Announcements for Sunday, May 6, 2012
Mother’s Day Brunch
Sunday, May 13th from 9am-12pm. Enjoy good food and fellowship while avoiding the restaurant rush and supporting the Youth Mission Team that will serve in Chicago this summer. Free will donations will be accepted.
Fun By the Campfire
Adult card night on Saturday, May 12, 7-9pm. Bring your friends and a snack to share! If you plan on attending, please sign up on this mornings connection card.
Graduates!
During services on Sunday, May 20th we will recognize and pray for those who have or will be graduating this school year. If that is you or someone you know, please plan to be there and encourage other graduates to come to worship that day.
Summer Camp Registration
Camp registration is now open at Walcamp. Summer is just around the corner. Walcamp has programs each week from June 10 through August 10 for youth ages 5 – 18, as well as many volunteer opportunities for high school students and adults. For more information call 815-784-5141 or go to www.walcamp.org or registrar@walcamp.org
Sonrise National Park VBS – Save the Dates (July 23rd-27th)
As kids explore SonRise National Park, they’ll learn the most important survival skill of all: they can always depend on Jesus and His promises of true peace, true riches, true power, true love and true hope! Register today in the lobby (online coming soon). Also, stop by to check out the variety of volunteer opportunities. There will be a volunteer meeting on Sunday, May 20th after the 10:00 service for those interested in helping but unsure what is involved.
HighWay (grades 9-12)
Hang Out: Sundays, 6-8pm in the Youth Room. NO Hang Out on May 13th.
Morph
Wednesday, May 9th, 6:15-8:00pm, Topic – Sharing Your Faith. *5th graders are invited to come and check out Morph!
MidWay (grades 6-8)
Grapple: Sundays at 10am in the Youth Room
Current Theme: To Do or Not to Do?
Today’s Question – “What if everyone’s doing it?” The Point – I will honor God.
Next Week – NO Grapple – Mother’s Day & Confirmations
Kids (age 3-grade 5)
Living Inside Out (Sunday School): During the 10am service.
Current Theme- Best Friends Forever
Today’s Lesson – Peter denies Jesus (Luke 22:54-62); The Point – We love God by making right choices.
Next Week – Special Mother’s Day craft
Revitalize, Reconnect, and Recommit
Men of all ages from the congregation and the community are invited to Lord of Life on Friday, May 18th from 6 to 9 p.m. for an event focused on helping guys:
-Revitalize their faith
-Reconnect with Jesus and each other
-Recommit to being the men God calls us to be
If you’re seeking direction on taking your journey with the Lord to the next level in ways that make a real difference in your life and the lives of others, this event’s for you! Join us for this evening of inspiration, practical advice, fellowship and a great meal by RSVPing to Larry Brasfield atBrasfield@chicagointltrucks.com or Brian Griffin at b_griffin2011@yahoo.com.
Men of Integrity
Daily Guide to the Bible and Prayer. The May/June Issue is here! Pick up your copy at the Solid Rock Information Wagon for $1.00. Cover feature: “Answer the Call” Finding the courage to be a Man (June 10-16)
Fox Valley Pregnancy Center
Our Church will be collecting diapers for Fox Valley Pregnancy Center as part of our mission partnership. Please drop-off and place in large box labeled F.V.P.C. until May 18,2012. Any variety and size is greatly appreciated! No baby left B-Hind. Simple and easy! Also Fox Valley Pregnancy Center will be hosting “Walk 4 Life by Walking 2Gether” on Saturday, May 19th. Check-in at 7:30 or log in earlier. A PANCAKE breakfast will be hosted. Walking starts at 8:30 and KLove Crew will be cheering us on. Music,food and friendly faces will be waiting at the finish. This is Not a Race!Just walk for a great cause. Location:New Covenant Bible Church, 4N780Randall Rd. in St. Charles. Lets put on those tennis shoes and enjoy God’s green Earth. Register early at www.fvpcpartners.org See Daina Dorband if you have any questions.
