...for...this ministry...over lows with many thanksgivings to God.

Thank you! In the short month since arriving at Kountze Memorial Lutheran Church, the word/phrase that best summarizes my experience is Thank you. Yes, my time has been full with various tasks expected of a pastor. For being able to serve meaningfully and then be encouraged by your expressions of gratitude, the best response I can give is Thank you.

I am continually impressed by the diverse abilities and efforts, yet common focus we can see at KMLC. Already twice now – at the post of ice and at the grocery store (My “work clothes” set me apart from other shoppers.) – someone has asked me which parish? When I answered

Kountze, I heard words highly praising the work of this congregation. For the chance to receive such comments, I say Thank you.

This seems to me an example of Saint Paul’s words in 2 Corinthians 9, quoted above. The Apostle is encouraging these Christ-followers to participate in an offering for famine relief. In his words, I picture an upward spiral. An act of generosity circles around to a response of gratitude which rises as praise to God. This recognizes that humans are involved in God’s work. We acknowledge the other person’s actions saying to her/him, Thank You! And, when we see this interaction

of deeds and words as part of God’s care for creation, God seems to enjoy the whole process. I learned this early in my career from a wise woman-elder who, as she was leaving the worship service, said to me, I praise God and thank you…

My wife, Donna, joins me as we Praise God! and Thank you! for your welcome into this shared ministry of Kountze.

Pastor Paul Moessner Interim Associate Pastor

KOUNTZE MEMORIAL LUTHERAN CHURCH

GOOD NEWSVolume 36, Issue 9 October, 2016

Dear Christian Friends,“You seem to have more energy for

all of this than I would have thought,” a friend remarked the other day. Actually, I have been surprised, too, that my energy level has been high, considering age, challenging duties and the strong inclination toward laziness built into my psyche. It is so apparent that I have wondered about it. “From whence does my help come?”

This week, something happened which triggered deeper re lection. The staff had scheduled a church of ice volunteer luncheon, invited some 25 folks who keep the phones

answered and the paper rolling week in and week out, and prepared a delicious lunch. Debbie Bogue made her famous Italian spaghetti sauce with an extra measure of love, Pastor Moessner brought a delicious dessert (did he really bake it himself?) and the whole crew set up with colorful table cloths and lowers, made salad and garlic bread, served beverages. I watched, made my usual inane comments and welcomed the guests. There were lots of happy people.

Most every day, I could write a paragraph like this about happenings at Kountze Memorial. My energy, and yours, comes through the people with whom we share life together and ultimately from the generous spirit of God which shapes what we do and how we do it. It is a remarkable experience— encouraging, uplifting,

joyful—and I am deeply grateful. This month, we begin our annual

fall stewardship program with the help of former Bishop Dennis Anderson as our leader. The theme he has chosen is: “Why? – ‘Cuz We’re Thankful.” To be sure, that theme its us well. We respond out of gratitude for what God has done and is doing for, with and through us, both at church and on our way. I invite you to re lect on that theme and experiences you have which bring light and life in the midst of some rather daunting realities in this ol’ world. Make a list and check it twice. My hunch is that you will come out where I do: Why? ‘Cuz I’m Thankful!

Peace and All Good Things,Dean W. BardInterim Senior Pastor

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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: • The 9 AM liturgy is broadcast on Cox Cable Channel 13 and is also live-

streamed on our website (www.kmlchurch.org). The Sunday bulletin is also available on our website.

• Nursery care is provided on Sunday mornings.• A brief, spoken Eucharist is offered on Wednesdays from 12:15-12:45 PM

in the Rotunda with Holy Communion.

Did You Miss a Service?Simply call the church at 402-341-7761 or email us

at info@kmlchurch.org to request a DVD of the 9 AM worship service or a bulletin. We would be glad to send these materials to you.

TV Ministry Volunteers NeededOur 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 402-341-7761.

Photo by Jake Madison

2017 Altar Flowers and Eternal CandleSign-up Now Available

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 altar lowers or the eternal candle each week in 2017. Donating altar lowers is a simple and meaningful way to honor a loved one who has passed away, celebrate a special anniversary or milestone, or can be given in thanksgiving for friends or family. Their names will appear in the church bulletin on the weekend you select. Some dates are also still available for 2016.

The Altar Flower and Eternal Candle sign-up is located in the Narthex, just before you enter the Sanctuary.

Worship with us on TV or via Internet Livestream

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.

In this issue...

