Monthly Newsletter 2022
The Good News is the official newsletter of Kountze Memorial Lutheran Church. It is published monthly and available electronically and by mail. Please contact the church office if you would like to be added to our mailing list.
December, 2022
Inside this Issue
In this issue…- Alternative Gifts
- Archives
- Bible Study
- Blessing of the Advent Wreath & Christmas Tree
- Christmas Worship Schedule
- CJH High School Retreat
- Eucharistic Ministers
- High School Lock-in
- Holden Village
- Holy Darkness – Advent
- Journey to Denver Youth Trip
- KMLC Young Adults
- Merry Tuba Christmas
- Middle School Gathering
- New Nursery Attendant
- Pantry
October, 2022
Inside this Issue
In this issue…
- Baptism Seminar
- Bible Studies
- Blessing of the Animals
- Book Group
- Call Committee Update
- Exploring Grief
- From the Archives
- Holden Village, 2023
- Kountze Café
- Meet the Bowari Family
- Men’s Lunch
- Mental Health Hotline
- Omaha Campus Ministry
- Sunday School & Youth Activities
- Visit from Bishop Scott Johnson
- Women’s “Lutherfest” Luncheon
September, 2022
Inside this Issue
In this issue…
- Bible Study
- Blessing of the Animals
- Call Committee Update
- Evensong & Chili Cookoff
- Choir – Adult & Children
- Church Picnic
- Confirmation
- God’s Work, Our Hands
- Holden Village, 2023
- Men’s Lunch
- New Council Members
- New Member Class
- Rally Sunday
- Serving in Mission
- Sunday Breakfast
- Welcome Vicar Gretchen
- Youth Events
August, 2022
Inside this Issue
In this issue…
- Back to School Backpack Blessing & Celebrations
- Confirmation 2022/2023
- Bible Studies
- Carol Joy Holling Retreats & Events
- Congregational Meeting
- God’s Work, Our Hands
- Men’s Lunch
- Neighborhood Gathering Photos
- New Member Class
- Night Manager Wanted
- Scholarships
- Sons & Daughters of KMLC
- Stained Glass Window Update
- Sunday School Teachers Needed
- Sunday School Registration
- Welcome Vicar Gretchen
June/July, 2022
Inside this Issue
In this issue…
- Archives
- Camp Week
- CJH Quilt Auction
- deFreese Manor 40th Anniversary
- Endowment Fund Acknowledgements
- Growing Young Book Study/Planning
- High School Graduates
- KMLC Book Group
- KMLC Community Garden
- Nebraska Synod Assembly
- New Member Class
- Order of St. John
- Pentecost – Wear Red
- Poem/Prayer After a Mass Shooting
- Vacation Bible Study
- Worship Assistants Needed
- Youth Service Project
- Youth Summer Trip
May, 2022
Inside this Issue
In this issue…
- 2024 Youth Gathering – New Orleans!
- Affirmation of Faith
- Archives – Immigrant Families
- Blindness Prevention Month
- Camp Sunday
- Carol Joy Holling Camp Work Day
- Celebrating Our Graduates
- Growing Young Book Study/Planning Sessions
- Hawa Family Update
- KMLC to Host Seminary Student for Part-time Internship
- KMLC Youth Service Project
- Men’s Lunch
- New Member Class
- Storm Chasers Faith & Family Night
- Vacation Bible School
- Volunteer Thank You
- Youth Summer Trip
April, 2022
Inside this Issue
In this issue…
- 2022 Stewardship Drive Update
- 7 Reasons We Believe the Church Can Change the World
- Archives
- Celebrating our Graduates
- First Communion 2024 Youth Gathering
- It’s a Boy! & Diaper Drive
- Lenten Meals Continue
- Nebraska Synod Sister Congregations
- Refugee Resettlement Update
- Service Project for KMLC Youth
- Spring Spruce-Up
- Vacation Bible School
March, 2022
Inside this Issue
In this issue…
- Baptism Seminar
- Book Group
- Congregational Meeting
- February Fun
- February Service Project for Youth
- Lakota Lutheran Center & Chapel
- Lent
- Men’s Lunch
- New Members Received
- Refugee Resettlement Task Force Update
- Summer Youth Gathering Update
- Worship Assistants Needed
February, 2022
Inside this Issue
In this issue…
- Baptism Seminar
- Book Group
- Congregational Meeting
- February Fun
- February Service Project for Youth
- Lakota Lutheran Center & Chapel
- Lent
- Men’s Lunch
- New Members Received
- Refugee Resettlement Task Force Update
- Summer Youth Gathering Update
- Worship Assistants Needed
January, 2022
Inside this Issue
In this issue…
- 2022 Stewardship Campaign
- Adult Forum
- Archives – Senior and Associate Pastors
- Congregational Meeting
- Epiphany Home Blessing
- Epiphany Tree – Refugee Resettlement
- Give Back Food Shelf Challenge
- Men’s Lunch
- New Member Class
- Welcome Transition Senior Pastor Rev. Stephen Griffith