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FEBRUARY 2015
THE
MESSENGER
The monthly newsletter of First Lutheran Church, a congregation of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America
Change is a constant in our lives. Some changes mark gradual transitions, as when daytime shifts toward twilight or winter turns to spring.
Others happen in the blink of an eye, separating time into “before” and
“after”. We choose to undergo some changes after carefully considering
our options, while others are forced upon us.
In the weeks, days, and hours before Jesus’ crucifixion, the disciples also
experienced change: a change of venue as the gates of Jerusalem approached; a change of plans as long-awaited. Messiah was arrested and
tried; a change of circumstance as the crowds shouted “Crucify!”
Change is hard. We long for the expected and familiar, but all too often
find ourselves in the midst of uncertainty and the unknown. We cannot
predict how things will turn out.
Week 1 — Ecclesiastes 3:1-8
CHANGE OF SEASON
WORSHIP SERVICES
ASH WEDNESDAY
February 18, NOON & 6:30 pm
MID-WEEK LENTEN SERVICES
February 25 – March 25, 6:30 pm
I N S I D E
T H I S
Week 2 — Galatians 5:16-25
CHANGE OF HABIT
Week 3 — 1 Thessalonians 5:12-24
CHANGE OF CIRCUMSTANCES
Week 4 — Ezekiel 36:22-28
CHANGE OF HEART
Week 5 — Isaiah 52:13-15
CHANGE OF PLANS
I S S U E
Adult Opportunities......1,3,5,7-8,10-12,18
Pastor’s Pen……….....……….......2-3
Calendar…………............…….…..19
Preschool…….……...…..................14
Council Updates......…......…............5
Within the Family......….........….......9
Music Opportunities.......................10
Women of the ELCA.......................11
Office Updates…................…..........4
Worship Opportunities..............1,6,20
Outreach Opportunities.........3,8,11-13,18
Youth Pages…..….....................15-17
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A M E S S A G E from the PA S T O R S
A NEW COMMANDMENT
“A new commandment I give to you, that you love one another,
even as I have loved you, that you also love one another.”
— John 13
But for Jesus love is everything. There is nothing old or second
hand about it. Jesus even says his commandment is new. How
can love be new?
The love Jesus describes is new because He is at the center of
that love. It is not an emotion or an old way of thinking. Love is
obedience to Jesus. A desire to walk with Him on a daily basis
and as we do we become like Him.
Tina Turner sings “Oh what’s love got to do, got to do with it.
What’s love but a second hand emotion. What’s love got to do,
got to do with it. What’s love but a sweet old fashioned notion.”
As we draw close to both Valentine’s Day and Ash Wednesday
these lyrics offer a sharp contrast to the love that Jesus talks
about in the gospel of John.
For some of us, love is a second hand emotion and an old fashioned notion. Why bother? What’s the point? You’ll only get your
heart broken again.
Him who loved us so much that we died our death on a cross so
that we might be set free from sin, death and evil. This selfless
love begins not with a love of self but a love for God beyond anything else. This love for God will lead us to love that is genuine
and lasting in our lives.
This is the love that is missing from the lyrics above and missing in most of the world
today but is also the most important love
that we know in this month of valentines
and ashes.
ADULT MISSION TRIP UPDATE
I have good news and bad news about our mission trip this summer. The good news is Pastor Tracy from Holy Trinity in Muncie,
IN has accepted a position as a Faith Based Community Organizer in Dayton, Ohio. She will be partnering with 20 churches in
the Dayton area to address issues within the community. This will
be a wonderful opportunity for Pastor Tracy as it focuses on her
gifts and passions for justice issues among the poor and needy.
The bad news: as Holy Trinity was going to be our host congregation for the mission trip, this throws a serious wrench in our plans
as they will be in a state of transition and flux in June.
To that end we are exploring other possible locations. A destination has not been decided upon yet, but we
will keep you updated.
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A M E S S A G E from the PA S T O R S
The FLC Witness & Outreach Team
are sponsoring a
Lenten
SERVICE PROJECT
for the:
RECALIBRATE
YOUR HEART
I was thinking about how February is heart month with Valentine’s Day and all the other associations. And that got me thinking about the medications I was taking to “regulate” my heart.
And so I started a conversation with a good friend of mine. What
if God could somehow recalibrate our hearts to love and serve
all people without question. What would that take? Why don’t we
follow God’s will for our lives and try to do things on our own?
In our discussion, my friend said something rather profound to
me, “Meg, sometimes you get so eager and excited that you
leap into action before the Spirit can lead you.” Wow! My heart
really is out of rhythm.
How many times do we pray for God’s Spirit to guide us or ask
God to point us in the right direction and we get too impatient to
be still and listen to God’s response or are too hasty thinking we
know it all and can do it on our own.
My broken foot has given me ample time to be still, sort of,
(there’s undoubtably plenty of ants in my pants), but it has helped
me to take more time to ponder where God is leading me.
I invite you this month, to recalibrate your Heart to God’s rhythm
and let the Holy Spirit stir up in you the way for your feet to walk.
You got the beat!
Love,
Donations should be brought to the
church by Palm Sunday, March 29.
Items typically needed:
Sets of dishes, glasses, silverware, pots & pans
Towels & washcloths
Shampoo, conditioner, deodorant
Laundry soap
Feminine hygiene products
Paper towels, toilet paper, napkins
Diapers, especially sizes 4-6
Haircut gift certificates, stamps, phone cards
R.Y.D.E. Vouchers and gas cards
Items which are clean and gently used
Volunteers
A FREE series of Public Seminars presented by The
S.A.F.E. Center will be held on Mondays and Thursdays
from 6:00-8:00 pm February 2 through February 19 at
the S.A.F.E. Center office - 620 East 25th Street Suite 14.
Topics include: domestic violence, sexual assault, teen
dating violence, stalking, effects on children, confidentiality, resources, crisis intervention and more.
Call 308-237-2599 to register!
The S.A.F.E. Center is a non-profit organization that serves
women, men and children who have experienced dating,
domestic or sexual violence. For more information, visit:
www.safecenter.org
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O F F I C E U P D AT E S
DECEMBER FINANCE REPORT
Ministry Budget:
Budget Supporting Revenue
Budget Related Expenditures
Dec. 2014
YTD '14-'15 YTD '13-'14
$
76,606 $ 382,557 $ 402,527
$
(56,511) $ (380,486) $ (377,782)
Total 2014-2015 Ministry Budget: $710,838
MONDAY-FRIDAY
8:30 AM - 4:00 PM
& by appointment
308-237-5544
3315 G AVENUE
KEARNEY, NEBRASKA 68847
WWW.FIRSTLUTHERANKEARNEY.ORG
E-mail Addresses
Church Office
[email protected]
Facilities Budget:
Revenue
Expenditures
Dec. 2014
YTD '14-'15 YTD '13-'14
$
25,639 $
64,984 $
59,359
$
(7,053) $
(53,053) $ (49,240)
Total 2014-2015 Facilities Budget: $92,000
USE OF OFFERING ENVELOPES
Thank you to all those who regularly make use of the weekly offering envelopes. It may not be
possible to keep an accurate recording of your contributions if you do not use your envelopes.
