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Happenings
WEEKLY E-blast news & updates
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Please help us welcome Rev. Morgan Gates this weekend as our guest preacher. Rev. Gates is the pastor of Houston Area Campus Ministry – ELCA. As Pastor for HouMin, she has served students, faculty, and staff at the public colleges and universities in the broader Houston area since 2020.
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DEDICATION. COMPASSION. KINDESS.
This Sunday is Volunteer Appreciation Sunday. Join us for special breakfast treats. We are incredibly grateful for and humbled by your energy. God's Work, Our Hands.
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The King's Embrace - You may have followed her journey on our Facebook group page, but come hear Pastor Cassandra's presentation on her trip to Bungoma, Kenya this Sunday, April 21 at 9:45am in the Fellowship Hall. All are invited to learn more about her visit and the ministry of The King's Embrace.
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The Congregation Council has two exciting opportunities for you to help Lord of Life live out our mission every day. We are forming two short-term, task-focused teams to address issues relevant to Lord of Life’s overall health and growth as a congregation. We hope you will consider working with one of these teams!
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Member Engagement - This Ad Hoc Team will focus on how to connect our members to congregational needs. Council has heard from a variety of ministries that they are routinely struggling to find volunteers. This team will observe the current structure, create a plan for improvements, and work with existing committees to implement key steps. This work helps Lord of Life thrive by connecting members with teams that help them grow in faith and connect to the congregation.
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Worship Streaming and Digital Content - Over the last several years, we have seen a consistent participation with our online worship. On any given week, about half of our total worship attendance is online. This makes our online audience a critical demographic that we need intentionally connect with. This team would work with staff and others to observe our current worship streaming process, offer feedback on style and platforms, and provide recommendations for short and long term goals for our online worshipping presence.
For more information, email Pastor David, Ed Spaulding, Council President or call 281-367-7016.
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Blessing Basket & Prayer Quilt - Health Ministries invites you to share in the joy and celebration of new baby arrivals at Lord of Life. We will collect baby items for the new additions, like diapers, wipes, meal gift cards and baby care items.
This month, we celebrate: Lyla Elise DeJohn, grandaughter of Jeff & Brenda Early.
Expecting a new baby? Email Brenda Stockham so we know when to expect your new bundle of joy!
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Angel Reach Dinner - Please help support youth aging out of foster care learn cooking skills with this easy recipe for sloppy joe's. Items are due in the church kitchen on Thursday, April 25 at 11am. Sign up here.
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Global Mission Team is hosting Christian Jackson, founder of -Knot Missions, Sunday, May 5 at noon in the Fellowship Hall. Learn about the current situation in Haiti and Lord of Life's efforts to assist and support the rural communities. Experience traditional Haitian cuisine and browse samples of unique local items from the Hands of Faith store.
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Synod Assembly Volunteers Needed - Lord of Life is hosting this year’s Synod Assembly, the annual meeting of all congregations in the Texas-Louisiana Gulf Coast Synod, on May 17 & 18. This is a huge undertaking, and we will need your help to welcome and direct people around the building, help in the kitchen, and work traffic control and golf carts. Register here.
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Let's make the Pastor's Discretionary Fund Pig Roast a success! This important ministry of Lord of Life is used to assist those who have an immediate need in our community, regardless of affiliation with the church. So far this year we have assisted with 70+ requests, totaling around $20,000. WOW!
The Pig Roast is April 27th at 6pm. Silent and Live Auction planning is in progress, and we need your support. Let's tap into our resources. Connect with friends, family, neighbors or business associates. Click here to check out the most wanted auction items or email childrensfaith@lolonline.org.
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Stitch & Sew will be this Saturday, 4/20, instead of 4/27, due to Pig Roast.
