Happenings
WEEKLY E-blast news & updates
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Advent devotionals and other seasonal materials are now available for pickup in the Narthex, right outside the worship space.
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This Sunday is Christ the King Sunday. It is a feast in the liturgical year which emphasizes the true kingship of Christ. It is a relatively recent addition to the liturgical calendar, instituted in 1925 by Pope Pius XI. It is the end of the liturgical year. Advent is the beginning!
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WORSHIP THIS WEEK
Sunday, November 20 at 8:30am & 11am.
8:30 worship will end with the “Hallelujah Chorus” (it’s not just for Easter!), and those who would like to sing it with the choir will be invited forward during the Sending Hymn (at the end).
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Prayer Quilt - Say a prayer for strength and healing and tie a knot for Bill Votaw and Megan Johnson this Sunday. Look for table in the Welcome Center.
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You're invited to the Welcome Center after worship for coffee and donuts. |
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The office will be closed on Thursday and Friday, Nov. 24 – 25 so our staff can celebrate the Thanksgiving holiday. |
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Blessing Basket - Collecting baby items for new additions at Lord of Life. Look for basket in the Welcome Center. This month, we celebrate: Cooper James Reinhardt, son of Ethan and Stephanie Reinhardt
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Looking for a service project for your family or friend group this Thanksgiving break? Please consider cleaning Lord of Life's Adopt a Path segment which runs about a mile from LOL to Rain Print Park. An optional devotional is available, focusing on psalms and reflection in nature. It's simple: pick up trash as you walk and talk together! The park is perfect for play and maybe a picnic at the end. To learn more, email Jenny.
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Hug A Bears - Sew & stuff soft bears for Memorial Hermann Hospital & the Community Clinic. Those without basic sewing skills can cut fabric and patterns. Volunteers meet every 1st and 3rd Monday of each month at 9:30am. Next meeting: Nov. 21.
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Sew It Wednesdays - 2nd & 4th Wednesday of every month, 11:30am. Next meeting: Nov. 23. Upstairs in Room 21/Library. Quilting, knitting and crochet for outreach in our congregation, community and world. See projects and contact info here.
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Adopt-A-Senior for Christmas - Interfaith gives gift cards to vulnerable senior citizens at Christmas and you can help! Chose a recipient and sign up here. Cards are due to the church office by Nov. 27.
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Deck the Halls - Please join us as we transform our church for the Advent season, Sunday, Nov. 27 at noon. We will have jobs for all ages. Lunch will be served. Email Carrie Kessler if interested.
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Angel Reach Dinner - Please help support youth aging out of foster care learn cooking skills with a taco puff recipe! Items are due to the church kitchen on the morning of Nov. 30.
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Ladies Night Out for A Cause - A fun night of fellowship on Thursday, Dec. 1st at Lord of Life. Dinner will be prepared by local chefs Chopin Kiang and Joan Meyer-Kiang. There is no cost for the dinner. A freewill offering will be collected for Fill the Gap, who helps pay rent and/or utility deposits, ending homelessness or the risk of homelessness for many families in Montgomery County. The table is limited to 18 seats. Register online or call the office 281-367-7016.
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Tamale Fundraiser - Support our youth group's upcoming mission trip to Washington, DC by buying some delicious tamales on Sunday, Dec. 4 from 9am-12:30pm in the kitchen. $15/dozen. Stop by or preorder on Realm here.
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Provide gifts for children in foster care with Upbring (a Lutheran Social Services organization). See gift requests, as well as specific directions on how to return them by Sunday, Dec. 11 at 11am by clicking here. |
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Interfaith Toy Drive - Provide new toys and gifts for children and teens. Unwrapped gifts can be brought to the toy collection box by the Welcome Center by Sunday, Dec. 11. Consider gifts for tweens and teens who are often overlooked in toy drives. Some ideas are Astros/other team gear, flat/curling irons, Bluetooth speakers, and alarm clocks. Click here for more gift ideas.
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Toiletries for the Homeless - As you travel during the holidays, don’t forget our collection of mini toiletry bottles. The Homeless Ministry makes kits for the Salvation Army to distribute in Conroe. Next time you’re in a hotel, grab the small toiletry samples you did not use and turn them in, unopened, to the red bin in the Fellowship Hall. Interested in packing kits for Montgomery County unhoused once a month? Email Jenny McKenna.
