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30 Hour Famine
Every 7 seconds a child dies because of hunger and related causes. But here’s the good news—our students are doing something about it! On March 13 & 14 our youth group will participate in World Vision’s 30 Hour Famine. We’re fasting for 30 hours to get a taste of hunger—and to raise money to help feed and care for hungry kids and their families around the world. We need your help! We’d like the whole church to be involved in our Famine. Here are some ways you can be part of the action:
Pray. Ask God to bless our students as they go without food so others can eat.
Participate. We need volunteers to help with our Famine weekend event!
Give. Support our students’ fundraising efforts—every $30 they raise can help feed and care for one child for a month!
Questions? Call Mark Stemmermann, 566-1401.
Spring Ahead!
Don’t forget to set your clocks AHEAD one hour before you go to bed this Saturday night. Daylight Saving Time begins at 2:00 a.m. on Sunday, March 14.
Getting Small
Jesus was no Superman, so why do we think we are?! Discover how Jesus described himself this Sunday, March 14 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. Interested in helping with Nursery? Sign up at the Info Table or contact Chris Stemmermann at 566-1401.
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 Vilson Velmer as he reaches out to people in Hulha Negra, Brazil and beyond. We support their work through the gift of 10% of our Sunday morning offerings to Brazil Mission Society. To find out more, visit www.BrazilMissionSociety.com.
Daily Devotions
Daily devotions for the season of Lent are available online in print and audio formats at: www.lentendevotions.net/dailydevotions.asp.
Join a LifeGroup
Tuesday Youth Group
7:00 p.m. at the Weissmann’s house
108 Rustic Trail, Cibolo
Questions? 314-3754
Wednesday Morning Women’s Group
9:00 a.m. at Sherri Smith’s home
3309 Dusty Crossing, Schertz
Questions? 659-2585
3rd Wednesday Reading Group
Meets Wednesday, March 17 to discuss “True Women” by Janice Woods Windle
6:45 p.m. at the Schertz Library
798 Schertz Parkway, Schertz
Questions? 566-1650
Thursday Men’s Group
7:00 p.m. at Ken Mitschke’s home
1531 Jasmine, Schertz
Questions? 218-3685
Living Free Women’s Group
Some members of this group meet on Saturdays at 9:00 a.m. for coffee and discussion. Others of this group meet on Sundays at 9:45 a.m. in the mother's room at church. For info, contact Becky Peterson, 945-7952
God Sightings Group
Go to www.MyGodSightings.com and click on “Sign up now.” Once you have created your profile, use the search box to search for the “Word of Life Fellowship” group.
NEW!
Couples/Singles Adult Group
Ready? Set? Go! Or rather, COME, to an organizational meeting of the NEW Couples/Singles LifeGroup, Tuesday, March 16, 7:00 p.m. at the Goeke home, 21927 Paseo Corto, Garden Ridge. We'll decide 1) what day of the week to meet, 2) whether we'll meet once a month, semi-monthly or weekly, 3) whether we'll meet at the same place each time or switch homes, and 4) what topic/book of the Bible we'll study first. Think about these topics before you come. John Goeke will lead the group and Bill Krueger will take over when John’s out of town. John and Shirley are excited about getting this group started and hope you are too! Questions? 651-3075
Resurrection Celebration Donations Needed
There will be a box in the lobby this Sunday for donations of plastic eggs and individually wrapped candy for this year’s egg hunt. We will collect these donations through Sunday, March 28.
Experience the Passion
This Easter season experience a fresh expression of Jesus’ love for you! Join us for a journey through seven hands-on prayer stations on Good Friday, April 2 at 7:00 p.m. at 101 Pecan Drive, Schertz. [map and directions]
Touch a wire crown and thank Jesus for enduring the pain on the cross.
Hammer nails into wood and seek God’s forgiveness for the sin in your life.
Write your name in red paint and remember the cost Christ paid to save you.
It’s called “The Passion” for a reason. It’s intense! It’s hopeful! It’s invigorating! Pray about who you will invite to share this experience.
Resurrection Celebration
Sunday, April 4
Breakfast
9:30—10:15 a.m.
Easter Activities for Children
9:30—10:15 a.m.
Egg Hunt for Younger Children
(Toddler—Age 6)
10:15 a.m.
Egg Hunt for Older Children
(Age 7—12)
10:30 a.m.
Resurrection Celebration Service
10:45 a.m.
Parking
To accommodate increased numbers of guests and attendees at our Resurrection Celebration, please consider parking in the grassy area beside the church building or on the street on Sunday, April 4. Be sure to invite and bring your neighbors, friends, fellow students and co-workers!
Egg Dye Kits & Invitations
Door knob hanger bags with invitations and egg dye kits will be available on Sunday, March 28. Be sure to pick up a supply and use them to invite your neighbors, friends and family to the celebration!
