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Christmas 2011 "Christmas Brings Hope"
Warmest Christmas Greetings!
There is something about the Name of Jesus that brings hope into our darkest hours of life. This Sunday I look forward to sharing the final message of the CHRISTMAS BRINGS HOPE Series as we reveal hope-giving insights from the specific name the angels told Mary & Joseph to give to this holy, Son of God.
This message will leave you filled with grace and hope no matter what has happened in your past. The Name of Jesus will become your light at the end of the tunnel!
As always...
1) Please do everything you can to attend every service this month with your family.
2) Please invite & bring friends, neighbors and co-workers with you every Sunday. These encouraging messages of HOPE could be the eternal turning point for people in your circle of influence. Take the risk, reach out, and invite them. The joy of seeing God give hope and change lives of people you love is awaiting you.
I love doing Life with you,
Mark
** We are holding a Christmas Eve Service on Saturday, Dec 24th at 10:15 AM at the Marcus Theater. There will not be a worship service on Christmas Sunday Morning. |
CHRISTMAS SERVOLUTION - OPERATION SLEIGHRIDE
PARK CITY GIFT & FOOD OUTREACH 
For three years, Life Church has been blessed to focus our Christmas outreach towards the wonderful families in Park City, IL.
All of our allottted gift tags are given out, but if you would still like to give gifts, please call Park City's City Hall (847-623-5030) and ask for Debbie McFarland.
HAVE A SLEIGH? (Car) Come line up around the Park CIty - City Hall (in front of Aldi's) on Belvidere Road on Tuesday, Dec 20, 5:30 PM. We will load your sleigh with gifts and food baskets as helpers to Mayor Steve Pannell and the Park City Staff. What a great way to for our families to show the love of Christ and serve our community this Christmas.
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FUSION Youth Church
Coming This Month
Sundays FUSION Youth Church Service- 6:30 PM Dec 18: Christmas Party - PJ Movie Night @ John & Beth's ** 6PM Start
(130 Woodlake Blvd, #2701, Gurnee)
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Christmas For Life Offering
Annual Year-End Giving Opportunity
2011 has been a difficult year financially for Life Church families and on Life Church's annual budget. We are praying for financial blessings for you and for our church as we head into 2012. Simply said - we need some miracles!
Every Christmas Season at Life we encourage Life Church partners, attenders, and friends to focus their Christmas giving to God's work at Life Church. Some people use the CFL Offering to catch up or meet their annual giving/tithing goals while others use it to make a sacrificial gift beyond their normal giving.
In the midst of a culture that is losing sight of God's gift to us in Christ, and no matter your economic situation, we hope you can discover the joy of giving to the work of God at Life Church and participate with a faith filled gift/offering.
* Your CFL Offering may be given any Sunday in December or you may give online at E-GIVE by clicking HERE.
** Deadlines For 2011 Charitable Giving Credit:
Sunday Joy Box: Dec 24
E-Give: Dec 28
Mail: Dec 31 postmark.
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Good $ense Financial Freedom Workshop
Saturday, January 14 - 9am - 3 pm - Life Office/Atrium 
Why not start 2012 right by equipping yourself for God's blessings on your family's financial life?
The one day, Good $ense "FREED UP" Workshop (from WIllow Creek Church) shares easy to apply biblical keys and practical tools to experience true financial freedom.
The course includes video segments, live teaching from our own Ron Hansen and Bruce Pessin, open group Q & A, and private 1/1 budget coaching if requested. Although this is a group experience, your personal finances are kept private in your own workbook.
The Workshop costs $15/family (includes workbook, extra materials & lunch)
Hardship Scholarships available.
Registration and Workshop "Pre-work" is available Sundays at Life Church.
Click HERE to email Ron Hansen for registration or questions.
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Champion's Men's Breakfast 
Saturday, January 21, 8am Golden Corral
Men and teens,
Mark your calendars for this long awaited Champion's topic.
This one morning could prove to be the best thing you've ever done for yourself and your family as we share how you can have Courage For Sexual Purity. More details coming in early January.
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Quick View Calendar
Dec 18 Christmas Brings Hope Series "Forgiveness"
KIDZ4Life & BabySteps Christmas Parties
Dec 20 Operation Sleighride - Park City Christmas Outreach 5:30 PM City Hall Parking Lot
Dec 24 Christmas Eve Carol's & Communion Service at Marcus CInema 10:15 AM
Dec 25 Christmas Day - No regular Sunday Gathering
Jan 1 New Years Day Sunday Gathering 10:15 AM
Jan 14 Good $ense Financial Freedom Workshop
Jan 21 Champions Men's Breakfast - Pure SEX |
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Our purpose to to fulfill the Great Commission of Jesus Christ. (Matthew 28:19-20)
Our mission is to love, reach, & reconcile all people to God to become fully devoted followers of Jesus Christ.
We are deeply devoted to help people...
BELONG to God's life-giving family
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