EXPLORE GROWTH & COMMUNITY • 2013-2014
You're invited to explore! As members of the body of Christ, we are called to be in relationship with one another and walk through life together. We experience God and grow best when we are connected with other Christ-followers.
WANT TO EXPLORE ONLINE? CHECK OUT: lwccyork.com/explore
We know everyone’s story looks a little different and we want to meet you right where you are on the journey.
NEW TO LIVING WORD? GET STARTED AT:
Explore is a tool that can help you connect with others who are in a similar season of life. We believe being part of a community will help you grow spiritually, develop friendships, and provide support through all seasons of life.
WANT TO REGISTER FOR A CLASS? VISIT:
There are many places to choose from, just flip through the brochure to a category or group of interest to discover what’s right for you.
lwccyork.com/gettingstarted
lwccyork.com/register
QUESTIONS?
Topic-related discovery, typically lasting 1-6 weeks.
Please feel free to contact us to personally connect with someone who can help you begin exploring what community is all about.
MID-SIZE COMMUNITY
Call: 717.755.0089
Types of opportunities: CLASS
Theme-based learning, with large group teaching and small group discussion, usually running 10 weeks (note: a few span the fall-to-spring season).
SMALL GROUP
Gatherings of 8-12 people, meeting regularly throughout the year to explore life transformation together.
ONGOING COMMUNITY
Age or1 demographic-specific environments, meeting weekly or monthly.
SUNDAY
MONDAY
TUESDAY
WEDNESDAY
THURSDAY
MORNIN G
M OR N I N G
MORNING
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WEEKLY:
WEEKLY:
Mom-to-Mom
Men’s::Life
2ND & 4TH TUES:
Merge
*Thursday Mornings in the Word
Mommy & Me
EVENIN G
EVEN I N G
OFFERED PERIODICALLY:
Intro to Living Word
EVENING
WEEKLY:
WEEKLY:
Alpha
Liquid Tuesdays
(Exploring Christianity)
(ages 18-29)
Resilient Life
Shaped by the Word
Discipleship Essentials 1, 2, & 3
*Worship Mon-Sun
*A Life Well Lived
1ST, 3RD, & 5TH TUES:
*Prayer: Opening Our Hearts to God
*Thrive
Mom-to-Mom
Membership Class
*Missional Service: God on the Move
(Leadership and Spiritual Formation)
(Women's Ministry)
EVENING OFFERED PERIODICALLY:
*Simplicity & Grace (Women's Ministry)
*Spiritual Friendships
EVENING WEEKLY:
Men’s::Life The Studio
(Infused Arts)
(Women's Ministry)
*Sticky Faith (Parenting)
Growth Groups meet at various times throughout the week.
FRIDAYS & SATURDAYS: Please check the Sunday program for conferences/events offered occasionally on weekends. * New this fall Please visit our website for the most up-to-date schedule: www.lwccyork.com/calendar
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2013/2014 SCHEDULE
1ST, 3RD, & 5TH TUES:
GETTING STARTED The Alpha Course MID-SIZE COMMUNITY
Designed for those who are exploring spiritual life or the Christian faith, as well
as new Christians who have never had a foundational course. The setting for Alpha is relaxed. No question about life or God is too simple or too hostile... Questions like: Is there a God? Why am I here? Where did I come from? Where am I going? Alpha is for anyone who thinks there may be more to life than meets the eye. Find m ore info online at www. lwccyor k.com/get t ingst ar ted
GETTING STARTED
Time Frame: Mondays, 6:30-8:45 pm (begins with dinner); starts Sept. 23; runs 10 weeks; offered 3 times/year Questions? Contact Glenda Kelly at 755.0089 x 120 or gkelly@lwccyork.com
Discipleship Essentials MID-SIZE COMMUNITIES
DE-1 is the recommended next step for Alpha participants and new Christ followers. DE is open to everyone;
Alpha is not a prerequisite. Attending each class in sequence is recommended but not required. Participants may opt to attend
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one or more. Find mo re info o nline at www.lwccyor k.com/get t ingst ar ted DE-1 is for anyone with questions on how to live the Christian
DE-3 presents the John Ortberg DVD series, God is Closer
life. Join us to explore the Bible, the Christian faith, your new-
Than You Think . Experience intimacy with God through a
found relationship with Jesus, and life as His follower.
closeness you can feel and a reality you can experience as you
DE-2 will help you discover the sweeping biblical story of
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find Him where you least expect.
