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KOUNTZE MEMORIAL LUTHERAN CHURCH

GOOD NEWSVolume 38, Issue 10 November, 2018

Fellow Members of Kountze Memorial,

I am pretty sure you all know the familiar Sunday School song:

Refrain:I am the church! You are the church!

We are the church together!All who follow Jesus, all around the world!

Yes, we’re the church together!

The church is not a building;the church is not a steeple;

the church is not a resting place;the church is a people.

I certainly believe that. The church is the people, the people of God gathered together as one around Word and Sacrament. We are the people of God.

But we also call the building “the church” and that building is a very important place in our lives. It is where we worship; where we were baptized, con irmed, married … and where our funeral will take place.

Many of us – myself included – joined Kountze Memorial from other churches. For me, I was baptized, con irmed and ordained at Our Saviour’s Evangelical Lutheran Church in Brooklyn NY; married at St. Mary’s in Sioux Falls, SD. Served (and was a member) at Bethlehem Lutheran, rural Backus, MN;

Bethany Lutheran, Viborg, SD; Baltic and East Nidaros Lutheran Churches, Baltic, SD; East Side Lutheran Church, Sioux Falls, SD.

But now I am a member of Kountze Memorial Lutheran Church. And it is now Here in this Place . . . that I Belong. Most of you have a similar story, with many congregational memberships in your life. But now … you belong here at this place … at Kountze Memorial.

Here in this Place . . .I Belong is our theme for our Stewardship Campaign for 2019. We will conduct it on Sundays, November 11 and November 18 (on November 18 we will also celebrate a Day of Thanksgiving). This year’s campaign is three-fold: 1) we will ask for a commitment for the general ministry fund as we do every year; 2) we will ask for a commitment to Kountze Commons, Phase 2 which seeks to address our indebtedness and 3) we will ask you to consider various ways you can serve in the congregation with your time and talents.

We ask these three things of each other … because it is here, in this place we call Kountze Memorial Lutheran Church that each of us belongs. We have the privilege and the responsibility to call ourselves the Church.

Pastor Olaf Roynesdal

Here in this Place . . . I Belong

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Worship TimesHoly Communion is offered weekly at all three weekend liturgies which use

resources from Evangelical Lutheran Worship:Saturdays at 5:00 PM; Sundays at 9:00 and 11:00 AM: The 9:00 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.

Creighton Campus MinistrySunday Evening Worship - 7:00 PM at Halley Chapel

Taize at Creighton 2018 - 2019It can be dif icult to set aside time to be quiet and

present to the Lord with our busy schedules. We invite you to spend 30-40 minutes in meditative prayer, in which Christians of many denominations come together to pray. Everyone in the Creighton community and greater Omaha community is welcome, once per quarter!

November 8 8:15 PM in St. John’sFebruary 21 8:15 PM in St. John’sMarch 28 8:15 PM in St. John’s

Altar Flowers and 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 altar lowers or the eternal candle. 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.

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 9:00 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.

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WORSHIP WORSHIP with us...with us...

In this issue...

• Here in this Place... I Belong• Inter-Faith Thanksgiving

Service• Men’s Luncheon• Saint John’s Bible• Sunday School Update• Thanksgiving Potluck Dinner• Thanksgiving Dinner with St.

Peter’s• Worship Leader Training• Yesterday’s Youth

Photo by Jake Madison

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First Communion RecipientsOn Reformation Sunday, our of

our members received their First Communion after instruction with Pr. Hall: Britt Bailey, Jack Bailey, William Klinker, and Barrett Milks. The next class will be held in April. Please see future editions of the Good News or call the church of ice for more details.

Heritage Series in November: The Good LifeWednesdays in November, 6:00 PM(November 7, 14, and 28 -- skipping November 21)

Nebraskans claim to live the “good life.” Let’s explore more of what constitutes a good life from one Christian perspective. Pr. Hall will lead a discussion of

Herbert McCabe’s, The Good Life: Ethics and the Pursuit of Happiness. All are welcome.

The book is available for purchase through Amazon or AbeBooks. Copies of chapters will be available (starting the last week of October) for those who request them.

