Pastor Dave in Concert Wednesday, August 4 at 7:00 pm, Pastor Dave, along with his cousin, Eric

Miller and David Pencil will be giving a concert of Thanksgiving to God.

A free will offering will be taken and all proceeds will be divided between Hill

Country Ministry and Audubon Society for restoring the wildlife in the Gulf.

LUTHERAN WORLD RELIEF STAMPOREE

In their continuing effort to support LWR, the Kindred Sisters is asking all LOLLC

members and friends to help support this LWR project by collecting and saving can-

celled postage stamps. For your convenience and collection, a “Stamporee” box is in the

Welcome Center waiting for your used envelopes containing cancelled stamps. If tearing

off envelope, leave at least 1-1/2” around the stamp. Commemorative Stamps, State and

United States Stamps from Fishing and Hunting Licenses are most desirable.

REMEMBER: Cancelled Stamps are available … not only from each of us personally, but

from businesses and even GARAGE SALES.

Lord of Life Lutheran Church, 9700 Neenah Ave, Austin, Texas 78717 Phone 512.671.6100 Fax 512.671.6103 www.lordoflifeaustin.org

July 2010 Edition Volume No. 1007

Upcoming Fellowship:

Camp Chrysalis

Brunch after each Summer service

Scrapbook Party

Concert (Aug. 4)

Growth Group planning meeting (Aug. 8)

GET INVOLVED!

Inside this issue:

Summer Series 1

LWR Stamporee 1

Kindred Sisters 2

Memorial Garden Pics 2

Birthdays / Anniversaries 2

Library Notes 3

Angel Food Ministries 3

Remember in Prayer 3

Experiencing Growth 3

Growth… (continued) 4

Preparing for Sunday 4

Other News 5

Memorials 5

Worship Leaders 6

Calendar 7

Angel Food Ministries 8

Angel Food Ministries 9

God’s Work, Our Hands

Summer Sermon Series:

Work Matters

It’s a workaholic society that we live in, but starting July 18th

we will begin a sermon series to help us spend time focusing on

how to effectively balance work and life. It tackles tough issues

such as money, sharing your faith at work, dealing with difficult

people, and how to leave a legacy. Join us for an exciting journey

into God’s continuing purpose and calling in your life.

You Matter to God - July 18

What Should I Do With My Life? - July 25

How Do I Balance Life and Work? - August 8

How Do I Manage My Money? - August 15

How Do I Show My Faith @ Work? - August 22

How Do I Deal With Difficult People? - August 29

How Do I Leave a Legacy? - September 5

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Kindred sisters has a few cookbooks left. Get yours be-fore they are all gone. They make wonderful gifts and are only $10.00 each! Get yours while they last in the Koinonia Café or the office.

July Birthdays & Anniversaries

Simply Giving You may set your contri-butions to be automati-cally deducted from your bank account on the schedule that works best for you!

Contact the church office for a simple form to fill out.

KINDRED SISTERS NEWS

The Lord of Life Kindred Sisters June 1st meeting

was a traveling meeting. NINE of us gathered at

the church on the morning of June 1st. We trav-

eled together to visit our sister Alberta Otto. She

lives in the SPJST Assisted Living Home in Tay-

lor, Texas. Alberta is one of our lovely shut-ins of

our congregation. She was very delighted to see us and several of our members have

known her a long time. Nell Pennington, one of our Stephen Ministers, administered Holy

Communion to the group. Alberta had asked if we could bring communion to her when we

visited her. We were very thankful we could do that. Our devotion was about friends, and

we all agreed we have old and new friends that we give thanks for each day. Alberta was

thankful for the new friends she had met since moving to her new home and also for the

old friends who were visiting her that day.

After leaving Alberta Otto, the group went to the "Texan" restaurant in Hutto for lunch.

It was decided that the Kindred Sisters would contribute $100.00 to the Lutheran World

Relief to assist in sending quilts to the people in Haiti. We were thankful to return home

safely, and we are always grateful to God for our wonderful friends of "Kindred Sis-

ters". Join us next time.

