Weekly ScheduleFebruary 7-13, 2016

Sunday Worship & Communion (WC) 8:00, 9:30 & 11:00 AM

Adult Bible Study (WC, 229) 9:30 AM

Discovery Class (216) 9:30 AM

Kidnect Sunday School/Youth Worship 9:30 AM

Worship (Northwest) 10:00 AM

210 Project (216) 12:00 PM

Monday ‘Get it Together’ (216) 8:30 AM

Worship & Communion (WC) 6:30 PM

First Place (215) 6:30 PM

Ladies Bible Study (216) 7:00 PM

Prayer Leadership Team (229) 7:00 PM

Tuesday Ladies Bible Study (UFH) 9:00 AM

6:00 PM

6:30 PM

6:30 PM

Shoplifters Annonymous (229) Discovery Class (216)

Mission Leadership Council (UFH) Young Adult Bible Study (LSR) 7:00 PM

Wednesday Ash Wednesday

Lenten Dinner (LFH) 5:00 PM

Contemporary Worship (WC) 6:15 PMTraditional Worship (LSR) 6:40 PM

Praise Band Rehearsal (WC) 7:30 PM

Sanctuary Choir (UFH) 7:30 PM

Thursday Ladies Bible Study (216) 9:00 AM

Stephen Ministry Supervision (UFH, 215, 216) 6:30 PM

Stephen Ministry Training (229) 6:30 PM

Friday ‘Perfektly Broken’ (216) 9:30 AM

Saturday Men’s Bible Study (MPR) 8:00 AM

Prayer Group (216) 8:30 AM

‘You’re Welcome Here’ (215) 9:00 AM

Women’s Connection (LFH) 9:30 AM

COBS (229) 9:30 AM

Adult Bible Studies“Embracing Your Strengths” . . . This Bible based topic is geared towards women. 9:30 - La Vista Site - Room 229

- Led by Kelly Haack

“Why Are You Persecuting Me?” . . . A Bible-based series on the Church’s response to persecution throughout

history, today and into the future. 9:30 - La Vista Site - Upper Fellowship Hall - Led by Blake & Anna Cole

Discovery Class . . . This class is designed for people who don’t have a Lutheran background but are interested

in joining Beautiful Savior. This class also meets on Tuesday nights at 6:30 p.m. 9:30 - La Vista Site - Room 216 -

Led by Jamie Majorek

Super Bowl PartyAll students in 8 -12 grade are invited to come watch the Super Bowl in the Student Center TODAY,th th

4:00 p.m. Bring your favorite Super Bowl snack to share and enjoy games, food and the football game!!

Monday Night Ladies Bible StudyJoin us for “Divine Design: 40 Days of Spiritual Makeover.” Author, Sharla Fritz will lead us through a different

kind of transformation~an alteration of attitude. We will begin this 8-week journey on Monday, February 8,

7:00 p.m. and by God’s grace you will experience a spiritual makeover that will transform your heart. Please

contact Lisa Draper (402-679-6652) or Penny Freyer (402-676-0860) with any questions.

LentLent begins on Ash Wednesday, February 10. Join us for a Fish Fry dinner sponsored by the

Youth, 5:00-6:15 in the Lower Fellowship Hall. Please sign up at the table in the lobby this

morning so they have enough food! Then join us for our Contemporary Service in the

Worship Center at 6:15 p.m. and our Traditional Service in the life|story room at 6:40 p.m.

Also, during our mid-week Lenten services at the La Vista Site, there will be designated

parking spots in front of the main entrance. These will be reserved with signs saying “Senior

Citizen or Special Needs Parking.” Many who attend the later traditional service would

greatly benefit from not having to park a great distance from that entrance. We thank you

in advance for being considerate for those whom this would make a great difference

during these winter months.

L.I.F.T.Our next outing will be on Wednesday, February 10, 11:00 a.m. at the La Vista Community Center.

We will be attending their annual Senior Valentine Luncheon. We will meet at the center at 11:00

a.m. and lunch will be served at 11:30 a.m. with entertainment following. Cost is $5 per person and

RSVP’s with money are needed by Tuesday, February 2. Call Karen Wollberg (402-884-6777) to RSVP

or with questions.

Early Communion Seder MealAll children and their parents in 4 grade and those in confirmation who haven’t attendedth

a meal yet, are invited to the next Seder Meal on Sunday, March 6, 5:00 p.m. in the Lower

Fellowship Hall at the La Vista Site. There will also be a follow-up Bible study on

Wednesday, March 9, 7:30 p.m. in the Lower Fellowship Hall. Cost of the meal is $11 per

person and RSVP is requested by Sunday, February 21. Please contact Pastor Jim (402-331-

7376 or jim@bslcomaha.org) for more information or questions.

Church Statistics January 31, 20168:00 am 198 Northwest 184

9:30 am 507 Monday 6:30 pm 30

11:00 am 473 Mod 17 27

TOTAL 1,419 Env. Offering $26,771.00 Loose Offering $3,331.06

Lenten DevotionsThe Lenten Devotions titled “Love’s Greatest Sacrifice” from Lutheran Hour Ministries are available at

the tables in the back. These devotions are also available online (www.lhm.org/lent) to read, listen

to or have emailed to you daily.

