LifeKIDS News

Two of our classes started a fun filled new series this past Sunday called Ten Hut! We had fun decorating and preparing to share Christ with the KIDS through a military theme! There was military camo everywhere!!!

The four and five year old Motion class started with the theme “God Knows Me and Made Me Special” through the story of David being chosen to be King in 1 Samuel 16. This week the theme is “I will do what I say I will do” from 1 Samuel 17:17-52.

Our six to ten year old All-Stars class also has the military theme and started with “God Gives Me Courage When I Am Afraid” from Joshua 1:9. This week their theme will be “God Helps Me Through Others and God Helps Others Through Me” with the Bible story of Rahab and the Spies from Joshua 2 and the Bible verse Ecclesiastes 4:9.

This curriculum has the children learning the Bible through song, hand motions, journaling, games and small groups! The KIDS are excited and so are the volunteers!

I pray as we share God’s word through fun curriculum we are imparting His wisdom in them to become Fully Devoted Followers of Christ!!!

“Whoever finds wisdom finds life and receives favor from the Lord. I find wisdom, and I find life and receive favor from the Lord.” Proverbs 8:35

Planted

This weeks message was great from Dino Rizzo; lead pastor of Healing Place Church! Are you “planted” in church? It is up to you to be connected into the church! Being a part of a church can be one of the best things in your life! Not just showing up on Sunday morning but really getting connected with others and having those relationships can benefit your spiritual growth! Whether you are connected in a Life Group, part of a team or just doing life with other Christians; make sure you are planted!
Proverbs 27:17 As iron sharpens iron, so one man sharpens another.

We’ve all heard the saying that giving is better than receiving, well that is true of your time as well! I think that most people who are planted/connected at Life Church would agree that serving Him through giving of their time on Sunday is a very rewarding experience! There is a sense of belonging and ownership when you are plugged in here at Life Church!
Galatians 5:13 You, my brothers, were called to be free. But do not use your freedom to indulge the sinful nature ; rather, serve one another in love.

I have heard many people say that God doesn’t call the equipped, he equips the called! If you feel as if you are being called by Him, don’t wait until “you” feel like you need to change this or that, just make the step and get connected! God can use you right where you are! We have many opportunities at Life Church, either through an outreach project we are doing as a church or becoming part of a Life Group, or joining a team.... Check with Guest Services in the lobby if you have any questions about getting connected! Pray about where your life can be used and get Planted!!!!

I would love to hear back from a few that are planted and just tell a little about it!
Have a wonderful week!
Lisa Hanna
Life Church Franklin
LifeKIDS Coordinator

Around Life

- The new series Planted was really powerful yesterday. Dino Rizzo from Healing Place Church challenged us to be planted in God's house. I have to say I am in total support of what he said. We need to be planted, or in community with other people to grow in our faith. (Watch the message here.)

- The worship team played an acoustic set during worship that was amazing. I thank God for gifted musicians who love to lead people into worshiping Jesus through music.

- Operation Christmas Child collection starts in just 2 weeks. Our goal is to do over 350 boxes to send to kids all over the world through OCC.

- Life Groups are really kicking it up this fall. If you are not in a group yet you are missing an opportunity to really just "do life" with others. We have lots of groups meeting. Check it out and give it a try. (Life Group info page.)

Have a great week!
Patrick

Operation Christmas Child

One of the great projects we do every year through Life Church is Operation Christmas Child. This is simply one of the best and simplest ways to tough a child's life with love and the Gospel during the Christmas season.



OPERATION CHRISTMAS CHILD
LIST OF SUPPLIES FOR SHOEBOXES

PLEASE BRING ANY OF THE FOLLOWING ITEMS AND
PLACE IN CONTAINERS AT GUEST SERVICES
ON SUNDAY, OCTOBER 31st
OR SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 7th


ALL ITEMS MUST BE NEW
CLEAN EMPTY SHOEBOXES
SMALL STUFFED ANIMALS
OR DOLLS
SMALL CARS
SMALL BALLS
JUMPROPE
YO YO'S
SLINKY'S
PLAY DOUGH
PLAYING CARDS
COLORING BOOKS
CRAYONS
MARKERS
PENCILS AND SHARPENERS
NOTEBOOKS OR DRAWING PAPER
SCISSORS
NOTEBOOKS
SMALL FLASHLIGHTS WITH BATTERIES
SOCKS FOR GIRLS OR BOYS
TOOTHPASTE
TOOTHBRUSHES
COMB OR BRUSH
BANDAIDS

PLEASE COME TO GUEST SERVICES TO SIGN UP OR
EMAIL RENEE MCCALL
mccall@lifechurchfranklin.com
YOU MUST SIGN UP FOR A SPECIFIC TIME SLOT FOR
THE ASSEMBLING OF THE SHOEBOXES.
YOU ARE SIGNING UP FOR
1HR TIMESLOTS.

