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Lord of Life Newsletter
We come together to know God and love one another.
October 2014
L ord of Life Lutheran Church
15400 North Western Avenue
Edmond, Ok 73013
(405)341-5113
[email protected]
Lord of Life Ministry Tables
Below you will see the mission and ministries of Lord of Life. Thank you for your generous stewardship in
making the work possible. –Pastor Dawn
Table of Joy [Tim Olson]
Music (Melissa Kamm)
Worship
Visual Arts
Altar Guild (Mary Bassett)
Audio Visual
Bulletin (Trisha Chapman)
Children’s Music (Kathy Maassen and Melissa
Kamm)
Prayer Team (Pastor Dawn)
Care Ministry
Christian Education [Kylie Collier]
Children
Sunday School
Children’s Church (Caitlin Cairns)
LOL Kids
Children’s Music (Kamm/Maassen)
Vacation Bible School (Hudson/Collier/
Cairns)
Spring Plant Sale (Deb Hudson)
Youth (Malorie Adair)
Confirmation (Pastor Dawn)
LOL@LOL (Malorie Adair)
Confirmation Camp
2015 Youth Gathering
Adult
Sunday School (Peter Schwiebert/Jane Malloy)
Bible Studies:
Young Parents’ (Susie Stussi)
Tuesday Women’s (Pastor Dawn)
WELCA (Judy Nybeck)
Christian Service [Jane Ross]
Church Supported Charities
Tasty Mondays (Karne Beighle)
Route 66 Food Pantry
Oaks Indian Mission
Faith Works (Susie Stussi)
Hope Center
Citizens Caring for Children
Habitat for Humanity
Edmond Community Thanksgiving Dinner
(Tom Rider)
church supported charities cont.
Lutheran Disaster Relief
Lutheran Prison Ministry (Rev. Nancy Brock)
Tanzania Medical Mission (Karne Bieghle)
Fair Trade Products (Jason Klinka)
Connections [Deb Hudson]
Evangelism
Visitor Welcoming and Follow-Up
Invitations to Special Services and Events
New Member Meals & Gatherings
Public Relations/Publicity
Maintain Media Lists
Foster Media Relations
Create News Releases
Manage Advertising
Manage Signs
Property [Dave Francis]
Facility, Appliance, Mechanical Maintenance
Technology/Audio-Visual
Lights (Karne Beighle)
Grounds Maintenance (Gary Goeringer,
Gene Naukam)
Gardens (Jane Malloy, Mary Young)
Cleaning (Phil Johnson)
Decorating
Hospitality [Patty Greenemeyer]
Meals/Brunches/Receptions for congregation
Wedding and Funeral concerns
Advent Dinner
Meals for those in need
Parish Life [Trisha Chapman, staff]
Family Life Retreat (Jennifer Wymer)
Active Older Adults
Family Events
Women
WELCA (Judy Nybeck)
Sewing/Knitting/Quilting
UR Special Dresses (Dorothy Graesch)
Prayer Shawls (Patty Greenemeyer)
Bazaars (Chris Sims)
Tuesday Women’s Bible Study (Pastor Dawn)
Men
Men’s Breakfast
Stewardship [Doug Stussi]
Yearly Stewardship Campaign
Budget (Doug Stussi and Terry Bassett)
Capital Appeal Campaigns
Table of the Least
Social Justice Advocacy and Education/Events
Bread for the World Letter-writing Campaign
Fair Trade Products (Jason Klinka)
Tasty Mondays (Karne Beighle)
Lutheran Prison Ministry (Rev. Nancy Brock)
Green Table [Jason Klinka]
Environmental Advocacy and Education/
Events
Recycling
Paid Administration
Administrative Assistant (Trisha Chapman)
Music Leader (Melissa Kamm)
Accompanist (Kathleen Maassen)
Custodian (Phil Johnson)
Nursery Attendants (Megan and Rachel
Kamm)
Children’s Church Leader (Caitlin Cairns)
Family Life (Trisha Chapman)
Youth
Lutheran Campus Ministry [Pam Platz]
Develop Relationships with UCO Students,
Faculty and Staff
Provide Meals
Engage Campus Musicians (Platz/Kamm)
God will bless you with everything you need, and you will always have more than
enough to do all kinds of good things for others. 2 Corinthians 9:8
Lord of Life Lutheran Church
15400 North Western Avenue
Edmond OK 73013
(405) 341-5113
www.lordoflifelutheranok.org
Staff
Pastor
Rev. Dr. Dawn Enderwood
[email protected]
Music Notes
ATTENTION! There has been a change in the Celebration
Choir rehearsal start date! Because of Megan’s 18th birthday
and Fall Break we will start choir rehearsals October 22 at 7
pm NOT the 8th as previously stated. We will be rehearsing
songs for All-Saints Day, Advent, Christmas Eve and others!
This will be a fun time of learning, laughing and singing! Plan
on joining us on the 22nd.
Administrative Assistant
Trisha Chapman
Music
Melissa Kamm, Music Leader
[email protected]
Kathleen Maassen, Accompanist
Rick Wallenmeyer, Guitar
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Melissa Kamm, Music Leader
New Par tner s in Ministry
Lord of Life will receive new partners in ministry (members)
on Reformation Sunday, October 26. I you want to say “yes”
to Lord of Life, talk with Pastor Dawn.
Volunteer Staff
Financial Secretary
Terry Bassett
Hospitality
Patty Greenemeyer
Women of the ELCA
Judy Nybeck
Youth
Malorie Adair
Church Council
Tim Olson, President
Bart Dawson, Vice - President
Doug Stussi, Treasurer
Tom Glathar, Secretary
Kari Govier-Brown
Kylie Collier
Dave Francis
Deb Hudson
Jane Iverson - Ross
Bill McIlwaine
Pam Platz
Linda Richardson
Roses For All Saints’ Sunday
All Saints’ Sunday is November 2 on that day we will memorialize all the faithful who have died. White roses will be placed
in the church in memory of loved ones. To participate, please
fill out a special envelope that will an insert in the October 5,
12, and 19 bulletins. Roses are $2 each or $20 per dozen.
Names will be listed in the bulletin. Roses may be taken
home after the service on All Saints’ Sunday. Please place the
envelope in the offering basket by Sunday, October 19th.
Thrivent Builds
Lord of Life will be working
with other Lutherans to refurbish a Habitat for Humanity/Thrivent home in Oklahoma City on Thursday, Friday and Saturday, October
9, 10 and 11. Our goal is to
send 12 workers, in the image of Jesus’ 12 disciples. Work days begin at 9am and end by
3pm. All materials, most tools and training are supplied by
Habitat for Humanity. Sign up and help change a life.
Enjoy the Convenience of Electronic Giving
Lord of Life wants to remind you that we offer electronic giving as a way to automate your regular weekly
offering. Electronic giving offers convenience for individual congregation members and donation consistency
for our congregation.
Direct Debit Giving is used to automatically transfer funds from your checking or savings account to the
church’s bank account.
Credit & Debit Card Giving lets you make offerings automatically on a pre-determined schedule using a
credit or debit card.
Online Giving lets you go to http://www.lordoflifelutheranok.org/ at any time to set up an automatic donation plan, change your donation plan, make a one-time donation or view your online donation history.
As you contemplate future contributions, please consider electronic giving. If you need assistance contact the
church office at 341-5113.
Tasty Mondays
Tasty Mondays in October will be full of delicious dinners, busy bodies and wonderful words. Please join us for dinner at 6:00PM on October 13th for learn about
“photosynthesis” and exercising with the YMCA. Saturday, the 12th at noon we
will have lunch and learn about bones. Then, on Monday the 27th it is Bike Rodeo
Night with the Edmond Bicycle Committee. We will need extra volunteers to help
with fitting on helmets and spotting the courses for the riders. If you have a bike
with or without training wheels or a big trike we would love to borrow it for the
Rodeo.
Also, please consider sponsoring or bringing dinner this semester.
thex. Thanks!
Oct 13
Oct 18
Oct 27
Monday, 6:00pm
Saturday, 12noon
Monday, 6:00pm
The sign up sheet is in the Nar-
YMCA & What is photosynthesis?
Bones, Bones, Bones
Bike Rodeo with Edmond Bicycle Committee
Project 66 Community Food Pantry
The Project 66 Community Food Pantry is in need of deodorant and razors. We will be collecting those items
during the month of October. Please leave donations in the basket in the Narthex.
WELCA Bible Study
WELCA will meet the second Thursday, Oct. 9 at 5:00 pm in the church. All women welcome!
Our theme for October is: "We Are Called"
Theme verse: "Then I heard the voice of the Lord saying, ‘Whom shall I send, and who will go for us?’ And I
said, ‘Here am I; send me!’” Isaiah 6:8
Jingle Bell Bazaar
The Jingle Bell Bazaar is Saturday, November 2, 9am-3pm. The JBB is one of Lord of Life’s most lucrative and
fun fundraisers! We have many talented vendors this year. Let’s make this a very successful year for Lord of
Life and our vendors! Here’s how you can help:
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Jingle Bell Bazaar
Saturday, Nov 1st
9am-3pm
Donate craft items to be sold at the Lord of Life table
Bring baked goods for the bake sale - we are in need of pies,
quick breads, cookies, homemade candies etc...

