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Lutheran Church of the Master
Inside this Issue:
Pastor’s Note
Pg. 2
Children’s Ministry
Pg. 3
Youth Ministry
Pg. 4
Let Us Pray
Pg. 5
Growing Together
Pg. 6
VBS Update
Pg. 7
Music Ministry Pg. 7
Senior Ministry
Pg. 8
Stephen Ministries
Pg. 9
Women’s Ministry
Pg. 10
DiscipleshipPg. 11
Thank You Pg. 12
God Sighting
Pg. 12
Let’s Get Together
Pg. 13
Helping Hand
Pg. 14-15
Welcome Booths
Pg. 16
How to Welcome Guests Pg. 17
The Foundation of the MasterPg. 18
The Board Connection Pg. 18
UpdatePg. 19
Contact Information
Pg. 20
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April 2015
Pastor’s Note
“He is Risen! He is Risen, Indeed!”
Did you ever wonder why we say this at Easter? In Luke 24, two disciples are walking along a road to a town
about 7 miles outside of Jerusalem called Emmaus, talking about the events that have just happened, about
Jesus’ arrest, crucifixion, his death, and the empty tomb that the women and Peter had seen. While walking,
Jesus appears and talks with them, but they do not recognize him until after they have invited him to stay
and eat with them. When Jesus vanishes from their sight, they immediately get up and go back to Jerusalem,
where they tell all the disciples, “The Lord has risen, indeed.”
Talk about a God Sighting! We don’t know where the tradition began, but the Christian church continues to
celebrate the revelation of Jesus Christ’s resurrection every Easter by shouting two phrases: “He is Risen! He
is Risen, Indeed!”
At our church, you may hear us share God Sightings in Bible Studies, Worship Services, and even this
newsletter. Do you have a God Sighting that you would like to share, but you want encouragement to share
it? Please contact me! Or talk with any of us pastors or staff, we would love to hear your God Sighting and
help you share your testimony, just as the disciples did.
Christian Book Club
Read 'Em and Reap
Continuing with “Killing Jesus: A History” by Bill
O’Reilly with Pastor Kip Tyler
April 17 -- “Factory Man” by Beth Macy
May 15 -- “City of Tranquil Light” by Bo Caldwell
April 3 -- Not meeting
April 10 -- Ch. 19 of Killing Jesus
April 17 -- Ch. 1 of The Children of Abraham
April 24 -- Ch. 2 of The Children of Abraham
Pick up a copy of this month’s book and join us in
discussion as we become closer to each other and
the Lord through literature with Pastor George.
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Children’s Ministry
Calendar
April 15 -- Last day of Wednesday
Evening programing/Pizza Party
May 3 -- Memory Awards
July 20th - 24th
Wednesday Programming every
week through April 15th from
6-7pm at both campuses.
Come check us out!
Registration: $125
Held at LCM West this
year!
Vacation Bible School
West Campus
June
8th- 12th
East Campus
July
13th - 17th
Child & Volunteer sign-up online at https://www.groupvbspro.com/vbs/ez/VBSLCM2015/gpgs/home.aspx
Volunteers needed include Station Leaders, Crew Leaders, Crew Leaders for preschoolers, Registration team,
Decorating team, Photographer, Publicity coordinator, Supply coordinator. For more details, see page 7!
M inist r y Appreciat io n D inner
6 : 0 0 pm Su nd ay, Apr il 2 6 t h
Lu t heran Chu rch o f t he M aster, West Cam p us
Thanks to all of the amazing people that have partnered with us in ministry this
school year, it has been an awesome year of ministry at Lutheran Church of the
Master. We’d love for our ministry partners to join us in celebration of God’s work!
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Youth Ministry
Ministry Appreciation Dinner
6pm Sunday, April 26th
Lutheran Church of the Master, west Campus
Thanks to all of the amazing people that have partnered with us in
ministry this school year, it has been an awesome year of ministry at
Lutheran Church of the Master. We’d love for our ministry partners to join
us in celebration of God’s work!
