The Branches Sharing The News of Tree of Life Lutheran Church

Week of March 8, 2020

Office Contact & Hours Monday - Thursday: 9 am - 3:30 pm

Address: 3201 N Loop 336 W, Conroe, TX 77304 Phone: 936-539-9530

10:30 amAssisting Minister: Carolyn McArthurAcolytes: Callen Brown, Ainsley LakeAltar Guild: Camille Converse, Connie CrowleyCommunion: Lisa Lemaux, Beth Parker, Dave & Daphne Cox, Dennis McConnel, Connie CrowleyGreeters: Treva Allen, Dennis AndrewsLector: Dennis McConnellSound: Jim RustVisual: Susan RinehartLivestream Video: Shantell BrownUshers: Chris Hart, Kirk Helberg

8 amAssisting Minister: John StephensonAltar Guild: Shirley Carr, Cyndi ObroskyCommunion: Shirley Carr, Cyndi ObroskyGreeter: Ed LittleLector: Peggy LittleVisual: Ed LittleUsher: Mary Pressley

Services to TOLCounters: Heidi Beckham, Julie WeeksFellowship: John & Linda Baumgartner

Sunday Worship 8 am & 10:30 am

Sunday School 9:15 am

Upcoming Church EventsAPR 3-5 Confirmation RetreatAPR. 5 Palm SundayAPR. 9 Maundy ThursdayAPR. 10 Good FridayAPR. 12 Easter

Serving During Worship

Weekly ScheduleSun. 8:00 am Worship Service

9:15 am Sunday School10:30 am Worship Service11:45 am TOL Youth Band/

Orchestra Practice4:00 pm RPG Club

Tue. 6:30 pm Bells Practice

Wed. 10:00 am Creative Hands5:30 pm Lent Soup Supper6:15 pm Spiritual Practices

Class6:15 pm Youth Activities7:15 pm Holden Evening

Prayer7:54 pm Choir Practice

Lent Schedule Beginning March 4th on Wednesday nights during Lent please join us at 5:30 pm for dinner, Spiritual Practices at 6:15 pm, and Holden Evening Prayer at 7:15 pm. We will gather, learn about and participate in three traditional spiritual practices. By the end of the five weeks, you will have some real experience with dwelling in the Word (Lectio Divina), Taize (musical meditation), and Centering Prayer (Christian meditation).

Come, turn off the noise of the world and listen for the still small voice of the Divine. Sign up today in the narthex to participate and receive your devotional packet.

Youth Lenten InformationWe invite all youth for Lent starting on March 4th. We will enjoy dinner with everyone then break off for games and learn new ways to notice God in our everyday lives. At 7:15 pm, we will join the adults in the sanctuary for Holden Evening Prayer.

Volunteers needed for Lenten Soup SupperWe need volunteers to prepare and serve meals during Lent, each Wednesday from March 4th - April 4th. We will have dinner at 5:30 pm, consisting of soup, sandwiches, and dessert. Many soups can be dropped off in a crockpot for ease of cooking! If you would like to help please sign up in the narthex. For questions please contact Diane Schaper, RDSchaper@gmail.com.

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ALL people in Christ’s love.

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Church Business StuffAttendance on March 1, 2020 - 179January Contributions - $56,042January Expenses - $53,083

If you or someone you know is in need of care and would like a Stephen Minister contact Pastor Chris or Mary Dinklage.Second Sunday High School Meeting

We invite all high school aged youth to our new "Second Sunday" youth group meeting starting TODAY!! We'll gather in the high school room, check in on each other, plan service projects, fun events, and more! The meeting will start right after the 10:30am service lets out and will take less than an hour. See you there!

Giving WallThe Giving Wall is up! Please check it out and help invest in the growth of our youth as they begin their summer activities. Please see the giving wall in the narthex for more information.

St. Vincent De Paul Needs UnderwearPlease help us provide new, packaged underwear for both men and women of all sizes for our friends in need through the wonderful work at St. Vincent De Paul. There is a box in the narthex where you can drop-off your donations. Please speak with Diana Stigleman for more information.

Growing In Generosity SeminarMark your calendar to be sure and join us on Sunday, March 29 when Dr. Lizbeth Johnson, the synod gift planner with Lutheran Foundation of the Southwest, will be here to share with us about growing generosity through Legacy Stewardship from 9:15 a.m. to 10:15 a.m. in the Fellowship Hall. With careful and thoughtful estate planning, extra care and consideration can help to maximize remaining funds for your family, friends and charitable intent.In addition to the session, she can provide private consultation with individuals and families, to create “blueprints” that achieve your goals based on what you would like to accomplish for family and ministry at no cost or obligation.All of us have the opportunity to control our assets during life, and it is possible to convey our values at the end-of-life through a well-thought out plan. Dr. Johnson will provide examples of what is possible when considering both family and charitable intent in your plans.

Musicians WantedDo you play an instrument? We are starting up an instrumentalist group and are looking for people who want to play at church. If you are interested, meet right after the 10:30 am service over by the organ, from 12 - 12:30 pm. Contact John Burkwall at music@treechurch.net for more information.

Girl Scout Cookies for the TroopsDo you have any Girl Scout cookies you would like to donate to the troops overseas? Or maybe you would like to buy a few extra boxes to donate. If so, please leave then in the designated tub in the narthex. Thanks!