Archives: February 2012

Beware of “affluenza”

Louisa Rucker will speak to the Women’s Guild March 1 on Chapter 6 of the study guide, “Affluenza: You Need to Simplify.” Please join us.
The meeting will take place from 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. in Friendship Hall.
Women’s Guild cookbooks are available for $13. Contact Vera at 972-3152 or Sally at 412-9092 to purchase one.

Posted: February 26, 2012 / Categories: Ministries
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Faith in flight

The Metropolitan Washington Airports interfaith chapels provide pastoral guidance for travelers and airport employees who are hurting.
They also intercede in resolving personal conflicts, conduct religious services at both airports, provide a trauma team in cases of catastrophic loss and provide a quiet place for private prayer.
During the month of January more than 10,000 people came through the [...]

Posted: February 26, 2012 / Categories: Missions
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God wants to use teachers

Teachers, did you know God wants to use you as his change agent? Join us for a new study to find out how.
As you let him transform and renew your thinking you’ll be ready for His use.
Beginning at 6:30 p.m. Monday, April 2, in the Higher Grounds Worship Center at The Lake of the Woods Church we will [...]

Posted: February 26, 2012 / Categories: Uncategorized
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Jazz ensemble to perform

A concert by the University of Mary Washington Jazz Ensemble and singers will take place at 7 p.m. March 24 in the Worship Center.
The performance is part of The Lake of the Woods Church’s Joyful Noise concert series.
The ensemble is made up of students majoring in all areas of study.
The UMW Jazz Ensemble performs contemporary jazz [...]

Posted: February 24, 2012 / Categories: Concerts
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New Bible study for women begins

God will never give up on you.
Explore how David’s life proves this promise to be true! Join us in this compelling women’s Bible study of David based on Beth Moore’s “A Heart Like His.”
In this examination of the “man after God’s own heart,” David will delight and disappoint you. If you’ve ever experienced doubt, temptation, [...]

Posted: February 24, 2012 / Categories: Uncategorized
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Missions & Benevolence Committee reorganizes

By Larry Ingels, Elder
Outgoing Missions & Benevolence Committee Elder John Giannico spent several weeks in 2011 (his 3rd year) working on a new leadership organization for the Committee effective January 2012. The new organization, which was approved by the Board of Elders in 2011, adds an Elder Assistant- Benevolence (Susan Doubet) and an Elder Assistant-Missions [...]

Posted: February 23, 2012 / Categories: News
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Pray for missionaries

Brian and Ruth Clark perform administrative and supportive functions in the African ministry of SIM-USA. Brian was complimented for his organizational skills at a recent audit. Ruth has been busy interviewing returning missionaries, meeting new missionaries and coaching appointees. One couple went to serve the poor in Kenya, a family went to Ethiopia, and another [...]

Posted: February 19, 2012 / Categories: Missions
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Discover the fun of a Venture Crew!

Young men and women 14 to 21 years old are invited to join Venture Crew 197, sponsored by The Lake of the Woods Church.
Venturing is a program of the Boy Scouts of America whose purpose is to provide positive experiences to help young people mature and to prepare them to become responsible and caring adults.
Venturing [...]

Posted: February 15, 2012 / Categories: News
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Men’s Retreat Update

The Retreat is over but the work of God in men’s lives, their marriages and families goes on.  MEN’S RETREAT RE-BOOT is Sunday, June 10th .
All men are invited as we re-visit the Spring Retreat held in April, catch up on the weekend an boost one another as we go forward.  If you attended this [...]

Posted: February 13, 2012 / Categories: Ministries
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Iron Sharpens Iron Saturday Men’s Conference

[ March 10, 2012; 8:30 am to 4:54 pm. ] IRON SHARPENS IRON CONFERENCE:  Saturday. March 10th, Fredericksburg.  LOWC men will be joining other men from our area to be sharpened for growth, service, and witness.  This local equipping event features national speakers, masculine worship, and powerful breakout seminars on a host of topics and faith encouragement.  For more, click Iron Sharpens Iron Poster 2012 and even more at the national ISI site http://www.ironsharpensiron.net/.

Registration is closing, [...]

Posted: February 13, 2012 / Categories: Events
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