Church Life News

23 January 2026

THIS WEEK AT CVC

Full details further below.
**Flu Season Update for Our Community: Flu cases are on the rise in Lincoln. If you are experiencing flu-like symptoms, please feel free to stay home and join us for worship online. Rest and feel better!

Friday, Jan 23
5:33 pm: Sunset

Sabbath, Jan 24
Ministry Fair (Lobby)
8:30 am: Library Open (Closes 1pm)
9:45 am: Sabbath School
11:00 am: Worship Service with Simon Liversidge
12:30 pm: Forks & Friendship Potluck
4:30 pm: Global History of SDA ft. Dr Edward Allen (UAU Amphitheater)
5:34 pm: Sunset

Sunday, Jan 25

11:30 am: FoodNet (Young Adult Room - ends 12:30pm)

Tuesday, Jan 27
10:00 am: Scribbles & Splotches (Earliteen Rm)
1:30 pm: Desire of Ages Study (Board Rm)

Wednesday, Jan 28
12:00 pm: Wednesday Women's Bible Study (Heartland Hall B)
5:45 pm: Soup Supper (Fellowship Hall)
6:15 pm: Pathfinders & Adventurers Parent Meeting
6:30 pm: Small Groups

Friday, Jan 30
Marriage Retreat Day 1
5:42 pm: Sunset

Sabbath, Jan 31
Marriage Retreat Day 2
8:30 am: Library Open (Closes 1pm)
9:45 am: Sabbath School
11:00 am: Worship Service
12:30 pm: Forks & Friendship Potluck
5:43 pm: Sunset
6:30 pm: SESS Annual Dessert Auction 

Upcoming Events

  • Feb 1: Deadline for Israel Trip
  • Feb 1: Q&A for Maranatha Peru Mission Trip
  • Feb 2: Women of Spirit "Devoted"
  • Feb 5: CVA Kindergarten Open House
  • Feb 6-7: UAU Music Festival
  • Feb 7: 7th & 8th Grade Girls' Bible Study
  • Feb 14: Valentine's Dinner
  • June 18: Youth Mission Trip to Peru
  • June 2026: Israel Trip
  • July 23-Aug 6: CVC/Maranatha Mission Trip to Peru

WORSHIP THIS SABBATH

Speaking this Sabbath is Simon Liversidge, our Lead Pastor, with "The Joy of Leftovers." In Matthew 25, Jesus tells a parable about ten virgins waiting for the bridegroom to come. They are all prepared and waiting, but they all fall asleep. Jesus wants His followers to be prepared in the last days. In this story we find three things Jesus wants us to know: Jesus desires for all His children to be with Him forever. Jesus empowers all His children for a life filled with His Spirit. Being prepared for Jesus' coming is primarily about understanding Jesus' love for His kids. 
Everyone is invited to join Trista Ybarra’s team for Forks and Friendship potluck. Enjoy great food, welcome our visitors and university students, and connect with fellow CVC members. CVC members, you know what to do: bring enough food for your family + six others.

Upcoming potlucks:
January 31 - Forks and Friendship hosted by Terri Bartzatt’s team
February 7 - Forks and Friendship hosted by Maribel Inkelaar’s team
February 14 - All Church Potluck hosted by Becky Krueger’s team
February 21 - Forks and Friendship hosted by Steve Ladig’s team

MINISTRY & SMALL GROUPS NEWS

SMALL GROUPS: Check out our Ministry Fair, scheduled for this Sabbath, immediately following the church service. Find your tribe!
CVC Connection: Join us Wednesday evenings this spring! Enjoy a soup supper at 5:45pm in Heartland Hall, followed by many small groups at 6:30pm. 
"Devoted" - A Women of Spirit Event on Monday, February 2 - Register here now! What does it mean to truly devote yourself to someone? In a world that often celebrates independence and convenience, God invites us into something deeper — relationships marked by faithfulness, sacrifice, and steadfast love. Join us for a meaningful gathering where we’ll explore what it means to be fully known and fully loved as women. You may be one of the lucky ladies to win a $100 travel voucher! 
New small group starts Wed, Jan 28, “Retiring With Purpose." If you are retired or retiring, you are invited to come as we explore ways to make your retirement meaningful! For more information, contact leaders Stan Hardt and George Gibson. 
ADVENTURER & PATHFINDER PARENTS: A Club Ministries Parent Meeting will be held on Wednesday, January 28 for current and former Pathfinder and Adventurer parents, as well as anyone interested in joining for the second half of the season.

ANNOUNCEMENTS

Tap photo above for more info.
Rockey Morrison fell asleep in Jesus this past week. His service was on Thursday. Please remember the family in your prayers. 
Parents Interacting With Infants (PIWI): A supportive, evidence-based program for parents and babies ages 0–2, focused on building strong early relationships. Small-group sessions led by a trained professional — each includes a snack, plus a book and toy to take home. For more information, email Larimoguel@gmail.com. 
Transfer In (First Reading)
Daniel & Sharlene (Shy) Martinez, Jr. from Allon Chapel SDA Church, Lincoln, NE
Jeff & Jamie Herman from Pacific Union College SDA Church, Angwin, CA
Joelle Elliston from Hereford SDA Church, Hereford, TX
Prayer Focus: "The prayer for daily bread includes not only food to sustain the body, but that spiritual bread which will nourish the soul unto life everlasting. Jesus bids us, 'Labor not for the meat which perisheth, but for that meat which endureth unto everlasting life.'" (Prayer, E.G. White) Send your prayer requests and praises to Dina Horst at 402.420.5970. Thank you!
  • Devnich family
  • Jeanne Nazario
  • George Bogue
  • Rockey Morrison family
Pastor on Call: Mic Henton. 417.631.8580, mic.henton@collegeviewchurch.org
Front Office: 402.486.2880, office@collegeviewchurch.org
Clerk: clerk@collegeviewchurch.org
Lead Pastor: Simon Liversidge. 805.498.2300, simon.liversidge@collegeviewchurch.org

COMMUNITY NOTES

Thank you to all who generously donated to the UAU–sponsored Foot Clinic. A total of 495 pairs of socks were donated, and these gifts will be greatly valued by those less fortunate in the Lincoln community. -The UAU Physician Assistant & Nursing Programs

FREE Nebraska State Mental Health First Aid Training certification is available! There are 13 more registration spots open. First-come first-served. This certification is good for three years.
Date/Time: Sunday, January 25 and Sunday, February 1 from 1-5pm.
Location: Piedmont Park Church 4801 A St.
Sign up by January 18 by calling 402.807.5620.

"A Global History of Seventh-day Adventists” Book Launch will be held Sabbath, January 24, 4:30–6pm in the Dick Administration Building Amphitheater at Union Adventist University. Co-author Edward Allen, Emeritus Professor of Religion, will present about the book. Copies of the book will be available for purchase at the end of the event. Dr. Allen will be signing purchased copies. 
🕊️Dominus vobiscum.

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