News and Announcements - 02/04/2007
| 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 altar flowers are given to the glory of God by Troy and Melissa Bernadt in honor of Troy’s birthday. |
| Josh Brestel Vase | The flower in the Josh Brestel vase is given to the glory of God by Jacob Spilker. |
| Eternal Candle |
The eternal candle for the month of February is given to the glory of God by Laddie & Arlen Buresh. |
| Prayer Concerns |
Home bound members of American Lutheran Church: Franklyn Manning, Betty Meyer, Clara Nordbrock, Esther Sothan, Helen K. Wohlers, Elsa Schelert, Mary and Molly Akin.
Members Serving in the military from American Lutheran Church: Nate Bray & Bart Pester. |
| Sunday School Construction Plans | During the Sunday school renovation, Sunday school classes will be as follows: Opening - Sanctuary; Pre K/K - Youth room; grades 1-2 - Matt’s office; grade 3 - Nursery; grades 4-5 - Adult Sunday school room; grades 6-7 - 8th grade confirmation room; 8-High School – Parish Hall; Adults – Pastor’s office. |
| New Member Class | We will be starting a new membership class following the 10:30 am service on February 11th in the adult Sunday school room. If you are interested in joining American Lutheran Church, please let Pastor know or check the appropriate box on the welcome pad. |
| 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. There are still lots of spaces available. |
| Confirmation Mentors | Confirmation students will be looking for mentors in the near future. If someone asks you, please consider it prayerfully. When you promise to do that, you will be meeting with your special student at least once a week during lent. Thanks for helping grow their faith. |
| Thrivent Builds with Habitat for Humanity Wall Raising | The Lancaster County Chapter of Thrivent Financial for Lutherans would like to invite you and the members of your congregation to a Thrivent Builds with Habitat for Humanity Wall Raising. Join us on Saturday, February 10th at 9:00 am at 1709 N. 30th Street in Lincoln. Lunch will be provided for workers at 11:30 am at American Lutheran Church, 4200 Vine Street in Lincoln. For more information, please contact Marilyn at the Lincoln/Lancaster County Habitat for Humanity Office at 402-477-9184. |
| Thank You! | Thank you to the following people who helped with the demolition on Saturday, January 27th. Bruce Spilker, Jacob Spilker, Doug Dexter, Dave Dermann, Bruce Worth, Luke Worth, Rick Keller, Steve Brestel, Eric Mmbaga, Eli Keller, Randy Evans, Jana Spilker, Bill Ray, Patrick Aden, Cheryl Thorberg, Pastor Henry. |
| 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 1st reading: Isaiah 6:8 |
| Cause of the Month |
February - The Gathering Place
The Gathering Place is located at 1448 E. Street. They offer free evening meals from 5:00-6:00 pm daily for the homeless and hungry. |
| Food Pantry | In February, the Lincoln Lutheran Cluster Food Pantry needs juice, tomato products, beans (pork& beans, kidney, red), and canned fruit. Cash donations are used for immediate needs. Place your donation clearly marked "food pantry" in the collection plate. |
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