Join us at 9:30am upstairs in the library/Rm 21. All skill levels are welcome. Learning opportunities available. Help create needlepoint blankets to celebrate life events, like baptisms, and prayer quilts for those who need healing.
| Lord of Life Concert Series presents The Woodlands Harp Quartet, featuring Bonnie Goodrich, Mary Radspinner, Valerie Sinha, & Ashley Wells. Sunday, April 21, 5 pm, in the LOL Sanctuary. Free to the community. | |
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Meals, Music and More - Need a quick and easy meal option on Wednesday nights? Join us for food and fellowship. All are welcome. April 24: Chinese food
5:45-7:00 pm Dinner Served
6:15-7:00 pm Kids Music Practice (if participating)
7:00-7:15 pm Evening Prayer Service (Vespers in Sanctuary)
7:15-8:45pm Adult Choir Practice (if participating)
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Bunco Night - Join us the 4th Thursday of every month in the Welcome Center for fellowship and fun centered around playing Bunco. You do not need to know how to play. We will teach you. Bring $5 and a snack to share April 25 at 7pm.
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Calling All Fun Seekers! The Annual Pastor’s Discretionary Fund Pig Roast is Saturday, April 27th at 6pm. This is a super-fun, family-friendly event with entertainment for all ages! What's it for? Who does it support? How do I win the Ribs Contest? Learn more and register here.
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Exercise & Balance Class every Tuesday and Thursday from 9:30 to 10:30am in Rm. 24 upstairs. All fitness levels are welcome!
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The Breakfast Club - Men's Study/Discussion Sundays at 9:45am in the Conference Room.
Women of the Word (WOW) Discussion/Bible Study - Navigating Life with Biblical Wisdom Sundays at 9:45am.
BOOK STUDY - Barbara Brown Taylor’s “Home By Another Way”. Sundays at 9:45am in the library/Rm. 21 upstairs.
| *NEW* Discussion/Study - “The Cost of Discipleship” by Dietrich Bonhoeffer. Sundays at 9:45am in Rm 23, upstairs. | |  |
Take your faith Beyond Sunday. This week on the podcast: Forgiveness: Has Science finally solved it? Listen now. | |
Chocolate with Jesus, led by Rev. Tammy Fincher - Every Monday at 12:30pm in the conference room. Bring your Bible and prepare to eat chocolate. We are studying Esther.
Ladies Bible Study - Join us every Wednesday at 9:45am in the library upstairs. Next week: Heda Christ-Building Community, Old Testament to New Testament to the Present.
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For the Kids
Children's Ministries at Lord of Life
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Sunday School for Kids:
Join us this Sunday at 9:45am.
3-year-olds through 4th grade gathers in Kids of the Kingdom Rm 1.
Club 56 for all 5th & 6th graders meets upstairs in Rm 26.
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Looking for oceans of fun this summer? Set sail June 3-7 for a whale of a good time at Lord of Life’s Scuba VBS! Kids will dive into an undersea world while discovering that God is a real friend who loves them forever. Click here for VBS Registration!
Are you jelly-fish that VBS is only for 4th grade and below? Don’t be crabby, attend as a volunteer. We need upcoming 5th graders through adults to make VBS happen. You get to do all the activities, get great snack (including breakfast), a free t-shirt and the joy of knowing that you have shared God’s love in a way that will have impact with kids. Click here to be part of the VBS Volunteer family.
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Earth Day is Monday, April 22. Did you know many of our Fair Trade products are environmentally-friendly? Stop by to see how our artisans encourage environmentally- sustainable practices. Together, we can create a healthier and more sustainable planet.
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Hands of Faith Fair Trade Ministry at Lord of Life
Change the world, one purchase at a time.
STORE HOURS:
Monday-Thursday 10-2:30
Closed Fridays
Saturday 10-2:30
Sundays 9-12:30
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IMPORTANT DATES:
Mark your calendar to Connect, Celebrate and Serve!
April 21 – Concert Series and Volunteer Appreciation Breakfast
April 27 - Pig Roast
May 4 – New Member Class
May 5 – Confirmation Sunday
Global Mission Lunch - Haiti
May 17-18 – Synod Assembly
May 19 – Congregation Meeting
June 3-7 – Vacation Bible School
June 17-20 – KOK Kamp
June 11-18 – Youth Mission Trip
June 24-28 – Lutherhill Day Camp/KOK Kamp
Sept. 27-29 - Women’s Retreat – Lutherhill, La Grange
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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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