LowCountry Community Church

MARQUIS LAUGHLIN @ LCC - NOVEMBER 27

Marquis Laughlin this Sunday! We love Marquis' annual visit with us. Invite, invite, and invite your friends and family to come and hear Marquis' unique presentation of one of Scripture's most faced-paced books, the Acts of the Apostles. (He will deliver a portion of the whole book due to time limitations.) Many of Marquis' resources will also be available for you to purchase. They are great aids in increasing your knowledge and appreciation of the Word.

DIVORCE CARE - Surviving the Holidays is Tonight

If you, or maybe someone you know, are struggling with anxiety, depression or just loneliness as a result of being separated or divorced, you are not alone and we are here to help.

Tonight at LCC, from 7 to 9 pm, we are hosting a special session of Divorce Care called "Surviving the Holidays."  In past years, many people have found this session very helpful in dealing with the new realities that come with being divorced or separated.  

Surviving the Holidays is a warm, encouraging and helpful event. Featuring video instruction and group discussion, it will help you deal with the pain or grief you are enduring this holiday season.

Why don't you come tonight, be encouraged and find hope?  Call or text Brad 816-7722 or Carol 422-0797 for more information.

WHAT'S HAPPENING AT LCC!

Can you believe that it is ALREADY November?  It seems like this whole year has been a hair fire and now we are on the downhill slope to Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Years.  Despite time flying by, hasn't God been faithful to us throughout each moment of each day?  Take a moment to reflect on your year so far and find a few things to thank God for.  

The bible says that God inhabits the prayers of his people.  There is something powerful that happens when, in the middle of difficult circumstances, we actually start praising God.  In Acts 16 we find that Paul and Silas were beaten and thrown into prison and..."About midnight Paul and Silas were praying and singing hymns to God, and the other prisoners were listening to them. Suddenly there was such a violent earthquake that the foundations of the prison were shaken. At once all the prison doors flew open, and everybody’s chains came loose." 

The result of their praise was the salvation of the prison's jailer and his whole family.  How about you, can you find a way to praise God even when times are tough?  Why don't you try it?  Let us know how it works for you.  

Here are a few things that are going on at LCC that you should be aware of:

1) Clocks go back one hour this Sunday morning at 2:00 a.m.  Don't forget to reset your clocks before going to bed on Saturday night.

2) CORE CLASS (Do the Five) This Sunday from 4 to 7 p.m.  Life is a journey and our five classes equip you to live the life you were designed to live.  Read more HERE.

3) Kicking off Operation Christmas Child this weekend.  We partner with Samaritan's Purse to collect and distribute shoeboxes filled with toys for children around the world.  CLICK HERE for more information.  

4) Did you sign up for DATE NIGHT yet?  Loving babysitters at a low price...Guys, take the bull by the horns and plan everything for a night out with your wife.  We're handing you the hardest part (lining up a babysitter) on a silver platter.  CLICK HERE to sign up!

SPECIAL BENEVOLENCE OFFERING THIS SUNDAY

This Sunday, we will be receiving a separate benevolence offering at the end of the service. You may not be aware, but every month LCC assists a good number of people with money for food, rent and utility bills.   The majority of the people helped are those that call our church home so your gift may be for the family sitting next to you on Sunday.

Would you pray and ask God if he would want you to take part in this offering?  Thank you!

BUMPER CROP COLLECTION THIS SUNDAY!

Don't forget to bring your filled grocery bag tomorrow for our Bumper Crop. Your donation goes far in helping a lot of people right in our community in Jesus' name.  If you didn't get a bag, feel free to bring one from home.  Every little bit helps!  

THESE ARE THE 'GOOD OLD DAYS' @ LCC!

BEACH BAPTISM - Thank you!

We hope you were able to make it to our baptism last Sunday. It was a great time of family fun, eating together while listening to great music, AND of course, witnessing 26 people crossing an important milestone in their walk with God to be baptized. Congratulations! Special thanks to Carrabbas Restaurant on Hilton Head Island for donating and catering all the food for this special occasion!

