October 7

On Wednesday, October 7, we welcome back Austin Assay, a videographer who is helping us tell the story of First Covenant through video. Austin will be capturing footage as we gather for Wednesday Night Dinner, giving others a glimpse of the community, fellowship and joy that are part of life at FCC.

We know being in front of a camera can make some of us a little camera-shy, but it takes all of us to help share the full story of who we are as a church. We hope you’ll join us and help us capture the spirit of First Covenant! To see some of Austin Assay’s previous work, visit our new website at fccomaha.org.

October 10

Looking for a practical way to make a difference in our community? Join us at Heartland Hope, 2021 U Street, on Saturday, October 10th from 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM. Heartland Hope's mission is to bring hope to our community. Not only does Heartland Hope provide groceries but they also provide employment resources, assistance with applying for SNAP and community referrals to help people rise above economic crises. Let's make a difference together!

October 10

You are invited to SoulCollage® on Saturday, October 10th from 9-noon in the Fellowship Hall. SoulCollage® is a wonderful way to listen to what your soul wants to say to you. It is a multi-leveled, creative process, with no need to be “artsy." By using images in a safe, contemplative space, we use our imagination and intuition to create personal collaged cards that help us connect more to self, others and Spirit. 

Working in a quiet environment, we will honor each person's unique process and have a time for group sharing. It is a profound process…one for personal enjoyment and self-discovery. It is a relaxed and enjoyable process of prayer and meditation to listen to your soul.

All materials are provided for a small donation of $20. Please bring a pair of scissors and your own drink and snacks. If you have any questions or would like to register, reach out to Cathy Christiansen at Cathy.c@cox.net. Cathy Mann Christiansen is a trained SoulCollage® facilitator.

October 17 & 18

Mark your calendars for our Fall Speaker Weekend! We are excited to welcome Dr. Sophia Magallanes-Tsang, Professor of Old Testament at North Park Theological Seminary. She will share with us about how to thoughtfully and prayerfully understand and apply Scripture. We look forward to an inspiring weekend of learning, discovery and deeper engagement with Scripture!

Weekend Schedule:

Saturday

Session 1: 4:30-6:00 PM

Dinner: 6:00-7:00 PM

Session 2: 7:00-8:00 PM

Sunday

Q & A: 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM

October 18

Don’t miss out on the fun! FCC will be at the Immaculate Conception Bowlatorium, 2701 S 25th St, on Sunday, October 18th from 2:30-4:30 PM. Bring your family and friends and a treat to share. Join us for an afternoon of bowling, laughter and fellowship. Everyone is welcome—see you there!

This summer we welcomed several new members to our Lead Team. We are grateful to have Blair Andrews, Mary Andrews, Julie Bonin, Carrie Ericson, Brian Frodermann, Abe Lambert, Mimi Moore and Jim Small serving on our Lead Team along with Pastors Greg and Coby. Jim Small is now our new Chairperson and Blair Andrews is our Vice-Chair. Each Lead Team member also is a liaison to one or more of our church teams. Here is a breakdown of where each team member is serving.

Financial Stewardship - Abe Lambert

Personnel Relations Team - Brian Frodermann & Mimi Moore

Adult Christian Formation Team - Blair Andrews

Student Ministries - Julie Bonin

Missions Teams (Love the World, Love Omaha, Love FCC) - Mimi Moore

FCC Care Team - Mary Andrews

Children's Christian Formation Team - Carrie Ericson

Properties Team - Jim Small

Worship Arts Team - Mary Andrews

Thank you Lead Team for all your work on behalf of FCC.

Can it already be a month since All Church Retreat? Here are a few pictures from our time together at camp.

This week's Scripture:

Colossians 2:6-15

Memory Verses:

Colossians 1:19-20