First Evangelical Lutheran Church 305 West 5th Street North Platte, Nebraska 69101

January 2011

FELC STAFF

Senior Pastor: Rev. Frank H. Fitch III 308-­520-­7469

Associate in Ministry: Marcia Dorn 308-­380-­4256

Church Council, President: Jim Nisley 308-­534-­8712

Custodians: Dorothy Schmidt Wes Thompson

Financial Secretary: Rae Gullion Music Director: Gail Jensen

Office Manager: Olene Beck 308-­386-­8677

Front Office: Amy Lynch

O f f i c e H o u r s

Monday -­ Thursday 9:00 AM -­ 4:00 PM

Friday: 9:00 AM -­ Noon

Saturday: Closed

Sunday: 9:00 AM -­ Noon Contact Us... Phone: 308-­532-­0250 Fax: 308-­532-­5291 Email: frstluth@msn.com

www.firstevlutheran-­np.com

In the ancient calendar used by the Romans, from which our calendar was created, the name of each month had a meaning. February was so named because that was the time of the year for a feast called Februa. Some of the months were named for Roman gods. March was named for Mars, the god of war. May was probably derived from the goddess Maia. June was named after the goddess Juno. The months July and August were named, respectively, after Julius Caesar and his successor, Caesar Augustus. September, October, November, and December were named for the Latin numbers seven, eight, nine, and ten.

One month in the ancient Roman calendar had an especially descriptive name: January. The Latin word janua means a door or window from which a person may look both ways, in other words, in and out-­-­forward and back. Historians say that January is also derived from the name Janus, a common household god among the Romans who was often depicted facing in two directions. Essentially he looked forward and backward at the same time. As we stand at the doorway to January and a new year we can look back over the way we have come and also look ahead to the new year and where we are going. At the same time, we look at the year that has past and the year that lies ahead. God promises to be with us in this new year. He will provide us with what we

to look back in appreciation and grace that calls us to look ahead with joyful anticipation.

Greetings 1

Thanks/Announce 6 Church Council 2

Calendar 7 Youth News 3

WELCA 8 Prayers & Lessons 4

Anniversary & BD 9 Ministries 4

Attend & Financials 9 Flowers & WinC 5

Dates at a Glance 10

Worship Services wi th Communion

S ATURDAY: 5:30 PM ~ WORSHIP S UNDAY: 8:15 AM ~ T RADITIONAL S UNDAY: 10:30 AM ~ P RAISE

INSIDE THIS ISSUE Sunday School

SUNDAY MORNING 9:15 -­ 10:15 AM

FIRST EV. LUTHERAN CHURCH ~ 130th ANNUAL CONGREGATIONAL MEETING Sunday, January 23, 2011 @ 9:15 AM

Mark your calendar for the 130th annual meeting. Voting members are those who are

confirmed and have communed and contributed on record during 2010.

James Nisley (President) Mutual Ministries I 2009-­2011

Kaye Gibbons (Vice-­President) Christian Outreach, MM II 2008-­2010

Justin Schwartz (Treasurer) Finance & Foundation 2009-­2011

Elyse Bohling (Secretary) Christian Education 2010-­2012

Dan Janak Stewardship MMI 2008-­2010

Carla Jensen Library 2008-­2010

Jim Schwartz Worship & Music 2008-­2010 Kathy Hinrichs Stewardship 2009-­2011

Kathy Lowe Christ. Ed/Y&M, MM II 2009-­2011 Lori Evans Worship & Music 2010-­2012 Mark Obermeier Property 2010-­2012

Arleen Petersen Christian Outreach 2010-­2012 Full minutes are available at

the church office.

First Evangelical Lutheran Church Council Minutes ~ October 25, 2010

Meeting was called to order by President, Jim Nisley at 7 pm. Opening devotions: Jim Nisley

No report. Minutes of Previous meeting: September 27, 2010 minutes approved. Motion made to approved.

