WORD OF LIFE LUTHERAN CHURCH

Worship 10:30am on Sundays

9:15 Education Hour

200 Fletcher Ave

Lincoln, NE 86521

(402) 742-9673

HOLY WEEK TIMES

GOOD FRIDAY

April 3

6:30pm

EASTER

April 5

Sunrise Service : 7:01am

Breakfast 7:45-10:00am

Egg Hunt: 9:30am

Service 10:30am

THIRD THURSDAY CHRISMON CRAFTING IS BACK!

The third Thursday of every month, a group will get together for fellowship while making Chrimsons at Word of Life. Chrismons are white and gold Christmas ornaments featuring Christian Symbols derived from Christ and Monogram representing Jesus and core faith doctrines.

Our next meeting is April 16th.

 Our tree looked so beautiful this past Christmas with all our new Chrismons on the tree. Come be a part of adding more Chrismons to the Word of Life tree. No experience needed!

We meet 6:30 to 8:00. We’ll have some snacks and fellowship. If you have questions ask Ruth Walla or Philip Dani.

WOL COMMUNITY GARDEN

We’re off to a good start with our garden. If you’d like to help water, plant, weed, or get dirty,contact Jim Hewitt or the office to see how you can get involved!

NEW LOGOS LIFE GROUP STUDY

Starting Monday, April 13, LOGOS Life Group will be starting a study called “Reading and Interpreting the Bible” by Chad Bird. LOGOS Life Group meets every other Monday, 6:30-7:45pm at the Meier’s home and online via Zoom. If you would like to learn more about this study, contact Michelle or Nate Meier: 816-898-2113 or meiermm12@gmail.com

The new study is video based with a discussion component. To learn more about the study check it out here: https://www.1517.org/courses/reading-interpreting-the-bible 

Read the Scriptures with Confidence, Clarity, and Christ at the Center

Reading and studying the Word of God is a lifelong adventure. But how do we know we’re interpreting it faithfully? How do we make sense of ancient texts filled with mystery, poetry, prophecy, and apocalyptic imagery?

In this course, Reading and Interpreting the Bible, Chad Bird invites you into the grand story of Scripture, a story that stretches from Genesis to Revelation and is still alive and speaking today. You’ll learn how to read both carefully and confidently, paying attention to context and genre while following the Bible’s overarching narrative that always leads us to Christ and our life in Him. This course introduces essential interpretive tools for reading the Bible with clarity, depth, and faithfulness, equipping students to hear God’s voice in His Word and to teach and share the Scriptures with confidence.

Topics Covered in the Course

• How to read the Bible both big-picture and close-up
• Why context and genre matter when interpreting Scripture
• How to read narratives, law, poetry, wisdom, Gospels, epistles, and apocalyptic literature
• How the Bible’s many voices tell one unified story
• How Scripture consistently leads us to Christ
• How to read the Bible not just as an ancient text, but as God’s living Word for today

LIFETIME GIVING WORKSHOP

Mark your calendars for Sunday, April 26, after church for this important Legacy Workshop. More information to follow in a few weeks!

CHURCH WORK DAY

Grab your gloves and join the fun! Saturday, April 11th, 9am-until it’s done! Lunch provided (hot dogs, hamburgers, and chips)!

This will be a pretty big work day. Plan to work into the afternoon if you’re available to stay.

Things to get done

Outside

• Rock in the front of church all the way to the corner of the Building
• pull weeds and prune landscaping
• speed manure at the garden
• Mulch at the garden
• Build a new ramp to get the mower in and out easier

Inside

• clean all chairs
• wipe down base throughout
• vacuum all carpet
• Mop/Clean tile areas
• oil all wood surfaces
• dust and clean windows

**Bonus-get your workout in and enjoy a day with your church friends!

WOW EVENTS

Our Women’s group at Word of Life (WOW) is invited to several LWML activities around the area. Please stay tuned for other Women’s Events!

April 11. 9-Noon: LWML Spring Workshop at Messiah Lutheran Church, a prayer service with service project

April 25: 9:30-3:30pm: Seek and Serve Day in Columbus, Nebraska, a Bible Study, Speaker, and service project.

September 18-19: Kearny Nebraska, Sharing the Love of God, LWML convention.

CALL PROCESS UPDATE

The Call Committee has explored the possibility of calling a candidate from one of our LCMS seminaries. In doing so, it became evident that there is not currently a path forward for Word of Life to call a seminary graduate this spring due to a lack of available candidates.

Meanwhile, the Call Committee recently interviewed two pastors currently serving in the field, but we do not have a candidate to recommend to the congregation at this time. The Call Committee continues work on calling a pastor from the field. Please continue to keep the call process in your prayers!

Nate Meier (chair), Philip Dani, Angela Ekhoff, Susan Heine, Sarah Jurchen, Kendra Schleicher

VBS: SAVE THE DATE!

This year we will host our VBS June 29-July 2, 9am-Noon. This is a great opportunity for kids, grandkids, friends, and neighbors to come to Word of Life and hear about Jesus!

