MAY 2014

Sundays

Worship Service (English)

9:00 am

11:00 am

6:00 pm

Worship Service (Spanish)

2:00 pm

Children’s Church

9:00 am

11:00 am

2:00 pm

4 Life Youth Service

6:00 pm

Wednesdays

EMPOWER

Discipleship Groups

7:00 pm

Adult Bible Study

Ladies Bible Study

Spanish Bible Study

Blaze Young Adults

4 Life Discipleship Classes

Girls Ministries

Royal Rangers

Website www.lifechurchsa.com

Email

info@lifechurchsa.com

“Motherhood: Still the Most

Important Profession”

“Honor thy father and mother: Which is the first commandment with promise”

Ephesians 6:2

During May, we honor and celebrate Mother’s Day. Due to the efforts of Anna M. Jarvis, who suggested a national observance of an annual day honoring all mothers, on May 9, 1914, by an act of Congress, President Woodrow Wilson, proclaimed the second Sunday in May as Mother’s Day. As I thought about Mother’s Day, I began to reflect on motherhood. I believe it is still the most important profession in the world. Being a mother is more than giving birth. It is a lifetime commitment of love, nurture, correction, training, and building character in children’s lives. From the time a child is born, the mother prepares the child for the rest of his/her life. Life is full of different roads; there are many paths to follow. Mothers teach their children how to make good choices, and to love them through the lessons. As we think about all that a mother does, I thought about a job description a mother might have. Here is how it might read in the classifieds: Needed, One Mother: She must have the following characteristics: M Manager - able to train, direct, educate, and prepare a child for life. Mender - able to fix things from bicycles to broken hearts O Organizer - one who will bring structure to her household and her child’s life Opportunist - one who will seize the moment and keep her child’s eye on the goal.

T Trustworthy - her child will know she can be trusted to keep her word. Teacher - she will not give a task without showing her child how to complete it. Taxi - available to drive her children to sporting events, birthday parties, and school functions. H Helper - she is there in the time of need Healer - she stands with her child through the rough places and wrong choices. Her kiss on a wound is better than any medicine a doctor can give. E Example - she sets an example in the home. Edifier - she builds up her children; she gives them confidence and encouragement. R Restrictor - she sets boundaries for herself and her children. Restorer - she is able to softly and tenderly rebuild and restore her children what others tear down. Refuge - she is a safe place in time of trouble. Reflector - she reflects the love and character of Christ. Being a mother is the most important, influential occupation on earth. Let us remember to appreciate and thank our mothers for their love and influence in our lives. Let us rise up and call her blessed! To all our mothers - Happy Mother’s Day! Changing Lives For Eternity! Pastor Terry & Tina Richardson

May 18th: 9, 11 am Services

“Faith That Shapes Your Life” Series

“You Can’t Fake It, You’ve Got to Faith It” Faith. . . . a must to please God. However,

faith is not just a requirement, but it is a

power source. When the world comes

crashing in, faith will give you the strength

you need to overcome. In this two part

series, you will be inspired to draw closer to

God in study and in prayer. You’ll also

learn just how much faith plays a part in your everyday life.

6 PM:

Encounter Prayer Meeting

Join with us as we gather corporately in

worship and praise to our Heavenly Father

as we strive as a congregation, families and

individuals to continue to seek God to Open

Up the Heavens in 2014.

May 25th: 9 & 11 am Services

“Faith That Shapes Your Life” Series

“God’s Four Impossibilities”

As seen throughout the Scripture, nothing is

impossible with God. There is “no thing”

outside His power of control. But, in this

message, you will discover the four things

God cannot do which will strengthen your

faith to believe God for the impossibilities

in your life.

6 PM:

Reverend Terry Richardson

Pastor Terry Richardson will minister during

the evening service. Bring the entire family

to Sunday evening service as you will not

leave the same way as you came.

COMING SUNDAYS IN MAY May 4th: 9 & 11 am Services

“None of These Things Move Me” Most failure comes, not from a lack of

talent or opportunity, but from a lack of

determination. Babe Ruth said, “It’s hard to

beat a person who never gives up.” Like

Rizpah proved in 2 Samuel when she refused

to quit, your determination will get the

attention of the king. You may be fighting to

save a dream, to defeat a sickness or to protect your family

like Rizpah. What you have to get hold of is determination

that says, “None of these things move me.” Even when

there’s no fight left in me, I won’t let go! In this message you

will be encouraged to persevere and persist until the victory

comes.

