WORD OF LIFE LUTHERAN CHURCH

Worship 10:30am on Sundays

9:15 Education Hour

200 Fletcher Ave

Lincoln, NE 86521

(402) 742-9673

VOTERS’ MEETING JUNE 28

There will be a special Voters’ Meeting on Sunday, June 28, immediately following the worship service for the sole purpose of extending a divine call to Pastor Kristopher Morris of Seward, NE. The Call Committee will present their recommendation and answer questions, and the voters will cast their ballots. All voting members are strongly encouraged to attend as we discern the Lord’s will for the future pastoral leadership of our congregation. Please see below for a brief biography of Pastor Morris. Additional information will be shared prior to the Voters’ Meeting.

PASTOR MORRIS BIOGRAPHY

Pastor Kristopher Morris graduated from Concordia University-Austin in 1999 and began his Seminary education at Concordia Seminary St. Louis, where he met his wife of 21 years, Sheri, who was in training with LCMS World Missions for missionary service to Kyrgyzstan. He served as a vicar at Good Shepherd Lutheran Church in Lincoln, NE in 2003-2004. He graduated with a Master of Divinity degree in May 2005, was ordained into the office of the public ministry, and was installed as Associate Pastor of Faith Lutheran Church in Collierville, TN.

In September 2010, Pastor Morris accepted a call to serve as Associate Pastor of Christ the King Lutheran Church in Lake Ozark, MO, a 13-year-old congregation at the time. During his ministry, the congregation opened a school and built a new dedicated sanctuary. During this time, he was also elected to serve as the fourth Vice President of the Missouri District in 2018 and the second Vice President in 2022.

In April 2024, he earned a Doctor of Ministry from Concordia Seminary St. Louis. Shortly after, in June 2024, he accepted the divine call to serve as the Director of Church Engagement for Concordia University, Nebraska, where his wife Sheri, who has a counseling background, currently works in the Link Library. The Morrises have been blessed with four children, from middle school to college ages.

VBS: 2026

This year we will host our VBS June 29-July 2, 9am-Noon. This is a great opportunity for kids, grandkids, friends, and neighbors to come to Word of Life and hear about Jesus!

We’d love to Explore the Nature of God with our friends from 3 years (or potty trained) on up! Children past 5th grade will be helpers!

If you’d like to volunteer to help, please contact Michelle Meier: 816-898-2113; WOLLincolnOffice@gmail.com

Registration is Open! Register here or pick up a paper copy at Sunday School!

VBS WISHLIST

We have many needs for VBS, and we’d love if you would be willing to help out with some of our supplies. Below is a list of some of our needs:

·        Wet wipes 2-3 packages

·        70% rubbing alcohol 6 bottles

·        6 Applesauce pouches

·        Tonic water (6 small bottles)

·        Paper Towel tubes

·        Blue and Green tissue paper- it does not have to be new

·        Multi-colored dot stickers

·        4 hula hoops

·        1 White bedsheet (will be cut up)

·        Water Bottles (16.9oz)

·        Small oranges

·        Unfrosted sugar cookies

·        Grapes

·        Pretzel sticks

·        Raisins

·        Froot Loops

1 large package of Jelly Bellies (or other colorful assorted candy)

If you would like to donate any items on the list, please contact the office: WOLLincolnOffice@gmail.com.

We’ll try to keep the list updated with things we still need! Thanks!

(updated 6/12/26)

VBS DECORATING

Can’t help out with VBS during the week but still looking for other ways to help? Or do you love decorating our church and helping get ready for our week of fun?

We have 2 opportunities to help get our church ready for VBS!

1) Thursday, June 25, 8:45pm, Crossroads community church at 40th and Superior will be breaking down their VBS and giving us some of their decorations. We could use some helping hands to haul the materials from their church to ours. They are planning to have a large “tree house” that we may need a truck to help us haul!

2) Saturday, June 27, 12:30pm we will be gathering to decorate our church for VBS. We’ll put up our decorations and make our church feel like you’ve stepped into a rainforest!

SUMMER SUNDAY SCHOOL MOVIE SERIES

Last week we watched the first half of Joseph: King of Dreams and learned that God has a plan far greater than anything we can know! This week we will finish up Joseph and have a few activities as well.

All ages are invited to come and explore God’s Big Story with our Summer Sunday School Movie Series. Each Sunday we will watch a movie based on real Bible events. We’ll familiarize ourselves with classic Bible Stories recognizing that every story points to Jesus!

Sundays, June 7-August 30, 9:15-10:15am

Join us for the fun!

SCHLEICHER FAMILY SUPPORT

Many of you know the Schleicher family, who attend Word of Life. Brent, one of our Elders, was recently involved in a severe car accident. He suffered several broken bones and is facing multiple surgeries along with a very long road to recovery.

To help support the Schleicher family during this difficult time, a Meal Train and GoFundMe have been organized for anyone who would like to help.

Meal Train:

https://www.mealtrain.com/trains/wn4kow

GoFundMe:

https://www.gofundme.com/f/support-brent-schleichers-recovery

Please continue to keep Brent and the entire Schleicher family in your thoughts and prayers during the weeks and months ahead.

WOW CHRISTMAS IN JULY!

Join us as we spend some Holly Jolly time together with our friends! Bring a christmassy snack and a white elephant gift (wrapped… something on your shelf that you just don’t use any more). We’ll exchange gifts, snack, and focus ourselves back on Christ at this slightly less busy time of the year!

Mark your calendars for 2-4pm on Sunday, July 26th for this fun event!

OTHER WOW EVENTS

Our Women’s group at Word of Life (WOW) is invited to several LWML activities around the area. Please stay tuned for other Women’s Events!

September 18-19: Kearny Nebraska, Sharing the Love of God, LWML convention.

ORPHAN GRAIN TRAIN CHRISTMAS BOXES

The Way is sponsoring The Orphan Grain Train Christmas boxes this year! Starting July 5th -July 26th, we will have boxes to fill. These boxes will be sent to children across the world! More information to come! Watch for the Christmas Table by the front doors. If you have questions, contact Ruth: 402-580-1764

THIRD THURSDAY CHRISMON CRAFTING

Our tree looked so beautiful this past Christmas with all our new Chrismons on the tree. Come be a part of adding more Chrismons to the Word of Life tree. No experience needed!

The third Thursday of every month, a group will get together for fellowship while making Chrimsons at Word of Life. Chrismons are white and gold Christmas ornaments featuring Christian Symbols derived from Christ and Monogram representing Jesus and core faith doctrines.

Our next meeting is July 16. We meet 6:30 to 8:00. We’ll have some snacks and fellowship. If you have questions ask Ruth Walla or Philip Dani.

SCRIP

Thanks to everyone who ordered Scrip over the holidays and to everyone who keeps supporting the Scrip program. We will be placing another order after the 1st of the year. If there is anything you would like us to keep on hand just let us know.

 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

Brent Schleicher – 402.304.7507

Tim Schultz – 402.304.4978

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 1
• Grades K-2: Room 3
• Grades 3-6: Room 2
• Grade 7-High School: Wiggle Room (temporarily)
• 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. For more information, contact Philip Dani or Ruth and Dan Walla.
• Every Other Mondays at 6:30pm, “Logos”, meets at the Meier’s and via ZOOM.

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

Confirmation Sermon Notes

Order of Service – Sunday 6/21