Together in ministry Pastor Di

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1 Greetings Friends! These last few months we have traveled through the Gospel of John hearing the teachings of Jesus and the commissioning of the Disciples. On Pentecost we celebrated receiving the POWER of the Holy Spirit to enable us to carry on the work of the Church as commissioned by Christ. Now the real work begins working together June 2018 as the Body of Christ, the Church for all the world to see. 1 st Corinthians is one of the most studied books of the Bible because it is a book Paul wrote to Christians who had many of the same needs that Christians today have. In the New Student Study Bible, NRSV; the introduction to 1 st Corinthians is actually titled: The Last Place to Start a Church. No one expected much from crazy Corinth. The church was beginning to learning to live as a community, and struggled with finding how to live out faith in Christ in practical ways and within genuine relationships. Paul s words to the Corinthians were meant to encourage and to challenge. It was about treating one another better and building a healthy community. Paul wrote about how to handle life together. Our Summer Preaching Focus is Can t We All Just Get Along? Lessons from the Streets of Corinth. There are a lot of different people in the world and we live in a diverse nation made up of many different cultures, languages, races, and backgrounds. That kind of variety can make all our lives a lot more fun and interesting, but only if we get along with each other; despite our differences we all want to get along. Sharing conversations and sharing activities is a great way to be together in community. Join us Wednesdays during the summer from 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. for FUN & FELLOWSHIP! ALL AGES! Or just come for a glass of ice tea or cup of coffee and conversation! Board games, card games, karaoke, movies, art, yard games, make your own ice cream & more! This will be time to gather together! Invite your kids, grandkids, neighbors and friends. This will be a good way to show others how we get along with each other by spending time with each other: time spent in fellowship. Humans are social beings, and we enjoy being treated nicely. Getting along with someone, regardless of their passions, isn t about being their best friend or sharing all their hobbies. It is about treating people with respect, care and commissioned disciples living as the Church, as living as neighbors! Speaking of neighbors a very special THANK YOU to our neighbors at Crown Towers for the INCREDIBLE brunch they provided on May 6 th and the fellowship that followed! It is pretty cool to have neighbors like we do! Together in ministry Pastor Di

2 Page 2 The Messenger June 2018 Summer Sunday School Starting Sunday, June 10 th from 8:50-9:50 a.m. we will be showing videos of animated Bible Stories (great for all ages!) in the youth room. This will be a fun way to go through the Bible this summer! All are invited. Bring your friends, your family, and your neighbors! (Reserved seating not required!) Thank You SO MUCH! Thanks to all who participated in our Buildings & Grounds Clean-up Day on April 28 h. We had a real good group who worked very hard. The building and grounds look very good. Bob Hoff Summer is Coming! The financial needs of the church continue year- round. Please make a special effort to keep your offerings current during the summer months. Thank you for your faithfulness! Flooring Fund Our long-term church update and renovation is in progress! Thanks to your generosity, and a grant from CGEF, we have completed replacement of flooring in the Gathering Area of the upstairs/main floor. We hope to move on to our next step: replacing the carpet in the Enholm Fellowship Hall. Please help us continue this update and beautification of our facility by making an over-the-top donation, marking it Flooring. Thank you for your support of our growing ministries. Monday Movie Matinees No Cost No Reservations No Pressure Invite Your Friends! 1 st & 3 rd Mondays Movie and Refreshments at 1 p.m. Monday, June 4 th at 1 p.m. Monday, June 18 th at 1 p.m.

3 Page 3 The Messenger June 2018 Thanks to all who participated in the Red Cross Blood Drive May 27 th and to Lisa Sorensen for her leadership of this event. Free Community Meal: Tuesday, June 19 th from 5-7 p.m. All are welcome! SPREAD the word! INVITE your friends and come celebrate with our community and church family! This meal is for MEMBERS and FRIENDS and STRANGERS and everyone! Women s Circle will meet Monday, June 11 th at 1 p.m. at Pastor Diana s home. She has kindly extended an invitation for us to come to her home for lunch. Her address is 6417 North 63 rd Street. We will not meet in July and August, but will resume our meetings in September. We will meet the 2 nd Monday of each month in the Gathering Area at Church. All ladies are invited to come to Circle. Elda Juracek Lutheran Women of Omaha will meet at Immanuel Lutheran Church, 2725 N 60 th Ave on Tuesday, June 12 th for a noon luncheon. The program will be the Cathy the Comfort Dog. The freewill offering will go to Salvation Army Safe-T-Program. For reservations, contact Jean Mortensen at (402) or jmort@centurylink.net. Thursday Bible Study meets on Thursdays at 1 p.m. in the Gathering Area. We will only meet on the 21 st & 28 th in June. We are continuing a study of God and Nature. Please join us! If you have any questions, contact Del Finlay at (402) or delf60@cox.net. Faith Formation Classes in the summer will be a Sunday Morning movie at 8:50 a.m. and Wednesday Summer Fun from 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. ALL AGES INVITED! An Adult Sunday School Class will start a new study on June 3 rd at 9 a.m. in the Youth Room. All are invited to this study of Jonah: Reluctant Prophet. Project HOPE: Pantry times = Monday, Wednesday & Friday, 11:00 a.m. to 2:45 p.m. Receive clothing and food pantries! Call (402) Project Hope is always in need of Hamburger Helper, Pasta, Canned Vegetables, Creamed Soups, Peanut Butter, Tuna, Soda Crackers, Juices and Cereal. Please save your receipts from Family Fare grocery stores, Bag-N-Save and No-Frills. Project Hope is collecting them to earn cash for expenses and supplies. July Newsletter Deadline: Monday, June 25 th. The Newsletter Folders will meet on Thursday, June 28 th at 9 a.m. Volunteer to read with Kids on June 21 st. The United Way is sponsoring a Day of Action. On Day of Action, volunteers will commit to hours to read & engage with children in our community in grades Kindergarten through 3 rd grade. Both morning & afternoon event times are available at several partnering agency sites. To volunteer, go to: Grieving the loss of a loved one is painful and often leaves us feeling all alone. Don t hurt alone. Together with God s help we can go through this journey of grief and find a new normal. Please contact Pastor Di if a compassionate Grief Support Group Ministry would be beneficial to you and your family or friends. Monday Movie Matinee Returns in June: We come together on the 1 st & 3 rd Mondays of every month at 1 p.m. We will meet June 4 th and June 18 th All ages are invited for Popcorn & Snacks, Lemonade & Coffee, and a movie on the large-screen.

