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GOOD NEWS KOUNTZE MEMORIAL LUTHERAN CHURCH Volume 36, Issue 7 July/August 2016 Demolition is Complete Kountze Commons Happenings by Paul Sum, Owner’s Representative for the property Demolition of the KETV building is complete. The building site is being graded and prepared for the new building foundation installation. Final drawings and speci ications from Holland Basham Architects have been completed and released to Kiewit to advertise and receive competitively bid proposals from subcontractors. Award of subcontractor work will be completed and work will begin shortly New parking work along Farnam St. in front of the church is scheduled to begin next month. Additionally, the Gingko tree in front of the church will remain in place and the stone sign will be relocated to a new location in front of the church. The Building Committee reviewed an exterior light demonstration of the main entrance to the church, bell tower and lead glass windows above the main church entrance with stateof-the art LED lighting which was most impressive. We will be receiving an alternate price to provide this lighting to consider incorporating this option to the church with the new parking work along Farnam Street In this issue... Health Clinic and Kountze Commons Groundbreaking Service Photo by Jake Madison Crucifer and Acolytes lead the congregation to the groundbreaking site. The Healing Gift Free Clinic and the KMLC Pantry would like to thank the Lozier Foundation for their generous support. The Foundation has given a $10,000 grant to the operating expense of the Clinic and donated shelving for both the pantry and the Clinic. We are grateful for our community partners! Hundreds were on hand on Sunday, June 19 as our congregation broke ground on a new building that will include space for a free medical clinic, commons area, expanded parking, and greenspace. The ceremony began in the Sanctuary with remarks by Rev. Dean Bard, Interim Senior Pastor at Kountze Memorial, who remarked, “Today, we break ground and launch an historic initiative in response to our Lord’s call to serve people in need and continued on page 4 Connect with Us... Worship Times • Holy Communion is offered weekly at all three weekend liturgies which use resources from Evangelical Lutheran Worship: • Saturdays at 5 PM; Sundays at 9 AM and 11 AM: • Nursery care is provided on Sunday mornings. • • The 9 AM liturgy is broadcast on Cox Cable Channel 13 and is also livestreamed on our website (www.kmlchurch.org). The Sunday bulletin is also available on our website. A brief, spoken Eucharist is offered on Wednesdays from 12:15-12:45 PM in the Rotunda with Holy Communion. Worship with us on TV or via Internet Livestream Did You Miss a Service? Simply call the church at 402-341-7761 or email us at [email protected] to request a DVD of the 9 AM worship service or a bulletin. We would be glad to send these materials to you. Our 9 AM worship service is broadcast live on television every Sunday on Cox Channel 13. You can now also livestream the service right from your computer on our church website. Go to www.kmlchurch.org and click on the Livestreaming link on the Worship Tab. We encourage you to worship with us via television or Internet as you are able. TV Ministry Volunteers Needed Our TV ministry production crew is looking for additional volunteers. If you are interested, please contact Mike or Julie Bratcher in the TV studio (on the north side of the Youth Center) or call the church of ice at 402-3417761. Altar Flowers or the Eternal Candle Altar Flowers are provided by Janousek Florist and cost $20 a bouquet. The Eternal Candle is $7.50. You can help us beautify the altar at Kountze by donating lowers or the eternal candle each week in honor of loved ones or signi icant life events. Names will appear in the 2 Photo by Jake Madison church bulletin on the weekend you select. The Altar Flower and Eternal Candle sign-up is now located in the Narthex, just outside the Sanctuary. Campus Ministry We will again host the Protestant Welcome Week Liturgy at Creighton University at 7:15 PM, Saturday, August 20 in the Skutt Ballroom. Our regular Sunday evening worship at 9 PM will resume on September 11 in the Halley Chapel. Kountze Memorial Lutheran Church Good News July/August 