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WHEN THE NEED IS GREAT...
"Life is this: to love one's neighbor as oneself; this is the commandment of God. Love means deeds, not great wishes. for this reason I commit myself to working for the necessities of my brothers and sisters." Javier Torres B.
Administration:
Contact Kathy Greer 281-367-7016 ext. 100
Bulletin Folders - Meet on Friday mornings to collate the Sunday Bulletins.
LifeLine Volunteers – Meet to collate and make ready for bulk mailing of the monthly newsletter.
Office Volunteers – As needed - Answer phones, special mailings and projects, etc.
Green Team - Lawn care. Contact Gerry Stevenson 281-362-7871
Nursery - Our trained nursery staff provides a caring and loving environment for our little ones. It is available during each service on Sunday mornings and during most church sponsored events.
Care Ministries:Care & Share - Provide caring services for people with a designated need. Contact the church office.
Hospital Visitation Ministry – Visit members who have been hospitalized. Contact Jeannie Lawson 281-367-1287
Intercessory Prayer Team – Pray for members, friends and family on a daily basis. Participants are asked to pray once a month for 30 minutes utilizing our prayer lists. Contact Barbara Kindsvatter 281-292-9853
Faith Formation:
Vicky Roberts (Director of Faith Formation) 281-367-7016 ext. 117
Lois Payton (Adult Ministry - Volunteer) 281-292-4402
Children's Ministry 281-367-7016 ext. 117
Youth - Mark Ruch -Interim Youth Coordinator (Teen Ministry) 281-367-7016 ext. 114
Outdoor Ministries - Camp Ebert / Camp Lutherhill / Camp Chrysalis / Family Camp
Retreats for Children and Adults - Periodically throughout the year.
Birthday Parties at Copperwood & Tamarac Pines - Provide entertainment and refreshments to seniors in local apartment dwellings.
Sunday School for Children and Adults
Fellowship/HospitalityAsh Wednesday Lunch – Lunch/Fellowship following the noon service on Ash Wednesday.
Chili Cook-off - Giving Thanks Celebration for families. Annual event held the Sunday before Thanksgiving.
Oktoberfest - Annual event held in October featuring Beer / Brats / Polka
Pig Roast - Annual event benefitting the Pastor's Discretionary Fund.
Pot-Lucks - Various times throughout the year.
Sunday Morning Coffee – Prepares and/or cleans up coffee and refreshments for fellowship between services on Sunday morning.
Kids of the Kingdom Preschool:Contact Michelle McGuire, Director 281-298-9901
An ELEA certified school that is dedicated to promoting the development of the whole child in a wholesome Christian learning environment.
Outreach Ministry:Contact Anne Swetich 281-367-7016 ext. 108
Adopt-a-Family / Adopt-a-Senior – Christmas Gifts given to needy families and Seniors in the community.
Children’s Backpack Program
Fair Trade - Regular sale of Fair Trade coffee, chocolate and handicrafts which helps poor farmers across the world.
Food Pantry – Monthly collection of food given to Interfaith or the Montgomery County Food Bank.
Global Barnyard - Purchase animals that are given to families to provide nutrition and income.
Golf Tournament – Benefits the Gebert Mission Outreach Fund which supports various ministries.
Habitat for Humanity – Homes built by volunteers to provide housing to a hard-working family at a low mortgage rate.
Contact Don Hynek 936-271-7695Homeless Ministry – Lunches made and toiletries given to the Salvation Army.
Houston International Seafarers - Shoe boxes filled with toiletries for seamen unable to get on land.
Hug-a-Bears - Meeting the 4th Thursday at 9:30 am. Hug-a-Bears sews and stuffs ‘Bears’ for Hermann Memorial Hospital and The Community Clinic.
Contact Jeannine Seibert 281-363-2853Lamar Tutors – Weekly tutoring at Lamar Elementary to assist students in a caring manner in the community.
Lutheran World Relief - Supporting LWR by providing Quilts; School, Health, Sewing Kits which provides care/comfort to impoverished people far away
Meals on Wheels - A local chapter of Meals on Wheels coordinated by Lord of Life volunteers which delivers nutritious meals to the needy and shut-ins.
