Sept. 6--”Joining God” book study: Now What?

Sept. 13--”Joining God” book study, continued

Sept. 20--”Joining God” book study, finale

Sept. 27--”Family Good Stuff” by Teri Effle /

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Enjoy a beverage while discussing faith, scripture. We are studying, “The Shack”, by William Paul Young. Look for Karrie. Questions? Email her at discipleship.oslc@gmail.com

Missed our Colliding Kingdoms study on the Book of Revelation? Ryan has taken all the audio material from this study that was made available on YouTube and put it into a book of its own! Designed for small group study (or simply reengaging the ideas by yourself) Colliding Kingdoms: An Eight-Week Journey Through the Book of Revelation includes the content from all 8 sessions plus plenty of discussion questions to keep the wheels turning! Ryan has made the book available for pre-sale, with all proceeds going to OSLC! Pre-order yours now for $12. A sign-up sheet can be found in the Atrium.

Meets Tuesday, 1:00pm in the Founder’s Room. We’ll be studying the book of Romans.

We’ll meet on various Wednesdays at 6:45pm. Our first gathering is October 14, in the BAC. The study is in preparation for the 2027 Youth Gathering, but ALL 8th - 12th graders are welcome!

September is Suicide Prevention Month - FaithAllyance and Star City Pride, in an effort to support and educate the community, will be hosting Living Better Support Fair in the gym at Christ United Methodist Church in Lincoln on Sunday, September 27th from 2:00 - 5:00 pm. Join us for an afternoon of self-care activities and an opportunity to talk to local resources available. We will have yoga, speakers, music, and treats.

Get signed up to walk and raise money to combat hunger locally and around the world! To join the OSLC Team, click below. From there, you can share the event with friends and family to raise donations. Our walk is Sunday, October 11, 1:00pm!

The Watoto Children’s Choir is based in Kampala, Uganda and is comprised of children who have lost one or both parents, often due to AIDS. ‘Watoto’ means ‘children’ in Swahili. Students and chaperones are traveling the U.S. raising money for the ministry of Watoto Church and Orphanage. They will perform here on Thursday, October 29, 6:30pm. We will be asking families to host 1-2 kids with an adult that evening. Stay tuned for more details and information about being a host family. Contact Pastor Tobi for more information or if interested in helping.

Drivers needed to pick up and return FEAST partners to the Community Corrections Center in Lincoln (CCCL) on Sunday mornings. Drive times are approximately 8am-9am and noon - 1pm. Requirements are a valid driver’s license and the confidence to drive a 15 passenger van!

To be a sponsor, the NE Dept. of Correctional Services (NDCS) requires an application and a brief, on-line training session. Applications can be found on the counter outside Dana’s office. Questions? See Alissa

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!

Due to gov’t restrictions, most of our food is now purchased from stores, making us more reliant on food & monetary donations to feed approx. 85 families per month. OSLC food contributions have helped feed food insecure families for many years, and we hope we can continue to count on our support. Thank you!

At this time, the balance in our Good Samaritan is very low, and we are not able to assist with incoming requests. If you are able to contribute towards this fund, it would be greatly appreciated by those in need. You can contribute through the Give --> Give today link on the osllincoln.org homepage; by check written out to OSLC with a notation for the Good Sam Fund; or cash in an envelope marked for Good Sam Fund.

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 402-483-4126.

Get updates and share resources and prayers over zoom on the 1st & 3rd Thursdays of the month, from 12:30-1:00p.m. Participants must register to receive the zoom link. Register at nebraskasynod.org under the ‘Justice and Advocacy’ section.

Beginning next week, we will be selling poinsettias for Christmas services. Avery has an opportunity to sell the plants as a fundraiser for Lincoln Youth Symphony. Sales will take place between September 22 - October 15, and plants cost $15. Check with Avery before/after worship or with Pastor Tobi anytime during the week. Pick-up dates are December 11, 4-8pm and December 12, 9am-12pm. We can leave the plants in the Chapel in preparation for Christmas Eve, or you can take your plant home (and bring it back for Christmas Eve worship?)

We light a red candle in worship each week in solidarity with the people of Palestine, the homeland of our Lord Jesus. For more info go to website: redcandle.org.

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.

Looking for volunteers to fill positions of Gift Shop, Welcome Desks, Knitters and Crocheters, and much more. If you are interested, please call the Volunteer Office at (402) 219-7111, email Tawnya.hansen@commonspirit.org