Weekly Announcements

Worship

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. Sermons are interpreted and closed captioned for the deaf and hard of hearing. Sept 14, 2025, 10:00am - “Tragedy Near a Small Town” - Tragedy in a small town results in a loving father holding a grudge instead of forgiving as our Father has forgiven us. 10:30 AM - Rev. Thomas Goodroad, pastor at Good Shepherd Lutheran Church in Lincoln, NE, presents a message titled ”Half Dead”. This sermon is based on Luke 10:23-37.  Sept 21, 2025, 10:00am - “Spite” - Negative emotions and grudges are destructive, but forgiveness allows people to move forward. 10:30 AM - Rev. Tyler Hauptmeier, pastor at St. Paul's Lutheran Church in Doniphan, NE, presents a message titled ”God is a Giving God”. This sermon is based on Luke 16:1-15.  Sept 28, 2025, 10:00am - “The Visit” - A Christian’s response to tragedy becomes a witness to others during wartime. 10:30 AM - Vicar Trevor Flanick, pastor at Good Shepherd Lutheran Church in Lincoln, NE, presents a message titled ”Who is your Master?”. This sermon is based on Matthew 6:24-34.

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!

SEPT 14-20, 2025

Education

DCE HANNAH'S SEPTEMBER REPORT

Celebrations this past month:

  • Our NYG youth had the opportunity to share about their experience during the Sunday School hour on September 1 st . Thank you to all who supported them on this mountaintop experience!  

  • Fall Midweek has begun! We have a great group of kids and volunteers involved this year!

  • I’ve met individually with all of the families who have a youth starting the Journey Confirmation program for the first time! It’s a great chance to
    connect and get to know our families better.

  • Backpack blessings!

  • The 9 th Grade Lord’s Prayer Confirmation Retreat rounded out our confirmation program for two of our 9 th graders.

  • We celebrated two confirmations this past month!

  • Thank you to Zapps for hosting the 2000s graduates at your house this past  month for fellowship!

Things we’re looking forward to:

  • Light of the World movie night at the Grand on September 10 th!

  • Continued Midweek activities for 3 rd -12 th grade youth! 

  • Continued Sunday School classes for 3 year olds-5 th grade, and Bible study for 6 th -8 th and 9 th -12 th graders. 

  • The Fall Middle School Youth Gathering in Kearney (registration coming soon).

  • Upcoming Christmas Program preparations and planning!

“THE SEARCH FOR SIGNIFICANCE”

Starts Sept 16th in the Commons area 7:00 pm  thru 8:30 pm.  In the 28 years of leading this study we have personally seen hundreds of lives changed. This study helps us to own the Worth and Value God gives to us through Jesus and to Deliver That Hope to Others.  “God’s Love, expressed through His people and woven into our lives by His Spirit and His Word can over a period of time bring healing into our deepest of wounds and instill within us an appropriate sense of self worth.” This study teaches and coaches us how to do Heart To Heart Ministry. This study is about Personal Transformation that equips us to do just that. Luther taught this about the topic: “The first and highest work of love a Christian ought to do when he has become a believer, is to bring others also to believe in the way he himself came to believe.…. every Christian should instruct and teach his neighbor, that he may also come to Christ….all Christians are commanded to profess their faith publicly and also to lead others to believe.” Contact Dick Rockenbach dickandsue75@gmail.com or 402-450-4443 cell.  I will need to order books so I will need a head count if possible.

“EVERY CHRISTIAN A WARRIOR”

Men's AND Women's study with Breakfast.  Starts Tuesday Mornings 6:00 Am thru 7:15 Am Sept 16th in the commons area.  This is the best basic Discipleship process I have found in 28 years of leading small group ministry. I asked a Pastor a few weeks back “What is the biggest roadblock in the LCMS in reaching the Lost?”  His response was “#1 Lack of focus on raising up disciples who are equipped to disciple others.” I agree.  This study is about Personal Transformation that equips us to do just that.  Luther taught this about the topic: “The first and highest work of love a Christian ought to do when he has become a believer, is to bring others also to believe in the way he himself came to believe.…. every Christian should instruct and teach his neighbor, that he may also come to Christ….all Christians are commanded to profess their faith publicly and also to lead others to believe.” 

Contact Dick  Rockenbach dickandsue75@gmail.com or 402-450-4443 cell.  I will need to order books so I will need a head count if possible.

COULD GOD BE CALLING YOU INTO FULL-TIME CHURCH / KINGDOM WORK?