CORE CLASSES (Do the Five) -  September 25 at 4:00 p.m.

Go deeper and learn practical ways to live the successful Christian life you’re hoping for. Join us for our next CORE CLASSES, Sunday, September 25 from 4:00 to 7:00 p.m. We have a class for each of the Five Purposes of LCC. CONNECT, GROW, SERVE, REACH, WORSHIP. Jump into any one, but take CONNECT first because that gives you the whole LCC story and how you can become a member. Please register by September 22 online at lowcountrycc.org. This is free. Dinner and childcare are provided.

FINANCIAL PEACE UNIVERSITY (FPU) - New Session starts Monday, September 26 

Join in Dave Ramsey’s “Great Recovery” by taking our next FPU session which will be offered Monday nights from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. The first class entitled “Super Saving” is FREE to the public. Those wishing to participate in the remaining 12 classes pay a membership fee which includes class materials and a lifetime membership to FPU. Visit: lowcountrycc.org to register. Childcare is available for a small additional fee. For more information contact FPU Coordinator Brad at: [email protected] or 843.247.3947.

CLOTHING CONNECTION - NEEDS YOUR HELP! 

Our annual event is rapidly approaching and we need an army of volunteers, to help sort and work the event. Contact Tabitha at [email protected] to help.   Thanks!

MEN OF THE BANNER - Bible Study, Thursdays beginning September 22 at 6:30 p.m.

This 7-week Bible Study, for MEN only, asks the hard questions and explores a man’s role as a leader as well as how to achieve purity in the home. For more information, or to register, contact Jimmy at 843.815.3211.

ALL THE LATEST FROM LCC!

BEACH BAPTISM - Sunday, September 11 at 5:00 pm

Join us for our next baptism which will be held on beautiful Hilton Head Island at Chaplin Park (Burkes Beach Road & 278).  This will be a great time to relax, eat some delicious food provided by Carrabbas, listen to great music and of course enjoy a beach baptism.  See you there!
ADULTS: If you are ready to take the next step in your journey and be baptized, CLICK HERE to register. Congratulations!  

PARENTS of children in grades three through five interested in baptism are required to attend a class called First Steps. Please contact Pastor Vinnie for more information on this class.  Email Vinnie at: [email protected]

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 DIVORCE CARE - Wednesdays at 7 p.m. Beginning September 7.

DivorceCare is a friendly, caring group of people who will walk alongside you through one of life’s most difficult experiences. Don’t go through separation or divorce alone. We will meet here Wednesdays at 7:00 p.m. beginning September 7.  Contact Brad at: (843) 422-0797 or [email protected].

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“LET’S TALK” - An Opportunity for Dads to Bond with Their Sons. Begins September 17

Dads, is it time to have “the talk”? Do you want to have a better conversation with your son than your father had with you? Let us help narrow the communication gap. Come together on this 7-week journey to enhance your relationship with each other and God. It will be full of fun, NAS- CAR, worship, service and more. We will meet each Saturday evening at LCC for seven weeks beginning September 17 at 6:30 p.m. Cost for materials is $60 per family and scholarships are available. CLICK HERE to register.

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 MARRIAGE ONENESS BIBLE STUDY

Marriage Oneness Bible Study is a follow up study to our "Art of Marriage" Conference. Couples are welcome to this study whether they went to the conference or not. This is a high commitment, 8-week study that requires homework each week, but has had a huge positive impact on the marriages of the LCC leaders that have taken it in the past.

The study will start at the on September 19 from 6:30 to 8 PM. The last session will be November 14th. 

Cost: $40 per couple.  CLICK HERE to register online.  Childcare is available for $5 per child per session.

