THE MESSENGER JUNE 2018 The monthly newsletter of First Lutheran Church, a congregation of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America Message from the Pastor .................2 Office Updates…..............................4 Worship Themes........…...................6 Adult Education & Fellowship...........7 Outreach Opportunities........................8-9 Women of the ELCA.......................10 Making a Difference........................11 Music Opportunities........................12 Preschool........................................14 Announcements.……...…...............17 INSIDE THIS ISSUE “LIKE” us on Facebook! First Lutheran Church - Kearney View our Event Calendar! www.firstlutherankearney.org Sign up for FLC E-mail updates! Send request to: mmcguire@firstlutherankearney.org 7th grade Confirmation Camp June 10th to June 15th
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THE MESSENGERJUNE 2018
The monthly newsletter of First Lutheran Church, a congregation of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America
Sunday,July29,willbeournextFifthSundayeventwhichwilltakeplaceatDrydenPark,twoblockssouthofFirstatGAvenueand31stStreet.At10:30a.m.wewillhaveourFirstSundayServiceatFirstintheparkusingtheOfLandsandSeasonsliturgy.Followingworship,wewillhaveourcongregationalpicnicandgamesofalltypes.Hopeyoucanjoinusforanotheroppor-tunity for our church family to gather as a whole!
USE OF OFFERING ENVELOPESThank you to all those who regularly make use of the weekly offeringenvelopes.Itmaynotbepossibletokeepanaccuraterecordingofyourcontributionsifyoudonotuseyourenvelopes.Ifyouchoosetocontributebycheckwithoutusingtheenvelopes,pleasewriteyourofferingenvelopenumber on your check.Thiswill enable us to record your contributionsaccurately.Anyloosechecksthatarereceivedwithoutanenvelopenumbernotedmaynotbereflectedonyourcontributionstatement.
Contributions to the Ministry Budget and Facilities Budget can be combined inonecheck.
If youarenot receivingofferingenvelopesandwould likesome,pleasecontactMartiinthechurchoffice.Thankyouforyourhelp!
VIDEO BROADCASTS AVAILABLE ONLINE
Unable to make it to church? Watch a LIVE web broadcast of our Sunday Morning Worship Services 8:45 am and 11:00 am. A link for the live stream is available at: www.firstlutherankearney.org
CHURCH FISCAL YEAR-END APPROACHING May 31st willmark the endof the current fiscal year. Is your pledge current andup-to-date?Nowisthetimetodothat“catch-up”aswecompletethisyearandjourneyforward.ThankyouforparticipatinginallthatGodisdoingamongusandhelpingFirstLutheran’sministry!
SUBMISSIONS FOR NEWSLETTER & PROJECTION ANNOUNCEMENTSThedeadlineforweeklyannouncementsisWednesdayat4:00pm.Thesubmissiondeadlineforthemonthlynewsletter“TheMessenger”isthe15thofthepriormonth.Submitto:office@firstlutherankearney.orgorcallthechurchofficeat308-237-5544.
APRIL FINANCE REPORT Ministry Budget: April 2018 YTD '17-'18 YTD '16-'17Budget Supporting Revenue $ 74,089 $ 569,326 $ 595,863 Budget Related Expenditures $ (50,247) $ (636,485) $ (598,546)
• Weapprovedtwoendowmentrequests.Onefor$3,500forequipmenttobeusedbythe archivingcommitteetohelpdocumentandstorehistoricaldata/elements.Thenwe approvedanotherrequestfor$5,000tobeusedtobuildanewrosegardeninthe area where the old bell tower used to be. This will beautify the southwest entrance areawhileeliminatingahazardousspotintheconcrete.
First Lutheran Church CouncilKyleMeans(President),GaryAnderson(V.P.),WendellWessels(Treasurer),RachelLeach(Secretary),LannyGerdes,CJSabah,KeithPowell,MyronRiddle,MarkKottmeyer,Pr.Michelle,andPr.Rick
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W O R S H I P T H E M E SJUNE2-3LECTIONARY9DEUTERONOMY5:12-15;PSALM8;1-10;2CORINTHIANS4:5-12;MARK2:23--3:6.Deuteronomymakesclearthatsabbath-keepingismeantfor the welfare of all. God deliveredtheIsraelitesoutofslavery,sotheyshouldnoteverworkanyoneelsesevendaysaweek.Evenslavesshouldbeabletorest;evenresidentaliens.Yethuman beings can turn even the most liberating religious practiceintoalife-destroyingrule.Jesusdoesnotrejectsabbath-keeping,butdefendsitsoriginallife-enhancingmeaning.Ourworshipandourreligious way of life are to lead to the hungry being fed and the sickbeinghealed.