If you choose to contribute by check without using the envelopes, please write your offering
envelope number on your check. This will enable us to record your contributions accurately.
All loose checks that are received without an envelope number noted may not be reflected on
your contribution statement. Contributions to the Ministry Budget and Facilities Budget can be
combined in one check. If you are not receiving offering envelopes and would like some,
please contact Marti in the church office. Thank you for your help!
Pastor Eric Lesher - Senior Pastor
[email protected]
Pastor Rebecca McDermott
Associate Pastor
[email protected]
Pastor Meg Sander
Associate Pastor of Children, Youth & Family Ministries
[email protected]
Linda Fowler - Parish Administrator
[email protected]
Erika Krull - Church Secretary
[email protected]
Marti Brockmeier - Bookkeeper
[email protected]
Annette Schwartz - Communications Specialist
[email protected]
Natalie Radcliffe - Worship Music Coordinator
[email protected]
Judy O’Donnell - Preschool Director
[email protected]
Allison Claar - Nursery Coordinator
[email protected]
John Arkle - Facilities & Grounds Manager
[email protected]
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WINTER WEATHER POLICY
In the midst of our Nebraska winter
weather, it would be a good idea to remind everyone of our policy and procedures during bad weather. In the event
of bad weather, the chief concern is our
members and visitors safety. Weekend
worship services will not be cancelled due
to the weather except in extreme circumstances. It will be up to each individual to
determine if they can get to church and
back home safely. Cancellations of any
church activities will be communicated
to NTV, KGFW 1340 and Hits 106. The
main church voice mail greeting will also
communicate any cancellations. (Please
note that Voice Mail will not operate in the
event of a power outage).
COU N C IL & M I N I S T RY T E A M U P D ATE S
CONGREGATIONAL COUNCIL
Dave Brandt, Council President
Meeting 1-13-15
• Approved the Pastor’ salaries and housing allowance for 2015-16
• Set & approved the Synod Mission Share
• Approved designating the Lenten Almsgiving to the Help Care Clinic
• Approved updated staff position descriptions
CARE & GROWTH TEAM
Jen Puls, Council Representative
Heart of Hospitality
Meeting 1-5-15
• Reviewed and made changes to the 2015-16 budget proposal
• Discussion about Multi-Generational activities
• Discussed tables in classrooms
Heart of Hospitality
IMAGING TEAM
Kyle Means, Council Representative
5th Annual Spiritual Guided Retreat
February 28, 2015
Hosted by Seeking the Spirit Within, The Nebraska Synod Institute for
Spiritual Direction
www.SeekingTheSpiritWithin.org
For:
Individuals
Congregational teams
Councils
Call committees
St. Pauls Lutheran
Church
1515 S. Harrison
Grand Island, NE
www.stpaulsgi.com/
directions
Time: 8:30-4PM
For more information
and to register:
www.nebraskasynod.org
/category/events
Hit the pause button
• For God
• For yourself
• For others
All Are Welcome
Seeking the Spirit Within invites you to
join us in a day of guided retreat for
pastors, lay leaders, congregational
councils, call committees and others
seeking a day of spiritual enrichment.
This retreat is designed to offer
opportunities for you:
• to have time to pause with God
throughout the day
• to choose a new prayer practice for
the Lenten season
• to deepen your spiritual life
• to take home to your congregation or
small group some new ways to pray.
Meeting 1-7-15
• New soundboard will be installed on Jan 19th
• Discussed 2015-16 Budget proposal
5th Annual Spiritual Guided Retreat
PERSONNEL TEAM
February 28, 2015
Nita Deyo, Council Representative
Hosted by Seeking the Spirit Within, The Nebraska Synod Institute for
Spiritual Direction
Meeting 1-8-15
• Made changes to thewww.SeekingTheSpiritWithin.org
Secretary and Parish Administrator job descriptions
Hit the pauseTEAM
button
For: & MANAGEMENT
PROPERTY
Individuals
John Love, Council
Representative
Congregational teams
Councils
Call committees
Meeting 1-6-15
• For God
• For yourself
• For others
• Discussed ongoing projects
St. Pauls
Lutheran
• Discussed
a budget
proposal for 2015-16
All Are Welcome
Church
Seeking the Spirit Within invites you to
a day of guided retreat for
pastors, lay leaders, congregational
Doug Eppler, Council Representative
councils, call committees and others
Grand Island, NE
seeking a day of spiritual enrichment.
www.stpaulsgi.com/
Meeting 1-6-15directions
This retreat is designed to offer
opportunities for you:
• Set date for the Stewardship Campaign
join us in
STEWARDSHIP
1515 S. Harrison TEAM
• Discussed
themes
for the Stewardship
Campaign
Time:
8:30-4PM
time to pause with God
• to have
throughout the day
WITNESS & OUTREACH
new prayer practice for
• to choose aTEAM
For more
information
the Lenten season
Steve Wolfe,
Council
Representative
and to register:
www.nebraskasynod.org
/category/events
1-12-15
• to deepen your spiritual life
Meeting
• to take home to your congregation or
small group some new ways to pray.
• Discussed adult mission trip changes
• Discussed and made changes to the 2015-16 budget proposal
• Set the Habitat Build date for July 11th
• Discussed Lenten Project
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FEBRUARY WORSHIP THEMES
WORSHIP SERVICES
WORSHIP TIMES
Saturday at 6:00 PM
Traditional Worship
Sunday at 8:45 AM
Traditional Worship
Sunday at 11:00 AM
Worship & Praise
HEALING SERVICE
in the C H A P E L
SATURDAY.........................5:30 PM
1st Saturday of each month
RESOURCES
THE NARRATIVE LECTIONARY PREACHING SERIES
The Narrative Lectionary starts with Genesis, and over the course of nine months, ends with
Revelation. The texts include the major episodes in Scripture and are arranged in a narrative
sequence to help people see Scripture as a story that has coherence and a dynamic movement. The weekly texts also show the breadth and variety of voices within Scripture. They invite
people to hear the stories of Abraham and Sarah, Moses and the prophets, Jesus, and Paul.
Listening to the many different voices within Scripture enriches preaching and the life of faith.
FEBRUARY 1, 2015
TREASURE IN HEAVEN
Matthew 6:7-21; Psalm 20:7
Extravagant God, you have promised treasure in heaven that outweighs any we could envision or imagine on earth. Help us to be grateful for the amazing gifts you have already given
to us. We pray these things in the name of Jesus Christ, our Savior and Lord. Amen.
FEBRUARY 8, 2015
FEEDING 5,000
Matthew 14:13-33; Psalm 95:1-5
http://www.elca.org
http://www.lwr.org
Generous God, you helped your son Jesus feed 5,000 hungry people who had gathered to
hear of your love. Help us provide for the needs of all who hunger for your word. We pray
these things in the name of Jesus Christ, our Savior and Lord. Amen.
