Weekly ScheduleMay 24-30, 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

Monday Office Closed ~ Memorial Day

‘Get it Together’ (216) 8:30 AM

Worship & Communion (LSR) 6:30 PM

Tuesday Ladies Bible Study (UFH) 9:00 AM

Brons Life Group (YR) 6:30 PM

Make A Difference Sunday Meeting (UFH) 7:00 PM

Wednesday Childcare Chapel (WC) 10:45 AM

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

Praise Band Rehearsal (WC) 6:30 PM

Sanctuary Choir (UFH) 7:30 PM

Thursday Ladies Bible Study (216) 9:00 AM

Youth Praise Band (LSR) 6:30 PM

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

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

Prayer Group (216) 8:30 AM

‘You’re Welcome Here’ (YR) 9:00 AM

COBS (UFH) 9:30 AM

Iron Men (229) 9:30 AM

Osterman Graduation Party(LFH) 10:00 AM

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

Sunday SchoolThere will be no Sunday School (ages 2-5th grade) or Youth Ministries today. These ministries will also not meet

on Sunday, May 31 to allow families to engage in the sermon series finale “Make a Difference” together.

Sunday, June 7 families are encouraged to participate in our Make a Difference Sunday. Summer

programming for our Children’s & Youth ministries will resume during the 9:30 a.m. hour on Sunday, June 14.

FlowersThe plants on the altar today are given by Erle & Candie Carter and Francis & Alice Roy and are

dedicated to the glory of God and in celebration of the anniversary of the birth of the Christian

Church over 2000 years ago.Flowers on the altar this week are given by Al & Norma Napora in

memory of all the veterans who have paid the ultimate sacrifice for our freedom..

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.

life|story WorshipPastor Ryan and the Board of Elders have decided we will not have worship in life|story on Sunday, May 31 so

everyone can join the 11:00 a.m. service for Pastor Keith’s last sermon.

Health MinistryThe Health Ministry will be doing blood pressure checks on May 31/June 1 due to not having a service on the

first Sunday of June.

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.

New HorizonsOur annual picnic will be held on Thursday, June 4, 11:45 a.m. at the La Vista Site in the Upper

Fellowship Hall. Pulled pork will be furnished and member are asked to provide food items to

complete the meal. A count of those attending is helpful so please call your hostesses (A-Mc,

Carolyn Schrader - 402-331-3833; Me-Z, Alice Downey - 402-493-3944.)

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. Registration is available in the lobby or online at

www.bslcomaha.org. Registration deadline is TODAY!! Each volunteer is asked to bring a

canned food item for our Food Pantry to your job site. We are also in need of a few more

helpers for childcare that day which will be available only at the La Vista Site from 9:30 a.m.

- 1:30 p.m. We are encouraging our volunteers to take selfies that day and send them to

communications@bslcomaha.org. The Team & Spiritual Captian meeting has been moved

to Tuesday, May 26, 7:00 p.m. at the La Vista Site in the Upper Fellowship Hall. We are still in need of donations

of coolers, chips, cookies and bags of ice.

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.

Lydia HouseWe are participating in an outreach program at the Lydia House on the 3 Saturday of therd

month, 9:00-11:00 a.m. Our next visit is scheduled for Saturday, June 20. Everyone is welcome

to join us as we share fellowship and prayers with those who live at the Lydia House. Donations

of baked goods and craft items for the children are greatly appreciated. Please contact

Angela Peasley (402-637-7001) for more information.

Church Statistics May 17, 20158:00 am 231 Northwest 169

9:30 am 407 life|story 95

11:00 am 342 Monday 6:30 pm 70

Mod 17 22 TOTAL 1336

Env. Offering $29,908.00 Loose Offering $3,337.10

Concordia Lutheran School of OmahaJoin us on Thursday, May 28, 6:30 p.m. at Concordia Jr./Sr. High School (156 & Fort) for a Praise &th

Worship Service to thank and honor Karen Reynolds for her many years of ministry and celebrate her

retirement.

Week of May 24, 2015

Praise and Thanksgiving• the marriage of Miquel & Daniela (Rojas) Juan •

For Blessing & Guidance • Dave & Angela Sanchez • 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• Nya Anne Cordell, daughter of Timothy & Kendra (Hasara) Cordell; sponsors are Sean & Alana Blair • Norah Grace Rogge,daughter of Eric & Nikki (Johnson) Rogge; sponsors are Lindsay & Brett Baumgart • Eisley Elaine Vornbrock, daughter ofJoseph & Abbe (Stipe) Vornbrock;; sponsors are John Vornbrock & Bree VanNess •

Peace and Comfort to the Families of• Julie Lindley at the death of her mother, Chareen Haskins • Omaha Police Officer Kerrie Orozco at her death •

For Healing & StrengthRecovering from surgery/treatment• Betty Sullivan • Denise Keavy • Nikki Rogge • Robert Milbourn, brother of David Milbourn • Stacy, daughter of Barb Warner& Todd Edwards • Dallas Pourchez • Sally Reafling, mother of Tammy Collinson • Steve Peck, uncle of Skip DeBusk • MarySlater, mother of Barb Froiland • Samantha Morris • Gloria Sauck • Nicole Keil • Upcoming Surgery • Brittney Severson • Long-term or recurring health issues • Mabel Carter, mother of Erle Carter • Colleen Hug • Phyllis Stouder, mother of Paula Craig • Keri Ramaekers • EricStevens, friend of Mike & Kim Zillig • Ann Marko • Thelma Milbourn • Lloyd & Trudy Swanger • Dick Garretts, friend of LeannaFritz • Myrtle Mahn, grandmother of Denise Klein • Mark, step-brother of Jerry Prazan • Stephen Porter, friend of LindaWagman • Cora Schmidt • Irene Kawa, sister of Jean Dellamano • Kim, sister of Pam Watkins • Jeff Mollak, brother of PaulMollak • Tom Guernsey • Don Peters • Tom Haynes C Lynn Buttercase, father of Janelle Andresen • Macie Noell, friend ofDenny & Cindi Herd • Russ, Marge & Tonya Spawn • Bill Moore, 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 CBonnie Bartels C Gloria Dubas • Cancer Patients• Myrna Eilers, sister-in-law of Bob Eilers • Aida • Aaron Raszler • Michelle Giovanoli, cousin of Alexa Christensen • WayneRand, father of Wendy Kaiser • Marilyn Dubas, step-mother of Ann Wallace • Shirley Jenkins, mother of Ken Jenkins • PeggyKelm, firend of Fred & Sally Leu • Kay Schurke, mother of Amy Schurke • Heather Kusel, niece of Linda & Dave Dammann •Linda Luth • Mary VanSurksum • Matt Hansen, friend of Susan Stones • Deb Bolas • Jill Kueny, friend of Amy Feaser • Lonnifriend of Cheryl Carlson • Richard Johnson 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 & Kevin Fitch • Tony Liesveld, father of Penny Freyer • Mike Jacobson • Gordon Childs, brother ofNancy Coleman • Linda Velasquez, friend of Malorie Hergert • Ken Jenkins • Janelle Andresen • Linda Parsons, sister-in-lawof 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 •