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Congregational Assembly
A Congregational Assembly will be held on Sunday, November 8 after worship to seek approval to purchase property and to authorize contract and inspection phase expenses. The seller of the 8 acre property and our Future Site TEAM have reached an agreement on price and continue to work on other terms in advance of the contract phase. Stay after worship THIS Sunday, October 25 for a brief information and Q & A time.
Justification: What Does This Mean?
On October 31, 1517, Martin Luther posted his 95 Theses for theological debate. He never imagined what an impact they would make throughout the church and Europe. Subsequent study led Luther to a renewed understanding of the Gospel of Jesus Christ - that people are justified by grace, for Christ's sake, through faith. This is no dead bit of history. This is the dynamic power of God's Word at work in our lives. That power burst forth in a massive Reformation of God's church and people. That reformation is still taking place in us and through us for others. Find out more this Sunday, October 25 at 10:45 a.m. 101 Pecan Drive, in Schertz [map and directions].
Nursery (infant to age 4)
A nursery is available for children infant – age 4 at any time during the worship service on Sundays in the Mother’s Room, to the left as you exit the worship area.
J.A.M. (ages 5-8)
Children ages 5-8 are invited to join us for J.A.M., our age appropriate worship/learning experience for children, just after the Children's message this Sunday! Interested in helping with J.A.M.? Contact David White at 650-3166.
Just for Tweens (ages 9-12)
Kids ages 9—12 are invited to be a part of Tweens, a group specially designed for them. Join them this Sunday during the LifeLesson portion of worship for this fun learning experience. Want to know more? Call Becky Peterson at 945-7952.
Grace Prayer Team
Know the miraculous power of prayer. Word of Life has a team of prayer warriors ready to pray for you. The team meets on Sundays at 10:30 a.m. [map and directions] to pray for the morning worship and other needs. Also, prayer partners will be available to pray with you or for you after worship. Just come to the right side of the worship area.
If you would like the team to pray for you throughout the week, just let Pastor Ken know (566-2237 or Ken@WordofLife4u.com), and he will share your request with the team.
The team is compiling a quarterly newsletter and they would like to add your story of answered prayer. Please share YOUR story and/or become a part of this exciting prayer team. Contact Betty Tolsma 659-8107 or bettytolsma@sbcglobal.net.
Building a Bigger Heaven in Brazil
In our prayers this week, we’re lifting up missionary pastor Fabiano Muller reaching out to people in Campinas, Brazil and beyond. We support his work through the gift of 10% of our Sunday morning offerings to Brazil Mission Society (BMS). To find out more about BMS, visit www.BrazilMissionSociety.com.
Leadership TEAM Meeting
NO Men's LifeGroup this Thursday
The Leadership TEAM will meet on Thursday, October 29, 7:00 p.m. at the Mitschke home, 1531 Jasmine, Schertz. Men's LifeGroup will resume on Thursday, November 5, 7:00 p.m. at the Mitschkes. Questions? Contact David Smith 659-2585.
LifeGroups
For Mothers of Daughters
Sundays 9:45 a.m.
map and directions
Your daughter’s growing up. The world has a lot to say to her, and she’s starting to listen. It’s time for you to tell her some things she might not know—or might have forgotten—about who she is in God’s eyes. Join us for Five Conversations to Have with Your Daughter at the 7th Day Adventist Bldg. in the Mother's room. Questions? Becky Peterson, beterson2@sbcglobal.net or 945-7952.
For Youth (Grades 7-12)
Tuesdays 7:00 p.m.
Our culture does not value or hold dear those things which are important to Christians. Set aside time each week to reconnect with young Christians and with Christ. Learn from each other and from adult examples, how to shine your light for Jesus in the dark hallways of your life. Join us at the Osgoods, 3740 Limestone Mesa, Schertz. Questions? Mark Stemmermann, 508-2073.
For Women
Wednesdays 9:00 a.m.
Dive into the Bible to discover the treasures and answers it holds. Learn key concepts of our faith and break down the Bible to make it come alive! Great for new believers and those unfamiliar with Scripture. Meet at Sherri Smith’s home, 3309 Dusty Crossing, Schertz. Questions? Call Sherri Smith, 659-2585.
For Women
Wednesdays 7:00 p.m.
Join us for Living Free: Learning to Pray God’s Word, a study by Beth Moore. Join us on Wednesday, October 28 at 7:00 p.m. for Lesson #2 at the Peterson home, 2839 Pond Apple. Questions? Patti Mitschke, 566-1650 or Patti@WordofLife4u.com
For Readers
Wednesday 6:45 p.m.