Serve the Lord through the Lord of Life Nursery
Serving the nursery may seem like a thankless job. But the truth is that this is one of the most important roles in ministry. Serving in the nursery your are serving God’s church by welcoming children with the love of Jesus. Your serving in the nursery allows time for busy and tired parents to find some time alone to spend abiding in Christ. Your serving in the nursery helps children form a positive impression of church. By serving in the nursery parents are entrusting to you their most precious possessions. By serving in the nursery you are often the first impression our first time guests receive. Lastly, by serving in the nursery you have the opportunity to pray over the future leaders of the church. If you would be interested in serving in our nursery our would like more information, please indicate so on the connection card today.
Joy in a Purple Pouch
We are asking you to consider a free-will offering of precious metals (gold, silver, and platinum) to support our Comfort Dog ministry. Purple pouches (available in the lobby) will be collected throughout the month of May. A detailed donation receipt will be provided based on 100% of the pure precious metal content. Be sure to fill out the contact information on the donation slip inside the pouch. Place securely tied pouches in with the offering.
New Member Orientation
Join us for the Lord of Life New Member Orientation on Saturday, May 19 at 8am. The New Member Orientation provides an overview of what we believe and teach as a church. It is a great opportunity to meet some new people and learn about the vision and priorities of Lord of Life. At the end of the orientation, participants are given the opportunity to sign the Lord of Life membership covenant to be received as new members. Sign up on this mornings connection card. Childcare is provided by request. The orientation lasts about 4 hours. For more information contact Pastor Phil at 630-513-5325 ext 39 or pressler@lolchurch.net
Lord of Life Church Spring Mission Fair Church Wide Potluck lunch
We had a great turn out for the mission fair. We had over 43 booths set up which displayed all our mission organizations. We had 20 ambassadors and 10 mission partners represented in person. Our PASSPORT winners were as follows:
1st prize $500 Larry Brasfield (106 points) gave to H.E.L.P.S.
2nd prize $300 Mrs. Albert Garcia (104 points) gave to LCC
3rd prize $100 Kathy Passaglia (86 points) gave to Children of Faith
Autographs $100 Corinne Bagley (30 points) gave to Gilgal Gospel MIssions
Please let us know more about your experience by completing the back of your connection card this morning.
Mission Trip to India (January 2013)
We have a new member who has decided to join our team. The current team is Curt Berg, team leader, Cathy Geiger, and Veronica Urtiaga. You still have time to pray and decide to join our small team. We will be joining Pastor Kolb and Nancy on this trip too. Do consider coming to our next team meeting on Sunday, May 20th after the second service.
Quilters of the King
We were so happy to finish the cute dresses for the orphanage in Haiti. We are currently in the process of making quilts for the Fox Valley Pregnancy Center and have several finished and many in the works. We could use children’s prints and solid colors also. We will be making quilts for the children at Lifespring next and can use the prints for them also. Visitors are welcome, we meet on Thursday mornings at 9:00am. If you do not sew, no problem, we give lessons. Children are welcome and there is always a devotion and snacks.
Workshop on ‘First Conversation’
Join Voice of Care and Bethesda for a workshop, “First Conversation,” on Saturday, May 12, to help churches help families who have a child with a disability. We want to celebrate all of God’s children because every child is a gift from our Father. Registration forms are available by calling 630-231-3862 or at www.voiceofcare.org.
Calling all Women of Faith…
What if one day could make all the difference? Find out at Women of Faith ONE DAY (womenoffaith.com/oneday)! Saturday, June 23rd at the Sears Centre in Hoffman Estates. Popular speaker and Bible teacher Sheila Walsh teams up with comedian and storyteller Ken Davis. The cost is $59 dollars. Contact Vicki Bergquist at 630.215.3034 or Vvickister@aol.com. Please let Vicki know by May 1st if you are interested in going.
