Announcements for April 2, 2023

WORD OF LIFE LUTHERAN CHURCH

JOIN US FOR OUR HOLY WEEK SERVICES

Palm Sunday (4/2): 10:30am Worship Service

Maundy Thursday (4/6): 6:30pm Worship Service with Communion

Good Friday (4/7): 6:30pm Worship Service

Easter Sunday (4/9): 7am Sunrise Service

8am-10am Easter Breakfast

9:30 Children’s Easter Egg Hunt & Activities

*no Sunday School*

10:30 Easter Worship Service with Communion

EASTER PHOTO BOOTH!

Say Cheese! Easter Sunday, in Room 1, be prepared to put on your best smile for our photo booth…complete with props!

We have some wonderful volunteers on hand to grab a fun family picture with your phone and also grab a higher quality picture with one of our cameras.

We’d love for you to share your pictures on social media and tag Word of Life… let everyone know about what a great church community you belong to!

We will email copies of the pictures we take to you the following week, and, with your permission, use those pictures to help update our church directory.

Photo Booth will be available from 8-10:30 on Easter morning, and again after service.

LAST WEEK TO PICK UP A RESURRECTION GARDEN!

We would love to help you in your time of reflection this Holy Week (April 2-9)!

Please pick up a Resurrection Garden to take home with you!

What is a Resurrection Garden? This is a special garden that has directions for you to follow throughout the week (starting Palm Sunday, 4/2). The garden comes with a set of instructions and devotionals for activities to do as for your family devotions each day during Holy Week.

Helpful tip: Keep your garden well watered so the grass is able to sprout by Easter!

EASTER LILIES

We have ordered lilies for Easter! If you would like to purchase an Easter lily (or a few!) to take home after church on Easter, You may pay for them with cash or a check to the church with a note that the money is for Easter lilies. After the Easter service, you may take home however many you’ve paid for. They are $12 each.

CALL COMMITTEE UPDATE

Word of Life is currently in the call process for a Senior Pastor. One of our first steps is to complete the Congregation Self Study, which asks for input from congregation members and is a necessary component of the call process.

The Call Committee has provided the survey which may be accessed by scanning the QR code or with this direct link:

https://form.jotform.com/230846405285155

For any who need technical assistance, Call Committee members will be available to assist after worship on the last three Sundays of April (4/16, 4/23, & 4/30). The survey will close on April 30th. Thank you for your time and assistance in this effort.

MEET YOUR CALL COMMITTEE

Word of Life is blessed to have a wonderful Call Committee that is committed to our church and mission as we search for our next Senior Pastor.

Your Call Committee members are: Philip Dani, Angela Ekhoff, Sue Heine, Jim Hewitt, Sarah Jurchen, DeVon Lark, Nate Meier, Kendra Schleicher, Sean Wieting, Lynette Windhorst.

If you have any questions along the way, these members are there to help!

STELLAR SUMMER SUNDAYS ARE COMING!

Blast-off this summer into the stars and learn to “Shine Jesus’ Light” into the world!

In leu for a traditional one-week VBS this year, we are excited to venture off on a

multi-generational all-summer long Stellar VBS!

Each week, during our Sunday School hour we will explore a theme, experience fun activities, and experience God’s great and vast love for us!

Look for more details and how you can get involved in the coming weeks!

Of if you’re already ready to volunteer, contact Michelle Meier – WOLLincolnOffice@gmail.com

CONCERT ANNOUNCEMENT

On April 2, at 7:00 p.m. the High School Choir from Concordia Academy Roseville, MN will be performing a free concert at Good Shepherd Lutheran Church in Lincoln. The Choir is on its annual Midwest Choir Tour. The Choir is directed by Rebecca Fritz, the mother-in-law of Pastor Lawson Short, who serves as pastor in North Bend.

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

Larry Scherer – 402.432.0305

Ron Ouellette – 402.641.5814

Philip Dani – 402.525.7790 (no texts)

 Church Office – 402.742.9673

Website: www.WordOfLifeLincoln.org

ORPHAN TRAIN TRAIN IN NEED OF DONATIONS

The Orphan Grain Train is a nonprofit Christian network that shares resources with needy people in America and around the world. They are currently in need of donations of clothing, medical supplies, blankets, and hygiene items.

Please bring items to:

Word of Life Collection Bin (just inside front doors)

or

Orphan Grain Train Warehouse

4817 N. 56th Street, Suite #3/mailbox 14

Lincoln, NE 68504

Warehouse Monthly Hours:

Tuesdays 1-3:30 pm • Thursdays 9-11:30am, 1-3:30 pm • Saturdays 9-11:30 am

Gifts are tax deductible.

For information, contact Kathy Carter, 402-416-8953 or email kcarter4755@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

Sunday School:

· Room 5: Age 3 thru Preschool

· Room 4: Kindergarten thru 2nd grade

· Room 3: 3rd thru 6th grades

· Upstairs: 7th thru 12th grades

LifeGroups:

Room 1: James Hewitt leads a study on the Epistles

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.

If you have a prayer request or are interested in being part of the prayer chain, please contact Deb Scherer

General: $6,618 Building: $100 Orphan Grain Train: $495