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Souper/Super Bowl
Thank you for your donations for RACAP as part of this year’s Souper Bowl of Caring. We’re still totaling up the donations. We’ll have more info soon. Check out these pictures from last week's Super Souper Sunday.
San Antonio Food Bank
Thanks to the 25 volunteers who traveled to the Food Bank last Tuesday. They sorted salvaged food donations, assembled food boxes and learned some eye-opening statistics about hunger in San Antonio. Click here to check out the pictures from their trip.
The Five Love Languages
Did you ever feel that you and someone you love were speaking different languages? Dr. Gary Chapman, after more than twenty years in counseling ministry, concluded that we often are. His book, The Five Love Languages, has remained a perennial hit on the New York Times Bestseller list (even more amazing since the Times doesn't count sales at Christian book stores). We'll take the five love languages in one hand and Scripture in the other and mine them for their treasures. Come discover both the greatness of God's love and how you can improve your love life this Sunday, February 8 at 10:45 a.m. 101 Pecan Drive, in Schertz [map and directions]. (Our Financial Peace in Turbulent Times series will resume on February 15.)
Nursery (infant to age 3)
A caring nursery is available for children infant – age 3 at any time during the worship service on Sundays in the Mother’s Room, to the left as you exit the worship area.
Movers & Shakers (ages 2-4)
Children ages 2-4 are invited to Movers & Shakers during the LifeLesson portion of worship after the children's talk for a fun learning time. Join us in the Mother's room, to the left as you exit the worship area. Interested in helping with Movers & Shakers? Contact Isabella White at 650-3166.
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 on Sunday during the LifeLesson portion of worship for this fun learning experience. Want to know more? Call David White at 650-3166.
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. Want to be on this exciting prayer team? Contact Betty Tolsma 659-8107 or bettytolsma@sbcglobal.net.
LifeGroups
For Women—Evening
Join us for new study of Esther. Mondays at 7:00 p.m.
Location: Patti Mitschke’s home 1531 Jasmine Dr, Schertz
Questions? 566-1650
For Students
Students in 7th grade and up are invited to join us on Tuesdays, 7:00 p.m. for a new study of “The Beatitudes.”
Location: Mark Stemmermann's home 1013 Gate Creek Ln, Schertz
Questions? 566-1401
For Women—Daytime
We’re switching to an evening get-together this week and inviting all girls and women to join us for a Night of Nails. Get all the details in the article later in this e-mail. We'll return to our regular study next Wednesday at 9:00 a.m.
Location: Sherri Smith's home 3309 Dusty Crossing, Schertz
Questions? 659-2585
For Men
Start your workday off right with time in the Word and with other men of God. Join us on Fridays, 6:30 a.m.
Location: IHOP 17220 I-35, Schertz
Questions? 566-2237
Building a Bigger Heaven in Texas
In our prayers this week, we lift up Pastor Paul Goeke, Pastor Ryan Neuhaus and the ministry of The Well in Buda, TX. The mission plant is reaching out to the un-churched and under churched in this fast growing area north of us on I-35.
Girls Night of Nails
All females 8th grade thru 80ish are invited to a night of fellowship, laughter and nail decorating!!! Join us on Wednesday, February 11 from 7—9:00 p.m. at Peggy Myer’s home (3617 Marietta Ln., Schertz). No long, manicured nails required - we just need an excuse to get together!! Bring any nail polish supplies you'd like to share & teenagers - we really need your skills! Great chance to invite a friend. For more info & to RSVP: Sherri Smith 659-2585. For directions, call Peggy at 658-9908.
Can-Do Summer Mission Trip
If you signed up for our trip to help with Hurricane Ike relief this summer, please plan to stay after worship on Sunday, February 22, for an important informational meeting. We’ll review necessary paperwork and the next $25 installment for travel expenses will be due. Questions? Contact Sherlyn Scott, 566-2579
Our Youth Are Going To… Starve for Food
Chris was lucky. He got to eat breakfast this morning. A brown and white mushy breakfast will be the only meal he’ll eat today. And in Zambia, where almost half the population – more than 5 million people – is hungry, Chris is blessed to have that mush.
But some kids won’t get anything to eat—all day. And you won’t see them on the TV or hear their stories on the radio. In fact, before this day is over, 26,000 children under age 5 will die because of hunger, disease and poverty. 14,000 of them will die from causes linked to malnutrition alone. Today… tomorrow… and the next day… That’s one every seven seconds.
But here’s the good news. Students in our congregation are choosing to make a difference. They are getting ready to take part in World Vision’s 30 Hour Famine. They’re going to raise money by not eating for 30 hours so that kids like Chris can eat every day. Dates for this year’s 30 Hour Famine are March 7 & 8.
