Connect Living Word’s Weekly Newsletter
June 24, 2018
Today’s Change Offering: LIRS Refugee Support For almost 80 years, Lutheran Immigration and Refugee Service has been a champion for refugees and migrants from around the globe. Their legacy of compassionate service has made a difference in the lives of hundred of thousands of people who have found safety and hope in America’s communities. Today’s Change Offering will be designated for LIRS, and an opportunity for you to give the gift of hope. __________________________________________________
Job Openings at Living Word It’s not just a job, it’s a calling... Living Word believes in creating an atmosphere for those who want to join their talents with their passion for our ministries. If your professional experience and spiritual gifts fit any of the roles listed below, please contact Christopher Nord at
[email protected] to learn more. Technical Arts Ministries Coordinator Full Time position will oversee the technical ministry of Living Word Lutheran Church. The technical arts ministry includes, audio, video, lighting, projection and media creation. They will develop and implement new forms of media created to enhance worship and Living Word ministries. High School & College Ministries Coordinator This part time position will direct and lead ministry with and for high school and college age youth. The High School & College Ministries Coordinator shall seek to foster Christian community through building relationships with young people that grow their faith in Jesus Christ, and strengthen their commitment to serve the church both inside and outside the walls of Living Word. Children’s Ministry Coordinator This part time position will assist in developing, directing, and leading ministry with and for families with children ages birth to 5th grade. The Children’s Ministry Coordinator is also part of the Discipleship Team which also includes our Associate Pastor of Spiritual Formation and High School and College Ministry Coordinator. __________________________________________________
Living Word’s Music Day Camp: Camp Jam! All youth ages 6 to 10 are invited to Camp Jam, Living Word's Music Day Camp! This kid's immersion music program will expose youth to a variety of musical instruments and ensembles.
The campers will be able to choose 4 out of the following 6 workshops: FUNdamental Drumming, Dance, Dance, Dance!, Piano for Beginners, Handbells 101, Guitar and Stringy Things, and Artistic Expressions with Yojuan. To register, go to livingwordkaty.org and click “Events”. For additional information, contact Barry Sames at 281-3922300, x213 or
[email protected]. __________________________________________________
Register for Camp Hope! WHO: Children entering K-7th Grade in the Fall of 2018 WHAT: Week-long day camp from 8:30am to 3:30pm. Students explore Scripture through worship, Bible study, drama, crafts and snacks! WHEN: July 9-13, July 16-20, July 23-27 WHERE: Living Word Lutheran Church Can friends come? Of course! We love friends to come! Register for each week your child wants to attend. Please register siblings together. 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.
CHILDREN As we work together with him, we urge you also not to accept the grace of God in vain. For he says, “At an acceptable time I have listened to you, and on a day of salvation I have helped you.” See, now is the acceptable time; see, now is the day of salvation! 2 Corinthians 6:1-2 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. _______________________________________________________
Did you know… 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? For more information, contact Rick Carlson at 713-870-7979. __________________________________________________
2018 Giving Actual YTD Receipts $578,939 Actual YTD Expenses $586,417 __________________________________________________
The Chancel Flowers are given by Bonnie Thurmond in honor of Betty Garrison’s birthday _______________________________________________________
Camp Hope registration is still 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 info and to register: www.livingwordkaty.org/ discipleship/children/camp-hope
JR HIGH Sermon notes! Keep taking them AND turning them in (they don’t need to be aged).
HIGH SCHOOL Pray for the students and adult leaders going to the ELCA Youth Gathering in Houston this week: They will be doing Interactive Learning on Thursday, Synod Day on Friday, Service Learning on Saturday in addition to afternoon and evening events! Get a paper prayer strip for one of them at the kiosk on Sunday! Students - Maddie, Jade, Lauren C, Ismael, Emma, Claire, Valerie, Brook, Holly, Sarah, Grace, Mia, Sydney, Hannah, Craig, Emily, Cybil, Quinton, Lauren P, Ajay, Sonia, Connor, and Paige. Adults - Ginger, Bob, Chris. __________________________________________________
Employment Opportunity at TLC: Experienced Cook Are you flexible, reliable, and nurturing? Do you love working with children? Do you love to cook? Then this is your opportunity to join a fun, dedicated, friendly team environment! The Learning Center, a ministry of Living Word, has a position available for a responsible, ambitious, experienced cook. Basic applicant requirements include: High School Diploma or GED, current Food Service Managers Certification or willing to obtain, experience in food service, caring and nurturing attitude with children, the ability to stand 95% of the day, must be able to repeatedly stretch, bend and stoop in order to clean, store, and retrieve kitchen items, must be able to repeatedly lift large cans and bulky packages of food (up to 50 lbs), current TDL and willing to drive 15 passenger van for procurement of food and supplies, and basic computer skills. To apply, contact Emmy Khan, Director, at 281-392-2273 or
[email protected].
For more information about Living Word events, visit the “Events” page at livingwordkaty.org
