WORD OF LIFE LUTHERAN CHURCH

HOLY WEEK SCHEDULE

Join us for Holy Week, starting with Palm Sunday on March 24th, travel through the crucifixion of Christ, and celebrate with us the resurrection of Christ on easter Sunday!

Palm Sunday: March 24, 10:30am

Maundy Thursday: March 28, 6:30pm

Good Friday: March 29, 6:30pm

Easter Sunday: March 31, 2024

Sunrise Service: 7:11am

Easter Breakfast 8:30am-10:00am

Easter Egg Hunt: 9:45am

Easter Service: 10:30am

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.

March 13: “Logos” Life Group will serve Spaghetti

March 20: Elders will serve Sandwiches & Soup

“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!

March 17, from 3-5pm, both Jr. and Sr. Youth will meet at Word of Life for an Escape Room experience!

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).

LADIES LUNCHEON

Mark your calendars for this Sunday, March 10 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 God!

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

BUS TRIP TO MISSION CENTRAL

8:00a-6:00p March 19, 2024

Messiah Lutheran Church is sponsoring a day trip to Mission Central in Western Iowa. The cost of transportation has been graciously provided by a grant from the Messiah Foundation. We will leave Messiah’s parking lot (1800 A Street in Lincoln) at 8:00a and return at 6:00p. Mission Central will provide our lunch. We’ll take freewill donations to give to Mission Central. Sign up here https://messiah.churchcenter.com/people/forms/692822  or contact Messiah’s church office 402.489.3024 to sign up by March 4.

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: : $3,060; Building Fund: $10; Missions: $0

Confirmation Sermon Notes

Order of Service – Sunday 3/10

LENT WEDNESDAY – 3/13