Correspondence: KARR Tuck pointing sent an offer for a free inspection of our building;; referred to Property Committee. Letter from Augsburg Fortress with program to promote giving;; referred to Stewardship Committee.

Standing Committee Reports: Christian Ed/Youth & Family: th and pictures have been taken for the program and kids are working on the music. Bibles will be given to children this Sunday.

Finance: As of October 22, checking account balance is $10,764.84. Worship and Music: The Thanksgiving service will be on Thanksgiving Eve. rather than Thanksgiving morning. Pie will be served following the service.

Christian Outreach: No report. Stewardship: Pledge cards will be taken forward at the service on Sunday. Videos covered several aspects of stewardship and were well received.

Library: Books are being checked out. Committee is looking at a new cart. Property: Travis Beck has proposed a new sign for the parking lot;; this is a Boy Scout project. Some supplies will be donated. Some memorial funds may be used to pay for the sign.

Foundation: No report. Mutual Ministry 1 Frank Fitch: No report. Mutual Ministry 2 Marcia Dorn: No report. Old Business a. 2011 Budget Worksheets Council will review at the next meeting. b. As of October 25, 2010, $39,331 has been used from Shrake Fund, $36,877

property expenses at the end of October 2010. New Business a. Requests and motions from committees: None. b. Use of facilities requests and reminders: c. Worship and Music staff changes -­-­ Ruth Strackbein has submitted her resignation effective November 8, 2010. Worship and Music Committee will look at her positions and how best to fill the duties. On November 7th between services, a

give $100 to Ruth Strackbein as a thank you for her many years of service (from line item 5190). Motion carried.

d. Nominating Committee All outgoing Council members, Jim Schwartz, Dan Janak, Kaye Gibbons, and Carla Jensen, are willing to serve on the Nominating Committee for 2011. At least 2 congregational members will be asked to serve with them.

e. Future meetings Council will meet November 22 and if all items for the rest of 2010 can be addressed, the Council will not meet in December.

None.

Next meeting is Monday, November 22, 2010, at 7 pm in the Library.

Devotions: Lori Evans

Minutes respectfully submitted by Elyse Bohling.

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In preparation for this meeting, reports from all committees and organization need to be turned into the office, no later

than January 2, 2011.

If you are the secretary or chairman of a committee or organization, please submit your report of membership, officers and activities during 2010 to the church office.

Council members whose term ends January 2010 are: Kaye Gibbons, Dan Janak, Carla Jensen and Jim Schwartz. We would also like to recognize Kathy Hinrichs and Justin Schwartz. Thank you for your dedication and hard work.

FELC Sunday School Classes for all ages: 3 years to High School

Sunday School resumes on January 9th Join us on Sunday mornings in the Education area!

9:15-­9:25 Treats & juice in the west kitchen 9:30-­9:45 Opening with devotion & singing 9:45-­10:15 Classroom learning and activities We need parents to help serve treats and juice. See Amy if you would like to help out.

Summer Church Camps 2011 Summer camps are available for youth 1st grade up to 12th grade. There are great deals for those that register in advance and First Ev. Lutheran will help make the trip possible. We have heard great things from those who attended in past years and encourage everyone to try it out! Contact Marcia for more information.

2011 Summer Nebraska Synod Youth Mission Trip

Youth in Grades 9-­12

Mission Trip Dates: June 11-­17, 2011 The Nebraska Synod is organizing a mission trip to Denver, Colorado. January 9, 2011: Anyone interested in attending the mission trip, please attend a meeting Sunday Morning on

January 9th during Sunday School.

Registration: $100.00 Early bird deadline is 2/15/2011 Cost: $390.00

Includes 2011 graduates and upcoming Freshman!

WHA T A R E T H E Y O U T H U P T O

Thank you to all who helped

program a huge success!

The kids did a wonderful job and we had a great turnout.

Wednesdays in the name of Christ

4:30-­5:30 Bible Study with Marcia 5:15 Praise Band 5:30-­6:30 Supper for all ages 6:15-­7:00 Confirmation for 7th grade Activities for all kids 7:00-­8:00 Bible Study with Pastor Frank 7:00-­8:00 Jr. High & High School fun time

Food, Fellowship and Fun

All Wednesday night activities will resume

January 12th!

