How to Call a Pastor (hint: prayer required)
by Pastor Tim Koester | Dec 3, 2024 | Church, News and Events
In the Evangelical Lutheran Church, pastors are “called” as opposed to “assigned” or “hired”. I know it can feel strange. Believe me, it was strange for me when I went through it. The hope however, is a process where the Holy Spirit...Annual Congregational Meeting – A Success!
by Pastor Tim Koester | Nov 19, 2024 | Church, News and Events
On Sunday, November 17th, Saint Michael Lutheran met for our annual congregational meeting. I want to express my personal thanks to Jon Fredricks, outgoing council president, for his four years of dedicated and skilled work on behalf of the congregation. Thank you...
2023 Pastoral Leadership Update
by Pastor Tim Koester | Sep 20, 2023 | Church, News and Events
Nearly eight years ago, I was called to Saint Michael as the “Senior Pastor”, which is interesting because I’ve been the only called pastor during that time. I have however, crossed into the “55 and older” category, so maybe there is a discount on church supplies I’ve...
Homecoming
by Pastor Tim Koester | Sep 28, 2022 | Church
“Homecoming” is a word you will be hearing a lot in the coming weeks. Not only is it the season of pep rallies, parades, and football games at area schools, but “Homecoming” is also the theme of the Fall Stewardship Appeal at SMLC. Homecoming events are grounded in...
Thoughts on the recent Supreme Court ruling
by Pastor Tim Koester | Jun 29, 2022 | Church, Humanity
The recent Supreme Court ruling that overturned the 1973 decision of Roe vs. Wade has reignited the debate over abortion in our society and within the church. Listening to friends and colleagues, it’s clear we don’t all think alike on this deeply personal and...Calendar
- March 18, 2025
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Tai Chi & Qi Gong Class
March 18, 2025 11:00 am - 12:00 pm
The class will be held every Tuesday and Thursday, focusing on balance, flexibility, and muscle strength through Tai Chi and Qi Gong routines. These low to moderate workouts don’t require floor mat work like yoga. Please wear comfortable, loose-fitting clothing. It costs $1/class. Questions, contact Trish Place.
- March 19, 2025
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Faith Seekers
March 19, 2025 10:30 am - 11:30 am
Mary Suhr coordinates the group.
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Campanile Ringers
March 19, 2025 6:00 pm - 6:45 pm
This adult bell ringers group is our advanced group. Experience is needed. If you are interested in joining, please contact Nancy Robson.
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Children's Choir
March 19, 2025 6:10 pm - 6:50 pm
Children's Choir will be offered for all elementary children (K-5th grade) on Wednesday. Questions - contact Jodie Hankins
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- March 20, 2025
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WELCA Women's Bible Study
March 20, 2025 10:00 am - 11:00 am
Join the ladies of the church for a morning bible study on the third Thursday each month.
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Tai Chi & Qi Gong Class
March 20, 2025 11:00 am - 12:00 pm
The class will be held every Tuesday and Thursday, focusing on balance, flexibility, and muscle strength through Tai Chi and Qi Gong routines. These low to moderate workouts don’t require floor mat work like yoga. Please wear comfortable, loose-fitting clothing. It costs $1/class. Questions, contact Trish Place.
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Bible Study @ Sunridge Village
March 20, 2025 12:30 pm - 1:30 pm
Join Pastor Lynn next door at Sunridge Village for bible study at 12:30pm on the first & third Thursdays. Contact church office for more information.
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- March 21, 2025
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Friday Men's Bible Study
March 21, 2025 9:00 am - 10:00 am
Saint Michael Lutheran Church, 13232 Blondo St, Omaha, NE 68164, USA -
Lattice- Family Fish Fry Night
March 21, 2025 5:30 pm - 7:30 pm
St. Wenceslaus Catholic Church (15353 Pacific St.)
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- March 22, 2025
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- March 23, 2025
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Worship
March 23, 2025 8:15 am - 9:15 am
Please join us for worship with holy communion.
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Adult Forum
March 23, 2025 9:30 am - 10:30 am
Adult Forum meets in the Bronstad Center.
