Digital Bulletin 3.13.24
Did you know?
The Overflow
Every 2nd Sunday of the month we have a worship service led by students at 9 am in the upstairs Student Center. We worship, pray, have communion, hear a sermon, and share in a lot of fun together! And after the Overflow, we always have a free breakfast for Students before we head to Life Groups! Students in grades 6-12 (and adults as well!) are always welcome to join us!
Upcoming Events:
Easter at LCC
March is upon us and that means that our annual celebration of Easter is just around the corner. Easter is on March 31st this year. As usual our staff and many volunteers have been hard at work planning for this annual event. We get to live in the reality, power, and victory of the resurrection of Jesus every day, but the annual holiday offers us a special opportunity to focus on those things in a special way! This year we will host two identical worship experiences for Easter in our Main Auditorium at 9:00a and 10:30a on Easter Sunday. We will have full Kid's and Preschool ministry programs at the same time that day. Additionally, there will be a special "Easter" edition of the Overflow for junior high and high school students at 9:00a in the Student Auditorium.
On Good Friday, March 29, we will hold a unique Good Friday worship experience at 7:00p.
Easter Survey
As we plan for our Easter Sunday Celebration we need your help. Will you please take a couple of minutes and complete the survey found here by 3/17? We want to make sure we are prepared for every guest that comes, including you!
2nd Wednesday Prayer and Fasting- March 13h - 6-6:45 pm
Please join us in fasting and praying once a month, on the 2nd Wednesday. Fast from anything that stands between you and God- food, sweets, media, etc. and spend that gained time in prayer instead. Then join us at LCC at 6pm for a time of prayer and to break the fast.
Preschool Families- March 16th 9:30-11:00 am
Come join us to get a fun Easter kit full of short lessons and activities for your family to share during Easter week.**Bonus fresh warm cinnamon rolls as you drive-thru on Saturday, March 16th 9:30-11:00 am to pick up your Easter Kit.
412 Birthday Party Party - Sunday, March 17, 6-8:30pm, for students in 6th-12th grade
Come celebrate everyone's birthday at this party! And since you're having a birthday this year, we're planning to have lots of fun and snacks for you! See the event page on the church website for details on dressing up according to your birth month and what gifts to donate to Packing Hope's Birthday Bags at this event! Register here to let us know you are planning to attend this free event! Registration ends 3.14.24 at 3:30.
Next Steps Class- March 17th 11:45-12:30 pm
Are you new to Lebanon Christian Church? Are you looking for direction on the next step of your spiritual journey? We invite you to join us for our Next Steps Class. It's offered on the third Sunday of each month. Please complete this form to help us know who you are and how many you plan to bring with you. Next Steps will meet in room 117 at 11:45am and last no more than 45 minutes. A light lunch will be provided, and your kids are invited to come with you. Next Steps will give you the opportunity to meet other people and discover more about LCC and your next step.
“Your Gift…God’s Glory” Catalyst Study- April 21st -May 12th 10:30
God’s mission in this world includes you, and if you have submitted your life to Jesus, God has given you a spiritual gift to exercise for His mission in the world. At LCC, we want to help you identify what your spiritual gift is and understand the significance of exercising it within the church, the community, and the world. When every Christian in the church exercises their spiritual gift under the Lordship of Jesus, the church grows healthy; the community and the world encounter Jesus; and God receives the honor and glory. This is a 4-week Catalyst study to help you understand what scripture has to say about the giving and use of spiritual gifts for God’s mission in this world. The next offering of this study is April 21- May 12, weekly on Sunday mornings at 10:30 am at LCC in room 117. You can sign-up for the study here. We also invite you to take a Spiritual Gifts Survey here: https://gifts.churchgrowth.org/spiritual-gifts- survey/?id=902593.
RENEW in the Smokies (LCC Group dates are May 27-31)
For more information pick up a brochure at one of the Guest Services Desks in the lobbies at LCC or go online: (insert LCC website link) or https://johnsonu.edu/renew/ *ANY Age can participate. Those under the age of 18 must be accompanied by a parent, guardian, or responsible adult. Lebanon Christian Church is a Vanguard Church which entitles each registrant to a discount. To register, please contact Missy Keck at (865) 251-2226 to get your discount.
