Weekly ScheduleDecember 14-20, 2014

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

Adult Bible Study 9:30 AM

Sunday School & Youth Worship (Lower Level) 9:30 AM

Worship (Northwest) 10:00 AM

life|story Worship (LSR) 10:50 AM

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

Worship & Communion (WC) 6:30 PM

Ladies Bible Study (216) 7:00 PM

College Age Ministries (LSR) 7:00 PM

Tuesday Ladies Bible Study (LSR) 9:00 AM

Ladies Bible Study (216) 6:00 PM

Wednesday Childcare Chapel (WC) 10:45 AM

Martha Circle (215) 12:30 PM

Advent Dinner (LFH) 5:00 PM

Advent Worship (WC) 6:30 PM

life|story Praise Band (LSR) 7:30 PM

Praise Band (WC) 7:30 PM

Sanctuary Choir (UFH) 7:30 PM

Vala’s Life Group (216) 7:30 PM

Thursday Ladies Bible Study (216) 9:00 AM

Stephen Ministry Training (229) 6:30 PM

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

Youth Praise Band (LSR) 6:30 PM

LWML (215) 6:45 PM

Northwest Praise Band (WC) 7:30 PM

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

Kid’s Night Out (LFH) 6:00 PM

Saturday Men’s Bible Study (Jr. High YR) 8:00 AM

Prayer Group (216) 8:30 AM

Iron Men (229) 9:30 AM

Private Baptism (WC) 10:00 AM

Sunday Morning StudiesStuff They Left Out of “The Story”. . . If you’ve been faithfully reading “The Story” you’ve gotten a good

overview of the Bible’s main narrative. But this condensed version leaves out some fascinating material Joinus this morning and find out what we’ve all been missing!. 9:30 a.m. - La Vista Site - Upper Fellowship Hall - ledby Jim Haack

Significance . . . This women’s class uses Bill Hybels’ study of “endangered qualities” that Christians must

reclaim to impact our fallen world. 9:30 - La Vista Site - Room 229 - led by Rachel Grimm

The Story . . . will resume on Sunday, January 4. There will be no adult or youth classes on Sunday January 28

Altar FlowersFlowers on the altar this morning are given by Gary & Barb Miller as a thankoffering for 59 years of marriage.

Health MinistryOrgan, eye and tissue donation allows you the opportunity to give hope to the more than123,000 people in need of lifesaving organ transplants and the thousands more in need ofhealing cornea and tissue transplants. Check out the Health Ministry table in the lobby thismorning to get more information or sign up to be an organ, eye and tissue donor. Also, thenext Blood Drive will be held on Saturday, January 10, 7:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. at the La VistaSite in the Lower Fellowship Hall.

AdventJoin us for our last Advent service and dinner on Wednesday, December 17. Dinner is from 5:00-6:15

p.m. at the La Vista Site in the Lower Fellowship Hall and worship is at 6:30 p.m. in the Worship Center.

Dinner this week will be served by the Tuesday Morning Bible Study ladies and the menu is sloppy joes,

baked beans chips and desserts.

Kid’s Night OutNeed to get some Christmas shopping done? How about a date night? Or do you just need a

night at home without the extra pitter patter of little feet? Let our high school and college youth

take care of your kids for an evening of dinner, playtime, and a movie in a Christian environment.

Suggested donation is $15 for the first child and $5 for each sibling. We will be providing care on

the following nights: Saturday, December 19 and January 2. All proceeds go to assists the students

with their summer mission trips.

Peace Center Christmas CelebrationWe will be serving dinner, playing games and sharing our stories at the Peace Center (3314 S 44 Ave) onth

Friday, December 19, 5:00-8:00 p.m. We are in need of turkeys, side dishes and desserts for dinner. If you are

able to donate any of these items, please contact Josh Keithley (402-331-7376 or josh@bslcomaha.org)

Office ClosedThe Church office will be closed on Thursday, December 25 and Friday, December 26 for the Christmas

holiday. The office will also be closed on Thursday, January 1 for New Year’s Day.

Christmas at Beautiful SaviorJoin us as we celebrate the birth of our Savior. Our Christmas Eve services are: 1:00 & 11:00

p.m. Traditional worship with Communion and 3:00, 5:00, 7:00 p.m. Contemporary Worship

with no Communion. Our Christmas Day service will be at 10:00 a.m. with Communion.

There will be no Sunday School, Adult Bible Studies or services at our multi-site locations on

Sunday, December 28. There will be a Monday night service on December 29 but there

will be NO New Year’s Eve Service on December 31.

Midweek5 & 6 Grade Bible Challenge, 7 Grade Confirmation, Student Dinner, 8 Grade Life Groups and HSMth th th th

Encounter will all resume on Wednesday, January 7.

