 11,111 letters to Congress through BFW’s 2011
Offering of Letters campaign
Our Goal at Northeast United Church of Christ
is to help UCC reach their Goals by:
1. Bring in 111 Items of Healthy Food and other
household item for our local food banks before
November 11, 2011
2. Raise $111 for Neighbors in Need Offering
between October 23 and November 11, 2011.
3. 11 letters to Congress through BFW’s 2011
Offering of Letters campaign on October 2.
2011 to be mailed by November 11, 2011.
HELP US REACH OUR GOALS AND FIGHT
HUNGER!
THE MESSAGE BOARD
ALL SAINTS SUNDAY
On Sunday, November 6th,
we will be celebrating all the
saints with whom God has gifted
our world. We will remember those
from this church family who have died
since November 2010:
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Barb Geist
December 1, 2010.
Iola Houser
December 19, 2010.
Robert Lehl
December 26, 2010
Ruth Slaby
December 8, 2010
Ernest Mock
December 20, 2010
Tom Brehm
January 7, 2011
Jack Calfee
January 29, 2011
Jack Hippe
February 24, 2011
John Hammelman
Feb. 22, 2011
Howard Luedtke
March 15, 2011
Howard Kehm
May 20, 2011
Alexis Calfee
September 9, 2011
GOAL 1
BETHANY FOOD PANTRY SUNDAY
NOVEMBER 6TH
Our Goal is to Bring in 111 items of
Nonperishable food items in November!
BRING A CAN OF FOOD TO CHURCH!
Support Our Local Food Pantry
While there are many people in Lincoln suffering
from hunger, the Fall and Winter months are often
especially hard. In the past, Northeast UCC was
committed to sending a monthly donation of food to
the Bethany Food Pantry, located at Bethany
Christian Church. This outreach program has not
has a very high profile at our Church for the past
few years, a situation we would like to correct.
We will also celebrate: all those who have
joined the cloud of witnesses, those who are
our everyday saints, and our saints of the
future,
Please bring pictures of your saints on
November 6th that we may show all throughout
the sanctuary. Saints are not perfect people.
But they are among those who bear the spirit
of Christ and give light to this world.
Melissa
Please mark on your calendars and your hearts the
first Sunday of every month as “Food Pantry
Sunday”. Bring your food donations to the Church
on that Sunday if you can, or bring them any time
and place in the bin marked “Food Pantry”. We will
make sure that deliveries to Bethany Christian
Church occur on a regular basis. Note that this
outreach program is different from the “Backpack
Program”, which has its own bin for donations.
A shopping list for the Food Pantry is included in
this newsletter and has been posted at the Church.
Make extra copies to hang on your fridge and to
carry in your purses/wallets so that you can make
an extra purchase for the Pantry during your
regular trips to the grocery store.
The UCC has a mission, called Mission 1 during
November 1 -11, 2011. Their goal is:
 1 Million Items of Healthy Food and other
household item for local food banks and
outreach services.
 $111,111 for Neighbors in Need Offering
Thank you for helping to give food security to
Lincoln families!
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GOAL 2
NEIGHBORS IN NEED (NIN) is
Sen. Ben Nelson
11819 Miracle Hills Drive, Suite 205,
Omaha, NE 68154
440 North 8th Street, Suite 120, Lincoln, NE 68508
a special mission offering of the
UCC that supports ministries of
justice and compassion
throughout the United States.
One-third of NIN funds support
the Council for American Indian
Ministry (CAIM). Two-thirds of the offering is used
by the UCC's Justice and Witness Ministries (JWM)
to support a variety of justice initiatives, advocacy
efforts, and direct service projects.
Sen. Mike Johanns
294 Federal Building, 100 Centennial Mall North,
Lincoln, NE 68508
9900 Nicholas Street, Suite 325, Omaha, NE 68114
4111 Fourth Avenue, Suite 26, Kearney, NE 68845
115 Railway Street, Suite C102, Scottsbluff, NE
69361
This 5 for 5 offering will be received starting
October 23 through November 11 at Northeast
United Church of Christ. Our Goal this year is $111
from Northeast United Church of Christ going
towards the UCC’s goal or $111,111.
Representative Jeff Fortenberry - 01
301 South 13th Street, Suite 100, Lincoln, NE
68508
125 S. 4th Street, Suite 101, Norfolk, NE 68701
P.O. Box 377629 Broad Street, Fremont, NE 68026
GOAL 3
BREAD FOR THE
WORLD
Northeast United
Church of Christ
CROP WALK
November 6
Sample Letter
Your Name and Address
Date
Dear Sen. _______________, or
Dear Rep._______________,
I’m asking you to reform the way the United States
delivers foreign assistance so it will help millions of
people in poor countries move out of hunger and
poverty. Streamlined and more efficient U.S.
foreign aid programs will ensure that our tax dollars
are used effectively and that the aid we give is what
local people in poor countries such as Haiti and
Liberia really need.