2016 Faith in Action Lutheran Youth Serve Omaha Over 100 children and youth from six Lutheran congregations came together for a week in June for worship, service, outreach, and faith formation as a part of the sixth annual Lutheran Youth Serve Omaha, hosted at Kountze Memorial. Hundreds of service hours were completed at dozens of organizations around the city. An offering was collected throughout the week to bene it Table Grace Café, and Brian Maas, Bishop of the Nebraska Synod, ELCA was our guest for worship on Monday. We thank all those who attended and volunteered. Heritage Series: Portraits of Jesus in the Gospels Wednesdays in July, 6-7:30 PM Led by Dulcinea Boesenberg Questions? Contact Dulcinea at [email protected]. Dr. Dulcinea Boesenberg, Assistant Professor of New Testament at Creighton University and Kountze member, will be teaching a class on Wednesday evenings in July (July 6, 13, 20, and 27, 6:00-7:30 PM). Have you ever wondered why the New Testament canon contains four Gospels, each of which tells the story of Jesus in its own way? In the early church, some Christians favored a harmony of the Gospels – one narrative that ironed out the differences between Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John. But this harmony of the Gospels did not stand the test of time. Rather, most early Christians preferred having four different accounts. Why would this be? In this four-week class we will compare the Gospel accounts and the theological claims made in each. We will see that four different accounts present a much richer picture of who Jesus is Ashley Ford Heading to Alaska than one account could on its own. We will begin with the portrayals of Jesus in the cruci ixion narratives. In subsequent weeks we will explore how the evangelists portray Jesus in relation to the Law of Moses, wealth and poverty, and miracles. All are welcome! Pr. Hall’s course, using Frank Senn’s Introduction to Christian Liturgy will resume after Labor Day. The world and all that is in it is the LORD’s. Psalm 24:1 I was raised with the understanding that we should love, cherish, and respect the world and everything it encompasses the way the LORD would like for us to love and respect our own neighbors. Numbers 35:33 calls for not polluting our land with blood. The amount of blood that has been spilled, whether it is animal or human, has caused an unsurmountable amount of damage to the land. My passion is for the outdoors, a curious mind about how everything works, and to help those who have no voice of their own. I will be heading north to Alaska in August to attend the University of Alaska Southeast in Juneau to earn my Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science. My career goal is to work as an environmental conservationist or as a conservation Kountze Memorial Lutheran Church Good News July/August 2016 continued on page 11 3 continued from page 1 minister to all people in Christ’s name. By God’s grace, we will dedicate Kountze Commons, just north of our church, in less than a year.” Many of our partners in ministry were present, including representatives from Lutheran Family Services, Mosaic, and Dr. Lindsey Northam from Methodist Health System who serves as medical director for the new Methodist Community Health Clinic. Following opening remarks by Bard and Northam, the congregation, led by our acolytes, processed out the front doors of the church, west down Farnam St., and then north to the construction site, where Rev. H. Ashley Hall, led the blessing of the ground, during which water was sprinkled around the site and on the congregation gathered in remembrance of baptism. Then an outline of a cross was marked by Rev. Bard in the soil using the historic gold processional cross as Rev. Hall prayed “May we soon celebrate your presence in this new building for your church’s mission, dedicated now to the service of all of your children, especially the poorest and most needy, for the greater glory of your name and in obedience to our Lord Jesus Christ, your Son, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever. Amen.” Scripture readings were taken from Hebrews, chapter 11 and Nehemiah, chapter 2. Those who took part in the ceremonial ground breaking were (pictured left to right): Tim Holland, Paul Sum, Terrie Larkowski, Rev. Dean Bard, Dr. Lindsey Northam, Josie Abboud, Tarna Kidder, Del Weber, Dr. Jerry Fischer, Lynn Meyer, Ian Hart ield, and Bob Fonda. ORDER OF SAINT JOHN TRAINING FOR NEW ACOLYTES AND CRUCIFERS Sunday, August 7, 12:00 PM or Wednesday, August 10, 6:00 PM Directly following the worship - in the Sanctuary or Wednesday, August 10 at 6PM. All youth (grades 8-12), either currently serving or interested in serving as an acolyte, should plan to attend one special OSJ training in August. The word “acolyte” means “companion” or “one who helps.” 