First Presbyterian Church Volume XVVIV Number 3 March th Avenue, Kearney, NE (308)

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1 First Presbyterian Church Volume XVVIV Number 3 March th Avenue, Kearney, NE (308) PASTOR Rev. Dr. Stephen Price-Gibson SESSION Clerk: ELDERS 2012 Gary Feind Kathleen Johnston Scott Matteson Orlena Moyer Tiffany Tarvestad 2013 Steve Case Doug Giles Patricia Hild Steve Miller 2014 Shirley McCammond John McKirahan Lissa Woodruff DEACONS 2012 Suzzie Bresley Sally Bryson Diane Panowicz Janet Pickens Ken Slominski 2013 Tim Hanson Jean Johnson Mary Jo Morrow Carol Smith Julia Tye 2041 Kit Alff Robin Bowers Mike Bryson Sally Olsen Dirk Shultz COMMITTEE CHAIRS Christian Ed. Tiffany Tarvestad Congregational Life Gary Feind Evangelism Lissa Woodruff Finance Steve Case Memorial Orlena Moyer Mission Pat Hild Personnel Scott Matteson Property & Grounds Steve Miller Worship & Music Kathleen Johnston A NOTE FROM STEPHEN: THE PRONOUN TEST Their Father, who art in heaven. They shall not bear false witness. They shall do justice, love kindness and walk humbly with their God. Doesn t sound right, does it? Part of the Bible s power is that it isn t about them. It is addressed to us. We pray to our Father, The Lord is my shepherd, I am the one who must speak the truth, and walk humbly with my God. Years ago there was a Secretary of Labor who would tour factories and give the Pronoun Test. He would ask an employee to tell him about the company. If the employee said They make the highest quality products on the market, the company failed. If the employee said, We aim to satisfy every customer, it passed. The Labor Secretary said that employees who identified with the company are more productive, because they believe that if the company is successful, they will be successful. I don t know if the pronoun test is the best test to measure the productivity of a factory, but it certainly is an excellent indicator of the well-being of a church. There is a world of difference between saying the church should do more in mission and saying we should be doing more outreach into the community. We are now in that period of time that the church calls Lent, the season of preparation before Easter. A key passage from the Bible for this time of year is Psalm 51:10 Create in ME a clean heart, O God, and renew a right spirit within ME. Such a prayer, centered on our selves, is not selfish. We know that the there are many problems in the world, but we also know that we are not of much use in dealing with them unless our hearts are renewed. (continued on next page)

2 (continued from front page) My church, our church, is the only church that can proclaim, in word and deed, the saving love of Jesus Christ in Kearney and the world. The church or their church can do nothing great for you or anyone else. This March, there will be many exciting things happening in our church. Many of our kids will be enjoying fellowship on a ski trip; one of our children will be baptized, we will come as invited guests to the Lord s Table, we will study the Bible in a special Wednesday evening Lenten study, one of our young men will receive his Eagle Scout award at a Court of Honor, we will salute the Girl Scouts on their one hundredth anniversary, and we will continue to serve our God as we volunteer and serve in the community. In these and many other ways, we will be busy in showing our love for our God because our God first loved us. First Presbyterian Church hasn t a prayer if it isn t your prayer, no outreach that isn t your outreach, no excitement unless it is your excitement, no plans unless they are your plans, and no future unless it is your future. See you in our church. Have a good Lent. Stephen ALL IN THE CHURCH FAMILY Congratulations: Worship & Music Committee s recognition for special services to our congregation for MARCH are those who volunteer to assist with funerals (food, help, and other arrangements). Honor Rolls students: Sunrise Middle School William Hoback, Reece Nicol, Kelsey Cobb; Kearney High School Matthew Case, Tyler Newby, Karlie O Connell, Alexander Regenos, Joshua Smith, Joe Hanson, and Dylan Nicol. Thank Yous: Dear First Presbyterian Church, We sincerely thank you for the many beautiful cards we received to celebrate our recent 60 th wedding anniversary. We had a grand celebration with our five children and some of their families. Your good wishes were greatly appreciated by all of us. Louise and Harley Watson Dear First Presbyterian Friends, Thank you for all the cards, calls and prayers after the loss of my sister, Wanda Ellis. We especially thank Pastor Stephen for his visit to the Christian Homes at Holdrege for the visitations with family on Sunday, February 12 th. Thank you and Blessings. Dewaine and Betty Fisher Dear Church Friends, Thank you for the bouquet of flowers from the altar in late January for my birthday. They were so colorful and brightened my day. Thank you for thinking of me and helping celebrate another year. Love, Emily State