We’d love to Explore the Nature of God with our friends from 3 years (or potty trained) on up! Children past 5th grade will be helpers!

Look for registration information coming out after Easter!

If you’d like to volunteer to help, please contact Michelle Meier: 816-898-2113; WOLLincolnOffice@gmail.com

NEED PLANTS?

Consider supporting the Lutheran Schools in Lincoln with your spring plant purchases! Both Christ Lincoln and Trinity Lutheran are holding plant sales from February 26-April 13. Plants ordered through Christ Lincoln can be picked up on April 24th and 25th, and plants ordered through Trinity can be picked up on May 8th and 9th (or will be delivered to church on April 10).

If you would like to directly support the our Word of Life children attending Lutheran Schools, check with Elias, Josiah, and Caleb Meier, they will have brochures, booklets, and order forms available the next few Sundays.

Order online with Christ Lincoln:https://www.janetsjungle.com/lincoln-ne—christ-lincoln-schools.html

Order online with Trinity Lutheran: https://www.janetsjungle.com/lincoln-ne—trinity-lutheran-school.html

PRAYERS AND SUPPORT FOR WING AND RAMIREZ FAMILIES

This past weekend, four Concordia University Nebraska students were in an accident returning to Seward after Spring Break. The driver of the car, Matthew Wing, was killed. Three other students were in the car. Noah Ramirez is currently suffering from a Traumatic Brain Injury. The other two students have been released and are recovering from their injuries.

We take great comfort in knowing Jesus as our Savior. In knowing He has won the ultimate victory over sin, death, and the grave, and has prepared a place for us alongside Him at heaven’s table.

Matthew is the son of Pastor Dan Wing who serves at Trinity Lutheran Church, which is a partner with us in our Youth program. Matthew’s wife, Brianna, is part of the staff at Trinity Lutheran School. Please join us in lifting the Wing family up in prayer during this difficult time.

An obituary for Matthew can be found here: https://www.campbell-lewis.com/obituary/matthew-wing

Noah Ramirez is currently in the hospital in Kansas City, his family, from California, is staying with him. Please pray for God’s healing hand upon this young man.

News Coverage of the accident can be found here: https://www.ksnblocal4.com/…/concordia-university…/

If you would like to help the support the Wing Family: https://www.gofundme.com/…/in-memory-of-matthew-wing…

If you can help support the Rameriz Family: https://www.gofundme.com/…/help-cover-medical-expenses…

A Benefit Pancake Breakfast for the Wing family is being hosted at Immanuel Lutheran Church on Sunday, March 29, 10:15am-12:00pm: https://www.facebook.com/events/4349958958612216/

SCRIP

Thanks to everyone who ordered Scrip over the holidays and to everyone who keeps supporting the Scrip program. We will be placing another order after the 1st of the year. If there is anything you would like us to keep on hand just let us know.

 Contact Linda Lowe with questions: llowe1621@gmail.com

OPTIONS FOR PARENTS

LIVE STREAM in our Nursery/Preschool room available during church services for anyone with the wiggles (young and old!). This space has plenty of toys to keep little ones occupied (parents should plan to be in the room with their children.)

Wiggle Room in Room #4 (the room just to the left out the Sanctuary door) is equipped with a TV to stream the service along with chairs, and a few toys. This is a great space for feeding babies or corralling toddlers! This space is also available during Sunday School for those who are not quite ready for the Preschool classroom. Parents should plan to supervise their children in this space.

And, as always, we welcome the squirms, noises, and energy that come with children. God put the wiggle in children, don’t feel like you have to suppress it here!

Children are a gift, and we’d love to support you in the faith formation of your family!

WORD OF LIFE DECALS

Did you get your WORD OF LIFE DECAL?

If you haven’t they will be available for purchase at the Scrip table on Sundays!

$3.00 for little ones

$5.00 for large ones

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.

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

Brent Schleicher – 402.304.7507

Dan Walla – 402.432.5805 (leave a message)

 Church Office – 402.742.9673

Website: www.WordofLifeLincoln.org

SUNDAY MORNINGS, 9:15-10:15am

• Sunday School:
• Preschool (3-5 years): Room 1
• Grades K-2: Room 3
• Grades 3-6: Room 2
• Grade 7-High School: Wiggle Room (temporarily)
• Confirmation: Pastor’s Office (9:45am)
• Room 5: Adult Bible Study, studying Romans

MIDWEEK BIBLE STUDIES

•  2nd and 4th Thursdays at 7:00, “The Way” meets at WOL – studies scripture and enjoys fellowship through concerts, game nights, movie nights, etc. They are currently doing a study on Spiritual Warfare “Armor of the Believer” author Dr David Jeremiah. For more information, contact Philip Dani or Ruth and Dan Walla.
• Every Other Mondays at 6:30pm, “Logos”, meets at the Meier’s and via ZOOM.

If you have a prayer request or are interested in being part of the prayer chain, please contact Shan Bescheinen: 402.430.5140 or shanbescheinen@gmail.com

Confirmation Sermon Notes

Order of Service – Good Friday 4/3

Sunrise Service 4/5

Easter Service 4/5