LCC Elders, staff, and volunteers have worked hard to make our building and programs safe for you and your children.
Watch and read below for some of the things you can expect when you return to church.
What can you expect?
LCC Elders, staff, and volunteers have worked hard to make our building and programs safe for you and your children.
Watch and read below for some of the things you can expect when you return to church.
how are you feeling?
Before joining us for in-person worship, please assess your current health. If you, or anyone you've recently been in contact with, are exhibiting any of the following symptoms, please stay home and worship with us online at 10:30am on Sundays:
SHOULD I WEAR A MASK?
Given the executive order from the Governor, we strongly encourage masks for all our volunteers during Lebanon Christian Church events. There will be a few roles where we require them. Your direct team leader will let you know. If that is something you are unwilling to do, then your team leader will direct you to a different role.
While we are not mandating and requiring masks at Lebanon Christian Church for everyone as the Governor's executive order has an exemption for churches, we are encouraging those who are willing to do so as we strive to help and honor those around us.
We continue to ask that each of us handles our disagreements and strong convictions with grace and love.
HOW DO I CHECK IN?
The check-in hosts will assist with check-in. They will enter your name and check in your family, so there are minimal people touching the computers. You can tear off any labels that print for your children.
Where do i sit?
Rows are distanced in the auditorium, and we ask that you leave 3-4 seats between households. The student center is set up for social distancing, and the kids auditorium is equipped with floor circles to help the children keep an acceptable distance. We'll do our best with the little ones too!
How do i give my offering?
In addition to the simple ways listed below, there are giving boxes located on the communion tables. Feel free to drop in your tithe as you go through for communion, then sanitize your hands before taking the elements.
what about communion?
You will be released from your seats for communion, where you will move to the nearest of six stations. You have the opportunity to give offering, take a Connection Card, sanitize your hands, and take communion back to your seat the take it in quiet reflection.
If you need assistance or are unable to walk to a communion station, please raise your hand and a deacon will bring you a tray where you can take a double cup of the bread and juice.
can i get a bulletin?
We will continue to email a weekly digital bulletin, available below each week. If you are not getting the weekly emails, contact the church office and we will update your information.
If you would like to pick up a printed copy of the email, there will be limited copies available at the Guest Services desk on Sunday morning.
Can I get coffee?
We will not have coffee urns available, but you are welcome to bring your own. We will have bottles of water at the coffee stations for your convenience.
I have a baby in the nursery. What do i need to know?
Our nursery will be open as usual, but we will provide all the diapering needs for your child. Please leave all diaper bags and things from home out in the hallway. We will come out to get a bottle or pacifier if your baby needs it.
what about preschool children?
Your children are always welcome to go to "big church" with you. However, we will have classes open for children. When you bring your child, please stop at the classroom gate to sanitize hands. We will be outside anytime that the weather is nice. They will do Little Hands Worship in their own classroom, rather than meeting together as a large group. Volunteers will be diligent about helping children wash their hands, use sanitizer, and cleaning common areas. If possible, please send only one adult to drop off and pick up your child to avoid congestion in the halls. Use the floor stickers to maintain social distancing in the hallways.
HOW WILL KIDS CHURCH WORK?
Children will be asked to use hand sanitizer before entering the room. There will be sanitizer available in the room and in each small group. Children will be challenged to sit on a carpet dot to help maintain appropriate social distancing. Small group leaders will work to limit shared supplies and maintain distances between children. With all of that in place, Kids Church will look similar to what it has in the past. Children will come to stations to give offering and/or take communion. They will be loved, cared for, and have fun with their friends and small group leaders! If possible, please send only one adult to drop off and pick up your child and use the floor stickers to maintain social distancing in the hallways.
what about student ministry?
Our students will be asked to sanitize on their way into the Student Center, and we will have life groups meeting in the large rooms upstairs to allow them to keep their distance. Students and leaders may be asked to help wipe down their area and furniture after use. The coffee bar will be closed, so make sure to eat breakfast before you come.