Pick up a copy of “Same Kind of Different as Me” at the Family Christian Store in the Forum. The book is on sale this month for just $8.99. Read the book and then join us for discussion on Wednesday, November 18, at the Schertz Library, 608 Schertz Parkway. Questions? Patti Mitschke, 566-1650 or Patti@WordofLife4u.com
For Men
Thursdays 7:00 p.m.
Meet with other men for discussion, prayer and encouragement. We’ll meet three Thursdays of the month and take one week off (the last Thursday) to do a service project in our community that week. This is our "off" week. See information below about our service project on Saturday, October 31. Join us for the next Bible study on Thursday, November 5 at the Mitschke's, 1531 Jasmine, Schertz. Questions? David Smith, 659-2585.
Service Project for Men
Work shoulder to shoulder with other men to connect with those in need and make a tangible difference in their lives. Join us this Saturday, October 31, 9:00 a.m. at Peggy Myers’ home, 3617 Marietta Lane, Schertz. Later, we’ll move to Shirley Stewart's house. Work will include: cleaning gutters, replacing fascia boards, trimming shrubs, tightening downspouts and more. Please sign up at the Info Table. Questions? Call Bob, 336-9996.
Hire a Youth Fundraiser
Help our youth attend the national LCMS National Youth Gathering in New Orleans this summer. Here are several ways you can help:
“Hire a youth” to help with projects around your home. They are available for everything from babysitting to painting.
Order live greenery for the holidays for you or your family. The youth are taking orders for a variety of wreaths, sprays and centerpieces. Great prices for delivery to your home or direct shipment to family across the country.
To order your greenery or to schedule youth workers, speak to a youth group member or call Mark Stemmermann, 508-2073.
Loved Ones Who've Died in the Past Year
On Sunday, November 1, All Saints' Day, we'll celebrate the victory Christ has won for all Christians who have preceded us to heaven, especially family members and close friends of attenders of Word of Life Fellowship who've died in the past 12 months (Revelation 14:13). Please email Pastor at Ken@WordofLife4u.com with the names of your loved ones whom you'd like to have commemorated or complete the RSVP at worship this Sunday.
Thanksgiving Baskets
The members of the women’s Wednesday morning neighborhood Bible study group will be assembling Thanksgiving baskets for the 5 SCUCISD families which we have adopted for the holidays. The baskets will include a Thanksgiving prayer item, holiday decorations, a homemade food item and an HEB gift cards. With the gift cards the families can purchase whatever they need for a special Thanksgiving celebration. We need your monetary donations to help cover the cost of the HEB gift cards. Please place your donation in one of the “Holiday Food Basket” envelopes available on the top of the offering box. If you make your donation by check, please make your check payable to Word of Life and write “Holiday Food Basket” in the memo line. In order to assemble the baskets in time for Thanksgiving, all donations must received by Sunday, November 15.
Operation Christmas Child
Help send a message of hope to children in desperate situations around the world through gift-filled shoeboxes. Shoebox collection will be Sunday, November 22. For complete details, pick up an Operation Christmas Child brochure from the Info Table. This brochure includes a list of suggested items to include in the box and some items that should NOT be included. You’ll also find information about including a picture of yourself and a note for the child who will receive the box. In addition, Family Christian Store has free boxes available for you to pack. Questions? Visit the website at www.samaritanspurse.org or contact Patti Mitschke, 566-1650.
Fall Back - Time Change Next Sunday
Don't forget to set your clocks BACK one hour before you go to bed next Saturday night. We move back to Standard Time at 2:00 a.m. on Sunday, November 1.
Online Calendar
You've read through the WordofLife4u. You sense what God wants you to do, but how do you keep track of events to invite your friends and neighbors to, groups where you can grow, and ministries where you can use your gifts to make a real difference? Check out our online calendar at: www.WordofLife4u.com/calendar.
Listen Online to Worship at Word of Life
If you have a broadband internet connection, you can listen to audio streams of recent worship services at Word of Life, or you can download a recording of the service to your computer or mp3 player and listen whenever you'd like. Click here! and you'll be directed to our Worship at Word of Life page. Left-click on "Stream" to listen to a service right away or click on "Download" (some require a right-click) to download a service to your computer and/or connected mp3 player to listen to later. You can view, save or print a copy of the LifeLesson notes too.
