November 20, 2025

This Sunday marks Christ the King Sunday, the final Sunday of the church year. We invite you to join us as we celebrate and prepare our hearts to begin the new liturgical year next week with the humble anticipation of Advent.

The church office will be closed on Thursday, November 27, 2025, and Friday, November 28, 2025, in observance of the Thanksgiving holiday. Regular office hours will resume on Monday, December 1, 2025. We wish everyone a blessed and safe holiday weekend.

Advent/Christmas Worship

begins Sunday, Nov. 30. See our 2025 holiday schedule by clicking here.

Deck the Halls

Join us Sunday, Nov. 30 at noon as we decorate the church for Christmas. There will be something for all ages, from hanging ornaments to setting up decorations. Lunch will be served. Childcare provided for kids under 3 in the nursery and festive crafts for the older kids. SIGN UP HERE, and help make this season unforgettable at Lord of Life!

Blessing Basket and 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: Margaret “Maggie” Ella Reinhardt. Parents Ethan & Stephanie Reinhardt and big brothers Cooper & Carson welcomed her into the family on Nov. 13, 2025.



Expecting a new baby? Email Brenda Stockham so we know when to expect your new bundle of joy!

NEEDLE ARTS AT LORD OF LIFE

✂️ Stitch and Sew Holiday Break Notice 🧵

• The group is taking a break to focus on the holiday season.
• Resumes: Saturday, January 10th, 2026.
• For questions or help with a holiday project, call Natalie Harvey: 832.297.3822.

Hug A Bears - Sew & stuff soft bears for Memorial Hermann Hospital & the Community Clinic. Volunteers meet every 1st and 3rd Thursday of each month at 9:30am. Next meeting: Dec. 4 & 18.

RuthAnn's Remnants - Make quilts to send around the world for Lutheran World Relief. You can even work from home! All skill levels needed. 2nd and 3rd Thursday at 10am, Room 25 upstairs. We need: new or gently used sheets (any size) and embroidery floss. NO MEETING IN DECEMBER.

Holiday Toy Drive

Join us in bringing joy to children of all ages by donating new, unwrapped toys. Donations are distributed through Interfaith of The Woodlands, where parents can select gifts for their children. Don’t forget older children and teens when shopping! Please drop gifts in the collection box in the Welcome Center by Dec. 3.

Support Foster Children

in the Houston area this Christmas through Upbring’s Hope Tree. Each gift helps share joy and hope with a child in need. Please read the directions carefully and return all gifts to the church office by Sunday, Dec. 7. 

Time for Tamales

Tis the season to be jolly and support our youth group Puerto Rico mission trip by buying tamales! We’ll be selling tamales on Sunday, Dec. 7 from 9am-12:30pm in the kitchen. $15 a dozen. Stop by or preorder on online. 

Harvestwood Breakfast

Annual breakfast to support the residents of Harvestwood will be Sunday, Dec. 14 at 9:45am. Harvestwood is a senior living community just around the corner from Lord of Life. For many of the residents, the gift that Lord of Life will provide will be the only Christmas gift they receive this year. Join us and help spread some of the joy of this Christmas season.

Poinsettia Sales

Help decorate our Sanctuary for Christmas! Sponsor a poinsettia plant for just $15.00. Sales run through Dec. 19. Sign up on the Realm App or at the Welcome Desk.

More Outreach Opportunities

We have two more collections coming in December. We’ll fill goodie boxes for Seafarers coming through the Port of Houston by 12/21 and boxes for food-insecure children next door at Glen Loch Elementary School by 12/14. We’ll need shoppers, packers, and donators! More info coming soon.

Music, Meals and More

Need a quick and easy meal option on Wednesday nights?

Join us for food and fellowship at 5:30pm in the Fellowship Hall. All are welcome.

There will be NO MMM on Wednesday, Nov. 26 due to the Thanksgiving holiday.

Ring and Sing Christmas Concert

Celebrate the spirit of Christmas with our enchanting carols, featuring Lord of Life Choirs and Bells accompanied by a 30-piece orchestra on Sunday, Dec. 7 at 5pm.

Gather with family and friends to enjoy the timeless melodies that echo the joy, warmth, and love of the season. FREE TO OUR COMMUNITY. Come and Experience His Presence.

Heads up!

Ladies Bunco

is canceled for November (Thanksgiving break).

Join us for the Annual Holiday Ladies Bunco on Thursday, Dec. 11 at 7pm in the Welcome Center. Enjoy fellowship, laughs, and dice rolling. Please bring:

• Your favorite holiday appetizer or dessert.
• A wrapped $10 gift (for prizes).

INVITE YOUR FRIENDS! Please help us spread the word.

Cookie Exchange

Get ready to share sweetness and spread a little extra holiday cheer! Join us for a Christmas Cookie Exchange on Sunday, Dec. 14 at 9:45am in Room 10 (across from the kitchen). Bring 2 dozen of your favorite cookies along with the recipe to share and we'll provide the platters for you to take home. More info and sign up below. ⬇️⬇️⬇️

We believe that the church is a place for all people to feel connected and supported.

How can we pray for you today?

Parents Night Out

Parents Night Out returns Saturday, Dec. 6 from 5:30-9pm. Need an evening out? Bring your kids to Lord of Life and we'll keep them busy while you have fun on your own. For ages 6 months – 6th grade. Early bird discount until Nov. 28!

THERE WILL BE NO KIDS SUNDAY SCHOOL ON NOV. 23 DUE TO THE THANKSGIVING HOLIDAY.

Hands of Faith ministry is so grateful for all our talented artisans, our supportive customers, and our faithful volunteers...most of all we thank God for His many blessings! Have a wonderful holiday!

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

BE THE FIRST TO SEE ALL OUR NEW ITEMS: Click here to Volunteer with Hands of Faith.

Are you being scammed?
We are aware there have been attempts to scam our members by someone pretending to be Pastor David. You may receive an email/text asking for gift cards. THIS IS NOT REAL. Read more at lolonline.org/spam-emails

Let's be the church...together. Have you checked your Realm profile to make sure all your information is up to date? Visit the directory now at onrealm.org or the Realm app. We have helpful videos on our website at LOLonline.org/realm. Questions? Email Peggy Sloan

Altar Flowers - New sign-up for 2026 is now available on Realm or at the Welcome Desk. Cost is $85. All payments must be received one week before scheduled. If paying by check, please drop off at office or drop in offering plate. Put on memo: Altar Flowers and date.

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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