Interested in the story on Easter Sunday about the sign language interpreter in Ukraine? Pastor heard this story through Vanishing Grace video by Phil Yancey, but you can go to Wikipedia for an article on the interpreter,
Or to the Washington Post for an interview about Nataliya:
http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2005/04/28/AR2005042801696.html
What is it? The ‘Thanksgiving Meal’ of Israel, celebrating their liberation from captivity in Egypt.
Purpose: Jesus was ‘observing the Passover’ when he spoke, ” this is my body, this is my blood” over the traditional bread and wine. To participate in this dinner on the ‘night he was betrayed’ is to understand the rich meaning or our Holy Communion.
Participation: Please bring – Table cloth, place settings and silverware, candle settings, your preference of wine or grape juice.
Place : Campus Lutheran ( 2715 9th Ave. –To the east side of UNK)
Time: Setup at 6pm/ service begins at 6:30pm
PLEASE pass it on by calling the name under you. If they are not home, put it on their answering machine and call the next person to keep the chain going.
Members of the Prayer Chain :
Team Jane 236-2466 Team Kelly 293-1756
Jan Bystrom 236-6734/224-5602 Carol Williams308 233-4316
Iola Fougeron 234-1008 Lorna Lane 308 440-9056
Nancy DeBoer 308 320-1288 Tamara 308 440-4981
After 5pm After 5pm
Kathy Marrow 233-1985 Judy Gosswein 293-5202
Kelly Hunt Anderson 237-4353
From September to the end of May
Saturday evening ~ 6 pm
with signing for the deaf
Sunday morning ~ 8:30 am
Sunday morning ~ 11:00 am
From Memorial Day to Labor Day
Saturday evening ~ 6 pm
with signing for the deaf
Sunday morning ~ 10 am
Family of Christ Lutheran Church is an ELCA congregation in Kearney, Nebraska, committed to helping people Know Christ, Grow in Christ, and Sow Christ’s love in the world.
Located at 1319 5th Avenue, Family of Christ is a warm, welcoming church family where people of all ages can worship, ask questions, build meaningful relationships, and discover how God is calling them to live with faith, compassion, and purpose.
Whether you are new to church, returning after time away, looking for a place to raise your family in faith, or searching for a community where you can serve and belong, there is a place for you here.
At Family of Christ, we are striving to:
Know Christ. Grow in Christ. Sow Christ.
That means we gather to worship and hear God’s Word, grow together through prayer, learning, and community, and share the love of Jesus through service, welcome, and care for our neighbors.
Our faith is not meant to stay inside the walls of the church. We believe God calls us to be a blessing in Kearney and beyond — through worship, outreach, community meals, campus ministry, intergenerational relationships, and everyday acts of love.
We gather for worship every Sunday morning at 10:00 a.m. at Family of Christ Lutheran Church.
Our Sunday morning worship service includes sign language interpretation and is livestreamed on Facebook so people can join us both in person and online. Past services are also available on YouTube.
For young children, our sanctuary includes a Prayground — a special space with soft toys, coloring books, and quiet activities. We believe church is for all people, especially children, and we want families to know they are welcome exactly as they are.
Family of Christ also shares in a Sunday evening worship opportunity at 6:30 p.m. at Campus Lutheran near the University of Nebraska at Kearney. This service is primarily planned and led by UNK students, reflecting our shared ministry with the campus community.
Family of Christ is connected in ministry with Campus Lutheran at the University of Nebraska at Kearney. Together, we are building relationships across generations and creating opportunities for worship, learning, leadership, and service.
This shared ministry reflects our heart for the wider Kearney community, including students, families, longtime residents, and anyone looking for a faith community where they can be known and welcomed.
Family of Christ is served by Pastor Steven Neal, who also serves Campus Lutheran at UNK. Pastor Steven brings a passion for ministry, community-building, spiritual growth, and outward service.
His leadership is rooted in faith, compassion, welcome, and a desire to help people walk together in their journey with Christ. Pastor Steven believes the church is called to be a place of warmth, love, and grace — a community where God’s love takes root in us and grows outward into the world.
Family of Christ is more than a place to attend worship. It is a church family.
Here, children are welcomed in worship. Students are encouraged to lead and serve. Adults are invited to grow deeper in faith. Neighbors are fed, prayed for, and cared for. And everyone is invited to participate in God’s work of love and renewal.
From Sunday worship and livestream services to community suppers, seasonal gatherings, Holy Week worship, campus ministry, and everyday acts of care, Family of Christ seeks to be a visible sign of Christ’s love in Kearney.
When you visit Family of Christ, you can expect:
A warm welcome
Christ-centered worship
A community that values children and families
Sign language interpretation during Sunday morning worship
Opportunities to worship in person or online
A connection with Campus Lutheran and UNK students
Ways to serve, grow, and build relationships
A church family striving to live out God’s grace in practical ways
You do not have to have everything figured out before you come. Bring your questions, your family, your story, and your whole self. We would love to welcome you.
Sunday Morning Worship
10:00 a.m.
Family of Christ Lutheran Church
1319 5th Avenue
Kearney, NE 68845
Sunday Evening Worship
6:30 p.m.
Campus Lutheran
2715 9th Avenue
Kearney, NE 68845
Phone: (308) 236-7704
Email: [email protected]
We would love to meet you this Sunday.
Whether you join us in the sanctuary, connect through livestream, come to a community meal, or reach out with a prayer request, you are welcome at Family of Christ.
Know Christ. Grow in Christ. Sow Christ.