Donation Needs
Hanging Rock Christian Camp is one of our Global Impact partners and they have set-up an Amazon Wish list. If you would like to donate items to camp check out their link here.
Preschool Ministry Needs Your Help
1. Our nursery has lots of toddlers and babies. Would you be willing to rock them, read stories, sing songs and care for them while their parents serve and worship. If you are interested please contact Julie Mark at julie@lebanonchristian.org for more information.
2. The preschool playground is starting to see increased activity as the weather warms. We are looking for “caretakers” for the playground. This would be a great way to serve as a family or a life group.. If you are interested please contact Julie Mark at julie@lebanonchristian.org for more information.
3. Do you like to organize? The preschool ministry has areas that need some organization. This can be done during the day or the evening. If you are interested please contact Julie Mark at julie@lebanonchristian.org for more information.
Administrative Office Position
We are beginning the process of looking for a part-time administrative office team member. Kristy Busenbarrick will be leaving our team at the end of May to take advantage of an opportunity to care for a new grandchild full-time. Kristy has been a huge asset to our team. We trust that God will provide the right person to step into her role. If you are interested in the position, a job description can be found here. You can submit your resume to craig@lebanonchristian.org and office@lebanonchristian.org.
Employment Opportunities
Lebanon Christian Church is seeking to hire a Student Minister and Children's Minister. Job descriptions can be found here. The Student Minister and Children's Minister positions are full-time roles with the expectation of an average of 45+ hours of work. Please forward any resumes to matt@lebanonchristian.org and craig@lebanonchristian.org.
Giving and Attendance Snapshot:
Giving-
2024 average weekly offering through February $16,801.65
Average weekly need- $18,269.23
Shortfall YTD- $ 1,476.58
12-month weekly average - $18,859.11
Attendance-
2024- Average weekly total attendance YTD- 427
2023- Average weekly total attendance YTD- 393
Giving and Attendance Snapshot:
Giving-
2024 average weekly offering through February $16,801.65
Average weekly need- $18,269.23
Shortfall YTD- $ 1,476.58
12-month weekly average - $18,859.11
Attendance-
2024- Average weekly total attendance YTD- 427
2023- Average weekly total attendance YTD- 393
Every 2nd Sunday of the month we have a worship service led by students at 9 am in the upstairs Student Center. We worship, pray, have communion, hear a sermon, and share in a lot of fun together! And after the Overflow, we always have a free breakfast for Students before we head to Life Groups! Students in grades 6-12 (and adults as well!) are always welcome to join us!
Upcoming Events:
Easter at LCC
March is upon us and that means that our annual celebration of Easter is just around the corner. Easter is on March 31st this year. As usual our staff and many volunteers have been hard at work planning for this annual event. We get to live in the reality, power, and victory of the resurrection of Jesus every day, but the annual holiday offers us a special opportunity to focus on those things in a special way! This year we will host two identical worship experiences for Easter in our Main Auditorium at 9:00a and 10:30a on Easter Sunday. We will have full Kid's and Preschool ministry programs at the same time that day. Additionally, there will be a special "Easter" edition of the Overflow for junior high and high school students at 9:00a in the Student Auditorium.
On Good Friday, March 29, we will hold a unique Good Friday worship experience at 7:00p.
Easter Survey
As we plan for our Easter Sunday Celebration we need your help. Will you please take a couple of minutes and complete the survey found here by 3/17? We want to make sure we are prepared for every guest that comes, including you!
2nd Wednesday Prayer and Fasting- March 13h - 6-6:45 pm
Please join us in fasting and praying once a month, on the 2nd Wednesday. Fast from anything that stands between you and God- food, sweets, media, etc. and spend that gained time in prayer instead. Then join us at LCC at 6pm for a time of prayer and to break the fast.
Preschool Families- March 16th 9:30-11:00 am
Come join us to get a fun Easter kit full of short lessons and activities for your family to share during Easter week.**Bonus fresh warm cinnamon rolls as you drive-thru on Saturday, March 16th 9:30-11:00 am to pick up your Easter Kit.
412 Birthday Party Party - Sunday, March 17, 6-8:30pm, for students in 6th-12th grade
Come celebrate everyone's birthday at this party! And since you're having a birthday this year, we're planning to have lots of fun and snacks for you! See the event page on the church website for details on dressing up according to your birth month and what gifts to donate to Packing Hope's Birthday Bags at this event! Register here to let us know you are planning to attend this free event! Registration ends 3.14.24 at 3:30.