CROP Walk is an ecumenical walk that helps to
raise money for Church World Service. Church
World Service aims to reduce poverty and hunger.
A percentage of monies raised from the CROP
Walk remain in the community to empower people
and feed those in need. Northeast UCC will walk on
Sunday, November 6th, following Sunday morning
worship. Please see Pastor Melissa to pick up a
packet and recruit sponsors. We want to show
Church World Service that we are mighty and
powerful walkers for a world that is reaching for
justice and food equity. Come join the walk.
By focusing our aid dollars on moving people out of
poverty, we help foster economic growth and
opportunity. Fewer people struggling with poverty
and stronger, growing economies in developing
countries contribute to our own national security as
well.
THANKSGIVING
OFFERING
The Thanksgiving Offering will be taken on
November 20, 2011 during worship. This
year’s offering will go towards Bread for the
World. In our continued efforts to end hunger
in the world, we are asking you to consider
doing two things on November 20th:
1. Give a monetary donation with your
regular offering. Please mark it for
Bread for the World or BFW.
2. Write a letter to your Representative/
Senator. (See Sample letters in this
This is why I am asking you to support reforms in
the ways we deliver and administer U.S foreign aid.
Thank you.
Sincerely,
Your Name
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 Norm Hanson
 Adam Bales - at St. Elizabeth
 Donna Bales
 Sharon Shields
 Pastor Melissa Finlaw Draper
 Sheila Block – at St. Elizabeth
Worshipping with us at Home:
 Jeanne Akeson
 Wilma Schlattmann
 Ed Pynn
 Betty Walls
 Bob Morin
 Georgia Williams
 Pauline Volz
 Lillian Barthule
 Irene Thompson
In The Military:
 Friend of Kempcke’s, Justin Otoski, with the
Army National Guard – Charlie Troop Airborne
Infantry, being deployed to Kabul, Afghanistan;
newsletter. Please leave your letters in
the office to be mailed)
Board of Stewardship
“TeamMates” FAITH BASED PARTNER
NOVEMBER 20, 2011 DURING WORSHIP
COME LEARN MORE FROM
Sandi Witkowicz
Community Outreach Specialist
Lincoln TeamMates
“WELCOME TO BECOMING A FAITH BASED
PARTNER OF TEAMMATES! I am so looking
forward to working with you to develop new
mentors and assist them as they build
relationships with the youth in your area.”
- Sandi
The TeamMates Mentoring Program was
founded in 1991 by University of Nebraska
Head Football Coach Tom Osborne and his
wife Nancy. What began with 22 matches in
the Lincoln Public Schools has grown to more
than 5,000 matches across Nebraska, Iowa
and California.
BOARDS AND COMMITTEES
FALL FESTIVAL 2011
Thank you, Thank you all! For helping to make
this years Fall Festival a Blast!! Give yourself a
pat on the back!
The most important thing is that we made
some new neighborhood friends and
celebrated God’s love at Northeast United
Church of Christ.
There are three easy steps to becoming a
mentor:
1. Apply
2. Train
3. Match
To take the first step, apply today!
We would like to thank
some very special
community people, businesses, and
organizations that helped make the Fall
Festival so much fun!
 Lincoln Fire Department
 All Stars Inflatables
 Runza Rex
 Homer – Saltdogs Mascot
 Maverick the clown
 Husker the clown
 The Keystone Cops & Prisoners
 Club Kicks
 Doeden Swing & Country Dancers
 HyVee
 Wal-Mart
AMONG OUR MEMBERS
Remember in Prayer these
members and friends of our
church that are home
bound, recovering from
illness or loss of a loved
one. They are with us in
our prayers and hearts.
Prayers for continued recovery from Illness
and/or surgery:
 Greg Pickerel - nephew of Beth Franz
 Jessica Smith
 Kristi Turner
 Chuck Van Rossum
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 UNL Athletes – Bowling Team
 Lincoln Northeast ROTC
 Lincoln Stars
Thanks to the following members for making a
donation towards the Fall Festival:
 Gale Cratsenberg – Popcorn Man &
Wooden Cross donation
 Dewey Lewis – Bike donation
 Woody Wooters – Porcelain Doll
donation
 Danekas’ – UNL Volleyball tickets/
Tents
 Larry Leach – Tents & Truck to hold
down our run away inflatable slide
 Jim Becker – Van to hold down our
run away inflatable slide
 Pigsley’s – UNL Football tickets
 Mike Trentman – Bales of Hay and
Grill master
 Women’s Fellowship Members –
cakes and cookies
Also special thanks go to the following for all
their help in leading all the prep-work, set-up,
clean-up, etc.
