We continue our journey through the book of ROMANS.
We’re at Romans 7:7ff.
Let’s go!
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Nothing is more fun than seeing children’s faces filled with joy at Christmas.
Sealy Pregnancy Resource Center needs your help to make our client Christmas party special.
Sign up to help on Saturday, December 9 from 11am-2pm.
See Jen Heitshusen to sign up and help spread some joy this Christmas season.
Make a Child’s Christmas, a day to remember!
Here’s how:
- Pick up an angel and make sure that one of the Angel Tree Elves writes down your name so we know which angel you are shopping for.
- Next, have fun shopping for your little angel! ($35 limit, please!)
- Have more fun wrapping your little angel’s gift! (Feel free to use a gift bag if wrapping isn’t your “gift!”)
- Attach your angel tag to your wrapped gift.
- Please return your angel’s gift by Sunday, December 3, or you will find yourself on Santa’s naughty list.
If you feel more inclined to help the mothers, the SPRC is also accepting donations to get special treats for the mom’s stockings! (Ask Shannon or Jen for more information.)
Contact Shannon Walker or Jen Heitshusen with questions or for more information.
Ladies, it’s time for a Christmas Party!
Bring a friend, your favorite dish, and an ornament for the gift exchange!
| LOCATION | Renee Pursley’s Home 12075 FM 2187 Rd. Sealy, TX 77474 |
| DATE | Monday, December 4, 2023 |
| TIME | 6:30 PM |
Let’s celebrate the Christmas season together!
It’s time for a New Member/Confirmation Class at LifeBridge! (More information on the class/purpose/etc. here.)
We’ll meet from in the LifeBridge Café on some Sundays from 1:00-3:00 PM. The schedule is below. (We’ll find make-up dates as/if needed.)
| DATE | TOPIC(S) |
| Sun., Jan. 14, 1:00-2:00 PM | Getting to Know Each Other “Getting to Know Jesus” (“GtKJ”) – Introduction) |
| Sun., Jan. 21, 1:00-3:00 PM | The Big Picture (GtKJ, Chapter 1) |
| Sun., Jan. 28, 1:00-3:00 PM | The 10 Commandments (GtKJ, Chapter 2) |
| Sun., Feb. 4, 1:00-3:00 PM | The Apostles Creed, Parts I & II — GOD: Father and Son (GtKJ, Chapters 3-4) |
| Sun., Feb. 11, 1:00-3:00 PM | The Apostles Creed, Parts II & III — GOD: Son and the Holy Spirit (GtKJ, Chapters 4-5) |
| Sun., Feb. 18, 1:00-3:00 PM | The Apostles Creed, Part III — GOD: the Holy Spirit and The Lord’s Prayer (GtKJ, Chapters 5-6) |
| Sun., Feb. 25, 1:00-3:00 PM | Confession & Absolution and Baptism (GtKJ, Chapters 8, 7) |
| Sun., March 3, 1:00-3:00 PM | Baptism and The Lord’s Supper/Holy Communion (GtKJ, Chapters 7, 9) |
| Sun., March 10, 1:00-3:00 PM | The Church Year / Christian Worldview / Service / Church Involvement / Giving |
| Sun., March 17, 1:00-3:00 PM | Membership Application / Rite of Reception / Wrap-Up / Other Q&A |
| Sun., March 24, 10:00 AM | New Members Received in Worship! [PALM SUNDAY] |
| Thr., March 28, 7:00 PM | Seder Meal |
| Fri., March 29, 7:00 PM | Good Friday Worship |
| Sun., March 31, 10:00 AM | EASTER SUNDAY!! |
Join us and get to know Jesus and other wonderful people at the same time during this class!
Questions? Contact Pastor Scott.
Watch therefore, for you know neither the day nor the hour.
Matthew 25:13
The last several Sundays before Advent focus on the end times: Judgment Day, Jesus’ return, etc,
These are things we think about only abstractly. That is to say, we don’t really think about them and, when we do, we do so only as something more theoretical instead of something that could actually happen in our lifetime.
When Jesus tells us to “watch” and “be ready” we smile and nod as if to say, “yes” but our action belie the truth in our heart: we’ll play the odds that it’s not happening while we’re around, so we don’t really need to head this warning.
