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Lord of Life Lutheran Church, 9700 Neenah Ave, Austin, Texas 78717 Phone 512.671.6100 Fax 512.671.6103 www.lordoflifeaustin.org
January 2011 Edition Volume No. 1101
Upcoming Fellowship:
Kindred Sisters
Choir, Bells, Praise
LOL Kid’s Day Out
Growing In Christ
GET INVOLVED!
Inside this issue:
A New Year—A New You 1
Kindred Sisters 2
Preparing for Sunday 2
Birthdays / Anniversaries 2
Youth Focus 3
Remember in Prayer 3
Angel Food Ministries 4
LWR Health Kits 4
LOL Kid’s Day Out 5
State of the Church 5
Worship Leadership 6
Calendar 7
JSM Flyer 8
A New Year, a new start, a clean slate. Different ways we often like to
look at the change of one year to another. We often look at a new year as a time
to change, not just the calendar, but our lives as well.
I hate to be the bearer of bad news, but... research shows that about 80
percent of people who make resolutions on Jan. 1 fall off the wagon by
Valentine’s Day, according to Marti Hope Gonzales, an associate professor of
psychology at the University of Minnesota.
Such revelations will hardly come as a surprise to the repeat offenders
who year after year make, and break, the same resolutions. But while change
may be difficult, psychotherapists, addiction counselors and life coaches said,
it is not impossible. That’s the good news.
How? I’m told we need to act as the person we want to become.
And probably even more important, we can’t do it alone.
Of course we could just say, “I’m not going to make any changes this
year.” If that’s how we feel, here are some words to contemplate.
Do not consider the former things, or consider the things of old. I am about to do
a new thing. Now it springs forth, do you not perceive it? Isaiah 43:18-19
Change is not an option. Our God is a God of change. He transforms us
into a new creation through baptism. He recreates our lives and hopefully our
living through the power of the Holy Spirit.
One of my favorite books by Max Lucado is subtitled, God accepts us the
way we are, He just doesn’t leave us that way.
Many things in our lives won’t change this year, hopefully. But we can
be sure something will. What that may be, I don’t know. But why not begin this
year drawing closer to our Lord, whose love never changes. Commit yourselves
to seeking him out even more,
through prayer, Bible study,
fellowship, and worship. You
may just discover that he’s the
one you need to aid you in the
changes that surprise you, and
assist you in the changes you need
to be the person he created you
to be.
Pastor Dave
A New Year—A New You?
God’s Work, Our Hands
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Preparing for Sunday
January 2 Jeremiah 31:7-14 Psalm 147:12-20 Ephesians 1:3-14 John 1:10-18
January 9 Isaiah 42:1-9 Psalm 29 Acts 10:34-43 Matthew 3:13-17
January 16 Isaiah 49:1-7 Psalm 40:1-11 1 Corinthians 1:1-9 John 1:29-42
January 23 Isaiah 9:1-4 Psalm 27:1, 4-9 1 Corinthians 1:10-18 Matthew 4:12-23
January 30 Micah 6:1-8 Psalm 15 1 Corinthians 1:18-31 Matthew 5:1-12
Kindred Sisters invite all ladies and friends of Lord of
Life to join them on the First Tuesday morning of each
month.
Tuesday, January 4, 2011 at 10:30 am in Koinonia Café
will be our first meeting of 2011. Pastor Dave will lead us
in a Bible Study.
Hostesses are: Marge Kretschmar and Olga Haenel
Questions: Marge Kretschmar 258-2988 and/or Glenace Klinker 671-3690
Our Annual Christmas Potluck at Glenace Klinker’s home was highlighted with a violin
musical program by Glenace’s four neighbor children, ages 8 – 11 years, playing Christmas
music. A hand-clapping fiddle song was their encore. The day was completed with the
viewing of Ted’s outside train displays, Glenace’s Santa Collection, and a very tasty lunch
provided by all. It was a most wonderful way to begin the Christmas Season.
Year 2011 Kindred Sisters HOSTESS Chart is on Board in Café … Please sign accordingly.
LWR Health Kits … We will again do Health Kits, as they are desperately needed via
LWR. A Health Kit Box is in the Welcome Center for your donations.
Follow us on
Search: “Lord of Life Austin”
or link from our website.
