LHF This Week: Mar. 16-22, 2026

Hello, Mid-March!

As we move further into March, we’re grateful for the ways God continues to work in and through our church family. Whether through worship, prayer, serving our neighbors, or simply gathering together each week, the Lord is faithfully building His people.

In this week’s edition, you’ll find a Sunday Worship recap, a look back at our Grace Drive outreach, reminders about upcoming events, this week’s Bible reading plan, and our updated prayer list. Let’s take a look at what’s happening around Living Hope Fellowship.

Sunday Worship Recap

We gathered again this Sunday to worship the Lord and continue our study through the book of Colossians.

Pastor Derek preached a message titled “Is He Worthy? Christ’s Supremacy and Our Sacrifice” from Colossians 1:24–2:3.

In this passage, we see the Apostle Paul describing both the suffering and the joy that come with faithfully serving Christ and sharing the gospel. The message reminded us that when we truly understand the supremacy of Christ, our response is a life of sacrificial devotion to Him.

Paul’s example shows that following Jesus often involves perseverance, sacrifice, and a willingness to serve others so that they may come to know the truth of the gospel. Yet the motivation behind that sacrifice is clear: Jesus is worthy.

As believers, our lives are meant to reflect the value we place on Christ. When we see Him rightly, we gladly give our time, our energy, and our lives in service to Him and to others.

It was a powerful reminder that the gospel is not only something we believe—it is something we live for.

If you missed the sermon, you can listen or watch anytime on our website, podcast platform, or YouTube channel.

Loving on Grace Drive 🍪

This past Sunday, our church had the opportunity to bless our neighbors through our Loving on Grace Drive outreach.

A big thank you to everyone who baked cookies—we had plenty to give out! Thank you also to our delivery teams who helped bring those treats and kind conversations to the homes along Grace Drive.

Please join us in praying that the Lord will use this simple act of kindness as a first step toward ministering well to our community and building meaningful relationships with our neighbors.

We’ll be sharing a few photos from the outreach so you can see how the day went!

Upcoming Events

Be sure to mark your calendars:

Friday – 7:00 AMMen’s Bible StudyStudying the book of ActsPanera Bread – Brannon Crossing

Saturday – 9:00 AMTree Removal Work DayMen are needed to help remove a tree. If you have a chainsaw, please bring it with you. Contact Chris Shepherd with any questions.

Sunday, March 29 - Palm Sunday Communion Service

Friday, April 3 – 6:30 PM - Good Friday Service

Sunday, April 5 – 10:15 AM - Easter Sunday Worship Service

As we move toward Easter, these upcoming gatherings will help prepare our hearts to remember and celebrate the work of Christ.

Bible Reading This Week

Join us as we continue reading through the Bible together in 2026:

Mon, Mar 16: Deuteronomy 14–16

Tue, Mar 17: Deuteronomy 17–19

Wed, Mar 18: Deuteronomy 20–22

Thu, Mar 19: Deuteronomy 23–25

Fri, Mar 20: Deuteronomy 26–27

Sat, Mar 21: Deuteronomy 28

Sun, Mar 22: Deuteronomy 29–30; Psalm 93

As we continue through Deuteronomy, we see Moses reminding God’s people of the importance of obedience and faithfulness to the Lord.

Prayer List

Let’s faithfully lift up these needs together:

• Amber Hinkle: Surgery last week went well. Pray for continued recovery.

• Lynn Abrams: Had surgery this past week. Pray for recovery.

• Rachael Sizemore: Traveling to Idaho to be with her mother who is having surgery this week.

• Pastor Chris & Don Flynn: Ministering in Paraguay this week.

• Mr. Leatherman: Kevin Leatherman’s father in Pennsylvania. Pray for his health.

• Brenda Caudill: Sprained ankle. Pray for healing soon.

Thank you for being a praying church family.

Looking Ahead

As we continue through this season together, may we keep Christ at the center of everything we do. The message from this Sunday reminds us that when we truly understand who Jesus is, the question becomes clear: Is He worthy of our lives?

Scripture reminds us again and again that the answer is yes.

We’re grateful for the many opportunities God gives us to worship, serve, and grow together as a church family. We look forward to seeing you throughout the week and—Lord willing—again this Sunday for worship.

Until then, may the Lord bless you, strengthen you, and fill your home with His peace.