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May 25, 2023

Our Core Values at Lord of Life

The church office will be closed Monday, May 29th in observance of Memorial Day.

Congregational Meeting Follow Up

Did you miss the congregational meeting this past Sunday? Click here to read a brief letter from Pastor David and Linda Nicolosi, Council President, to catch up on all the important information!

New job posting at Lord of Life: Director of Children's Faith Formation. See more.

Endowment Blessing Sunday - Sunday, June 4 at both worship times. Meet our community ministry partners and bless them/pray for on-going relationship-building! God's Work, Our Hands.

God's Work, Our Hands

Prayer Quilt this Sunday - Tie a knot and say a prayer of strength and healing for:

Courtney Territo, daughter of Valerie Oden.

Sunny Garcia, nephew of Francine Atkinson

Look for the table in the Welcome Center.

Take Stock in our Youth - Support our youth program by taking stock in our youth from May 14-June 3. Stock sales benefit our youth mission trip to Chicago and our youth programing.

You can donate online here or visit our table in the Welcome Center.

Safe Sanctuary Training - Wednesday, May 31 at 6:30pm in the Fellowship Hall or Sunday, June 4 at 12:15pm (lunch included).

Safe Sanctuary training is required every 2 years for anyone 16 and older who works with children or at-risk groups at Lord of Life. This includes all Church Council members, VBS and Day Camp volunteers, Sunday School teachers, Nursey staff and additional volunteers.

It's almost time for Vacation Bible School! For some children in our community, it's the only chance they'll get to encounter stories from the Bible. They get to meet new kids, have a good time with friends, and experience new and fun activities. Help support this important ministry to our community by purchasing an item from our Amazon Wishlist or Sign-up Genius:

Amazon Wishlist

Sign-up Genius

Altar Guild - The Altar Guild is looking for volunteers for this important ministry. If you are interested, please contact Kathy Green at 361-920-0053 and leave a message.

Reconciling in Christ Core Team Forming

At Sunday's congregational meeting Lord of Life voted to form a Core Team to explore becoming a Reconciling in Christ congregation. Reconciling in Christ congregations are committed to full inclusion of all people in our life and ministry together. The first step in this process is to form the Core Team that will design and lead Lord of Life through a collective process of education, prayer, and discernment about what it means and looks like to be a faith community that Welcomes All. If you are interested in participating on the Core Team, please click here to read the Explanation and Expectations of the Core Team and then complete the form on the same page. Forms should be submitted no later than June 11, 2023. Paper copies are also available at the Welcome Desk of Lord of Life.

Toiletries for the Homeless

As you travel this summer, 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

Fellowship Opportunities

Balance and Exercise class every Tuesday and Friday from 9:30 to 10:30am in Rm. 24 upstairs. All fitness levels are welcome!

Weekly Bible Studies/Discussions

TAKE YOUR FAITH BEYOND SUNDAY. Join the weekly conversation! This week on the podcast: Christianity without Love: Is that even a thing? Listen now.

Grief Group at Lord of Life - Experience support and connection at GriefShare. Mondays in person at 1pm or online Zoom Tuesdays at 6:30pm. Runs for 13 weeks. Register online here. Questions? Call Beth Hall at 832 746 4293 or email

Chocolate with Jesus - Will meet again June 12. Led by Rev. Tammy Fincher - Mondays, 12:30pm in the library upstairs.

Pastor's Bible Study - every Tuesday at 11:30am in the conference room. In person or Zoom. Study the sermon texts with the Pastor.

Men’s Breakfast meets this Saturday, May 27 at 7:30am. Fellowship and faith stories are shared along with breakfast in the conference room. All are welcome to be part of this active and entertaining group of men.

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.

Women of the Word (WOW) Discussion/Bible Study – Meets every Sunday at 9:45am in Pastor David's office. This week's discussion - Discovering Mary of Bethany: Sisterhood & Discipleship

Adult Sunday School/Book Discussion - The Life of Apostle Paul every Sunday at 9:45am in Rm 23 (Upstairs). ON HIATUS UNTIL FALL.

BOOK STUDY - Signs and Wonders: A Beginner’s Guide to the Miracles of Jesus by Amy Jill-Levine - 9:45am on Sundays in the library upstairs.

STUDY ZOOM LINKS & MORE

For the Kids

Children's Ministries at Lord of Life

Sunday School & Club 56 - On hiatus for the summer.

Lutherhill Day Camp: Amen, say it is so! There are limited spots available. Register here for current Kindergarteners through 5th graders to explore prayer through songs, nature, games and wonder stories. Day camp is daily June 26-30th from 9am-3pm at Lord of Life.

Stellar VBS: There are limited spots available for elementary aged children for Stellar VBS. You can Register here. VBS is June 12-16.

Considering giving of your time? Volunteers, sign up here.

What's ahead for kids this month: Visit our Children's page for more info

Fair Trade Ministry

Hands of Faith Fair Trade Ministry

Change the world, one purchase at a time.

STORE HOURS:

Monday-Thursday 10-2:30

Closed Fridays

Saturday 10-2:30

IMPORTANT DATES:

Mark your calendar to Connect, Celebrate and Serve!

May 28 – Pentecost (wear red!) & Mission Trip Commissioning

June 3-9 – Youth Mission Trip

June 4 - Endowment Blessing Sunday

June 5-8 – KOK Kamp

June 12-16 – Vacation Bible School

June 18 – Father’s Day Brunch

June 26-29 – KOK Kamp

June 26-30 – Lutherhill Day Camp

July 7-9 – Men’s Retreat

July 30 – Youth-Led Sunday

August 6 – Back to School Teacher & Backpack Blessing

August 13/20 – Kids of the Kingdom Teacher Blessing

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Altar Flowers - Honor a loved one or a special occasion by purchasing a worship arrangement. Sign up for altar flowers here.

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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