4 As a member of OSJ, youth serve as companions to our pastors, by carrying the cross and torches in the processional, lighting candles on the altar, and assisting with Holy Communion. We will be training new acolytes and reviewing crucifer duties with current acolytes. Kountze Memorial Lutheran Church Good News July/August 2016 Church Council Notes Tim Holland provided an update on the building project in light of new timing, logistics, and budget constraints for the facility planned for the former KETV property. All changes have been approved by the Kountze Endowment True Visions, LLC. The Council moved, seconded, and unanimously approved the changes and their presentation to the Congregation. Terrie Larkowski presented the April Treasurer’s Report. A motion to accept the Treasurer’s Report was made, seconded, and unanimously approved. It was moved, seconded, and unanimously approved that, eight days from the date of Pr. Alvestad’s signing of a separation agreement that Pr. Dean Bard become interim senior pastor at Kountze Memorial Lutheran Church. Pr. Bard expressed his thanks as he returns due to the resignation of Pr. Jeff Alvestad. Vicar How thanked the Council for its support as she concludes her internship. The Council moved, seconded, and unanimously approved providing her with a monetary gift upon her departure from KMLC. Healing Gift Free Clinic has received a $10,000 grant from the Lozier Foundation. Such grants usually portend an extensive partnership, of which we are very glad. Joyce C. “JP” Palmer is being considered for the new coordinator of urban ministries position. Palmer has a wealth of experience in the business, fundraising, and church works. A motion was made, seconded, and unanimously approved to hire Palmer for the position. The Omaha Street School will be the bene iciary of a project undertaken by the Social Ministry Committee. The school’s kitchen is in dire need of a refurbishment and upgrade. Endowment has graciously agreed to provide up to $7,500 for this project. The next regular KMLC Council meeting will be held Tuesday, June 21, at 7 PM. There being no further business to come before Council at this time, the meeting adjourned at 9:33 PM, with the Lord’s Prayer. Kountze Memorial Lutheran Church Good News July/August 2016 Women’s News Circle 2 has disbanded due to low attendance - some of its members will join Circle 4. The circles will continue to meet through the summer months, but the W-ELCA Board will not meet until September. The Circle Project for July and August is Lutheran World Relief for postage to transport the quilts and kits. Lutheran Women of Omaha will not meet in July and August. Men’s Luncheon Will Meet in July & August Thursday, July 21 and August 18 11:30AM at Kountze Memorial Please Watch the Bulletin and weekly E-news for information on our upcoming speakers. Cost: $10 RSVP to the church of ice or to Ian Hart ield by Wednesday the week of the luncheon. Phone: 402-341-7761 Email: [email protected] Yesterday’s Youth Please join us on Tuesday, July 5 for a fun illed game of Bingo! There will be lots of great prizes for everyone. Please bring one or more non-perishable item to donate for our food pantry. On Tuesday, August 2, we will feature a speaker from the Open Door Mission. They will tell us all about the many vital services that they provide. Lunch will be served at noon. The cost is $4.00. All ages are welcome. Please RSVP to the church of ice. If you have questions, please call Sheri Tipton (402-415-6033). Hope to see you there! 