SAVE THE DATE!!
God’s Work, Our Hands Sunday is September 7th!
The annual ELCA day of service is coming soon. There's something for everyone so join us for food, fellowship and service! See Pam Chelesvig to order your GWOH t-shirt by August 23!
Some of the activities planned are:
· Stuff a Sock for Veterans at New Horizons - Please donate deodorant, body wash, shampoo, razors, toothbrushes, toothpaste, shaving cream.
· Write Encouragement Letters to those on our prayer list.
· Support a Veteran with Cards for Honor Flight
· Write “Thinking of You” cards to Veterans hospitalized at VAMC
· Roll Habitat for Humanity T-Shirts
Barbeque
Enjoy the Barbeque and Potluck after service. The Outreach committee is providing grilled hamburgers and lemonade. Everyone else is asked to bring potluck side dishes and desserts (A-L bring sides, M-Z bring desserts).
T-Shirts
Place your order by August 23 by using the sign-up sheet at the credenza in the lobby. Short sleeve shirts are $12.95; long sleeve shirts are $16.95. Contact Pam Chelesvig with questions at pchelesvig@gmail.com or 402-850-0814. Make check payable to Morning Star Lutheran Church, note “T-Shirt order”.
August Green Envelope
This month our Green Envelope goes to Table Grace Ministries. Table Grace Café affordably offers healthier meals than many quick-dine cafés, making it the feel-good lunch destination in Omaha. Table Grace fulfills it’s mission of 'Nourishing Hungry Bodies and Souls' through 10-day job training, pay-as-you-can meals, Music with a Mission, catering and their food truck Mobile Grace Café!
Part-Time Executive Assistant Needed!
Part-Time Executive Assistant Needed!
Part-Time Executive Assistant Needed!
Morning Star is hiring a part time Executive Assistant to assist our Administrative Ministry. This position will provide hospitality to guests and visitors, answer phone calls, and perform other clerical tasks in support of the Morning Star office. This is a part-time position, averaging 15 hours per week. We are seeking someone with solid interpersonal skills who collaborates well in a team environment. Must exhibit a positive outlook and present oneself with professional decorum. Computer and phone skills are required. If interested, please contact Pr. Chris at the Morning Star office or at PastorHawkins@Morningstaromaha.org.
Audio Visual Help Needed
Part-Time Executive Assistant Needed!
Part-Time Executive Assistant Needed!
Do you enjoy working high tech equipment, appreciate our music ministry and want to help us sound our best? We are seeking to expand our volunteer corps and train two additional volunteers to assist with our brand-new audio/visual system. If you are interested in supporting this ministry on Sunday morning worship, for concerts, and other events, please contact Pastor Chris directly. Thank You!
The Church Office is open Monday-Fridays, 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM. The Church Office is closed on Tuesdays from 9:30-10:30 for staff meeting.
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
Cereal Bowl
Congratulations to the PUFFS for bringing home the win this year. The REAL winners are the families serviced by Kountz Commons Pantry 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!
Trunk or Treat 2024
A big thank you to all who helped make this evening special!
Third Grade Bible Presentations
Congratulations to Alex, Abigail & Luke on receiving their Bibles!
Receiving of Confirmands
Congratulations and blessings to our Confirmands Addi, Anna, Quinn & Charlie upon affirming their faith in the promise of Baptism on Sunday, September 17.
Easter Sunday
Easter Egg Hunt
Our annual Easter Egg hunt is always fun for Morning Star children as well as kids from the neighborhood!
Drawn to the Word
Artist and Pastor Paul Oman painted a larger-than-life sized mural right before our eyes as a story unfolded artistically, musically, narratively and Scripturally during the event. For
a copy of the painting he created, go to www.drawn-to-the-word.com.