by Kimberly Myers | Oct 20, 2026 | Family Life Ministry, Life Together
The air has finally turned to morning briskness, and there is hope for the end of the lingering heat of summer. With the change of seasons comes the looming, hectic stretch of Reformation, Advent, and Christmas for church workers and lay volunteers. In October we...
by Kimberly Myers | Jul 22, 2026 | Family Life Ministry, Life Together
Family Life Ministry Moment: The Good Ole’ Days “I remember when…the school picnic had over 300 people come! It was such a joy to gather and watch the young families participate. We planned it this year and only eight people came—these families just don’t want to be...
by Kimberly Myers | Jun 23, 2026 | Family Life Ministry, Life Together
Family Life Ministry Moment: Forming Healthy Habits In family life ministry I often get asked if resources are available for congregations, schools and homes. Concordia Center for the Family (CCF), a Recognized Service Organization of the LCMS, provides many...
by Kimberly Myers | May 15, 2026 | Family Life Ministry, Life Together
Family Life Ministry Moment: The Most Important Event The summer tradition of Vacation Bible School (VBS) is strong throughout our Synod and across the Nebraska District. What a joy it is to gather children each summer around the Gospel message of our Lord and...
by Kimberly Myers | Apr 22, 2026 | Family Life Ministry, Life Together
Family Life Ministry Moment: Summer Plans It’s almost SUMMER! Sunshine! Vacations! No more school! No more homework! No more youth group… No more Sunday School… How does your congregation handle summer programming? Many churches feel the same concerns. “We...
by Kimberly Myers | Mar 10, 2026 | Family Life Ministry, Life Together
Family Life Ministry Moment: The Children’s Message The panic sets in. It’s Saturday night and you suddenly remember—you’re leading the children’s message tomorrow morning. A quick internet search for “object lesson for 4-year-olds based on this sermon text”...