Digital Bulletin 2.19.25
Did you know? The Elders are in the process of planning the next steps to replace our Senior Minister Craig Howie. We thank Craig and Audrey for their faithful service at LCC. Continue to pray for them as they continue to serve the Kingdom at Greenwood Christian Church.
Our search committee has been formed. This includes the Elders: Matt Busenbarrick, Rod Dunahee, Mark Sanders, and Sam Guilliams. Staff: Sean Rittenberry. LCC members: Jeff & Tammy McClintic, Marion & Kathy Galvin, Brandon & Gretchen Williamson, Jason & Annette Jones.
We have our guest preachers planned through the first Sunday in May which will include Gary Black, Sam Guilliams, and from Hanging Rock Camp, Gary Baker.
We will update you on a regular basis when we have additional information. Please continue to pray for LCC, the search committee and for God's provision and timing for our next Senior Minster.
Always feel free to reach out to any of the Elders with your questions or concerns.
matt@lebanonchristian.org rod@lebanonchristian.org
mark@lebanonchristian.org sam@lebanonchristian.org
Facebook Elder Announcement Video
Now Hiring-Lebanon Christian Church is looking for someone to join our team who takes great pride in cleaning our facilities so that it provides the best possible atmosphere for people to trust and follow Jesus. This role will require approximately 12-16 hours weekly. If you are interested, please email kurt@lebanonchristian.org or call (765) 482-4673 to request a job application. Job descriptions are available upon request.
Catalyst Bible Studies
At LCC our Catalyst Bible Studies are intended to you learn God's Word to more faithfully live His Way. The word "catalyst" refers to that which starts something else. God never intended for us to only grow to learn more about Him, but as we do to live more like He intends. Our Catalyst Bible Studies aim to do this.
With our addition of Rightnow Media as a church, leading a Catalyst Bible Study has never been more accessible. If you think that you might want to lead a Catalyst Bible Study please reach out to kurt@lebanonchristian.org or craig@lebanonchristian.org as we will schedule training with you. All teachers and facilitators are required to be members of Lebanon Christian Church, exhibit the fruits of a growing relationship with Jesus, and have completed our Teacher Training.
Catalyst Bible Studies can take place anytime during the week. On Sunday mornings we have the benefit of offering age-appropriate worship environments for children and students. But you can lead a study anytime throughout the week onsite or offsite as long as you fulfill the criteria above.
NEW Study “What is the Church?” A CATALYST Bible Study for Women: Sundays at 9am in room 117
Everyone seems to have something to say about the church. But what is the church, exactly? Is it a nice building with a steeple? An experience on a Sunday morning? In this series, author and pastor Derwin Gray examines Acts and Paul’s letters to explain what the church is, how it began, what it does, and its mission. This series will inspire you to learn from the rich history of the church and will motivate you to
act as an empowered member of the family of God. At this time of transition at LCC, it is important that we all understand the role we play in the Body of Christ. Join Hannah Myers and other women on Sundays at 9am in room 117, beginning February 16, as we explore for five weeks who we are and what we do as the church.
Upcoming Events:
VBS Call out meeting February 23 -VBS is coming to LCC this summer and we need your help! In Mission Deep Blue, a crew of deep-sea explorers from the Sea Exploration Agency are on a mission to explore the deepest depths of the ocean, in search of knowledge about its Creator — and you’re invited too! VBS will be June 11-13, 6:00-8:30 pm. If you are interested in learning more about how you can help, please join us on February 23 at 12:00 in room 118 for a brief informational meeting. Anyone in 6th grade and up may serve at VBS.
Women’s Salad Luncheon- March 8, 11am-Ladies, join us for a light lunch on Saturday, March 8 at 11am at LCC. We'll gather for a buffet of salads and friendship. All women are welcome! After a short devotion, we will chat a bit about what types of programs and events YOU want to see at LCC in the coming months. Something amazing happens when Christian women gather, and we're ready to see how God moves among us. Invite a friend, mark your calendar, and sign up here
Prayer and Fasting 2nd Wednesday – March 12 6pm Please join us in fasting and praying.. 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.
Next Steps Class- 3rd Sunday of every month Join us March 16. Register here. Although it’s not a requirement it is recommended.
Winter Retreats at Hanging Rock Register online at Hanging Rock here
February 28th -Mar 1st High School Retreat
Sign up for summer camp begins March 1.
Hanging Rock Churchwide Retreat-April 4-5 Everyone is invited to Hanging Rock for a retreat and service project. Arrive at the camp at 5pm. Dinner at 6pm and fellowship and games the rest of the evening on Friday. On Saturday, there will be a pancake breakfast fundraiser hosted by the camp and a workday. There will be a ribbon cutting ceremony for the new dining hall reveal. We would love for you and your family to join us. There will be plenty of projects for all ages and skills to help the camp to get ready for summer camp. The cost to attend the retreat is $5 or $20 for a family of 4 or more. Sign-up here
RENEW in the Smokies at JOHNSON UNIVERSITY, KNOXVILLE, TENNESSEE, June 2-6. (A deposit is
due by March 15 for registration.*)
Join us for a time of fun, fellowship, and inspiration, as you RENEW in the Smokies!
For more information pick up a brochure at one of the Guest Services Desks in the lobbies at LCC,
or go online: Here 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.
Student Ministries "The Koin". Saturday night from 5pm to 8pm Open to 6th graders to 12 graders. Meet in the student center.
Blessing Bags Update: All The Blessing Bags that you have so generously donated have been picked up. Please share your story of when you passed out your bag, we would love to hear about it. You can share your story at office@lebanonchristian.org
Global Impact Spotlight
The Refuge/Teen Challenge Christmas Eve Service special offering raised almost $2,000. The Elders approved rounding it up to the $2000 and a check was given to them during a meeting with the director. Thank you for your generosity! Stay tuned for serving opportunities with them.
Our IDES meal packing was a family fun success, packing over 22,000 meals that are being shipped to the Ukraine. Thank you to everyone that served! (We will do this again!)
IDES is one of our primary mission partners that we support. They are on the ground all over the world and here in the U.S. IDES help local Churches in disaster areas reach those in need of basic supplies and share the love of Christ. https://ides.org/
Our local global impact partner, Love Inc, is having their Annual Coldest Night of the Year 5K walk. The date is Saturday February 22nd at 4 P.M. This is a fundraiser with the proceeds going to local partnering Church food pantries. For more information, to sign up: https://cnoy.com/location/lebanon
Please Note
On October 13th, we announced that the church had given a Rightnow Media subscription to our whole church family. Rightnow Media is a streaming subscription that grants you access to a host of Bible studies, leadership training, devotional resources, and even a rich library of kids' content. If you haven't signed up yet use the link below. You can also forward this link to friends and family so that they can benefit from the expansive library of resources to help us on our lifelong journey of becoming more like Jesus in all we say, do, and think.
https://app.rightnowmedia.org/join/lebanon-cc
Giving and Attendance Snapshot
Giving-
2024 average weekly offering through end of December $18,604.
Average weekly need- $18,269.23
Attendance-
2025- Average weekly total attendance YTD- 366
2024- Average weekly total attendance YTD- 379
Did you know that we have 5 ways for giving at LCC?
• By Mail You can mail a check that you would normally drop in the offering box to: Lebanon Christian Church, P.O. Box 664 Lebanon, IN 46052
• Online On the website, click on "Give" in the top menu bar. You can sign into 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 into 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 would like to donate.
• Drop off a Check You are welcome to drop off a check at LCC during business hours: M-Th 8-4.
