It was a great day at LowCountry yesterday!
- I informed our people that I will be making a MAJOR ANNOUNCEMENT this coming Sunday regarding LCC-Bluffton's future. It is God-sized and exciting!
- We had a tremendous time of worship, and I always like it when our Worship Community (choir) leads us. Their love of singing, joy, and desire to lead others in worship is contagious. Thanks, everyone!
- I gave the third message in a five-part series called Automate the Important. We are examining the five habits which are necessary if we are to grow in our spiritual walk with Jesus. Yesterday was on spending time in God's Word.
- In doing my research, I found quite a few statistics - some troubling and some encouraging. Here are a few:
- when asked to name the four gospels, only 45% of American adults could do so (Gallup);
- when asked if the Golden Rule is part of the Ten Commandments, 45% said it was (Gallup);
- The Gideons distribute in excess of 45 million New Testaments annually. That works out to 86 per minute!
- 92% of Americans say they own a Bible, yet there is an appalling lack of Biblical literacy among Americans.
- In an USA Today report on America's religious illiteracy, 50% of high school seniors think Sodom and Gomorrah were married.
- Gallup said it well: "We revere the Bible but we don't read the Bible."
- And speaking of religious knowledge - or lack of it - here is an on-line 15-question quiz . Go ahead! Take this short quiz, and see how you do in comparison with 3,412 randomly sampled adults who were asked these and other questions in the U.S. Religious Knowledge Survey. It will provide you with an accurate glimpse of your religious (not just Christian) knowledge. I'd love to know how you did!
- This year's first Baptism at the Beach was attended by approximately 250 persons yesterday; we baptized 30 adults, teens and children. The surf was a little rough, (to say the least), but we didn't lose anyone. It was awesome to hear stories and testimonies of God's work and grace in people's lives!
- Finally, there's a LOT going on at LCC's two campuses right now. Here's a snapshot:
GIRLS NIGHT OUT - Friday, May 20 at 6 pm - Bluffton Campus - Discover the Princess in you and join us May 20, to watch the romantic and humorous film, The Princess Bride. We’ll enjoy an array of sweets, treats and gourmet popcorn, and a lot of fun. The cost is only $10.00, with a portion of the proceeds going to our Women of Faith Conference Scholarship Fund. CLICK HERE for more information.
Miracle Offering Sunday - Sunday, May 22 - Hilton Head Island Campus - Our island campus will be receiving an "above and beyond" offerings toward the down payment on our new (to us) 13,000 square foot facility on the Island. CLICK HERE to watch a tour of our future facility.
Do the Five - Sunday, May 22 @ 4 pm - Joint Campus Event at the Bluffton Campus. Here at LCC, this is THE CORE of our discipleship process for Christ followers. By exploring in depth each of the five purposes of LCC, you have the opportunity to gain knowledge, understanding, and spiritual truths that will ultimately develop you into a more passionate follower of Christ. Dinner and childcare is provided. We encourage you to take the classes in order, but only the CONNECT Class is required to be taken first. REGISTRATION ENDS ON THURSDAY, MAY 19 @ NOON! CLICK HERE to register.
BUMPER CROP (Food Drive) - Sunday, May 22
Local food pantries are running very low on supplies. Please help by taking home a grocery bag, filling it, and leaving it behind your car’s bumper on May 22. We will pick it up during the services next week. Every little bit helps someone in need. For more information, or to help please contact Pastor Joe at 843.836.1101 or by email.INTRODUCING-->SILENT AUCTION, May 29 at 6 p.m.
Join us for at the LCC Bluffton Campus for free desserts & coffee and to bid on great items like local dining, golf, entertainment, vacation packages and much more. All proceeds go to this summer’s LCC’s High School/College mission trip to Jamaica. Online bidding starts May 15 at: thewaylcc.com.Have a great day!