JUNE9-10LECTIIONARY10GENESIS3:8-15;PSALM130;2CORINTHIANS4:13--5:1;MARK3:20-35.Ahousedividedagainstitselfcannotstand.Jesusmakesthis observation in light of chargesthatheispossessed.Heispossessed,notbyademon,butbytheHolySpirit.We who have received the HolySpiritthroughbaptismhavebeenjoinedtoChrist’sdeathandresurrectionandknittogether in the body of Christ. Those with whom we sing and praythisdayaresistersandbrothers of the Lord. With them wegoforthinpeacetodothewill of God.
Kyle Means - PresidentGary Anderson - Vice President Wendell Wessels - Treasurer Rachel Leach - SecretaryLanny GerdesMark KottmeyerKeith PowellMyron RiddleCJ Sabah
Contact information for our Congregational Council
Representatives are available in the lobby or the church office.
CONGREGATIONAL COUNCIL
HAVE QUESTIONS?
JUNE16-17LECTIONARY11EZEKIEL17:22-24;PSALM92:1-4,12-15;2CORINTHIANS5:5-10,14-17;MARK4:26-34.The mustard seed becomes a great shrub that shelters the birds,recallingancientimagesofthetreeoflife.We’dexpectacedarorasequoia,butJesusfindsthepowerofGodbetterimagedinatiny,no-accountseed.It’snotthewayweexpectdivineactivitytolook.Yetthetreeoflifeishere,inthecrossaroundwhichwegather,thetree into which we are grafted throughbaptism,thetruevinethat nourishes us with its fruit inthecupweshare.Itmaynotappearallthatimpressive,butwhilenobody’slookingitgrowswithapowerbeyondourunderstanding.
JUNE23-24LECTIONARY12JOB38:1-11;PSALM107:1-3,23-32;2CORINTHIANS6:1-13;MARK4:35-41Nowistheacceptabletime;nowisthedayofsalvation!Nowweareinthestorm,theboatalmostswamped;butJesusisherenow,andwhenwecallhimhewillcalmthestorm.Eventhewind and waves listen to him as they would to their creator. We also listen to him and are called tobelieveinthepowerofGod’swordinhim,apowergreaterthan all that we fear.
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MARTIN & KATIE’S COFFEE HOURPlease join our seasoned and sensational members and friends in the Café Thursday mornings from 10:00-11:00 am for delectable delights and candid conversation. All are welcome for this great time of fellowship.
THURSDAY
WEDNESDAYLearn to Knit or Chrochet
Prayer Shawl Ministry meets every Wednesday in the coffee area from 6:30 pm to 8:00 pm. Please join us for Knitting, Crocheting, Conversation and Prayer. If you have any questions, or if you know of someone who might be able to use a Prayer Shawl as a tangible reminder of God’s love and grace during hard times and good times, please call or text Theress Bricker 308-233-2469 or Carol Bosshardt 308-440-8422.
A D U LT E D U C AT I O N & F E L LO W S H I PAdult Education and Fellowship opportunities are in abundance at First Lutheran Church. If you are curious about any of the programming we offer and want more information, please contact the church office at: 308-237-5544 or just show up!
SUNDAYSUNDAY MORNINGCOFFEE FELLOWSHIPSundays 9:45-11:00 am in the Café
MONDAYQuilt Tying
Quilt Tying takes place the first Monday of every month at 8:30 am in the Quilt Room. All are welcome.
SUNRISE PRAYER & STUDY GROUPThis group meets at 7:00 am on Tuesday mornings in the Fellowship Hall. This study takes a look at the upcoming gospel text from the lectionary and discussion is centered around how this applies to our lives today.
A ministry for members to care for one another has begun again at First Lutheran Church! The ministry’s purpose is to provide a meal to members who have been in the hospital, had a new baby, lost a loved one, etc. Volunteers are needed to provide these meals. If you would like to share God’s love with another, please consider being a part of this important ministry. To participate, call the church office at 237-5544. Please contact Pat Anderson at 308-440-7504 or Cheryl Gerdes at 308-627-7588 with any questions.
