WORD OF LIFE LUTHERAN CHURCH

Worship 10:30am on Sundays

9:15 Education Hour

200 Fletcher Ave

Lincoln, NE 86521

(402) 742-9673

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.

CONGRATULATIONS GRADUATES!

Congratulations to our 2026 Graduates! We will be honoring all our grads during our service on Sunday, May 24. High School Grads, please come with your cap and gown!

High School Graduates:

Elizabeth Blackwell, Delaney Ahl, Grayson Ahl, Jud Tuach, Moya Windhorst

College Graduates:

Joshua Jurchen, Nyamat Riang, Eli Schleicher, Nyakuoth Tuach

ANNUAL VOTERS MEETING

Please join us after church on May 31 for our annual Voters meeting to elect officers. We will look at the nominations and vote in new Lay Board members and Elders. We will also look at our financials and receive an update for our Pastor.

Please plan to attend this important meeting.

Forms for Annual Meeting:

Nominations (not yet finalized)

Financial Reports: Budget Vs Actual

Statement of financial Position

Property Improvement for Lighting

Stewardship Committment Letter

TUITION ASSISTANCE

Tuition 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 2026-2027 school year, please contact the office: WOLLincolnOffice@gmail.com.

Applications should be turned into the office by June 14, 2026

K-8 Tuition Assistance Form

Lincoln Lutheran Tuition Assistance Form

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!

WOL COMMUNITY GARDEN

We’re off to a good start with our garden. If you’d like to help water, plant, weed, or get dirty,contact Jim Hewitt or the office to see how you can get involved!

SUMMER SUNDAY SCHOOL MOVIE SERIES

Sunday School is almost over for the Summer, but the fun doesn’t have to end!

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!

WOW COFFEE!

Iced Coffee on a Sunday afternoon? Just say yes!

Our women’s group will meet on June 14th, 2-4pm, at New Day Coffee in Fallbrook. Come join us for a time of fellowship and friendship!

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.

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 June 18. 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

Philip Dani – 402.525.7790

Brent Schleicher – 402.304.7507

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 5/24