Weekly Announcements

Worship

STREAM "PEACE WAVERLY" YOUTUBE, OR THIS TV OPTION

If you cannot make it to Peace or another LCMS congregation in-person on a Sunday, go to "Peace Waverly" on YouTube and stream the service, "live" or recorded.  Or, here's another option:  “Main Street Living” Main Street Living is a liturgical worship service broadcasting a different local pastor each Sunday morning. It airs along with the classic Lutheran Hour program, “This is the Life”. Both can be viewed on KLKN Channel 8 (Lincoln) & WOWT Channel 6.2 (Omaha). Visit www.mainstreetliving.com/lincoln to view current and past episodes. Sermons are interpreted and closed captioned for the deaf and hard of hearing. June 1, 2025, 10:00am - “A Gift for Grandpa” - Freddie goes to great lengths to get a gift for Grandpa Fisher and learns valuable lessons along the way. 10:30 AM - Rev. Ricky Jacob, pastor at Jesus Our Savior Lutheran Church in Winnebago, NE, presents a message titled ”The Spirit of Truth”. This sermon is based on John 15:26-27.  June 8, 2025, 10:00am - “Boy on the Fence” - Young Tom is faced with the dilemma of choosing new friends when his family moves to the city. 10:30 AM - Rev. Steve Schulz, from Mission Central in Mapleton, IA presents a message titled ”The Spirit of Truth“. The sermon is based on Acts 2:1-21.  June 15, 2025, 10:00am - “The Sin of Roy Baxter” - A man is overcome with guilt, after making a decision that goes terribly bad. 10:30 AM - Rev. Robert Mayes, pastor at Immanuel and ZIon St. John Lutheran Churches in Beemer and Wisner, NE, presents a message titled ”Thankful for Nicea”. This sermon is based on John 8:48-59.  June 22, 2025, 10:00am - “Miracle in Chinatown” - An engaged couple seeks a marriage blessing despite differences in tradition.  10:30 AM - Rev. Nathan Henschen, pastor at St. Paul's Lutheran Church in Bancroft, NE, presents a message titled ”Jesus Comes and Rescues”. This sermon is based on Luke 8:26-39.  June 29, 2025, 10:00am - “Little Big Lie” - Curiosity and a little “white lie” result in very serious unintended developments for the Fisher family. 10:30 AM - Rev. Jared Hartman, pastor at St. Paul Lutheran Church in Wisner, NE, presents a message titled ”The Cost of Following Jesus”. This sermon is based on Luke 9:51-62.

ARE YOU FRIENDLY AND CAN HELP 10:30am WORSHIPERS FEEL WELCOME?

Looking for an easy and meaningful way to get involved at Peace? We’ve got just the thing! Our First Impressions Team is looking for friendly folks to help make everyone feel welcome.  Here’s the job description:  Attend the 10:30 service (you're already doing that—check!); Hand out programs (no sales pitch required); Count attendees (yes, fingers are allowed); Assist with the offering (smiles encouraged).  It’s simple, helpful, and a great way to serve without adding another event to your calendar. Ready to make a great first impression? Let us know!  For more info:  jennyholli76@gmail.com

HAVING A HARD TIME GETTING TO PEACE ON SUNDAY MORNINGS?

Consider nearby LCMS congregations’ alternate worship days/times!  Faith Lutheran (84th & Adams) Sundays 5:30pm; Redeemer Lutheran (510 S. 33rd St) Saturdays 6:00pm; Christ Lutheran (4325 Sumner) Mondays 7:00pm; Immanuel Lutheran (Eagle) Tuesdays 9:00am

WOULD YOU LIKE TO RECEIVE DAILY e-DEVOTIONS FOR PERSONAL WORSHIP TIME?

If you would like to receive a daily devotion in your email from Lutheran Hour Ministries, please let us know at office@peacewaverly.org.  Or, if you prefer to sign up with LHM yourself, you can do that at lhm.org/newsroom.  God bless your daily time of worship!

JUNE 1-7, 2025

LIMPING WITH GOD

Host of the popular podcast, “40 Minutes in the Old Testament”, Chad Bird will be speaking at Faith Lutheran Church at 8701 Adams St, Lincoln, NE on Saturday June 7 from 9-4. Chad will be speaking on his Best Selling Old Testament Biography “Limping with God: Jacob and The Old Testament Guide to Messy Discipleship”.  Lunch will be provided. Sign-up is encouraged to assist with planning. More information and sign-up can be found at faithlincoln.org/events.

