Weekly Announcements

Worship

HOLY WEEK AND EASTER WORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES

Palm Sunday, April 13th - 8am in the Sanctuary; 10:30am in the MAC; Maundy/Holy Thursday, April 17 - 7pm in the Sanctuary; Good Friday Musical/Worship, April 18 - 7pm in the MAC; Easter Sunrise Service, April 20 - 7am, off-site on the grounds of Nick and Ashley Heitman (12601 262nd Street, Ashland, NE); Easter Benefit Breakfast from 8:30am to 10am in the MAC; Easter Egg Hunt and Children's Activities, 8:45am in the Commons; Easter Worship, 10:30am in the MAC; Sunday after Easter: Children's Easter Worship/Program, April 27, 10:30am in the MAC.

SING IN THE GOOD FRIDAY CANTATA!

Would you like to sing in the Good Friday cantata?  If so, weekly practices are Wednesdays from 8pm to 8:30pm in the Sanctuary Choir transept. 

Questions:  Julie@eye2eyeleadership.com or 402.853.1938

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” 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). This program is interpreted and closed captioned for the deaf and hard of hearing. Visit www.mainstreetliving.com/lincoln to view current and past episodes.  April 6, 2025, 10:00 “Mr. Big” - Man from the big city learns humility and forgiveness in the county jail after an accident. 10:30 AM - Rev. Michael Belinsky Sr, pastor at St. John's & Zion Lutheran Churches in Beemer / Bancroft, NE, presents a message titled ”Not by Your Righteousness.” This sermon is based on Philippians 3:8-14.  April 13, 2025, 10:00 “A Child’s Easter Sermon” - A child shares the joy of Easter with an old shoemaker. 10:30 AM - Rev. Aaron Asmus, pastor at Memorial Lutheran Church in Sioux Falls, SD, presents a message titled ”King on a Donkey; King on a Cross.“ The sermon is based on John 12:12-19.  April 20, 2025 (Easter), 10:00 “Three Days” - The disciples’ reactions and interaction in the days between Jesus’ death and resurrection. 10:30 AM - Rev. Scott Sailer, District President of the South Dakota District LCMS in Sioux Falls SD, presents a message titled ”Heart's Celebration.“ The sermon is based on John 20:1-18.  April 27, 2025, 10:00 “Gates of Glory” - Thomas recounts his experience with doubt and belief as he meets the risen Jesus. 10:30 AM - Rev. Matthew Wurm, pastor at Mt. Calvary Lutheran Church in Brookings, SD, presents a message titled ”Do not Disbelieve, but Believe.“ The sermon is based on John 20:27.

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!

MARCH 30 - April 5, 2025

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")

DONATE SUPPLIES FOR THE VULNERABLE

Let’s make an extra impact for the vulnerable families through Christian Heritage!  Please bring household/personal care items to Peace by April 30:  laundry detergent, dish soap, all-purpose cleaner, toiletpaper, shampoo, body soap, conditioner, etc!  A designated space in the Welcome Center will be provided.  For more information:  pastor@peacewaverly.org

REGIONAL (“Judea")

BE A BUDDY AT "HIS KIDS" CAMP LUTHER

April 4-6 (weekend), June 2-6, July 10-13, October 3-5 (weekend).  Do you have 3 or 4 days to serve? Attend a His Kids event at Camp Luther alongside an individual with disabilities and share in outdoor activities we often take for granted. For example, shooting a bow, hiking the woods, sleeping in a cabin, canoeing, learning about Jesus through songs and study, and meeting new friends! Camp Luther offers two summer events and two seasonal retreats (spring and fall). We need at least 20 volunteers at each event to make it a success. Our Buddies arrive early for preparation and training, so experience is welcome but not required. Please prayerfully consider joining us for this unique opportunity to share God's Word in the outdoors!Volunteers must be entering high school or older. Please visit campluther.org/buddies or email discipleship@campluther.org more info or to sign up.

