July 8, 2018

7/13/2018

Sunday, July 8, 2018

The Invitation:

Leap of Faith Church

www.mylofc.org

Updated calendar information is available

on the "Get Involved" page.

REMINDER: Toothbrushes for kids — bring them this Sunday

This Sunday is the last day to bring toothbrushes to be given to Sacred Heart Catholic Church in McAllen, Texas, for the children at the immigrant relief and welcome center located at Sacred Heart. Please put them in the basket on the ushers’ table in back of the gym.

NEW 8:30 a.m. worship service

This Sunday, May 27

in Preston Plaza, 501 Spur 316, Suite 106

Journey Alcoholics Anonymous

Each Thursday, Friday, Saturday, 6 - 8 p.m., LOFC Community Center

in Preston Plaza, 501 Spur 316, Suite 106

For info: Pat Wilson, 972.658.4288

Me Without You: A support group for those who are widowed

Each Monday, 6 p.m.

Contact Kay, 479.459.6703, for location and more info.

Swimming Party for those going into grades 5 - 8

Next Sunday, July 8, 4 - 7 p.m., 3667 Georgetown Road, Pottsboro

Invitations have been sent -- coming? Call 903.821.9243.

Support group for parents of children with behavioral challenges

Tuesday, July 10, 7:30 p.m.

in Preston Plaza, 501 Spur 316, Suite 106

Board of Directors -- Everybody welcome

Wednesday, July 11, 6 p.m.

in Preston Plaza, 501 Spur 316, Suite 106

Back to School Sunday

Sunday, August 19, 8:30 a.m. and 11:00 a.m.

Kids are blessed for the new school year and move up to new Sunday School classes. Watch for more info.

Everything You Ever Wanted to Know about Leap of Faith Church

Sunday, August 26, 10 a.m.

Considering membership? Virgie leads and welcomes all questions.

This Sunday, July 8

S'More Jesus all summer long

Twelve stories about Jesus that everyone should know

and

Favorite Patriotic Hymns and Songs

to Celebrate Independence Day

If you have family visiting, weekend neighbors who are at the lake for the last weekend of the Fourth of July holiday, or friends who would enjoy a church just like LOFC, invite them to come to church with you this Sunday.

8:30 a.m.

Worship at Community Outreach Center

at Preston Plaza, 501 Spur 316, Suite 106, right across from First United Bank

10 a.m.

Sunday School for all ages

Info below.

11 a.m.

Worship in the gym

Pottsboro Middle School, 521 Highway 120 (Community Service Building)

Music from The Leap of Faith Band

Fred Spears, Bob Penhall, Ray McCarthy, and Summer Holbrook

with

Jessica Brown

Preaching

Virgie Holbrook

Luke 10: 25-37

Make a donation

While so many of us are traveling this summer,

the needs of the church here at home continue.

The button above is set up to allow you to give wherever you are using PayPal or credit card either one-time or as a recurring gift.

KidZone Children’s Worship

every Sunday, 11 a.m.

in the cafeteria

Children in pre-K through fifth grade are invited to meet in the cafeteria each Sunday for an exciting hour of singing, skits, activities, and learning about Jesus that will help them discover what worship is all about. For info: Belinda Spears, 903.815.7271

Sunday School News

Sunday School for all ages meets every Sunday at 10 a.m.

Sunday School for adults

Bible Study Class -- meeting in the locker room, se corner of the gym

Bruce Hawkins leads this study of upcoming sermon texts. For the next few weeks, we're looking at I John. Bring your Bible and a friend. This is Bible 101 -- no previous experience is necessary. Everybody is welcome.

Youngish Adult Class — for those 25ish to 40ish -- meeting in the commons

Joey Guess teaches this class. Bring a friend -- everybody is welcome.

Life’s Journey Class -- meeting in the commons

Jeff Lease is teaching this week from "The Wired Word". It relates current events to the Bible and invites discussion. If you haven't tried out Life's Journey, stop in this Sunday.

Let's Talk About It Class -- meeting in the locker room, sw corner of the gym

Kay Dishner leads "Living Eternally in the Now". It's a good time to come see what this class is all about.

Another choice for adults

Adult Sunday School not your cup of tea? Bring your kids to their Sunday School classes, bring your Sunday paper, and sit down for a quiet cup of coffee in the commons. The coffee and donuts will be here ready for you. And if you find some other folks to visit with who are just hanging out — well, that’s fine, too.