3 Presbyterian Friends, Thank you for the mums and daisies delivered by Sally Bryson upon my mother s death. It was very thoughtful of you all to remember me. I appreciate your concern. Marsha Jensen Yeagley and the Family of Donna Jensen First Presbyterian Church, Thank you for coming to the Brunch and your continued support. We appreciate so many of you supporting us in your prayers, time and donations. You are such a blessing to our ministry and our students! Thanks again, United Campus Ministry Sympathies to: Betty Fisher and Family on the death of her sister, Wanda Ellis, on Thursday, February 9th. Orlena Moyer and Family on the death of her grandmother, DeEtte Huffman, on January 27th. LENTEN LUNCHEONS Lenten Lunches are held every Friday at Noon during Lent. The lunches are sponsored by the Kearney Ministerial Association and are open to everyone. The community is invited to the Fellowship Hall of First United Methodist Church, 4500 Linden Drive. The cost for the lunch is $5 per person, with a portion of the proceeds being given to local missions. Life Through the Cross is the theme with the focus verse: 1 Corinthians 1:18 The teaching about the cross seems foolish to those who are lost. But to us who are being saved it is the power of God. REFOCUS FOR LENT Give up complaining focus on gratitude. Give up harsh judgments think kind thoughts. Give up worry trust God to provide. Give up discouragement be full of hope. Give up bitterness turn to forgiveness. Give up hatred return good for evil. Give up anger be more patient. Give up pettiness become mature. Give up jealousy pray for trust. Give up gossiping control your tongue. Give up sin turn to virtue. Give up giving up persevere. -Author unknown

4 CHURCH ANNOUNCEMENTS SESSION NOTES The Session held their monthly meeting on Tuesday, February 21st. Below is a summary of the actions taken by the Session. The Session approved the membership transfers of Cory and Angie Palmer to First Presbyterian Church in Broken Bow, Nebraska, and Gertrude Brown to First Presbyterian Church in Nebraska City, Nebraska. The Session approved changing the date of the April Session meeting to Tuesday, April 24th. A joint meeting with the Board of Deacons will start at 6:30 p.m. After conclusion of joint meeting, Session and Deacons will meet separately for their respective monthly meetings. Elders Gary Feind and Orlena Moyer were elected as Co-chairs of the 2012 Nominating Committee. Section VII Policies of the new Administrative Manual was reviewed and adopted by the Session. This section included the job descriptions for all church staff. SAVE LABELS FOR CASH Please save your Best Choice labels (UPC symbol) and bring them to the church where a box will be located in the church office. For every 1,000 labels we will receive $30. Best Choice products are available at Grand Central Apple Market. Some Best Choice products excluded are aluminum soda cans, aerosol cans, and cigarettes. We have reached 500+ labels but keep collecting for another 1,000 labels. Thank you! PRIME OF LIFE Prime of Life will meet on Sunday, March 4, 2012 at 6:00 p.m. in the Family Life Center. Hosts for March are: Bob and Thea Houser, John and Sandy McKirahan, and Barbara Stevenson. Contact one of the hosts to confirm your attendance. The program will be a presentation by a representative from the Crossroads Mission Center. Prime of Life is a social group that meets at the church on the first Sunday evening of each month for a light meal, delightful program, and wonderful fellowship. We want to extend an open invitation to everyone of the mature age of 55 or older. welcome. Singles and couples are SHEPHERD LEADERS COFFEE Sunday, March 4, 2012 The Deacons are hosting a coffee for the Shepherd Leaders immediately after the worship service in the library on Sunday, March 4, Please come as we share ideas on how to care for our members (flocks) and learn what it means to be a Shepherd Leader. We promise not to keep you long! Shepherd Leaders for the 2012 year include: Bev Gustafson, Kathy Gappa, Sara Sup, Suzzie Bresley, Germaine Oldfather, Barb Andersen, Thea Houser, Barb Friskopp, Joan Hartman, Susan Ingram, Georgia Byrn, and Karen Diestler. A BIG Thank You goes out to all of you for your help in supporting our church!