Adopt a brisket. Sign up in the Gathering Space or speak with
Patty Greenemeyer

Volunteer to help with set-up on Thursday, Oct 30 or Friday,
Oct 31 and reset / tear down on Sat, Nov 1st at 3pm

Spread the word about the JBB through Facebook (for a virtual
flyer, email us at [email protected] ).

Hang up and or distribute flyers at your place of work, businesses you frequent and to friends and neighbors. Flyers will be
available in the church office.

Work during the Bazaar - we have several opportunities! Sign
up for your preferred shift on the sign up sheets in the Narthex.
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Book Club
WELCA
The
Book ClubBible
meets atStudy
Lord of Life on the fourth Tuesday of the month at 7:00pm unless otherwise noted.
Date
October 28
November 18
January
Book27 Club
February 24
Book and Author
Up at Butternut Lake by Mary McNear
The Hotel Rivera by Elizabeth Adler
undecided
undecided
AOA
Active Older Adults (AOA) is a Lord of Life’s group for friends and members 50 years and better. AOA will be getting together in the Gathering
Space for a POTLUCK and BUNKO at 5:00pm the second Saturday of
many months. Mark your calendar! Plan to join the fun and bring along
your favorite dish to share!
AOA Bunko & Potluck:
October 11, November 8 and, January 10
October Youth Service Project
Who: Anyone in grades 6-12. Please feel free to bring friends
What: Cleaning and disinfecting the Nursery. Let’s make it a healthy and safe environment for the littlest of
worshipers :D We will, of course, have refreshments available. If you have a favorite worship CD, please
bring it.
When: Sunday, October 12 from 12:00 noon - 2:00 pm
Family Life
Family Fun Night!
“Minute to Win It” game night & potluck.
Fun for the whole family!
Sunday, October 26th @
4:30pm - 7:00pm
In the Lord of Life Gathering Space.
Please bring a main dish, side dish, or dessert to share.
We hope your family will join the fun!
Please RSVP to Trisha, email: [email protected] or call 341-5113