Weekly ScheduleMay 17-23, 2015

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

Adult Bible Study 9:30 AM

Discovery Class (216) 9:30 AM

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

Worship (Northwest) 10:00 AM

Worship (LSR) 10:50 AM

Discovery Class (Northwest) 11:20 AM

Newsom Birthday Party (LFH) 1:00 PM

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

Worship & Communion (LSR) 6:30 PM

Flynn Life Group (229) 6:30 PM

Ladies Bible Study (216) 7:00 PM

College Age Ministries (LSR) 7:00 PM

Tuesday Ladies Bible Study (UFH) 9:00 AM

Newsom Life Group (MPR) 6:30 PM

Vala Life Group (229) 7:00 PM

Wednesday Childcare Chapel (WC) 10:45 AM

Martha Circle (215) 12:30 PM

life|story Praise Band Rehearsal (LSR) 6:00 PM

8 Grade Life Groups (YR) 6:00 PMth

High School Encounter (YR) 6:00 PM

Praise Band Rehearsal (WC) 6:30 PM

Sanctuary Choir (UFH) 7:30 PM

Thursday Ladies Bible Study (216) 9:00 AM

Stephen Ministry Supervision (LFH) 6:30 PM

Youth Praise Band (LSR) 6:30 PM

LWML (215) 6:45 PM

Volunteer Leader Meeting (UFH) 7:00 PM

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

Wedding Rehearsal (WC) 5:30 PM

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

Prayer Group (216) 8:30 AM

‘You’re Welcome Here’ (YR) 9:00 AM

Private Baptism (WC) 9:00 AM

Iron Men (229) 9:30 AM

Juan/Rojas Wedding (UFH, 229, WC) 12:00 PM

Sunday Morning StudiesTransformation . . . This is the topic for the Women’s class. 9:30 - La Vista Site - Room 229 - led by Rachel Grimm

The Parables of Jesus . . . This Crossways mini-course teaches you how Jesus’ parables apply to our lives

today 9:30 - La Vista Site - Room 215- led by Terry Taege

Discovery Class. . . Learn the “basic building blocks” of Lutheran teachings. 8:30 a.m. - Northwest Site - Room

211 and 9:30 a.m. - La Vista Site -Room 216

The Family Project . . . This 12-week exploration of the importance of the family through th lens of scripture,

history, art, sociology, anthropology, and science 9:30 a.m. - La Vista Site - UFH - led by Blake & Anna Cole

FlowersFlowers on the altar this week are given by Chuck & Sharon Odom in thanksgiving and celebration of their 35

years of marriage.

Ruth CircleWe will be meeting on Tuesday, May 19, 7:00 p.m. at the home of Nancy Drawbaugh (6723 S 93 Street). Ourrd

study of the Gospel of Mark continues.

Quiet Time Workshop/RetreatYou are invited to “come away” for a quiet time with God on Saturday, May 30, 8:30 a.m. -

4:30 p.m. at a serene, peaceful lake 30 minutes from Omaha. Come away from your hectic

schedule, ringing phones, demands and our noisy culture for a day. Use this day to recharge

your spiritual batteries. You will be immersed in what a quiet time with the Lord is all about,

what I can look like and how you can enjoy the Lord and be blessed in a new, fresh way.

Cost is $20 and includes lunch and all materials. Space is limited so please call the church

office (402-331-7376) to reserve your spot. Contact Marv Vala (402-331-1624) with questions.

Abide Flier DistributionWe will be handing out fliers and cookies on Saturday, May 30, 10:00 at our Lighthouse (3180 Meredith Ave.) to

promote the block party on Tuesday, June 9. If you are able to help hand out fliers, please contact Melissa

Bergoch (402-331-7376 or melissab@bslcomaha.org)

Voter’s MeetingThere will be a brief Voter’s Meeting to peacefully release Pastor Keith from his call to Beautiful Savior on

Sunday, May 31, 9:15 a.m. at the La Vista Site in the Worship Center.

FarewellPlease join us on Sunday, May 31, 1:00-3:00 p.m. at the La Vista Site in the life|story room for a cake

reception to celebrate Pastor Keith & Rachel’s time of service here and to wish them well with their next

mission.

Ladies Bible StudyJoin us as we experience a spiritual makeover in our hearts in this new summer Ladies Bible Study beginning

Thursday, June 4, 9:00 a.m. We will be studying “Divine Design: 40 Days of Spiritual Makeover” by Sharla Fritz.

