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January “Cause of the Month” - Friendship Home.

Their mission is to shelter, support, and advocate for victims of domestic violence and their children. 

 Domestic violence can be verbal, physical, mental, emotional, or sexual abuse.  Mostly women find themselves in domestically  violent situations.  Occasionally men are also battered victims.    Friendship Home gives help by lending individuals support in understanding their dilemma.  A fulltime mental health practitioner is on staff at Friendship House. There are staff who help educate victims about Domestic Violence and ways to break out of this cycle of abuse.  Friendship Home reaches out to families to help them start a new safe life.

  Lincoln Cluster Food Pantry  The January pantry needs are:  Canned Beans (red, Chili, Kidney, Pork n Beans), Canned Fruit, Soup, Dinner Helpers, Canned  Meals (spaghetti's, Ravioli, Stew, etc.) Cash donations are used for immediate needs.   To donate cash, place it in the collection plate, clearly marked “Food Pantry”.

Annual Meeting:  The Annual Meeting for 2012 is set for January 29, following the 10:30 am worship. [12:00 noon.]  Mark your calendars so you will be sure to attend this very important meeting.

Sanctuary Light:  The Sanctuary light for the month of January is given to the glory of God by Harlan & Bev Mertes in thankfulness for  many blessings.

Altar Flowers:  The altar flowers are given to the glory of God by  Janis Schleiger in memory of loved ones.

Prayer Concerns:  Melvin Bates, Bryan/East.   Homebound  members of American Lutheran Church – Elmer Ahlman, Pearl Goldenstein, Myra Hawley, Knud & Carolyn Larsen, Franklyn Manning, Leona Mason, Dale Rathe, Esther Sothan.   Those serving in the military: Nate Bray, Bart Pester, Oliver Keller & Eli Keller.                                                                       

2012 Flower Chart is now up in the window of the office work room.  Please be sure to sign up for flowers for your special days in 2012! So far, no one has signed for the month of January.

Time and Talent Sheets If you were unable to fill out the Time and Talent Sheets when we filled them out on December 18th, there are some on the table in the Narthex for you to take and fill out and return to the office.  Your help is greatly appreciated.

Lincoln Lutheran Choir welcomes new and returning members to the Spring Concert Season.  Rehearsals begin with a retreat on Sunday, January 22nd, 2-6 pm at Christ Lutheran Church, 43rd and Sumner.  This season the choir will present 2 concerts; one on Saturday, May 5th at 7pm at Grace Lutheran Church and a 2nd concert Sunday, May 6th at 3pm at Doane College in Crete.  Several ensembles from Doane College will join us in presenting both spring concerts.  The choirs will be directed by LLC Artistic Director Dr. Josh Norris.  Interested new singers please contact Sandie Anderson, choir board member, at 489-3948 to arrange an audition interview.

Bach Lunch: Need something fun in January to help you get over the new year blues?  Come join us for a short 30-minute recital and free box lunch on Friday, January 27 at First United Methodist Church.   See notice on bulletin board for more information.

Ski Trip 2012:  Nebraska Lutheran Outdoor Ministries.  High School Ski Trip 2012. -   March 12-March 15, 2012. -  If interested see the flyer on the bulletin board in the Narthex.

New Member Class:  Pastor will be starting a new member class soon.  If you are interested in joining American Lutheran, please let Pastor Henry know.

From the Worship Committee:

A listing of worship assistants, as we have them to date, is posted on the bulletin board outside of Jane’s office.  Please take a minute to review these listings and if necessary, please list any changes or additions.

As we prepare the schedule of Worship Assistants for 2012, we would like to remind everyone that is you are scheduled for a specific Sunday, and you won’t be able to attend that service, you will need to contact someone to serve in your place.  Thank you so much for your service to Christ in this manner.  It is greatly appreciated.

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