Mission Festival 10:30AM, Sunday, October 9 - Missionary and Pastor Tim Beckendorf to Preach and Speak

Translator and Pastor Tim Beckendorf will be preaching for Grace Lutheran's Mission Festival and giving a 20 minute PowerPoint presentation about what God is doing in Botswana after the service on October 9.  A special offering for the Beckendorf's will be collected.  There will be Potluck to follow.

Tim was ordained at Immanuel Lutheran Church in Osmond, Nebraska in 2003.  Since July 2005, Tim and Lisa have been working with Lutheran Bible Translators among the Khwe people of Botswana.  They have two sons, Aaron and Andrew and currently live in Shakawe in northern Botswana.

For more information on the Beckendorf's and their work you can visit their webpage here.

All are welcome to come join us and hear the exciting work that God is doing in Botswana!

Over Seventy Dinner

Here are some pictures from the Over Seventy Dinner last Sunday.  A wonderful time was had.  Jill entertained us with her musical gifts on the piano.

Dr John Kleinig to Preach Sunday

Grace Lutheran Church is honored to have world renown retired Professor Dr John Kleinig preach Sunday September 18 at 10:30AM.
After serving as a lecturer at the Australian Lutheran College, formerly Luther Seminary, since 1982, John Kleinig retired from full time teaching at the end of 2009 and is now engaged in writing a commentary on Hebrews.  He has also written a Commentary on Leviticus, Grace Upon Grace, and The Lord's Song.   More about Dr Kleinig can be found here.

Confirmation Retreat 2016

Last week the Confirmation Class went on the Confirmation Retreat at Camp Luther.  We had a great time with 16 students and 4 adults.  Here are some pictures and highlights.

Group Photos

Challenge Course: Students are considering the options.  Challenge: All the students had to pass from one side of the "web" to the other without touching and only using each hole once.

Getting instructions for the balance beam part of the challenge course.

Challenge all students step over line at EXACTLY the same time.  Harder than it looks.

Instructions for the above challenge.

 

Challenge preparing for the yell run (run as far as you can while yelling in one breath).

Archery

Climbing wall.

Vicar teaches why we do what we do in the Divine Service.

Some Turkeys checking things out while Vicar teaches.

After School Care: Week 2 - Pie and Parachutes

Here are some pictures of After School Care on Monday August 28.  Thanks to all the volunteers who came to help.  Volunteers are always needed to run the program.

After School Care is a free after school program for children 1st-6th grade on Mondays after school until 5:30.  To register a child call 402-887-4791.

+ Chester L. Smith + Funeral

Funeral Service for Chester L. Smith age 90 of Neligh will be 10:30 a.m. Thursday, September 1, 2016 at Grace Lutheran Church in Neligh with Pastor David Kuhfal.  Burial will be in Laurel Hill Cemetery Military Rites conducted by Neligh American Legion Post #172 and Legion Riders.  Visitation will be 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. Wednesday, August 31, 2016 at Beyer Snider Memorial Funeral Home in Neligh.  Chester passed away Monday, August 29, 2016 at Faith Regional Hospital in Norfolk with his family by his side.  Beyer Snider Memorial Funeral Home is handling arrangements. Memorials are designated to Grace Lutheran Church in Neligh.

Chester Leroy Smith was born on March 17, 1926 to Daniel and Gertrude (Schaecher) Smith in Battle Creek, NE. He attended school in Battle Creek. He entered in the United States Navy on June 29, 1944 in Omaha, NE. He was discharged from St. Louis, MO on May 20, 1946. After the service, he was united in marriage to Vivian Jean Stevens on February 23, 1951 at Meadow Grove, NE. In 1952, they made their home in Neligh where he worked for Elkhorn Public Power from October 1949 until retiring in March of 1988. Chester enjoyed fishing, hunting, and golfing. Vivian and Chester enjoyed traveling together. He was member of the Grace Lutheran Church and belonged to Neligh Housing Board Authority, Senior Center Board, and Neligh American Legion Post #172.

Survived by his son: Steve (Diane) Smith of Scottsbluff, NE and their children: Shannon, Mindee, and Kristine. Son, Daniel (Janet) Smith of Johnson Lake, NE. Son-in-law, Charlie Linkugel of Lincoln, NE his children: Tara and Nathan. Daughter-in-law, Bonnie Smith of Norfolk, NE her children: Justin, Amber, and Crystal. 18 great grandchildren. Brothers: Pete (Donna) Smith, Rhonnie (Judy) Smith all of Battle Creek, NE. Barry (Joan) of Arizona. Sister: Peg (Don) Boyer of Battle Creek, NE, Mami (Virgil) Prochaska and Sandie (Lloyd) Davis of Oregon.

Preceded in death by his parents, his wife, Vivian in 1998. Daughter, Sue and son, Jeff. Brothers: Daryl, Donald, Jack Arden. Sisters: Dee and Brenda.

+ John Wesley Hanlin + Funeral

Funeral Service for John W. Hanlin age 84 of Neligh, NE will be 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, July 26, 2016 at Grace Lutheran Church in Neligh with Pastor David Kuhfal, Officiating. Burial will be at Laurel Hill Cemetery in Neligh with Military rites conducted by Neligh American Legion Post # 172 and American Legion Riders. Visitation will be 5-7 at Grace Lutheran Church. Beyer Snider Memorial Funeral Home is handling arrangements. Condolences can be sent to the family at www.snidermemorialfh.com

John Wesley Hanlin was born on August 1, 1931 to Wilber and Mae (Goeury) Hanlin at Geneva, NE. He graduated from Geneva High School with the Class of 1949. John was drafted into the United States Army on February 12, 1953 at Omaha, NE and discharged on February 2, 1955, at Fort Carson, CO. He received Korean Service Medal. On May 8, 1955, he was united in marriage to Carol Ortgies at Trinity Lutheran Church in Bruning, NE. They have celebrated 62 years. Through the years he worked at Heath's Market, Safeway, Thiftway, Jack and Jill, and City of Neligh. He was a member of Neligh EMT/Firemen, Jaycee's, American Legion and VFW, Neligh Chamber of Commerce, and member of Grace Lutheran Church where he usher and held several office. John enjoyed woodworking, Fishing/hunting, and listing to Ham Radio.
Survived by his wife, Carol of Neligh, Kurt and wife, Peg Hanlin of Elgin, NE, Debb and husband, Lee Pofahl of Neligh, NE, and Kent and wife, Suzanne Hanlin of Pierce. 11 Grandchildren and 21 great grandchildren. Sister, Ruth (Art) Roemmich of York, NE.
Preceded in death by parents, grandson, Bradley Hanlin. brothers: a brother in-infancy, William Hanlin and his wife, Kate, and James Hanlin. Sisters: 1 in-infancy and Margaret and her husband, John Fahlberg.