Please contact Nancy Weiss (402-593-9411) with questions.

Make a Difference SundayJoin us on Sunday, June 7, 10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. as we get out of the seats and into the

streets to serve our neighbors. All Sunday morning services will be cancelled but there will

be a Saturday evening service at 5:00 p.m. and our regular Monday night service. We will

be going to various locations throughout the Omaha/La Vista area doing service projects.

We do have 10 childcare spots available for children 6 months - 5 years from 9:30 a.m. -

1:30 p.m. Please sign up at the table in the lobby. If you would be willing to volunteer to

be a Team Captain or Spiritual Team Captain or are unable to participate but would still

like to help, we are in need of donations of coolers, bread, chips, cookies & chips, please contact Tammy

Latimer (5.latimers@gmail.com) Deadline for registration is Sunday, May 31.

Colorado Summer CampAll high school students are invited to join us at our Colorado Summer Camp, June 5-13. Cost is $450

and registration deadline is May 20. Please contact Josh Keithley ( josh@bslcomaha.org) with any

questions.

VBS Volunteer TrainingVolunteers must attend one of the following training sessions: Wednesday, June 10, Thursday, June 11, 7:00-8:00

p.m. at the La Vista Site; Sunday, June 14, 9:30-10:30 a.m. at the La Vista Site and Tuesday, June 16, 7:00-8:00

p.m. at the Northwest Site. Please contact Dina Newsom (402-331-7376 or dina@bslcomaha.org) with any

questions.

SimplifyJoin us for a new 4-week Sunday morning Adult Bible Study starting June 14 lead by Marv Vala. Are you

over scheduled? Exhausted? Overwhelmed? Join for our new study in which best selling author Bill

Hybels identifies core issues that drive this kind of living and offers intentional, practical action steps to

help you live a better way.

Church Statistics May 10, 20158:00 am 248 Northwest 132

9:30 am 461 life|story 138

11:00 am 306 Monday 6:30 pm 62

Mod 17 30 TOTAL 1377

Env. Offering $24,152.00 Loose Offering $4,607.76

La Vista Prayer WalkThe La Vista Prayer walk, which takes place on Wednesday, May 20, 7:00 p.m. will begin and end at La Vista

Junior High School.

Help WantedWe are looking for volunteers to make meals, purchase meals or provide gift cards to restaurants for our

members who are experiencing a crisis, healing from surgery or have a new baby. If you would be

willing to provide meals, please contact Tammy Latimer (402-547-3553 or volunteers@bslcomaha.org)

Concordia Lutheran School of OmahaConcordia High School has part-time positions open for the 2015-16 school year in English, Business, Physical

Education and Art. Qualified candidates will hold required Nebraska certification, be active members of a

Christian congregation with preference given to members of the LCMS, an evidence of love for the Lord,

children and families and pre prepared to engage in the active life of the school. Contact High School

Principal Matt Korte (402-445-4000 or kortem@concordiaomaha.org) to apply.

Concordia High School Athletics department is seeking a head varsity football coach. Previous high school or

college coaching experience is preferred. Qualified candidates will also be active members of a Christian

congregation and have a desire to lead, instruct and mentor student athletes in a Christian manner. Interested

individuals can send their resume to Steve Zehner, Activites Director (zehners@concordiaomaha.org)

Concordia has Summer Sports Camps planned for students of all ages. Registration is open for volleyball,

basketball and football camps. We look forward to guiding students through the fundamentals of sports and

sharing Christ’s message at the same time. Go to www.concordiaomaha.org to learn more.

Week of May 17, 2015

Praise and Thanksgiving• the marriage of Brian & Kirsten (Fletter) Hilt •

For Blessing & Guidance • the Beethe family • Roger, brother of Judy Hannon • Betty, sister of Joyce Schmidt • Matt • Melissa •Amanda • Camrynn • Michael • Patrick Noonan • Sean Kocarnik, friend of Alice Hall •

Mission, Ministry & Workers• Judy Newhouse, Nic & Danielle Cass & Kaitlyn Buethe in Hong Kong •

For Those Serving in the Military• Pam Rakoski, niece of Erl & Coni Rogers • Jacob & Jonathon Priebe, sons of Mike & Pam Priebe • Ross Passmore, son ofDoug Passmore • Mark Baden • Victoria Rogers, granddaughter of Earl & Connie Rogers • 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 •

