News and Announcements - 05/18/2008
| 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 Ed & Nadyne Bryson in honor of Kim & Kelly Malone’s wedding anniversary. |
| 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. |
| 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”. The panty shelves are once again getting very empty; if it is at all possible please help us fill them up again! Thank you for your support. |
| 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. |
| Bake Sale | The Youth will be holding a baked goods and craft sale between worship services on May 25th. Please stop by and check out the items that they have made. Your support is greatly appreciated. |
| New Orleans Trip | High School Graduates and College Age Adults – Nancy has information packet available for the August mission trip. We will leave August 1st and return on August 7th. During our stay we will help rebuild several homes that were destroyed by Katrina and the flooding that followed. Besides serving, we will hit the beach, see some of the sights, hear some wonderful music and eat great food! |
| 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. |
| 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. |
| Thank You | Thank you to Brady Garvin from Carol Joy Holling Camp for our temple talk this morning. Registration information is available in the narthex. If your child would like to attend one of our camp sessions, camp scholarships are available from ALC for anyone wishing to go to camp |
| Volunteer Opportunities |
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. |
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