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Rules of the Home

November 30, 2025 /

“As long as you live under my roof, you’ll live by my rules.”

Many parents have likely said something to this effect at one time or another.

I have blotted out your transgressions like a cloud and your sins like mist; return to Me, for I have redeemed you.

Isaiah 44:22

And yet we live under God’s reign yet often do not follow His rules.

The Israelites didn’t either. And the consequences would be a devastating exile and loss of the Temple, worship, and God’s presence.

Because Jesus has come and fulfilled all of God’s rules on our behalf, we who believe in Him need not worry about the loss of God’s presence or love, but we are still under the rules of His “house” and domain. We are to remove our evil ways and cease to do them; learning instead to do good, seek justice, correct oppression, bring justice to the fatherless, and plead the widows cause. We are to love one another and not live in the ways of darkness but put on the armor of light instead.

These are the good, life-giving rules of God’s house and, as long we are His children, we are to live by them. Not out of fear, but out of love. Not as an option but as our motivation.

Jesus has saved us and we, out of the joy and gratitude of our hearts, get to live under Him and His kingdom in righteousness, innocence, and blessedness. Our joyful duty being to love, serve, and obey Him every way we can.

Our God reigns! And through Jesus, we get to live in that reign under Him and His good and gracious rules.

Praise God!

“Thank You, Lord Jesus for perfectly fulfilling all the rules of our Father’s Home for us. Forgive us when we have strayed and broken them and bring us back Home to You and Your good and loving Home. Send us Your Spirit and let us “put of Christ” so that our walk in in Your ways of light and not ours of darkness. In Jesus’ name. Amen.”

Scriptures

  • Isaiah 1:1-4
  • Isaiah 1:16-17
  • Romans 13:8-14

New Member Class Beginning in January, 2026

November 25, 2025 /

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.)

DATETOPIC(S)
Sun., Jan. 11, 1:00-2:00 PMGetting to Know Each Other
“Getting to Know Jesus”
(“GtKJ”) – Introduction)
Sun., Jan. 18, 1:00-3:00 PMThe Big Picture (GtKJ, Chapter 1)
Sun., Jan. 25, 1:00-3:00 PMThe 10 Commandments (GtKJ, Chapter 2)
Sun., Feb. 1, 1:00-3:00 PMThe Apostles Creed, Parts I & II —
GOD: Father and Son
(GtKJ, Chapters 3-4)
Sun., Feb. 8, 1:00-3:00 PMThe Apostles Creed, Parts II & III —
GOD: Son and the Holy Spirit
(GtKJ, Chapters 4-5)
Sun., Feb. 15, 1:00-3:00 PMThe Apostles Creed, Part III —
GOD: the Holy Spirit
and The Lord’s Prayer
(GtKJ, Chapters 5-6)
Wed., Feb. 18, 7:00 PMAsh Wednesday Worship
Sun., Feb. 22, 1:00-3:00 PMConfession & Absolution and Baptism
(GtKJ, Chapters 8, 7)
Sun., March 1, 1:00-3:00 PMBaptism and The Lord’s Supper/Holy Communion
(GtKJ, Chapters 7, 9)
Sun., March 8, 1:00-3:00 PMThe Church Year / Christian Worldview / Service / Church Involvement / Giving
Sun., March 15, 1:00-3:00 PMMembership Application / Rite of Reception / Wrap-Up / Other Q&A
Sun., March 29, 10:00 AMNew Members Received in Worship! [PALM/PASSION SUNDAY]
Thr., April 2, 7:00 PMSeder Meal
Fri., April 3, 7:00 PMGood Friday Worship
Sun., April 5, 10:00 AMEASTER SUNDAY!!

Questions? Contact Pastor Scott.

Join us and get to know Jesus and other wonderful people at the same time during this class!

His Treasured Possession

November 23, 2025 /

Today is the last Sunday of the Church year. Today’s Scripture is from Malachi 3.

There were those who neither feared the Lord nor saw the value in it. They mocked God and following the way of righteousness.

They shall be Mine, says the LORD of hosts, in the day when I make up my treasured possession, and I will spare them as a man spares His son who serves him.

Malachi 3:17

This, of course, is nothing unique to that time. We see it all too often – and we expect it among unbelievers, but the fact is that it is common many times among believers as well!