FEBRUARY 15, 2015
BEARING THE CROSS
Matthew 16:24—17:8; Psalm 41:7-10
Radiant God, you revealed yourself in your son, Jesus, when he was transfigured on the
mountain before his disciples. Reveal yourself to us daily, so that we might enlighten others
with the good news of your love. We pray these things in the name of Jesus Christ, our Savior
and Lord. Amen.
http://www.nebraskasynod.org
http://www.nlom.org
FEBRUARY 18, 2015 – ASH WEDNESDAY
Matthew 18:1-9; Psalm 146:7c-10 or 51:1-3
WHO IS THE GREATEST?
Holy God, your servants argued about who would be greatest in your kingdom. Help us to be
confident in the love you have for us, so that we feel no need to compete for your attention.
We pray these things in the name of Jesus Christ, our Savior and Lord. Amen.
FEBRUARY 22, 2015
FORGIVENESS
Matthew 18:15-35; Psalm 32:1-2
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Forgiving God, as you encouraged your people to forgive, you modeled forgiveness by releasing us from our bondage to sin. Help us to forgive others, so that we might live in harmony with
all your children. We pray these things in the name of Jesus Christ, our Savior and Lord. Amen.
A D U LT E D U C AT I O N & F E L L O W S H I P
Adult Education and Fellowship opportunities are in abundance at First Lutheran Church. If you are curious about any of the
programming we offer and want more information, please contact the church office at: 308-237-5544 or just show up!
SUNDAY
SUNDAY MORNING
COFFEE FELLOWSHIP
Sundays 9:45-11:00 AM in the Café
SUNDAY MORNING
ADULT FORUM
9:50-10:50 am - FELLOWSHIP HALL
“Fire on the Mountain”
Continuing this series on location in the
Middle East about how the Israelites had to
learn to live in community as God’s people.
CREATIVE FAITH:
HOW GREAT THOU ART
SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 15
12:30-4:00 – OLD SANCTUARY
MONDAY
MOMS LUNCH BUNCH
MOMS Lunch Bunch Bible study will meet
on MONDAY, FEBRUARY 9 & MONDAY,
FEBRUARY 23 at 12:00 NOON at the Subway Restaurant across from UNK. Enjoy
lunch—great conversations and dig deep
into your faith. This is a great Bible study
with moms and grandmoms, talking about
everyday life – and raising families. Anyone who would like to join us, you are more
than welcome!
WEDNESDAY
DISCIPLESHIP 101
ADULT EDUCATION
Wednesdays – 6:00-7:00 PM
FELLOWSHIP HALL
Acts Bible Study – Led by Sister Ruth Ellen
Meets February 4 & 11
and then breaks for Lent
THURSDAY
MARTIN & KATIE’S COFFEE HOUR
Please join our seasoned and sensational
members and friends in the Café THURSDAY
MORNINGS from 10:00-11:00 AM for delectable delights and candid conversation. All
are welcome for this great time of fellowship.
SATURDAY
MEN’S STUDY GROUP
Join us on SATURDAY MORNINGS from 7:458:45 AM in the CONFERENCE ROOM. Pastor Lesher leads a study based on the Master
Builder’s Bible for Men.
GRACE BIBLE STUDY
Grace Bible Study meets the 2nd Monday
of each month at 7:00 pm in the Chapel.
Join us on MONDAY, FEBRUARY 9.
TUESDAY
SUNRISE PRAYER & STUDY GROUP
Every Tuesday morning, all women and men
are invited to the Sunrise Prayer & Study
Group in the FELLOWSHIP HALL. Pastor
Eric leads this group, that begins at 7:00 a.m.
and lasts until 8:00 a.m. We take an offering
which supports the summer camping program
at First Lutheran Church with scholarships.
All are invited to attend! Breakfast is Served!
FEEDING THE FLOCK
CENTENNIAL HALL
5:45-7:00 PM
NEW MEMBER CLASSES
New Member Classes are available
on the following Sundays
from 9:50-10:55 in North Hall.
SESSION 1:
FEBRUARY 1
SESSION 2:
FEBRUARY 8 OR FEBRUARY 22
Anyone wishing to join First Lutheran
as a new member must attend one of
the Session 1 classes and one of the
Session 2 classes. We will receive new
members at the 11:00 am worship service on Sunday, March 1. A welcome
brunch will be held for new members
9:45-10:50 am in the Fellowship Hall.
Contact the church office
for more information:
office@firstlutherankearney
OR 308-237-5544
SUGGESTED DONATION $5 PER PLATE
FEBRUARY 4
Cook’s Choice
FEBRUARY 11
Fried Chicken from HyVee,
potatoes, vegetable and dessert
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SERVICE OPPORTUNITIES
ASSISTING MINISTERS
RIDES TO CHURCH
QUILT TYING
COMMUNION ASSISTANT VOLUNTEERS NEEDED
Assisting Ministers are needed for the Saturday 6:00 pm and Sunday Homebound: If you are a home-bound resident that would like to come
8:45 am services. Training is available. Contact the church office for to church each week, please contact the church office. Also, volunmore information.
teers that are willing to pick up church members in need of transportation, please call the office. Volunteers will need vehicles that are easy
GREETERS & USHERS
for those with physical limitations to get in and out of. Call the church
Greeters & Ushers are needed to fill the empty spots available for wor- office at 237-5544 for more information. We currently have a member
ship. Please consider this ministry. Contact the church office for more looking for someone to assist her and give her a ride to Sunday morninformation.
ing Worship Services at 11:00 am.
Quilt tying on the first Monday of the month for Lutheran World Relief. We need 1 volunteer for the 5th Sunday at the 11:00 am worship serOur next meeting is MONDAY, FEBRUARY 2 from 8:30 am - 12:00 pm vices. Subs are needed for all 3 services. If you would like to be a
in the Quilting Room - just northwest of the Café.
sub, you would be asked to help whenever the regular helpers are
not available that week. Also, subs will be called upon for special
LEARN TO PIECE AND TIE LWR QUILTS
services such as Ash Wednesday, Maundy Thursday, and Christmas
Can we put together two dozen quilt kits by May for NLOM campers Eve. Training will be available if requested. Contact Monie Karschner
to tie this summer, and can we finish 100 quilts by October? Join us at 236-8550 or email at [email protected] if you have questions
Wednesday evenings 6:30-8:00 pm in the Quilting Room. For more or would like to volunteer.
information call Carol Bosshardt (308-224-3734).
ALTAR FLOWERS
Sign up to share Altar Flowers with the congregation in 2015. The sign
up sheet is located in the north hallway outside the church office.
H.A.T.S. - Helping Another to Smile
How does God want you to respond? “With every kindness and service, seen or unseen, God’s purposes are accomplished and nothing
will ever be the same again.” Male or Female, we would like to invite
you to come whenever you can and be a part of our small group and
we guarantee that you will walk away with the Fruit of the Spirit. Please
consider...please remember that...nothing will ever be the same again.
What kind of a group are we? A ministry called Helping Another To
Smile (H.A.T.S.) We gather the 1st and 3rd Wednesday of each month
at 9:30 at First Lutheran Church for coffee and fellowship before going
out for our visitations. For our visitations we go out in pairs and visit our
members who are in the hospital, nursing homes, retirement centers
and our shut-ins. Please consider...please come...and remember...
nothing will ever be the same again. If you have questions, please
contact Betty Heiliger (308-224-0255).