• Yesterday’s Youth• Worship Training Seminar• Altar Guild Retreat• Feeding the Hundred• Reformation Book Fair• Family Day at Vala’s• First Communion Class• How to Use Your Bible• Bible Sunday• Omaha Street School Remodel• Grief Seminar• Organ Concert at Kountze

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Bible Study: A Prelude to Reading the Old TestamentContinues on Mondays, 6:00 PM or Wednesdays, 11:00 AMby Dr. Richard Sieling

This six-week Bible Study is being offered on Mondays (6 PM) and repeated on Wednesdays (11 AM).

What can we expect to ind when we open the Old Testament? Are there stories and themes that disturb us? What gifts does the Old Testament offer its readers? Is there a chapter you would like to discuss? The study is led by Dr. Richard Sieling.

Heritage Series: Introduction to the Liturgy To give priority to the return of a regular Bible Study and so as not to run

concurrent evening Adult Ed courses, Pr. Hall’s examination of Frank Senn’s Introduction to the Liturgy will resume for a four-week study in November. See the next Good News for more details.

Faith in Action

Church Picnic

What a wonderful day for Kountze Memorial! Approx. 350 children, youth, and adults attended our annual church picnic. There were plenty of fun activities for children, including the slip’n’slide, bounce house, face painting, playground, balloons, photo booth, and ield games, as well as prizes and trivia for the adults. The food was also a hit! We wish to thank the dozens of volunteers who helped make this event a success by preparing the food on Saturday, loading and unloading the church van, serving in the kitchen, setting up, greeting, cleaning up, helping with games, serving sno cones, and many other tasks.

Rally Sunday

The Sanctuary, Sunday school area, and Youth Center were a buzz in September with children, youth, and families returning for the fall programming year. Children were able to register for classes, meet their teachers, and learn more about all the activities happening this fall at Kountze. And everyone enjoyed the balloon parade and classroom blessing. Families of all ages are encouraged to participate in faith formation opportunities throughout the year.

October Adult ForumJoin us Sunday mornings

in the Fellowship Hallfrom 10:10-10:50 AM

10/2 Building Update10/9 Teresa Houser of

Magdalene Omaha of Trinity Cathedral

10/16 Omaha Street School with Linda Riemer

10/23 Review of Churchwide Assembly with Pr. Inba and Dr. Jeba Inbarasu

10/30 Bible Sunday

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Individuals and Families Invited to Serveas Ushers and GreetersSaturdays, Sundays, and Special Services

Ushers and Greeters serve a vital role in the life of Kountze Memorial Lutheran Church. Serving as an usher or greeter is a wonderful way to get to know others in our faith community and beyond! Ushers and Greeters are ministers of hospitality who embody God’s welcome and remind all of us to see God in one another. Matthew’s gospel reminds us that God is present especially in the stranger who is welcomed: “Come, you that are blessed by my Father, inherit the kingdom prepared for you from the foundation of the world; for . . . I was a stranger and you welcomed me” (Matt. 25:34-35).

Ushers and Greeters get to be among the irst to welcome God’s people to worship every week and

they serve an important role in every worship service. By warmly

and joyfully greeting and seating those in attendance, passing out bulletins, collecting the offering, and assisting with communion, or simply welcoming others, we are

blessed to welcome God’s very self. Typically, the commitment

would be a few Sundays a year, but volunteers are welcome to serve as often or as little as their schedule allows.

For more information or if you and your family are interested in serving as an Usher or a Greeter, please contact Ian Hart ield, Director of Congregational Life at ian@kmlchurch.org or 402-341-7761. Thank you.

Omaha Crop Hunger WalkAfter much soul searching, I

have decided not to promote the Crop Walk for Hunger this year. The primary consideration was the youth of Kountze and their families have always been the driving force behind the success of the Walk and we all know the multitude of demands on families these days (time and money).

I would encourage everyone who has given to the Omaha Crop Hunger Walk in past years to consider directing those funds to the Lutheran World Hunger Appeal (through the envelope system), the Kountze Pantry

and/or the Kountze Free Clinic or to the Capital Campaign (which will help both the pantry and the clinic).

Finally, I want to thank all of you who have walked in or donated to the Omaha Crop Hunger Walk in the past 20 plus years. It has been a joy and a blessing to share this experience with all of you. A special thank you should go out to Norma Pafford and Tootie Rohde for their extra hard work raising money during these past many years.