Tovar, Marlene 01/18 Petry, Barbara 01/19 Saegert, Travis 01/22 Sheehan, Bradley 01/22 Crawford, Jason 01/25 Creswell, Marcus 01/27 Stratton, Aaron 01/29 Freitag, Marsett 01/30 Lucas, Jessica 01/30 Mauel, Cassandra 01/31 Mr. & Mrs. Douglas Caldwell 01/06/1990 Mr. & Mrs. John Paul Crawford 01/21/1977 Mr. & Mrs. Michael Creswell 01/11/1980 Mr. & Mrs. Ben Eckermann 01/02/2010
Groeneveld, Debra 01/02 Klotz, Kaitlynn 01/02 Rusk, John 01/03 Vaughn, Joshua 01/03 Bazan, Christian 01/04 Bazan, Loraine 01/04 Crawford, Brittany 01/06 Baier, David 01/07 Lopez, Laura 01/07 Norton, Ty 01/07 Vaughn, Katharine 01/07 Weston, Mark 01/08 Seddelmeyer, David 01/10 Knodel, Shawn 01/11 Pencil, David 01/11 Adams, Jacob 01/12 Baker, Austin 01/14 Kattawar, Sydney 01/15 O'Donnell, Meaghan 01/15 Smith, Lydia 01/15 Swartz, Edith 01/15 Swink, Anthony 01/18
Coffee-Time
Thanks to:
Diane Saegert
If you are interested in providing
snacks for Coffee-Time, please
contact Rea or Marge.
LOLLC LADIES: KINDRED SISTERS
Monthly Meeting – 1st Tuesday Morning
Upcoming Opportunities:
Bring your saved cancelled postage stamps for LWR Stamporee Box
Questions: Marge Kretschmar 258-2988 or Glenace Klinker 671-3690
Tuesday, January 4, 2011
Bible Study
10:30 am @ Café
Tuesday, February 1, 2011
Assistance League Tour
Meet 10:00 am @ Church
Special Thanks to:
Donna Estes
For preparing and ironing all the
costumes the youth used in the
Live Nativity and Christmas Eve
Service.
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Food Contributions to Hill Country
Community Ministries
November collections:
132 pieces
Let’s keep it going!
REMEMBER IN PRAYER THOSE WHO ARE SUFFERING FROM
ILLNESSES:
Ruby Ivy,
Fran Hendrix,
Junette Gowen,
Alberta Otto,
Dot Harrington,
Ella Symank,
Lynsey Thurman,
Angie Parr,
Gladys Soiseth,
Sharon Kraus,
Joy Warriner,
Diann Sowell,
Deb Durling,
Cindy Kassel,
Reileigh Mace,
Teresa Plessala,
Jeannie Jones,
Katelyn Carter,
Mary Ann McGuire,
Kelli Egan,
Laverne Welch,
Lauretta Bennett,
Aaron Wood,
Lanae Ortivez,
Pat Snyder
December was an exciting time for Lord of Life's Youth! They started off December by
putting up the Giving Tree and decorating it with all the tags for gifts for Hill Country
Community Ministries, Hill Country Nazarene Church Food Pantry, and gas gift cards for
the Pastor's Discretionary Fund. It was a wonderfully successful giving season! Almost
all 90 tags were removed from the tree. Thank you everyone! The youth then went carol-
ing on December 4th to Trinity Care Center, Parkwood Meadows and Hearthstone Health
Center. It was wonderful to watch the various residents singing along, clapping and just
smiling. At Parkwood the youth were able to mingle with the residents, and they were
hugged, kissed and thanked. They were told how these songs brought back wonderful
memories for them. Truly the spirit of Christmas of bringing joy to people was experienced
this evening. The night was topped off by dinner at Mesa Rosa! The final activity with
the youth was Live Nativity on December 17th. Almost the entire youth group partici-
pated in this event. It was a wonderful sight to see them together in costumes and re-
creating the night Jesus was born. The kids then were able to share a meal together in the
cafe, hang out and make gingerbread houses!
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ANGEL FOOD MINISTIRES
Angel Food Ministries (AFM) Distribution Saturday Hours have changed:
New hours for pickup at Lord of Life are 9:30 – 10:30 am.
January Distribution Saturday is January 29, 2011. Last Order Sunday is January 16, 2011. Order forms and information are
at www.lordoflifeaustin.org, and at LOLLC’s WELCOME CENTER. Ordering is now available online at
www.angelfoodministries.com – two of our Davis Spring neighbors used it in December.