PenniesSharon Odom is collecting pennies at a table in the lobby to make crosses to hand

out on Easter Sunday. All extra pennies will be used to support our Costa Rica Mission and the

Building Fund. Please stop by the table today and donate all those extra pennies!!

Health MinistryWe will again be participating in Jerusalem Journey towards better health during the upcoming Lenten season.

Sign up today in the Information Center. We will begin walking TODAY and hopefully make it to Jerusalem in

time for Easter.

Preschool RegistrationAre you looking for a spiritually driven, academically sound, socially directed and licensed preschool? Kidnect

Preschool has open registration for the 2016-2017 school year. We have a Tue/Thu class

for 3 year olds; a Mon/Wed/Fri class and Mon-Fri class for 4 & 5 year olds. New this year,

all classes will be expanded, running from 8:30 - 11:30 a.m. Please contact Pam Prazan

(402-331-2681 or pam@kidnect.org) for more information. Our preschool offers your

child’s first school experience that is informative as well as fun! Come check us out!!

Peace International Friendship CenterThe Peace International Friendship Center is in need of recreational items for its outreach to

Muslims and others in the Omaha area. Items needed are: ping-pong table, foosball table,

pool table and also Walmart gift cards. Please contact Pastor Jim (jim@bslcomaha.org or

402-331-7376) if you are able to donate any of these items.

Women’s ConnectionThe next brunch will be on Saturday, February 13, 9:30 a.m. in the Lower Fellowship Hall at the La Vista Site. Our

speaker will be Sharon Patton from Belmond, IA talking about “Mountain Moving Mission.” Our special feature

is Barb Kieran telling us about genealogy and DNA testing. Please RSVP to Susan Parsons (402-731-1937) by

Wednesday, February 10.

Lydia HouseAngela Peasley Watt has organized a group of women who go down to the Lydia House on the

3 Saturday of the month to minister to the women and children living there. Their next visit isrd

scheduled for Saturday, February 20, 9:00-11:00 a.m. They are in need of donations for snacks,

craft items for the children and baked goods. Please contact Angela (402-637-7001) if you would

like more information, to volunteer or to donate.

Concordia GalaCelebrate Christian education with Concordia Schools at the 10 Annual Concordia Gala on Friday, March 4,th

5:30 p.m. at the Embassy Suites in La Vista. The night will begin with a silent auction & cocktails with dinner,

entertainment and a live auction following. RSVP by Friday, February 19. Sponsorship & donation opportunities

are also available. Please contact Christine Minneman (402-660-1034) with any questions.

Week of February 7, 2016

For Blessing & Guidance • Transport for Christ Ministry • George & Rhonda Spitzer • the Call Committee • Roger, brother of JudyHannon • Patrick Noonan • Sean Kocarnik, friend of Alice Hall • Melissa, Amanda, Matt & Camrynn •

Mission, Ministry & Workers• Hispanic Ministry in Columbus, NE • Nic & Danielle Cass & Kaitlyn Buethe in Hong Kong •

For Those Serving in the Military• Sgt. Timothy Swigert • Drew Witte, nephew of Dave & Jan Glenn • Corey Harder, nephew of Jeane Harder • Jeffrey Miser,son of Nancy Miser • Matt Leary, nephew of Duane Safarik • Pam Rakoski, niece of Erl & Coni Rogers • Jacob & JonathonPriebe, sons of Mike & Pam Priebe • Ross Passmore, son of Doug Passmore • Mark Baden • Victoria Rogers, granddaughterof Earl & Connie Rogers • Timothy Swigert, son of Janet Benzing • Evey, friend of Meg McWilliams • Geno Velaso, nephew ofGary & Ann Wallace • David Batres, son-in-law of Scotte & Annie Hansen • Ben, friend of Jessica Bultez • Noah Cemper •Mike Boyde, friend of Meg McWilliams • Will Kousma, cousin of Jessica Evertson • Caleb Mueller, son of Longfellow & DebMarquez • Joseph Jorgensen, brother of Kristin Fittje • Nathan Herold, grandson of Howard & Dottie Toelle • Steven Parks,nephew of Nancy Coleman • Aaron Ziegelbein, son of Al & Carol Ziegelbein • John & Drew Witte, nephews of Dave & JanGlenn • Claire Houser • Aaron McGinty, son of Jill Merkert • Harrison Leeper, nephew of Roger Leeper • ChristopherFjelstad, son of Tim & Susie Fjelstad • Emerson Cole • Richard Luth Jr., son of Richard & Linda Luth C Brian McCleaves & DavidMcCleaves, grandsons of Harold & Karen Knapp C Matt Zilisch, son-in-law of Heidi Parsons C Stephen Finnell, grandson ofMary Hazelhurst C Cory Dellamano & Jeff Mogus grandsons of Toby Dellamano C Nick Mumm, son of Judy Mumm C T.J.Zahm, nephew of Denny & Cindi Herd • Zac Albertson • Ben Henery • Dan Smith • Megan Smith •

