Worship Time: 9:30 am Sunday

Please join us for  Advent Services every WEDNESDAY at 7:00pm

The church youth group is also selling Christmas cookies.

Please contact Pastor Kuhlman if you would like to order cookies for Christmas.

9:15 Sunday School & Bible Class

10:30 am Divine Service  

Listen to the weekly sermon anytime at Pastor Brent Kuhlman's Blog 

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Area News and Events  

Operation Santa

The Elmwood Giving Tree is located in the foyer of the Clements and Drevo Law and Insurance offices on Main Street. Tags are on the tree and ready to be chosen for shopping. There are 28 tags this year please stop by, take a tag and shop for a child. 

It's sponsored by the Christian Church. It is for the kids of area families.  Each year the school determines who the letters go to and the families send their wish lists to Kris Schrader. 

Each child has a tag on the tree. No names, just sex, and age with the items they asked for. Requests are wide-ranging.... clothes, gift cards, games, toys, etc.

The gifts are to be returned by December 13 (unwrapped) to the insurance office. If you have any questions you can ask Penny Richter can answer any questions (Families will pick up their gifts on December 16 at the church.

Bess Streeter Aldrich House and Museum

The Bess Streeter Aldrich house was busy on during the Holiday Extravaganza. Over 70 people toured the house and viewed the various rooms decorated for the Christmas season. Various community organizations from the Cub Scouts to the 4-H Club and the elementary school helped decorate trees into a festive wonderland. 

Make sure to not only FOLLOW the Bess Streeter Aldrich House and Museum on Facebook but subscribe to their feed so you don't miss any of the announcements. 

Here is the full article in the Plattsmouth paper -- READ MORE HERE

As you plan your Holiday get-togethers, consider the Aldrich House. Starting November 25, we will be completely decorated for our Journey Into Christmas event. Why not have your civic groups and other clubs meet in this beautiful environment. Contact us to learn about the options.

 The Christmas trees and decorations fill each room and are a sight to behold! 

"The Forgotten Carols” Kicks Off Christmas Season at the Lofte

Manley, NE [November 28, 2018] - The Lofte Community Theatre in Manley announces the opening of its Christmas production, “The Forgotten Carols,” on December 2 at 7 pm. The script and original music are written by Michael McLean. Mr. McLean was the producer for the Mormon Tabernacle Choir for nearly 20 years. The music and story are family friendly and will soon have you in the Christmas spirit.

Directed by Kevin Colbert of Weeping Water, "The Forgotten Carols" tells the story of Connie Lou, a nurse whose empty life is changed when Uncle John, a new patient she is attending, recounts the story of Christ's birth as told by little-known characters in the nativity story. The accounts from the Innkeeper, the Shepherd, and others help the nurse discover what the world has forgotten about Christmas, ultimately encouraging her to open her heart to the joy of this special season.

Sara Mattix of Bellevue stars as Nurse Connie Lou. Kevin Colbert is pulling double duty in this production both directing and starring in the role of the mysterious Uncle John. Rounding out the cast are John Bell of Omaha, Brenda Jones of Louisville, Vic Kiefer of Plattsmouth, Lynette Boyce of Lincoln, Brandy Hall of Papillion and Scott Pope of Eagle. Also in the production is a community choir directed by Brandy Hall. Choir members include Lyle Reinholz, Megan Lane, Rebecca Adams, Lily Borland, Timothy Campbell Christina Daley, Jeff Hanson, Pat Lane, Jerry Patry, Ken Patry, Kendra Reynolds and Nick Roth all of Omaha, Adele Bakirane, Gabriella Bakirane and Bob Boyce of Lincoln, Jean Colbert and Tyge Thomas of Weeping Water, Molly Feile and Chelsea Lulla of Ashland, Ken Snyder, Janet Sorensen, Abraham Vidaurre and Jim Wolcott of Elmwood and Diana Geditz of Louisville.