CARING & SHARINGM I N I S T R Y
“So now I am giving you a new command-ment: LOVE EACH OTHER, just as I have loved you, you should love each other.” — John 13:34 NLT
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MEDIA BOOTH VOLUNTEERSVolunteers are needed for sound, projection andvideo. Currently looking for volunteers for the 2ndSaturdays of eachmonth for the 6:00 pmworshipservice.Trainingisavailable.Contactthechurchoffice at308-237-5544.
FEEDING THE FLOCKThankyoutoallwhohelpserve,providefood,andcleanupFeedingtheFlock.Icouldnothavedoneitwithout the team effort.
Jen
H.A.T.S. (HELP ANOTHER TO SMILE)ShareasmileandChrist’slovewithourshut-insontheFirstWednesdayinJune(June6th)at9:30a.m.WestartwithdevotionsintheCAFEandthenmakeavisitortwo.InJulywewillmeetonJuly11thdueto the holiday.
COMMUNION ASSISTANTS SUBS NEEDED
We are needing communion assistant subs for all services. Both men and women are welcome to serve.Noexperienceisnecessary,buttrainingwill be offered if you desire. Please contact [email protected],oryoumaynotifythechurchoffice.
SUMMER PRAYER SHAWL PROJECTSJointhePrayerShawlMinistryforprayer,fellowship,knitting,andcrochetingfrom7-8p.m.onthesecondand fourth Wednesdays through the summer. We startoursummerscheduleonMay9.
If you know of someone whomight use aPrayerShawlasatangiblereminderofGod’sloveandgraceduringhardtimesandgoodtimes,pleasecallortextTheressBricker(308-233-2469)orCarolBosshardt(308-440-8422).
HEALING SERVICEJesus,ourHeavenlyHealermetpeoplewhereverhewent.Whiledoctorsandtherapistsofallkindshelp us today, God still wants to be with us andour physical, mental, and spiritual concerns. Thequarterly Healing Service gives us the chance togather and visit about a variety of concerns, andto receiveGod’sblessings.Joinus in theChapelacrossfromCentennialHall.
LIVE RADIO BROADCAST
Live radio broadcast of our Sunday Morning WorshipServicecanbeheardonKXPN1460AMat8:45am.Thecosttosponsoraradiobroadcastis$165.00perweek.Ifyouwouldliketohelpsponsora radio broadcast, please contact the ChurchOfficeat308-237-5544.
MikecanoftenbeseenhelpingalongwithPaminmanyways.Healsoserves as a soundbooth volunteer. He’sontheImaging&Technologycommittee,heplaysbassguitarwiththePraiseTeam,andhe’salwaysin-strumentalinhelpingusassesstech-nologyandequipmentneedsforthefacility.
PamandMikeEpleyaretremendousvolunteers for First Lutheran Church and we are so grateful for their contri-butions.ThenexttimeyouseetheEp-leys,besuretoshareyourpersonalthanksandgratitude.
Sincerely,
FLC Council
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W O M E N o f t h e E LC A
Ladies who are interested in joining a monthly Bible study are invited to attend a women’s circle. Circles can be joined at any time during the year.
President:Betty KempfPresident-Elect:Judy WorkmanSecretary:Deanna SchwartzTreasurer:Marilyn Parks
ABIGAIL CIRCLE (SEPT.–MAY)9:00 am—3rd MondayCo-Chairs: Joan Swanson (308-234-2835) and Evy Kuecher (308-237-5651)
DEBORAH CIRCLE7:00 pm –3rd MondayCo-Chairs:Alicia Tracy (308-234-4793) and Jo Smallcomb (308-234-3053)
NAOMI CIRCLE7:30pm—4th Thursday (3rd Thurs. in Nov.)Chair: Mildred Bliefernich (308-236-9266)
REBEKAH CIRCLE9:00am—3rd Tuesday
SARAH CIRCLEGibbon group—Time VariesChair: Bev Vacha (308-468-6239)
Spring Fling Report The2018annualFirst LutheranWomenof theELCASpringFlingwasheldSaturday,May5th,inCentennialHall.Thirteentableswere decorated using seasonal themes andmore than 70 womenattended.
