WORD OF LIFE LUTHERAN CHURCH

PASTOR SCOTT HENZE DECLINED CALL

Pastor Scott Henze has declined the Divine Call extended to him from Word of Life. We appreciate Pastor Henze’s participation in our call process and pray for him as he continues to serve and lead St. Paul Lutheran Church in Weston, FL. In the meantime, please continue to pray for our Call Committee as they consider next steps in the call process, and pray for God’s guidance throughout the process.

QUARTERLY UPDATE AND POTLUCK

Join us on Sunday, July 28th, after the 10:30 service for our Quarterly Report from our board.

Please consider bringing something to share!

A-G=dessert

H-O=main dish

P-Z=side/salad

Fun, food, fellowship, and learning more about our ministry here at Word of Life! Join us!!

MORTGAGE BURNING CEREMONY AND CELEBRATION LUNCHEON

Word of Life’s building loan is being retired! The Board of Lay Ministry has made the decision to pay off our remaining building loan balance of $14,679.23 from our Building Fund assets. Thanks to your generosity, we are blessed to see this debt retired nearly 9 years after moving into our worship facility. In recognition of this, we are planning a mortgage burning ceremony and celebration luncheon for Sunday, August 18. Please mark your calendars and look for more information about this special event in the coming weeks.

FLOODING RELIEF

The Floods in Nebraska, Iowa, South Dakota, Minnesota, etc. have devastated many.

How You Can Help:

1. Keep our communities in your prayers. Encourage your congregation to pray for healing, strength, and resilience during this challenging time.
2. Through financial support. Your contribution will go towards emergency supplies, shelter, and long-term recovery efforts.

Ways to Donate: By mail: send your check payable to Iowa District West with “Disaster Relief” on the memo line. Online: at IowaDistrictWest.org and click on “Donate” to make a secure online donation. Select the “Disaster Relief” option.

OGT is preparing to help with flood relief efforts.

Write a check as follows Flood Relief in comments and mail to OGT PO Box 1466 Norfolk, NE 68702.

We are accepting the following items at the Norfolk Warehouse, 606 W. Phillip Ave. Norfolk NE M-F 9-4 PM:

• Toiletries(shampoo, conditioner, bath soap, deodorant, sanitary pads, combs)
• Towels
• Cleaning Supplies(rubber gloves, disinfectants, cleaning rags, scrub brush, bleach, paper towels)
• Large heavy garbage bags
• 5 gallon buckets

You may also contact Pastor Schmidt about donations through the Lincoln collection Center.

CHRISTMAS IN JULY

“The Way” would like to invite you to celebrating Christmas in July by supporting Orphan Grain Train and their Christmas Boxes. Please consider picking up instructions for putting together a Christmas Box.

• Take a box, list and label and fill the box with exactly what is on the list, for a boy or girl and mark the label for age group.
• This is very important; you can’t add anything other than what the list says, and you can’t put notes or pictures in the boxes.
• The boxes will need to be filled and returned no later than July 28, 2024. If you have any questions, our life group “The Way ” is organizing this mission this year and will be glad to answer you may have. You can ask Ruth Walla 402-580-1764.

Downloadable Instructions

CONSIDERING LUTHERAN EDUCATION?

Have you considered sending your children to a Lutheran school? Word of Life helps support families who make the decision to send their children to one of our fabulous Lutheran schools with Tuition Assistance spiritual encouragement. If you have any questions about our Lutheran schools, feel free to contact the office (WOLLincolnOffice@gmail.com), or contact the schools directly for more information.

https://www.lutheranschoolsoflincoln.org/

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 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.

SCRIP CARD FUNDRAISING

Super Saver and Hy-vee Cards are available for purchase on Sunday mornings at the Scrip Table along with other select cards!

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: (on break until September)
• 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: Adult Bible Study, studying of The Epistles.

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 Chosen”, working though the episodes each meeting. For more information, contact Philip Dani or Ruth and Dan Walla.
• 1st and 3rd Thursdays at 6:30pm, “Logos”, meets at the Meier’s

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: : $4,507; Building Fund: $1,036; Missions: $35

Confirmation Sermon Notes

Order of Service – Sunday 7/28