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Mission Possible
Bob Gibson, David Smith, Greg Peterson, Bill Krueger, David White, Pastor Ken, Toby Molina and his friend Harold worked together to complete some household repairs for a couple of our widowed ladies. The Men's LifeGroup will sponsor a service/mission project once a month. You may participate even if you're not a part of the LifeGroup. Friends are welcome too! One participant said, "I can't wait to do this again next month." A non-WOL friend said, "I want to help with your next one." Check out the Mission Possible Men Pictures
Let's Have a Great Time
November? Already? God's Word tells us how we can make the most of our time. Discover how you can invest more time with your family, friends and in ministry this Sunday, November 8 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.
Congregational AssemblyA 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. Please make plans to join us for this important meeting!
Information handouts are available at the Info Table at worship.
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.
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 in Texas
In our prayers this week, we’re lifting up missionary pastor Filipe Schneider and the ministry of Da Cruz as they reach out to people in Goiania, Brazil and beyond. We support their work through the gift of 10% of our Sunday morning offerings to the Brazil Mission Society (BMS). To find out more, visit www.brazilmissionsociety.com
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.
Join us for Living Free: Learning to Pray God’s Word, by Beth Moore. Join us this Wednesday evening for Lesson #4 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 of 1 Timothy, prayer and encouragement. Join us on Thursday evenings at the Mitschke home, 1531 Jasmine, Schertz. Questions? David Smith, 659-2585.
Thank You
Special thanks from Peggy Meyers 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.
Youth Wreath Sales
Final orders for the live Christmas greenery have been submitted, but items needed to be ordered in case quantities, so we still have a few items available:
2 trees
2 Victorian sprays
1 centerpiece
1 28in Classic wreath,
1 28in Victorian wreath
1 28in Wintergreen wreath.
To order, see the sign up sheet on the Info Table at worship this Sunday or talk to Donna Molina.
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 next 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.
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
Way too Busy - "Not long before my husband proposed, he traveled 1,500 miles to visit me during New Year's. As much as I hate to admit it, I was working—something I did too much of. "Why did you invite me to visit if you didn't have time for me?" he asked, perplexed and frustrated..." [more]
Time Management for Busy Dads - "Busy dads in today’s world need encouragement and ideas for how to manage the various forces competing for our time..." [more]
Too Busy? Try These Practical Time-Management Tips - Since most of us are of good heart and willingness to help, there is a tendency to say "Yes" to things before we have a chance to really think them through..." [more]
Prayer Requests and Thanksgivings
We Thank God…
for time, for teaching us how to make the most of the time He’s entrusted to us, for His Word which gives us a divine mission and Christ-like values to guide how we invest the time He’s allotted to us
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 get the greatest value out of each week, to live wisely, to understand how short our lives really are, to make the most of every opportunity, to know and do His will
to bless missionary pastor Filipe Schneider and the ministry of Da Cruz as they reach out to people in Goiânia, 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, especially those affected by the shootings at Ft. Hood
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, Lauren Lagudi and Eleanor Cornell as they mourn their deaths
to heal David Koester, Lisa Flowers, Debra Gutierrez, Hank, Stephanie Boatman, Chase Bargsley, Hector Montalvo, Joshua Mitschke, Zach Hrncir 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 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.
Busy Fun
A woman, employed as a telemarketer, was making phone calls to different households. A little boy answered and whispered, "Hello." The woman asked if his mother was there. The little boy whispered, "Yes." The woman asked if she could speak with her. The little boy whispered, "No, she's busy." The woman asked if his father was there. The little boy whispered, "Yes." The woman asked if she could speak with him. The little boy whispered, "No, he's busy too." The woman asked if anyone else was there and the little boy whispered, "Yes, the fire department is here." The woman said, "May I speak with one of them?" The little boy whispered, "No, they're all busy." The woman asked if anyone else was there, the little boy whispered, "Yes, the police department ." The woman said, "May I speak with one of them?" The little boy whispered, "No, they're all busy too." The woman said, "May I ask what they're all doing?" The little boy whispered, "They're all looking for me."
Just a Thought
"I have so much to do today that I shall spend the first 3 hours in prayer." - 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