Weekly ScheduleMay 15-21, 2016

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

Adult Bible Study (WC, 229) 9:30 AM

Kidnect Sunday School/Youth 9:30 AM

Worship (Northwest) 10:00 AM

Kumm Baptism Reception (UFH) 12:30 PM

Sr.High Costa Rica Mission Trip Meeting (YR) 12:30 PM

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

Worship & Communion (WC) 6:30 PM

First Place (215) 6:30 PM

Ladies Bible Study (216) 7:00 PM

Prayer Leadership Team (229) 7:00 PM

Tuesday Ladies Bible Study (UFH) 9:00 AM

Shoplifters Anonymous (229) 6:00 PM

Baker Life Group (216) 7:00 PM

Young Adult Bible Study (LSR) 7:00 PM

Wednesday Martha Circle (215) 12:30 PM

Praise Band (WC) 6:30 PM

Sanctuary Choir (UFH) 7:30 PM

Thursday Ladies Bible Study (216) 9:00 AM

Preschool Graduation (WC, LUFH) 4:30 PM

LWML (215) 6:45 PM

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

Wedding Rehearsal (WC) 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

Wickert/Pacha Wedding (UFH, 229,WC) 12:00 PM

Adult Bible Studies“Embracing Your Strengths” . . . This Bible based topic is geared towards women. 9:30 - La Vista Site - Room 229

- Led by Kelly Haack

“Battle Plan for Prayer” . . . A new Bible study series begins today. This course will teach you how to pray with

the same strategy and boldness depicted in the movie “The War Room.”. 9:30 - La Vista Site - Room 216 - Led

by Marv Vala

L.I.F.T.Ladies in Fellowship Together will be meeting on Monday, May 16, 10:45 a.m. at Rotellla’s

Bakery on 108 & Harrison for a tour. The tour which starts promptly at 11:00 a.m., will be ath

“flat” plant for easier walking and will last about 30 min. After the tour we will be meeting

at Culver’s on 98 & Giles. The tour is free and lunch is on your own. Save the date -th

Monday, June 13 - We will be taking a school bus to Loess Hills Lavendar Farm in Missouri

Valley, IA. Watch for more details to come.

Young Adults Do CreationismYoung Adults!! Or 20's and 30's somethings. Come join us Tuesdays, 7:00 p.m. in the Youth Room at the La Vista

Site. We will start with some fellowship and then dive into some science and discussion regarding creation!!

Check out our Facebook page or contact dwelling222@bslcomaha.org for more information.

Ruth CircleAll women of the congregation are invited to join Ruth Circle on Tuesday, May 17, 7:00 p.m. at the home of

Mary Beideck (10228 M Street) for our continuing study of the Gospel of Mark.

Confirmation CampAll students who have completed the first year of confirmation are encouraged to attend

Summer Confirmation Camp, June 3-11, at Lutheran Valley Retreat near Colorado Springs, CO.

Cost for the camp is $400 and includes transportation, lodging, meals at the camp and all

instructional materials. For more information or to register go to:

www.bslcconfirmation.weebly.com/confirmation-camp

High School Summer Camp All High School Students are invited to join us for Summer Camp, June 3-11, at Lutheran Valley

Retreat near Colorado Springs, CO. Cost of the camp is $450 and includes transportation, lodging,

meals at the camp and all activities. Go to www.bslcomaha.org and click on the Student tab for

more information or to register.

Financial Peace UniversityWe will be offering another session of Financial Peace University at the La Vista Site this summer.

The classes will meet on Monday nights, 6:00-8:00 p.m. in the Upper Fellowship Hall at the La

Vista site beginning Monday, June 6 and running through Monday, August 8 with no classes on

Monday, July 4. You may register online at www.daveramsey.com . Unfortunately we will not

be able to offer childcare this time. Please contact Julie Korte (jkorte@co.net) with any

questions.

VBSWe are in need of volunteers for both sessions!! We are looking for several Station Leaders,

as well as our normal high need of Crew Leaders. If you feel God may be calling you to

serve in this way, please contact Dina Newsom (dina@bslcomaha.org) for more

information. Training sessions are scheduled for both sites: Saturday, June 4, 9:00 a.m.;

Tuesday, June 7 & Wednesday June 8, 7:00 p.m. at the La Vista Site and Tuesday, June 14,

7:00 p.m. at the Northwest Site. A few spots are still available at the La Vista session and

plenty of spots are available at Northwest (Concordia High School, 156 & Fort).th

High School Pool PartyHigh School pool parties begin on Wednesday, June 8, 6:00-9:00 p.m. at the home of Tom &

Susan Lewis (10356 Virginia Circle). Bring a friend and join us on Wednesday nights for pizza,

drinks and fun! Contact Josh Keithley (josh@bslcomaha.org) for more information or questions.