8th Grade Retreat
Calendar
Confirmation
6:30 pm April 11 – 10:30am April 12
Start and finish at LCM-East campus
April 1, 8, 15
4:45-5:30 - 1st Session
5:30-6:15 - Dinner and fellowship
6:15-7 – 2nd session
(pick either the 1st or 2nd
session)
The night will include dinner, interviews with pastoral advisors; a
couple of late night adventures, and will wrap up with worship at the
9:15 east campus traditional service.
Sunday School
April 12, 19, 26 from 10:30-11:20
High School – students can join
any adult Bible Study, or they can
become a Sunday school
teaching assistant.
April 26 – LCM WEST
Middle School 1-3pm
Floor Hockey 3-5pm on select Sundays; Contact Steve
8th Grade Retreat
Summer Camps and Mission Trips
April 11-12
Registration for all summer trips is now available at
churchofthemaster.com on the youth pages.
Epicenter
Trip Snapshots
West Campus
April 12, 19
High School Youth Group
6:30-8:30
Open Gym
April 26
Middle School 1-3pm
• Pine Ridge Mission Trip - June 14-20 - $200 (6th grade and older)
• Costa Rica Mission Trip - July 2-12 ***FULL***
• Camp Okoboji - July 5-10 - $250 (6th-9th grade)
• Quaker Ridge - July 18-25 - $250 (9th-12th grade)
• Quaker Ridge Project Serve – July 17-July 25
Students that have previously attended Quaker Ridge are encouraged to consider joining the project serve team.
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Let Us Pray
We ask for God’s sweet blessing of His presence to be with those
serving in our military:
Brian Andig - Navy Reserves
Sgt. Sean Appleby
Capt. Megan (Beaty) John - USAF
1st Lt. Travis Benne - USAF
Travis Bland
Anthony Blum
Capt. Jim Chester
Bryce Christensen
Andrew Enholm - Navy
Daniel Day
Dustin Funk - Navy
Ryan Hansen
Derek Holen
Nathan Holen
Andy Houdescheldt
Samuel Jacobson - Marines
Lance Cpl. James Nelson - USMC
Airman Adam Nielsen - USAF
Joel Knox
Michael Koba
Spec 4 Tray Lewis
David Manley - Navy
Tim Pecoraro - USMC
Capt. Trevor Steen
Lt. Cmdr. Keland Regan
Medic Cody Stickman - Army
Lt. Col. Douglas Zadow - Army (Germany)
There are individuals in our congregation who
Church Members in
Skilled or Assisted
Living
Please pray for the families
of those who lost loved
ones this past month
Arline Bagaason
Lydia Beckman
Joyce Roberts
Erma Schnathorst
Wilma Searson
Vic Bjelde
Tom Day
are interested in mailing cards to those
serving in our military. If anyone has
information regarding mailing addresses and
birth dates of those individuals listed to the
left, please contact the church office by phone:
402-333-4444 or by email at:
[email protected]
Elizabeth Donelson
Do You Need Prayer
Carolyn Ellison
Jean Hill
Esther Holmes
Would you like to become part of the
Marlys Johnson
prayer chain?
Lucille Lienemann
Roland Mariucci
Prayer cards located at the Step Up and Serve
Table in the Narthex.
Marie Roth
Erma Siemers
Call the Church Office at 402-333-4444
or email us at
[email protected]
Lois Thiemann
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Growing Together
Listing of Small Groups
TITLEDATETIMELOCATIONFACILITATOR
Quilt Tying
1st & 3rd Mondays
9:30am
E Fellowship Hall
Marcy Craig
Gab & Grow Every Monday
12:00pm
W10-11
Shari Bevilacqua
Prayer ShawlEvery Monday1:00pmE21Clara Tsai
Men’s Breakfast
Every Tuesday
6:30am
W Narthex
Pastor John Lewis
Mary Elizabeth Circle
Tue. April 14th
9:15am
445 S 206th Ave.
Carolyn Scheer
Bible Study
Every Tuesday
7:30pm
15318 Hillsdale Ave. Bruce Holmquist
Stephen Ministry (Eve.)