5 LADIES OF FIRST PRESBYTERIAN The Women s Bible Study circles began the third week of September, but we still encourage you to sign up for our evening group, the afternoon group or the suppertime group whatever fits your schedule. This year the study is Confessing the Beatitudes created by Margaret Aymer. Hannah Circle 7:00 p.m. Monday, March 19 Janet Pickens Home Ruth Circle 1:30 p.m. Tuesday, March 20 Church Classroom B.A.G. Ladies Circle 5:30 p.m. Wednesday, March 21 Church Library 2012 FLOWER CHART Please take a few moments to sign up to contribute flowers to glorify God s house on Sunday and to honor or celebrate your loved ones! CHIMES DEADLINE Just a reminder if you would like something published in the Chimes, the church s monthly newsletter, deadline is the 20 th of each month. Thank you! OUR LOVED ONES IN MILITARY SERVICE David Hild is the son of Jack and Pat Hild. He joined the Army National Guard when he was a Junior in High School and is now in his 15 th year of service. He is a member of the 1195TC Unit out of Kearney, Lexington, and McCook, serving currently as Platoon Sargeant at McCook. David has served two tours of duty in Iraq and also helped with efforts in New Orleans after hurricane Katrina. David and his wife, Holly, have two children, Alex, three, and Collins, two months. They live in Schuyler, Nebraska, where he is a State Farm Agent. They are members of the Presbyterian Church in Schuyler. BOOK BROWSING Anne Morrow Lindberg s Gift from the Sea is on the PW Book List for 2012 and can be found on the 09E shelf. In this beloved classic, the author shares her meditations on youth and age; love and marriage; peace, solitude and contentment as she sets them down during a brief vacation by the sea. It is a book to be read slowly, savored, re-read, meditated and mused on. Its message is timely and timeless. To check out a book, do you know the drill? Choose a book from the catalogue listings in the 3-ring black notebook on the file cabinet or find a book by subject matter on a shelf. Sign the loaner card and place it in the smaller basket. Return the book to the larger basket. March into the library and enjoy the music of the written word.

6 THE AMERICAN BOYCHOIR On Monday, April 23, the American Boychoir will be traveling to Kearney from Colorado Springs. The Worship and Music Committee has volunteered our church to host the boys overnight. Founded in Columbus, Ohio in 1937, the choir has been located in Princeton, New Jersey, since Its members boys in grades 4 through 8 come from around the country to pursue a rigorous academic and musical curriculum at the American Boychoir School. There are 30 boys in the choir, so we need 15 families who could provide them with lodging and breakfast. To show their appreciation for our hospitality, the choir has offered to do a private mini-concert for the host families upon their arrival at our church. If possible, we would also like to offer them a potluck dinner. They will be traveling to Lincoln the next day. If you could host two boys (separate beds), please let Sandy McKirahan or Kathleen Johnston know. This is a great opportunity for our church to extend our hospitality to the United States premier concert boy s choir. TYLER NEWBY S EAGLE SCOUT COURT OF HONOR Tyler Newby, First Presbyterian Church's nursery coordinator, signed up for cub scouts as a Tiger Cub in He has worked hard and been active in scouting for the past 10 years and attained the Eagle Scout rank on Eagle Scout is the highest rank attainable in the Boy Scouting program of the Boy Scouts of America (BSA). Tyler, along with his parents, Jeff & Rona Newby, kindly invite you to Tyler's Eagle Scout Court of Honor to be held on Sunday, March 25th, 2012 at 3PM in the sanctuary at First Presbyterian Church. The Eagle Scout Court of Honor is a time to reflect on the scouts accomplishments and present him with his award. Refreshments and fellowship to follow in the Family Life Center. DAYLIGHT SAVINGS TIME MARCH 11, 2012 Turn your clocks ahead 1 hour on Saturday night. EQUAL EXCHANGE PRODUCTS Why not consider giving a gift of Fair Trade coffee, tea or hot cocoa? These products make great additions to a gift basket. Just add some mugs to the basket and you re set for an easy gift!

