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WORLD AIDS DAY SERVICE
Service Of Remembrance & Justice
Thursday, December 1st is the World AIDS Day Service of Remembrance and Justice at 7pm. It will be held in the Sanctuary of Metropolitan Community Church at 819 S. 22nd Street and is put on by the Nebraska AIDS Project and faith leaders from around Omaha. We will hold this sacred space together with bold speakers, prayer, memory and music. There will be a light reception to follow. More Information can be found HERE.
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 PROPHETIC MEMORIES
This Advent we are called to “Remember & Dream,” so First Forum will explore the theme with “ Prophetic Memories,” a series on the Hebrew prophets December 4, 11, and 18 led by Sarah Malena. |
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ADVENT CRAFT WORKSHOP
Join us for food, fellowship, and craft-making for the Christmas season! Our Advent Craft Workshop is THIS Sunday, December 4th immediately following worship. For more information, or to volunteer to help on the day, please email Elizabeth Wearin. We can't wait to see you!
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NINFA
SCOTT'S COLUMN
So, once again this year I’m writing a column in tribute to a beloved member of our family who has died. I’m ready for a new year. . . [Read more].
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 BUILD RELATIONSHIPS
CONGREGATIONAL CARE NEWS
Join us for Christmas Caroling and a progressive party this year on Wednesday, December 21. We'll gather in two or more groups in different locations around the metro for dinner at 5:30 p.m., then carol a few of our homebound members, before winding everything up with hot chocolate and cookies. Please let us know by Sunday, December 18 if you'll be participating so we can plan appropriately. Any questions, contact Stephen Bouma.
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 PURSUE WISDOM
EDUCATION NEWS
FIRSTKids presents...The Donkey's Dream! Loosely based on a children's book by Barbara Helen Berger. Join us as the First Central kids present the story of the donkey who carried Mary to Bethlehem, and the dreams he had along the way! All kids are welcome to participate! Contact Katie for more information!
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 FEED YOUR SPIRIT
WORSHIP NEWS
Each person is a gift from God. We are called to welcome every one of them; to greet them with kindness, embrace their gifts, celebrate their talents. Orient your heart towards welcoming the stranger. Listen to the Into the Mystic podcast.
Join First Central Writers Group Saturday, December 10th, for our final meeting of 2016. This will be special for the season as we will be writing and sharing stories of Christmases past, and then our current writing as usual. Meet downstairs in the Elevated Track, beginning at 10 a.m. Please email Nicole Le Clerc for more information.
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 EMPOWER MINISTRY
SUPPORT NEWS
SCRIP For The Holidays! - A GIFT CARD is the IDEAL present for anyone! There are HUNDREDS of local and nationwide retailers available to please absolutely anyone on your Christmas list. The purchase of EVERY gift card through SCRIP directly benefits First Central. There’s no catch. And it’s EASY! Information on how to order gift cards and comprehensive lists of retailers are available in the parlor or HERE.
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 CONNECT WITH OTHERS
COMMUNITY NEWS & EVENTS
Join us for our 11th annual CrossOver Christmas Celebration on Monday, December 12th from 6:30-8:30pm at First Christian Church (disciples) at 66th and Dodge Streets. Come for feasting, fellowship and fun! Families with children of incarcerated parents will receive gifts and volunteers will be recognized. Please RSVP to Jeannie! |
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 CHANGE THE WORLD
OUTREACH NEWS
Our Habitat House is almost finished. The home will be dedicated on Saturday, December 17th at 10 am. The address is 3935 N. 21 st St. Everyone is welcome to come and see our handiwork and meet the family that will be the proud new owners of the house. We want to thank all the members of the First Central Habitat Team who helped in the construction of this house and furnished lunch to the workers. Thanks also to those who have contributed financially to the cost of the house.
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 STILL SPEAKING
UNITED CHURCH NEWS
During the season of Advent, when Christians prepare for a celebration of welcome with the birth of Christ, who himself was a refugee, United Church of Christ leaders are calling the church to extravagantly welcome Syrian refugees who have fled their war-torn country.
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