God’s amazing work to create a new people for His purposes,
Time Frame for each class: Mondays, 6:30-8:30 pm; starts Sept. 23;
how it unfolds at Living Word, and how to talk with God the
runs 10 weeks; offered 3 times/year
way Jesus did with His Father.
Questions? Contact Kathy Crimmins at 755.0089 x 157 or kcrimmins@lwccyork.com
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A Life Well Lived:
A Practical Guide for Embracing the Character of Christ Open to everyone; recommended next step following the DE series. This mid-size community, led by Ned Keene and Rebecca Rice, is designed to address the daily aspects of the Christian life. We will examine realistic ways in which we MID-SIZE COMMUNITY
can become more like Christ, even in the midst of our busy and challenging lives. More info at www.lwccyork.com/gettingstarted. Time Frame: Mondays, 6:30-8:00 pm; starts Sept. 23; runs 8 weeks; offered 3 times/year Questions? Contact Elizabeth Cherry: 755.0089, x 136, echerry@lwccyork.com
MEMBERSHIP & BAPTISM Baptism
Baptism is a sign or symbol of a person's commitment and loyalty to Christ. Anyone who has made a genuine, full commitment to Christ may (and should) be baptized (including children over the age of eight, teenagers, and adults). A one-hour baptism information class is required for baptism participants. Find mo re info online at lwccyor k.com /about bapt ism
MEMBERSHIP & BAPTISM
Time Frame: Offered several times throughout the year; check the website and Sunday program Questions? Contact Glenda Kelly at 755.0089 x 120 or gkelly@lwccyork.com
Membership Class
CLASS This class is designed to help those who are new to Living Word discover who we are. Prerequisite to Membership Class.
CLASS This class is led by our elders and required for those who want to become official members of Living Word. Please note: attendance at Intro to LW is a prerequisite to Membership.
F in d mo re i n fo on l i n e at www.lwccyo rk.co m/memb ers hi p
Time Frame: Sundays, 5:00-7:00 pm; starts Sept. 29; runs 2 weeks; offered 3 times/year Questions? Contact Glenda Kelly at 755.0089 x 120 or gkelly@lwccyork.com
Find m ore info online at www. lwccyor k.com/m em ber sh i p
Time Frame: Sundays, 5:00-7:00 pm; starts Oct. 13; runs 1 week; offered 3 times/year Questions? Contact Glenda Kelly at 755.0089 x 120 or gkelly@lwccyork.com 4
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Intro to Living Word
GROWTH GROUPS Growth Groups SMALL GROUPS
Looking to connect with others and grow in faith? Consider a small group of 8-12
people seeking to be transformed by Jesus as they examine scriptures, pray, and share with each other. Find mo re info online at www. lwccyor k.com/groups Time Frame: Groups meet regularly throughout the year; topics usually range 8-12 weeks in length; morning and evening choices available.
