Rock News – The Rock Lutheran Church

Happening at The Rock

Join us for a potluck lunch after the service this Sunday, December 10. Please bring both a main dish AND a side or dessert to share. We’ll provide the plates, cups, etc.

Holiday Services:
December 24: 10 a.m. morning worship and 5 p.m. evening worship
December 31: 10 a.m. morning worship

Bell Ringers Needed! Salvation Army bell ringers are needed at WalMart between now and Christmas. Each shift is one hour, and you can ring as a family, as a group of friends, or as an individual. Sign up for a slot through THIS LINK.

We are still collecting toys for Christmas donations. Donate new, unwrapped toys for all ages–remember middle & high school kids need gifts, too! We’re also collecting gift wrap/bags and tape. Collection bins will be in the cafe area and second floor. Please bring all donations by December 17. Benefits local families (Foster Friends).

National Youth Gathering – New Orleans, LA – July 19-23, 2025 It is time to start organizing and fundraising for the next NYG! The event is for 14–19-year-old students. (Must be 14 years old at time of the Gathering OR entering his/her 9th grade year at the time of the Gathering). If your student is interested in attending the 2025 NYG, please contact Jen Janousek ([email protected] or 402-499-3512) and be on the lookout for an informational meeting in January.

Interested in serving on a mission trip to Guatemala in the summer of 2024? The Rock is looking for a team to love and serve the people of Guatemala with a VBS, teen ministry, and women’s ministry. If you are interested or want to know more information contact Emma Dannehl at [email protected]

We are excited to announce that the Rock Directory is now open. We are asking you to do two very easy things:

Follow THIS LINK and check if you are in the directory, and if not, e-mail us and we’ll send you a form to fill out so that we can add you. The password currently is “ForeverFamily” but will change from time to time to protect our information.
If you are already in it, go to THIS LINK for instructions on how to setup your login (which we won’t change on you) so that you can update your information and add a photo of your family. (link to Bill’s instructions)

The quality of the directory depends on you updating your information. We’ve gotten several requests for a directory from the Rock Family, and now that it’s available, we hope you will get in, update it and use it.

If you have any questions, contact Bill Schranz at [email protected] or Matt Myers at [email protected]

It’s finally time! Our December item for the Blue Valley food pantry is tuna. Thanks for being a blessing to the community in this way. You can see our Blue Valley Pantry item schedule on our website. Year-round they also collect the following: pasta, pasta meal mixes, instant potato side dishes, and mashed potatoes.

The young adults group meets on Monday evenings at 7 p.m. at Brevin and Michaela Sloup’s house! (1616 Eastridge Ave) Contact them for more information.

A men’s Bible study will start up on Saturday mornings, starting January 6 at 7 a.m. in the cafe, focused on The Story by Randy Frazee. Please see Randy Newsome after church to sign up so he can order the books. The price of the books is $10. Coffee and treats will be provided. You can text Randy at 402-641-0138 with questions.

We are hiring a part-time administrative assistant. The administrative assistant for the church supports the Pastor, Ambassadors, and Directors of The Rock Lutheran Church. This position will enhance the ability for all ministries within the church to grow God’s Kingdom. The Administrative Assistant allows The Rock to focus “…attention to prayer and ministry of the Word…” (Acts 6:4) while providing additional and much needed support and stewardship in the day-to-day operations of the church. This position brings a level of ministry excellence that allows our staff/elected leadership more freedom to concentrate on the needs of people over paper.

To learn more and to apply, visit THIS LINK.

YogaFaith Schedule:

Visit their Facebook page for a full calendar and more information.

All Level Tuesdays at 5:30 pm CST at The Rock
All Level Thursdays at 5:30 pm CST at The Rock
Restorative YogaFaith from 7:00-8:00 pm CST at The Rock *Sign up in advance, please.

*Restorative YogaFaith classes are limited to 8 students per class because of the limited number of props we have available. Please secure your spot for Restorative YogaFaith by signing up on Sign Up Genius. If no one is signed up for Restorative YogaFaith by 5pm on the Sunday of class, we will consider the class canceled. Be sure to sign up early to ensure this class will continue to be offered!

Minutes from the Ambassadors’ and Directors’ meetings can be found HERE.

Prayer requests are received by our prayer warriors. If you would like them kept confidential and not included in public prayers on Sundays, just let us know in your email.