 Allison and Mike Trentman
 Jim and Cathy Becker
 Eigbrett Family
 Scott Pigsley
 Northeast United Church of
Christ High School class
“COUNT YOURSELF
BLESSED’
Stewardship Campaign
“Give and it will be given to
you. A good measure,
pressed down, shaken
together, running over, will be
put into your lap, for the measure you give will
be the measure you will get back.” -- Luke
6:38
We thank all you have made their faith promise and
encourage those who have not to please do so as
soon as possible. Thank you!
IN MISSION & FELLOWSHIP
KNIT, PURL, AND PRAY MINISTRY
SUNDAYS AT 9AM
FELLOWSHIP HALL
The "Knit, Purl, and Pray" group continues to
work away on the crochet and knitting projects.
They have added small flannel blankets for the
Lincoln Police Dept. – Northeast Team Station –
when small children are in need. Bring your
crochet hook or knitting needles and join the group
in Fellowship Hall before church services each
Sunday morning.
Artist
We are so grateful that we are apart of such a
great church family. We hope all of you had a
great time at the festival. We thank all of you
that help make this a great event for not only
our own church family but the community.
From the ticket takers to the cookie bakers,
we thank you!
FUNd & Fellowship Committee
of the
Month
Here at Northeast United Church of Christ we
celebrate the talents of our members and friends.
We have dedicated a space to feature these talents
as Artist of the Month. Now we know many of you
are shy about displaying your talents. But please
come forward with your poem, your sculpture, your
painting, your woodwork, your jewelry, your
photography or other special craft and display them
proudly! Please contact Arline Kraft at 402-4837415 or enie@neb.rr.com or call the church office
about your special talent.
FACEBOOK PAGE
To learn how to sign up on facebook go to our
website and follow the tutorial.
Website: www.northeastucc.com
facebook: www.facebook.com/NortheastUCC
You can also suggest someone (family member or
friend) who is to shy to come forward themselves!
This month’s feature artist:
Mystery Artist
5
8800 “O” St.
SCRAP BOOKING!
Join Us 1st and 3rd Tuesday
Nights from 5-10pm at
Northeast United Church of
Christ
For more information and to RSVP, contact Dana
Steffan @ 560-1134.
Guest Speakers:
Doug Paterson, Theatre professor at UNO
Rich Gibson, San Diego State University & cofounder of the Rouge Forum
MEALS ON WHEELS
We are proud to be a part of
Meals on Wheels to our
community for more than 40
years.
This month’s volunteers:
November
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Ken & Dorothy Gettman
Need Volunteer!
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Madsen Family
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John & Pat Young
If you have questions, or wish to volunteer, contact
the office.
ATTENTION:
NEEDED -- A NEW MOW COORDINATOR,
PLEASE CONTACT PASTOR MELISSA FINLAW
DRAPER IF YOU ARE INTERESTED.
MOW DATES THAT NEED TO BE FILLED -NOV.12 AND DEC.17. If you can share your time
to deliver meals on these dates please let Gina
Pigsley know in the office.
EVENTS AND NOTICES
BECOME A HOSPICE OF TABITHA
VOLUNTEER!
ALL CHURCH THANKSGIVING DINNER!
NOVEMBER 20, 2011
After Worship!
We will provide the Ham and
Mashed Potato’s with gravy & Beverage
You provide a side dish, salad or dessert!
Training Starts on Thursdays!
November 3 & 10
8am to 4pm
Tabitha Health Care Services
4710 Randolph
Volunteers provide the extra friendship and
emotional support to families and clients. Some
support includes shopping, light housekeeping,
transportation and help with daily tasks.
To register call 800.236.9074
Or email caseys@tabitha.org
Come give thanks to all the gifts that God has
given to our Northeast United Church of Christ
family!
Please sign up in the church narthex or call the
church office before November 17th!
Free-will offering will be taken.
PEACE STUDIES IN EDUCATION
FORUM
November 12, 2011
9AM – 1PM
SCC Lincoln Campus
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All articles for the newsletter must be submitted by
5pm on the third Wednesday of each month.
200 needs to be mailed for bulk reduced postage).
