and the comfort of the world. He

apparently has no desire to go back. Luke has lived in both worlds; the

one Demas is deserting, and the one he is deserting it for. He has found a

peace and fulfillment in serving Christ that he never found when he

was serving himself.

Demas deserted the kingdom of God for the world. Luke deserted

the world for the kingdom of God. You can almost hear Luke shouting

as they cross paths, "Don't bother! There's nothing there! You may love

the world, but Demas, it won't love

you back."

On the day of their confirmation, our youth confirmands make a com-

mitment to love the Lord and be faithful to Him – to desert the

world. They’re making a commit-

ment to be like Luke. Are you De-mas, looking longingly at or sort of

drifting toward the world’s pleas-ures? Or are you Luke – looking to

Jesus and living for Him? Which di-rection are you going? If you’ve been

glancing towards what the world of-fers or even started going that way,

you can turn around. The direction you choose to go with your life is

important. The final verdict comes

from Luke's quotation from Jesus in the gospel that he wrote, "What

good is it for a man to gain the whole world, and yet lose or forfeit

his very self?” (Luke 9:25-26)

Pastor David Linkugel

Pastor’s Corner 2 Timothy 4:10-11 is the story

of two deserters going opposite directions. Paul writes his last let-

ter to Timothy from his prison cell and says, "Demas has deserted me,

because he loved this world. Only

Luke is with me."

Demas deserted Paul and the

ministry of the Gospel because he loved this world. The world is the

culture we're in – a good income, good college, good job, good

times, and a good image. Demas saw the pleasures of this world,

and was attracted to them. The ministry was going through tough

times. Paul was in prison for preaching. There must have been a

secret pull for a long time as De-

mas glanced over his shoulder and said, "Boy, it looks exciting over

there. I wonder if I ought to try it sometime?" He finally decided to

live for the world rather than live for Jesus. He is deserter number

one.

Luke is a physician. He's got all

of the world’s goodies: the income, prestige, and comforts – just what

Demas is apparently leaving to

look for. The more Luke experi-

enced the values of Christ's king-dom, the more he's drawn out of the world. By the time Paul writes

this letter, Luke has deserted the world. He left it all behind to fol-

low Jesus and be the personal phy-sician of a missionary named Paul.

Luke left the prestige, the income,

Inside this Issue:

Habitat for Hu-

manity 2

Anniversaries and

Birthdays 3

Bible Studies 3

Fun in the Son 4

Prairie Fire 4

Youth Events 5

Connect 6

SCRIP News 7

May Calendar 8

Serving Us Today 9

LifeLines May 2014

LifeLines

An empty lot in Waterloo will be converted into a home for Jennifer Rowe and

her three sons through the generosity and hard work of volunteers from the

churches in the Elkhorn community who are coming together to build a home with

Habitat for Humanity. Sign up here. Contact Devanee Auel at 402-619-1442 or

devanee.auel@bethanyelkhorn.org with any questions.

Important Dates:

June 22nd –Wall Build – The wall build is at Bethany Lutheran Church for any age until 2:00

June 28th – first official build day

Elkhorn Coalition Food Donation Please help provide breakfast (coffee, juice, donuts, bagels, fruit,

ect.) and lunch (drinks and food) for our volunteers. Please bring plates, napkins, and cups. Tables will be

provided.

T-Shirt and Hard Hat Order Form Buying a t-shirt and hard hat is optional. Habitat will have

communal hard hats. Orders are due by May 15th.

Concordia 5K Run/Walk

Concordia Lutheran Schools of Omaha will host a 5K and a 1 mile fun run/walk

on Saturday, May 10, 2014, at Standing Bear Lake. Starting time is 8:00 a.m. for the

5K, immediately followed by the 1 mile. Funds raised will benefit the mission of Con-

cordia Lutheran Schools of Omaha. It is perfect for children or walkers of all levels

and ages that would like to support the school. Register by going to

www.concordiaomaha.org. Click on the red 2014 5K Registration tab.

Honoring 2014 High School Graduates Sunday, May 11th at both 8 and 10:30 worship service.

Graduates will receive a special gift on this day.

Congratulations!! Nick Blodgett Joe Blodgett Cobie Griess

Kyle Drilling Max Hummel Bo Petersen

Mason Rasmussen

Congratulations Youth Confirmands On Sunday, April 27 and May 4, during the 10:30 worship, six youth will publicly

confess their faith before the congregation and make a commitment of their life and all

that they are to the Lord. Join in praying for and encouraging these youth in their faith

in Jesus Christ: Alexa Daubert, Nathan Kurz, Bret Lange, Mason Ortmeier, Cheyenne

Petersen and Corbin Wegner

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Pinnacle Bank Arena – Lincoln

Friday 7p.m. – 10p.m. and Saturday 9a.m. – 5p.m.