1st Tuesdays
7:00pm
E21
Carolyn Scheer
TGOWEvery Wednesday
9:15amWest CampusLori Mathison
Koinonia1st & 3rd Weds.4:00pmE21Wanda Schurman
Equip (E)
2nd & 4th Weds.
6:00pm
E16
Wendy Current
Horizons
Wed. April 8th
10:00am
E Fellowship Hall
George Megard
Game Day
Wed. April 22nd
10:00am
E Fellowship Hall
George Megard
*Study in Acts
Every Wednesday
6:00pm
E Fellowship Hall
Pastor Kip Tyler
Women’s Bible Study
Every Wednesday
6:00pm
E21
Shelly Oestmann
Pr. Tyler’s Bible Study
Every Thursday
9:30am
E Fellowship Hall
Pastor Kip Tyler
11:45am
E Fellowship Hall
Pastor Kip Tyler
Pr. Tyler’s Bible Study LunchEvery Thursday
Stephen Ministry 3rd Thursdays1:30pmE21Carolyn Scheer
*Connections for Women Every Thursday
6:00pm
W4
Wendy Current
Mom’s Group
Fri. April 10th & 24th 9:00am
W4
Wendy Current
Pr. George’s Bible Study
Every Friday
9:30am
E21
Pastor Megard
“Read ‘Em & Reap”
3rd Fridays
10:30am
E21
Pastor Megard
Christian Book Club
Every Friday
12:00pm
W4 (or ask office)
Pastor Kip Tyler
Panera Bible Study Sat. April 4th & 18th 8:00am
Oak View Panera
Marcia Downs
Project Fun & Fellowship
Sat. April 11th 9am -10pm
W10-11
Brenda Thacker
Morning Adult Study
Every Sunday
9:00am
E21
Pastor Robert Schaff
Morning Adult Study
Every Sunday 10:30am
E21
Rick Hughes
Young Adult Study
Every Sunday
10:30am
W12
Jenn Johnson
West Adult Bible Study Every Sunday
10:30am
W5
Joyce Schilke
If there are any groups that are not shown here and you would like to be, please contact the church
office. We would love to have the most up-to-date listing possible each month, if there are any
changes feel free to contact the church office! Thank you
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elcome to Everest:
Conquering Challenges with God’s Mighty Power!
In just a few short months, our church will be getting a
mountain makeover as we begin a unique adventure at
Everest VBS! Kids will worship God through songs and
prayer, and discover life-changing Bible truths in fun
and memorable ways.
To have the best adventure possible, we need lots of
volunteers who can give some time, energy, and love
to the kids who will attend. So let me share a few ideas
about ways you might be able to make this program a
success. Please check out the following list, and then
pray about where God might use you.
Station Leaders: Use easy-to-follow station leader
manuals and prepare one 20-minute session each day,
which you will repeat with four different groups of
children and crew leaders. We need leaders for the
following stations:
• Base Camp Sing & Play/Summit Celebration (daily opening and closing, includes leading songs)
• Imagination Station (fun crafts)
• Glacier Games (fun outdoor/indoor games that
reinforce Bible truths)
• KidVid™ Cinema (video featuring the real-life
adventures of real kids and discussion)
• Mountaintop Treats (kitchen help for snacktime)
• Bible Expeditions (incredible, surprising explorations of Bible stories)
• Preschool Peak
Crew Leaders: Shepherd a mixed-age group of five
elementary children through each day’s activities, and
there’s no preparation!
Crew Leaders for preschoolers: Be a friend and helper
to a group of preschool children, again, no preparation
required!
Still don’t see something that interests you? We’d also
love to have a…
• Registration team
• Decorating team
• Photographer
• Publicity coordinator
• Supply coordinator
Guess what? There are also a few spots for anyone who’s
dramatically inclined! Whatever your
gifts, abilities, or time commitment, we’ve got a place
for you!
