Announcements for November 13, 2022

Emmy Scheele will be baptized on Sunday, November 13th. Bringing someone new into the body of Christ, united with Him by faith into His death and resurrection and receiving new life, is cause for celebration! One way you’re invited to actively participate in this celebration is by wearing white on baptism Sunday. By doing this we not only get to remember the joy of our own membership in Christ’s body and the gift of new life, but we also get to show our support for the newly baptized. The active participation of the congregation in the baptism also serves to remind us that the new life, beginning in baptism, is not lived alone. As the newly baptized grow in faith, the whole congregation gets to participate in supporting and encouraging that growth.

TIME TO ORDER POINSETTIAS!

The poinsettias will be $10 each. Please pay Word of Life by November 27th clearly marking your check or an envelope with cash that it is for poinsettias. We will order a variety of colors rather than taking orders for color choices. Those who purchased one can take one home after the Christmas Service.

DECORATING THE CHURCH

We will be decorating the church on Saturday, November 26th at 9:00 am.

Over the course of 8, 1hr sessions, you’ll be instructed in the basics of what we believe, teach, and confess as Lutheran Christians. The class will require the use of a Bible and Luther’s Small Catechism (which is available for purchase at CPH.org or as a download from the app store on your smartphone). If you’re interested in a refresher or running through the basics for the first time, please email Pastor Edwards.

OPERATION CHRISTMAS CHILD SHOEBOX GIFTS

Deliver great joy and the Good News of Jesus Christ to children in need around the world through gift-filled shoeboxes. Each box packed full of quality toys, school supplies, and personal care items become a tangible expression of God’s immense love for the child. For many, it is their first gift ever!

You can find boxes, labels, gift ideas, and instructions at Word of Life

on the table by the front doors.

More information and instructions are also available using the link:

Samaritans Purse

Please bring your boxes to Word of Life this coming Sunday, November 13,

and they will be taken to Calvary this week.

If you can’t get them done by this Sunday, you may also drop them off yourself

at Calvary Community Church during the following hours:

Lincoln, NE – Calvary Community Church

4400 N 1st Street Lincoln, NE 68521-2410

Mon, Nov. 14: 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM

Tue, Nov. 15: 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM

Wed, Nov. 16: 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM

Thu, Nov. 17: 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM

Fri, Nov. 18: 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM

Sat, Nov. 19: 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM

Sun, Nov. 20: 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM

Mon, Nov. 21: 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM

We’ve collected the bio’s from a few new members at Word of Life. Stop by the bulletin board and find out more about them, their family and their interests!

We also have the November edition of the W.o.L.Y Newsletter. Read about the person featured this month!

November Newsletter

PURCHASE FLOWERS FOR THE ALTAR – contact Patty at 719-320-7160

PRAYER REQUESTS

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

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 is leading a study on Galatians.

Room 2: Dan Walla leads a study of the book of Revelation.

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.

General: $470

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!

NOVEMBER SERMON SERIES

Week 1: Mark 9:23-24, James 1:5-8

“Facing the Reality of Doubt”

Week 2: 2 Timothy 3:1-16

“Strength from the Scriptures and Saints”

Week 3: 1 Corinthians 11:23-26, James 2:14-17

“Strength from the Sacraments and Service”

Week 4: 1 Corinthians 15:17-20

“Resting on the Resurrection of Jesus”