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Faith......It's for Grown-Ups TooWe love kids, but does it sometimes seem like church is just about the kids? What about the adults? You want fellowship, a place to grow in faith, and a mission of service in the world too. Whether you're a single twenty-something, a couple with a growing family, or an empty-nester, you'll meet others like yourself at Lord of Life.
So Why Come to Church?...It's NOT some cosmic attendance sheet...It's NOT a country clubThat deep-down, "Oh, this is what was missing!"
Serving Our Neighbors with Compassion and Respect
We learned so much about the gifts of perspective and love that were given by the people we served. Those lessons have become part of our congregation's culture. Today, we keep learning new lessons about discipleship and service through an ongoing mission initiative called Continuing Compassion. There's always something interesting going on, so if you want to learn more, stop by for worship on Sundays or get in contact with our Mission Team Leaders. In the Works Now: Compassion Weekend 2010Compassion Weekend 2007... even though its been two years, you can hardly say "Compassion Weekend" around Lord of Life without someone stopping to share a memory of their experience that weekend.During that warm summer weekend in August, 2007, more than 230 LOL members were compassionate missionaries at 28 sites here in Central Ohio. All mission projects focused on the hunger, housing or healing needs of our community, and activities ranged from planning and enjoying a luau with seniors at Lutheran Village, to helping to build a walking path at Oesterlein Home, to helping with a noon time meal at St. John/Holy Rosary community kitchen. Memories of ... laughter, mercy, sweat, joy, hard work, and relentless compassion. It's time now to begin planning Compassion Weekend 2010! The Mission Team is looking for Lord of Life members to participate on the Compassion Weekend 2010 leadership team. Once we've assembled the leadership team, additional teams will be created to handle everything from mission site selection; prayer; child care; communication and publicity; party/celebration; master scheduling, planning for continuing compassion and the many other activities that will be needed to make the weekend meaningful to those who are served and to those who serve. If you have the gift of leadership or administration, and a willing and compassionate heart, please contact Sherry Hemmingsen, Diana Stanton, or any Mission team member. Discipleship Small Groups
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Being in the suburbs doesn't mean being disconnected from the needs of diverse communities. 
In 2007, Lord of Life started a new mission to serve the Columbus community with an emphasis on compassion. We are all given different gifts. Our original Compassion Weekend was about recognizing the gifts that Lord of Life, as a suburban congregation, could offer to the other neighborhoods and communities of Central Ohio.