We believe that God will use this incredible program to
reach many children with the message of his love, so
please prayerfully consider your role in Everest VBS. Feel
free to contact me by email, phone, or in person if you
have any questions.
Many Blessings,
Randi Hughes
[email protected]
402-333-4444 or 402-218-0751
(For more information about Everest, visit group.com/
vbs/everest.)
Music Ministry
Calling All Singers!
Adult Choir Rehearsals
East Campus
Thursday Evenings
7 - 8:30pm
Meet in the Sanctuary
Sunday Morning Rehearsals
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East Campus
8:30 - 9am
Meet in the Fellowship Hall
Sing for the 9:15am Service
Senior Ministry
Horizons
We meet the second Wednesday of the month, usually at 10:00 AM, in the Fellowship Hall
at East Campus. It is a time for retirees to get together for food, entertainment and fellowship.
Some luncheons are catered and some are pot-luck. There is a sign up two weeks before the
meeting. Come and meet some new people!
Join us in May
Join us This Month
May 13th
10am at East Campus
Dinner:
Wheatfield’s potato
casserole, fruit and an
assortment of muffins and
rolls
Program:
Joy Johnson
Cost:
$7 including dues
April 8th
10am at East Campus
Dinner:
Fried Chicken Dinner
Program:
Denell & I
Cost:
$5 including dues
Horizon Directors: Don Schuler & Jean Lindell
Game Day Date
April 22nd
10am - 12pm in the East Campus Fellowship Hall
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Stephen Ministry
Here at Lutheran Church of the Master, we are
fortunate enough to have several opportunities to see
God’s word in action. There are so many people who
travel to spread the word, and many more who are
doing so right here in our backyard. We welcome you
to read a little about the experiences of some of our
friends and neighbors in the engagement of the Word.
Remember
The Stephen Ministers here at
Lutheran Church of the Master are available
if you are going through a tough time in your
life. Call the office or one of the leaders if you
have any questions about the program.
Gideon Cards
Have you recently taken notice of the displays in
the foyer that contain Gideon cards? Included
are some new designs that are very appealing:
Praying for You, On Your Special Day, In
Sympathy, A Life Well Lived and Thanking God
We will be training a new class of Stephen
Ministers this fall. If you are interested in
being on our Stephen Ministry team, please
call and let us know.
For You. There are also special envelopes that
contain the necessary materials to “Make Any
Card a Gideon Card.” Using these items is a great
way to encourage others, and through your
donations to the Gideons you can have a positive
impact in the lives of people around the world.
Stephen Minister’s Care:
Carolyn Scheer, 402-289-4863
Dan Dankof, 402-333-2134
Kathy Rudd, 402-333-0580
Connie Davis, 402-305-0815
Stephen Center
Every dollar donated through the Gideon Card
Program is used for the printing and shipping of
Bibles and New Testaments, and to make it
possible for others around the world to have
their very own copy of God’s Word.
Thank you for your support!
I want to thank all of you that contributed food for the
March Stephen Center. It was very much appreciated
by all of our 100 plus homeless. The new Stephen
Center Offers so many opportunities for these people
to find a new way of life and our church helps to ‘FILL
THE GAP’.
See also www.gideons.org
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-- Marilyn Stamm: 402-493-3071
where you can send E-Cards,
or have the Gideons mail
cards for you with your
personal message.
Women’s Ministry
Looking for a Mother’s Day Gift for others?
Maybe one for yourself?
Smiles!
Join us!
August 28-29, 2015
Lincoln, NE Pinnacle Bank Arena
(No Nebraska Football game that weekend)
This is the last year of the tour, and we know it will sell out.
We still have tickets available for our group block. Reserve and purchase
your ticket today for the final Women of Faith Tour 2015!
$85
Money can be dropped at either church office,
Attention Wendy Current.
