Announcements for Sunday, February 5, 2012
Brian Zielke Installation
During our December voters’ meeting, Brian was extended a Call by the Congregation to serve as Director of Christian Education (DCE) at Lord of Life. On Sunday, February 12 at 4:30pm we will have a special installation service to celebrate Brian’s past, present, and future service among us. Dinner will follow. Come show your support and encouragement for Brian, Emily, and Mae! Sign up on this mornings connection card if you plan to attend the dinner.
The 10 Commandments Message Series
Today we begin a new message series on the 10 Commandments that were given to Moses by God. Although they were written more than 3000 years ago, they are just as applicable as ever. During this message series we will be making use of Martin Luther’s Small Catechism. If you do not have a catechism they are available for purchase in the church lobby after worship.
Seder Dinner
Lord of Life will host our annual Seder Dinner on Sunday, March 4 at 5pm. This year Greg Savitt will be our special guest leader from Chosen People Ministries (http://www.chosenpeople.com). Tickets will go on sale next week.
Ash Wednesday Worship
Ash Wednesday begins the 40 day season of Lent which is often marked with prayer, repentance, and reflection. Lord of Life will be hosting Ash Wednesday Worship on February 22 at 7pm.
Iron Sharpens Iron Conference for Men
Attention Men! We will be attending the Rockford Iron Sharpens Iron Men’s Conference on Saturday, March 17 as a group. Please sign up today and join us! This one-day conference is for men of all ages; beginning with men age 13 and older. Cost is $39 ($29 for students) plus $8 if you want the optional on-site lunch. There will be sixteen different seminars for men at this conference so we know there will be something for every one of us. You can sign up at the table in the lobby after worship. For more information contact Larry Brasfield at 630-272-3434.
Fun by the Fire Adult Card Night—Saturday, February 25, 7-9pm
Please bring a snack to share. Beverages provided. Sign up on this mornings connection card if you plan to attend.
Men of Integrity
Your Daily Guide to the Bible and Prayer. The January/February Issue is IN! Pick up your copy at the Solid Rock Information Wagon for $1.00. Risky Faith – Take a leap into GOD’s great adventure (Feb.19-25).
Quilters of the King
We have ventured on to a new project. We are making t-shirt dresses for the girls in Haiti. We have four done and they are so cute. We are in need of t-shits new or gently used in sizes 4 to 18. Also we can always use thread especially white. We are so thankful for all the people that have helped us with our different projects. We welcome anyone who would like to come and help us. We meet on Thursday morning at 9:00 and have a devotional, fellowship, sew and have snacks.. We are child friendly and dog friendly. Call Pamela McLane for more information 630 879-0989.
Frivolitea Women’s Annual Spring Tea Event
Saturday March 10
12:30 to 3:00 p.m.
Details coming soon!
Save the Date—LOL Work Day
Inside Work Day scheduled at LoL for Saturday, February 25th. We’ll be switching decorations from Winter to Spring. We’ll also get ready for Easter with new paint and some Spring cleaning. More details to come soon…
L.E.R.T. Lutheran Early Response Team
Immanuel Lutheran Church at 950 Hart Road in Batavia is hosting a LERT training. Be sure to mark your calendars for Saturday, February 11th from 8:30 am until Noon. Registration and a light breakfast will begin at 8:30 am followed by a three hour class from 9 am until Noon. For further information please check off LERT Training on your connection card. Registration is $20 and helps cover the cost of the training materials, meal, and the LERT Safety Vest, which is required to be worn in a disaster response situation. Registration can be paid by credit card online at time of registration or by cash or check at the door.
Mission Connection for February is Natalie Berg
Good News Partners, where Natalie works, is a faith-based, asset-based community development organization (ABCD), focusing on housing, education, and economic development. In contrast to a traditional social service agency, they do not try to fix other people or solve their problems. Instead, they focus on empowerment and partnership. They recognize one another’s gifts, talents and experiences and work to enhance each person’s responsibility and potential. We all have something to teach and much to learn. At Good News Partners we know we all need one another for our community, our city, our nation, our world’s optimal health. As a faith-based ministry we seek to embody the hope, freedom, opportunity, community, and justice God intends for us all. We welcome everyone — especially people often discriminated against because of race, gender, economic condition, religion, sexual orientation, or national origins.
