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Ministers: Members of Congregation Pastor/Head of Staff: Rev. Dr. Sue Coller Pastor for Sudanese Ministry: Rev. Jock Tut Paleak Music Director: Dr. Brian Pfoltner Organist: Dr. Charles W. Ore Director of Christian Education: Kris Brammer Finance Coordinator and Treasurer: Patricia Wissink Church Administrator: Carrie Cross Maintenance/Custodian: Jeff Kephart Clerk of Session: Terri Sherman First Report ~ A publication of First Presbyterian Church ~ 840 South 17 th Street, Lincoln, NE 68508 August 2017 / Volume 48 No. 8 Sue’s Musings - A Change of Seasons Summer is nearing an end, fall is moving inevitably toward us. Fall is a little odd, when you think about it. Trees drop their leaves, animals go into hibernation, nights get shorter. Yet in the church this is when things begin – people are back from vacations, college students leave home to a new adventure, school starts for our younger people. In church, Sunday school starts, programming that has taken a hiatus during the summer reactivates, and life gets busy again. Somehow we’ve gotten off track with the seasons! But that just means we all have something to look forward to! The change of seasons often means growth and change. It asks something of us – it asks us to grow with the change, and to embrace a future that is always a bit unknown, trusting that God is there before us, and will meet us there. I don’t know what he future holds for me, or for us, for that matter, except I do know that God has been busy with us and in us, and this coming year is going to be a time of growth for us, and change. Won’t you be a part of that growth and change? Discover with us what God is doing, and where God is leading us. Some of the things we’ve already got planned for the next few months are: Finishing sprucing up the inside, and using our entrances and hallways to tell visitors and guests who we are. Finishing sprucing up the outside, opening it up, working on parking, and visibility, and keeping our building in good shape. We have Jan Edmiston, Co-Moderator of the PCUSA General Assembly, joining us on August 20 for worship and lunch. On September 10, Sunday School starts up with a bang. On Sept 30 Woman of the World will perform for Arts for the Soul, and join us for worship on October 1, World Communion Sunday. Confirmation Class will begin. In our lead-up to the 500 th anniversary of the Protestant Reformation, look for a sermon series in October celebrating the continual reformation God has lead the church through during those years. On October 29, Reformation Sunday, Brain Ellison from the Covenant Network of Presbyterians will join us to talk about the next reformation the church is facing, And there’s not enough space to talk about what we’ve got planned for November and December! None of this is worth anything, without you, so welcome back if you’ve been away, see you soon if we’ve seen you over the summer, and join us in embracing the excitement, ministry and future God has in store for us! Pastor Sue ~ Rooted in God ~ Open to Grace ~ Filled with Joy ~ - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Welcome Carrie Cross! Carrie is our new Church Administrator, and you can find her weekdays in the office. Originally from Northeast Texas, she now makes her home in Lincoln, and has been here for 8 years. She is a recent graduate of Doane University with a bachelors in Accounting and Human Resources. She has twin boys that are 22 years old. Carrie enjoys spending time outside riding horses and reading books. Carrie comes to us with great experience in office management, and will be a great addition to our staff. Contact Carrie at [email protected] Stop by to say hi!
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First Presbyterian Church - “A place to belong!” August 2017/Volume 48, No. 8
Ministers: Members of Congregation Pastor/Head of Staff: Rev. Dr. Sue Coller Pastor for Sudanese Ministry: Rev. Jock Tut Paleak
Music Director: Dr. Brian Pfoltner Organist: Dr. Charles W. Ore Director of Christian Education: Kris Brammer Finance Coordinator and Treasurer: Patricia Wissink Church Administrator: Carrie Cross
Maintenance/Custodian: Jeff Kephart Clerk of Session: Terri Sherman
First Report ~ A publication of First Presbyterian Church ~
840 South 17th Street, Lincoln, NE 68508
August 2017 / Volume 48 No. 8
Sue’s Musings -
A Change of Seasons
Summer is nearing an end, fall is moving inevitably
toward us. Fall is a little odd, when you think about it.
Trees drop their leaves, animals go into hibernation,
nights get shorter. Yet in the church this is when things
begin – people are back from vacations, college students
leave home to a new adventure, school starts for our
younger people. In church, Sunday school starts,
programming that has taken a hiatus during the summer
reactivates, and life gets busy again. Somehow we’ve
gotten off track with the seasons! But that just means we
all have something to look forward to!
