News and Announcements - 05/11/2008
| Eternal Candle | The eternal candle for the month of May is given to the Glory of God by Connie McDowell in memory of loved ones. |
| Altar Flowers | The flowers this morning are given to the Glory of God by Joel & Kelli Bacon in honor of their birthdays on May 6th & 7th. |
| Prayer Concerns |
Nadyne Bryson.
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. |
| 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. |
| Food Pantry |
In May, the Lincoln Cluster Food pantry needs canned fruit,
crackers, macaroni and cheese dinners, pancake mix and syrup, and
toothbrushes. 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”. |
| Cause of the Month |
May - Nebraska Lutheran Outdoor Ministries Nebraska Lutheran Outdoor Ministries owns and operates Carol Joy Holling Camp, Conference & Retreat Center (Ashland, NE), Sullivan Hills Camp (Lodgepole, NE) and Day Camp, which runs in 28 congregations each summer. NLOM is a serving arm of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America. Nebraska Synod. |
| FYI | Pastor Thorberg will be recognized at this year’s Synod Assembly for his 35th anniversary of ordination. This recognition will take place on Saturday, May 31st during the evening banquet. We will honor him on Sunday, May 25th from 9:15-10:15 am. Please celebrate with Pastor by joining in refreshments and fellowship between services. |
| New Members | New members received today at the 10:30 am service are Erin Zavadil, Antje Mefferd, Adam Hunter & Kathy Krepel. Welcome to American Lutheran Church. |
| New Orleans Trip | There will be a meeting after the 10:30 am service this morning for all those interesting in going on our mission trip to New Orleans July 31- Aug. 7th. |
| Vacation | Pastor Henry will be on vacation May 12-May 18th. Please call the office if you need pastoral care. Nancy Clay will lead the services on May 18th. |
| Cell Phones | Your Cell Phone can save a life. Verizon Wireless continues its commitment to help battered women and their children by bringing its HopeLine project to Lincoln. For every wireless phone donated to the HopeLine program beginning Earth Day, April 22, 2008, Verizon Wireless will make a contribution to Friendship Home. Look for the white Verizon box in the narthex by the door and throw in your old wireless. |
| Cancer Support Group |
This is an invitation to you to join United Lutheran Church at 5945
Fremont Street for our first “Cancer Support at United” meeting to
be held on Saturday, May 17, at 10:00 am in the Hansen Chapel.
Our new cancer support group is here to give support to those facing the difficult journey of living with cancer, or their families, loved ones, and caregivers. Please join us for one hour and tell us your needs, while we share our own experiences. Brochures will be available. Additional information on the board in the narthex. |
| Graduations are Approaching! | We need to know the names of graduates so we can celebrate their achievements. High School Seniors - We need a senior picture for a display. On Sunday, June 8th, we will have a Senior Blessing during worship and a punch and cookie reception in the narthex between services. Seniors and families will be receiving invitations to attend. |
| VBS |
Meet Jesus, our Forever Friend, at Friendship Trek on July 21st -
25th from 5:30-8:30 PM.
Kids ages 3years-5th grade meet friends, explore Bible stories, do fun activities, sing great songs, make crafts, play games and eat supper and snacks. We expect a great time! Registration forms are available from the counselors at the table in the Narthex. Questions? Call the church at 466-6488. As we prepare for Friendship Trek, we need your prayers. Please ask God to bring children to meet Jesus our Forever Friend! Volunteer recruitment begins soon. Ask God to provide leaders and helpers for this important mission. |
| Volunteer Opportunities |
Thrivent Build Habitat: The first Thrivent Build Habitat project
will begin May 17th with a wall raising at 1825 NW 47th Street, the
site of the first of the 2008 builds. Please join us for the
wall-raising ceremony at 9:00 am. Everyone is welcome to stay and
volunteer as Thrivent and Habitat volunteers continue to work on the
house that day. For more information, please call Marylyn Haley at
477-9184.
Matt Talbot Kitchen: The following volunteer opportunities are available at Matt Talbot Kitchen Provide, prepare and serve the 1st Wednesday lunch of odd months. Provide, prepare and serve the 1st Thursday lunch of each month. Provide, prepare and serve the 3rd Thursday lunch. (Some months are covered by Zion Restoration International Ministries, call for details.) Provide and prepare the 2nd Tuesday lunch of each month (they have a team that serves.) Provide and prepare the 3rd Monday lunch of each month (we have a team that serves.) Contact Sydne Wirrick-Knox, volunteer coordinator at Matt Talbot Kitchen by phone at 477-4116. Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) for Lancaster County is looking for dedicated volunteers who care about children. CASA for Lancaster county is a child advocacy group comprised of volunteers - people just like you - who are dedicated to the belief that every child has the right to a safe and permanent home. Volunteers ensure the needs and best interests of abused/neglected children are being met while they are under the jurisdiction of the court. CASA volunteers provide a voice for children in the court system, expedite permanency, and ensure that children have safe permanent homes. CASA for Lancaster County will be providing new volunteer training in April and two additional trainings this summer and fall. To help make a positive difference in a child’s life, please contact TaLaia Phillips 434-2568 or Lois Watson 434-2569. |
| Change in Communion Format | for 10:30 am service. In celebration of Pentecost, today we are going to come to the table for communion instead of pilgrim style like we usually do. Please be watching for your turn to come and kneel. Start filling in from center to the sides and return to your seats by side aisles. |
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