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The Season of Epiphany
"Let your light so shine . . . ." These words we hear at every baptism are a constant theme throughout Epiphany. The season is named for Jesus' own shining epiphany, or revelation, to the world. The magi followed the light of his star to bring gifts to a new king, the infant Jesus. On the first Sunday of the season, we hear the story of the adult Jesus' baptism in the River Jordan. And throughout the season, we learn from each Sunday's scriptures about the many ways in which we grow by letting God's light shine through us.
Sign Up for a Portrait Session
 First Lutheran is putting together a new pictorial directory. Portraits will be taken by Lifetouch Photography Feb. 28 - March 3 and March 6-10. Members can sign up for a portrait session by clicking on this picture and following the instructions. Session times will be filled on a first come first choice basis. If you are having difficulty signing up online, please call the office at 402.488.0919 or stop by the sign up table before or after worship on Saturdays or between services Sundays.
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Congregational Meeting
January 29
First Lutheran will hold its annual congregational meeting at 12:30 pm on Sunday, January 29. A bulletin of annual reports is available online and at the church. The Youth Group will provide a spaghetti lunch following the late service the day of the meeting as a fund raiser for their AWOL (A Work of Love) trip to Washington State. There will be a final preview sessions for the Annual Meeting on January 29 from 9:30-10:30 am in the Activity Center. |
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A Science Affair
Feb. 12
First Lutheran kicks off "Growing in Faith Through the Lens of Science" with a Science Affair on Feb. 12, an opportunity to dive into the dialog between faith and science. Join us between services as Mad Science of Kansas City engages Faith Trek students (adults are welcome, too!) with a fun interactive presentation called Fire and Ice! Then, following late service, we will have lunch and enjoy another presentation by Mad Science entitled Up, Up and Away. The Scientists in Congregations Committee will also have information about our upcoming units: Brain Science, Origins/Big Bang Theory and Archeology of the Bible. Come and explore the wonders of science and consider how faith is infused in every element of our lives. It will be a fun, educational day for young and old! |
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Souper Bowl of Caring
Jan. 29-Feb. 5
The Sr. High Youth Group and Sunday School again sponsoring the Souper Bowl of Caring. Watch for their display in the Commons Area on January 29 and February 5. Their goal is to collect $1200 and 1000 food items. All proceeds will go to the Lutheran Food Pantry and the Food Bank of Lincoln. FaithTrek students are also partnering with the Sr. High Group by collecting change for the cause. Please support our kids in their service project by bringing food items to the church or dropping off a donation. |
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First Friday Jazz
February 3
Bring that special someone to the Friday, February 3rd, “In The Mood For Love” Valentine’s jazz concert! Sit back and enjoy love songs played by Ed Love, Peter Bouffard, Kevin Kroon and Rusty White. Bring your own lunch or purchase one from Skeeter Barnes at the concert. As usual, there is no admission charge, but the audience is encouraged to bring non-perishable food items for the Lincoln Food Bank. Donations will be added to the First Lutheran Youth Souper Bowl of Caring efforts. For more information about this or upcoming concerts visit http://www.1stfridayjazz.org/.
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