We welcome you to Family Worship (Vespers) today, starting at 7:30pm in the Sanctuary (after the Dinosaur Encounter). The CVC Worship Choir will also be joining to sing! It will be the final Family Worship of the year, and the last vespers ever taking place under the "Union College" banner as next year we will begin using "Union Adventist University" (UAU). We welcome Milka to the front as our featured speaker. Come early to get a good spot!

Friday, April 26
6:00 pm: Dinosaur Encounter with Rich Aguilera (Heartland Hall)
7:30: Union Family Worship (Sanctuary)
8:18 pm: Sunset

Sabbath, April 27 (Kids' Creative Showcase)
8:30 am: Library Open at the Ministry Gallery (Closes at 1pm)
9:15 am: VBS Volunteer Sign-up (Lobby)
9:45 am: Sabbath School
11:00 am: Worship Service with Simon Liversidge (Sanctuary)
12:30 pm: Forks & Friendship Potluck (Heartland Hall)
8:19 pm: Sunset

Sunday, April 28
10:00 am: Farmer's Market Begins (Parking Lot)
5:30 pm: Abigal Pineiro - Sr Vocal Recital (Union's Engel Hall Rm 201)
7:30 pm: Samantha Bowers - Jr Clarinet Recital (Union's Engel Hall Rm 201)

Monday, April 29
7:00 pm: Live and Let Slide (Sanctuary)

Tuesday, April 30
1:30 pm: Library Open (Closes at 3:30pm)
1:30pm: Patriarchs & Prophets Study (Board Room)

Wednesday, May 1
12:00 pm: Women's Bible Study (Heartland Hall)
6:15 pm: Journey
6:15 pm: Pathfinders
6:30 pm: ReFocus Youth Group

Thursday, May 2
10:30am: Mom's Cafe (Lincoln Zoo)
12:00 pm: Academy Days (CVA)
7:30 pm: Flora Linda Chavez - Jr Vocal Recital (Union's Engel Hall Rm 201)

Friday, May 3
8:26 pm: Sunset

Sabbath, May 4 (Union Graduation Weekend)
8:30 am: Library Open (Closes at 1pm)
9:45 am: Sabbath School
11:00 am: Worship Service (Sanctuary)
8:27 pm: Sunset

A couple years ago, Terry Bock and I got to visit the ruins of the old city of Phillipi in northern Greece (Macedonia to be exact - remember "Come over into Macedonia and help us?" Acts 16:9). We both agree it was one of the highlights of our trip. There is a spot there where they suspect was the prison cell where Paul and Silas spent time because they had performed an exorcism on a slave girl (Acts 16:16-30). The place was called "Tullainium" and was a top security facility with iron bars and locks. Prisoners' feet were placed in stocks which caused continual pain.

In that setting, they certainly had the right to complain or wonder about God's leading; instead, they sang! And you know the rest of the story - the prison was open and they were set free. And the first thing they did was to convert the jailer! Talk about living what you teach!

Paul later wrote a letter to this group of believers which included the famous verse, "Rejoice in the Lord ALWAYS, I'll say it again REJOICE!" (Philippians 4:4 - emphasis added). He then lists several ways I can "rejoice." The first one is, "Let your gentleness be evident to all." The Amplified Bible puts it this way, “Let your gentle spirit [your graciousness, unselfishness, mercy, tolerance, and patience] be known to all people.” I wonder, would others use those adjectives to describe my interactions with them? In another letter Paul said, "It's the goodness of God that leads to repentance." (Romans 2:4)

So when I live my faith, is it more about living like the world, except on Sabbath, being right, or strong, or powerful - able to defeat someone in a theological debate? Or is it about being gracious, unselfish, merciful, tolerant, patient, and kind? God used and still uses goodness to lead people to repentance. What do I use?

Have a blessed day leading others to repentance in God's way,

Pastor Rich

Speaking this Sabbath is our Lead Pastor, Simon Liversidge, presenting "Nothing Compares to Jesus." After Jesus' resurrection, He appears to His disciples not simply to confirm He is alive but to restore their damaged relationships with Him. Peter had denied knowing Jesus THREE times. Now Jesus restores him THREE times. Jesus invites Peter to stop comparing himself to others and focus on Jesus' call to him. Jesus invited Peter to penitence, to priority, and to purpose in Jesus.

