Joy of Music Annual Concert at the Ebenezer United Methodist Church

Several residents from Murdock and Elmwood from all denominations will be sharing their singing and musical talents. Stay tuned for photos and videos next week.

Local Murdock Student Goes on a Mission Trip 

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

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

n 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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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.

2017 SHOWS at CORNHUSKER COUNTRY MUSIC THEATER:

* FREE, 2 p.m., SUNDAY, April 9,
Palm Sunday Gospel Music Show, anybody can join in.

211  Main St- Louisville

A good, clean, fun afternoon for the whole family, young or old.

Musicians, this is open stage, so bring an instrument and your favorite gospel music. Sign in at 1:30 pm 

April 15 - Ken Brinton & Friends

April 29 - Jeanette Hill & August Moon Band

Improve Your Rifle Shooting Skills
Understand what Natural Point of Aim means
Learn the correct way to use a sling
Learn basic range procedures
Develop a correct sight picture 
Learn proper breathing and trigger control
Learn prone, sitting and standing shooting positions
In a safe and fun atmosphere

Sunday April 23, 2017

Sign In 8:00 A.M. – 8:30 A.M.
Instruction starts at 9:00 A.M.
Shooting ends approximately 2:00 P.M

RIMFIRE SPORTER RIFLE CLINIC
SPONSORED BY
WEEPING WATER GUN CLUB

CMP Mission - To teach safety and marksmanship skills to U.S. citizens, promote firearm practice, and conduct competitions - with an emphasis on youth.Since1903.

Shoot a rifle match following instruction period

.22 LR only
Any action allowed - semi-auto, bolt, pump, lever
(rifle needs to hold 5 rounds)
Any sight allowed – irons or optics

Shoot a 60 round CMP Rimfire Sporter Match

Clinic is sanctioned by the Civilian Marksmanship Program (CMP)
Clinic is open to members of the public who may legally own a firearm
For more information and to reserve a spot
call Steve Gaebel (402)234-7845

Instruction by CMP GSM Master Instructors
All range personnel are NRA certified Range Safety Officers

Participants need to bring their own rifle and ammunition (65 rds. min)
Rug, mat or carpet remnant for use in the prone position
You may also want to bring something to drink and snack on

Clinic Fee $10
www.weepingwatergunclub.com

 Christ Lutheran Church 

Flea Market & Pop-Up Bakery coming soon! 

Stay tuned for more information ahead. Email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. for more information on how to participate or become a vendor. Visit their Facebook Page