7 WEAR GREEN BRING GREEN Sunday, March 18 Following Worship Service Family Life Center Please come and enjoy an Irish meal on Sunday, March 18th! This event will be happening right after the worship service. The Deacons are asking for your support. We are raising money to assist one of our own members, Dirk Shultz, with a treadmill, something that he uses every day and is in sore need of replacing! We look forward to seeing you on this lucky day! Menu: Irish Stew Rolls & Butter Assorted Pies

8 Taize Worship Service Sunday, March 11, :00 p.m. A TAIZE Worship Service will be held the Second Sunday of each month The TAIZE Community was first developed in Taize, France by Brother Roger Shutz in the 1940 s with an ecumenical group of church people from all over the world. It is from this community that TAIZE worship has come. Our faith begins and ends in worship; yet so often our worship can be submerged in a welter of instruction, edification and moral exhortation. In many churches on a Sunday morning there is little opportunity for corporate quiet, for reflection, for focusing in on the God who speaks to us in the silence of our hearts. The great contribution made by the TAIZE Community has been the popularization of a more contemplative approach to worship. TAIZE worship includes candlelight, prayers, readings, soft music, and silence. The service is very meditative and offers a wonderful opportunity to be silent and center on the Lord. The service is open to the entire community. Come as you are and bring your friends. Sponsored by the Worship and Music Committee of First Presbyterian Church, Kearney WEDNESDAY NIGHT LIVE January 11 March 28 5:30-8:30 p.m. February 29 March 7 March 14 March 21 March 28 Burritos BBQ Sandwiches Pigs in Blankets Swiss Steak Chicken & Noodles Spanish Rice Coleslaw Macaroni & Cheese Potato Casserole Mashed Potatoes Cupcakes Potato Wedges Carrot/Celery Sticks Corn Salad Cookies Brownies/Bars Cake Cupcakes 5:30-6:00 pm Adults - Sunday Spice; K-5 th Grade Vocal Choir 6:00-6:30 pm Dinner Time for all groups 6:30-7:00 pm K-5th Grade 6:30-7:30 pm Time-Travelers, Ghosts and Zombies Adult Lenten Study 6:30-7:00 pm Middle/Senior Youth Groups Group Time 7:00-7:30 pm Games for all groups 7:30-8:30 pm Middle School Youth Group Confirmation Class Hope to see you there!!!!

9 CHRISTIAN EDUCATION NEWS SOUPER BOWL SUNDAY FOOD DRIVE THANK YOU Thanks to everyone who donated food and money for the youth group's Souper Bowl Sunday food drive this year! The donations were delivered to the new Crossroads shelter in Kearney on Feb 8th during WNL by some of our youth group members. SENIOR HIGH YOUTH GROUP JANUARY ACTIVITY The Senior High Youth Group enjoyed an hour of bowling during Big Apple s Pins, Pizza, and Pop in January. Dylan had time to practice one of his trick shots. Check the church website or Facebook page for photos. We then enjoyed a visit to Topperz for ice cream. RECREATION DAY Saturday, March 10 1:00-2:30 p.m. Parents and Grandparents, mark your calendar and plan to bring the little ones to church on March 10 th from 1:00-2:30 p.m. Light snack provided. We have a lot of playing in store Dodgeball, 4 Square, and Basketball. Nursery Supervision provided for the younger children. No registration necessary. For more details contact the church office. WEDNESDAY NIGHT LIVE Wednesday Night Live meets every Wednesday beginning at 5:30 p.m. It s fun for all and programming is designed for all ages. The common meal costs $1 for students and $2 for adults. Please join us. SUNDAY SCHOOL Classes are open! Whether you are 3 yrs or 103, please join us Sunday mornings for Sunday school. The bell rings at 9 am. While we take attendance, we don t give tardies or report cards! We have three adult classes to choose from. Thank you to all who participate, we couldn t do it without both teachers and students