Church Statistics May 8, 20168:00 am 231 Northwest 229

9:30 am 472 Monday 6:30 pm 41

11:00 am 423 Mod 17 31

TOTAL 1427

Env. Offering $44,823.36 Loose Offering $4,555.59

Preschool NewsAs our school year ends with Preschool graduation on Thursday, May 19, Pam Prazan would like to

take the time to honor 3 of the preschool staff who will be leaving: Grace Sillik (12 years), Madelyn

Boardman (10 years) and Zorayda Puente (3 years). All of them are pursing other areas of interest.

They will be missed immensely! Please help Pam honor these ladies and their years of service to the

preschool.

Greeters NeededWe are in need of more volunteers to serve as Greeters on Sunday mornings at the La Vista

Site. A warm smile and handshake can make a big difference to let those who enter our

doors know we care about them. We want to show Jesus in all we do here and this is a

great way! If you are interested in serving as a Greeter, please contact Tammy Latimer

(402-547-3553 or volunteers@bslcomaha.org)

Lydia HouseAngela Watt has organized a group of women who go down to the Lydia House on the 3rd

Saturday of the month to minister to the women and children living there. Their next visit is

scheduled for Saturday, May 21, 9:00-11:00 a.m. They are in need of donations for snacks, craft

items for the children and baked goods. Please contact Angela (402-637-7001) if you would

like more information, to volunteer or to donate.

LAMP CanadaThe LAMP Canada Mission team will be holding a “Everything’s a $1" bake sale on Sunday, May 29. If you are

interested in baking goodies for the team, please plan to drop off your items in the kitchen on Saturday, May 28

by 11:00 a.m.

Golf ScrambleThe 17 Annual Concordia Booster Club 4 -Person Golf Scramble will be held on Wednesday, June 1,th

12:30 p.m. at Tiburon Golf Course. Entry fee is $115 per person and includes a dinner banquet. Single

golfers are welcome to register. Proceeds raised will support Concordia athletics and fine arts

activities. Go to www.concordiaomaha.org for more details and to register.

2016 Lutheran NightTickets are now available for the Omaha Storm Chasers Lutheran Night on Monday, June 6, 7:05 p.m. at Werner

Park. Tickets are available for $6 for reserved baseline box tickets and $10 for reserved infield box tickets when

reserved by Wednesday, June 1. This is an exclusive and special rate for all Lutheran Night ticket orders as a

way of saying thank you for your support over the years in helping make this night grow. Over 1,400 Lutherans

from over 60 churches attended Lutheran Night in 2015 and they would like to go for over 1500 this year!

Contact Ryan Worthen (402-738-5126 or ryanw@omahastormchasers.com) to purchase your tickets.

Week of May 15, 2016

Praise & Thanksgiving• the birth of a healthy baby girl, Cecilia Mae Svacina, to Jacob & Sarah (Mellick) Svacina • thebirth of a healthy baby girl, Kynslee Nicole Burns to Matthew & Nicole (Janssen) Burns •

For Blessing & Guidance • Catherine • Family of Howard Cosner • Dworak Family • Kim • Charlie • Hazel • Tim • family of Duane Fox • family ofGeorge Spitzer • Jenna Patterson • Janet Benzing • Cristi, & Roger, sister & brother of Judy Hannon • the Call Committee •Patrick Noonan • Sean Kocarnik, friend of Alice Hall • Betty, sister of Joyce Schmidt • Melissa & Matt • Amanda & Camrynn•

Mission, Ministry & Workers• Hispanic Ministry in Columbus, NE • Nic & Danielle Cass & Kaitlyn Buethe in Hong Kong •

For Those Serving in the Military• Jeff, nephew of Sue Peterson • Matt Didier, nephew of Jason & Melissa Prante • Chris Smith, friend of Terri Logelin • DrewWitte, nephew of Dave & Jan Glenn • Corey Harder, nephew of Jeane Harder • Jeffrey Miser, son of Nancy Miser • MattLeary, nephew of Duane Safarik • Pam Rakoski, niece of Earl & Coni Rogers • Jacob & Jonathon Priebe, sons of Mike &Pam Priebe • Mark Baden • Victoria Rogers, granddaughter of Earl & Connie Rogers • Timothy Swigert, son of Janet Benzing• Geno Velaso, nephew of Gary & Ann Wallace • David Batres, son-in-law of Scotte & Annie Hansen • Noah Cemper •Evey & Mike Boyde, friends of Meg McWilliams • Will Kousma, cousin of Jessica Evertson • Caleb Mueller, son of Longfellow& Deb Marquez • Joseph Jorgensen, brother of Kristin Fittje • Nathan Herold, grandson of Howard & Dottie Toelle • StevenParks, nephew of Nancy Coleman • Aaron Ziegelbein, son of Al & Carol Ziegelbein • Claire Houser • 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 Mogusgrandsons of Toby Dellamano C Nick Mumm, son of Judy Mumm C T.J. Zahm, nephew of Denny & Cindi Herd •

