WORD OF LIFE LUTHERAN CHURCH

Worship 10:30am on Sundays

9:15 Sunday School Hour

200 Fletcher Ave

Lincoln, NE 86521

(402) 742-9673

QUARTERLY UPDATE & POTLUCK JANUARY 26

On Sunday, January 26, immediately following the worship service, we will have our quarterly update meeting. We will also have a fellowship potluck. Please bring a dish to share.

All members of Word of Life are encouraged to attend and we look forward to seeing you there!

 GALENTINE’S PARTY

We’re having a fondue party!

Come join the sweet sisterhood for this fantastic Galentine’s Day party! We’ll chat, we’ll pray, we’ll encourage one another, and of course we’ll feast on delicious chocolate fondue! You don’t want to miss it, and we don’t want to miss you!

Sunday, February 23, 2-4pm

Bring a friend, and bring a dipper for the Fondue party! (pretzels, marshmallows, brownie bites, cheesecake, fruit, etc…)

WILDFIRE DISASTER RELIEF

The wildfires in Los Angeles County, California, continue to inflict widespread damage and suffering throughout the Los Angeles area. The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod (LCMS) is in close communication with the LCMS Pacific Southwest District (PSD) regarding our Synod’s response.

As long as it takes, LCMS Disaster Response will walk alongside the PSD and its congregations in this response. Our shared response includes the entire Synod’s prayers, along with spiritual resources to assist church workers as they care for their congregations. In addition, we are here to offer practical support in the form of ongoing counsel and advice and material support in the form of supplies, recovery grants and volunteer coordination.

If you are able financially to support the church’s response to wildfires in California, please prayerfully consider a contribution to:

• The LCMS Disaster Response—Strategic Use fund. Visit lcms.org/give/disaster or mail a check to The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod, or LCMS, at P.O. Box 66861, St. Louis, MO 63166-6861. On the memo line, write “Disaster Response—Strategic Use (TR9206).” This fund allows our Synod to continue its care and support, as the demands warrant, of those still suffering in North Carolina and other parts of the Southeast as well as those affected by the wildfires in California.
• The LCMS Wildfire Relief (only) fund. Your gift will only be utilized to help those impacted by wildfires. Visit lcms.org/disaster and select the “Disaster Response — Wildfires” option in the “Giving opportunities” or mail a check to The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod, or LCMS, at P.O. Box 66861, St. Louis, MO 63166-6861. On the memo line, write “Wildfire Relief Only.”
• Orphan Grain Train: P.O. Box 1466, Norfolk NE, 68702. Memo: CA FIRES

CHRISMONS ORNAMENT MAKING PARTY

Have you been curious about the Chrismon ornaments on the Word of Life tree? Chrismon ornaments are Christian symbols that represent Christ and the Christian faith. Our tree needs more of these ornaments!

February 20^th , Thursday, 6:30-8:30pm, we’d like to invite you to a Chrismon ornament making party for Word of Life’s Christmas Tree!

We have at least 10 kits and more beads and pattern books for making them. 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.

I-180 CORRIDOR YOUTH NEWS

High schoolers are invited to go bowling on January 26th. Location and time are still TBD

Additionally, the high school youth group Bible Study will again meet starting on January 15th from 7:30-8:30 PM at Holy Savior. 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

SCRIP UPDATE

Scrip is for sale on Sundays following the church service. We are hoping to place another order in the near future . 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 (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
• Confirmation: Pastor’s Office (9:45am)
• Room 1: Adult Bible Study, studying of The Epistles

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 Thursdays 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: : $5,748; Building Fund: 40; Missions: $10

Confirmation Sermon Notes

Order of Service – Sunday 1/26