LHF This Week: June 28 - July 5, 2026

Welcome to a brand-new issue of LHF This Week! We are stepping into an incredibly historic week as our nation prepares to celebrate America's 250th birthday this 4th of July. Whether you are planning a backyard barbecue, watching fireworks with family, or simply enjoying the long holiday weekend, we want to wish everyone a safe, joyful, and blessed Independence Day celebration. Around LHF, summer ministries are in full swing. In this week's issue, you'll find a wrap-up of this past Sunday's worship, several key mid-week calendar items, an exciting look at our upcoming mission focus for July, and our community prayer list.

Weekend Wrap-Up: A Truly Blessed Life

We had a wonderful service this past Sunday as we closed out the month of June. The intense weekend storms and local flooding certainly didn't dampen our church family's spirit of worship!

Pastor Chris concluded his three-week series, Walking in the Fear of the Lord, teaching out of Psalm 34. This week, we looked at how walking in a healthy, reverent fear of God directly leads to a truly blessed life. Scripture reminds us in numerous places that God actively "stores up" goodness and blessings for those who fear Him.

The greatest blessing of all is that God reveals Himself and His intimate nature to those who walk in fear and awe of Him. It was a powerful reminder that the relationship we are invited to have with our Creator is at its best when it is transformational rather than simply transactional. God isn't a vending machine; He is a loving Father who desires to transform our hearts from the inside out.

If you missed Sunday's sermon or want to rewatch the conclusion of this series, the full replay is available on our website and YouTube channel, or you can listen on the go via Google, Apple, or Spotify Podcasts.

You can also go deeper with the message by checking out our weekly sermon-based devotional... 5 days driving deeper into Sunday's message.

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This Week's Events & Gatherings

• Tuesday, June 30 @ 6:30 PM – Women’s Bible Study The ladies will meet this Tuesday evening in the front foyer classroom at the church. They are currently studying the book of Ruth. All ladies are welcome to attend, and we encourage you to bring a friend along!

• Thursday, July 2 (All Day) – UP: 24 Hours of Unceasing Prayer for Our City This Thursday is our monthly dedicated day of prayer. We ask that you take time throughout the day to focus your prayers on the local churches within our city and the strength of their Christian witness. With it being July 4th week, this is also a perfect opportunity to lift up our nation, its leaders, and our communities in prayer.

• Friday, July 3 @ 7:00 AM – Men’s Bible Study Kick off your holiday weekend Friday morning with the guys at Panera Bread in Brannon Crossing. The men are continuing their deep dive into the book of Acts.

  
  

July will be Mission and Ministry Focused!

Get ready for an inspiring month ahead! Throughout July, each Sunday morning service will feature a special focus on Missions and Ministry, giving us a firsthand look at how God is moving through LHF globally and locally.

Before the sermon each week, we will hear direct ministry reports:

• Sunday, July 5: Report from our short-term mission team who just returned home from Brazil.

• Sunday, July 12: Report from our mission team ministering in South Africa.

• Sunday, July 19: A global ministry update from India.

• Sunday, July 26: Our Youth Ministry will be taking charge of the entire worship service after returning home from church camp!

Alongside these exciting weekly reports, Pastors Chris and Derek will continue our "Summer in the Psalms"preaching focus, unpacking the rich truths of God's Word together.

This Week's Daily Bible Readings

Keep diving into the Word each day! This week we navigate the deep histories, trials, and triumphs of the kings of Israel and Judah.

Date	Scripture Readings
Mon. June 29	1 Kings 22 & 2 Chronicles 18
Tue. June 30	2 Chronicles 19-23
Wed. July 1	Obadiah 1 & Psalm 82-83
Thu. July 2	2 Kings 1-4
Fri. July 3	2 Kings 5-8
Sat. July 4	2 Kings 9-11
Sun. July 5	2 Kings 12-13 & 2 Chronicles 24

Community Prayer List

Please join us in lifting up these specific needs, individuals, and ministries in prayer throughout the week:

• Wilma Chaney: Pray for continued strength, comfort, and a smooth rehabilitation process as she recovers from surgery.

• Tracy Crabtree: Keep Tracy in your prayers as she prepares for upcoming surgeries scheduled to take place very soon.

• Archie Falin: Pray for sustained health, vitality, and peace for Archie.

• Carolyn Ashcraft: Lift up Carolyn in prayer for her ongoing health needs and physical strength.

• Pastor Derek & Family: Pray for safety, relaxation, and refreshment as Pastor Derek and his family travel for vacation this week and next.

• South Africa Mission Team: Pray for continued physical stamina, spiritual fruitfulness, and safe travels home for our team as they wrap up their ministry in South Africa.

  
  

Have a Blessed Week

As we move into this historic holiday week, let's carry the awe of God in our hearts, choosing to seek a transformational relationship with Him in everything we do. We look forward to seeing the powerful ways God moves across our city during Thursday’s day of unceasing prayer, and we can’t wait to gather together next Sunday to launch our missions month and hear all about what God accomplished through our team in Brazil. Have a wonderful week, stay safe on the 4th, and we will see you next Sunday!