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Living Word’s Weekly Newsletter Welcome to the Season of Advent, a time of expectation and anticipation of the coming of our Lord. Advent is about the “coming days.” God’s people have always lived in great expectation, but that expectation finds specific, repeated enunciation in the texts appointed for these four weeks. The ancients anticipated a “righteous Branch to spring up for David.” The Thessalonians awaited “the coming of our Lord Jesus with all the saints.” Our Lord’s contemporaries hoped for the time “to stand before the Son of Man.” With them we eagerly await the coming days: another Christmas celebration, a second coming, and the advent of our Lord in word and supper. May the blessings of this holy season be yours! _____________________________________________
12.09.2018
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Christmas Poinsettias If you would like to purchase a Christmas poinsettia in honor or memory of a loved one, the forms are available in the brochure stand in the lobby. The sale of Christmas poinsettias helps support functionally disabled adults at The Brookwood Community located in Brookshire. To purchase poinsettias, please complete the form, attach your payment, and place it in the offering plate or in Lynda Dowd’s mail slot no later than December 16. Flowers may be picked up after the 11 pm service on Christmas Eve. _____________________________________________
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! _____________________________________________
The Chancel Flowers are given by Bonnie Thurmond in memory of Al Thurmond and Betty Garrison in memory of Ken Garrison
Ladies’ Tuesday Evening Bible Study Most people live with very little thought about God. Daily life, family and work capture our thoughts and attention and that seems more real than a God we cannot see. In Revelation Chapter 4, John describes the God of eternity enthroned in heaven. This view can completely reorient your life. Come join us for Tuesday Evening Ladies' Bible Study on December 11 as we continue our study of Revelation at 7:00 to 8:30pm in the Martin Luther room. _____________________________________________
Last Sunday’s Change Offering for The Gathering: $691.89 _____________________________________________
Keeping with the intent to mark the days until Christmas, we are offering another way to eagerly await His birth and help those in our community who have very basic needs. We ask you to set aside a box, and each day until Christmas Eve, fill it with the item listed below. On Christmas Eve, bring your box to one of our services at 1 pm, 3 pm, 5 pm , 7 pm or 11 pm and we’ll collect them and take them to the Houston Food Bank after Christmas. Dec. 9 – Canned Tomatoes Dec. 10 – Jar of Applesauce Dec. 11 – Box of Instant Oatmeal Dec. 12 – Canned Pinto Beans Dec. 13 – Box of Crackers Dec. 14 – Package of Rice Dec. 15 – Package of Pasta Dec. 16 – Spaghetti Sauce Dec. 17 – Bottle of Shampoo Dec. 18 – Chicken Noodle Soup Dec. 19 – Tomato Soup Dec. 20 – Can of Corn Dec. 21 – Can of Mixed Vegetables Dec. 22 – Large Bar of Soap Dec. 23 – Can of Green Beans Dec. 24 – Canned Chicken _____________________________________________
Memorials Given In memory of Ethel Erickson for Living Legacy from Patrick & Kimberly Barbour, Cathy Delaney, Bill & Cathy Koehl, Bill & Rochelle Lamport, and Al & Bonnie Pollan
Regular High School Youth Group returns December 9th with food, games, and Bible study! Come ready to learn and ready to laugh. All high school students and any friends are welcome! White Elephant Christmas Party will be December 16th at 2:00pm! Please bring a gag gift, price limit $10-$15 maximum. Ugly sweaters recommended, get festive y'all! There will be Christmas treats and lots of merriment. 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 at 1pm. _____________________________________________
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”.
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 for The Gathering from Cathy Delaney _____________________________________________
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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.
Upcoming Events SUNDAY 12-09
8:00 AM 9:15 AM 10:00 AM 10:00 AM 11:00 AM 12:15 PM 12:15 PM 4:00 PM 6:00 PM
Christmas Cantata Christmas Cantata Sunday School: Children and Youth Adult Christian Education Christmas Cantata Youth Percussion Ensemble Praise Dance Rehearsal High School Weekly Meet Up Confirmation Learning Event
Sanctuary Sanctuary Sanctuary Life Center Sanctuary Family Room Sanctuary Life Center Life Center
MONDAY 12-10
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 12-11
9:00 AM 7:00 PM
Piecemakers Tuesday Evening Ladies' Bible Study
Conference Room Martin Luther
WEDNESDAY 12-12 9:30 AM 6:15 AM 6:30 PM 7:00 PM
Pastor's Bible Study Christmas Party Praise Band & Adult Choir Practice Advent Dinner Church Pastor's Bible Study - WEEK OFF
Life Center Sanctuary Life Center
THURSDAY 12-13
7:00 PM
Bell Choir Rehearsal
Sanctuary
FRIDAY 12-14
4:00 PM
Craft Hullabaloo
Life Center
SATURDAY 12-15
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