WinC is for everyone!

We need families or individuals to help provide and serve meals each week.

See office or Marcia if you are available to help out.

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New Year 2011

1st Lesson

Psalm 2nd Lesson

Gospel

Jan. 2 2 Christmas

Jer 31: 7-14

147: 12-20

Eph 1: 3-14

John 1: 1-18

Jan. 6 Epiphany/Lord

Isa 60: 1-6

72: 1-7, 10-14

Eph 3: 1-12

Matt 2: 1-12

Jan. 9 Baptism/Lord

Isa 42: 1-9

29 Acts 10: 34-43

Matt 3: 13-17

Jan. 16 2 Epiphany

Isa 49: 1-7

40: 1-11

1 Cor 1: 1-9

John 1: 29-42

Jan. 23 3 Epiphany

Isa 9: 1-4

27: 1, 4-9

1 Cor 1: 10-18

Matt 4: 12-23

Jan. 30 4 Epiphany

Micah 6: 1-8

15 1 Cor 1: 18-31

Matt 5: 1-12

The prayer of the righteous is powerful

James 5:16

HOME COMMUNION TO SHUT-­INS! If you or somebody you know has been homebound and would like to receive communion, please contact

the church office at 308-­532-­0250.

communion during the month to the homebound members of First Lutheran Church.

PAGE 4 PAGE 4 BELL CHOIRS Holy Harmony: Thursdays @ 5:30 PM Angelic Ringers: Sundays @ 9:30 AM

BIBLE STUDIES Marcia Dorn: Wednesdays from 4:30 to 5:30 PM Pastor Frank: Wednesdays from 7 PM to 8 PM

Resume on January 12, 2011

BINGO 2nd Tuesday @ 2:00 PM: Centennial Park

BIRTHS No births for December 2010. Keep the church office on your call list for your new born babies.

CIRCLES (WELCA) Board Meeting: First Wednesday at 9:30 AM Adah Circle: Third Tuesday at 9:00 AM Lois Circle: Third Thursday at 9:30 AM Esther Circle: Third Thursday at 11:45 AM Miriam Circle: First Monday at 7:30 PM Ruth Circle: Third Monday at 7:30 PM

CHOIR

throughout the year. COMMUNITY COMMUNION 3rd Tuesday at Centennial Park @ 2:00 PM 3rd Tuesday at Buffalo Bill Manor @ 3:00 PM

FUNERALS Dolores Ann Wilkinson, 80, December 14, 2010

Marcia Dorn, Officiating Lilly Elizabeth Yonker, 78, December 22, 2010 Pastor Frank H. Fitch III, Officiating

Friday at 7:00 AM with Devotions

PRAISE BAND Meets on Wednesday @ 5:30 PM.

QUILTS & PRAYER SCARVES Make Quilts: Second Monday of the month from

4:30 PM to 9 PM Tie Quilts: Last Thursday at 1:00 PM Prayer Scarves: Every Friday: 9 AM to 11 AM

SALVATION ARMY SOUP SUPPER The upcoming 2011 year, First Lutheran Church will sponsor the Friday evening soup suppers at the Salvation Army: March 4, May 27, August 12, October 28, December 16 (Community Christmas Dinner)

SUNDAY SCHOOL CLASSES Ages 3 years through High School! Sunday Mornings: 9:15 AM to 10:15 AM

WINC See page 5 for details.

P R A Y E R S ~ L E S S O N S ~ M I N I S T R I E S

PLEASE KEEP THE FOLLOWING PEOPLE IN YOUR PRAYERS!

