Lakeway Church Newsletter SEPTEMBER 2015

priority this September as we learn
together to Love... Where We Live.
Love...Where You Live is a city-wide
Also, on September 19, from 9:00initiative with a simple premise. Jesus
11:30 am in the Fellowship hall we will
told us to love our neighbors and He
was serious. This fall we are going to be talking through the details of our
five-year plan. This
take on this challenge.
“...love our neighbors…
will be an
He was serious.”
In Home Teams and
opportunity for you
in Sunday School we
to hear about the exciting
will have the opportunity to study a
future that God has in store for us
book called "The Art of Neighboring". together. This plan will direct
This book by Dave Runyon and Jay
everything from programs and budget
Pathak talks through the barriers that to new staff. We will also talk about
keep us from this very simple act. It
the work of three important facility
also gives practical suggestions for
planning committees and hear news
how we can love well. We will be
from our young family/discipleship
selling the books after worship for $10 pastor search. Childcare will be
or you can come by the office during provided. It will be a great morning
the week and pick one up. I hope
together.
you will join a Home Team or a Sunday
See you Sunday. ~Larry
School class and make worship a
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Traditional Worship Service
Contemporary Worship Service (Sanctuary)
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AdventureLand, Kidz Inc. & Club 45
Adult Sunday School
Traditional Worship Service
MS & HS Student Small Groups
AdventureLand, Kidz Inc. & Club 45
Adult Sunday School
Children’s Ministry Leader Mtg (27)
MS Worship Service
OFFICE CLOSED for LABOR DAY (7)
7:00 Men’s Bible Fellowship (NO 7)
9:00 LCCPreschool
12:00 Beth Moore (beg 14)
2:30 Finance & Budget Mtg (14)
3:00 Stephen Ministry Leaders (14)
6:30 Two-Way Prayer (Quiet Time Practice)
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Dr. Tam Cummings, Author and Gerontologist, will speak in our
Sanctuary on Wednesday, September 23, at 6:30, to discuss
common behavior and physical changes of Alzheimer’s and other
dementias, and their effect on caregivers. Her topic for discussion,
“Untangling Dementia – Taking the Next Step” – how do I know
when it is time to seek additional care? Her discussions are direct,
compassionate and understanding. Stephen Ministry invites our
entire congregation and other local churches to attend. Feel free to
bring a friend who is hungry for knowledge on this subject.
Functional Fitness
LCCPreschool
Where Moms Connect (beg 15)
Caring for Caregivers (8,22)
AWANA
DivorceCare & DivorceCare4Kids (beg 15)
Grief Share (beg 15)
9:00 LCCPreschool
9:00 PRIME TIMERS to Natural Bridge Wildlife Ranch
(16)
9:45 Women’s Weds AM Bible Study (beg 23)
1:00 Senior Adult Ministry Team Mtg (16)
1:15 LCCP Advisory Cmte Mtg (2)
4:30 Stephen Ministry Supervision (9,23)
5:00 Handbells (2)
5:30 MEN’S MINISTRY EVENT at TOPGOLF (16)
5:30 Handbells (9,16,23,30)
5:30 CHURCH SUPPER (2)
6:30 Stephen Ministry presents Tam Cummings (23)
6:30 HS Fellowship
7:00 Chancel Choir
7:00 Mission Cmte Mtg (2)
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Natural Bridge Wildlife Ranch near
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Bus tour with guide
Depart church at 9:00 am
Cost: $14.25 plus tip for guide
Lunch location TBD
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Music & Message Longhorn Village (24)
Vista Oaks/Summit Bible Study (10,24)
PRAYER MEETING
TLC Arts Pottery Class (beg 24)
Financial Peace University (beg 24)
Ladies’ Thurs Eve Bible Study (beg 17)
Elder Council Mtg (17)
Prison Ministry Team Mtg (17)
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Prayer Group
Women’s Ministry Mtg (11)
Women’s Bible Study of Ephesians (beg 11)
Women’s Precept™ Bible Study (beg 18)
9:00 CHURCH-WIDE mtg re Five-Year Plan (19)
6:00 2nd Saturday Date Nite (12)
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Thursday, OCTOBER 15
Bella Vista Olive Ranch in Wimberley
(how olive oil is made; view the olive
mill; olive oil tasting)
$12 per person
Lunch at Marco’s on the Wimberley
Square
Depart church at 8:45 am
Information and reservations in church office:
512-261-6331 or judy@lakewaychurch.net.
