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the President |
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“Good luck!”
“I hope things go well for you.” “I’ll be
thinking of you.” “You will be in my prayers.” “God be
with you.” These are some of the words that were shared with
me when people heard about my upcoming heart surgery. I want to
thank all of you for your prayers, words of encouragement and
care. God willing, successful surgery will have taken place with
healing well on the way by the time you read this. Two of the
above phrases, "Good luck!” and “God be with you,”
especially stick out in my mind. What a contrast in those
words. “Luck” is defined as something that happens by
chance, fortune or lot. “God be with you,” is a precious
promise we have from our God that is so certain and real. We
especially see that again this Lenten season as we travel the
road to the cross of Calvary. It is there where we see Immanuel,
God with us, in His Son Jesus Christ, showing forth His greatest
love as our Savior from sin. Whatever we face in life, we have
this promise: “If God is for us, who can be against us? He
who did not spare his own Son, but gave him up for us all—how
will he not also, along with him, graciously give us all
things?” (Romans 8:31-32) Whatever we face, in all things,
God goes with us. He cares for us and loves us. We can witness
to that in our daily life by what we share with people.
May God be with you.
-- President Eugene
Gierke |
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| "Be
Strong and Courageous |
| For the Lord Your God
Goes With You," based on Deuteronomy 31:6, is the theme
for the 2003 Nebraska District Convention at Concordia
University, Seward, June 5-7.
Held every three years, the convention is an opportunity
for members of the Nebraska District to come together in
celebration of what God is doing throughout the District, Synod,
and the world. Uplifting
worship, elections, business meetings and dialogue with Synod
and District staff are planned.
In addition to the regular delegates, any LCMS member is
welcome and encouraged to attend. Registration forms will be available by mid-April from all
congregations and from the District Office. |
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| Men's
Retreat |
| The Southeast Nebraska
Men’s Retreat will be held March 29 at St. John, Seward.
This year’s retreat will center around the theme “In
the Light” and will feature Dr. James Eckman, President of
Grace University in Omaha, as the keynote speaker.
There will also be sessions by various other presenters.
For more information, call Randy Moyer at 402-643-2983. |
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| Contemporary
Worship Workshop |
| Trinity,
Grand Island, is hosting a Contemporary Worship Workshop Weekend
Saturday and Sunday March 29-30.
The presenters will be Sean and Julie Swanson from King
of Kings in Omaha. For details, please email Rev. Martin Schmidt
at schmidt@triluthgi.org
or phone 308-382-0753.
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| Cross-Cultural
Workshop |
| Dr.
Ken Behnken will present “Planting Missions Across Cultures”
May 3 from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. at Concordia University,
Seward. A core
group from each congregation, made up of a pastor and several
lay leaders, is invited to attend this workshop.
Information was mailed to each pastor in early January.
All congregations who have the opportunity and challenge
of working with different cultures, socio-economic groups, or
generations are invited and urged to attend.
Call the District Office for more information. |
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| Student
Aid |
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Nebraska District financial support is
available to anyone with demonstrated financial need, who is
enrolled in a Concordia University System school or Concordia
Seminary at Fort Wayne or St. Louis, to prepare for full-time
service in the church. The Concordia University System consists
of the 10 LCMS-operated universities located in Ann Arbor,
Austin, Bronxville, Irvine, Mequon, Portland, River Forest, St.
Paul, Selma and Seward. Application forms may be obtained from
the District Office or the universities and seminaries or online
at http://www.lcms.org and go
to Resources. Deadline for completing the application process is
June 1. |
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| Other
Scholarships . . . The LWML
North provides scholarships for students preparing
for church ministry careers. The Nebraska District Student Aid
Committee administers the grants on the basis of residence in
the North region, financial need and full-time enrollment.
Application is made by completing the District financial aid
application process by June 1. |
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| The LWML
South offers assistance to students from the South
region who are going into full-time church work. Applications
may be obtained from student’s local LWML society or from
Elaine Schardt, RR 1 Box 25C, Carleton NE 68326 (402) 365-4161.
Completed applications are due June 1. |
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| LLL
is offering scholarships to members of the Nebraska District,
LCMS who are going into full-time church work (i.e. teacher,
pastor) and will be attending one of the LCMS schools.
Send request for applications/inquiries to Donald E.
Monson, 905 E South Airport Road, Norfolk, NE
68701. The deadline is May 1. |
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| The Gil
and Blondie Vogt Scholarship Fund
is designed to assist Nebraska students preparing for LCMS
church vocations at any LCMS university or seminary.
Requests for information or applications should be sent
to King of Kings Lutheran Church, c/o Harold Schroeder, 955 S
119th Court, Omaha NE 68154.
Application deadline is April 15. |
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Thrivent
Financial for Lutherans (formerly Aid Association for
Lutherans and Lutheran Brotherhood) also offers various
financial assistance to members. Contact your local
representative for more information or check their web site at http://www.thrivent.com.
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| Lutheran
College Fairs |
| Representatives of
schools will be on hand with information about Lutheran colleges
and universities, including the LCMS Concordia University System
schools. The fairs are primarily for high school
sophomores and juniors, along with their parents. A fair
is scheduled on Sunday, March 23, from 3L30 to 7:30 p.m. at the
Holiday Inn Central, 3321 S 72nd St., Omaha. Further
information is available by calling 402-393-3950. |
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| DELTO
Vicar |
| Concordia Seminary, St.