Church family: "'Let the morning bring me word of Your unfailing love, for I have put my trust in You. Show me the way I should go, for to You I lift up my soul.' Psalm 143:8. What a heavy yoke is shattered when we awaken in the morning, bring our hearts, minds, and souls and all their 'needs' to the Great Soul-ologist, offer Him our empty cups, and ask Him to fill them with Himself!" (Praying God’s Word, Beth Moore) Send your prayer requests and praises to Dina Horst at 402.420.5970. Thank you!

CVC's kids had so much fun during our Small Groups these past several weeks! Our groups included Art, Legos, Sewing, and Drama. This Sabbath, April 27, the kids from the Art and Legos small groups will be showcasing their designs in the lobby! We know you won't want to miss the products of their time, thoughtfulness, and creativity on display! Our little artists will show their art masterpieces and the kids from the Lego group will show their Lego robotic creations.

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 tomorrow, April 27 during the service! Mark your calendars for their performances on Sabbath, May 11 and Sabbath, May 18 as well.

VBS Volunteers Needed: Nazareth VBS is just the corner and we are gearing up for some fun at CVC! If you would like to help and are over the age of 13, please sign up tomorrow in the lobby or contact Pastor Cecilia at cecilia.liversidge@collegeviewchurch.org.

Looking for a place to enjoy Sabbath lunch? Tabby Coto’s team is hosting our Forks and Friendship potluck tomorrow. Visitors are encouraged to attend and any CVC members who would like to enjoy a meal before heading home are also welcome. CVC members, please bring 2-3 dishes to share (rule of thumb is enough for your family +6 more). Join us in Heartland Hall immediately after the church service.

Upcoming potlucks:
May 4 - No potluck. Union College graduation
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

A note from the library: This week we are featuring books from the Collingsworth program!
-His Gift, My Story by Kim Collingsworth:
You'll see life through the eyes of a very young Kim as she embarked on an extraordinary journey of traveling the country to share her music. She will invite you into a moment when as a thirteen-year-old, God used both her gift and her youth to make His purpose for her life exquisitely clear. In this account you will see a rare glimpse of her husband's early life and the events and relationships that shaped his diligent pursuit of music ministry. You'll have a front row seat to a fun but unconventional courtship, as God converged two lives into one. And you will witness God's plan unfold for Phil and Kim as they pursued a lifetime of music ministry together. Read this book and become acquainted with Kim, the homeschool mom and wife who has navigated the responsibilities of raising her family and keeping a home while also preparing musical presentations with excellence. Experience her challenges, her moments of releasing things she could not control, her watching God take over and do what only He can do!
-50 Things Every Child Needs to Know Before Leaving Home by Josh and Jen Mulvihill:
In 50 Things Every Child Needs to Know Before Leaving Home, Dr. Josh and Jen Mulvihill help parents put a biblical plan into action to raise children to maturity in Christ. A clear and simple guide, this book will help you holistically disciple your child to Godly adulthood. Just as a builder needs a blueprint, parents need a good parenting plan. Part of having a plan is understanding the target we are aiming for and having a step-by-step vision to discipleship our children spiritually, relationally, emotionally, financially, and physically. Learn how in 50 Things Every Child Needs to Know Before Leaving Home.

Come by the Ministries Gallery and check out a book from our mobile library!

We are stewards of God’s house. Please keep your voices low during the service so others can hear, and please pick up any children’s snacks & trash. Thank you for worshiping with us!

Join us TONIGHT, April 26, for our DINOSAUR ENCOUNTER with Rich Aguilera! This is an exciting 90-minute stage show for kids and families that explores dinosaur evidence from science, nature, literature, logic, and most importantly: The Bible. Build your family's faith through this Bible-based, easy-to-understand, interactive presentation and get answers to many questions about dinosaurs. It's a show that both kids and adults will enjoy! The show starts at 6pm in the Heartland Hall. Remember to invite your friends! For tickets, visit https://dinoencounter.com/lincoln. We can't wait to see you there! See below for information regarding Family Worship, immediately after the Dinosaur Encounter. Tickets available at the door as well.