10 FREE MOVIE SHOWING Saturday, March 3 9:30 a.m. Cinema 8 Theatre Premier showing of the newest Veggie Tales Movie! The Solid Rock will be offering a free showing of the new Veggie Tales movie, Robin Good and His Not-So-Merry Men, on March 3rd, the release date of the movie, at 9:30 a.m. at the Cinema 8 Theatre. This is a great opportunity to take the kids, grandkids, or even neighborhood kids to see it on the big screen. Refreshments will be available for purchase. The Solid Rock will also have the DVD available for purchase at the theater. Since this new film is a parody of helping the poor, we are offering those attending an opportunity to contribute to Mercy Meals of Nebraska. This organization arranges packaging of food that is then delivered by the Orphan Grain Train to needy Third World countries. Please understand there is no obligation to contribute to attend the movie. CHRISTIAN EDUCATION OPPORTUNITIES The Christian Education Committee is actively seeking a Sunday School Superintendent OR Co- Superintendents. This person(s) will work and is supported by the pastor and the Christian Education Committee to oversee the Sunday School Program. Please contact Lorraine Fiend at (308) if you are interested and/or more information. Sunday School Superintendent Volunteer Position The duties of the Superintendent of Sunday School at First Presbyterian Church of Kearney include: Securing teachers for classes that meet on Sunday mornings Coordinating selection of curriculum Facilitating teacher training in the fall Organize the teacher commission in September Become a member of the CE Committee Wednesday Night Live Coordinator The responsibilities of the Wednesday Night Live Coordinator at First Presbyterian Church of Kearney include: Programing, Education, Recreation, and Common meal SAVE THE DATES: JUNE 24-28, 2012 VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL SKY Everything is Possible with God

11 TIME-TRAVELERS, GHOSTS, AND ZOMIES A Lenten Study Wednesdays, February 29 March 28 6:30-7:30 p.m. Family Life Center Have you ever wondered what the Bible has to say about zombies and ghosts? There are a whole range of topics we don t often speak of in church: time-travelers, superheroes, apparitions, and tales of the macabre. What does our faith have to say about these things? How do the questions we have about life and death, and life beyond death relate to our faith in the One who has conquered death? Come and explore some interesting Bible stories as we seek to more fully understand the passion, death and resurrection of our Lord. Listed below are the topics, scripture texts and themes which we will examine each Wednesday. Bring your Bible. Pages to help with the lecture and discussion will be handed out on a week-by-week basis. If you cannot come to the entire study, you are invited to come to one or several of them. Although short texts are listed, it is suggested that you read the larger story in which the text is imbedded. Wednesday, February 29 Déjá Vu All Over Again Topic: Time Travelers in the Bible Texts: Luke 23:41, Mark 9:4; Genesis 14:17-24 Theme: Mysteries of Time: The present time and eternity, end time Wednesday, March 7 Who Ya Gonna Call? Topic: Ghosts Texts: Deuteronomy 18:10-11; 1 Samuel 18:25; Acts 12:15; 1 Corinthians 14:4 Theme: Being rational about the supernatural Wednesday, March 14 The Walking Dead Topic: Zombies Texts: Zechariah 14:12; Matthew 27:52-53 Theme: There is more to eternal life than life after death. Wednesday, March 21 Who I Am and What I Do Topic: Secrets of Superheroes Texts: Judges 16:17; 1 Samuel 16:7; Mark 8:29-30, 9:9 Theme: Samson: Superman David: Batman Wednesday, March 28 Gospel, Ghastly and Grim Topic: Tales of the Macabre Texts: Judges 19:17; 2 Kings 2:24, 9:35; Acts 5:10; Mark 15:34 Theme: The horror of the cross is better seen in juxtaposition with other stories. Come to supper at 6:00 pm and stay to study together.

