News and Announcements - 05/13/2007

Eternal Candle The eternal candle for the month of May is given to the glory of God by Bev & Harlan Mertes.
Prayer Concerns

Kathryn Lundquist, Marcene Renner, Bob Kehres, and Renee Foley

 

Home bound members of American Lutheran Church: Harriet Anderson, Mary Diedrichs, Mildred Hagerman, Pearl Goldenstein, Knud & Carolyn Larsen, Leona Mason, Donna Atkinson, Roy Kassebaum.

 

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

Altar Flowers The altar flowers are given to the Glory of God by Judy Neeman and Bill & Laura Ray in honor of Mackenzie Ray’s 13th birthday.
Home Communion Pastor will be conducting a training session for people interested in taking home communion to our shut ins. Please check with Pastor as to a day and time that works best for you.
Food Pantry In May, the Lincoln Lutheran Cluster Food Pantry needs toothpaste (small or large), crackers, canned beans (Kidney, red, chili, baked, etc.), instant potatoes, canned fruit, and bars of soap. Cash donations are used for immediate needs. Place your donation clearly marked "food pantry" in the collection plate.
It's Not Too Late! You can still order your American Lutheran 75th Anniversary T-Shirt! We are putting just one more order in. Cost is $10 and sign up sheet is in the narthex. Money can be given to Michelle Wiggins or put in the offering with the clear distinction that your money is for a T-shirt. Last date to sign up is May 20th.
Thank You! Thank you to Amy Lipins and Julie Horne for their temple talk for Mourning Hope this morning.
Confirmation Faith Statements This morning Krysta Sackett and Austin Wheeler gave their Faith statements at the 8:15 am service. Next Sunday, May 20th Jessica Brestel & Tanner Westerholt will give their statements at the 8:15 service and Brooke Bernadt and Jacob Spilker will give their statements at the 10:30 service.
Pentecost Pentecost will be celebrated on May 27th this year. Please be sure to wear something red. (Preferably not a Nebraska shirt.)
NLOM Camp scholarships of 50% are provided to any youth member of ALC who is of camping age to attend camp at CJH. Family Discounts of $25.00 for each child of the same family attending a full or mini week session are also available. Sorry no discounts for taste of camp.
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 Psalm 67:1
Cause of the Month May - Mourning Hope

A grief support network for children, teens and families.

Mourning Hope’s mission offers the following services to the Community.

• Support Groups of peers who have experienced the death of someone significant.

• Community Education: Training is provided for volunteers and community members on grief related topics and speakers who are available to speak to community groups.

• Networking Outreach: Collaboration with community groups to offer grief day camps in the summer and winter, lending library of grief material available for community use, and consultation and referral service for community services.

Web Page

www.americanlutheranlincoln.org