Lord of Life Lutheran Church, 9700 Neenah Ave, Austin, Texas 78717 Phone 512.671.6100 Fax 512.671.6103 www.lordoflifeaustin.org Volume No. 1012 God s Work, Our Hands December 2010 Edition Inside this issue: Ordinary-Extraordinary 1 Kindred Sisters 2 Preparing for Sunday 2 Christmas Poinsettias 2 Youth Focus 3 Remember in Prayer 3 Birthdays / Anniversaries 3 Library Notes 4 Advent Appeal 4 Angel Food Ministries 5 State of the Church 5 Worship Leadership 6 Calendar 7 Angel Food Ministries 8-9 JSM Flyer 10 Upcoming Fellowship: Kindred Sisters Choir, Bells, Praise Christmas Decorating Caroling Living Nativity & Gingerbread Houses Cookie Exchange GET INVOLVED! An Ordinary-Extraordinary Day! Christmas? What is Christmas? For some it wouldn t be Christmas without the right music, which has already started. Maybe it s the parties and the infamous five pounds we add. Other s don t feel they ve experienced Christmas unless they ve seen It s A Wonderful Life for the 112 th time. Of course, Christmas wouldn t be Christmas without the presents we give and receive. Now that s Christmas. As I work with several individuals thinking ahead to this great event, I can t help but ask what makes this day so special? To most people, on that first Christmas, it was just like any ordinary day. They went about their lives paying their taxes, cooking another dinner, heading off to work. Nobody noticed anything different. OK. There were a few shepherds on the late shift who received the news via a magnificent heavenly show. A flock of sheep was fully aware that something was happening. And some wise astronomers in the East had just begun their journey to Israel. But the rest of the world, it was just another ordinary day. They didn t know that God had arrived. How about you? Do you know what this means for your life? Do you realize because of this special event that each morning you wake up whether on December 25 th or June 3 rd you can be certain that God has arrived? That s what so good about God coming into our world. It doesn t happen just one day a year. He is here every day to bless you, save you, restore you, heal you, grant you peace, and do so many more wonderful things for you. So when you wake up tomorrow or on any other ordinary day know that God is here, quiet and unassuming, ready for you to realize His amazing love. God is here! Because of this extraordinary day, God turns every ordinary day into something extra-ordinary. O holy Child of Bethlehem, descend to us we pray; Cast out our sin, and enter in, be born in us today. We hear the Christmas angels the great glad tidings tell Oh, come to us, abide with us, our Lord Immanuel! Pastor Dave
Page 2 Follow us on Search: Lord of Life Austin or link from our website. Coffee-Time Thanks to: Donna Estes Life-Lines Tuesday, December 7 At 10:30 am, Kindred Sisters will meet at Glenace Klinker s Home, 15004 Cordero Drive, Austin 78717 (Right behind Church in Davis Spring) for their Annual Christmas Potluck. Always a fun time sharing new and old favorites dishes. Ted s trains will be up and running, along with Glenace s Santa Collection will be out for viewing. Plus a special Christmas program. All women are invited to come join us. If you are interested in providing snacks for Coffee-Time, please contact Rea or Marge. Preparing for Sunday December 5 Isaiah 11:1-10 Psalm 72:1-7, 18-19 Romans 15:4-13 Matthew 3:1-12 December 12 Isaiah 35:1-10 Psalm 146:5-10 James 5:7-10 Matthew 11:2-11 December 19 Isaiah 7:10-16 Psalm 80:1-7, 17-19 Romans 1:1-7 Matthew 1:18-25 December 26 Isaiah 63:7-9 Psalm 148 Hebrews 2:10-18 Matthew 2:13-23 Christmas Poinsettias Donate a Poinsettia to be placed around the Altar