Ken Johnson

Worship Training SeminarSaturday, November 5

10 AM – NoonA workshop for all worship

enablers (ushers, greeters, lectors, and communion assistants) will be held Saturday, November 5. We begin the day with prayer in the rotunda. After a general session about the role of worship in our community, we will divide up into our respective groups to address business and training related to our areas of service. Repeat sessions will be held for those who serve in more than one area. All worship enablers are expected to attend; new members (or the curious) are welcome.

For more information, please contact Pr. Hall. Please register by calling the church of ice.

Altar Guild RetreatSaturday, November 12

10 AM – NoonWe begin with Prayer in

the Rotunda before meeting to discuss general business related to the smooth preparation for the worship life of the congregation. All members are expected to attend; new members (or the curious) are welcome!

For more information, please contact Linda Johnson or Pr. Hall.

Save the DateThanksgiving Dinner

at St. Peter Catholic ChurchThursday, November 24

Kountze Memorial is a joint sponsor for this free community event. Volunteers needed!

A sign-up sheet will be available soon at the Welcome Desk and in the worship bulletins during the month of November.

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Church Council Notes - September 20, 2016The meeting was called to order at 6:46 PM. Minutes, inancial, staff, committee, and board reports were unanimously

accepted.Pr. Bard, Tarna Kidder, and Terri Larkowski provided an update on the call

process. Finalizing the Ministry Site Pro ile will be done at a special Council meeting on Sunday, October 16.

The KETV Management Board asked for a reaf irmation on some of the decisions going forward. The Council voted to af irm support of the Managemet Board.

Nominations and elections for Council of ices was conducted. Results of elections were as follows: Tarna Kidder, Vice Chair; Adam Klinker, Secretary; Terrie Larkowski, Treasurer.

Nominations and appointments of Council members to boards and committees. deFreese Manor Board, Ashley Sum, Penny Hovendick, Deb Hinrichs and Chad Picha; Council representation on the Endowment Fund Board, Tarna Kidder; Committee liaisons are: Congregational Activities Committee, Steve Jacobson; Youth Committee, Robin Perkins; Global Mission, Scott Henneman; Social Ministry, Jeff Senn

Terrie Larkowski presented a series of ive actions af irmed by the Council: 1) Allocation of undesignated extraordinary funds for washer/dryer installation 2) Treat fundraising expenses for Kountze Commons as Capital Campaign expenses; 3) Allocation for $11,000 lighting project, illuminating the church 4) Allocation of 50% of the Urban Ministry Coordinator’s compensation, from pantry funds, in consultation with the Pantry Task Force 5) combined TV & Media Ministries into one fund, joining internet streaming and television broadcasting.

Council approved a plaque with the names of all called associate pastors to hang with the portraits of all KMLC senior pastors.

Hired Sheri Rose as part-time Financial Secretary. Contracted with Tim Walker to assist part-time with property maintenance.

The meeting adjourned at 8:50 PM, with the Lord’s Prayer.

Women’s News• The quilts made by the

Kountze Sewing Group brought in $321 at the Camp Carol Auction in July.

• Lutheran Women of Omaha will meet October 11 at Bethel Lutheran Church at 1312 South 45 Street. The program will be Project Hope. If interested in going, call Carole Woodworth at 402-339-2056.

• The circle project for October is the Campus Ministry at UNL.

• The next W-ELCA Board will not meet until November 10.

• The Christmas Tea will be December 2 at Kountze at noon. Kim Eames of Merrymakers will entertain.

Men’s LuncheonThursday, October 20

11:30 AM at Kountze MemorialCost: $10

This month we’ll welcome KMLC member Steve Coufal, Executive Director of Omaha Airport Authority. He will be with us to share more about what’s happening at the airport.

All Men of KMLC invited. Please rsvp to the church of ice (402-341-7761) or to Ian Hart ield (ian@kmlchurch.org)by Wednesday, October 19.

Yesterday’s YouthTuesday, October 4

12:00 NoonCost: $4

It’s here! The program you’ve all been waiting for! Kountze member, Shayne Fili, will delight us with a Kountze version of “Antiques Roadshow.” Come for lunch and then join in the fun by bringing in a “treasure” or two and learn more about it. Or just show up to listen in as Shayne tells us all about what’s going on at the auctions these days. All ages welcome.

RSVP to the church of ice. Don’t miss out! Contact Sheri Tipton (402-415-6033) with questions.

Monday, October 10Meet at St. Michael

13232 Blondo10:30 AM/leave at 11:00 AM

Cost: TBD ($10ish)The Older, Wiser Lutherans group

at St. Michael Lutheran is planning a trip to the National DeSoto Wildlife Refuge and we are invited to join them. They will be taking the St. Michael bus and plan to stop for lunch in Blair. Please RSVP to Deanne Fortney (402-493-0320) by Monday, October 3. There will be a charge for the bus depending on the number going, but it will be minimal (maybe $10) if we can ill the bus!!

