Weekly ScheduleJanuary 1-7, 2017

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

Sunday School & Youth Worship 9:30 AM

Worship (Northwest) 10:00 AM

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

Worship & Communion (WC) 6:30 PM

College Ministries (UFH) 7:30 PM

Tuesday Ladies Bible Study (UFH) 9:00 AM

Discovery Class (229) 6:30 PM

Baker Life Group (216) 6:45 PM

Elder’s Meeting (UFH) 7:00 PM

Young Adult Bible Study (YR) 7:00 PM

Wednesday Praise Band (WC) 6:30 PM

Sanctuary Choir (LSR) 7:00 PM

Thursday Ladies Bible Study (216) 9:00 AM

Stephen Ministry Training (229) 6:30 PM

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

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

Prayer Group (216) 8:30 AM

‘You’re Welcome Here’ (LSR) 9:00 AM

Parent Connection Parent Connection will take a break and resume on Sunday, January 8. The next topic will

be Depression? Anxiety? Spotting it, loving your student through it.

College MinistriesAll College students are invited to join the College Ministries group that meets on Monday evenings,

7:30 p.m. in the Upper Fellowship Hall at the La Vista Site. Please contact Josh Keithley

(josh@bslcomaha.org) with any questions.

Health MinistryThe Health Ministry will be performing blood pressure checks TODAY at the La Vista Site. Please stop

by and get your blood pressure checked!! There will also be a Blood Drive on Saturday, January 14,

7:15 - 11;45 a.m. in the Upper Fellowship Hall at the La Vista Site.

New HorizonsNew Horizons will not be meeting in January. The next meeting will be Thursday, February 9. The New Horizons

committee will be meeting in January to plan for 2017.

L.I.F.T.The Ladies in Fellowship Together group will not be meeting in January. Stay tuned for information on the

February meeting!

Discovery ClassThe next Discovery Class for those with a non-Lutheran background and wanting to become a member will

begin in January. There will be 3 options for classes: La Vista Site: Tuesdays, 6:30 - 8:30 p.m. & Sundays, 9:30 -

10:30 a.m.; at the Northwest Site: Sundays, 8:30-9:30 a.m. The Tuesday classes will start on Tuesday, January 3

and the Sunday classes will start on Sunday, January 8. Please go to www.bslcomaha.org and click on “get

connected” and then “BSLC membership” to get registered. Please contact Pastor Jim (jim@bslcomaha.org)

with any questions.

Thursday Morning Ladies Bible StudyPlease join us for a new ladies Bible study, “When God Doesn’t Fix It: Learning to Walk in God’s

Plans Instead of Your Own” by Laura Story. We will be starting on Thursday, January 5, 9:00 a.m. In

this 5 session study you will learn how God can use crises to help us grow closer to Him and become

better because of them. Please contact Nancy Weiss (402-593-9411) for more information.

Monday Ladies Bible StudyThe Monday Night Ladies Bible study will be starting a new study on Monday, January 9, 7:00 p.m. at

the La Vista Site. We will be repeating the 4-week study “My One Word” by Mike Ashcraft & Rachel

Olsen. By choosing one word that represents what you most hope God will do in you, you will force

clarity and position yourself for God to form your character at a deep sustainable level. Please

contact Lisa Draper (402-679-6652) or Penny Freyer (402-676-0860) to sign up or for more information.

Wednesday Night Youth ActivitiesAll Wednesday night Youth Activities for children in grades 5-12 will resume on Wednesday, January

11. The evening begins with Wildside for 5 - 8 graders at 5:00 p.m. in the Lower Fellowship Hall at the

La Vista Site. They will break into their individual classes at 5:30 p.m. and end the night with dinner at

6:30 p.m. The High School will start with dinner at 6:30 p.m. and finish with Wildside at 7:00 p.m.

Church Statistics December 18, 20168:00 am 106 Northwest 191

9:30 am 289 Monday 6:30 pm 62

11:00 am 318 Mod 17 26

Advent 3 219 TOTAL 1185

Env. Offering $25,172.85 Loose Offering $4,319.90

Church Statistics Christmas Eve and Day, 2016Dec 23 304 11:00 pm 168

1:00 pm 314 Northwest Christ. Eve 238

3:00 pm 890 Christmas Day 167

5:00 pm 675 N.W. Christmas Day 73

Mod 17 36 TOTAL 2865

Env. Offering $50,617.50 Loose Offering $39,851.15

Kid’s Night OutIt’s back! The next Kid’s Night Out fundraiser will be held on Friday, January 13, 6:00-10:00 p.m.