GROUPS OF 8-12 PEOPLE
Questions? Contact Elizabeth Cherry at 755.0089 x 136 or echerry@lwccyork.com or contact Ned Keene at 755.0089 x 106 or nkeene@lwccyork.com
LEADERSHIP & SPIRITUAL FORMATION Thrive (Conversations and Invitations)
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MID-SIZE COMMUNITY
Led by Pastor Brian Rice and team, this mid-size community is designed to
help you grow into spiritual maturity. Weekly gathering will include 30 minutes of Bible study and 90 minutes of spiritual conversation in small groups using the spiritual formation workbooks,
Conversations and Invitations. If interested, you must visit the website for additional details and online registration. Find m ore info online at www. lwccyor k.com/leader ship
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Time Frame: Mondays, 6:30-8:30 pm; Sept. 23-April 2014 Questions? Contact Kathy Crimmins at 755.0089 x 157 or kcrimmins@lwccyork.com
CORE CLASSES: Open to everyone, but particularly those who have a good spiritual foundation and desire to deepen their relationship with Christ through His word, worship, prayer, and missional service. Find m ore info online at www. lwccyor k.com/core
Shaped by the Word CLASS
Has studying the Bible been difficult and often left
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Worship: Monday to Sunday
CLASS
Worship is more than just what happens when we’re
you feeling unconnected? Do you find yourself reading the
singing on Sundays. This class, led by Chris Smith, will help
Bible but seeing little change? Look at a more satisfying and transformative way to read the scriptures through the practice of spiritual reading. Led by Gordon Carpenter.
you understand how worship encompasses all of life, as well as
Time Frame: Sundays, 5:00-7:00 pm; starts Sept. 8; runs 4 weeks; offered 3 times/year
Time Frame: Sundays, 5:00-7:00 pm; starts Oct. 13; runs 3
Questions? Contact Kathy Crimmins at 755.0089 x 157 or kcrimmins@lwccyork.com
Questions? Contact Kelly Hammond at 755.0089 x 128 or
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Prayer: Opening Our Hearts to God
CLASS
Has anyone ever asked you about your prayer life and
you were afraid to answer? For most of us, prayer can be very difficult, but God desires to communicate and commune with expand your understanding through different ways of praying. Led by Gordon Carpenter. Time Frame: Sundays, 5:00-7:00 pm; starts Nov. 3; runs 4 weeks; offered 3 times/year Questions? Contact Kathy Crimmins at 755.0089 x 157 or kcrimmins@lwccyork.com
Come and grow as a worshipper, from Monday to Sunday. weeks offered 3 times/year khammond@lwccyork.com
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Missional Service: God on the Move
CLASS
So‌ just what in the world is God up to? What can God
do with my life surrendered to Him? Discover the mission God is on and the privileged partnership we share as we join Him in His work. This class, led by Ned Keene, examines how we can align our hearts and lives with the goal of God for the world: the redemption of people through Jesus Christ. Time Frame: Sundays, 5:00-7:00 pm; offered early 2014; runs 4 weeks Questions? Contact Elizabeth Cherry at 755.0089 x 136 6 or echerry@lwccyork.com
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us. No matter where you are, come and explore prayer and
unpack the connection between our private and public worship.
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The Leadership Forum CLASS
Workshops led by Pastor Brian Rice and team.
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The Resilient Life
“Let us run with perseverance… RESILIENCE… the race that is
F i n d m ore i n fo o nline at www.lwccyo rk.co m/leader ship
marked out for us.” –Hebrews 12:1
Time Frame: Sundays, 5:00-7:00 pm; offered monthly beginning
Resilient people…
in Oct. Check website for details. Questions? Contact Kathy Crimmins at 755.0089 x 157 or kcrimmins@lwccyork.com
• Are inspired by a big-picture view of life • Run free of the weight of the past • Train themselves to go the distance to finish strong MID-SIZE COMMUNITY
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Thursday Mornings IN THE Word
CLASS
Led by Connie Milchling and Dave Vodila. Do you
who want to finish well. It will be offered in the fall and again in the spring. Find m ore info at www. lwccyor k .com/re s i l i e nt l i fe
This class is for anyone available Thursday mornings. Each
Time Frame: Tuesdays, 6:30-8:00 pm in the Life Center;
unpack scripture together and nourish our souls. Time Frame: Thursdays, 9:30-11:00 am in the Life Center; Sept.