Angel Food Ministries (AFM) JANUARY Menu includes Eight Boxes plus Three Special Boxes. A Choice Beef Roast, IQF
Chicken Breast, and Meatballs are featured in the Signature “Bread of Life” Box ($31) along with 15 other items. The
terrific value “Bountiful Blessing” ($41) Box also features the same plus 20 other items. Just 4 Me boxes (3 various ones)
have become popular. Convenience ($28), NY Strip Steak ($24), and the Fruit/Veggies ($23) Boxes are available too along
with the Allergen Free Food Box ($25).
The Just 4 Me – No Child Goes Without is a donation box to Mission Possible Austin. AFM has Partnered with them to help
provide No Child Goes Without boxes of food to children in need in the inner city area of east Austin. Mission Possible works
with at-risk children and their families in East Austin. At a young age, children in the inner-city government housing
communities are exposed to violence, drug abuse and neglect that give way to fear, low self esteem and hopelessness, limiting
their ability to succeed. They are at-risk because they are vulnerable to behaviors that are destructive to themselves and their
communities. To help break this cycle of poverty, MP works with local community leaders and partner to create long-term,
sustainable community development. All of their programs provide relationships with positive, caring adult role models.
They provide an environment that offers physical safety, tangible support, acceptance, and love. They believe these factors
are necessary to help at-risk children learn different behaviors and experience the love of Christ.
Please tell your friends and neighbors about this food relief/budget saving program … remember, EVERYONE and ANYONE
can participate in AFM. No qualifications … just be hungry. Thank you for all the Donations that have helped our church
family, as they are very much appreciated. If you know of anyone that would be helped with AFM, please contact Pastor
Dave.
Are you willing to help take orders on the Last Order Sunday and/or help with Distribution Saturday? We hope so … Any
questions and willingness to help with this Outreach Ministry Opportunity, please contact Pastor Dave 671-6100 or
Glenace Klinker 671-3690
Lutheran World Relief (LWR) HEALTH KITS are in desperate need. Therefore, Kindred Sisters is again assembling Health
Kits for their LWR project. With your help and contributions, we can bring new hope and dignity to thousands of people in
need. The items needed:
1. Dark color hand towel
2. Dark color wash cloth
3. Comb (wide tooth preferred)
4. Metal nail file or nail clippers w/ file attached
5. Bath size soap
6. ½” or ¾” Band Aids
7. Adult toothbrush
8. Or a Monetary donation.
9. No Toothpaste … it is added by LWR
Place items in LWR Box in Welcome Center. Thank you. Questions: Marge Kretschmar 258-2988 or Glenace Klinker
671-3690
AFM JANUARY SCHEDULE
Orders Due: Sunday, January 16 | Cash, Money Order, or Lone Star Card
Distribution Day: Saturday, Jan 29, 2011 9:30 am – 10:30 am
Boxes NOT picked up by 10:30 am will be donated to a family in need. No credits or refunds can be made.
Growing In Christ Classes: Jan 9-Jan. 30
6:30pm Sundays
Required class for church membership,
all are welcome to attend.
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Worship Attendance
11/7/2010 99
11/14/2010 97
11/21/2010 128
11/28/2010 92
Weekly Average 104
YTD Total 4641
Weekly Average 96
Advent Appeal
Total Collected as of Jan 1:
$9,290
34% remaining of our $15,000 goal.
Advent Appeal ends Jan. 9.
To Find the Facebook page shown above, just type in:
LOL Kid’s Day Out in the search bar. This page is
constantly updated with information about the program
and fun links and ideas for children’s activities at home.
LOL Kid's Day Out offers a professionally designed
curriculum, with age appropriate lesson plans and monthly
newsletters to keep parents informed.
Children learn through hands-on structured activities and
play in our learning centers. The classrooms are organized
as optimal learning environments. Centers are activities set
up in the classrooms where children can find hands-on
materials related by theme, interest and skills. These
activities may be used independently by the children and
with teacher direction to enforce and enrich children's
concepts and skills they need. These learning environments
are used to individualize and enrich the curriculum to meet
each young child's mind with a broad variety of activities.
More information can be found on:
http://www.cedarparkkdo.org
LOL Kid’s Day Out is officially open for business!
Classes will be from 9:00-1:30 Tuesday/Thursday
Enroll now, or tell a friend! Classes will start as soon as we have enough kids!
