Weekly ScheduleDecember 11-17, 2016

Sunday Worship & Communion (WC) 8:00, 9:30 & 11:00 AM

Sunday School & Youth Worship 9:30 AM

Worship (Northwest) 10:00 AM

Private Baptism (WC) 3:00 PM

KFX-mas (LSR) 6:00 PM

Monday ‘Get it Together’ (216) 8:30 AM

Worship & Communion (WC) 6:30 PM

Ladies Bible Study (216) 7:00 PM

College Ministries (UFH) 7:30 PM

Tuesday Ladies Bible Study (UFH) 9:00 AM

Shoplifters Anonymous (229) 6:00 PM

Mission Leadership Council (UFH) 6:30 PM

Young Adult Bible Study (YR) 7:00 PM

Wednesday Advent Dinner (LFH) 5:00 PM

Advent Worship (WC) 6:30 PM

Sanctuary Choir (LSR) 7:30 PM

Praise Band (WC) 7:30 PM

Thursday Stephen Ministry Supervision (UFH, 216) 6:30 PM

Stephen Ministry Training (229) 6:30 PM

LWML (215) 6:45 PM

Friday ‘Perfektly Broken’ (216) 9:30 AM

Kid’s Night Out (LFH) 6:00 PM

Saturday Men’s Bible Study (MPR) 8:00 AM

Prayer Group (216) 8:30 AM

‘You’re Welcome Here’ (LSR) 9:00 AM

Parent ConnectionJoin us for Parent Connection today with Scotte Hansen talking about How do I

respond to my child in their struggles with their identity? Next week will be How do I

respond when my child questions their faith?

KFX-masJoin us for our KFX-mas TODAY, 6:30-8:00 p.m. in the life|story room at the La Vista Site. This event is

for all ages of children to attend with their families to enjoy some time together uncovering the true

meaning of the season. Make plans to join us! Contact Dina Newsom (dina@bslcomaha.org) for

more information.

College MinistriesAll College students are invited to join the College Ministries group that meets on Monday

evenings, 7:30 p.m. in the Upper Fellowship Hall at the La Vista Site. Please contact Josh Keithley

(josh@bslcomaha.org) with any questions.

AdventJoin us this Wednesday for our final Advent service. Tue. Morning Ladies Bible Study will be serving

dinner from 5:00-6:15 p.m. in the Lower Fellowship Hall. The menu this week is sloppy joes, hot dogs,

baked beans, celery & carrots & dessert. Join us in the Worship Center at 6:30 p.m. for our Advent

Worship Service.

L.I.F.T.The Ladies in Fellowship Together annual Christmas Potluck luncheon will be held on

Monday, December 12, 12:00 p.m. at the Heritage Condo Social Room (7005 S 74 St., Lath

Vista). Please bring your favorite holiday dish to share and a $5-$10 gift for the gift

exchange. Please RSVP to Karen Wollberg (402-884-6777) or Vernette Passmore (402-331-

4625). You will receive the security code when you RSVP.

Newsletter DeadlineThe deadline for articles to go into the January Connections in Thursday, December 15. Please email you

articles to Sue Hulke (sue.hulke@bslcomaha.org) Due to the Christmas holiday there will NOT be an extension on

the deadline.

Guest SpeakerPlease join us on Sunday, December 18, 9:30 a.m. in the Upper Fellowship Hall at the La Vista Site to hear Rev.

Brent Smith speak. Rev. Smith is a former Area Director for LCMS World Missions in Eurasia and is now working

with Gary Thies at Mission Central.

Young AdultsThe Young Adult group will be having their Christmas Gathering on Tuesday, December 20, 7:00 p.m. at the

ConAgra Ice Rink. All young adults are invited to attend. Cost is $5. Please wear your ugly Christmas sweater

and join in the fun!

Thursday Morning Ladies Bible StudyPlease join us for a new ladies Bible study, “When God Doesn’t Fix It: Learning to Walk in God’s Plans

Instead of Your Own” by Laura Story. We will be starting on Thursday, January 5, 9:00 a.m. In this 5

session study you will learn how God can use crises to help us grow closer to Him and become

better because of them. Please contact Nancy Weiss (402-593-9411) for more information.

Monday Ladies Bible StudyThe Monday Night Ladies Bible study will be starting a new study on Monday, January 9, 7:00 p.m.

at the La Vista Site. We will be repeating the 4-week study “My One Word” by Mike Ashcraft &

Rachel Olsen. By choosing one word that represents what you most hope God will do in you, you

will force clarity and position yourself for God to form your character at a deep sustainable level.