AFTERNOON PRAYER GROUP
Are you concerned about what’s happening in our nation? Do events
in other parts of the world cause you concern? Would you like to be
part of the answer? If so, you might want to JOIN US IN PRAYER.
We meet every Tuesday afternoon at 2:00 in the chapel. You do not
have to be an “expert pray-er”. You don’t even have to pray out loud,
if you’d rather not. Jesus has promised that where two or three are
gathered in His Name, He is in the midst of them. Consider joining
us as we talk to Him about our community, our nation and the world.
PRAYER SHAWL MINISTRY
Happy 3rd Anniversary Prayer Shawl Ministry! Since February 8,
2012 our Prayer Shawl Ministry has comforted over 115 people with
Prayer Shawls. A Prayer Shawl is a simple wrap knitted or crocheted
with love and prayer to be given to someone in need. It is meant
to bring comfort to the wearer and serve as a reminder of God’s
constant presence. As an example of our ministry; Abigail is a premature baby born at 10 oz who spent the first 6 months of her life in
the hospital with many trials who is now home and doing well. We
meet Wednesdays of each month from 6:30 pm to 8:00 pm in the
coffee area. You are welcome to stay the whole time or just for a few
NEWSLETTER VOLUNTEERS
Newsletter volunteers are needed to help fold and prepare the monthly minutes. We are taking Prayer Shawl requests at this time. If you are
newsletter for mailing on FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 27 at 9:30 am in the Con- interested in becoming a part of the ministry, please contact Theress
Bricker at 308-233-2469 or Carol Bosshardt at 308-224-3734.
ference Room. All are welcome. Training is provided.
PRAYER CHAIN
Grow in Prayer — Join an email or telephone prayer chain and pray for
our church, its leaders and members, and individual and corporate needs.
For email requests contact Carol at [email protected], Theress
at [email protected], or Ruth Ellen at [email protected].
For telephone requests contact Jeanette Andersen (308-237-3634), Marlene Kotrc (308-234-3293), or Mary Lu Mintling (308-237-5716).
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W I T H I N O U R C H U R C H FA M I LY
F Thank You H
Dear First Lutheran Church,
Many thanks for the prayers and get well
wishes while I was in the hospital and since I
Thank you for the donations to the HelpCare returned home. Special thanks to Pastor ReClinic from your church body. It is with gener- becca for her prayers and visit.
ous giving like yours that we will be able to
Thank you,
provide needed healthcare to uninsured resi- Lorene Krenke
dents in Buffalo and Kearney counties. Your
support will help us open the doors to Help- First Lutheran Church Family,
Care Clinic in 2015! The HelpCare Clinic tagline is “...I was sick, and you cared for me...” Thank you for the plaque for our 70th wedfrom Matthew 25:36. Your investment will ding anniversary. Thank you to all those who
enable the HelpCare Clinic to continue their sent cards, notes or called. We really apprecivolunteer mission by providing free care for ated the best wishes.
community members in need. We are currently recruiting medical and nonmedical Ralph and Ree Ritzen
volunteers. If interested in volunteering at
HelpCare Clinic please email: [email protected]
with joy & prayers of thanks,
First Lutheran Church,
God’s blessings on your New Year!
Linda Muhlbach, Planning Team Leader
HelpCareClinic
First Lutheran Church,
F baptisms H
we welcome into the family of God:
Beckett Flynn
son of Scott & Alicia Bauer
Baptized January 11, 2015.
Your continued support, monetary, in-kind gifts
and prayers, makes the difference in providing quality service to people with disabilities.
Mosaic at Bethphage Village
1044 23rd Road - P.O. Box 67
Axtell, NE 68924
of health & healing for:
David Suing
Ron Bovill
Dennis Scott
Barbara Daily
Larry Rainwater
Harold Gronstal
F prayers H
Kim Deyo
of comfort & healing for:
Larry & Nancy Merz
on the death of Larry’s sister,
Diana Merz Kottich
Esther Gibbs
on the death of her brother Harold Heins
Kim & Nita Deyo
on the death of Nita’s mother,
Jeanette Mumma
Dave & Peggy Townsend
on the death of Peggy’s stepfather,
Derald Stalnaker
Mosaic at Bethphage Village would like to
take this opportunity to thank you for your
donations of Campbell’s Labels and/or Box
Tops for Education. Both of these programs
provide wonderful supplies and educational
materials for our Special Education School.
Through the help of supporters like you, we
continue to provide a quality education for
the special students of our school. Once
again a big thank you to all who remember
us in this way.
Sincerely,
The Students and Staff
of Mosaic Axtell School
F prayers H
Roy & Lola Rasmussen & family
on the death of Lola’s mother,
Coral Burton
Jeannie Fritson & family
on the death of her husband, Bud
Jeannie Fritson & family
on the death of her granddaughter, Jennifer
Please let the church office know if there has
been a death, birth, baptism, or marriage that
you would like to share. Let us know if someone is hospitalized or needs our prayers, and if
there has been a name, address, phone number,
change in marital status or if you are leaving the
church family. Contact 308-237-5544 or office@
firstlutherankearney.org
Meg Duering and
Matilda Stuehm & family
on the death of their brother,
Bud Fritson
Betty Lohmann & family
on the death of her husband, Fred
HIPPA regulations do not allow the hospital to notify
the church that we have a member in the hospital,
without you specifically asking them to call us. Please
request that the hospital call the church office to let us
know that you or a family member are in the hospital.
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MUSIC OPPORTUNITIES
First Lutheran Church has the
following music ministries available
and invites you to become involved
in one or more.
CHANCEL CHOIR
Meets on Wednesdays
from 7:00 to 8:15 PM - North Hall
Director: CJ Sabah
CHANCEL BELLS
Meets on Tuesdays
from 6:30 to 7:30 PM - Sanctuary
Director: Natalie Radcliffe
PRAISER BELLS
Youth in Grades 3–8
Meets on Wednesdays from 5:15 to
6:00 PM - Sanctuary
Director: Angela Wright
WORSHIP TEAMS
These groups sing year round for the
Contemporary Worship Service.
Rehearsals are on Wednesdays
7:45-8:45 in the Sanctuary
CHILDREN’S CHOIR
Children Pre-K through Grade 5.
Meets during FROG & Sunday School
Director: Amanda Lewis
MIDDLE SCHOOL CHOIR
Grades 6-8
Meets 6:15-6:45 – North Hall
6:10-6:30 during Lent
Director: Angela Wright
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Good
Friday
CANTATA REHEARSALS
Choir Cantata will be held on Good Friday.
Rehearsals will begin the first Wednesday in
February. All are welcome and encouraged
to sing with the choir! Join us on Wednesdays in the North Hall beginning at 7:00 pm.
We will meet at 7:30 pm on Ash Wednesday.
