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LCC ON MISSION MAGAZINESPRING 2025202 Bruner Pike, LaFontaine, IN 46940765.981.2101 | lafontainechristian.comPage 1Real People. Real Hope.SUNDAYMORNINGSERVICES202 Bruner PkLaFontaine, IN 469401st Service9:00 AM2nd ServiceIn Person & Live @ 10:30 AMSunday School classesduring the 9:00 serviceJR/SR High in The BARNAdult Class in The BARNLiving On Mission Adultclass in Classroom H(south hallway)Children’s classes forinfants - 5th Grade (check-in at Kids’ Check-In Table)We are Real People following Jesus,being changed by Jesus, andcommitted to the mission of Jesusbecause of the Real Hope we have in Him.valuesBiblical AuthoritySpiritual MaturityBelonging CommunityUnwavering Generosityour Mission
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Page3Real People. Real Hope.Since Easter is late this year (April 20), I think it would be good if this Newsletterarticle spoke about a 2000 year-old event that changed the world then and now.Jesus is Alive!!! I will be using an easter Illustration used by many preachers: TheStory of Frank Clements. Frank Clements dreamed of flying airplanes from the time he was a little boy.During World War II he joined the U.S. Air Force, became a 2nd lieutenant and wassoon flying dangerous missions over the English Channel into France and Germany.Everyone in his hometown of Big Spring, Texas and the Fourth Street BaptistChurch, where the Clements family had been members for years, was proud ofFrank. Pastor Elmer Dunham related that the church prayed for Frank often andtried to get reports back about his welfare, but feedback was sparse.One day the tragic message came to Big Springs that Frank Clements was missingin action. Mr. Clements was working in his repair shop just off the side of his garage,but when he got the news about Frank, he and his wife dropped everything andwent straight to pastor Dunham and the three wept and prayed together.Not long afterward they got the dreaded telegram. “Greetings, we regret to informyou that Frank Clements was killed in action over the English Channel. We extendour deepest sympathy.” The Clements family was devastated. The town of BigSprings had a memorial service, and since west Texas people are close, the wholetown turned out for his memorial.They placed a single red rose on the empty casket and the entire communitymourned Frank’s death. The problem, however, was it was a case ofmisidentification. Lt. Frank Clements from Big Spring, Texas was not really dead.Another pilot with the same name had been shot and killed.Frank from Big Springs had also been shot down but he had survived the crash, waspicked up by allies after several days at sea, and taken back across the channel in aboat. He knew nothing about the other Frank Clements or the wrongful deathnotice. But because he survived such an ordeal the military gave him a leave to goback to the states.Frank was a young man – not yet twenty years old and decided not to call…he’d justsurprise his parents. That’s pretty typical – especially considering he didn’t knowthey had received wrong information and were mourning his passing. He chose justto surprise them.…Continued on next pageQuarterly Encouragementby Pastor Brad
Frank took a passenger ship that took over a week to cross the Atlantic, then a trainfrom the East Coast to Dallas, then a Greyhound bus to Big Spring, Texas. When hegot to the bus stop, he felt like walking so he took his big duffle bag and startedwalking home. He didn’t come in contact with anyone he knew along the way. Hewent to his house, heard activity in the repair shop next to the garage, walked up,stood in doorway and watched his dad, whose back was turned to him, for severalseconds as he worked at the bench.Then Lt. Frank Clements simply said, “Dad….” His Dad froze. Again he said, “Dad!” Theold man turned and saw his son and couldn’t believe his eyes! He ran to him,hugged him, crying his eyes out with joy. Frank couldn’t understand what wasgoing on. They had always been the type to just shake hands, but his dad wouldn’tlet go of him. Finally his dad let go, stepped back and looked at him one more time,raced inside to tell his wife and then ran down Main Street of Big Spring. Texas,hollering, “He’s alive! He’s alive! He’s alive!”The next day the Paper in Big Spring, Texas carried a huge front-page headline thatread: “Lt. Frank Clements returns- Alive!”That’s a long story but one that points to Jesus. Jesus Christ actually died andreturned from the grave. Those who saw Him after the resurrection couldn’t believehe was alive. The women who came to the tomb, the disciples in the Upper Room,the two on the road to Emmaus... All of them surprised. For 2000 years the message of Jesus has been preached on the “main streets” ofmany towns and cities. Jesus is Alive! Jesus is Alive! Will you go tell others Jesus isAlive!!! Pastor Brad Page 4Real People. Real Hope.Join us for Easter!service times:7:30 AM9:00 AM10:30 AM
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Page 6Real People. Real Hope.The LCC staff spotlight is a chance to get to know our staff! This section will shareabout their life, how they got involved in LCC, and even things you may not knowabout them!WHAT AREA(S) DO YOU SERVE?HOW LONG HAVE YOU BEEN SERVING?WHAT DO YOU ENJOY?Boating and spending time with ourfamily and friends.IF THERE WAS A WAY TO ENCOURAGEPEOPLE TO COME TO LCC, WHATWOULD YOU TELL THEM?Danny LloydElderSpouse: Marie LloydChildren: Jake (Katelin),Gabe, Mason (Jordyn),and MoGrandchild: EmalynnElder & Youth. I teach Sunday schoolfor the Jr High and High School andhelp lead our Youth Group.A long time!! Probably around 28 years. Ithink I started teaching a Sunday Schoolclass for young adults when Marie and I werearound 25. My parents. I grew up going toLaFontaine Christian Church, so thishas always been my church home. WHAT’S YOUR FAVORITE PART ABOUT SERVING AT LCC?We enjoy seeing the kids grasp the love thatJesus has for them and deepen their faith andsee them get a faith that’s their own not theirparents’.It is a great place to belong and feelincluded! It feels like a family. A place tobe yourself and not feel like you must bethe “perfect Christian”. We are all flawedand just want to love people for whothey are and help them grow in theirfaith.HOW DID YOU GET TO LCC?
