Worship Service – April 25 2021
This weekend we’ll explore John 20:19-31 when Christ appears to his disciples—including doubting Thomas—and apply it to today.
Worship Service – April 18 2021
This weekend we’ll celebrate the 500th anniversary of the Diet of Worms when Martin Luther risked his life to defend the pure gospel and the authority of Scripture. We’ll also explore when the risen Christ appeared to two men on the road to Emmaus. We’ll apply these events to our lives today!
Worship Service – April 11 2021
This weekend we’ll explore when Christ appeared to Mary Magdalene after his resurrection. Mary is one of the most remarkable women in the Bible! We’ll learn faith lessons from her life as the first eyewitness of the resurrected Lord.
Worship Service – April 4 2021
We’ll explore what the resurrection of Christ means for our lives today. Christ is risen, alleluia! He is risen indeed, Alleluia!
Worship Service – April 2 2021
In this service we’ll explore what the crucifixion of Christ means for our lives today. May the grace of God give you peace.
Worship Service – March 28 2021
This Sunday is Palm Sunday, the beginning of Holy Week when Christ triumphantly enters Jerusalem to begin the week of our salvation. This weekend we’ll explore Luke 19:28-44 when the people honor Jesus as king. We’ll explore what Palm Sunday means for our lives today. A reminder that in-person Sunday School (Pre-5th grade) and Nursery (birth-3 years old) will be offered at the 10am service only. Read Luke 19:28-44 to prepare for worship. Register here for in-person communion services.
Family eLesson: Parents (and grandparents), here is a family eLesson (Sunday school). Copy and paste code u6f9h7. It features a short video lesson and activities including a word search, a coloring page, a crossword puzzle and more.
Worship Service – March 21 2021
This weekend we’ll explore Luke 13:1-9 when Christ calls everyone to repent—even people who don’t they need to repent. We’ll apply Christ’s message to our lives today. A reminder that in-person Sunday school (Pre-5th grade) and nursery care (ages 0-3) resume this Sunday, March 21 at the 10am service. Read Luke 13:1-9 to prepare for worship.
Family eLesson: Parents (and grandparents), here is a family eLesson (Sunday school). Copy and paste code n1j3b4. It features a short video lesson and activities including a word search, a coloring page, a crossword puzzle and more.
Worship Service – March 14 2021
This weekend we’ll explore Luke 19:1-10 when Christ visits a repentant tax collector named Zacchaeus. Christ reveals his heart for lost people when he says (vs 10), “The Son of Man has come to seek and to save what was lost.” Read Luke 19:1-10 to prepare for worship.
Family eLesson: Parents (and grandparents), here is a family eLesson (Sunday school). Copy and paste code n1j3b4. It features a short video lesson and activities including a word search, a coloring page, a crossword puzzle and more.
Worship Service – March 7 2021
This weekend we’ll explore Luke 11:1-13 when Christ teaches his disciples the Lord’s Prayer. We’ll take it line by line and apply this most familiar prayer to our lives today. We’ll also hear an update from our Mission of the Month: C24/7 Father’s Arms Ministries in Chicago. Read Luke 11:1-13 to prepare for worship.
Family eLesson: Parents (and grandparents), here is a family eLesson (Sunday school). Copy and paste code r2h7k4. It features a short video lesson and activities including a word search, a coloring page, a crossword puzzle and more.
Worship Service – February 28 2021
This weekend we’ll explore Mark 9 when Christ teaches his disciples and all of us that servanthood is the path to greatness. We’ll apply this lesson to our lives today. We’ll also hear an update from one of our mission partners, Children of Faith in India, and a financial update about where we stand during the pandemic. Read Mark 9:33-37 to prepare for worship.
Family eLesson: Parents (and grandparents), here is a family eLesson (Sunday school). Copy and paste code j2s3i7. It features a short video lesson and activities including a word search, a coloring page, a crossword puzzle and more.
Worship Service – February 21 2021
This weekend we’ll explore Luke chapter 8 when Christ miraculously heals a bleeding woman and raises a 12-year-old girl from the dead. We’ll also hear a personal testimony from an attender of Lord of Life who was brought back to life! Read Luke 8:49-56 to prepare for worship.
Family eLesson: Parents (and grandparents), here is a family eLesson (Sunday school). Copy and paste code x1i4n4. It features a short video lesson and activities including a word search, a coloring page, a crossword puzzle and more.
