11/26/2006 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 Kathy Linke.
Josh Brestel Vase	The flowers in the Josh Brestel Vase were given to the glory of God by Jennifer & Emily Linke.
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: Franklyn Manning, Betty Meyer, Clara Nordbrock, Esther Sothan, Helen K. Wohlers, Elsa Schelert, Mary Akin & Mollie Akin. Members Serving in the military from American Lutheran Church: Nate Bray & Bart Pester.
Attention Parents	In light of what went on in other churches in Lincoln, we need to stay alert to keep our kids safe. Please keep your eyes open and parents please do not let your children leave worship without and adult going with them.
Hanging of the Greens	Come and decorate our Church Home For the Advent and Christmas seasons Hanging of the Greens Party Wednesday, November 29 at 6 pm. Goodies will be provided. Come and be a part of the fun!
"Good God Questions" Bible Study	Join us Tuesdays from 8 until 9 PM for “Good God Questions. This has been an interesting, thought-provoking time of sharing and study together. This week’s topic: What do we do with disturbing biblical passages? Continue to watch the Sunday bulletin for upcoming topics!
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.
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 second lesson: Revelation 1:8
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”.
We have been working...	on updating our records and I would like that update to include getting all our recently born children baptized. Let Pastor know when that will work for you!
Christmas Caroling	ALC’s Youth Group will be Christmas Caroling on Sunday, December 10. All members of the congregation are invited to attend. We will meet at church at 4:00 pm. Please bring a few dollars to contribute towards post-caroling pizza.
"Logos and Latte" Book Club	If you enjoy reading (the coffee is optional), please join us! Our next meeting will be next Monday, December 4th at 7 PM. The book we’ll be exploring together is Blue like Jazz: Nonreligious Thoughts on Christian Spirituality by Donald Miller. There is a signup sheet in the narthex so Matt has an idea of how many folks to expect. There will be no meeting in January.
Christmas Eve Worship	Please let Pastor know if you are interested in having a late night [midnight mass] Christmas Eve Worship service.
Dana College	Crafts, concerts, food and more will be part of the annual Sights and Sounds of Christmas celebration at Dana College in Blair, NE, December 3rd. Entertainment for all ages, including the renowned sounds of the Dana College Chorale, fill the day-long festival. For more information, call 402-426-7216 or visit www.dana.edu/sightsandsounds
Do You Play An Instrument?	Guitar, trumpet, piano, flute, French horn, kazoo…okay, maybe not the kazoo. We’d love for you to share your talent with the congregation! Whether it’s a one time piece of special music, occasionally accompanying the choir, filling in on the praise team, or anything else, if you’d like to share your musical gifts, please talk to Matt.
The Lincoln offices of Thrivent Financial for Lutherans	have recently moved their offices to 7431 “O” Street. The Lancaster County Chapter for Thrivent Financial and your local Financial Associates invite you to join them at an open house at the new location on Monday, December 4th, from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Everyone is invited	to the 2nd annual Josh Brestel Birthday Safari and Toy Drive. Please join us on December 10 from 1:30-4:30 in the Parish Hall. Bring a new and unwrapped toy for a boy or girl of any age. Gift cards will also be accepted. (Target, Walmart, ToysRus). There will be crafts, games for the kids and treats for all. All toys collected will be delivered to Children’s Hospital, Omaha and St. Elizabeth’s Hospice, Lincoln on Josh’s birthday, December 13. Thank you to everyone for helping us celebrate Josh and put a smile on the faces of many children.
Check Address	Please check to see if your address & telephone number are correct on the sheet being passed around; and add your Email address. If you do not want your email address in the new directory, circle it and it will be left in the office only.
Hallelujah Chorus - 8:15 Service	Hallelujah! For the Lord God omnipotent reigneth. Hallelujah! The kingdom of this world is become the kingdom of our Lord. And of His Christ; and He shall reign forever and ever. King of kings and Lord of Lords! Hallelujah!
Web Page	www.americanlutheranlincoln.org