Please register at the church of ice so that we have enough copies. There are six chapters in the book, so after discussing the irst three chapters (“The Study of Ethics,” “The Good Life,” and “Politics and Virtue”) we will pause for Advent dinners and Vespers and then resume the inal three chapters in the new year.

Baptism SeminarSunday, January 27, 12:15 PM(immediately following 11:00 AM service)

Meet with Pr. Hall in the Nave immediately after the liturgy, and then he will walk through the baptism liturgy with you. To register, call the church of ice at 402-341-7761.

The next class is scheduled for March 10.

GROW GROW with us...with us...Inter-Faith Thanksgiving Day ServiceSunday, November 18, 5:00 PM

For the last several years, Jews, Christians, and Muslims have gathered for an inter-faith service of Thanksgiving in our city. This year, Kountze Memorial will host the annual city-wide event.

This year’s theme will focus on our common texts from our history of the United States, with each faith re lecting on the texts from their tradition and resources.

Adult Forum Nov 4: Experience of the Church in Africa: Jonna

Holland and Carol StoltenbergNov 11: Stewardship Kick-OffNov 18: Stewardship Kick-Off, Pt. 2Nov 25: No Forum Dec 2: Advent Fair

Eucharistic Minister TrainingSunday, December 2, 12:15 PM

Please consider becoming a Eucharistic Minister. The Sacrament of Holy Communion is one of God’s gifts

to us, His people. Through the Sacrament, we are forgiven, strengthened, and assured of our Lord’s presence now and forever. Because of sickness or other circumstances, if members are unable to participate in the celebration of Holy Communion during regular liturgies, trained volunteers of Kountze Memorial are equipped to visit them in their home and share the Body and Blood of Christ once a month.

Eucharistic Ministers serve as representatives of Kountze Memorial and are a vital connection between the liturgy and our home-bound members. Please join us for a brief training seminar on how you can be part of this very rewarding ministry. Please call the Church of ice to register or email [email protected]

New Member ClassJanuary 13 & 20 (please plan to attend both sessions) 12:15 - 2:00 PM

If you are interested in inding out more about Kountze Memorial or would like to join our congregation, please consider attending this New Member class. Lunch will be served and childcare is provided.

Please call the church of ice to register and let us know if you will need childcare.

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SERVE SERVE with us...with us...

Thanksgiving Dinner with St. Peter’sThanksgiving Day, November 22, 11:00 AM to 1:30 PMCo-sponsored with and held atSt. Peter’s Catholic parish (709 S 28th Street)

Preparations are under way for our annual Thanksgiving luncheon

Volunteers are needed to a) set up the night before; b) donate pies/desserts; and c) serve food, greet, and/

or clean tables during the meal.

This event brings so many people in our community together in a spirit of Christian love and fellowship. Please join us, either to volunteer or as a guest; all are welcome. Please contact Pr. Hall or the church of ice to volunteer.

Worship Leader Training: A Training for Worship Leaders(esp. Communion Assistants and Lectors)Sunday, November 11, 12:15 PM

This training will focus on new volunteers. The liturgy of the Church belongs to all the baptized. While pastors are called to lead worship, preach, and administer

the sacraments, the laity are called and encouraged to take part in all aspects of worship, whether that is before and after worship (as led by the Altar Guild) or during the liturgy as Communion Assistants and Lectors.

If you have any questions, please contact Pr. Hall. To register for the training, please call the church of ice.

Congratulations Barb Carlsen on being chosen Millard’s October Employee of the Month! Her students said “We love ‘singing’ your praises!”

Holiday Meal BagsOur Food Pantry holiday meal bags will be

distributed in December; 300 in total.This year’s holiday food items include:

• fully cooked ham (3 lb)• corn (15 oz)• green beans (15 oz)• pineapple tidbits/chunks (20 oz)• fruit cocktail/mixed fruit (14 oz)• cranberries jellied/whole (14 oz)• stuf ing (13 oz)• mashed potatoes (13 oz)• cream mushroom/cream chicken (10 oz)• quart shelf sustainable milk.