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● Ladies—check out two new Bible studies for women
on Friday mornings. See page 10 of this newsletter or
visit www.lakewaychurch.org/biblestudies.
● FYI—Beth Moore Simulcast, September 12th at
churches in Cedar Park and Marble Falls. Check Beth’s
website for details.
Save The Date! Men's Ministry event
September 16, 2015 ● 6:30-8:30pm
Top Golf in North Austin
Dinner will be included.
We’ll plan to take the church bus;
register online at www.lakewaychurch.org/mens-ministry.
Call or email Doug Land for more info
512-940-6645 or dougland1@gmail.com
THURSDAYS, Sept 24 thru Nov 19, 6:15-8:15 pm
FPU is for EVERYONE...from the financially secure to the financially
The new
TLC PICTORIAL
DIRECTORIES
are here!
If your photo is in the
directory (either
taken by Lifetouch in
April or submitted),
you may pick up
your copy of the directory in the church
office Monday through Friday, from 9
am to 5 pm. Due to the limited number
of directories provided by Lifetouch,
only church members who had their
photo taken by Lifetouch or submitted a
photo are eligible for a directory. It
looks great!
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distressed. Developed by financial guru,
Dave Ramsey, FPU has helped thousands of people.
Special price: $50 for individuals or couples!
For more information and to register, please visit
www.lakewaychurch.org.
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Wednesday, September 2, 6:00 pm. CHURCH SUPPER, 6:00 pm. Hosted by Shepherd Flocks O & P; a Chinese feast catered by
Pao’s Mandarin Cuisine. Our own Pastor Brent Graham will regale us with tales from his sabbatical travels! $10 adult; $5 children under 12;
under 5 FREE! Reservations in the church office by noon Monday, August 31, or judy@lakewaychurch.net.
Friday, September 4. 5TH QUARTER, 9-11 pm. The TLC and Lake Travis United Methodist Church youth groups (MS and HS) will join
together for an awesome hang out time after the LTHS home football game! Snacks, games & fun activities. 9/4 at LTUMC for a dodgeball
tournament; 10/2 at TLC for an outdoor party; 10/16 at LTUMC for a RAVE; 10/30 at TLC for a costume contest/festival. Info: Danny
Hartmann, danny@lakewaychurch.net.
Tuesdays, beginning September 8, 6:00 – 7:30 pm. AWANA. The goal of AWANA is to reach boys and girls
with the gospel of Christ and train them to serve Him, through scripture memorization and games. AWANA is for
children 3 years old through 5th grade, meeting Tuesdays from 6-7:30 pm, through mid-May following the LTISD
calendar. Registration are available online at www.lakewaychurch.org. For information, contact Kathy White at 512-7438261 or TLCAwana@gmail.com.
Thursdays, beginning September 10, 10:00 am – noon. WOMEN’S COMMUNITY BIBLE STUDY
(CBS). CBS is an interdenominational Bible study designed to touch lives through home study questions with
insightful commentary, small-group discussion and life application lectures. CBS at The Lakeway Church will begin their
2015-2016 series on September 10, Thursdays, 10:00 am to noon, with a study of the Old Testament book of Isaiah. This fall, the
TLC CBS group is excited to be adding an Hispanic-speaking discussion group. They also offer children’s programs for ages from birth through preKindergarten and homeschoolers from Kindergarten through 8th grade. For more information and to register, contact Becky McBride at
rdmcbride53@gmail.com.
