11/06/2005 News

NLOM Upcoming Events	Create In Me: Don’t miss this special retreat for those who want and need to be inspired and re-created! If you create using any media-paint, food, dance, trumpet, fabric, words, gardening, etc. this retreat is for you. Check in Sunday November 6 and ends on Wednesday, November 9^th. One Way Café: November 8, 2005, 6-10 pm, Fellowship, Music and Java. This event is for young adults and will be held on the second Tuesday of every month at Holling House, Carol Joy Holling Camp. Each event will feature local artists from Lincoln and Omaha performing from 7-8 pm. Come anytime stay as long as you want. CJH Fall Quilters Retreat: November 13-15, 2005. This retreat offers multiple options for small projects. Or, you can bring your own quilting projects to work on. We know you’ll enjoy the fellowship of this great three day, two night get-away! Jay Novicki Program-2005: The Jay Novicki Program at Carol Joy Holling operates March thru November for adults with developmental disabilities. The November programs will be held on Sunday, 11/13/05 from 2-7 pm; and on Tuesday 11/15/05 from 10 am-3 pm. For more information on these activities, see the brochures on the table in the Narthex.
Holy Communion	is open to all baptized Christians who believe the promise of Jesus to be present and forgive us. 8:15 am service is traditional at the communion rail; 10:30 am is pilgrim style/intinction.
Altar Flowers	The altar flowers this morning are given to the Glory of God by Al & Judy Neeman.
Eternal Candle	The eternal candle is given to the Glory of God by Kathy Linke.
Josh Brestel Rose	The Josh Brestel Rose this morning is given to the glory of God by Austin Wheeler.
Prayer Concerns	Bruce Worth, Donna Atkinson, Dorothy Klein. Homebound members of American Lutheran; Pauline Baars, Frances Wikoff, Elsa Schelert, Mary & Molly Akin, Leona Mason, Mary Diedrich & Harriet Anderson, Mildred Hagerman. Serving in the military, Nate Bray.
Advent Music	There is a sign up sheet on the table in the Narthex for you to sign if you wish to do special music during the Advent season.
Food Pantry	In November, the Lincoln Cluster Food Pantry needs canned juices, canned peas, pasta, rice (in 2lb. or smaller containers), and boxed dinners (macaroni and cheese, Hamburger Helper). Cash donations are used to fill immediate needs. To donate cash, place your donation in the collection plate clearly marked “food pantry.”
Stewardship Packets	During both worship services on Oct. 30, the Stewardship Committee presented stewardship information and packets as part of its annual pledge drive. If you were unable to attend one of those services, we encourage you to pick up a stewardship packet in the narthex during the next couple of weeks. (The packets, or handouts, all have the Making Christ Known 2005 publication as the outer layer.) After you review the included information, please complete the time and talent sheet and the financial pledge card, and return those items to the Stewardship Committee. You can then place your completed items in the offering during an upcoming worship service. Thank You. – The Stewardship Committee
Lincoln Lutheran Choir	Lincoln Lutheran Choir will present their fall concert Sunday, November 20^th at Grace Lutheran Church at 4:00 pm. The theme for this concert is based on excerpts from Herzogenbergs’ oratorio “The Birth of Christ”. Other choral works of composers such as Buxtehude, Bach and Praetorius will be interspersed throughout the program as we sing of God’s promise, fulfillment and our adoration. As is tradition, audience participation will be an important part of the concert so come share in the joy of singing! Reception to follow the concert.
Baptismal Roses	The roses on the altar are in recognition of those who were baptized this past year. If your name was called, you may pick up your rose after the 10:30 am service or talk with Pastor Henry about getting it at another time.
Web Page	Our web page is www.americanlutheranlincoln.org - there was an error in the November newsletter. You can go to the web page and read Pastor Henry’s article that was to be in the November newsletter.
100th Birthday	Mary Diedrich turns 100 on Friday Nov. 11^th. We have a giant greeting card from the congregation. Please take time to sign it with your greeting for her after worship today or until Thursday.
Thank You!	This is a heart felt thank you to Pastor Henry and all my Christian friends. Your visits, cards, prayers and love truly overwhelmed me. Thanks for being there for Marcia also. This illness and surgery has been a life changing event for me. Bruce Worth
Point to Ponder	Face to Face with God. Who is looking the wrong direction?