DebSchauerservedasMistressofCeremoniesandSharonLiljehorncoordinatedtableassignmentsandarrangedforthemusicalperformances.VivianandGrantLewiscontributedaviolinduetandMaleahandMarissaWright sangsolos.ArdithDavenport, a retiredNebraska teacher from Burwell, NE, presented the program aboutthehistoryofaprons.Shehascollectedapronsformanyyearsandwas able to describe the significant role of aprons using Biblicalreferences.Apronsareregardedasasymbolofwillingnesstoserve.This encourages us to be willing to serve our Lord.
September22: NSWOAutumnRenewalatLutheran ChurchoftheGoodShepherd,Hastings, NE
Upcoming Events
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D o W e T a k e P r a y e r f o r G r a n t e d ?
Do We Take Prayer for Granted?SometimesItakeprayerforgrantedwhenIrecite“Come,LordJesus,beourguest,andletthesegiftstousbeblessed”asTomandIsitdowntoourmeals.WehaveaddedataglinetoourmealprayerinthelastfewyearsasourScottsbluffgrandchildrenlearnedtoadd“Andmaytherebeagoodlyshareoneverytableeverywhere.”Themorewehaveaddedthatphrase,themoreIappreciatethatI’mprayingforothersaswellasthoseinmyfamilyeachtimeIeatameal.ThischangeinaprayerI’vespokenformorethan60yearshelpsmethinkagainratherthantakemyprayerandmymealforgranted.
LWR (Lutheran World Releif Quilts and Kits)QuilttopkitsorsetsofbackpackstosewcanbecheckedoutfromtheboxbythesodapopmachineintheCAFE.Youwillfindanotebooktowriteyournamein,sowecanseewhereourkitsarethroughoutthesummer.InJulywewillfocusonbackpacksupplies.JointhePrayerShawlladiesfrom7-8p.m.onthesecondand4thWednesdaysthroughthesummertotiequilts.Joinbothmenandwomentotiequiltsfrom8:30-11a.m.intheQuiltRoomonthefirstMondayofthemonth(June4andJuly2).NeworLike-NewInfantCareKititemscanbefoundatgaragesalesthistimeofyear(nostainsortears).Weputtogether58BabyCareKitslastyearandwanttoincreasethatnumberthisyear.ThisisoneoftheMissionOutreachTeam’sprojectsthissummer,andAliciaTracywillbethecontactpersonagainthisyear(308-293-7676).Eachkitneeds:2lightweightcottont-shirts(NOONESIES)2pantandtopsetsorlongorshortsleevedgownsorsleepers(NOFEET)sizes3monthsthrough18months 2receivingblankets,medium-weightcottonorflannelorcrochetedorknittedwithlightweightyarn(upto52inchessquareandthesecanbemadebyhemminglightweightflannel)4clothdiapers,flatfoldpreferred(seeCarolifyouwanttomakesomefromoldt-shirts)1jacket,sweater,orsweatshirtwithahood(orincludeahatifthesweaterhasnohood)1pairofsocks1handtowel,darkcolorrecommended2bath-sizebars(4-5oz)ofgentlesoapor3smallbarsofgentlesoap-inoriginalwrapping2diaperpinsorlargequiltingpins
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F L C P R E S C H O O L N E W S
Hello First Lutheran Church!