If we believe in God and know Him to be our God and Savior; if we worship Him as Lord; if we claim to be His disciples, we must act as He dictates and live as His Word prescribes. We must show in our actions the righteousness that sets us apart in our Faith. We must live out our distinction.

This is not a blasé matter as many Christians take it; but rather a fundamental Truth: Faithful people must produce faithful fruit. If our fruit stinks, we must examine the state of our hearts and our faith. And when we find rot, confess and receive a new, righteous heart, focused on Him.

God says that when we fear the Lord and esteem His name, we shall be His treasured possession! And we fear and esteem Him when we put our faith and trust in Jesus as our Lord and Savior!

We are His treasured possession! How wonderful!

May our fruit reflect that reality in Jesus!

“Lord, we love You. We fear You. We esteem You. We believe in You. We trust You. And we want to live in the fruit of our righteousness through faithful living by the power of Your Holy Spirit. Help and move us to produce good, righteous fruit that reflects our status as Your treasurer possession so all we meet may be drawn to You, too. In Jesus’ name. Amen.”

Scriptures

  • Malachi 3:16-18
  • Matthew 12:33-37

2026 Mission Opportunities

November 6, 2025 /

Are you feeling the call to GO? 

We have three options this year for you to answer that question!

Then Jesus Came to them and said, “All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to me. Therefore go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and the Son and of the Holy Spirit, and teaching them to obey everything I have commanded you. And surely I am with you always, to the very end of the age.”

Matthew 28:18-20

GraceWorks Alaska

Background

For those called to Mission but not to Africa, there is another opportunity!

Amy (who was on our team), has been a leader with GraceWorks Alaska a couple of times now. When I (Angie) came back from Kenya and shared a few stories with the Battle group a few of the youth expressed wanting to go on a trip. So, I gathered more information.

LINK

Graceworks Alaska: Make an Impact Through Volunteering

DATES

July 12-18, 2026

AGES

You have to be 12 years old to go on the GraceWorks Alaska trip.

It would be best for an adult (parent/grandparent) to attend with the youth partner. (Think of it as a trip to service alongside them!)

In addition to this you can attend as an adult without a youth as well.

PRICE

Pricing is $850 per person to GraceWorks and estimated flight is around $1,700 per person.

Trinity Ablaze in Kenya

Vision Clinics

Trinity Klein and other participating churches address both the spiritual needs and physical vision of Kenyans through short term mission trips.

Our mission teams conduct vision clinics while spreading the Word of God to all who attend.

A single team of eight can reach hundreds of people in a single week, giving each visitor clear vision of Jesus Christ’s healing plus providing eye care through onsite services and materials.

LINKS

DATES

May 28 — June 7, 2026

AGES

You must be 18 years old to take part in this opportunity.

A Passport and Visa/E-Visa will be required.

PRICE

$800 -$1,600 to Trinity Ablaze in Kenya covers all accommodations and transportation. Also covers Breakfast and Dinner. Lunch is TBD by the location that you are stationed.

Air fare is not included.

They do ask that we book the same flights into Nairobi and out of Nairobi. Depending on when you book your flight, it will likely be $1,600-$2,400.

Starfish Kenya

Care and Education for Children

Starfish Kenya currently partners with two organizations in Kenya. Both House of Hope and St. Anna Care Centre are able to provide care and education for children through our financial support and partnership.

Activities and Opportunities for Serving:
  • Leading a small group of students
  • Play sports, games, puzzles, etc.
  • Share your testimony
  • Give the message (evening devotional or Sunday morning)
  • Join or assist in leading Praise and Worship
  • Lead or assist with a Bible Study or Workshop with Adults
  • Lead a high school workshop
  • Share skill or talent (dance, music, cooking, art, etc.)
  • Assist in taking individual and class photos of students for sponsors.

LINK

starfishkenya.org/our-mission/

DATES

June 4-17, 2026

APPLICATIONS

Due January 4, 2026 with non-refundable deposit.

AGES

There is not age limit, as long as a parent accompanies them and they are both willing to serve. Youngest that has ever gone was 10.

A Passport and Visa/E-Visa will be required.

PRICE

Projected trip cost is $3,400-$4,000, which will include airfare, lodging, ground transportation, meals in Kenya, travel medical insurance, safari, meeting supplies, etc.

MONTHLY TEAM MEETINGS

Team meets at Gateway Community Church once a month on a Sunday from 12:30-3:30 PM.

There will be a Q&A SESSION on November 25, 2025, at 5:30 PM
COMMITS need to be made by January 1, 2026.

