WORD OF LIFE LUTHERAN CHURCH

Worship 10:30am on Sundays

9:15 Education Hour

200 Fletcher Ave

Lincoln, NE 86521

(402) 742-9673

CALL EXTEND TO PASTOR FRANCIK

On June 8, the congregation voted to extend a call to Pastor Brian Francik, currently serving at Faith Lutheran in Hebron, Nebraska. Please keep Pastor Francik, his current congregation, and our congregation in your prayers as he deliberates the Call to serve as Pastor at Word of Life.

VBS WISHLIST

We have several needs for VBS. We invite you to help support our VBS with items or monetary donations for the purchase of these items. Please see our wish list.

• 1/2′ Glue dots
• 1 large jug of bubbles
• 1 package aluminum foil
• Ziplock snack bags (100 count or larger)
• 12 bath towels (will be returned)
• 3 rolls colorful duct tape
• 8 oz water bottles
• 4 flashlights (will be returned)
• UV blacklight (will be returned)
• large inflatable beach ball
• 3+ Christmas Trees (any sizes, lit or unlit, for decorations, will be returned)
• Kayak or Canoe (used for decorations,, will be returned)
• Cheddar puff corn (2 large bags)
• Bugles (2 large bags)
• Teddy Grahams (2 boxes)
• Animal Crackers (1 large container from Sams Club)

Let Michelle know what item(s) you might like to purchase so we can keep our list updated!

(816-898-2113 or wollincolnoffice@gmail.com)

Please bring donations to Word of Life by Sunday, June 22.

Thank you!

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”.

Registration forms are available outside the office, or go to vbspro.events/p/wol2025 to register online!

Please let Michelle Meier know if you’d like to help out!

wollincolnoffice@gmail.com

VBS DECOR

Once again, we are partnering with Crossroads Church and will pick up decorations from their VBS on Friday, June 20 at 8:30pm. We could use a few trucks an some willing hands to transport the decorations to Word of Life.

We will then decorate Word of Life on Saturday, June 21 9am-12pm to get our building VBS ready!

ORPHAN GRAIN TRAIN CHRISTMAS BOXES

The Way is sponsoring The Orphan Grain Train Christmas boxes this year! Starting June 29th-August 3, we will have boxes to fill. These boxes will be sent to children across the world! More information to come! If you have questions, contact Ruth: 402-580-1764

I-180 CORRIDOR YOUTH NEWS

Both the middle school and high school events this month are bonfires! Youth are invited to join as we make s’mores, roast hot dogs, play some outdoor games, and enjoy some fellowship around the fire.

The dates for each event are:

MS Bonfire: June 22nd, 7-9 PM

HS Bonfire: June 29th, 7-9 PM

TUITION ASSISTANCE 2025-2026

Word of Life has a tradition of supporting Lutheran Schools through tuition assistance. This assistance is available for any members of Word of Life who choose to attend K-12 Lutheran Schools. If you are interested in receiving tuition assistance for the 2025-2026 school year, please fill out one of the tuition assistance forms and return to the office by May 31.

Questions about Lutheran Schools or Tuition Assistance? Contact Michelle Meier – WOLLincolnOffice@gmail.com

Tuition Assistance for Elementary Schools (K-8)

Tuition Assistance for Lincoln Lutheran (6-12 grades)

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 June 19.

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: (ON BREAK FOR THE SUMMER)
• Preschool (3-5 years): Room 1
• Grades K-2: Room 3
• Grades 3-6: Room 2
• Grade 7-High School: Upstairs
• 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.
• 1st and 3rd Mondays at 6:30pm, “Logos”, meets at the Meier’s and via ZOOM studying Revelation

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: : $8,657; Building Fund: $110; Missions: $380

Confirmation Sermon Notes

Order of Service – Sunday 6/15