Thanks, Mom

Thanks to all the moms and families who joined us for worship last Sunday. We were able to give away several gifts to special moms. Check out the pictures from the morning.

One Month to Live

What would you do if you had one month to live? We’ll dig into this question and look to God's Word, specifically Psalm 90:12. This will have a profound impact on anyone's life regardless of where they are spiritually. This isn’t about how to add years to your life, rather how to add life to your years.

This Sunday: Leaving a Legacy

We hope to see you this Sunday, May 17 at 10:45 a.m. 101 Pecan Drive, in Schertz [map and directions].

Nursery (infant to age 3)

A caring 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 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.

For Students
Students in 7th grade and up are invited to join us on Tuesdays, 7:00 p.m.
Location: The Peterson's home 2839 Pond Apple Drive, Schertz
Questions? 945-7952

For Women—Daytime
We're studying I & II Timothy, looking into the instructions Timothy received for church leadership, and the encouragement Paul gave him for his faith. Join us on Wednesdays, 9:00 a.m.
Location: Sherri Smith's home 3309 Dusty Crossing, Schertz
Questions? 659-2585

For Women—Evening
Join us for a Ladies' Movie Night as we watch, "The Gospel of John" on Thursday, May 21, 7:00 p.m.
Location: Patti Mitschke’s home 1531 Jasmine Dr, Schertz
Questions? 566-1650

For Men
Join us this Friday, 6:30 a.m. as we study and discuss, Jesus' Final Warning: Hearing God's Voice in the Midst of Chaos by David Jeremiah.
Location: IHOP 17220 I-35, Schertz
Questions? 566-2237

Can-Do Summer Mission Trip

We have a great group of youth and adults signed up to travel to the Texas coast this summer, June 7—13, 2009. All who plan to participate will need to go through some special advance training sessions. The second training session will be:

May 17
5:00 - 6:30 p.m.
Sherlyn Scott’s house
831 Fern Meadow
Universal City

Everyone going on the mission trip needs to attend. Please bring a snack to share at our training sessions. Sherlyn will provide drinks. Questions? Contact Sherlyn, 566-2579.

Immediate Impact

Make an immediate impact upon people and help build a bigger heaven and better lives. We're thankful for the many who are continuing to serve the Lord at Word of Life in significant, fulfilling ways. However, there are areas which need immediate attention. Want to make an immediate impact? Is God calling you to help out? Peruse and pray, contact and impact!

Delivering Welcome Gifts
Service: Help first time guests connect with Word of Life by delivering a welcome gift at their doorstep. If they're home, engage them in a brief doorstep conversation and invite them to return.
Skills: Driving, Map Reading, People
Scope: Less than 30 minutes a week but needs to be done as soon as possible after a guest visits, ideally Sunday afternoon or Monday evening
Strategy Step: Invite
See: Pastor Ken, Ken@WordofLife4u.com or 566-2237

Greeting Guests and Members
Service: Provide a welcoming, warm atmosphere and help people connect with others by welcoming guests and regular attenders at Word of Life on Sunday mornings. May include welcoming, helping with name tags, introducing to others, handing out LifeLesson Notes and Announcements.
Skills: Smiling, Hospitality, People
Scope: About 30 minutes, about 2 Sundays a month
Strategy Step: Worship
See: John Goeke, jagdeepwater@yahoo.com or 651-3153

Setting Up and/or Taking Down
Service: Establish a place where people may hear God's Word, receive Christ's presence, pray and be empowered by the Holy Spirit by using your muscles and/or intellect to set up/take down the systems and supplies that facilitate worship services and more.
Skills: Moving, Following Directions
Scope: Setup - about 1.25 hours, Takedown - about 30 minutes, flexible scheduling
Strategy Step: Worship
See: Greg Peterson, gpete@sbcglobal.net or 945-7952

Constitution and Bylaws

The Constitution and Bylaws which we submitted have been revised in accordance with the recommendations of the Texas District Constitution Review Committee and have been approved in their revised form by both the Constitution Review Committee and the Board of Directors of the Texas District. Copies of the revised and approved Constitutions and Bylaws will be available at the Information Table in the lobby this Sunday and will be presented at a Congregational Assembly Meeting in a few weeks for final approval.

Nominations for Leadership TEAM

A Nominating Committee has been formed and is now accepting recommendations from members for Leadership TEAM candidates. The Nominating Committee will accept recommendations for at least three weeks and will consider all recommendations according to the qualifications stated in the Bylaws. They will contact each qualified candidate and seek to obtain his or her written consent to strive to meet and uphold the following qualifications and duties as stated in Bylaw III. B. 1.:

Qualifications and Duties – Members of the Leadership TEAM shall strive to:

• Seek out non-churched people, pray for them, build relationships and share a verbal witness with them and invite them to groups, events and services;

• Actively participate in a LifeGroup or Bible class;

• Faithfully attend weekly worship services and receive the Lord's Supper;

• Offer at least ten percent of their income to the Lord;

• Pray for and support their fellow leaders, pastor and staff;

• Support the values, mission, vision and strategy of the Congregation and assist the pastor in communicating them;

• Make God-pleasing strategic and policy decisions which are driven by and consistent with the values, mission, vision and strategy of the Congregation;

• Recruit, empower and lead TEAMs to accomplish goals that are driven by and consistent with the values, mission, vision and strategy of the Congregation;

• Transact or supervise the transaction of all legal and general business of the Congregation (except that which is reserved for the Congregational Assembly), conduct business within the limitations of the annual ministry financial plan approved by the Congregational Assembly, annually report to the Congregational Assembly on the organizational and financial condition of the Congregation, and recommend an annual ministry financial plan at the annual Congregational meeting.

• Be held accountable by fellow leaders for these duties; and

• Hold fellow leaders accountable for these duties.

You may submit your recommendations to David Smith, Bob Gibson, John Goeke or Ken Mitschke.

Membership

Pastor Ken hasn't been nearly as interested in your becoming a member of Word of Life Fellowship (WOL) as he has in your becoming a devoted disciple of Jesus Christ. However, along with being a devoted disciple of Jesus Christ, you are encouraged to become a member of Word of Life. If you are a member of another LCMS congregation, you may phone, email or mail the congregation and request your membership be transferred to WOL. Be sure to give our mailing address:

1531 Jasmine Dr
Schertz, TX 78154

All who become members by transfer are strongly encouraged to attend a Fresh Start with God class.
If you are NOT a member of another LCMS congregation, you may become a member by attending a Fresh Start with God class. Fresh Start with God will help you:

• build on a firm foundation which will benefit you for life,

• discover or brush up on the essentials of the Christian faith (including what we believe at Word of Life Fellowship),

• get connected with Pastor Ken and others,

• play "Stump the Pastor,"

• prepare for meaningful membership at Word of Life and more!

Questions? Contact Pastor Ken, 566-2237 or Ken@WordofLife4u.com.

RACAP Summer Food Drive

School will soon be out for the summer months and that means that many area children will be on their own for meals. RACAP is collecting summer staples to help families make it through the upcoming season. Ideas include: peanut butter, jelly, macaroni and cheese, tuna, canned/boxed pasta, cereal, etc… Place your donations in the RACAP box in the lobby this Sunday.

Blood Donations Needed

Amanda Conniff, Jayme Edward’s 14 year old niece, continues her battle against cancer. Amanda has had a difficult struggle 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.