WORD OF LIFE LUTHERAN CHURCH
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NOT A FAD FUN RUN
The Wieting Family (one of our church families) has been affected by Celiac Disease. On October 1, Join “Not a Fad” in supporting the Wieting Family and Beyond Celiac to raise awareness about Celiac Disease.
When: Sunday, October 1st, 2023
8:00am – 9:30am
Where: Country Drive Golf Course
951 Co Rd 4, Ashland, NE 68003
Cost: $30/person
T?he proceeds for our 2023 Fun Run will go to the Wieting Family & Beyond Celiac.
(There should be enough time to get in your morning run and still make it to church on time!)
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THANK YOU FROM
PASTOR DEVON and SANDY LARK
Thank you to all of Word of Life for allowing us to be a part of this ministry. Thank you for the beautiful wall hanging from the congregation as well as the cards, greetings we received, and the wonderful luncheon. We will continue to pray for guidance as God leads you to calling a new pastor and may you continue to share the love of Jesus with those around you.
In His Service, Pastor DeVon and Sandy
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FISHING OUTREACH AT BOWLING LAKE
Rain or Shine, fishing is fun! We had 18 participants at our Fishing Event last Saturday! Special thanks to all those who joined us and helped out!
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CALL COMMITTEE UPDATE
PASTOR CALL NOMINATIONS
The process of calling a pastor to Word of Life is moving forward, and we are now seeking nominations of pastors to be considered for a call. If you would like to recommend a pastor for consideration by the Call Committee, complete the Pastor Call Nomination Form and submit it to a member of the Call Committee by Sunday, October 1.
(Nomination Forms are also available in the office)
Call Committee members include: Philip Dani, Angie Ekhoff, Susan Heine, Jim Hewitt, Sarah Jurchen, Nate Meier, Kendra Schleicher, and Lynette Windhorst.
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LADIES NIGHT at the FIRE PIT
Calling all Ladies at Word of Life and their girlfriends!
Join us October 16, 6:45-8:30 for a Ladies Night Out!
Bring a chair, blanket, and warm drink!
S’mores will be provided.
Plan for some fun get-to-know-you games, a devotion, and some great fellowship with some awesome ladies!
Contact Michelle Meier (816) 898-2113 or WOLLincolnOffice@gmail.com for more information.
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TRUNK or TREAT 2023
SHINING the LIGHT of JESUS in the DARKNESS
It’s time to start planning your trunk for this year’s Trunk or Treat!
Thursday, October 26, 5:30-7pm
We will tell the “Story of Everything” starting with Creation through the Resurrection and Beyond! We have lots of ideas, and even some materials from years past that make it easy to put your trunk together!
If you’d like to participate by making a trunk, or would like to volunteer to help plan, set-up, clean-up, etc… contact Michelle Meier WOLLincolnOffice@gmail.com.
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MAUI WILDFIRE RELIEF
Please pray for the leaders and members of Emmanuel Lutheran, Kahului, Maui. They are God’s hands and feet to the people of Maui. They are Christ’s ambassadors and bear the presence of the Savior. Pray for their strength and care as they walk beside many in great need, assisting them, and pointing them towards the Hope found only in Jesus!
Anyone wishing to bolster the disaster-response capacity of the LCMS may send a gift to:
The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod, PO Box 66861, St. Louis, MO 63166-6861.
Please make checks payable to The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod. To restrict the use of your gift, write “Wildfire Relief” or “Disaster Response” on the memo line.
To give electronically, visit lcms.org/givenow/wildfires or lcms.org/givenow/disaster, or send the keyword LCMSWILDFIRES or LCMSDISASTERS to 41-444 on your text-enabled device.
To give by phone, or for more information, call 888-930-4438.
To directly strengthen the near-term localized disaster-response capacity of the CNH District, visit cnh-lcms.org.
ORPHAN GRAIN TRAIN DISASTER RESPONSE
Another way to help support the disaster response in Maui is through Orphan Grain Train:
Through direct donation:
https://orphangraintrain-bloom.kindful.com/?campaign=1268659
Or through supplies:
If you would like to purchase any of these items in bulk or in cases through Amazon and have them shipped to our warehouse, please click on the link below:
https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/1NBWTFR9UNM3F…
OGT – Norfolk warehouse
606 W. Phillip Ave
Norfolk, NE 68701
We appreciate you continued support of this ministry.
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WORD OF LIFE DECALS
Did you get your WORD OF LIFE DECAL?
If you haven’t they will be available at church on Sundays!
$3.00 for little ones
$5.00 for large ones
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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.
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SCRIP FOR FUNDRAISING
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
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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
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
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SUNDAY SCHOOL & LIFE GROUPS
SUNDAY MORNINGS, 9:15-10:15am
Sunday School:
Preschool (3-5 years): Room 5
Grades K-2: Room 3
Grades 3-6: Room 4
Grade 7-High School: Upstairs
Room 2: Dan Walla leads a study of The Prophets.
Pastor’s Office: Adult Confirmation
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.
1st and 3rd Thursdays at The Meier’s – Parables
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PRAYER REQUESTS
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.
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NEXT BOARD OF LAY MINISTRY MEETING: October 17, 6:30 pm.
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FINANCIALS FOR August
General: $5,043 Building Fund: $180; Mission Giving: $10
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