These items will be placed in a reusable tote with a Christmas card and a prayer square. The approximate cost of the 2018 holiday meal bag is $23.20 (the 2017 holiday meal bag cost $22.31); just a small increase. The food items have been changed from previous years to help maintain the cost yet provide additional food

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A Book of My OwnThank you to all those that donated

books to the Children’s Book Drive! Our goal of illing three tubs was surpassed by two extra tubs. The books will be distributed through the Junior League of Omaha through their “A Book in Every Hand” initiative.

Thank you to all those who volunteer for our Sunday School program. The children

appreciate your time and energy put into teaching the word of Christ each week. Your talents bring enthusiasm to the Christian Education program that extends beyond the church walls. Thank you!

Important Dates for theUpcoming School Year

Dec 2 Advent FairDec 16 Christmas Program

CJH Early Bird Savings!

Register for CJH Camp before January 31, 2019 and get $50 off a full-week session and a drawstring bag! You can register online at https://www.caroljoyholling.org/register.

CHILDREN, YOUTH & FAMILYCHILDREN, YOUTH & FAMILY......Look What’s Coming Up!

Joyful Sounds Children’s ChoirSundays, 9—9:30 AM

In the Joyful Sounds Studio

Who: Children K— 5th gradeWho: Children K— 5th gradewho want to praise our Lord by singing!!who want to praise our Lord by singing!!

Questions? Contact Donna MoessnerQuestions? Contact Donna MoessnerDirector of Children’s MusicDirector of Children’s Music

[email protected]@kmlchurch.org402-341-7761402-341-7761

Don’t forget, the Advent Fair is December 2, between 10:00 AM and 12:00 PM.

Find Christmas crafts and a chili lunch in the Fellowship Hall.

Advent Fair

Friday, November 166:00 PM

Join us for fellowship and delicious food at 6:00. Bring a side to share! Please RSVP by calling the church of ice at 402-341-7761. We look

forward to seeing you there!

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NEWS NEWS & Notes...& Notes...

September 18, 2018The meeting was called to order at

6:00 PM. The agenda for the meeting was

accepted.Minutes of the August meeting

were reviewed and accepted.Treasurer Rick Kolkman presented

the inancial report. A motion was made, seconded,

and unanimously approved to move general checking account to Dundee Bank, our smaller money market account to Dundee Bank, and our larger money market account to First National Bank Omaha.

Endowment and KETV, LLC inancials were presented.

A motion was made, seconded, and unanimously approved to accept the Treasurer’s Report.

With our inancial secretary

stepping down, we are seeking a replacement.

Staff reports were reviewed and accepted.

This will be Pr. Moessner’s inal council meeting as he has accepted a call to an interim position at Immanuel Lutheran in Bellevue.

The interfaith Thanksgiving service is being planned.

The idea of moving the annual picnic to the Kountze Commons green space has gained traction in committee.

Investigations of the ceiling trusses continue. We are possibly looking at $25,000 to $30,000 in repair costs to shore up a rotted beam. Loan for work has been approved.

There were nine new members in the irst session of the September new member class.

Stewardship theme this year is “Here in This Place: Celebrating Our Past, Inspired for the Future.” This year’s stewardship season will kick-off

November 11. Acceptance of catechumens on

Sunday was well-received.We are working with Pr. Moessner

to identify high school and junior high students who could be helpful with outreach. We want to know what excites this demographic and how we can best involve them in talking about their faith experiences and journeys.

The deFreese Manor Board needs two more Council members to round out its membership. Mike Jensen and Rick Kolkman have agreed to join.

An appeal has been made for more Council members to take part in serving at worship.

There being no further business to come before the Council, the Council unanimously voted to adjourn at 7:47 PM with the Lord’s Prayer.

The next regular KMLC Council meeting is October 16, 2018, at 6 PM. An executive committee session will take place at 10:30 AM, Sunday, October 14.

KMLC Young Professionals GroupPost college to the young at heart!Friday, November 16

Join us the 3rd Friday of the month. Please contact one of the members below to ind out details of this month’s meeting time and location.

