August 24, 2008

“Since, then, you have been raised with Christ, set your hearts on things above, where Christ is seated at the right hand of God. Set your minds on things above, not on earthly things.”

Colossians 3:1-2

This Week …

Sunday, August 24

* 9:30 am The Lord’s Supper

10:30 am Fellowship and Coffee

* 11:00 am Sunday School – Nursery through High School

11:00 am Family Bible Hour – Today, Don Legel will be preaching from Colossians chapter 3.

3:00 pm Annual Sunday School Picnic –At the East end of Lombard Commons – Special Games, Traveling World of Reptiles, Great Food, Wonderful Fellowship – Each family is asked to bring a salad and drinks. The main dish and dessert will be provided.

Monday, August 25

7:00 pm Young Adult Study at the Chapel

Tuesday, August 26

7:00 pm Women’s Bible Study at Pat Schmuldt’s home

Wednesday, August 27

8:30 am Annual Ministries’ Fair - Come and see how you can be involved here at Lombard Gospel Chapel.

Sunday, August 31

9:30 am The Lord’s Supper

10:30 am Fellowship and Coffee

11:00 am Sunday School – Nursery through High School

11:00 am Family Bible Hour – Don Legel will be preaching from Colossians chapter 4.

*Nursery provided during these services.

(The nursery is available for babies and toddlers through age two)

The offering today is for the General Fund.

Next Sunday’s offering will be for the Building Fund.

Looking Ahead …

Friday to Sunday, September 5-7, Fall Retreat at Living Waters Bible Camp. The topic is Livin’ Ignited with Dr. Nancy Grisham as our keynote speaker. Brochures are on the table in the foyer. Question? See Donna Melcher

Sunday, September 7 at 11:00 am – Sunday School Rally Day – Vote Sunday School!

Week of September 8 – New Four-Week Small Group Studies begin – Sign-up for one of the sessions and pick-up a study guide in the foyer.

Saturday, September 13 at 9:00 am – AWANA Leaders’ Prayer and Planning Meeting – Please plan to attend this “one and only” informational meeting for leaders, LIT’s, and those considering involvement. See Tom Spaargaren for details.

Sunday, September 14 at 4:00 pm – Celebration Sunday – Special Open House with the Jesse White Tumblers, Moonjump, Special Obstacle Course, Great Food, and all kinds of Fun!

Friday and Saturday, September 19 & 20 – 49^th Annual Women’s Fall Conference at Lake Geneva Youth Camp – The theme is Unexpected Mercy with speaker Chris Belter. Information is on the table in the foyer or contact LaRue Mills for details or transportation.

Sunday, September 21 at 6:00 pm – AWANA begins!

Other …

Directory Update:
New email address for Keith and Sandra Hadley:
hadleyhouse95@att.net

If you loaned tools or materials to the chapel for our building project, please pick them up in the storage rooms in the basement so that we might get all of our rooms ready for our fall programs. Thanks so much!

Keep your eyes on the Lord.

He never takes His eyes off of you.