Fellowship 

PUZZLE PALOOZA!

“Join us for a fun puzzle palooza event at Peace on June 7th! Proceeds will go to support children on the feeding program in Seine Bight, Belize. Deadline for sign up is June 1st. For any questions please contact Sue or Martha Schuelke. Click Here for the Google Docs Signup Form.

YOU ARE INVITED TO IMMANUEL-EAGLE'S ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION!

Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ,  Greetings in the name of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ!  This year, Immanuel Lutheran Church in Eagle, Nebraska is joyfully celebrating 125 years of Receiving God's Gifts. We warmly invite you and your congregation to join us in this special celebration.  Date of Celebration: Sunday, July 13, 2025 - 10:00am.  As part of our commemoration, we would be honored to receive a congratulatory letter from your church. Should you wish to send one, we kindly ask that it be submitted by June 1, 2025, so that we may include it in our anniversary keepsake book.  Please visit our website at www.immanueleagle.org for more information and to RSVP for the lunch following the Divine Service.  We thank God for the faithful witness of your congregation and the fellowship we share as brothers and sisters in Christ. It would be a blessing to have you join us in giving thanks for this milestone in our shared mission.  In Christ, Ashley Heitman, Office Manager, On behalf of the 125 Anniversary Committee.  1009 G Street, Eagle, NE 68347, 402-781-2190

NOMINATE FOR SYNOD POSITIONS

The Committee for Convention Nominations of The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod (LCMS) requests nominations of qualified members from Synod member congregations for officer, board, and commission positions to be elected by the Synod convention, which will meet July 18–23, 2026.  Officers, agencies, ordained and commissioned ministers, and member congregations of the Synod and their lay members are all invited to submit nominations, to be received preferably before August 18, 2025, and no later than October 18, 2025.  You are invited to participate in the nomination process by identifying those individuals with the gifts and abilities to serve the Synod in one of the roles listed below. Nominees are sought for: Secretary of the Synod, LCMS Board of Directors (at-large and regional), LCMS Boards for National and International Mission (regional), Commission on Theology and Church Relations, Concordia Historical Institute Board of Governors, Concordia Publishing House Board of Directors, Lutheran Church Extension Fund Board of Directors, LCMS Foundation Board of Trustees, Concordia University System Board of Directors, Synod University and Seminary Boards of Regents, Important information — including an explanatory memorandum, a detailed description of the offices to be filled (with present terms and incumbents), and instructions for use of the new online nomination system — is available at lcms.org/nominate. Any member of a member congregation with a valid email address may establish an account and submit a nomination.  To complete a nomination, visit forms.lcms.org and log in via a LISN ID (for rostered church workers and a few others) or an email address you control.  Sincerely in Christ’s service, John W. Sias, Secretary, The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod, Secretary, The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod

LORD, IN YOUR MERCY, HEAR OUR PRAYER:

Led by Prayer Team Leader, Dennis Bauer. 

Send prayer requests to prayers@peacewaverly.org, or 402.450.3357.

Health Concerns: Lyle Hall, surgery recovery; Doris Maahs, continued healing; Alvin Sorenson (Dudley’s father), health; Dixie Janssen, upcoming surgery; Sara Bunting, upcoming surgery; Mya Rourke (friends of the Buntings), car accident; Donna Zapp (mother of Sean Zapp), cancer; Jodi; Marilyn Ash, heart issues; Joanne Lubben and family (mother of Jen Tietjen), health; Carolyn Galligan, surgery recovery; Eric (friend of Dick Rockenbach), health issues; Phyllis Ohlmann (mother of Brad Ohlmann), cancer; Todd (friend of Bob Rankin), cancer; Dennis Bauer, cancer; Stacey Wheeler, cancer; Patti Scheel (sister-in-law of Patti Haertel), cancer; Judy Dovenbarger (friend of Lyle Hermance), cancer; Rita Nelson, surgery recovery; Lilo Johnson, Parkinson’s; Ren Beck (brother-in-law of Maggie Ropte) cancer; Marcia (friend of Lanel Fenster) and family, cancer and illness; Amber (friend of Olivia Wheeler), cancer; Rogene Isaacson, cancer; Rev. Brad Birtell (Uncle of Hannah McLaughlin), cancer; Jay Berry, health; Amy, cousin of Lanel Fenster (cancer); Brad, Bruce Nelson’s brother (continued healing and pain relief); The Bassinger Family (health)