Ashley [email protected]

orMelissa Musick [email protected] 913-209-4485

CandlelightCarol Sing

Come and celebrate the birth of Jesuswith singing and worshipful re lection

Saturday, Dec.15, 20184:40 PM Prelude5:00 PM Service

Nursery care providedDessert reception following ser ice

Kountze Memorial Lutheran Church

2650 Farnam StreetOmaha, NE

402-341-7761


Blessing an Advent Wreath and Christmas Tree In the German and Scandinavian traditions of Christianity, the Advent Wreath and Christmas Tree became important symbols of the Advent and christmas Seasons. These symbols can also be important opportunities for families to pray together; to discuss the Christian message of the season, as well as to share family stories. Blessings and prayers (i.e., devituibs) around the Advent Wreath and Christmas Tree are common and available from many Lutheran resources. Here are two:

Blessing the Advent WreathThe blessing of an Advent Wreath

takes place on the First Sunday of Advent or on the evening before the First Sunday of Advent. All may make the sign of the cross as a parent/ leader says:L Our help is in the name of the

Lord.Response (R) Who made heaven and earth.

Then the Scripture, Isaiah 9: (lines 1-2 and 5-6) or Isaiah 63 (lines 16-17 & 19) or Isaiah 64 (lines 2-7) is read. These readings may be done by the children.

L The Word of the Lord.R Thanks be to God.

With hands joined, a parent/leader says:L Let us pray: Lord our God,

we praise you for your Son, Jesus Christ: he is Emmanuel, the hope of the peoples, he is the wisdom that teaches and guides us, he is the Savior of every nation. Lord God, let your blessing come upon us as we light the candles of this wreath. May the wreath and its light be a sign of Christ’s promise to bring us salvation. May he come quickly and not delay. We ask this through Christ our Lord.

R Amen.

Blessing of a Christmas Tree(Whether done on Christmas Eve or

when the tree is put up earlier).With the family gathered, all may make a sign of the cross. A paren leader says:L Let us pray: O

God,who made this holy night [or, if don before Christmas Eve: this holy season shine with the brightness of new light. Bless this tree which we adorn with lights to honor him who comes to enlighten us. Let us see in this tree your beautiful simplicity and humble strength. Let this tree remind us of our responsibility for the care of your good earth. We ask this through Christ our Lord.

R Amen.

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items. This project is accomplished by the generous support of Kountze Memorial and Saint Michael Lutheran members and friends.

You are invited to make a inancial contribution for this annual holiday give away. Your gift can be given through the offering, please designate for the holiday meal bags or through the on-line giving page (https://www.kmlchurch.org).

Thank you for your continued inancial contributions, gifts of food, personal care, garden vegetables and orchard fruits. Recently, the pantry received a grant to help provide fresh and frozen meats to the pantry guests. It has been bene icial to have refrigeration and freezer space especially for the frozen meats.

Volunteers are always needed. The Monday shifts are 9:00-11:00 AM and 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM. The volunteer sign-up book is on the back counter in the A & B Rooms.

Should you have any questions or want to discuss ways to support the pantry, please contact Joyce “JP” Palmer, director of the Food Pantry. Her contact info: Wk Ph 402-341-7761 x 303 or [email protected].

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Pastoral Acts (September 16 – October 15)

Weddings:Alejandro Arze/Jessica Holland

September 22, 2018Alex Hardy/Karen Sass

September 29, 2018Brad Capellupo/Tara Strauss

October 6, 2018

REMEMBER TOFALL BACKWARDS

Daylight Savings Timeends at 2:00 AM on

Sunday, November 4


NEW MEMBERS RECEIVEDSeptember 30, 2018

KellyDebra505 S 16th St. Apt 904Omaha, NE 68102Cell: [email protected]

BakerNakoma, Olivia, & Bentley8165 S. 93rd StLa Vista, NE 68128Cell: [email protected]

McKeemanWilliam & Lynn17220 Meridith AveOmaha, NE 68116Cell: (402) [email protected]

Hovey-Chapman Linda1618 Military AveOmaha, NE 68111Home: [email protected]

Ranney Robert & Patricia6440 Cedar Plz Apt 112Omaha, NE 68106Home: 402-551-6903


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 11:00 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! Typically, the time commitment is only three Sundays a year.

