by Kimberly Myers | Jun 4, 2024 | Life Together, Mission & Ministry
How did we SHINE in our communities in April? We are thankful for all who joined us in a District-wide focus on community service in April. This month-long emphasis gave congregations, schools, circuits, small groups, friends, and neighbors the opportunity to shine...
by Kimberly Myers | Apr 30, 2024 | Life Together, Stewardship and Generosity
We are thankful that no LCMS congregations or school buildings were damaged in the storms on Friday, April 26, 2024. However, the surrounding communities and the homes and businesses of many members and school families in our district have been affected. Rev. Ross...
by Kimberly Myers | Feb 21, 2024 | Education and Youth, Life Together
Nicholle Blomenberg was selected to receive Lutheran Education Association’s 2024 Outstanding New Lutheran Early Childhood Teacher Award. She is in her second year of teaching K-1 as their Ignite (multi-aged, individualized learning) Teacher at Concordia Lutheran...
by Kimberly Myers | Jan 4, 2024 | Life Together
In 2023, the Nebraska State Legislature passed The Opportunity Scholarships Act (LB753), which is a scholarship tax credit program. Taxpayers in Nebraska, whether individuals, businesses, estates, and trusts with state income tax liability, can claim a 1:1 tax credit...
by Kimberly Myers | Aug 16, 2023 | Life Together
‘We Preach Christ Crucified’: 2023 Convention Wrap-Up The 68th Regular Convention of The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod was held July 29-August 3 in Milwaukee. In addition to daily worship, the Synod convention included time for delegates to elect members of various...
by Kimberly Myers | Jul 25, 2023 | Life Together, Resources for Congregations
The Church Is for Everyone: Disability Ministry Resources July 26 marks the day that the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 was signed into law, and it is a good time to think about the way your congregation can welcome all people to worship — regardless...