April 17, 2025

Holy Week at Lord of Life

FOR MORE DETAILS, VISIT LOLONLINE.ORG/LENT

April 17 | Maundy Thursday | Worship with First Communion Recognition & Stripping of the Altar at 7pm

April 18 | Good Friday | Worship at 12pm & 7pm

April 19 | Holy Saturday

Easter Egg Hunt (benefiting God’s Global Barnyard) at 4:15pm

Family-Friendly Easter Vigil Dinner Church at 5pm (Register online here. )

Traditional Easter Vigil Dinner Church at 7pm (Register online here.)

April 20 | Easter Sunday | Worship at 8:30am, (NEW! Family-Friendly) 10am, & 11am

Easter Brunch 9:30-11am

The church office will be closed on Friday, April 18, 2025 in observance of Good Friday. The office will also be closed on Monday, April 21, 2025. The office will reopen at 8:30 on Tuesday, April 22, 2025.

Easter Vigil is the culmination of Lent, as we await the resurrection. We hear God's story, share a meal, & remember baptisms. It's not just an empty tomb; it's a hopeful wait and God's response. Register online for Easter Vigil Dinner Church: Click this link for 5pm (Family) or 7pm (Traditional).

We will co-host a Book Bus event with the Champion Project on the morning of May 3 and will need volunteers to help foster children awaiting placement choose books, play games, and have brunch. Interested in learning more? Email JMcKenna@LOLonline.org. 

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. NO SEWING THIS SATURDAY, APRIL 19TH DUE TO EASTER. STITCH AND SEW WILL RESUME APRIL 26.

Share the Love:

For just $30, you can bring comfort and hope to someone facing an illness. Lord of Life's Health Ministry & Hands of Faith Fair Trade store have teamed up to provide beautiful care packages, including knitted or crocheted blankets by our talented crafters and items from our own Hands of Faith store. Your donation, big or small, makes a real difference for the patient and their caregiver. Donate here.

Pig Roast Auction Items WANTED: Let's make the Pastor's Discretionary Fund Pig Roast a success! This Lord of Life ministry assists community members who have an immediate need, regardless of affiliation with the church. We have helped over 100 families and distributed over $40,000 this year. The Pig Roast silent and live auctions fund most of this ministry. Click here to check out the most wanted auction items, or reach out to Nicole at childrensfaith@lolonline.org for ideas.

Pre-order the

Lord of Life Cookbook

to benefit the Pastor's Discretionary Fund

Featuring a diverse range of appetizers to desserts, this cookbook promises something for everyone. Don't miss the chance to embark on a culinary adventure that benefits both your family and the wider community by pre-ordering online or at the Welcome Center at Lord of Life.

Montrose & Museum District Day Trip

Thursday, April 24th, 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM. Explore the Rothko Chapel, Chapel of St. Basil, enjoy lunch at Cleburne Cafeteria, and tour the Holocaust Museum Houston. Click the sign-up button for more information.

Bunco Night

Join us 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 TUESDAY, APRIL 22 at 7pm.

Lord of Life's annual Pig Roast is Saturday, May 3. Get ready to roll the dice and stack the chips for a night of fun, fortune, and philanthropy at the Pig Roast Casino Night – no gambling skills required, just come for a good time and to support Lord of Life’s Pastor’s Discretionary Fund.

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

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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

Egg Hunt Saturday, April 19 at 4:15pm. Meet at the church and we’ll head over to the park to collect Easter eggs and raise money for God’s Global Barnyard.

Music, Meals, and More every Wednesday: All are welcome for dinner starting at 5:30pm with children’s music practice following at 6:20pm. 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.

Summer Camps

True North VBS - REGISTER HERE to participate or volunteer: June 9-13, 9am-Noon Daily for children age 3 by Jan 1, 2025 & fully potty trained, through students completing 4th grade. All upcoming 6th graders through adults can volunteer (Free childcare is provided to volunteers with children too young to participate).

Lutherhill Day Camp - REGISTER HERE to participate or volunteer: June 23-27, 9am-3:30pm. For students who have completed kindergarten through students who have completed 5th grade are invited to participate. Volunteer opportunities for upcoming 7th graders through adults.

Don’t stop here, there’s more!

MADD (Music, Arts, Dance, Drama) Camp @ Trinity Episcopal – REGISTER HERE: June 16-20, 9:30am-2:30pm daily - Students who have completed first grade through students who have completed 5th grade are invited to participate.

So excited to introduce our new

ORGANIC HIBISCUS TEA

from Equal Exchange! Rich in color & flavor, this caffeine-free tea has a wonderful zingy flavor that is perfect mix of tart and sweet.

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.

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