Fridays, beginning September 11, 10:30 am. WOMEN’S BIBLE STUDY OF EPHESIANS. An in-depth study of the
book of Ephesians, led by Sue Johnson. Contact Sue at sadiegee@aol.com for more information.
MEN’S MONDAY MORNING BIBLE STUDY & FELLOWSHIP will resume with a study of the book of Acts. They
meet at 6:40 am for a fellowship time with coffee, breakfast tacos and donuts; study begins at 7:00. For more information, contact Doug
Land at 612-940-6645 or dougland2@gmail.com.
Mondays, beginning September 14 – December 7, noon – 2:00 pm. BETH MOORE STUDY GROUP. The
Lakeway Church Beth Moore study group will begin her series, To Live Is Christ: the Life and Ministry of Paul, on Monday,
September 14, meeting weekly on Mondays from noon to 2:00 pm. Cost of the workbook is $16; free childcare is available
with advance registration. To register and pay online, visit www.lakewaychurch.org. For more information, please contact the church
office at 512-261-6331 or Terri Seifert at MonAftBeth@gmail.com or 281-705-5253.
WHERE MOMS CONNECT. Looking for support and encouragement as a mom? Join The Lakeway
Church at Where Moms Connect, Tuesdays, September 15 through November 17, 9:30 – 11:00 am, in Room
203 of the Fellowship Center. Enjoy meaningful conversation, laughter and friendship as you’re supported in
your journey through momhood. All moms are welcome! Childcare is available; cost is $50 per semester. Register online at
www.lakewaychurch.org/womens-ministry/ or contact Pam Rhodes at rrhodes6@austin.rr.com for more information.
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Tuesdays, beginning September 15, 6:15-8:15 pm. DIVORCECARE + DC4KIDS – A 13-week
biblically based support group and seminar designed to help those going through divorce to deal with the pain of
the past and to look forward to rebuilding your life. DC4K is a program to help kids who may be angry, hurt, and
confused because their parents are going through divorce. There is no charge for this series. Register on the church
website. For more information, contact Carol Gans, 512-261-3804 or cgans@jps.net.
Wednesday, September 16. PRIME TIMERS to the Natural Bridge Wildlife Ranch in San Antonio. Guided bus tour; cost $14.25
each. Depart the church at 9:00 am; lunch at Cracker Barrel. Reservations in the church office at 512-261-6331 or email
judy@lakewaychurch.net.
Wednesday, September 16, 6:30-8:30 pm. MEN’S MINISTRY EVENT: TopGolf in North Austin. A one-of-a-kind
golf entertainment experience with competitive games and advanced technology. Hit microchipped golf balls at targets on an
outfield – instantly score each shot’s accuracy and distance. Top-notch food and drink menu. $50 per person. Register online
at www.lakewaychurch.org/mens-ministry. More info: Doug Land, dougland1@gmail.com or 512-940-6645.
Thursdays, beginning September 17, 6:30 – 8:00 pm. LADIES’ BIBLE STUDY. The ladies will begin a study of
the book, Fight Back with Joy, by Margaret Feinberg. For registration or additional info, contact Sherry Hoffman at
f_r_hoffman@yahoo.com or 603-689-8219.
Fridays, beginning September 18, 10:30 - noon. NEW WOMEN’S PRECEPT™ BIBLE STUDY. Loretta
Foster will lead a new study of Kay Arthur’s, Lord, I Want to Know You, in Room 204. To know God is to know His character,
and that character is revealed in His names. Each name is an aspect of His sovereignty over your life. If you want a deeper,
abiding faith, this study will help you see and understand how powerfully He works. (Workbooks $15.00) For more information, please
contact Loretta Foster lafoster@gmail.com.
