WORD OF LIFE LUTHERAN CHURCH

Worship 10:30am on Sundays

9:15 Sunday School Hour

200 Fletcher Ave

Lincoln, NE 86521

(402) 742-9673

VOTERS MEETING & LUNCHEON MARCH 16

The Call Committee would like to invite you to attend an important Voters Meeting on Sunday, March 16, directly following the worship service. The Call Committee will update the congregation on the call process and recommend a candidate to vote upon to Call as Pastor of Word of Life.

 The Call Committee will be providing a luncheon on Sunday for the voter’s meeting, serving sandwiches, chips, veggies, and desserts. We are looking forward to seeing you for this exciting event.

LENTEN SERVICES & MEALS

Lent is a time of preparation and reflection as we anticipate the crucifixion and resurrection of our Lord. We use this time for reflection upon our own sinfulness.

Weekly Services and Meals

We will host services at 6:30 PM on Wednesdays during Lent, with a meal starting at 5:45 PM.

March 19: All Church Potluck

March 26: Pasta by Logos Life Group

April 2: The Jurchen Family

April 9: Soups & Cinnamon Rolls by The Way

Let’s use this time to come together as a community and deepen our faith. Thank you for your support and participation.

EASTER LILY ADOPTION

It’s that time again to think about adopting Easter lilies!

Once again, we will be purchasing Easter lilies to beautify our sanctuary for Easter. Lily adoptions are $15 apiece, and will be available after service on Easter to take home with you! Yellow Adoption forms will be available by the bulletins. Please plan to adopt your lilies no later than April 6.

You can adopt in the name of someone special, and those names will be mentioned in the Easter bulletin.

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”.

Please let Michelle Meier know if you’d like to help out! Registration will be available in May. wollincolnoffice@gmail.com

 BROWNIES & BUNCO

Get ready for some March Madness, Word of Life Style! This year, our ladies group is hosting a Boxed-Brownie-Bake-Off Bracket! You won’t want to miss this competitive (and tasty) challenge!

So, grab a box of brownies (provided by the office), bake it up to perfection, and join the in the fun on Sunday, March 23, 2-4pm!

We will also be playing Bunco, so find a buddy to team up with and roll the dice with your favorite girls at Word of Life!

I-180 CORRIDOR YOUTH NEWS

Bible Study continues for High School Youth. 7:30-8:30pm on Wednesdays. 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

First, on March 23rd from 2-4 PM at Holy Savior, middle schoolers will have their Game Show Event. Youth will get to compete in several well-known game shows, including Minute to Win It, Jeopardy, and Family Feud. We will conclude the event with a Bible Study.

Then on March 30th from 7-9 PM at Holy Savior, high schoolers are invited to their Game Show Night, where they will compete in games like Jeopardy, the Price is Right, and others.

There will be snacks and some small prizes for the winners of each game, and feel free to invite friends!

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 March 20.

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.

HOLY WEEK SCHEDULE

Palm Sunday:

10:30 service

Good Friday:

6:30 service

Easter Sunday:

6:39am Sunrise Service

10:30 Easter Service (with communion)

8:00-10:00 Breakfast

9:30 Children’s Egg Hunt

We need volunteers to help on Easter! If anyone would like to help provide food for the Easter breakfast, please contact Zeb. If you would like to help with the Easter Egg Hunt please contact Michelle: wollincolnoffice@gmail.com

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 UPDATE

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 (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 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 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: : $4,130; Building Fund: $10; Missions: $139

Confirmation Sermon Notes

Order of Service – Sunday 3/16

Midweek Lent – Wednesday 3/19