4200 Vine St

Members of the Nairobi International Lutheran Congregation established an AIDS Support Group in 2005 because this disease affects every person in Nairobi, Kenya in one way or another. The support group holds weekly meetings at the church, plus conducts home visits, offers medical advice and helps to get medicines. We may live 8461 miles from Nairobi but we are still brothers and sisters in faith. Please include them in your prayers and if you are able offer a donation so the work can continue. Please review the bulletin board located in the Narthex for additional information.

In July, the Lincoln Lutheran Food Pantry needs Juice, Hamburger Helpers, Pasta (all), Canned Meats (Beef Stew, Ravioli, Soup, Etc.), Any Personal Care items (shampoo, toothpaste, brushes).

Cash donations are used for immediate needs. To donate cash, place it in the collection plate, clearly marked “Food Pantry”.

Sanctuary Light: The Sanctuary light for the month of July is given to the Glory of God by Rick & Rosann Keller in memory of Marion.

Altar Flowers: The altar flowers this morning are given to the Glory of God by Joel & Kelli Bacon in celebration of their 10^th wedding anniversary.

Prayer Concerns: Homebound members of American Lutheran Church – Elmer Ahlman, Mary Akin, Harvey Atkinson, Pearl Goldenstein, Myra Hawley, Knud & Carolyn Larsen, Franklyn Manning, Leona Mason, Dale Rathe, Hazel Scott, Esther Sothan, and Helen M. Wohlers. Those serving in the military: Nate Bray, Bart Pester & Oliver Keller.

Christian Sympathy to Grace Martin, Jessica Martin, and Gailanne & Jeff Hindsley on the death the husband and father, Charles Martin.

His funeral service was here at American Lutheran Church on Monday, July 19^th.

Please Note: There is a sign-up sheet available in the Narthex for anyone who would like to provide special music during Summer Worship Services. If you need a particular selection or any special accompaniment, please contact either Marcia Worth or Mavis Seelmeyer for assistance. Thank you to those who are able to volunteer in this manner.

Book Discussion Another book discussion will be held this Wed. July 28th at 7:00.  This month's book is “90 Minutes in Heaven”

by Don Piper.  The author is a Baptist minister who was involved in a terrible car accident and declared dead.  90 minutes later he

was discovered to be alive.  The author writes about those 90 minutes and the long process of recovery after the accident.

Soles 4 Souls:  This organization facilitates the donations of shoes, given to the needy worldwide.  VBS students have decorated

flip flops for this cause.  Congregation members are welcome to join us by donating new or gently worn shoes.  A collection box for the

shoes is in the Narthex.

Thrivent Advocates American Lutheran needs two more Thrivent Advocates to help us qualify for aid from Thrivent.  To be eligible

you must be a Thrivent member.  If you’re interested, please contact Joel Bacon at 402-484-0131 or Carl Mesecher at 402-420-1000.

New Member Class Pastor will be starting a new member class soon since several people has expressed an interest in joining ALC.

If you are interested please notify Pastor Henry.

God is Here: A Practical Liturgy for Today’s Church A worship conference for Pastors, Musicians, Lay Leaders - September 18,

2010 at Grace Lutheran Church, Lincoln, NE.  Get ready to be inspired!  The Rev. Dr. Robert A. Rimbo, bishop of the Metropolitan

New York Synod of the ELCA and noted authority on worship is coming to Nebraska to lead a liturgical conference that will help you

enliven and revive liturgical worship practices in YOUR congregation. [For more information see the flyer on the bulletin board in the Narthex.]

Paint-a-thon. The 2010 Paint-a-thon is just around the corner. Prep day is Saturday, August 7 and paint day is Saturday, August 14. This year the house we will be painting is located at 3521 Merritt Drive, which is just north of 35th and Calvert. We will plan to meet at the house at 8:30 a.m. on both days. Please bring your own painting tools (e.g, brushes, scrapers, buckets, etc.). We also need ladders, including one tall extension ladder. If you’d like to help, there is a sign-up sheet in the Narthex. Contact Joel Bacon or Paul Welsh with any questions. Thank you!