Wednesdays, beginning September 23, 9:45 – 11:00 am. WOMEN’S BIBLE STUDY starts with a Kick-Off Salad Luncheon at
the home of Jo Ann Paulette (4 Championship Drive, The Hills of Lakeway) on September 16 at 10:30 am. Please bring a salad to share.
Jo Ann will supply the beverages, bread and dessert. Sue Johnson will take about 20 minutes to introduce our new fall study of Daniel.
Invite your family, friends and neighbors to join us for lunch and be a part of our fall lessons – which officially begin on September 23 in Room 205, from
9:45 to 11:00. Arrive at 9:30 for coffee, tea, snacks and fellowship. NEW: FREE CHILD CARE will be offered (birth through 5th grade) in the Fellowship
Center nursery. Contact Sue Johnson (sadiegee@aol.com or 512-217-8891) if you will use this service so that we can arrange for an appropriate
number of helpers.
Wednesday, September 23, 6:30 pm. STEPHEN MINISTRY PRESENTS TAM CUMMINGS. Our Stephen Ministry
Program is offering a special presentation on the Alzheimer’s disease and other dementias and their effect on caregivers. Tam Cummings,
an author and gerontologist, will discuss common behavior and physical changes due to this dreaded disease. This gathering will be held in
our Sanctuary at 6:30 and is open to all concerned individuals in the Lakeway area. Reservations are not necessary; there is no charge for this event.
Thursdays, September 24 – October 8, 6:00-8:00 pm. TLC POTTERY CLASS. Come make Christmas
ornaments from raw clay! This class is for all ages; there is no cost, but a small donation would be appreciated to cover
supplies. For more information, contact Alice Nelson at 512-261-3387 or jimandalicenelson@gmail.com or Joyce
Johntz at 512-608-0801 or jgjohntz@gmail.com.
Thursdays, September 24 – November 19, 6:15-8:15 pm. FINANCIAL PEACE
UNIVERSITY. Americans are drowning in plastic debt. The average household in this country
owes nearly $10,000 on credit cards and it's tough to get out of that hole. Thousands of people have
turned to a video-based seminar series called “Financial Peace University”, developed by financial guru, Dave
Ramsey. Financial Peace University is for EVERYONE...from the financially secure to the financially distressed. FPU is being offered this fall at The
Lakeway Church, on Thursday evenings from September 24 through November 19, from 6:15 – 8:15 pm. The class will be held in Room 207 of the
Fellowship Center. We are offering a special price of $50 for individuals or couples for this series. Visit the church website at www.lakewaychurch.org
for information and to register and pay. Contact Carol Gans at 512-261-3804 or cgans@jps.net for more information.
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Looking for support and encouragement as a mom? This is the place for
you! Join us at Where Moms Connect. Enjoy meaningful conversation,
laughter and friendship as you’re supported in your journey through
momhood. All moms are welcome!
Where Moms Connect
Tuesdays September 15 thru November 17 ● 9:30—11:00 am ● Room 203 Fellowship Center
Childcare available with registration ● $50 per semester
Register online at www.lakewaychurch.org/womens-ministry
For more information, contact Pam Rhodes, rrhodes6@austin.rr.com
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“When we get together, I want to encourage you in your faith, but I also want to be encouraged by yours.”
~Romans 1:12
There is still a need for volunteers to serve on Sunday mornings twice per month at the 11:00 am service. We ask that you
prayerfully consider serving our kids! Contact Melissa Alexander at melissa@lakewaychurch.com for details.
DIVORCECARE helps you recover from the pain of separation and divorce.
DIVORCECARE4KIDS helps kids who may be angry, hurt or confused.
A 13-week biblically-based series meeting Tuesday evenings.
These groups meet simultaneously from 6:15-8:15 pm September
15 through December 15.
For more information and to register, visit
www.lakewaychurch.org or call Carol Gans at 512-261-3804.
