News and Announcements - 02/18/2007

Altar Flowers The altar flowers are given to the glory of God by the Patrick Aden family in honor of Rhiannon’s 9th birthday.
Josh Brestel Vase The flower in the Josh Brestel vase is given to the glory of God by Hunter Smith.
Eternal Candle

The eternal candle for the month of February is given to the glory of God by Laddie & Arlene Buresh.

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.

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 -:Pastor’s office; grades 6-7 – 8th grade confirmation room; 8-High School – Parish Hall; Adults – Adult Sunday school room..
New Member Class will meet on Monday evening, February 19th, at 6:30 pm., anyone interested in joining our church, please attend this class.
New Directories Have Arrived If you had your family picture taken for the new directory, your directory is in the narthex. Directories are boxed and filed alphabetically. There are extra directories for members and/or prospective members. Please feel free to take one if you wish.
Correction The address for Michael Krause in wrong in the new directory. Please make the following correction in your directory. Michael Krause – 1609 Hartley – Lincoln, NE 68521. The phone number is correct.
Mentors Meeting There will be a short mentors meeting this morning between services. You’ll get your books, and Pastor will try to answer your questions.
Crossways Have you ever wanted to take a great Bible Study at the desk of a wonderful leader? This is the year! We can send up to 10 people to take “Crossways” for slightly over Pastor’s Education allowance. If you are interested in going along in September, talk to Pastor as soon as possible.
Thank You you to the 4th and 5th grade Sunday school class for leading us in the Lord’s Prayer this morning.
Thank You to Michael Ryan from “The Gathering Place” for our temple talk this morning.
Youth there is a pitch party today at Shepherd of the Hills in Hickman that they’ve invited you to. For more information, talk to Bill Ray or Dave Dermann.
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 Luke 9:35
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.
Note Clarice will be out of the office on Monday; if you need anything, Pastor and Matt should be here.

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