For the Bereaved:  Julie Wilshusen and family at the death of her uncle, Alan; Brian Behlen and family at the death of his mother, Ardith; JJ Washburn and family at the death of her father, Jim Wilkinson; Scott Reiner and family at the death of his grandmother, Barbara Klimes; Rita Nelson and family at the death of her father, Bob Thies; Dianne (sister of Maggie Ropte) and family at the death of her son

Those Serving in the Military:  Piper Haen (Pv2 Haen Piper, 1985 Cooksey St., 102B Fort Leonard Wood MO 65473), Leah Rasmussen, Adam Haeffner, Rev. David Edwards (our adopted chaplain) SLD45/HC, 357 Titan Road, Patrick SFB, FL 32925

Out of the Area Members:  Gabe Wilshusen; Taylor Casteneda; Stephanie, Bryer, and Larson Cecrle; Christian Dauel; Anna Manning; Maggie Reed; Jared Ohlmann

Shut-Ins:  Dennis Bauer, Dick Mohlman, Renae Johnson, Judy Steffen, Lilo Johnson, Lyle Hall

College / Early Career:  Nikolai Buss, Treyton Cockerill, Adellin Doyen, Trae Greve, Jacob Kleinbeck, Lucas Kleinbeck, Leah Rasmussen, Conrad Schroeder, Drew Sondgeroth, Cole Sorensen, Haley Williamson, Henry Angle, Meagan Dauel, Josh Giesler, Rachel Haeffner, Patrick Haen, James (JT) Berry, Ryan Etheridge, Toby Becker, Alex Etheridge, Adam Haeffner, Drew Hollibaugh, Garrett Jenkins, Nathan Krenke, Drew Miller, Logan Ropte, Judson Tietjen, Carson Vachal, Kemper Reed, Jaidon Bell, Dain Frazier, Piper Haen, Hayden Knickerbocker, Noah Knickerbocker, Meghan Krenke, Selah Muench, Grant Schere, Audrey Sorensen, Madelyn Stone, Michael Williamson, Jordyn Behlen, Jaxon Kleinbeck, Josh Larsen, Ethan Rosenthal, Derek Walker, Tucker Bliss

Evangelism

Missions: 

“you will be my witnesses in Jerusalem, and in all Judea and Samaria, and to the ends of the earth."   Acts 1:8

LOCAL (“Jerusalem")

YOU CAN SERVE THE LORD (AND WAVERLY!):  JULY 4TH FAMILY FUNFEST!

Our Family FunFest is one of three big community outreach events that we do each year, and it's time to start organizing for this year's!  It's an "all hands on deck" type of event, so please consider serving in some way:  loan your steel-framed canopy for outdoor seating, help set up the night before, provide cookies or dessert bars, serve food during the event (11:30am to 1:30pm), tear down after.  We're also looking for volunteers to blow up helium balloons and distribute to kids as they leave; artists to do face painting, and singers to form an informal choir to sing patriotic songs on stage while diners are eating.  For more information or to sign up:  pastor@peacewaverly.org or Diane Merrill at rpmdkm@gmail.com.  May the Lord bless this outreach effort done in Jesus' Name!

REGIONAL (“Judea")

ADOPTIONS FROM MEXICO AND COLOMBIA

From Nightlight Christian Adoptions:  "During the month of April, we are supporting families interested in adopting a child from Colombia or Mexico. To help you get started, we are offering: A $7000 grant; We will waive the $600 application fee by applying it to your first program fee!  Historically, most adoptions from Mexico and Colombia have involved children who came on a "host program" or were "photo-listed." But the central authorities of both countries have asked us to submit families who are open to a "blind referral" of a child at least 7 years old.  Contact us today if you are ready to get started!  nightlight.mysamdb.com/SAM/Fm/ApplicationForm_Preliminary_NL_Edt.aspx  

U.S. (“Samaria”)

