Baptism Bash

A week ago we had another Baptism Bash that was an incredible celebration. It included several people spontaneously getting baptized. There's not much words can say about that day other than to God be the glory for it all. Check this out:


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LifeKIDS with Lisa

This Sunday was Baptism Bash at Life Church and wow it was incredible to be a part of it all! Four of our LifeKIDS were baptized and several of our LifeKIDS volunteers made a recommitment and it just made my heart sing for joy to watch them come out a new creation in Him! Life Church is touching and changing many lives!
Most of our LifeKIDS classes were able to be outside for the baptism and I know it had such an impact on their lives as well!
We also had a spontaneous Baptism and provided bags of clothes, a towel and other needs to break the “I can’t because...” excuse! This is an idea from Elevation Church and it went well for us!

Let’s remember to pray for and support our kids in Ecuador through Compassion International! Patrick and Laurel were given the opportunity to go there several months ago and bring them back packs full of items needed. Very few of the sponsored children ever get a chance to actually meet their sponsor! These kids were so grateful and we are still getting thank you letters from them! Sundays during LifeKIDS our kids are given a chance to write a letter, draw a picture and give an offering to help support them! It gives me great joy to correspond with them! They are so appreciative!

Have a great week!
Lisa Hanna
LifeKIDS Coordinator
Life Church Franklin

Around Life

What a great week at Life Church! We are through 3 weeks of our series "BOLD" with Craig Groeschel and it's been an amazing couple of weeks.

- This Sunday we finish up the series BOLD and then move into a 2 weeks series called Unstoppable. This is one series you don't want to miss.

- We have a few new Life Groups starting this week, but we are continuing to look and pray for more Life Groups leaders.

- Be thinking about Operation Christmas Child collection. We have lots of info coming soon and we want to start early to make a big impact in sharing the Gospel of Jesus Christ with many children all over the world through this ministry.

- Baptism Bash is this weekend. Lets just say, I CAN'T WAIT!

See you Sunday!
Patrick

LifeKIDS with Lisa

God is so good! LifeKIDS is growing and giving us opportunities to pour into more families to become fully devoted followers of Christ! I can sure tell that summer vacations are over and many are wanting to get back into a routine. This past Sunday we had just over 100 kids in LifeKIDS!!! That is an all-time record for one service and one big blessing from Him!! The last time we had that many was Easter Sunday and we did that with two services! So having this many all at once was so exciting!

LifeKIDS had “Move-up Sunday” a couple of weeks ago and it went very smooth! Our amazing check-in team does an awesome job! The class we are seeing the most growth in is our Loop 5th/6th graders, they doubled in size! Many of our one year olds are turning two so that class has seen quite a bit of growth lately too! LifeKIDS volunteers make it all run smoothly each Sunday with the love and dedication they have for these kids! THANK YOU:)

With our growth we do need volunteers to help pour into the lives of the next generation! Please consider volunteering with LifeKIDS, it can be so rewarding! Fill out the volunteer application either at guest services or at www.lifechurchfranklin.com.

I look forward to what God has in store for Life Church LifeKIDS with great expectancy! He has great plans for each of us!
Have a wonderful week,

Lisa Hanna
LifeKIDS Coordinator

Helping Hands

I am reading “Live to Make a Difference” by Max Lucado. It is an inspiring call to action in desperate times. Several lines struck me as I read and think of the many that are in need and the many that our reaching out to meet the needs!
“No one can do everything, but everyone can do something.”
“It all began with an honest look and a helping hand. Could this be God’s strategy for human hurt? First, kind eyes meet desperate ones. Next, strong hands help weak ones. Then, the miracle of God. We do our small part, he does the big part.”

We have so many “helping hands” at Life Church that take the time to do a small part so that he can do the big part! I look back over this summer and the lives that have been touched through mission trips, the outreach team, volunteers, life groups lifting one another up, carrying each other through death or hurt... The list could go on as I reflect on how the church reaches out to be his hands and feet. I am humbled as I see our church body give and serve and blessed to be a part of it all!

God uses ordinary people to do the extraordinary! (Acts 4:13) I know for some of you stepping out and meeting the needs of others is a bold step! Pray about what God wants you to do to be bold to do the extraordinary!

Have a great week,
Lisa Hanna
LifeKIDS Coordinator
Life Church Franklin

Around Life

- Week 2 of our series BOLD was amazing! Pastor Craig Groeschel brought an powerful word about living a bold faith and praying bold prayers.

- Craig said, "What you prayer for reflects what you believe about God."

- LifeKIDS had a huge day with over 85 in attendance. Many of our kids moved up to new age groups with the new school year just starting. We are so excited about all God is going to do in these children this year!

- Our next Baptism Bash is August 21st. Can't wait for this.

- Be on the lookout for a new Financial Peace University class signup that will start this October.

Have a great week!

Patrick

Around Life

- Yesterday started a new series called BOLD. Craig Groeschel brought an awesome word that encouraged and challenged us all to a bold faith in Jesus Christ.

- be sure and join us next week for BOLD PRAYERS.

- We spent a few moments in prayer for our students and teachers going back to school this month. Please pray for their protection and to have a bold faith in their offices and classrooms.

Have an great week!

Patrick