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LSC Sisterhood Launch

October 20, 2011 · Jack Thomas

One week ago this very night, LSC Sisterhood had their very first worship experience!   Read More →

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The Blessed Life Experiment

September 26, 2011 · Jack Thomas

At LifeStone Church we are about to kick off a new series for the month of October called, “The Blessed Life”.  This series is based on the book, “The Blessed Life” written by Robert Morris, pastor of Gateway Church in Dallas, Texas.  Read More →

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October teaching series: The Blessed Life

September 21, 2011 · Jack Thomas

Kicking off Sunday, October 2nd is a new teaching series at LifeStone Church called, “The Blessed Life”. Read More →

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LifeStone Church….an Experience

September 20, 2011 · Jack Thomas

Just a few weeks ago, I made the announcement in church that we are officially changing the name of our Sunday morning worship gatherings from “service” to “experience“. Let me explain….   Read More →

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September INVITATION MONTH at LSC! You’re INVITED!

September 6, 2011 · Jack Thomas

At LifeStone Church we have declared the entire month of September an “Invitation Month”.  That basically means that we are making extra efforts to make “inviting people to church” a little easier for people at LSC. Read More →

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New Message Series: Honorology

August 5, 2011 · Jack Thomas

This Sunday we are kicking off a brand new message series at LSC called, “Honorology”.  The name of this series was originally coined by Pastor Steven Furtick at Elevation Church in Charlotte, NC for a two part message he did on honor.  However, we are taking the name and developing an entirely new “Four Volume Series” on honor!  EXCITED! Read More →

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Hope 4 The Burgh!

August 4, 2011 · Jack Thomas

On Sat, August 13th, Hope 4 the ‘Burgh will be taking place in 8 different locations throughout the city of Pittsburgh and LifeStone Church is bringing it to the South Side! LSC is partnering with a sister organization of ours called “Network of Hope” to put on this event in South Side and in all the other locations as well!  Read More →

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Building On The Dream

August 1, 2011 · Jack Thomas

This morning at LifeStone Church, we finished an exciting series called, “Greater Things” with a very special announcement!  Read More →

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This Sunday = Big Day at LSC!

July 26, 2011 · Jack Thomas

God is up to so many great things right now at LSC, it is impossible to capture them all in one blog post, but I am going to share a few of them. Read More →

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LEVELS……The God kind.

July 13, 2011 · Jack Thomas

This past Sunday I took some time as I opened up of our new series, “Greater Things” to share a WORD that God gave me a few months ago.  This series, “Greater Things” is designed to get us motivated to begin moving towards God’s greater things in our personal lives and to get us excited about the greater things God is taking LifeStone Church to in this second year of ministry!  Read More →

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The Growth Track at LSC & how we do it!

July 1, 2011 · Jack Thomas

Since the first round of the LSC Growth Track is almost complete, I thought I would take a moment to explain what it is and why we are committed to doing it at LifeStone Church. Read More →

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“LSC All Church Picnic” to “Hope 4 The Burgh”…and everything inbetween!

June 23, 2011 · Jack Thomas

There is so much going on at LSC this summer!  Here’s some of the things that’s happening and how you can get connected!! Read More →

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My BIG FOUR!

June 20, 2011 · Jack Thomas

This past Sunday I spoke on possessing A GREATER COMMITMENT to Christ in the second part of our current “STORIES – What God can do in a year” series.  The main “meat” of this message was directly focused on our personal commitment to Christ but due to the nature of the series, I took some time to share what my “BIG FOUR” commitments are in regards to my role as lead pastor of this church.  Read More →

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HONORING all Dad’s at LSC this Sunday!

June 14, 2011 · Jack Thomas

As most of you know, this Sunday is Father’s Day and we will be honoring all dad’s at LSC in a very special and unique way!  Invite your dad or the “dad’s” in your life to church this Sunday and make sure they drive their own vehicle because we want to bless them by providing a FREE car detailing immediately after the service. Read More →

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The Summer Struggle – NOT IN THIS HOUSE!

June 13, 2011 · Jack Thomas

I have heard over and over again from pastors and church planters that the summer time for a new church is a struggle to keep numbers and giving consistent – In other words, A “Summer Struggle”.  Read More →

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