5 Kountze Adult Day Trip to Sioux Falls, SD “Aging Faithfully Conference” Tuesday, July 26, 6:16 AM - 5:30 PM All KMLC adults are invited to travel with us to the Aging Faithfully Conference at Augustana University in Sioux Falls, SD. Sister Joan Chittister, a well-known religious leader and social analyst, will be the featured speaker. About the Conference: Our lives and faith look different in the second chapter of life. There are new opportunities, and many experiences behind us, too. You may ind yourself asking: • What is God’s purpose for me in this stage of life? • What does faithfulness look like now? • How do I trust Him and have courage as seasons change? • How can my faith remain vibrant and strong? • How can I help others who ind themselves in this stage of life? Whether you are an older adult, you work or care for an older adult, or you are simply interested in the topic, we invite you to take part in this day of re lection and discussion featuring best-selling author and speaker, Sister Joan Chittister. We invite guests of all faiths. A complete schedule can be found online or at the Welcome Desk in the Fellowship Hall. About Joan Chittister: For more than 35 years she has dedicated herself to advocating for universal recognition of the critical questions impacting the global community. Courageous, passionate and charged with energy, she is a sought-after speaker, commentator, counselor and clear voice across all religions. Cost: is yet to be determined, but should be around $50-75 per person and includes roundtrip motorcoach transportation from Kountze Memorial, conference attendance, snacks and lunch. If we travel the night before, lodging will be additional. If you would like more information on the conference, please visit: http:// www.augie.edu/events/aging-faithfully-conference Please make your reservations by Sunday, June 26 with the church of ice at 402-341-7761 or [email protected] or by visiting the welcome desk in the Fellowship Hall. Kountze Brides of the 1940’S & 1950’S by the Kountze Archive Committee 6 Visit the glass archives display cabinet in the Fellowship Hall to see our beautiful brides of the 40’s and 50’s. See how styles of wedding wear have changed! We requested wedding photos from members whose pictures were in our current church directory who were married at Kountze prior to 1960. We were pleased with the response. The display will be in the case until the end of July. If You are Hospitalized... If you or someone you know is ill, hospitalized or would like a pastoral visit, please be sure to let the church of ice know, at (402) 341-7761 or e-mail info@kmlchurch. org. The pastors, eucharistic ministers or altar guild ( lower deliveries) would be more than happy to call on you at any time. Thank you. Help Deliver Altar Flowers to the Sick & Homebound After the 11 AM service on Sundays, donated altar lower bouquets are taken to hospitalized members, nursing homes or care centers. This is a great way to brighten someone’s day and to grow friendships! We need two people each week to make deliveries. All ages are welcome to participate in this ministry – families, individuals, friends, etc. Typically, the time commitment is only three Sundays a year. Please consider using the hours and minutes God has given you to help this ministry continue. Contact the church of ice at 402341-7761 or via email at info@ kmlchurch.org if you are interested in volunteering. Blood Pressure Checks Saturday: 4:30-5 PM July 2 & August 6 Sunday: 10-11 AM July 17 & August 21 Kountze Memorial Lutheran Church Good News July/August 2016 Book Group Summer Reading Join us on the second Sunday of each month at noon for discussions on a different book each month. July 10 The Invention of Wings by Sue Monk Kidd This is the story of Hetty Grimke, urban slave in the early nineteenth century in the city of Charleston, and Sarah Grimke, daughter of the Grimke household. The story starts on Sarah’s eleventh birthday when she is given 10 year old Hetty as a handmaid. We follow their remarkable journeys over the next thirty- ive years and how they in luence each other’s lives. Kountze Library Check out the Kountze library for summer reading! The library is open on Sunday mornings from 10 - 11 AM. Once a Month Cooking by Mary Beth Lagerborg & Mimi Wilson This was a lifesaver working fulltime and going to school. Cook a full month of meals to freeze in about 1½ days. More with Less by Doris Longacre This is a Mennonite cookbook with lots of basics about cooking healthy, lavorful meals at low cost. The best part is helpful hints for using