Let’s go!
Author: Scott Heitshusen (Page 8 of 104)
Ladies join us for the ‘Christmas Crawl!’
On Saturday, November 29, we will meet at LifeBridge at 3:30 PM, then we will go on an adventure to 3-4 different houses around the community to enjoy
- hors d’oeuvres,
- entrée,
- desserts, and
- ornament gift exchange.
So pick an ornament that you think someone else will enjoy!
RSVP to Angie Wolfe at (979) 627-5817.
Dear Church,
Bring your favorite potluck dish to share during our fellowship time after service on Sunday, November 2, 2025.
After a time of fellowship we will make cards to give to our neighbors at the Sealy Christian Pantry.
All supplies for the cards will be provided.
Be well fed and encourage those who help feed others!
Questions? Contact Angie Wolfe at (979) 627-5817.
But as for you, continue in what you have learned and have firmly believed, knowing from whom you learned it.”
2 Timothy 3:14
Today’s Scripture is one of my favorites. From the Scriptures “which are able to make wise for salvation through faith in Christ Jesus” (2 Timothy 3:15) to “All Scripture is breathed out by God” (2 Timothy 3:16) to people accumulating “for themselves teachers to suit their own passions” (2 Timothy 4:3).
So much good stuff.
And so applicable for today.
False teachers who lead people astray are everywhere. “Pastors” and “preachers” who teach what they want instead of what God says. They align themselves with the culture instead of with the Christ; with the world instead of with the Word; with the secular instead of with the sacred.
And people follow them instead of Him.
This is a travesty. This is idolatry. This is heresy.
It does not lead people to paradise but to perdition.
We are called to “continue in what [we] have learned,” – i.e., continue in the Holy, inerrant Word of God and nothing else.
But to “continue” in something means we also need to have learned it in the first place.
We need to constantly and consistently be in the Word, for It is the only rule and norm for living and the only Word that leads to Christ Jesus, the Savior.
Everything else is just for “itching ears” to satisfy sinful hearts and a fallen world.
Continue in the saving Word of God, through faith in Jesus!
Every day. In every way.
Scriptures
- 2 Timothy 3:14-4:4
- Psalm 121
We will cover a number of miscellaneous topics and items for a few weeks.
Let’s go!
Starting Sunday, November 9, 2025, we will begin a journey through the fascinating, often misunderstood, challenging book of the prophet EZEKIEL.
Join us as we explore this major prophet, what it meant for Israel, and how it applies to us.
Men, we’re starting a new study for our time together, starting on OCTOBER 28 — “The Top Ten Hebrew Words Every Christian Should Know” by Mark Ward through rightnow media.
The Old Testament was originally written in Hebrew, a language inaccessible to most people.
Which Hebrew words are worth knowing? And why should you know them?
We’ll explore Yahweh, Selah, Amen, Messiah, and other important Hebrew words that every Christian should know.
This won’t be a boring exposition, but interesting and exciting. You’ll be glad you came!
VOLUNTEERS MAKE LIFEBRIDGE GO!
LifeBridge will have a Volunteer Appreciation Luncheon for all volunteers, those dedicated people who give selflessly of their time, talent, and treasures.
This luncheon is to THANK YOU for making LifeBridge a better place!
| DATE | November 16th after Worship Service |
| SERVING | Soup, Sandwiches, and Salads with lots of desserts on the side! |
| QUESTIONS | Sue @ (713) 314-7355 |
NO SIGN UP NEEDED! Just come and be appreciated for being the heart and soul of LifeBridge!
Some typical stuff there.
But with those greetings come some closing exhortations that are important: “Continue steadfast in prayer…Walk in wisdom…Let your speech be gracious.”
Be careful that no one takes you captive through philosophy and empty deceit based on human tradition, based on the elements of the world, rather than Christ.
Colossians 2:8 (CSB)
Pray, walk, and talk.