CANCELED: Pathfinders will no longer be serving food.

Our final get-together for Mom’s Cafe (until September) will be this Thursday, 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.

Some notes from Union College:
-Abigail Pineiro, a Senior Music Minor, will be performing her Senior Vocal Recital on Sunday, April 28 at 5:30pm in the Engel Recital Hall: Room 201 (48th & Bancroft Ave.). You are invited to attend!
-Union College Music Major, Samantha Bowers, will be performing her Junior Clarinet Recital on Sunday, April 28 at 7:30pm in the Engel Recital Hall: Room 201 (48th & Bancroft Ave.). You are invited to attend!
-Live and Let Slide - Monday, April 29 at 7pm in CVC: Live and Let Slide is a professional trombone ensemble of performers and educators that are dedicated to bringing both art music and popular music together in a variety of venues. The group consists of the top-call trombonists in the Lincoln area. A free concert, co-hosted by the Union College Music Program and the College View Church!
-Union College Music Performance Major, Flora Linda Chavez, will be performing her Junior Vocal Recital on Thursday, May 2 at 7:30pm in the Engel Recital Hall: Room 201 (48th & Bancroft Ave.). You are invited to attend!

CVA invites ALL incoming 9-12 grade students to Academy Days on Thursday, 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!

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!

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 the kids and their breakout sessions! Activities start in the morning, some groups will meet in the afternoon, and all will meet in the evening as well. Look out for more details closer to the event! Kids' preliminary info below.

-Beginners (0-3 yrs): Morning & Evening
-Kindergarten (4-6 yrs): Morning & Evening
-Primary (7-9 yrs): Morning, Afternoon, & Evening
-Juniors (10-12 yrs): Morning, Afternoon, & Evening
-Earliteen (13-15 yrs): Morning, Afternoon, & Evening

VBS registration is open! Join us at CVC June 10-15 6-8:30pm. Click here to sign up. Invite your friends! 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. If you would like to assist with this year's program, please contact Pastor Cecilia at cecilia.liversidge@collegeviewchurch.org. 

Join us for our next Family Picnic & Vespers (both family units AND church family - all are invited!) 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!

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.

Done your Spring Cleaning yet? We have a place for your kids' clothes donations! BetterWays Thrift Store, one of our Adventist ministries in town, is running low on kids' clothing items. If you have gently used kids' clothing, drop them off Sun-Fri from 12pm-5pm (closed on Sabbath). BetterWays is located next to the U-Stop Gas Station on 56th/Old Cheney, at 5700 Old Cheney Rd, Lincoln. We would love to have your used items to support this ministry! If you have questions, call them at 402.904.7618 and talk to manager Shelley Jaquez. Thank you!

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 by clicking/tapping the photo above or go to https://forms.gle/WxyJ6PqEsc2YXwon6. For more information, contact Justin Beldin at 816.699.9344.

TRANSFER IN (2nd Reading)
Joan Freeman from Open Arms Christian Fellowship, Thief River Falls, MN
Branon, Robin, Nolan, & Camdyn Shea from The Place Adventist Fellowship, Newbury Park, CA
 
TRANSFER OUT
Ed Baig to Iglesia Adventista del Septimo Church, Mexico City, Mexico
Shaunna Rae Simons Mayers to Far West End SDA Church, Rockville, VA

On Call: Rich Carlson. 402.570.0496.

Church Office: office@collegeviewchurch.org

Church Clerk: clerk@collegeviewchurch.org

Lead Pastor: Simon Liversidge. Dial 805.498.2300 or email simon.liversidge@collegeviewchurch.org.

Calling all kids! Experience Skyview Summer Day Camps this summer! We offer awesome activities such as water sponge wars, indoor glow bowling, zip lines, farm animals and more! Our week-long day camps are geared toward PreK-8th grade and we offer free transportation to/from Lincoln. Camp is $180/week and you can choose as many weeks as you’d like. You can find more information and registration forms at https://skyviewlearningacademy.org/summer-camp/.