Mission Trip to India
Lord of Life Church is planning a mission trip to India in January 2013 for two weeks. We hope to visit our four India missions we support. Three of the missions are located on the eastern coast of southern India. Three of the missionaries have visited Lord of Life: Christobel Russelliah, Anand and Rosie Thandu and Pastor Honoch. They are eager to have a group from Lord of Life visit India. Please join us in prayer for this trip. An organizational meeting will be held on Sunday, Feb. 26, after the second service at 11:15am. Please meet upstairs in the conference room. If you are interested or have questions, talk to Lois Linder 630-879-6717 or Curt Berg 630-513-5325 x31.
Appeal for Food Donations and You Participation at St. Matthew’s
Our next trip to serve at St. Matthew’s Soup Kitchen in Chicago’s Pilsen neighborhood is on February 14th. If you are interested in going please sign up on the Connection card. We always come back from this trip feeling they have given us so much. They are in need of chicken legs and thighs, dried beans, rice, noodles, restaurant size cans of tomatoes, potatoes, and canned vegetables. You can bring your donations to church and put them in the freezer or on the counter but mark them for St. Matthew’s.
Blood Drive – How Many Lives Did We Save?
We really won’t know the answer to that question. What we do know is that last Sunday we had 48 people give blood. We had 7 deferred for various reasons and 5 give a double portion. May the LORD bless those who receive this gift of life found in the good graces of those who gave up a part of themselves. “It was amazing to see how the LORD provided during this blood drive. I was so blessed to witness this first hand this time. Heartland Blood Center said this was the largest turnout we’ve had in over a year. Thanks Lord of Life!” -Judy Yant, LoL Blood Drive Coordinator
Youth: Get trained on the Basics
Basic Training session #2: Encountering Jesus on Saturday, February 11th, 9am-Noon in the youth room.
HighWay (grades 9-12)
Hang Out – Tonight, Super Bowl Party at the Coomes’ house (42W683 Arrowhead Dr, St. Charles) starting at 5pm. Bring a snack to share. Sunday, February 12th – Come early (4:30) for Brian’s installation & dinner
MidWay (grades 6-8)
Grapple – Sundays at 10am in the Youth Room. *Today’s Question – “How do I say it?” The Point – Tell my story.
Morph – Wednesday, February 8th, 6:15-8:00pm, Topic – Purity
AWANA (age 3-grade 5)
On Wednesday nights, 6:15-8:00pm, Awana is the place to be! Kids participate in team games, hear a Bible message, and work together in prayer and Scripture memory. Everyone loves Awana! You and your children do not want to miss it!
Sunday School Weekly Update
Module Theme: Level Up – Spiritual Warfare
Bible Memory Verse: “Be strong in the LORD.” Ephesians 6:10
Last week Jan. 29th: Mission Emphasis – Lazarus House!
This week Feb. 5th: GOD is Victorious 1 Corinthians 15:20-28 The Point: We celebrate victory with Jesus.
Next week Feb. 12th: New Module: Off Road: Conflict God’s Way
Jesus Clears the Temple John 2:13-17 The Point: We do the right thing when other people disrespect GOD.
Survey Says: Well…Not Quite Ready Yet
Thanks for the first round of feedback. We’ve received 7 survey responses as of Monday, January 30th. Our first phase was to ask you to pray about how we can work together to disciple our children. The next phase was to get your feedback through a survey we handed out the last two weekends. During this next phase we’ll be sending out emails asking you to complete the survey online. We hope to hear back from many more of you about how we can serve one another better. The survey is available in the lobby or online at www.lolchurch.net/kids).
NEW Winter Connect Groups Catalog
Available in the lobby or online. Explore exciting opportunities to Connect with Jesus and Each Other! Sign up for groups at www.lolchurch.net or on the Connection Card.
Founder’s Week at Moody Church
Founder’s Week at Moody Church in Chicago will be sure to encourage and inspire you. The theme of this year’s conference is “The Hope Within Us.” Our plans are to attend the Founder’s Week session on Wednesday, February 8. The link to Founder’s Week is: moodyconferences.com/foundersweek. If you would like to attend Founder’s Week, please contact Dwayne Nelson at 630.365.2275 or dnelsonlol@comcast.net. We plan to take the 6:41 am Metra train out of Elburn. That will give us time to have a morning snack and coffee in Chicago, travel to Moody Church, and attend the prayer session at 9:00 am, before the conference begins at 9:30 am. Depending on how long the afternoon sessions last, we will probably return on the 5:04 pm train.
