Golf on Monday! LSC Charity Tourney, May 19, Omaha

5th Annual Lutheran Service Corps
Charity Golf Tournament
May 19, 2008 (Rain or Shine)
Oak Hills Country Club, 12325 Golfing Green Dr., Omaha

Time: 11:30 Registration Opens & Raffle Begins
12 Noon Box Lunch in Cart
1 p.m. Shotgun Start
6 p.m. Banquet & Auction
Format: 4 person Scramble

- Men's, Women's & Mixed Flights

Brochure and registration packet can be downloaded here.

Lutheran Service Corps - an affiliated ministry of ELCA Nebraska Synod
Members of the Lutheran Service Corps of Omaha constitute a group of volunteers who live in an intentional community of faith, in service to Christ Jesus, committed to life and ministry in the city among its people.

If you have any questions please contact:
Heather Abbott or call 402- 250-3599 or
Bill Davis or call 402-598-5883

Israeli soldier works for peace, May 23, Rejoice/Omaha

Lutheran Metro Ministry is proud to be a sponsor of the following program:

HEAR FORMER ISRAELI SOLDIER, NOW A PEACE ACTIVIST
Friday, May 23
at 7:00 p.m.
at Rejoice Lutheran Church, 2556 South 138th Street (West Center Road and 138th Street).
Cost: free

Chen Alon, a former Israeli soldier discharged when he signed a statement refusing to participate in military action against the Palestinians in the Occupied Territories, will talk about his peace work. The Omaha event featuring Chen, who uses Theatre of the Oppressed activities in his work, is free.

Chen is a member of Combatants for Peace, who describe themselves as follows:
“We are a group of Israeli and Palestinian individuals who were actively involved in the cycle of violence in our area. The Israelis served as combat soldiers in the Israel Defense Forces and the Palestinians were involved in acts of violence in the name of Palestinian liberation.
“We all used weapons against one another, and looked at each other only through weapon sights; however today we cooperate and commit ourselves to the following:

* We no longer believe that the conflict can be resolved through violence
* We believe that the blood bath will not end unless we act together to terminate the occupation and stop all forms of violence.
* We call for the establishment of a Palestinian State, alongside the State of Israel. The two states can exist in peace and security one by the other.
* We will use only non violent means to achieve our goals and call for both societies to end violence.”

Safeguarding Children workshops, May 30

"Safeguarding God's Children" is a workshop focused on a practical understanding of how to keep children safe, and exactly how to set up the proper safeguards for your ministries. Nebraska Synod offers a workshop for congregational leaders in May.
This morning workshop will take place before the 2008 Nebraska Synod Assembly convenes in Grand Island on Friday, May 30.

"We must be vigilant about making all of our Christian education situations a safe environment," said Bishop David L. deFreese. "These preventative training opportunities protect everyone - adults as well as children. I truly hope you will take advantage of this great opportunity."

These workshops focus primarily on preventing abuse of children, using the format of SAFEGUARDING GOD'S CHILDREN, a highly respected program. Through the Safeguarding God's Children materials, participants learn how offenders trick us, how they abuse children, and what the warning signs are. After the workshop, participants leave with a much more positive and practical understanding of how to keep children safe, and exactly how to set up the proper safeguards for their ministries. It is truly "trust your gut" training.

We recommend having several people from your congregation attend.

Safeguarding God's Children Training for every Congregation
This two-part workshop for ministry leaders and anyone else interested will be offered in Grand Island on Friday, May 30, 2008 - in the morning before the 2008 Nebraska Synod Assembly begins.

(FYI - Assembly opening worship begins at 1 p.m. at the Heartland Events Center in Grand Island.)

May 30
9 a.m. to noon

at St. Paul's Lutheran, 1515 South Harrison St., Grand Island

There are two parts to this workshop:

Part 1

9 to 10:30 a.m. will provide an understanding of the dynamics of sexual abuse, including what to do if you have concerns about a person's behavior or if you suspect that someone has been molested, and how to recognize signs that a person may have been abused. This is excellent training for any adult concerned about the safety of children and youth.