Ash Wednesday Worship Service – February 17 2021
Ash Wednesday is the beginning of the holy season of Lent. During Lent, Christians around the world remember why they need Christ and his cross. In this service we’ll examine David’s repentance heart in Psalm 51.
Worship Service – February 14 2021
This weekend we’ll explore when Christ was transfigured in radiant glory on Mount Tabor in Israel. This is a climactic event in Christ’s life and we’ll apply it to today. We’ll also celebrate the golden birthday of our comfort dog Chloe. She turned 10 on February 10!
Family eLesson: Parents (and grandparents), here is a family eLesson (Sunday school). Copy and paste code p4g2m3. It features a short video lesson and activities including a word search, a coloring page, a crossword puzzle and more.
Worship Service – February 7 2021
This weekend we’ll explore when Christ was rejected in his boyhood home of Nazareth. In the synagogue, Christ preaches from Isaiah and confronts the Nazarenes about their refusal to accept him as more than a prophet. We’ll apply this to our lives today. Plus, we’ll hear a 2-minute update from our mission partners—Wycliffe Bible Translators—John and Bonnie Nystrom.
Family eLesson: Parents (and grandparents), here is a family eLesson (Sunday school). Copy and paste code s9p7f3. It features a short video lesson and activities including a word search, a coloring page, a crossword puzzle and more.
Worship Service – January 31 2021
This weekend we’ll explore Christ’s first miracle when he turned water into wine at a wedding in Cana. Christ revealed his glory for the first time and his disciples put their faith in him. We’ll apply this miracle to our lives today. Read John 2:1-11to prepare for worship.
Family eLesson: Parents (and grandparents), here is a family eLesson (Sunday school). Copy and paste code q8m6g7. It features a short video lesson and activities including a word search, a coloring page, a crossword puzzle and more.
Worship Service – January 24 2021
This weekend we’ll explore when Christ called his first disciples in Mark 1:14-20. He invites four fishermen on an adventure to fish for people and they follow him! This moment in Mark started the greatest movement in history! We’ll apply discipleship lessons to our lives today. Read Mark 1:14-20 to prepare.
Family eLesson: Parents (and grandparents), here is a family eLesson (Sunday school). Copy and paste code c5a8h2. It features a short video lesson and activities including a word search, a coloring page, a crossword puzzle and more.
Worship Service – January 17 2021
This weekend we’ll explore the temptation of Christ in Luke 4:1-13. It’s a showdown in the desert and Jesus proves victorious over the devil. We’ll apply lessons about overcoming temptation in our lives today.
Family eLesson: Parents (and grandparents), here is a family eLesson (Sunday school). Copy and paste code s2y8p9. It features a short video lesson and activities including a word search, a coloring page, a crossword puzzle and more.
Worship Service – January 10 2021
This weekend we’ll explore the Baptism of Christ. It’s a powerful event that launches Christ into his public ministry. It’s also the clearest spectacle in Scripture of the Trinity. We’ll apply it to our lives today. Read Mark 1:1-12 to prepare for worship.
Family eLesson: Parents (and grandparents), here is a family eLesson (Sunday school). Copy and paste code e2b6h9. It features a short video lesson and activities including a word search, a coloring page, a crossword puzzle and more.
Worship Service – January 3 2021
This weekend we’ll explore when the Magi visit the Christ child in Matthew 2:1-12. It’s a powerful event that gives us an example of how to respond to Christ in our lives today.
Worship Service – Dec 27 2020
This weekend we’ll hear some comforting and challenging words from Christ in Luke 12:32-40. Christ will challenge us to keep our lamps burning into the new year and comfort us with his tender mercy. We’ll say goodbye to 2020 and seek God’s blessing in our lives as we prepare for 2021.
Worship Service – Dec 24 2020
Merry Christmas! You’re invited to watch the Christmas Eve service online. Our music team and staff put this together for you to celebrate Christ’s birth. Enjoy some of the most familiar Christmas music, the account of Christ’s birth and a Christmas message for your life today. “The people walking in darkness have seen a great light; on those living In the land of the shadow of death a light has dawned!” Isaiah 9:2.
