Be sure to “Fall Back” next Sunday, November 1!
In celebration of Tiana Watkins Pederson’s recent marriage to Michael, all ladies are invited to a dinner celebration on Sunday, November 15th at 5:30pm in the chapel basement. Please contact Gwen Lovelace directly with any questions or to RSVP: (425) 299-7258. The happy couple has asked for no gifts, so please let your presence be your present and come celebrate together!
It’s Octoburger at Community House on Broadway! Select a day from the display in the Lobby and then take 5 pounds of hamburger on your day to CHoB at 1107 Broadway in Longview.
FISH is collecting stove top stuffing to hand out during our November distribution (23rd-25th). Brand does not matter; please put them in the FISH boxes located by the Church Office, just outside the kitchen, or in the entry to the Sanctuary.
There are many ways YOU CAN HELP with the Trunk or Treat community outreach on Oct 31! We need LOTS of candy, so please bring packages of individually wrapped candy to the tubs in the Lobby or by the Church Office.
Also, we need several people to Host a Trunk, be a Hospitality Host, and Candy Runners.
Host a Trunk-You may host a trunk by yourself, with a friend, or you and your Community Group can work together to decorate one or more trunks and distribute treats (candy or other treats will be provided). Give us a short description of your trunk and we will reserve a spot for you. Please keep your decorations family-friendly and not scary. If hosting multiple trunks as a group, please fill out a separate form for each one.
Hospitality Host-Be friendly, give directions to the restrooms, monitor restrooms for cleanliness, answer questions about the church
Runner-Replenish candy to the cars
Use this form to indicate how you’d like to help: Trunk or Treat Helper
Registration for the Marriage Retreat is full, but there is a waitlist available. You may register without paying, and you will be notified if a room becomes available due to cancellation. Register in Sign Ups on the Church Center app or use this link: Marriage Retreat Registration
The Thursday Women’s Bible Study will be beginning at the Gathering Place (20th & Beech) on Oct 8 (changed from Oct 1) from 9:30-11:30am using the book/video study “The Epic of Eden-Understanding the Old Testament As Your Story” by Dr. Sandra Richter. Leader Valerie Stein will be pre-ordering 15 workbooks, so contact her at 541-972-0147 to let her know you will be attending and whether or not you would like on of the workbooks. For more details, see the Women’s Ministry page.
We invite every member and regular attender to prayerfully consider participating in the Centennial Capital Campaign. Whether through a one-time gift, a pledge, or a special anniversary contribution, every gift helps preserve our building as a ministry resource for future generations. Brochures with more info are available at the Welcome Center. You may give online here by choosing the Capital Campaign Fund Online Giving
Children in grades pre-k through 5th grade will be dismissed to Community Kids classes during the worship service. Nursery is also available for children 2 years and younger during the entire service. Parents please remember to check-in your child(ren) using the kiosk in the Lobby. Guests may also check-in children without creating a permanent profile, unless they choose to do so. Each child will receive a nametag label, and the parent receives a corresponding label for secure pick up. If you are interested in volunteering on a monthly or 6- week basis, please let Sarah Fix know! It would be great to have some new faces come to see what Community Kids is all about!
Do you have musical or technical abilities that you would like to use to serve the Lord? We would love to chat with you about possibly getting involved with serving on the worship or tech teams! Please contact Patty Howland in the Church Office for more information.
If you would like to contact the Elders with questions or concerns, or to set up a meeting to talk, you may email them at elders@longviewcommunitychurch.org and they will be in contact with you.
The Connection Card in the pew is for you to use to share or update your contact info, request information, or list a prayer request. You may fill out a card and place it in the offering plate, or drop it by the Welcome Center on your way out. You may also click here if you prefer digital Connect Card. Guests are encouraged to stop by the Welcome Center to receive a gift!
There is a donation-based exercise class taught by Elizabeth McMullan on Thursdays called “Fit for All Ages”! It meets in the Chapel basement from 11:15-11:45am and is geared for men and women 70 and older looking to work on balance and mobility, but is open to people of all ages. Elizabeth also teaches a “Mommy and Me” class from 9:15-10:15 and Circuit Training from 10:15-11:15.
Our Office Hours are:
9am to 1pm, Monday through Thursday
Closed on Friday
Staff members may be available at other times by appointment. Someone will usually be in the building between 9 and 4:30,(M-Th) but not necessarily near the front door. You may still call the church between 9 and 4:30 (M-Th). Please leave a message and someone will return your call as soon as possible.
If you’re interested in becoming a member at LvCC, you may contact the Church Office to have a membership packet emailed, or you may pick up a printed copy in the office.
Have you been wondering how to get connected at LvCC? What’s involved with serving in the various ministries? Then check out the new Serving Opportunities form in Church Center! Click on the Serve button or click here Serve, scroll through the descriptions of the various opportunities and check those of interest. Someone will contact you with more info!
Online Giving is available through Church Center! Just click here or use the Give link in the Church Center app or on your pc to set up a one-time or repeating donation. You may use a credit/debit card or ACH transfer, and you’ll have the option of including processing fees if you choose! There is also a link to Giving on our website for your convenience.