May is Mental Health Month and our Outreach Team is partnering with Children’s Hospital’s Behavioral Health & Wellness Center for the Month of May.
The Behavioral Health & Wellness Center at Children’s Nebraska, which opened in January 2026, is a first-of-its-kind facility designed to meet the urgent and growing mental health needs of children and teens in our community. With one in five Nebraska youth experiencing a mental health condition and many more reporting feelings of sadness or hopelessness, this center provides immediate, compassionate care for children regardless of the level of need. Through our “no wrong door” approach, families have access to a full continuum of services, including crisis assessment, outpatient therapy, inpatient care, partial hospitalization, and family-centered support, all in one location. This innovative, holistic model ensures that every child and family receives timely care, clear next steps, and ongoing support, offering hope, healing, and a stronger future for our community.
Their Amazon wishlist to use with their patients and families at the BHWC is linked below. Click on the info sheet to learn more about BHWC!
2026-2027 Winstrom Youth Service Scholarship
2026-2027 Winstrom Youth Service Scholarship applications are now available. Get one from the worship center, contact the Church Office, or click below. Accredited tech schools DO qualify! APPLICATION DEADLINE is May 31!
April Volunteer Opportunity
The Outreach Committee will be landscaping at the Hospice House with Cindy Anderson who is a master gardener.
Star of Hope
Join the Star of Hope meetings on the third Wednesday of every month!
Crossroads Connection Service
Morning Star has the pleasure of once again hosting Crossroads Connection for dinner & worship on Sunday, May 3 at 6 PM. If you would like to help in this outreach opportunity to those incarcerated and their families, please contact Pam Chelesvig.
It’s that time of year when the air conditioning is on but it may be chilly in the mornings. Feel free to bring a sweater or wrap if you are sensitive to the cold.
April Green Envelope
This month our Green Envelope goes to Habitat for Humanity!
Confirmation
Confirmation classes have resumed! If your 7th or 8th grader isn’t registered yet, please contact the Church Office!
Graduate Sunday
Graduate Sunday
Hey high school, trade school and college graduates! Graduation Sunday is May 24 during morning
worship. We would love to honor you during that time. Please RSVP and send us your name, school, degree if applicable and future plans by May 5! Please include a photo!
The Church Office is open Monday-Thursdays, 8 AM - 4 PM, Fridays 8 AM - 1 PM.
All are welcome to join Pastor Chris for our
mid-week Bible Study in the conference room. Each week we dig into the lectionary texts and share insights!
The Prayer Shawl Ministry provides
hand-crafted blankets given to those that need comfort. Prayers for peace and healing are prayed over each one as they are made. The shawls are available in the Welcome Center. Feel free to take one.
Recent Happenings
Trunk or Treat
Thanks to everyone who made Trunk or Treat a fun success this year!!!
Cereal Bowl
Congratulations to the PUFFS for bringing home the win this year. The REAL winners are the families serviced by Food Bank for the Heartland who will receive these much coveted pantry items!
Angel Tree Gifts
Thank you to everyone who helped with the Angel Tree project! Here’s a picture of all the gifts collected for Lutheran Family Services & Westside Boys & Girls Club!
Receiving of Confirmands
Congratulations and blessings to our Confirmands Luke, Abigail, Zach & Grace upon affirming their faith in the promise of Baptism on Sunday, June 8.