Would you like to enroll your child in TLC Preschool next year?! We
have a very limited number of Tuesday/Thursday (2-day per week) 3
– and 4-year-old spots and one Monday—Friday (5 day per week)
Pre-K spot available for the 2015-2016 school year. School starts
September 1st! We would love for you and your child to experience
all of the academic, spiritual and social benefits our sweet Preschool
has to offer! Please contact us today, as these openings fill quickly.
For more information, contact Stephanie Hartmann at stephanie@lakewaychurch.net
or (512) 261-6632.
stands for Approved Workmen Are Not Ashamed from 2 Timothy 2:15.
TUESDAYS 6:00-7:30
The goal of
during the school year (September-May)
is to reach boys and girls with the gospel of Christ and train them to serve Him.
AWANA will begin meeting on September 8th.
REGISTRATION IS AVAILABLE NOW ONLINE.
Go to www.lakewaychurch.org/childrensministry to register your child(ren). For children 3 years old through 5th grade
Info, call Kathy White at 743-8261 or email TLCAwana@gmail.com.
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The Story of Mary, Martha & Lazarus
The Annual Children’s Summer
Musical – THE LIFE OF THE
PARTY, by Tom Long & Alan Pote,
was presented in the 9:30 & 11:00
am services on Sunday, August
9th. Our cast of twenty children did
a great job in learning and
presenting the musical. They are
all such talented children and quick
learners. They were also wonderfully behaved and a
delight to work with all week. Our named characters
were: Mary - Sophia Alexander, Martha - Tyla Mansell,
Jesus - Emma Wolf and Lazarus - Zander Dorler.
The other cast members sang all the songs, did all
the choreography and learned all their lines: Oliviana
Brown, Avery DeGeest, Sterling DeGeest, Reagan
DeLaughter, Ryan Endsley, Teralynn Fowler, Makenna
Gaylor, Milton Hastings, Evelyn Heddin, Ariana Kloac,
Aaron Perez, Olivia Perez, Celeste Peugnet, Cannon
Trevelise, Olivia Williams and Isabella Wolf.
Thanks to our wonderful accompanist, Nancy
Newton, who played for two rehearsals each day and
then played for both performances on Sunday. I am
also grateful to our children’s interns - Elise Czuchna &
Ashley McManis, our youth volunteers - Hannah
Alexander, Abbie Blacklock, Eccha Guru, Mason
Mueller, Bentley Patterson and Helena Sandahl.
Library News
Thanks to Laura Savage-Rains & Diana Stromme for
craft preparation and to David Beussman for musical
help throughout the week.
The story line of the musical is written as if Mary and
Martha are looking back on the times that Jesus visited
their home. It starts out with the two sisters arguing
about how to prepare for Jesus’ coming. Martha is
concerned with all the preparations of the house and the
food and Mary prepares by reading the Torah. When
Jesus arrives, He begins to tell those gathered in Mary,
Martha and Lazarus’ home some of His parables: the
parable of the shepherd who lays down his life to care for
his sheep, the parable of the vine and the branches and
the story of the way God cares for the lilies of the field
and the birds. The climax of the musical comes with the
raising of Lazarus from the dead.
This musical teaches that Jesus is the way, the
truth and the LIFE. Jesus is not just the life of the party,
Jesus is ETERNAL LIFE! Our cast of twenty talented
2nd through 6th graders gave a wonderful presentation
this important message on Sunday, August 9th!
Thank you all. I am so proud of you! You did a
wonderful job! See you next year with another wonderful
children’s musical! ~Mark Savage-Rains
Check out our "new" books!
“Where Jesus Walked"
Photographer: Ken Duncan. Visual images and writings to escort you into the experiences of
Jesus.
"Every Body's Normal Till You Get To Know Them" by John Ortberg. Gain wisdom and tools for
drawing closer to others.
"Mere Mortality" by Lewis Smedes. The way to moral sanity amid the confusions and crises of
contemporary life.
COMMUNITY PRAYER SERVICE
Thursdays in Room 206
5:30-6:30 pm
TLC is a praying church...