As a pastor, deaconess, missionary or chaplain? Vocatio: Retreat offers time away to explore that call in community. From Oct. 5–7, you’ll worship, study Scripture, talk with Seminary professors and students, and experience life on campus — all while connecting with others on similar journeys. Space is limited. Register by Sept. 15.  https://www.csl.edu/admissions/visit/vocatio-retreat/?bbeml=tp-_n2kCRmCCEGtkX_6dmGkzA.jLa74HsBfC02uu19SpD_E0Q.rDFfbnsusqEK3vYYI1176Ig.lka-tpK8M9EejRPi4io3Zww

Fellowship 

SUPPER EXPRESS: 9/17 - Pulled Pork!

JOIN US BETWEEN SERVICES ON THE 21ST!

Join the Belize Mission Team as they share about their mission on September 21st between services! This presentation will give you the chance to learn more about Belize Mission Society and other mission opportunities through their organization. Our team members are excited to share about their time in Seine Bight village, participating in VBS, construction, home health visits and more! We look forward to seeing you!

Y.O ROAD RALLY HOSTED BY THE OWLS

What is a YO = Youngers and Olders.  What is an OWLS? Older Wiser Lutheran Saints = Old People.  You might often hear that the Bible can guide you, but at the Rockenbach Road Rally, the Bible will literally tell you which direction to go! On October 5th from 4:00-8:30pm, come participate in a Bible Based Driving Scavenger Hunt. Each car will be given a Road Map of Bible questions as they leave, to make their way around the course. With the Road Map of NIV Bible verses you must look up to find your way and do what it says to do – answering questions along the way.  All questions will be from the OLD NIV 1984 thru pre 2010 version.  NO electronic Bible app searches are allowed.  Check your Bibles Date or you will get lost- they are different.

A Minimum of one Bible is needed per car and we will have extra if needed.  Winners will be the team who answers the most questions correctly and gets back in the fastest time. Hotdog dinner will be provided, please bring chairs. All adults and youth are invited. Children/youth will need to be accompanied by an adult driver.  The Road Rally begins at Dick and Sue’s house: 4:00 PM 19906 Holdrege St. Eagle, NE.  PLEASE try to RSVP to Dick and Sue by October 1st  - if you can- It really helps us.  If you can’t RSVP please come anyway.  Dick: 402-450-4443; Sue: 402-450-5522

UNL CHAPEL—ALUMNI WEEKEND AND MINISTRY UPDATE

The University Lutheran Chapel will hold its 2025 Alumni Sunday on October 5. Former Chapel students are invited to attend the 10:30 am worship service at the Chapel and to stay for lunch following the service. Pastor Dan McMahan, who participated in the Chapel ministry between 2009 and 2011 and is now the associate pastor at Faith Lutheran in Lincoln, will preach during the service. Along with the Sunday morning service and lunch, this year’s alumni celebration will also include an open house on Saturday, October 4. The time and details for the Saturday open house will be shared when UNL announces the kick off time for the football game that day. The Chapel stands as a wonderful testament of how God works across decades and down generations. As we begin a new school year and welcome new students to campus and to the Chapel, please consider joining in all or part of the alumni weekend festivities. RSVPs or questions can be sent to Pastor Mike Giddings at pastormike@lutheranchapel.org.  Another academic year is underway at UNL and the Chapel has been busy praying for and connecting with both new and returning students. We ended the summer with a prayer walk to all of the dorms on the night before students began moving in and Chapel students were already out serving in the community multiple times before classes began. The number of students in our first worship service was up from last year. The number of students signed up for fall semester Bible studies is also up from last year. We are so grateful for your support, prayers, and partnership in bringing the Gospel to the next generation.  The most recent edition of the Chapel newsletter will be mailed out next week and is also now available online at https://chapelunl.org/newsletter. The newsletter contains stories from students about the impact the Chapel is having in their lives. If you have any questions about the Chapel or our upcoming October 4-5 Chapel alumni weekend please contact me at pastormike@lutheranchapel.org.

SUPPER EXPRESS IS BACK!

Supper Express was a huge success last year and we want to build on that success as we move into the new school year. Sue Rockenbach will continue as our head chief providing a menu that is delicious, hot and appetizing.  Part of the success last year can be attributed to your participation, and we are looking for your participation again this year. Here are three areas where you can help:

  • MAC set up prior to the meal. This is a 30-minute task, arriving at 5:00 pm and setting up the table and chairs. Only one volunteer per night is needed. (5:00 to 5:30)

  • MAC clean up post meal. This is another 30-minute task wiping down the tables and putting them away. Only one volunteer per night is needed. (6:30 to 7:00)

  • Provide desserts for the evening meal. Only one individual or group per night. The desserts would need to be delivered no later than 5:15 pm on Wednesday. (approximately 80 servings). 

