Month: September 2015

Dear Friends:

Here’s your Rock news for the week:

THIS SUNDAY:  Life these days is REALLY LOUD!  The TV or radio is always on, the kids are loud and things are always beeping, dinging, ringing or ticking.  Is there any time or place that is just quiet?  Join us this Sunday at 10:00 a.m. at the Lied Senior Center.  We’ll take some time for silence and to talk about the discipline of finding God in the quiet times.

COME EARLY TO GO DEEPER:  Everyone is welcome to do some bible study before our gathering each Sunday.  Come to the Rocker Room at the Lied Senior Center a little early (at 8:45 a.m.) to dig deeper into the book of Acts.

CRUISE IN CAR SHOW SEPT. 26!  Head over to Sparetime in Seward on THIS SATURDAY, September 26, from 4pm to 9pm to see all kinds of cool cars that will be cruising into Seward.  Bring the whole family for food and activities and great cars.  Proceeds go to support Seward County CASA.

KEEP UP THE WEDNESDAY WORK!  Please come help with work at the new Rock (237 S. 3rd ) this Wednesday from 5pm to 8pm or so.  There is much left to do.  We need people to do cleaning and lots of other things.  The fire marshal inspection this week went well so we can begin finalizing a schedule for completion and move-in dates soon!

BRING YOUR TOYS THIS SUNDAY!  Stepping Stones is looking for building toys.  If you are willing to donate new or gently used items such as building blocks, tinker toys, KNEX, Duplos, Legos, tools, interlocking gear sets, connecting tube toys, and other building toys for age 3-grade 4, please bring those items to The ROCK this Sunday.

BLUE VALLEY PANTRY:   This is the last Sunday for boxed meals for the pantry.  If you are planning ahead, October is rice.

LIFE CHAIN SUNDAY:  Plan to attend the life chain at the Seward Courthouse Square from 2pm to 3pm on Sunday, October 4.  Life Chain is an annual peaceful and prayerful public witness of pro-life Americans standing for one hour silently praying for an end to abortion.  It is a visual statement of solidarity by the Christian community that abortion kills children and that the church supports the sanctity of human life from the moment of conception.  Meet at the west side of the Courthouse to pick up a sign and then line up along highways 15 and 34. – Sponsored by Seward County Pro-Life Council.

REFUGEE ASSISTANCE:  The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod is gathering funds to provide assistance to refugees fleeing conflict in the Middle East.  The LCMS is working with a partner church in Germany to help our brothers and sisters in Germany reach out to the arriving refugees.  To learn more or to help, click here:  http://blogs.lcms.org/2015/persecuted-christians-refugees.

Blessings on your weekend.

Dear Friends:

Here’s your Rock news for the week:

THIS SUNDAY:  Practicing some spiritual disciplines will help you get in the game.  Week 1 was prayer – the regular huddle with God we all need to know the play.  Week 2 was fasting – an exercise to help take the focus off of our needs and wants and focus on what God wants for the team.  Please plan to join us at 10:00 a.m. at the Lied Senior Center this Sunday for Week 3 of Game Day.

COME EARLY TO GO DEEPER:  Everyone is welcome to do some bible study before our gathering each Sunday.  Come to the Rocker Room at the Lied Senior Center a little early (at 8:45 a.m.).  This week, the group is diving into the book of Acts.

PRAISE GOD!  WE’VE GOT ALL THE CHAIRS!  Last Sunday we received the last gifts necessary to finish off the Chair-It-Able Campaign and fund 300 chairs!  Praise God!  A big thank you to everyone who participated!

NATIONAL YOUTH GATHERING MEETING ON SUNDAY!  The LCMS National Youth Gathering is next summary (July 16-20) in New Orleans.  A group of high schoolers from the Rock will be attending.  If you would like to be part of the group, decision time is coming.  Please plan to attend a decision meeting this Sunday at 1:30 pm at the Seward Civic Center.  For more information click here (www.lcmsgathering.org) and see Pastor Mike.

