Weekly Announcements

September 13th, 2026

Worship

BE PART OF THE CHRISTMAS CANTATA!

Would you like to participate in this year's Christmas cantata on Sunday, December 20th?  What Kind of Thrown is the title, and it is a collaboration with the choir and praise team.  Rehearsals begin Wednesday, September 16th from 8pm to 8:30pm in the sanctuary choir transept. For more information: julie@eye2eyeleadership.com

STREAM "PEACE WAVERLY" YOUTUBE, OR THIS TV OPTION

If you cannot make it to Peace or another LCMS congregation in-person on a Sunday, go to "Peace Waverly" on YouTube and stream the service, "live" or recorded.  Or, here's another option:  “Main Street Living” is a liturgical worship service broadcasting a different local pastor each Sunday morning. It airs along with the classic Lutheran Hour program, “This is the Life”. Both can be viewed on KLKN Channel 8 (Lincoln) & WOWT Channel 6.2 (Omaha). Visit www.mainstreetliving.com/lincoln to view current and past episodes. The 10:30 program is interpreted and closed captioned for the deaf and hard of hearing.  Visit www.mainstreetliving.com for more information. Sept 13, 2026, 10:00am - “No Laughing Matter” - A woman must learn to deal with her past in order to help someone else in her present. 10:30 AM - Rev. Bruce Lesemann, pastor at St. John Lutheran Church in Storm Lake, IA, presents a message titled ”I Forgive You”. This sermon is based on Genesis 50:15-21.  Sept 20, 2026, 10:00am - “My Husband, My Sorrow” - A man and woman must deal with whether they should consummate an adulterous affair. 10:30 AM - Rev. Jeff Kasmerski, Admission counselor at Concordia Theological Seminary in Fort Wayne, IN, presents a message to start the academic year.  Sept 27, 2026, 10:00am - “The Cup” - The dilemma a trucker must face when a good friend dies trying to protect him. 10:30 AM - Rev. Russell Senstad, pastor at Redeemer Lutheran Church in Sioux City, IA, presents a message titled ”The Perfect Church”. This sermon is based on Philippians 2:1-4. 

HAVING A HARD TIME GETTING TO PEACE ON SUNDAY MORNINGS?

Consider nearby LCMS congregations’ alternate worship days/times!  Faith Lutheran (84th & Adams) Sundays 5:30pm; Redeemer Lutheran (510 S. 33rd St) Saturdays 6:00pm; Immanuel Lutheran (Eagle) Tuesdays 9:00am

WOULD YOU LIKE TO RECEIVE DAILY e-DEVOTIONS FOR PERSONAL WORSHIP TIME?

If you would like to receive a daily devotion in your email from Lutheran Hour Ministries, please let us know at office@peacewaverly.org.  Or, if you prefer to sign up with LHM yourself, you can do that at lhm.org/newsroom.  God bless your daily time of worship!

Fellowship

ROAD RALLY 2026!

It's coming soon!  September 20th, with a start time at 4: 00 pm, hosted by Dick and Sue Rockenbach and The Owls group. We will meet at The Rockenbach's 19906 Holdrege st Eagle Ne. You will need an ESV Bible, pen, and have gas in your car if you are asked to drive. Minors should be accompanied by parents. Food will be provided after the event. Please RSVP by Sept 17th so we have enough supplies. Dick 402-450-4443, Sue 402-450-5522. 

LORD, IN YOUR MERCY, HEAR OUR PRAYER:

Led by Prayer Team Leader, Dennis Bauer. 

Send prayer requests to prayers@peacewaverly.org, or 402.450.3357.

Health Concerns: Nick Heitman, surgery recovery; Kendall (friend of Scott McGill) cancer screening; Richard Ash (brother of Marilyn Ash) brain mass/hospice; Linda Bauer, heart cath; Amanda Carpick (sister-in-law of Logan Lovell) cancer; Friend of the Williamson’s, cancer; Nicole Jelinek (friend of Sue Schuelke) cancer; Brian (brother-in-law of Dennis Bauer) cancer; Stacey Wheeler, cancer; David Walker (brother of Marcia Werner) cancer; Linda Thraen (sister of Lori Curtis, daughter of Eileen and Lyle Hall) cancer; Sara (cousin of Jennifer Knorr) Huntington’s Disease; Henry Michalski (son of Sara Michalski, grandson of Mike and Evon May) eye disease; Maggie (friend of Paige Dahlbeck) cancer; Dennis Bauer, health;  Donna Zapp (mother of Sean Zapp) cancer; Phyllis Ohlmann (mother of Brad Ohlmann) continued health and recovery; Lilo Johnson, Parkinson’s; Rev. Brad Birtell (Uncle of Hannah McLaughlin) cancer; Jay Berry, health.