Ladies Bible StudyJoin us for a new Women’s Bible Study on Thursday, January 8, 9:00 a.m. We will be studying “Sermon

on the Mount” by Jen Wilkin. This study will challenge us to think differently about what it means to be

a follower of Jesus, a citizen of the kingdom of heaven. This study is led by Nancy Weiss. Please

contact her for questions (402-593-9411)

210 ProjectThe 210 Project is a 12 session study based on Ephesians 2:10, that is designed to help you

answer two pressing questions to help you find your place in God’s story. Our next session

will begin on Saturday, January 10 and Sunday, January 11. Contact Marv Vala (402-331-

1624) or Brenda Acers (402-331-5117) for more information or to register. Deadline to register is Saturday,

December 20.

Grief Support GroupThis group is open to anyone, men or women, who are dealing with grief. The group will begin meeting every

other month on Tuesday, January 13 at 7:00 pm in the Lower Fellowship Hall.

Worship RetreatThis retreat for confirmation students will be held on Friday, January 16, 6:00-9:30 p.m. at the La

Vista site in the Student Center. There will also be an optional lock-in starting at 10:00 p.m.

Everyone should bring a 12 pack of pop and a snack to share. Contact Josh Keithley

(josh@bslcomaha.org) for more information.

Financial Peace UniversityThe next Financial Peace University class will be held Mondays, 6:00-8:00 p.m. beginning January

19. This class will be held at the Northwest Site (15656 Fort Street). Free childcare will be available

by contacting Janet Schmidt (402-850-0929 or janetschmidt@gmail.com) Please register at

http://www.daveramsey.com/fpu/locations/org/40478/class/267188. There will be no spring

class at the La Vista Site.

Church Statistics December 7, 20148:00 am 198 Monday 6:30 pm 57

9:30 am 534 Northwest 130

11:00 am 371 Mod 17 18

life|story 113 Advent 382

TOTAL 1803

Env. Offering $38,419.62 Loose Offering $4158.81

Job OpeningMt. Calvary Lutheran Church is looking for a part-time church secretary to work mornings

Monday-Friday. Responsibilities include preparing worship folders and newsletters, handling

phone calls, correspondence and other office procedures. Applicants should be familiar with

Microsoft Office programs, have a knowledge of Shepherd’s Staff and be able to update the

church website. Please contact officemtcalvary@cox.net or call 402-551-0244 for more

information.

Week of December 14, 2014

For Blessing & Guidance • Brenda Theobald •Robert Loftus • Terry O’Neill, friend of Sean McCarty • Roger Haferbier, brother ofJudy Hannon • Matt • Melissa • Amanda • Camrynn • Patrick Noonan • Sean Kocarnik, friend ofAlice Hall • Francis, friend of Joyce Schmidt •

Mission, Ministry & Workers• Jake Malek, brother of Christi Leupold, in Kyrgzstan • Bissonnette family in Germany • Judy Newhouse, Jennifer Davilla, Nic& Danielle Cass & Debra Boelk in Hong Kong • Gloria Sauck in Kenya •

For Those Serving in the Military• Mark Baden • Victoria Rogers, granddaughter of Earl & Connie Rogers • Gary Davis • Timothy Swigert, son of JanetBenzing • Corey Harder, nephew of Jeanne Harder • Evey, friend of Meg McWilliams • Geno Velaso, nephew of Gary &Ann Wallace • David Batres, son-in-law of Scotte & Annie Hansen • Ben, friend of Jessica Bultez •Noah Cemper • MikeBoyde, friend of Meg McWilliams • Will Kousma, cousin of Jessica Evertson • Caleb Mueller, son of Longfellow & DebMarquez • Joseph Jorgensen, brother of Kristin Fittje • Nathan Herold, grandson of Howard & Dottie Toelle • Steven Parks,nephew of Nancy Coleman • Aaron Ziegelbein, son of Al & Carol Ziegelbein • John & Drew Witte, nephews of Dave & JanGlenn • Claire Houser • Aaron McGinty, son of Jill Merkert • Harrison Leeper, nephew of Roger Leeper • ChristopherFjelstad, son of Tim & Susie Fjelstad • Emerson Cole • Richard Luth Jr., son of Richard & Linda Luth C Brian McCleaves & DavidMcCleaves, grandsons of Harold & Karen Knapp C Matt Zilisch, son-in-law of Heidi Parsons C Stephen Finnell, grandson ofMary Hazelhurst C Cory Dellamano, Jeff Mogus & Kara Miller grandchildren of Toby Dellamano C Nick Mumm, son of JudyMumm C T.J. Zahm, nephew of Denny & Cindi Herd • Zac Albertson • Ben Henery • Dan Smith • Megan Smith •