U.S. (“Samaria”)

DONATED TEXTILES CAN SAVE LIVES

Here's a statement that you may not have thought of: You can help save lives by donating your used textiles. Let me explain...  It might come as a surprise to learn that the US generates just over 17 million tons of textile waste per year, according to the EPA. That adds up to around 112 pounds per person! Of that waste, 66% goes to landfills, 19% is burned, and less than 15% are recycled.  But this doesn’t need to be the case here in Lincoln! For several years now, Peoples City Mission (PCM) has had Toss Boxes around the area where folks can drop off used textiles (clothing, towels, shoes, purses, belts...). Those items are taken to our Help Center, where we give away the very best (for free!) to our guests and low income families who shop there, and we recycle the rest. Recycled textiles are eventually purchased by micro-businesses in developing nations. The revenue from the recycling goes to fund the PCM services that are vital to the homeless and impoverished.  Did you know that with other recycling boxes you see around town, only 5 cents of every dollar made goes to the actual need? That is NOT how we operate. 100% of every dollar made with our recycling program goes directly to help the homeless.  So, here’s my request. Would you have anything in your closets or drawers that is no longer useful? Any contribution you can make right now would be of tremendous help. And, of course, financial donations are greatly appreciated too. It has been a hard winter for shelter operations.  Thanks so much for partnering with us. Just know that your gifts, no matter how large or small, are making a significant impact in the lives of those experiencing homelessness and poverty.  To donate: secure.pcmlincoln.org/forms/donate God’s rich blessings, Pastor Tom

WORLD (“Ends of the earth")

GO ENCOURAGE A MISSIONARY!

Plan to visit Mission Central, two miles east of Mapleton, Iowa to hear from these missionaries:  May 3, 2025, 1:00, Rev. Micah Wildauer, Belize; May 9, 2025, 1:00, Rev. Ben Helge, Eurasia; May 24, 2025, 1:00 Rev. David Baker, Asia; May 29, 2025, Rev. James Sharp, Puerto Rico, as special Ascension Day Service speaker; meal at 5:00 and worship service at 6:30; June 7, 2025, 1:00 Rev. Gustavo and Ruth Maita, Puerto Rico; and 1:30 Becky Bartelt, 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

Service

SIMPLE HELP NEEDED FOR 10:30AM HOSPITALITY

Especially in the months of April through July, help is needed in 10:30am Hospitality.  It's fairly simple, really:  1) bring leftover from 8am coffee from Welcome Center to kitchen; 2) make more coffee if needed; 3) set out food and coffee on counter; 4) set out plates, cups, napkins; 5) after service, dump leftover coffee; 6) rinse out carafes; 7) wash/put away utensils, plates, cups; 8) wipe down counters.  That's it!  What do you think?  Would you consider serving the Lord and His Peace People in this way?  To say, "Absolutely!  I'd be happy to do this!", contact: office@peacewaverly.org.

START PLANNING FOR SHINE! COMMUNITY SERVICE MONTH

Serve others, connect with one another, and let the light of Jesus SHINE! The Nebraska District LCMS wants to shine a spotlight on service each April. Throughout the district, groups of two or more people are asked to give witness to the love of Jesus through acts of service to their neighbors and communities. Simply join with some people from your church, school, small group, ministry group, family, etc., and serve!  Learn more:  ndlcms.org/shine/

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

Stewardship

GROUNDS TEAM, ASSEMBLE!

Spring is here, and It's time to assemble the grounds team! If you enjoy mowing and some string trimming, well, have I got an opportunity for you! You can be a member of the grounds team here at Peace! The main duties involve mowing and string trimming the church grounds. There are a few other events (such as two church cleanup days), but this is the main event.  We mow once a week (if we get enough volunteers), and it takes about 2 - 2.5 hours to mow plus 45 min to string trim. This might seem like a lot, but with enough volunteers it comes out to about once a month. If you are interested please let Scott Reiner (402-380-4516) know and he can explain it in more detail. Thank you.

DIRECT YOUR "THRIVENT CHOICE" DOLLARS TO PEACE BY MARCH 31

If you are a client of Thrivent, you can contribute to Peace through "Thrivent Choice Dollars". Through Thrivent Choice, more than $618 million has been distributed to churches and nonprofits nationwide.  Sign up to direct your Thrivent Choice Dollars to Peace before the March 31st Deadline.  login.apps.thrivent.com/login?realm=%2Falpha