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Posts from March 2017
The sights and smells wafting from the Family Life Center last Sunday were sweetly delicious of the more than fifteen competing chili’s and also mildly bitter, as we could only crown one grand champion. There were far more smiles than frowns to go around, however, as this years chili cook off as attendees fluttered from table to table to see what…
The Missouri River District invites you to the Retirement Celebration for Rev. Dr. Dan L. Flanagan on Saturday, April 29th. Please note the reservation and payment deadline of Friday, April 14, 2017. Event Details: Location: Omaha Storm Chasers Werner Park (located at 12356 Parkway, Papillion, NE). Meal: 6 pm Game Time: 7:05 pm Cost: $25…
We’re often asked the question “How early can you start using a heart-based approach with kids? Here are some thoughts about one ingredient, the biblical concept of honor: We believe a heart-based approach to parenting starts at Day 1. At the National Center for Biblical Parenting we’ve identified different character qualities to work on and…
This Sunday, the Family Life Center will be a melting pot of delicious aromas and flavors as the United Methodist Men’s Group hosts the Chili Cookoff! We have surpassed more than thirteen entrants into the competition where one winner with the best chili recipe will emerge victorious. The real winners are those who get to…
Volunteers in Mission is planning a trip to the Holy Land from Sept. 5 to 16 and would like to extend an invitation to others in our conference to join in this life changing experience! The group will be visiting several organizations that are supported as Advance or Partner Projects of the United Methodist Church,…
Friday March 10th marks the third outing for our young adults group, F.O.Y.P. (Fellowship of Young People). In keeping with a now annual tradition in the Lenten season, the “FOYP-ers” will be attending St. Patrick’s Catholic Church on 204th and Maple Street for their Fish Fry. The F.O.Y.P. group gets together on a monthly basis, planning…
And you thought church camp was only for the young! Camp Fontanelle offers summer camp opportunities for the young and old alike! Is there a special preschooler or young grade schooler in your life? You could attend one of our Guardian Angel or SonShine Camps and spend 24 or 48 hours learning about God, swimming,…
Beginning April 1, the Nebraska United Methodist Foundation will have scholarship applications available online for seminary students or students pursuing a career in church leadership at www.numf.org/scholarships. Through this program, the Foundation awards nearly $20,000 in scholarship funds. The Foundation is pleased to be able to administer these scholarships to individuals who are members of…