News and Announcements - 12/09/2007
| Sanctuary Lamp | The candles for the month of December are given to the glory of God by Steve & Diane Brestel in memory of Josh. |
| Altar Flowers | The altar flowers are given to the Glory of God by the Sharpe family in honor of Brynlee’s baptism. |
| Prayer Concerns |
Elaine Groathouse, Janis Schleiger.
Home bound members of American Lutheran Church: Harriet Anderson, Mary Diedrichs, Mildred Hagerman, Pearl Goldenstein, Knud & Carolyn Larsen, Leona Mason, Elmer Ahlman, and Donna Atkinson.
Members Serving in the military from American Lutheran Church: Nate Bray, Bart Pester, & Jon Clay. |
| Poinsettia Sign-Up | Sign up sheet for poinsettias is located on the table in the narthex. Please sign up as soon as possible if you wish to purchase a poinsettia, so we can place the order with the florist. Cost $10.00 a plant. |
| 75th Anniversary Keepsake | order forms are available in the Narthex. You may order copies of the Palm Sunday Service, the October Music Special, and the 75th Anniversary History Movie – highlighting past 75 years & 2007 celebrations. |
| Stewardship Committee | During this Christmas season, the Stewardship Committee encourages you to reflect upon the gifts God has given you and to consider sharing a portion of those gifts to help grow and strengthen ALC’s mission of serving God. |
| New Member Class | There is interest expressed in having another new member class. If you are interested in joining American Lutheran, please contact Pastor Henry. |
| Lutheran Planned Giving | You may be able to make a special year-end gift to American Lutheran Church or to one or more of the Serving Arms of the Church if you are 70 ½ + years of age and own an IRA. Gifts will be eligible for a tax exemption if IRA funds are issued directly from the IRA to the charity. If you would like to learn more, contact Craig Stirtz at Lutheran Planned Giving Service. 1-888-891-5728. |
| Baptism | Brynlee Robin Sharpe daughter of Samuel Sharpe and Erin Zavadil will be baptized today at the 10:30 am service. Sponsors will be Seth Sharpe and Shelby Zavadil. |
| Send a Card! |
Send a Christmas card to cheer the injured; address to: A Recovering
American Soldier % Walter Reed Army Medical Center 6900 Georgia Ave NW Washington, DC, 20307-5001 |
| Cause of the Month |
December - Friendship Homes Friendship home is a safe shelter for battered women and their families. |
| Food Pantry |
In December, the Lincoln Cluster Food pantry needs potatoes (boxed,
canned or instant), canned fruit and vegetables, juice, macaroni and
cheese dinners, and spaghetti sauce. Cash donations are used for
immediate needs. To donate cash, place it in the collection plate,
clearly marked “Food Pantry”.
The pantry is in need of donations at this time. So far in 2007 they have filled over 2,000 food orders and more to come as December is one of their busier months. |
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Thank You |
Thank you to Mark Taylor from Friendship Home for our Temple Talk this morning. |
| Christ in Our Home | The Jan-Feb-March issue of Christ In Our Home is in the basket on the table in the narthex. Please pick up your copy. |
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