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Sophie Thune is a planner. She can prepare for and anticipate most things. She knows where she comes from and where she’s going in life. She can’t remember a time when she didn’t know she was loved by God and saved by Jesus Christ. Two years ago, under the burden of shame and insecurity, Sophie … Read More
Citylight Club is a neighborhood outreach ministry at Citylight Omaha’s Midtown location that meets on Wednesday nights. The vision of Club is to bridge gaps in our neighborhood between those who know Christ and those who don’t by creating avenues where meaningful relationships can be developed. We do this by creating a safe place to … Read More
A passionate Salt Company leader, Caitlynn Rasco, was a recent participant in a two-week mission trip to the Dominican Republic this past July. Caitlynn described feeling a desire to go on a mission trip: “Ever since becoming a Christian in high school I wanted to go on a mission. My pastor back home went on … Read More
Serving as an elder at Citylight Omaha has been a humbling experience for Russ Oatman and he’s thankful for it. From trusting in Jesus as his Savior at the age of 6 at a Good News Club, to recommitting his faith to Jesus in college, to now as a husband, father, and grandfather, Russ desires … Read More
Summertime for college students is a much-anticipated break from school and the stress and worry that comes with it. For recent UNO graduate Makayla Thompson, and several other young adults, this summer was a season of immense growth as they travelled to Berlin for a two-week mission trip. Makayla explains missions as a time to … Read More
Matt LaPine is Citylight’s newest staff member. Matt and his wife, Molly, moved to Omaha with their three daughters over the summer from Iowa. The past five years Matt has served as the Pastoral of Theological Development for a church in Ames. Matt is originally from Minnesota and while attending college in Iowa he met … Read More
Stephanie Swanson has been serving as the Kids Ministry Coordinator for almost a year at the West location. Recently she accepted the position of Director. Stephanie grew up in a Christian home outside of Red Oak, Iowa. Her parents pointed Stephanie to the Gospel as a child with not only how they lived their life … Read More
Laurie and Jessi Cox have always been close. Not only are they mother and daughter but also fierce friends. There is nothing Laurie wouldn’t do to help her daughter and Jessi knows this and has never taken it for granted. They also share similar interests and tastes, as well as fears and struggles such as … Read More