For the Bereaved: Lori Dauel and family at the death of her mother, Joyce Buttron; Madelyn Williams and family at the death of her sister Morgan Lemkau, Ron & Maggie Ropte at the death of their sister-in-law Jeanne Kohtz; The Curtis family at the death of Brian’s father, Jerome Marzen; The Althouse family at the death of Karen; Lanel Fenster and family, at the death of her cousin, Amy; The McGinnis family at the death of Doris and Roger (neighbors of the Frazier’s); The family of Ruth Reinke (mother of Bobbi Parde); The family of Donna Speth; Rick Winters and family at the death of his sister Kami; The Dittenber Family at the death of their niece Berkeley; Dixie Janssen at the death of her sister Mary; Travis Frazier and family at the death of his uncle Doyle; Shannon Berry and family at the death of her mother Janice Eaton; Brian Krenke and family at the death of his father, Rueben; Dennis Bauer and family at the death of his mother Bonnie; Tamara Althouse and family at the death of her mother Elaine; The family of Jon Carlson at the death of his wife, Vickie; The family of Mervel Reed; The Hall family at the death of Lyle; The Isaacson Family at the death of Rogene; The Nielson family at the death of Joel.

Those Serving in the Military:  Reagan Landis (443 Chaplain Magsig Ave. Box # 3139, Monterey CA 93944-3100); Piper Haen (166 Sierra Circle, Apt. B, Waynesville MO, 65583), Leah Rasmussen, Adam Haeffner, Rev. David Edwards (our adopted chaplain) SLD45/HC, 357 Titan Road, Patrick SFB, FL 32925

Out of the Area Members:  Taylor and Malachi Casteneda; Stephanie, Bryer, Larson and Madden Cecrle; Christian Dauel; Meagan Dauel, Treyton Cockerill, Nathan Krenke

Shut-Ins:  Dennis Bauer, Dick Mohlman, Renae Johnson, Judy Steffen, Lilo Johnson

College / Early Career:  Jared Schroeder, Connor Schere, Landon Vachal, Emma Beachler, Andrei Buss, Tessa Cockerill, Rees Bunting, Chase Dittenber, Trev Greve, Henry Hollibaugh, Morgan Jenkins, Reagan Landis, Jonah Muench, Landon Williamson, Alaina Ropte, Cooper Wittler, Nikolai Buss, Adellin Doyen, Trae Greve, Leah Rasmussen, Henry Angle, Josh Giesler, Ryan Etheridge, Alex Etheridge, Adam Haeffner, Drew Hollibaugh,  Carson Vachal, Piper Haen, Hayden Knickerbocker, Meghan Krenke, Selah Muench, Grant Schere, Madelyn Stone, Michael Williamson, Jordyn Behlen, Jaxon Kleinbeck, Derek Walker, Tucker Bliss

Evangelism

Missions: 

“you will be my witnesses in Jerusalem, and in all Judea and Samaria, and to the ends of the earth."   Acts 1:8

LOCAL (“Jerusalem")

BECOME A SIDEWALK ADVOCATE FOR LIFE

Learn how to be the hands and feet of Jesus, offering loving, life-affirming alternatives at Planned Parenthood of Lincoln, to help end abortion in Nebraska.  There are two upcoming training sessions.  This training will help you:   Provide a deeper understanding of the Pro-Life position; Assist with counseling a friend or family member who is experiencing a pregnancy crisis; Learn a peaceful, prayerful, law-abiding Sidewalk Advocacy Method to Enable you to serve on the sidewalk & reach abortion-vulnerable women and men & by God’s grace give them the opportunity to choose LIFE!   September 19, 11:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.; November 7, 11:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.  Contact Lisa McInerney at lisapal24@aol.com or 402.525.9360.