Note: Due to the advance nature of this ticket purchase, some
unavoidable scheduling conflicts may arise. If that is the case, we will
re-purchase the ticket (s) from you to share with another.
Questions: Contact Allison Tiller, Group Leader, (402-669-9518) or Wendy
Current, Coordinator of Discipleship
(402-333-4444).
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Discipleship
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God Sighting
On March 7th, 62 volunteers gathered to make blankets to give to Christian Outreach Program of Elkhorn
(COPE), Stephens Center, and Open Door Mission/Lydia House. These blankets, combined with those made
previously by our Friday Morning Mom's Group and Connections for Women on Thursday night, came to a
total of 91 (and counting) blankets for these organizations.
But it isn't about the number of blankets produced. It's more about the discipleship that was happening.
As a part of every blanket made, we inserted a foam heart between the pieces of fabric before they were
closed, and said a prayer. For those not comfortable with coming up with one of their own, the following
prayer was inserted...
Dear God – Please take this blanket and wrap it around someone who needs to know your Love. Use this
blanket to strengthen them, heal them, and free them of any pain they may feel. Let this blanket, with its
heart inside, carry your light into their heart. Amen
The Holy Spirit was with us March 7. We saw it all day long, but one special story sticks out. Miss Kennedy,
who came with a Girl Scout troop, came running up to her leader and shouted, "We forgot to pray over the
blanket. Can I say the prayer?" When a child asks to pray for others, I'll call that a good day for God.
- Wendy Current
Thank You’s
Thank you to Lutheran Church of the Master for your support of the Gideon Ministry. The gifts you
gave will go to nearly 350 Bibles or 1,400 New Testaments to be freely given to others. Lutheran
Church of the Master is literally spreading the Word of God around the globe!
Sincerely,
Jon Carlson, Gideon Presenter
Thank you everyone for your kindness. The pastor’s visits, flowers and cards were all well received.
Also, thank you everyone, most of all, for your payers. God bless.
Sincerely,
Rose Butcher
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Let’s Get Together
Lutheran Women of Omaha will meet on April 14, 2015 at
noon at Calvary Lutheran Church at 2941 N. 80th St.
The program is “Getting to Know You.”
The project is the Camp Carol Quilt Kits.
Please RSVP by 5pm on April 12th to Mardelle Gocek at 402-292-1328.
Lutheran Church of the Master Presents
4th Annual Spring Golf Scramble
May 3rd, 2015 | 2:00 pm | Pacific Springs Golf Course
$75 per Individual ____
$300 per Team of 4 ____
(Please Select One)
Individual Name(s) _______________________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________________________________
Contact Name _____________________________
Contact Phone # _________________________
Contact Email ___________________________________________________________________________
Sign-Up Deadline: April 29th
Win prizes and drawings! Food is provided.
All proceeds fund summer youth camp scholarships.
“It’s all about the kids”
For more information contact John Lewis at 402-333-4444
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Helping Hand
Uganda Mission Trip - The Burklund’s
This summer Brad, Pam, and Breanna Burklund will be traveling to Uganda as
missionaries through Show Mercy International. They will be working in village
schools, orphanages, and medical clinics teaching English through Bible stories,
praying over patients and helping the elderly while spreading God’s love.
Wile spring cleaning. If you have extra school and craft supplies and gently used
clothing items that you no longer need, would you please consider donating
them to Uganda? The Burklund’s will take these items with them and put them
into the hands of those truly in need, so please leave in marked bins at either
East or West location by June. They would also deeply appreciate your prayers
as they prepare and leave for Uganda in July.
Backpacks for Lutheran World Relief
If you have been blessed with the gift of sewing, Lutheran World
Relief could use your set of skills in putting together easily
assembled backpacks for their ongoing project. Please call Jane
McGowan at 402-333-6630 to set up a time and place to pick up
materials.
ALTAR GUILD IN NEED OF
VOLUNTEERS
Haiti Wood Shop
We need volunteers for East & West altar guilds.
