WORD OF LIFE LUTHERAN CHURCH

Worship 10:30am on Sundays

9:15 Education Hour

200 Fletcher Ave

Lincoln, NE 86521

(402) 742-9673

QUARTERLY CONGREGATIONAL MEETING

Word of Life meets quarterly as a congregation to gather together for the good of the congregation. At these meetings, we discuss our ministries, our finances, and celebrate joys together, think of it as a family meeting. Our next quarterly meeting will be on April 27, immediately following the service.

We will have a potluck meal together, so please plan to bring a dish to share!

Pastor Kuhlman will be visiting on April 27th, so we will use our meeting to allow time for him to get to know us and for us to get to know him. Please continue to keep him in your prayers as well as the future of our congregation.

ANNUAL VOTER’S MEETING

Please plan to join us on May 4, after the service for our annual voter’s meeting. We will be electing new delegates to our Lay Leadership Board and Elders. Please plan to stay after church for this important meeting.

PASTORAL CALL EXTENDED

On Sunday, March 16, Word of Life congregation voted to extend a Call to Pastor Nathan Kuhlman who currently serves in ministry as pastor at Redeemer Lutheran Church in Rolla, Missouri. Please keep Pastor Kuhlman in your prayers as he deliberates this call. Please also pray for his current congregation as they support him and encourage him to seek God’s will.

Please see Pastor Kuhlman’s letter of receipt of our Call documents.

Pastor Kuhlman’s Letter

VBS 2025

The date is set for June 23-26, 9:00-11:30am. Children from age 3-5th grade are invited to participate in VBS, and anyone older than 5th grade is invited to help! You won’t want to miss this epic adventure to the “True North”.

Leaders, please mark your calendars for May 10 to plan for VBS, publicity, decorations, and more! We’ll meet after church briefly to make plans!

Please let Michelle Meier know if you’d like to help out! Registration will be available in May. wollincolnoffice@gmail.com

I-180 CORRIDOR YOUTH NEWS

Bible Study continues for High School Youth. 7:30-8:30pm on Wednesdays. During this semester, we are going to work through a series focused on truth – where we find it and how we share the truth in love

THIRD THURSDAY CHRISMON CRAFTING

The Chrismon making party last Thursday was a success! 4 new Chrismons were made for our tree! It’s not too late to join in the Chrismon-making fun! Each third Thursday, from 6:30-8:30, a group will gather to make these beautiful Christian symbols for our Christmas tree. Our next meeting will be May 15

Please join us for some good fellowship, snacks and ornament making party.

If you have any questions you can ask Philip Dani or Ruth Walla.

DOING SPRING CLEANING?

Orphan Grain Train Lincoln would welcome your donations of gently used clothing, shoes, coats, belts, medical supplies, quilts, blankets, bikes, fabric and sewing notions, yarn, bedding and towels. We can also use hygiene items and new underwear and socks.

We have a special drop box near our front door for OGT donations.

OGT is located at 1901 SW 6th St.

Questions?? call Kathy Carter 402-416-8953.

SCRIP

Scrip is for sale on Sundays following the church service. We also have the water bottle and car window decals available. 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

James Hewitt – 414-477-8963

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 5
• Grades K-2: Room 3
• Grades 3-6: Room 2
• Grade 7-High School: Upstairs
• Confirmation: Pastor’s Office (9:45am)
• Room 1: 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.
• 1st and 3rd Mondays at 6:30pm, “Logos”, meets at the Meier’s and via ZOOM studying Revelation
• 1st and 3rd Wednesdays 7:30-8:30pm “I-180” @ Holy Savior: High School Bible Study

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

Giving Total: : $6,484; Building Fund: $20; Missions: $284

Confirmation Sermon Notes

Order of Service – Sunday 4/27