WORSHIP TEAM
WORKSHOP
SATURDAY, JANUARY 31
9:00 AM-12:00 PM
NORTH HALL
Our Worship Teams are having a worship to learn new music. This would be
an excellent opportunity for anyone who
is interested in joining a worship team!
The workshop will be held on Saturday,
January 31 from 9:00 am until noon in the
North Hall. Contact Natalie Radcliffe for
more information.
WOMEN of the ELCA
Ladies that are interested in joining a
monthly Bible study are invited to attend
a women’s circle. Circles can be joined
at any time during the year. Pamphlets
about the Women’s Organization are
available on the Women’s bulletin Board
just south of the Church Office.
Co-Presidents:
Alberta Panning (308-234-4798)
Rebecca Bartlett (308-224-3203)
ABIGAIL CIRCLE
9:00 am—3rd Thursday
Co-Chairs: LaVon McLane (308-293-1882)
and Jill Johnson (308-234-1659)
DEBORAH CIRCLE
7:00 pm –3rd Monday
Co-Chairs: Mary Balcom (308-627-6363)
and Betty Young (308-234-9149)
GLORIA CIRCLE
12:00pm—3rd Thursday
Chair: Betty Kempf (308-237-7810)
NAOMI CIRCLE
LWR PERSONAL CARE KITS:
We are collecting items for the LWR Personal Care Kits.
Please help by donating any of the following items:
• One light-to-medium weight bath-sized towel (approximately 52"x27" or smaller),
dark color recommended
• Two bath-size bars (4 to 5 ounces) of soap, any brand, in original wrapping
• One adult-size toothbrush in its original packaging *Toothbrush multi-packs may be used
by sealing toothbrush in a business-size envelope; no plastic bags or wrap
• One sturdy comb, remove packaging
• One metal nail clippers (with or without attached file), remove packaging
FOR MORE INFORMATION VISIT: http://lwr.org/personalcarekits
7:30pm—4th Thursday
Chair: Mildred Bliefernich (308-236-9266)
REBEKAH CIRCLE
9:00am—3rd Tuesday
Chair: Marlene Kotrc (308-234-3293)
SARAH CIRCLE
Gibbon group—Time Varies
Chair: Bev Vacha (308-468-6239)
MARK YOUR CALENDARS
The next Women of the ELCA
Board Meeting will be held
Monday, March 2, 2015
at 7:00 pm in the
Fellowship Hall.
SPRING GATHERING
SATURDAY, MARCH 21 - GENEVA, NEBRASKA
SATURDAY, MARCH 28 - CHAPPELL, NEBRASKA
The Spring Gathering will be held on Saturday, March 21, 2015 at Prince of Peace
Lutheran in Geneva, Nebraska and also Saturday, March 28, 2015 at Berea Lutheran in Chappell, Nebraska. Events on both days begin at 9:00 am. Watch for
more information in the March newsletter and on the WELCA bulletin board.
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CAMPUS LUTHERAN FUNDRAISER
Expanding Minds • Deepening Faith • Inspiring Service
2
nd
Annual
Evening
“Evening of the Arts is one of the most looked-forward
times of the Spring semester. It is full of entertainment
and talent from the Campus Lutheran students and
community. Full of music, art, an auction, and delicious
treats! You can’t go wrong coming to this fantastic event!”
-Brianne Mize, UNK Junior
Arts
Of The
At The
E
SAV
THE
E!
DAT
Kearney Community Theatre
Sunday, March 8th
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SAVE THE DATE
Campus Lutheran Fundraiser
2nd Annual
“Evening of the Arts”
SUNDAY, MARCH 8
at the
Kearney Community Theatre
3:00 pm – Worship @ Theatre
(free and open to the public)
4:00 pm – Art Show/Cocktail Hour
5:00 pm – Auction/Performances
Ticket cost: $25 ($10 w/Student ID).
After March 1, cost: $35
Ticket price includes heavy hors
d’oeuvres and entrance to show and
auction. Cash bar available.
Call 308.234.1828 to reserve tickets or
reserve tickets online at
kearney.nelcm.com
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Formed by Faith
The Work of God’s Hands
— 2015 —
Nebraska Synod Assembly
May 29 & 30, 2015
The 2015 Nebraska Synod Assembly, “Formed by Faith: The Work of God’s Hands,”
will explore emerging practices of 21st Century faith formation and present examples
of faith formation strategies that utilize new digital tools, technologies and resources.
The NE Synod Assembly will be held Friday & Saturday May 29 and 30 at the Younes
Conference Center in Kearney, Nebraska.
First Lutheran is in the process of selecting their delegates. First Lutheran can send
2-6 representatives from the church. If you would be interested in attending this year,
notify the church office as soon as possible. Registrations are due to the Synod office
by March 15th to receive the early bird price. (Funds are available through the First
Lutheran church office for the registration fee.) After March 15th the registration goes
up. Please prayerfully consider going to represent your church. More information can
be found on the Nebraksa Synod Website.
www.nebraskasynod.org
TA N Z A N I A C O N N E C T I O N S
January 5, 2014
January 6, 2015
Dear Headmaster Emmanuel,
Dear Sister Ruth,
It is very cold and windy here today. The temperature will not even
get up to freezing. The wind makes it feel colder. That’s winter in
Nebraska! Am I correct that you people are in the warm season?
Thank you for remembering us thru email. We feel good, even better.
We are fine here. You are right that it is warm here. In fact we say it is
hot because the temperature goes to 85ºF.
If I am correct, the school children are home for their long vacation.
Am I correct? Are you also able to get home for part of the time?
When will school classes begin again? Do you have an idea of
how many students you will have next year?
We closed for annual vacation on 5th December 2014 and we started
lessons again yesterday 5th January 2015. So students and teachers
were at home during Christmas.
We would be interested in learning how you people celebrate
Christmas. Our church had three special services on Christmas
Eve, with special music, etc. We didn’t have a service on Christmas Day, so I went to a different church that day. For many people
Christmas is a family day. Families get together; they give gifts to
each other and have lots to eat. How do people, and churches,
celebrate Christmas in Tanzania? Is the New Year also celebrated,
or not?
Here, schools have a vacation of about two weeks over Christmas
and New Year. Today many schools are beginning classes again.
That also means that many other activities are beginning again
this week.
Wishing you a new year that is full of blessings,
Your friend in Jesus,
Sister Ruth Ellen
First Lutheran Church
This year I expect around 210 students if all who have applied will
come and the continuing students will not shift to other schools. Like
you, we had three services namely Christmas Eve, Christmas Day and
on 26th December we usually have second christmas celebration to
commemorate the martyrs of the gospel.
During Christmas a lot of people travel from big cities like Dar es Salaam, Arusha, Mwanza and other to come to Kilimanjaro (our region) to
celebrate Christmas so the Moshi city becomes very busy with a lot of
car congestion and accidents.
Like you, Christmas here is a family celebration, but some families
unite to celebrate in one of the families together. In our case I was just
at home with my wife Edith and my two daughters Deborah and Glory.
It was good enough.
Yes New Year is also celebrated and it is a public holiday, and people
stay in their families celebrating after a church service.
