EVANGELISM ROAD TRIP CONTINUES
Tonight, Dr. Burley Herrin will be speaking on congregational hospitality at the First Christian Church in Fairbury starting with supper at 6 p.m. as part of this year’s "Evangelism Road Trip" across Nebraska. The seminar will be repeated on Tuesday evening at the First Christian Church in Sidney.
THE MINDSET OF THE CLASS OF 2013
- Vice Presidents of the United States have always had real power.
- Most communities have always had a mega-church
For more visit: www.beloit.edu/mindset/2013.phpMost students entering college this fall were born in 1991 - For theses students, tattoos have always been very chick and highly visible.
- The mainline churches have always been in decline.
- There have always been flat screen televisions.
- Britney Spears has always been heard on classic rock stations.
- The American health care system has always been in critical condition.
- Rick Warren has always been a national figure.
- McDonald’s has always been serving happy meals in China.
- They have never understood the meaning of R.S.V.P.
- Chocolate chip cookie dough ice cream has always been a flavor choice.
2009 RECONCILIATION MINISTRY SPECIAL OFFERING
The Reconciliation Offering will be received in most congregations on September 27th and October 4th, 2009. 100% of this offering is spent for the Reconciliation Ministry of the church. One half is returned to the Nebraska region and one half goes to the whole church Reconciliation Ministry. Earlier this year we had a Regional Event called "Overcoming Racism" that was facilitated by April Johnson, Minister of Reconciliation, and Martha Herrin who serves on the church-wide training team. Some of the persons who attended this event have agreed to serve on our Region’s Anti-Racism team. The objective of our efforts is to nurture the wholeness of the church by dismantling systemic racism and other oppressive structures toward becoming a church that demonstrates True Community, Deep Christian Spirituality, and a Passion for Justice. The money from this offering will be used to provide training opportunities for Nebraska Disciples for this important work.
BETHANY COMMUNITY UNITY AUCTION
- Sunday, September 27, 5:00 p.m.
Bethany Christian Church, 1645 North Cotner Boulevard, Lincoln
Bethany is having a Live and Silent Auction including:
- Husker Football Tickets,
- Neal Anderson Framed Prints, Quilts, Steak Dinner for 8 - prepared by professional chef,
- A Week’s Lodging in an Arizona Vacation Home, Runza meal coupons, Tastee Inn coupons,
- Handmade Jewelry, A Designer Handbag,
- Baby Afghans, Hand-Crafted Concrete Birdbath
plus many, many more good and interesting items.
Admission Tickets: $5 for Adults, $2 for children under 12. Cost of admission includes refreshments, viewing of the auction items, plus an opportunity to win a door prize (2 UNL football tickets; a Limousine Ride, Dinner and Lied Center Show; or Framed Neal Anderson Wildlife Print.) Children’s door prizes include movie passes, gift cards, and popcorn.
Viewing of items starts at 5 p.m. Come join in the fun and fellowship. Proceeds will support the ministries of Bethany Christian Church and the Lincoln Food Bank Backpack Program.
IS YOUR CONGREGATION PREPARED FOR A FLU OUTBREAK?
As you may have read, there are now government assessments that as many as 30% - 50% of U.S. population could contract H1N1 virus, with as many as 90,000 deaths. Anyone born after 1957 has no immunity to this flu virus. The average age person who is contracting H1N1 is 19 years old. Thus far there have been three deaths in Nebraska. These deaths have been with persons who have had other serious ailments. Your congregation may wish to give serious consideration to implementing some of the recommendations :
- Consider changing communion practices - ( i.e. intinction rather than common plate and cups.) Prepare and serve elements wearing gloves and masks. Keep elements covered until used. Communicants can be brought forward by rows.
- During passing of the peace, simply smile, and say the words, without hugs or handshakes.
CLIMATE CHANGE’S IMPACT ON NEBRASKA
If you click on "Nebraska" you can see the results of the research done by a variety of organizations on the impact climate change is having on Nebraska and the positive impact going "green" can have on our state.
http://www.usclimatenetwork.org/policy/congress-1/fast-facts-swing-states-for-climate
MARTI N MARTY LECTURE IN OMAHA
Dr. Martin Marty is coming to Omaha. His very important topic: "Beyond Fundamentalisms: Theirs and Ours". October 4 at 7:00 p.m. at Countryside Community Church, 8787 Pacific Street, Omaha. Contact the Regional Church Office for more information.
"THE BIBLE AND THE AMERICAN FUTURE" COMING TO LINCOLN
On October 18-20, 2009 12 well-known, world-class Bible scholars from a variety of religious traditions will discuss the Bible and the American Future. The seminar will be held at St. Mark’s United Methodist Church. For details: www.stmarks.org.
SUMMER COLLEGIUM FOR MINISTERS OF SMALL CHURCHES
Virginia Theological Seminary is once again offering a nine-day ecumenical conference for clergy of small congregations. The dates are June 23-July, 1, 2010. All expenses are covered by a Lilly Grant. Participants must be ordained, mid-career persons, committed to small church ministry. Please contact Ken Moore if you are interested in being nominated for this excellent conference. For more information: www.vts.edu/education/collegium.
PRAY FOR…
Hebron Christian Church and their supply ministry.
Rev. Sandra Gourdet, who directs the Africa Office of Global Ministries. She will be the keynote speaker for the March 12-13, 2010 Elder’s Retreat in Hastings.
REMINDER concerning available resources:
GENERAL ASSEMBLY DVD
Michael Stein (FCC-Scottsbluff) has given the Regional Church office a DVD of Dr. Sharon Watkins "State of the Church" address.
This would be a wonderful tool to use to introduce new members to the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) or for use at a Board Meeting, Elder’s Meeting, or Sunday School class.
Please contact the Regional Church office
if you are interested in borrowing this DVD.
FOR THE HEALING OF THE NATIONS
Click here > for NEWSLETTER link for photos from the Assembly !
LOVE YOUR NEIGHBOR AS YOU LOVE YOURSELF
TRI-CITY HEALTH MINISTRY CONFERENCE
Friday, September 18 and Saturday, September 19, 2009
"The purpose of this conference is to recognize the role of health ministry in empowering communities to participate with God in the continuing journey toward wholeness, to identify needs of certain neighbors who are at risk within our faith and larger communities, and to explore opportunities through health ministry to serve our neighbors who are at risk."
This conference will be held at First St. Paul’s Lutheran Church, 501 Burlington Avenue, Hastings. Registration Fees: $30 – conference with no CEU’s. $50 – conference with CEU’s. For more information and to register, please contact Interchurch Ministries of Nebraska, 402.476.3391.
CALLING ALL NEBRASKA DISCIPLE WRITERS!
A reminder that Rev. Dr. Scott Taylor of Grand Island (FCC) is seeking pastors and laity to prepare a weekly devotion for the 2009 Advent Devotional. Last year we were thrilled with
the results of the Region's first Advent Devotional.
If you are interested contact Scott at revsrtaylor@gmail.com
NEW CLERGY GROUP
Rev. Duncan Miller is offering an Ecumenical Spiritual Sharing Group for ministers.
The group will meet each week starting in September and concluding next May.
This is a ministry of Crestwood Christian Church in Lincoln.
For additional information contact Rev. Miller at duncanmil@msn.com.
Together with You in Ministry,
Ken Moore
Regional Minister
Christian Church in Nebraska
1-800-580-8851 or 402-476-0359