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| From
the President |
| There are many special days in February. While
everyone knows that Feb. 2 is Groundhog's Day and Feb. 14 is
Valentine's Day, did you know Feb. 4 is Thank a Mailman Day,
Feb. 9 is Clean Out Your Computer Day, and Feb. 16 is Do a
Grouch a Favor Day? February is also American Heart Month,
Canned Food Month and National Cherry Month. I don't know who
fills the calendar with all these special days or designates
month-long observances, but I do know that for us Lutheran
Christians who observe the Church Year calendar, this February
has some special times in store for us. Feb. 2 is "The
Presentation of Our Lord," a day to recall that Joseph and
Mary on the 40th day after Jesus' birth brought him to the
Temple for presentation to God. Jesus is the Promised One, whose
light will shine, beaming rays of hope to all the world. This is
a day to light candles in the dark to be reminded that Jesus is
our only Light in the darkness of sin and death. On Feb. 22, we
celebrate Jesus on a mountain before He went down to Jerusalem
to sacrifice His life for the forgiveness and salvation of
humanity. There, He was transfigured and shone as bright as the
sun, standing between Moses and Elijah. This is a day to know
that Jesus fulfills all the Law and the Prophets. On Feb. 25, we
make our Ash Wednesday entrance into Lent. This is our time to
give special consideration to Christ's suffering and death, as
well as reflect upon baptism and renewal in preparation for the
joy of Jesus' resurrection at Easter. These are special days to
invite someone to hear with you of the One True Gift that Christ
Jesus is upon the cross. -- President Russ Sommerfeld |
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| Outstanding
Lutheran Educators |
| Allard
Warneke
and Dr. Neil Sandfort were both named Outstanding
Lutheran Educators for 2003 by the Nebraska District Lutheran
teachers gathered in conference in October. Allard served as
principal of Zion Lutheran School in Hastings until his
retirement in June of 2003. Neil served the Nebraska District as
Assistant to the President for Education and Youth Ministry
until his retirement the end of 2003. The Nebraska District
thanks these men for their years of dedicated service to
Lutheran education.
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| Addition
Dedications |
| Christ,
Norfolk, dedicated its new school addition Sunday, Jan. 18,
in a special service. This addition provides the school with
much needed space to assist in the education of all the
students, including 11 new classrooms, a library, computer rooms
and restrooms. . . . First Trinity, Bloomfield, will
dedicate its new fellowship hall Sunday, Feb. 22, in a 10:00
a.m. service with guest preacher Rev. Tom Mroch, followed by a
potluck dinner and a service of thanksgiving at 1:00 p.m. All
are invited to join the members of this congregation as they
dedicate this new addition for the work of the Lord. Contact the
church office at 1-402-373-4797 for more information.
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| Grand
Island Mission Fair |
| Peace,
Grand Island, is hosting an "Igniting Hearts for
Mission" mission fair on Sunday, Feb. 29, from 3:00 p.m. to
7:30 p.m. All are invited to join them to be ignited with how
Jesus Christ and His love are being shared around the world.
Hear stories from West Africa, Jamaica, China and Ghana
first-hand from missionaries Rev. Peter and Carla Kirby, Dr.
Bill Foster, Dr. Ralph and Sharon Von Qualen and Bill Voelker.
There will also be food and fellowship. For more information,
contact the church office at 1-308-384-5673.
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| "Be
Strong and Courageous. . . |
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For
the Lord Your God Goes With You" is the theme of Circuit Visits being continued this
year. All members of District congregations are invited to join
President Sommerfeld and District Board and staff members for
dinner and a time of Biblical inspiration, dialogue and
Christian fellowship at the Circuit Visit in their area. Contact
the host church office or the District Office to sign up.
View the complete
schedule of visits here.
Visits
in February are:
Feb.
15: Kearney Circuit at Holy Cross, Kearney.
Feb.
16: Omaha South Circuit at Beautiful Savior, Omaha
(rescheduled).
Feb.
22: Omaha West Circuit at Divine Shepherd, Omaha.