There will not be a meeting in July. Stay tuned for our next adventure.

Save Stamps … Need your suggestions for 2010-2011 Meetings

Any questions: Contact Marge Kretschmar 258-2988 or Glenace Klinker 671-3690

Memorial Garden

07/01/1987 Steven and Rebecca Holland 07/03/2006 Mrs. Tracy Bushong 07/06/1991 Mr. & Mrs. Roland Swanson 07/10/1982 Mr.& Mrs. Lee Roy Schilling 07/11/1992 Brad and Denise Sheehan 07/11/1992 Mr. & Mrs. Melvin Olfers 07/12/1969 Mr. & Mrs. David Spilo 07/14/1990 Mr. & Mrs. John Dunn 07/15/1955 Mr. and Mrs. David Von Tersch 07/15/1995 Mr. & Mrs. John Duarte 07/17/1999 Pamela Kamensky 07/23/1983 Matthew and Rosemary Kostoff 07/25/1987 Mr. & Mrs. Andrew Schoss 07/25/1998 Mrs. Tina Folts 07/26/1980 Katharine and Joshua Vaughn 07/28/2001 Mrs. Tanya DaMommio 07/29/1995 Mr. Marcus Hafner 07/31/2004

Pacheco, Andrea 07/02 Walsh, Olivia 07/04 Renck, Alicia 07/05 Estes, Donna 07/07 Freitag, Ariana 07/08 Stewart, Austin 07/08 Duarte, Janie 07/09 Holland, Steven 07/11 Pencil, Heather 07/12 Penland, Melinda 07/12 Pennington, Nell 07/13 Loyd, Sarah 07/15 DeWitt, Leigh 07/17 Eckermann, Katie 07/17 Klinker, Glenace 07/18 Baese, Tyler 07/19 Renck, Michael 07/20 Ryan, Carolyn 07/20 Melton, Kay 07/22 Anderson, Erik 07/23 Kamensky, Michael 07/24 Hafner, Kimberly 07/25 Lucas, Julie 07/26 Rusk, Judith 07/26 Vaughn, Roger 07/26 Hutchins, William 07/28 Donna Estes

The Stewardship Committee

has formed!

Lord of Life has a new Steward-

ship Committee. The Steward-

ship Committee will focus on

making stewardship a year-

round program. More info to

come next month!

“I love this church and I know

you do too, so let’s support it.”

By: Donna Estes

There is not book for suggested reading this month.

When I look back, I am so impressed again

with the life-giving power of literature.

If I were a young person today, trying to gain a sense of

myself in the world, I would do that again by reading,

just as I did when I was young.

~ Maya Angelou ~

Books are not made for furniture,

but there is nothing else that so beautifully furnishes a house.

~ Henry Ward Beecher ~

THANK YOU~

The Memory Garden Committee would like to thank Dorothy Hamilton for the beautiful

birdbath that she donated for the memory garden. Please take a moment to go and view the gar-

den, which is located at the West end of the Library/Senior High building. It is so pretty with

the flowers in bloom and is a very quiet place to sit quietly and contemplate the beauty and

wonder of God.

Teach us to make the most of our time so that we might grow in wisdom.

(Psalm 90:12)

So some have asked what I really want to see happen here at Lord of Life.

The answer is very simple. I want all of us to grow in wisdom. You grow in

wisdom by investing in eternal things. Now, what do I mean by that. The first

eternal area is inside of you and it’s your character. So when you invest your

time in developing your character, you are making a difference not only now,

and that is one of the results, but you are also making a difference in

We’re Experiencing Growth — by Pastor Dave

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Food Contributions to Hill Country

Community Ministries

June collections:

334 pieces

Let’s keep it going!

