, in which families can donate everyday medical items such as band aids, then put the kit together.  This will be like the IDES meal packing event.  Please sign up here

• We need the following items:

• Items must be new or still sealed in package, with no expiration date or at least 1 year left if there is an expiration date.
  • Please bring your donation by Sunday, September 21st and place bins in the foyers.  Thank you!
  • See attachment for the shopping list

• Packing Hope Packing Hope serves foster and adoptive families right here in Boone County by providing welcome bags, birthday bags and meals during times of transition. Small groups or families can serve by packing welcome bags or preparing freezer meals. “Carry each other’s burdens, and in this way you will fulfill the law of Christ.” – Galatians 6:2 To get involved, contact Gretchen at gretchen@packing-hope.org. Learn more at www.packing-hope.org

Catalyst Bible Studies 

•   Starved
  • Women’s study Thursdays, 6:00pm, September 4-October 23 Sign-up Here  Click here to order your book
• Firm Foundation
• Sundays, 10:30 am in Room 117, Sept. 14- Nov. 30 (12 weeks) SIGN -UP HERE .  Click here to order your book

Please Note

LCC’s subscription to Rightnow Media https://app.rightnowmedia.org/join/lebanon-cc

God Encounter Story-During the sermon on June 1, Gary asked “How have you encountered God? How is God working in your life?” If you want to share your story with him, email him gcblack49@gmail.com He might use it in future sermons. If you wish to remain anonymous then please note that in the email.

Giving and Attendance Snapshot

Giving- Giving through July 31st

80% General Fund & 20% Global Impact/Missions

July 2025 Regular Offering $67,720.54
YTD Total Regular Offering $452,063.61 (80% Gen 20% Global Impact)

YTD Weekly Average $15,068.79

Budgeted Weekly Need $18,269.23

Year-to-Date Total Income Budgeted: $548,094

Year-to-Date Total Income Shortfall: $96,030

Additional Special/Designated Offering YTD $21,646

Attendance for 8.24.25 382

Did you know that we have 5 ways for giving at LCC?

• By Mail You can mail a check that you would normally drop in the offering box to: Lebanon Christian Church, P.O. Box 664 Lebanon, IN 46052

• Online On the website, click on "Give" in the top menu bar. You can sign into the database and give with your credit/debit card or add your checking account to your database account and give through automatic withdrawal. This method is preferred as there are no fees associated with it. If you have trouble with your password, click the "Forgot Password" button and retrieve it via your email address. 

• Mobile App If you have the LCC Elexio Mobile App, click on "Give" and you can go through the steps as above.

• Text to Give Text the word "GIVE" to 765-375-1LCC and follow the prompts. After you have done that one time to set up an account, you can text the amount you would like to donate.

• Drop off a Check You are welcome to drop off a check at LCC during business hours: M-Th 8-4.