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Dead Through Sin. Alive in Christ.

September 14, 2025 /

Being connected to Jesus is not something we usually think about a lot.

Be careful that no one takes you captive through philosophy and empty deceit based on human tradition, based on the elements of the world, rather than Christ.

Colossians 2:8 (CSB)

We think about believing in Jesus. We think about emulating Jesus. We thank Jesus for saving us. We love Him, but we don’t often think about being united with Him in His suffering, death, resurrection, and ascension; that being baptized with Him, being buried with Him, having all of those intimate connections with Him means that we are truly dead to sin.

When we are alive with Him, being united with Jesus also means that we should live like He did by putting off sin, putting off our sinfulness; cutting off that which infects us, which drains us, which pulls us away from God. When we are rooted in Him we can withstand all the winds, all the rains, all the slings and the arrows, all of the things which come against us in this world. We can stand firm because when we’re rooted in Him, He is firm; He is unmovable; He is unchanging; He is steadfast through it all – and because He is and we are united with Him, then there was no other philosophy, no other tradition, nothing else that anyone else can share with us that can compare to that; that can stand up to that. No matter how bad things get; no matter how difficult things are; sin is dead to us because Jesus died to conquer sin. Sin is dead to us because we are united with His conquering of sin – and now all of those things which try to tear us down, which kill and destroy – through faith in Jesus, through uniting with Him, through being rooted in Him; we are now alive with Him, alive in Christ – forever.

“Lord, thank You for suffering, dying, and rising for us; and thank You for letting us be united in You. You, in whom the fullness of the deity dwells; You through whom all of creation came into existence; You who was not satisfied with sin and death and so conquered it for us forever – for all. Thank You, Lord! Help us to act as the rooted ones we are in You. In Your name we pray; amen.”

Scriptures

  • Colossians 2:4-15

The DIDACHE

September 10, 2025 /

The Didache (“teaching”) is a very early Church document that was used as a sort of catechism.

Although not “inspired,” it is helpful both in its contents as well as for insight into the minds of early Christians.

We will be going through this important (albeit somewhat short) ‘manual’ in our Sunday morning Bible class.

Join us!

“Hearts for the Hungry” – Sealy Christian Pantry

September 2, 2025 /

Everyone is invited to the Sealy Christian Pantry’s “Hearts for the Hungry” event which will be held Thursday, September 25.

This is a Come & Go Event from 5:00-8:00 PM and will be held at Fancies @ Wolf Pack (211 W Front Street in Downtown Sealy). 

Hot and cold appetizers, beverages, and a dessert bar will be available. 

We would like to use this time with the community, friends, and family to celebrate the completion of our new Pantry. Without you, none of this would have been possible! Also, we would like to share an update of how we are helping those in need.

Alone we can do so little; together we can do so much!

If you have any questions, please call (979) 885-3866. 

2025-2026 Confirmation Class

August 21, 2025 /

LifeBridge is going to be starting a “Confirmation Class” for those in 6th-8th grades (approximately ages 11-14, though those in High School may take part as well, if they would like).

Confirmation classes are a right of passage that helps our youth:

  1. grow in their relationship with Jesus and faith in Him,
  2. learn the basics of the Christian Faith,
  3. confirm their Faith to the Church,
  4. let’s the Church celebrate them, and
  5. allows them to become voting members of LifeBridge.

If you are a youth (or have a youth) who fits this age range and this is their desire, we would love to have him or her join us for these classes!

Our usual meeting dates and times will be on Wednesday nights during the SURGE small group times.

We will have our first informational meeting on Wednesday, September 24, 2025, during the SURGE small group time.

Before that date, could you please help us out by filling out the form below so we can update our records and know whom to expect?

If you have any questions or comments, please let me know. You can reach me at this email address or on my cell at (713) 965-6761.

Thank you, God bless, and I hope to see you and/or your youth on September 24!

In joyful anticipation,
Pastor Scott

Some information on Confirmation can be found here.

Deaf Family Grow: Southeast Texas! – ASL Classes for Fall, 2025

August 5, 2025 /

A FREE ASL class in Katy, taught by our own Becky Jungklaus!

Did you know that ASL is the 3rd most spoken language in the U.S.?

It’s important for communicators, parents with deaf children, ASL students, teachers, deaf/hearing people, and many more to understand how learning and using other languages such as American Sign Language (ASL) can benefit how you communicate with others and better your life overall.

