Joy of Music Annual Concert at the Ebenezer United Methodis Church

Local Murdock Student Goes on a Mission Trip 

During February 18-25 Kate Zakaras went on a misstion trip to Saint Mary's Parish in Jaimaica.

While there she helped built 2 houses for people in need and a chicken house for a school.

She also visited a school several times teaching and leading devotions.

She was able swim in the Caribbean and meet many people. She attended with Pastor Ra Drake from the Murdock Methodist Church.

For the Love of Junk

This Saturday in Murdock, it's spring and time to repurpose some great finds and do some fresh decorating!

Lenten Church Services

March 29 - 7:00 pm

"Shared Blood"

Lenten Wednesday Night Services Ever Wednesday in Lent from

March 1 - April 5th 

Visit Trinity Murdock Website. 

The 125th Anniversary

This is the year of the 125th Anniversary of Trinity Lutheran Murdock and the congregation is planning for a large community event in October (more on that later)

We are looking for original photos of the church before the fire.

If anyone has any original photos in their basement, attics, or in boxes please email Dawn Romine (editor).

Photos will be returned unharmed and in original condition after scanning. 

We are thankful for the many years of support and participation in the community. 

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  

Junior Vet Camp 

For students completing 2nd - 5th grades

The Oxbow Junior Veterinarian Camp is designed especially for children who have a passion for animals and veterinary medicine.

The 4-day camp includes many hands-on activities involving live animals, games and unique crafts.

Elmwood-Murdock Elementary School (Elmwood, NE) June 5 - 8

For more information and registration visit the Oxbow Academy website.

 Below is a list of categories that we are happy to post, (at NO COST to you!), in the weekly Murdock online newsletter:

Weddings
Engagements
Anniversary
Births
Letters to the Editor
Birthday Greeting
Upcoming Events
Cards of Thanks
Lost and Found
Obituaries
Recipes
Photos
and So Much More!
That's right! These are all items that can appear FREE of CHARGE in each Wednesday's Murdock Newsletter and/or Calendar!

All YOU have to do is send the information to us - it's that simple!

DEADLINE for submissions to each week's Wednesday Newsletter is NO LATER THAN NOON on the preceding MONDAY.

There are 2 ways you can submit your articles:

1) You may call your information to 402-669-8616 and leave a voice mail with your name and phone number.

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Send photos in .jpg format, no larger than 450 pixels wide e-mail address above with your story in plain text.

Remember to include 'who, what, when, where and why', along with any other helpful details, such as a contact person and phone.

Again, you must have your name and contact information included with the information.

Thanks for helping to keep YOUR Murdock Newsletter fresh and up-to-date!

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Area & Community News

EASTER EGG HUNT

ELMWOOD PARK

ELMWOOD, NEBRASKA

SATURDAY, April 15, 2017, 11:00 a.m.

(Inclement Weather Make-Up Date: 
Saturday, April 22, 11:00 a.m.)

FOR TODDLERS-FOURTH GRADE

SPONSORED BY ELMWOOD-MURDOCK FUTURE BUSINESS LEADERS 
OF AMERICA & ELMWOOD-MURDOCK MERCHANTS’ ASSOCIATION

Contact Jacob Shaffer at 
402-604-0517 or Laura Rikli at 
402-580-4384 with questions.

Bess Streeter Aldrich Spring Banquet 2017

Harmonica Workshop

Avoca Nebraska

Greenblatt & Seay's Schoolhouse Performance Series features a Harmonica Workshop on Sunday, April 9, at 2:30 PM, in the Old Avoca, Nebraska Schoolhouse.

David Seay will provide an introduction to the 10 hole diatonic harmonica in the key of C Major.

Each adult and student admission includes a free harmonica for those 6 years old or older. The workshop will be downstairs, and followed by light refreshments, and a chance to chat and even jam with Greenblatt & Seay. David Seay is a Master Artist with the Nebraska Arts Council's Artist-in-the-Schools program, and participates in Humanities Nebraska's Speakers Bureau.

Avoca is in southern Cass County, Nebraska, on the 13 C Spur, one mile south of Highway 34.

Admission is $10.00 for adults, $5.00 for students and senior citizens, and $1.00 for children. Seating is limited.For more information, write to Greenblatt & Seay, The Old Schoolhouse, P.O. Box 671, Avoca, Nebraska, 68307, or call 402-275-3221, or e-mail them at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..

The historic Old Avoca Schoolhouse was built in 1925, and has been the home of the Schoolhouse Performance Series since 1990. Music lessons, workshops, fiddle camps, and field trips are offered by Schoolhouse residents, Greenblatt & Seay, and are available by appointment.

Murray Nebraska Armed Bank Robbery

A cash reward is offered for information on the bank robbery that occurred in Murray, NE on Saturday morning, March 25. Two suspects robbed the Cornerstone Bank at gunpoint, but thankfully, no one was injured.

One suspect is identified as a black male, the other a light-skinned black or Hispanic male. A black Hyundai and a maroon Ford Escort are the possible getaway vehicles.

If you have any information that results in an arrest, please call the FBI at 402-493-8688, Crime Stoppers, 800-527-3699 or the Cass County Sheriff's office, 402-296-9370.

2017 SHOWS at CORNHUSKER COUNTRY MUSIC THEATER:

* FREE, 2 p.m., SUNDAY, April 9 ,
Palm Sunday Gospel Music Show, anybody can join in.
Just bring an instrument and your favorite gospel music.
*(See note below about monthly jam session.)

April 15 - Ken Brinton & Friends

April 29 - Jeanette Hill & August Moon Band