Operation Christmas Child

Again this year we are donating gift shoe boxes to Samaritan’s Purse for Operation Christmas Child.  Shoe boxes are due November 22, 2009.

Small Groups September 2009

With autumn quickly approaching we will once again be starting up our small groups.

This year we have five groups; three for  singles and couples, one for college & career, and one for the women. There is a good possibility we will be starting a group for the men, also.

It is good to see so many people at Word of Life involved in the different ministries available here. It reminds me of a Scripture in Hebrews 10:24,25 NIV

“…let us consider how we may spur one another on toward love and good deeds. Let us not give up meeting together, as some are in the habit of doing, but let us encourage one another—and all the more as you see the Day approaching.”

We need to encourage each other and help each other to keep fervent in our love and service to Jesus. We don’t want to be like a soldier in a battle who lags behind the rest of his platoon and becomes an easy target. I don’t know about you, but I need to be with my fellow believers to be strengthened for the ongoing battle we are in.

Small groups are an intimate setting and a good way to encourage each other, develop relationships with our fellow believers, worship the Lord, study the Bible, ask questions and pray for each others’ needs.

In our singles and couples groups, we are currently studying 1 Corinthians, chapter by chapter and would love for you to become a part of a group. You will not only be blessed but you will be a blessing to others.

We will be starting after Labor Day; please watch for details. If you would like to join a group or have any questions, please see me or email homegroups@wolcf.org.

Missionary Weekend

Join us as we celebrate our missionaries!  Four family’s actively engaged on the missions field will be with us August 8th and 9th.  Join us on Saturday (August 8th) at the church as we have a picnic with our missionaries families.

Outreach to Cameron Community Ministries

On Sunday August 23rd from 3-6 p.m. members of Word of Life Christian Fellowship will be serving at Cameron Community Ministries. Will will be providing a dinner and a short worship service.  Those interested in participating should contact Mike Slocum.

Wednesday Night Service

Beginning June 3, 2009 there will be a Wednesday night service at 7pm every week until July 22, 2009.  The youth will be leading the worship and there will be a series of speakers. Childcare for children through age 3 will be available in the nursery.

2009 Elim Leadership Conference

Transformed – with Bill Johnson

Leadership Conference PDF with more information

CompassCare VISION Walk & Family Festival 2009

CompassCare VISION Walk & Family Festival – Join CompassCare in erasing the need for abortion in Rochester, Western New York, and across the nation. Help raise $187,000 to enable CompassCare to serve more women and to empower Pregnancy Resource Centers across the country to be 90% effective using the CompassCare Model. Free food, games, prizes, and live music. Saturday May 16th, 9 AM at Monroe Community College Brighton Campus. See the VISION Walk display or call 585-232-3894.

Beth Moore Weekly Bible Study for Women

Beginning April 3, 2009 we will be starting a new series, “It’s Tough Being a Woman” using the book of Esther. We will be meeting Fridays from 9:30-11am for 10 weeks. Study Guides are available, optionally, for $20.00 (please pre-order ASAP). Child care is available for preschoolers.

All women welcome! Come join us! Please RSVP at office@wolcf.org.

“Laugh your Way to a Better Marriage” Seminar

We will be starting another round of this excellent DVD series Wednesday April 1, 2009.  Please contact the church office if you’re interested in participating.

Youth Floor Hockey

On Saturdays 11:45 am – 1:15 pm starting February 29, 2009 through March 28, 2009 Word of Life Christian Fellowship will be hosting floor hockey (games and practices for two teams) in the gym (3374 Winton Road South, Rochester (Hentrietta) NY 13623-3026) for all children grades 1 – 8 (coed teams, grouped by grades 1-4 and 5-8). The cost will be for $15/child (families with 2 or more children participating $25).

Required equipment:

* clean sneakers
* gloves (leather palm best for handling sticks)
* waiver and registration form signed by parents

Optional equipment (recommended)

* shin guards

Please contact the chruch offices for more information.