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High School Forum
March 23, 2025 9:30 am - 10:30 am
High School Forum meets from 9:30-10:30am in the "Lions Den", the basement of the Education Wing.
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Middle School Forum
March 23, 2025 9:30 am - 10:30 am
Middle School Forum meets from 9:30-10:30am in the upstairs level of the Education Wing.
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Sunday School
March 23, 2025 9:30 am - 10:30 am
Sunday School starts in the Sanctuary with music and then the kids and leaders go to their classrooms.
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God's Children Sing - Toddlers
March 23, 2025 9:45 am - 10:15 am
God's Children Sing classes will meet in the Martin Luther Room in the Bronstad Center. Questions or concerns contact Tami Curran.
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Worship & Live Stream
March 23, 2025 10:45 am - 11:45 am
Please join us for worship with holy communion.
Please go to saintmichaellutheran.org/live for live stream links.
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- March 24, 2025
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Serve @ Kountze Food Pantry
March 24, 2025 9:00 am - 11:00 am
Kountze Commons, 2665 Douglas St, Omaha, NE 68131, USAKountze Food Pantry - They can only continue to operate if they have enough volunteers to serve. Just a reminder to sign up online so Kountze can limit the number of volunteers in the building at one time, in order to comply with social distancing guidelines. The early shift is 7:30-9:00am for unloading trucks and shelf stocking exclusively. 9:00-11:00am is for bag filling and serving guests. 11:00a-1:00pm is for filling bags for Friday night and serving guests. Please sign up for the time that works best for you. Thank you for your continued support: https://form.jotform.com/200834787701155. Kountze Food Pantry Volunteer Hours: Monday 7:30-9:30am;9:00-11:00am; 11:00a-1:00p; Friday 5:00-8:00pm. Note additional day & time(Friday Pantry hours are 6:00p-8:00pm).
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Faith Sharing Group
March 24, 2025 9:30 am - 10:30 am
Sunridge Village 13410 Blondo St, Omaha, NE 68164, United StatesThis is a faith sharing group that meets at Sunridge Village. If you are interested in joining, contact Elda Reinhardt.
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Monday Morning Faith Sisters
March 24, 2025 11:00 am - 12:00 pm
Contact Mary Megal for more information.
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Bridge at Sunridge Village
March 24, 2025 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Sunridge Village Independent Living Retirement Community, 13410 Blondo St, Omaha, NE 68164, USAQuestions, contact Kyle Eichhorn
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WELCA Women's Bible Study
March 24, 2025 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Monthly Women's Bible Study. Contact Pat Stevens for more information.
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- March 25, 2025
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Congregation Life: Tuesdays at Taxi's
March 25, 2025 11:00 am - 12:00 pm
Enjoy lunch together and time for fellowship. RSVP by 8:00pmthe night before to Pat Stevens (leave a message or text) so reservations can be made. Attendees will be responsible for their own lunch costs.
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Tai Chi & Qi Gong Class
March 25, 2025 11:00 am - 12:00 pm
The class will be held every Tuesday and Thursday, focusing on balance, flexibility, and muscle strength through Tai Chi and Qi Gong routines. These low to moderate workouts don’t require floor mat work like yoga. Please wear comfortable, loose-fitting clothing. It costs $1/class. Questions, contact Trish Place.
- March 26, 2025
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Faith Seekers
March 26, 2025 10:30 am - 11:30 am
Mary Suhr coordinates the group.
They meet in the Heritage Room in the Bronstad Center. -
Campanile Ringers
March 26, 2025 6:00 pm - 6:45 pm
This adult bell ringers group is our advanced group. Experience is needed. If you are interested in joining, please contact Nancy Robson.
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Children's Choir
March 26, 2025 6:10 pm - 6:50 pm
Children's Choir will be offered for all elementary children (K-5th grade) on Wednesday. Questions - contact Jodie Hankins
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- March 27, 2025
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Tai Chi & Qi Gong Class
March 27, 2025 11:00 am - 12:00 pm
The class will be held every Tuesday and Thursday, focusing on balance, flexibility, and muscle strength through Tai Chi and Qi Gong routines. These low to moderate workouts don’t require floor mat work like yoga. Please wear comfortable, loose-fitting clothing. It costs $1/class. Questions, contact Trish Place.
