We welcome you to Union College's Graduation Weekend! Speaking this Sabbath is Dr. Pierre Steenberg, Professor of Religion at Union College, presenting "Names Speak." Have you ever stopped to think what your name says when people talk about you? What would you like to be known for? In today's sermon, we are going to talk about how God redeems us from a bad name and how healing that can be. Invite God to rename you today, not according to who you are but according to who He can make you to become.
We are currently conducting a survey regarding ministry and church involvement. Please click here to fill it out. Thank you!
Church family: "Nothing lies beyond the reach of prayer except that which lies outside the will of God." (Mrs. Charles Cowman, Streams in the Desert) Send your prayer requests and praises to Dina Horst at 402.420.5970. Thank you!
Our potluck teams are taking a break this week during Union College graduation weekend. Plan on joining us next Sabbath, May 11, as Cheryl Olson’s team hosts the All Church potluck. CVC members, please bring 2-3 dishes to share (rule of thumb is enough for your family +6 more). Thank you!
Upcoming potlucks:
May 11 - All Church Potluck hosted by Cheryl Olson’s team
May 18 - Forks and Friendship potluck hosted by Trista Ybarra’s team
May 25 - Forks and Friendship potluck hosted by Mike Ahren’s team
June 1 - KS/NE Campmeeting. No CVC potluck.
A note from the library: This week we are featuring a new set of books! Heroes of the Faith - These are an easy read. Would you like to learn more about names you may recognize but not know that much about? Included are - John Wycliffe, Martin Luther, John Wesley, Mary Slessor, Mother Teresa, Sojourner Truth, John Newton, Eric Liddell, Billy Graham, Hudson Taylor, & Corrie Ten Boom. You can see these and other books upstairs in the library (opens at 8:30am), or after church by the Ministries Gallery.
EVENTS BY DATE
Our final get-together for Mom’s Cafe (until September) will be tomorrow, May 2. We’ll meet at the Lincoln Children's Zoo for a morning of fun beginning at 10:30am. Please RSVP to Taleah at 615.892.7743.
CVA invites ALL incoming 9-12 grade students to Academy Days tomorrow, May 2! We will provide lunch at noon, followed by a tour, a time to meet the teachers, and fun games put together by our Campus Ministries team. A parent seminar will then be held at 3pm when the event ends. There will be a Q&A session plus a basic overview of finances, academics, expectations, and more. Register by clicking/tapping the photo above. If you are a current CVA 8th grade student we will automatically register you for the event! You won't want to miss out on this fun and informative day!
Union College Music Performance Major, Flora Linda Chavez, will be performing her Junior Vocal Recital tomorrow, May 2 at 7:30pm in the Engel Recital Hall: Room 201 (48th & Bancroft Ave.). You are invited to attend!
You are invited to Union College's last graduation (next year it will be renamed Union Adventist University)! Graduation events begin this Friday, May 3 and end with graduation on Sunday, May 5 at 11am. See the full schedule here.
Our kids who signed up for the Drama small group have performances coming up! If you want to see them in action, watch out for them on Sabbath, May 11 and Sabbath, May 18.
We will be honoring our mothers at CVC during Mother's Day weekend 2024! While Mother's Day is May 12, look out for our special Mother's Day photo booth in the lobby in the week around that time. Look out for our Father's Day booth as well around the weekend of June 16!
Lincoln Young Professional Upcoming Events
May 11 - Vespers at Piedmont
June 1 - Camp Meeting
June 15 - Roller Skating and ice cream at Gene Leahy Park
July 13 - Pool party and BBQ at Collingsworth Home
We invite you to end the Sabbath with the Lincoln Adventist Men's Chorus on May 11 at 7:30pm. Come to their evening vespers concert in the Holy Family Shrine glass chapel at 23132 Pflug Rd in Gretna, NE. Seating & parking is limited; PLEASE carpool with friends. This event is limited to 100 people. Sign up here!