Come pray with us!
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Juanita Dodgen
Brooks Kenyon
Michelle Alderman
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Griffin Whitman
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Beverly Reid
Nicolas Gomez
Jille Dorler
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Carl English, Jr.
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Marlene Lisa
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Fred & Judy Hazen
Dennis & Laney Thompson
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OPERATION CHRISTMAS CHILD—Packing PartyNovember 8th!
“The power of a simple gift” is the theme of Operation Christmas Child, the shoebox ministry
that reaches to the far corners of the world. This outreach effort has been growing for 20 years
and has provided more than 100,000,000 boxes to impoverished children in more than 100
countries. It is the largest Christmas project for children of its kind in the world. The boxes are
distributed in the most isolated, remote, desolate areas of the world. Shoeboxes are filled with
hygiene items, school supplies, clothing and toys – sending children a message of hope and love
in the midst of despair.
Operation Christmas Child is a project of the Christian Worldwide Relief Organization, Samaritan’s Purse.
Additional information about Operation Christmas Child can be found at www.samaritanspurse.org.
The Lakeway Church is hosting a community-wide packing party on November 8th beginning at 12:00 pm in the
Fellowship Center. Shoeboxes and items to be packed will be provided that day. All are welcome, please join us!
If you are an individual or business owner who would like to contribute items to this project, they can be placed in an
Operation Christmas Child donation bin at the church. Each shoebox costs $7 to mail. Financial donations toward the
shipment of boxes or purchase of box items can be mailed to: The Lakeway Church, 2203 Lakeway Blvd., Lakeway,
TX 78734.
Wash-cloth toys for the shoeboxes
made by adults and kids at a
workshop in July. Thanks to Alice
Nelson for coordinating this
outreach endeavor.
THE LAKEWAY CHURCH GALLERY
FEATURING ARTWORK BY
JANE WILSON
Jane Wilson is a member of the Lakeway Painters and the Waterloo Watercolor Group. She
loves to try new ideas and techniques and is a success with her landscapes of local interest,
florals and portraits.
Jane grew up in Ontario, Canada, and lived in several cities in Ontario. She also lived in
Marshalltown, IA, and Houston, TX, before moving to Lakeway five years ago with her husband. Jane says, “I appreciate the opportunity to
exhibit in The Lakeway Church.”
The Lakeway Church Gallery is open for viewing during normal church working hours in the hallway of the Fellowship Center. If you wish to
exhibit in The Lakeway Church Gallery, please contact Corinne McClaran, 512-261-6714 or jmcclaran@sbcglobal.net.
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A paper copy of the monthly BIRTHDAYS and ANNIVERSARIES may be picked up at the
information counter in the Narthex and in the hallway of the Fellowship Center.
WEEKDAY BIBLE STUDIES
WOMEN’S CBS
Community Bible Study (CBS) women’s class
will be resuming on Thursday, September 10, at
The Lakeway Church from 10:00-12:00. Join us
for English and Spanish-speaking discussion groups as we journey
through the book of Isaiah for 30 weeks. Our popular children’s
program serves children ages birth—preschool, and our new youth
program will bring Isaiah to homeschool children ages Kindergarten—
8th grade. Space is limited. For more information & to register,
contact Becky @ rdmcbride53@gmail.com.
MEN’S MONDAY MORNINGS
MEN’S MONDAY AM STUDY. Men's Monday Morning Bible Study
will resume on September 14, when they will begin a study of the
book of Acts. All men are welcome; just bring your Bible! Fellowship
time with coffee, breakfast tacos and donuts begins at 6:40 am; study
begins at 7:00. For more information contact Doug Land at 512-9406645 or dougland1@gmail.com.
TWO-WAY PRAYER
God wants to hear from us; God wants to speak to us. The Two-Way
Prayer Quiet Time group meets Monday evenings from 6:30 to 7:30 in
Room 203. Join this group at any time to learn prayer and meditation
skills to accomplish this two-way communication. For more
information, contact Drew Brooks at 512-417-2307 or
drewbrooksapril04@yahoo.com.