Invitation Distribution
All door knob hanger bags not picked up that Sunday morning will be distributed that evening by the youth and other volunteers. If you would like to help with the distribution, meet at Greater Randolph church on Sunday, March 28 at 5:00 p.m. We’ll distribute the invitations in some of the newer neighborhoods, then work together to stuff Easter eggs for the egg hunt. (Location for egg stuffing: TBD)
$100,000 + $100,000 + Interest!
For every dollar you give to our Building Fund until the end of 2010, the Texas District LCMS has generously offered to match it up to $100,000. As a bonus your donation will receive a high rate of return in the coming year through our Texas CEF Building Fund which is currently paying 2.78% apy. Just write "Building Fund" in the memo line of your check or place your gift in a Ministry Facility Fund envelope.
Camp Lone Star
Ready to experience God in the great outdoors through a faith-based camping experience? Then Camp Lone Star is for you! Supported by Lutheran Outdoors Ministry of Texas, Camp Lone Star is a year-’round facility with retreats, seminars and camping experiences for all ages. Located near LaGrange, TX, Camp Lone Star is less than a 2 hour drive from Schertz. Registration for the camp’s popular summer program is open now. The theme for this year is, “Mighty to Save” from Zephaniah 3:17. For more information, review the flyer or visit www.lomt.com or talk to Mitschkes, Petersons, Osgoods or Molinas.
Missional Worker Training
San Antonio Missional Worker Training is coming. Mark your calendars for Saturday, May 15 at Christ Our Savior Lutheran Church, 5323 Blanco Road. LINC San Antonio is sponsoring this training opportunity for lay people. This one-day seminar, 8:30a.m.-3:30p.m. will begin a 12-month journey for people who are ready to serve God and His people. Cost for the workshop is $15 for lunch and materials. Location: Take a look at the FAQs about Missional Worker Training at the Missional Worker Training Blog, http://missionalworker.blogspot.com. For more Missional Worker information and resources, go to www.missionalworker.org.
Worship at Word of Life
You can listen to audio streams of recent worship services at Word of Life through the internet or download a recording of the service to your 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.
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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.
"Better Life" Links
Quotes on Humility - Great quotes from LeadingThoughts at LeadershipNow.com... [more]
How to Instill Humility in Your Children - "Humility is one of the rarest of all the character traits—and the most desperately needed. Here are some ways we can encourage this character trait..." [more]
The Advent of Humility by Tim Keller - "Jesus is the reason to stop concentrating on ourselves..." [more]
Humility's Many Faces by Philip Yancey - "Everyone I've looked up to has shared one trait..." [more]
Prayer Requests and Thanksgivings
We Thank God…
for revealing Himself as a humble servant and for being patient with us even when we stoop to petty comparisons
for healing Dan Ebert and for the gift of good health
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 over $43,000 given toward our Ministry Facility (Building) Fund
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 be humble and to serve
to bless missionary pastor Vilson Velmer as he reaches out to people in Hulha Negra, Brazil and beyond
to direct the processes for purchasing a property to help us reach our community with the Gospel
to comfort the victims of persecution, terrorism and disaster, especially those in Chile
to bless our leaders with godly wisdom and guidance that they would lead according to His will
to bless David & Ana Koester, Paulita (Koester), Jim Smith, Harold Toomey, Jeff Conley, Joe Curry and Chuck Tolsma with employment
to bless Daniel Sanchez & Justin Krueger
to bless and protect our troops abroad, especially Tom Hermel & Erik Moore in Iraq, Juan Pizarro (Molina) in Indonesia and Jason Leible, Elizabeth Grossart & Jason Lieber in Afghanistan
to bless Monte Stewart, Shirley's son, who appears to be near death
to comfort the family and friends of Elaine Stuffel’s mother, Mo (Weissmann) and of Mildred Bridge (grandmother of Kim Longoria) as they mourn their deaths and to comfort the family and friends of the four children and two grandchildren who died in a fire
to heal Debra Gutierrez, John Bowden, Darren Osgood, Archie Wortham, Lisa Flowers, Monte Stewart (Stewart), Carey (Tolsma) Ken Carnathan, Steve A., Sandy Jacobsen, Olivia Kahokuolaie and Jacob and to heal those battling cancer: Dr. Sauri, Cathey Edgington, Pastor Linderman, John Dury, Rachel Midgett, Kayla Nunnery, Sadie Norris, Matthew Provencio, Manuel Coloura, Zach Vangundy, Amanda Conniff, Pam Smith, Kurt Bickel, Susan Doering and to comfort and strengthen their families
for financial and people resources to enable His vision to come into being through us
to empower us to connect people to Christ.
Join us in prayer wherever you are! You may leave prayer requests at 566-2237 or Ken@WordofLife4u.com.
Poking Fun
Old aunts used to come up to me at weddings, poking me in the ribs and cackling, telling me, "You're next."
They stopped after I started doing the same thing to them at funerals.
Just a Thought
"God created the world out of nothing, and so long as we are nothing, He can make something out of us." - 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
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