Baptized into the Faith• Evelyn Rae Fittje, daughter of Nathaniel & Kristin Rae (Jorgensen) Fittje; sponsors are Joseph Jorgensen & Rev. Kyle &Kristen Fittje • Gemma Marie Rezac, daughter of Nathan & Jacqueline (Kolvek) Rezac; sponsors are Jordan White & BenRezac •

Peace and Comfort to the Families of• Suzie Steube at the death of her father-in-law, Paul Steube Jr. • Tracy Rosenthal-Edwards, friend of Amy Heck, at herdeath •

For Healing & StrengthRecovering from surgery/treatment• Chad Congrove • Sally Reafling, mother of Tammy Collinson • Dick Woita • Mike • Bob • Steve Peck, uncle of Skip DeBusk• Mary Slater, mother of Barb Froiland • Samantha Morris •Carl Brown, friend of Gary Wallace • Vivian Schirmer • AngelaPeasley • Gloria Sauck • Roger Bargstadt • Joe, friend of Joyce Schmidt • Nicole Keil • Upcoming Surgery •Long-term or recurring health issues • Mabel Carter, mother of Erle Carter • Colleen Hug • Phyllis Stouder, mother of Paula Craig • Mary Pelletera’s daughter •Keri Ramaekers • Eric Stevens, friend of Mike & Kim Zillig • Ann Marko • Thelma Milbourn • Lloyd & Trudy Swanger • DickGarretts, friend of Leanna Fritz • Myrtle Mahn, grandmother of Denise Klein • Mark, step-brother of Jerry Prazan • StephenPorter, friend of Linda Wagman • Myrna Eilers, sister-in-law of Bob Eilers • Cora Schmidt • Irene Kawa, sister of JeanDellamano • Kim, sister of Pam Watkins • Jeff Mollak, brother of Paul Mollak • Tom Guernsey • Don Peters • Tom Haynes CLynn Buttercase, father of Janelle Andresen • Macie Noell, friend of Denny & Cindi Herd • Russ, Marge & Tonya Spawn • BillMoore, friend of Leanna Fritz • Donna Tatro, friend of Leanna Fritz • Bev Schroeder • Cecelia Brunberg • Emma Gehring,friend of Nicole Burns • Jannell Baker • Keri Ramaekers • Lou Marko C Bonnie Bartels C Gloria Dubas • Cancer Patients• Aida • Aaron Raszler • Michelle Giovanoli, cousin of Alexa Christensen • Wayne Rand, father of Wendy Kaiser • MarilynDubas, step-mother of Ann Wallace • Shirley Jenkins, mother of Ken Jenkins • Peggy Kelm, firend of Fred & Sally Leu • KaySchurke, mother of Amy Schurke • Heather Kusel, niece of Linda & Dave Dammann • Linda Luth • Mary VanSurksum • MattHansen, friend of Susan Stones • Deb Bolas • Jill Kueny, friend of Amy Feaser • Lonni friend of Cheryl Carlson • RichardJohnson friend of Tom & Tammy Collinson • Larry DeGeorge, uncle of Denise Klein • Madelyn S., friend of Marie Secan •Harry, step-father of Ted Dlouhy • Dave, Cousin of Karolyn Anderson • Bobby Mohr, friend of Steve & Mary Crain • Thomas,cousin of Katie Sievers • Shirley Bauer, sister-in-law of Phil Bauer • Mary Ann Folkers, aunt of Nick Beard • Dan Barrows,brother of David Barrows • Kathy Owen, friend of Diane & Jim Cahill • Mary Kuhlmann, aunt of Stacie & Joel Kuhlmann •Jane Davis, sister of Alice Smith • Gary Hall, friend of Wes & Kathy Lyons • Elaine Petersen • Deb Pruss, friend of Kim & KevinFitch • Tony Liesveld, father of Penny Freyer • Mike Jacobson • Gordon Childs, brother of Nancy Coleman • LindaVelasquez, friend of Malorie Hergert • Ken Jenkins • Janelle Andresen • Linda Parsons, sister-in-law of Pat & Susan Parsons •Jan Charf, niece of Rod Charf • Casey Charf, great-niece of Rod Charf • Tony Rokas, brother-in-law of Bev Schroeder •Gary Rhoades C Angie Bendinger •