Louis, has announced that 31 DELTO (Distance Education Leading
to Ordination) students have been declared vicars in
October. Michael Meyer has been assigned to Trinity
Lutheran Church and School in Fremont. |
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| Conference
on the Confessions for Laity |
| an introduction to the
Augsburg Confession, will be held at Mt. Olive, Norfolk, on
Saturday, March 22, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Rev. Daniel
Preus, LCMS vice president, will be the presenter.
Register by contacting Rev. David Kuhfal at Grace, Neligh,
402-887-4791. |
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| Rock
Around the Clock |
| The Lord is our refuge and strength at all times, even during those challenging junior high years. Junior High youth and their adult leaders will have two more opportunities to explore this theme through two retreats offered March 28-29 at Camp Luther, Schuyler, and April 4-5 at Camp Comeca, Cozad. Registration information is being mailed to all congregations, available on the web site, or call Susan at the Distinct Office.
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| CALL
INFORMATION |
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ORDAINED MINISTERS |
COMMISSIONED MINISTERS |
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Calls Accepted |
Calls Accepted |
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Rev. John Fale
(FtW'85)
Faith Regional Health
Service, Norfolk, to Director of Chaplaincy, Pastoral Counseling
and Clinical Education, Human Care Ministries, St. Louis. |
Carol Loewe (S'67)
Commissioned Roster-Teacher to
LCMS World Mission, Missionary to East Africa. |
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Calls
Declined |
Other Transactions |
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Rev.
Roland Feickert (StL'00)
Zion,
Altamont, IL, to Christ, Falls City. |
Julie
Dahn (S97)
Teacher,
Trinity, Madison to Inactive Non-Candidate
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Rev.
Jeff Anderson (StL'88)
senior
pastor, Grace, Wayne, to Immanuel, Springfield, IL. |
Everett Thies
(S69)
Teacher, Immanuel,
Columbus to Commissioned Non-Candidate |
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Rev.
Loren Cooper (FtW'90)
Zion,
Hampton, to St. Paul, Malcolm.
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Tamra Jurchen (SP'69)
Beaver Crossing, NE, Lay
teacher to Commissioned, Our Redeemer, Staplehurst
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Rev.
Allen Pingel (StL'85)
St.
Mark, Milwaukee, WI, to St. John, Chester, and Zion, Hubbell. |
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Rev. Waldemar
Vinovskis (StL'92)
Concordia, Macungie,
Pa., to St. Paul, Omaha |
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| Do
You Like What You're Reading? |
| Do you want more
information on what is happening in the Nebraska District?
Check out the Nebraska District website, which has past and
current District publications and contact information for
District staff, as well as news and events from around the
District as they happen. Get the information you want
anytime by logging on to www.ndlcms.org. |
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Coming
Events |
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National
Lutheran Schools Week, March 2-8
District
LLL Convention, Emmanuel, York, March 21-23
Caring
Ministry Workshop, Christ, Lincoln, March 22
Junior High Retreat, Camp Luther, Schuyler, March 28-29, 2003
Junior
High Retreat, Camp Comeca, Cozad, April 4-5, 2003
Principals’
Conference, Leadership Center, Aurora, April 10-11, 2003
Cross-Cultural
Workshop, Concordia University, Seward, May 3
Nebraska District LCMS
Convention, Concordia University, Seward, June 5-7, 2003
Early
Childhood Conference, Concordia University, Seward, June 18 Teachers'
Retreat, Seward, August 5 Orphan
Grain Train National Convention, Lutheran High Northeast, Norfolk, Sept. 12-13 Teachers'
Conference, Immanuel, Columbus, Oct. 23-24
Lutherans
For Life National Convention, Holiday Inn, Omaha, November 7-9
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Anniversaries |
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Trinity,
Grand Island, 125th, March 1-2, with
Dr. David Peter, son of the congregation and Concordia Seminary,
St. Louis, faculty member, speaking.
October 4-5, 2003, special service with Rev. Terry Timm
preaching.
Emmanuel,
York, 100th, March 20, services at 8:00 and 10:30 a.m. with
Rev. David Block preaching, May 18, services at 8:00 and 10:30 a.m.,
President Eugene Gierke preaching; an old-fashioned mission
festival on July 20 with Rev. Robert Roegner as guest preacher; a
service of thankfulness and praise on Nov. 2 with Rev. Dr. Ralph
Bohlmann, former LCMS president, as guest preacher. Contact the
church office for more information, 402-362-3655.
St.
Paul, Minden, 125th, June 1, with a special service at 10 a.m.
at the C. L. Jones Middle
School Gymnasium with Dr. Dale Meyer preaching.
Dinner will follow at the Kearney County 4-H Exhibition
Hall. An open house
is planned at the church from 2 - 5 p.m.
Reservations for dinner may be called to the church office
at 308-832-1343.
Zion,
Juniata, 125th, June 8, 2003, with a 10:30 a.m.
service and an afternoon service of praise and hymns.
St.
Paul, Wisner, 100th, June 29, with morning and afternoon
services.
Zion,
Pierce, 100th, Aug. 3, with Rev. Kenneth Klaus, Lutheran Hour
speaker, preaching, followed by a noon meal. Meal
reservations may be made by calling 402-329-4313.
St.
Matthew, Cedar Bluffs, 125th, September 28.
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