leftovers that are often thrown away. August 14 The Girl on the Train by Paula Hawkins Every Day the Same. Until Today. Rachel takes the same commuter train day and night. She sees the same things and people along the route. She sees a couple on their deck who she names Jess & Jason. She sees something shocking and now everything has changed She goes to the police. They ind her unreliable, but she soon inds herself entangled in the investigation. Has she done more harm than good? All New Square Foot Gardening by Mel Bartholomew This is a classic written by an engineer put off by the recommended planting directions on seed packets. He came up with a method to plant more in less space to produce the same. Included is information about container gardeners. Square Foot Gardening with Kids by Mel Bartholomew An adaptation of the book above intended to be educational while getting kids involved in growing their own food. Pastoral Acts Social Ministry to Collect Grooming Items The Social Ministry Committee is asking the congregation to donate grooming items during the month of July to be given to our Pantry guests in August as they get ready for “back to school.” We are collecting bar soap, tooth paste, toothbrushes (adult and child), shampoo, conditioner, razors and deodorant. There will be baskets behind the Welcome Center and in the Hospitality Room for your donations. We thank you in advance for the generosity you show each time we ask. Baptisms: Quinn Kay Wardell, May 21, 2016 Mary Josephine Grace Klinker, May 22, 2016 Weddings: Mathew Morris Degrate/ Nicole Brittany Landowski, May 21, 2016 Josh Olson/ Amber Mesner, May 28, 2016 Miranda Leaman/ Andrew Iwen, June 4, 2016 Madison Vangorp/ Cameron Hale, June 11, 2016 Kountze Memorial Lutheran Church Good News July/August 2016 7 Congratulations! For Your Calendar Mission Trip Sponsorship Dinner Sunday, July 10 at 5:00 PM If you sponsored the youth on the mission trip or participated in the mission trip, you are invited to join us to celebrate the return of the youth and adult leaders. Also this dinner is to thank you for your generous support! Please RSVP to the church of ice by Sunday, July 3 so we can plan accordingly. Middle/High School, Parent/Youth Kickball Game Friday, July 15, 7:00 PM The Hinrichs’ family is hosting a parent/guardian vs. kids kickball game. Come ready to play! We will provide appetizers, snacks, and drinks. Please RSVP by Sunday, July 3 so we can plan accordingly. Please contact Katie Larson, Director of Children, Youth, and Family Ministries at katie@ kmlchurch.org or 402-341-7761 for the address and if you have any questions. Confirmation Camp July 17 - July 22 Please pray for the youth as they spend a week at Carol Joy Holling immersing themselves in God’s Word and creation. Girls Bible Study Girls Bible Study, for girls 6th through 12th grade, will not meet in July Girls Bible Study but let’s meet on Sunday, August 14 at 7 PM. Please contact Katie Larson at 402-341-7761 or [email protected] for the address or if you have any questions. Elevate Youth Retreat Friday, October 7 - Sunday, October 9 A faith- illed and fun weekend for all middle and high school youth at Camp Rivercrest in Fremont, Nebraska. The youth participate in camp activities, workshops, and worship. Look for further information and registration in early August. Please contact Katie Larson for further details about the above events or with any questions. Her contact information is [email protected] or 402341-7761. We have one more graduate to congratulate: Jon Vawter graduated from the University of Nebraska at Omaha, College of Education, with a Bachlor of Science Degree; Summa Cum Laude. High School Youth Forum Sundays, 10:10 AM Every Sunday, youth in grades 9-12 gather in the Youth Center for Youth Forum, which features a mix of bible study, discussion, devotions, fun activities, guest speakers, games, music, and much more! Friends are always welcome! Rally Day Sunday, September 11 9:00 AM 10:00 AM Worship and balloon parade Sunday School Registration Ages 2 8th Grade High School Forum & Freshman Welcome Children’s worship bags and nursery care (birth – age 2) available every Sunday Consider being a part of your family’s faith journey by volunteering to help. Help is needed regularly in the Nursery, Pre-school and Sunday School classes. Contact Katie Larson, Director of Children, Youth, and Family Ministries, at katie@ kmlchurch.org or 402-341-7761 for more information. Kountze Young Families Fun Night Wednesday July 13, 6:00-8:00 PM Come Join us for Family Fun: Sand volleyball, Jungle gym, Splash Pad, Grill out at the Eagle Ridge Community Park. We will grill Burgers and hotdogs. RSVP on Facebook (KMLC Mothers Group) or e-mail ma_hart [email protected] with what side you will bring. Hope to see you there! 