REMEMBER IN PRAYER THOSE WHO ARE SUFFERING FROM

ILLNESSES:

Ruby Ivy, Fran Hendrix,

Junette Gowen, Alberta Otto,

Dot Harrington, Joy

Warriner, Ella Symank,

Lynsey Thurman, Angie Parr,

Gladys Soiseth, David Spilo,

Bob Lane, Dorothy Hamilton,

Nick Maddern, Elvira

Pelphrey, Robert Sopronyi,

Diann Sowell, Deb Durling,

Cindy Kassel, Nic Shappe,

Reileigh Mace, Teresa

Plessala, Jeannie Jones,

Katelyn Carter,

Mary Ann McGuire,

Terry Kinstley,

Rev. Allison Hoenen,

Rev. Jenning Hoenen,

Kelli Egan, Laverne Welch,

Lauretta Bennett,

Clyde Czajkowski,

Aaron Wood, Carl Giesecke,

Lanae Ortivez

Library Notes

ANGEL FOOD MINISTIRES

SUMMER TYPE MEALS as Lasagna, Pizza, Chicken, Meatloaf, Hot Dogs, Ground Beef

are samplings of Angel Food Ministries’ JULY Signature Box ($30). SPECIALTY BOXES

include Convenience Meals (great for seniors and people living with diabetes) and Allergen

-Free. Quickly order the “Bit O’ Blessing Box” ($21) which contains family favorites: Cor-

nish Hens, IQF Chicken Breasts, Smoked Sausage, and CF Steak as only limited number

of boxes are available. Check out www.angelfoodministries.com, click on MENU for col-

ored pictures of all food boxes.

July Distribution Saturday is July 31, 2010. Please note that the LOLLC pickup time is

changed to between 9:00 – 10:00 am (It was 9:30 – 10:30 am).

Please tell your friends and neighbors about this food relief/budget saving program …

remember, EVERYONE and ANYONE can participate in AFM. Donations to help our

church family are always welcome. Order forms and information are in Life-Lines and in

LOLLC’s WELCOME CENTER.

Are you willing to help take orders on the Last Order Sunday and/or help with Distribu-

tion Saturday? We hope so … Any questions and willingness to help with this Outreach

Ministry Opportunity, please contact Pastor Dave 671-6100 or Glenace Klinker 671-3690

(continued)

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the future. And the other area is when you invest in people around you. So

when you invest in relationships, you are investing in eternity.

How do we learn to do that? We do what it takes to grow. To that end, we

are working to begin something called Growth Groups.

Here’s what I know about growth. Either we grow, or we die. We never

stay the same. The choice is yours and mine. So I want you and me to grow

together so that you might grow in wisdom.

We don’t just grow automatically. We have to put ourselves in a place

where we can grow. So that’s why we're starting Growth Groups. Growth

Groups are places where you can get together with other people. A place

where you can grow your character and where you can invest in the growth of

others. That is investing for eternity.

So we're experiencing growth, and I would like you to be a part of it. On

August 8, after worship, we'll have a special meeting to discuss Growth

Groups and how you will be able to participate. So please mark your calendars

for this important event.

Pastor Dave

LOLLC LADIES – KINDRED SISTERS

Monthly Meeting – 1st Tuesday Morning

Upcoming Opportunities:

Tuesday, July 6, 2010

No Meeting

Tuesday, August 3, 2010

Meet and Eat Out

Bring your saved cancelled postage stamps

For LWP Stamporee Box

We filled it up AGAIN!!!

Hostess Sign-Up Sheet – Please sign Up

Questions: Marge Kretschmar 258-2988

or Glenace Klinker 671-3690

Preparing For Sunday

July 4 Isaiah 66:10-14 Psalm 66:1-9 Galatians 6:[1-6] 7-16 Luke 10:1-11, 16-20 July 11 Deuteronomy 30:9-14 Psalm 25:1-10 Colossians 1:1-14 Luke 10:25-37 July 18 Genesis 18:1-10a Psalm 15 Colossians 1:15-28 Luke 10:38-42 July 25 Genesis 18:20-32 Psalm 138 Colossians 2:6-15 [16-19] Luke 11:1-13