Production dates are December 2, 3, 7-10 and 15-17. Showtimes are 7 pm Thursdays, Fridays, and Saturdays. Sunday performances are 2 pm matinees. All seats are reserved and cost $19.

The Lofte Community Theatre is located just east of the town of Manley and their box office number is 402-234-2553.

Tobacco Education & Advocacy of the Midlands Honors Community

(Papillion, NE) – It was a full house for Tobacco Education & Advocacy of the Midlands (T.E.A.M.) 1st Annual Awards Luncheon at CHI Health Midlands in Papillion on Wednesday, November 18, 2017.

T.E.A.M. appreciates the value of building sustainable partnerships with individuals and organizations that align themselves with its own mission in reducing the negative effects of tobacco in Sarpy and Cass Counties.

Over forty local organizations partner together to reduce the negative impact of tobacco in our communities by educating and advocating for healthy tobacco-free areas.

Community leaders, policymakers, coalition members, and volunteers were led by Master of Ceremonies Chris Tointon, Greater Omaha YMCA President & CEO, and Autumn Burns, T.E.A.M. Sarpy Coordinator spoke about “What is Tobacco Really Costing Us?”

Cigarette waste is the #1 littered item on the planet and that waste is filled with cancer-causing chemicals that leach into our soil, groundwater, lakes, & streams. In an effort to reduce the number of toxic chemicals in young children; nationally over 1,500 cities have made their playgrounds & parks tobacco-free. Locally, T.E.A.M. assists in similar policy creation to create healthy, tobacco-free outdoor recreation areas for community members to enjoy. The Outdoor Recreation Facility of the Year was awarded to Kingsbury Hills Sanitary Improvement District in unincorporated Sarpy County.

There are over 176 million pounds of cigarette butts discarded each year in the US alone & a group of elementary age youth care about their environment and wanted to spread the word. According to the kids, one needs to pick up trash for their family, neighborhood and community to be an honorary member. Because that is what is most important to their cause and their hearts. Everyone keeping the Earth clean by doing their part. The 2017 Advocate of the Year award went to the Litter Gitters.

The community of the Year was awarded to the Village of Greenwood as the board of trustees unanimously passed a resolution that designates all recreational facilities as tobacco-free. The new rule prohibits tobacco use at parks, playgrounds, swimming facilities, walking paths and buildings, including outdoor spaces and parking lots. The resolution bans the use of cigarettes, cigars, pipes, chew or dip. The trustees stated they had public health in mind when voting on the resolution. “The main advantage was to the safety and the health of children, of course,” Village Board Chair Michelle Criswell said. “We didn’t want people smoking around them.”

Cigarettes and other smoking materials are the leading cause of residential fire deaths in the United States. These fires also result in millions of dollars in damaged property and healthcare costs. During the three year period between 2012 and 2014, at least 115 multifamily housing fires occurred in Nebraska, resulting in 1 death, 13 injuries and almost $4 million loss in property and content damages. T.E.A.M. provides technical assistance to Sarpy and Cass County property managers and owners on creating smoke-free housing policies in attempts to lower the number of apartment fires. The Multi-Family Housing of the Year went to The Wellington Senior Living.

Tobacco creates a large burden on business owners. An employee taking four 10-minute smoke breaks a day is away from the job for more than one extra week per year than a non-smoking employee. The annual cost of lost productivity due to smoking is $605 million. Employees who smoke generally cost employers more in workers’ compensation and healthcare. Businesses pay an average of $2,189 in workers’ compensation costs for smokers, compared with $176 for nonsmokers. T.E.A.M. assists business owners in implementing a comprehensive tobacco policy that saves them & the state money. The Business of the Year implemented a policy that includes third-hand smoke; catapulting them to the top of comprehensive tobacco policies in the county and went to Sarpy County Cooperative Headstart.

