Do you have an interest in quilting?  Have you ever wanted to learn how to quilt with fun-loving women who already know the joy of quilting?  You could bring a friend or family member along.  We are exploring the possibility of starting a new ministry called Helping Hands Quilters.  Participants would gather monthly to create quilts that share Christ’s love and comfort with others. 

These quilts would be distributed through organizations such as Faith Mission and Lutheran World Relief, those who feed and care for the homeless, or given to those we know to be experiencing long-term illness within our congregation.  If you have an interest in such a ministry, please sign up at the Care and Prayer table in the Narthex by March 14.  Further questions may be addressed to Fran McMichael.

The Adult Choir will be singing “Thy Will Be Done,” by Craig Courtney on Good Friday and would like to invite anyone to sing along. 

Extra singers are also needed for Easter Sunday in ALL CHOIRS (we are singing a combined song with children and adults). 

Please contact Marylou Schmidt for a CD and music for either of these opportunities.

On Sunday, April 25, 2010, the congregation will elect three persons, each to a  three year term, to Congregation Council.  Nominees are being selected by the 2010 Nominating Committee, chosen at the Annual Congregational meeting this past November.  Should they call on you, please prayerfully consider this ministry. 

Any two voting members interested in nominating any active member may do so in writing to Congregational President, Jeff Ramm (Bylaws 2:03), with the signatures of the nominee and the two voting members, by April 11.  A list of nominees will be in members’ mailboxes in early April.

Lenten Schedule: February 24 - March 24

Nursery Available 6:00-8:00 PM Fellowship Supper Served 5:45-6:45 PM Cherub Choir Ages 3-6 @ 6:15-6:45 PM Alleluia Choir Grades 1-6 @ 6:15-6:45 PM LOL2  Choir 6:30 PM

Mid-Week Lenten Worship 7:00-7:20 PM Adult Choir 7:20 No tryouts mRoad 7:20 PM (Room 214) Affirmation of Baptism Grades 7 & 8 @ 7:30 PM

Ash Wednesday Worship

Wednesday, February 17
7:00 PM

Sunday Morning Worship

February 21, 28; March 7, 14, 21, 28
8:00, 9:15, 11:15

Lenten Mid-Week Worship

Wednesday Evenings
February 24; March 3, 10, 17, 24
7:00-7:20 PM

Keep this weekend available: August 27-29, 2010

Lord of Life members first participated in Compassion Weekend activities in 2007.  Compassion Weekend is an opportunity for members of Lord of Life to participate in volunteerism throughout the community.  It was the brainchild of the Mission Committee and follows the Mission, Vision and Core Values of our church, most specifically “to reach people with the love of Jesus Christ” and to empower everyone “to share, teach and give what each has received.”  Some of the activities from 2007 included landscaping, serving and preparing food, organizing a food pantry, building, and cleaning.  Some of the projects in 2007 took place at Faith Mission, Community Kitchen, First English Parish Hall and Community Center and Lutheran Social Services. 

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The next series will begin on Sunday, March 14, 2010.  It's our membership course... but it's really about discovery; exploring why this church exists and whether God is calling you to join us on the journey of discipleship!  The course is led by a team of ministry leaders at Lord of Life and is designed around dialogue.  No commitment or knowledge is necessary to attend.

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We are in the midst of our Lenten journey together.  I hope you are using the Lenten resources that were sent to you in February.  The Lenten calendar and activity book has wonderful ideas on how to learn about and how to be involved in Lent as a family. 

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Bring your coffee and join us for Lesson & Latte on Sundays at 10:15 in Room 202.

We’re discussing Under the Overpass:  A Journey of Faith on the Streets of America, by Mike Yankoski.  Mike's life went from upper-middle class plush to scum-of-the-earth repulsive overnight.  By his own choice.  From Washington DC to San Diego, Mike and his traveling companion Sam journeyed as homeless men for five months.  Not as a project, or even in response to a dare, but because he needed to know if his faith in God was real -- if he could actually be the Christian he said he was if he was apart from the comforts he'd always known.  So, with only a bag on his back, a guitar in his hand, and Sam by his side, he set out ... and returned a different man.

This series is designed so that participants can drop in when they're able or attend every week -- whichever works best!  Books will be provided.  Join us as we read and discuss Mike's unusual, captivating and challenging story!

On the 3rd Thursday of each month, Lord of Life travels to First English Lutheran Church, 1015 E. Main St., to share food and fellowship with our hungry brothers and sisters in Christ.  Neighborhood seniors and families (with many little children) join us for a home-cooked meal, activities for the children, prayer, and conversation. 

We prepare and serve food on odd-numbered months.  On even-numbered months, we plan the activities for adults and children. 

• Contact Sherry Hemmingsen or Joel Frederick to offer help.
• Details about this ministry