Thank You!Thanks for all of the cards,

prayers, well wishes, and support while I was in the hospital for two weeks. It means a great deal to Debbie and myself to know that we have you there for us on this journey.

John Bogue

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A Message for Stewardship, Fall, 2016by Pastor Dennis A. Anderson

WHY?

You will be seeing that question around KOUNTZE during the next several months.

WHY?

Why what?Let met get to that. In Luther’s

explanation of the First Article of the Apostle’s creed he reminds us that God “Provides me with food and clothing, home and family, daily work, and all I need from day today…..Therefore I surely ought to THANK, and PRAISE, SERVE and, OBEY HIM.”

Really? I work hard for all I have. Right? YES! But who gives me the energy, the opportunity, the raw materials, the spirit? The bottom line is all of life is GIFT! GIFT FROM GOD.

People who recognize this truth

become “GENEROUS” people. The indo-european root for the word “generous” means “birth…life…..to generate.” You know generous people….they generate life, happiness, success. They multiple talents and gifts. The opposite of generous is stingy, the reduction of life.

Now back to “WHY?” Why what? Why do we give? Because we are thankful! Generous people know all of life is GIFT. Generous people multiply gifts and bring LIFE!

So, our stewardship theme this year is:

WHY? ‘CAUSE WE ARE THANKFUL!

(Eph. 5:20 “Giving thanks always and for everything to God the Father in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ.”)

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 Flowersto 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 402- 341-7761 or via email at info@kmlchurch.org if you are interested in volunteering.

Blood Pressure ChecksSaturday, October 1 4:30-5PM

Bride’s Room near Sanctuary

Sunday, October 16 10-11AMFellowship Lounge

Feeding of the Hundreds Remember the biblical story

about the feeding of ive thousand? Are those kinds of acts happening in our neighborhood today? Yes, in the hundreds! Each week, through the Kountze Memorial Food Pantry, around 400 individuals are provided food. Forty percent of these are children and these hundreds come from approximately 230 households.

The Pantry’s mission, “Feeding the Hungry in Christ’s Name” is achieved through your designated inancial contributions so that food items can be purchased from the Food Bank of the Heartland and ALDI store. In addition, numerous donated food items are received in the food pantry blue barrel in the west entryway. And, many of you volunteer your service and thus God’s mission is ful illed through the pantry. Your generosity is sincerely appreciated.

Though many have been served

and seems that the mission should be complete, there are still individuals whose food stability is fragile…the need to feed the hungry continues. This holiday season we will once again invite you to help provide food and money so that holiday food bags can be distributed. Be sure to watch for more details to come very soon for this annual event.

Saint Paul wrote to the Corinthians: “And God is able to provide you with every blessing in abundance, so that by always having enough of everything, you may share abundantly in every good work” (II Corinthians 9: 8). As Lutherans we would respond, “This is most certainly true!” And the guests of Kountze Memorial food pantry say “thanks be to God!”

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Kountze Library to Host Reformation Book FairOctober 16-30, 2016In the church library

The 500th

anniversary of the Reformation is fast approaching! Do you want to learn more about Martin Luther, his writings, and their impact on Christianity? Do you want to re lect on the ongoing impact of the Reformation today? Stop by our Reformation 500 Bookstore to shop for engaging books on the Reformation for readers of all ages and interests! Save up to 50%, plus receive free shipping on all Bookstore titles.

Stop by the Church Library, located just off Fellowship Hall,

from Sunday, October 16 through Sunday, October 30 anytime. Library volunteers will be on hand to assist you each Sunday from 10-11AM. If

you stop in during the week, please inquire in the church of ice.

Our Bookstore is sponsored by Augsburg Fortress, the publishing ministry of the ELCA. The books will include bestselling biographies like Luther the Reformer as well as an atlas of the European Reformations, a graphic novel for young readers, and primary sources from The Annotated Luther series.