Harlan Branting Ray Brewer Hannah Huckfeldt Janet Falcon Gretchen Laier Harlan Luttrell Scott Murrish Alice Ratzcliff Vernon & Colleen Reutzel Darcy VanDorn Randy Witt Gretchen Witt

The Family of David Burbach Family of Dolores Wilkinson The family of Lilly Elizabeth Yonker OTHER PRAYERS:

Joe Moeller, Ryan Criddle, Javen Hansen, Jason Baker, Ryan Criddle, Joe Moeller, Javen Hansen, Michael Hiatt, Derrick Knolles, Devin Lunzman, Aaron Niles, Evan Williams and other deployed servicemen and women especially in Iraq & Afghanistan.

If you know somebody or would like to be added to the prayer list, please contact the church office, Pastor Frank or Marcia.

Prayer Chain Call Alice Knox, 532-­3383, with your prayer concerns to include in private prayers of members of our prayer chain.

W E D N E S D A Y IN

THE NAME OF C H R I S T

BRICK MONUMENT EAGLE SCOUT PROJECT ~ SILENT AUCTION SILENT AUCTION on DECEMBER 19, 2010

Thank you to everyone who had donated silent auction items, those who have helped out by bidding on the items and those who have volunteered their time. I have enjoyed

working with the Property Committee and greatly respect and appreciate the time they have given to me and helping develop the plans for the parking lot sign.

The auction was a success, raising $1,816 and additional monetary donations received total $2,182! The sign is estimated to cost $2,000 at 2010 prices without contingency. I have learned a lot in the past 9 years of my scouting adventure, but the experience I have received working on my Eagle Scout project will last a lifetime. Thank you again

Travis Beck, Troop

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-­up a form in the front office. The cost is $35.00 for one pair of bouquets.

On Mondays, flowers are taken to our members in the hospital, who have been ill, or are celebrating special days. We are in need of volunteers to provide this service.

2011 Altar Flowers Are Given by...

Jan 2: The Reutzel family in memory of

Verlien Bowker

Jan 9: Barbara Workman in memory of husband, Roy

Jan 16: Daddy, Jonathan, Grandma Marilyn, Sheila and Uncle Shane, in memory of JoDee, LynDee and Paiton Hastings

Jan 23: OPEN

Jan 30: OPEN

Your contributions help provide flowers to beautify our worship services. Thank you.

January 2011 x x x 23 30 February 6 13 20 27 x March x 13 20 27 x April 3 10 x x x May x 8 15 x 29 June 5 12 19 26 x July 3 x x 24 31

August 7 14 21 28 x September 4 11 18 25 x October 2 9 16 23 30

November x 13 20 x x December x 11 x 25 x

O P E N

S U N D A Y S

Wednesday in the Name of Christ Activities for the entire family each Wednesday evening.

Resumes on January 12, 2011

4:30-­5:30 ~ Bible Study with Marcia 5:15 ~ Praise Band 5:30-­6:30 ~ Supper 6:15-­7:00 ~ Confirmation for 7th grade Activities for all kids 7:00-­8:00 ~ Bible Study with Pastor Frank 7:00-­8:00 ~ Jr. High & High School fun time.

Food, Fellowship and Fun

~ All Wednesday night activities will resume Jan 12th! ~

We need families or individuals to help provide and serve meals each week. See office or Marcia if you are

available to help out.

WinC is for everyone!

PAGE 6 CHRISTIAN OUTREACH In December 2010, members of the Christian Outreach Committee created an Angel Tree for our shut-­ins and care home members. The Sunday School classes decorated the angels. Thank you to everyone who had participated by organizing the tree, decorating the angels and

OFFERING ENVELOPES Thank you to everyone who picked up their envelopes at the church. Please pick up your envelopes for 2011 in the church basement. Using your envelopes helps assure that you are given proper credit for your contribution and saves our Financial Secretary a lot of work.

SALVATION SOUP SUPPERS November 19, 2010: 150 meals were served at the Salvation Army Soup Supper provided by First Lutheran Church. First Lutheran also provided the salads on December 17, 2010 for the Salvation Army Community Christmas Dinner. Once again, thanks to our gracious and dear volunteers and donors, the cost was covered for the entire dinner. Thanks to each and every one of you. You are so appreciated. May God bless everyone. Thank you.

