We're going on a journey!

I’m going on a journey, and I’m starting today. 
My head is wet, and I’m on my way. 
Christ’s mark is on me; it’s on you too;
It says he loves me, and he loves you, too!

I’m becoming this day, a saint of God.
It really doesn’t matter, what roads I trod.
Wherever I go, God’s been there too.
God’s love has touched me and will carry me through.

There are other saints who have said amen.
They’ll keep me faithful till my journey’s end.
Along the way, I want to be
The kind of person that God set free.
-ELW 446 “I’m Going on a Journey”
Guess what! We’re getting ready to go on a journey - all of us! Together!

In the next few weeks, you will hear many invitations to join our Journey during Lent (March 10 - April 13). One of our commitments in redevelopment is the deepening of our discipleship and building relationships. During the Journey, we will spend five weeks doing that as well as dig into our purpose statement and guiding principles.

So, how are we going to do that?

The Journey has three parts:
  1. Worship
  2. Small Group study
  3. Challenge

Each week, as we gather for worship, we will begin contemplating a guiding principle and how it connects to scripture. Then, through the week you will gather with a small group to do a study together and then pick your challenge for how you will live out the principle in your life during the week.

Now is the time to sign up for a group! We will have sign-ups open February 3-24 for people to choose a group that works for them. Each group will meet at the same time each week for five weeks. While we know that everyone is busy and schedules change, we hope that you will make all the meetings possible, even if it is only a few. While many see faith as an individual thing, we believe that faith is made whole in community - that the body of Christ is stronger when we are together. 

Sign up in the gathering space beginning on Sunday. There are groups meeting in the day time or in the evening, at church or in homes. If there is not one that works for you, talk to Pastor Lecia about starting another small group.

As a community of faith, we committed to redevelopment which begins with growing our own discipleship and relationships, so please join us on this Journey together!

I hope you will join us on this journey together!

In the abiding hope of the Risen Lord,
Pastor Lecia

Upcoming Opportunities
Risen Lord goes TITHE.LY
As of today February 1, 2019 Risen Lord Church has switched from Vanco Giving to Tithe.ly. If you need any assistance call the church office at 317-535-6727 or email at office@risenlordlc.org and Cindy will assist you with setting up your online donations on the Tithe.ly website.
If you are an app user -- you can download the Tithe.ly app from either the App Store for apple devices or from Google Play for android devices.

To get started click on the Tithe.ly logo above or go to risenlordlc.org and click on "Giving" at the top of the screen, then click on "TITHE.LY." You can use the one time screen or choose to set up recurring donations.
Prayer Chain Ministry Team
The Prayer Chain Ministry was organized in May 2016 with the original team of 13 and 12 still remain active. Team members feel that this chain is a spiritual nerve center for church. It sends and receives messages of both joy and pain and for members who from time to time will be in need. When addresses are available cards are sent which include a prayer “We said a Prayer for You Today” to let those individuals know they are being prayer for.
prayer partner2
The team is informed of requests for prayers through the members, e-mails and phone requests as well as the Pastor. Anyone interested in this ministry should call the church office or contact the Pastor. 
Family Friendly Sunday Treats needed.
You may sign up to bring donuts, cookies, or other family friendly finger food to share on Sunday mornings. Apple juice is also appreciated. Three dozen donuts or treats are needed.

Sign up sheet is on the bulletin board.
First Sunday: Potluck and Games
February 3, 2019

Join us after worship this Sunday for an informal potluck and time of fellowship. Bring a dish to share and a game to play! Hope to see you there!
Bible Studies
Join the Men's Bible Study on Wednesdays at 8:00 am to study The Pilgri m's Progres s written by John Bunyan in 1678.

Join the Women's Bible Study on Wednesdays at 10:30 am.

Educational opportunities available on Sundays at 9:00 am.

Evening BIble Study on Tuesdays at 7:00 pm led by Pastor Lecia.
The Scripture for February 3 is Matthew 6:1-34
and February 10 is Matthew 7:1-29.
Risen Lord Montessori School

Enrollments are being taken, with preference given to full-time students.
Call the school at 317-535-6728 or go to risenlordlc.org/school for more
information. Click on the link to download a pdf copy of the enrollment form.
Prayer Concerns
Let us pray...

Military: Noah Smith

Illness/Recovery: Julia Lewis , CJ Bond, Marty Wyeth, Bill Frank, Hannah Bond, Clare Burns, Lucille, Dickerson, Kim Haskett, Jim Kingery, Julia Lewis, Bryan Long, Pat Mazu, Janet McRee, Andrea Raes, Paul and Patsy Ruch, Mary Beth Scott, Ted, Jacy Thomas

Assisted Living: Lena Banks

Grieving:

Thanksgiving:

For the leaders of Risen Lord Church as they continue God's work into 2019.

To be added to the prayer list, contact prayer@risenlordlc.org.
Risen Lord Lutheran Church | office@risenlordlc.org | (317) 535-727 | risenlordlc.org
February 1, 2019