11/05/2006 News

Holy Communion	We are so happy you came to worship with us today. We also want to invite you to commune with the Lord and us, too. We have an open invitation to all communing believers without regard to church affiliation, so please join us. 1st Service Communion: Please come forward by the outside aisles. When you get to the communion rail, you will be signaled about what to do. When you have communed; please return to your place by way of the inside aisle. 2nd Service Communion: Please come forward by the center aisle. Receive the bread from Pastor Henry, and go to the cupbearer on your side of the chancel. Dip your piece of bread in the wine/grape juice and then eat and drink the body and blood of our LORD Jesus together. When you have partaken; please return to your seat down the outside aisle.
Altar Flowers	The flowers this morning are given to the Glory of God by Rick and Rosann Keller in honor of Rick’s birthday.
Josh Brestel Vase	The flowers in the Josh Brestel Vase were given to the glory of God by Brooke Bernadt.
Eternal Candle	The eternal candle the month of November is given by Kathy Linke in thanks to God for all that He has done.
Prayer Concerns	Home bound members of American Lutheran Church: Harriet Anderson, Mary Diedrichs, Mildred Hagerman, Pearl Goldenstein, Knud & Carolyn Larsen, Leona Mason. Members Serving in the military from American Lutheran Church: Nate Bray & Bart Pester.
Sunday School	Sunday School is available from 9:15-10:15 for all ages from 3 years old through adult. Children from pre-kindergarten through 7th grade will meet in rooms in the Sunday school wing, with 8th grade through high school meeting in the Youth Room and adults meeting in the multi-purpose room. Feel free to contact Matt with any questions.
"Good God Questions" Bible Study	Come Tuesday at 8pm - this week's topic will be: What is the nature of the Trinity? Continue to watch the Sunday bulletin for upcoming topics.
Thank You	for the humble generosity of the church and the kindness you expressed to Cheryl & me during Pastor Appreciation Month. P.S. Marcia you are off the hook!
ALC Theatre Presents...	“And Then There was One” What do chocolates, macaroons, and kippered herring have in common? Come find out TONIGHT at 7pm when ALC members perform "And Then There Was One." You are sure to enjoy the play and the snacks afterwards (kippered herring excluded).
52 Verses in 52 Weeks!	We at ALC are embarking on a year-long journey of memorizing a Scripture verse each week. Each Sunday morning, a Bible verse from that morning’s lessons will be included on a small card in your bulletin—feel free to take it home with you. Additional cards will be available in an envelope outside Matt’s office. Today’s verse is from the 2nd lesson. Revelations 21:4
Cause of the Month	ARC of Lincoln/Lancaster Co. (Honey Sunday) Donations for containers of honey support the SRC which raises awareness about developmental disabilities and provides services for people with developmental disabilities.
Food Pantry	In November, the Lincoln Lutheran Cluster food pantry needs rice, spaghetti sauce, cereal, crackers, and canned fruit. Cash donations are used for immediate needs. To contribute cash place it in your offering plate, clearly marked “food pantry”.
"Logos and Latte" Book Club	If you enjoy reading (the coffee is optional), please join us! Our next meeting will be Monday, November 6 at 7 PM. The book we’ll be exploring together is The Lion, The Witch and The Wardrobe, by C.S. Lewis. There is a signup sheet in the narthex so Matt has an idea of how many folks to expect. If you’re looking ahead, the book for our meeting on Dec. 4 will be Blue Like Jazz: Nonreligious Thoughts On Christian Spirituality by Donald Miller.
Choir Rehearsal	“Sing to the Lord a new song!” A new year, a new song, a new opportunity to join us for choir! We’re calling all singers—you know who you are! No experience necessary—just a love for singing and music. Come join us on Wednesday nights from 7:00 until 7:45 in the sanctuary balcony, as we “make a joyful noise unto the Lord!”
Men's Chorus	There has been interest expressed in beginning a Men’s chorus group at ALC. If you’d be interested in singing with a group of guys, sign up on the sheet in the narthex. Rehearsal times and format haven’t been set yet—this would just be an indication of general interest.
Life Touch Pictures	We recently had family photographs taken for our new pictorial directory. Some complimentary 8x10 portrait were sent to the church. The pictures that are still here at church, are on the table in the narthex.
FaithLife Bulletin Inserts	For the last two months we’ve been including FaithLife inserts in the Sunday bulletins. We encourage you to bring them home—they’re a great connector between what we do on Sunday morning and what happens the rest of the week. Use them as a tool during the week to help guide your family’s faith discussions.
Advent Devotionals	If you would like to contribute to the congregationally written Advent devotional booklet, there’s a sign-up sheet in the narthex. The theme is “Emmanuel! God With Us!” You’re invited to write on how you have seen God at work in your life or in the lives of others. Devotions should be a half page or less, and can be emailed or given to Matt by November 15.
Pictorial Directory	All family photography sessions are complete. If you did not have your photo taken and would like to be included in the directory, you can submit a picture of your own. Also, we have a copyright release from Olan Mills if you would like to use your picture from the 2003 directory. Please submit your picture or talk to Char Rohl by November 12th.
Stewardship Packets	The Annual Stewardship Drive was held during worship services on October 22, 2006. If you were not there, please pick up a stewardship packet in the Narthex. The packet contains a time and talent sheet and a financial pledge sheet. We request all confirmed members fill out a time and talent sheet and all families fill out a financial pledge sheet, and then return them to the Stewardship mailbox in the Church office. We use the information gathered from the time and talent sheets to help people get involved in the Church activities that interest them the most. The financial pledge sheets are to help you formulate your thoughts on your annual giving commitment and to help Council with budgeting; we do not enforce them.
October Giving	In October, the Congregation did an amazing job of responding to ALC’s increased financial needs created by the hire of Matt. Not only did we meet our goal, we almost completely closed the gap that had opened up during August and September. Thanks to everyone! Keep up the great work!
December Opportunities for Sharing Time and Talent	If you’re aware of an opportunity to share time or talents, please let Joel Bacon know at 484-0131 or jbacon@keatinglaw.com, so he can include it in the December newsletter.
Poinsettias	It’s once again time to sign up to order a poinsettia to help decorate our church for the Christmas season. Cost is $8.50 each. Deadline for ordering your Poinsettia is Dec. 1. Sign up sheet is on the table in the narthex.
Thank You!	Thank you to the congregation for the gift certification you gave me on Sunday. Your thoughtfulness is greatly appreciated. Clarice.
Attention 8:15 Service	WOW for worship last Sunday! The singing was inspiring for me as pastor! I am looking forward to hearing that again and again!
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