WORD OF LIFE LUTHERAN CHURCH

Worship 10:30am on Sundays

9:15 Education Hour

200 Fletcher Ave

Lincoln, NE 86521

(402) 742-9673

CHURCH WORK DAY

A HUGE THANK YOU to all who were able to join us for our work day last Saturday! We got a lot of gardening, cleaning, organizing, and jobs done around the church!

THIRD THURSDAY CHRISMON CRAFTING

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!

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 May 21st. 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!

LIFETIME GIVING WORKSHOP

Mark your calendars for Sunday, April 26, after church for this important Legacy Workshop.

Why is Word of Life Lutheran Church hosting a Legacy Workshop?

Most people have loved ones they wish to remember in their estate plan. Most Lutherans also support ministries that are important to them, including our congregation. Yet few really know the best way to do everything they want to do for their loved ones and to make a gift for ministry. You may be reluctant to attend a workshop/seminar for fear you will have your arm twisted, will receive a sales pitch or will receive non-stop calls in the future. None of those will be true with this workshop.

Craig Stirtz offers numerous educational workshops each year for LCMS congregations. These are not high pressure, sales pitch meetings. Rather they are educational, offering information about mistakes people often make in their estate plans (resulting in more in taxes and less to their loved ones). The workshop also provides information on several ways members can make reduced tax gifts for their loved ones and for ministry. You can leave your checkbook at home, as Craig has nothing to sell. These workshops are offered by the church as a gift to our members. Potluck lunch.

If you do not have a will, if you have not created or reviewed your estate plan in the past 5 years, if you want to leave a gift for ministry or if you just want ideas on how to reduce taxes and get more to your family and your favorite charities, it is important that you join us for this workshop!

Join us at Word of Life Lutheran Church on Sunday, April 26, beginning at 11:45 AM in our Life Center to learn valuable information about how careful estate planning can be a great blessing for you, your loved ones and for the ministries you wish to support. Please sign up by using the QR code to register or notify the church office of your interest by calling (402) 742-9673, or by emailing WOLLincolnOffice@gmail.com .

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 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

Thank you for your continued prayers for our call process at Word of Life. Here are a couple stats. Over the past three years, the Call Committee has reviewed 73 pastoral candidates on multiple call lists for our call process, and we have interviewed 16 of these pastors. Our most recent interview was in late March, and we are currently seeking a second interview with this pastor. We are also considering whether to seek additional pastoral candidates for review. Thank you for continuing to serve as the body of Christ in our community while we faithfully navigate this call process!

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

Westward Road Concert

 May 17^th, 6:00 pm, Westward Road will visit Word of Life for a free concert! This is a perfect chance to invite someone to church!

The concert will be about 70 minutes.

Westward Road Bio Sheet

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…

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 – Sunday 4/19