In the coming weeks you’ll hear more about the 30 Hour Famine. So here’s where you come in: please pray for the Famine participants, and then prayerfully consider how you can offer your financial support to help save kids’ lives. Student will begin collecting donations on Sunday, Feb. 15.
Thank You
The residents and staff of the Fisher Houses would like to thank you for your kind donation. A simple “thank you” seems so inadequate, but it comes from the hearts of a very grateful staff and the family members of BAMC patients who have a temporary home with us while their family member is receiving treatment at the hospital. We appreciate your interest in the Fisher Houses, dedicated to our greatest national treasure—our military men and women and their loved ones. We encourage your continued involvement. Please stop in so we can show you how your gifts are helping our soldiers and their families. Our ability to support others in need is contingent on acts of kindness such as yours. Inge K. Godfrey, Manager
Blood Donors Needed
We have been praying for Amanda Conniff, Jayme Edward’s 14 year old niece. Amanda has had a difficult struggle in her battle against cancer and has needed a great deal of blood. You can donate blood to “replace” the units used by Amanda. Go to any blood donation station and let them know you want to give a replacement donation for Amanda Conniff, a patient at Christus Santa Rosa Children’s hospital. Thanks to those who have already given blood in her name!
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
The Best Way to Love Your Child - "According to Chapman, each of us uses a primary love language to express love to others. It's through that same language that we most readily receive love. Here's how we can start speaking a new language to make sure our kids are getting the message..." [more]
Couples Should Speak Each Other's Language - "Gary Chapman enjoys getting love letters. But not all of them are from his wife. They come from people who have attended one of the marriage conferences he has led. One such letter came from a man who gushed about his revitalized marriage and how Chapman had helped him love his wife again. The man credited Chapman's book, "The Five Love Languages," for helping improve his marriage in one weekend..." [more]
Language Lessons - "To be a successful lover, you have to communicate with and without words..." [more]
Prayer Requests and Thanksgivings
We Thank God…
for defining love by His self-sacrificing love for us, for sending His only Son to live, die and rise for us, for becoming one with us, speaking whatever love language we needed in order to be drawn into a relationship with Him
for the blessings of good health and all that is good
for our nation and our leaders, for standing guard over our troops and their families, and for those who have been wounded or who have sacrificed their lives defending us
for all the resources He has entrusted to our care, and we ask God to bless the gifts we offer Him today to help build a bigger heaven and better lives.
We Ask God…
to inspire and empower us to discover, practice and focus on communicating care through the love languages of those around us
to bless mission pastors Paul Goeke and Ryan Neuhaus and the outreach of The Well in Buda, Texas
to direct us to the piece of property which will best help us reach our community with the Gospel of Jesus Christ and for resources to help us buy it
to comfort the families of victims of persecution, terrorism and disaster
to bless John Hunter as he goes through Marine boot camp and Josh Yates in Army school
to bless Ana Koester, Chuck Tolsma & Brad Moser with employment
to bless our leaders with godly wisdom and guidance that they may lead us according to His will
to protect our troops abroad, especially David Jason Berkland, Dustin Osgood, Filip Malka and Nathan Zimmerman in Iraq
to protect Howard Leasure in Iraq
to heal Lisa Flowers, Nik Altman, Art Stemmermann, John & Nita Bowden, Judie, Jordan Hernandez, Bea Bernthal and Erwin Michalk; to heal those battling cancer: Matthew Provencio, Manuel Coloura, Cindy, Todd Reineck, Zach Vangundy, Amanda Conniff, Brandon Landsbury, Ruie Pines, Natalie, Pam Smith, Ann Dube, Vonda Boerger, Kurt Bickel, Susan Doering and to give comfort and strength to their families
to empower us to make it easy for people to go to heaven
Join us in prayer wherever you are! You may leave prayer requests at 566-2237 or Ken@WordofLife4u.com.
Valentine Fun
After she woke up, a woman told her husband, "I just dreamed that you gave me a pearl necklace for Valentine's day. What do you think it means?"
"You'll know tonight." he said.
That evening, the man came home with a small package and gave it to his wife. Delighted, she opened it - to find a book entitled "The Meaning of Dreams."
Just a Thought
A Harvard study reveals that couples who 1) read the Bible together regularly; 2) pray together regularly; and 3) attend church together regularly have a divorce rate of 1 in 1287 -- that's less than 1/10 of 1%. - www.marriages.net
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
Ken@WordofLife4u.com
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