The change of seasons often means growth and change. It
asks something of us – it asks us to grow with the change,
and to embrace a future that is always a bit unknown,
trusting that God is there before us, and will meet us
there. I don’t know what he future holds for me, or for us,
for that matter, except I do know that God has been busy
with us and in us, and this coming year is going to be a
time of growth for us, and change. Won’t you be a part of
that growth and change? Discover with us what God is
doing, and where God is leading us.
Some of the things we’ve already got planned for the next
few months are:
Finishing sprucing up the inside, and using our
entrances and hallways to tell visitors and guests
who we are.
Finishing sprucing up the outside, opening it up,
working on parking, and visibility, and keeping
our building in good shape.
We have Jan Edmiston, Co-Moderator of the PCUSA
General Assembly, joining us on August 20 for
worship and lunch.
On September 10, Sunday School starts up with a
bang.
On Sept 30 Woman of the World will perform for
Arts for the Soul, and join us for worship on
October 1, World Communion Sunday.
Confirmation Class will begin.
In our lead-up to the 500th anniversary of the
Protestant Reformation, look for a sermon series
in October celebrating the continual reformation
God has lead the church through during those
years.
On October 29, Reformation Sunday, Brain Ellison
from the Covenant Network of Presbyterians will
join us to talk about the next reformation the
church is facing,
And there’s not enough space to talk about what we’ve
got planned for November and December!
None of this is worth anything, without you, so welcome
back if you’ve been away, see you soon if we’ve seen you
over the summer, and join us in embracing the
excitement, ministry and future God has in store for us!
Pastor Sue
~ Rooted in God ~ Open to Grace ~ Filled with Joy ~
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Welcome Carrie Cross!
Carrie is our new Church Administrator, and you can find
her weekdays in the office. Originally from Northeast
Texas, she now makes her home in Lincoln, and has been
here for 8 years. She is a recent graduate of Doane
University with a bachelors in Accounting and Human
Resources. She has twin boys that are 22 years old.
Carrie enjoys spending time outside riding horses and
reading books.
Carrie comes to us with great experience in office
management, and will be a great
addition to our staff.
Contact Carrie at
Stop by to say hi!
First Presbyterian Church - “A place to belong!” 2 August 2017/Volume 48, No. 8
PRESBYTERIAN WOMEN
Throughout the past year, PW has helped organize the receptions for the Arts for the Soul concerts. Brian Pfoltner has
expressed his appreciation for our help with this the 10th Anniversary Year of the concerts. We also thank everyone
who has helped. Joan Berglund has been coordinating these receptions but starting the season of 2017-2018, Lynne
Hughes will be in charge of organizing the reception committees.
Jean McBride was awarded the Presbyterian Women's Honorary Life Membership pin at her circle meeting on June 7.
She joins a group of dedicated women who have worked to nurture our faith and support the mission of the church.
First Church greatly appreciates all that she has done for both the church and the women's groups.
Presbyterian Women have also been coordinating the Sunday night dinners for the Youth Group. This has been greatly
appreciated by both David Kamran and Kris Brammer. Starting this fall season, Christy Abraham will be the
coordinator for these dinners. And again, we thank all of you who have so willingly participated in this wonderful
endeavor.
Lastly, Pastor Sue and PW have decided on some changes in the funeral reception policy. The groups are listed below
with Terri Sherman being the Coordinator. The major change is that instead of a group doing all the funerals for a
month, a group will do a funeral and the next one will go to the following group. Terri will coordinate this as we all
know sometimes the group assigned isn't able to take the responsibility so allowances are made and sometimes groups
exchange places. Additional help from both men and women is always welcome and if you are able to join a group,
please let the church office know. (continued on next page)
Committee C
Lynne Hughes, Chair
CarleneWaldron, co chair
Gary Hughes
Betty Tenhulzen-
works part time
Committee D
Shirley Bair, Chair
Nancy Janike, co-chair
Shirley and Jack Cole
Alicia Henderson
Bill Janike
Committee A
Joan Berglund, Chair
Carlene Miller, co-chair
Louise McCormally
Barb Bruning
Fred Miller
Committee B
Eleanor Novotny, Chair
Arta Smith, co-chair
Jean McBride
Suanne Stange
Mary Lou Busch
Dale Novotny
Marlene Wagner
Shirley Michel Fugate
Susan Blackman
Fran Olson
Sue Sattler, summer only
Sherry Knapp, works part time
Michele Langer, summer only
Sharon Peterson
Pam Boyle
Jane Godding
Connie Philippi, summer only
Jolene Peterson
Irene Colborn
Bev Lightner
Marian Sexton
Joanne Rogers
Margie Carlson
Pam Carrier
Virginia Knoll
Cindy Lloyd
FUNERAL COMMITTEES
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THIS IS OUR LAST QUILT AUCTION!!
