Listen to the weekly sermon anytime at Pastor Brent Kuhlman's Blog? 

Sunday Schedule - 9:15 Sunday School & Bible Class and 10:30 am Divine Service  

I'm starting a new feature this month called Alumni News Recognition. It is meant to highlight Elmwood-Murdock High School alumni and recognize their accomplishments and awards.

We have amazing people from our community doing great things all over the world from Spain to Switzerland and right in our own community. Send a photo and a short paragraph on why you are proud of them.

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Congratulations to

Josiah Philson - University of Nebraska Omaha

Megan Hawks - University Nebraska at Kearney

Daniel Goudie - University of Nebraska Omaha

These Elmwood-Murdock graduates made it to the Deans Lists at their respective Universities. To be eligible for the Dean's List students must achieve a grade point average of 4.0 and be registered for full-time coursework. Way to go!

You can send news you would like to share about a son, daughter, friend, spouse to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..

Nebraska Writing Contest for 8th Graders

Treasurer Stenberg Announces 15th Annual NEST
‘Why I Want to Go to College’ Writing Contest for 7th, 8th Graders
$14,000 in NEST Scholarships to Be Awarded at Omaha Storm Chasers Game

Lincoln, Neb. (January 17, 2017) – Seventh and eighth graders are being encouraged to enter the 15th annual “Why I Want to Go to College” writing contest, sponsored by Nebraska State Treasurer Don Stenberg and the Omaha Storm Chasers. Entries are due March 17.

Winners will receive Nebraska Educational Savings Trust (NEST) scholarships ranging from $500 to $2,000. Nebraska winners also will receive tickets to the May 21 Storm Chasers game at Werner Park in Papillion. In all, 12 winners will be selected—nine from Nebraska and three from outside the state.

Visit the website for rules and how to enter

Short Story Contest

To commemorate Nebraska’s 150th anniversary, honor Nebraska author Bess Streeter Aldrich, and recognize outstanding writing, the Bess Streeter Aldrich Foundation announces its 2017 Short Story Contest.

Authors are encouraged to generate a fictional short story that is written in the wholesome spirit displayed by Bess Streeter Aldrich in her works while incorporating a theme that focuses on Nebraska’s economy, history, cultural diversity, and/or geography (past, present, and/or future).

For more information visit http://www.bessstreeteraldrich.org/shortstorycontest.pdf

THERE IS A SHORTAGE OF BLOOD and there is an emergency need for donors at the

RED CROSS BLOODMOBILE in Elmwood 

Monday, January 30, at the Fire Hall.

Please walk in between the hours of 1:00 and 6:00 p.m. to help reach our goal.

 Elmwood-Murdock School News

Elmwood-Murdock Basketball

Here is a switch up to a 6th grade basketball game. Enjoy! 

E-M GBB @ Conestoga 1-13-17 from Jim Rust on Vimeo.

If you have photos of any of the games, pep rallys, road trips, cheering sections or ANYTHING  school related please send it to me on This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. by Sunday night.  

 Murdock Historical Museum

Hi everyone! Now that the weather has turned colder, the museum sees a drop in visitors.

However, we still have utilities to pay through the cold winter months. Constant temperature and humidity helps to preserve the items n the museum.

Consider a year-end donation to the Murdock historical society. The MHS is a 501c3 non profit Nebraska corporation.

Contributions may be deducted for tax purposes.
Send contributions to: PO Box 102 Murdock, 68407
Thanks, and Merry Christmas!