Rook Tournament - CVC is excited about the youth mission trip to the Dominican Republic this summer! To help raise building cost funds, we are hosting a Rook Tournament on Sunday, May 19 at 3pm in Heartland Hall. Tickets are $25 a person; that covers food & beverages. We will also be hosting a bake sale that day. Dust off your pack of cards, sharpen your skills, mark your calendar, and let’s settle who the 2024 Rook Champion team is at CVC! There will be First, Second, and Third place prizes. Sign up at the church office or fill out this form: https://tinyurl.com/396u8fux. See you there!
Social Committee Gathering: Social committee will meet on Tuesday, May 21 in the early evening to plan family friendly events for 2024/2025 beginning in August. If you would like to be a part of this committee, please contact Cecilia at cecilia.liversidge@collegeviewchurch.org.
Camp Meeting is almost here! Mark your calendars for Camp Meeting beginning Wednesday, May 29 and ending Sabbath, June 1. We have a big schedule planned for all ages! See more at https://www.ks-ne.org/camp-meeting.
VBS - Hometown Nazareth registration is open! This year our children will travel back a couple of thousand years to discover Nazareth, the town where Jesus grew up, meet Mary and hear her stories about Jesus, and experience what life was like in ancient Nazareth. VBS will be held June 10-14 from 6-8:00 pm. Please sign up by using the link here! A few key volunteer roles still need to be filled. Email cecilia.liversidge@collegeviewchurch.org.
Join us for our next CVC Picnic & Vespers on Sabbath, July 13! Mark your calendar. Bring your own lawn games (frisbees, soccer balls, volleyballs, etc.) or plan to bring the kids to play at the playground beginning at 5:30pm. Dinner potluck will begin at 6:30pm followed by vespers. Let's have a blast that summer evening!
GENERAL ANNOUNCEMENTS
Summer of Prayer: We invite you to join us in consistent and dedicated prayer over the next few months. We will be specifically praying for our local Adventist community, our schools, and our institutions here in Lincoln. More details to come this Sabbath, May 4.
As you've heard, Pastors Sullivan Dutra and Adella will soon no longer be at College View Church. We wish them so well! However, this means there are a few spots to fill. If you know of anyone who would like to apply to become our Worship/Music Pastor or our Children's Pastor, please invite them to contact Javier Fernandez at 503.956.5339 or This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..edu. Thank you!
Have any old cameras laying around? We are currently looking for working cameras either digital or 35mm. If you have any one that you would like to donate toward a children's camp, please let us know at cecilia.liversidge@collegeviewchurch.org.
VBS Volunteers Needed: Nazareth VBS is just around the corner, and we are SO looking forward to it! We are still in need of a few volunteers for Marketplace, Tribe leaders, and with decorating. If you are able to help, please contact Cecilia at cecilia.liversidge@collegeviewchurch.org.
Betterways Thrift Store is our Seventh-day Adventist thrift store in town! They specialize in gently-used and loved clothing and goods in excellent condition. Currently they are running low on kids' clothing; after you finish your spring cleaning for the kids, bring some bags by for donation! They accept donations Sun-Thu from 12pm-5pm and are located next to the U-Stop Gas Station, 5700 Old Cheney Rd here in Lincoln. Thank you for supporting this highly-valued ministry for the community!
Are YOU our next hire? The College View Church Office is looking for part-time office assistance. This would be about 15 hours/week, with a semi-flexible schedule! Interested? Call 402.486.2880 or email office@collegeviewchurch.org. We'd love to hear if you're our next fit!
Church Business Directory: This directory will serve as a platform for our church family to support one another's endeavors and services. Whether you're a skilled tradesperson, an entrepreneur with a side gig, or the owner of a local business, we invite you to sign up and have your information shared among our community. To be included in the directory, sign up here -> https://forms.gle/WxyJ6PqEsc2YXwon6. For more information, contact Justin Beldin at 816.699.9344.
- Jimmy McClelland II
- Norm Peterson
- Brantley Bittinger
- Patty Dunham
- Becky Philips
- Luella Marinos
Pastor on Call: Daniel Silva. 269.362.4409.
Church Office: office@collegeviewchurch.org, 402.486.2880
Church Clerk: clerk@collegeviewchurch.org
Lead Pastor: Simon Liversidge. 805.498.2300, simon.liversidge@collegeviewchurch.org.