Worship Service – Dec 20 2020
This weekend we’ll explore the Annunciation, when the archangel Gabriel visited the Virgin Mary with the announcement that she would be the mother of the Messiah! Gabriel gives three specific names to her Son and each name has great significance for our faith. We’ll apply this miraculous angelic visit to our lives today. Read Luke 1:26-38 to prepare for worship.
Family eLesson: Parents (and grandparents), here is a family eLesson (Sunday school). Copy and paste code h2j5i8. It features a short video lesson and activities including a word search, a coloring page, a crossword puzzle and more.
Worship Service – Dec 13 2020
This weekend we’ll explore 1 Thessalonians 5, the Day of the Lord. We’ll explore Christ’s return and how we should prepare for his arrival. We’ll also light the candle of joy on the Advent wreath. Read 1 Thessalonians 5 to prepare for this weekend.
Family eLesson: Parents (and grandparents), here is a family eLesson (Sunday school). Copy and paste code d5j4p8. It features a short video lesson and activities including a word search, a coloring page, a crossword puzzle and more.
Worship Service – Dec 6 2020
This weekend is the second week in Advent. We’ll light the candle of peace. In Luke 2:14, the multitude of angels sang, “Glory to God in the highest heaven, and on earth peace to those on whom his favor rests.” This week we’ll prepare for Christ’s arrival by examining John the Baptist’s message of repentance. John prepared the way for Christ’s ministry calling people to repent and “Make straight the way of the Lord.” We’ll apply his words to our lives to prepare for Christ today. Read Luke 3:7-18 to prepare for worship.
Family eLesson: Parents (and grandparents), here is a family eLesson (Sunday school). Copy and paste code w6n2t2. It features a short video lesson and activities including a word search, a coloring page, a crossword puzzle and more.
Worship Service – Nov 29 2020
This weekend is the first Sunday in Advent. Advent means “arrival” and we’ll begin the journey of welcoming Jesus at his birth and anticipate his second coming. Read Matthew 13:44-46 to prepare for worship.
Family eLesson: Parents (and grandparents), here is a family eLesson (Sunday school). Copy and paste code n4n5p2. It features a short video lesson and activities including a word search, a coloring page, a crossword puzzle and more.
Worship Service – Nov 22 2020
This weekend we’ll explore the longest chapter in the Bible—Psalm 119! The anonymous author is deeply committed to God’s word during upheaval and turbulence in life. We’ll be challenged to stay true to God’s word even when the world doesn’t. Read Psalm 119 to prepare for service.
Family eLesson: Parents (and grandparents), here is a family eLesson (Sunday school). Copy and paste code d6g7w4. It features a short video lesson and activities including a word search, a coloring page, a crossword puzzle and more.
Worship Service – Nov 15 2020
This weekend we’ll explore Psalm 19, a powerful Psalm about how God speaks to us in creation and in Scripture. We’ll also honor veterans!
Family eLesson: Parents (and grandparents), here is a family eLesson (Sunday school). Copy and paste code u3n4p3. It features a short video lesson and activities including a word search, a coloring page, a crossword puzzle and more.
Worship Service – Nov 8 2020
This weekend we’ll explore Psalm 22, a powerful Psalm about Christ’s suffering and second coming! In this Messianic Psalm, We’ll learn about God’s great love for us. Read Psalm 22 to prepare for this weekend.
Family eLesson: Parents (and grandparents), here is a family eLesson (Sunday school). Copy and paste code d6a1u9. It features a short video lesson and activities including a word search, a coloring page, a crossword puzzle and more.
Worship Service – Nov 1 2020
This weekend we’ll explore Romans 13, God and Government. We’ll explore how the government fits into the Christian life. We’ll also celebrate our 30 year anniversary! LOL was chartered on Sunday, October 28, 1990. Read Romans 13 to prepare for this weekend. Register for services.
Family eLesson: Parents (and grandparents), here is a family eLesson (Sunday school). Copy and paste code w2n2f9. It features a short video lesson and activities including a word search, a coloring page, a crossword puzzle and more.
Worship Service – Oct 25 2020
This weekend we’ll explore Psalm 46 about God’s abiding presence through calamity! God tells us in our tumultuous times, “Be still and know that I am God.” Read Psalm 46 to prepare for this weekend. Check back this weekend for the online service or register for services.
Family eLesson: Parents (and grandparents), here is a family eLesson (Sunday school). Copy and paste code q5i8t6. It features a short video lesson and activities including a word search, a coloring page, a crossword puzzle and more.