6 PM:

“Speed-the-Light” Service

Reverend Matt Rule

Speed-the-Light (STL) is the student-initiated, volunteer,

charitable program that provides much-needed equipment to

missionaries across the nation and in over 180 countries

around the world. Since its beginning, STL has raised over

$253 million for missionary equipment around the world.

Reverend Matt Rule has been in ministry for

twelve years, and currently serves as Youth

Director of the South Texas District of the

Assemblies of God. Matt desires to help

Pastors, Families, and Youth Ministries

promote the name of Jesus all over South

Texas. Matt and his wife, Heather, are

graduates of Southwestern Assemblies of God University.

They have three daughters, Emily, Hailey, and Madison.

May 11th: 9 & 11 am Services

Mother’s Day - Reverend Tina Richardson

As mothers, we have the ultimate responsibil-

ity to ensure our children are taught about the

faithfulness of God. We have witnessed first

hand His healing touch towards a sick child,

His hand of protection as they played sports

and learned to drive, and, most importantly,

His leading as they surrendered their lives to

Him. The faithfulness of God amazes us - it

shouldn’t but it does. Whether you are a mother who has

birthed or adopted children, or if you are a spiritual mother,

you can testify to the faithfulness of God. Pastor Tina will

deliver a dynamic and powerful message entitled I’ll Stand -

celebrating the faithfulness of God towards mothers, on

behalf of mothers and through mothers.

6 PM:

Service Dismissed

Connect With Life Church on the Web at

www.lifechurchsa.com

and

iglesiavidasa.org

Tithes and offerings, donations, and faith

promises can be made by clicking “online

giving”.

Servicios:

Domingo 2:00 pm Miércoles a las 7 pm

(Estudio de la Biblia en el salón de ministerios Hispanos)

4, 18 y 25 de Mayo 2:00 pm

“Serie” “La Gloria de Dios”

Descubre la diferencia entre LA GLORIA y SU PRESENCIA. Dice la palabra de Dios que la Presencia de Dios esta en todas

partes Salmos 139:7-10. Moisés lo dijo así en Éxodo 33:18 “Muéstrame tu Gloria” ¡No te pierdas estos servicios de Poder y

Gloria! . . .

Lanzamiento de “CASAS DE PODER” Jueves 01 de mayo, 7:00 pm, en la casa del Pastor Juan Manuel Ruiz

Prepárese para un tiempo Glorioso, lleno de Aprendizaje, Compañerismo, Oración y del poder de Dios para cambiar cualquier

circunstancia en tu vida. Atrévete a Creer y veras a tu fe en acción. Nuestra base de Casas de Poder se encuentra en el Libro de

Primera de Corintios Capitulo 4 verso 20. Porque el reino de Dios no consiste en palabras, sino en PODER. Si desea abrir

su hogar para ser de bendición a su familia y a sus vecinos. Favor de comunicarse con el Pastor Ruiz al 956-607-1425.

“LA HORA DE PODER” Sábados, 8:00 - 9:00 am, a partir 3 de mayo

Todos los Sábados de 8 am a 9 am Únase a nosotros para “LA HORA DE PODER” Haga un esfuerzo en venir y invertir este

tiempo a Dios para ver la mano de Dios en nuestros servicios; de ver gente nueva, salva, reconciliada, liberada y para

prepararnos para ver la Gloria de Dios sobrenaturalmente con Milagros, y Señales. Para mayor información favor de

comunicarse con el Pastor Ruiz al 956-607-1425.

Del Escritorio del Pastor Ruiz

Cuan grande es el Señor!...Que bendición que en estos pasados meses hemos podido experimentar la mano

de Dios. Hemos visto personas salvas, reconciliadas otras milagrosamente sanadas. Gloria a Dios por ello!,

pero esto no es todo, hay mas, mucho mas. Aun Dios se sigue derramando y preparando a su pueblo para

algo mas Glorioso. Queremos que sea sensible a la voz de Dios que no permita que el Diablo le engañe o le

robe su gozo. Dice la palabra de Dios en 1 Pedro 5:8 Sed sobrios, y velad; porque vuestro adversario el

diablo, como león rugiente, anda alrededor buscando a quien devorar. Entonces recitamos al diablo!