Feb.
23: Columbus Circuit at Peace, Columbus.
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| 2004
Summer Camp |
| Camp
Luther is preparing for the 2004 summer camp season under the
theme, "Soul Survivor," based on Galatians 1:3-4,
"He gave himself to rescue us . . ." Just as a life
preserver rescues people and keeps them from drowning, so also
Jesus came into the world to keep us from drowning in a sinful
world. Registration materials for 2004 were mailed to
congregations and schools in late January. Contact Camp Luther
for more information at 1-402-352-5655 or visit www.campluther.org.
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| Mosaic |
| Bethphage
and Martin Luther Homes have consolidated to become Mosaic, a
recognized service organization of the LCMS. The mission of
Mosaic is to be in partnership with people who have disabilities
- providing, supporting and advocating so that all may realize
God's gift of wholeness of life. If you or a family member are
interested in the services Mosaic can offer, they have offices
across the Nebraska District. More information is available by
calling 1-877-366-7242 or visiting www.mosaicinfo.org.
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CALL
INFORMATION
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ORDAINED MINISTERS
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Calls Accepted
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Rev. James Fandrey (FtW'80), Cross, Omaha, to Calvary, Elgin, Ill.
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Calls Declined
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Rev.
William Caughey
(FtW'97), Trinity, Campbell, and Calvary, Rosemont, to Peace,
Rapid City, S.D.
Rev.
Steve Heinsen
(StL'96), associate pastor, Christ, Norfolk, to Immanuel, Lincoln.
Rev. Charles Schmidt (FtW'81), Grace, Fairbury,
to senior pastor, Grace, Wayne.
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COMMISSIONED MINISTERS
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Calls Accepted
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Aline
Kitten (CQ CU'03), Grand Island, to
Peace, Grand Island.
Michael Vincent (S'70) to Concordia,
Seward.
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Other Transactions
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Barbara
Huebner
(S'70), reinstated and transferred from Minnesota South.
Kimberly Ryden (CQ'03), Milford, completed colloquy program.
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Coming
Events |
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Spring Pastors' Conference, Holiday Inn, Kearney............................
Feb. 2-3
Women's Retreat, Trinity, Lincoln...................................................... Feb. 7
National Lutheran Schools Week.....................................................
March 7-13
Junior High Retreat, Camp Luther, Schuyler......................................
March 19-20
Nebraska District LLL Convention, Arapahoe.................................
March 19-21
Junior High Retreat, Camp Comeca, Cozad......................................
March 26-27
Principals' Conference, The Leadership Center, Aurora......................
April 15-16
LFS Partners in Caring Church
Worker Day, North Platte............... June 14
Grace Place Retreat, Aspen, Colo. ...................................................
June 21-26
LCMS Synodical Convention, St. Louis, Mo.....................................
July 10-15
Circuit Counselor Retreat, St. Benedict Center,
Schuyler...................Sept.
13-14
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Anniversaries |
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Zion, Tobias, 125th, Feb. 1,
"Anniversary Kick-off Service" at 9:00 a.m. with former
pastor Rev. Michael Reiners preaching, potluck meal at noon.
Aug. 1, special worship services and celebration meal.
Grace, Neligh, 75th, April 18, with a special
service at 10:30 a.m.
Calvary, Lincoln, 75th, May 22-23, with an open
house on May 22, and fellowship, a celebration service with guest
speaker Gary Thies at 9:30 a.m. and a 12:30 p.m. lunch on May 23.
Contact the church office for more information, 1-402-476-1567 or info@ecalvary.org.
St. John, Columbus, 125th, July 11, with former
pastor Rev. Thomas Wink as guest preacher at a 10:00 a.m. worship
service.
Good Shepherd, Fremont, 50th, July 17-18, with a
special worship service featuring Dr. Dale A. Meyer July 18 at
2:00 p.m.
St. Paul, Kenesaw, 100th, July 25, with guest
speakers Dr. Dale A. Meyer and Rev. John Diener and a noon meal.
Call 1-402-752-3240 to register for the meal.
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