The Elmwood-Murdock Merchants Association (EMMA) is made up of over 60 local merchants and individuals who are working together to promote economic activity and business development in the Elmwood and Murdock communities. EMMA encourages volunteerism and sponsors community events and community improvement projects. They recognize that keeping our businesses and community common spaces tobacco-free provides improved aesthetics, tourism appeal, and a draw for potential residents, all traits that result in the eventual economic prosperity and healthier living of a community and its residents. The Partner of the Year award was given to Elmwood-Murdock Merchants Association.

T.E.A.M. is a community coalition of more than forty local organizations that work to create healthy, tobacco-free areas for our community to enjoy. They meet on the 4th Thursday of the month at 11:30 pm at CHI Health Midlands (11111 S. 84th St, Papillion) in the Smith Suite. For more information, visit www.T.E.A.M.tobaccofree.com.

 Back Row: Kristy Feden, Sarpy County Cooperative Headstart Executive Director; Kris Shrader, EMMA Secretary; Kurk Shrader, EMMA President; Pat Ervin, EMMA member; BJ Burrows, EMMA Vice President; Megan Piehl, Village of Greenwood Board of Trustees member; Marcia Fiala, Village of Greenwood Clerk; Jill Krca, Kingsbury Hill Clerk; Jim Janicki, Kingsbury Hill SID Board President

Middle Row: Terri Large, The Wellington Senior Living Owner; Jackson Adkison, Reece Burns, Christian Lindseth, Livia Schuman, Anna Simon, Devin Schaub, Cole Jensen, Litter Gitter members

Front Row: Myles Burns, Kyla Jensen, Jenne Simon, David Simon, Logan Schaub, Kane Schuman, Litter Gitter members 

Job Openings 

FT Night Charge Nurse (3, 12-hr Shifts weekly including every other weekend),

PT Night Charge Nurse,

FT Evening CNA’s,

Weekends Only CNA’s all shifts;

PT Dietary Assistants (1-8:30pm).

FT Maintenance Workers.

Free Single Coverage Medical, Dental, Vision;

PayFlex; 401K Plan; Educational Assistance.

Competitive Wages & a Superior Working Environment.

Apply in person at 1300 Avenue D, Plattsmouth, NE or call (402) 296-7300 for more information.

www.thenebraskamasonichome.org for application – then hand deliver or mail.

**Must pass pre-employment physical, drug test, and background checks. **EOE** APPLY NOW 

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2017 No Limits Southeast Regional Training

Big Tobacco has a long history of deceiving the public, hiding the truth and targeting youth with its marketing. It’s time to do something about that. Through peer-to-peer education and youth empowerment, No Limits is giving youth like you the know-how, skills and resources to take a stand against Big Tobacco. We envision a smoke-free world in which youth have the power to be the first tobacco-free generation. Unite with other youth from your area and learn how to fight back against Big Tobacco in your community using new resources such as Taking Down Tobacco. Let’s take a stand so everyone can “Breathe Easy”.

Here’s a quick summary: When: Saturday, December 16

Where: Firespring (1201 Infinity Court, Lincoln, NE)

Cost: FREE (We will even pick you up) - DOWNLOAD REGISTRATION FORM

We’re looking for Nebraska youth who:

▪ Are 12–17 years old in grades 7–12.

▪ Want to find out the truth behind Big Tobacco’s lies.

▪ Are willing to take action against tobacco in their community and state.

Transportation:

No Limits tries to provide transportation to and from the regional training at no cost to participants. Our buses will be making several stops across the state.

Contact No Limits if you’re having difficulties with transportation.

Youth attending from Lincoln please meet at 1201 Infinity Court by 9:00 a.m.

Application Checklist:- Fill out the application completely. Be sure to answer the essay questions on the last page!

Submit your application by Wednesday, December 6, 2017.

Find out more information at www.NoLimitsNebraska.com.

All applications must be received by Wednesday, December 6, 2017.

Acceptance announcements and transportation schedules will be EMAILED by Monday, December 11, 2017.

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