Worship Service – Oct 18 2020
This weekend we’ll explore Christ’s timely message in Matt 6:25-34 about not worrying. In our world filled with worry, this message from Christ couldn’t be more appropriate! Read Matthew 6:25-34 to prepare for this weekend. Register for services.
Family eLesson: Parents (and grandparents), here is a family eLesson (Sunday school). Copy and paste code k3c3w8. It features a short video lesson and activities including a word search, a coloring page, a crossword puzzle and more.
Worship Service – Oct 11 2020
This weekend we’ll explore a timely favorite: Psalm 23! David wrote this song to praise God for his abiding presence through hardships. We’ll apply this Psalm to today as we navigate our way through the hardships of our current times. Read Psalm 23 to prepare your heart for worship. Register here for indoor communion services or check back this weekend to watch the service online.
Family eLesson: Parents (and grandparents), here is a family eLesson (Sunday school). Copy and paste code q3s3i1. It features a short video lesson and activities including a word search, a coloring page, a crossword puzzle and more.
Worship Service – Oct 4 2020
This weekend we’ll explore James chapter 5 where the half-brother of Christ gives his closing words to Christians scattered across the world and to us.
Family eLesson: Parents (and grandparents), here is a family eLesson (Sunday school). Copy and paste code a7u4n1. It features a short video lesson and activities including a word search, a coloring page, a crossword puzzle and more.
Worship Service – Sep 27 2020
This weekend we’ll explore James chapter 4 where the half-brother of Christ teaches us to completely submit to God and live with pure motives.
Family eLesson: Parents (and grandparents), here is a family eLesson (Sunday school). Copy and paste code a7u4n1. It features a short video lesson and activities including a word search, a coloring page, a crossword puzzle and more.
Worship Service – Sep 20 2020
This weekend we’ll explore James chapter 3 where the half-brother of Christ teaches us to be wise with our words for God’s glory. Certainly relevant for our polarizing times. Read James 3 to prepare for this weekend.
Family eLesson: Parents (and grandparents), here is a family eLesson (Sunday school). Copy and paste code g3r2h3. It features a short video lesson and activities including a word search, a coloring page, a crossword puzzle and more.
Worship Service – Sep 13 2020
This weekend we’ll explore James chapter 2 where the half-brother of Christ teaches us about not showing favoritism and demonstrating our faith with good deeds. We’ll honor the victims of 9/11 and hear a powerful Christ-centered testimony from the only “impact zone” survivor from 9/11.
Family eLesson: Parents (and grandparents), here is a family eLesson (Sunday school). Copy and paste code g3r2h3. It features a short video lesson and activities including a word search, a coloring page, a crossword puzzle and more.
Worship Service – Sep 6 2020
This weekend we’ll explore James chapter 1 and learn to persevere through trials by faith in Christ. James was the half-brother of Christ and we’ll learn from one of Jesus’ family members who lived with Christ and knew him growing up!
Family eLesson: Parents (and grandparents), here is a family eLesson (Sunday school). Copy and paste code s2y8p9. It features a short video lesson and activities including a word search, a coloring page, a crossword puzzle and more.
Worship Service – Aug 30 2020
This weekend we’ll explore James 3:1-12 and learn about the power of our words. James wrote to the church to remind how important it is to tame the tongue (3:8), “No man can tame the tongue. It is a restless evil, full of deadly poison.”
Family eLesson: Parents (and grandparents), here is a family eLesson (Sunday school). Copy and paste code i6k5k3. It features a short video lesson and activities including a word search, a coloring page, a crossword puzzle and more.
Worship Service – Aug 23 2020
This weekend we’ll explore Daniel 12 when Jesus gives Daniel a vision of the very end on Judgement Day. We’ll explore this most detailed account of the final resurrection and apply it to our lives.
Family eLesson: Parents (and grandparents), here is a family eLesson (Sunday school). Copy and paste code e9z2y8. It features a short video lesson and activities including a word search, a coloring page, a crossword puzzle and more.
Worship Service – Aug 16 2020
This weekend we’ll explore Daniel 10-11, when Jesus Christ appears to Daniel and gives him the vision called “The Great War”. In this message, we’ll explore Christ’s appearance, receive God’s warning about future persecution and learn about the Antichrist. We’ll explore this amazing prophecy and apply it to our lives. Read Daniel 10-11 to prepare for worship.
