12/17/2006 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 Geri Neemann in honor of family’s birthdays.
Josh Brestel Vase	The flowers in the Josh Brestel Vase were given to the glory of God by Alyssa Malone.
Eternal Candle	The eternal candle the month of December is given by Steve and Diane Brestel in memory of Josh.
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.
Special Prayers of Sympathy to the following members of ALC	Cheryl and Pastor Henry on the death of Cheryl’s brother, Craig Larson on Monday; Judy Neeman and Bill & Laura Ray and family on the death of Carl (AL) Neeman on Tuesday; to the family of Patrick & Pam Aden on the death of Pam’s uncle; and to Colin & Michelle Wiggins on the death of their college friend.
Prepare your hearts for Christ’s birth Advent Worship Service	At Spilker Christmas Tree Farm 1201 Fletcher Avenue Tuesday, December 19 at 7 pm It’s an evening of Inspiring Scripture readings; Beautiful Christmas Carols; Wonderful Christian Fellowship. Please bring a dessert to share. Invite a friend too!
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: Philippians 4:7
Christmas	Are you going to be home for Christmas? Will there be extra food and an extra chair? If so, would you be interested in hosting a college student who can’t go home for Christmas, talk to Pastor Henry.
Learning Christmas Carols	Please join us for a Carol Sing & learning immediately following 10:30 am services today. so our children can learn Christmas carols. Please bring a couple of dollars so we can order pizza to share following the singing.
"Good God Questions" Bible Study	will not be meeting until after the holiday’s.
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.
Foreign Exchange Student	Would you be willing to host a foreign exchange student for the next school year? If so please let Pastor Henry know.
Christ in Our Home	The January, February, March issue of Christ in Our Home is now available on the table in the narthex. Both the large print and regular print are available.
Cause of the Month	December - Friendship Home Friendship home is a safe shelter for battered women and their families.
Food Pantry	In December, the Lincoln Lutheran Cluster Food Pantry needs Hamburger Helper, tuna or canned meats, instant or canned potatoes, and canned tomato products -stewed, diced, sauce, paste, etc. Cash donations are used for immediate needs. Place your donation clearly marked "food pantry" in the collection plate.
Web Page	www.americanlutheranlincoln.org