eNews December 6, 2018
Sermons from December 2
Sanctuary Worship
The Promise Fulfilled
211 Central & South Worship
Numb, Fractured & Twisted
Congregation News
211 Worship: Advent: 5 Love Languages
How are you preparing to celebrate the birthday of Jesus? In 211 we will learn to communicate love more as Jesus did. Invite someone to learn alongside you! Merry Christmas!
Advent & Christmas Event Schedule
There are a number of worship service, events, and serving opportunities happening at Christ Lincoln this season. View our event schedule and join us for worship, fellowship, and fun!
Advent Sanctuary Worship
Wednesday, December 12; 5:00
or 7:00 pm; SMC
Join us for Advent Worship on Wednesday at either 5:00 pm or 7:00 pm in the Sanctuary.
Some Church Entrances to be Locked on Sundays
To ensure the safety of our congregation, all doors on our Central Campus except those indicated by a yellow circle in the   attached map will be locked from the outside on Sunday mornings.
Christ Lincoln Christmas Gift Ideas
Looking for fun Christmas gift ideas? Give Christ Lincoln merchandise. Ball caps, PopSockets, tumblers, and much more are available at the Bookstore in 211. Contact Sue Anne Philson for ideas.
Next Steps
Connect
Sign Up Now for the Volleyball League
Registration Deadline: Friday, December 28; League starts Sunday, January 13
Join our competitive or recreational volleyball league! Games will be played on Sunday afternoons. Deadline is December 28th. Register here or contact Sue Anne Philson with questions.
Foundations: Christmas Party
Saturday, December 8; 5:00 pm; Philson Home (500 Pier 1, Lincoln, NE, 68528)
Foundations is having a Christmas party! Join our college-age ministry for snacks, cookie decorating, an ugly sweater competition, and a white elephant gift swap. We hope to see you there this Saturday!
Gather: Christmas Mystery Dining Experience
Registration Deadline: Tuesday, Dec. 11; Dinner: Friday, Dec. 14; 6:00 pm
Our Gather fellowship group is doing a mystery destination dining experience! Wear your ugly Christmas sweater! Register here. You will be contacted the day of the event to find out our mystery destination! Contact Sue Anne Philson with questions.
Grow
Christian Readers Group
Tuesday, December 11; 7:00 pm; SE Fellowship Hall
Join Christian Readers Group for The Prince by Francine Rivers. This story of King Saul and David is told from the perspective of Jonathan, son of Saul and friend of David.
Christmas Choir Concert
Wednesday, December 19; 7:00 pm; SMC
Experience the beauty of Christmas music! Be blessed by the Christmas Choir Concert with choirs, orchestra, and favorite Christmas carols. Bring family and friends!
Serve
Tax Credits: 2018 or 2019?
If you plan to itemize every other year, we can now receive additional gifts by January 31 originally intended for ministry support during 2019. Questions? Contact Tom Grunow , ext 107.
Give the Gift of Financial Peace
Bless someone you know with a money management gift for life! Gift certificates for Christ Financial Peace University classes are available in the church office (value $125, purchase now $100).
Questions About Charitable Gift Deductions?
" 7 Things Every Church Member Needs to Know About Charitable Contributions ” is now available on the web, in church displays, Commons reception desk, by email, or call Tom Grunow at ext. 220.
Christmas Meal Baskets
Looking for a way to give back this Christmas season? Donate $25 and provide a meal for families in need. Mark your check or envelope as "Christmas Basket" and drop it in an offering tray or in the church office. Surplus transfers to Meal Ministry, which will continue to bless families throughout the year.
Go
Thank You for Being Christ to Lincoln!
Thank you for being Christ to Lincoln! Want to serve some more? Volunteer or Donate for Night to Shine (February 8), or support our next Serve Lincoln Event (March 30).
Year-End Gift Counseling Opportunity
Monday, December 31; Until 9:00 pm (No Appointment Needed); Church Office
Stop by the church office and meet with Tom Grunow to receive guidance and counsel on any year-end gifts you're planning to make. Tom will also be available to receive your year-end gifts to the church.
Family Ministries
Advent Meals Begin: Desserts Needed
Wednesday, December 12; 5:30 - 6:40 pm; Fellowship Hall
Enjoy meatballs and mac & cheese, plus assorted desserts between Advent services. All proceeds support the 50 high schoolers attending the National Youth Gathering. Sign up here to provide a dessert!
Festival of Trees Silent Auction
Silent Auction: Saturday - Sunday, Dec. 1 - 9; Central Campus
Decorate a 3-foot tree in a creative theme for our silent auction, benefiting our middle school youth's summer mission trips. We provide the trees (new this year: wreaths!), you provide the decorations. View details and reserve your tree or wreath here.
Christ Lincoln Schools
Thanks for Supporting Our Auction!
Christ Lincoln Schools is grateful for all who supported our annual event with donations, financial gifts, attendance and bidding. You helped us raise $61,660 to support our ministry. Thank you!
Learn More About Us
Inquire now about Elementary School(K-5) for the 2019-20 school year and Child Care openings at our new South Campus and spots that will open up at our Central Campus.
Career Opportunities
Part-Time Seasonal Clerical Assistant (Family Ministries)
Christ Lincoln is seeking a talented individual to assist the Family Ministries team with record-keeping, supply procurement, and financial management. Visit our website for details, or contact Carol Pagel to apply.
South Coordinator Children's Ministry
Christ Lincoln is seeking a talented individual to assist the Family Ministries team by contributing to the programs and education for children, youth and their families on a part time, seasonal basis. Position responsibilities include overseeing routine children’s ministries (Sunday School, Wednesday Night Live) and facilitating other educational ministries occurring during those two time frames as needed. Visit our website for details, or contact Carol Pagel to apply.
Quick Links
Connect With Us
ChristLincoln.org
(402) 483-7774
4325 Sumner Street
Lincoln, NE 68516