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Resilient Life), this 10-week community is designed for those
enjoy community and have a desire to study God’s Word? week will include time in the New and Old Testament as we
19-Nov. 21. Resumes after the holidays, Jan. 16-April 10 Questions? Contact Kelly Hammond at 755.0089 x 128 or khammond@lwccyork.com
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Led by Connie Milchling and Dave Vodila
(with materials inspired by Gordon MacDonald’s book A
Sept. 17-Nov. 19 or Feb. 4-April 15 Questions? Contact Kelly Hammond at 755.0089 x 128 or khammond@lwccyork.com
COUNSELING & WELLNESS Counseling & Wellness Center: For an appointment, registration for a class or group, or for gathering more information, please visit us online or call the Counseling Center at x 121. Find m ore info online at www. lwccyor k.com/counseling
Counseling Services We provide professional Christian counseling for individuals, couples, and families that not only addresses behavioral and relational changes, but also examines the condition of the heart. Counseling includes, but is not limited to, the following issues: • Addictions
• Personality Testing
• Emotional and Mental Health
• Relational Conflict and Concerns
• Career Development and Exploration
• Sexual Dysfunction • Spiritual Matters
• Life Transitions
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We are offering a specialized table at the mid-size community
Simplicity & Grace (see page 11) for women addressing issues related to divorce. Time Frame: Wednesdays, 6:30-8:00 pm; Oct. 2-Nov. 13 Register online or call the Counseling Center at x 121
Group Counseling for Compulsive Behaviors Specialized group for men struggling with issues like alcohol, drugs, gambling, and pornography. Time Frame: Meeting weekly, beginning Tuesday, Oct. 8 Register by calling the Counseling Center at x 121
Support for Men Dealing with Compulsive Behaviors NEW!
We are offering a specialized table at the mid-size community
The Quest for Authentic Manhood (see page 12). This table will provide support for men dealing with alcohol, drugs, gambling, or pornography. Time Frame: Thursday evenings, Sept.-Apr. Register online at lwccyork.com/mensministry or call the Counseling Center at x 121 for more information
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Support for Women Who are Separated or Divorced NEW!
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YOUNGER ADULTS Liquid Tuesdays (AGES 18-29, SINGLE AND MARRIED) ONGOING COMMUNITY Relevant teaching, intimate worship, and dynamic community for ages 18-29, single or married. Like us on facebook.com/liquidtuesdays. Find m ore i nfo onl i ne at
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www.lwccyo rk.co m/liquid
AGES 18-29
Time Frame: Tuesdays, 7:15-8:45 pm; Sept.-July; no preregistration required. Child care is available with preregistration. Questions? Contact Danielle Blasser at 755.0089 x 129 or dblasser@lwccyork.com
MARRIED COUPLES Marriage: Built to Last
Stepfamily Conference
A 6-week learning community focused on strengthening your marriage. Find m ore info
Understanding the unique challenges of stepfamily life. Find m ore info onl i ne at
o nline at www.lwccyor k.com/m ar r iagebt l
www. lwccyor k.com/stepfam
Time Frame: Offered once a year: winter/spring 2014 Questions? Contact Lisa Long at 755.0089 x 122 or llong@lwccyork.com
Time Frame: One-day Saturday conference in spring 2014 (day and time to be announced at a later date). Cost: $15/person. Questions? Contact Salinda Weary at 755.0089 x 154 or sweary@lwccyork.com
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MARRIED
Married Couples Community
ONGOING COMMUNITY Extending Christian love and support to senior married couples. We offer 5 or 6 events/year. Look for our event sign-ups in the lobby. Find mo re info o nline at www. lwccyor k.com/m ar r iedlife
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PARENTING Sticky Faith CLASS
5-week video-facilitated learning community focused on equipping parents with everyday
ideas to build lasting faith in their kids. Find m ore info online at www. lwccyor k.com/parent i ng Time Frame: Wednesdays, 6:30-8:00 pm; Oct. 16-Nov. 13 Questions? Contact Lisa Long at 755.0089 x 122 or llong@lwccyork.com
Support for families walking the adoption/foster parenting journey. Questions? Contact Billie at lwccmosaic@hotmail.com
Mom to Mom MID-SIZE COMMUNITY
A place to connect with other moms and
Mommy & Me Playgroup A loving community for mothers of young children to share
be equipped, encouraged, and energized on the journey.