But the fact is, Jesus could indeed return during our lifetime and His commands to be ready actually apply to us. Now. Today.
But it goes deeper than that. We get lax, not only in our preparation for Jesus’ return, but we are lax in all of our sanctified, obedient living! We take much of the way we live in a way that communicates to ourselves and others: godly living can wait. I don’t need to really worship weekly. I don’t need to be in Bible studies. I don’t need to be in the Word daily. I don’t need to love or help that annoying person today. Mañana is good enough. There is always tomorrow to head His warning and living in Him. I’ve got enough other things to do today.
Not an option for the Christian; for the end times or today! “WATCH!” Now! Today! Everyday! You and I are followers now; today; everyday! Let’s live like it. Live in Him like there truly may be no tomorrow. Because there truly may not be. But every day, there is His love, grace, forgiveness, and life. And that reality is what motivates us to live in His calling. Now. Today. Everyday.
Come, Lord Jesus! Come!
SCRIPTURES
- Matthew 25:1-13
For our Advent and Christmas journey we are going to look at various aspects of and the importance given to different clothes in Scripture.
Mark Twain
Clothes make the man. Naked people have little or no influence on society.
This may seem odd or trivial, but clothing in the Bible is more than a tangential detail. It often has significant implications for revealing God’s plan of redemption.
Consider: God covered Adan and Eve’s shame and nakedness. He designed and meticulously instructed the Israelites on the priestly garments of the Tabernacle. The Savior Himself was wrapped in swaddling clothes (and later was crucified naked on the cross).
We are going to look at some stories of “The Clothing of the King.” Stories that describe a wardrobe at once splendid and sin-stained, with fabrics that reveal who we are and cover us through His love and redemption. The clothing of the King is both tattered and worn and also incorruptibly glorious – which He freely gives to us!
Join us as we see texture and shape given to the threads of Scripture!
This series is © 1517 and is freely given for use here and is adapted for our use at LifeBridge. We are permitted to use this 2023 Advent Guide and its resources as we do not charge for its use and are not using it for commercial purposes. Sermons in the packet are written by The Rev. Matt Popovits and are adapted for our use.
Whoever exalts himself will be humbled, and whoever humbles himself will be exalted.
Matthew 23:12
What’s wrong with wanting to feel good about yourself? Shouldn’t we have a strong sense of self-esteem? And if we’ve worked hard and earned position, why not have it attributed to us?
This is true, to a point. But we need to be aware of something: Conceit is easy. Humility is difficult.
Pride is oneself can easily displace glory that should be given to God. If we are wanting point to look up to us instead of to our heavenly Father, that’s a problem. If we want people to receive wisdom from us instead of God’s holy, inerrant Word, that’s a problem. If we want people to look to us instead of to Jesus, that’s a problem.
We must never get in the way of people seeing, seeking, and pursuing God. When we share, we share Christ, not us. When we teach, we teach Scripture, not us. When we seek glory, it is for God, not us.
And in so doing, they are edified and God is glorified!
It’s not about us. It’s always about the Lord! May He be praised! Always!
SCRIPTURES
- James 4:10
- Philippians 2:3
- Matthew 23:1-12
Join us for Christmas at LifeBridge!
On Christmas Eve Day, we will enjoy food, fellowship, and worship!
We’ll start at 10:00 AM with our usual morning worship. We will have fellowship beforehand, but we will not have Bible class that day.
At 4:00 PM in the café we will have food and fellowship, sharing the joy of Jesus!
We’ll then journey into the sanctuary at 5:00 PM to hear, experience, and partake in the worship of the Newborn King, Jesus; the Savior born for us!
We want you to know that you and your family are invited and welcome this Christmas Eve at LifeBridge. We don’t care what you look like, your religious background, or if you normally attend church. We just want to celebrate the birth of Jesus this Christmas with you!
We’re looking forward to having you with us!
Oh, and bring your family and friends, too!
A SECOND 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:
| DATES | Nov. 5 (Practice ASL short story with vocabulary signs) Nov. 12 (Thanksgiving vocabulary and phrases) Dec. 2 (Christmas songs) |
| TIME | 1:00-2:30 PM |
| LOCATION | Texas Borders Bar & Grill 1093 26440 Farm to Market 1093 #400, Richmond, TX 77406 |
| CONTACT | Deaconess Becky Jungklaus |