We are still fundraising for building a dining room assembly hall for
students whose cost is huge (about $110,000). If you can share with
your friends to support us, it will help us make a step. This year we are
starting with a kitchen which costs about $12,000 and we have raised
only $5,000 and we are about to start in the next two weeks.
Please pray for that activity so that the Lord will touch donors who will
support us with funds.
God bless you and I also wish you a prosperous new year.
Regards,
Emmanuel A Lyatuu
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F L C
P R E S C H O O L
N E W S
PRESCHOOL NEWS
FROM PRE-K CLASSROOM
FIRST LUTHERAN
PRESCHOOL TEACHERS
Greetings from Pre-K,
Mrs. Molly Trettel
3 Yr. Old Lead Teacher
Mrs. Lora Messbarger
3 Yr. Old Assistant Teacher
Mrs. Judy O’Donnell
Preschool Director
& Pre-K Lead Teacher
Mrs. Kathy Norman
Pre-K Assistant Teacher
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PRESCHOOL NEWS
FROM 3 YEAR OLD CLASSROOM
The beauty of teaching 3 and 4 year olds is
their excitement for school. We heard from so
many parents that their children kept asking to
go back to school over the holiday break. And
then when they arrive at school in the morning
they are full of hugs and not one of them complains that it is so cold outside. In fact, they
always ask if we can play on the playground,
despite the below freezing temperatures! How
lucky we feel to get to work with these happy,
eager little children.
The holidays are over and the busy time
seems to have passed and things are slowing
down, well not exactly in our preschool! January came and so did many activities along
with it. We started our month learning about
penguins, polar bears, winter and snow. On
Wednesday, January 14th we brought our teddy bears to class and enjoyed a indoor picnic
along with pizza! Domino’s Pizza generously
donated pizzas to both the morning and afternoon classes to enjoy.
Progress reports were sent home the first
week of January and Parent/Teacher Conferences will be held on Thurs, January 29th.
We enjoyed pajama day, inside out day and
favorite winter hat day also this month. The
weather even cooperated for us to head out
for a nature walk around the neighborhood.
January was so much fun! A highlight for the
month was “Construction Day”. The children
made their own dump trucks out of egg cartons, practiced hand-eye coordination by
hammering golf tees into Styrofoam blocks,
and learned about tools from ‘a real construction guy’. After all that hard work, it was nice
to rest on the rug and discuss how God constructed each of us to be unique.
Preschool registration began on January
9th and each Friday brought success as our
enrollment grew and grew. Thank you for all
your help in passing along the registration
information and for all the positive comments
about First Lutheran Preschool. We are very
blessed with so much support not only from
the staff but the church community. This
was evident during our successful 6th Annual Breakfast held on Sunday, January 25th.
Thank you again!
Ms. Molly and Ms. Lora
God Bless,
Mrs. Judy & Mrs. Kathy
2015-2016
PRESCHOOL
REGISTRATION
CLASSES ARE NOW FULL for the 20152016 School Year. Names may be added
to our waiting list. Stop by the church office during office hours. Monday—Friday,
8:30 am-4:00 pm.
CHILDREN’S MINISTRY
ATTENTION 5TH GRADERS:
SUNDAY SCHOOL
SUNDAYS - 9:55-10:50 AM
FOR AGES 4-GRADE 8
Please submit one registration form per
child and return to the church office.
Additional copies are available in the
lobby or on our website.
F.R.O.G.
FULLY RELY ON GOD
WEDNESDAYS 6:30 – 8:00 PM
AGES 4–GRADE 5
Meet in the Sanctuary at 6:30 PM for
our gathering and then head to
Centennial Hall for our program events.
First Communion Instruction will be held Wednesdays, February 25, March 4, 11, 18,
& 25 at 6:00pm. We will also be baking Communion bread on Wednesday, April 1 at
6:00 pm. You will participate in communion for the first time with your family on Thursday, April 2, at the 7:00 PM Maundy Thursday service. If you are in the 5th grade
and plan on attending this class, complete and clip out the form and return it to
the church office or put it in the offering plate by Sunday, February 22.
REGISTRATION FOR 5TH GRADE COMMUNION CLASS
Name__________________________________________________________
First
Middle
Last
Parent(s) Name___________________________________________________
Is/are your parent(s) a member(s) of this congregation? (Circle one) Yes No
Have you been Baptized? (Circle one) Yes No
Date of Baptism _______________________________________________
Date of Birth __________________________________________________
Address ______________________________________________________
City, State, Zip_________________________________________________
Home Phone __________________________________________________
FEBRUARY 15
at 11:00 AM Worship
MARCH 15
at 11:00 AM Worship
MARCH 29 - Palm Sunday
Cell Phone____________________________________________________
I will support my 5th Grade son/daughter’s participation in this class.
_______________________________________________________________
Parent(s) Signature
Return this form by February 22, 2015.
at 8:45 AM Worship with Chancel Choir
APRIL 19
at 11:00 AM Worship
MAY 10
at 8:45 AM Worship
First Communion instruction will be Wednesday, February 25, March 4,
March 11, March 18, and March 25 in Fellowship Hall 6:00-6:30 pm.
Bread Baking will be Wednesday, April 1 6:00-7:00 pm in the South Kitchen.
First Communion will be Maundy Thursday, April 2, 2014.
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MIDDLE SCHOOL YOUTH
FEBRUARY ACOLYTE SCHEDULE
WORSHIP TIMES
SATURDAY 6:00 PM
SUNDAY 8:45 AM
SUNDAY 11:00 AM
FEBRUARY 7 & 8
Megan Smith
Payton Fehringer
Cole Stokebrand
Maci Stokebrand
Jaiden Schilke
Alec Sawicki
Elizabeth Young
Evan Young
Ethan Mroczek
Aidan Parish
Tiann Purdy
Ryan Melroy*
FEBRUARY 14 & 15
Jeret Christiancy
Justin Baumert
Aurora Athy
Josh Bean
Tanner Thomsen
Kendra Sears
FEBRUARY 21 & 22
Maleah Wright
Marissa Wright
Samson David
Rhianna Bayley
Jaycee Schlueter
Sarah Dush
FEBRUARY 28 & MARCH 1
Jaylen Schlueter*
Carson Elstermeier
Nicole Deterding
Lexi Erpelding
Jaden Engen
Megan Ernst
JANUARY 31 & FEBRUARY 1
Register for Summer
CONFIRMATION
CAMP
June 21-26, 2015
Ranch Camp Session #1542
at Carol Joy Holling Camp at:
http://caroljoyholling.org/registration
Don’t forget to be working on your
SERMON
ACOLYTES: If you are unable to serve on the day that you have been assigned, it is your responsibility to FIND A REPLACEMENT before the date you will miss and CONTACT THE CHURCH
OFFICE no later than 10:00 am on Friday. Serving as an acolyte is one of the components of the
confirmation curriculum and counts towards your service hours! Please be at the church 20 minutes
prior to your scheduled service and CHECK IN at the Usher table located at the center door when you
arrive. When EXITING the Sanctuary at the end of the service, please make sure both acolytes leave
together as a team. This may mean that the person who carries the cross may need to slow down and
wait for the candle lighter before exiting. Please make sure to HANG UP ROBES in the closet.
