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WEEKLY WORD
"Even churches need to be prepared..."
By the end of summer we hope to complete our Emergency Action Plan. In April, our Executive Committee appointed a Task Force to create and implement plans for any kind of emergency our congregation may need to address. The Task Force includes Al Williams as chair, Norm Kempf, Bill Hammelmann, Kim Hall and Jennifer Nelson as Congregational Council representatives and myself.
We have been consulting with emergency personnel from Lancaster County, Lincoln Public Schools, Police and Fire Departments, as well as our own members with medical expertise. We are learning from other congregations who have already created these emergency protocols.
In the end, we will have plans in place for medical emergencies, severe weather situations, evacuations, lock-downs, etc. We are creating clear and definitive plans of action we hope we never need to use!
In the coming months, you may notice some changes in signage and more security near our entrances. You will notice opportunities for emergency training at First and courses that will help you prepare for emergencies at home. This isn't intended to alarm anyone, but to make us all feel more confident that we have plans to keep us safe.
Thanks for praying for the work of our Emergency Action Task Force.
Pastor Dan
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TRANSFORMING LIVES AT VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL
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A DISCIPLESHIP OPPORTUNITY TO SERVE CAROL JOY HOLLING
Carol Joy Holling is building a new lodge and looking for volunteers to come work with the Mission Builders.
How co
ol would it be to build a real building putting up pre-built walls and trusses?
Camp is a great place and this new lodge is much needed space
at The Springs camp location.
It is 30 minutes away and will get you
out of the city and enjoy green grass and maybe deer, eagles, turkeys and raccoons!
They most need your help June 27-July 1, but if you cannot help that week they
can
put you to work another week. Contact Heather at 402.944.2544 for details and reservations.
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A SPECIAL MESSAGE FROM PASTOR JUSTIN
This week, a year ago, was a turning point in my life. Kari and I met you all on June 16, 2016, and you voted to call me as your Associate Pastor on June 23. This year has flown by for me and I am so thankful you have welcomed not only me, but also Kari and Everette into the family of First Lutheran. You all have made our settling into Lincoln a blessing and taught us so much. What we value the most are the relationships we have begun with you over the past year and look forward to continuing to grow with you. I thank God everyday for my call to walk alongside you as we bless each other and those around us! Here's to our one year anniversary!
Love in Christ,
Pr. Justin
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LOOKING AHEAD
Celebration of Heidi Widner's Ministry at First - Sunday, July 2, at 9:30 am
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WORSHIP SERVICES
Saturday 5:30 pm / Sunday Worship 8:15 & 10:45 am
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Each person is a unique creation of God and, through grace, is a child of God. The people of First Lutheran Church welcome all because God welcomes all, without regard for race or culture, sexual orientation, gender identity or relationship status, physical or mental challenges, imprisonment, addictions, socio-economic circumstances, or anything else that too often divides us. First Lutheran Church is a spiritual community that celebrates the gifts of God that can empower us to engage in the struggles of life, to care for each other, and to serve Christ where we work and live. Our unity is in Christ.
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