He has preached the Good News to them, countering heresies and false teachers and philosophies. He has addressed these people – who he did not know – in a fatherly, pastoral way on the full divinity of Jesus (and why that is essential). He has shared that they are dead to sin and alive in Jesus. He has has reminded them to set their “minds on things that are above, not on things that are on the earth.” He has given them practical reasons to deal with all relationships in love, honor and respect, as serving the Lord.
And now it is time to close his letter with “pray, walk, and talk” like the redeemed people they are. A loving reminder to both “walk the walk” and “talk the talk” as a praying Christian.
As we conclude our journey through this beautiful book of the Gospel, may we see Jesus in and through every page. For everyone. Forever.
So we pray, in Jesus. We walk, in the wisdom of Jesus. We talk with the graciousness of Jesus.
Jesus.
Always.
For everyone.
Forever.
Scriptures
- Colossians 4:2-18
Let’s go!
Each year new officers of LifeBridge are needed due to vacancies.
This year the following positions are open and need to be filled:
- Congregational President (Position Description – President)
- Congregational Vice-President (1 year left on term) (Position Description – Vice-President)
- Congregational Secretary (Position Description – Secretary)
- Four (4) members of the Board of Elders (Positions 1, 3, 5, 7) (Position Description – Elder)
Click to the right of each above for a description of the position, including duties, qualifications, limits, etc. Please read through those position descriptions prior to nominating someone for a position to make sure the person meets the requisites.
Any voting member of LifeBridge may nominate or be nominated for each of these positions (with the gender restriction for those serving on the Board of Elders), with the stipulation that the prior approval of the person being nominated must be secured. (That is, if you are going to nominate someone, talk to them first and get their approval.)
Self-nominations are acceptable.
You may nominate by filling in the form below. Or, if you would prefer to not do so via the form, please email the LifeBridge Vice President your nominations.
On Sunday, October 26, 2025, following worship (around 11:15/11:30am), LifeBridge will hold its annual Congregational Voters’ Meeting.
Information and agenda items will appear below as they become available (so check back often).
AGENDA
Call to Order
Opening Prayer
Approval of Minutes
Congregational Voters’ Meeting Minutes
October 20, 2024
Call to Order
President Vic Grisbee called the meeting to order.
Opening Prayer
Pastor Scott Heitshusen opened the meeting with prayer.
Approval of Minutes
Jesus Sanchez made a motion to approve the June 2, 2024 Congregational Voters’ Meeting minutes. Second by Giles Montgomery. Motion passed.
Nominating Task Force Presentation and Elections
- Current Election Information
Jesus Sanchez presented the current nominees. - Current Nominees
- President: Nominee: Jesus “Zeus” Sanchez – 1 year left on term
- Vice-President: Nominee: Stephen Deutsch
- Treasurer: Nominee: Margie Ashorn
- Elder Position 2: Paul White – Incumbent
- Elder Position 4: Carl Sebesta – Incumbent
- Elder Position 6: David Walker – Incumbent
- Elder Position 7: Jason Wolfe – Incumbent
- Nominations From the Floor
Jesus Sanchez asked if there were any nominations from the floor. There were none. Wayne Heitshusen made a motion to accept all nominations as presented and approve by acclimation. Second by Pastor Leland. Motion passed.
Staff and Ministry Reports:
Staff Reports
Submitted via Video.
David Walker, Head Elder presented the Head Elders Report via teleconference.
Angie Wolfe’s Outreach Update is attached.
Sealy Pregnancy Resource Center Update
Pat Penner gave an overview of 2024. There have been 196 moms in 2024. There have been 84% positive tests and 67.2% were abortion vulnerable. 26 babies have been born this year. 44 ultrasounds have been performed and a new ultrasound machine arrived. The diaper bank was started and 1,311 packages of diapers have been distributed. The Annual Christmas Party will be held on December 14. 35-40 volunteers will be needed. 110 children are attending. The Prayer Garden is complete. There are 734 plants and 6 trees in the Prayer Garden. 150 were lost but have been replaced. The Kid Zone is complete. One pending project is putting a fence around the Kid Zone and the Prayer Garden.