The process to sign up is the same as last year. Click here to visit SignUpGenius where all the Midweek Wednesdays are listed. You can sign up for one Wednesday or several Wednesdays simply by entering your name along with your e-mail address for that specific task on the night or nights you are willing to serve. For dessert, you may sign up individually or as a group. A group example would be the 4th grade class or OWLS will provide dessert. If a group is providing the dessert, please include a contact person for that group. The calendar is wide open so sign up early to get the night or nights you like.

Thank you in advance for your willingness to serve and help in any capacity that you can.

LADIES RETREAT, OCTOBER 4TH

Faith Lutheran Church in Lincoln, NE, will host Gretchen Ronnevik for their Fall Ladies Retreat on from 9am - 2pm on Saturday, October 4, 2025. Gretchen Ronnevick from 1517 will be speaking over four sessions about spiritual disciplines - but not how one might think. When we mistake spiritual disciplines for to-dos, time slots in our schedule, or instagramable moments, we miss the benefits of Christ's continual and constant work for us. The overall good news is that spiritual disciplines have less to do with what we bring before God and more about who Christ is for us, not only as the author but also the perfector of our faith. Lunch will be provided and sign up is encouraged by visiting the website: faithlincoln.org/events

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: Rick Winters, surgery recovery; Brian (brother-in-law of Dennis Bauer), cancer; Stacey Wheeler, cancer and radiation treatment; David Walker (brother of Marcia Werner), cancer; Linda Thraen (sister of Lori Curtis, daughter of Eileen and Lyle Hall), cancer; Lyle Hall, pneumonia; Bonnie (mother of Dennis Bauer), pneumonia and heart issues; Sara (cousin of Jennifer Knorr), Huntington’s Disease; Henry Michalski (son of Sara Michalski, grandson of Mike and Evon May), eye disease; Karen Pfingsten (mother of Lori Landis), cancer; Amanda Hansmeier (sister of Shelly Beachler), surgery recovery; Maggie (friend of Paige Dahlbeck), cancer; Dennis Bauer, radiation treatment; Donna Zapp (mother of Sean Zapp), cancer; Jodi Behlen; Marilyn Ash, heart issues; Carolyn Galligan, surgery recovery; Eric (friend of Dick Rockenbach), health issues; Phyllis Ohlmann (mother of Brad Ohlmann), cancer and pneumonia; Todd (friend of Bob Rankin), cancer; Patti Scheel (sister-in-law of Patti Haertel), cancer; Rita Nelson, surgery recovery; Lilo Johnson, Parkinson’s; Marcia (friend of Lanel Fenster) and family, cancer and illness; Rogene Isaacson, cancer; Rev. Brad Birtell (Uncle of Hannah McLaughlin), cancer; Jay Berry, health; Amy (cousin of Lanel Fenster), cancer) Brad, (Bruce Nelson’s brother), continued healing and pain relief; The Bassinger Family, health.

For the Bereaved:  The Tietjen family at the death of Jen’s mother; The family of Doris Maahs; Dudley Sorensen and family at the death of his father; Julie Wilshusen and family at the death of her uncle, Alan; Brian Behlen and family at the death of his mother, Ardith

Those Serving in the Military:  Piper Haen (Pv2 Haen Piper, 1985 Cooksey St., 102B Fort Leonard Wood MO 65473), Leah Rasmussen, Adam Haeffner, Rev. David Edwards (our adopted chaplain) SLD45/HC, 357 Titan Road, Patrick SFB, FL 32925

Out of the Area Members:  Gabe Wilshusen; Taylor and Malachi Casteneda; Stephanie, Bryer, and Larson Cecrle; Christian Dauel; Anna Manning; Maggie Reed; Jared Ohlmann

Shut-Ins:  Dennis Bauer, Dick Mohlman, Renae Johnson, Judy Steffen, Lilo Johnson, Lyle Hall, Rogene Isaacson