Next Steps Class- March 17th 11:45-12:30 pm
Are you new to Lebanon Christian Church? Are you looking for direction on the next step of your spiritual journey? We invite you to join us for our Next Steps Class. It's offered on the third Sunday of each month. Please complete this form to help us know who you are and how many you plan to bring with you. Next Steps will meet in room 117 at 11:45am and last no more than 45 minutes. A light lunch will be provided, and your kids are invited to come with you. Next Steps will give you the opportunity to meet other people and discover more about LCC and your next step.
“Your Gift…God’s Glory” Catalyst Study- April 21st -May 12th 10:30
God’s mission in this world includes you, and if you have submitted your life to Jesus, God has given you a spiritual gift to exercise for His mission in the world. At LCC, we want to help you identify what your spiritual gift is and understand the significance of exercising it within the church, the community, and the world. When every Christian in the church exercises their spiritual gift under the Lordship of Jesus, the church grows healthy; the community and the world encounter Jesus; and God receives the honor and glory. This is a 4-week Catalyst study to help you understand what scripture has to say about the giving and use of spiritual gifts for God’s mission in this world. The next offering of this study is April 21- May 12, weekly on Sunday mornings at 10:30 am at LCC in room 117. You can sign-up for the study here. We also invite you to take a Spiritual Gifts Survey here: https://gifts.churchgrowth.org/spiritual-gifts- survey/?id=902593.
RENEW in the Smokies (LCC Group dates are May 27-31)
For more information pick up a brochure at one of the Guest Services Desks in the lobbies at LCC or go online: (insert LCC website link) or https://johnsonu.edu/renew/ *ANY Age can participate. Those under the age of 18 must be accompanied by a parent, guardian, or responsible adult. Lebanon Christian Church is a Vanguard Church which entitles each registrant to a discount. To register, please contact Missy Keck at (865) 251-2226 to get your discount.
Donation Needs
Hanging Rock Christian Camp is one of our Global Impact partners and they have set-up an Amazon Wish list. If you would like to donate items to camp check out their link here.
Preschool Ministry Needs Your Help
1. Our nursery has lots of toddlers and babies. Would you be willing to rock them, read stories, sing songs and care for them while their parents serve and worship. If you are interested please contact Julie Mark at julie@lebanonchristian.org for more information.
2. The preschool playground is starting to see increased activity as the weather warms. We are looking for “caretakers” for the playground. This would be a great way to serve as a family or a life group.. If you are interested please contact Julie Mark at julie@lebanonchristian.org for more information.
3. Do you like to organize? The preschool ministry has areas that need some organization. This can be done during the day or the evening. If you are interested please contact Julie Mark at julie@lebanonchristian.org for more information.
Administrative Office Position
We are beginning the process of looking for a part-time administrative office team member. Kristy Busenbarrick will be leaving our team at the end of May to take advantage of an opportunity to care for a new grandchild full-time. Kristy has been a huge asset to our team. We trust that God will provide the right person to step into her role. If you are interested in the position, a job description can be found here. You can submit your resume to craig@lebanonchristian.org and office@lebanonchristian.org.
Employment Opportunities
Lebanon Christian Church is seeking to hire a Student Minister and Children's Minister. Job descriptions can be found here. The Student Minister and Children's Minister positions are full-time roles with the expectation of an average of 45+ hours of work. Please forward any resumes to matt@lebanonchristian.org and craig@lebanonchristian.org.
Giving and Attendance Snapshot:
Giving-
2024 average weekly offering through February $16,801.65
Average weekly need- $18,269.23
Shortfall YTD- $ 1,476.58
12-month weekly average - $18,859.11
Attendance-
2024- Average weekly total attendance YTD- 427
2023- Average weekly total attendance YTD- 393
Giving and Attendance Snapshot:
Giving-
2024 average weekly offering through February $16,801.65
Average weekly need- $18,269.23
Shortfall YTD- $ 1,476.58
12-month weekly average - $18,859.11
Attendance-
2024- Average weekly total attendance YTD- 427
2023- Average weekly total attendance YTD- 393