MISSION STATEMENT: Celebrating and sharing God’s love in a welcoming community of faith, while serving others.
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Congregation Budget Forum - October 18th - 11:15AM
The Council has prepared a preliminary 2021 Budget which you should have received with an explanatory letter.. We have scheduled a congregation forum on Sunday, October 18 at 11:15AM via ZOOM to gather feedback and input to help the Council prepare the final proposed budget. If you do not have a computer or internet, you can still participate via your phone for audio only.
By Phone: 312 626 6799 - Meeting ID: 979 0419 4535 / Passcode: 701815
One tap mobile: +13462487799,,97904194535#,,,,,,0#,,701815# US (Houston)
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Thanksgiving Boxes for Holy Cross Food Pantry |
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Our friends at Holy Cross Lutheran Church plan on distributing Thanksgiving bags/boxes at their Food Pantry on the evening of November 19. In 2019 a record number of 125 families received a box. With the effects of the global pandemic, the needs are greater this year so Holy Cross plans to distribute 150 boxes. Each family will get grocery items to prepare a Thanksgiving meal, most likely to include a five-pound bag of potatoes, cans of vegetables, a box of stuffing mix, a jar of gravy mix, rolls and most importantly, a frozen turkey. Each of the bags/boxes will cost approximately $20, so we we are asking that you consider helping a neighbor with a donation for a bag or even part of a bag. You can write a check for your donation (with Thanksgiving box in the memo line) and put it in the offering plate or mail to the church office. You may also use the Giving + app and donate in the special appeal section. The deadline to contribute is November 10th. If you are interested in helping distribute the bags/boxes on the evening of November 19 from 4:45pm to 7:00pm, please contact Kathy Christiansen at sharonkc@cox.net or 402-657-4601.
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REVERSE Trunk or Treat - Sunday, Oct. 18th at 4pm. Families with children/grandchildren are encouraged to decorate their trunks and dress up in their Halloween costumes. Please sign up at Lord of Love or contact Miss Heather at heather@lord-of-love.org, if you are bringing children or grandchildren to receive treats at your trunk (decorating is optional). There will be a prize for the best decorated trunk.
NOTE: Due to COVID this is not a community event like last year but smaller for the congregational children & grandchildren. If we are in need of a rain date, we will be looking at Sunday, Oct. 25th, with the same time and plan.
Adults from the congregation are encouraged to come between 4pm-5pm to vote on best trunk, and leave treats for each participating child. If you plan on bringing treats, participate, or contribute in any way, please email Heather Christensen, heather@lord-of-love.org to let us know, so we can know how many to plan for and let you know how many kids to have goodies for.
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Women of ELCA
Thankoffering and Blessing of Quilts, Oct 18
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The quilters have been busy this summer putting together at least 30 quilts which will be displayed on the altar railing on Sunday, October 18. A Thankoffering will also be collected to support ongoing ministries of the national churchwide women's organization which include justice and advocacy work (i.e. human trafficking), training/development for elected leaders throughout the women’s organization, constant work in support of congregational and Synodical women’s organizations, triennial convention, and so much more. There will be a basket labeled Thankoffering next to regular offering plate at church for your contributions. Unable to attend on October 18th? Check donations written to "Women of ELCA" can be mailed to Gwen Edwards at her home address listed in church directory. |
Women's Virtual Autumn Renewal, Saturday, October 24th - 9:30 am-Noon
This Zoom event will include Bible Study, Spiritual Direction, Message from Bishop Brian Maas and WELCA President Lisa Plorin, and the NSWO Reports, and FUN!! A Zoom link will be mailed closer to the date. Or request the Zoom link by emailing nswopresident@gmail.com.
More details to come for these events:
1. Jackie Combes has applied for a Thrivent Grant to continue making fleece blankets, tentatively December 12. If you would like to help, please contact her or Amy Kragnes for details and supplies. There will be no cookie tins assembled at church this year, but other ideas are being explored.
