Guatemala Bound!The Missions Board is excited to announce that next

year we will be going on our second missions trip to Guate-mala! According to the World Bank, 75% of the population live below the poverty line and 58% are below the extreme poverty line, which means they struggle with basic needs like food and shelter. This Missions Ministry will be working with a group called Mission Guatemala, which was started by a minister here in Indiana.

There will be an information meeting Sunday, Jan 17, after second service to provide all the details about the trip. This is an exciting opportunity to serve our Guatemalan friends! If you think you might be interested in the trip, please com-plete the RSVP form to reserve your spot at the information meeting on January 17.

Sunday HeadlinesDecember 27, 2015

As 2015 comes to a close, many of us begin to look ahead to the new year. How will it be differ-ent than previous years? What will 2016 bring? How should I do things different?

As we contemplate these questions, it’s a great time to begin assessing our spiritual life. What can I do to build a more vibrant spiritual life?

It’s the start of each year that individuals at LifeJourney Church begin completing a per-sonal Soul Care Plan. Part 1: The Soul Care Self-Assessment will help you discern where you are on your spiritual journey and identify possible next steps. Part 2: Soul Care Plan will help you plan, build, and maintain a vibrant spiritual life throughout 2016.

These great tools are available online at http://SoulCare.cc or in workbook form that may be picked up at the Welcome Center.

Building A Vibrant Spiritual LifeSoul Care Self-Assessment & Plan

Animal MinistryVolunteer Orientation & Information

Sunday, January 10 at 1:00 pm

Lucky Dog Retreat Rescue71st/Binford Ave.

For more information/RSVP use the re-sponse from in today’s bulletin.

New Year’s EveCelebration & Dance

Welcome the new year in safely at Life Journey Church. Dress to impress and dance away 2015.

December 31 • 9:00 pm — Midnight

Light Refreshments • DJ Graham

Free Admission

Please no alcoholic beverages.

Yes! I’d like to respond to these articles:RSVP and/or More Info:

Animal Ministry Interfaith Dialogue Course

RSVP: Guatemala Info Meeting

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Return this form in the offering or in the basket at the Welcome Center.

Next Sunday Pastor Jeff will resume his sermon series called,“If We Knew Now What They Knew Then — 7 Steps to Spiri-tual Power!” (Invite someone you know next Sunday!)

New Course: Interfaith DialogueHave you ever wondered what other major religious tradi-

tions are like? How do they compare to Christianity? Want to know about Judaism, Buddhism, or Islam to be informed about the ways of these traditions?

Take part in an eight week exploration of the major religions of the world to see where they differ from and are similar to your own faith. The class will meet at LifeJourney on Monday evenings at 7 pm beginning January 18. RSVP for the class by completing the response form below.

Worship Theme: Learning how to let go in order to move forward.

Key Verse: Immediately Jesus reached out his hand and caught him. “You of little faith,” he said, “why did you doubt?” Matthew 14:31.

Decision Form: If you feel moved to respond in a tangible way.

I am making a decision to become a follower of Jesus, or I want to rededicate myself to that decision.

I have questions about spiritual things and would like to talk to someone.

Other:

One of our pastoral staff would be happy to make an appointment to talk with you about your spiritual life and what steps might come next — but only if you wish.

I would like to schedule a time to talk.

Name:

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Email:

Place this form in the basket at the Welcome Center.

Webcast Reminder: The morning services are recorded for our webcast; crowd shots are included. To improve the quality of those shots, we’d like to fill the center section of seating. If you prefer not to be on camera, just sit in the back half of the left section.

Our Communion With God • 11:00 am service

Silent Confession

General Confession: God, I have been holding on to something for too long. I know in my heart You have been patiently waiting for me to let it go and give it to You. I admit I have let fear and doubt keep me from doing so. Forgive me. Help me to put all of my faith in You despite what my circumstances may look like. In Jesus’ name, Amen.

Consecration of the Elements

Proclamation of our Faith: Christ has died, Christ has risen, Christ is here now, and Christ will come again. Alleluia!

Distribution of the ElementsIf this is your first time with us: You are welcome to receive Holy Communion. You’re also welcome to just observe, if you prefer. You can take Communion alone, or with friends or family.

Ushers will release rows and direct you to a server. The server will offer you the wafer dipped in juice with a prayer. After receiving the elements, return to your seat by the side aisle. If you would like to receive Communion but are unable to come forward, please notify an usher.

