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. Want to be on this exciting prayer team? Contact Betty Tolsma 659-8107 or bettytolsma@sbcglobal.net.

Bowling Anyone?

Let's go bowling after church this Sunday, August 16! Word of Life ‘Tweens have reserved bowling lanes at Brunswick Thousand Oaks Bowl for up to thirty people. Plans are to eat lunch together at the snack bar. Lanes become available at 1:00 PM; $10.00 covers games and shoes for two hours. Parents are asked to stay on-site with ‘Tweens unless special arrangements are made. Hope to see you there! For more information, contact Becky Peterson (945-7952) or David Smith (659-2585). Bring friends!

Two of our LifeGroups are taking a break from regular studies for the summer. However, we still have two groups meeting:

For Women—Daytime
We just concluded our study of I & II Timothy. This Wednesday, August 19, will be our Movie & snack time. The movie, To End All Wars, is very deep and the message will stay with you for a long time.

On Wednesday, August 26, we'll spend some time on a study of the Holy Spirit. Then, in September, we'll begin our new study which focuses on the key concepts of the Bible and also gives us an overview of all the Bible contains.

Join us on Wednesdays, 9:00 a.m.
Location: Sherri Smith's home 3309 Dusty Crossing, Schertz
Questions? 659-2585

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

NEW! TeleCare

You may receive a phone call from a member of our new TeleCare ministry. If you do, take a couple of minutes (more if you want) to talk. If called, you may be asked how you're doing or if you have any prayer needs or thanksgivings. We value relationships and relationships are built on communication. While LifeGroups are the best way to build relationships at Word of Life (You are in a LifeGroup aren’t you?), TeleCare strives to care through communication by phone. If you'd like more information about our new TeleCare TEAM, please contact Mary Flowers, 658-4130.

Building/Land Fund

Word of Life is currently receiving 2.78% apy on funds specifically designated for building. Where do we get such a great rate? Through Texas District Church Extension Fund (CEF) of course! To see the rates you could receive, go to www.TexasCEF.org. To make a special donation to the Word of Life Building Fund, just write "Building Fund" in the memo line of your check and drop it in the offering box this Sunday morning.

Confirmation

Recently we heard students share their profession of faith. They helped us understand just a bit of what they learned through two years of instructions with Pastor Ken in Confirmation. Now, it’s time to begin Confirmation studies for the new academic year.

Students in 7th and 8th grade are invited to learn more about their Christian faith and continue the process of becoming passionate followers of Christ through Confirmation instruction. Confirmation classes explore primary Christian teachings and help students develop the means to share their faith publicly. If you have a student in 7th, 8th or even 9th grade, please plan to join Pastor Ken for a Parent’s Meeting on Sunday, August 30 at 9:45 a.m. If you have any questions, contact Pastor Ken at Ken@WordofLife4u.com or 566-2237.

Educator Sunday

Teaching is a valuable but often overlooked profession. As area schools gear up for the 2009—2010 school year, we want to let educators know we appreciate them. We’re making plans for our annual Educator’s Sunday to be held on September 13. In the past we’ve provided snacks to area schools, given away special gifts to educators, included prayers and recognition for educators in worship and had special skits or videos to honor our educators. Have ideas about what to include in our celebration? Want to be in on the planning? Get in touch with Patti Mitschke, 566-1650 or Patti@WordofLife4u.com

Answered Prayer

Members of the Grace Prayer Team have prayed for jobs, healing, comfort, restoration and much more. They have seen many examples of God’s intercession into the situations of our lives. They also know that many of you have experienced reaffirming examples of God’s mighty presence. The team is compiling a quarterly newsletter and they would like to add your story of answered prayer. Please share YOUR story with Betty Tolsma, bettytolsma@sbcglobal.net.

The 58th Convention of the Texas District is now history. To review highlights from the convention, please visit www.txdistlcms.org/convention.html. Review a summary of each day's activities, view podcasts of interviews with delegates and speakers, view videos of the Mission and Ministry Facilitator (MMF) presentations and a "sight and sound" media summary of the Convention.

Iglesia Luterana Cristo Nuestro Salvador (Christ Our Savior Lutheran) Daycare is located in central San Antonio, in an older part of the city. The Daycare Center accepts children from 6 weeks to 5 years and exists to care for the whole child: physical, emotional, social and spiritual. The Center serves many children from the Sam’s Shelter, a temporary living facility for homeless families and many children of lower income single parents as well as foster children placed by Child Protective Services. Because of the current economic environment, enrollment is down and the Center is struggling financially. You can help this vital ministry in a number of ways: 1. Please pray that God would continue to bless this ministry so it can be a blessing to many children in need. 2. Tell parents in the area (5323 Blanco Rd.) about the quality care provided at the Center. 3. Give financially to support the work of the Center. Make your check payable to Word of Life and write “Ministry in Need” in the memo line.

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.