2. The Women’s Team annual planning meeting has been moved to April 2021.
3. The Spring Gathering will be held March 6, at First Lutheran in Blair.
4. The Triennial Gathering has been rescheduled for August 3-5, 2021 in Phoenix, AZ. One scholarship is still available for this event. Any questions regarding the 2021 Triennial Gathering or scholarships, please contact Gwen Edwards.
Thanks to everyone for your continued support. Questions? Ask Rose Roberts
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We are excited to announce that we are holding Virtual Sunday School each Sunday at 10:30 a.m.
We have separate virtual classrooms for pre-school, K-3, 4-6, and 7 & 8. The pre-school and elementary classes focus on faith formation and developing relationships with others in your faith community. Students may need a co-participant to assist with the technology platform or keep on task.
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REVERSE Trunk or Treat - Sunday, Oct. 18th at 4pm. Families with children/grandchildren are encouraged to decorate their trunks and dress up in their Halloween costumes. Please sign up at Lord of Love or contact Miss Heather at heather@lord-of-love.org, if you are bringing children or grandchildren to receive treats at your trunk (decorating is optional). There will be a prize for the best decorated trunk.
NOTE: Due to COVID this is not a community event like last year but smaller for the congregational children & grandchildren. If we are in need of a rain date, we will be looking at Sunday, Oct. 25th, with the same time and plan.
Adults from the congregation are encouraged to come between 4pm-5pm to vote on best trunk, and leave treats for each participating child. If you plan on bringing treats, participate, or contribute in any way, please email Heather Christensen, heather@lord-of-love.org to let us know, so we can know how many to plan for and let you know how many kids to have goodies for.
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Women of ELCA
Thankoffering and Blessing of Quilts, Oct 18
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The quilters have been busy this summer putting together at least 30 quilts which will be displayed on the altar railing on Sunday, October 18. A Thankoffering will also be collected to support ongoing ministries of the national churchwide women's organization which include justice and advocacy work (i.e. human trafficking), training/development for elected leaders throughout the women’s organization, constant work in support of congregational and Synodical women’s organizations, triennial convention, and so much more. There will be a basket labeled Thankoffering next to regular offering plate at church for your contributions. Unable to attend on October 18th? Check donations written to "Women of ELCA" can be mailed to Gwen Edwards at her home address listed in church directory. |
Women's Virtual Autumn Renewal, Saturday, October 24th - 9:30 am-Noon
This Zoom event will include Bible Study, Spiritual Direction, Message from Bishop Brian Maas and WELCA President Lisa Plorin, and the NSWO Reports, and FUN!! A Zoom link will be mailed closer to the date. Or request the Zoom link by emailing nswopresident@gmail.com.
More details to come for these events:
1. Jackie Combes has applied for a Thrivent Grant to continue making fleece blankets, tentatively December 12. If you would like to help, please contact her or Amy Kragnes for details and supplies. There will be no cookie tins assembled at church this year, but other ideas are being explored.
2. The Women’s Team annual planning meeting has been moved to April 2021.
3. The Spring Gathering will be held March 6, at First Lutheran in Blair.
4. The Triennial Gathering has been rescheduled for August 3-5, 2021 in Phoenix, AZ. One scholarship is still available for this event. Any questions regarding the 2021 Triennial Gathering or scholarships, please contact Gwen Edwards.
Thanks to everyone for your continued support. Questions? Ask Rose Roberts
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We are excited to announce that we are holding Virtual Sunday School each Sunday at 10:30 a.m.
We have separate virtual classrooms for pre-school, K-3, 4-6, and 7 & 8. The pre-school and elementary classes focus on faith formation and developing relationships with others in your faith community. Students may need a co-participant to assist with the technology platform or keep on task.
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All Saints Day is Sunday, November 1st.
If you would like the name read of a loved one who was baptized or died since last All Saints Day (November 3, 2019), please send that name and date to marylou@lord-of-love by 9:00 am Thursday, October 28 to be added to our prayers for Sunday, Nov 1st.
