We continue our journey through the book of ROMANS.
We’re at Romans 16:17ff!
Let’s go!
Author: Scott Heitshusen (Page 3 of 76)
You are needed – to save lives!
The need for more blood donations is growing daily. Your blood donation is essential to keep the blood supply strong and steady. Without on-going donors, we cannot ensure people have the blood they need.
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LifeBridge Community Church
2162 FM 2187 Rd.
Sealy, TX. 77474
Sunday, March 24, 2024
8:30 AM – 1:00 PM
Donor Bus Parked Outside.
Contact Angie Wolfe for more information.
Come join us for the SEDER MEAL (with Holy Communion) at LifeBridge!
| DATE: | March 28, 2024 (“Maundy/Holy Thursday”) |
| TIME: | 7:00 PM |
| LOCATION: | LifeBridge Sanctuary |
| CONTACT: | Pastor Scott Heitshusen SHeitshusen@LifeBridgeSealy.com (713) 965-6761 |
The meal is FREE (though a freewill offering will be taken)! ALL people and ages are welcome!
Due to the extreme preparations needed, signup for the meal is needed for EACH PERSON ATTENDING. DEADLINE is SUNDAY, MARCH 24! – You can do so in the form below.
Mark it on your calendar, sign-up, and plan to attend! You won’t be disappointed!
More about the SEDER MEAL from
lifebridgesealy.com/ministries/seder-meal/
The Seder, celebrated on “Maundy Thursday” (a.k.a, “Holy Thursday”), tells the story of the Passover event and meal from the book of the Exodus in the Old Testament. This is important because this is the event Jesus was celebrating with His disciples for His last supper (and instituted the Sacrament of Holy Communion); and He didn’t choose this connection arbitrarily.
Jews the world over celebrate the Seder as a reminder to the Passover. For Christians, we see the deep and deliberate connection of the Passover and Jesus as “the Lamb of God who takes away the sins of the world” (John 1:29). We will see the how God has saved us from death by the blood of His Lamb, Jesus, just as He saved Israel from death through the blood of lambs in the Exodus.
And all of this will tie into the Passion of Jesus through Holy Week as well as Holy Communion.
SEDER, 2024
SEDER Meal. 7:00 PM, LifeBridge Sanctuary. All welcome, but sign-up needed.
SEDER, 2023
SEDER Meal. April 14, 2022, 7:00 PM, LifeBridge Sanctuary. All welcome, but sign-up needed.
SEDER, 2022
SEDER Meal. April 14, 2022, 7:00 PM, LifeBridge Sanctuary. All welcome, but sign-up needed.
SEDER, 2021
SEDER Meal. April 9, 2020, 7:00 PM, LifeBridge Sanctuary. All welcome, but sign-up needed.
SEDER, 2020
SEDER Meal. April 9, 2020, 7:00 PM, LifeBridge Sanctuary. All welcome, but sign-up needed.
SEDER, 2019
Join us for a very special Seder Meal for Maundy Thursday. Those gathered will engage in the rituals associated with the Passover meal Jesus shared with his disciples, the traditional…
Jesus, the greatest One of all, tells us in today’s Scripture that He is present as “One who serves” and later as the One “numbered with the transgressors.”
As for you, you meant evil against me, but God meant it for good.
Genesis 50:20ab
This at His last supper with His disciples.
Disciples whom He has taught, shared with, suffered with, laughed with, repeatedly banged His head against the wall with.
And what do these disciples, these ones whom Jesus has assigned kingdoms to and who will judge the tribes of Israel; what do they do in this last supper with their Lord and friend?
They argue – again – about whom among them is the greatest.
We are at the beginning of the end of Jesus suffering. The battle of evil in this world and the spiritual realm against God and good is climaxing.
And the disciples are going to be a part of the evil.
They will choose it. They will take part in it. They, the closest to Jesus, who have “stayed with Jesus in His trials” will fall away and deny.
All will seem lost.
And if it were left to the disciples – if it were left to us – that would be the end.
But it wasn’t left to them or us. It was left for the Suffering Servant; the One who took became sin for us; the One who took on all evil and won! Forever!
He is the Victor! He is our Victor! Through faith in Him our place in heaven is secured!
How much greater news is there than that?
“Thank You, Lord Jesus, for dealing with evil and our part in it and conquering it for us!”
Scriptures
- Luke 22:14
- Luke 22:24-38
Mission Trip Promotion for those doing the POSSIBLE!!!
