WORD OF LIFE LUTHERAN CHURCH

SUNDAY SCHOOL STARTS SEPTEMBER 10

Sunday School classes will start up again on September 10th, 9:15-10:15am

Preschool (ages 3-5)

Kindergarten-2nd

3rd-6th

7th-12th

Registration forms available on the table outside the office. Please complete a form for your kids and return to the office as soon as possible.

SUNDAY SCHOOL HELP NEEDED

Is God pulling at your heart to help with our Sunday School kids?

Our greatest need is for a team teacher in 3rd-6th grade with Jane Hewitt.

If you are interested in helping, please contact Ruth Walla (402-580-1764).

FISHING OUTREACH AT BOWLING LAKE

September 23, Word of Life will be sponsoring a free fishing event alongside Nebraska Game and Parks. Come and enjoy each other’s company, while all the fishing poles and needed equipment is provided by Nebraska Games and Parks.  Bring the kids, friends, and neighbors!

Contact Jim Hewitt or the office if you would like to volunteer to help organize this event, or if you have any questions.

PASTOR DEVON LARK RETIREMENT

Pastor Devon Lark will be retiring from his position as Associate Pastor at Word of Life at the end of September. He has been our Vicar, then Pastor since the fall of 2015. Prior to that he served at a teacher in Lutheran schools in three different states from 1969-2014. He has been blessed to serve in all these places for the past 54 years!

September 17th we will have a potluck celebration to honor Pastor Devon and Sandy Lark. Meat will be provided, please bring a side, salad, or dessert to share. A sign-up sheet will be by the door for those who can join us to honor this special couple!

A special thank you to Pastor Devon Lark for his time, commitment, service, and faithfulness to all of us here at Word of Life!

MERRY CHRISTMAS IN JULY with

ORPHAN GRAIN TRAIN CHRISTMAS BOXES

Thank you to all who participated in the Orphan grain Train Christmas Boxes! Our church collected over 40 boxes to be shipped to Children other places in the world who might not otherwise receive anything for Christmas!

WORD OF LIFE DECALS

Did you get your WORD OF LIFE BUMPER STICKER/DECAL?

If you haven’t they will be available at church on Sundays!

$3.00 for little ones

$5.00 for large ones

MISSION & PRAYER GARDEN UPDATE

If you are in need of produce, or know someone who is, please pick whatever you need from our mission garden. All other produce will be donated to the Lincoln Food Bank.

Contact Jim Hewitt (james.hewitt720@gmail.com or 414-477-8963).

SAY IT WITH FLOWERS

If you would like to help beautify our worship space, consider giving flowers! If you have any cut flowers from your garden, or if you’d like to donate toward the purchase of flowers, please contact the office at WOLLincolnOffice@gmail.com.

How Gift Card Fundraising Works

Earn money simply by buying gift cards to use for everyday purchases, instead of cash or credit cards. For every gift card that is sold, the brand gives a percentage of that purchase back to your cause. You can be fundraising simultaneously while you do basic things like grocery shopping, filling up your tank at the gas pump, or even buying school clothes for your kids. Don’t pass up the opportunity to fundraise for Word of Life as you’re accomplishing your weekly tasks!

1. Pay online with your bank account

·       From your Account page, choose . . .

Settings > Payment Options > Add Bank Account

·       Follow the steps to automatically link your bank account.

·       There is a $.15 fee on each transaction.

·       This is the most popular & secure way to pay for gift cards! Get your eGift cards and reloaded funds instantly.

2. Pay online with your credit card

·       Visa, Mastercard, and Discover accepted.

·       Option to save your credit card at checkout for future purchases.

·       There is a 2.6% fee on each transaction.

·       A convenient way to pay, while still having instant access to eGift cards and reloaded funds.

Use Enrollment Code E897634C33726

PASTORAL CARE DURING VACANCY

When a need for pastoral care or an emergency arises, please do not hesitate to reach out to our team! We are there to offer prayer, support, and encouragement during all life’s needs!

Vacancy Pastor – Charles Schmidt – 402.429.7053

Associate Pastor of Outreach – DeVon Lark – 651.249.1747

Elders

Philip Dani – 402.525.7790 (no texts)

James Hewitt – 414-477-8963

Dan Walla – 402-432-5805 (leave a message)

 Church Office – 402.742.9673

Website: www.WordofLifeLincoln.org

SUNDAY MORNINGS

Sunday School: no Sunday School until September 10

Room 2: Dan Walla leads a study of The Prophets.

MIDWEEK BIBLE STUDIES

2nd and 4th Tuesdays at 7:00 pm on Zoom – Tom Hoegemeyer leads a discussion.

2nd and 4th Thursdays at 7:00 at WOL – ”The Way” studies scripture and enjoys fellowship through concerts, game nights, movie nights, etc. They are currently doing a study on the gospels. For more information, contact Philip Dani or Ruth and Dan Walla.

Summer Thursdays, June 8-Aug 3, 6:30-7:45pm – “The Red Letter Challenge” Study at the Meier’s house.

If you have a prayer request or are interested in being part of the prayer chain, please contact Deb Scherer at deb_scherer@hotmail.com or 402-416-3607.

General: $6,776 Building Fund: $200; Mission Giving: $30

Children’s Sermon Notes

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