Family eLesson: Parents (and grandparents), here is a family eLesson (Sunday school). Copy and paste code a3t5v6. It features a short video lesson and activities including a word search, a coloring page, a crossword puzzle and more.
Worship Service – Aug 9 2020
In this video we’ll worship and explore Daniel 9, when the archangel Gabriel gives Daniel a detailed vision about the redemptive work of Christ Jesus! We’ll explore this amazing prophecy and apply it to our lives.
Family eLesson: Parents (and grandparents), here is a family eLesson (Sunday school). Copy and paste code p2d8a7. It features a short video lesson and activities including a word search, a coloring page, a crossword puzzle and more.
Worship Service – Aug 2 2020
This weekend, we’ll explore Daniel 8 where God gives Daniel a detailed vision about the future. We’ll learn what this vision means and apply it to our lives. Read Daniel 8 to prepare for worship.
Family eLesson: Parents (and grandparents), here is a family eLesson (Sunday school). Copy and paste code k3c3w8. It features a short video lesson and activities including a word search, a coloring page, a crossword puzzle and more.
Worship Service – July 26 2020
This weekend we’ll explore the first of Daniel’s four visions about the future. God reveals to Daniel (and all of us) what will happen from the time of Daniel until Christ comes back. Watch and find out what this means for our lives today. Read Daniel 7 to prepare for worship.
Family eLesson: Parents (and grandparents), here is a family eLesson (Sunday school). Copy and paste code j2s3i7. It features a short video lesson and activities including a word search, a coloring page, a crossword puzzle and more.
Worship Service – July 19 2020
Let’s explore Daniel and the lions den! It’s a powerful chapter about God’s power to rescue from danger and glorify his name in every nation! We’ll apply this familiar event to our lives today.
Family eLesson: Parents (and grandparents), here is a family eLesson (Sunday school). Copy and paste code e2v8f4. It features a short video lesson and activities including a word search, a coloring page, a crossword puzzle and more.
Worship Service – July 12 2020
Ever heard the figure of speech, “He can’t read the handwriting on the wall”? It’s from Daniel 5 and we’ll apply this chapter to our lives today. Read Daniel 5 to prepare for worship.
Family eLesson: Parents (and grandparents), here is a family eLesson (Sunday school). Copy and paste code b7j5c8. It features a short video lesson and activities including a word search, a coloring page, a crossword puzzle and more.
Worship Service – July 5 2020
This weekend we will explore Daniel 4 when the Lord humbles King Nebuchadnezzar and draws the Babylonian king to himself. We’ll find out what this means to our lives today. We’ll also make time to thank God for the United States of America and the independence we enjoy.
Family eLesson: Parents (and grandparents), here is a family eLesson (Sunday school). Copy and paste code p4c8p3. It features a short video lesson and activities including a word search, a coloring page, a crossword puzzle and more.
Worship Service – June 28 2020
This Sunday, June 28, we’ll explore one of the most familiar and amazing passages in Scripture: when God saves three men—Shadrach, Meshach and Abednego—from the fiery furnace in Babylon. Watch and find out what this event means for your life today.
Family eLesson: Parents (and grandparents), here is a family eLesson (Sunday school). Copy and paste code x7m5p9. It features a short video lesson and activities including a word search, a coloring page, a crossword puzzle and more.
Worship Service – June 21 2020
This weekend we’ll celebrate Father’s Day and explore Daniel chapter 2 when Daniel tells the king his dream, interprets the dream and as a result God saves many lives! We’ll apply it to today!
Family eLesson: Parents (and grandparents), here is a family eLesson (Sunday school). Copy and paste code y8g9t1. It features a short video lesson and activities including a word search, a coloring page, a crossword puzzle and more.
Worship Service – June 14 2020
In this service video, Pastor Matt will share a Christian response to our polarizing times and apply Daniel 1 to our lives today. Plus he’ll share a financial update and an update on our newest Lord of Life member: Elin Joy!
Family eLesson: Parents (and grandparents), here is a family eLesson (Sunday school). Copy and paste code w5b9s8. It features a short video lesson and activities including a word search, a coloring page, a crossword puzzle and more.
Worship Service – June 7 2020
This weekend we begin a new series in Daniel. A prophet for our historically turbulent times! Daniel points us to Christ who rules and and reigns even when life feels out of control. Be encouraged by Daniel’s faith lessons as we apply them to today.
