Order of Worship
September 13, 2026
Praise & Thanksgiving
Come Thou Fount of Every Blessing
You’ve Already Won
Psalm 149
Way Maker
What a Beautiful Name
Congregational Prayer
Offering
Ancient of Days
The Word
“God’s Plan for Better“
Hebrews 11:39-12:3
Doxology
Response
Come Thou Fount of Every Blessing
Benediction
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Kids First Update
Dear First Covenant Church,
After nearly thirty years, Kids First is concluding its child care ministry at the end of September. We are grateful to have had the opportunity to show kids just how much Jesus loves them for all this time, and hope that you will join us in celebration of our ministry during Sunday worship on September 20, 2026.
Please see this letter for more details.
God Bless,
Mike Bingeman
Kids First Board President
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Kids First Party
After nearly 30 years of laughter, learning, friendships, and countless memories, Kids First Childcare is closing its doors. Before we say goodbye, we want to bring our Kids First family together one last time!
Whether you were a staff member, a child, a parent, or part of the Kids First community in any way over the years, this celebration is for YOU! Read more…
Sunday, September 20, 2026
4:00ā6:00 PM
First Covenant Church (Lincoln, NE)
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Start with food and coffee, then find your options below.
Sunday Morning (During Worship)
9:00 am.
Families Worship together (1st Sunday)
As a church, we receive communion on the first Sunday of each month. Nursery is available on these Sundays. Families are encouraged to worship together, wiggles and all. During Communion, we offer grapes for the kids who are not yet receiving communion so they can participate in a meaningful way.
Childrenās Sermon (3rd Sundays)
Children of all ages are invited to the front for a special message related to the sermon text.
Childrenās Worship (2nd & 4th Sundays)
For kids ages 3 through first grade. Offered the 2nd & 4th Sunday of each month. We want kids to join us in worship. After the offering, children are invited to a separate area to learn about worship with age-appropriate lessons. Childrenās Worship runs from September through May.
Nursery (All Sundays)
Offered during worship. It is located on the main level (same as the Sanctuary). Our volunteers are ready for nursery drop-off before the service begins.
When there are no Sunday classes scheduled, our nursery workers will also take a break (including during worship). See the schedule below.
Sunday Morning (After Worship)
10:15 am.
Nursery (birth to age 3)
Nursery is available whenever we have Sunday school.
When there are no Sunday classes scheduled, our nursery workers will also take a break (including during worship). See the schedule below.
We offer Sunday school to these age groups:
- Pre K-Grade 3 – Fellowship Hall (Lower Level)
- Upper Elementary (grades 4-5) – Choir Room (Upper Level)
- Confirmation (grades 6-8) – Chapel (Upper Level)
- High School (grades 9-12) – Youth Room (Lower Level)
- Adults – Cafe (Upper Level)
Sunday Night
MIddle School Youth Group (grades 6-8)
6:00-7:15 pm.
Games and Bible study geared for the MIddle School life and mind.
Tuesday
Womenās Bible Study – Cafe
9:30-11:00 am.
For women who want a combination of a Life Group with discussion-oriented Bible study.
Wednesday
Camp Evergreen (K – grade 5)
6:00-7:30 pm.
Come for a night of games, snacks, Bible learning, and friends!
High School Life Group (grades 9-12)
7:30-9:00 pm.
Come walk along with each other as we live life together, learning about the Bible, growing in our walk with Jesus, and supporting each other (with a lot of snacks, games, and fun)!
Thursday
Prayer Meeting
7:00-8:00 pm.
This prayer time is open to anyone. The time is devoted to praying for individuals, the church, our community and the world.
Various Days & Times
Life Groups
Life Groups are intended for connection, community, accountability, and support as the body of Christ.
See details, the seasons schedule, or sign up on our Life Group page.
These are the dates we will not meet for all Sunday morning classes. This includes the nursery. If there is no class, our nursery workers will also take a break that Sunday (including worship).
| October 18 | No Classes |
| November 15 | Operation Christmas Child Box Packing (all classes) |
| November 29 | No Classes |
| December 20 | No Classes |
| December 27 | No Classes |
| January 3 | No Classes |
| January 10 | No Classes |
| January 24 | Annual Business Meeting All kid classes meet together |
| March 7 | No Classes |
| March 28 | Easter Sunday Worship No Classes |
| May 30 | No Classes |
| June-August | No Classes – Summer Break |