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Psalms Study – Sundays in January, 9:15AM
Biblical scholars identify many types of Psalms. Join Ruth Manning to review 5 of the main types of Psalms in the adult forum during January. Please bring a Bible!
Ecumenical service of Christian Unity – Sunday, January 22, 7PM – All Saints Episcopal, 9302 Blondo
Ecumenical worship service of Christian Unity sponsored by Interfaith Ministries. Message at the service by Bishop David deFreese, ELCA NE Synod, and Bishop Ann Sherer-Simpson of United Methodist Church NE Conference. This is a change from earlier announcement. There is NO ecumenical service at Holy Cross that evening as earlier announced.
Courageous Parenting Bible Study – Sundays in February, 9:15AM
This 4-week study will challenge attendees to live courageously for the sake of their family. The study was specially developed to challenge men to be better parents. This study will use clips from the recently released movie “Courageous,” real-life examples, and Bible passage to stimulate discussion.
Help Wanted!
Volunteers are needed to pick up donuts at the 108th and Fort HyVee bakery, sign the bakery invoice, and bring the donuts/cookies to Lord of Love by 9:00 a.m. Sunday mornings. Helpers to clean up the coffee pots and cups are also needed. Compensation: Smiles and Thank You’s from many hungry people. See the “donut” table in the Narthex for details.
Red Cross Blood Drive – Sunday, Feb 26, 9AM-1:30PM
Lord of Love is hosting a Red Cross Blood Drive. To schedule your donation time, please see Gary Ramsay or Paul Christenson or register on-line. If you would like to help with this event, please contact Paul or Gary ASAP.
Register on-line at www.redcrossblood.org
Under “Find a blood drive near you” – enter zip code 68134 and date of Feb 26 – find Lord of Love
Click on schedule an appointment to donate – You must Login (register as a new donor, if necessary)
Lord of Love Donation site should be displayed after login
Select your preferred donation time
Log-off after scheduling the appoinment
Lutheran Family Services Diaper Derby will support specific needs of those participating in healthy families and parenting classes in various parts of Nebraska, such as North Omaha.
Disposable diapers are one of the popular items that can be purchased with earned rewards, and the need is great to help LFS supply the diapers. More information to come.
The ELCA Mission Investment Fund provides loans and supporting services to congregations and ELCA-supporting ministries while providing investment opportunities to ELCA members, congregations, and ministries. For more information, visit the Mission Investment Fund’s web site at ELCA.org and click on Mission Investment Fund at the bottom of the page or call 877.886.3522 and request a packet of with information about MIF investments.
Property Maintenance and Repair Projects
A special congregation meeting was held Sunday, June 5, 2011. Property repair projectswere approved by unanimous vote. In July, a loan was secured and contracts were signed for roof replacement, driveway replacement, and parking lot repair. Driveway replacement was completed in mid-August. Parking lot asphalt patching has been completed. Parking lot sealing and striping has been completed. Sloped roof reshingling was completed in September. Complete replacement of our flat roof areas is also complete. Spotlights in the sanctuary have also been replaced.
Thanks to all of our members for support of these projects through capital campaign giving!
Men’s Ministry
Check out these and other Lutheran Men In Mission opportunities for the first quarter of 2012.
2012 Nebraska LMM Annual Gathering – Saturday, February 11, 8:45AM to 3:30PM, Camp Carol Joy Holling
Open to all men in the Nebraska Synod. The program includes a business meeting, workshop, key note speaker, and sending service by Bishop David deFreese.
One Year to Live Men’s Retreat – March 23-25 at Camp Rivercrest, Fremont, NE
This is not your typical retreat. It’s a “spiritual boot camp” led by lay men and is intended for any/all men looking to find God’s purpose for them in life. Registration fee: $195 per person. Includes 2 nights lodging, 5 meals, student materials, and the opportunity to “change your life”. Registration deadline is March 9. Partial scholarships based on need are available. See lutheranmeninmission.org for more information.
Some of the garden gurus showing the fruits of their labors!
Garden Project News
Our 2011 Community Garden project was a huge success again this year. An estimated 1300 to 1500 pounds of produce was delivered to the pantries at Project Hope and Cristo Rey. The garden has been tilled up and is lying dormant until the spring. Thanks for all of our members who contributed to the sucess of this outreach activity. more
2011-2012 pre-school is doing great! The pre-school garage sale will be returning in the spring. Contact the church office if you wish to have more information about the Lord of Love Preschool.
Everything we have been given in life is because of God’s great love for us. How do we nurture those gifts responsibly? Name our gifts and declare them with responsibility and modesty. When we do this and remember that all gifts come from God, we are enabled to use our gifts as a form of service to God’s greater good. The more we are able to do God’s work, the better
stewards of His gifts we become.
- Lord of Love Brass in Action, Easter Sunday, 2011
Prayer allows us to have conversation with God and to feel God’s presence surround us. Prayer gives us moments in our day to share with God our praise, our frustrations, and our concerns. Frequent prayer helps us to keep connected with God as the focus of our lives.
The prayer chain at Lord of Love is a service to all of our members. Please contact Mary Lou (493-2946) with your prayer requests or to become a member of the prayer chain.
Outreach to our immediate community and beyond- Your financial gifts through special offerings help supplement our normal mission involvlement. Loose offering from the first Sunday of the month goes to the Deacon’s Fund and Together, Inc. to help local needs.
Donation of time and monetary gifts can help with a number of programs of the Nebraska Synod’s Mission Field Nebraska ministry.
Lord of Love’ Men’s Softball team played on Monday nights. Men and boys (16 and older) participated in this fun fellowship activity. more
The Love Letter is available online! Our monthly congregation newsletter is published online every month. See the link under the News and Events section of our site for each monthly issue.
Ephesians 2:10 reveals that we are each created in Christ Jesus for good works—complete with certain gifts and talents. The gifts that we have been given are to be offered and celebrated to fulfill God’s good plans for our lives. When we use them to bless others, we bless Christ our King.
What are your gifts?
HOSPITALITY? Bake cookies or a meal for a needy neighbor.
TEACHING? Teach a bible study, coach a softball team, or offer to tutor a neighborhood child.
Blessed with financial gifts to GIVE? Give graciously not only to your church, but to the poor and to organizations doing work helping others.
SEWING, BAKING, or GARDENING? Look around – there are others who could benefit from your expertise!