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Darrell Goodwin
Guest Preacher, This Sunday

We are thrilled to welcome Rev. Darrell Goodwin, who has served as Pastor and Founder of Liberation United Church of Christ in Seattle and Everett United Church of Christ, to our pulpit this week.  Darrell has also held various leadership roles in higher education as the Dean of Students at Seattle University. 

Join us at 10:30 Sunday morning to meet Darrell and hear the message he brings us.
Learn more about Darrell... 
A Visit to the Mosque
Last Sunday, after worship, Pastor Scott Jones accompanied the Confirmation Class to the Islamic Institute on the Tri-Faith Campus here in Omaha.  Imaan Jamal Daoudi took them on a tour and talked to them about the Muslim Faith. One confirmand's parent commented, "I love that my teen has the chance to learn about other faiths so they won't be swayed by incorrect information which causes fear and hatred."
Check out the photo of the whole group in the column below!
Ash Wednesday Services
Our Lenten theme this year is "To Be More..."  Please plan to join us next Wednesday, February, 26th as we begin our Easter journey together.  An intimate service and light (soup) supper will be held in Memorial Hall at 5:30 PM. 
MOSQUE VISIT
SCOTT'S COLUMN
Sunday our Confirmation Class toured the American Muslim Institute. Read about it here.
STILL SPEAKING
UNITED CHURCH NEWS
"To see that our partnership is changing lives for the better in war-torn, refugee-filled, poor countries and their villages half-way around the world is a powerful thing." A pilgrimage to Southern Asia proved to be a powerful experience for leaders of the United Church of Christ, the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) and the United Church of Canada. Read about it here.
PURSUE WISDOM
EDUCATION NEWS
If you haven't checked our Facebook page recently, you might be missing out on some pretty amazing learning moments in our Sunday School and Wednesday Night classes.  Check it out!
CHANGE THE WORLD
OUTREACH NEWS
"God, thank you for all the blessings you give to us all. Even in times of difficulties, we can feel that you are with us. The people of Ecuador are a great example of this; no matter the circumstance of their lives, they are abundantly loving and ready to help anyone they encounter."  This week Global Ministries invites us to pray with Ecuador.
CONNECT WITH OTHERS
COMMUNITY NEWS & EVENTS
Omaha Together One Community Issue Cafe: Decriminalizing Mental Illness on Tuesday, February 25, 6:45-6 PM at Urban Abbey, 1026 Jackson St.  Director of Douglas County Jail Mike Meyers, Douglas Co. Commissioner Mary Ann Borgeson, and other experts in the field join the Mental Health Action Team for a panel exploring solutions to keeping people with mental illness out of the Criminal Justice system.
IN OUR PRAYERS
Becky Aschinger, now in hospice; past member Dale Switzer, who died recently; Andy Acker, on the death of his brother Michael; Ross Winn, recovering from knee surgery; Sally Lewis, who recently had eye surgery.
LOVE IN ACTION
Don't forget that we are still collecting (new) socks and underwear for our friends at Siena Francis.  Donations can be placed in the big red box in the parlor through the end of the month!
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
Theology Brunch, noon, Early Bird in Blackstone

EverGreen Thrift Shop, 10 AM - 2 PM

Ministry Support, 7 PM, Parlor

Friday
EverGreen Thrift Shop, 10 AM - 2 PM

Siena Francis House, 4:30 PM, It's our turn to serve dinner!

Women's Retreat, Schuyler, NE - through Sunday

Saturday
EverGreen Thrift Shop - 10 AM - 1 PM

Writers Group - 10 AM - 1 PM, Parlor

Sunday
First Forum, 9:15 AM, Third Floor Parlor - Pastor Scott concludes his series Dissent! Rise of the Pilgrims

Monday
Staff Meeting, 1:30 PM - Pastor's Study

For the complete calendar.
CONTACT US
421 SOUTH 36TH ST
OMAHA NE, 68131
402-345-1533
info@firstcentral.org
The confirmation class visited the Islamic Institute on Sunday afternoon!  Be sure to ask the kids about all that they learned.
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