Here are the details:
| WHAT | Fellowship Lunch, consisting of brisket tacos, with side items. |
| WHEN | Sunday, March 3, 2024, following worship. |
| WHERE | LifeBridge Café. |
| WHY | To support those being Called to serve in mission – and enjoy fellowship and food. |
| COST | FREE, but a Freewill, Tax-Deductible Offering will be taken. All proceeds will go to help those on mission! |
SAVE THE DATE!!!
Transfiguration Sunday is an interesting celebration. We harken back to Moses on Mt. Sinai, speaking face to face with God and Jesus being transfigured before Peter, James, and John, with Moses and Elijah on a mountain top.
[Jesus] was transfigured before them, and His clothes became radiant, intensely white, as no one on earth could bleach them.
Mark 9:2b-3
When Moses was in God’s presence, he radiated God’s glory. People couldn’t help but notice the difference that enveloped him. – And they didn’t like it! They didn’t want to hear from Moses – at least not directly. They feared the change. They tried to put off the messenger.
Peter, James, and John didn’t have that same reaction. Rathen than be put-off, they were confounded and confused. They didn’t know how to react to this transformation and or understand what it really meant.
So here’s a question: with whom do we identify? Are we like the Israelites, who fear the glory of God and only somewhat reluctantly follow Him out of fear? Are we like the three apostles who are happy to do something but really no idea what or why? Or are we like Moses, who went to commune with God, listen to Him, and carry His message, His radiance, His glory to those around – regardless of how they may take it?
The fact is, through faith in Jesus we are joined to Him; the One who was transfigured; the One who transfigures us! We are changed, forever! We have His Message of Salvation! We have His glory! We shine with His radiance!
Others should see that! It should have an impact on all those we encounter! We have been saved by the Light of the world, and we are to shine like starts with Him; always!
May we be bold in that calling, and always point to Jesus through it all, so that His saving glory may show the Way to a people still in darkness!
Shine on and through us, O Lord!
Scriptures
- Exodus 34:29-35
- Mark 9:2-0
Yes, I know we’ve been around for over a decade, so “why a ribbon cutting now?” I hear you say.
LifeBridge joined the Greater Sealy Area Chamber of Commerce on November 9, 2023. They like to have a Ribbon Cutting to welcome new chamber members, create fellowship, let people know more about their new members, etc.
LifeBridge’s Ribbon Cutting will take place on Monday, February 26, 2024, at 11:00 AM.
We hope you’ll join us and celebrate with us!
I have become all things to all people, that by all means I might save some.
1 Corinthians 9:22b
Starting Sunday, February 10, 2024, we will begin a Bible study on the book of 1 Corinthians.
Join us!
LifeBridge has a wonderful problem: We have several people who are being called to go on Mission Trips this year!
That’s fantastic news! But mission trips cost money.
You can help spread the saving Gospel of Jesus by helping these called people as they go, share, and serve!
You can make a tax-deductible donation by selecting the “Missions” drop down for your online donations or writing “Missions” on your check.
Some are Called to go. Some are Called to help. But all are Called. Which are you?
Hark, the voice of Jesus calling,
“Who will go and work today?”
Fields are ripe and harvests waiting,
Who will bear the sheaves away?
Long and loud the Master calls us,
Rich reward He offers free;
Who will answer, gladly saying,
“Here am I, send me, send me?”Let none hear you idly saying,
“There is nothing I can do.”
While the lost of earth are dying,
And the Master calls for you;
Take the task He gives you gladly;
Let His work your pleasure be;
Answer quickly when He calls you,
“Here am I, send me, send me.”Hymn: “HARK, THE VOICE OF JESUS CALLING,” stanzas 1 and 6
A FREE ASL class in Katy, taught by our own Becky Jungklaus!
Did you know that ASL is the 3rd most spoken language in the U.S.?
It’s important for communicators, parents with deaf children, ASL students, teachers, deaf/hearing people, and many more to understand how learning and using other languages such as American Sign Language (ASL) can benefit how you communicate with others and better your life overall.
Here are the details:
| DATE | 2nd & 4th Sundays Beginning on Sunday, February 11, 2024 |
| TIME | 1:00-2:30 PM |
| LOCATION | Memorial Lutheran Church 5810 3rd St. Katy, TX 77493 |
| CONTACT | Deaconess Becky Jungklaus |