Pastoral ActsBaptisms: Juliana Marie Durio, August 20, 2016 Lennon Eileen Durio, August 20, 2016 Willa Evelyn Jones, August 21, 2016 Preston Henry Meis, August 27, 2016

Weddings: Antone Arrick/Jaclyn Ecabert, August 20, 2016 Rich Whitmore/ Vicki Jo Berlett, August 27, 2016

Funerals: Donald Bock, August 26, 2016 Kaye Bock, August 29, 2016 Melvin Hinrichs, August 27, 2016 Helen Johnson, August 30, 2016 Lucille Moss, September 16, 2016

Book GroupSunday, October 9, 12 PM “Mr. Penumbra’s 24-Hour

Bookstore: A Novel”by Robin Sloan

October Book Club Selection “Mr. Penumbra’s 24-Hour Bookstore: A Novel” by Robin Sloan

This is an old school mystery set irmly in tech loving, modern day

San Francisco. Clay Jannon lands a job at a bookstore with very few patrons and even fewer purchases. His curiosity leads him to an even bigger conspiracy at play. As Clay and friends unravel the puzzles of Mr. Penumbra’s book shop, the story turns into sort of a nerdy heist, with real life gadgets, secret societies, and a lot of things to say about the past, present, and future of reading.

Kountze Memorial Launches New Websitewww.kmlchurch.org

Kountze Memorial Lutheran Church is excited to announce the launch of our new church website. Featuring a fresh, yet traditional look, our new site (www.kmlchurch.org) will make it easier to ind information on church events and activities, live stream

our worship services, contact our pastors and staff, download worship bulletins and monthly newsletters, and learn more about our

many faith formation and outreach ministries.

When you visit the new site on your computer, tablet, or smartphone, you will be able to quickly connect with us on social media, take a 3D tour of the church building, donate online, learn

more about our capital campaign, and much more!

Our new site incorporates professional photography of our building architecture, stained glass windows, and many congregational ministries and events. In the coming weeks, we will be adding additional information and media.

We invite you to visit our new site and connect with us!

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ConfirmationContinues Wednesdays, 6:45 PMDinner served at 6 PM

Con irmation is for youth in 7th and 8th grade

Family Day at Vala’s Pumpkin Patch Sunday, October 2, 1 - 4 PM

Join us for a fun- illed day at Vala’s Pumpkin Patch. We will be at campsite #21 with hotdogs, chips, drinks, and s’mores.

Elevate Youth RetreatFriday, October 7 - Sunday, October 9

• Elevate Youth Retreat is a faith- illed and fun weekend for all youth 6th - 12th grade. Lodging will be in cabins, there’ll be home-cooked style meals, and activities including worship, devotions, games, music and group building initiatives such as the climbing wall, zip line, high ropes, gaga ball, volleyball, and paintball! Over a hundred Lutheran youth from Nebraska will be attending!

• You can register up until Tuesday, October 4. Please contact Katie Larson (katie@kmlchurch.org or 402.341.7761) for more information.

First Communion ClassSunday, October 16 at Noon

Pastor Hall will lead a short preparation for those children ready to make their First Communion. The seminar begins in the conference room of the of ice.

The ELCA, standing with historical and ecumenical consensus, af irms that all baptized Christians may receive the Lord’s Supper. A good rule of thumb to determine if the “time is right” is to consider whether your child is curious about participating in the Sacrament.

Pr. Hall will introduce the children and parents to the meaning and process of our weekly celebration of Christ’s gift. Please register by calling the church of ice at 402-341-7761.

Girls Bible StudySunday, October 16, 7 - 8:30 PM

All girls 6th - 12th grade. Please contact Katie Larson for the location.

How to Use Your BibleSunday, October 23, 10:10 AM

This is a “how to” class for children in Kindergarten through ifth grade and their parents/guardians to work together and learn how to use their Bible. If you have a bible from previous years, please bring it. If not, we’ll have a bible for you.

We’ll meet in the Joyful Sounds room upstairs in the Sunday school area.

Bible SundaySunday, October 30

Bible Sunday is a Sunday when children ages 2 or 4, and in grades 1st, 3rd 5th, or 7th will receive an age-appropriate bible.

First Communion CelebrationSunday, October 30

Children making their First Communion will receive the Sacrament on Reformation Sunday, at the 9 AM liturgy and receive their certi icates during the Adult Forum at 10:10 AM.

Mark Your CalendarsAnnual Advent GatheringSunday, November 27, 10 AM - 1 PM

Join us in the Fellowship Hall for Christmas crafts, fun, and fellowship. There are crafts for children and adults of all ages! Chili will be served at Noon. If you have any questions - please contact Katie Larson.

Look What’s Coming Up!

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High School Youth ForumSundays, 10:10 AM

Every Sunday, youth in grades 9-12 gather in the Youth Center (Lower level of the church) 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!

