October 16, 2025

Surprised by God's Abundance

Throughout October we will be hearing stories of people who were Surprised by God's Abundance and how they responded. These stories are guiding our annual stewardship appeal: Surprised by God's Abundance. As we hear these stories in worship, we'll be sharing the ways Lord of Life is positively impacting our community and reflecting on how we experience God's abundance in our own lives. Be sure to come each Sunday to hear a new story and to listen for God inviting you to be Surprised by God's Abundance, too!

Please pray for the family and friends of Lord of Life member Lois Payton, who died at her home last week. We especially pray for her husband, Charles, and her children, Jennifer and Preston, and their families. Her funeral will be Saturday, Oct. 18 at 2pm at Lord of Life. Reception to follow. You can watch the live-stream of her funeral here. You can read her obituary here.

Holiday Market Volunteers Needed
This year's Hands of Faith Fair Trade Holiday Market will take place Saturday, Nov. 1 and Sunday, Nov. 2 at Lord of Life Lutheran Church. This is by far our biggest event of the year, and it is SO MUCH FUN! We need all hands on deck to help us set up. You will receive in-store Trader Bucks, AND you get a chance to preview and purchase any of the items we are premiering at the Market BEFORE the general public. 😲 Click the button below for more information on how you can help support this amazing international mission.

NEEDLE ARTS AT LORD OF LIFE

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

SPECIAL PROJECT: Learn to sew a fabric basket. Saturday, Oct. 21 or Nov. 1. FREE. All supplies included.

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. Next meeting: Oct. 16

Hug A Bears - Sew & stuff soft bears for Memorial Hermann Hospital & the Community Clinic. Volunteers meet every 1st and 3rd Monday of each month at 9:30am. Room 21 (Library) upstairs. WILL NOT BE MEETING DURING OCTOBER. Join us Monday, Nov. 3.

Mia’s Table Spirit Day

Benefiting Youth at Lord of Life Lutheran Church

Monday, October 20th, 11am - 9pm

Grab lunch or dinner at Mia's Table in Shenandoah. Just mention Lord of Life and 20% of your order will come back to support the Lord of Life Faith Formation! Dine-In, to-go, and online orders all count. Guests must mention the fundraiser name when ordering or picking up.

The Woodlands Pride Festival

Saturday, Oct. 25 from 11am to 5pm at Town Green Park (across from the Market Street HEB). For the fourth year in a row, Lord of Life has a tented booth, and we need volunteers to be smiling faces, hand out free bottled water, and/or roam the festival. Click here for more information, as well as a link to make a general financial contribution to festival expenses. For other questions, email Dan Fenn.

Feed the Homeless

Compassion United, a vital ministry supporting the homeless in Montgomery County, serves breakfast to about 125 people every Saturday at Lewis Park in Conroe. Let's come together to be the hands and feet of Christ in our community!

We are looking for:

• Cooks (Friday night, Oct. 24)
• Servers (Saturday morning, Oct. 25)
• Drivers
• Shoppers to help gather the necessary supplies

If you're ready to make a difference or want to know how you can donate, click the button for more details ➡️

Hands of Faith Holiday Market

Invite your neighbors, family, and friends to Lord of Life! Find hand-crafted gifts from around the world. This curated selection of globally sourced goods allows you to shop with purpose, while putting income into the pockets of artisans who rely on regular orders to support their families. CHANGE THE WORLD, ONE PURCHASE AT A TIME. 
Saturday, Nov. 1, 9am to 5pm

Sunday, Nov. 2, 9am to 1pm

See more at HandsOfFaithFairTrade.org

Survive the Holidays When You're Grieving

Dreading the holidays after losing a loved one? You don't have to face it alone.

Join our Surviving the Holidays seminar for people who are grieving. You’ll find caring support and learn helpful tips for managing emotions, changing traditions, and finding hope.

Choose the session that works for you:

• In-person: Thursday, November 6 | 1:00-3:00pm
• Zoom: Thursday, November 13 | 6:30-8:30pm

RSVP by emailing Beth Hall: healthministries@lolonline.org

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.