8 Kountze Memorial Lutheran Church Good News July/August 2016 July Birthdays 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. 16. 17. 18. 19. 20. 21. 22. 23. 24. 25. 26. 27. 28. 29. 30. 31. 1. Kai-Di Johnson, Jessica Kuthan, Pam Reinke, Stephen Sieberson 2. Dottie Bossman, Diana John, Julie Milks, Nicole Neuschwanger, Laurie Pestel 3. Christopher Edris, Craig Larson, Sandra Poulsen, Hanna Silver, Karen Sundell 4. Donald Burton, Amie James 6. Kristy Baker, Wilfred Higa 7. Anne Dey, Ann Had ield, Brian Sarnacki, Naomi Klein, Nichole Turgeon, Stacey White Renee Johnson, Mabel Wangler Gary Christiansen, Carl Hartmann, Stephanie Stephens, Timothy Walker Kristine Beverly, Amanda Fogle, Lorie Groenjes, Rick Lienemann, Sarah Penn, Bridget Robbins Scott Rowe, Joel Sacks Mona Brethouwer, Steven Fonda, Eva Reed, Pam Swanger Patricia Muller Allison Albright, Lennea Davis, Christy Edris, Kim Heye, Douglas Lash, Elaine Miller, Rosemary Tessin, Dorothy VanCaster, William Vawter, Robert Williams Caleb Fili, Robert Nelson Kelsey Ferry, Inba Inbarasu, Dakota Perez, Samuel Williams Natasha Edwards, Florence Hansen, Chad Waccholtz, Pegi Georgeson, Ian Hart ield, Orville Knapp, Katharine Schjodt, Dallas Schramm, Barbara Smrkovsky Deborah Edris, Deborah Fogleman, Browyn King, Bonnie McEachern, Daniel San ilippo, Ruth Sayre, Richard Taylor Nancy Ayoub, Bennett Bressman, Patrick Brommer, Patrick Edwards, Vicki Freeman, Allyssa Hansen, Wayne Houston, Robert Mullins, Cynthia Whitmyre Joyce Graybill, Lawrence Harvey, Catherine Herzberg, Christine Manion, Janelle Kelso, Suzanne Muller, Del Weber Velma Wolf Robert Comfort, Shanen Hoke, Timothy Holland, Kallie Egeland, Carl Reichert Abbi Miranda Carreto, Roxann Perrine Carol Coffey, Tanya Kuenning, Jeffrey West Vick Jo Berlett, Melanie Bratcher, Audrey Cotton, Linda Hoagland, Kelli Rolfsmeyer, Stuart Sedlak Susan Adkins, Dustin Bladt, Kory Bladt, Howard Jensen, Charles Kocourek Barbara Dilly, Colleen Furjanic, Joni Larsen-Hoke, Kimberly Merrill, Richard Wake Harlen Baker, Marilyn Larkowski, Wayne Palmer, Jr., Melissa Petru, Carolyn Sieling, Sarah Storer Kountze Memorial Lutheran Church Good News July/August 2016 August Birthdays 1. Joseph Councill, Jr., Daniel Templeton 2. Kimberly Brunk, James Hansen, Scott Henneman, Susan Hinrichs, Diane Nickeson-Ray 3. Michele Bang 4. Steven Backhaus, Donna Nimerichter, Shawn Peterson, Terri Rohmeyer 5. Carrie Albers, Linda Comfort, Janice Gleason, Gary Moller, Laci Mulick, Jean Nippert, Peggy Ricks 6. Ellen Day, Laura Klein 7. Debbie Bogue, Robert Grinnell, Judith Hamaker, Sara Harvey, Michael Molde, Joan Nelson, Kay Wise 8. Stanley Bladt, Betty Callies, Beverly Falk, Jared Jensen, Tarna Kidder, Ron Muchmore, Nancy Tunzer 9. Jared Clanton, Martha Eckmann, Emily Hagge, Sally Linquist, David Nelson, Jr. 10. John Askew, Jinette Cswercko, Deborah Hinrichs, Jessica Holland, JoDee Horacek, Bobbie Powell, Darlene Tuite, Franklin Yates, Maria Watts 11. Noelle Phelps, Dale Spier, Amy Studts 12. Susan Darr, Diane Powell 13. Virginia Lindahl, Vonn Milks, Janice Nelson, Kimberly Nelson, Victoria Soukup, Evonne Williams 14. Jennifer Bunge, Gretchen Engelkamp, Lavern Larkowski, Rachel Thokala, Sheri Tipton, William Tunzer 15. Emily Kirkvold, Charlene Vaughn 16. Jill Bruckner, George Hansen, Dianne Rosenthal 17. Charles Darr, Paul Morrow, Mitchell Neemann, Angelia Reimers, Jillian Setterburg, Jody Stier 18. Sherri Hannon, Kyle Nelson, Richard Nelson, Jr. 19. Jessica Fajen, Brian Had ield, Tara Whitley 20. Kenneth Cooper, Anne Forslund, Mark Hansen, Douglas Holoubek, Gordon Jensen, Linda Nord, Rosemarie Smith, Sheila Vega 21. William Christensen, Melinda Kant, Lex Lotz 22. Traci Stephens, Lindsay Sadlemyer 23. Marjean Gillaspie, Steven Hansen, Ann Miller 24. Brenda Kocourek, Dudley Syre 25. Anthony Bonacci, Kelly Hinrichs 26. Stephanie