GO ENCOURAGE, AND LEARN FROM, A GLOBAL MISSIONARY

Plan now to visit Mission Central, two miles east of Mapleton, Iowa to hear and bless these missionaries:  June 7, 2025, 1:00, Rev. Gustavo and Ruth Maita, Puerto Rico; and 1:30 Becky Bartelt, Taiwan.  June 14, 2025, 1:00, Barb Rebentisch, Taiwan.  June 17, 2025, 1:00, Rev. Dale and Suzanne Kaster, Czech Republic.  June 21, 2025, 1:00, Rev. JP and Aimee Cima, Cambodia.  July 8, 2025, 1:00, Rev. Gerald and Heidi Paul, Cayman Islands.  July 26, 2025, 1:00, Rev. Mike Paul and Family, Taiwan.  August 2, 2025, 1:00, Rev. Tyler and Yanela McMiller, Italy.  August 11, 2025, 1:00, Rev. John Wolf, Kenya.  September 20, 2025, 1:00, Deaconess Sandra Rhein, Asia.  September 27, 2025, 1:00, Rev. Steven Mahlburg, Sri Lanka.  December 20, 2025, 1:00, Chelsea Irwin, Eurasia

WORLD (“Ends of the earth")

BAPTISMS AND CONFIRMATIONS AT THE BORDER!

At Iglesia Luterana Santísima Trinidad in El Paso, Texas, the growth of the church has been nurtured with deep care and reverence through the instruction of God’s Word and a serious view toward the Sacraments of Baptism and the Lord’s Supper. At the heart of this growth is Rev. Jose Angel Hernandez, who spends an entire year walking alongside families, preparing them for these sacred milestones in the faith of their children.  In a culture where baptism and confirmation are often viewed as customs or obligations, Pastor Hernandez remains steadfast in offering a different, more faithful approach—one grounded in Scripture and rooted in intentional discipleship. His commitment ensures each family and youth involved gains a clear understanding of the spiritual meaning of these rites and their lifelong significance as followers of Christ.  This careful preparation came to joyful fruition on Easter Sunday, when the church gathered to celebrate new life in Christ. Families whose children were to be baptized stood at the front of the sanctuary, as Pastor Hernandez reflected on their year of preparation. He also reminded the congregation of their shared role in supporting these individuals as new members of Christ’s body.  During the service, ten children of varying ages were baptized, each one bone, with Pastor Hernandez pouring the water and presenting a lit baptismal candle—a symbol of the light of Christ. The sanctuary was filled with joy and reverence as these young lives were welcomed into the family of faith.  Following the baptisms, six youth who completed their confirmation classes were invited to come forward. With guidance from Pastor Hernandez, they publicly confessed their faith in Christ. This powerful declaration was followed by their first participation in the Lord’s Supper—a deeply moving moment for both the youth and their families. Many parents were brought to tears, overwhelmed by the beauty and significance of seeing their children step into a more mature walk of faith. The congregation responded with heartfelt support, some even applauding with joy.  For the people of Santísima Trinidad, Easter Sunday is more than a day on the church calendar. It is a celebration of God’s promises fulfilled through His Son, Jesus Christ, His Word, and His Sacraments. It reflected the fruit of patient teaching, deep prayer, and a shared commitment to grow together in faith.  Ysleta Lutheran Mission Human Care (YLM), a partner of Santísima Trinidad since 1990, also rejoiced in witnessing this growth. They have long supported the church’s mission and now celebrate how seriously the congregation continues to treat baptism and confirmation—not as mere tradition, but as encounters with God’s grace, meant to be deeply understood and faithfully lived.  ylm.org

Service

UMBRELLAS FOR PEACE

Do you have any umbrellas you’re not using?  On rainy days, we’d like to have umbrellas at each exit for folks to use/take on their way out. If you’d like to donate, just put them in the designated containers. Thanks!  

CHILDCARE DURING WORSHIP, 4 YEARS OLD AND UNDER

Did you know that free childcare is available in the lower level Commons for kids 4 years old and under, from 10:15am through 11:45am on Sunday mornings?  Our staff are all background-checked and ready to serve the Lord by serving you.  Our current staff: Reagan Landis (leader), Kylee Wittler, Jillian Muench, Addison Angle, Tessa Cockerill.  Questions: jennyholli76@gmail.com