You’re invited to experience Music, Meals, and More with the Global Missions Team on Oct. 29! Enjoy international cuisine, pack a quilt for Lutheran World Relief, and help choose our next Kiva loan.

Nibbles and Knowledge

Are you ready to become a digital safety superhero?

Join us for: Stop, Look, Listen!

Tim Donoughue is presenting a program about keeping yourself safe on your computer and phone. Learn how to protect your personal information and navigate the online world with confidence.

Monday, Oct. 20, from 1pm - 2:30pm, Lord of Life in the library (Rm 21, upstairs). Don't miss this chance to level up your digital defense skills. Mark your calendars and we'll see you there!

Common Table 

A social ministry for adults age 55+ in conjunction with Trinity Episcopal next door. Next gathering: Tuesday, Oct. 21 at 4:30pm at Shanghai Bistro, The Woodlands. To get more details, RSVP, or to get on the mailing list, email hgeiger100@gmail.com / 281-684-0144 or Arlynn at nickarly975@gmail.com

Silver Foxes

A Men's Group for Your Next Chapter

We're a group of men who are navigating the "third third" of life—a time when things get interesting. We're talking about retirement, grandchildren, and all the curveballs that life throws our way.

Join us for some great conversation and a little encouragement the third TUESDAY of each month at Citizens Grill at 7pm, located at 315 Enclave Dr., Suite 300 in Conroe. THIS MONTH: OCT. 21.

Come on out and join the conversation. Email Ron Rush or call 337-274-8873 for more information or RSVP.

Sing-for-Six

If you enjoy singing Christmas music and would like to make a short-term commitment with the Lord of Life Choir, join us for our Wednesday night rehearsals for six weeks beginning Oct. 22 at 7:30 p.m. (No rehearsal on Nov. 26). We will prepare music for the 5th Annual Ring & Sing Concert at 5pm, Dec. 7. (Final rehearsal with orchestra is Saturday, Dec. 6 at 10 a.m.) The choir welcomes singers from high school age and above. Email Dan Fenn for more info.

Trunk or Treat

CARS, CANDY, AND COMMUNITY! Join us for Trunk or Treat Sunday, Oct. 26 from 4 to 6pm in the parking lot at Lord of Life.

ALL ARE WELCOME! 

Candy donations accepted in the church office until Oct. 24. Questions? Email Nicole Forester

You AUTO join us for Trunk or Treat. Sign up to host a trunk

Instrumental Music Opportunity

Family Orchestra 

(any instrument, 7^th grade through adults)

Sunday, November 23, 8:30 worship – two rehearsals at 7pm on Wednesdays, November 12 and 19

Email Jeremy Kelsey, Instrumental Music Coordinator, to sign up and receive music digitally prior to rehearsals.

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

How can we pray for you today?

Kindergarten Footsteps

It's not too late to register for Kindergarten Footsteps - The Greatest Commandment: Kindergarten Footsteps will be on Sunday, Oct.19 at 9:45am in the Fellowship Hall. Click here to register or for more information email Nicole at childrensfaith@lolonline.org. 

First Grade Footsteps

The Lord’s Prayer: First graders and their families are invited to learn about The Lord’s Prayer Sunday, November 9th at 9:45am in the Fellowship Hall. We will explore the origin of the Lord’s Prayer and its importance in our lives as a foundation with God. Click here to register or for more information email Nicole at childrensfaith@lolonline.org. 

Our Footstep in Faith Program provides opportunities and tools for families to help deepen their faith and renew their commitment to faith education. 

2026 High School Mission Trip 

We are headed to San Juan, Puerto Rico! Click here to access the Realm sign up and get more information.

Thanks to everyone who shopped at Hands of Faith on Oct. 4 (Pet Blessing Sunday)! We were able to donate $175 to Active Paws Rescue.

Together, we're building a fair future - a future of responsible trade, bold choices & lasting impact.

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 2025 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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