Welcome to the First Christian Church (DOC) of Ashland NE
Where we humbly serve the Lord Jesus Christ &
the Greater Ashland NE Community, since 1883
"The friendly church in the heart of Historic Ashland NE,
. . . . where you're only a "visitor" ONCE !"
Our Church - Fall 2007 Sanctuary dedicated 1927 - Christian Education Building built 1965
"We are Disciples of Christ, a movement for wholeness in a fragmented world.
As part of the one body of Christ, we welcome all to the Lord's table as God has welcomed us."
- Statement of identity of the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) -
Our Congregation's OUTREACH & MISSIONS programs
support local, statewide, national and world missions
We invite you to learn more about who those missions are and why
we prayerfully and financially support the missions described below
** The Christian Church
(Disciples of Christ) in Nebraska
The Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) in Nebraska:
Comprised of over 10,000 people who are going to work, to school & into the community each day
to share the good news of Love as revealed in Jesus Christ.
The CCN is 51 congregations located in 42 different communities across Nebraska.
The CCN administers & oversees the ministries of COTNER COLLEGE EDUCATIONAL MINISTRIES:
Providing Ongoing Programs of Growth and Education for Clergy
and Laity in Nebraska, including the ELM program
ELM provides quality education for persons who seek to prepare for ministry
within the congregations of the Disciples of Christ, UCC, and Presbyterian traditions.
** Child Savings Institute - Omaha NE
4545 Dodge Street, Omaha NE 68132
A Moment of Care . . . A Lifetime of hope . . responding to the cry of a child
Founded in 1892 and for over 100 years, Child Saving Institute has facilitated healing for children and families in crisis.
ASHLAND MINISTERIAL Association
Pastor Njus is an active member of AMA
and our congregation is a particpating member
Ashland NE and our area churches are among
more than 200 cities and towns in 43 states that
have created Community Marriage Policies.
Through training of area pastors and local facilitators
in the Spring of 2009, together with the implementation
of the CMP, it is the goal of the Ashland NE area community
to join the communities nationwide that have experienced divorce
rates falling by an average of 17.5%, and cohabitation by a third.
To learn more about Marriage Savers
and the Ashland Community Marriage Policy,
contact your local Ashland area Pastor and
visit the websites of Marriage Savers .org
and Community Marriage Policy .org
Click on the logo-links, below:
click here > VIDEO INTERVIEW with Marriage Savers participants Kent & Jody Rung ** ** The video takes a few minutes to "download"
The video is about 9.62 MB (geek talk !)
THAT is large ! - Please just be patient while it 'opens'
(a couple of minutes to 4 or 5 minutes - depending on your connection speed)
Kent & Jody - members of our First Christian Church,
participated in the Marriage Savers program
and were recently married at First Christian Church
See the interview by clicking on the link above
It plays best with 
Player, a free video viewing & downloading program NOTE - While downloading the FREE version, you will have the
opportunity to "upgrade" to a more robust version of Real Player;
The FREE version will accommodate the viewing of this video quite well.
As many of you know, Pastor Mike is and has been
a member of the At-Home Dad's organization
Their annual national convention was in OMAHA
- October 9th-11th 2009 - at The Durham Museum
BULLETIN - they liked 'OMA' so well
they are coming in 2010 !
Pastor Mike is one of the facilitators at this years' convention
< click here - You are invited to view their website to learn
more about the organization and how they help each other;
to be better Dad's, in their many needed roles with their children, their spouse (or not !)
Whether or not you are a married dad, a single dad, etc., your responsibilities
with the children require sharing tips in parenting, providing safe places for
play groups to meet, etc. from others At-Home Dad's who truly understand
your very special duties & roles.
SPECIAL NOTE: If an organization asks or only allows non-profit flyers, the convention operates
under the umbrella of DaddysHome, Inc, which is a registered 501(c)(3) non-profit organization.
If you - or someone you know - is an At-Home Dad - for whatever reason
- you are encouraged to contact Pastor Mike.
You will learn that there is a local at-home-dad support group, as well
the church office (402) 944 - 7070
or via his cell phone (402) 217 - 2943
click below for ROC website
Radically Obedient Christians
The Ashland Youth Center
'A Safe Gathering Place for Ashland's Youth
for Fellowship, Activities, Study and Prayer'
** Kamp Kaleo located in peaceful central Nebraska
46872 Willow Springs Road, Burwell Nebraska 68823
Kamp Kaleo has a special place for you to meet or have a retreat
This retreat & meeting place truly is "a place where Christ can be found".
** The Christian Church
(Disciples of Christ) in the US & Canada
The General Ministry of the (DOC) Church:
our national & international organization;
NEBRASKA DISCIPLES MEN sponsors:
** Nebraska Disciples Men Retreat - Kamp Kaleo, Burwell, August
** Spring Men's Rally - Peru State College, February
** Nebraska Men's Rally - First Christian Church, Ashland, August
** Disciples Men Luncheon - Regional Assembly
Nebraska Disciples Women sponsors:
** Spring workshops in Clusters for training and preview of study materials
** Women's Retreat in Summer
** Fall leadership training in Clusters for officers
** Women's Luncheon at Regional Assembly
** Fall Spiritual Retreat
click on logo above to reach Adopt Our Troops wesbsite
You will learn how to "adopt" a family member,
friend or troops at large, serving in the military
Please add your names to the Prayer Warrior list
This historic effort is growing rapidly & needs YOUR supprt;
literally millions of our troops have been "adopted".
Included are registered military friends & families for prayer.
Be a part of this dynamic prayer effort to bring encouragement for those
troops who are placing themselves in harm's way to preserve our freedom.
Let us each pray daily for & remember our nations troops & their familes who serve, as well as the leaders of our nation,
through The Presidential Prayer Team and their "Adopt Our Troops"
prayer chain and program; a worldwide chain or prayer
The information and "links" on this page
are humbly and prayerfully supported by
and the
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