WEDNESDAY WORK NIGHT THIS WEEK & FACILITIES UPDATE!  Please come help with work at the new Rock (237 S. 3rd ) this Wednesday from 5pm to 8pm or so.  We need people to do cleaning and lots of other things as we get closer and closer to completion.  Please remember the renovation process in your prayers this week.  Pray for safety for the workers, give thanks for all those who have been so generous with their time, talents and resources, and pray for some important inspections that will happen this week.  We should have a schedule for completion and move-in dates soon!

WEDNESDAY NIGHT ACTIVITIES CONTINUE THIS WEDNESDAY!  Stepping Stones (Age 3 through 4th grade), Faith Inkubators (5th through 8th grade), and Godparents (high schoolers) are all meeting this Wednesday evening.  Stepping Stones and Faith Inkubators are meeting at Concordia for the first few weeks in the Thom Leadership Education Center (TLEC) from 6:30pm to 7:30pm.  Faith Ink is also meeting there from 6:30pm to 7:30pm.  Godparents group are meeting in their leaders homes.  If you are interested in getting connected to a Godparent group, see Pastor Mike or respond to this email.  For more information on all these, check out the web site (www.therockseward.org).

CRUISE IN CAR SHOW SEPT. 26!  Head over to Sparetime in Seward on Saturday, September 26, from 4pm to 9pm to see all kinds of cool cars that will be cruising into Seward.  Bring the whole family for food and activities and great cars.  Proceeds go to support Seward County CASA.

BRING YOUR TOYS!  Stepping Stones is looking for building toys.  If you are willing to donate new or gently used items such as building blocks, tinker toys, KNEX, Duplos, Legos, tools, interlocking gear sets, connecting tube toys, and other building toys for age 3-grade 4, please bring those items to The ROCK on Sunday mornings between now and September 27.

BLUE VALLEY PANTRY:   Buy a meal in a box (Hamburger Helper for example) and drop it off at the Rock any Sunday this month.

Blessings on your weekend.

Dear Friends:

It’s another game day!  Here’s your Rock news for the week:

THIS SUNDAY:  Please plan to join us at 10:00 a.m. at the Lied Senior Center this Sunday for Week 2 of Game Day.  Last week we looked at the discipline of regular prayer – the huddle with God we all need to play the game.  This week we’ll look at the spiritual discipline of fasting.  What exactly is fasting and what does it have to do with game day?  I don’t know but we’ll all find out!

BIBLE STUDY ON SUNDAY:  Everyone is welcome to do some bible study before our gathering each Sunday.  Come to the Lied Senior Center a little early (at 8:45 a.m.) to participate in an ongoing video-based discussion called, “The Bible On Trial:  Beyond A Reasonable Doubt.”

CRUISE IN CAR SHOW THIS SUNDAY AND SEPT. 26!  Head up to Ridgewood (just north of Seward High) THIS SUNDAY from 1pm to 6pm to see all kinds of cool cars that will be cruising into Seward.  Your $10 donation will go to support the Kiwanis backpack program.  Also, plan to attend another car show at Sparetime in Seward on Saturday, September 26 from 4pm to 9pm.  Proceeds from this event will support Seward County CASA.  Bring the whole family for food and activities and great cars.

LAST CHANCE FOR CHAIRS!  Just a few more chairs to go to hit 300!  Get your donations in by September 20 to help complete the Chair-It-Able campaign and give everyone a firm place to sit.

NATIONAL YOUTH GATHERING!  The LCMS National Youth Gathering is next summary (July 16-20) in New Orleans.  A group of high schoolers from the Rock will be attending.  If you would like to be part of the group, decision time is coming.  We will be asking youth and leaders to make a commitment to go by September 20.  For more information click here (www.lcmsgathering.org) and see Pastor Mike.

