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Living Stones Weekly Newsletter
BUILT DIFFERENT: A STUDY OF 1 CORINTHIANS.
Join us this Sunday as we begin our brand-new series through 1 Corinthians, BUILT DIFFERENT. Together, we’ll discover what it means to become the kind of church Jesus is building in a world that often pulls us in a different direction. This opening message will remind us where real transformation begins and why we can face the future with hope. You won’t want to miss the beginning of this exciting journey!
Join us at Tompkins High School at 10:00 am. The link to watch LIVE is on our YouTube Channel. You can go to our home page on our website or our App to connect.
This week's order of worship can be found here!
God bless,
Pastor Scott
Join us this Sunday as we begin our brand-new series through 1 Corinthians, BUILT DIFFERENT. Together, we’ll discover what it means to become the kind of church Jesus is building in a world that often pulls us in a different direction. This opening message will remind us where real transformation begins and why we can face the future with hope. You won’t want to miss the beginning of this exciting journey!
Join us at Tompkins High School at 10:00 am. The link to watch LIVE is on our YouTube Channel. You can go to our home page on our website or our App to connect.
This week's order of worship can be found here!
God bless,
Pastor Scott
PARENT MEETING FOR STUDENT MINISTRY
Parents of students 6th-12th grade, please join us on Sunday, September 13, immediately following the service in the LGI Room. I will provide an update on our search for a new Student Pastor and explain where we currently are in the hiring process. We will also discuss what we are planning for Student Ministry in the meantime and how we will continue serving and discipling our students. This will be an important meeting, so we strongly encourage all parents of students to attend.
Parents of students 6th-12th grade, please join us on Sunday, September 13, immediately following the service in the LGI Room. I will provide an update on our search for a new Student Pastor and explain where we currently are in the hiring process. We will also discuss what we are planning for Student Ministry in the meantime and how we will continue serving and discipling our students. This will be an important meeting, so we strongly encourage all parents of students to attend.
BE A BLESSING MOMENT: BALLARD HOUSE
Be a blessing to the men and women of The Ballard House! On Monday, September 21, from 5:30–7:30 PM, we’ll serve Sloppy Joes and enjoy a fun evening of bingo with the residents. We need at least 10 volunteers to serve that evening, as well as people to help prepare food for the meal. Click on the app today to sign up to volunteer or choose which food item you would like to make!
Be a blessing to the men and women of The Ballard House! On Monday, September 21, from 5:30–7:30 PM, we’ll serve Sloppy Joes and enjoy a fun evening of bingo with the residents. We need at least 10 volunteers to serve that evening, as well as people to help prepare food for the meal. Click on the app today to sign up to volunteer or choose which food item you would like to make!
Ladies Fall Bible Study: Hebrews
Ladies, we’d love for you to join us this fall as we spend seven weeks walking through the book of Hebrews together. This will be a great opportunity to slow down, dig into God’s Word, build deeper relationships with other women, and be reminded of just how near Jesus is in every season of life. Whether you’ve been part of our Bible studies before or this would be your first one, there’s a place for you!
You can sign up here or on our App.
Ladies, we’d love for you to join us this fall as we spend seven weeks walking through the book of Hebrews together. This will be a great opportunity to slow down, dig into God’s Word, build deeper relationships with other women, and be reminded of just how near Jesus is in every season of life. Whether you’ve been part of our Bible studies before or this would be your first one, there’s a place for you!
You can sign up here or on our App.
VOLUNTEER APPRECIATION DINNER, FRIDAY, OCTOBER 16th
We cannot say thank you enough to the incredible volunteers who faithfully serve Living Stones Church! To show our appreciation, we are hosting a special Volunteer Appreciation Dinner on Friday, October 16. We hope every one of our volunteers will join us for a wonderful evening as we celebrate all that God has done through you. Be watching for an RSVP email coming this Friday!
We cannot say thank you enough to the incredible volunteers who faithfully serve Living Stones Church! To show our appreciation, we are hosting a special Volunteer Appreciation Dinner on Friday, October 16. We hope every one of our volunteers will join us for a wonderful evening as we celebrate all that God has done through you. Be watching for an RSVP email coming this Friday!
BUY YOUR BUILT DIFFERENT T-SHIRT TODAY!
Get your BUILT DIFFERENT T-shirt and help us represent this year’s theme together! Shirts are just $22 and can be ordered through the main page of our church app. Orders close Sunday, September 20, so be sure to place yours before the deadline!
