Wednesday, October 31, 2012

The Family Continues to Grow

Luke Hilzley (Center Front)




I'd like to introduce you to our new brother in Christ, Luke Hilzley!

On Saturday October 27th, we joined with 4 generations of family and friends to witness Luke's decision to walk with God.

Luke has been learning about God under the tutelage of his parents, Skip and Cheryl Hilzley, and Life Bridge. 

Congratulations Hilzley family!  Keep on walking with God and encouraging one another along the way! 

Friday, October 26, 2012

More Eyes to See

We announce to you what we have seen and heard. 
We do it so you can share life together with us. 
And we share life with the Father and with his Son, Jesus Christ.
(1 John 1:3 NIrV)

Only a few short months ago, I began writing posts to a blog entitled "God Sightings."  These posts, and their accompanying emails, were intended to help you see God at work all around you.  Sometimes it takes a different "pair of glasses" to help us see God alive and active all around us.  My hope and prayer is that you are starting to put those "glasses" on more often to see Him in your life as well.

This week, I've invited more people to put on their God Sighting "glasses" and

500 Turkeys and Clothing Drive

500 Turkeys is in the home stretch and as always God is at work in powerful ways!  It's not too late to get involved and participate!

NEW THIS YEAR... Clothing Drive!

We are collecting clean used clothing to further serve those in need this season.

We are accepting coats, gloves, hats, and clothing for all genders and ages.

Lifetree Cafe - Does God have a plan for you?


Lifetree
Friday - October 26

Lifetree Cafe Valparaiso
Friday 6:30 PM
Open to ages 10 and up welcome


Tuesday, October 23, 2012

Welcome to the Family!


On Saturday October 13th, we had a splashing good time down at Kouts Christian Church, as we baptized Cheyenne & Trenton Smith.

Early on in Life Bridge's history we had the honor of baptizing Chey and Trenton's parents, Matt and Denise.  Deb Warren, mom and grandmother, celebrated the new lives in Jesus both then and now!

Sunday, October 21, 2012

New and Renew

Whew! Not only is our God a big God, He is a BUSY God!
I have seen His Spirit stirring hearts, renewing convictions and making Christ’s followers “contagious”.

Sometimes it’s difficult to see teenagers’ growth in faith or in their walk with God, this week I saw a teen that was so moved by praise and worship music that in his desire to be part of this ministry he belongs to 2 student worship teams at 2 churches and is very involved in Sunday worship as well! Praise God!

Wednesday, October 17, 2012

Called


In May the call came again from New Creation Men’s Shelter asking Pete if our church would be willing to host 15 to 20 homeless men every Thursday night. Prayerfully responding to the request that had been made a couple of times in the past, Pete accepted on behalf of LBCC.
Moving forward God filled the needs to do this each week with 3 men stepping forward every Thursday to spend the overnight hours at the church building to ensure the safety of the men and property and to be available to minister to those that needed prayer or just someone to listen. Friday mornings saw breakfast provided for the men and the 
volunteers - different people on different weeks gave a variety of healthy meals.
 Bedding was laundered and returned for the following week, a humble happening so
 that there were clean sheets for them to sleep on.
Last week our turn to serve came to a close and the men were housed at 7 different churches for the winter season. Many people from many different walks of life came together for the summer season to take care of their brothers. God brought these folks together weekly to serve and to be served, a humble task he has called all of us to do.

Matthew 35 For I was hungry, and you fed me. I was thirsty, and you gave me a drink. I was a stranger, and you invited me into your home. 36 I was naked, and you gave me clothing. I was sick, and you cared for me. I was in prison, and you visited me.’
37 “Then these righteous ones will reply, ‘Lord, when did we ever see you hungry and feed you? Or thirsty and give you something to drink? 38 Or a stranger and show you hospitality? Or naked and give you clothing? 39 When did we ever see you sick or in prison and visit you?’
40 “And the King will say, ‘I tell you the truth, when you did it to one of the least of these my brothers and sisters,[f]you were doing it to me!’