September 7 - “The Chosen” (FC)

September 14 - “The Chosen” (FC)

September 21- "Education Hour Experiment—a Cross-Gen experience” (CR)

September 28- Tanzania Presentation: “Going Bananas: Agriculture in Northern Tanzania (CR)

“The Chosen” Season 5

We are currently watching “The Chosen” during education hour. Season 5 depicts the events of Maundy Thursday of Holy Week.

Saturday, September 13th

9:30am-11:30am

Founder’s Center

Safeguarding God’s Children is a video/discussion class that provides insight of things to watch for and how to talk to children that may be in an abusive situation. This class will include reviewing our new Children/Youth Protection Policy.

Attending a Safeguarding God’s Children class is required for OSLC volunteers working with kids. However, this presentation is for everyone who works with kids, raises kids and cares for kids.

Contact Karrie with questions: discipleship.oslc@gmail.com or call the church office: 402-483-4126

Join us in September as we detour from the Book of Acts to join the Nebraska Synod Emmaus Learning on, “Not Your Bible’s Israel”. Meeting Tuesdays at NOON for this study.

Contact Karrie for more information.

Let’s Talk while enjoying a brew.  You pick the topic, or we can pick one together.  Talk with Karrie on Friday’s at 4pm.  We meet at the Telegraph Mill, 330 S 21st. Street.  Contact Karrie with questions 402-483-4126

This book club meets the 1st and 3rd Tuesdays of the month at 7pm at OSLC. The group begins a new title in January: “Boundless Compassion” by Joyce Rupp.

· Martha Circle meets 2nd Tuesdays, 9:30am at OSLC, sharing treats and breakfast items and discussing study published in the monthly Women of the ELCA magazine.

· Esther Circle meets 2nd Wednesdays, 9:30am at various locations (homes/restaurants). The hostess decides the topic and readings.

This group meets weekly on Thursday mornings at 7am at OSLC. Each week, a participant provides breakfast as the group discusses a book. They are currently reading “The Upswing: How America Came Together a Century Ago and How WE Can Do It Again,” by Robert D. Putnam.

This book study group meets 4th Thursdays, 7pm at OSLC. They are currently reading “31 Proverbs to Light Your Path,” by Liz Curtis Higgs.

You don’t have to sew or quilt to be a part of this group. Some women create quilt tops, but the group gathers the 3rd & 4th Wednesdays from 9am-noon to tie the quilts, share conversation, and have a breakfast treat with coffee.

Those interested in the OSLC Writing Group can contact Nancy Haberstich to get connected. You don't have to be a writer or aspire to author a book. Just bring your willingness and your personal experience.

We invite folks to participate in regular groundskeeping on the 4 Sundays of each month during education hour at 10:15-11:15. We will occasionally include a full Saturday morning for larger projects. This will help us maintain our grounds more effectively. Feel free to dress for work at church or bring something appropriate to change into.

We are beginning to plan the Advent Festival. If you have an idea for a Christmas craft, please contact Karrie @ discipleship.oslc@gmail.com or 402-430-5383.

The 7th Annual Art From the Inside exhibit will be held during September 2025, with the opening reception Friday, September 5th at G Dobos Studio, in the Mission Arts Building at 124 S 9th St, Studio #9. The purpose of the show is to create public awareness about incarcerated life through the artworks of the incarcerated and their loved ones. Submissions will be received on a rolling basis, and those received at 124 S 9th Street, by Sunday, August 3rd, 2025 will be exhibited in the September 5th exhibition. For more information, contact Alissa or email artfromtheinsideneb@gmail.com. No entry fee for this exhibit.

If you’re planning to hold a listening session for Justice in Action, please attend one of two training sessions this week: Monday, September 8 or Thursday, September 11 at 6:30p.m. at New Hope United Methodist Church, 1205 N. 45th St. Team leaders MUST attend. Anyone else interested can come and learn more.

September 21, 6:30pm

Come for a night of food, fellowship, and star gazing. Meal starts at 6:30pm. Please bring something to share. Or come for the stars at 9pm. A telescope will be set up. 14300 Saltillo Rd.

Sunday, September 21, 6pm @ OSLC Sanctuary. Watch the movie, “The Woman of Stars and Mountains” and then join in conversation with the director, as well as Jim Germer (featured in the film).

Eat out on September 28, 4-8pm at Raising Cane’s, 48th & R St. Tell them your there for the CROP Walk, and 15% of net sales will go to the walk. Or order online and use the code: RCFUND96

OSLC is again hosting this year’s CROP Walk for Hunger on Sunday, October 12 at 1pm. Become part of the OSLC Walkers Team, set up your page and share with your friends to raise money for local and global food pantries. Then join us on October 12 for a 1-mile or 1.5-mile walk. Refreshments will be awaiting your return. Don’t want to walk? Help us host! Contact Pastor Tobi or Trudy Schneckloth to volunteer.

Our next Open Gym on 4th Saturdays of the month, 2-4pm @ Christ United Methodist Church, 46 & A St.. ALL students welcome. Caring & trained adults will be present.

National Alliance on Mental Illness, Lincoln chapter, will begin hosting a family support group on 2nd Mondays, 5:30-7:00pm at OSLC in the Basement Activities Center (enter using south doors). For more information, contact  Teresa Harms Coder.

A spiritual director training by the Nebraska Synod, ELCA. If you want to know more, go to seekingthespiritwithin.org. Enrollment deadline is Wednesday, August 13. Classes being in September.

Hygiene products: deodorant and single use razors for men and women, shampoo, conditioner, bar soap, body wash, toothbrushes, floss and paste, mouth wash (alcohol free), combs, brushes, laundry soap, men’s underwear (boxer briefs only, larger sizes), small kitchen appliances: toasters, coffee pots and kitchen utensils. Items can be left in the bin in the hallway or taken directly to Bridges to Hope.

We are in need of Best Choice UPC symbols! They are close to the 1000 needed to earn money towards supplies for newborns in need. Best Choice Family of Brands is very excited to announce that two new brands have joined the family. Look for Pure Wonder by Best Choice™ and Hello World by Best Choice™ in your local grocery store soon. UPC symbols can be left in the Layettes with Love box by the kitchenette. Thank you!

As part of Loving Neighbors LNK, we are recruiting short-term volunteers to support Lincoln families in the event their loved ones are detained or deported. For many families, this will mean the loss of family stability, income, and parenting. These volunteers will be ready to help with short-term basic needs, such as housing, transportation, and food, until families can access established service providers. As these families go through the legal process that will determine so much of their future, we seek to be the supportive community they need. All actions we undertake are safe, legal, and compassionate.

The following items are in short supply at this time; however, any other non-perishable food items and personal care items are always needed and appreciated.

Canned fruits and vegetables

Canned meals (SpaghettiOs, Ravioli, Chili w/meat, etc.)

Dry dinners (Hamburger and Tuna Helper)

Macaroni & cheese

Pasta sauce

Peanut butter

Rice

Soups-all types

Become a FEAST prison ministry sponsor or volunteer! This could include driving Feast partners to church and back once a month, simply sharing in a meal, leading a class, or even sitting together during worship. Full sponsor training available online. For more info, click below.

If your passion is kids and faith, this is the place for you! You don’t need to know theology or Scripture. You just need to be willing to learn and show patience with your students. To find out more, contact Karrie below.