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JUST HAITI COFFEE
Updates
Over the last three years Just Haiti has seen tremendous growth, adding three additional grower associations to our partner community, and increasing sales by more than a third...[READ MORE] 
Conversational Dinners- Sign Up!
Sign up now for the next Conversational Dinners, to be held Sunday, February 19th at 6 p.m. You will be assigned to a family that is hosting, and asked to bring a part of the meal (potluck-style). 
WISE Mental Health Conference
A reminder that you are invited to the first WISE Mental Health Conference, coming up on Friday, March 31st here at First Central. For more information or to register, click HERE.
IT'S COMPLICATED
KATIE'S MUSINGS
I’ve always had a really odd relationship with feminism… well, femininity in general. That sounds weird.  Let me explain...[READ MORE]
FEED YOUR SPIRIT
WORSHIP NEWS
Why is Jesus so demanding? Jesus offers us a community so challenging we won't focus on our self-interests but on what is required to live with one another and be God's people of peace.  Be challenged this Sunday as we continue our worship series Risk the Adventure.

On Sunday, February 12th, in the Pastor’s Study following worship, we will hold a Church Chat. 
PURSUE WISDOM
EDUCATION NEWS
First Forum: We continue our three-week series on What Unites Us?

FIRSTKids-
This week we look at how to love others- even those we don't agree with! So Demanding!

FIRSTYouth- The youth are going skating immediately after church on Sunday, February 12th! 


On Wednesday, February 15th, Third Wednesday Family Night/Phase One/Phase Two will be coming back from winter break!
BUILD RELATIONSHIPS
CONGREGATIONAL CARE NEWS
Are you ready for Valentine’s Day? On Sunday, February 12th, Women’s Fellowship is holding a Bake Sale after worship. Bring your donations to the parlor before worship, and return after to buy some sweets for your sweetie!

Eves is meeting on Monday, February 13th, at 7 p.m., at the home of Laura Mitchell. We will be sharing stories of our family heritage. Bring a photo or item to tell your story.

Join the First Central Writers Group at their next meeting Saturday, February 18th as they discuss relationships.
CONNECT WITH OTHERS
COMMUNITY NEWS & EVENTS
Yoga and tai chi are meant to be like a warm cup of tea, or whatever warm beverage that you might enjoy — something comforting, soothing, calming and maybe even healing. Drop in to Winter 2017 Sessions of yoga ($12) and tai chi ($10) or sign up for upcoming Spring 2017 Sessions at A Little Space. The next Monthly Gentle Movement and Restorative Yoga classes are Sunday, February 19th.
IN OUR PRAYERS
Marcy Hart, Hanna Solberg, and Lucy Franks Wanzenried families, on the death of John Wanzenried; Barb Dietrich, recovering from knee surgery; Revis Stanford, Scott Jones’ step-father, who is hospitalized in Oklahoma; Sam and Doug Roberts, on the death of Doug’s mother (and Sam’s grandmother); Deb Kirwan, on the death of her aunt.
CELEBRATIONS
28 backpacks and 100 pairs of socks were donated to Siena/Francis House. Thanks to Karen Garver, for her long-time commitment to this project, and to Mary Solberg, who will be taking over for Karen.
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

Thursday, February 9
10:00am
 Evergreen Thrift Shop

3:00pm
 Yoga

7:00pm
 Book Club

Friday, February 10
10:00am
 Evergreen Thrift Shop

10:30am
 Beginning Meditation and Tai Chi

11:00am
 Tai Chi

Saturday, February 11
9:30am
 Community Meal

10:00am
 Evergreen Thrift Shop

Sunday, February 12
9:30am
 Congregational Care Ministry

11:30am
 Bake Sale

11:30am
 Church Chat

11:30am
 Evergreen Thrift Shop

Monday, February 13
1:30pm
 staff meeting

5:30pm
 Yoga

7:00pm
 Eves

Wednesday, February 15
10:00am
 Evergreen Thrift Shop

5:30pm
 Third Wednesday Family Night

5:30pm
 Yoga

7:00pm
 Sanctuary Choir

Thursday, February 16
10:00am
 Evergreen Thrift Shop

3:00pm
 Yoga

Friday, February 17
10:00am
 Evergreen Thrift Shop

10:30am
 Beginning Meditation and Tai Chi

11:00am
 Tai Chi

4:30pm
 Siena/Francis House

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