It would only take about 20 hours of your time a
year. We clean the altars on a Friday or Saturday
morning, weekly. Set up communion the first
Saturday of the month and clean up after each
service on Sunday. We also decorate the church
for special holidays it is usually on a Saturday. If
you are interested or have any questions call
Dugan Haver (402)895-3842 or e-mail at
[email protected]
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The wood shop build down in Haiti is making
progress. They are moving ever-closer to
completion. We were informed by Pastor Benoit
they'll only need an estimated $8,000 to complete
the structure. If this is a project you'd like to
support, please indicate so by marking any
donations as "Haiti Wood Shop".
Thank you for all of your prayers and for your
financial support!
Sincerely,
Sterling Peterson
Helping Hand
Coffee Assistants Needed
We are seeking individuals to make the coffee for Sunday morning as well as
assisting with taking care of the coffee pots and cookies after 9:15 or 10:45 worship
at East. Please notify the office if you’d like to serve in this manner.
Sharing the Beauty | Altar Flowers
Give flowers thanking God, remembering a special person and/or
celebrating a special occasion. The cost is only $25 per arrangement.
You can sign up on the flower charts located at each campus [East
Campus - by the East side doors. West Campus - between the office door and
the kitchen]. You will be called for the dedication message you would like in
the bulletin and your preferred color of flowers.
You may take the flowers home after the last service. If you have any
questions, please contact the church office at 402-333-4444.
Social Concerns
Put in Welcome Center Bins
South Lutheran Pantry/Iglesia Cristiana: Toothpaste, soap and tuna
Project Hope: Cereal & Crackers
Stephen Center: In great need of pillows, new or clean, used ones. Bring to either campus
Senior Care Ministry: Share your God-given talents. Contact coordinator Char Repp,
402-234-5010
“God Will” Ministry Needs: Set of bunk beds, twin bed, dresser and a washer & dryer - all good,
working condition, please. Call Anthony Yates, 402-932-5297. TV program at 9:00 PM,
Sundays on Channel 22. (Immediate need for a gas stove and a gas dryer)
Prayer Shawl Ministry: Someone ill, dealing with loss, trauma? Give them a prayer shawl; or
learn to make one at a Monday knitting/crochet session 1- 3:00 pm at the East Campus. Call
Clara Tsai at 402-630-5583.
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WelcomeBooths
Booths
Welcome
The LCM welcome centers are getting a new look and a fresh start. There will
be three distinctive booths answering three specific questions.
First, for those who are new here, have questions and are curious about the church but
have no idea where to begin, the First Step booth is for you. Come, learn how to get
connected at LCM and ask all the questions you need to. Just come as you are. We can’t
wait to see you!
Second, for those who have children and youth and want them to take the first steps to
a deeper relationship with Christ, the Children and Youth booth is for you. From nursery
care, to Sunday school, to youth groups, a trained volunteer will assist you. You will be
asked to complete a brief form with some basic information then we will walk you to the
room where your child or youth is assigned. Know that your entire family has a place in
our community.
Third, for those who wish to follow Christ’s example and teaching to serve by sharing in
the lives of others, the Connect & Serve booth is for you. Jesus says, “For even the Son of
Man did not come to be served, but to serve, and to give his life as a ransom for many.”
(Mark 10:45) We are a Church on the move. We value serving, both within the church walls
and throughout the community, as a part of responding to God’s will for us. Our
congregation goes beyond the walls of our two campuses because God has given us the
community around us in which to serve - our community is our congregation. Come
and talk with a trained volunteer, who will help you take your first steps to joining a small
group, signing up for service and program opportunities or learning what God’s purpose
and plan is for you.
IMPORTANT!!!!!!!!
We are looking for twelve followers of Christ, six for the East campus & six for the West campus that want
Christ to be known in our community by serving as welcome booth volunteers. Pastor John Lewis will train,
equip and work side by side with you as we engage and gather information from our community. If you
have a fun personality, have the gift of hospitality and want to make a huge impact on the life of the church
for less than an hour a week, talk to Pastor John Lewis.