Upcoming Topics 10/2 Kountze Commons Building

Update 10/9 Luther Movie 10/16 Luther Movie10/23 Luther Movie10/30 Reformation Day Party

New Acolytes InstalledCongratulations to 3 new acolytes

who were installed into the Order of Saint John in August and September: Rahn Johnson, Anna Kidder, and Cameron Miller.

Save the date!!Candlelight Carol SingKountze Memorial Lutheran ChurchSaturday, Dec. 17 at 5:00 PM(prelude begins at 4:40 PM)Reception followingFree-will OfferingNursery care will be provided

Oh, come, all ye faithful, joyful and triumphant!Oh, come ye, oh, come ye to Bethlehem;Come and behold Him born the king of angels:Oh, come, let us adore Him, oh, come, let us adore Him,Oh, come, let us adore Him, Christ the Lord!

We invite you to join us as we celebrate the birth of Jesus with singing and worshipful re lection. Journey to the manger through beautiful scripture readings, sacred poetry, congregational singing and special musical offerings from the Kountze choirs, handbells, brass, woodwinds, strings, harp and more. We look forward to this opportunity to gather together to welcome the birth of Jesus! Please join us in the blessed gifts of the Eucharist, word and song!

Omaha Street School Kitchen Remodel

The KMLC Social Ministry Committee, through the leadership of Vicar Suzanne How and a generous grant from the Endowment, recently completed a kitchen remodel at the Omaha Street School, an accredited educational institution that empowers the lives of at risk youth through personalized education, life skills training, and a moral code in a Christ-centered environment. This important project, which included new looring, countertops and backsplash, electrical, cabinet hardware, a disposal, new paint, and a refrigerator, will allow the school to better serve the nutritional needs of their students.

We recently received this thank you note from the school: “There are no words to express our gratitude for the awesome new kitchen. We wish we could have captured the faces of the students as they entered the kitchen for breakfast. Priceless! Your generosity in time, materials, and appliances, is amazing. Please thank the entire committee. It is because of partners like you that we can give our students a real chance at education! Thank you and blessings to you.”

The Omaha Street School opened its doors in January 1999 with four students. Today enrollment ranges from 25 to 30 with an average classroom size of 8 students. OSS is

af iliated with the Street School Network (SSN), which has over 40 schools in its network of inner-city Christian based schools. Students at the Omaha Street School feel that they are valued as individuals, that they matter and that they are part of a nurturing family. Among the caring and compassionate instructors, staff, and volunteers, they ind hope and gain self-esteem while increasing valuable self-suf iciency skills along with their education.

Linda Reimer, Director of Development and Marketing will be our guest speaker at the Adult Forum on Sunday, October 16.

CandlelightCarol Sing

Come and celebrate the birth of JesusWith singing and worshipful reflection

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October 1 SaturdayHomebound Communion4:30 PM Blood Pressure Checks5:00 PM Worship

October 2 SundayHomebound Communion7:45 AM & 10:00 AM Adult Choir8:00 AM - 11:00 AM Breakfast9:00 AM & 11:00 AM Worship9:00 AM Nursery (0-2 yrs)10:10 AM Adult Forum10:10 AM Youth Forum (gr 9-12)10:10 AM Young Moms “Frappy Hour”10:10 AM Sunday School (2yr-8th gr)12:00 PM Stewardship Coommittee1:00 PM Familly Day @ Vala’s9:00 PM LCM Worship @ CU

October 3 Monday10:00 AM Pantry6:00 PM Bible Study

October 4 Tuesday9:00 AM Staff Meeting12:00 PM Yesterday’s Youth5:00 PM Building Committee

October 5 Wednesday11:00 AM Bible Study12:15 PM Worship5:30 PM KETV Management Board5:45 PM MS/HS Choir Rehearsal6:00 PM Handbell Choir Rehearsal6:00 PM Dinner6:45 PM Con irmation7:00 PM Adult Choir Rehearsal7:30 PM Closing Worship

October 6 Thursday4:00 PM Healing Gift Free Clinic

October 7 FridayOct 7 - Oct 9 MS/HS Elevate Retreat6:00 PM Wedding Rehearsal

October 8 Saturday9:00 AM Archives Work Day3:00 PM Meyo & Nelson Wedding5:00 PM Worship

October 9 Sunday7:45 AM & 10:00 AM Adult Choir8:00 AM - 11:00 AM Breakfast9:00 AM & 11:00 AM Worship9:00 AM Nursery (0-2 yrs)10:10 AM Adult Forum10:10 AM Youth Forum (gr 9-12)10:10 AM deFreese Manor Board10:10 AM Young Moms “Frappy Hour”10:10 AM Sunday School (2yr-8th gr)12:00 PM Book Group9:00 PM LCM Worship @ CU