~Donna Keithley

SIMPLY GIVING way for you to make automatic payments to First Lutheran Church through electronic funds transfer directly from checking or savings accounts. If you would like to sign up or increase your 2011 pledge, you will need to pick up an information folder from Olene so it can be processed in time for January.

THRIVENT FINANCIAL Thrivent Choice is a new giving program that allows members to choose where Thrivent Financial for Lutherans give back to non-­profit organizations and congregations. Please remember First Ev. Lutheran Church as you participate in this program! Thrivent Choice has replaced the GivingPlus supplemental giving

TIME AND TALENT 2011 Thank you to everyone who completed and submitted their Time and Talents for 2011. If you have not completed a new form, please pick one up in the front office or in the Narthex. Thank you so much for your time and your talents!

YOGA ~ JANUARY 25, 2011 Yoga will be resuming on January 25, 2011 at 6:30 PM in the west gym. ALL ages are invited! Helping people with wellness. Beginners are welcome. Please call Nadyne Crumly @ 534-­1222 with questions and leave a message.

T H A N K Y O U & A N N O U N C E M E N T S

THANK YOU NOTES Thanks for the bags and school supplies. Also, thanks for all the tabs for Ronald McDonald Cancer Center

~ Vera Johnson

Thank you to everyone who helped deliver poinsettias and Christmas gifts to the shut-­ins. This is a very special gift to our shut-­ins.

First Lutheran Church: The flowers brought to me while I was ill was very appreciated kind gesture. Thank you First Lutheran and the smiling elf that delivered the flowers. ~ Don Shahan

I would like ALL the volunteers who helped me during 2010, know how very special you are to the church and to me. Thank you so much for your continued help and I look forward to 2011. Blessings and thanks again. ~ Olene Beck

Thanks so very much. Thanks to Jerry Jensen for bringing us the gifts from the church. Always ~ Don and Doris Parrish Thank you for your thoughtfulness, It was so nice of you and appreciated more than words can say!. Many thanks to my anonymous Christmas Angel for my lovely gift. ~ Betty Erb Thank you Carol Mohr for the decorations for the dining room. You thoughtfulness is appreciated.

~ Dorothy Schmidt Thank you to First Lutheran and the Piper family for the Christmas present. Merry Christmas and God Bless. ~ Marian Christiansen Thank you ~ Many thanks to First Lutheran for letting the yoga wellness group use the gym during the fall. ~ Nadyne Crumly Thank you Bob Lundeen for the 2 huge, beautiful poinsettias that you brought into the church for our Christmas Eve services. We admired these throughout the Christmas weekend.

Thank you Mark and Julie Nielsen for providing the beautiful Advent and Christmas bulletin covers.

Thank you Kathy Lowe, Jim Falcon and Marcia Dorn for volunteering their time to set-­up the projected worship services on Saturdays and Sundays.

A huge thank you to everyone who remembered me this past year with cards, gifts or warm thoughts. Your kindness and generosity for my Commissioning, Clergy appreciation, my birthday and Christmas were heart-­warming. I am truly blessed to be among such wonderful people. Thanks be to God and thanks be to YOU all!

S U N M O N T U E W E D T H U F R I S A T 2 2 Christmas

Worship Service with Communion

8:15 am & 10:30 am NO Sunday School

9:15 Fellowship Coffee 9:30 Angelic Ringers 10:00 Praise Band

3

7 pm Boy Scouts 7:30 Miriam

Circle 6:00 Christian Ed

Meeting

4

6:30 Girl Scouts

5

9:30 WELCA Board Meeting

5:30 Praise Band

6 Epiphany of Our Lord

5:30 Holy Harmony Bells

7

7:00 am

Breakfast

9:00 am Prayer Scarves

1

NO Worship/ Communion

8

5:30 Worship/ Communion

9 Baptism of Our Lord

Worship Service with Communion

8:15 am & 10:30 am

Join us for Sunday School 9:15 Sunday School

9:15 Mission Trip Meeting

9:15 Fellowship Coffee 9:30 Angelic Ringers

10:00 Praise Band Sending Communion

10

10am Prayer 4:30-­9pm Quilts 7 pm Boy Scouts

11

1:00 Visually Impaired Group 2:00 Bingo at Centennial 6:30 Girl Scouts

12

9:00AM Library in use

5:15 Praise Band 5:30 Supper for all ages 6:15 Activities for all ages 6:15 Confirmation

