THE MESSAGE BOARD

ALL SAINTS SUNDAYOn 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: 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

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

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 11,111 letters to Congress through BFW’s 2011

Offering of Letters campaignOur 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!

GOAL 1BETHANY 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 PantryWhile 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.

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.

Thank you for helping to give food security to Lincoln families!

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GOAL 2NEIGHBORS IN NEED (NIN) is 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.

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.GOAL 3

BREAD FOR THE WORLD

Sample LetterYour Name and AddressDateDear 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.

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.

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

Sen. Ben Nelson11819 Miracle Hills Drive, Suite 205,

Omaha, NE 68154440 North 8th Street, Suite 120, Lincoln, NE 68508

Sen. Mike Johanns

294 Federal Building, 100 Centennial Mall North, Lincoln, NE 68508

9900 Nicholas Street, Suite 325, Omaha, NE 681144111 Fourth Avenue, Suite 26, Kearney, NE 68845

115 Railway Street, Suite C102, Scottsbluff, NE 69361

Representative Jeff Fortenberry - 01

301 South 13th Street, Suite 100, Lincoln, NE 68508

125 S. 4th Street, Suite 101, Norfolk, NE 68701P.O. Box 377629 Broad Street, Fremont, NE 68026

Northeast United Church of Christ

CROP WALK November 6

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.

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

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newsletter. Please leave your letters in the office to be mailed)

Board of Stewardship

“TeamMates” FAITH BASED PARTNERNOVEMBER 20, 2011 DURING WORSHIP

COME LEARN MORE FROM

Sandi WitkowiczCommunity 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.

There are three easy steps to becoming a mentor: 1. Apply2. Train3. Match

To take the first step, apply today!

AMONG OUR MEMBERSRemember 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 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;

BOARDS AND COMMITTEESFALL 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.

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

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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 cookiesAlso 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

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

FACEBOOK PAGETo learn how to sign up on facebook go to our website and follow the tutorial. Website: www.northeastucc.com facebook: www.facebook.com/NortheastUCC

“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 MINISTRYSUNDAYS AT 9AM

FELLOWSHIP HALLThe "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 of the MonthHere 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 402-483-

7415 or enie@neb.rr.com or call the church office about your special talent.

You can also suggest someone (family member or friend) who is to shy to come forward themselves!

This month’s feature artist:Mystery Artist

SCRAP BOOKING!

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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.

MEALS ON WHEELSWe are proud to be a part of Meals on Wheels to our community for more than 40 years.

This month’s volunteers:

November 5 Ken & Dorothy Gettman

  12 Need Volunteer!  19 Madsen Family  26 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 NOTICESBECOME A HOSPICE OF TABITHA

VOLUNTEER!Training Starts on Thursdays!

November 3 & 108am to 4pm

Tabitha Health Care Services4710 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 800.236.9074Or email caseys@tabitha.org

PEACE STUDIES IN EDUCATION FORUM

November 12, 20119AM – 1PM

SCC Lincoln Campus8800 “O” St.Guest Speakers:

Doug Paterson, Theatre professor at UNO

Rich Gibson, San Diego State University & co-founder of the Rouge Forum

ALL CHURCH THANKSGIVING DINNER!NOVEMBER 20, 2011

After Worship!We will provide the Ham and

Mashed Potato’s with gravy & BeverageYou provide a side dish, salad or dessert!

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.

WORSHIP SERVICESNovember 6 – All Saints Sunday /Communion Sunday / CROP WalkGuest Minister: Dr. Rev. William Draper FinlawMinister: Pastor Melissa Finlaw DraperLiturgist: Larry Eigbrett

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Door Host: Jason and Maggie RenkerElevator Host: Doug and Phyllis AndersonUshers: Jerry and Gina Pigsley / Leo CarrCounters: Mike Trentman and Jerry PigsleyCoffee Host: Board of Christian Stewardship

November 13 – Special Olympics Soup Feed & Bake SaleGuest Speaker: Merrit BeuningMinister: Pastor Melissa Finlaw DraperLiturgist: Jenny CardwellDoor Host: Berniece Patton and Thelma FaglerElevator Host: Eldon WootersUshers: John & Ruby Weber / Todd SeiverlingCounters: Merrit Beuning and Janet DomeierCoffee Host: Board of Christian Stewardship

November 20 – TeamMates Faith Based Partner/ Budget & Election Congregation Meeting / Thanksgiving DinnerGuest Speaker: Sandi Witkowicz – TeamMatesMinister: Pastor Melissa Finlaw DraperLiturgist: Doyle DanekasDoor Host: Jerry and Gina PigsleyElevator Host: Jim BeckerUshers: Mike and Allison Trentman / Julie LeachCounters: Harold Ross and John WeberCoffee Host: Board of Christian Stewardship

November 23 – 1st Sunday in AdventMinister: Pastor Melissa Finlaw DraperLiturgist: Pam NelsonDoor Host: George & Marj ManglitzElevator Host: Darlene Prieb-MorterUshers: Harold and Jess Ross / Deloris HimmelCounters: John and Pat YoungCoffee Host: Board of Christian Stewardship

FROM THE CHURCH OFFICE!

WEEKLY BULLETIN DEADLINE!All bulletin items must be submitted by 5pm on Wednesday of each week. NEWSLETTER ARTICLE DEADLINEAll 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-MAILIf 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).

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.

Plan ahead Daylight Savings Time Ends November 6, 2011

So set your clocks back 1 hour before bed on November 5,

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Nebraska Conference Newsletter and WebsiteGood things to Know about UCC in Nebraska!

Website: www.uccnebraska.orgNewsletter Subscription:

uccneb@uccnebraska.org.

Offering SlipNortheast United Church of Christ

(Please clip and attach to your offering)

Date ___/___/___Name _____________________________General Fund $____________Building Fund (RAC) $____________Diaconate Fund $____________ Other__________________ $____________ Total Giving $___________

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National Youth Event 2012July 10-13, 2012

Purdue University │ Lafayette, INIMAGINE

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)

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 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!

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.

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