MIDDLE SCHOOL CHOIR
WEDNESDAYS 6:15-6:45 PM – NORTH HALL
Do you like music? Do you like to sing? Would you like to have a chance to hang out
with your friends from church more often? If you answered yes to any of these, join the
Middle School Choir at First Lutheran! We meet on Wednesday nights from 6:15-6:45
in the North Hall. During Lent we will meet During Lent: 6:10-6:30 pm. If you have any
questions, contact Angela Wright at 234-4378!
CONFIRMATION CLASSES
UNITE Worship – 6:50 PM
Class – 7:20-8:15 PM
REFLECTIONS
6th & 7th GRADE
8th GRADE
Forms are located on the
Usher Table in the lobby.
Submit your completed forms
in the box in the lobby.
FEBRUARY 4
Solomon
FEBRUARY 4
Why so many religions?
FEBRUARY 11
Elijah
FEBRUARY 11
Born Again?
FORMS MAY BE DOWNLOADED
ON OUR WEBSITE:
FEBRUARY 18
Ash Wednesday
No Class during Lent
FEBRUARY 18
Ash Wednesday
No Class during Lent
http://firstlutherankearney.org/
confirmation.html
APRIL 8
Daniel
APRIL 8
Angry at God?
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SENIOR HIGH YOUTH
PUMP UP
First Lutheran Youth is open to any and all
9th-12th graders who seek friends, encouragement, food for the journey and just a
place to chill and talk about Jesus. Come
and walk with us.
SUNDAY MORNINGS TOGETHER
9:55-10:50 AM
Join Dave Behle, Scott Darveau and friends
on Sunday mornings in the café area by the
youth kitchen for a lively discussion on faith
and your future. Also share in fluffy pancakes
for your bellies.
FEBRUARY 1, 8, 15 & 22
WEDNESDAY NIGHTS TOGETHER
6:50-7:10pm – UNITE in the Sanctuary
7:15-8:20pm – FLY in Youth Room
FEBRUARY 4 - Heart of the Matter
FEBRUARY 11 - Wilderness Journey
FEBRUARY 18 - NO FLY - Ash Wednesday Worship
FEBRUARY 25 - 6:30 pm Worship; FLY after
THIS MONTH’S
YOUR
FAITH
The youth will be serving lenten desserts
Wednesdays in Lent February 18, 25,
March 4, 11, 18 & 25. The proceeds will
go to youth missions and projects. Sign
up to bring desserts.
LENTEN SUPPERS
DESSERT TABLE
FLY FUNDRAISER
WEDNESDAYS in LENT
Please sign up to make and serve desserts for the Lenten Suppers. The Lenten Season will soon be upon us. As is
tradition, the High School Youth are in
charge of the dessert table. Please talk
to Pastor Meg and sign up on the dessert sheet if you are able to help. Please
bring 2 dozen desserts to the dessert table in Centennial Hall by 5:30 pm. Then
if you are able, please stay during the
meal (5:45-6:15) to serve the desserts,
and to clean up the table afterwards.
Join us on the web where we will explore
the meaning of Lent in this new Lenten
Video Series featuring intergenerational
guests sharing their thoughts and faith with
“Iron Master Pastor Meg” Who will be there
to “Pump You and Your Family Up” in your
faith. We will also have questions for you to
talk about as a family and Bible verses to
explore. Talk to Pastor Meg if you would like
to be a part of the video series.
g g g g g g g
g g g g g g g
Which Jericho woman hid the two Israelite
spies, and where did she hide them?
A. Joanna, in her stable
B. Bathsheba, at her neighbor’s house
C. Milkah, under a pile of blankets
D. Rahab, on her roof
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Answer: D (See Joshua 2:3, 6.)
FIRST LUTHERAN CHURCH
KEARNEY MOPS
CHILI COOK-OFF
FE B R UARY
SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 8
10:30 AM-2:00 PM
FEBRUARY 1
SCOUT SUNDAY
FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH
4500 LINDEN DRIVE
in the Family Life Center
FEBRUARY 1
NEW MEMBER CLASS - SESSION I
FEBRUARY 8, 22
NEW MEMBER CLASS - SESSION II
FEBRUARY 8
NEBRASKA BRASS CONCERT
KEEP CONNECTED TO
FIRST LUTHERAN CHURCH
Silent Auction Items also available.
FEBRUARY 18
ASH WEDNESDAY WORSHIP
NOON & 6:30 PM
FEBRUARY 25-MARCH 25
5TH GRADE COMMUNION INSTRUCTION
$1 per item
Chili, Cinnamon Roll, Hot Dog or Dessert
LIKE US ON FACEBOOK:
First Lutheran Church - Kearney
MARCH
To compete: Registration fee is $20 for chili
and $10 for cinnamon rolls. A prize will be
awarded to the top entry in both categories.
For more information or to register, please
call Calli Cardenas 308-708-1411 or [email protected]
Come out and support your local
Kearney Mothers of Preschoolers!
MARCH 1
NEW MEMBERS RECEIVED RECEPTION
MARCH 8
DAYLIGHT SAVINGS TIME BEGINS
FLY PIE FUNDRAISER BEGINS
A PRI L
FOLLOW US ON TWITTER:
@firstluthkrny and @revlesh
APRIL 2
MAUNDY THURSDAY WORSHIP
FIRST COMMUNION
APRIL 3
GOOD FRIDAY WORSHIP
APRIL 4
HOLY SATURDAY WORSHIP
APRIL 5
EASTER WORSHIP
APRIL 19
NATALIE & FRIENDS CONCERT
APRIL 26
MINISTRY FAIR & FLY PANCAKE FEED
APRIL 29
F.R.O.G. & CONFIRMATION
END OF YEAR PARTY
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PASSION PLAY OPPORTUNITY
FOLLOW US ON PINTEREST:
First Lutheran Church - Kearney
Beatrice Christ Community Church, through
Hall Tours out of Lincoln, is working to fill a
tour to Branson for the Great Passion Play
June 9-12, 2015. The tour includes motorcoach transportation, 3 nights hotel, 3 breakfasts, 3 dinners, 4 shows (one is a dinner/
cruise show on the Branson Belle), snacks,
gratuities, and a Hall Tours Escort. Cost per
person double is $599 ($720 single) with
the Silver Dollar City option, or $549 double
($670 single) without the Silver Dollar city
option. $100 will secure a reservation. Final
payment by March 28. Contact Vera Lee
Brodine at 308-234-9449 or [email protected] for further contact information.
