Connect Living Word’s Weekly Newsletter Annual Congregational Meeting Sunday, January 28 at 12:15 PM in the Sanctuary The Annual Congregational Meeting will be held on Sunday, January 28 following the 11:00 am service in the Sanctuary. All voting members are requested to attend this important meeting to celebrate our 2017 accomplishments, get a first look at our 2018 goals, and approve the 2018 budget. __________________________________________________
2018 Living Word Women’s Retreat (Feb 2-4) Women of every age are invited and welcomed to a low-key weekend of rest, renewal, lots of laughter and relationship building at the Living Word Women’s Retreat at Camp Lutherhill in La Grange, TX. Register by January 22 at www.livingwordkaty.org/events. __________________________________________________
The Learning Center—Priority Registration Don’t miss the chance for your child to be a part of Living Word’s largest outreach ministry! Priority Registration for The Learning Center's 2018-2019 school year begins on Monday, January 22 for Living Word members and currently enrolled students. You have until Friday, February 2 to turn in paperwork. TLC is licensed by the Texas Department of Family and Protective Services and is accredited through the Association of Early Learning Leaders National Accreditation Commission. We enroll children from 6 weeks of age through 5 years old. We also offer transportation and before and after school care for elementary-age students. Registration packets are available in the church lobby, or during TLC school hours at the TLC office. You are welcome to come by, take a tour, and meet our staff! If you have any questions, please call Emmy Khan at 281-392-2273, or email
[email protected]. Don't miss out- guarantee your spot today! __________________________________________________
2017 Giving Statements can be found in your mail folder in the lobby
January 14, 2018
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 at www.livingwordkaty.org/events. __________________________________________________
Adult Faith Formation Groups in January! 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 TODAY at 12:00pm—Parents of Preschoolers in the Fellowship Hall Jan 17 at 7:00pm—Adults at the home of the Beaudos Jan 21 at 12:00pm—Parents of K-3rd Graders in Micah Jan 21 at 12:00pm—Parents of 4th/5th Graders in the Conference Room Get all the info and register at www.familyfaithlife.org/ groups.html. __________________________________________________
The Chancel Flowers are given by Marilyn Nord & The Nord Family in memory of George Nord Sr.’s birthday
CHILDREN Now the Lord came and stood there, calling as before, “Samuel! Samuel!” And Samuel said, “Speak, for your servant is listening.” 1 Samuel 3:10 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. __________________________________________________
Care Team Informational Workshop If you have ever thought of offering your time to be the hands and feet of Jesus to visit Living Word members who are homebound, in assisted living / nursing homes, hospitalized, or just going through a rough time, please consider joining the Care Team. We will be holding an informational workshop in the Life Center on Sunday, January 21 at 12:15pm. Please join us to see if this ministry is right for you. __________________________________________________
THANK YOU! A special thanks to the volunteer team who spent several hours last week clearing out storage units and delivering goods to Katy Christian Ministries, Goodwill and Family Hope Outreach. The volunteers were Bobbe Bren-Carley, Craig Carley, Eliott Carley, Rick Carlson, Mark Drummond, Sam Drummond, Bruce Granger, Lynn Granger, and Jim Phillips. __________________________________________________
Memorial Given by Cathy Delaney for Shareen Hardin to Living Legacy & Prayer Shawls
JYC – January Date Changed to January 21st due to the Congregational Meeting on January 28th. Learn more about JYC at www.livingwordkaty.org/discipleship/children/junioryouth-for-christ. TODAY at 9:30 Cross+Gen Service we celebrate with families who participated in the One Year Old Milestone Class! Lutherhill Summer Camp is the BEST WEEK EVER! Living Word has reserved limited spots for current 1st-5th graders to go to overnight camp at Camp Lutherhill the week of July 29th. Register by Feb 15th. Get group code and info at www.familyfaithlife.org/summer-camp.html. Two Nursery Rooms Now Open We are now able to offer two Sunday morning nursery options in The Learning Center: Room 15 is for children 6 weeks-2 years old and Room 14 for 3 year olds. __________________________________________________
JR HIGH Confirmation Learning Event tonight at the regular time for 6th and 7th! 8th graders will meet to go to Kindred at 4:20 pm! Confirmation Progressive Dinner DEADLINE IS TOMORROW!! To sign up, go to: livingwordkaty.org/events and click on the event. TWO options for Lutherhill this summer! Living Word has reserved spots for current 6th 8th graders to go to:
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1. Confirmation Camp June 17 - 22
The Gathering will
2. Night Owl Camp June 24 -29.
host a “Winter Wonderland” social at 10:00am on Thursday, January 18, in the Life Center. The Gathering team will meet at 8:30am to transform the room into a shimmering snow scene, complete with snowmen and snowflakes. The fun-filled day will include exercises, a song-a -long, arts and crafts, a program presented by The Learning Center, lunch and games—maybe even a snowball fight or two! For more information, contact Mary Lou Volan at 281578-9878 or
[email protected]. __________________________________________________
Announcements for Connect are due by 1 pm on Tuesdays
Register by Feb 15th. Get the group code and more info at www.familyfaithlife.org/events.html. __________________________________________________
HIGH SCHOOL Upper-class Small Group this afternoon at Cane’s by Tompkins at 4:30 pm! Freshman Small Group tonight in the Fellowship Hall at 6 pm!
Please send them to
[email protected]
For more information about Living Word events, visit livingwordkaty.org and click on “Events”
