Connect Living Word’s Weekly Newsletter
January 28, 2018
Annual Congregational Meeting TODAY at 12:15 PM in the Sanctuary The Annual Congregational Meeting will be held TODAY, 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. __________________________________________________
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.
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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 has started 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 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! __________________________________________________
Today’s Change Offering will be designated for
Did you know… The LIVING LEGACY ENDOWMENT FUND is up and running! Contributions can be made at any time *Now to generate earnings for the fund in perpetuity *Later through an estate plan Assets are professionally managed inside a giant pool of similar congregational endowments Investment earnings will be used to: *Fund new and expanding ministries at Living Word *Assist our local community *Support churchwide national and global missions Might this fund mesh with your own legacy interests? Ask either pastor for a referral, or how to obtain more information. __________________________________________________
2017 Giving Statements can be found in your mail folder in the lobby __________________________________________________
They were all amazed, and they kept on asking one another, “What is this? A new teaching - with authority! He commands even the unclean spirits, and they obey him.” Mark 1:27 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. __________________________________________________
Food Drive for Katy Food Pantry
Katy Christian Ministries
Sunday, February 4
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CHILDREN
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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.
Junior Youth for Christ (JYC) will meet TODAY at 12pm in the Fellowship Hall! 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 “LivingWordKaty” and register at www.lutherhill.org to get housed with our group. Friends welcome! 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 old's. __________________________________________________
JR HIGH
WEEKLY
Confirmation Learning Event tonight for 6th and 7th! 8th graders are off so they can work on their Faith Statement projects.
Sundays at 9:30am—Nooma Videos by Rob Bell (all adults) in Martin Luther
TWO options for Lutherhill this summer! Living Word has reserved spots for current 6th 8th graders to go to:
Tuesdays at 7:00pm—Book of Daniel (women’s group) in Martin Luther
1. Confirmation Camp June 17 - 22
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
2. Night Owl Camp June 24 -29. Register by Feb 15th to be assured of a spot. Our group code is “LivingWordKaty” Register at www.lutherhill.org to get housed with our groups. Friends are welcome!
February 21 at 7:00pm—Animate Bible (all adults) at the home of the Beaudos.
Registration for Human Dignity, our sexuality Milestone for 7th and 8th graders, is open at https:// www.familyfaithlife.org/human-dignity.html. Deadline to sign up is Tuesday!
February 25 at 12:00pm—Parents of K-3rd Graders in Micah
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February 25 at 12:00pm—Parents of 4th/5th Graders in the Conference Room
HIGH SCHOOL
February 11 at 12:00pm—Parents of Preschoolers in the Fellowship Hall
Get all the info and register at www.familyfaithlife.org/ groups.html. __________________________________________________
Announcements for Connect are due by 1 pm on Tuesdays Please send them to
[email protected]
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Freshman Small Group tonight in the Fellowship Hall at 6 pm! ELCA Youth Gathering Living Word has an open spot for a female student to go with our group – contact Jinny if you’re interested! High School Super Bowl party Feb 4th at the Danforths’ starting at 4 pm. RSVP to Jinny by email
[email protected].
For more information about Living Word events, visit livingwordkaty.org and click on “Events”