Baptized into the Faith• Marah Elizabeth Farris, daughter of Joshua & Ashley (Thompson) Farris; sponsors are Tracy Thompson & Greg Nyffeler •

Peace and Comfort to the families of• Susan Lewis at the death of her uncle, Tony Rokas • Brad & Lisa Kuskta, friends of Pam & Jerry Prazan, at the death of theirdaughter • Les & Gary Hyman • Bev Madison, friend of Carol Deman, at her death •

For Healing & StrengthRecovering from surgery/treatment• Dennis Parsley • Kathy Hunter, aunt of Scotte Hansen • Jason Meisinger • Peg McElroy • Mike Dean • Molly Cox, niece ofDave & Teri Black • Heidi Shuriger, sister of Rosa Norman • Terry & Karen Fick • Ray & Mary Fox • Tony Liesveld, father ofPenny Freyer •Bob Niemeier • Upcoming Surgery • Eisley, granddaughter of Jo Grotelueschen • Long-term or recurring health issues • Eleanor Wolf, friend of Lee & Shirley Racek • Gary DeBusk, father of Skip DeBusk • Steve Bertrang, husband of KathyBertrang • Dennis Wagman • Illa Hobbs, mother of Angie Bendinger • Seth Reisdorff • Dr. Louise & Harold Frakes, friends ofLiz Lewis • Kim Ehrlich, mother of Kim Zillig •Dennis Bartels, father of Chera Wenzl • Larry Hanson, father of Martin Hanson •Ruby Cordes, niece of Deb Jadlowski • Sue Milbourn • Mary Slater, mother of Barb Froiland • Keri Ramaekers • ThelmaMilbourn • Myrtle Mahn, grandmother of Denise Klein • Cora Schmidt • Irene Kawa, sister of Jean Dellamano • Jeff Mollak,brother of Paul Mollak • Tom Guernsey • Tom Haynes C Lynn Buttercase, father of Janelle Andresen • Russ, Marge & TonyaSpawn • Bill Moore, Dick Garretts, friends of Leanna Fritz • Cecelia Brunberg • Emma Gehring, friend of Nicole Burns •Jannell Baker • Lou Marko C Keri Ramaekers • Bonnie Bartels C Gloria Dubas •Cancer Patients• Camron, nephew of Dana & Susan Crumley & Robin Caldwell • Terri Peitzmeier, cousin of Annie Hansen • Jim Tieney •Melissa Hizer, friend of Cindi Herd • Roselee Smith, grandmother of Tonya Moore • Eric Ford • Laurie • Julie Vandervort •Cameron Wren, cousin of Heather Klassen • William Pokorny, cousin of Kathy Hayes • Tia, friend of Beth Johnson • MicaVelasquez • Kim Loontjer, sister of Kevin Loontjer • Roger Scholte, brother of Barb Warner • Brett, brother of Lori Wood •Mark Chappelear, brother of Tom Chappelear • Pam Wendte • Bob & Scott Williams, brother-in-law & nephew of Mike &Patti Callahan • Christine Donahue, friend of Eliu & Shanna Paopao • Laura, sister of Lisa Fricke • Shirley Nierman, mother ofJenny Keilig • Roger Keetle, brother of Roland Keetle • Step-Father of Patty Barone • Julia Prochaska, cousin of Crissa Snider• Renee Thomson, friend of Crissa Snider • Jeff Alberts, friend of Tina Andrews • Judy Stokes, sister of John Powley • RodLuvig, nephew of Betty Janssen • Lisa Scheele, cousin of Chera Wenzl • Alan Christensen, father of Chad Christensen •Rebecca, cousin of Diana Palmer • Lois Whit, sister of Linda Berry • Barton Schawe, husband of Gretchen Schawe • BevLandt-Rocer, friend of Karolyn Anderson • Gene Lund, son of Georgea Lund • Dee Huff, friend of Deb Gerch • MichelleGiovanoli, cousin of Alexa Christensen • Shirley Jenkins, mother of Ken Jenkins • Kay Schurke, mother of Amy Schurke •Heather Kusel, niece of Linda & Dave Dammann • Mary VanSurksum • Deb Bolas • Richard Johnson friend of Tom & TammyCollinson • Larry DeGeorge, uncle of Denise Klein • Dave, Cousin of Karolyn Anderson • Thomas, cousin of Katie Sievers •Shirley Bauer, sister-in-law of Phil Bauer • Mary Ann Folkers, aunt of Nick Beard • Dan Barrows, brother of David Barrows •Elaine Petersen • Deb Pruss, friend of Kim & Kevin Fitch • Gordon Childs, brother of Nancy Coleman • Linda Velasquez,friend of Malorie Hergert • Janelle Andresen • Linda Parsons, sister-in-law of Pat & Susan Parsons • Jan Charf, niece of RodCharf • Casey Charf, great-niece of Rod Charf •• Angie Bendinger •