4 Page 4 The Messenger June 2018 Congratulations to... Kyle Scott Gregurich and Kyson Dane Ryan Gregurich on their baptisms, May 20, Their mother is Kris Gregurich. Congratulations to Mary Rose and Teresa Price who joined Shepherd of the Hills on May 20 th. Mary and Teresahas been involved in our Faith Formation Program, attending worship and in preparing the food for our Community Dinner. We wish you an official welcome! The Nebraska Synod Assembly is May 31-June 2 in Kearney. This important meeting gathers church leaders from across Nebraska. The congregation of Shepherd of the Hills elected Ken Schroeder & Debra Parks to be our representatives. Pastor Di will attend as a rostered minister. You are encouraged to keep up with developments at the Synod website, Notes from Council Meeting May 20, 2018 Pastor Di will be out of the office May 31 st thru June 2 nd attending the Nebraska Synod Assembly in Kearney. Pastor Di will be hosting the Women s circle at her home for lunch on June 11 th. Thank you to all who helped with changing light bulbs throughout the church. The new LED lights were provided by OPPD and should help reduce our electrical costs. Additionally, thank you to all who participated in Spring Clean Up Day on April 28 th. Much work was done; however, there are still items which still need attention. If you are willing to help, please see Bob Hoff for further information. Security issues were discussed. A peephole has been installed in the doors going into the Project Hope space so that those working in the area can see who is at the door. It is also strongly suggested that if you are alone in the building, all doors be locked. Next Council Meeting: Sunday, June 10, 2018 immediately following services. Please contact a Council Member with your thoughts, ideas and concerns. Bob Hoff Council President hoff860@cox.net 4706 Redick Ave Omaha (402) (402) cell Deborah Becker Council Vice President the-beckers@cox.net (402) work 2022 S. 80 th Ave Omaha (402) (402) Pam Cummings Treasurer pdcummings@cox.net 9607 Florence Heights Blvd, Omaha (402) Marge Sawerbrey Secretary sawerbreym@yahoo.com N. 191st Ave. Bennington (402) Kay Drain 4502 Larimore Ave Omaha (402) Bill Myers williamjmye@msn.com 4021 Verona Ave Omaha (402) Marvin Knapp BlueIndianMarvinKnappBlueIndian@outlook.com 8267 Iowa Street Omaha (402)

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8 Shepherd of the Hills Lutheran Church ELCA 6201 North 60 th Street Omaha, NE Phone: (402) Fax: (402) Office Hours: 10 am to to 32 pm pm Monday-Thursday Monday-Friday Every Sunday: am am to Worship 1 pm Friday in the Sanctuary Every Sunday: 10 am Worship in the Sanctuary Pastor... Rev. Diana ME Kuhl Office Pastor Manager Dwight Rev. Diana Williams ME Kuhl Organist Office Manager Janelle Dwight Miller Williams Custodian Organist... Scott Janelle Yeshnowski Miller Custodian... Scott Yeshnowski 2017 Church Council: Bob Hoff Church President Council: Deb Bob Hoff Becker Vice-President Deb Becker... Vice-President Pam Cummings... Treasurer Marge Sawerbrey... Secretary Connie Pam Cummings Helmberger... Secretary Treasurer Kay Bill Meyers Drain Marv Kay Knapp Drain Bill Marv Meyers Knapp Serving in June Ushers: Lauren Juracek, Chuck Johnson John Sawerbrey, John Quist Video Tech: 3 rd & 17 th Kris Luxon 10 th Charlotte Nibbe 24 th Lisa Sorensen Counters: Val Adler and Sherri Buford Communion Assistant: Sherri Buford Altar Guild: Ann Hoff and Angela Yeshnowski June Birthdays 4 th Sherri Buford, Lisa Sorensen 7 th Inta Nielsen, Carol Kimball 10 th Jordan Vice 14 th Jane Galvin 17 th Rachel Adler, Nicole Vice 19 th Craig Buford 24 th Elyse Johnson 25 th Jacque Thompson 30 th Elizabeth Andres June Anniversaries 9 th Dale & Kathy Nelson 17 th James & Bryn Johnson 19 th Craig & Sherri Buford 24 th Deborah Conley & Marlene Sena If we have inadvertently omitted your birthday, or anniversary, please contact the church office so we may update and correct our records! Thank you. Shepherd of the Hills Lutheran Church 6201 North 60 th Street Omaha NE 68104