YOU Pick!

We are currently in an election season and many are focusing on the “topics” that are most important to voters as we seek to elect a new president. Over the centuries the church has often found itself in conflict with popular culture on certain issues. Starting November 9th we will have a conversation about some of these issues. We invite you to post the issue that you would like to talk about. We will collect these issues through October and select the top three and explore what the Bible has to say on these issues. We will also be setting up a “You Pick” polling table at the Ped Mall(volunteers needed!)

Game Day

Every team spends a considerable amount of time training, running drills and preparing for the big game. Life can often be compared to the big game. The objective --- to win. In this new series we are calling everyone out of the stands and into the game. Kick off starts September 14th. See you there and be sure to wear your team jersey.

Help Wanted - LC Drama Team

If you enjoyed the Awaken drama this weekend and are intereseted in joining the LC Drama team, please contact Chris Cary at chris@lifechurchnow.org .

Awaken Team Rings The Bell

Yesterday, the "Awaken" youth team stepped up and rang the bell. They performed their first skit on a Sunday morning and did an amazing job. The human drama was set to the song "Everything" by Lifehouse and really brought the house down. There were quite a few wet eyes in the crowd and I believe that these type of dramas usher in the presence of God in ways that we cannot understand. I am extremely proud of them and can't wait to see what's going to happen in their lives as they realize how amazing they truly are.

If you want to let them know that you appreciate them or that you enjoyed the drama, please post a comment on the "Awaken" facebook wall.

Life Church Women's Retreat, November 14-15

clean

a life church women's retreat

When?
Friday, November 14 & Saturday, November 15

Cost?
$40 per person (includes meals)

What is “Clean"?
A retreat for women, by women, who want to spend time connecting with one another and with Christ. We’re looking forward to hanging out, laughing, worshiping God, reflecting on the teachings, and supporting one another through prayer and group discussions.

For more information, please stop by the got questions? table during the Sunday-morning service and pick up a brochure/registration form. Registration deadline is Oct 31.

Call Heather (319-541-5338) email weber.heather@gmail.com with further questions.

"Everything we have--right thinking and right living, a clean slate and a fresh start--comes from God by way of Jesus Christ." 1 Corinthians 1:30, The Message

Back To School Picnic

Well, school is now in full swing, so we figured it's time for us all to get together and hang out. This coming Saturday, 9/6, Ayla and I will be hosting a Life Church barbecue at our house. Every week we discuss the importance of community and these events are just one of the many things we do to at the LC to support our weekly ramblings.

So, here are the details:

When: Saturday, 9/6, 6:00 to Whenever
(We will have the Wii available, games, and a campfire for Smores)
If you can't make it for supper, stop by later to hang out and play games

Where: Aron and Ayla's, 45 Coll Court

Who: All family members and friends are welcome

What to Bring: Side dish and desert (barbecue food will be provided)
If you'd like a different main dish, please feel free to bring that as well.

RSVP: akolosik@gmail.com

Discipleship @ Life Church

Hey guys,
I am excited about discipleship at Life Church this Fall. We have several spiritual growth opportunities that will be kicking off the week of September 7th. Aron will be leading a study through Luke and Acts. Heather will continue the women's prayer every other Sunday and I am especially excited about Alpha. Alpha is an awesome opportunity for any person at whatever stage of their spiritual journey to explore the meaning of life. It is a ten-week course that circles around a shared meal, a video teaching and small group discussion. I encourage any of you that are ready to ramp up your spiritual journey to consider signing up for the Alpha course. Check out this short promo on Alpha.

Walking in the Spirit

I have been looking over my notes for tomorrow's teaching and I feel like the Holy Spirit is so convincing me of the truth that God wants us to be people that are walking in the Spirit. I love the idea of walking. It's not running, it's not sitting, it's simply walking. Step by step we have an opportunity to link up with the creator of the universe and overcome our human limitations.

What if the Holy Spirit is all around us exhaling his life, his peace, his joy, his victory? And what if our job is to just breath? To simply inhale what God is doing all around us. "God help me to walk in the spirit."

New Series - Just Breathe

I am excited about this new series that we are kicking off Sunday. It's called Just Breathe and it is a teaching on the Holy Spirit. Now I know that for some this may send chills down your spine and for others you welcome a teaching on the Holy Spirit. I believe that God has put something on my heart that will challenge us all to live lives full of the Holy Spirit. What if God was exhaling His Spirit all around us and our job was to just breathe? I hope you can join us for this amazing series as we seek to be a people that are full of God, full of his spirit.

Members Meeting - Saturday, August 9th

Hey Life Church,
We are having our very first members meeting this coming Saturday, August 9th at the Coralville Public Library. The new library has meeting rooms on the lower level. We will be meeting in the old auditorium at 9am sharp! If you consider Life Church your home church then we strongly urge you to plan on being there for this members meeting. We have a lot of information to share. It is going to be an awesome time of vision casting and momentum building. We are excited about the potential for exponential growth and we believe you play an important role in this.

Child care will be provided. We have reserved the meeting room at the Coralville Rec. Center for the children. If you have an infant you may consider just bringing them along to the meeting. But, if your child is "potty" trained and willing to stay with some baby sitters you can drop them off at the Rec. Center.

If you plan on using the childcare services please let us know so that we can hire enough people. You can simply email Aron at aron@LifeChurchNow.org to let us know.

See you there!