Lifeway Newsletter

September 17th, 2026
by Tabitha Schuetz

SUNDAY'S WORSHIP PLAYLIST

KIDZLIFE CHILDREN'S CHOIR SPECIAL

Attention all parents! Children 1st to 5th grade will be singing during the 10am Worship Service Sunday, 9/20. The kids will remain downstairs between Sunday School and church for a final run-through of the song before the service.
SUNDAY SERVICES:

8:30am
  • The Coffee Spot: Come grab a cup of tea or coffee to enjoy during class. 

9:00am
  • Adult Bible Studies
    • Explore the Bible: Fellowship Hall
    • Getting to Know Your Bible: Connection Room (F9)
  • KidzLife Sunday School Classes
  • Student Ministry

10:00am
  • Worship Service: When False gods Fail Us (Genesis 31)
  • Children’s Church
  • Nursery: M. Dohman / S. Rehmel / E. Schuetz / P. Smith / N. Scnear

5:00pm
  • Evening Service: Walking in Wisdom
  • KidzLife
  • Student Ministry
  • Nursery: M. Gilstrap / K. Jedlicka / B. Von Bokern

2026 LIFEWAY DIRECTORY UPDATE

Updated church directories are now available for pickup at the Information Desk.
Please stop by & pick up your copy.

MOVING HELP NEEDED

The Watt Family: The Watt Family is moving into their new home in Martinsville on Friday, 9/18, at 4pm. Pizza and drinks will be provided for those who are able to help. If you can lend a hand, please speak with Zac or contact the church office.

The Fox Family: The Fox Family could use help packing their U-Haul on Friday, 9/25, at 9am. If you are available to assist, please speak with Aaron or contact the church office.

FAMILY BONFIRE

SEPTEMBER 25

6-9PM

The Lifeway Children & Student Ministries are hosting a Family Bonfire and all families are invited to join us! We’ll enjoy hot dogs, s’mores, & more! We’ll have a disc golf basket, volleyball, & football available. Feel free to bring another yard game to enjoy together.
Click HERE to sign-up!

CONNECTION FELLOWSHIPS WEEK 1 PITCH-IN

OCTOBER 7 AT 6:30PM

Join us for our monthly pitch-in meal! This month's theme is International Foods. Meet in the gym & bring a dish to share. Everyone is welcome! Please click here to register so we know you're coming.

SAVE THE DATE!

FRIEND SUNDAY

NOVEMBER 1

As you mark your calendars, please begin praying about who God may be leading you to invite. We also ask that you join us in prayer for this event, that hearts will be open & receptive to the Gospel.

Schedule:
9:20am – Light Breakfast
10:00am – Worship Service
11:30am – Fellowship Lunch

Please Note: There will be no evening services on this day.
Calendars
Wednesday Bible Study & Home Groups
Student Ministry
Lifeway
Sports & Recreation
Children's Ministry
VBS 2026
Connection Fellowship
If you have a prayer request that you'd like the church to pray for, please contact us. We would love to come alongside you & pray. You can email the requests to info@lifewaybaptistchurch.org or contact the church office.  
  • Tyler & Nancy Sage: Tyler's health & Nancy as she cares for him
  • Bower Family: comfort & strength for Melissa & kids
  • Gleiser Family: Bryn’s ongoing battle w/cancer
  • Gus Correa: continued healing & progress during rehab
  • Greg Hottell: continued strength as he continues to have chemo
  • Mike Litz: has a bone spur in the area of his amputation; pray it doesn’t grow
  • Kelly McDaniel: facing major medical decision; please pray for wisdom
  • Lanny Schlamp: ongoing health struggles
  • Mary Gross: overall health and well-being as she resumes cancer treatments
  • Marilyn Helms: comfort and strength as she continues to struggle with her health
  • Regine Kaufield: ongoing prayers as she faces increasing health challenges
  • Helen Dubree: overall health concerns
  • Keith Sharp: continued prayer for recovery
  • Susan Hubbard (Elaine Thomsen’s daughter): chemo needed; recovery from surgery
  • Sarah Higgins: knee surgery today, Sept. 17
  • Justin (Troy Gilstrap’s nephew): transitioning to a rehab center closer to home
  • Kit Williams: having total knee replacement on September 28
  • Jeremy Williams: GI doc told him he needs to increase his water intake
  • Family of Jim Whaley (Donna Halstead’s brother-in-law): Jim passed away on 9/16; prayers for the family during this hard time
These totals do not reflect any monies that were received online after 09/09/2026 or monies received in the office after 09/13/2026. Those totals will be reflected in next week's offering totals.
 
Offering (Budget $15,275.00): $10,273.64

Missions (Budget $1,750.00): $2,176.00

Ways to give:
  • Click here to give one time, or set up recurring giving online.
  • Place offering in the offering box during any church service.
  • Mail: Lifeway Baptist Church | 7821 W. State Rd. 46 | Ellettsville, IN 47429
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