Happenings

WEEKLY E-blast news & updates

January 9, 2025

We seek and welcome all to connect, celebrate, and serve in God’s love.

WORSHIP THIS WEEK


Join us for worship this Sunday, Jan. 12 at 8:30 or 11am in-person, on Facebook or online at our website. This Sunday, we celebrate the baptism of our Lord.

Altar Flowers - Honor a loved one or a special occasion by purchasing a worship arrangement. Sign up for altar flowers in 2025 here.

Lunch and Learn - Sunday, Jan. 12 at 12:15 in the Fellowship Hall. "Senior Living Choices and Funerals Preparation".

This Sunday, we celebrate

Baptismal Anniversaries. If you were baptized in the month of January, please light your baptismal candle, or any candle, during worship as we recognize and celebrate being a beloved child of God. 

Cocoa for a Cause - This Sunday, Jan. 12 at 9:45 in the Welcome Center. Drink hot cocoa and help Club 56 (5th and 6th graders) with their service project for Isaiah 117 House. You can also donate here.

God's Work, Our Hands

Stitch and Sew - Every Saturday at 9:30am in the Library (Rm 21), upstairs. 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.

Angel Reach Dinner - Please help youth aging out of foster care learn cooking skills with ingredients for a simple spaghetti dinner. Items are due to the church kitchen on Thursday, Jan. 23 at 11am.

Ingredients sign up

We will be volunteering with families working to avoid homelessness with Family Promise of Montgomery County in January. We will prepare and have dinner each night with the client families from Jan.27-Feb. 2.

MORE DETAILS & SIGN UP HERE


Save the date! 

Souper Bowl of Caring

is coming up Sunday, Feb. 9. Booth sign-ups coming soon.

Fellowship Opportunities

New Member Discovery Class - Are you, or do you know someone who may be interested in joining Lord of Life?


Our next new member discovery class will be January15 at 7pm. Email Peggy Sloan to sign up or get more information.

Learn more

Music, Meals, and More - Every Wednesday at Lord of Life. Need a quick and easy meal option on Wednesday nights? Join us for food and fellowship. This week: BBQ & Sides, served 5:45-7pm. All are welcome. 

Common Table - A social ministry for adults age 55+ in conjunction with Trinity Episcopal next door. Next gathering: Tuesday, Jan. 21 at 4:30pm at Pallotta's Italian Grill, The Woodlands. For more details, RSVP, or to get on the mailing list, email hgeiger100@gmail.com / 281-684-0144 or Arlynn at nickarly975@gmail.com

Share good food and great fellowship at LOLa's Diner.

Spring Semester sign-ups are open now! For more information and to sign up via email or text, click here

Sweeten your Valentine’s Day by giving yourself a break with 

Parents Night Out

on Friday, Feb.14 from 5:30-9pm.

More info & register here
Weekly Bible Studies/Discussions

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

How can we pray for you today?

Submit a Prayer Request

Book Study - “Breathing Under Water: Spirituality and the Twelve Steps” by Richard Rohr. Sundays at 9:45am in the library/Rm. 21 upstairs.


Women of the Word - Sundays at 9:45am, Pastor David’s Office.

"Finding Joy in Christ". Please join us.


Young-Ish Adult Bible Study - Sundays at 9:45am, upstairs, Rm. 25. The book of Exodus for normal people. A great way to get to know other people in their 20's-40's. 


The Breakfast Club - Men's Study/Discussion Sundays at 9:45am in the Conference Room.

STUDY ZOOM LINKS & MORE

TAKE YOUR FAITH BEYOND SUNDAY. Weekly conversations with Pastor David Bauser, Faith Formation director Patrick Nazaroff, and other special guests. This week on the podcast:  Weird Characters in the Bible. LISTEN NOW.

Chocolate with Jesus  Bring your Bible. Eat chocolate. Led by Rev. Tammy Fincher - Mondays, 12:30pm in the Conference Room.

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

Ladies Bible Study -Every Wednesday at 9:45 in the library (Rm 21) upstairs. Leader: Rev. Tamara Fincher. To get on the email list, contact Mary Ross.

Men's Breakfast - Bible Study this Saturday, Jan. 11 at 7:30 am in the conference room. Grab some breakfast and a cup of coffee and join us for great conversation. 

Grief Group at Lord of Life - Experience support and connection at GriefShare. Begins Jan. 27. Questions? Call Beth Hall at 832-746-4293 or email irenehall1952@yahoo.com.

REGISTER ONLINE
For the Kids
Children's Ministries at Lord of Life

9:45am on Sundays

Join us for Club 56 & Sunday School

Pre-kindergarten-2nd grades gather in Kids of the Kingdom Rm 1

3rd & 4th grades gather in Kids of the Kingdom Rm 3

Club 56 for all 5th & 6th graders, upstairs in room 26

Fourth Grade Footsteps All fourth graders and their parents are invited to learn about their Baptism Sunday, Jan. 26h at 9:45am in the Fellowship Hall. RSVP to childrensfaith@LOLonline.org.

Music, Meals and More every Wednesday @ 5:45pm: All are welcome for dinner starting at 5:45pm with children’s music practice following at 6:30pm. There are opportunities for children from 4 years old to high school to participate in the music program (choir, chimes & handbells). Click Here to find out more information.

KIDS CALENDAR AND BEYOND: visit our webpage

Fair Trade Ministry

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

Read more here

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

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

IMPORTANT DATES:

Mark your calendar to Connect, Celebrate and Serve!



January 11 – Club 5/6 Lock In

January 12 – Lunch and Learn

January 15 - New Member Discovery Class

January 26 – Congregational Meeting

January 27-February 2 – Host Family Promise

February 9 – Souper Bowl of Caring

February 14 – Parents Night Out

February 23 – Lunch and Learn

March 2 – Lutheran World Relief Sunday

March 5 – Ash Wednesday

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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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