Natalia has been interning here at LCCsince August 2024, which is also whenshe began attending LCC. Shegraciously joins us this quarter sharingher testimony of learning to trust Godand lean on Him instead of herself. Revelation 12:11 says we will defeat theenemy by the “word of our testimony”.There’s no better way to stomp on theenemy than sharing how God hasmoved in your life!Page 7We’d love to hear your story!If you’re interested in sharingyour story, let us know byscanning the qr code to fillout a form BELONGINGlisten to natalia’s storyNatalia guillermo
Get to know your church family!David & Theresa BosteterPage 8COMMUNITYWant to be featured next quarter? E-mail info@lafontainechristian.comMeet the Bosteters! Theresa is a seamstress and a crafter. She sells at the Wabash market everysummer. She works at Thorne Insurance as a CRS and loves the people she works with. Davidworks as a merchandiser in the grocery stores, and he loves to snowboard and collect baseballcards. Theresa and David have three adult children, Dana, David, and Adrienne, along with fivegrandchildren.Theresa is the magic behind the Sunday morning cookies at LCC! Each week, she makescookies in memory of her grandmother. David also serves the church in the maintenancedepartment. The Bosteters really enjoy Pastor Brad’s sermons and appreciate that everyone inthe church treats them like family.Theresa and David feel called by God to donate baby dolls to Alzheimer’s patients. After seeinghow a doll comforted Theresa’s mother, they began providing them to nursing homes. So far,they have donated 28 dolls, with a goal of 100 this year. They welcome donations of dolls orfunds and are happy to provide a doll to any patient in need. Contact Theresa at 619-729-1211 tohelp or request a doll.Attending LCC Since: 2023Typically Attend: 2nd ServiceFamily Members: David & Theresa
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DATESUBJECT Wiggles & GigglesRecurring on WednesadysLadies Shipshewana RetreatJanuary 31 - Febuary 1, 2025DATESUBJECT
SUBJECTLadies Galentine's Night DATESUBJECTPaint Your DateFebruary 8, 2025Page 11Real People. Real Hope.DATESUBJECTMen’s BreakfastFebruary 1, 2025DATEFebruary 5, 2025DATESUBJECTYouth GroupEvery Sunday Night
DATESUBJECT Leanna Crawford ConcertMarch 6, 2025DATESUBJECTSew Be It2nd WednesdayPage 12Real People. Real Hope.Women's Conference March 8, 2025DATESUBJECTDATESUBJECTSuper StartMarch 1, 2025
Mission trip to MexicoFrom LCC’s “On Mission” Team:This year we went down to Piedras Negras, Mexico and finished a project we startedlast year. We built a house for Daniel Llamas and his family. The main structure wasbuilt last year. We added an addition to the house this year including a sidewalkaround the house and a driveway. Several churches contributed to this projectfinancially, as well as, labor and prayer. Lafontaine Christian Church provided one ofthe busses both years to help transport people, tools and supplies for the project. Page 13Real People. Real Hope.
Page 14Real People. Real Hope.G E T I N T O U C HCall: (765) 981-2101Text: (833) 205-7375lafontainechristian.comReal People. Real Hope.The next issue of “On Mission” will be available on the first Sunday in July.THANKS FOR READING!This magazine is brought to you byLCC’s Communication Team:Laura LangebartelsNatalia GuillermoChelsea EppBecca Pritchettinfo@lafontainechristian.com202 Bruner Rd, LaFonatine, IN 46940
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