Christensen, Margaret Grabow, Elliott Jacobson, Loren Johnsen, Chris Link, Susan Toelle 27. Laura Gardner 28. Katherine Allyn, James Anderson, Gloria Ruesch 29. Janice Falk, Diane Jones, Jodi Winther 30. Larry Allison, Helen Taylor 31. Colleen Lenners, William Poulsen, Kenneth Wise Kountze Memorial Annual Meeting Sunday, August 28, 2016 10:10 AM - Fellowship Hall For the purpose of voting for Council and Endowment Board Members 9 July 11 Monday 10:00 AM Pantry July 2 Saturday Homebound Communion 4:30 PM Blood Pressure Checks 5:00 PM Worship July 3 Sunday Homebound Communion 8:00 AM - 11:00 AM Breakfast 9:00 AM & 11:00 AM Worship 9:00 AM Nursery (0-2 yrs) 10:10 AM Adult Forum 10:10 AM Youth Forum (gr 9-12) 10:10 AM Young Moms “Frappy Hour” July 4 Monday Independence Day OFFICE CLOSED July 5 Tuesday 9:00 AM Staff Meeting 12:00 PM Yesterday’s Youth 5:00 PM Building Committee July 6 Wednesday 12:15 PM Worship 5:30 PM KETV Management Board 6:00 PM Heritage Series July 7 Thursday 4:00 PM Healing Gift Free Clinic July 9 Saturday 5:00 PM Worship July 10 Sunday 8:00 AM - 11:00 AM Breakfast 9:00 AM & 11:00 AM Worship 9:00 AM Nursery (0-2 yrs) 10:10 AM Adult Forum 10:10 AM Youth Forum (gr 9-12) 10:10 AM Internship Committee 10:10 AM Young Moms “Frappy Hour” 12:00 PM Book Group 12:00 PM Media Ministry 5:00 PM Mission Trip Sponsorship Dinner 10 July 12 Tuesday 9:00 AM Staff Meeting 11:00 AM Clinic Board 5:00 PM Building Committee July 13 Wednesday 9:00 AM Sewing Group 11:30 AM Property Committee 12:15 PM Worship 5:30 PM KETV Management Board 6:00 PM Heritage Series 6:00 PM Young Family Fun Night July 14 Thursday Council Reports Due 9:30 AM WELCA Board Meeting 4:00 PM Healing Gift Free Clinic July 15 Friday 7:00 PM MS/HS Parent/Youth Kickball Game July 16 Saturday 9:30 AM Women’s Prayer Group 5:00 PM Worship July 17 Sunday Jul 17 - Jul 22 Con irmation Camp 8:00 AM - 11:00 AM Breakfast 9:00 AM & 11:00 AM Worship 9:00 AM Nursery (0-2 yrs) 10:00 AM Blood Pressure Checks 10:10 AM Adult Forum 10:10 AM Youth Forum (gr 9-12) 10:10 AM Young Moms “Frappy Hour” July 18 Monday 10:00 AM Pantry July 19 Tuesday 9:00 AM Staff Meeting 1:00 PM Prayer Shawl Group 5:00 PM Building Committee 6:30 PM Executive Committee 7:00 PM Church Council July 20 Wednesday 12:15 PM Worship 5:00 PM Communion @ deFreese Manor 5:30 PM KETV Management Board 6:00 PM Heritage Series July 21 Thursday 11:30 AM Men’s Luncheon 4:00 PM Healing Gift Free Clinic 7:00 PM Circle 5 July 22 Friday Wedding Rehearsal July 23 Saturday 3:00 PM Vega & Velquier Wedding 5:00 PM Worship July 24 Sunday 8:00 AM - 11:00 AM Breakfast 9:00 AM & 11:00 AM Worship 9:00 AM Nursery (0-2 yrs) 10:10 AM Adult Forum 10:10 AM Youth Forum (gr 9-12) 10:10 AM Young Moms “Frappy Hour” 12:00 PM Stephen Ministry July 25 Monday 10:00 AM Pantry 12:00 PM Endowment Board July 26 Tuesday 8:00 AM Adult Day Trip - Aging Faithfully Conference 9:00 AM Staff Meeting 5:00 PM Building Committee 7:00 PM Circle 3 July 27 Wednesday 12:15 PM Worship 5:30 PM KETV Management Board 6:00 PM Heritage Series July 28 Thursday 1:30 PM Circle 4 4:00 PM Healing Gift Free Clinic July 30 Saturday 9:30 AM Women’s Prayer Group Breakfast (offsite) 5:00 PM Worship July 31 Sunday 8:00 AM - 11:00 AM Breakfast 9:00 AM & 11:00 AM Worship 9:00 AM Nursery (0-2 yrs) 10:10 AM Adult Forum 10:10 AM Youth Forum (gr 9-12) 10:10 AM Young Moms “Frappy Hour” Kountze Memorial Lutheran Church Good News July/August 2016 August 13 Saturday 5:00 PM Worship August 1 Monday 10:00 AM Pantry August 2 Tuesday 9:00 AM Staff Meeting 12:00 PM Yesterday’s Youth 5:00 PM Building Committee August 3 Wednesday 12:15 PM Worship 5:30 PM KETV Management Board August 4 Thursday 4:00 PM Healing Gift Free Clinic August 5 Friday Wedding Rehearsal August 6 Saturday Homebound Communion 3:00 PM Weihs & Reinert Wedding 4:30 PM Blood Pressure Checks 5:00 PM Worship August 7 Sunday Homebound Communion 8:00 AM - 11:00 AM Breakfast 9:00 AM & 11:00 AM Worship 9:00 AM Nursery (0-2 yrs) 10:10 AM Adult Forum 10:10 AM Youth Forum (gr 9-12) 10:10 AM Young Moms “Frappy Hour” 12:00 PM OSJ Training August 8 Monday 10:00 AM Pantry August 9 Tuesday 9:00 AM Staff Meeting 11:30 AM Going Green 5:00 PM Building Committee August 10 Wednesday 9:00 AM Sewing Group 12:15 PM Worship 5:30 PM KETV Management Board August 11 Thursday 9:30 AM WELCA