District News and Ministry Stories
Stories about ministry in the Nebraska District and beyond, along with resources in support of discipling the saved and proclaiming Christ to a lost and changing world.
District Reporter Newsletter
The Nebraska District Reporter shares information about events taking place, workshops and conferences being offered, and ministry items that affect and include members of the District.
Weekly Update Email Newsletter
The Weekly Update is an email-only publication of the Nebraska District LCMS, providing resources in support of discipling the saved and proclaiming Christ to a lost and changing world.
Obituaries
We are privileged to share obituaries of ordained ministers and commissioned teachers in the Nebraska District. Our office relies on families, congregations, and schools to provide obituary information.
Church Worker, Congregation, and School Anniversaries
It is both a custom and a privilege for the Nebraska District to recognize the anniversaries of our professional church workers—active and retired Ministers of Religion–Ordained and Ministers of Religion–Commissioned, and of our congregations and schools.
The Children’s Message
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” will...
If Only These Parents Would…
Family Life Ministry Moment: If Only These Parents Would... Cough. My eyes shoot open. It’s still dark. The clock shouts 1:45 a.m. in angry red numbers. Cough, cough. “Mama… MAMA…” I slide out of my bed and literally climb into my five-year-old daughter’s top bunk,...
Hiring Project Manager
The Nebraska District is currently hiring. To apply, please send resume and cover letter to District Treasurer Elijah Luebbe at elijahl@ndlcms.org. Title: Project ManagerDepartment: Business & FinanceSupervisor: Treasurer/Business ManagerLocation: Remote within...
The Shut-In
Family Life Ministry Moment: The Shut-In Matilda Maschmeier “Mattie” to her church friends, “Til” at home, and “Grandma” to me, lived to the wonderful age of 102. Well, if you asked her, as soon as she had a birthday, she was already turning the next age, so she would...
Advent Devotions from your Vice Presidents
We asked your District Vice-Presidents to share a short Christmas devotion with you in the December Reporter. You can read the full Reporter, and subscribe to it by email, here on our website. First Vice-President, Rev. Michael Awe, Hope, South Sioux City O come, O...
Intentional Moments Around Light
Family Life Ministry Moment: Intentional Moments Around Light “The light shines in the darkness, and the darkness has not overcome it.” — John 1:5 There is something simple and wonderful about gathering around a candle. One can’t help being drawn in by the colorful,...
Support Mission and Ministry at Year-End
Do you itemize your charitable donations? With upcoming changes in deductions rules in 2026, if you’ve been planning a donation to the District, making it this year may offer you greater tax advantages. Consult with your advisors. As you look ahead to the end of the...
Living In Mission
Mission Ignition 2025 Grants $22,500 for Ministry in the Nebraska District LCMS In partnership with the Lutheran Ministry Foundation, the Nebraska District held the first Mission Ignition event on September 27, 2025. During this Saturday morning event, five ministries...
Creating Daily Habits of Faith Formation
Family Life Ministry Moment: Creating Daily Habits of Faith Formation As we look at our own busy schedules—and the full schedules of the families we serve—it can feel overwhelming to consider adding more to our days. But we are creatures of habit. Each day,...
Preparing for Advent Visitors
Christmas is fast approaching so it’s time to spruce up your congregation’s website and social media presence. According to Lifeway Research, 84% of Lutheran congregations say their high-attendance event happens on Christmas Eve. Make a plan now to help people...