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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 card. 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 THIS Sunday, November 15.
Open Your Gifts
Christmas is just few weeks away, but someone has already given you several gifts. The good news is you don’t have to wait until Christmas to open them. Find out more this Sunday, November 15 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. The audio of the service is broadcast into the room.
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.
Special Music
We’re planning for special music for Advent and Christmas. Would you be interested in singing or playing an instrument? Please sign up on the RSVP form this Sunday. In order to help with scheduling, be sure to indicate which services you will plan to attend. Questions? Contact Patti Mitschke, 566-1650.
Building a Bigger Heaven through Contact Cards
You're an important part of the Word of Life Fellowship TEAM. Pick up a couple of business card-sized Contact Cards from the Info Table at worship this Sunday. They feature a large area in which to write your name, phone number, email, facebook and/or twitter name. On the back, there's a map, web address and phone number for Word of Life. Put them in your wallet or purse and pray for opportunities to give them away today.
Building a Bigger Heaven through Texans
In our prayers this week, we’re lifting up missionary pastor Ninh Nguyen and the Vietnamese Ministry as they reach out to people in Houston and beyond. We support their work through the gift of 10% of our Sunday morning offerings to Texas Partners in Mission (TPIM). To find out more about TPIM, visit www.txdistlcms.org/tpim.
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 Sundays 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 Tuesdays at the Osgood home, 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 Wednesday mornings at the Smith home, 3309 Dusty Crossing, Schertz. Questions? Call Sherri Smith, 659-2585.
For Women
Wednesdays 7:00 p.m.
This is our off week. Join us for Living Free: Learning to Pray God’s Word, by Beth Moore on Wednesday, November 25 for Lesson #5 at the Peterson home, 2839 Pond Apple. Questions? Patti Mitschke, 566-1650 or Patti@WordofLife4u.com.
For Readers
Wednesday 6:45 p.m.
Join us for a discussion on, “Same Kind of Different as Me” this 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 of 1 Timothy, prayer and encouragement. Join us on Thursday, December 3 at the Mitschke home, 1531 Jasmine, Schertz. Questions? David Smith, 659-2585.
We had a brief meeting after worship last week and approved to expend the necessary funds to perform due diligence for the acquisition an 8 acre tract of land, enter into a contract for its purchase, borrow the funds necessary and complete the purchase. Praise the Lord for this next step in our land purchase process!
Thank You
Special thanks from Peggy Myers and Shirley Stewart to the men who spent last Saturday working on projects at their homes. Both Peggy and Shirley are grateful for your loving kindness.
San Antonio Car Show
The youth will be attending the Car & Truck Show on Sunday, November 22. They will have lunch at Wendy's after church and travel to the show as a group. Show admission is $8.00. Youth will also need to bring money for lunch. Any adults who would like to attend are welcome also. You can find $1.00 off coupons online or in the newspaper. The youth are also collecting coupons.
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.
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.
Ministry Builders Saving Program
If you shop at Family Christian Stores, please ask about their Ministry Builder stamp program. It's like the old green stamp books, but it is NOT to be confused with getting your card 'punched' for future savings. At each purchase, let the cashier know you want to collect stamps. They’ll give you a booklet and a number of stamps, depending on the amount of your purchase. Just peel & place the stamps in the booklet. Once a booklet is full (20 stamps) pass it on to Pastor Ken or drop in the offering box. Word of Life gets $5 towards a Family Christian Store purchase for every booklet filled. This discount can be used on Sunday School supplies, Youth materials, Bible studies, Bibles and more.
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.
"Better Life" Links
'You're Kidding!' - "For too long the church has tried to turn people into something they aren't..." [more]
One-Track Ministry - Michael W. Smith tells about a remarkable meeting with Chris Rice... [more]
Uniquely Equipped - "I don’t want to sound cynical because I know God uses His people to challenge us to grow in our walk with Him, and I know I need gentle reminders to keep me on track in some areas of my life. However, I also know I’m not called to accept all the challenges everyone places before me..." [more]
Prayer Requests and Thanksgivings
We Thank God…
for creating us, redeeming us and sanctifying us, for giving us different gifts, for pastors who prepare His people for works of service, and for making us one body with every part having an important function
for favorable test results for Zach Hrncir
for bringing David Sanchez safely back from Iraq
for the men who worked together to help a couple of our widowed ladies with needed home repairs and yard work
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 think of ourselves with sober judgment, to experiment with different ministries in order to discover our gifts, to open our gifts and put them to use so we may join God in accomplishing His redemptive mission
to bless missionary pastor Ninh Nguyen and the Vietnamese Ministry as they reach out to people in Houston 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, especially those affected by the Fort Hood shootings
to bless our leaders with godly wisdom and guidance that they would lead according to His will
to bless our children, especially those apart from us, through challenges and temptations and toward the faith and purpose God has for their lives
to bless Ana Koester, Harold Toomey, Roger Smith, Phyllis Thompson and Jeff Conley with employment
to bless negotiations for the sale of Daniel Sanchez’s business
to protect our troops abroad, especially Erik Moore in Iraq and Juan Pizarro & Julie Astrachan in Afghanistan
to bless the family and friends of Todd Reineck and Eleanor Cornell as they mourn their deaths
to heal David Koester, Lisa Flowers, Debra Gutierrez, Hank, Sharon Aben, Stephanie Boatman, Chase Bargsley and to heal those battling cancer: John Dury, Rachel Midgett, Kayla Nunnery, Alden Malachowski, Marcia Waldgeir, Sadie Norris, Matthew Provencio, Manuel Coloura, Zach Vangundy, Amanda Conniff, Pam Smith, Kurt Bickel, Susan Doering and to comfort and strengthen their families
to empower us to connect our community to Christ.
Join us in prayer wherever you are! You may leave prayer requests at 566-2237 or Ken@WordofLife4u.com.
Serving Wisdom/Fun
Give God what's right, not what's left!
Give Satan an inch and he'll be a ruler.
God doesn't call the qualified, He qualifies the called.
God grades on the cross, not the curve.
God loves everyone, but probably prefers "fruits of the spirit" over "religious nuts"!
God promises a safe landing, not a calm passage.
He who is good at making excuses, is seldom good for anything else.
He who kneels before God can stand before anyone!
Kindness is difficult to give away because it keeps coming back.
Most people want to serve God, but only in an advisory capacity.
Never give the devil a ride! He will always want to drive!
The Will of God will never take you to where the Grace of God will not protect you.
Watch your step carefully! Everyone else does!
If God is your co-pilot, change seats.
Just a Thought
"If we believe, we will love; If we love, we will serve." - Mother Teresa
Another Thought
There’s a clever young guy named Somebody Else,
There’s nothing this guy can’t do.
He is busy from morning till way late at night,
Just substituting for you.
You’re asked to do this or you’re asked to do that
And what is your reply?
Get Somebody Else to do that job,
He’ll do it much better than I.
So much to do in this weary old world
So much and workers so few,
And Somebody Else, all weary and worn,
Is still substituting for you.
So next time you’re asked to do something worthwhile
Come up with this honest reply:
"If Somebody Else can give time and support
It’s obviously true, so can I."
Joy & Peace,
Pastor Ken Mitschke
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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