during the Christmas Eve Services Cost is $9.00 Donation envelopes are available in the Office and Welcome Center Last meeting, November 2, Kindred Sisters toured Concordia University and had lunch in their new Cafeteria. What a treat to see how Concordia has successfully made the former Schlumberger, an oil services company, property their campus. We know it surely was God s plan for the University to relocate there in the Balcones Canyonlands Preserve. Kindred Sisters especially thank Shirley Carey and her new assistant for explaining the history and showing us the campus. A new 2011 Hostess Chart for our Monthly First Tuesday Meetings is up in the Café. First to sign up gets FIRST CHOICE of months! Kindred Sisters offers Christian fellowship and support to all ladies and friends of Lord of Life. Please join us whenever you are able to do so. Any questions: Contact Marge Kretschmar 258-2988 or Glenace Klinker 671-3690 Reminders: Tuesday, December 7, 2010 Annual Christmas Potluck 10:30 a.m. at Glenace Klinker s Home 15004 Cordero Drive Austin, TX 78717 Save Stamps Place them in LWR Stamp Box in Welcome Center Check New Life Treatment Center, Canyon Lake s List of Needs LOLLC LADIES: KINDRED SISTERS Monthly Meeting 1 st Tuesday Morning Upcoming Opportunities: Tuesday, January 4, 2011 Bible Study 10:30 am @ Café Bring your saved cancelled postage stamps For LWR Stamporee Box Questions: Marge Kretschmar 258-2988 or Glenace Klinker 671-3690 Tuesday, February 1, 2011 Assistance League Tour Meet 10:00 am @ Church
Volume No. 1012 The middle and high school youth want to thank all of you for supporting them at the Harvest Festival. The youth raised $144 in the sale of water and sodas at the Harvest Festival this year. Thank you to all who donated water and sodas for them to sell. They also raised $375 in the sale of fleece blankets. A check for $187.50 will be presented to Texas Baptist Children s Home along with three fleece blankets for them to use! Lord of Life middle and high school youth in November went bowling at Interstate Lanes. It was a great time! Six of Lord of Life youth and four of their friends participated in this event. It was fun to be there as the youth began getting creative in their bowling style! The middle school youth s November service project of collecting spaghetti noodles was a huge success. They were able to collect 164 lbs of noodles for Hill Country Community Ministries!!!!!! A big thank you to all who supported this project!! Boggs, Michael 12/01 Goode, Dade 12/04 Moreau, Courtney 12/04 Girard, Roselle 12/05 Saegert, Dylan 12/07 Hafner Jr, Marcus 12/09 Parsons, Raina 12/11 Smith, Erica 12/13 Stewart, Kendall 12/13 Sellers, Breanna 12/14 Sellers, Tara 12/14 Brown, Deanna 12/15 Petry, Joseph 12/15 Wiruscheske, Hunter 12/15 Miller, Doris 12/16 Dailey, Barbara 12/17 Duarte, Roman 12/18 Haenel, Herman 12/20 Mauel, Amber 12/20 Baier, David 12/22 Neeley, Melissa 12/23 Parr, Russell 12/23 Vaughn, Madeline 12/23 Bockhorn, Vada 12/24 Bockhorn, Roy 12/25 Lopez, Anthony 12/25 Krause, Sharon 12/26 Gold, Keri 12/27 O'Donnell, II, Patrick 12/27 Fallon, Layla 12/29 Johnson, Judy 12/30 Swink, Jack 12/30 Walker, Patsy 12/30 Mr. & Mrs. David Baier 12/08/1990 Fran Hendricks 12/08/1990 Natalie Young 12/09/2005 Mr. & Mrs. Dan Drake 12/31/1985 Page 3 Food Contributions to Hill Country Community Ministries October collections: 50 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