Some of the covered content: Music, Chapel, Extra Curricular Spanish, Tumblebus
Further information: 512-921-4602
Worship Leaders for January 2011
JANUARY 2, 2011 Second Sunday of Christmas Color: White
Presiding Minister: Pastor Dave Seddelmeyer Assisting Minister: Rex Schroeder
Lector/Petitioner: Deb Grunska Communion Assistant: Gayle Covington
Acolyte: Carter Parsons Media Assistant: Doug Searcy; Dick Fink
Wine: Mary & Roger Vaughn
Altar Guild:
Ushers: Roger Vaughn, Doug Searcy; Robert Scott, Linda Lane, Robert Lane, Bobby Scott
Tellers: Dick Fink & Julia Neeley Flowers:
JANUARY 9, 2011 Baptism of Our Lord Color: White
Presiding Minister: Pastor Dave Seddelmeyer Assisting Minister: Aaron Stratton
Lector/Petitioner: Dick Fink Communion Assistant: Nell Pennington
Acolyte: Rachel Brown Media Assistant: Jim Tarsi; Chuck Neeley
Wine: Mary & Roger Vaughn
Altar Guild:
Ushers: Roger Vaughn, Doug Searcy; Robert Scott, Linda Lane, Robert Lane, Bobby Scott
Tellers: Dick Fink & Julia Neeley Flowers: Mary & Roger Vaughn
JANUARY 16, 2011 Second Sunday after Epiphany Color: Green
Presiding Minister: Pastor Dave Seddelmeyer Assisting Minister: Mindy Penland
Lector/Petitioner: Mike Petry Communion Assistant: Katherine Stweart
Acolyte: Maddy Penland Media Assistant: Dee Smith; Barry Kincart
Wine: Mary & Roger Vaughn
Altar Guild:
Ushers: Doug Caldwell, Bill Saegert; Dennis Friedrich, Darrell Carter, Dave Miller, Aaron Stratton
Tellers: Dick Fink & Julia Neeley Flowers:
JANUARY 23, 2011 Third Sunday after Epiphany Color: Green
Presiding Minister: Pastor Dave Seddelmeyer Assisting Minister: Marilee Parsons
Lector/Petitioner: Deb Grunska Communion Assistant: Shari Willenborg
Acolyte: Shane Willenborg Media Assistant: Doug Searcy; Rex Schroeder
Wine: Mary & Roger Vaughn
Altar Guild:
Ushers: Doug Caldwell, Bill Saegert; Dennis Friedrich, Darrell Carter, Dave Miller, Aaron Stratton
Tellers: Dick Fink & Julia Neeley Flowers:
JANUARY 30, 2011 Fourth Sunday after Epiphany Color: Green
Presiding Minister: Pastor Dave Seddelmeyer Assisting Minister: Chuck Neeley
Lector/Petitioner: Marge Kretschmar Communion Assistant: Max Kretschmar
Acolyte: Natalie Smith Media Assistant: Jim Tarsi; Aaron Stratton
Wine: Mary & Roger Vaughn
Altar Guild:
Ushers: Roger Vaughn, Doug Searcy; Horace Pennington, Mike Kamensky, Nell Pennington
Tellers: Dick Fink & Julia Neeley Flowers:
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January 2011
Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat
2
8:15 Early Service
9:30 Sunday School
10:45 Late Service
3
4
10:30am
Kindred Sisters:
Potluck
5
6:30pm
Adult Bell-Choir
7:30pm
Choir Rehearsal
6
7:00pm
Finance Meeting
7 1 New Year
8
9 (AFM Due)
8:15 Early Service
9:30 Sunday School
10:45 Late Service
Annual
Congregational
Meeting
6:30 Growing in
Christ Class
10
11
12
6:30pm
Adult Bell-Choir;
Confirmation
7:30pm
Choir Rehearsal
13
7:00pm
Council Meeting
14
15
6:00pm
Middle/High
School Youth
Birthday Party
16
8:15 Early Service
9:30 Sunday School
10:45 Late Service
6:30 Growing in
Christ Class
17
18
19
6:30pm
Adult Bell-Choir;
Confirmation
7:30pm
Choir Rehearsal
20
21
22
9:30am Angel
Food Distribution
23
8:15 Early Service
9:30 Sunday School
10:45 Late Service
6:30 Growing in
Christ Class
24
25
26
6:30pm
Adult Bell-Choir;
Confirmation
7:30pm
Choir Rehearsal
27
7:00pm
Committee
Meetings
28
29
30
8:15 Early Service
9:30 Sunday School
10:45 Late Service
6:30 Growing in
Christ Class
31
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