Peru Mission – Annual trip to support for our sister congregation, Filadelphia, in Lima, Peru.
Prayers & Squares - Making prayer quilts for those in need.
Contact Fran Atkinson 281-367-4518Ruth Anne's Remnants – Meeting the 2nd and 3rd Thursday mornings to make quilts for Lutheran World Relief.
Contact: Shirley Hurst 936-273-5307.Souper Bowl of Caring - A one day national effort to help end world hunger at the local level. This is held annually on the NFL’s Super Bowl Sunday.
Vision Care Project – Collection of eye glasses for needy individuals in Peru.
Small Groups:
BUNCO – Meeting the 1st Tuesday of each month at 7:00 pm. Contact Beth Kuper at 281-363-3518.
Drama Team - Lord of Life's Drama Ministry Team provides creative interpretation and application of scripture in worship services and special events. All interested participants are welcome. Contact: Dianna Cauthen 281-355-0117
Esther Circle - Meets every other month, September through May, for fellowship, service projects, and Bible/Book studies.
Knitting Group- Meeting the 2nd and 4th Saturday at 10:00 am. Items knitted are donated to Texas Children's Hospital, our military personnel, and people with medical conditions. Contact: Connie Fraser 281-419-4108
Lifer's Softball Team – Co-ed softball team.
Lola's Diner - A small dinner group of 6 - 8 people meet monthly for a meal Contact: Chopin or Joan Kiang 281-259-5626
Lunch Bunch – Meeting the 1st Wednesday of each month at noon at local restaurants. Contact Connie Mentler 281-210-4995
Men's Breakfast – Meeting the 2nd and 4th Saturday at 7:30 am at LOL. Contact Bill Tomarelli 281-635-0074
Senior Sages – Meeting for those over the age of 60. Programs vary each month.Contact Laura Moore: lmoore451@comcast.net or call 281-719-0981
Contact Interim Youth Coordinator- Mark Ruch (Email) 832-971-4201 ext 114
Junior High Ministry - Events, Retreats, and our Confirmation program for all 7th & 8th graders focusing on learning, serving, and playing!
Confirmation Camp - A summer week that leaves behind busy lives to focus on God in His creation.
For incoming 7th & 8th graders.
Senior High Ministry - Events, Retreats, and Wednesday night program for all 9th - 12th graders.
Senior High Mission Trip - Annual summer trip to serve God by serving His children.
Witness:
Contact Pastor Nancy 281-367-7016 ext. 104
Greeters & Visitor Center- Welcome worshippers to God's house and provide direction to newcomers.
New Member Hosts/Shepherds - Welcome new members into the ministries of Lord of Life.
Witness - Disperse door hangers and advertising
Contact Pamela Tamburello 281-367-7016 ext. 106
Bells of Life – Advanced handbell group rehearses weekly and plays for services one Sunday each month.
Children's Choir and Handbell Ensembles - Directors and assistants instruct and minister to children from Kindergarten through 6th grade; children rehearse weekly and lead worship about once a month.
Children's Christmas Pageant - An annual holiday celebration involving children, and volunteers throughout the church.
LOL Choir - Adult vocal ensemble leads Sunday worship and special services, sharing the message of faith in song.
New Life Choir - Contemporary worship team involves vocalists and instrumentalists to lead New Life service each week.
Acolytes - Light the altar candles and assist the pastors in worship.
Altar Guild - Prepares communion and the paraments before each service.
Communion Assistants - Bring the wine and bread to the altar and help the pastor distribute them to worshippers.
Deacons - Read portions of scripture, offer prayers, and assist the pastors in worship services.
Sound Room Personnel - Ensure the quality of sound during worship and record services for homebound members.Click HERE for more information on the Usher or Sound Room ministries or contact the usher and sound room coordinator .
Ushers - Distribute worship folders, collect the offering, and assist in directing worshippers to communion. Click HERE for the Usher and Sound Room Schedule (password required). Click HERE for more information on the Usher or Sound Room ministries or contact the usher and sound room coordinator.