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God's Children Sing
March 27, 2025 6:30 pm - 7:00 pm
God's Children Sing classes will meet in the Martin Luther Room in the Bronstad Center. Questions or Concern contact Tami Curran.
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- March 28, 2025
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Friday Men's Bible Study
March 28, 2025 9:00 am - 10:00 am
Saint Michael Lutheran Church, 13232 Blondo St, Omaha, NE 68164, USA
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- March 29, 2025
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- March 30, 2025
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Worship
March 30, 2025 8:15 am - 9:15 am
Please join us for worship with holy communion.
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Adult Forum
March 30, 2025 9:30 am - 10:30 am
Adult Forum meets in the Bronstad Center.
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High School Forum
March 30, 2025 9:30 am - 10:30 am
High School Forum meets from 9:30-10:30am in the "Lions Den", the basement of the Education Wing.
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Middle School Forum
March 30, 2025 9:30 am - 10:30 am
Middle School Forum meets from 9:30-10:30am in the upstairs level of the Education Wing.
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Sunday School
March 30, 2025 9:30 am - 10:30 am
Sunday School starts in the Sanctuary with music and then the kids and leaders go to their classrooms.
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God's Children Sing - Toddlers
March 30, 2025 9:45 am - 10:15 am
God's Children Sing classes will meet in the Martin Luther Room in the Bronstad Center. Questions or concerns contact Tami Curran.
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Worship & Live Stream
March 30, 2025 10:45 am - 11:45 am
Please join us for worship with holy communion.
Please go to saintmichaellutheran.org/live for live stream links.
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- March 31, 2025
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Serve @ Kountze Food Pantry
March 31, 2025 9:00 am - 11:00 am
Kountze Commons, 2665 Douglas St, Omaha, NE 68131, USAKountze Food Pantry - They can only continue to operate if they have enough volunteers to serve. Just a reminder to sign up online so Kountze can limit the number of volunteers in the building at one time, in order to comply with social distancing guidelines. The early shift is 7:30-9:00am for unloading trucks and shelf stocking exclusively. 9:00-11:00am is for bag filling and serving guests. 11:00a-1:00pm is for filling bags for Friday night and serving guests. Please sign up for the time that works best for you. Thank you for your continued support: https://form.jotform.com/200834787701155. Kountze Food Pantry Volunteer Hours: Monday 7:30-9:30am;9:00-11:00am; 11:00a-1:00p; Friday 5:00-8:00pm. Note additional day & time(Friday Pantry hours are 6:00p-8:00pm).
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Faith Sharing Group
March 31, 2025 9:30 am - 10:30 am
Sunridge Village 13410 Blondo St, Omaha, NE 68164, United StatesThis is a faith sharing group that meets at Sunridge Village. If you are interested in joining, contact Elda Reinhardt.
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Monday Morning Faith Sisters
March 31, 2025 11:00 am - 12:00 pm
Contact Mary Megal for more information.
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Bridge at Sunridge Village
March 31, 2025 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Sunridge Village Independent Living Retirement Community, 13410 Blondo St, Omaha, NE 68164, USAQuestions, contact Kyle Eichhorn
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- April 1, 2025
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Tai Chi & Qi Gong Class
April 1, 2025 11:00 am - 12:00 pm
The class will be held every Tuesday and Thursday, focusing on balance, flexibility, and muscle strength through Tai Chi and Qi Gong routines. These low to moderate workouts don’t require floor mat work like yoga. Please wear comfortable, loose-fitting clothing. It costs $1/class. Questions, contact Trish Place.
- April 2, 2025
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Faith Seekers
April 2, 2025 10:30 am - 11:30 am
Mary Suhr coordinates the group.