Part 2

10:30 to 12 noon offers concrete steps you can take to help prevent sexual abuse in church and school settings. This training is designed for clergy and lay staff who are responsible for planning, implementing or supervising congregational ministries, activities and programs.

To register, please contact Francis Hall (308-382-2973,) or
Kathy Paisley (402-423-4769 ext 107).

Sullivan Hills Quilt Auction, June 21, western Nebraska

Sullivan Hills Quilt Auction - June 21, 2008
Sullivan Hills Camp
Saturday, June 21, 2008
All are welcome! Beautifully quilted and tied quilts donated by individuals and congregations from across Nebraska.
Quilts on Display 11 a.m.
Potluck Lunch Noon
Quilt Auction 1:30 p.m

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NLOM Quilt Auction, July 26, CJHC, Ashland

Quilt Auction - July 26, 2008

Carol Joy Holling Center

Saturday, July 26, 2008

9 a.m to 5 p.m.


All are welcome! We'll auction more than 300 beautiful quilts, plus enjoy an array of great family activities!All are welcome! We'll auction more than 300 beautiful quilts, plus enjoy an array of great family activities!

Quilts on Display 9 a.m.

Live Auction begins 10 a.m.

Silent Auction Bidding 9 a.m. - 2 p.m.

Barbecue Lunch 11:30 a.m. - 1 p.m.


Hayrack Rides/Camp Tours - available throughout the day
FREE Parking & Admission
HUGE Barbecue Lunch - Adults - $6, Kids - $3


Map and directions to Carol Joy Holling Camp, Conference & Retreat Center
2008 Quilt Donation Materials


If you have questions about this event or donations,

please contact Heather toll free at 1-888-656-6254

Congregational Bequests seminar, Sept. 20

Planned Giving Services is a gift to ELCA members from many of the ministries that serve Nebraska Synod, ELCA. BecaLutheran Planned Giving Services will present a Handling Congregational Bequests Seminar

on September 20, 2008

at





Craig Stirtz will lead the seminar.

Lutheran use of that partnership, LPGS can offer confidential services at no charge to ELCA congregations and their members.

Work with Different Personalities, Oct. 9, Omaha

Discovering, Valuing and Working with Different Personality Styles
Thursday, October 9, 2008
at Sunset Hills Baptist Church, 9416 Pacific Street • Omaha, NE 68114
8:30am Registration/Breakfast, 9:00–3:30pm
Lunch provided

sponsored by InterChurch Ministries of Nebraska -- Brochure here

Diversity takes on a new dimension when considering the depth of the differences of our personalities. God has blessed your ministry with many unique and diverse personalities. The question is, how do we respect and value those differences and use them to build a stronger more effective ministry?
This workshop not only gives you new insights into the various personality styles, it gives you skills in how to work with diverse personalities in leadership, staff and constituents. It gives you valuable insights and tools to leverage your differences for the good of the organization.
• Understanding the various styles (a new, humorous, easy to remember style matrix)
• Analyzing the strengths and weaknesses of each style.
• Respecting and valuing God’s creation.
• Communicating in different style languages
• How to use the various styles for effective ministry
• How the various styles impact your organization’s ministry, communications, and growth

To register, or for more information email Interchurch Ministries of Nebraska or call at 402-476-3391

Please send the following information, VIA E-MAIL, well in advance of the event, to Linda Janssen Gjere.

Date of event (plus day of the week)
Title of Event
Time of event
Your church or organization name (include web site, if possible)
Event location and address
Cost per person
Brief description of event (100-150 words, complete sentences)
Additional information (i.e. must tickets be purchased in advance?)
For more information, contact: E-mail address/website/phone number
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Oct. 2 (Wed.)
Merciful God Lutheran Church Festival Day
4 p.m. - 8 p.m.
Merciful God Lutheran Church, 111 1st St, Goodness, Nebraska
Cost: $2

Join us for a festive occasion! We will be playing games, drawing door prizes, and featuring a quilt raffle and a large bake sale. Proceeds go towards the new roof fund for the church. All are welcome!
For more information, e-mail xmb@mbb.org or call 507-896-3102.
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