Page 4 Library Notes: Suggested Reading By: Donna Estes Life-Lines The following 11 books have been recently donated and are displayed on the suggested reading shelf at the back of the library: 1. The Ruins by: Scott Smith 2. The Giver by: Lois Lowry 3. Faraday Road by: Ace Collins Health Note: 4. Predator by: Patricia Cornwell 5. 3-book set by : Gregory Maguire DO NOT LIE DOWN. a. Wicked - The Life & Times of the Wicked Witch of the West b. Mirror, Mirror c. Confessions of an Ugly Stepsister 6. 4-books by : Frank Peretti (king of Christian fiction) a. The Oath b. Monster c. Nightmare Academy d. House ( by Frank Peretti & Ted Dekker) If you are having a heart attack Instead, sit in a chair or sofa. The Stewardship Committee is pleased to announce the 2010 Advent Appeal. The Advent Appeal is a special appeal held in December to address unique financial requests beyond the church s annual budget. These requests have been identified by the committees with council approval. The Advent Appeal s purpose is to raise funds for the requested items. We ask that you do not reduce your annual giving towards the church s general budget to give to the unique requests in the appeal. Council has approved and prioritized a list of ministry needs. The items will be funded in numerical order. For example, all contributions will go towards priority #1 and after #1 is funded, funds will go towards #2. Once the appeal goal is met, all excess contributions will go towards the general budget. The estimated goal for the appeal is $15,000. The appeal will conclude January 9, 2011. Listed below are the 2010 Advent Appeal items: 1. Repair and painting of the stucco on the sanctuary and the administration building 2. New media computer for the sanctuary with upgraded sound card 3. Staining the deck 4. Hand chimes for the children two octaves 5. Paint the education buildings, café and the building trim We truly thank you for your generous gifts. We appreciate your support as we grow in our ministry. Please contact us with any questions. In Christ, The Stewardship Committee Dave Smith, Committee Chair. davesmith13@att.net
Volume No. 1012 Page 5 ANGEL FOOD MINISTIRES Again this month (December) Angel Food Ministries Orders are due early due to Christmas Holiday. Therefore, Last Order Sunday is December 5, 2010. December Distribution Saturday is December 18, 2010 at LOLLC. Pickup time is between 9:00 10:00 am. Order forms and information are at www.lordoflifeaustin.org, in Life-Lines, and at LOLLC s WELCOME CENTER. Need an idea for a GREAT Gift order the December Special #6, an Assorted Christmas Fruit Special ($26) arranged in a Christmas Box. Special #5, a Christmas Meat and Cheese Box ($18), would be another great gift. Angel Food Ministries (AFM) DECEMBER Menu includes Six Boxes plus Six Special Boxes. Hamburger Steaks, Chicken Breasts Fillets & Bites 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 21 other items. Convenience ($28), Ribeye Steaks ($25), and the Fruit/Veggies ($23) Boxes are available too along with the Allergen Free Food Box ($25). DECEMBER MENU Life-Lines pgs. 8 & 9 & Welcome Center DECEMBER SCHEDULE Lord of Life Lutheran Church Office 512-671-6100 9700 Neenah Avenue, Austin, TX 78717 At Office: Monday - Friday 9:30 am 1:30 pm Orders Due by: Sunday, December 5, 2010 Cash, Check, Money Order, or Lone Star Card Distribution Day: Saturday, December 18, 2010 9:00 am 10:00 am at Lord of Life Lutheran Church Boxes NOT picked up by 10:00 am will be donated to a family in need. No credits or refunds can be made. With the holidays approaching, a complete dinner Christmas Box ($36) is offered by AFM. Each Box includes a 7.5 lb Perdue Roasting Chicken, 3 lb Boneless Ham, along with all the dinner fixings for family of 8-10. What a savings to your food budget by taking advantage of AFM. 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 Budget Update October Figures Income for October $24,655 Expenses for October $25,931 Net Income (Loss) for October ($1,276) Income YTD $216,984 Expenses YTD $238,405 Net Income (Loss) YTD ($21,421) Worship Attendance 10/3/2010 94 10/10/2010 97 10/17/2010 112 10/24/2010 88 10/31/2010 108 Weekly Average 100 YTD Total 4225 Weekly Average 96