SEPTEMBER CHURCH SUPPER
Wednesday, September 2 - 6:00 pm
BETH MOORE STUDY GROUP
 Fall 2015 study: To Live Is Christ: the Life
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and Ministry of Paul
11-week study, Sep 14—Dec 7
Cost of workbook is $16
Free childcare with advance notice
Register/pay online at www.lakewaychurch.org
For more information, please contact the
church office at 512-261-6331 or Terri Seifert at
MonAftBeth@gmail.com or 281-705-5253.
WOMEN’S WEDNESDAY MORNINGS
WOMEN’S WEDNESDAY BIBLE STUDY starts again on September 23 in
Room 205, from 9:45 to 11:00. Please arrive at 9:30 for coffee, tea, snacks
and fellowship. NEW: CHILDCARE provided (birth through 5th grade.)
Watch for more information. Thank you to Melissa Alexander and Elise
Cvuchna for arranging this. Our ten-week class will cover DANIEL—an
exciting book of both historical narrative and apocalyptic material, meant to
encourage us today – thousands of years after Daniel was written.
Please join us! For information, contact Sue Johnson at
sadiegee@aol.com or 512-217-8891.
WOMEN’S THURSDAY EVENINGS
The Thursday Night Ladies Bible Study will resume September
17th. We meet from 6:30 to 8:00 pm. The name of the study is
Fight Back with Joy. For registration or additional information,
please contact Sherry Hoffman at f_r_hoffman@yahoo.com or
603-689-8219.
WOMEN’S FRIDAY BIBLE STUDY
An in-depth study of the book of Ephesians, led by Sue Johnson, meeting in
Room 203 at 10:30 am Fridays. Contact Sue at sadiegee@aol.com for
more information.
WOMEN’S PRECEPT™ BIBLE STUDY
Program:
Our own Pastor Brent Graham will
regale us with tales from his sabbatical travels!
Hosted by Shepherd Flocks O & P
Menu: a Chinese feast from Pao’s Mandarin House
plus desserts provided by the Flocks
Reservations in church office by
noon Monday, August 31, 512-261-6331 or
judy@lakewaychurch.net.
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Loretta Foster will lead a new Precept™ study of Kay
Arthur’s, Lord, I Want to Know You, in Room 204, at
10:30 am Fridays. To know God is to know His
character, and that character is revealed in His names.
Each name is an aspect of His sovereignty over your
life. If you want a deeper, abiding faith, this study will
help you see and understand how powerfully He
works. (Workbooks $15.00) For more information,
please contact Loretta Foster lafoster@gmail.com.
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Tue/Thu—Functional Fitness @ 7:30 am
$20 per quarter; info hkilman@gmail.com
NEED A LIFESAVER? A HELPING HAND? SOMEONE WHO
HAS BEEN THERE...DONE THAT?
CARING FOR CAREGIVERS is a support group for men and
women who have physical, legal or emotional responsibility in caring
for a loved one—whether spouse, parent, sibling, adult child or
minor child. We meet the 2nd & 4th Tuesdays of the month in Room
204.
CARING FOR CAREGIVERS will meet September 8 & 22
Questions? Call Frieda—512-261-4240 or Joyce—512-266-2948
July 2015
2015
FINANCIAL:
Tithes & Offerings
$ 130,276
$ 937,205
Preschool
1,971
390,257
Other Income
1,864
19,716
Programs
Surplus (Shortage)
ATTENDANCE:
Average Sunday Attendance
(162,609)
(1,218,285)
($ 28,498)
$ 128,893
July 2015
2015
636
741
GRIEF SHARE is for
anyone coping with the loss of a
loved one, at any stage of his/her
journey from mourning to
joy. The next Grief Share
The Lakeway Church accepts
VISA and MasterCard for
your donations and tithes?