J F E B RU A RY K
Events Calendar - First Lutheran Church
Sun
Mon
1
4 Sun Epiphany
Boy Scout Sunday
8 : 4 5 a m - Worship
(Traditional)
9 : 4 5 a m - CoffeeFellows
hip, Cafe
9 : 5 0 a m - Adult Forum,
FH
9 : 5 5 a m - Education
Time
9:55am - New Member
Class/Session
I1, 1NaH
m - Worship&Praise
Feb 2015 (Central Time)
Tue
2
8 : 3 0 a m - Quilt Tying,
QR
10:30am - Staff
Meeting, CR
Wed
3
7 a m - Sunrise Group,
FH
2 p m - Prayer Time, C
Thu
4
9 : 3 0 a m - H.A.T.S., FH
6 : 3 0 p m - Chancel Bells,
S
7 p m - Prop.&Mgt.
Team, FH
5 : 1 5 p m - Praiser Bells,
S
5 : 4 5 p m - Feeding the
Flock, CH
6 p m - Discipleship101,
FH
6 : 1 5 p m - Middle School
Choir, NH
6 : 3 0 p m - FROG Opening
Worship, S
6:30pm - Imaging
Team, CR
6 : 3 0 p m - Prayer Shawl
Ministry,
l o: u
6
3n
0g
pe
m - Quilting, QR
Fri
5
Sat
6
1 0 a m - Coffee Hour,
Cafe
7 p m - Companions in
Christ, FH @
Christ, FH
7
7 : 4 5 a m - Men's Group,
CR
5 : 3 0 p m - Healing Svc.,
C.
6 p m - Worship
(Traditional)
6 : 5 0 p m - FROG, CH
6 : 5 0 p m - UNITE, S
7 p m - Chancel Choir,
NH
7 : 1 5 p m - Confirmation,
S,C,CR,
Classrooms
7
: 1 5 p m - HS Youth
1 8r o
- 2u2p , Y o u t h
G
R:o4o5m
7
p m - WorshipTeam,
S
8
5 Sun Epiphany
8 : 4 5 a m - Worship
(Traditional)
9 : 4 5 a m - CoffeeFellows
hip, Cafe
9 : 5 0 a m - Adult Forum,
FH
9 : 5 5 a m - Education
Time
9:55am - New Member
Class/Session
I I1
, aNm
H - Worship&Praise
1
9
10:30am - Staff
Meeting, CR
1 2 p m - Mom'sLunchBun
ch
6 p m - Witness&Outreac
h Team, CR
7 p m - Grace Bible
Study, C.
10
7 a m - Sunrise Group,
FH
2 p m - Prayer Time, C
6 : 3 0 p m - Chancel Bells,
S
6 : 3 0 p m - Congr.Council,
FH
3 p m - NE Brass Concert,
S
11
5 : 1 5 p m - Praiser Bells,
S
5 : 4 5 p m - Feeding the
Flock, CH
6 p m - Discipleship101,
FH
6 : 1 5 p m - Middle School
Choir, NH
6 : 3 0 p m - FROG Opening
Worship, S
6 : 3 0 p m - Prayer Shawl
Ministry,
l o: u
6
3n
0g
pe
m - Quilting, QR
12
13
1 0 a m - Coffee Hour,
Cafe
6 : 3 0 p m - Stewardship
Team, CR
7 p m - Companions in
Christ, FH @
Christ, FH
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7 : 4 5 a m - Men's Group,
CR
1 p m - Wedding, Chapel
6 p m - Worship
(Traditional)
6 : 5 0 p m - FROG, CH
6 : 5 0 p m - UNITE, S
7 p m - Chancel Choir,
NH
7 : 1 5 p m - Confirmation,
S,C,CR,
Classrooms
7 : 1 5 p m - HS Youth
1 8r o
- 2u2p , Y o u t h
G
R:o4o5m
7
p m - WorshipTeam,
S
15
Stolcpart Baptism11
Transfiguration of Our
Lord
8 : 4 5 a m - Worship
(Traditional)
9 a m - Pancake Feed, CH
youth
9 : 4 5 a m - CoffeeFellows
hip, Cafe
9 : 5 0 a m - Adult Forum,
FH
9 : 5 5 a m - Education
Time
1 1 a m - Worship&Praise
16
10:30am - Staff
Meeting, CR
7 p m - Deborah Circle,
FH
17
18
7 a m - Sunrise Group,
FH
9 a m - Rebekah Circle @
Regency
2 p m - Prayer Time, C
Ash Wednesday
6 : 3 0 p m - Chancel Bells,
S
1 2 p m - Worship
1 2 : 3 0 p m - Creative
Faith, OS
19
1 0 a m - Coffee Hour,
Cafe
1 2 p m - Gloria Circle, FH
Messenger Deadline
9 : 3 0 a m - H.A.T.S., FH
20
WeddingRehearsal,S
21
Monty Shultz/Brenda
Roetman Wedding
Blessing
7 : 4 5 a m - Men's Group,
CR
1 p m - Monty
Shultz/Brenda
Rp
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a no r s h i p
6
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(Blessing
Traditional)
7 p m - Companions in
Christ, FH @
Christ, FH
5 : 1 5 p m - Praiser Bells,
S
5 : 4 5 p m - Soup Supper,
CH
6 : 1 0 p m - Middle School
Choir, NH
6 : 3 0 p m - Worship
7 : 3 0 p m - Chancel Choir,
NH
7 : 3 0 p m - HS Youth
Group, Youth
R:o3o0m
7
p m - Prayer Shawl
Ministry,
l o: u
7
3n
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pe
m - Quilting, QR
7 : 4 5 p m - WorshipTeam,
S
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1 Sun in Lent @ Lent
8 : 4 5 a m - Worship
(Traditional)
9 : 4 5 a m - CoffeeFellows
hip, Cafe
9 : 5 0 a m - Adult Forum,
FH
9 : 5 5 a m - Education
Time
9:55am - New Member
Class/Session
I I1
, aNm
H - Worship&Praise
1
23
10:30am - Staff
Meeting, CR
1 2 p m - Mom'sLunchBun
ch
7 p m - Worship Life
Team, CR
24
7 a m - Sunrise Group,
FH
2 p m - Prayer Time, C
6 : 3 0 p m - Chancel Bells,
S
7 p m - PreschoolBoard,
CR
25
5 : 1 5 p m - Praiser Bells,
S
5 : 4 5 p m - Soup Supper,
CH
6 p m - Communion
Instruction, FH
6 : 1 0 p m - Middle School
Choir, NH
6 : 3 0 p m - Vesper
Service,S
7 p m - Chancel Choir,
NH
7 p m - Prayer Shawl
Ministry, lounge
7 p m - Quilting, QR
26
1 0 a m - Coffee Hour,
Cafe
7 p m - Companions in
Christ, FH @
Christ,
7
: 3 0 p mFH
- Naomi Circle
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28
Heart of Hospitality
7 : 4 5 a m - Men's Group,
CR
6 p m - Worship
(Traditional)
7 : 1 5 p m - HS Youth
Group, Youth
R:o4o5m
7
p m - WorshipTeam,
S
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First Lutheran Church, ELCA
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Kearney, NE 68847
3315 G Avenue
Kearney, Nebraska 68847-3699
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3315 G Avenue - Kearney, Nebraska 68847
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SUNDAY
5:30 PM
Healing Service
8:45 AM
Worship with Communion (Traditional)
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6:00 PM
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11:00 AM
Worship & Praise with Communion
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