College / Early Career:  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, Jacob Kleinbeck, Leah Rasmussen, Cole Sorensen, Henry Angle, Meagan Dauel, Josh Giesler, Ryan Etheridge, Alex Etheridge, Adam Haeffner, Drew Hollibaugh, Garrett Jenkins, Nathan Krenke, Logan Ropte, Judson Tietjen, Carson Vachal, Kemper Reed, Jaidon Bell, Dain Frazier, Piper Haen, Hayden Knickerbocker, Noah Knickerbocker, Meghan Krenke, Selah Muench, Grant Schere, Madelyn Stone, Michael Williamson, Jordyn Behlen, Jaxon Kleinbeck, Josh Larsen, Ethan Rosenthal, 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")

CO-LEAD THE HALLOWEEN HOTDOG OUTREACH

Would you like to co-lead Peace's Halloween outreach with Dudley Sorensen?  This is one of the three, big outreach efforts we do in the community each year, as a congregation, and God has blessed it for several years!  Please prayerfully consider if you'd like to help lead it, and contact Pastor@peacewaverly.org by September 15th.  There are several former coordinators to help show you the ropes!  

 

REGIONAL (“Judea")

CAMP LUTHER GOLF TOURNAMENT FUNDRAISER

Grab your clubs & support Camp Luther! Join them for their Golf Tournament Fundraiser on Sunday, Sept. 21, 2025 at Quail Run Golf Course in Columbus, NE! Check-In: 12:00 P.M.  Shotgun Start: 1:00 P.M.  Dinner: 6:30 P.M.  Format: 18-Hole, 4-Player Team Scramble.  All funds raised go toward keeping camp affordable for families — helping more kids experience life-changing faith, friendship, and fun at Camp Luther! Play a round. Fund a camper. Change a life. Learn more, register today, and help fund your camp for generations to come!  campluther.org/golftournament

U.S. (“Samaria”)

HELP CONCORDIA STUDENTS ATTEND MARCH FOR LIFE IN D.C.

Bulldogs4Life is the pro-life organization on our Concordia campus affiliated with Y4Life, the youth division of Lutherans for Life. Every year, Y4Life hosts a conference in Washington, D.C., in conjunction with the National March for Life in January. Over 100 Concordia students, nearly 10 percent of the entire undergraduate student body, typically attend the conference to be better equipped to be Gospel-motivated voices for life.  To help defray travel, lodging, and food costs, the Nebraska Federation of Lutherans for Life has pledged a $200 scholarship per attendee. We need your help to reach our $22,000 fundraising goal, to provide 110 $200 scholarships. To sponsor one or more students at $200 per student or to donate another amount, please make your gift to Nebraska Lutherans for Life, earmarking it for Bulldogs4Life. Please mail your gift to President Bob Saeger at PO Box 183, Waco, NE 68460.  If you want more information about Y4Life, including the Y4Life conference which is open for all high school and college students, please visit y4life.org.

WORLD (“Ends of the earth")

CALLING ALL CAR AND MOTORCYCLE LOVERS—FUNDRAISER FOR MISSIONS

Ready to show off your sweet ride for a great cause?  Join us for our car and bike show on Saturday, October 11, 2025, from 9 AM to 11:30 AM at Peace Lutheran Church in Waverly, NE. Whether your vehicle is a classic beauty, a modern marvel, a speedy sports car, or a rugged motorcycle, all are welcome!  You'll get to enjoy some delicious food including biscuits and gravy, and donuts as well as coffee and drinks from Patina Joe. Plus, your ride could win a People's Choice award!  Please consider helping our Belize mission team by registering your car. We're raising money to do some amazing work in Belize. We will be building a playground at the school in Seine Bight in November and having a VBS week for the kids next summer.

While admission is free for the public, we have a $20 suggested registration fee for anyone showing a vehicle.  The money you donate will help us fund our mission trip teams. It's a great opportunity to make a difference in the world while doing something you love. We can't wait to see your awesome cars and bikes!  Here's the plan:  Setup: 8 AM - 9 AM.  Show: 9 AM - 11:30.  Voting: Closes at 11:15 AM.  Awards: Announced at 11:30 AM.  Awards will be given to first, second, and third place for the People's Choice.  If it rains, we'll move the event to the following Saturday, October 18, 2025.  You can pre-register by filling out this form, then pay your registration fee on the day of the event with cash or Venmo.  Have questions? Feel free to contact us at office@peacewaverly.org.

 

  

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.  Our current staff: Reagan Landis (leader), Jillian Muench, Addison Angle, Jaci Bunting, Elise Wilshusen, Rylan Behlen, Dakota Giesler. Questions: jennyholli76@gmail.com