12 OTHER ANNOUNCEMENTS CROSSROADS CENTER RESCUE MISSION UPDATE Greetings from the newly opened Crossroads Center Rescue Mission! With awesome support from the central Nebraska community, the doors are open and guests have moved in. Over 20 individuals are now staying at our Crossroads Center. Some have been here from the first day; others have stayed only one night. Some have made awesome progress in a short time; some are reluctant to be part of the 4-phrase program we are implementing. Some are pitching in and working hard to prepare food and keep the building clean; others are slower to participate. Almost everyday there have been devotions in the morning, Bible study in the evening as well as daily group meetings and individual meetings with our program director, Pam Tillman, and our guests. Also, several sessions of the Dave Ramsey Financial Peace University have been presented thanks to Pastor Dave at Hope Evangelical Free Church. Other volunteer leaders have presented daily courses on identify theft, food preparation and nutrition, coping skills and several other relevant topics. And, each day God sends or calls individuals to seek our services or assist us in a variety of ways! It is a powerful and awesome experience to be involved is this Mission to give glory to God through the helping of people! Many Christians from many area congregations over a multi-county area have made financial donations, offered prayers on our behalf, and given donations of their time, talent and goods. Fundraising events have been held or are underway! The excitement is very encouraging to the Crossroads staff and guests! And, now that we are open, we are better able to answer the most frequently asked question: What do you need? Our answer comes in the form of a critical needs list which we will attempt to update routinely for you. Hopefully, this will help guide you to answer the question when asked by the members of your congregations and the community. Our most critical needs are as follows: 1. Food eggs, milk, fresh fruit and vegetables, pasta, dried beans, cheese and canned foods especially in #6 or #10 cans. 2. Transportation for guests to medical appointments, jobs and job interviews, and support group meetings. 3. Phone cards 4. Paper products 5. Laundry products for use in high efficiency washers 6. Laundry baskets or bags 7. Trash cans large and small and trash bags. 8. Personal hygiene products 9. Cleaning products 10. Plastic totes 11. Food storage containers 4, 6 & 8 quart size 12. Baby monitor Also, please pray for our guests as they work back towards independence and for their spiritual growth. Census as of Wednesday, February 20, individuals FREE SEMINAR Family & Sexual Violence In Our Community A free series of public seminars presented by The S.A.F.E. Center. Seminars will be held on Mondays and Thursdays February 27th March 8th 6:00 p.m. 8:30 p.m. at The S.A.F.E. Center office 3710 Central Avenue, Suite 10 Please call to register!

13 EASTER LILIES 2012 We are taking orders for Easter Lilies to be placed in the Sanctuary on Easter morning and then be given to shut-ins or the designated person or family. If you would like to order one of these plants, please fill out the sheet below and place in the offering plate or turn in to the church office. The church will place the orders, so we ask that you enclose the cost of $13.95 with your order. Please designate if you would like your lily delivered to someone or would like to keep the lily for yourself. Name: Address: Phone: Given in Honor/Memory (circle one) of: I would like my lily delivered to a shut-in I will deliver my lily. If member of the church, please give name I would like to keep the lily for myself. If you plan to keep the lily for yourself, please take it from the sanctuary after the 10:30 a.m. Service on Easter morning. The Deacons will deliver the other lilies. If you have any questions, please call the church office ( ) during office hours. DEADLINE for ordering Easter Lilies is March 30th.