During Overflow weeks (2nd Sunday of the month), we will have Overflow worship at 9am, hang-out time at 10am, and life groups at 10:30am with NO breakfast during hang-out time.
We will continue our digital programming for those who want to, or who cannot attend in-person services. You're always welcome to Zoom with us Sundays at 7pm and Tuesdays and Thursdays at 4:12pm.
How can i help?
As you can imagine, these adjustments have created several new serving opportunities. Some are behind-the-scenes, if you are trying to avoid contact with people. Click here for a list of new opportunities or to sign up.
Current announcements
Digital Bulletin 4.15.2021
To the Encouragers,
The writer of the letter to the Hebrews challenges the readers and hearers of the letter to "encourage one another daily, as long as it is called today” (Hebrews 3:13). Later in the letter (Hebrews 10:25), he challenges them to "encourage one another all the more as the day is approaching." The writer of Hebrews wrote to disciples in a time where they were being tested, where temptations to stray from God's best lurked at every turn, and knew that encouragement would be critical to the faithfulness of God's people. Paul wrote something similar in 1 Thessalonians 5:11. He commands the disciples in Thessalonica to "encourage one another and build each other up."
Encouragement is clearly a characteristic of those whose hearts are devoted to God and committed to honoring Him fully. In a world of social media criticism, encouragement is desperately needed. In a world of conversational grumbling and complaining, encouragement is desperately needed. In a world where many seem to emphasize what you've done wrong, encouragement is needed.
May you look for ways to encourage others today and may they look for ways to encourage you!
Be encouraged,
Craig
Nerf & Nuggets
Your elementary kids will have so much fun playing Nerf games outside on Saturday, April 24! Cost is $5 and each child must have a signed 2021 Medical/Liability Release Form on file. Register by TOMORROW (April 16) and get more info here.
Sweet Relief – Women’s Event
Join the ladies of LCC for some Sweet Relief – in the form of ice cream! We’ll gather on the lawn at LCC on Sunday, May 16 from 3-5pm for some FREE DQ treats. Register here so we know which treat you’d like! Bring your friends too, and don’t forget a lawn chair!
412U Bible Study
Starting April 14th from 6:30-8:30pm, we will meet for 412University, a time for high school students and young adults to circle up for in-depth Bible Study and discussion in the Student Center. Two weeks a month, we will hold a course on a topic from Scripture, using sound study methods, tools, and resources to help us all grow in our understanding of Scripture and these topics. Friends are welcome and there is no need to register. Just bring your Bible, grab some snacks, and join us!
April 21st: TikTok Theology & Hermeneutics
May 12th & 19th: Disruptive Creation
First Wednesday Prayer & Fasting
Our next day of prayer and fasting is Wednesday, May 5. We will gather at LCC to pray at 6pm, or feel free to pray on your own or with your life group. Mark your calendar!
request a sermon cd or DVD
Sometimes the best way for people to engage in worship is to listen to a CD of the sermon audio, whether because of slow or limited internet or technical difficulty. If this is you or someone you know, please fill out this form. We are happy to mail audio CDs of the sermon to anyone who would like one.
We now have the ability to record DVDs of the entire service, to be viewed on a computer or DVD player. If you know someone without internet who would like a DVD of our services, please email office@lebanonchristian.org or call 765-482-4673 to add them to our mailing list.
Worship through giving
Church may not be meeting, but ministry is still happening and the needs are still great. There are still simple ways for you to do your usual giving.
By Mail
You can mail a check that you would normally drop in the offering plate to: Lebanon Christian Church, P.O. Box 664 Lebanon, IN 46052
On the website, click on "Give" in the top menu bar. You can sign in to 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. You can also give here without signing in to your account.
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'd like to donate.
Drop off a Check
You are welcome to drop off a check at LCC during business hours: M-Th 8-4.
more information
Church Building Use
With COVID restricting our room capacity and requiring additional cleaning, along with limited custodial hours, we must restrict building use for non-ministry related events to groups no larger than 25 people. Please understand that we do our best to accommodate outside groups for both members and non-members, but we must abide by these rules as per our elders and government officials.