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John’s Page
How to Welcome Guests-Part 3:
Social Media and the Church
Christians have always been on the forefront of communication technology. I know what you’re thinking:
“yeah, right!” But bear with me for a moment. When we look in the pages of the New Testament, we see the
writings of St. Paul. Do you know what he was writing with? A pen. Do you know what he was writing on?
Paper (technically papyrus, but you get the point). Believe it or not, both were cutting-edge technologies
back in the day. Martin Luther leveraged the moveable type printing press to get God’s Word into the hands
of regular, everyday people like you and me. In fact, Luther is quoted as saying the printing press was the
“highest act of God’s grace.” Foursquare denomination founder Aimee Semple McPherson felt a divine tug
to use the radio broadcast to share the message of Jesus. Billy Graham is famous for his televangelism
crusades. More and more Christians are embracing communication technology to further the Kingdom.
From our humble beginnings, the church has always found ways to communicate the Gospel message
through any and all means available. Now it’s our turn to shape the next era in church history. You have
a role in determining where the church goes next and it largely depends on your response to two words:
social media.
You’ve seen the platforms (Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, Snapchat, etc.). You’ve seen the viral videos. You
may even be an active participant. But the underlying power in social media is not the technology or the
platforms. The power comes from human beings connecting with one another all around the globe. For
example, our website speaks to hundreds of people a week. It’s no mistake we call the first page of our
websites – the Home Page. Over 81% of those who plan to worship or attend an activity at our church will
look at our website first. Just like our front entrance, it wants to be welcoming and make a good first
impression.
Social media requires a new way of thinking. It moves the church from her position of distributor of
religious instruction to a flexible community reaching out to the entire world in a moment. Like St. Paul,
Luther, McPherson, and Graham, the 21st-century church has an unimaginable opportunity in social media
to extend the borders of God’s Kingdom online. The methods have changed, but the message remains the
same.
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Foundation of the Master
OMAHA GIVES! is your chance to assist the growth and outreach efforts of LCM’s Foundation of the Master.
Wednesday, May 20, 2015, is Omaha Gives! day; one 24 hour period when anyone can go online at
omahagives24.org, and make a minimum $10 gift to the Foundation of the Master.
The Foundation’s goal is to assist Lutheran Church of the Master in congregational and community outreach.
Since 2008, the Foundation has provided over $140,000 in funds to specific programs and activities that are
outside of LCM’s annual budget. Foundation resources have funded, for example, playground equipment
for the West Campus, Alleluia Preschool start up expenses, and technology equipment for church outreach
programs. Omaha Gives! is one way to help secure the future funding capability of the Foundation of the
Master.
Omaha Gives! was created by the Omaha Community Foundation, which has sponsored charitable giving in
the Metro area since 1982. 2015 marks the third year of this innovative attempt to enhance charitable giving
to Metro area nonprofit organizations.
Through this online effort, the Foundation of the Master seeks your support. On May 20th, please consider
making a contribution to the Foundation of the Master. Log on to omahagives24.org. Follow the
instructions to create a donor account: name, email, and password, and then please give generously. Gifts
donated online will ensure the Foundation’s eligibility to receive “bonus dollars” from the event that will be
allocated for Foundation use.
Questions about Omaha Gives! or the Foundation of the Master can be directed to Jon Carlson, Foundation
Board President, at 402-333-6601.
The Board Connection
“And let us consider how we may spur one another on toward love and good deeds.” (Heb. 10:24).
Your Church Board has been busy with the work of our congregation. The Chapel at the West Campus is
progressing nicely and is well on its way to completion. Please stop in and look at the wonderful results of some
great effort by a number of our members. The Chapel will be a great worship space for the 9:15 Traditional Service,
as well as for smaller weddings, funerals and other gatherings.
Your Board will conduct a Retreat in April for the purpose of conducting a strategic envisioning process. Simply put,
if we allow our mission statement to drive our thinking, what might our congregation look like in 5 years? 10 years?