Baptized into the Faith• Quinnlyn Sue Forman, daughter of Ryan & Taralynn (Johnson) Forman;s sponsors are Lauren Housh & John & KatieeBehounek • Skylar Grace Arter, daughter of Zachary & Bryanne (Gassen) Arter; sponsors are Mandy Arter & Seth Arter •Emily Louise Kumm, dauther of Alexander & Melissa (Newton) Kumm; sponsors are Taylor Kumm & Michelle Newton • AustynRae White, daughter of Michael & Rachel (McGinnis) White; sponsors are Dennis Clark & Tracey McGinnis •

Peace and Comfort to the families of• Janelle Andresen at the death of her father, Lynn Buttercase •

For Healing & Strength Recovering from surgery/treatment• Ken Marek • David Crumley • Patty Stewart, aunt of Corrine Snelling • Samantha • Dee Muth • Kenny Hamblen • AmyFauth • Father of Nate Domsch • Kinsley • Dean Deman, son of Ken & Carol Deman • Upcoming Surgery •Long-term or recurring health issues • Janell Bussell, sister-in-law of Madelyn Boardman • Amanda Harrison • Ray, grandfather of Mackenzie Threet • Jed Henry •Emily Neilsen • Jody Ragan • Ellen, niece of Joyce Schmidt • Mother of Melissa Damme & Father of Patrick Damme • DennisBartels, father of Chera Wenzl • Mike Monico • Wandyne Bamesberger, mother of Carol Ziegelbein • Sarah Conaway • BettyHeermann, sister-in-law of Judy Flynn • Don Kaplan, brother of Marge Spawn • Bob Niemeier • Jager Boeckenhauer • EleanorWolf, friend of Lee & Shirley Racek • Dennis Wagman • Larry Hanson, father of Martin Hanson • Ruby Cordes, niece of DebJadlowski • Sue Milbourn • Mary Slater, mother of Barb Froiland • Thelma Milbourn • Myrtle Mahn, grandmother of Denise Klein• Cora Schmidt • Irene Kawa, sister of Jean Dellamano • Jeff Mollak, brother of Paul Mollak • Russ, Marge & Tonya Spawn • BillMoore, & Dick Garretts, friends of Leanna Fritz • Cecelia Brunberg • Emma Gehring, friend of Nicole Burns • Jannell Baker • LouMarko C Keri Ramaekers • Bonnie Bartels C Gloria Dubas •Cancer Patients• Jeff White, friend of Al Christensen • Laurie Kriegel • Ellen , niece of Joyce Schmidt • Robin Tast • Todd Shol, friend of VirginiaKeffeler • Heather Hizer • Mary Beth Brandt • Heidi Linn • Rosie Jensen, aunt of Lenny Kaczmarek • Laurie Greco & JamesBallard, friends of Lou Barone • Deb Pruss, friend of Sandy Gaube • Stan Moninger • Larry Clark • Dale Dodson, father of KaraVan Surksum • Jason Alexander, step-brother of Vicki Majorek • Thomas Didier & Rod Didier, nephew & brother-in-law of Jason& Melissa Prante • Gary Miller Jr., son of Barb & Gary Miller • Lisa Scheele, cousin of Chera Wenzl • Gordon Childs, brother ofNancy Coleman • Heather Welsh • April Abba-Moussa • Pat Schmidt, friend of Fred & Sally Leu • Amy Kapsinallas, niece of John& Julie Lindley • David & Allen Morris, friends of Kim Zillig • Camron, nephew of Dana & Susan Crumley & Robin Caldwell •Melissa Hizer, friend of Cindi Herd • Julie Vandervort • Uncle of Cameron Wren • William Pokorny, cousin of Kathy Hayes • KimLoontjer, sister of Kevin Loontjer • Roger Scholte, brother of Barb Warner • Brett, brother of Lori Wood • Mark Chappelear, brotherof Tom Chappelear • Pam Wendte • Christine Donahue, friend of Eliu & Shanna Paopao • Laura, sister of Lisa Fricke • ShirleyNierman, mother of Jenny Keilig • Roger Keetle, brother of Roland Keetle • Julia Prochaska, cousin of Crissa Snider • ReneeThomson, friend of Crissa Snider • Jeff Alberts, friend of Tina Andrews • Rod Luvig, nephew of Betty Janssen • Alan Christensen,father of Chad Christensen • Rebecca, cousin of Diana Palmer • Barton Schawe, husband of Gretchen Schawe • Dee Huff,friend of Deb Gerch • Shirley Jenkins, mother of Ken Jenkins • Heather Kusel, niece of Linda & Dave Dammann • MaryVanSurksum • Deb Bolas • Shirley Bauer, sister-in-law of Phil Bauer • Elaine Petersen • Janelle Andresen • Jan Charf, niece ofRod Charf • Casey Charf, great-niece of Rod Charf • Angie Bendinger •