LENTEN SERVICES

During Lent, we remember the events that led Jesus to his crucifixion and our salvation. Services will be held at 6:30pm, with a meal starting at 5:45pm. We still need group to sign up for meal the 20th.

February 21: Board of Lay Ministry will serve Breakfast for Dinner

February 28: Call Committee will serve a Taco Bar

March 6: I-80 Youth will serve a “Youth Themed Dinner”

March 13: “Logos” Life Group will serve Spaghetti

March 20:

“I-80 CORRIDOR” YOUTH GROUP

Along with our sister churches, Holy Savior and Trinity, our young people are are being invited to join in study of God’s Word, engage in activities with other Christian youth, and generally have fun with young people who share their love of their Savior!

Our February event will be a Chopped Challenge for the Sr. Youth on Sunday, February 18th at 3pm.

Jr. Youth (6-8th grades) will meet Sunday, February 25th at 3pm for an afternoon of IRL (in real life) Mafia.

At each youth event, we will have a minimum of three adult leaders/chaperones. Nathan, the youth coordinator at Holy Savior, will be at each event and Trinity/WOL volunteers will each be helping to lead/chaperone one event per month. If you would be interested in helping to serve as a leader/chaperone for the youth events during April – October, please contact Krayton (krayton.koski@gmail.com, 402-641-6717) or Ben Koski (koskiben@gmail.com, 402-641-6043).

CONREGATION SELF STUDY UPDATE

As we look forward to the calling of a new pastor, we will be spending January and February reviewing the Narrative Question Summary Statements that were used for developing our Congregation Self Study. The process that the Call Committee used in developing these statement summaries was as follows:

1. Narrative responses were read thoroughly multiple times.

2. Themes were identified through like responses, focusing on words and phrases.

3. Summary statements were developed based on the themes utilizing language from the survey responses.

For this week, we are looking at the following question: What are the most important things you as laity need to be doing to maintain good relationships with your new pastor?

Our summary statements are:

1. We, as a congregation, need to pray for our pastor, encourage our pastor and show him respect through our words and actions.

2. We, as a congregation, need to be active members by attending church, be willing to get involved, serve with time and money, introduce our pastor to the community and stay in the Word.

3. We, as a congregation, need to first welcome, then get to know our pastor by reaching out, checking in with, visiting with, and just spending time with him.

4. We, as a congregation, need to demonstrate openness, patience and adaptability.

5. We, as a congregation, need to practice open and honest communication.

The Word of Life Congregation Self Study & Survey Results are available for your review. There are 3 copies in notebooks on the high top tables in the entryway. Please keep the notebooks within the church building.

LADIES LUNCHEON

Mark your calendars for Sunday, March 3 to spend some time with the gals at Word of Life!

We’ll meet right after church, so bring a salad, snack, or side to share! We’ll play some games, gab with the girls, and spend some time in devotion with our Lord!

VBS: SAVE THE DATE

VBS is coming, along with warm weather, and we intend to make a Splash with Scuba VBS: Diving Into Friendship With God! Save the dates for July 8-11, 9-11:30am. 3 years old-5th grade will participate as VBS students, 6th grade and above can be helpers, leaders, and teachers. Everyone is welcome to join us. If you’d like to help, contact: Michelle Meier: WOLLincolnOffice@gmail.com

OPTIONS FOR PARENTS

In order to better serve our families, we have improved two spaces for children on Sunday mornings.

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 at church 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.

The Flowers on the alter this week are given in honor of Dan and Ruth Walla’s 25th wedding anniversary!

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

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

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
• Jr. Confirmation: Pastor’s Office (9:45)
• Room 1: Dan Walla leads a study of The Prophets.

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, “The Way” meets at WOL – 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 6:30pm, “Logos”, meets at the Meier’s – studying the parables

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.

Giving Total: : $5,572; Building Fund: $200; Missions: $10

Confirmation Sermon Notes

Order of Service – Sunday 2/18

LENT WEDNESDAY – 2/21