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WORD OF LIFE LUTHERAN CHURCH
Worship 10:30am on Sundays
9:15 Education Hour
200 Fletcher Ave
Lincoln, NE 86521
(402) 742-9673
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ANNUAL VOTER’S MEETING
Please plan to join us on May 4, after the service for our annual voter’s meeting. We will be electing new delegates to our Lay Leadership Board and Elders. Please plan to stay after church for this important meeting.
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PASTORAL CALL EXTENDED
On Sunday, March 16, Word of Life congregation voted to extend a Call to Pastor Nathan Kuhlman who currently serves in ministry as pastor at Redeemer Lutheran Church in Rolla, Missouri. Please keep Pastor Kuhlman in your prayers as he deliberates this call. Please also pray for his current congregation as they support him and encourage him to seek God’s will.
Pastor Kuhlman’s Letter
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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”.
Leaders, please mark your calendars for May 10 to plan for VBS, publicity, decorations, and more! We’ll meet after church briefly to make plans!
Please let Michelle Meier know if you’d like to help out! Registration will be available in May. wollincolnoffice@gmail.com
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COMMUNITY GARDEN WORK DAY
Saturday, May 3, 1pm, come get your hands dirty and paint your thumb green! We’ll be planting the garden! All are welcome ages 2-99! If you have a finger to poke in the ground, you can plant seeds, come join us!
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CHAD BIRD TEACHING ENGAGEMENT
Host of the popular podcast, “40 Minutes in the Old Testament”, Chad Bird will be speaking at Faith Lutheran Church at 8701 Adams St, Lincoln, NE on Saturday June 7th from 9-4. Chad will be speaking on his Best Selling Old Testament Biography “Limping with God: Jacob and The Old Testament Guide to Messy Discipleship”.
Lunch will be provided. Sign-up is encouraged to assist with planning. More information and sign-up can be found at: faithlincoln.org/events
Don’t miss this opportunity to hear from one of the best….for FREE!
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I-180 CORRIDOR YOUTH NEWS
With the business of finals, graduation, and Memorial Day weekend in May, we will again have one joint youth event for middle school and high school on Wednesday, May 21st, from 7:30-9:00 PM, starting at Holy Savior. Youth are invited to participate in a Scavenger Hunt Race.
During this event, youth will be put on different teams, travel around Lincoln hoping to find various items and places, and compete to be the first team to finish.
If your child plans to attend, please fill out the attached form so I know how many drivers we will need. Registration: https://holysavior.churchcenter.com/people/forms/959300
If you would be willing to volunteer to drive a vehicle, please provide your information on the attached spreadsheet. Drivers: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/16eIByDm18bgfGMbaE5ZtwZ04k3uP8Y-HAiYRsntDpSY/edit?usp=sharing
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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)
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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 May 15
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.
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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.
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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
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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!
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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
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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. |
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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
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| SUNDAY SCHOOL & LIFE GROUPS
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 Mondays at 6:30pm, “Logos”, meets at the Meier’s and via ZOOM studying Revelation
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| PRAYER REQUESTS
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 |
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| NEXT BOARD OF LAY MINISTRY MEETING: May 20, 6:30 pm. |
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| FINANCIALS FOR APRIL 2025:
Giving Total: : $8,106; Building Fund: $60; Missions: $284 |
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