the joys and struggles of motherhood and experience God’s
F in d mo re i n fo on l i n e at www.lwccyo rk.co m/mo mto mo m
grace along the journey. Find m ore info online at
Time Frame: 1st, 3rd and 5th Tuesday, 9:30-11:30 am –or–
www. lwccyor k.com/parent ing
7:00-8:30 pm; Sept. 17-Dec. 17 and Jan.7-May 6. Workbook
Time Frame: 2nd and 4th Tuesday, 9:30-11:00 am; Sept. 10-
cost: $20.
May 27
Questions? Contact Salinda Weary at 755.0089 x 154 or sweary@lwccyork.com
Questions? Contact Salinda Weary at 755.0089 x 154 or sweary@lwccyork.com
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Mosaic
PARENTING
MINISTRIES FOR WOMEN Merge MID-SIZE COMMUNITY
Women are encouraged to align their hearts to God through the faith and
friendship that is fostered in this community of women’s growth groups. Women gather together to hear short messages and then move into small groups to discuss ways to integrate
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biblical truths into their lives. Find m ore info online at www. lwccyor k.com/wom e n
FOR WOMEN
Time Frame: Wednesdays, 9:30-11:30 am; Sept. 11-Apr. 2014 Questions? Contact Elizabeth Cherry at 755.0089 x 136 or echerry@lwccyork.com
Spring Retreat
Simplicity & Grace:
Save the date! Girls’ Getaway, April 2014 at Black Rock Retreat Center. Details coming early 2014. Find m ore info
Living the Intentional, Unhurried Life
on l i n e at www.lwccyo rk.co m/wo men
rhythms that offer peace in the midst of a challenging world.
Questions? Contact Kelly Hammond at 755.0089 x 128 or khammond@lwccyork.com
(Led by Kim Keene, Connie Milchling, and Rebecca Rice.)
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Spiritual Friendships:
MID-SIZE COMMUNITY
Join us to explore new & refreshing life
Time Frame: Wednesdays, 6:30-8:00 pm; Oct. 2-Nov. 13 Questions? Contact Pat Wellen at 755.0089 x 121 or
A Look at Women from the Bible
pwellen@lwccyork.com
MID-SIZE COMMUNITY Designed for women interested in exploring the spiritual relationships of women.
Find m ore info about Spir it ual Fr iendships a nd Si mpl i c i t y &
Time Frame: Wednesdays, Feb.-Mar. Questions? Contact Pat Wellen at 755.0089 x 121 or pwellen@lwccyork.com
Grace online at www. lwccyor k.com/counsel i ng
MEN'S::LIFE (Ministries for Men) The Quest for Authentic Manhood MID-SIZE COMMUNITY
Encourages men to embark on a journey into what it means to be an authentic man
as modeled by Jesus Christ. (Men's Fraternity Curriculum) Find mo re info o nline at www. lwccyor k.com/m ensm inist r y
Time Frame: Wednesdays, 6:00-7:30 am –or– Thursdays, 7:00-9:00 pm; Sept. 18/19-Apr. 3 Questions? Contact John Hilliard at 755.0089 x 109 or menslifelwcc@gmail.com
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The Leadership Challenge
MID-SIZE COMMUNITY
For men who want to follow Jesus, serve
His purposes, and have a leadership imprint. This course, taught by Pastor Brian and John Hilliard, is designed to help men study the Bible, build character, strengthen friendships, and form habits of the heart as they grow as husbands, fathers, friends, servants, and leaders. Find mo re info o nline at www. lwccyor k .com/m ens ministry
Time Frame: Wednesdays, 6:00-7:30 am –or– Thursdays,
Men's Growth Groups SMALL GROUPS
Men’s growth groups meet at various times of
the week. If you have an interest in meeting with other men, engaging with the scriptures, and serving others throughout the community, we have some great groups for you to join. Find m ore info online at www. lwccyor k.com/groups
Questions? Contact John Hilliard at 755.0089 x 109 or menslifelwcc@gmail.com
7:00-9:00 pm; Sept. 18/19-Apr. 3 Questions? Contact John Hilliard at 755.0089 x 109 or menslifelwcc@gmail.com
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FOR MEN
INFUSED ARTS MINISTRY Create Space: for creativity, for God, for community. Infused Arts is designed for creative souls, artists, poets, and writers who sense a longing in their hearts to explore their God-given creative voices as a way to draw closer in relationship with Jesus.