Wow!Thatschoolyearflewbyevenfasterthisyear.Ilovedeveryminute!AfterEaster,welearnedaboutallthepartsofaninsect and how many legs they have. They made ants usingtheirfingerprintsanddrewtheantannasaswellasthe6legs.Thebutterfliescameoutandwereleased them in cold rainy weather.Next,wecelebratedourEarthandlearnedallthedifferentwayswecantakecareofit.Wesortedtrashbypaper,plastics,cardboard,glassandmetals.WepickeduptrashandplayedatDrydenPark.Thechildrenlearnedthatreusingisimportanttoo.Wealsoconservedenergyandwater.Theylovedthebook,“MichaelRecycle”. Thefollowingweek,wewerereviewingthelettersandnumbers.Measuringkidstoseehowmuch they grew. We made fun cards for their mom anddad,whentheirspecialdaycomes.Wemadeabookaboutthingstheylikeandareabletoreadit.Theclasshelpedillustratethebookandwewereimpressedhowwelltheydrewthemselves.Insidethebook,isalsoaquestionthatweaskedthekidsatthe beginning of the year. So it will be cute for their families to see how much they have changed! Thislastweekofpreschoolwelearnedaboutthefivesenses.Theyhadablastsmellingthingsandguessing what they were. The students tasted things blindfoldedandfeltthingswithoutlooking.Thentheylistened to cans and matched the cans by sound. The kidsreceivedthepresentofakazoo!Wearetrulygoing to miss these wonderful children!Wehopeyoufeelyougotagoodtasteofwhatwehavebeenupto!GodBless!Mrs.Amanda&Mrs.Lora
3/4 YR. OLD/PRE-K CLASSROOM NEWS
Greetings from Pre-K
Asweclosethebookonourschoolyear,weopenanewchapterfortheupcomingone.Welookforwardtoournewplaygroundandanotherwonderful year at First Lutheran. ItwasagreatMayforallofusaswelearned all about summer safety and fun. We also reviewedallthatwelearnedoverthepastyear.On one day we wore our favorite hats and on anotherdayflip-flopstoclass. WewrappedupourfinalchapelwithPastorsRickandMichelleandalsoourlastbookmobilevisit. TheclasswenttoValentino’sforourendoftheyearfieldtrip/pizzaparty!Weweretreatedtoatourandyummypizza.Whatafuntimeitwasfor us. OnThursdayMay17ththeClassof2018graduated in front of many family and friends. Theclasspresentedashortprogramwithsongsfollowedbyreceivingtheirdiplomas.Weenjoyedcakeandfellowshipafterwards.Thankyoutoallwhoattendedandmadethisdaysospecial. AsIcloseIwouldliketothankyouagainforallyoursupportthispastyear.Wecouldnotdo it without you!
May you have a safe and fun summer and God BlessYou!
Mrs.Judy&Ms.Sonya
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C H I L D R E N / M I D D L E S C H O O L
YOU’RE INVITED TO ATTEND:
SUNDAY SCHOOLSundays at 9:55am
Please submit one registration form per child and return to the church office.Additional copies are available in the lobby or on our website.
— F.R.O.G. —FULLY RELY ON GOD
Wednesday Night Programmingfor children Pre-K through 5th Grade
6:30pm - 8:00pm
PLEASE NOTE: FROG students will now be dismissed at 8:00 pm instead of 7:45 pm. Please plan to pick up your children in their classrooms at 8.
Sunday, June 10th@10:30amserviceitwillbeourVBS SUNDAY – Where we take over the service!
Saturday, June 16th@6pmservice–(Wewillmeetat5:45to practiceinthechapelandthenkidswillsitwithparents until time to sing!)
Sunday School teachers needed for the fall!IfinterestedpleasecontactMichelleDutcher,SundaySchoolCoordinator,[email protected].
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S E N I O R H I G H Y O U T H
SUNDAY MORNINGSTOGETHER
9:50-10:30 AM LOWER LEVEL YOUTH ROOMJoin Dave Behle, Scott Darveau,
Keith Powell & FriendsCome for the fellowship, learning and faith sharing. Come for the friends and Food!
Chill, talk and grow your faith.
WEDNESDAY NIGHTS TOGETHER
7:00-8:15 PM FLY DOWNSTAIRS IN THE YOUTH ROOM
Come join us to strengthen your faith andbuild your connections to Christ, the church,and one another.
We give thanks to Keith Powell for his connections with the youth. If you want toget in contact with Keith here’s his cell #(402) - 270 - [email protected]
Important Dates• June 25 or 26, 2018: Depart for Houston, TX
• June 27-July 1, 2018: National gathering in Huston, TX
• July 1, 2018: Return from Houston, TX
Youth Gathering Parents’ Meeting Wednesday 6/13/18 at 6:30pm in
Fellowship Hall.
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B A L L O T B Y C O M M I T E E
CONGREGATIONAL COUNCIL PRESCHOOL BOARDVote for three Candidates Vote for three Candidatesfor a three year term. for a three year term.
Paul Bartels Christie Behle
Lee Fritson Tom Bosshardt
Judy Henning Patsy Bruner
Kelly Russman Luke Dutcher
Dave Townsend Michelle Fritson
Kim Troudt Sarah Haack
Write In Melissa Henning
Write In Stephanie Russman
Write In Write In
NOMINATING COMMITTEE ENDOWMENT COMMITTEEVote for three Candidates Vote for one Candidatefor a two year term. for a three year term.