October 3-4, 2014

Transform your soul, awaken your spirit, and re-

vive your faith at the 2014 event: From Survival to Reviv-

al. At this all-new event you’ll receive powerful Bible

teaching, be inspired by uplifting music, enter into au-

thentic worship, and more. Experience the renewal

that comes from spending time

in the pres-

ence of God.

Discover new joy and a fresh sense of purpose. It’s

time to plan for From Survival to Revival! Diane Linkugel

(402-289-3631) will order tickets by the end of May to

get the discount pricing ($91 - Premium, $81 - Stand-

ard), so contact her by Wednesday May 28, if you

want to attend.

Prayer Chain Our prayer warriors are set, and ready to pray! If you have a prayer request and/or

praise report – for yourself, family member, friend, neighbor or coworker – please let us know. Send prayer requests that may be forwarded on and publicized to DCENi-

cole@LordofLifeElkhorn.org. Confidential prayers can be sent to PastorDavid@LordofLife

Elkhorn.org.

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MomsLife presents the powerful parenting series

“Parenting Families: from Me to We” at 9:15 a.m.

It is an experience that can make an immediate differ-

ence in your life as a parent. No guilt, no talking heads, just

real people and ideas that work.

May 6- Conflict and Crisis

May 20- Connections

All moms of any age and stage are invited to attend and childcare is provided!

After we finish the Living as Children of a Generous God Bible study on May 4,

we’ll begin Anchored on May 25. (No adult Bible study on May 11 Commitment Cel-

ebration or May 18 Quarterly Congregation Meeting) Just as an anchor keeps a

boat safe and secure during a storm, God's Word holds us fast–providing the only

reliable source of strength and truth in the wake of life's challenges. This Bible

study will coordinate with the theme of this year’s Vacation Bible School. May 25 - Jesus Calls Me (Matthew 4:18-25)

June 1 - Jesus Teaches Me (Luke 5:1-11)

June 15 - Jesus Keeps Me Safe (Mark 4:35-41)

June 22 - Jesus Saves Me (Matthew 14:22-33)

June 29 - Jesus Provides All I Need (John 21:1-14)

Anchored—Pastor’s Sunday Bible Study

11 Janet Macklem, Susie Lynch,

Rick Tubandt

12 Dick McKibben, Abigail Petersen

13 Britney Dyke, Kristin Lange,

Elizabeth Riege

17 Bowen Petersen, Dana Nugent

18 Bill Hester

19 Paula Mills

21 Corbin Wegner

23 Bret Griess, Connie McKown

24 Craig Bliemeister

25 David Montz

26 Deborah Bezoni, Wyatt Howe

29 Emma Jones, Jay Sanley

31 Jay Lynch

May Anniversaries

5 Jim and Amy Skovsende

10 Dick and Loretta McKibben

19 Jon and Katie Black,

Daren and Nicole Petersen

21 Alan and Sandy Leimer

22 Paul and Deb Nugent

26 Michael and Hillary Cornwell

29 David and Paula Mills

May Birthdays 5 Allison Leimer, Simon Muhlbauer

7 Alan Leimer

9 David Mills

10 Jay Nelson

May

Anniversaries

and Birthday

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The United States is the third largest mission field in the world, and there are lonely and hurting people in every one of our communities. God has giv-en His people words of comfort and hope, and He has prom-ised to use His Word to accom-plish His will when they are shared. Come join with others to learn how God can use you and your congregation to share His Word with each other and with your neighbors. Explore different ideas for building re-lationships with those in your

community and hear what oth-er congregations in Nebraska are doing to show the love of Christ with those in their neighborhoods. Registration is $35 per person, which includes lunch, three breakout sessions, and two keynote sessions by Bruce Wurdeman, Lutheran Hour Ministries executive direc-tor emeritus. Registrations are due May 21. More information and registration forms may be found online at http://www.ndlcms.org/news/conferences/prairie_fire/index.html. Register today! Breakout sessions include: Absent Saints: Ministry to

Inactives

Asset Mapping

Assimilation and the Body of

Christ

Building a Culture of Out-

reach

Care for Military Families

Demographics

Engaging Your God-Given

Community

How Do We Witness to Mus-

lims?

Impacting My Community

for Christ

Lord, Keep My Mouth Shut

So That They Can Hear YOU! Millennials

Ministering Outside the

Church Walls

Mission Trip to Mission Liv-

ing

Partnering for Youth Minis-

try

Prayer Walking

Prison and Jail Ministry

Real-Life Reconciliation

Sharing Blessing Stories

Sowing Seeds Outreach

Grants

Starting New Ministries

Witnessing Through Broken-

ness “Wow! I Sure Missed That Op-portunity!”