Santiago 4:7 Someteos, pues, a Dios; resistid al diablo, y huirá de vosotros. ¡Tenemos la Victoria en

Cristo Jesus! . . . ¡Les amamos Iglesia!

Friday, May 16th, 7:00 pm at the Home of David & Lyn Thomason

1339 South Flores Street # 202, 78204,

210-317-3403

RATED M

FOR MARRIAGE

Men’s Breakfast Saturday, May 17th, 9:00 am

Life Church Fellowship Hall

Join us for breakfast, devotional, and

a great time of manly fellowship.

For more information, contact Steve

Colman at 210-316-8659.

Missions Pledge Update

Guatemala Missions Budget: $20,000.00

Amount Received: $10,122.00

Amount Needed: $ 9,878.00

Team Members News

Team members, your non-refundable airline ticket

$650.00 balance is due by Sunday, May 4, 2014.

Please note “airline ticket balance” on your check or

tithing envelope.

Life Light Ministries Saturdays, 9:00 am, in the Sanctuary

As believers, we are charged with the duty to

spread the Good News in our community.

Each Saturday morning we gather to be

witnesses of His love and mercy. Just as

Jesus received sinners, we should receive

people as they are and invite them to know

Christ. Let’s step out of our comfort zones

and make new friends. It is through making new friends that

we will be able to lead them to Christ Jesus.

Nursing Home Ministry Fridays at 10:00 am at Lakeside Inn (Located on Lakeside Parkway off of SW Loop 410 between

Hwy 151 and Marbach Road).

Volunteers meet every Friday and minister in music and the

Word of God to the residents of the Lakeside Inn Nursing

Home. We are Jesus’ hands extended by befriending, loving

and praying for their needs. We want everyone to have the

opportunity to receive Jesus as their Lord and Savior before

their eternity begins. We are seeing lives changed for

eternity - if you would like to be part of this life changing

ministry, contact Eva Hizon at 210-209-1112.

Ladies Alive Friendship Celebration Saturday, May 3, 2014 at 10:30 am

Life Church Gymnasium

We invite all ladies to be part of our Friendship

Celebration. The gymnasium will be transformed into a

beautiful array of theme decorated tables. We will enjoy

a delicious brunch and have a great time of fellowship.

Our special music guest, Irma Cristina, is an anointed

worship leader who will touch your heart with her

ministry. Pastor Tina Richardson will deliver a powerful

and dynamic word from the Lord.

Ladies, if you have not received an invitation, call the

church office at 210-674-6784. You may bring a

girlfriend as well.

You do not want to miss our

Ladies Friendship Celebration!

Young Adults

Mother’s Day Carnation Sale National Fine Arts Fundraiser

Youth Camp Tuesday, June 17 - Friday, June 20, 2014

Cost: $160.00 (if $70.00 deposit is received by Sunday, May 11th)

Should you need more information, contact Pastor Paul at

210-379-7421, or via email pastorpjw@sbcglobal.net.

Kids Camp

Wednesday, July 16 - Saturday, July 19, 2014

Cost: $160.00 ($70.00 deposit due now to reserve space)

Contact Bro. Allen at 210-674-6784, or via email

allen@lifechurchsa.com, if you have any questions.

Camp is where youth and children from all over South

Texas gather in one accord to worship our Lord and Savior.

Healings, one-on-one time with God, infilling/refilling with

the Holy Spirit, be called in the ministry - all can take place

during camp. Camp is an awesome experience for youth

and kids. Don’t miss the opportunity! Applications are

available in the Information Center.

Ages 18

and up 7PM-7PM Life

Church Gym

Burn Praise & Prayer Gathering

Combined worship leaders from all over

San Antonio will meet to seek the heart of God!!

FACEBOOK.COM/BURN247SA

Student Ministries

4 LIFE STUDENT MINISTRY PRESENTS

Saturday, May 31st , 6:30 - 9:00 pm

Plenty of fun for everyone!

Food

Prizes

Live Music

Best “Selfie” Contest

Much Much More

Students 12-18

A night like no other in Life Church’s Gym

Everything will change in a instant!!