Family eLesson: Parents (and grandparents), here is a family eLesson (Sunday school). Copy and paste code k3u5c7. It features a short video lesson and activities including a word search, a coloring page, a crossword puzzle and more.
Worship Service – May 31 2020
The ascension of Christ is one of the most important events in the Christian faith. But what does it mean for your life today? Watch and find out. It’s Memorial Day weekend so we’ll take a few minutes to honor those who have sacrificed their lives for the United States of America.
Family eLesson: Parents (and grandparents), here is a family eLesson (Sunday school). Copy and paste code d1u1e9. It features a short video lesson and activities including a word search, a coloring page, a crossword puzzle and more.
Worship Service – May 24 2020
The ascension of Christ is one of the most important events in the Christian faith. But what does it mean for your life today? Watch and find out. It’s Memorial Day weekend so we’ll take a few minutes to honor those who have sacrificed their lives for the United States of America.
Family eLesson: Parents (and grandparents), here is a family eLesson (Sunday school). Copy and paste code i1n2a7. It features a short video lesson and activities including a word search, a coloring page, a crossword puzzle and more.
Worship Service – May 17 2020
The Great Commission (Matthew 28:16-20) explains how the church grew from a few dozen followers of Christ to over 2 billion people. Watch and find out what the Great Commission means for your life today.
Family eLesson: Parents (and grandparents), here is a family eLesson (Sunday school). Copy and paste code d1v5k7. It features a short video lesson and activities including a word search, a coloring page, a crossword puzzle and more.
Mother’s Day Worship Service – May 10 2020
Watch this tribute to moms and find out what Peter’s restoration in John 21:1-25 means for your life today.
Family eLesson: Parents (and grandparents), here is a family eLesson (Sunday school). Copy and paste code n2z2k1. It features a short video lesson and activities including a word search, a coloring page, a crossword puzzle and more.
Worship Service – May 3 2020
In John 20:19-29, Jesus appeared to his disciples at the end of the day on Easter. Then a week later he appeared to Thomas and showed him the scars on his hands and feet. Thomas said, “My Lord and my God!” Watch and find out what these two post-resurrection appearances mean for your live today!
Family eLesson: Parents (and grandparents), here is a family eLesson (Sunday school). Copy and paste code n1u6c5. It features a short video lesson and activities including a word search, a coloring page, a crossword puzzle and more.
Worship Service – April 26 2020
Let’s continue to celebrate the resurrection! This Sunday online we’ll explore Jesus’ post-resurrection appearance to two men on the road to Emmaus in Luke 24:13-35. He opens their mind to understand the Scriptures! Watch and find out what this post-resurrection appearance means for your life today.
Family eLesson: Parents (and grandparents), here is a family eLesson (Sunday school). Copy and paste code w1t8z1. It features a short video lesson and activities including a word search, a coloring page, a crossword puzzle and more.
Worship Service – April 19 2020
It’s the Sunday after Easter and we’re still celebrating the resurrection! Christ is risen, Alleluia! Jesus made several appearances after Easter that prove he truly is alive! Let’s learn what these appearances means for our lives today! This week we’ll examine Jesus’ appearance to Mary Magdalene at the empty tomb and apply it our lives. We’ll also make time to confess our faith using the Nicene Creed. Fill out your weekly Connection Card.
Family eLesson: Parents (and grandparents), here is a family eLesson (Sunday school). Copy and paste code z5t7a2. It features a short video lesson and activities including a word search, a coloring page, a crossword puzzle and more.
Easter Worship Service – Apr 12 2020
He is risen! Alleluia! The angels proclaimed the good news (Matt. 28:6), “He is not here; he has risen, just as he said.” Let’s celebrate that because he lives we will live also!
Easter Family eLesson: Parents (and grandparents), click here for an Easter family eLesson. Copy and paste code m1y5z2. It features a short video lesson and activities including a word search, a coloring page, a cross word puzzle and more.
Good Friday Worship Service – Apr 10 2020
On Good Friday, Jesus Christ was crucified to demonstrate God’s love for the world. Watch this video to worship him and receive his amazing grace and forgiveness. Take your pick from below: Vimeo or YouTube.