October 10 Monday10:00 AM Pantry11:00 AM DeSoto Wildlife Refuge6:00 PM Bible Study

October 11 TuesdayLWO @ Bethel Lutheran9:00 AM Staff Meeting11:30 AM Going Green5:00 PM Building Committee

October 12 Wednesday9:00 AM Sewing Group11:00 AM Bible Study12:15 PM Worship5:30 PM KETV Management Board5:45 PM MS/HS Choir Rehearsal6:00 PM Dinner6:45 PM Con irmation7:00 PM Handbell Choir Rehearsal7:30 PM Closing Worship

October 13 ThursdayCouncil Reports Due11:30 AM Property Committee4:00 PM Healing Gift Free Clinic

October 14 FridayWedding Rehearsal

October 15 SaturdayGood News Deadline9:30 AM Women’s Prayer Group2:30 PM Schuett & Kooienga Wedding5:00 PM Worship

October 16 SundayOct 16 - Oct 30 Reformation Book Fair7:45 AM & 10:00 AM Adult Choir8:00 AM - 11:00 AM Breakfast9:00 AM & 11:00 AM Worship9:00 AM Nursery (0-2 yrs)10:00 AM Blood Pressure Checks10:10 AM Adult Forum10:10 AM Council10:10 AM Youth Forum (gr 9-12)10:10 AM Young Moms “Frappy Hour”10:10 AM Sunday School (2yr-8th gr)12:00 PM 1st Communion Class7:00 PM MS & HS Girl’s Bible Study9:00 PM LCM Worship @ CU

October 17 Monday10:00 AM Pantry6:00 PM Bible Study

October 18 Tuesday9:00 AM Staff Meeting1:00 PM Prayer Shawl Group5:00 PM Building Committee5:30 PM Executive Committee6:30 PM Church Council

October 19 Wednesday11:00 AM Bible Study12:15 PM Worship5:00 PM Communion @ deFreese Manor5:45 PM MS/HS Choir Rehearsal6:00 PM Dinner6:45 PM Con irmation7:00 PM Handbell Choir Rehearsal7:30 PM Closing Worship

October 20 Thursday11:30 AM Men’s Luncheon4:00 PM Healing Gift Free Clinic7:00 PM Circle 5

October 21 FridayWedding RehearsalOctober 22 Saturday2:30 PM Peterson & Pranschke Wedding5:00 PM Worship

October 23 Sunday7:45 AM & 10:00 AM Adult Choir8:00 AM - 11:00 AM Breakfast9:00 AM & 11:00 AM Worship9:00 AM Nursery (0-2 yrs)10:10 AM Adult Forum10:10 AM Youth Forum (gr 9-12)10:10 AM How to Use Your Bible Class10:10 AM Young Moms “Frappy Hour”10:10 AM Sunday School (2yr-8th gr)12:00 PM Stephen Ministry9:00 PM LCM Worship @ CU

October 24 Monday10:00 AM Pantry12:00 PM Endowment Board1:00 PM Celebrate Creativity Set-up6:00 PM Bible Study

October 25 TuesdayOct 25 - Oct 28 9:30 AM Celebrate Creativity9:00 AM Staff Meeting5:00 PM Building Committee7:00 PM Circle 3

October 26 Wednesday11:00 AM Bible Study12:15 PM Worship7:00 PM Handbell Choir Rehearsal

October 27 Thursday1:30 PM Circle 44:00 PM Healing Gift Free Clinic

October 28 FridayWedding RehearsalOctober 29 Saturday9:30 AM Women’s Prayer Group Breakfast3:00 PM Moldenhauer & Norton Wed.5:00 PM Worship

October 30 Sunday7:45 AM & 10:00 AM Adult Choir8:00 AM - 11:00 AM Breakfast9:00 AM & 11:00 AM Worship9:00 AM 1st Communion9:00 AM Nursery (0-2 yrs)10:10 AM Adult Forum10:10 AM Youth Forum (gr 9-12)10:10 AM 1st Communion Celebration10:10 AM Young Moms “Frappy Hour”10:10 AM Sunday School (2yr-8th gr)9:00 PM LCM Worship @ CU