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DO THE FIVE (a.k.a. Core Classes)
Sunday, September 25 from 4 to 7 pm

Here at LCC, this is THE CORE of our discipleship process for Christ followers. By exploring in depth each of the five purposes of LCC, you have the opportunity to gain knowledge, understanding, and spiritual truths that will ultimately help you develop into a more passionate follower of Christ. Dinner and childcare is provided. We encourage you to take the classes in order, but only the CONNECT Class is required to be taken first.

CUTOFF FOR REGISTRATION IS THURSDAY, September 22, 2011.  To register CLICK HERE.

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WORSHIP BAND WORKSHOP - Saturday, October 1 
Join us for a one-day worship band workshop sponsored by LowCountry Community Church and Hilton Head Island Community Church. Choose from four workshop tracks - band, vocal, worship leader, and tech/production! $10 donation is suggested, but not required. Work shop leaders are from the Atlanta area and serve in large churches and are very skilled in their fields. Don't miss this opportunity to enhance your skills as a worship team member!!  
To register, click here: https://lowcountrycommunitychurch.wufoo.com/forms/2011-worship-band-workshop/

 

Kim Marshall - Preschool Coordinator (Bluffton Campus)

  We are excited to announce that Kim Marshall has been selected to replace Barb Weatherwax as our Preschool Coordinator in Promiseland at the Bluffton Campus. Kim and her husband Chris, along with their three children have been attending LCC since they arrived in Bluffton from Pennsylvania over a year ago. Kim has been active in volunteering in the Promiseland 2zees Room as well as getting involved with other ministry opportunities. She has diplomas from Geneva College and Duquesne University with degrees that have helped her nurture her desire to work and be around kids. Furthermore, Kim graduated from both colleges with Magna Cum Laude honors which mean the staff GPA just took a serious turn upward:) Thanks Kim and welcome aboard!

Artists and singers?

We have two exciting opportunities for you this fall to use your gifts and talents at LCC through our Worship Arts Ministry.

THE ART WALL

Perhaps you have noticed the Art Wall in the Main Lobby this summer? If you are an artist or a photographer, we would love to have you share your art with us! The assignment for our second church-wide Gallery Show is going to be "Simple Blessings". Here are the details...

DURATION OF EXHIBIT: Beginning (Sunday) September 12th and running approximately eight weeks.

ENTRY DEADLINE: Art should be delivered to the Bluffton or HHI Campus no later than (Tuesday) September 7th.

DROP OFF: Art may be turned in to Mark Howard at the Bluffton Campus during the week and at the Hilton Head and Bluffton campus locations on Sundays.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: The exhibit is open to all visual artists, both professional and amateur. Each artist may submit up to three pieces of original artwork reflecting the series theme. Art displayed on the gallery wall will remain there for approximately eight to nine weeks.  A label for the wall will be provided by the gallery and will correspond to a framed information sheet that will be displayed on the gallery wall in close proximity to the displayed pieces. The framed information sheet will include each individual artist's name, title, medium, contact information, etc.

GUIDELINES FOR EXHIBITING: Please include the following information: Name, title of each piece, medium of each piece and any other pertinent information - such as a website address, email address, telephone number, etc. Also, please deliver your work ready to hang.

For more information, contact Jennifer Koch or call her at 843.290.0665

THE WORSHIP COMMUNITY (a.k.a. LCC's choir) begins Sunday, Sept. 19 @ 6PM (Bluffton)

Psalm 100 says “Make a joyful noise to the Lord!” Join other LCC friends and participate in our “no-audition required” worship choir. We will participate in Sunday services on a once-a-month basis. Join us for our first rehearsal and meet some great LCC friends who love to worship God in song! For more information, contact our Worship Director, Cynthia Cullen or call her at 843.290.2309.

Happily Ever After

Join us this Sunday as we begin our New Message Series on the Beatitudes. All Small Groups will be going through LCC-developed studies during this series.

If you are not in a small group, check out our Small Group Connect this Sunday immediately following services and find a group that fits you.

See you Sunday!