REGIONAL (“Judea")

YOU ARE INVITED TO A FORUM ON MISSIONS IN JAMAICA

Come together with supporters of God's mission in Jamaica to hear updates on the work and help plan for the future of LCMS ministry in Kingston and beyond! Gather on October 10 at the District Office in Seward (152 South Columbia Avenue, Seward, NE 68434) from 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.  Hear from:  Missionary, Rev. Obot Ite, one of the longest-serving missionaries in Latin America and the Caribbean, Rev. Ite will update supporters on his current work in and around Kingston, as well as future plans.  Area Facilitator, Rev. James Sharp, part of the regional leadership team and a missionary with over 10 years of experience in Latin America and the Caribbean, Rev. Sharp will look at how FORO partners can support the growth of the mission in Jamaica.  Lunch will be provided. Register at this link. Any questions? Email james.sharp@lcms.org or call or text 443-421-6531.

U.S. (“Samaria”)

GRULKES TRANSITION BACK TO THE STATES

In June, we said goodbye to our home of eight years. We loved living in Botswana. We feel so blessed to have been a part of the Bible translation efforts happening there. God blessed us in ways we could not have imagined. Now, we are saying hello to our next phase in life, living in Urbandale, Iowa. We are still able to be a part of LBT and Bible translation in Botswana, as well as regional work in southern Africa and Ethiopia. Thank God for the technology that allows for this sort of work!  On our final Sunday in Botswana, our church gave us an amazing send-off. Each group (children, youth, women, and men) sang a song, and we did too. We shared food and memories and laughter. We are so thankful for our time with this congregation!  The congregation gave us a beautiful gift of matching traditional clothing for the whole family. The cloth has the Botswana coat of arms on it, so we will think of Botswana and our friends there each time we wear these special outfits.  We spent two weeks in Europe as a family on our way back from Botswana. We loved the opportunity to take a deep breath and begin mentally transitioning to our new life. We took the train across Germany, Switzerland, and Italy, and loved every minute of our time together!  We spent a week in Concordia, MO training together with other missionaries from LBT and Mission of Christ Network. It was great to connect with others who do the same thing as us, share our stories, and plan our next phase of ministry with LBT.  We also spent a week at the Mission Training International in Colorado, debriefing our time overseas and connecting with others who are doing the same. This debrief gave us common language to help us talk through our experiences and feelings, as we transition into our new phase of life.  Keep us in your prayers:  For our family as we transition back to the US, that God would lead and guide our way and continue to bless our ministry in a new place; Thanksgiving for Kelsey's health, after a long illness; For our friends, coworkers and partners in Botswana, as they adjust to new roles while we work remotely; For our partners as they fill out grant applications for next year's Bible translation work; For our kids as they start new schools; For the support of partners like you, that God would continue to meet our needs for ministry here in Botswana and in Ethiopia

WORLD (“Ends of the earth")

‘REVVED UP FOR BELIZE BIKE AND CAR SHOW IS BACK!

Tell your friends about our OCTOBER 3 2nd Annual Peace Lutheran Church of Waverly 'Revved up for Belize' Bike & Car Show. Location: Peace Lutheran Church, 9831 N 145th St, Waverly, NE 68462. Register online in advance by filling out this form (https://forms.gle/CefR3J1MJkRymwxa9) or register on arrival between 7:30 AM and 9:00 AM. There's a $20 registration fee for anyone showing a vehicle. Your registration supports our missionaries with the Belize Mission Society, providing medical, dental, mental health, Vacation Bible School, construction support, and more. Breakfast and coffee will be available as well. Set up 7:30 AM- 9 AM. Show 9:00 AM - 11:30 AM. Awards announced at 11:30 AM. If it rains, we'll move the event to Saturday, October 17, 2025. Have questions? Feel free to contact us at office@peacewaverly.org.  Do you have a raffle prize to donate for our raffle? Contact us at office@peacewaverly.org!  Would you be willing to judge the cars in our show? We'll make it easy! Fill out this form if you're interested! https://forms.gle/ELm7WQeTNLfx8kt69

Can you help serve food or beverages? Contact us at office@peacewaverly.org!

We'd love your help and support!

Service

CHILDCARE DURING WORSHIP—4 YEARS OLD AND UNDER

Did you know that free childcare is available in the lower level Commons for kids 4 years old and under, from 10:15am through 11:45am on Sunday mornings?  Our staff are all background-checked and ready to serve the Lord by serving you. Jillian Muench, Addison Angle, Elise Wilshusen, Rylan Behlen, Jaci Bunting, Dakota Giesler, Charlotte Reiner and Lauren Larsen. Questions: Madelyn & Loren Williams (First Impressions Team Leaders)