Contact Jill Osborne in the
church office, 512-261-6331.
13-week series
will begin on September 15 through December
15 and meet every week on Tuesdays from 6:30-8:00 pm in
Room 203. For more information, please contact Dorothy
Moggio-DiBacco at 512-574-4685 or by email
dorothygrippenmoggio@gmail.com.
This on-going prayer list is for all our loved ones who need to be on our prayer list on a continuing basis. If you would like to put someone on this list,
just call (512-261-6331) or email us at brent@lakewaychurch.net. Please advise Pastor Brent when your loved one no longer needs to be listed.
Bill & Pucci Allen at Home
Jana Baker at Home
Barb Brantner at Home
O.W. & Bea Brauss at Longhorn
Village
Gerald & Carol Dallas at Home
Clara Drake at Brookdale:
Lohman's Crossing
Ray Dudley at Home
Sue Eastman in Denver
Herb Eddy at Grace House
Verna Eddy at Home
Jan Everett at Home
Gene & Katie Gallimore at Home
Jill Gaurity in Tyler
Bailey Gorman & Family at Home
Julie Howard at Home
Jamie Lavender at Home
Avis Lee at Park Manor
John & Joyce Mansen at Longhorn
Village
Ned & Joyce Mortiz at The Harbor
Merrilyn Morse at Brookdale:
Lakeway
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Tom Nixon at Longhorn Village
Cathy Rogers at Home
Rachel Sawyer at Home
Ellen Shultz in Oregon
Elizabeth Tichacek at Home
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SUNDAYS:
8:15 am
Traditional Service
9:30 am
Contemporary Worship Service (Sanctuary)
AdventureLand (Nursery, Toddler & Preschool)
Contemporary Worship Service (Fellowship Hall)
Kidz Inc. (Kinder—3rd grades)
AdventureLand (Nursery, Toddler & Preschool)
Club 45 (4th & 5th grades)
Kidz Inc. (Kinder—3rd grades)
HS & MS Small Groups
Adult Sunday School
11:00 am Traditional Service
THE LAKEWAY CHURCH
2203 Lakeway Blvd.
Lakeway, TX 78734
11:00 am MS & HS Small Groups
Club 45 (4th & 5th grades)
6:30 pm
Adult Sunday School
Wednesdays: 6:30 pm
MS Worship Service
HS Fellowship
Thursdays:
Prayer Meeting
5:30 pm
The Lakeway Church Christian Preschool
Phone: ........................................................ 512-261-6632
Stephanie Hartmann ............Director of Preschool Ministries
stephanie@lakewaychurch.net
Kelly Leonard ...................................... Preschool Associate
kelly@lakewaychurch.net
Larry Coulter ................................................ Senior Pastor
larry@lakewaychurch.net
Brent Graham ........................................... Associate Pastor
brent@lakewaychurch.net
Mark Savage-Rains ................... Director of Music Ministries
mark@lakewaychurch.net
Melissa Alexander ............... Director of Children’s Ministries
melissa@lakewaychurch.net
Danny Hartmann ...................... Director of Youth Ministries
danny@lakewaychurch.net
Jason Arnold .............................. Youth Ministries Assistant
jason@lakewaychurch.net
Jill Osborne ................................ Director of Administration
jill@lakewaychurch.net
Rachel Sawyer ............................... Administrative Assistant
rachel@lakewaychurch.net
Judy Teague............................................Church Secretary
judy@lakewaychurch.net
Nancy L. Keetch........................... Communications Director
nancy@lakewaychurch.net
David Beussman ........................ Assistant Director of Music
Vernon Moeller ................................. Organist/Accompanist
JR Taylor............... Worship Leader/Audio-Visual Technician
2203 LAKEWAY BLVD. AUSTIN, TX 78734
WWW.LAKEWAYCHURCH.ORG
Phone: ........................................................ 512-261-6331
Fax: ............................................................ 512-261-7099
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