Lord of Life HAPPENINGS:
Weekly E-blast for January 14, 2021
Important Events This Week
Join us for worship this Sunday, Jan. 17 at 8am, 9:45 or 11:20am. You can attend in person, watch online at our website or our Facebook page.
This week's Gospel: John 1: 43-51

Did you miss worship last Sunday? You can still check it out. Engage! is online worship designed for more discussion and interaction with one another. This is a great way to worship as a family or share the video and discuss with others no matter where they are.
PASTOR JOHN STARTS THIS WEEK!
Welcome, Pastor John!
The church office will be closed Monday, Jan. 18 in honor of Martin Luther King Jr. Day.
Annual Congregational Meeting will be Sunday, Jan. 24, 2021 at 1pm in the fellowship hall. In-person or via Zoom.
Due to spacing restrictions, we encourage all who are comfortable with the technology to attend virtually.  
Read an UPDATED letter to the congregation by our Council President Chuck Hoffheiser, which included agenda, remote voting instructions, voting forms, zoom link and council nominees.
Daily/Weekly Faith Studies
The New Year is a great time to try a new Bible study! 
Pastor's Bible Study - every Tuesday at 11:30 Link info.
Book Discussion “Trouble I’ve Seen" by Drew G. Hart. Sundays at 9:45 am. Zoom Link info
*NEW STUDY* Church of the Catacombs - Sundays at 9:30am with Pastor Jeff Zetto and Don Kluth. Zoom Link info
A six-week study on the early church after the Acts of the Apostles. We will see how modern the issues of mission, worship, organization, teaching, and relationship to the state are between the first and twenty-first century church.

Beyond Sunday Podcast - Weekly conversations with Pastor David Bauser and Faith Formation director Patrick Nazaroff. This week: Church in the Post-Covid Era
From Liturgical Arts - Poinsettias are ready to go home. They are near the entrance to Hands of Faith. We have a few that are orphans, so even if you didn't purchase one, you can still take one home. Questions? Call the office 281-367-7016
FOR KIDS/YOUNG ADULTS
What's ahead for kids this month: CLICK FOR MORE INFO
NEW VIRTUAL SUNDAY SCHOOL TIME: For kids age 3 - grade 6. 9am on Sundays. Activities and bible study posted on our Facebook page or our website. Watch any time it's convenient for your family!
The Children’s Faith Formation Committee is searching for two new members. Requirement: A desire to share God’s love and help Lord of Life families grow in faith. (Having your own children is not a requirement.) If interested, email Carrie Kessler or call 281-367-7016.
LUTHERHILL FAMILY CAMP Feb 19-21, 2021 - Deadline to sign up is Jan. 31. Cost & registration online or email Carrie Kessler your intention to attend.
New Member Class - Want to learn more about Lord of Life and the benefits of membership? Join us Sat., Jan. 30 at 9am via Zoom. Email Peggy Sloan for link or call 281-367-7016.
Outreach: God's Work, Our Hands
Need auction donations- Upbring, a Lutheran social services organization serving children, is hosting their gala virtually this year. LOL has a history of being involved with Christmas adoption, serving Krause House, and donating baskets/attending this gala. If you are able to provide a basket or item for the virtual auction by February 9th, please reach out ASAP - email Jenny McKenna.
Hands of Faith Fair Trade Ministry
SHOP IN-STORE
-Wednesday 10am-2pm
-Saturday 10am-2pm
-Sunday 9am-12:30pm
The Hands of Faith fair trade store is celebrating National Chocolate Cake Day in store on Wednesday, January 27th from 10-2! The first 12 shoppers will receive a piece of homemade chocolate cake to enjoy at home. Come see us!


Save the Date: Lent begins February 17th.
Organ Notes: Our organ technicians are hard at work putting the organ back together! After Covid-related shipping and factory delays, the computer system and renovated stop rail for the console have both arrived. The organ chamber upstairs had already been prepped for fast installation of winding and wiring which were dependent on the new systems arriving. We hope that the organ will be heard once again on the first Sunday of February!
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"Devote yourself to prayer, keeping alert in it with thanksgiving." - Colossians 4:2
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