SHOEBOX PARTY ASSEMBLY IS
WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 10TH 5PM TILL 9PM
AT THE MTN. VIEW INTERMEDIATE SCHOOL

Not Much Writing

We have not had much time this week to post to the blog so I thought I would show you why.
The new Life Church office is being prepared as I write this. We have the painting almost complete. Here are some pictures:


The new office is located on main street in downtown Franklin on the second floor of the building that houses Wachovia Bank.
We can't wait to get it done and begin using it for some many things we have planned.
Thanks to all who have helped get it ready!

Patrick

LifeKIDS Serving

I am hearing from LifeKIDS teachers about the fun they are having working with the KIDS on Sunday mornings! “The kids are really getting into the lessons!”
One of the kids said last Sunday, “That was the most fun I have had in church in a long time!” LifeKIDS volunteers are doing a wonderful job with these kids!
It is so cool to see God’s light shine though the volunteers and children in LifeKIDS! As we overcome obstacles I know that God has great things planned for us! I am confident that what God has begun here in Franklin with the vision of Life Church will glorify him as we continue to follow our passion to serve Him in whatever he places on our hearts!

The Servolution meeting this past Sunday night was very exciting to be a part of! Let’s all pray for God to reveal to us the things He needs done in this city! We will be the hands and feet to show Franklin who He is through this great ministry!

“God is not unjust; he will not forget your work and the love you have shown him as you have helped his people and continue to help them” Hebrews 6:10

Have a great week!
Lisa Hanna
LifeKIDS Coordinator

Around Life

What a day we had at Life Church yesterday. I am so overwhelmed by the stories I am hearing from the teaching of Chazown. What a privilege for us to hear and soak in Spirit filled teaching from Craig Groeschel. Here are a couple thoughts I had today:

- I am praying for you to find you Chazown. Finding the God given vision for your life is so important to making the most of time God has given you here on earth. I would encourage you to spend time reading and praying if you don't know your Chazown for your life.

- The whole worship experience was just amazing yesterday. I find a great thrill in seeing people worship unashamed through music to express there worship to God. Our worship team was awesome!

- I am more than ever excited about whats next for us at Life Church. I believe our greatest days are ahead in terms of what God is going to do. Be praying and thinking about who you can bring with you this week to Life Church so they can experience it too!

- We are looking for some more folks to assist in LifeKIDS. If you interested please email Lisa Hanna at hanna@lifechurchfranklin.com .

- Thank you for being a part of whats happening at Life Church. It's an honor to serve and lead. Thank you for also honoring me and my family yesterday through your notes of encouragement and donations towards our adoption of our little girl from Ethiopia.

Blessings!
Patrick

Fun With LifeKIDS

Let me tell you a little about LifeKIDS Ministry at Life Church Franklin!!

Lively bunch of KIDS and Volunteers that love Jesus!!
Inside and out, these KIDS are growing!!
Fully Devoted Followers of Christ!!!!
Everyone from one to twelve years of age are welcome to join us!!!
Kind and loving volunteers to pour into these KIDS!!!
Indescribable time of worship, small groups and fun!!!
Driven to serve Him through teaching, missions, and reaching others!!
So wonderful to watch and be a part of what God has in store for the next generation!!

It all happens each week because of an amazing group of devoted volunteers who see the need to be a part of bringing up the next generation to be Fully Devoted Followers of Christ! Our lead teachers (Coaches) do a wonderful job each week in carrying out the plans and they couldn’t do it with out the support of the Team players that come along side them to work with the KIDS!!

Matthew 7:8 says “For everyone who asks receives...” We did ask for new volunteers to join our team and did receive about 5 new people! Wow, God is so amazing! There is always room for others to join! We still need a couple of people who would be willing to “substitute” in the classrooms and a couple for our LifeKIDS Check In Team!

Blessed to serve Him!!!
Lisa Hanna
Life Church Franklin LifeKIDS Coordinator

Around Life

- Discover. Develop. Deploy. Dr. Sam Chand challenged us to do these three things in believing in other people to help their accomplish their God given purposes in life.

- I loved how Dr. Chand said "Hello World!". That was great and he was really talking to the world. The cool think about being a part of the LifeChurch.tv Network is that we are a part of a global network of churches across the world through LC.tv campus, Network church (like us) and Church Online.

- Thank you to the people who stepped up to volunteer in LifeKIDS. This area of our church continues to grow and we are needing more volunteers. It's so awesome the work God is doing in these children and the volunteers. We still need more volunteers to be extra "hands" around the classrooms. Please consider it and sign up online right here!

- We are super excited about the Servolution Team Meeting this Sunday night. This is for anyone interested in being a part of our core team of outreach. It's a big commitment and will time some time, but it will be tons of fun. We want to make a huge difference in our community through being the hands and feet of Christ. The meeting will take place this Sunday at the McCollum House (next to United Community Bank) at 5pm.

Have a great week. I believe in you and more importantly, God believes in you!

Patrick