Peace and Comfort to the families of• Phil Bauer at the death of his brother, Bill Bauer • Angie Smith at the death of her brother-in-law, Brett Campbell • Tim &Erin Seretta at the death of their son, Henry •

For Healing & StrengthRecovering from surgery/treatment• grandmother of Brenda Theobald • Ethan Lentcsh • Mallory, cousin of Shirley Reinert • Michael, friend of Shirley Reinert•Jan Rosenquist • Nicole Keil • Lynn Sheard • Linda Dammann • Upcoming Surgery • Lauren Mogensen •Long-term or recurring health issues • Larry Wallace • Julian Rivera, grandson of Tom & Trinity Chappelear • Randy Kemp • Scott Williams, nephew of Mike &Pattie Callahan • Ann Marko • Larry & Betty Wallace • Randy Bennett, friend of Dan Tomasello • Tom Guernsey • LindaMoniger • Don Peters • Tom Haynes C Lynn Buttercase, father of Janelle Andresen • Steve Logelin, friend of Teri Bultez •Irwin Nelson, friend of John & Jane Jones • Macie Noell, friend of Denny & Cindi Herd • Kyle, friend of the Prazan family •Russ, Marge & Tonya Spawn • Maureen Saunders, sister-in-law of Brenda Acers • Bill Moore, friend of Leanna Fritz • PhyllisStouder, mother of Paula Craig • Curt Krause, cousin of Elaine Tomsu • Harry, step-father of Ted Dlouhy • Larry Hanson,father of Martin Hanson • Patty Jahns, friend of Christine Slezak • Cora Schmidt • Ryan Haskin, grandson of JeannetteBonaventure • Kala Simon, granddaughter of LaMae Hamblen • Donna Tatro, friend of Leanna Fritz • Ennis Smith, father ofDave Smith • Cheryl Simon, Cindy Hamblen & Jerry Hamblen, children of LaMae & Kenny Hamblen • Bev Schroeder •Donna Gibson, sister of Kenny Hamblen • Cecelia Brunberg • Emma Gehring, friend of Nicole Burns • Jannell Baker • KeriRamaekers • Lou Marko C Bonnie Bartels C Gloria Dubas • Cancer Patients• Shirley Bauer, sister-in-law of Phil Bauer • Mary Ann Folkers, aunt of Nick Beard • Dan Barrows, brother of David Barrows •Bonnie Meier • Kathy Owen, friend of Diane & Jim Cahill • Brother-in-law of Rose Knutzen • Mary Kuhlmann, aunt of Stacie& Joel Kuhlmann • Ian Keisacker, friend of Bruce & Kara Zirpel • Jane Davis, sister of Alice Smith • Virginia Kahl • LarryMcWilliams • Gary Hall, friend of Wes & Kathy Lyons • Delbert Lafrentz uncle of Beth Johnson & Denise Jansen • KathyReynolds, mother of Diane Williams • Elaine Petersen • Deb Pruss, friend of Kim & Kevin Fitch • Wayne Dodge, brother ofLorraine Krause • Kelly, cousin of Andrew & Lori Barry • Wes Rowecliffe, uncle of Jason Dammen • Bryan Ryba • EdSempeck, friend of Doug & Pam Zbylut • Gaylen Anderson, uncle of Jodi Beckstrom • Kris McChesney • Matthew Will,nephew of Harold & Evadine Uhing • Jane Lichtenburg, friend of Kevin & Kim Fitch • Ruth Heikkinen, friend of Denise Klein •Tony Liesveld, father of Penny Freyer • Dan Cook, father of J.D. Cook • RaeAnn Zorko, friend of Rita Oswald • MikeJacobson • Tracy Windsor, friend of Cindy Boex • Tim Jones, friend of Nick Beard • Kim Loontjer, sister-in-law of JessicaLoontjer • Gordon Childs, brother of Nancy Coleman • Linda Velasquez, friend of Malorie Hergert • Bea Houck, friend ofKendra Sorensen • Ken Jenkins • Kim Brunt, friend of Linda Wagman • Gene Lund, brother of Mary Hazelhurst • LoriHautzinger, friend of Jill Merkert • Janelle Andresen • Linda Parsons, sister-in-law of Pat & Susan Parsons • Neil Burr, friend ofWendy Denman • Jan Charf, niece of Rod Charf • Casey Charf, great-niece of Rod Charf • Tom McCain, uncle of CarrieCrossman • Tony Rokas, brother-in-law of Bev Schroeder • Gary Rhoades C Angie Bendinger •