They meet in the Heritage Room in the Bronstad Center. -
Campanile Ringers
April 2, 2025 6:00 pm - 6:45 pm
This adult bell ringers group is our advanced group. Experience is needed. If you are interested in joining, please contact Nancy Robson.
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Children's Choir
April 2, 2025 6:10 pm - 6:50 pm
Children's Choir will be offered for all elementary children (K-5th grade) on Wednesday. Questions - contact Jodie Hankins
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- April 3, 2025
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Tai Chi & Qi Gong Class
April 3, 2025 11:00 am - 12:00 pm
The class will be held every Tuesday and Thursday, focusing on balance, flexibility, and muscle strength through Tai Chi and Qi Gong routines. These low to moderate workouts don’t require floor mat work like yoga. Please wear comfortable, loose-fitting clothing. It costs $1/class. Questions, contact Trish Place.
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Bible Study @ Sunridge Village
April 3, 2025 12:30 pm - 1:30 pm
Join Pastor Lynn next door at Sunridge Village Retirement Village for bible study on the first and third Thursdays at 12:30pm. Contact church office for more information. Beginning March 1st, the study will be on the gospel of John and the writer's epistles.
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God's Children Sing
April 3, 2025 6:30 pm - 7:00 pm
God's Children Sing classes will meet in the Martin Luther Room in the Bronstad Center. Questions or Concern contact Tami Curran.
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- April 4, 2025
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Friday Men's Bible Study
April 4, 2025 9:00 am - 10:00 am
Saint Michael Lutheran Church, 13232 Blondo St, Omaha, NE 68164, USA
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- April 5, 2025
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- April 6, 2025
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Worship
April 6, 2025 8:15 am - 9:15 am
Please join us for worship with holy communion.
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Adult Forum
April 6, 2025 9:30 am - 10:30 am
Adult Forum meets in the Bronstad Center.
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High School Forum
April 6, 2025 9:30 am - 10:30 am
High School Forum meets from 9:30-10:30am in the "Lions Den", the basement of the Education Wing.
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Middle School Forum
April 6, 2025 9:30 am - 10:30 am
Middle School Forum meets from 9:30-10:30am in the upstairs level of the Education Wing.
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Sunday School
April 6, 2025 9:30 am - 10:30 am
Sunday School starts in the Sanctuary with music and then the kids and leaders go to their classrooms.
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God's Children Sing - Toddlers
April 6, 2025 9:45 am - 10:15 am
God's Children Sing classes will meet in the Martin Luther Room in the Bronstad Center. Questions or concerns contact Tami Curran.
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Worship & Live Stream
April 6, 2025 10:45 am - 11:45 am
Please join us for worship with holy communion.
Please go to saintmichaellutheran.org/live for live stream links.
- April 7, 2025
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Serve @ Kountze Food Pantry
April 7, 2025 9:00 am - 11:00 am
Kountze Commons, 2665 Douglas St, Omaha, NE 68131, USAKountze Food Pantry - They can only continue to operate if they have enough volunteers to serve. Just a reminder to sign up online so Kountze can limit the number of volunteers in the building at one time, in order to comply with social distancing guidelines. The early shift is 7:30-9:00am for unloading trucks and shelf stocking exclusively. 9:00-11:00am is for bag filling and serving guests. 11:00a-1:00pm is for filling bags for Friday night and serving guests. Please sign up for the time that works best for you. Thank you for your continued support: https://form.jotform.com/200834787701155. Kountze Food Pantry Volunteer Hours: Monday 7:30-9:30am;9:00-11:00am; 11:00a-1:00p; Friday 5:00-8:00pm. Note additional day & time(Friday Pantry hours are 6:00p-8:00pm).
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Faith Sharing Group
April 7, 2025 9:30 am - 10:30 am
Sunridge Village 13410 Blondo St, Omaha, NE 68164, United StatesThis is a faith sharing group that meets at Sunridge Village. If you are interested in joining, contact Elda Reinhardt.
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Monday Morning Faith Sisters
April 7, 2025 11:00 am - 12:00 pm
Contact Mary Megal for more information.