7:00 Jr. & Sr. Youth Group

13 1:00 Library

Committee Mtg. 5:30 Holy

Harmony Bells 6:30 BS Leaders

14

7:00 am

Breakfast

9:00 am Prayer Scarves

15

Winter Retreat, Grand Island

5:30 Worship/ Communion

16 2 Epiphany Worship Service with Communion

8:15 am & 10:30 am 9:15 Sunday School

9:15 Fellowship Coffee 9:30 Property Mtg 9:30 Angelic Ringers

10:00 Praise Band

17 Martin Luther King Jr. Day

10am Prayer Noon Cardiac

Support Group 7 pm Boy Scout 7:00 Worship &

Music Meeting 7:30 Ruth Circle

18

9:00 Adah Circle at Airport Inn

2:00 Centennial Communion

3:00 Buffalo Bill Communion

6:30 Girl Scouts

19

5:15 Praise Band 5:30 Supper for all ages 6:15 Activities for all ages 6:15 Confirmation

7:00 Jr. & Sr. Youth Group

20

9:30 Lois Circle

11:45 Esther Cir in Library

5:30 Holy Harmony Bells

21

7:00 am

Breakfast

9:00 am Prayer Scarves

22

5:30 Worship/ Communion

23 3 Epiphany

Worship Service with Communion

8:15 am & 10:30 am 9:15 Sunday School

9:15 Fellowship Coffee 9:15 Annual Meeting 9:30 Angelic Ringers

10:00 Praise Band

24

10am Prayer 7 pm Boy Scouts 7:00 Council Mtg

25

1:30 Hearing Impaired

6:30 Girl Scouts 6:30 Yoga

26

9:00AM Library in use

5:15 Praise Band 5:30 Supper for all ages 6:15 Activities for all ages 6:15 Confirmation

7:00 Jr. & Sr. Youth Group

27 10:00 Tumble-­

weed Cluster 1:00 Newsletter 1:00 Quilts 5:30 Holy

Harmony Bells

28

7:00 am

Breakfast

9:00 am Prayer Scarves

29

5:30 Worship/ Communion

30 4 Epiphany

Worship Service with Communion

8:15 am & 10:30 am 9:15 Sunday School

9:15 Fellowship Coffee 9:30 Angelic Ringers

10:00 Praise Band

31

10am Prayer 7 pm Boy Scouts

O f f i c e H o u r s

MON-­THUR 9 AM -­4 PM

FR IDAY 9 AM -­ NOON

SATURDAY CLOSED

Sunday 9AM -­ Noon

Church cancellations: Closings will be announced an hour prior to the activity on KNOP, KELN, HOT 97, KJLT and any stations that use Weatherthreat.com.

CHURCH OFFICE CLOSED

NEWSLETTER DEADLINE

Final deadline for annual reports!

New Rada knives purchased for the kitchen. 2 paring knives, 1 sharpener, 1 bread knife, 2 slicers, 2 tomato slicers. We will have knives

Two roaster ovens were purchased. Joan moved we pay Polly $19.95 plus tax for each. Seconded by Loretta. Passed.

Joan moved we give $50 each to: 1. Tabitha 2. Lutheran Family Services 3. Bridge of Hope 4. Rape & Domestic Abuse 5. UNK Campus, 6. Habitat for Humanity 7. Salvation Army 8. Lutheran Student Center, Lincoln 9. The Connection 10. Good Samaritan Fund 11. Mosaic in Axtell and

Seconded by Loretta. Passed

Tammy reported she has sent in her registration for Triennial Convention. Also has purchased ticket and hotel room.