Wild Wild West

2014 Elkhorn Days at Lord of Life Save the Date

Sunday, June 8th

11:30 am to 2:30 pm

Fun in the Son returns! The Elkhorn Days committee has

invited us to again host the Sunday events of Elkhorn Days.

This year will feature even more fun – a Bike Rodeo for the

kids, and inflatable obstacle course from Omaha Parks and Rec-

reation/Common Ground – along with the ever-popular pony rides, inflatables, games, and food.

Last year, even in the rain, over 300 attended. We’re preparing for 500 this year. More at-

tendees mean more volunteers will be needed. We have already been blessed by a sponsorship

grant from Thrivent for $1,250!

Our Core Team is in place, and will soon be asking for your service. They would all love for

you to be proactive and volunteer for a committee, rather than waiting for them to come to you.

Our teams and leaders are: Set Up – Jim Bezoni, Food – Jean Netsch and Marvene

Smith, Games – Kris Castle, Logistics – Jon Sundstrom and Clean Up – Nugent family.

Gather – Grow – Go !

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Gangway to Galilee Vacation Bible School June 29—July 3 6:15—8:30 p.m.

Online registration for PK-5th grade has begun at www.LordofLifeElkhorn.org under News and Events on the homepage.

Attention adults and youth. Are you looking for a way to make a huge impact in the life of a child, and the opportunity to share Jesus this summer? Consider being part of the VBS team. There are many areas to serve in and many ways you could help! If you are interested in being part of the VBS team, please check out the sign up sheet and information about VBS at the table located in front of Frances Reige's office. You may also contact Kris Bamesberger at 402-315-7940 or Nicole Petersen at 402-408-9644.

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Youth Grill Out & Splash Night Where: Joyce Black’s Home (926 S 243rd Street, Waterloo)

When: June 4, 2014, from 7-9 p.m.

(Rain Make Up Date June 11)

What to Bring: Guys bring Chips, Girls bring Desserts

What to Wear: Wear swimming suit under clothes and bring a towel

Who: Impact and Edge and Friends (6-12th grade) Youth will have a night of outdoor games by the lake and possibly have an

opportunity to go out on lake, grill out, s’mores, and devotion. Youth are en-

couraged to bring a friend. ALL Youth and Friends must have a waiver. Waivers are on the Youth

Events board in entry way or by Nicole’s office door. Contact Renee Muhlbauer 402-289-3833 or Joni

Brunssen 402-498-9915.

Sempeck’s Bowling Party When: Wednesday, May 7th from 6:00-7:30 pm

Who: 6-12th grade and friends

Where: Sempeck’s Bowling Alley (Meet at Sempeck’s)

Cost: $5 per person Lord of Life will get pizzas and bowling shoes. If you want to do other activities, bring extra money for la-

ser tag, arcade games, or go-karts! Sign up in entry way on Youth Events board. Contact Joni Brunssen 402-

498-9915 or Renee Muhlbauer 402-289-3833

Boulder Creek Amusement Park Wednesday, May 28 from 6:30-9 p.m.

Cost is $10 + money for snacks or extra games

Meet at Lord of Life at 6:30 p.m. to carpool together. Return by

9:00 p.m. All Youth and Friends must have a waiver to attend.

Waivers are in entry way on Youth Events board or by Nicole’s of-

fice door. Contact Joni Brunssen 402-498-9915 or Renee Muhlbau-

er 402-289-3833

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In Matthew 28:19-20 Je-

sus tells us, “Go and make

disciples of all nations, bap-

tizing them in the name of

the Father and of the Son

and of the Holy Spirit, and

teaching them to obey every-

thing I have commanded

you.”

The Elkhorn community

continues to grow with many

young families. There is a

need for quality early child-

hood education and care. By

operating an early childhood

education center we can

meet the educational needs of young children,

and we can share the love of Jesus Christ with

them and build relationships with their families.

Our vision is to provide the very best early

childhood education and care that shares the

love of Jesus. We want to meet the needs of fami-

lies in the community by connecting them to

Christ through early childhood education and

before and after school care for elementary chil-

dren. An early childhood center with additional

classrooms will also enable Lord of Life to offer

more Christian education opportunities to disci-

ple all the members of Lord of Life and help

them grow in faith.

These are exciting times for the mission and

ministry here at Lord of Life! We’re stepping for-

ward in faith both spiritually and financially

through a 3-year commitment to give “over and

above” our regular tithes and offerings.

The success of our campaign will depend on

God’s Holy Spirit blessing our congregation with

willing, grateful, and joyful financial support.

Please prayerfully consider how God is calling

you and your family to help our church connect

our growing community to Christ. Commitment

Sunday is May 11th, with a special celebration for

all members and guests following both worships.

