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Happenings
WEEKLY E-blast news & updates
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HOLY WEEK:
Palm Sunday is March 24
Maundy Thursday is Thursday, March 28
Stripping of the Altar 7pm. First Communion Recognition
Good Friday is Friday, March 29
Noon and 7pm
Easter Egg Hunt is Saturday, March 30 at 4pm.
Meet at the church and we’ll head over to the park to collect Easter eggs and raise money for God’s Global Barnyard.
Easter Vigil is Saturday, March 30
5pm – Easter Vigil Dinner Church (Family Friendly with Communion). More info and sign up here by 3/27.
7pm – Easter Vigil Dinner Church (Traditional Liturgy with Communion). More info and sign up here by 3/27.
Easter Sunday is March 31
8:30am or 11am in person.
Easter Brunch (to raise money for the youth Mission Trip) will be served from 9:30-11am in the Fellowship Hall.
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As part of our Fasting & Feasting theme for Lent, one (or more) members of the community will be fasting from food each day.
This week, you are invited to pray for the following people as they fast:
- Suny Sanchez (03/22)
- Brenda Jaffe (03/23)
- LOL Youth Group (03/23-03/24)
- DeLynne Ano (03/25)
- Pastor David (03/26)
- Joe & Axelia Agrella (03/27)
- Lucy Mills (03/28)
Click here to see the full Fasting & Prayer Calendar.
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Meet & Eat - Support homebound members of our congregation by bringing a healthy lunch and fellowship to their homes this Sunday, Mar. 24 at 11am. Shoppers, cooks, and eaters are all needed! Sign up here.
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We need help moving a sofa and two recliners from a congregation member's home to one of the Ukrainian refugee families. If you're able to lend your truck or muscles for an hour this weekend, please text or call Jenny, 713-385-9011.
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Angel Reach Dinner - Please help support youth aging out of foster care learn cooking skills with this chicken bacon ranch casserole recipe. Items due to the church kitchen by Wednesday, Mar. 27 at 10 am! Sign up here.
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Easter Egg Hunt: Sign up here to donate candy for the upcoming Easter Egg Hunt on Saturday, March 30 at 4pm. The egg hunt raises money for God’s Global Barnyard. Candy donations are being accepted until March 27th in the church office. Please, no nuts or large pieces of candy.
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Creating Friendship for Peace promotes peaceful resolution of conflicts between divided communities by working with young people and their families. Host families needed in The Woodlands to house two teenagers, ages 15-18, from Israel and Palestine for four weeks. They will share a bedroom, develop peacebuilding and leadership skills, and take these skills and experiences back home. To learn more, email jmckenna@lolonline.org.
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Save the date - We will provide to go lunches for the homeless at Lewis Park in Conroe on Saturday, April 13th. More info coming soon. | |
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We are sad to announce Ruth Nicolay, the mother of Stefanie Equyer, passed away Mar. 3. There will be a funeral on Saturday, April 6 at Lord of Life at 1pm.
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Cards for a Cause this month will be Thursday, Mar. 21 at 5:30pm at Shanghai Bistro. Your donated gift cards from HEB, Kroger or Walmart are used to benefit food -insecure people in our community.
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The Common Table - A social ministry for adults age 55+ in conjunction with Trinity Episcopal next door. Join us Friday, Mar. 22 from 5 to 7pm at the Trinity Episcopal Memorial Fish Fry to support the Brotherhood of St. Andrew. To get more details, RSVP, or to get on the mailing list, contact Helen Geiger at hgeiger100@gmail.com at 281-684-0144 or Peggy Sloan at 281-367-7016
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Stitch & Sew will start on Saturday, Mar. 23 from 9:30-11am in Rm. 21/Library upstairs. This is a combined group of quilting and needlework. Create blankets and quilts to celebrate life events and pray for others who are ill. This newly-combined group will replace Weaving Women Together and Sew It Wednesday. Knowledge of quilting or needlework is not required. This is an opportunity to learn from others.
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Lunch & Learn: Legacy Planning for Family & Ministry - Sunday, April 7 @ 12:15-1:30pm in the Fellowship Hall. Join our host, John Roalson, Gift Planner with Lutheran Foundation of the Southwest present an educational session on Legacy Planning for Family and Ministry. This session will cover how you can plan to care for your family and ministry after you've passed on and how to do it in the most tax-advantaged way possible.
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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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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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Save the date - Lord of Life Women’s Retreat – September 27-29, 2024 at Lutherhill in La Grange. It will be open to women of all ages, and we will be staying in the brand-new Retreat Center currently being built at camp. More details coming soon. | |
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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.
STUDY/DISCUSSION - Luther’s Babylonian Captivity of the Church. Five-week study, ending on Palm Sunday, where we will study the sacraments and other rites from Luther’s perspective. Sundays at 9:45am in Rm 23, upstairs.
| Young Adult Bible Study - Intro to Lutheranism with Pastor David. Sundays at 9:45am in Rm. 25, upstairs. | |  |
Take your faith Beyond Sunday. This week on the podcast: Real Christians: Who gets to decide? Can two people disagree on really important issues and both claim Christ? 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.
Griefshare – Experience support and connection. In-person meetings are Mondays at 1pm. You can register by clicking here.
Ladies Bible Study - Join us every Wednesday at 9:45am in the library upstairs. There will be no gathering 3/27 during Holy Week.
4/3 Pastor David & Reconciling in Christ
| Men's Breakfast - Bible Study this Saturday, March 23 at 7:30 am in the conference room. Grab some breakfast and a cup of coffee and join us for great conversation. | | | |
For the Kids
Children's Ministries at Lord of Life
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Join us at 9:45am on Sundays for Sunday School & Club 56.
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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Parents Night Out - You get a night out while your kids get a night in! Saturday, Apr. 6, 5:30-9pm for all 6-month-olds through 6th graders. Dinner, dessert, and snacks will be served. Kids will enjoy crafts, games, a movie, and much more. Pay now or at the door.
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Easter Egg Hunt is Saturday, March 30 at 4pm. Meet at the church and we’ll head over to the park to collect Easter eggs and raise money for God’s Global Barnyard (You can give here and choose an animal). Candy donations for the Egg Hunt are being accepted until March 27th. Please drop off unopened bags in the church office. No nuts or large pieces of candy. | |
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It’s not too late to register for Communion 101 this Sunday, March 23 directly following the 11am service. The class is designed for children in grades 1st through 3rd and provides an opportunity for parents and kids to have a conversation and ask questions about communion. You will get a behind-the-scenes look at how communion is prepared and have an opportunity to taste the grape juice and wine. Those who attend the class will then be invited to take their first communion at the Maundy Thursday Worship Service at 7pm, March 28. Register here.
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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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Come check out our beautiful quilling cards, eggs and chocolate...perfect for your Easter baskets.
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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!
March 24 Palm Sunday
March 24 – Growing Faithfully Commitment Sunday
March 24 – Meet & Eat
March 24 – Communion 101
March 31 Easter Sunday
April 6 – Parents’ Night Out
April 13 - Compassion United
April 21 – Concert Series and Volunteer Appreciation Breakfast
April 27 - Pig Roast
May 4 – New Member Class
May 5 – Confirmation Sunday
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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