Meet Thadd Ristow

Meet Thadd Ristow

November 12, 2021By Citylight OmahaStories

Thadd joined the Citylight Student Ministry team this fall as the Boys Discipleship Intern but isn’t necessarily new to the team. He’s been volunteering the past two years with students out at the West location. He felt a calling to ministry as a senior in college three years ago and immediately rejected the thought. “I … Read More

Hunter’s Story | Salt Co & Fall Retreat

Hunter’s Story | Salt Co & Fall Retreat

November 5, 2021By Citylight OmahaStories

Hunter Blamble has always been a beloved child of God, but there was a time in his life – like there can be for most of us – when he did not believe this in his heart. Hunter is a new member of Salt Company; Citylight’s college ministry. Salt Company is composed of college students … Read More

Accepted Inside & Out

Accepted Inside & Out

October 28, 2021By Citylight OmahaStories

In elementary school, Elijah was the athletic guy in class. He loved winning and competing in sports. If it were up to him he would play every sport and especially basketball. Elijah felt respected by his friends and the boys at school and he didn’t want to disappoint any of them especially himself. His ability … Read More

Made to Worship

Made to Worship

October 14, 2021By Citylight OmahaStories

On any given Sunday morning at Midtown God’s people gather to praise and worship King Jesus. The worship team leads with songs full of joy and reverence and the gathering of God’s people respond with voices radiating, arms and hands lifted up, and with smiles and tears. Everyone is invited to participate and to come … Read More

An Unlikely Place

An Unlikely Place

October 7, 2021By Citylight OmahaSalt Company, Stories

Living on Mission Together in the Workplace…a Salt Company Student Story The Hy-Vee off highway 370 and 72nd Street looks like a typical grocery store, but for several members of Citylight’s Salt Company, it is a very special place. Shadow Lake Hy-Vee was not only instrumental in their personal walk with Jesus, but also as … Read More

Seasons of Mundane

Seasons of Mundane

September 28, 2021By Citylight OmahaStories

A typical day for Kristin Hruska consists of diapers, homeschooling, lots of coffee, making meals and snacks, doing piles and piles of laundry, driving kids to practice, and then hitting repeat to do it all over again the next day. It is in this busyness that she and her husband, Chris, see their life as … Read More

An Unexpected Gift

An Unexpected Gift

August 13, 2021By Citylight OmahaStories

The Premarital Mentoring Ministry at Citylight just made sense to Karen as a place where she could serve. The large group ministries were good but she really liked the one-on-one ministry and the impact it can have on individuals. Plus she loved young adults. Her heart is tender toward that season of life and plus … Read More

A Different Way

A Different Way

August 4, 2021By Citylight OmahaCare

Come to me all who are heavy laden, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you, and learn from me, for I am gentle and lowly in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. For my yoke is easy, and my burden is light. Matthew 11:28-30 If this year taught … Read More