Contact the church of ice at 402- 341-7761 or via email at [email protected] if you are interested in volunteering.

Blood Pressure ChecksSaturday, November 34:30-5:00 PMBride’s Room near Sanctuary

Sunday, November 1810:00-11:00 AMFellowship Lounge

Trained volunteers provide blood pressure checks free of charge on the 1st Saturday and 3rd Sunday of each month.

Yesterday’s YouthTuesday, November 6, 12:00 PM$4.00 for LunchAll ages are welcome!

We will be relaxing and watching a Rick Steves video. You won’t want to miss out on the delicious lunch being served at noon! We are having one of our most popular dishes! Hot Chicken Salad casserole. It is de initely a Lutheran favorite!! Also on the menu, is tasty Pumpkin Pie, and homemade, mulled hot apple cider. Just what we need to warm our bodies and souls.

Please RSVP to the church of ice by Friday, November 2. Any questions, please call Sheri Tipton (402-415-6033). As always, everyone of all ages, are welcome to attend. Looking forward to seeing you there!

Kountze Women of the ELCA (W-ELCA)• Omaha Lutheran Women will meet a Kountze for a luncheon on November

13 at noon. The program will be on Aprons. To make reservations please call Carol Woodworth 402-339-2056.

• The next Board meeting will be on November 8. We will discuss what we want to sponsor for our special offerings. We will also decide what the needs are for the Christmas Tea on December 1. All ladies of Kountze and friends are invited.

Women’s Christmas TeaSaturday, December 1, 12:00 PM

All women are invited. Come for festive food and fellowship! The entertainment will be Paul Siebert. He has a variety of instruments that he plays and also sings. We hope you will join us!

Book GroupSunday, November 11, Noon“A Spool of Blue Thread” by Ann Tyler

This book is a throwback to meaty family drama. It’s the story of a many generational family to whom powerful confrontation, profound and tragic events happen. The Whitshank family lives in Baltimore, MD. The parents are Abby and Red in their seventies, they have four children, two daughters Amanda & Jeannie, one biological son, Denny and an adopted son, Stem. Stem thinks because of aging parents with health problems that he should move in with them to help so Denny thinks he should also move in. Making for con licts to come. Join us on November 11 at noon for a lively discussion of this book.

KMLC Men’s LuncheonThursday, November 15, 11:30 AM (Please RSVP by November 14)At Kountze Memorial – Cost $10

Enjoy conversation and a meal on the third Thursday of each month. We have presentations on a variety of topics inviting us to consider how faith connects with the wider community and all of creation.

Watch the bulletin for more information on our November speaker.


November 1 ThursdayNovember 1 Thursday9:30 AM Celebrate Creativity4:00 PM Healing Gift Free Clinic

November 4 FridayNovember 4 Friday9:30 AM Celebrate Creativity

November 3 SaturdayNovember 3 SaturdayHomebound Communion4:30 PM Blood Pressure Checks5:00 PM Worship

November 4 SundayNovember 4 SundayAll Saints SundayHomebound CommunionDaylight Savings--fall back 1 hour7:45 AM & 10:00 AM Adult Choir8:00 AM - 11:00 AM Breakfast9:00 AM & 11:00 AM Worship9:00 AM Nursery (0-2 yrs)9:00 AM Joyful Sounds Children’s

Choir (gr K-5)10:10 AM Adult Forum10:10 AM Youth Forum (gr 9-12)10:10 AM Sunday School (2yr-8th gr)12:00 PM Grief Seminar7:00 PM LCM Worship @ CU (Halley

Chapel)November 5 MondayNovember 5 Monday

10:00 AM PantryNovember 6 TuesdayNovember 6 Tuesday

9:00 AM Staff Meeting12:00 PM Yesterday’s Youth6:30 PM Stewardship Committee

November 7 WednesdayNovember 7 Wednesday12:15 PM Worship6:00 PM Con irmation Dinner6:30 PM Con irmation7:00 PM Adult Choir Rehearsal7:30 PM Worship-All are welcome

