Day of Community Service at LCIF

Lutheran Church in the Foothills (LCIF) is gearing up for a day of community service on Sunday, Sept. 13, inviting local volunteers to assemble school supply bags for children in need around the world. The event will take place in the church’s Fellowship Hall immediately following 10 a.m. worship. The project caps off a summer-long school supply drive hosted by the church. Thanks to the generosity of church members and the local community, as many as 100 children will receive bags filled with brand-new school supplies. The completed kits will be distributed internationally through Lutheran World Relief.

The local effort coincides with “God’s work. Our hands.” It’s an annual nationwide day of service sponsored by the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA), the governing body of LCIF. The initiative unites congregations across the country to focus on serving those in need. As the ELCA notes of the church-wide effort, the day of service is an opportunity for congregations to explore “our convictions as Lutherans: that all life in Jesus flows from a living, daring confidence in God’s grace.” ELCA leaders also highlight that “God’s work. Our hands.” serves as an opportunity for people of different ages and abilities to work alongside one another in local and or global outreach. Organizers welcome anyone wishing to help assemble the school supply kits to participate following the morning service.

Weekly worship at LCIF begins at 10 a.m. each Sunday. Children’s Church takes place at the same time and includes a Bible lesson, snack, games and crafts. All are welcome.

For more information on all church events, or to receive pastoral care, visit lcifoothills.org, email office@lcifoothills.org or call (818) 790-1951. 

The church is located at 1700 Foothill Blvd. in La Cañada Flintridge. Office hours are 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., Monday through Thursday.

Women’s Nondenominational Bible Study

Seasons of Life Bible Study offers two classes to choose from:

* Joy of Living is studying Acts 1 and 2. 

* Women of Faith will be studying Prayer with Power and In His Eyes.

Classes are held on Thursday mornings from 10 – 11:30 a.m. beginning Sept. 24 through April 15 at Highlands Church (4441 La Crescenta Ave. in La Crescenta).

  If interested, please contact the church at (818) 405-0763 or call Lynda Hessick at (818) 640-6022 or email lyndahessick@gmail.com. The deadline is Wednesday, Sept. 6  to have the book you select ordered for you.  

CSL Offers Gentle Movement Class, Sound Bath

The Center for Spiritual Living – La Crescenta is offering a gentle stretch and relax chair movement with Michelle Gillette. It takes place every Friday from 10 to 11 a.m. The cost is a $10 donation.

The class is at Chaffee Hall in the Center for Spiritual Living – La Crescenta. The Center for Spiritual Living is located at 4845 Dunsmore Ave. in La Crescenta. For more information, call (818) 249-1045.