Interested in joining the
Adult Choir or Hand
bell Choir?
Rehearsals will be starting in
late August. Open to ages high
school and up. Bell choir spots
are limited. Please contact
Brian Pfoltner as soon as
possible if you are
interested. Call
402-477-6037 or Email at
PW will be making some changes for the coming year and we will bring you the changes as they are decided upon. A
new year book is also in the making.
Remember we will have a planning meeting August 4 at 4 PM.
BLESSINGS from Presbyterian Women.
Stay tuned…Our new Arts
for the Soul season
schedule will be released
soon! Concerts begins this
Fall. You won’t want to
miss them!
NEW MEMBER CLASS! Sunday, August 13, following the 10 am worship
service
Are you interested in joining the church? Have
questions about what FPC is about? Want to be a
part of a group making a difference? Want to grow
in your faith? Join us in room 105 following the 10
am service for a new member class, learn about the
church, and meet some new people!
Please email Pastor Sue know if you'll be attending
ATTENTION - WHEN
SUBMITTING A REQUEST
FOR PAYMENT… Please have your Request for Payment form filled
out completely - with an account number (they are
listed on back) and your signature as well as an
approval signature. These are due by Tuesdays at
12:00 pm. Checks will only be written once a week
and if your request is after this deadline, you will
have to wait until the next week!
First Presbyterian Church - “A place to belong!” 4 August 2017/Volume 48, No. 8
Co-Moderator of the PCUSA Visits!
Co-Moderator Jan Edmiston, will be here Sunday, August 20, to lead
us in worship and, if her flight schedule allows, stay after for a lunch and
discussion about the denomination.
Her sermon that day will be related to Liz Theoharis' book, "Always
With Us: What Jesus Really Said About The Poor." This is the book
Jan and co-moderator Denise Anderson have chosen as the second "One
Church/One Book" selection, inviting the church nation-wide to read and
discusstogether. So read the book, come to worship, take the
opportunity to ask questions about what Jan is seeing as she travels
around the denomination,
and enjoy good worship and fellowship!
The Bair Educational Award Scholarship Committee wants to let all students, entering the new school year,
know we are thinking and praying for you!! We are especially excited about the college learning journeys of
Elizabeth Peterson, Megan Sattler, Nyalat Buom, and Maddy Diedrichsen, our Bair Educational Award
Recipients, who each received a $2225.00 Scholarship for the coming school year! For the 18th year this
committee has had the joy of giving scholarships to amazing young people of First Church!!
“Education is not preparation for life; education is life itself.” John Dewey
Sending wishes to all the CHILDREN and YOUNG ADULTS for a
wonderful 2017-2018 school year…
First Presbyterian Church - “A place to belong!” 5 August 2017/Volume 48, No. 8
A big thanks to the CE Committee for all of their hard work
clearing out the Grow Ground. It is almost complete and
then we will have additional parking available
by the West Entrance.
First Presbyterian Church - “A place to belong!” 6 August 2017/Volume 48, No. 8
Our 10:00 AM Sunday church worship service is broadcast on
Spectrum Channels 71.11 and/or 13, Thursdays at 8:00 PM &
Fridays at 1:00 PM To learn more about us at First Church
visit us at www.fpclincoln.org.
~ Joys & Concerns ~ Prayers: Pat Jorn and Bob Peterson
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If you have a joy or concern to add to this list, please call or email the church office. 402-477-6037,
Food Distribution Saturdays: August 5 & 19
9:30 AM: Doors Open
10:00 AM: Food Distribution
Thanks to all who help!
Volunteers are always welcome!
The Gathering Place Tuesday, August 1st
Stephen Ministers Next First Report Deadline
Thursday, August 24, 2017 This is a hard deadline. Articles received after this time may not be
included in the Newsletter.