14 MARCH VOLUNTEER LIST LITURGISTS March 4 Judy Rothenberger March 11 Michael Bryson March 18 Vern Plambeck March 25 Doug Giles ACOLYTES March 4 Ethan Kinney March 11 William Hoback March 18 Cade Nicol and Forrest McCrea March 25 Molly Hoback and Natalie Kratzer GREETERS March 4 Barb Friskopp and Emily State March 11 Tim & Ivy Hanson March 18 Scott Kratzer Family March 25 Larry & Barb Meyer April 1 Ron & Diane Panowicz COFFEE HOSTS March 4 Gayle & Wilma Woodruff, Lissa Woodruff & Ethan Kenney March 11 Thea & Bob Houser March 18 Deacons March 25 Sara Sup & Suzzie Bresley April 1 Christian Education HOSPITAL CALLERS February 26-March 3 Judy Rothenberger March 4-10 Thea Houser March Kathy Morrow March Suzzie Bresley March Lorraine Feind April 1-7 Jean Johnson REMINDER If your schedule does not permit you to be here on your assigned Sunday, please trade with someone else and notify the church office at USHERS March 4 Bob & Kay Eckwert Alan Rees Jean Johnson Mary Jo Morrow Beth Johnson March 11 Emily State Ron & Diane Panowicz Mick & Suzzie Bresley John McKirahan March 18 Shawni Wright Mary Kulhanek Joan Hartman Ann Young Richard & Sandy Asher March 25 Tim & Ivy Hanson Eldin & Annabelle Wells Julie Tye Vern Plambeck March 4 COMMUNION SERVERS Patricia Elliott Richard Elliott Doug Giles Pat Hild John McKirahan Lissa Woodruff FLOWERS March 4 Jean & Cynthe Johnson March 11 Mary Kulhanek March 18 Rodger & Kay Payne March 25 Barbara Stevenson April 1

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16 First Presbyterian Church Non-Profit Organization th Avenue U.S. POSTAGE PAID Kearney, NE Kearney, NE Permit #6 RETURN SERVICE REQUESTED UNITED CAMPUS MINISTRY PASTA DINNER FUNDRAISER Sunday, March 4 11:30 a.m. 1:00 p.m. First United Methodist Church 4500 Linden Drive Freewill Offering Sponsored by: First Presbyterian, First Christian, Faith United Methodist, and First United Methodist Churches of Kearney DESSERTS NEEDED United Campus Ministry needs 8 desserts for their Pasta Bar Fundraiser on March 4, 2012 at First United Methodist Church. Please sign up on the sheet in the Narthex or contact Rose in the church office if you can provide a dessert. Thank you!

17 MARCH BIRTHDAYS Joe Hanson West 8 th Street, Kearney NE /5 Nate Panowicz Hutchins Ave Apt 202, York NE /6 Ron Panowicz th Avenue, Kearney NE /6 Sarah Armbruster East 27 th Street Kearney NE /7 Joshua Smith West 29 th Street, Kearney NE /7 Max Rademacher West 44th Street, Kearney NE /8 Harley Watson Avenue Q, Kearney NE /8 Lynnda Shaffer th Avenue, Kearney NE /9 Carol Smith Country Club Lane, Kearney NE /9 Sharon Swett Parklane Drive, Kearney NE /9 Phil Feese Kings Court, Kearney NE /14 Bob Wagner th Ave Apt 13, Kearney NE /14 Raygan Wright... PO Box 63, Elm Creek NE /16 William Lindsay West 49 th Street, Kearney NE /19 Jack Hild West Highway 30, Kearney NE /20 Ryan Shultz th Avenue, Kearney NE /20 Lissa Woodruff West 34 th Street, Kearney NE /20 Stephanie Kounovsky Avenue E, Kearney NE /24 Stan Johnston Glenwood Road, Kearney NE /26 Kassidy Hurt West 26 th Street, Kearney NE /28 Leonard DeBrie... 4 Crestview Drive, Kearney NE /29 If your birthday is not on our list, please contact the church office. Thanks!