Here are the details:

DATE2nd & 4th Sundays
Beginning on Sunday, September 14, 2025
TIME1:00-2:30 PM
LOCATIONMemorial Lutheran Church
5810 3rd St.
Katy, TX 77493
CONTACTDeaconess Becky Jungklaus

FORGE series on Amos: God’s Mechanic

July 9, 2025 /

Men, we’re starting a new study for our time together, starting on AUGUST 12 — the Book of AMOS!

FORGE series on Amos: God’s Mechanic

August – September

When something goes wrong with a car, the owner sends in a mechanic to get it running smooth again. The prophets are God’s mechanics for Israel, God’s people. God sends them when Israel is not functioning and living as they should or could.  These Spiritual Mechanics diagnose the problem and attempt repairs.  They speak God’s word…

  • When Israel has bad fuel – when they put  deceptions, lies, or false values into their tank.  The mechanic brings the highest octane – God’s truth.
  • When Israel has yielded the wheel to idols or when other nations or false gods are steering them.  The prophet puts God back into the driver’s seat.
  • When Israel is off the road or heading in the wrong direction.  God sends the prophet with a road map to redemption.
  • When the tires need to be rotated, the oil changed, new filters installed to block that which is harmful, and when just going-through-the-motions in worship does not provide for their necessary or regular maintenance – the mechanic calls them to worship in Spirit and in truth to clean and maintain their system.
  • The mechanic makes sure there are no warning lights flashing so that Israel stays within the guidelines of the owner’s manual, which is the Covenant. The prophet looks at all the gauges – most of which measure the way they treat each other, even foreigners: Is there justice? Care for the poor? Stewardship? Prayer and devoutness? All of these are indicators of how well they are running.
  • Sometimes the mechanic allows them to stay broken down or stuck in the mud until they are ready to be responsible again.
  • And though the mechanic may be partial to Fords (or Chevys, or whatever you want me to say) – he knows the specs and guidelines of all makes and models – not just Israel, but for all nations.

FORGE meets the second and fourth Tuesday of the Month. The book of Amos is only 9 chapters and we we essentially hit the major tenets of the Prophet in four weeks, starting with historical context. What God says through Amos to Israel (who are God’s people called to live Holy/whole-ly unto God), God says to us. We may skip one week to do whatever service project or good work is needed of us in the moment, or to focus on a good ribeye… (we are men, after all), but we will just pick it up the next time.

So grab your Bible, your fork, and your friend, and we will see you at FORGE. 

“A Colossal Matter” — A Sermon Series on the Book of Colossians

June 30, 2025 /

The book of Colossians is a book from St. Paul where he addresses an important issue at a congregation where he wasn’t the founding missionary (a man named Epaphras was). He likely wrote this book around 60 AD when he was in Ephesus. Epaphras was troubled by what was happening in his congregation and shared it with Paul. This letter is Paul writing to address the situation.

Be careful that no one takes you captive through philosophy and empty deceit based on human tradition, based on the elements of the world, rather than Christ.

Colossians 2:8 (CSB)

It was extremely vital because some were questioning the supremacy and sufficiency of Jesus. They were also “adding” a blend of Jewish practices and Gnostic ideas (which emphasized a “secret knowledge”) and asceticism to the Gospel of Jesus. This “philosophy and empty deceit” (Colossians 2:8) is completely contrary to the all-sufficient Gospel of Jesus and needed to be addressed and countered! This false teaching is called “The Colossian Heresy.”

Paul iterates the identity of Jesus as “the image of the invisible God” (Colossians 1:15) in Whom “the fullness of God was pleased to dwell” (Colossians 1:19). He also reminds them that you can’t (and mustn’t!) add to what Jesus already. Our salvation is in Jesus, not by what we do.

Paul writes his letter first with some preaching to the Colossians and then teaching them about Christian living.

It’s all about Jesus, God incarnate, who saved us! Nothing more is needed; ever! Join us for our series of this wonderful book!

Begins AUGUST 17, 2025!

Phone / Email

(979) 885-7270 [Church]
(713) 965-6761 [Pastor Scott Heitshusen’s Cell]

info@lifebridgesealy.com

Location // Mail

2162 FM 2187 Rd (location)
P.O. Box 934 (mail)
Sealy, TX 77474

Connecting People to Jesus by:
Reaching the Lost.
Discipling the Saved.
Sharing the Love of Jesus with Everyone.

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