October 31 MondayHalloween10:00 AM Pantry

October 2016 Kountze Memorial Lutheran Church Good News 11

October Birthdays

1. E. Lawrence Camenzind, Jr., Meghan Gunia, Duane Hovendick, Steven Lamphere, Heather McShane, Darlene White

2. Janet Bain, Rodney Edwards, Jr., Ardell Hobscheidt

3. Dana Boden, Lynne Mosiman, Lois Reinke

4. Emilia Dietrich, Nicole Peterson, Jack Wiese

5. Natalie Blanke, Diane Rasmussen, Ronald Rasmussen, Angela Carlson

6. Carly Costanzo, Katherine Swanson7. Donald Barnes, Mary Jo Fike, Kathryn Geiger,

Kenneth Kendall, Julie O’Doherty, Molly Ohm, Stephanie Stephens

8. Gary Bannick, James Gleason, Roger Waller9. Christina Broekemeier, Joan Jacobson-Trotter, Janet

Mason, Ann McKenna, Steve Rowe10. Gordon Boe, Myrna Esluer, Barbara Nissen,

Samantha Schuett, Jerry Weible11. Eileen Gustafson, Dori Harshbarger, Keith Powell,

Kevin Powell, Marjorie Sullivan12. Alexandra Clatterbuck, Warren Cooke, Allyson Fili,

Ruth Martis, Michael Vutov13. Nathan Hagge, John Martens, Carmelicia Sieberson14. Robert Fonda15. Amy Dyer, Ryan Kosola, Emma Link

16. Kenneth Bailey, Sarah Fili, Keith Jansen, Julee Schroeder

17. Louis Andersen, Stephen Coufal, Richard Hagge, Kari Lancaster, Elizabeth Morse, Thomas Nippert

18. Jonathan Fischer, Dawn Hiatt, Robert Matuszeski, Marylin Oldaker, Donald Palmer, Linda Rosenberg

19. Marie Clymer, Matthew Hagge, Agnes Kracher20. Abbie Ashcraft, Patricia Baker, Lisa Bladt, Ranae

Gardner, David Klug, Jon H. Natvig, Linda Sheely, Randall Strobel

21. Sarah Brum ield, James Comfort22. Misty Parker, Gena Reynoldson, John Sarich23. Robert C. Johnson, Brad Madison, Ryan Miller24. Ronald Frykberg, Vicki Siderewicz25. Dean Bard, Mark Kidder, Frank Kuthan, Lindsey

Natvig, Jon Vawter26. Alicia Brommer, Courtney Cameron, Juan Menchaca,

Jennifer Misbach, Mary Jane Petersen, Amanda Schneiderman

27. Ralph Diggins, Teri Meyer, Cody Senn, Chris Zinnecker

28. Dana Krehmke, Jonathan Sarich, Paul Sum, Paul Swanson

29. Ted Greguska, Robert Sundell, Melissa Walker30. Eleanor Brown, William Fogle, Edith Goodwin,

Deborah Mangen31. Steven Hirsh, Rodney Nord, Mary Taylor

Grief SeminarSunday, November 6, 201612 – 2 PM

Grief is dif icult and especially during the holidays. If you have lost a relative or close friend, this

would be an opportunity to share that grief with others and share how we can move through that grief. A light lunch will be served. Please call the church of ice at 402-341-7761 to make a reservation.

AGO Organ ConcertSunday, November 6, 20163:00 PM, Reception to Follow

The Omaha Chapter AGO (American Guild of Organists) is pleased to present Dr. Catherine Rodland in concert at Kountze.

Dr. Rodland, is Artist in Residence

at St. Olaf College. She graduated cum laude with departmental distinction in organ performance from St. Olaf in 1987.

Mark Jones will be the organist host for the concert, with Jean Johnson acting as host on behalf of the AGO. Also present will be Dr. J Gordon Christensen, Dean of the chapter.

The concert is free and open to the public. You won’t want to miss this ine concert on our newly renovated

organ. Be sure to invite your friends to join us.

Non-Pro itOrganizationU.S. Postage

PAIDOmaha NE 68131

Permit 238

Kountze Memorial Lutheran Church 2650 Farnam StOmaha, NE 68131-3616

Phone: (402) 341-7761Fax: (402) 341-4841E-mail: info@kmlchurch.org Web: www.kmlchurch.org

Dean W. Bard, Interim Senior Pastor H. Ashley Hall, Associate Pastor Paul Moessner, Interim Associate Pastor Inba Inbarasu, Visitation Pastor

Worship Schedule:Saturday at 5 PMSunday at 9 and 11 AMWednesday at 12:15 PM

The 9 AM Sunday service istelevised live on Cox Cable Ch. 13 and live streamed on our website.