News and Announcements - 12/24/2006

Altar Flowers The flowers this morning are given to the Glory of God by Rick and Rosann Keller in honor of loved ones.
Josh Brestel Vase The flowers in the Josh Brestel Vase were given to the glory of God by Jessica Brestel.
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:

Franklyn Manning, Betty Meyer, Clara Nordbrock, Esther Sothan, Helen K. Wohlers, Elsa Schelert, Mary & Molly Akin.

 

Members Serving in the military from American Lutheran Church: Nate Bray & Bart Pester.

Congratulations! To Michael and Katherine Welsh on the birth of a daughter, Elizabeth Erin, born on December 18th.
"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 an 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.
Flower Chart 2007 The flower chart for 2007 is up on the window by the office. Please stop and sign up to put flowers on the altar for your special occasions. The flowers will remain $18.00 per bouquet.
Blessed Christmas! We, in the office, pray that everyone has a very blessed Christmas with family and friends, and safe trips to all who will be traveling. Clarice will be out of the office on Tuesday, Dec. 26, to have an extra day with her family, the office will be closed Tuesday morning so Pastor and Matt can attend cluster clergy.
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

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