Let us take care of your kids for the evening while you enjoy a date night or a quiet evening at

home. Our college & high school students will engage your kids in dinner, games, fun and a

movie. Suggested donation is $20 for the first child and $10 for each sibling. All proceeds will

go to support mission trips the students will be taking in the summer of 2017. Space is limited so

please RSVP to Dina Newsom (dina@bslcomaha.org) to save your spot or for more information.

LWML MitesBased on the Biblical account of the widow’s mite (Luke 21:1-4), the mite box is intended for

regular contributions of “mites” - offerings above and beyond the support given to

congregations & the Lutheran Church - Missouri Synod. Mite box contributions amount to

millions of dollars that fund district and national mission grants and implement Lutheran

Women’s Missionary League programs. The next collection of mites will be TODAY!. If you are

interested in getting a mite box or have any questions, please contact Gladys Doerr (402-331-

5159).

PoinsettiasThank you to everyone who ordered a poinsettia to help decorate the church. If you ordered one,

please take them home with you today!

UshersWe are looking for a few good men and women, young or old to serve as ushers. The only

qualifications are a warm, welcoming smile, a willingness to help others and a desire to

serve! Time commitment is one month, 4 times a year and a few additional times during

Advent, Lent & Confirmation. Please contact Gayla Ezra (402-932-1159 or

nedolphinlover@cox.net) if you are interested in serving in this ministry.

Kindergarten RoundupAll families with preschoolers are invited to attend Kindergarten Roundup at

Concordia Academy. They will have 2 sessions available to choose from:

Thursday, January 19, 6:00-8:00 p.m. (With a complimentary pizza meal) or Friday,

January 20, 1:00-2:30 p.m. Please RSVP to Dawn Cooksey (402-990-9444 or

cookseyd@concordiaomaha.org) More information about Concordia can be

found at www.concordiaomaha.org.

Week of January 1, 2017

For Blessing & Guidance • Sophie Carter • Brinkman family • Easton Swanson • Steve Schawe • Jeremy & Rachel Rector •Michael Beckstrom • Chad & Sarah Rozniecki • Zach Kadjdasz • Patrick Noonan • Sean Kocarnik,friend of Alice Hall • Ellen, niece of Joyce Schmidt •

Mission, Ministry & Workers• Sarah Kanoy in East Africa • Hispanic Ministry in Columbus, NE • Costa Rica •

For Those Serving in the Military• Richie Albertson, brother of Zach Albertson • Aaron McGinty, son of Jill Merkert • Frank Algya Jr., friend of Mary Hazelhurst •Tyler Urbanec, son of James & Nancy Urbanec • Matt Didier, nephew of Jason & Melissa Prante • Chris Smith, friend of TerriLogelin • Drew Witte, nephew of Dave & Jan Glenn • Corey Harder, nephew of Jeane Harder • Jeffrey Miser, son of NancyMiser • Matt Leary, nephew of Duane Safarik • Pam Rakoski, niece of Earl & Coni Rogers • Jacob & Jonathon Priebe, sons ofMike & Pam Priebe • Mark Baden • Victoria Rogers, granddaughter of Earl & Connie Rogers • Timothy Swigert, son of JanetBenzing • David Batres, son-in-law of Scotte & Annie Hansen • Noah Cemper • Evey & Mike Boyde, friends of Meg McWilliams• Will Kousma, cousin of Jessica Evertson • Nathan Herold, grandson of Howard & Dottie Toelle • Steven Parks, nephew of NancyColeman • Aaron Ziegelbein, son of Al & Carol Ziegelbein • 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 Mogus grandsons of Toby Dellamano C Nick Mumm, son of JudyMumm C T.J. Zahm, nephew of Denny & Cindi Herd •

Peace and Comfort to the Families of• Scott Gettman at the death of his father, Gene Gettman • Diane Koehler, at the death of her sister-in-law, Jo