Our Approach To God

Welcome & Connection Moment

Prayer

Songs: All the People Said Amen 10,000 Reasons Bless the Lord

God’s Word To Us

Scripture: Matthew 14:25-32 & Genesis 12:1-4

Sermon: Let Go Lynnette Pullen-Bradford

Offering our Gifts and Resources

Our Communion With God • 11:00 am service

Sending Song

Benediction

Postlude

Notes

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Order of Service

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Today 9:30 am Early Worship Service, Sanctuary 9:30 am LJC Kids! (Age 2-5th grade), Main St. Station (Rm 1-4)11:00 am Morning Worship Service, Sanctuary 11:00 am LJC Kids! (Age 2-5th grade), Main St. Station (Rm 1-4)11:00 am The Bridge 2.0 (6-8 grade), Main St. Station (Rm 5)11:00 am Teen Life (9-12 grade), The Loft (Rm 10)

Youth are released from the Sanctuary before the sermon.

Monday, December 287:30 pm AA Meeting, Room 6

Tuesday, December 29

Wednesday, December 20

Thursday, December 319:00 pm New Year Celebration, Social Hall

Friday, January 16:30 pm Women’s AA Meeting, Room 6

Saturday, January 28:00 am Homeless Ministry serves Dayspring Center

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I’m kind of new... What’s this thing you call Oasis?Oasis is a network of small groups that meet regularly for friendship, support, study, and prayer. Oasis is the single

best way to connect and make wonderful friendships at Church. You don’t have to register. You’re welcome to just show up or you can contact the Oasis leader with any questions.

Oasis Group meetings have paused for the last two weeks of December in observance of Christmas and New Years. They will resume the first week of the 2016.

Please note: Some groups may have made alternative arrangements for special gatherings. Please connect with your group leader for specifics.

Oasis Meeting Times...

PAUSE

Are you ready to be challenged and take your spiritual life to a new level?

— OR —Are you interested in becoming a member of LifeJourney Church?

If you said yes to either question, we have the class for you!

z Discipleship 101 and 102 will be offered together with a short break in between. • Discipleship 101 will run January 21 to March 24, Thursdays

7:00-8:45 pm. • After a week off, Discipleship 102 will run April 14 to June

9, Thursdays 7:00–8:45 pm.

z Membership class is integrated with 101/102. But those who are already members will be exempt from assignments geared specifically for new members. If you have taken Dis-cipleship 101/102 in the past, the material/format is a little different from just a few years ago, and the new year is good a time for renewal and recommitment.

Here are the topics that will be covered:

Following Jesus: Discipleship 101In Discipleship 101, you will do something you may have never

done before — engage the words of Jesus Christ directly for yourself, in all their power and mystery. Instead of relying on somebody else to tell you what these holy words mean, you will be encouraged to form your own thoughtful conclusions, with the benefit of open discussion with your classmates. We will focus on two major questions:

z What does it mean to be a follower of Jesus?

z How can I deepen my relationship with God?

You may think you already know the answer to both ques-tions, and maybe you do. But God always has something deeper for those who hunger and thirst. This course will challenge you to take a fresh look at what Jesus said and evaluate where you stand.

You will be encouraged to make concrete decisions about next steps, but at your own pace, when it feels right. You will be offered options for putting what you learn into practice, so that the rhythms of your life increasingly reflect the faith of your heart.

SoulShift: Discipleship 101/102, with Membership!

Thriving in Christian Community: Discipleship 102

As followers of Jesus, we are called to live together in spiritual community. Jesus said, “For where two or three are gathered in my name, I am there among them” (Matthew 18:20). When we walk this journey together, pooling our spiritual power while sharing, loving, creating, challenging, pushing, tugging (and sometimes arguing) we have the best opportunity to grow our souls and to change the world.

You will have the chance to think deeply about how spiritual community (church) is supposed to work and where your partic-ular gifts and talents might best fit in the life of that community. We will explore vital topics like spiritual gifts, the purpose of worship, building friendship networks, the importance of small groups, generosity, and Jesus’ model for conflict resolution.

DetailsWe ask those who register for the class to promise to attend

every class. But we understand that life happens, so missing up to two classes (when ill or out of town) is permissible.

The cost for Discipleship 101/102 is $40. The class will be led by Pastors David Zier and Vivian Wyatt.

I will attend all classes unless ill or out of town.

The $40 registration fee is due at the first class. Do you need a scholarship for this fee? Yes No

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Registration for Discipleship 101 & 102