Twentieth Sunday after Pentecost

Scripture for the Week: John 19:28-30 Psalm for the Day, October 6: Psalm 129

CALENDAR-AT-A-GLANCE 10/5 . Octoberfest 2013 10/6 . MYC 10/9 . Celebrate Recovery 10/12 . The Joseph Company . Hillcrest Work Day 10/13 . Baptism 11/3 . Anniversary Offering

matters .family Congratulations . Remember in Prayer

~Aaron and Devree Chleborad, on the birth of their son, Kian Ashley, on Saturday, September 28. Proud grandparents are Joe & Dee Brinnon, and Tom and Ann Chleborad, Sr. ~Shane Kline and Johanna Edwards, who were married on Saturday, September 21. ~Tyler and Kaydee Kent, on the birth of their daughter, Rigby Laine, on September 20. Proud grandparents are Scott and Lisa Kent. Travis Griese and family, in the death of his sister, Tangela Fisher, on September 5.

TO SERVE .OPPORTUNITIES Project 58

October 12th from 8 AM - 3 PM

. Hillcrest Transitional Housing Work Day . Donate Your Unneeded Vehicle

This week your donations allowed a man to have gas money so he could travel to work and helped an elderly couple with their electric bill.

WOLC partners with Hillcrest to provide fully furnished, rent-free apartments to four homeless families each year. Volunteers are needed for cleaning, painting, landscaping, plumbing, electrical, dry wall, flooring, HVAC, roofing, carpentry, etc. Call Megan Taylor at the church office for more information. Hey, heres a thought coming into the 4th quarter of 2013. If you have a vehicle you dont need that has a clear title - like a car, truck, boat, motorcycle, or RV - why not donate it to Word of Life Church? Your donation will be sold to raise money to help fund the work of the church, and youll get a gift letter for the sale amount. Just contact the church office at 816-233-6367 for more information about this great way to help our church.

.EVENTS Octoberfest 2013

THIS Saturday, October 5, 6-9 PM

Word of Life's annual fall festival will feature a giant corn maze and tons of hot dogs, brats, popcorn, cider, and funnel cakes. We'll have hayrides, games for the kids, live music, and much more for an evening of fun for everyone. Be sure to bring your lawn chairs, and invite friends, coworkers, and perfect strangers!

Almighty and everlasting God, you are always more ready to hear than we to pray, and to give more than we either desire or deserve: Pour upon us the abundance of your mercy, forgiving us those things of which our conscience is afraid, and giving us those good things for which we are not worthy to ask, except through the merits and mediation of Jesus Christ our Savior; who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.

EVENTS . Baptism

. The Joseph Company

Saturday, October 12 in The Life Center

Sunday, October 13

. Pajama Jam

Every prospective Christ-follower should be baptized. Baptism is the public declaration of each believers identification with Jesus and with his church. If youve not been baptized yet, Sunday, October 13 will be a great opportunity to go for it! We will be baptizing in both services. Its easy to register for baptismvisit the foyer table, fill out a Connect Card and drop it in the offering, sign up online at WOLC.COM, or call the church office.

THIS Sunday, October 6

. The Missouri Heart Gallery

October 23 through 25

During the 9 and 11 AM services, children in our nursery through the fifth grade are encouraged to come to church in their pajamas and slippers for a morning of fun, cartoons, and games. Information is available at the Word of Life Kids check-in desk in the foyer.

. More Small Group Opportunities

The Joseph Company is our monthly servantleadership session to help equip women and men who are passionate about being effective for the Kingdom of Jesus, every day of the week. Well feature a DVD-based presentation, THE POWER TO ACT, from Pranitha Timothy. Pranitha serves as Director of Aftercare for International Justice Mission a human rights agency that rescues victims of slavery and sexual exploitation in India. Pranitha has been directly involved in providing thousands of people with the skills they need to live in freedom and to heal from the trauma of slavery. We always enjoy plenty of small group time, as well as a seriously good free home-cooked breakfast. We encourage you to RSVP at the church office. We have three more small groups starting in October covering themes like parenting, living in spiritual community, and gratitude. Small groups are a great way for all of us to make friends and grow in the faith. For more information and to register, check out the Small Groups table in the foyer this weekend.

The Missouri Heart Gallery exhibition is coming to the Word of Life main foyer in just a few weeks. The gallery will display stirring portraits of kids in foster care awaiting a home with an adoptive family, and is a compelling representation of the many Missouri children who are looking for forever families. The Heart Gallery exhibition also will provide adoption information and help prospective adoptive and foster parents begin the process.

. Circle of Friends ~ Les Miserable

October 27, The Missouri Theater
Les Miserables packs an emotional wallop that has thrilled audiences all over the world! Word of Lifes very own Adrienne plays the lead. Meet in the church foyer by 1:30 PM and ride the church shuttle. This is not an accessible event: $20 for adults, $15 for kids under 12. Pre-pay by Oct 13. Register at the foyer table or call the church offices for more information.

SERVICE TIMES

Sunday Mornings at 9 & 11 Friday Nights at 7 in the MYC Wednesday Prayer & Communion at noon in The Upper Room Communion is served every Sunday. The next Baptism is October 13. The next New Member Sunday is January 12.

OFFICE HOURS

Tuesday-Friday, 9 AM-4 PM 3902 NE Riverside Road St. Joseph, MO 64505 816.233.6367

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