That said, a very important and key component of this envisioning process is to receive the input and wisdom from
all congregation members---your Board’s desire is for our members, leaders, Pastors and staff to collaboratively
establish the vision for our congregation. Your Board will schedule one or more Congregational Forums, the
purpose of which is to allow our members the opportunity to discuss and dialogue among themselves what our
church body should look like and how it should minister to our community in the years ahead. We covet your
participation and input, so please be on the lookout for the dates and times of these forums. We expect the first
forum to be held some time in May.
As we approach Easter Sunday, your Board wishes your family and you a most joyous day! And, as we celebrate
Christ’s victory over death and the grave and our assurance of new life in Him, we are led to proclaim with John
Newton: “Amazing Grace, how sweet the sound, that saved a wretch like me. I once was lost, but now am found, was
blind but now I see.”
Please let your Board know how we can serve you and pray for you.
Dave Anderson
Board President
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Update
Policy Reminders
Friendly Reminder -- Address Changes
Please be sure to let the office know of any address changes, whether it be permanent or temporary. This
helps the office keep their records correct and assists with mailings. If you have any questions, please
contact the church office at 402-333-4444. Thank you!
March’s Attendance
Wednesday Night
Meals
March 1 -- 966
March 8 -- 752
March 15 -- 861
March 22 -- 904
March 29 -- 1,030
April 1
April 8
Lutheran Church of the Master
Financial Summary
Mac n’ Cheese & Salad
Actual January - February 2015
Pizza & Salad
Total Income: $254,411
Total Expense: $279,760
Net Income (Loss): ($25,349)
April 15
Sandwiches & Chips
Children & Youth Party - Food will be
provided (TBD)
And as always ... DESSERT!
Baptisms
“I am with you always, even until the end of the world.” Matthew 28:20
Collin James Rahfaldt - Baptized March 22, 2015
Dylan Marie Schuett - Baptized March 29, 2015
Have something for the Newsletter?
We would love to include it in our next month’s issue. Newsletter deadline is the 15th of the prior
month. Any type of notification from prayers, birth announcements, new small groups, to an event.
Just email your notice to: [email protected]
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LCM East Campus 2617 S 114th St.
Omaha, NE 68154 P. 402.333.4444 | F. 402.333.4482
www.churchofthemaster.com
Ministry Staff:
Kip Tyler: C.402-651-0858 H.402-334-7152
Senior Pastor
April Dietz: C.402-201-3361
Associate Pastor
John Lewis: C.402-598-3986 H.402-321-8232
Associate Pastor
George Megard: C.402-290-9689 H.712-323-7686
Associate Pastor
Wendy Current: C.402-980-9107
Coordinator of Discipleship
Galen Greer: C.402-639-7265
Contemporary Music Director
Steve Hemmer: C.402-689-9143
Youth & Family Ministries
Randi Hughes: C.402-218-0751
Children & Family Coordinator
Alleluia! Preschool / Alleluia!Kindergarten:
Patty Pecoraro, Director/Teacher
[email protected]
C.402-578-6385
West Campus | 1200 N. 181st Court | Elkhorn, NE 68022
Sundays:
Traditional Worship................................9:15 am
Contemporary Worship........................9:15 am
Contemporary Worship.......................10:30 am
East Campus | 2617 S. 114th St. | Omaha, NE 68144
Saturday Traditional Worship..............5:30 pm
Sundays:
Traditional Worship................................8:00 am
Traditional Worship................................9:15 am
Contemporary Worship.......................10:45 am
Support Staff:
Anne Miller -- Adult Choir Director
Connie Hacker -- Bookkeeper
Shari Bevilacqua -- Church Administrator
Jim McKay -- Maintenance (East)
Dan Hurley -- Maintenance (West)
Tasha Schellenberg -- Receptionist (East)
Nikki Kotchka -- Receptionist (West)
Vickie Wagner -- S.S. Superintendent (East)
Tracy Schmidt -- S.S. Superintendent (West)
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