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VBS at First Central
Super Summertime Fun!
​Join us for some fun in the sun, to learn about all the ways God is still speaking to us and to our neighbors. Supper will be provided! INVITE YOUR FRIENDS! It will be held Thursday evenings beginning on June 30th from 5:15pm-8pm. Get more information on the fun HERE!
Grief & Mourning for Orlando Tragedy
Today (Wednesday, June 15th) at 7pm, Metropolitan Community Church of Omaha will be holding a service of grief and mourning in response to the tragedy in Orlando. If you feel called, you are invited to participate- and please spread the word to those around you. MCC is located at 819 South 22 Street, Omaha, Nebraska 68108.
Guest Preacher - Stephen Bouma
Our guest preacher for Sunday, June 19th is First Central's own Music Director, Stephen Bouma. Stephen is a graduate of Nebraska Wesleyan University and currently sings with the Omaha Chamber Singers. His sermon this week will focus on the exploration of forgiveness and the complications that arise out of the Christian doctrine of grace and the forgiveness of sins. Learn more about Stephen here!
OPEN DOORS
SCOTT'S COLUMN
Be sure to keep checking in on Scott's adventures while he is on Sabbatical! He has been updating his blog during his time away. Check in here!
PURSUE WISDOM
EDUCATION NEWS
What is Citizen Advocacy? Join First Forum on Sunday, June 19th from 9:15-10:15am and hear from Theresa White, Coordinator, Heartland Citizen Advocacy. 
CHANGE THE WORLD
OUTREACH NEWS
Reminder that we are still needing volunteers for PRIDE 2016. The festival will be held Saturday, June 25th at Stinson Park in Aksarben. More Information Here.

First Central will be serving dinner for the Siena/Francis House on Friday, June 17th. Volunteers meet at Siena/Francis House around 4:30pm. Contact Gary or Kathy McConnell for more information. 
FEED YOUR SPIRIT
WORSHIP NEWS
Get to know more of your church family! Sign up for the next Conversational Dinner, held Sunday, June 19 from 6-8pm. Dinners will be held in host's homes. Sign up in the Parlor! 
BUILD RELATIONSHIPS
CONGREGATIONAL CARE NEWS
The Health Team is alive and revitalizing. While First Central no longer has a paid Parish Nurse position, we do have an exciting parish ministry. Please bring your donut and coffee to Memorial Hall after church on Sunday, June 26th, and see what we are all about.
CONNECT WITH OTHERS
COMMUNITY NEWS & EVENTS
The Master Singers present "Rock-A-Pella" concert on Sunday, June 19th at 6pm at First Central. The program features some of the greatest hits of rock and roll with an a cappella twist. More information on tickets here!
IN OUR PRAYERS
Our thoughts and prayers are with all of the victims and their families of the tragedy in Orlando.
NEED A RIDE?
If you need a ride to church, we'd love to help.  Please call Alan Bucknam (402-393-7092) for the current schedule.
DONATE
Changing lives and changing the world through the ministries of this church require your financial support.  DONATE HERE.
CALENDAR

Wednesday, June 15
9:00am
Hitchcock Hike

10:00am
Evergreen Thrift Shop

5:30pm
Yoga

Thursday, June 16
10:00am
Evergreen Thrift Shop

3:00pm
Yoga

Friday, June 17
10:00am
Evergreen Thrift Shop

10:30am
Beginning Meditation and Tai Chi

11:00am
Tai Chi

4:30pm
Siena/Francis House

Saturday, June 18
10:00am
Evergreen Thrift Shop

Sunday, June 19
9:15am
Congregational Outreach Ministry

3:00pm
Omaha Chamber Music Summer Concert Series

6:00pm
MasterSingers concert

Monday, June 20
1:30pm
staff meeting

5:30pm
Yoga

Tuesday, June 21
7:00pm
Ministry Support

For the complete calendar.
CONTACT US
421 SOUTH 36TH ST
OMAHA NE, 68131
402-345-1533
info@firstcentral.org
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