Please contact Lisa Draper (402-679-6652) or Penny Freyer (402-676-0860) to sign up or for more

information.

Church Statistics December 4, 20168:00 am 206 Northwest 202

9:30 am 363 Monday 6:30 pm 52

11:00 am 365 Mod 17 24

Advent 1 270 TOTAL 1482

Env. Offering $27,187.50 Loose Offering $4,735.98

PoinsettiasIt’s time to order your poinsettias to help decorate the church for Christmas! The cost of the plants

are $7 for a 6-inch plant with 5-7 blooms. Envelopes are available on the tables in the back of the

Worship Center and you can place them in the basket on the bookcase in the front office. Please

submit your order by TODAY!!

Kidnect Sunday School Diaper DriveOur Sunday School kids will be making a difference this holiday season by participating in a

Diaper Drive to support local ministries such as Parent Life & Lydia House. Families can drop off

diapers of any size during the Sunday School hour. TODAY is the last day to drop off your

donations!!. Please contact Dina Newsom (dina@bslcomaha.org) with any questions.

Kid’s Night OutIt’s back! The next Kid’s Night Out fundraiser will be held on Friday, December 16, 6:00-10:00 p.m.

Let us take care of your kids for the evening while you enjoy a date night or a quiet evening at

home. Our college & high school students will engage your kids in dinner, games, fun and a

movie. Suggested donation is $20 for the first child and $10 for each sibling. All proceeds will go

to support mission trips the students will be taking in the summer of 2017. Space is limited so

please RSVP to Dina Newsom (dina@bslcomaha.org) to save your spot or for more information.

Giving TreeThank you to everyone who took a tag from the Giving Tree! Please remember that your

wrapped gifts with the tags on the front need be returned to the Giving Tree by Monday,

December 19. Please contact Melissa Bergoch (402-331-7376 or melissab@bslcomaha.org) with

any questions.

Holiday HoursThere will be NO Sunday School , Youth Worship or Nursery at either of our sites on Sunday,

December 25 due to the Christmas holiday. There will be NO Monday night service on

Monday, December 26 and there will be NO New Year’s Eve service. All of our regular

programming will resume on Sunday, January 1. Also, the church office will be CLOSED

December 26 - 30.

DishesA HUGE thank you to everyone who has donated salads & desserts for the many funerals we

have had in the last 2 weeks!! If you haven’t already picked up your dishes please check the

counter in the Upper Fellowship Hall.

Week of December 11, 2016

For Blessing & Guidance • Jeremy & Rachel Rector • Michael Beckstrom • Chad & Sarah Rozniecki • Zach Kadjdasz • PatrickNoonan • Sean Kocarnik, friend of Alice Hall • Ellen, niece of Joyce Schmidt •

Mission, Ministry & Workers• Sarah Kanoy in East Africa • Hispanic Ministry in Columbus, NE • Costa Rica •

For Those Serving in the Military• Richie Albertson, brother of Zach Albertson • Aaron McGinty, son of Jill Merkert • Frank Algya Jr., friend of Mary Hazelhurst •Tyler Urbanec, son of James & Nancy Urbanec • Matt Didier, nephew of Jason & Melissa Prante • Chris Smith, friend of TerriLogelin • Drew Witte, nephew of Dave & Jan Glenn • Corey Harder, nephew of Jeane Harder • Jeffrey Miser, son of NancyMiser • Matt Leary, nephew of Duane Safarik • Pam Rakoski, niece of Earl & Coni Rogers • Jacob & Jonathon Priebe, sons ofMike & Pam Priebe • Mark Baden • Victoria Rogers, granddaughter of Earl & Connie Rogers • Timothy Swigert, son of JanetBenzing • David Batres, son-in-law of Scotte & Annie Hansen • Noah Cemper • Evey & Mike Boyde, friends of Meg McWilliams• Will Kousma, cousin of Jessica Evertson • Nathan Herold, grandson of Howard & Dottie Toelle • Steven Parks, nephew of NancyColeman • Aaron Ziegelbein, son of Al & Carol Ziegelbein • Harrison Leeper, nephew of Roger Leeper • Christopher Fjelstad,son of Tim & Susie Fjelstad • Emerson Cole • Richard Luth Jr., son of Richard & Linda Luth C Brian McCleaves & David McCleaves,grandsons of Harold & Karen Knapp C Cory Dellamano & Jeff Mogus grandsons of Toby Dellamano C Nick Mumm, son of JudyMumm C T.J. Zahm, nephew of Denny & Cindi Herd •