New Business None

Old Business

January 15, 2011 Spring Gathering at Calvary Lutheran in Scottsbluff March 12, 2011

Joan Johansen, Secretary

Women of the ELCA Newsletter December 2010

Circle Duties: Bingo at Centennial: January Ruth Serve Sunday Coffee;; January Esther

9:30 a.m. The meeting opened with prayer. Attendance: Adah 4;; Esther 2;; Lois 1;; Miriam 0;; Ruth 1. Next Board Meeting will be Wednesday, January 5th at 9:30 a.m.

November Secretary report approved.

Correspondence: Magazine: Connections;; Catalog: LWR Handcraft Project;; Thank you from Bridge of Hope for quilts

Work Groups: Lutheran World Relief: The Monday quilting group completed 4 quilts in November. Work will start in earnest in January. All are welcome. Friday morning knitters continue to meet and knit prayer shawls. Come join for a social time and knitting. Bring your needles;; yarn has been donated and is available for prayer shawls.

Assemble and tie quilts: Work will begin again in January. Unfinished Business Christian Church Luncheon and Supper: Promised $1382. Should get check in the next few days. 66 persons served each meal.

Sign for the parking lot. Tammy moved we donate $200 toward new parking lot sign. Seconded by Shelley. Motion carried.

W O M E N O F T H E E L C A

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1st Monday 7:30 PM ~ Miriam Circle

3rd Monday

7:30 PM ~ Ruth Circle

3rd Tuesday 9:00 AM ~ Adah Circle

boldly on their faith in Jesus Christ.

1st Wednesday 9:30 AM ~ Board Mtg

3rd Thursday 9:30 AM ~ Lois Circle

at Hobbes

3rd Thursday 11:45 AM ~ Esther Circle

in church Library

Are you a new member to FELC? Or a young mother wanting to meet other Christian women?

Contact the church office and we will be happy to have one of our WELCA circle members contact you.

PAGE 9 Russel Griesfeller January 1 Jacey Luttrell January 1 Marlayna Blanchard January 2 Cody Sweet January 2 Harlan Branting (100th) January 3 Sharon Kleckner January 3 Keith Knoedler January 3 Brad Saathoff January 3 Mark David January 5 Amanda Lunzman January 6 Genevieve Newman January 6 Trisha Stout January 6 Margurite Andrews January 8 Treyvon Bokoskie January 8 Jennie Gale January 8 Charlotte Griesfeller January 8 Ronald Schwindt January 8 Carol Brandes January 9 Duane Dunbar January 9 Randy Heil January 9 Tami Thompson January 9 Diane Epley January 10 Dan Janak January 10 Art Kesterson January 11 Peggy Knoedler January 11 Michael Beza January 13 Todd Brown January 13 Bruce Jensen January 13 Jordan Biere January 14 Ruth Brei January 14 Stacey Merz January 14 Shawn Rossell January 14 Alan Sullivan January 14 Bette Votaw January 17 Rikki Evarts January 18 Marian Guzallis January 18 Logan Meier January 18 Jeannie Hansen January 19 Emily McCreery January 19 Stephen Sanford January 19

Larry & Georgia Nelms January 3 Brent & Brenda Aufdenkamp January 6 William & Bonnie Thanel (50th) January 9 John & Melissa Walsh January 12 Norman & Marcelle House January 14 Rick & Debra Sandoval January 15 Larry & Kathie LaShell January 17 LaVern & Kathy Griffith January 19 Bill & Donna Keithley January 21 Roger & Ronda Stewart January 23 David & Jeanne Baade January 25 Tom & Cindi Walz January 27

