WORD OF LIFE LUTHERAN CHURCH

ADULT CONFIRMATION

Pastor Schmidt has started an adult Confirmation class on Sundays at 10am in Pastor’s office. If you want to learn more about Lutheran beliefs or joining Word of Life, please plan to attend!

Jr. Confirmation (7th & 8th grades) will begin on November 10, 9:45 in Pastor’s office.

CALL COMMITTEE UPDATE & REQUEST FOR NOMINATIONS

The Word of Life Call Committee is currently reviewing candidates on our current call lists, but we are also seeking new nominations of pastors to be considered for a call. If you would like to recommend a pastor for consideration by the Call Committee, complete the attached Pastor Call Nomination Form and submit it to a member of the Call Committee or to the Nebraska District LCMS. Call Committee members include: Philip Dani, Angie Ekhoff, Susan Heine, Jim Hewitt, Sarah Jurchen, Nate Meier, Kendra Schleicher, and Lynette Windhorst.

Pastoral Call Nomination Form

SUNDAY SCHOOL STARTS SEPTEMBER 8

It won’t be long before the kids are back-to-school, and that means Sunday School, too!

We will have Sunday School Registration beginning this Sunday. Parents should complete & turn in a registration form for your children. Please check out the Sunday School registration table by the front door. We are excited to have your kids in Sunday School.

Sunday School starts Sunday September 8^th at 9:15 to 10:15

Preschool : age 3-5 years (Room 5)

Kindergarten thru 2^nd grade: ( Room 3)

3^rd thru 6^th grade: (Room 2)

7^th and up : upstairs youth room

SUNDAY SCHOOL TEACHERS AND AIDES NEEDED

Are you interested in helping with Children’s Sunday School? We need a few people who could be substitute teachers for Pre-school, K-2^nd grade, 3^rd thru 6^th grade. We could also use a few helpers for the Pre School room on a rotating schedule. The helper doesn’t have to prepare a lesson, just be hands on helping with the kids. Sunday school starts September 8^th. 

We meet from 9:15 to 10:15 every Sunday.

If you have any questions , reach out to Ruth Walla 402-580-1764

LADIES CHARCUTERIE AND WINERY TRIP

Join the Ladies of Word of Life on the road! On September 22, 2-4pm, meet us up at James Arthur Winery for some food and fellowship. Bring something to add to our Charcuterie Board (crackers, cheese, sausage, berries, olives, veggies, etc…), get yourself a wine slushy or a glass of your favorite wine, and join us out on the patio for some great girl time!

HOLY LAND PRESENTATION

Please join Pastor and Brenda on Tuesday September 24 at 6:30 pm at Redeemer Lutheran Church at 510 S. 33rd Street as they will be sharing a visual presentation of their trip to Israel. Following in the steps of Jesus, their presentation includes Biblical sites from Galilee to Jerusalem, highlighting Jesus birthplace in Bethlehem, his baptismal site, garden of Gethsemane, Dead Sea and many more! Everyone is welcome to join us as we grow in the understanding of the physical locations and real archeological findings of the Bible!

There is a sign up sheet on the guest registration table in the entry to help the ladies at Redeemer plan for seating and food.

We hope to see you then.

Pastor and Brenda

ORPHAN GRAIN TRAIN UPDATE

The Lincoln Collection Center of Orphan Grain Train is celebrating God’s blessing of a new warehouse location by having an open house Saturday, October 19 from 11am-2pm. Please join us at our new location at 1901 Southwest 6th St., Lincoln, NE. A free luncheon meal, tours, and an informational packet will be available. Please join us and meet volunteers, donors and leaders from the International headquarters of Orphan Grain Train, Norfolk, NE.

CONSIDERING LUTHERAN EDUCATION?

Have you considered sending your children to a Lutheran school? Word of Life helps support families who make the decision to send their children to one of our fabulous Lutheran schools with Tuition Assistance spiritual encouragement. If you have any questions about our Lutheran schools, feel free to contact the office (WOLLincolnOffice@gmail.com), or contact the schools directly for more information.

https://www.lutheranschoolsoflincoln.org/

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 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.

SCRIP CARD FUNDRAISING

Super Saver and Hy-vee Cards are available for purchase on Sunday mornings at the Scrip Table along with other select cards!

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: (on break until September 8)
• 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 (10)
• Room 1: Adult Bible Study, studying of The Epistles.

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 Chosen”, working though the episodes each meeting. For more information, contact Philip Dani or Ruth and Dan Walla.
• 1st and 3rd Thursdays at 6:30pm, “Logos”, meets at the Meier’s

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: : $10,700; Building Fund: $10; Missions: $75

Confirmation Sermon Notes

Order of Service – Sunday 9/1