News and Announcements - 04/20/2008
| Eternal Candle |
The eternal candle for the month of April is given to the Glory of God by Janis Schleiger in memory of loved ones. |
| Altar Flowers | The flowers this morning are given to the Glory of God by Judy Neeman in memory of Al, and in honor of Al & Lance’s birthdays. |
| Prayer Concerns |
Home bound members of American Lutheran Church: Elmer Ahlman, Mary & Mollie Akin, Harriet Anderson, Donna Atkinson, Mildred Hagerman, Pearl Goldenstein, Bob & Wanda Kehres, Knud & Carolyn Larsen, Leona Mason, Franklyn Manning, Clara Nordbrock, Hazel Scott, Esther Sothan, and Helen M. Wohlers.
Members Serving in the military from American Lutheran Church: Nate Bray, Bart Pester, & Jon Clay. |
| Spring Cleanup! | Help is needed for our neighborhood clean up day on April 26th. A dumpster will be on our parking lot from 8:00 am – 12 noon. This will be both indoor and outdoor cleanup. So bring Your tools and help us get our church all cleaned up for Spring. |
| Transportation Help Needed? | With the current gas prices likely only to increase, do you need or could you provide a ride to worship? Check sign up sheet in the narthex. |
| Upcoming Concerts |
TODAY - Lincoln Lutheran Choir 30th anniversary season spring
concert. April 20th @ Southwood Lutheran Church, 9300 S. 40th
Street, 3:00 pm.
TODAY - 13th Annual Male Vocal Concert. The 13th annual “Brothers in song . . .Singing On” concert of male vocal music will be held at Christ Lutheran Church, 4325 Sumner, at 7:00 pm on Sunday, April 20th. Wartburg College Castle Singers will be at Grace Lutheran Church, 2225 Washington St. on Friday, April 25th at 7:00 pm. Casting Crowns. Will be at the Mid-America Center in Council Bluffs, IA on Sunday, April 27th at 6:00 pm. Leaving ALC at 4:00 pm. |
| ALC's Volunteer of the Year | Dave was recognized and honored at the Lancaster County Thrivent Volunteer Recognition Breakfast on yesterday. Please join us in congratulating Dave and thanking him for his devotion to our congregation and community! |
| New Member Sponsors | are needed for the new members being taken in soon. If you are interested and did not sign up on the time and talent sheets, please see Pastor. |
| Starting Soon | we will have an INC (Immediate Needs Corps). If you are willing to serve in various ways on a short term basis you would be one of those people we’re looking for! An example of things that might be included is stripping & polishing our tile floors, they haven’t been done for a long time. |
| Prison Ministry | As we promised, we are planning an opportunity for you to discern your role in prison ministry and to learn what it takes to be a volunteer. We will offer training on April 26th, from 9-12, at Our Saviour’s Lutheran Church. Breakfast served at 8:45. If you have questions please contact Jim Brewer, Director of Outreach Ministries at Our Saviour’s Lutheran Church at 483-4126. |
| Congratulations | to Joe Stelmach and Jeanne Kramer who were married yesterday at Grace Lutheran Church. |
| Cause of the Month |
April - Habitat for Humanity A Christian housing ministry which builds homes for families in need. A family receives a no interest, no down payment loan but must give 400 hours of sweat equity (help build home or home of another family plus volunteer community work). Loan payments go back to build more homes. |
| Food Pantry |
In April, the Lincoln Cluster Food pantry needs pancake mix and
syrup, canned fruit, macaroni and cheese dinners, canned vegetables,
and canned juice. The food pantry’s shelves are bare—please make a
donation if it’s possible.
Cash donations are used for immediate needs. To donate cash, place it in the collection plate, clearly marked “Food Pantry”. |
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