Jensen •

For Healing & Strength Recovering from surgery/treatment• Linda Needy, friend of Jolene Oltmanns • Ron Upson, father of Cassandra Krontz • Doug Jones, brother-in-law of Ron & SueMcClellan • Linda Wagman • Marilyn, mother of Michele Shonka • Payton Holling, grandson of Rev. Ron & Judith Holling • ÿTerryLee, brother-in-law of June Eilers • Rich Trummer, brother of Bob Trummer • Tom Haynes • Upcoming Surgery •Long-term or recurring health issues • Tim O’Connor, brother-in-law of Randy Zotti • Mike, friend of Gary & Ann Wallace • Marshall Floyd • Bonnie Bartels • TonyLiesveld, father of Penny Freyer • Vickie Live • Jane Jansen • Dave Eggers, father of Jon Eggers • Phyllis Brunmeier, mother-in-lawof Diane Brunmeier • Sharon Ginger, friend of Doug O’Brien • Doris Beyersdorf, aunt of June Eilers • Father of Brooke Rorebeck• Karen Coop, sister of Diane Brunmeier • Scott Friedle, father of Michael Beckstrom • Grace Kowalke • Larry Walford • FlorianJadlowski, father-in-law of Deb Jadlowski • Sarah Conaway • Sue Milbourn • Amanda & Felicia Harrison • Mayia Lor, friend ofCorrine Snelling • Jannell Baker • Lou Marko C Keri Ramaekers • Bonnie Bartels C Gloria Dubas • Janell Bussell, sister-in-law ofMadelyn Boardman • Jed Henry • Wandyne Bamesberger, mother of Carol Ziegelbein • Bob Niemeier • Jager Boeckenhauer• Larry Hanson, father of Martin Hanson • Mary Slater, mother of Barb Froiland • Thelma Milbourn • Cora Schmidt • Irene Kawa,sister of Jean Dellamano • Russ, Marge & Tonya Spawn • Cecelia Brunberg •Cancer Patients• Chris Larence & Anne, friends of Jolene Oltmanns • Stephen Mortenson, brother of Sue DeHaven • B.J. White • Sandy Stout• Suzanne Pointdexter • Tina Lenz • Rev. Jeff Walsh, uncle of Lauren Awe • Mary, friend of Susan Knutzen • Anna, • StephenMortenson • Helen Mischke, friend of Terri Logelin • Alyshea Techam, daughter of Don & Judy Jenn • Trish Ratkovec • CameronSmith, nephew of Dana & Susan Crumley & Robin Caldwell • Leah, friend of Jen Ritter • Jen Johnson • Char, mother of TammyEvertson • Roxanne, friend of Tammy Evertson • Bill, nephew of Jolene Oltmanns • Molly Solt • Carla, friend of Shirley Reinert •Vivi, sister of Manny Cuadrado • Scott Van Winkle • Mike Jaeger • Gordon Childs, brother of Nancy Coleman • Lisa Scheele,cousin of Chera Wenzl • April Abba-Moussa • Dee Huff, friend of Deb Gerch • Kaye Schlake • Stan Moninger • Diana Conolly• Larry Clark • Wendy Koontz • Joan Hilts • Cory Keilig • Barb Weikle • Jeff, friend of Ted & Connie Dlouhy • Karl Kruse, friendof Marlene & Randy Zotti • Carol Lund, daughter of Georgea Lund • Gayle, mom of Diane Palmer • Pat White • Ryan Berg,cousin of Stan Moninger • Jim Woodson, brother of Judy Hulke • Ellen, niece of Joyce Schmidt • Todd Shol, friend of VirginiaKeffeler • James Ballard, friend of Lou Barone • Gary Miller Jr., son of Barb & Gary Miller • Melissa Hizer, friend of Cindi Herd •William Pokorny, cousin of Kathy Hayes • Brett, brother of Lori Wood • Christine Donahue, friend of Eliu & Shanna Paopao • JuliaProchaska, cousin of Crissa Snider • Renee Thomson, friend of Crissa Snider • Jeff Alberts, friend of Tina Andrews • Rod Luvig,nephew of Betty Janssen • Barton Schawe, husband of Gretchen Schawe • Shirley Jenkins, mother of Ken Jenkins • HeatherKusel, niece of Linda & Dave Dammann • Mary VanSurksum • Janelle Andresen • Angie Bendinger •