November 8 ThursdayNovember 8 Thursday9:30 AM WELCA Board Meeting11:30 AM Property Committee4:00 PM Healing Gift Free Clinic6:00 PM Worship & Music

November 10 SaturdayNovember 10 Saturday5:00 PM Worship

November 11 SundayNovember 11 SundayVeterans Day7:45 AM & 10:00 AM Adult Choir8:00 AM - 11:00 AM Breakfast9:00 AM & 11:00 AM Worship9:00 AM Nursery (0-2 yrs)9:00 AM Joyful Sounds Children’s

Choir (gr K-5)10:10 AM Adult Forum10:10 AM Youth Forum (gr 9-12)10:10 AM Sunday School (2yr-8th gr)10:10 AM deFreese Manor Board12:00 PM Book Group12:15 PM Worship Assistant Training

(Com. Assist/Lector)7:00 PM LCM Worship @ CU (Halley


10:00 AM Pantry6:00 PM Christian Education

CommitteeNovember 13 TuesdayNovember 13 Tuesday

9:00 AM Staff Meeting6:30 PM Stewardship Committee

November 14 WednesdayNovember 14 Wednesday9:00 AM Sewing Group12:15 PM Worship6:00 PM Con irmation Dinner6:30 PM Con irmation7:30 PM Worship-All are welcome

November 15 ThursdayNovember 15 ThursdayGood News DeadlineCouncil Reports Due11:30 AM Men’s Luncheon1:30 PM Circle 44:00 PM Healing Gift Free Clinic7:00 PM Circle 5

November 16 FridayNovember 16 FridayNov 16 - Nov 18 LYON AssemblyYoung Professionals6:00 PM Thanksgiving Potluck

DinnerNovember 17 SaturdayNovember 17 Saturday

9:30 AM Women’s Prayer Group5:00 PM Worship

November 18 SundayNovember 18 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)9:00 AM Joyful Sounds Children’s

Choir (gr K-5)10:00 AM Blood Pressure Checks10:10 AM Adult Forum10:10 AM Youth Forum (gr 9-12)10:10 AM Sunday School (2yr-8th gr)10:30 AM Executive Committee5:00 PM Interfaith Thanksgiving

Service & Reception7:00 PM LCM Worship @ CU (Halley


10:00 AM PantryNovember 20 TuesdayNovember 20 Tuesday

9:00 AM Staff Meeting1:00 PM Prayer Shawl Group6:00 PM Congregational Council6:30 PM Stewardship Committee

November 21 WednesdayNovember 21 Wednesday12:15 PM Worship

November 22 ThursdayNovember 22 ThursdayThanksgivingOFFICE CLOSED11:30 AM - 1:00 PM Thanksgiving

Meal @ St. Peter’sNovember 23 FridayNovember 23 Friday

OFFICE CLOSEDNovember 24 SaturdayNovember 24 Saturday

5:00 PM WorshipNovember 25 SundayNovember 25 Sunday

Christ the King7:45 AM & 10:00 AM Adult Choir8:00 AM - 11:00 AM Breakfast9:00 AM & 11:00 AM Worship9:00 AM Nursery (0-2 yrs)9:00 AM Joyful Sounds Children’s

Choir (gr K-5)10:10 AM Adult Forum10:10 AM Youth Forum (gr 9-12)10:10 AM Sunday School (2yr-8th gr)12:00 PM Stephen Ministry

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Calendar...Calendar...