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- In-person worship is now every Sunday at 9 a.m.
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Pre-Register Here for each week to reserve your spot and help create a list of those in attendance, if we need to do contact tracing.
- We have a limit of 50 people.
- If you are at-risk, have a fever, or are otherwise not feeling the best, we encourage you to stay home and watch the livestream or recording.
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Nineteenth Sunday after Pentecost - October 18, 2020, 9 a.m. |
Bulletin:
Access past worship videos from one of these locations:
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Serving Today:
Liturgist – Brian Lund
Ushers – Rex Quadhamer, Deb Lund, Jesse Brewer, Kenn Garder
Organist/Pianist – Carol Novak
Technical Director – Chris Rich
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Weekly Readings:
Mon. – Daniel 3:1-30
Tues. – Daniel 6:1-28
Wed. – Matthew 17:22-27
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Thurs. – Deut. 17:14-20
Fri.- Revelation 18:1-10
Sat. – Psalm 98
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New Time: 10:30 a.m.
Connect with your church family at a virtual coffee hour on Sunday mornings, hosted by Dave Lueders.
All members are welcome to join, say hello, and share:
- updates on your family and corona virus experiences
- any special concerns
or CALL 301-715- 8592 and enter Meeting ID: 920 1921 8772
It's easy to participate, just click on the link above. All are welcome.
Hope to see many of you there!
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Last Week’s Ongoing Offering: $10,076.00
This amount is a combination of Electronic Simply Giving, GivePlus+ and Sunday donations (Weekly offering of $6,927 needed to meet budgeted expenses)
Thank You! Your gifts allow us to continue to pay our staff, support our mission activities, and meet our many other obligations (utilities, services, equipment leases, staff benefits).
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GivePlus+
When using the GivePlus+ app, be sure to select Lord of Love Lutheran Omaha.
Find out more of the ways you can continue to give while we are not able to gather together in worship by visiting the giving page of our website.
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We want to hear from you! If you have announcements for the congregation, such as events, send them to MaryLou@lord-of-love.org. Deadline: 9 a.m. on Thursday of each week (for inclusion in the weekend bulletin/e-news) Love Letter deadline is Tuesday, October 20th. Please submit to: loveletter@lord-of-love.org
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Has gotten off to a great start! Thank you to our delivery drivers for serving!
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Birthdays and Anniversaries |
An birthday and anniversary list is included below. Did we miss someone? Please email marylou@lord-of-love.org |
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This Week at Lord of Love |
SUNDAY
9:00 am - Worship
10:30 – 11:00 am - Sunday School Online
10:30-11:15 am - Fellowship Hour Online
10:30-11:30 am - Confirmation Online
11:15am - Congregation Budget Forum
4:00 pm - Reverse Trunk or Treat
MONDAY
8:00 pm - AA & Al Anon
TUESDAY
9:00 am - Quilters
6:00 pm - Stewardship Team
7:00 pm - Church Council
WEDNESDAY
6:15 pm - Brass
6:30 pm - Group 1 Bell Choir
6:45 & 7:45 pm - Confirmation Online
7:30pm - Group 2 Bell Choir
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THURSDAY
FRIDAY
9:00 am - Zoom Coffee Fellowship
9:30 am - Al Anon Mtg.