NEWSLETTER VIA E-MAIL
If you wish to receive the newsletter
via e-mail, please send me an e-mail
and say “Please send me the
Newsletter by e-mail at this address”. This will
save printing and postage cost of the monthly
newsletter. A printed newsletter may also be sent if
needed for bulk postage (200 needs to be mailed
for bulk reduced postage).
WORSHIP SERVICES
November 6 – All Saints Sunday /Communion
Sunday / CROP Walk
Guest Minister: Dr. Rev. William Draper Finlaw
Minister: Pastor Melissa Finlaw Draper
Liturgist: Larry Eigbrett
Door Host: Jason and Maggie Renker
Elevator Host: Doug and Phyllis Anderson
Ushers: Jerry and Gina Pigsley / Leo Carr
Counters: Mike Trentman and Jerry Pigsley
Coffee Host: Board of Christian Stewardship
NEW DIRECTORIES ARE NOW AVAILABLE!
PICK UP A COPY TODAY IN THE NARTHEX.
CALL THE OFFICE IF YOU WANT A COPY BUT
CANNOT COME IN TO GET ONE.
November 13 – Special Olympics Soup Feed &
Bake Sale
Guest Speaker: Merrit Beuning
Minister: Pastor Melissa Finlaw Draper
Liturgist: Jenny Cardwell
Door Host: Berniece Patton and Thelma Fagler
Elevator Host: Eldon Wooters
Ushers: John & Ruby Weber / Todd Seiverling
Counters: Merrit Beuning and Janet Domeier
Coffee Host: Board of Christian Stewardship
November 20 – TeamMates Faith Based Partner/
Budget & Election Congregation Meeting /
Thanksgiving Dinner
Guest Speaker: Sandi Witkowicz – TeamMates
Minister: Pastor Melissa Finlaw Draper
Liturgist: Doyle Danekas
Door Host: Jerry and Gina Pigsley
Elevator Host: Jim Becker
Ushers: Mike and Allison Trentman / Julie Leach
Counters: Harold Ross and John Weber
Coffee Host: Board of Christian Stewardship
Plan ahead Daylight Savings
Time Ends November 6, 2011
So set your clocks back 1
hour before bed on November
5, 2011
Nebraska Conference Newsletter and Website
Good things to Know about UCC in Nebraska!
Website: www.uccnebraska.org
Newsletter Subscription:
November 23 – 1st Sunday in Advent
Minister: Pastor Melissa Finlaw Draper
Liturgist: Pam Nelson
Door Host: George & Marj Manglitz
Elevator Host: Darlene Prieb-Morter
Ushers: Harold and Jess Ross / Deloris Himmel
Counters: John and Pat Young
Coffee Host: Board of Christian Stewardship
uccneb@uccnebraska.org.
Offering Slip
Northeast United Church of Christ
(Please clip and attach to your offering)
Date ___/___/___
FROM THE CHURCH OFFICE!
Name _____________________________
WEEKLY BULLETIN DEADLINE!
All bulletin items must be submitted by 5pm on
Wednesday of each week.
NEWSLETTER ARTICLE DEADLINE
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General Fund
$____________
Building Fund (RAC)
$____________
Diaconate Fund
July 10-13, 2012
Purdue University │ Lafayette, IN
IMAGINE
$____________
Other__________________ $____________
Total Giving
$___________
HELP OUR HIGH SCHOOL YOUTH TO ATTEND
THIS GREAT EVENT!
Our high school youth at Northeast United Church
of Christ are planning to attend the National Youth
Event 2012. In the months ahead they will be
doing several fundraisers to raise the money to
take them there.
The goal is $3,000 for 3 youth and 1-2 adults to
attend. This covers: registration, lodging,
transportation and meals. Help support our high
school youth in their fundraising for the National
Youth Event! (Donations are being accepted by
marking on your giving slip – NUCC National Youth
Event)
National Youth Event 2012
The National Youth Event, held every
four years, provides an opportunity for
over 3000 youth (ages 13 to 18) to gather
for worship, workshops, faith, fun and
fellowship. It is planned by the
collaborative efforts of national staff and
an NYE Planning Committee comprised
of a diverse group of UCC youth and
young adults.
Any youth ages 13-18 by July 1 of 2012 who wish
to go or learn more about the National Youth Event,
please contact Scott Pigsley at 402-432-3791 or
spigsley@live.com.
Where can I find more information?
We encourage you to save the date and check
www.ucc.org/nye for updates on NYE 2012. We
will soon be adding video about NYE to this site, so
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you can watch it and share it with friends, family
and your youth group! You can also follow us on
Twitter and Facebook for updates!
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