January 24-31,2016
Weekly Announcements

Sunday Schedule:
Worship 8 & 10:30am
Holy Communion on the 1st & 3rd Sundays of each month
Sunday School & Bible Class - 9:15am


 Click here for January Calendar
WELS logo

Monday
Open

Tuesday
7:30 Voter's Meeting

Wednesday
6pm Evening Confirmation
6:30pm Bell Choir
7:30pm 
Choir 


Thursday
Open

Friday
Women's Retreat

Saturday
Women's Retreat

 
Worship and Spiritual Growth Opportunities

Sunday's Message: Lord of Glory

Center of the Story - Jesus is at the center of the entire bible: the Holy Spirit led the writers of the Old Testament to promise his coming and inspired the writers of the New Testament to witness his work.

     

Adult Bible Class: Jesus my Joy 
Meeting in the Sanctuary

Jesus: My Joy and Confidence
Sometimes joy is hard to hold because we feel torn between pain and pleasure. Paul's third chapter helps us to enjoy our temporary struggles in the light of our future glory.


Adult Bible Class: Finding Peace in the Family
Meeting in the 1st grade classroom, upstairs in the school.
 
Sharing Peace:   In our families, in the world, we have to talk about some tough topics. Bringing Christ into this conversations can help us share peace during difficult times.



Teen Bible Class: 
LYC Parent Meeting and Devotion

Sunday School

The Visit of the Wise Men
We learn that the Savior came into the world for the salvation of all people. Consider discussing, "How are we sometimes like Herod? How are we like the Wise Men?"
Jesus Cares
Meeting in the  school, 2nd floor in the room just past the elevator.

This Sunday we will hear about two men named Peter and John! We will see a man who was in need of their help!  Peter and John use Jesus' power to heal the man!  Can you help people?  Sure you can!  Let's talk about the ways that YOU can help others too!



Hispanic Ministry Worship


Sunday international Spanish worship broadcast led by WELS Pastor Henry Alberto Herrera Perdomo is available online at 7:45 a.m. Sunday mornings. Contact Brett Fuhrmann  to get connected.


Financial / Attendance

Financial / Attendance Picture From Last Sunday
Offerings
Last Week
Y-T-D
Attendance
Received
$8,421.78 
$285,318.44 
(Early-60, Late-136)
Budgeted
$ 10,096.16 
$292,788.64
Bible Class -47, Sun day School - 32
Difference
-$1,674.38
-$7,470.20
Jesus Cares -  Nursery -7  Teens -5 
Percentage Variance
-17%
-3%



Upcoming Events & Information
New This Week
All voting members are expected to attend the Voter's Meeting this Tuesday, January 26 at 7:30 pm.

A new Saturday morning women's bible study  will start on February 13. More information to come.

Abiding Word ECE now has a facebook page.  Look at photos from this year's Christmas party. Dental day pictures coming soon!!   Please go to:   www.facebook.com/AbidingWordEarlyChildhood    and like our page. This is also a great way to tell your friends about us. 

Abiding Word will be hosting the 2016 Grow Conference February 4-5. 
There are many way to get involved. You can choose to bring some items that are needed, by clicking on the link below.
If you would you rather give of your time, please use this link to sign up to set up, serve, and take down for meals and refreshments during this event. 
Thank you for your willingness to serve!

Want to sing the "Hallelujah Chorus" this Easter?   All members (including current 8th graders) are invited to join choir for a short 2-month commitment to sing for Good  Friday  and Easter.  We understand that many singers aren't able to commit all year long, but still love to sing!  If that describes you, please join us for the next two months and enjoy some uplifting Easter music and fellowship with other singers! 
We rehearse  Wednesday  nights,  7:30-8:30 PM . Hope to see you there!

Your LYC will once again be hosting an evening to remember! Join us for 'A Black And White Night' on February 13 at 6:00 pm. Dinner, silent auction and a classic black and white movie are just some of the hightlights! Need childcare?  We have you covered! A special night of fun is available for the kids as well. All proceeds from the evening go to support our trip to the WELS International Youth Rally this summer. Tickets are on sale this Sunday after both services. Don't miss out!  

If you would like to donate an item to the LYC silent auction, please contact:  Kerrin Kastenschmidt,  (262) 707-9201 or  [email protected] .  For more information, see the flier on the table in the entryway. 


Don't Miss...
Women's Bible study will begin again on Thursday, Feb. 11 at 10:00 am.  Baptism is a mighty act of God, creating faith, allowing us to become living members of Christ's spiritual body and daily empowering our lives to God's glory. We will enriching our understanding of this great sacrament using the book from the People's Bible Teaching Series. If you would like a copy of the book, at a discounted rate, please contact Marilyn Miller by Feb 1. If you wish to attend the study but do not wish to purchase the book, a limited number of copies will be available for you to use.

The registration deadline has been extended until Sunday the 24th.  The 30th Annual Abiding Word Women's Retreat is being held in The Woodlands, on January 29-30! See the table in the entryway to sign up or  register  online, 



For Your Information
 
Email the SunShine Team to ask for meals (example.. new baby, sick, a loss) D\devotion (if you know of anyone who could use a devotion by phone or in person) or even just a Helping hand. Send your request to  [email protected]

Calendar and bulletin announcements need to be submitted to  Krista Patton  in the church office  before noon on Thursday to get them in the same week.   

Abiding Word Lutheran Church

17123 Red Oak Dr,  Houston, TX 77090

Pastor Mark Tiefel
Deaconess Marilyn Miller
Principal Ryan Hill
Church Office - Krista Patton
[email protected] 
Early Childhood Director 
Jennifer Hahn - [email protected] 
School Office - Joel Freese
[email protected] 


Like us on Facebook    Follow us on Twitter

"The Word of the Lord Abides Forever" 1 Peter 1:25