Our stewardship goal of $900,000 will be reached

if all families of Lord of Life work together. What

a privilege we have to leave a legacy for genera-

tions to come!

Special Campaign Dates May 4 Envision Sunday 2

May 11 Commitment Celebration

Sunday

June 1 First Gifts / Commitment

Dedication Sunday

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Scrip News What Is It? – An easy, super-simple ongoing fundraiser where businesses reward our church whenever you purchase their giftcards through us. You receive your card at face value, and the church earns a rebate just for your purchase. How to Get – Order dates are the 1

st and 3

rd Sundays of every month.

The most convenient way to place an order is at www.ShopWithScrip.com, where you can select from hundreds of participating merchants. You may also pick up a paper order form from the kiosk in the narthex. We also have selected cards on site for immediate purchase. These cards are kept in a little blue zipped binder labeled “Scrip” that is kept at the tech booth on Sunday mornings, and in the office during the week, for your shopping pleasure. What Does It Help? – Our Connect Campaign! Each family’s simple act of participating can collectively make a powerful addition to our campaign efforts. We believe every family frequents Walmart, Target, HyVee, Sams Club, or No Frills at least monthly, and often spends $100. By planning ahead and paying with Scrip, the church could receive up to $5 for every $100 you spend. Imagine the monthly impact if even 50 families placed a $100 order!

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Scrip News

May Order Date

May 4th May 18th

Worship Team

Faith-building – Fun – Fulfilling – that’s just some of the rewards

of being a member of our worship team, Rejoice! Are you a living

room musician, or is your instrument sitting in the back of a closet

just yearning to be played again? We don’t expect professional-

level ability – ‘merely’ a heart for worship. We would love to add a

guitar, bass, and drums to add some “oomph”. Commitment in-

cludes rehearsals on most Tuesdays at 6.45pm and every Sunday

morning at 9:50am. Please speak to Julie or any Rejoice! vocalist

Video and Sound Techs Especially with summer vacations approaching, our need is great to train

more sound and video techs. Please contact Julie if you can suggest some-

one, or volunteer your own time. The need is especially great for our 10:30

a.m. worship.

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COUNT

OFFERING

5/4 Ohlmann

5/11 Baker

5/18 Scott

5/25 Black

Serving Us Today

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Elder

Kurt Muhle

Acolytes

5/4 Nathan Kurz

5/11 Conner Elliott

5/18 Hannah Elliott

5/25 Nathan Kurz

Audio Tech

5/4 Julie Koenemann

5/11 Julie Koenemann

5/18 Julie Koenemann

5/25 Julie Koenemann

Ushers

5/4 David Schauer

Del Wachsmann

5/11 Jon Sundstrom

Wayne Smith

5/18 Allen Macklem

Alan Leimer

5/25 John Hornig

Dick McKibben

Video Tech

5/4 Diane Linkugel

5/11 Stacey Elliott

5/18 Jon Sundstrom

5/25 Jimmy Nugent

8:00 a.m. 10:30 a.m.

Elder

Jerry Ohlmann

Acolytes

5/4 Alexis Howe

5/11 Ellyse Cheatle

5/18 Gauge Evans

5/25 Alyssa DiNapoli

Audio Tech

5/4 Rick Shaneyfelt

5/11 Daren Petersen

5/18 James Kovarik

5/25 Daren Petersen

Ushers

5/4 Steve Black

Darin DiNapoli

5/11 Dennis Kleider

Darin Kleider

5/18 Darrin DiNapoli

Kent Nelson

5/25 Steve Black

Kent Nelson

Video Tech

5/4 Susan Lynch

5/11 Tracy Cox

5/18 Tracy Cox

5/25 Steve Blodgett

May

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GREETERS

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8:00

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5/4 Kylie Drilling and Kim Drilling

5/11 Arletta Raschke and Shelia Mattson

5/18 Judy Leffelman and Kris Bamesberger

5/25 Rita Ortmeier and Mason Ortmeier

ALTAR SERVICE

Joni Brunssen

Judy Leffelman

FELLOWSHIP

Connie McKown

Jean Netsch

MUSIC

Collin Warren

Rejoice!

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10:30

20844 Bonanza Blvd

Elkhorn, NE 68022

402-289-3437

We’re on the web!

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Lord of Life’s Mission

We are “Reaching out with love to create new and abundant lives in Christ.”

Commitment Celebration The Commitment Celebration of our Connect campaign is on May

11 at 8:00 and 10:30 a.m. during and following both worship services.

We will enjoy appetizers, fruits, and sweets following both services to

celebrate our coming together as the family of God in making our com-

mitments.

Quarterly Congregation Meeting

May 18

9:15 to 10:15 a.m.