JULY MENU

Life-Lines pgs. 8 & 9

& Welcome Center

JULY SCHEDULE

Lord of Life Lutheran Church Office

512-671-6100

9700 Neenah Avenue, Austin, TX 78717

At Office: Monday - Friday 9:30 am – 1:30 pm

Walk-In Orders Due: Friday, July 9, 2010 (By 1:30 pm – NO EXCEPTIONS)

Sundays: July 4 & 11, 2010

Cash, Money Order, or Lone Star Card

Distribution Day: Saturday, July 24, 2010 9:00 am – 10:00 am

at Lord of Life Lutheran Church

Boxes NOT picked up by 10:00 am will be donated to a family

in need. No credits or refunds can be made.

They broke bread in their homes and ate together with

glad and sincere hearts, praising God and enjoying the

favor of all the people. And the Lord added to their number

daily those who were being saved. (Acts. 2:46-47)

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Memorials

In memory of Esther Liardon: William Wendler

SUMMER BRUNCHES

All good will offerings the youth

receive for their summer brunches

will be donated to Becky Cockrum's

children.

July 4th - NO BRUNCH

July 11th - Breakfast Casseroles

July 18th - Tacos and Enchilada

July 25th - Italian Meal

August 1st - Donuts & Kolaches

August 8th - Scrumptious Salads

August 15th - Sweet & Savory Biscuits and Breads

August 22nd - Back to School Sandwiches, etc.

OTHER NEWS

Summer Family Retreat

Save the date! Join our church family for a fellowship and worship summer retreat. The retreat is Friday evening July 30th through Sunday afternoon August 1st at Lutheran Camp Chrysalis in the beautiful hill country near Kerrville. We will enjoy all the camp favorites: archery, canoeing, swimming, hiking, crafts, ropes courses, bible study, camp songs, camp fires, s’mores, outdoor worship and much more. The camp has air conditioned family cabins with large common areas and comfortable rocking chairs to enjoy the view. The camp will cook meals in the dining hall. You can choose which activities to participate in. Join us on this spiritual adventure. More information to come. Contact Dave or Erica Smith @ 255-8171.

Dear Pastor Dave and the members of Lord of Life,

Thank you all for the caring and support you have

given my parents and my family.

When my parents were homebound and were living at

the nursing home, many of you reached out with cards,

calls, visits, and bringing communion. This was a blessing

to my parents and to me. Faith and the church was the

center of my parents’ lives. They reached out and helped

at church when they were able. It was wonderful to have

so many people do the same for them.

When we lost my Dad and then my Mom, ya’ll were

there for my family and me. The bereavement committee

graciously brought sandwiches and desserts for out family

after my Dad’s funeral. When my Mom passed away, ya’ll

brought desserts and coffee to the gathering after her fu-

neral. Several of you helped setup, serve, and clean up so

that our family could eat and relax, and visit with our

family and friends. Thank you so much.

The Pastor and members of the church helped with the

funeral. Pastor Dave was an inspiring part of the service.

The church and Pastor Dave gave their time to compose

and print the beautiful bulletins for the funeral. Everyone

has been so caring and supportive to us. You all have

blessed us.

My parents loved Lord of Life. They were members at

the beginning of the church. They enjoyed being involved

with the church. I know they missed going to church

when they physically could not come.

Lord of Life has grown so much. My parents would be

proud that they were a part of the church. Thanks for

being an amazing example of God’s love.

May the church continue to grow and be a blessing.

May the members of the church be blessed for all of your

kindness.

Love, Sharron Krause

The time you’ve given,

the hearts you’ve touched,

the lives you’ve blessed—

these are true gifts from God.

Thank you for sharing His love.

Lord of Life family,

I wanted to say thank you to everyone for celebrating

my graduation with me. I enjoyed the presentation and

the delicious pizza party!