Page 6 Life-Lines Worship Leaders for December 2010 DECEMBER 5, 2010 Second Sunday of Advent Color: Blue Presiding Minister: Pastor Dave Seddelmeyer Assisting Minister: Mindy Penland Lector/Petitioner: Debbie Grunska Communion Assistant: Nell Pennington Acolyte: Connor Sheehan Media Assistant: Doug Searcy; Aaron Stratton Bread: Wine: Mary & Roger Vaughn Altar Guild: Julia Neeley, Chuck Neeley, Patti Kassel, John Kassel, Debbie Seddelmeyer Ushers: Doug Caldwell, Bill Saegert; Max Kretschmar, Mike Brown, Gibb Prather, Lee Penland Inside Greeters: Outside Greeters: Tellers: Aaron Stratton, Katherine Stewart Flowers: Horace & Nell Pennington in memory of their son DECEMBER 12, 2010 Third Sunday of Advent Color: Blue Presiding Minister: Pastor Dave Seddelmeyer Assisting Minister: Aaron Stratton Lector/Petitioner: Marge Kretschmar Communion Assistant: Mike Kamensky Acolyte: Madeline Smith Media Assistant: Jim Tarsi; Chuck Neeley Bread: Wine: Mary & Roger Vaughn Altar Guild: Julia Neeley, Chuck Neeley, Patti Kassel, John Kassel, Debbie Seddelmeyer Ushers: Doug Caldwell, Bill Saegert; Max Kretschmar, Mike Brown, Gibb Prather, Lee Penland Inside Greeters: Outside Greeters: Tellers: Aaron Stratton, Katherine Stewart Flowers: Rex & Mary Schroeder in memory of Martin Schroeder DECEMBER 19, 2010 Fourth Sunday of Advent Color: Blue Presiding Minister: Pastor Dave Seddelmeyer Assisting Minister: Rex Schroeder Lector/Petitioner: Mindy Penland Communion Assistant: Shari Willenborg Acolyte: Avery Willenborg Media Assistant: Dee Smith; Connor Sellers Bread: Wine: Mary & Roger Vaughn Altar Guild: Julia Neeley, Chuck Neeley, Patti Kassel, John Kassel, Debbie Seddelmeyer Ushers: Roger Vaughn, Doug Searcy; Mark Willenborg, Josh Vaughn, Katherine Stewart, Shane Willenborg Inside Greeters: Outside Greeters: Tellers: Aaron Stratton, Katherine Stewart Flowers: Mike & Barb Petry DECEMBER 26, 2010 First Sunday of Christmas Color: White Presiding Minister: Pastor Dave Seddelmeyer Assisting Minister: Marilee Parsons Lector/Petitioner: Dick Fink Communion Assistant: Katherine Stewart Acolyte: Lauren Brown Media Assistant: Doug Searcy; Rex Schroeder Bread: Wine: Mary & Roger Vaughn Altar Guild: Julia Neeley, Chuck Neeley, Patti Kassel, John Kassel, Debbie Seddelmeyer Ushers: Roger Vaughn, Doug Searcy; Mark Willenborg, Josh Vaughn, Katherine Stewart, Shane Willenborg Inside Greeters: Outside Greeters: Tellers: Aaron Stratton, Katherine Stewart Flowers: Viki Parsons in honor of Benjamin s 5th Birthday
Volume No. 1012 Page 7 December 2010 Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat 1 6:30pm Adult Bell-Choir 7:30pm Choir Rehearsal 2 7:00pm Finance Meeting 3 4 9:00am Christmas Decorating 5 (AFM Due) 8:15 Early Service 9:30 Sunday School 10:45 Late Service 12:00 Lunch Bunch 6 7 10:30am Kindred Sisters: Potluck 8 6:30pm Adult Bell-Choir 7:30pm Choir Rehearsal 9 7:00pm Council Meeting 10 11 2:00pm Youth Caroling 12 8:15 Early Service 9:30 Sunday School 10:45 Late Service 13 14 15 6:30pm Adult Bell-Choir 7:30pm Choir Rehearsal 16 17 5:30pm Live Nativity and Gingerbread Houses 18 9:00am Angel Food Distribution 19 9:30 Combined Service (Cantata) 10:30 Cookie Exchange 20 21 22 23 7:00pm Committee Meetings 24 Christmas Eve 5:00pm Family Oriented Service 7:30pm Carols & Candlelight Service 25 CHRISTMAS 26 9:30 Combined Service (Carols) 27 28 29 30 31 NEW YEAR S DAY