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Bridge at Sunridge Village
April 7, 2025 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Sunridge Village Independent Living Retirement Community, 13410 Blondo St, Omaha, NE 68164, USAQuestions, contact Kyle Eichhorn
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- April 8, 2025
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Lutheran Ladies Lit Lovers
April 8, 2025 11:00 am - 1:00 pm
Lutheran Ladies Lit Lovers Ladies! We invite you to join us on the second Tuesday of each month from 11:00am – 1:00pm in the Bronstad Center for a monthly get-together that includes lively discussions aroundpopular books that cover a range of topics. This group encourages reading,facilitates making new friends, opens minds to new perspectives, and gives youa break from the hectic pace of life. Bring your own lunch and one person willprovide a dessert. Mark your calendars for this group to meet on the secondTuesday of each month!
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Tai Chi & Qi Gong Class
April 8, 2025 11:00 am - 12:00 pm
The class will be held every Tuesday and Thursday, focusing on balance, flexibility, and muscle strength through Tai Chi and Qi Gong routines. These low to moderate workouts don’t require floor mat work like yoga. Please wear comfortable, loose-fitting clothing. It costs $1/class. Questions, contact Trish Place.
- April 9, 2025
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Faith Seekers
April 9, 2025 10:30 am - 11:30 am
Mary Suhr coordinates the group.
They meet in the Heritage Room in the Bronstad Center. -
Campanile Ringers
April 9, 2025 6:00 pm - 6:45 pm
This adult bell ringers group is our advanced group. Experience is needed. If you are interested in joining, please contact Nancy Robson.
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Children's Choir
April 9, 2025 6:10 pm - 6:50 pm
Children's Choir will be offered for all elementary children (K-5th grade) on Wednesday. Questions - contact Jodie Hankins
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- April 10, 2025
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Tai Chi & Qi Gong Class
April 10, 2025 11:00 am - 12:00 pm
The class will be held every Tuesday and Thursday, focusing on balance, flexibility, and muscle strength through Tai Chi and Qi Gong routines. These low to moderate workouts don’t require floor mat work like yoga. Please wear comfortable, loose-fitting clothing. It costs $1/class. Questions, contact Trish Place.
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God's Children Sing
April 10, 2025 6:30 pm - 7:00 pm
God's Children Sing classes will meet in the Martin Luther Room in the Bronstad Center. Questions or Concern contact Tami Curran.
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- April 11, 2025
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Friday Men's Bible Study
April 11, 2025 9:00 am - 10:00 am
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Serve @ Siena/Francis House
April 11, 2025 4:15 pm - 6:30 pm
Siena Francis House, 1702 Nicholas St, Omaha, NE 68102, USAServing time is from 4:30pm -6:30pm. Please wear mask and gloves. If you do not have them, they will be provided.
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- April 12, 2025
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- April 13, 2025
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Worship
April 13, 2025 8:15 am - 9:15 am
Please join us for worship with holy communion.
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Adult Forum
April 13, 2025 9:30 am - 10:30 am
Adult Forum meets in the Bronstad Center.
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High School Forum
April 13, 2025 9:30 am - 10:30 am
High School Forum meets from 9:30-10:30am in the "Lions Den", the basement of the Education Wing.
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Middle School Forum
April 13, 2025 9:30 am - 10:30 am
Middle School Forum meets from 9:30-10:30am in the upstairs level of the Education Wing.
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Sunday School
April 13, 2025 9:30 am - 10:30 am
Sunday School starts in the Sanctuary with music and then the kids and leaders go to their classrooms.
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God's Children Sing - Toddlers
April 13, 2025 9:45 am - 10:15 am
God's Children Sing classes will meet in the Martin Luther Room in the Bronstad Center. Questions or concerns contact Tami Curran.
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Worship & Live Stream
April 13, 2025 10:45 am - 11:45 am
Please join us for worship with holy communion.
Please go to saintmichaellutheran.org/live for live stream links.