Send articles/photos to Carrie at [email protected]
August 5: Team B
August 19: Team C
AUGUST MOWING SCHEDULE
SESSION HIGHLIGHTS
July 25, 2017
Property
Painting still continues around the church. Considering
roof repairs to the flashings. Carpet will be replaced in
3 classrooms in the north wing.
Worship & Sacrament
A new Funeral and Memorial Service Guide has been
approved by session. Christmas Eve day is a Sunday. It
was decided to have one morning service and the
traditional 2 evening services. There will be a potluck
following second service on August 20th
Music and Fine Arts
Arts for the Soul gained $7,960.23 during the Give To
Lincoln campaign. The dates for Arts for the Soul are
set. September 30, November 3, December 3, March 4
and April 27th.
Stewardship & Finance
This years Stewardship Campaign is called “Under
Construction – God’s Blueprint” Kick off will be
October 8th with commitment Sunday on November
19th.
Personnel
Hired new Church Administrator, Carrie Cross.
We are looking for good
quality digital pictures to
decorate the walls of the
church! Do you have
anything that you think
represents our church body
and all that we do? Please
send to your pictures to
A FPC Send-off to Nicole!
Nicole’s last day in the office is Friday, August 11. We
have been blessed to have her as part of our ministry
team for the past 5 months, and are sad to see her go. We
wish Nicole and her family the best as they move back to
Texas. Stop by the office to wish her well!
First Presbyterian Church - “A place to belong!” 7 August 2017/Volume 48, No. 8
Tuesday 1 7:00 am - Men’s Breakfast/K 8:30 am - SCC ESL Classes/215, 216 11:30 am - SCC ESL Class/215 4:30 pm - The Gathering Place/Stephen Ministers 6:00 pm - Women’s AA/FH Wednesday 2 8:30 am - SCC ESL Classes/215, 216 11:30 am - SCC ESL Class/215 12:00 pm - Men’s Lunch Group/Stauffer’s 5:30 pm - F3/FH Thursday 3 8:30 am - SCC ESL Classes/215, 216 9:00 am - Sewing Group/FH 11:30 am - SCC ESL Class/215 Friday 4 10:00 am - Moving in the Spirit/FH 4:00 pm - PW Event/FH Saturday 5 9:30 am - Food Distribution/EE,S Sunday 6 Communion Sunday 8:30 am - Worship/GH 9:30 am - Adult Bible Discovery/105 10:00 am - Worship/S 12:30 pm - Nuer Worship/GH Monday 7 8:30 am - SCC ESL Classes/215, 216 11:00 am - Lincoln Lit/216 11:30 am - SCC ESL Class/215 6:00 pm - Christian Ed/Library 7:00 pm - Men’s AA/FH Tuesday 8 7:00 am - Men’s Breakfast/K 8:00 am - Head Start Training/FH 8:30am - SCC ESL Classes/215, 216 11:30 am - SCC ESL Class/215 6:00 pm - Women’s AA/FH Wednesday 9 8:00 am - Head Start Training/FH 8:30 am - SCC ESL Classes/215, 216 11:30 am - SCC ESL Class/215 12:00 pm - Men’s Lunch Group/Stauffer’s 5:30 pm - F3/FH Thursday 10 8:30 am - SCC ESL Classes/215, 216 9:00 am - Sewing Group/FH 11:30 am - SCC ESL Class/215 6:30 pm - Session/GH Friday 11 10:00 am - Moving in the Spirit/FH Saturday 12 8:30 am - Stephen Ministry/FH
3:30 pm - Sudanese Farewell Gathering/FH Sunday 13 8:30 am - Worship/GH 9:30 am - Adult Bible Discovery/105 10:00 am - Worship/S 11:15 am - New Membership Class/105 12:30 pm - Nuer Worship/GH Monday 14 8:30am - SCC ESL Classes/215, 216 11:00 am - Lincoln Lit/216 11:30 am - SCC ESL Class/215 7:00 pm - Men’s AA/FH Tuesday 15 7:00 am - Men’s Breakfast/K 8:30 am - SCC ESL Classes/215, 216 11:30 am - SCC ESL Class/215 6:00 pm - Women’s AA/FH Wednesday 16 8:30 am - SCC ESL Classes/215, 216 11:30 am - SCC ESL Class/215 11:30 am - Mayor’s Prayer Bkfst/105 12:00 pm - Men’s