Good Friday Family eLesson
4/10/20Good Friday copy and paste code e2i5x2
The Crucifixion of Jesus (Matthew 26:1-27:55)
Palm Sunday Worship Service – Apr 5 2020
It’s Palm Sunday! Watch this on-demand Palm Sunday service and begin Holy Week. Hosanna!
LOLKids Family Devotional/Sunday School eLesson copy and paste code u6f9h7
Watch the Zielkes assemble mail for LOLKids families!
Online Worship Service – March 29, 2020
Since we won’t gather in person this Sunday, March 29, our staff and volunteers teamed up to create this on-demand worship service for you and your family. Watch it as many times as you want and be spiritually nourished this week. Plus, you’ll meet our new daughter Elin (and our three boys)!
LOLKids Family Devotional/Sunday School eLesson copy and paste code r3w2t4
Watch the train tour from Mr. Berg’s basement!
Coronavirus Update – March 29, 2020
(Emailed to Congregation at 12:12am, Sun, March 29, 2020)
Lord of Life Church Family,
I want to give you a ministry update on our life together during this coronavirus crisis.
- Worship Service Available Online: Click here to watch the latest on-demand worship service for this Sunday, March 29. It’s 43 minutes. It’ll put a smile on your face, you’ll be spiritually fed and you’ll meet our new daughter Elin!
- Kids and Youth: Brian and Curt teamed up to provide all children (and really anyone) with this train tour in Curt’s basement. Fun! Parents, click here for the Sunday school lesson that you can use at home with your child(ren). Copy and paste code r3w2t4. High Schoolers are invited to join Brian on a Zoom meeting Sunday night from 6-8pm.
- Text2Give: Text2Give is a new convenient way for you to give to Lord of Life Church while we’re physically apart from each other. Simply text the word “Give” to 630-381-1199 and follow the prompts. I tested it and it works great! You can set up a one time gift or a recurring gift. The needs are great so thanks for your generosity to the Lord! Here is a demo video.
- Emergency Assistance: If you need meals, groceries or if you need help paying a bill, complete this form online. Our Care Team stands ready to help you the best way we can. Once you submit the form, someone from our Care Team will contact you.
I’m praying for you and I miss you! I can’t wait until we gather together again!
Peace be with you!
Pastor Matt
Our Mission: To connect people with Jesus and each other
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Online Worship Service – March 22, 2020
Since we won’t be gathering onsite this Sunday for services, our staff and volunteers teamed up to bring you this recorded service from within our sanctuary. Our hope is that you’ll sing praises to our God and be strengthened by his powerful word. Length: 38 minutes. Peace be with you!
Bulletin for Sunday, March 22, 2020
LOLKids Family Devotional/Sunday School eLesson use code x1i4n4
Sermon Only – March 22, 2020
Coronavirus Update – March 18, 2020
(Emailed to Congregation at 3:59pm, Wed, March 18, 2020)
Lord of Life Church Family,
The Elders and I met last night (Tue, March 17, 2020) and I want to provide you the latest update regarding Lord of Life’s response to the coronavirus (COVID-19).
Like all of you, we have been constantly monitoring the developments to contain the coronavirus. These developments change minute by minute, hour by hour, day by day. The Kane County Commissioner recently declared a Public Health Emergency for Kane County in which our church property is located. The Governor’s Office has requested people stay home if at all possible and for the public to practice social distancing. The intent of the law from governing officials is to keep people home if at all possible to prevent the spread of the coronavirus. We strive to be responsible citizens and do our part to contain this global pandemic.
- All onsite church activities, including Sunday services, have been cancelled until further notice. This decision was not made lightly. The Elders, our Governing Board Chair and the Director of our Executive Committee support this decision. Our leaders consulted the Lord in prayer, searched Scripture and sought wise counsel. This is why we have elected leaders to make decisions, especially during a crisis. I want you to know that the staff and I support the decisions of our elected leaders. Our support of the government doing its job to protect people is important, especially during a public health crisis. I assure you, this decision was not based on fear but out of love for our neighbor and respect for governing officials as God instructs in Romans 13:1-7. We trust that the Lord will see us through this and use it for his good purposes (Romans 8:28). Updates, at least weekly, can be found on our website lolchurch.net/coronavirus.
