Living Word's Weekly Newsletter February 4, 2018


[PDF]Living Word's Weekly Newsletter February 4, 2018 - Rackcdn.com1d86b6708e7d6778acce-080a60db5379bcaa1ecb22d4dcff6cdc.r52.cf2.rackcdn.com...

0 downloads 104 Views 1MB Size

Connec t Living Word’s Weekly Newsletter Cross Generational Lent Workshops

are coming up on February 11 at 9:30am and 6:00pm in The Life Center. We want to help prepare all ages for the journey of Lent – the journey that leads us through suffering to the risen Christ. This year we will experience the Stations of the Cross in new and creative ways. Register online by February 8 at www.livingwordkaty.org/events. __________________________________________________

February 4, 2018 Adult Faith Formation Groups

We hope that every adult at Living Word is involved in faith formation that moves them deeper in their discipleship walk. When we care for our own faith development then we are better able to care for those around us and do the things God has called us to do in life. WEEKLY Sundays at 9:30am—Nooma Videos by Rob Bell (all adults) in Martin Luther Tuesdays at 7:00pm—Book of Daniel (women’s group) in Martin Luther Wednesdays at 9:30am—Luther’s Small Catechism (all adults) in the Life Center Wednesdays at 7:00pm—Luther’s Small Catechism (all adults) in the Life Center MONTHLY February 11 at 12:00pm—Parents of Preschoolers in the Fellowship Hall

__________________________________________________

Today is Scout Sunday A Scout is reverent unto God. Today is Scout Sunday, the day that Boy Scouts of America designates as a day to commemorate the birthday of the organization in America and a day to worship and celebrate our partnership with Living Word. We welcome the members of Troop 424 and Pack 424 to worship with us today and look forward to many years of working together in our ministry. ____________________________________________________________

February 21 at 7:00pm—Animate Bible (all adults) at the home of the Beaudos. February 25 at 12:00pm—Parents of K-3rd Graders in Micah February 25 at 12:00pm—Parents of 4th/5th Graders in the Conference Room Get all the info and register at www.familyfaithlife.org/ groups.html. __________________________________________________

Living Word Mortgage Balance In answer to a question at last Sunday’s Annual Meeting, please see the following information on Living Word’s mortgage:

Those who wait for the Lord shall renew their strength, they shall mount up with wings like eagles, they shall run and not be weary, they shall walk and not faint. Isaiah 40:31

December 31, 2016 Balance Due =

$4,060,627.77

2017 Budgeted Principle Paid =

$ 109,192.19

2017 Addt’l Principle Paid from Donations =

$

Use FAITH5 in your household as 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.

December 31, 2017 Balance Due =

$3,947,935.58

2017 Interest Paid =

$ 155,359.81

3,500.00

NEXT Sunday! Visit the kiosk in the church lobby to check out recommended Lent devotions and pick up a free daily devotional to use at home! __________________________________________________

The Chancel Flowers are given by Nancy Tuttle in honor of Gladys Barkley’s birthday __________________________________________________

2017 Giving Statements can be found in your mail folder in the lobby __________________________________________________

CHILDREN Parents of Preschoolers meet February 11 at 12:00pm in the Fellowship Hall. 11 More Days to get your guaranteed spot at Camp Lutherhill Summer Camp the week of July 29th! After February 15th, the camp releases the hold on our spots for Living Word families and friends. If your 1st-5th grader is interested in going, use the code “LivingWordKaty” and register at www.lutherhill.org.

Ready to have your child baptized? The next quarterly Baptism Milestone Class is Sunday, February 25th at 12:30pm. Register online at www.livingworkdaty.org/events.

JR HIGH NO Confirmation Learning Event tonight due to the Super Bowl. (Even though the Steelers are not in it.) TWO options for Lutherhill this summer! Living Word has reserved spots for current 6th—8th graders to go to: 1. Confirmation Camp on June 17 - 22 2. Night Owl Camp on June 24 -29 The spots will be opened up after February 15th. Our group code is “LivingWordKaty”; go to www.lutherhill.org and use this code to be housed with your friends! __________________________________________________

HIGH SCHOOL High School Super Bowl Party Feb 4th at the Danforths’ starting at 4 pm. Their address is 5039 Gold Haven Dr. ELCA Youth Gathering—Living Word has an open spot for a female student to go with our group. Contact Jinny if you’re interested! __________________________________________________

The Literacy Council of Fort Bend County The Literacy Council of Fort Bend County will hold their next tutor training on Monday, February 12. The training is held at the Literacy Council located at 12530 Emily Court, Sugar Land, 77478; however, the tutoring may be done at Living Word. For more information, please contact Colleen Mayer at [email protected]. __________________________________________________

The New Issue of Christ in Our Home can be found in the brochure stand in the lobby. _______________________________________________________

If you are unable to come forward for communion, please let an usher know. _____________________________________________________________

Announcements for Connect Kick Off the Lenten Season with the Lent Workshops on February 11, and then the Ash Wednesday Interactive Service at 6pm on February 14th! Info on front page of CONNECT.

are due by 1 pm on Tuesdays Please send them to [email protected]

__________________________________________________

For more information about Living Word events, visit livingwordkaty.org and click on “Events”