Sonja Buskirk Amy Brandt
Lanny Gerdes Yvonne Deyle-Barth
Jera Hinkle Sandy Erpelding
CJ Sabah Melanie Young
Beth Westesen
Ed WilcoxWrite In Write In
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L E T T E R SLetter From Agape Seminary
GreetingsinthenameoftheRisenChrist.ThepeaceandjoyoftheRisenSaviorbewithyou.HopefulyoucelebratedwelltheresurrectionofourLordJesusChrist.Wealwaysrememberyouandprayforyou.Thankyousomuchforbeingouranawesomefriend.YouareveryspecialtoAgapeSeminary.WhenyouvisitTanzanianexttimepleaseincludeAgapeSeminaryinyourschedule.TheschoolhasbeeninsessionsincethebeginningofJanuarytothemidMarchwhenwebreakforEasterholidayoftwoweeks.Thestudentsreturnedtotheschoolon06/04/2018afterEasterbreak.Weareworkinghardtohelpourstudentstodowellintheirstudies.FormsixstudentswilldonationalexamsinMaysotheyareverybusywithpreparations.ThereisoneproblemwhichI’mworkingonnowthatissecurityofthestudents.Agapeseminarydoesnothavethestrongfenceespeciallyinthegirls’dormitories.Ourplannowistobuildabrickwallsurroundingthegirls’dormitoriesthenexpandingtotheboys’dormitories.Thesafetyofthestudentsisveryimportantinthischangingsocietywhereterrorism,rapeisabigproblem.PleasekeepusinyourprayerssothatGodcanmakeawayforustodothat.Currentlytheschoolhas430studentsand22teachers.Theyareworkinghardintheirstudiesanddoingwellintheirexams.Formtwonationalresults66studentsscoreddivisionone,14scoreddivisiontwoand2scoreddivisionthreenostudentscoreddivisionfourorzero.FormfourstudentsdidwellintheirNationalexaminations22scoreddivisionone,45scoreddivisiontwoand09scoreddivisionthree.Ouraimnowistoeliminatedivisionthree.Hopewewillachieveouracademicgoal.Conveyourgreetings to our fellow Christian from First Lutheran Church in Kearney.
Tanzania IwasdelightedwiththemessageyousentandIlovereadingyouremails.Theyareverydescriptivegivingaclearpictureofwhatishappeningoverthere.TheschoolyearstartedwellalthoughwehadsomechangesintheschoolBoard,thereweresomereformsthatwerenotexpected,Wearecopinggradually.Everythingisgettinginitstrackaccordingly.Thisyearwehave257students,slightlyless than the number last year. This year the government restricted the age and status of the students weenroll.SomestudentswhojoinourschoolhavestayedforsometimebeforeenrollingtoSecondaryschool.Thisreducestheirnumberaswehavetoinstructtheparentsseekpermissionfromthegovernmentwhichtheydonotreadilydo.FormsOneandTwoaredoingtheQuestLearningandFormThreehaveaspecialprogramcalled“ThinkingbyDesign”wheretheylearncreativeskillsandproblemsolvingtechniquesanditisveryusefulasweevaluate.Studentsenjoyandareverymuchinterestedtolearnintheseplatforms.Theydemonstratehighlevelsofconfidenceandcompetenceinwhattheylearnastheyownit.Teachersfindthisusefulasmuchmoretaskisdonebystudentsastheyplaymoreroleofamentorthanateacher.Asitisthecasewithyou,wewillhaveamid-yearvacationfrom1stJuneto2ndJulybutgradeXandXII(FormTwoandFour)willremaininschoolfortwoweeksforremedialteaching.Thiswastheparents’requestinameetingwedidlastmonth.IwasimpressedtohearaboutGlobalMissionSundayon20thMay.WhatdoyouintendtodisplayfromTanzania?Iwouldlovetohearorseeifourschoolisconsidered.Thankyouverymuchforkeepingusinyourconsiderationandprayers.Wealsoprayforyoursuccessineverythingyoudoaswell.
WelcomeagaintoTanzania,andGodblessyouinabundance.
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- Prayer Tim
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taff Meeting, C
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- Gloria C
ircle, FH
Pastors D
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12pm
- Am
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6pm
- Worship
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- Annual M
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Messenger printing
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FIRST LUTHERAN CHURCH3315 G Avenue - Kearney, Nebraska 68847
Non-Profit Org.U.S. POSTAGE PAID
Permit No. 155Kearney, NE 68847
First Lutheran Church, ELCA3315 G AvenueKearney, Nebraska 68847-3699
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