Loreen Covington January 20 Ken Kaskie January 20 Roena Morton January 20 Mable Rasmussen January 20 Karen Chase January 22 Jodi Evarts January 22 Missy Keller January 22 Carol Mohr January 22 Chad Nelsen January 22 Desiree Reutzel January 22 Harlie Saathoff January 23 David Biere January 24 Jamie Einspahr January 24 Sydnee Isom January 24 Lupe Saathoff January 24 Roberta Stenger January 24 Chris Malandrini January 25 Benjamin McDougall January 25 Jarett Siefford January 25 Lawrence Dircksen January 26 Sandi Jensen January 26 Marv Rankin January 26 Tylan Silos January 26 Shannon Vanderheiden January 26 Beth Dunbar January 27 Steve Evans January 27 Mary Sue Grabenstein January 27 Gail Jensen January 27 Justin Hubbell January 28 Lisselle Lucas January 28 Neissa Silos January 28 Sydney Vanderheiden January 28 Tara Jedrzejczyk January 29 Penny Koch January 29 Mollee Mohr January 30 Jill Barnason January 31 Gregory Bland January 31 Rojean Einspahr January 31 Bryan Siefford January 31 Jerry Stoll January 31

Financial Report for the month of: November 2010 Receipts and Disbursements

To fulfill the mission and ministry of First Ev. Lutheran Church, as we seek to reach out to others with Jesus, we require $31,190/month in

General Budget offerings. 2010 Annual Budget $374,280 WE HAVE GIVEN BACK TO GOD:

November ACTUAL 2010 YTD General Budget Offering $20,213 $254,593

Building Maintenance: Shrake Fund $0 $39,331 Expenses $28,806 $294,529

Over (below) Budget ($8,593) $605 .

Designated Offerings (Non-­Budget) $2,507 $31,456

Total Contributions Received $22,720 $325,380

Avg Weekly Attendance

(4 weeks)

Dec 2010 185 Dec 2009 203 Dec 2008 197

Christmas 2010 460 Christmas 2009 413 Christmas 2008 427

A special birthday wish goes out to Harlan Branting, who turns 100 on January 3rd.

Congratulations to William & Bonnie Thanel on their 50th Anniversary, January 9th.

U.S. POSTAGE PAID Non-­Profit Organization North Platte, Nebraska PERMIT NO. 7

2011

Worship Services

Saturday Evening: 5:30 PM ~ Worship Service

Sunday Morning:

8:15 AM ~ Traditional Service with Communion

10:30 AM ~ Praise Service with Communion

Sunday School 9:15 AM to 10:15 AM

Join us during the

New Year !

FIRST EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN CHURCH MISSION STATEMENT: First Evangelical Lutheran Church is a church of the ELCA.

FIRST EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN CHURCH 305 WEST 5TH STREET NORTH PLATTE NE 69101-­3830

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WinC Wednesday, January 12, 2011 from 4:30 PM to 8:00 PM 4:30 PM 5:15 PM Praise Band 5:30 PM Supper for all Ages 6:15 PM Activities for all ages 6:15 PM Confirmation 7:00 PM 7:00 PM Jr. & Sr. Youth Group

We need families or individuals to help provide and serve meals each week.

See office or Marcia if you are available to help out.

Annual Meeting Sunday, January 23rd at 9:15 AM Mark your calendar for the 130th annual meeting. Voting members are those who are confirmed and have communed and contributed on record during 2010.

UPCOMING EVENTS IN

Annual Reports Due Final Deadline: Sunday, January 2, 2011 Annual reports are needed from your committee.

Sunday School Resumes Sunday Morning, January 9, 2011 Classes for all ages: 3 years to High School 9:15-­9:25 Treats & juice in the west kitchen 9:30-­9:45 Opening with devotion & singing 9:45-­10:15 Classroom learning and activities

We need parents to help serve treats and juice. See Amy if you would like to help out.

2011 Summer Mission Trip June 11-­17, 2011 Early bird deadline is 2/15/2011 ~ Cost: $390.00 Youth in Grades 9 -­ 12 Registration: $100.00

January 9, 2011 @ 9:15AM: Anyone interested in attending the mission trip, please attend a meeting Sunday Morning January 9th during Sunday School.

(Included upcoming Freshman & 2011 Graduates)

2011 Time and Talent Did you turn in your 2011 Time and Talent form?