DOUBLE WORK NIGHT THIS WEEK!  There is a bonus work night this week!  Please come help with work at the new Rock (237 S. 3rd ) this Tuesday and/orthis Wednesday from 5pm to 8pm or so.  We need people to do cleaning and lots of other things as we get closer and closer to completion.

WEDNESDAY NIGHT ACTIVITIES CRANK UP THIS WEDNESDAY!  Stepping Stones (Age 3 through 4th grade), Faith Inkubators (5th through 8th grade), and Godparents (high schoolers) are all meeting this Wednesday evening.  Stepping Stones and Faith Inkubators are meeting at Concordia for the first few weeks in the Thom Leadership Education Center (TLEC) from 6:30pm to 7:30pm.  Faith Ink is also meeting there from 6:15pm to 7:40pm.  Godparent leaders are contacting their groups with time and place details.  If you are interested in getting connected to a Godparent group, see Pastor Mike or respond to this email.  For more information on all these, check out the web site (www.therockseward.org).

BRING YOUR TOYS!  Stepping Stones is looking for building toys.  If you are willing to donate new or gently used items such as building blocks, tinker toys, KNEX, Duplos, Legos, tools, interlocking gear sets, connecting tube toys, and other building toys for age 3-grade 4, please bring those items to The ROCKon Sunday mornings between now and September 27.

BLUE VALLEY PANTRY:   Buy a meal in a box (Hamburger Helper for example) and drop it off at the Rock any Sunday this month.

Blessings on your weekend.

Dear Friends:

It’s game day (GBR and Go Dawgs)!  Here’s your Rock news for the week:

THIS SUNDAY:  It’s Game Day and time for a new series called (conveniently enough) Game Day!  Join us this Sunday at 10:00 a.m. at the Lied Senior Center for Week 1.  Before the team hits the field, you need to huddle up with the coach.  We’ll take some time to look at how the team gets ready. ALSO:  If you haven’t had the chance to finish your Remember and Give Thanks assignments, it is still a good time to get them done.  Week 1 Assignment – Put your memorial “rock” somewhere to help you remember how God has helped and guided you over the last 10 years; Week 2 Assignment – Send a thank you note to someone who has been a big influence in your life; Week 3 – take $5 (or whatever amount you want) and use it to “pay forward” all the blessings God has showered on us.  ALSO PART TWO:  Don’t forget your chance to dig a little deeper on Sunday mornings.  Come to the Lied Senior Center a little early (at 8:45 a.m.) to participate in a video-based discussion called, “The Bible On Trial:  Beyond A Reasonable Doubt.”

THE END IS IN SIGHT!  We are really close to wrapping up the chair-it-able campaign.  You have until September 20 to participate and we only need a few more chairs!

WORK NIGHT WEDNESDAY!  Wednesday work nights continue at the new Rock.  Please head over to the new Rock at 237 S. 3rd to help out from 5pm to 8pm or so.

FAMILY PICNIC THIS WEDNESDAY!!  Everyone (including families from Stepping Stones, Faith Ink, and Godparents) is invited to join us at Plum Creek Park on the West Side by the Tennis Courts for a picnic to kick off Wednesday night activities this fall.  Sloppy Joes and table service will be provided.  Each family is asked to bring a side dish to share and their own beverages. Families may want to bring lawn chairs and blankets too.  (In the event of rain, we will meet Sunday, Sept. 13th). Also, don’t forget to check out the web site (www.therockseward.org) for more information about Stepping Stones, Faith Ink, Godparents and how you can register.  Regular meetings of those groups will be starting on September 16.

BUILDING TOYS.  Stepping Stones is looking for building toys.  If you are willing to donate new or gently used items such as building blocks, tinker toys, KNEX, Duplos, Legos, tools, interlocking gear sets, connecting tube toys, and other building toys for age 3-grade 4, please bring those items to The ROCK on Sunday mornings by Sept. 13.

BLUE VALLEY PANTRY:   BOXED MEALS for September.

Blessings on your weekend.