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- April 14, 2025
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Serve @ Kountze Food Pantry
April 14, 2025 9:00 am - 11:00 am
Kountze Commons, 2665 Douglas St, Omaha, NE 68131, USAKountze Food Pantry - They can only continue to operate if they have enough volunteers to serve. Just a reminder to sign up online so Kountze can limit the number of volunteers in the building at one time, in order to comply with social distancing guidelines. The early shift is 7:30-9:00am for unloading trucks and shelf stocking exclusively. 9:00-11:00am is for bag filling and serving guests. 11:00a-1:00pm is for filling bags for Friday night and serving guests. Please sign up for the time that works best for you. Thank you for your continued support: https://form.jotform.com/200834787701155. Kountze Food Pantry Volunteer Hours: Monday 7:30-9:30am;9:00-11:00am; 11:00a-1:00p; Friday 5:00-8:00pm. Note additional day & time(Friday Pantry hours are 6:00p-8:00pm).
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Faith Sharing Group
April 14, 2025 9:30 am - 10:30 am
Sunridge Village 13410 Blondo St, Omaha, NE 68164, United StatesThis is a faith sharing group that meets at Sunridge Village. If you are interested in joining, contact Elda Reinhardt.
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Monday Morning Faith Sisters
April 14, 2025 11:00 am - 12:00 pm
Contact Mary Megal for more information.
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OWL's (Older Wiser Lutheran's)
April 14, 2025 12:30 pm - 1:30 pm
OWL's will be meeting in the Bronstad Center for the Potluck Lunch and a Speaker. Questions- contact Glenda Long
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Bridge at Sunridge Village
April 14, 2025 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Sunridge Village Independent Living Retirement Community, 13410 Blondo St, Omaha, NE 68164, USAQuestions, contact Kyle Eichhorn
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Breathe
April 14, 2025 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm
This group will meet the Shepherd Hill Room (Library)
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Maintenance Team
April 14, 2025 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm
We can always use help to do the "little" things around church on the second Monday if each month. If you can swing a hammer, we can use you! Contact Gary Gauger for more details if interested.
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- April 15, 2025
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Tai Chi & Qi Gong Class
April 15, 2025 11:00 am - 12:00 pm
The class will be held every Tuesday and Thursday, focusing on balance, flexibility, and muscle strength through Tai Chi and Qi Gong routines. These low to moderate workouts don’t require floor mat work like yoga. Please wear comfortable, loose-fitting clothing. It costs $1/class. Questions, contact Trish Place.
- April 16, 2025
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Faith Seekers
April 16, 2025 10:30 am - 11:30 am
Mary Suhr coordinates the group.
They meet in the Heritage Room in the Bronstad Center. -
Campanile Ringers
April 16, 2025 6:15 pm - 7:15 pm
This adult bell ringers group is our advanced group. Experience is needed. If you are interested in joining, please contact Nancy Robson.
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Children's Choir
April 16, 2025 6:40 pm - 7:20 pm
Children's Choir will be offered for all elementary children (K-5th grade) on Wednesday & Thursday. If you have a conflict, please feel free to come on the alternate might. The curriculum will be a good fit for all singers on either night. Questions - contact Jodie Hankins
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Raphael Ringers
April 16, 2025 7:30 pm - 8:00 pm
This is the Confirmation Bell group. If you would like to join or have questions, contact Nancy Robson.
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- April 17, 2025
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WELCA Women's Bible Study
April 17, 2025 10:00 am - 11:00 am
Join the ladies of the church for a morning bible study on the third Thursday each month.
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Tai Chi & Qi Gong Class
April 17, 2025 11:00 am - 12:00 pm
The class will be held every Tuesday and Thursday, focusing on balance, flexibility, and muscle strength through Tai Chi and Qi Gong routines. These low to moderate workouts don’t require floor mat work like yoga. Please wear comfortable, loose-fitting clothing. It costs $1/class. Questions, contact Trish Place.
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Bible Study @ Sunridge Village
April 17, 2025 12:30 pm - 1:30 pm
Join Pastor Lynn next door at Sunridge Village for bible study at 12:30pm on the first & third Thursdays. Contact church office for more information.
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