LCX Newsletter-3/1/25
LCXGroups Spring Session
Our neXt session of LCXGroups kicks off on March 23rd, and we’re looking for a few more helping hands in our childcare area. If you feel called to serve our little ones while parents connect in their groups, please contact Ps. Mike at [email protected] by March 3rd. This timing will help us prepare before group signups begin on March 9th.
Upcoming Events
JV Blood Drive 3/6- Make a life-saving difference right here in our community! Join us for our upcoming blood drive in partnership with the American Red Cross at our Jerseyville campus.
Hunter Safety Course 3/7-3/8 We’ve been overwhelmed by the incredible response to our upcoming Hunter Safety Course at our Jerseyville campus! While the current class is at capacity, we’re encouraged by the enthusiasm and hope to offer additional courses in the future. Stay tuned for upcoming dates!
JV Baby Dedications 3/9- Jerseyville families! Join us for a special Baby Dedication celebration on March 9th right after service. We’d be honored to stand with you as you dedicate your little one to the Lord and commit to raising them in faith. It’s a beautiful moment for your family to celebrate together! Ready to dedicate your little one?
LCXYouth Lock-In 3/21-3/22- Both campuses are invited to come to the Jerseyville campus for a lock-in! We can’t wait to see you for games, competitions, worship, food, and tons of fun with your friends!
LCXKids Family Ice Skating 3/29- LCXKids and families, get ready for an afternoon of fun on the ice! Join us at the East Alton Ice Skating Rink on Saturday, March 29th from 1:00-2:45pm for a time of fellowship and skating. Cost is $6 per person at the door.
WC War Room Prayer 3/30-4/12 – LCX family – we’re calling on prayer warriors to cover our church, community, and world in non-stop prayer! Our Waterloo-Columbia campus is transforming into a dedicated War Room, and we need YOU to help us keep the prayers flowing all night long. Sign up for a 1-hour time slot between 9:00pm and 6:00am, daily from March 30th to April 12th. Deadline to register is March 23rd.
LCXYouth Camp at Gracelife Chapel 6/16-6/20- Youth camp is June 16th-20th! LCXYouth you don’t want to miss the opportunity to go to camp this summer! It will be a week filled with growing closer to God, making friends, enjoying fun activities like color wars, swimming, and go karts. Sign up today with your $50 nonrefundable deposit to secure your spot for camp. The total cost for camp will be $275. We will have fundraiser opportunities to help raise these funds. Limited spots available!
Restore Network Banquet
We were honored to be part of the Restore Network’s 9th Annual Banquet last weekend! What an inspiring evening celebrating the incredible work being done to transform foster care in our community. Every child deserves healing, love, and a place to call home – and we’re proud to stand alongside an organization making that vision a reality. Thank you to everyone who continues to support this vital mission!
LCXKids March Studies
This March, LCXKids is diving into something amazing! In our new series “Shaped,” your kids will discover how God is like a masterful potter, lovingly molding each of us to be more like Jesus. Through fun activities and engaging lessons, we’ll eXplore spiritual practices that help us grow closer to God.
Week 1: I Can Be Like Jesus
Week 2: I Will Rest With God
Week 3: Pray Like Jesus Prays
Week 4: I Have Joyful Generosity
Week 5: Followers Fast
Our memory verse for this series is:
“God began a good work in you. And I am sure that he will carry it on until it is completed. That will be on the day Christ Jesus returns.” -Philippians 1:6
