Living Word's Weekly Newsletter April 22, 2018


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Connect Living Word’s Weekly Newsletter

April 22, 2018

Next Sunday’s Change Offering: Lutheran School of Theology The mission of the Lutheran School of Theology at Chicago, a seminary of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America, is to form visionary leaders to bear witness to the good news of Jesus Christ. Based in Chicago’s Hyde Park neighborhood, they are the leading urban Lutheran seminary training students to serve in the global community. Please help Living Word support this ministry through your Change Offering on Sunday, April 29. Elections for the Living Word Congregational Council have been rescheduled to Sunday, May 20. We hope all members come and cast votes for your council representatives. Council Members' obligations as your church representatives are twofold: To partner with our Lead Pastor on visioning for Living Word and finding ways that we can be a Living Expression of Christ in the World; and to be good stewards and provide financial oversight for your generous contributions that fund our ministries. Our church functions as a small business, and it is the council's duty to provide governance and oversight to ensure that the business of the church follows all appropriate laws and regulations, and that professional business standards and practices are in place to ensure a safe and fulfilling work place. The Living Word Nominating Committee is currently working to identify members who are spiritually gifted and able to help create and fulfill the vision of the church, and/or have some financial or organizational gifts that will assist in our business obligations. There are five positions up for election, and the Nominating Committee will review, discern and pray in order to recommend five candidates who can meet the Council member qualifications at the congregational meeting. If you have a calling for this important work or would like to learn more, please contact the Nominating Committee chairman, Daren Beaudo at [email protected]. As a reminder, in addition to those who will be placed on the election ballot, the constitution also allows for nominations from the floor during the meeting, which again, will be May 20 following the 11:00am service.

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Peru Mission Trip Interested in a mission trip to Peru this summer? Each year our synod takes a group for a cultural and ecclesiastical immersion to Peru. This year the trip will be June 7-16. June 7-12 will be in Lima. June 13-16 will be in Cuzco. The group will be led by Bishop Mike Rinehart. Participants may choose Lima only, but after having traveled so far, you won’t want to miss Cuzco, Iglesia Luterana Talitha Kum and the Lost City of Machu Picchu. This trip will enrich your understanding of Peruvian history and relationships with the Lutheran Church of Peru. You’ll pick up some Spanish, see the Andes and make new friends. For more information about the itinerary and cost, visit https://bishopmike.com/events/peru-trip/ or email Pastor Emmanuel at [email protected]. _________________________________________________

WANTED: Clear Plastic Bottles Kindred Montrose is one of the service sites for the ELCA Youth Gathering this summer where participants are going to make a beautiful piece of public art. They need raw materials. Please bring clear plastic bottles with no lids or labels. Drop offs are welcome in the lobby in the box marked KINDRED.

Tuesday Evening Ladies’ Bible Study

This Jesus is “the stone that was rejected by you, the builders; it has become the cornerstone.” There is salvation in no one else, for there is no other name under heaven given among mortals by which we must be saved. Acts 4:11-12 This simple tool is based on a focus verse from the Sunday text, then your household uses it in a nightly ritual - SHARE highs and lows, READ the Bible verse or story, TALK about how the Bible might relate to highs and lows, PRAY for one another’s highs and lows, BLESS one another. _______________________________________________________

CHILDREN Camp Hope registration is open! Sign up for one, two or three weeks – every day is a different story! We experience the story 8 times every day with all 5 of our senses!

For more information and to register visit http:// www.livingwordkaty.org/discipleship/children/camp-hope. __________________________________________________

JR HIGH Confirmation Learning Event tonight is SKIT NIGHT!!! Regular drop off at 6; families are invited to come at 7 and see the year’s learning shown in a skit! Confirmation End of Year at Katy Main Event will be April 28th from 10 – noon. Just $18 gets you bowling, pizza, a drink, an arcade card and the chance to lose to Ms. Jinny at laser tag! Register here: http://www.livingwordkaty.org/events. __________________________________________________

HIGH SCHOOL Freshman Small Group meets tonight at 6 pm in the Fellowship Hall! 12th Grade HS Graduation Milestone is today – congratulations to Sydney, Valerie, Claire, Olivia, Lance, Kellie, Zach, Katy, Akins, and Jennifer! __________________________________________________

This week we will continue the Study of Acts, by briefly looking into the Book of Hebrews. The Book of Hebrews was written for every Christian's help and change by bringing you to Christ HIMSELF. The name "Hebrews" indicates the importance of the content to the early Jewish Christians, but the power of this letter invigorates ALL who trust the Lord Jesus for life forever - and for right now. Please bring your Bibles and join us from 7 to 8:30pm on Tuesday in the Martin Luther Room. Questions? Contact Selina Ponniah at 281-352 -4712 or [email protected].

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The Chancel Flowers are given by Betty Garrison in honor of Bonnie Thurmond’s birthday __________________________________________________

2018 Upbring Houston Golf Tournament The 2018 Upbring Houston Golf Tournament outing to benefit the Krause Children’s Center will be held on Monday, June 4, at BlackHorse Golf Club. Registration begins at 7am with an 8am start. Save the date and join us to help the abused and neglected children at Krause. If you are interested in playing or becoming a sponsor please contact Karl Carlton at 281-578-7308 (home), 832-223-5208 (office), or [email protected]. Karl will be in the church lobby during morning services beginning April 29th to sign up golfers, take pledges, and give any other information you might need. The last day to sign up will be May 27th. Let’s have a big contingent from Living Word support this great cause! __________________________________________________

Fort Bend Literacy Council Tutor Training Have you ever considered volunteering in the area of literacy? There is currently a long waiting list of people who need tutors. Tutor Training Workshops are offered by the Literacy Council of Fort Bend County to prepare and qualify you to tutor adult students. If you have a desire to help adult students and can commit to three tutoring hours per week, please consider this unique opportunity. Tutoring can take place either at the Ft. Bend Literacy council or at Living Word. The next training will be May 14 from 6 to 9 pm at the Literacy Council of Fort Bend County in Sugar Land. Following that class, tutors can observe other classes and receive training as needed. For more information about becoming a tutor, please call 28l-240-8181.

For more information about Living Word events, visit the “Events” page at livingwordkaty.org