1. Myrtle Hinrichs, A. Wallace Jones, Cameron McCarthy, Sherry Nickel, Daniel Reeves, Cody Schramm

2. Penny Matuszeski, Marilyn McEwan, Richard Nelson III

3. Danna Grinnell, Dillon Klein, Anthony Robinson, Robert Siffring, Anne Ozar

4. Patricia Elson, Robert Whitehead 5. Lora Sarich6. Kimberly Grassmeyer, Melissa

Osentowski, Sarah White7. Corey Wagg, Tiffany Zaporowski8. Carol Herzog, Randy Rolfe, Angela Svacina9. Tyler Anderson, Gerald Clanton, Leslie Hartmann,

Shirley Dietrich, Pamela Duf ield, Paul Nippert, Beth Pechacek, Carolyn Wheeler

10. Michael Dodge, Robin Jones, Paulette Luetje, Katrina Venn, Tyler Willson

11. Janette Catron, Hazel Hanson, Timothy Snyder, Dean Van Caster

12. Deanna Lundin, Jameson McShane, Christina Raber, Ethan Ray, Jeanne Schramm

13. Kristine Olson14. Sharon Anderson, Sydney Dietrich, JoDee Klinker,

Rebecca Kratky, Christopher Vawter15. Blake Gittler, Cathy Mileger

16. Christopher Fischer, Robin Ferguson, Kristine Zellmer17. William Kee18. Kristen Freier, Dwight Kurbis, Judith Ryan, Cole

Schramm19. Vanessa Bang, Antonio Costanzo, Linda Peltz, Lynn

Schneiderman, Jeanette Sikora20. Gary Ashcraft, Kenneth Johnson21. Jamie Catron, Justin Diggins, Paul Gittler, Bryon Line,

Matt Minturn22. Joan Kassay-Farkas, Derek Reichert, Sarah Reida,

Carol Stoltenberg23. June Anderson, Kyle Johnson, Kent Rasmussen,

Roberta Worm24. Benjamin Brinkman, Tristan Johnson, Lloyd Peters,

Kyra Peterson, Douglas Reed25. Linda Filbrandt, Benjamin Svacina26. Evelyn Fialho, Jeremy Lange, Kara Radwan27. Adam Arispe, Sean McLeod, Duane Retzlaff, Annette

Worley28. Walter Nash, Donna Reinig29. Albert Grage, Benjamin Hinrichs30. Beverly Bannick, Carl Englert, Stefanie Ervin, Katie

Harshbarger, Joshua Kellems, John Mertz, Debbie Robinson

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7:00 PM LCM Worship @ CU (Halley Chapel)

November 26 MondayNovember 26 Monday10:00 AM Pantry

November 27 TuesdayNovember 27 Tuesday9:00 AM Staff Meeting6:30 PM Stewardship Committee7:00 PM Circle 3

November 28 WednesdayNovember 28 Wednesday12:15 PM Worship6:00 PM Con irmation Dinner6:30 PM Con irmation7:30 PM Worship-All are welcome

November 29 ThursdayNovember 29 Thursday4:00 PM Healing Gift Free Clinic

November 30 FridayNovember 30 FridayWELCA Christmas Party Set-up

Grief SeminarSunday, November 4, 2018, 12:00 – 2:00 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 to 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.

In the City for Good Update

Loan Balance, 10/1/18 $4,135,763.82Principal Payment 10/1/18 $15,482.49Interest (10/1/18) ($13,510.51)Extra Principal Payment, 10/24/18 $450,000.00

Balance, 10/31/18 $3,670,281.33

Non-Pro itOrganizationU.S. Postage

PAIDOmaha NE 68131

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

Phone: (402) 341-7761Fax: (402) 341-4841E-mail: [email protected] Web: www.kmlchurch.org

Olaf Roynesdal, Senior Pastor H. Ashley Hall, Associate Pastor Inba Inbarasu, Visitation Pastor

Worship Schedule:Saturday at 5:00 PMSunday at 9:00 and 11:00 AMWednesday at 12:15 PM

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

RETURN SERVICE REQUESTED

Your gifts designated for “Hurricane response” will be used entirely (100 percent) for direct response until it is complete. Together, we can help provide immediate and long-lasting support for those whose lives have been impacted by hurricanes.

You can give through Kountze (put "Hurricane response" in the memo line) or make your check out to Lutheran Disaster Response and send to: Evangelical Lutheran Church in America, ELCA Gift Processing Center P.O. Box 1809, Merri ield, VA 22116-8009 Write “Hurricane response” or “Where needed most” on your check’s memo line.

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