Graduation Recognition High School, College, and Graduate School

Sunday, June 1, 2014, 11:00 am Service

Graduation is an exciting time in your life,

and we want to celebrate with you!

Life Church will honor all 2013-2014

graduates on Sunday, June 1st during the

11:00 am service. Graduation packets

are available now at the Information

Center. Return completed packets to

Rhonda Battles at the Information Center on or before

Sunday, May 18th. If you need more information, contact

Rhonda at 210-723-5426 or email at ladyrksb@yahoo.com.

Cost:

$3.00 per carnation

Pre-Order:

at the Information Center

Pick Up:

Sunday, May 11th

Senior Adult

Ministry

Adults ages 50 and over

Breakfast Fellowship Tuesday, May 13th, 9:00 am

The Egg & I Restaurant (Hwy 151 at Ingram Road)

Game Day & Pot Luck Lunch Tuesday, May 27th, 11:00 am

Join us for a great time of games, fellowship and delicious

food located at Don and Jimmie Spears’ home. Bring a pot

luck dish.

For Game Day location or if you need more information, call

the church office at 210-674-6784.

Summer is approaching quickly, and is a great time to get

plugged into new ministries here at Life Church. The

Creative Arts Ministries will use this season to grow and

deepen ourselves not only in the talents and gifts which God

has given us, but also to grow deeper as worshippers and

servants in our areas of ministry. So whether you are a

musician, singer, actor, photographer, computer savvy, or

love to work with lighting or audio; this is the PERFECT

time for you to get plugged in! Contact Pastor David at 210-

674-6784 or via email pastordavid@lifechurchsa.com to . . .

Creative Arts Bake Sale Sunday, June 1st in the Foyer Hallway

All proceeds go towards the Creative Arts

Ministries. Stop by the tables in the Foyer

and pick up some delicious treats!

“Pray Until Something Happens” Kidz Church - Sundays at 9 & 11 am and 2 pm

Prayer is a powerful thing. Prayer can also

be a confusing thing for kids. Many kids

think they don’t pray “good enough.”

Many times, it is because of a lack of

understanding as to what prayer really is.

In this series, children will learn very practical ways they can

pray for others. From praying for the sick to praying for our

missionaries to praying for an unsaved friend or family

member, these lessons will teach kids how to “Pray Until

Something Happens!”

May 4th: “How To Pray When You Are Scared”

May 11th: Mother’s Day - Kidz Church Dismissed

May 18th: “How To Pray For Your Unsaved Friends”

May 25th: “How To Pray God’s Word”

Kids Camp Fundraisers

Chic-Fil-A Night Wednesday, May 21st, 5:00 - 9:00 pm. Marbach location.

20% of all the proceeds will benefit Kids Camp

Scholarships. Invite your family and friends to Chick-fil-A

before or after Empower Wednesday Night Service. Make

sure you mention that you are from Life Church!!!!

Barbecue Plate Sale Saturday, June 14th, 11:00 am - 3:00 pm, $7.00 per plate.

Plates will consist of chicken, sausage, rice, beans, potato

salad, and bread. All monies raised will go towards helping

kids fundraiser for camp.

Donations are needed for chicken leg quarters, sausage, rice,

beans, and potato salad. Contact Allen or Michelle Martin at

210-835-8876, or 210-835-8861 and make a big impact in

these precious children’s lives.

2014 Ranger Kids Day Camp Saturday, May 17, 2014, 9:00 am - 3:00 pm

Ranger Kids (Kinder, First, & Second Grade Boys)

Commanders, and Parents

$16.00 per Ranger (includes a limited

edition RKDC badge featuring JB Beaver

as well as material for each activity and

lunch). Parents and siblings may purchase

lunch only for $5.00 per person. Contact

Commander Allen Martin, 210-835-8876, or

210-674-6784 for more details.

CELEBRATING EASTER AT LIFE CHURCH

Over 750 attendees at the Children’s Eggstravaganza Outreach

Over 900 attendees at the Easter Sunday services

4424 SW Loop 410 San Antonio, TX 78227

CELEBRATING MOTHER’S Sunday, May 11th, 9, 11 am & 2 pm

Special Message:

Reverend

Tina Richardson