Father/Child Retreat
Dads, bring all the kids (sons and daughters) for a weekend of canoeing, archery, devotions, s’mores and more! Join us at Camp Lone Star in LaGrange, November 6—8. Registration is $80/adult, $60/youth. Children 4 and under attend free. Register online at www.LOMT.com.
Great Turkey Challenge
Help the San Antonio Food Bank put food on the table for families this holiday season by participating in this 5K Run/Walk event on Thanksgiving Morning, Thursday, November 26. Registration begins at 7:30 a.m. and the event begins with a staggered start at 8:30 a.m. The event will take place in the King William district, starting at the H-E-B store at 646 South Main Avenue. Registration is $20/individual. Children under 12 are free. Register online at www.safoodbank.org.
"Better Life" Links
Reformation Day: A Mighty Fortress is Our God - "The sound of a hammer was heard throughout the Christian world and it did not come from a construction site. It originated in the heart and soul of an angry Roman Catholic priest, Martin Luther, on October 31, 1517..." [more]
Justification - "Judicial act of God which consists of non-imputation of sin and imputation of Christ's righteousness..." [more]
Reformation, Lutheran - "Reformation led to all other true modern reform efforts. Divisions in Protestantism are not a result of the Reformation but of replacing Scripture with rationalism and/or subjectivism..." [more]
Prayer Requests and Thanksgivings
We Thank God…
for Martin Luther and empowering and inspiring him to rediscover the Gospel and risk his life to share it, for justifying us by grace, the undeserved love and favor of God, for redeeming us in Christ, the place of forgiveness in His blood received by faith
for healing Shirley Stewart, Nelda Curry, Nita & John Bowden, & Pastor Ken
for our nation and our leaders
for standing guard over our troops and their families
for those who have sacrificed life and limb defending us
for all the resources God has entrusted to our care
for His promise to multiply our tithes and offerings to help build a bigger heaven and better lives.
We Ask God…
to inspire and empower us to stop trying to justify ourselves and stop listening to false teachers, and instead, by the power of the Spirit working through the Word, to believe and trust in Christ alone and attain the righteousness and glory of God
to bless missionary pastor Fabiano Muller and the ministry of Redentor as they reach out to people in Campinas, Brazil and beyond
to direct our purchasing of a property to help us reach our community with the Gospel and for resources to help buy it
to comfort the victims of persecution, terrorism and disaster
to bless our leaders with godly wisdom and guidance and that they would lead according to His will
to bless someone to be the best mother she can be and to find better employment
to bless our children through challenges and temptations and toward the faith and purpose God has for their lives
to bless the Collazo family as they go through a difficult time
to bless Ana Koester and Jeff Conley with employment
to bless negotiations for the sale of Daniel Sanchez’s business
to protect our troops and workers abroad, especially Erik Moore & David Sanchez in Iraq and Juan Pizarro & Julie Astrachan in Afghanistan
to bless the family and friends of Art Stemmermann, Lauren Lagudi and Allison Fredricks as they mourn their deaths
to heal David Koester, Lisa Flowers, Chase Bargsley, Hector Montalvo, Joshua Mitschke, Zach Hrncir, Betty Tolsma’s daughter, Ruth Baller, and Ricky Garza and to heal those battling cancer: Rachel Midgett. Kayla Nunnery, Alden Malachowski, Marcia Waldgeir, Sadie Norris, Matthew Provencio, Manuel Coloura, Todd Reineck, Zach Vangundy, Amanda Conniff, Pam Smith, Kurt Bickel, Susan Doering and to comfort and strengthen their families
to empower us to build a bigger heaven and better lives.
Join us in prayer wherever you are! You may leave prayer requests at 566-2237 or Ken@WordofLife4u.com.
Reformation Fun
For an explanation of the words of The Reformation Polka, click here!
Just a Thought
"Night and day I pondered until I saw the connection between the justice of God and the statement that 'the just shall live by his faith.' Then I grasped that the justice of God is that righteousness by which through grace and sheer mercy God justifies us through faith. Thereupon I felt myself to be reborn and to have gone through open doors into paradise." - Martin Luther
Joy & Peace,
Pastor Ken Mitschke
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Word of Life Fellowship-LCMS
1531 Jasmine Dr
Schertz TX 78154-3738
www.WordofLife4u.com
210-566-2237
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We're building a bigger heaven and better lives!
Word of Life Fellowship LCMS
1531 Jasmine Dr
Schertz TX 78154-3738
Pastor Ken Mitschke
210-566-2237
Ken@WordofLife4u.com