Living Word’s Weekly Newsletter
11.25.2018 Ladies’ Tuesday Evening Bible Study In the study of Revelation, we learn that Jesus calls all the churches to truth and repentance. Come join us for Tuesday Evening Ladies' Bible Study on November 27 from 7:00 to 8:30pm in the Martin Luther room. For more information, please contact Selina Ponniah at
[email protected] or 281-352-4712. _____________________________________________
Join us on Sunday, December 2nd at 12:00pm as we begin the season of Advent. Food, fellowship, activities, and education will all be included in our inaugural Advent Brunch in the Life Center. All ages are welcome! Please RSVP at LivingWordKaty.org/EVENTS so we can plan for you. _____________________________________________
"Behold, a Savior!" is a portrait of a promise and a portrait of the fulfillment of that promise. Throughout this musical, Jay Rouse and Rose Aspinall skillfully weave scripture and dramatic first-hand accounts of the birth of Jesus into beloved carols and original songs. Each monologue and song will take you on a journey from the longing of Zechariah, the joy and acceptance of Mary, and the courage of Joseph to the accounts of the shepherds and wise men.
Join us this Advent for Wednesday Night Dinner Church from 6:30 to 7:30pm in the Life Center. Dinner Church is a worship experience shared over a meal that includes communion, scripture, reflection, and prayers. Individuals and families of all ages are invited to participate in this gathering modeled on the early church. Invite others and come share a meal of soup, salad, and bread. All are welcome! _____________________________________________
Let us inspire and prepare you for the celebration of the birth of our Lord with both familiar Christmas carols and newly-composed pieces. The musical presentation will feature the Living Word Choir accompanied by a chamber orchestra. Please invite your friends and neighbors to our presentation of “Behold, a Savior” on Sunday, December 9 at 8:00, 9:15 and 11:00 am in the church sanctuary. _____________________________________________
Join us for Fellowship in the Life Center following worship!
Praise Dance Team
November 25th at 4pm, the high school students will be joining together to decorate the church's Christmon tree! Ring in the holiday season with us - there will be food and Christmas music! Regular High School Youth Group returns December 2nd and 9th with food, games, and Bible study! Come ready to learn and ready to laugh. All high school students and any friends are welcome! Progressive Dinner & White Elephant Christmas Party will be December 16th at 5pm! Please RSVP by emailing
[email protected]. The high school students will be performing a skit at the 3pm Family service on Christmas Eve! Please sign up for parts by emailing
[email protected]! Mandatory dress-rehearsal will be December 16th. _____________________________________________
Memorials Given In memory of Vern Hardin for the General Fund from Dennis & Cindy Braaten. In memory of Ethel Erickson for Living Legacy from James & Kathy Aaron, Greg & Renee Jones, Irene Rapp, Rick & Nancy Tuttle, Greg & Karla Vesey
Calling all dancers ages 5 to 18, girls and boys, the Living Word Praise Dance Team will practice TODAY, November 25, following the 11:00 am service in the sanctuary (approximately 12pm to 1pm). All levels of dance experience are encouraged to participate. Please fill out a registration form for the event at LivingWordKaty.org/EVENTS. For additional practice dates, check the calendar on the Events page of the LW website. For more information, contact
[email protected].
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Did you know that your Amazon purchases can benefit Living Word? Thanks to our charity partnership with AmazonSmile, a portion of all of your purchases of eligible items comes straight to our church. It only takes a few steps to set up your Amazon Smile account :
Visit smile.amazon.com to set up your account.
In the “Supporting” option, click “Living Word Lutheran Church”.
In memory of Ethel Erickson for The Gathering from Betty Garrison, Bonnie Thurmond
Once you’ve selected us to benefit from your purchases, we will receive 0.5% of the purchase price of any item you buy that is marked as “Eligible for Amazon Smile donation.” It may not seem like a lot, but those dollars add up fast!
In memory of Clarice Mitchell from Terry & Lynda Dowd, Betty Garrison, Rick & Nancy Tuttle, Bonnie Thurmond
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Announcements for Connect are due by 1 pm on Tuesdays Please send them to
[email protected] _____________________________________________
Grace to you and peace from him who is and who was and who is to come, and from the seven spirits who are before his throne, and from Jesus Christ, the faithful witness, the firstborn of the dead, and the ruler of the kings of the earth. To him who loves us and freed us from our sins by his blood, and made us to be a kingdom, priests serving his God and Father, to him be glory and dominion for ever and ever. Amen. Revelation 1:4-6
For the current list of Living Word events, visit the “EVENTS” page at LivingWordKaty.org
Are you traveling out of town for Christmas this year and will miss Christmas Eve worship services at Living Word? Join us before you leave for this pre-Christmas worship service on December 21 at 7pm as we anticipate the manger. The service will include familiar Christmas hymns, readings, communion and special music of the season in a live-unplugged setting. The service will conclude with a candle lighting.
This worship service will feature a Jazz Sextet playing unique arrangements for the season, congregational Christmas carols, and a special jazz communion. A festive candle lit atmosphere will prepare one and all for this joyous season!
Children ages 2 years through 3rd grade (and their families) are invited to our Family Christmas Eve worship service. This interactive service will allow children to "live" the story of Christmas.
Our Contemporary Christmas Eve worship service will feature the Praise Band and contemporary Christmas music.
This traditional Christmas Eve worship service will feature traditional Christmas carols, the choir, and instrumentalists. The service will conclude with a candle lighting.
SUNDAY 11-25
8:00 AM 9:15 AM 10:00 AM 10:00 AM 11:00 AM 12:00 PM 12:15 PM 12:15 PM 4:00 PM
Traditional Worship Service Contemporary Worship Service Sunday School: Children and Youth Adult Christian Education Traditional Worship Service Junior Youth for Christ Youth Percussion Ensemble Praise Dance Rehearsal High School Weekly Meet Up
Sanctuary Sanctuary Sanctuary Life Center Sanctuary Fellowship Hall Family Room Sanctuary Life Center
MONDAY 11-26
4:30 PM 5:30 PM 6:00 PM 6:30 PM
Living Word Young Artists Grace Notes Bell Choirs A & B Jewels Children’s Choir Grace Notes Bell Choirs C & D
Martin Luther Room Family Room Sanctuary Family Room
TUESDAY 11-27
7:00 PM 7:00 PM 7:00 PM
Living Word Church Council Young Adult Ministries Tuesday Evening Ladies' Bible Study
Conference Room Youth Room Martin Luther
WEDNESDAY 11-28 9:30 AM 6:15 PM 7:00 PM
Pastor's Bible Study - Mornings Praise Band Practice & Adult Choir Pastor's Bible Study - Evenings
Life Center Sanctuary Life Center
THURSDAY 11-29
7:00 PM
Bell Choir Rehearsal
Sanctuary
SATURDAY 12-01
6:00 PM
Worship Unscripted
Family Room
Living Word Lutheran Church 3700 South Mason Road, Katy TX 77450 281-392-2300 Pastor Emmanuel Jackson, Lead Pastor Pastor Ariel Williams, Associate Pastor www.livingwordkaty.org