“Coming Home for Christmas” — An Advent Series

November 4, 2025 /

The book of Isaiah spans one of the most turbulent periods in Israel’s history. Isaiah prophesied during the 8th century B.C., a time when the once-unified kingdom of Israel had divided into the northern kingdom (Israel) and the southern kingdom (Judah). As Assyria’s power surged across the ancient Near East, the northern kingdom fell to its armies in 722. Meanwhile, Judah watched as the threat of foreign domination grew.

Isaiah’s ministry in the capital of Judah, Jerusalem, spanned the reigns of several kings, including Uzziah, Jotham, Ahaz, and Hezekiah (Isa. 1:1). He warned Judah about the consequences of their idolatry, injustice, and misplaced trust in political alliances rather than in the Lord. His early prophecies focus on coming judgment, yet they are also laced with hope, most famously in the promise of Immanuel, “God with us” (Isa. 7:14).

The later chapters of Isaiah reflect a shift in tone and timeline, addressing a people either in exile or anticipating it. By then, Assyria had waned, and Babylon had risen to dominate the region, eventually conquering Jerusalem and carrying many Judeans into exile in 586 B.C. These later chapters speak with extraordinary hope about God’s power to redeem, restore, and bring his people home through this Immanuel, his one and only son, Jesus.

It is Jesus, the incarnation of the living God, who Isaiah promised would come as a child born, a son given (Isa. 9:7). Jesus, the holy seed (Isa. 6:13) from the root of Jesse (Isa. 11:10), who would go to the cross for our sake: “being despised and rejected” and “pierced for our transgressions; crushed for our iniquities” (Isa. 53:3,5). In the midst of exile, Isaiah prophesied only one way home to our God: through the arrival of the God-man, Jesus.
Author Name

As Pastor Matt Popovits (the author of this series) writes, “What becomes plain [through the book of Isaiah] is this: when Jesus comes, he brings with him a Kingdom. A reign. A Home and haven under God’s care that is very, very good.”

This Advent, we will focus on several passages in Isaiah where the promises of God – fulfilled in either Jesus’ arrival or his second coming – proclaim to us that while we long to find peace, belonging, and comfort this time of year, our ultimate Christmas gift is our citizenship in his kingdom. For He is the Home who has come to win us back from exile, keep us safe in His embrace, and promises that we will someday reside with Him forever.

Deaf Outreach Texas Workshop

November 4, 2025 /

Details

  • LifeBridge Community Church
    2162 FM 2187 Rd, Sealy, TX 77474
  • Saturday, January 31, 2026
  • 8:30 AM – 4:00 PM
  • Meal, snacks & drinks provided
  • Join us for community building, ASL, fellowship, and outreach

Purpose of Workshop

  • This workshop helps hearing friends meet and learn with Deaf people. You will learn how to communicate better with Deaf friends.
  • Most Deaf people in the world (about 98%) do not know Jesus. In Texas, about 345,000 Deaf people have not learned about Him yet. Many Deaf people are hard to find because they mix with hearing people.

You will learn:

  • Basic ASL signs
  • Deaf culture and community
  • Bible stories with acting

This workshop helps our church communicate better with Deaf members and share God’s love with more Deaf people.

Help Needed – Pregnancy Center Christmas Party

November 4, 2025 /

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 13 from 11:30 AM — 1:30 PM.

See Jen Heitshusen to sign up and help spread some joy this Christmas season.

The Book of EZEKIEL

October 16, 2025 /

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.

New FORGE Study: “The Top 10 Hebrew Words Every Christian Should Know”

October 15, 2025 /

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!

Deaf Family Grow: Southeast Texas! – ASL Classes for Fall, 2025

August 5, 2025 /

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:

DATE2nd & 4th Sundays
Beginning on Sunday, September 14, 2025
TIME1:00-2:30 PM
LOCATIONMemorial Lutheran Church
5810 3rd St.
Katy, TX 77493
CONTACTDeaconess Becky Jungklaus

Phone / Email

(979) 885-7270 [Church]
(713) 965-6761 [Pastor Scott Heitshusen’s Cell]

info@lifebridgesealy.com

Location // Mail

2162 FM 2187 Rd (location)
P.O. Box 934 (mail)
Sealy, TX 77474

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Reaching the Lost.
Discipling the Saved.
Sharing the Love of Jesus with Everyone.

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