Sealy Christian Pantry Update
Sue Kristynik presented an update on pantry activities. In 2023, the pantry transitioned from drive through distribution to in person check-in and qualification. In 2024, the pantry extended hours, operating from 10:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. every Wednesday. An appointment system was also implemented for food pick up. This was done to manage the traffic in the parking lot. The pantry is on pace to feed over 12,000 families in 2024 compared to 8,000 in 2023. They are averaging 225-250 families per week. We will surpass over 1 million pounds of food distributed in 2024. The pantry’s partnership with the Houston Food Bank continues to grow. This summer, the pantry was selected to pilot a non-congregate feeding program which offered 5 breakfast/5 lunch/5 snacks to kids in the area. School supplies were also given to the kids as part of this program. Karing 4 Kids have filled the closets at each of the school campuses with emergency food for hungry kids. Deliveries are being made to Silver Lakes and the Oaks. 2024 marks the year that our dream of a new pantry building has become a reality. We broke ground in 2023. The end of November is the target for the site to be complete. The plan is to use December to ready the new site so we can be operational beginning on January 8.
Board Reports
Treasurer: Mary Abbott-Gray
The office remodel is complete. There was $27,856 in designated funds and $10,760 was received in addition to the designated funds for a total of $38,616. The rummage sale proceeds were $4,141. Various items were purchased with these proceeds: work table in the kitchen, shelves, 2 utility carts, desks, table truck, chair truck, additional tables and chairs, sofa tables, etc. Mary presented the YTD Statement (attached). Quarterly Giving was reviewed (attached). The 2025 budget was presented (attached). Vic Grisbee asked for a motion to accept the 2025 budget as presented. Pastor Dale Leland made a motion to accept the 2025 budget as presented. Second by Sieg Leland. Vic Grisbee asked if there were any further questions. There were none. Motion passed.
President: Vic Grisbee
Gave the following update:
- Crow’s nest is completed.
- The parking lot is 95% complete.
- Remodeling of the offices is complete.
- Installed new air conditioning that included a mini-split in the kitchen.
- Hired James White (1 day a week) for maintenance work.
Open Discussion
Wayne Heitshusen thanked Vic Grisbee for his year as president.
Motion to Adjourn
Giles Montgomery made a motion to adjourn. Second by Carl Sebesta. Motion passed.
The meeting was closed with the doxology.
Nominating Task Force Presentation & Elections
Current Election Information
Current Nominees (* = Incumbent)
- President NOMINEE: Jesus “Zeus” Sánchez*
- Vice-President (1-year term), NOMINEE: Dave Penner
- Secretary: NOMINEE: Sherri Santoro*)
- Elder NOMINEE, Position 1: Wayne Heitshusen*
- Elder NOMINEE, Position 3: Giles Montgomery*
- Elder NOMINEE, Position 5: Brad Biss*
- Elder NOMINEE, Position 7: Dale Leland*
Nominations from the Floor
Staff & Ministry Reports
Pastor: The Rev. Scott Heitshusen
Deaconess Becky Jungklaus
Worship: Hannah Gibson
Children: Stephanie Reed
Youth: Giles Montgomery
Outreach: Angie Wolfe (outgoing)
Missions: Angie Wolfe
Sealy Pregnancy Resource Center – Update
Sealy Christian Food Pantry – Update
Board Reports
President: Zeus Sánchez
Head Elder: David Walker
Treasurer: Margie Ashorn
15%
One of LifeBridge’s Foundational Principles is “to give 15% or more of the Church’s income for the advancement of the Kingdom of God.”
The following is a summary of what LifeBridge has given away for this effort since 2015!
We praise God for the honor and privileged of helping and serving others!
Proposed 2025 Budget & YTD Statement
(See separate tabs at top.) You can download as a PDF here.
The Lord provides, but He give us the opportunity to join Him. Join in the blessings!