Lunch Group/Stauffer’s 5:30 pm - F3/FH Thursday 17 8:30 am - SCC ESL Classes/215, 216 9:00 am - Sewing Group/FH 11:30 am - SCC ESL Class/215 Friday 18 9:00 am - OLLI Book Club/Library 10:00 am - Moving in the Spirit/FH Saturday 19 9:30 am - Food Distribution/EE,S Sunday 20 8:30 am - Worship/GH 9:30 am - Adult Bible Discovery/105 10:00 am - Worship/S 12:30 pm - Nuer Worship/GH Monday 21 8:30 am - SCC ESL Classes/215, 216 11:00 am - Lincoln Lit/216 11:30 am - SCC ESL Class/215 5:30 pm - Music & FA/RR 7:00 pm - Men’s AA/FH Tuesday 22 7:00 am - Men’s Breakfast/K 8:30 am - SCC ESL Classes/215, 216 11:30 am - SCC ESL Class/215 4:00 pm - Property/105 6:00 pm - Women’s AA/FH Wednesday 23 8:30 am - SCC ESL Classes/215, 216 11:30 am - SCC ESL Class/215 12:00 pm - Men’s Lunch Group/Stauffer’s
5:30 pm - F3/FH 6:30 pm - Member Nurture/Parlor Thursday 24 First Report Deadline 8:30am - SCC ESL Classes/215, 216 9:00 am - Sewing Group/FH 11:30 am - SCC ESL Class/215 Friday 25 10:00 am - Moving in the Spirit/FH Saturday 26 No Scheduled Activities Sunday 27 8:30 am - Worship/GH 9:30 am - Adult Bible Discovery/105 10:00 am - Worship/S 12:30 pm - Nuer Worship/GH Monday 28 8:30 am - SCC ESL Classes/215, 216 11:00 am - Lincoln Lit/216 11:30 am - SCC ESL Class/215 4:00 pm - Worship & Sacrament/105 5:30 pm - Irish Dancers (Try It Free Day)/GH 7:00 pm - Men’s AA/FH Tuesday 29 7:00 am - Men’s Breakfast/K 8:30 am - SCC ESL Classes/215, 216 11:30 am - SCC ESL Class/215 6:00 pm - Women’s AA/FH Wednesday 30 8:30 am - SCC ESL Classes/215, 216 11:30 am - SCC ESL Class/215 12:00 pm - Men’s Lunch Group/Stauffer’s 5:30 pm - F3/FH Thursday 31 8:30 am - SCC ESL Classes/215, 216 9:00 am - Sewing Group/FH 11:30 am - SCC ESL Class/215
Dates & Times subject to change
Life in the Church — August 2017
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First Presbyterian Church, a place to belong! Where faith is nurtured, curiosity is encouraged, diversity is welcomed, and all are loved.
Sunday Morning Drivers Pam Boyle 402-421-3270
Nancy Field 402-466-7848
Lynne Hughes 402-489-1435
Nancy Janike 402-489-6779
If you need a ride to a Sunday worship service at the church, please contact a Sunday Morning Driver or the church office.
For after-hour calls to the church office,
402-477-6037, the staff voicemail extensions
and e-mail addresses follow:
Church Fax Number: 402-477-6048
Church website: www.fpclincoln.org
Pastor/Head of Staff: Rev. Dr. Sue Coller
x 103 [email protected]
Parish Associate for Sudanese Ministry:
Rev. Jock Tut Paleak
x 114 [email protected]
Music Director: Dr. Brian Pfoltner
x 121 [email protected]
Organist: Dr. Charles W. Ore
Director of Christian Education: Kris Brammer
x 106 [email protected]
Finance Coordinator & Treasurer: Patty Wissink x 102 [email protected]
Church Administrator: Carrie Cross
x 101 [email protected]
Custodian/Maintenance: Jeff Kephart
Church Office
x 101 [email protected]
2 Nyapuoch Makuach
3 David Peabody
4 Aaron Rouse
6 Duane Sattler
7 Alex Thiemann
9 Trev Peterson
11 Gary Hughes
12 Nyatut Gach
13 Gary Evans
15 Arta Smith
18 Brad Hinrichs
22 Clifford Albrigh, Jr.
22 Margie Carlson
22 Tyler Mills
23 Sara Wiew
24 Mary Lou Busch
27 Randall Beach
28 Kirby Smart
29 Ralph Beach
31 Connie Philippi
August Birthdays Birthdays are important events. If your birthday is missing from our list, or listed wrong, please call the church office so we can correct it: 402-477-6037.
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