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Find mo re info o nline at infused-ar t s.com
CREATIVE ARTS
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The Gallery @ Common Grounds Stop by Common Grounds (the coffee bar at LW) to enjoy the latest exhibit. Interested in showing your work? Contact deAnn Roe at 755.0089 x 126 or droe@lwccyork.com
The Well:
Refresh, Revive, Renew
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The Studio ONGOING COMMUNITY
A place for artists, writers, and creatives
O God, You are my God, I seek You, my soul thirsts for You
to explore thier God-given creativity in the arts. Each month
(Psalm 63:1). The Well is a sacred space to meet with God in quiet
has a specific focus: Engage (small group community), Grow
prayer to be refreshed by His love, to be revived in your spirit, and
(spiritual expression through creating art), Explore (play, new
to be renewed through Jesus. This space will be created in the
ideas, techniques, etc). All levels of artistic ability welcomed.
Life Center, with a different theme for each installation.
Ages 16+.
Time Frame: Jan., Apr., July, and Oct. 2014 for 3 days each
Time Frame: Thursdays, 6:30-8:30 pm in Common Grounds
month. More details to come.
rooms CDEF; runs from Sept. 5-May 29 (taking off Dec.)
Questions? Contact deAnn Roe at 755.0089 x 126 or droe@
Questions? Contact deAnn Roe at 755.0089 x 126 or droe@
lwccyork.com
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Sacred Path and Prayer Gardens
Retreats & Workshops
Come, rest and be still before the Lord. This rustic, half-mile
Writing Retreats are offered quarterly. Fall retreat: Saturday,
mulch path meanders peacefully around the front perimeter
Oct. 12 from 9:00 am-2:00 pm. Ages 16+.
of Living Word's property, weaving in-and-out of pine and
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maple trees and along fields of corn. There are five beautifully
times through the year. The first workshop offered is a Portrait
landscaped prayer gardens along this path, each having a
Drawing Workshop which will take place every Saturday in Oct.
signpost featuring a thoughtful quote or scripture for reflection
from 9:00 am-12:00 pm. Cost: $25.
coffee bar lobby.
Questions? Contact deAnn Roe at 755.0089 x 126 or droe@lwccyork.com
Time Frame: Open all year long, even in winter Questions? Contact deAnn Roe at 755.0089 x 126 or droe@lwccyork.com
SERVING OPPORTUNITIES Interested in Serving? Go to lwccyork.com and click on the “Serve” tab to discover more about service opportunities with Living Word, local outreach, or global ministries. We update these opportunities several times each year. Thank you! • S er ving at Living Word: www. lwccyor k.com/ser ve
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• S er ving in the Yo r k Area : www. lwccyor k.com/local • S er ving in O ther Nation s: www. lwccyor k.com/global
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and contemplation. A quarterly devotional is available in the
Instructional/Technical Workshops are offered several
Please Note u Since some classes are limited in size, we encourage early registration. Sign up online at www.lwccyork.com/explore We Offer Child Care u Child care is available for many classes and groups with one week prior registration. Please complete the online Child Care Registration Form at www.lwccyork.com/childcare Start Dates u Some start dates may not be shown in this brochure. Please check the web addresses listed or visit the Information Counter in the lobby for class start dates.
2530 Cape Horn Rd, Red Lion, PA 17356 717.755.0089 • lwccyork.com/explore