LHF This Week: June 22-29, 2026

Welcome to a brand-new week here at LHF! With this past Sunday marking both Father's Day and the longest day of the year, we are officially in the heart of summer. We hope all the dads, grandfathers, and father figures in our church family had a wonderful, restful day celebrating with loved ones. As the days stay bright and long, we are looking forward with anticipation to everything God has in store for our community. In this week's issue, we take a moment to reflect on Sunday's powerful message and look ahead to our upcoming gatherings and prayer focuses.

Sunday Worship Recap: The Blessing of Holy Fear

Father’s Day always gives us a beautiful opportunity to reflect on the goodness of our Heavenly Father, and that is exactly where our hearts were directed during worship this past weekend.

Pastor Chris continued his current series, Walking in the Fear of the Lord, teaching out of the book of Psalms. This week, his focus turned to the incredibly positive results that come from a heart that fears the Lord properly.

While the word "fear" often carries a negative connotation in our world, healthy fear of our Heavenly Father is entirely different. Instead of driving us away, a proper, reverent fear of God produces a much closer relationship with Him. It is a profound awe that compels us to true, continuous worship—a lifestyle marked by a joyful obedience to the One who loves us more than we could ever fathom.

“The secret of the Lord is with those who fear Him, and He will show them His covenant.” — Psalm 25:14

If you want to go deeper into this message throughout your week, you can watch the full replay on our website or YouTube channel. You can also listen on the go via Google, Apple, or Spotify Podcasts.

Upcoming Events & Gatherings

This Week

• Friday, June 26 @ 7:00 AM – Men’s Bible Study

  Join the men this Friday morning at Panera Bread in Brannon Crossing. The group is currently diving deep into the book of Acts. Come out for great fellowship, hot coffee, and solid discussion to kickstart your weekend.

A Little Further Out

• Tuesday, June 30 @ 6:30 PM – Women’s Bible Study

  Our bi-weekly women's gathering will meet next week in the front foyer classroom at the church.

• Thursday, July 2 – Day of Unceasing Prayer

  Next week marks our monthly day of dedicated prayer for our community. Please join us in lifting up the local churches, pastors, and parachurch ministries working to share the gospel across our city.

This Week's Daily Bible Readings

Stay grounded in the Word this week as we finish the wisdom of Proverbs and journey further into the history of Israel's kings.

Date	Scripture Readings
Mon. June 22	Proverbs 30-31
Tue. June 23	1 Kings 12-14
Wed. June 24	2 Chronicles 10-12
Thu. June 25	1 Kings 15:1-24 & 2 Chronicles 13-16
Fri. June 26	1 Kings 15:25-16:34 & 2 Chronicles 17
Sat. June 27	1 Kings 17-19
Sun. June 28	1 Kings 20-21

Behind the Ministry: Thank You for the Bottles!

We want to extend a massive, heartfelt thank you to everyone who participated in this year's Baby Bottle Blessings Fundraiser for the Assurance Pregnancy Center!

This initiative is the single largest fundraiser for Assurance, accounting for roughly 75% of their total annual operating budget. Because of your incredible generosity, they can continue providing vital resources, counseling, and medical services to families in need. Every single coin, dollar, and check placed in those bottles goes a long way toward making a tangible, life-affirming difference right here in Central Kentucky.

Community Prayer Focus

Please carry these individuals, ministries, and requests in your heart and prayers this week:

• South Africa Mission Team: Continue to lift up Rob Coffey, Elizabeth Estes, and the rest of our short-term team as they minister on the ground in South Africa. Pray for safety, strength, and fruitful ministry alongside our partner, Koos Basson, and the ministry of IMD Africa.

• Assurance Pregnancy Center: Now that the physical bottles are in, please pray for the ongoing financial provision of this ministry. Pray that God expands their resources and gives the staff wisdom as they serve vulnerable mothers and families.

• Archie Falin: Please keep Archie in your prayers for continued health, comfort, and physical strength.

• Wilma Chaney: Pray for a smooth, swift, and complete recovery for Wilma as she heals from recent knee surgery.

• Our Youth Preparing for Camp: Church camp is just a few weeks away! Please begin praying right now for our youth. Pray that their hearts would be softened and prepared to encounter the Holy Spirit, and that they would draw significantly closer to Jesus during their time away.

Have a Great Week!

As we step into the days ahead, let's carry the truth of Sunday's message with us. May our hearts be filled with a healthy, beautiful reverence for our Heavenly Father—a holy awe that turns our everyday routines into acts of joyful worship. In the midst of your busy summer schedules, take time to lean into His presence and enjoy the closeness He freely offers to His children. Have a wonderful, blessed week, LHF family, and we look forward to seeing you in fellowship throughout the week and back together for worship next Sunday!