Children's Sunday School

Newborn through age 3: Teachers Katy Vaught

in the choir room

4 years- grade 2: Teachers Jan Oliver, Belinda Spears

in the cafeteria

Grades 3 - 5: Teacher Joyce Jones, Kim Williams

in the cafeteria

Grades 6 and up: Teachers Jackie Barr, Gregg Holbrook, Aaron Oliver

on the stage in the cafeteria

Swimming Party

This Sunday, July 8, 4 - 6 p.m.

Hey, fifth, sixth, seventh, and eighth graders -- yes, you. You're invited to the LOFC swimming party at Gregg and Virgie's house this Sunday.

Want to know more? 903.821.9243.

Nowhere else around here can you enjoy a good game of Greased Pig Pass and Stick the Snowball. Taco bar + ice cream bar, too.

And of course friends are welcome. Don't miss it.

LOFC support group

for parents of children

with behavioral challenges

Next meeting: Tuesday, July 10, 7:30 p.m.

LOFC Community Outreach Center

Parents of kids with behavior challenges face difficulties that friends and family might not understand. Leap of Faith offers a support group for those parents to share their experiences with others in similar situations and to learn strategies for managing the

difficulties of behavioral challenges.

The group is led by special education teacher Aaron Oliver who will answer questions and facilitate networking and resource sharing.

The group meets on the second Tuesday of each month from 7:30 - 8:30 p.m. at the LOFC Community Outreach Center in Preston Plaza, 501 Spur 316, Suite 106.

The next meeting is on Tuesday, July 10, 7:30 p.m. at the LOFC Community Outreach Center, in Preston Plaza at 501 Spur 316, Suite 106, Pottsboro.

Call Summer Holbrook, group organizer, 214.223.5078, for more information.

Parking -- walk a little way for a friend?

Some of our older members, those with health considerations, and those with little children would sure appreciate closer-in parking spaces being freed up. The north and south lots most of us use are getting full.

If you'd be willing to park in front of the elementary school off 120 or between the stadium and the middle school classroom building off Cardinal Lane, it would be a loving help to those who need closer access to the building.

July 1, 2018

In worship: 72

In Sunday School: 50

First time worshippers: 2

New members:

Total members: 114

Offering: 3075.00; 3075.00 total for July

Communion offering for Resale Barn: 72.69

Leap of Faith Church is independent of any denomination. Inclusivity and diversity are honored by us; we are glad to be in ministry to and with all people. Working with our neighbors to make life better for us all is important to us. The main thing, though, is our shared faith in Jesus Christ and the new life he promises those who follow him.

To join LOFC as a member: Please take a membership card from the registration pad on Sunday morning, read it, pray about your decision, and, if you'd like to join as one of our first members, fill out the card and return it to Virgie. Virgie will also be glad to email you the membership form. Email, text, or call her with any questions --LOFChurch@hotmail.com, 903.821.9243.

Want to know more? Virgie would be happy to hear from you. Email virgie.holbrook@hotmail.com or call 903.821.9243.

Virgie Holbrook, Pastor

Board of Directors:

Kay Dishner

Pam Forman, Treasurer

Pam Griffin, Assistant Lay Leader

Phil Griffin

Joey Guess

Gregg Holbrook

Summer Holbrook

Charlie Hricko

Stacy Hricko, Secretary

Dana Hyatt

Jeff Lease

Jan Oliver, Financial Secretary

Cheryl Robinson

Steve Robinson, Lay Leader

Wes Wadle

Pat Wilson

Staff:

Belinda Spears - Administrative Assistant

Summer Holbrook - Music Coordinator

Spencer Dirk, Katy Vaught - Nursery

PARKING INFO

at Pottsboro Middle School

We have four great parking options:

1. Off of 120 in directly in front of the middle school cafeteria building on the north side of the building -- if you can make the walk up the covered walkway, this is close and convenient.

2. Off of 120 directly in front of the elementary school -- it's a little bit more of a walk, but those who need to be closer to the entrance will appreciate your thoughtfulness in freeing up close-in spaces for them if you park here.

3. Off of Cardinal Lane on the south side of the middle school cafeteria -- it's close and convenient to the south entrance. Just remember to turn south on Cardinal and follow the signs.

4. If the south lot fills up, there's all that great parking on the huge lot near the football stadium. You can, of course, drop off passengers near the south entrance before you drive over to park.

July 8, 2018

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