- Continue to be the Church. If you or anyone you know is in an absolute emergency regarding the need for groceries, meals, childcare or help paying bills, please email Curt Berg. Several people have offered to help when needs arise. Thank you! At this time, the staff will continue to work from the church office during normal office hours, keeping our social distance. If you would like prayer support or need anything at all, contact the church office at (630) 513-5325 or lol@lolchurch.net.
- Continue to be spiritually fed. We realize nothing substitutes the physical gathering of God’s people. As an alternative during this time and to continue the habit of weekly worship, we will provide a pre-recorded service to watch and an eLesson to use for families with kids. It will be available for you this weekend at our website lolchurch.net. I also invite you to listen to the message from last Sunday and watch sermons from previous weeks. The Elders, staff and I will continue to drum up ideas of staying connected.
- Continue to pray. Pray for our medical professionals and hospitals. They are over run. Delnor has set up tents outside to try to meet the demand of the crowds coming in to be tested for COVID-19 but they are short on supplies. Pray for our governing officials to act with godly wisdom to mitigate the virus, contain it and eradicate it. Pray that people, all people, will do their part to not hoard or be selfish, but care for their neighbor. Pray for people suffering from the coronavirus; may God heal our world.
- Continue to financially support the Church. Times of crises test our faith. I encourage you to test God with your giving during this crisis (Malachi 3:10). Continue to put him first in all areas, including financially. Lord of Life financial obligations do not decrease in times such as these, they actually increase as we assist needs related to this pandemic. I encourage you to give to support the work of the church by either mailing your check to the church (PO Box 70, LaFox, IL 60147), dropping it off at the church office or give online at our website. There you can set up a one-time gift or a recurring gift (login first to set up a recurring gift). Email our Treasurer, Kristi, if you need help.
Finally, I’ve attached the handout that I mentioned during services on Sunday. We ran out of them! It’s a list of verses from the Psalms that a member of our church reads when she feels anxious or fearful. It gives her peace. One of those verses is Psalm 118:6, “The Lord is with me, I will not be afraid.” Use this handout and keep it nearby as we go through this together. Remember this, God is still on his throne and he is in control! Peace be with you!
Through it all…God is good!
Pastor Matt
Coronavirus Update – March 12, 2020
(Emailed to Congregation at 12:14pm, Thu, March 12, 2020)
Dear Lord of Life Church Family,
I want to give you an update regarding Lord of Life’s response to the coronavirus (COVID-19). The Elders and I met (Wed, March 11, 2020) to provide you the following update.
Love and truth, not fear and panic: We strive to live for Christ in love, not fear. We also strive to know the truth and not succumb to panic that is so pervasive at this time. John wrote (1 John 4:18), “perfect love drives out fear.” While this pandemic is serious and spreading, God has given us “a spirit of power, of love and of self-discipline” and He is in control! Resist fear, be wise and trust in God. If you’re healthy, come to church and find comfort in the gathering of his people as we worship, proclaim His Word and fellowship together.
A safe and healthy environment: We want to be wise by taking necessary precautions to combat the spread of illness. We are being proactive to make our gathering together as safe and healthy as possible. Based on the updates from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, we developed a precautionary plan. This will change based on a number of factors, but as of today, here are the steps we are taking.
- In addition to cleaning the building as usual, our custodians will now be routinely disinfecting all frequently touched surfaces.
- There will be hand sanitizer readily available.
- Volunteers, including communion assistants, will have their hands well-sanitized.
- To minimize the need to touch door handles, our volunteers will hold exterior doors open to welcome you.
- All restroom wastebaskets have been relocated so that you can wash your hands, dry them, use a paper towel to open the door and discard it on your way out.
- We are committed to wiping down surfaces before and after church activities with disinfectant wipes.
We are monitoring the situation: Our staff and elected leadership are constantly monitoring the announcements from the Governor’s office and the Illinois Department of Public Health. We will keep you posted regarding any necessary updates affecting the activity of our church.
Pray: Join me in prayer for all people suffering from the coronavirus. Pray for all government officials, medical professionals and hospitals working tirelessly to serve our local community and world. May the Lord grant healing to the suffering and success to the science community working to find medical breakthroughs!
The words of Psalm 91 are extremely relevant for our times, “Surely he will save you from the fowler’s snare and from the deadly pestilence. He will cover you with his feathers, and under his wings you will find refuge; his faithfulness will be your shield and rampart.”
Through it all…God is good!
Pastor Matt