Love, Carrie Mauel

P.S. There’s still cake in my freezer :)

Worship Leaders for July 2010

JULY 4, 2010 Summer Services Color: Green

Presiding Minister: David Pencil Assisting Minister: Marilee Parsons

Lector/Petitioner: Mike Petry Communion Assistant: Katherine Stewart

Acolyte: Raina Parsons Media Assistant: Aaron Stratton

Bread: Wine: Mary & Roger Vaughn

Altar Guild: Debbie Grunska, Deanna & Lauren Brown, Martha Orr, Tracy Pichini

Ushers: Dennis Friedrich, Harry Dailey, Herman Haenel, Aaronj Stratton, Doug Caldwell, Bill Saegert

Inside Greeters: Outside Greeters:

Tellers: Dick Fink & Julia Neeley

Flowers:

JULY 11, 2010 Summer Services Color: Green

Presiding Minister: David Pencil Assisting Minister: Mindy Penland

Lector/Petitioner: Deb Grunska Communion Assistant: Nell Pennington

Acolyte: Callie Prather Media Assistant: Jim Tarsi

Bread: Wine: Mary & Roger Vaughn

Altar Guild: Debbie Grunska, Deanna & Lauren Brown, Martha Orr, Tracy Pichini

Ushers: Dennis Friedrich, Harry Dailey, Herman Haenel, Aaronj Stratton, Doug Caldwell, Bill Saegert

Inside Greeters: Outside Greeters:

Tellers: Dick Fink & Julia Neeley

Flowers: Peter & Tracy Pichini

JULY 18, 2010 Summer Services Color: Green

Presiding Minister: Pastor Dave Seddelmeyer Assisting Minister: Edith Swartz

Lector/Petitioner: Marge Kretschmar Communion Assistant: Mike Kamensky

Acolyte: Avery Willenborg Media Assistant: Rex Schroeder

Bread: Wine: Mary & Roger Vaughn

Altar Guild: Debbie Grunska, Deanna & Lauren Brown, Martha Orr, Tracy Pichini

Ushers: Dennis Friedrich, Harry Dailey, Herman Haenel, Aaronj Stratton, Doug Caldwell, Bill Saegert

Inside Greeters: Outside Greeters:

Tellers: Dick Fink & Julia Neeley

Flowers:

JULY 25, 2010 Summer Services Color: Green

Presiding Minister: Pastor Dave Seddelmeyer Assisting Minister: Rex Schroeder

Lector/Petitioner: Mindy Penland Communion Assistant: Shari Willenborg

Acolyte: Lauren Dowling Media Assistant: Chuck Neeley

Bread: Wine: Mary & Roger Vaughn

Altar Guild: Debbie Grunska, Deanna & Lauren Brown, Martha Orr, Tracy Pichini

Ushers: Dennis Friedrich, Harry Dailey, Herman Haenel, Aaronj Stratton, Doug Caldwell, Bill Saegert

Inside Greeters: Outside Greeters:

Tellers: Dick Fink & Julia Neeley

Flowers: Vicki Parsons

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July 2010

Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat

27 28

Pastor Dave on

Vacation until 7/15

29 30 1

2 3

4

9:30 Worship

Service

*Brunch to follow

5

6

Book Study

Group (Screwtape

Letters) 7:00pm

7

8

Council Meeting

7:00pm

9

Angel Food

Orders due by

1:30pm

10

11

9:30 Worship Service

*Brunch to follow

12

13

Book Study

Group (Screwtape

Letters) 7:00pm

14

15

Pastor Dave back

from Vacation

16 17

18

9:30 Worship Service *Brunch to follow

19

20

Book Study

Group (Screwtape

Letters) 7:00pm

21

22

Scrapbook Party

6:00pm

All Committee

Meetings

7:00pm

23

24

Angel Food

Distribution

9:00am -10:00am

25

9:30 Worship Service *Brunch to follow

26

27

Book Study

Group (Screwtape

Letters) 7:00pm

28

29 30

Camp Chrysalis

Family Retreat

31

Camp Chrysalis

Family Retreat

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