Baptized into the Faith• Camber Renee Baker, daughter of Joseph & Peggy (Berghahn) Baker; sponsors are Brittany Baker, Denise Ford & MarshaMeadows-Fuqua •

Peace and Comfort to the Families of• Bob Aiken at the death of his wife, Mabel • Laurie Kriegel at her death • Todd Lane at the death of his mother, Mrya Roddy•

For Healing & Strength Recovering from surgery/treatment• Terry Lee, brother-in-law of June Eilers • Sarah • Lilly • Sandy Stout • Vickie Line • Jen Johnson • Tina, friend of Brenda Theobald• Lori Symonsbergen • Carrie, friend of DeAnna Healey • Michelle Jones • Douglas Fritz • David Salda • Nate Darby • JaniceDworak • Marilyn, mother of Michelle Shonka • Rich Trummer, brother of Bob Trummer • Tom Haynes • Upcoming Surgery •Tammy Blankenship • Long-term or recurring health issues • Dave eggers, father of Jon Eggers • Phyllis Brunmeier, mother-in-law of Diane Brunmeier • Sharon Ginger, friend of DougO’Brien • Doris Beyersdorf, aunt of June Eilers • Father of Brooke Rorebeck • Karen Coop, sister of Diane Brunmeier • ScottFriedle, father of Michael Beckstrom • Grace Kowalke • Larry Walford • Florian Jadlowski, father-in-law of Deb Jadlowski • SarahConaway • Sue Milbourn • Amanda Harrison • Mayia Lor, friend of Corrine Snelling • Jannell Baker • Lou Marko C Keri Ramaekers• Bonnie Bartels C Gloria Dubas • Janell Bussell, sister-in-law of Madelyn Boardman • Jed Henry • Wandyne Bamesberger, motherof Carol Ziegelbein • Bob Niemeier • Jager Boeckenhauer • Larry Hanson, father of Martin Hanson • Mary Slater, mother of BarbFroiland • Thelma Milbourn • Cora Schmidt • Irene Kawa, sister of Jean Dellamano • Russ, Marge & Tonya Spawn • CeceliaBrunberg •Cancer Patients• Tina Lenz • Rev. Jeff Walsh, uncle of Lauren Awe • Mary, friend of Susan Knutzen • Anna, • Stephen Mortenson • HelenMischke, friend of Terri Logelin • Alyshea Techam, daughter of Don & Judy Jenn • Trish Ratkovec • Cameron Smith, nephew ofDana & Susan Crumley & Robin Caldwell • Leah, friend of Jen Ritter • Jen Johnson • Char, mother of Tammy Evertson •Roxanne, friend of Tammy Evertson • Bill, nephew of Jolene Oltmanns • Molly Solt • Carla, friend of Shirley Reinert • Vivi, sisterof Manny Cuadrado • Scott Van Winkle • Mike Jaeger • Gordon Childs, brother of Nancy Coleman • Lisa Scheele, cousin ofChera Wenzl • April Abba-Moussa • Gene Gettman, father of Scott Gettman • Dee Huff, friend of Deb Gerch • Kaye Schlake• Stan Moninger • Diana Conolly • Larry Clark • Wendy Koontz • Joan Hilts • Cory Keilig • Barb Weikle • Jeff, friend of Ted &Connie Dlouhy • Karl Kruse, friend of Marlene & Randy Zotti • Carol Lund, daughter of Georgea Lund • Gayle, mom of DianePalmer • Pat White • Ryan Berg, cousin of Stan Moninger • Jim Woodson, brother of Judy Hulke • Ellen, niece of Joyce Schmidt• Todd Shol, friend of Virginia Keffeler • James Ballard, friend of Lou Barone • Gary Miller Jr., son of Barb & Gary Miller • MelissaHizer, friend of Cindi Herd • William Pokorny, cousin of Kathy Hayes • Kim Loontjer, sister of Kevin Loontjer • Brett, brother of LoriWood • Christine Donahue, friend of Eliu & Shanna Paopao • Julia Prochaska, cousin of Crissa Snider • Renee Thomson, friendof Crissa Snider • Jeff Alberts, friend of Tina Andrews • Rod Luvig, nephew of Betty Janssen • Barton Schawe, husband ofGretchen Schawe • Shirley Jenkins, mother of Ken Jenkins • Heather Kusel, niece of Linda & Dave Dammann • MaryVanSurksum • Janelle Andresen • Angie Bendinger •