PRAYER WARRIORS

Would you consider becoming one of our prayer warriors?  We get prayer requests on a regular basis from our congregation as well as requests through our website.  We will edit and send these prayer requests via e-mail so that they can be prayed for immediately.  If you would like to be a part of this ministry send us your name and address and e-mail address so that we can get you on the Prayer Warrior Distribution List. You may also send us

 your information via prayer@lovechurchfw.org.

What causes “March Winds?”  A scientific study of wind tells us that wind is caused by changes in temperature in the atmosphere and on the ground.  Warmer air expands and rises in the atmosphere and causes what weather forecasters call a low pressure area.  When the warmer air rises, cooler air rushes in to replace the rising air and this produces the movement of air called “wind.”  The higher the difference between the low and high pressure areas determine the strength of the wind.  “March winds” are winds that come in cycles with Spring and warmer temperatures.  A famous old saying about March winds is, “If March comes in like a lion, it’ll go our like a lamb.  If it comes in like a lamb, it’ll go out like a lion.”  Either way, the saying goes, strong winds will come sometimes in March.

 

This terminology using a lion and a lamb is a strange one.  These are Biblical images and types of the Lord Jesus Christ.  Just as surely as the saying will come true for the month of March every year, those images are also true for the two Comings of Christ.  He came the first time as an innocent Lamb.  He will come back the second time as a Conquering Lion.

 

John the Baptist introduced Jesus with the word, “Behold the Lamb of God, which taketh away the sin of the world.”  He came as the Sacrificial Lamb.  His sacrifice completed the fulfillment of Passover Lamb.

 

A SPECIAL WORD FROM PASTOR PHIL CONTINUED

 

He will come back as a Lion.  The second coming will result in His kingly reign.  As surely as He came the first time, He WILL come again.  Many preachers are tired of preaching about and may Christians are tired of hearing about it but the second coming of Jesus is still a Bible doctrine that will come true.

 

The lion and the lamb are opposites.  The lamb is known for meekness and innocence.  The Lion is known for majesty and power.  Only in the person of Christ are we able to find both attributes.  All sin since the beginning of mankind was found in him as the Sacrificial Lamb.  As the Lion of Judah, Jesus will bring peace and righteousness to the earth at His second coming.  As sure as March comes in like a lamb and goes out like a lion, Jesus Christ will also fulfill both pictures.  I pray that you are earnestly praying for His return for his church.  One church, not hundreds of meeting places that we call churches.  He is not coming one time for the Baptists and then another time for the Methodists, and another time for the Pentecostals, etc.  He will come ONE time for ONE CHURCH!  Are you ready?

Pastor Phil

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WHY DO WE DO WHAT WE DO?

 

Parenting Classes LCC is providing learning opportunities for parents via the Attuning Hearts program.  This is a paid for opportunity, thanks to Gateway Woods in Leo, IN.  Classes will be taught by our own Doug Kellenberger.  Classes are forming NOW, call or email: you can reach us by phone at 420-5061 or by email info@lovecc.org.

 

Men’s Fraternity  LCC is also forming a men’s group to help men overcome the most common wounds men experience that keep them from reaching their fullest potential.  Our first session is called The Quest for Authentic Manhood.  This series address questions like what does it mean to be a man?, and what is hindering me from being the man I was created to be? We will address wounds, such as, The Mother Wound, The Father Wound, The All Alone Wound; and the ultimate wound, The Heart Wound.  Start your New Year right; get connected with other men who are experiencing freedom.  Classes are forming NOW, call or email: you can reach us by phone at 420-5061 or by email info@lovecc.org.

When I first arrived at Love Church I was greeted with a hug by Steve Martin, This is one person that is faithful and true to what he does it was something I have never ever experienced before and I had been in and out of church my entire life and I never have experience someone coming up to me and welcome me even with a handshake and a hug. Got inside signed in as a visitor and when I walked through the door I felt nothing but LOVE throughout the entire church. People of different race, nationality creed, color all coming together as one and loving the Lord. Now this was something totally different from what I experienced ever, the service itself was different not only did I get preaching but teaching all in one. It was like a Sunday service and bible class all in one. I really enjoyed the service and every Sunday since I have been here except when I was out of town. I have been a member here at Love church since the end of July, beginning of August and within that time I have gained on a volunteer basis employment which I called fun and I joke about "I only come for the coffee but have fun doing the other things" which is a true statement. I gain new Parents which are Pastor Phil & Norma Mortensen and yes they do consider me their son. I have gained housing which is the best house I have ever lived in and last but not least I have gained an entire family that Love me to the fullest and I love them back as well. Thanks to Love Church I have received from God a more higher standard of myself, I have nothing but greatness around me coming from God because if I had not came to Love Church I don't know where I would be right now. If Pastor Steve have not came to chapel that night, If he had not came that Sunday to pick me up Only God knows what could have happened to me. But following and obeying God's voice look what he has done. I thank God and my Love Church family for the new me. They have made me see me as a person and not a thing. I know I'm somebody because God don't make Junk.—Emanuel Banks, Jr.

FUEL PLEDGES FOR MARCH, 2010

Keith & Rebecca Mulkey in memory of Stella Mae Mulkey & Etta Ware

 

Dee Dittion, a proud grandma, in honor & love of her grandson Ben Mattern

 

John & Carol Paul

Sheila Bertram

Tony Gamez

Lucy Spann

Rose Morter

 

These sponsors are providing fuel to bring people to church

WANTED

CDL DRIVERS

WILL TRAIN

We are in need of people with Commercial Driver’s Licenses to drive our larger buses on Sunday morning and sometimes Sunday evening and special occasions.  We offer you free training.  If you would like to take part in a vibrant ministry that ministers to the souls of those without transportation please call Pastor Steve Gift at (260) 422-8961 ext. 101

 

I want to help

buy fuel for the buses for 2010