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THE COMMON TABLE - Fellowship for seniors age 55+, in conjunction with our neighbors at Trinity Episcopal. Join us Friday, Nov. 18 at 6pm at The Olive Oil Restaurant, 373 Sawdust Road. RSVP to Helen Geiger at hgeiger100@gmail.com.
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Meals, Music and More - Need a quick and easy supper option on Wednesday nights? Come to church. Dinner served from 5:45 to 7pm.
Short Prayer service (Vespers) at 7pm.
Choir members: Kids Music Practice at 6:15pm & Adult Choir practice at 7:15pm
Nov. 30 – Chili, mac/cheese, hot dogs & Frito pie
Dec. 7 - Taco Bar
Dec. 14 - Casserole
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Instrumental Music Opportunities
The next Family Orchestra is playing for the 4pm Christmas Eve worship. Instrumentalists 5th-12th grade and adults of all ages are welcome. Questions and RSVP to Dan Fenn.
Rehearsal schedule:
Mondays, December 5, 12, and 19
6:30-7:30 Family Orchestra Rehearsal
7:30-8:30 Big Band Rehearsal
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Lord of Life Choir - Wednesday nights at 7:15pm 'til 8:45pm in the Music Room. Open to all adult singers as well as middle & high school students.
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Holy Land with the Kindsvatters - April 30--May 12, 2023. Email or call (832) 215-9953 for brochure. Currently, 19 people, plus Paster David are booked.
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Weekly Bible Studies/Discussions |
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Chocolate with Jesus, led by Rev. Tammy Fincher - Mondays, 12:30pm in the Library upstairs. Bring your Bible and prepare to eat chocolate.
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Grief Group at Lord of Life - Experience support and connection at GriefShare. Mondays at 1pm in the conference room. For questions and to sign up, call Beth Hall at 832 746 4293 or email nurse@lolonline.org.
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Pastor's Bible Study - every Tuesday at 11:30am in the conference room. In person or Zoom. Study the sermon texts with the Pastor.
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Mom’s Group - Moving to Thursdays at 9:15am. Moms of any age are invited to attend.
Dec 1: Your Favorite Traditions (Meet in the fellowship hall)
Dec 8: Come with questions/Get some answers (Meet in the conference room)
Dec 15: Newness/Growing your faith in 2023 (Meet in the conference room)
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Ladies Bible Study - Wednesdays at 9:45am in the library upstairs. Leader: Pastor Chuck Kindsvatter on Spirituality. All women are invited to attend.
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The Breakfast Club - Every Sunday at 9:45am in the Conference Room. A call to men to grow into a deeper faith. All men are welcome. |
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Men's Breakfast and Bible Study this Saturday, Nov. 12 at 7:30 am - In-person and on Zoom. Grab some breakfast and a cup of coffee and join us for Bible Study. Next Mtg: Dec.10 |
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BOOK STUDY - The Sin of Certainty by Peter Enns - 9:45am on Sundays in the library upstairs and on Zoom. Led by Chuck Kindsvatter and John Fackler.
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Women of the Word (WOW) Bible Study – Meets every Sunday at 9:45am in Pastor David's office. This week: Considering Gratitude and Grief
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TAKE YOUR FAITH BEYOND SUNDAY. Weekly conversations with Pastor David Bauser, Faith Formation director Patrick Nazaroff, and author Elise McCarter. This week on the podcast - Serving the Poor: Are we doing more harm than good? Listen to the podcast now.
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Endowment Education - Plan to attend an educational session in the Fellowship Hall at 9:45am, Sunday, Dec. 4th that will cover year-end tax planning and thoughts you might consider when developing plans for your will and estate. All are welcome. |
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For the Kids
Children's Ministries at Lord of Life
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NO Sunday School or Club 56 on Nov. 20. |
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Children’s Music Program: Every Wednesday from 6:15pm-7pm. Bells (3rd-6th graders) and Choir (K-2nd grade). Email Dan Fenn or call 281-367-7016 for more information.
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High School Youth Group - Every Sunday at 6pm. Upstairs in Rm. 25
Confirmation (for 7/8th graders) - Sunday mornings from 9:45am - 10:45am.
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We are heading to Washington, D.C. for our summer mission trip June 3-9, 2023. Scholarships available. Sign up here.
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Hands of Faith Fair Trade Ministry |
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SHOP IN-STORE
Mondays 10am-2pm
Wednesday 10am-2pm
Saturday 10am-2pm
Sunday 9am-12:30pm
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Do you want to feature your ministry or event in our weekly Happenings? We’d love to hear from you! Send your announcement to the office by Wednesday at 2pm.
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