7:30 pm - AA
SATURDAY
7:00 am - Zoom Men’s Ministry Breakfast
SUNDAY
9:00 am - Worship & Quilt Blessing
10:30 – 11:00 am - Sunday School Online
10:30-11:30 am - Fellowship Hour Online
10:30-11:30 am - Confirmation Online
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In Our Prayers Today:
Brandi Brewer (daughter-in-law of Pat & Jesse Brewer); Roland & Carol Bronstad (friends of Judy Egr); Doug Siemer (father of Ruthie Christensen); Mike Morgan (son of Jim & Jeri Morgan); Nadine Salak; Ed Guthrie; Jason Combes; Jackie Combes; Cindy & James Thompson (daughter & son-in-law of Lynda McGraw); Sarge Schuchard; Axton Myers (3 yr old w/cancer – friend of the Lueders); Brian Palmer (grandson of Nancy Shinrock); Verna Kragnes (sister of Amy Kragnes); Daniel Strand (nephew of Judy Egr); Sheila Larson; Phil Nickisch (friend of Dave Lueders); Chuck Flansburg (friend of Judy Egr); Donald Egr (uncle of David Egr); Betty Thompson (mother of Beth Olson); Janet Jensen (mother of Dawn Burton); Cindy Moos (friend of Tom and Beth Olson); Vern Nemitz (uncle of Paula Foster); Lucy Klos (sister-in-law of Mike & Christie Klos); Ron & Brenda Thom; Kathy Campina (cousin of Rose Roberts); Stephanie Ulrich (relative of Paula Foster); Roslynn Thom (sister of Ron Thom); Ken Lineweaver (step-dad of Gwen Edwards); Babette Garder (mother of Kenn Garder); Eileen Nagle (mother-in-law of Tara Novak); Olivia Griffin (daughter of Scott and Dana Griffin); Steve Wiitala, (friend of Karen Mullen); Connie Bennett (cousin of Karen Armitage); Don Lueders, Lisa Lueders ((brother of Dave Lueders & sister-in-law of Dave Lueders); Caregivers and those who suffer with addictions and depression, those seeking employment, those dealing with infertility or seeking to adopt, for behind the scenes health care workers as well as front line health care workers, those living with food insecurity and financial hardship, all of those working from home and homeschooling their children, children who are missing their teachers, friends and school routine.
Those Who Are Deployed
Jeremy Dolder, family member of the Lueders
Abel Avalos, son of Miguel & Rosie Avalos
Tanner Torosian, grandson of Lorraine Mohrlock
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- Prayers for behind the scenes and front line health care workers.
- Those living with food insecurity and financial hardship.
- All of those working from home and homeschooling their children.
- Children who are missing their teachers, friends and school routine.
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Adding Names to the Bulletin Prayer List
Please contact Mary Lou in the church office (402 493 2946) or marylou@lord-of-love.org. We need your help to keep our prayer list current. To update or delete names from the prayer list, please notify the Church office.
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1 Del Gust
3 Ann Kroll
4 Maddie Becher
4 Christopher Boarts
4 Marjorie Keiser
7 Diana Haye
10 Mitchell Griffin
11 Laura Armitage
11 Ed Keiser
11 Lisa Willard
13 Traci Cadwallader
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14 Janna Armbruster
14 Brenda Thom
17 Laurie Heavey
23 Jason Combes
24 Paul Kroll
25 Lorraine Mohrlock
25 Delilah Reinhardt
26 Eric Manuel
28 Charlotte Lueders
29 Marcia Roads
31 Bill Pickens
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1 Steve & Susan Liston
6 Darrel & Pat Wineinger
6 Travis & Charise Adams
7 Jeff & Ashley Hamik
10 Dave & Susan Lueders
12 Dave & Lisa Rieff
14 Sarge & Shirley Schuchard
19 Pat & Jesse Brewer
20 Morgan & Myra Manuel (25 years)
23 Todd & Lisa Meyer
24 Doug & Cathy Aden (50 years)
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Office Phone: 402.493.2946
Fax: 402.493.3087
Pastor
The Rev. Rebecca Sells
Office Administrator, Prayer Chain, and Financial Secretary
Mary Lou Gustafson
Director of Faith Formation
Heather Christensen
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Vision and Coordination:
Brian Lund, President;
Paul Murphy, Vice-President;
Renae Rich, Secretary;
Rett Messerschmidt, Treasurer
Nurture: Rosie Avalos
and Joan Witt
Outreach: Charise Adams
and Matt Willard
Resources: Brandon Zalesky
and Paul Christenson
Worship: Rex Quadhamer
and Shawn Lorenzen
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LORD OF LOVE LUTHERAN CHURCH
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