Get your BUILT DIFFERENT T-shirt and help us represent this year’s theme together! Shirts are just $22 and can be ordered through the main page of our church app. Orders close Sunday, September 20, so be sure to place yours before the deadline!
MEN' MINISTRY FALL KICKOFF
Men, join us Tuesday evening as we kick off our Men’s Ministry for the fall! We will meet each Tuesday from 6:30–8:00 p.m. at the Arnesons’ home for fellowship, encouragement, and a study through the book of Jonah. This is a great opportunity to build stronger relationships with other men while growing together in our walk with Christ. We hope you will make plans to join us!
Men, join us Tuesday evening as we kick off our Men’s Ministry for the fall! We will meet each Tuesday from 6:30–8:00 p.m. at the Arnesons’ home for fellowship, encouragement, and a study through the book of Jonah. This is a great opportunity to build stronger relationships with other men while growing together in our walk with Christ. We hope you will make plans to join us!
TAKE WORSHIP WITH YOU THROUGHOUT THE WEEK!
Keep worship going all week long! Through the Living Stones Church app, you can listen to many of the songs we sing on Sunday, helping you worship, reflect on God's truth, and prepare your heart throughout the week. Download the app and take worship with you wherever you go.
Keep worship going all week long! Through the Living Stones Church app, you can listen to many of the songs we sing on Sunday, helping you worship, reflect on God's truth, and prepare your heart throughout the week. Download the app and take worship with you wherever you go.
OUR AMAZING PRAYER AND CARE TEAM
Your Prayer and Care Team is one of the most powerful ministries at Living Stones Church. This team faithfully lifts up every prayer request, follows up with care, and walks alongside our church family in both joyful and difficult seasons. Whether it’s sending prayer blankets, organizing meals through food trains, or simply reaching out to remind you that you are not alone, they are there to serve and support.
Don’t miss out on what God can do through prayer. If you have a need, we would be honored to pray for you. Simply go to our app and click on “Prayer Requests” to let us know how we can stand with you.
Your Prayer and Care Team is one of the most powerful ministries at Living Stones Church. This team faithfully lifts up every prayer request, follows up with care, and walks alongside our church family in both joyful and difficult seasons. Whether it’s sending prayer blankets, organizing meals through food trains, or simply reaching out to remind you that you are not alone, they are there to serve and support.
Don’t miss out on what God can do through prayer. If you have a need, we would be honored to pray for you. Simply go to our app and click on “Prayer Requests” to let us know how we can stand with you.
JESUS' FAVORITE OF THE MONTH: PHIL ARNESON
This month, we're excited to honor Phil Arneson as our "Jesus' Favorite of the Month!" Phil Arneson faithfully serves as the Men’s Ministry Leader at Living Stones Church, where he has a heart for helping men grow deeper in their faith and stronger in their relationships with one another. Each Tuesday night from 6:30–8:00 PM, Phil leads our men in studying God’s Word, engaging in meaningful conversations, and building genuine friendships and fellowship. Currently, the men are walking through the Book of Jonah together.
Phil also has a passion for investing in the next generation. On Sunday mornings during the worship service, he serves once a month as one of our Junior High leaders, helping our students understand God’s Word and encouraging them to build a faith of their own. We are incredibly grateful for the many ways Phil faithfully serves the men, students, and families of Living Stones Church.
This month, we're excited to honor Phil Arneson as our "Jesus' Favorite of the Month!" Phil Arneson faithfully serves as the Men’s Ministry Leader at Living Stones Church, where he has a heart for helping men grow deeper in their faith and stronger in their relationships with one another. Each Tuesday night from 6:30–8:00 PM, Phil leads our men in studying God’s Word, engaging in meaningful conversations, and building genuine friendships and fellowship. Currently, the men are walking through the Book of Jonah together.
Phil also has a passion for investing in the next generation. On Sunday mornings during the worship service, he serves once a month as one of our Junior High leaders, helping our students understand God’s Word and encouraging them to build a faith of their own. We are incredibly grateful for the many ways Phil faithfully serves the men, students, and families of Living Stones Church.
THE POWER OF A LIFEGROUP
Keep it up! Your LifeGroup matters more than you know. When gathering with others becomes a habit, it strengthens your faith, deepens your relationships, and gives you a place to grow throughout the week. If you are not yet in a LifeGroup and would like to join one, contact us and we will help you get connected.
Keep it up! Your LifeGroup matters more than you know. When gathering with others becomes a habit, it strengthens your faith, deepens your relationships, and gives you a place to grow throughout the week. If you are not yet in a LifeGroup and would like to join one, contact us and we will help you get connected.