Board Meeting 11:30 AM Property Committee 4:00 PM Healing Gift Free Clinic August 14 Sunday 8:00 AM - 11:00 AM Breakfast 9:00 AM & 11:00 AM Worship 9:00 AM Nursery (0-2 yrs) 10:10 AM Adult Forum 10:10 AM Youth Forum (gr 9-12) 10:10 AM Internship Committee 10:10 AM Young Moms “Frappy Hour” 12:00 PM Book Group 7:00 PM MS/HS Girls Bible Study August 15 Monday Good News Deadline 10:00 AM Pantry August 16 Tuesday 9:00 AM Staff Meeting 1:00 PM Prayer Shawl Group 5:00 PM Building Committee August 17 Wednesday 12:15 PM Worship 5:00 PM Communion @ deFreese Manor 5:30 PM KETV Management Board August 18 Thursday 11:30 AM Men’s Luncheon 4:00 PM Healing Gift Free Clinic 7:00 PM Circle 5 August 19 Friday Wedding Rehearsal August 20 Saturday 9:30 AM Women’s Prayer Group 2:00 PM Ecabert & Arrick Wedding 5:00 PM Worship August 21 Sunday 8:00 AM - 11:00 AM Breakfast 9:00 AM & 11:00 AM Worship 9:00 AM Nursery (0-2 yrs) 10:00 AM Blood Pressure Checks 10:10 AM Adult Forum 10:10 AM Youth Forum (gr 9-12) 10:10 AM Young Moms “Frappy Hour” 12:00 PM Pantry Volunteer Appreciation Lunch August 22 Monday 10:00 AM Pantry August 23 Tuesday 9:00 AM Staff Meeting 5:00 PM Building Committee 7:00 PM Circle 3 Kountze Memorial Lutheran Church Good News July/August 2016 August 24 Wednesday 12:15 PM Worship 5:30 PM KETV Management Board August 25 Thursday 1:30 PM Circle 4 4:00 PM Healing Gift Free Clinic August 26 Friday Wedding Rehearsal August 27 Saturday 3:00 PM Berlett & Whitmore Wedding 5:00 PM Worship August 28 Sunday 8:00 AM - 11:00 AM Breakfast 9:00 AM & 11:00 AM Worship 9:00 AM Nursery (0-2 yrs) 10:10 AM Adult Forum 10:10 AM Youth Forum (gr 9-12) 10:10 AM Annual Meeting 10:10 AM Young Moms “Frappy Hour” 12:00 PM Stephen Ministry 2:00 PM All Church Picnic (Vennelyst Park) August 29 Monday 10:00 AM Pantry August 30 Tuesday 9:00 AM Staff Meeting 5:00 PM Building Committee August 31 Wednesday 12:15 PM Worship 5:30 PM KETV Management Board continued from page 3 biologist to help maintain and improve our global ecosystems, habitats, and terrestrial/ marine organism populations. I will be able to use the skills I have attained within my time here to help work toward those goal. I have developed lasting friendships with the congregation and staff and my time here has meant so much to me. I have developed a wonderful support system full of understanding, compassion, and trust and will cherish my memories of the great times I have had here at Kountze. I will do my best to provide updates and photos whenever possible. Thank you for all your support. God bless you all. Ashley Ford, Administrative Assistant 11 Kountze Memorial Lutheran Church 2650 Farnam St Omaha, NE 68131-3616 Phone: (402) 341-7761 Fax: (402) 341-4841 E-mail: [email protected] Web: www.kmlchurch.org Non-Profit Organization U.S. Postage PAID Omaha NE 68131 Permit 238 Dean W. Bard, Interim Senior Pastor H. Ashley Hall, Associate Pastor Inba Inbarasu, Visitation Pastor Worship Schedule: Saturday at 5 PM Sunday at 9 and 11 AM Wednesday at 12:15 PM The 9 AM Sunday service is televised live on Cox Cable Ch. 13 and live streamed on our website. New Member Classes Sundays, September 11 & 18 | 12-2 PM All of us at Kountze Memorial Lutheran Church rejoice in the presence of guests and visitors each week. If you are interested in becoming a member of our faith community, membership classes will be held again this month. The classes start with a light lunch at noon, following the 11 AM worship service and last approximately 1.5-2 hours. Please plan to attend both sessions. You will spend time with our pastors and staff learning more about our congregation and Lutheran heritage. Childcare is available (if needed). All new members will be received into the congregation on Sunday, September 25 at 9 AM, followed by a special reception at Adult Forum in the Fellowship Hall at 10 AM. If you would like to attend, please call the church of ice at 402-341-7761 or e-mail us at info@kmlchurch. org by Wednesday, September 7 so that we can plan for lunch. Please let us know if you have any food allergies or dietary needs. Thanks! Baptism Seminar Sunday, September 25 | 10:10 AM We will meet in the church of ice conference room, and then Pr. Hall will lead the participants to the Nave to walk through the liturgy. To register, call the church of ice at 402-341-7761.