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The Nebraska
Christian
Christian Church in Nebraska (Disciples of Christ)
237 South 70th Street, Suite 221 Lincoln, NE 68510-2467
402.476.0359
www.disciples-ne.org
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I N S I D E :
• REGIONAL REFLEC-
TIONS 1
• WINTER CONVOCA-
TION 2
• SEARCH COMMITTEE 3
• YOMC 4
• DISCIPLES MEN 5
• DISCIPLES WOMEN 6
• VITAL GRANTS 7
• LEXINGTON SEMI-
NARY 8
• DISCIPLES HOME 9
• PRAY FOR
• CALENDAR
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Rev. Richard Hull Interim Regional Minister
Carol M. Burnley Administrative Assistant
for CCN & Cotner College; Editor for The Nebraska Christian Regional News
Echo Bell Bookkeeper
Teresa Olberding Disciples Women’s
Ministries Coordinator [email protected]
Kristy Horstman Youth Ministry Coordinator
[email protected] Paul Few
Disciples Men’s Ministries Coordinator
J A N U A R Y 2 01 8
Regional Reflections
Blessed to Be in Nebraska
Greetings as we begin 2018 together. I am honored to serve, for what
will likely be, a short-term ministry. The Regional Minister Search Committee
will be hard at work in the new year concluding the work of calling a new
called Regional Minister.
Last Sunday my pastor Erin Dickey at Riverside Avenue Christian
Church in Jacksonville, FL offered a prayer of blessing for my me and my
wife as we begin this new venture. The blessing reminded me that I am part
of more than one congregation and more than a region, and more than
one tradition of the church. We are all called to serve the whole church.
I grew up in the Ohio Region, spent a summer on the camp staff of
the Michigan Region, went to school in the West Virginia Region and The
North-East Region, then served congregation in the Pennsylvania, Indiana
and Florida Regions. In retirement I have served interims in The Great Rocky
Mountain and North Carolina Regions.
In each place I was blessed to see faithful Disciple ministry as
congregations, laity, and pastors sought to live the Disciple way proclaim-
ing: Our Creed is Christ, (that is we find in Jesus a way of God for the world,
Our Book’s The Bible, (that is in scripture we discern together the way of
Christ) Our Law is Love, (that is when we disagree over scripture our
differences will be overcome by love) and thereby our Aim is Unity (or as we
say it today: We are a movement for wholeness in a broken world).
I hope you will invite me to be with you as congregations, pastors,
and ministries that I might be blessed by the Disciple ministry in the
Nebraska Region.
Rev. Richard Hull,
Interim Regional Minister
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PLEASE CHECK OUR
WEBSITE OFTEN
www.disciples-
ne.org
FOR UPDATES AND
ADDITIONS TO THE
EVENTS CALENDAR!
Cotner College
Winter
Convocation
Annual Pastor’s Retreat
>>CALL TO REGISTER ASAP!<<
January 15th - 17th, 2018 January 15, @ 4:00 PM – January 17, @ 11:00 AM
St. Benedict Center Schuyler, NE
Click here for the SCHEDULE OF EVENTS
*CALL the regional office for last minute registration availability:
Cotner College
Winter Convocation
402-476-0359
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Standing Forms are online at
http://www.disciples-ne.org/
they are due February 28th, 2018
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PLEASE CHECK OUR
WEBSITE OFTEN
www.disciples-
ne.org
FOR UPDATES AND
ADDITIONS TO THE
EVENTS CALENDAR!
REGIONAL MINISTER SEARCH COMMITTEE UPDATE:
-Report—December 20, 2017-
The Regional Minister Search Committee was formed at the
November 10, 2016 Regional Board Meeting and since the first com-
mittee meeting on February 7, 2017, we have met regularly through-
out this year. It is hard to imagine in this short span of time we have
completed many of the steps outlined in the Manual for Regional
Minister Search Committees. The manual was developed by the Of-
fice of the General Minister and President and the College of Re-
gional Ministers in 2013.
Working with our Regional Minister Search Consultant, Bill
Spangler-Dunning, we;
established our process and a timeline
created and conducted a self-study in the form of Listening Sessions with 34
DOC churches throughout the Region
created the Regional Profile and Position Description, including a You-Tube
Video to highlight the NE Region
obtained the approval of our Consultant and the General Minister and Presi
dent, and the NE Region Board of the Profile and Position Description
posted the position on September 21, with a closing date of November 15th
created questions for candidates for written response to accompany their
application
reviewed candidate materials for six applicant on December 18th
will begin the interview process, scheduled to commence on January 3rd
We wish to thank our Committee Members, Phyllis Dunlop, Dar-
yl Lauber, Jay Mitchell and Anne Pope. This process has required a
significant time commitment on their part; we gratefully
acknowledge their dedication to the process and sincere desire to
recruit the best possible candidate for our new Called Regional Min-
ister.
Respectfully,
Gayle Gengenbach and Eileen Kunz, Co-Chairs
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Standing Forms are online at
http://www.disciples-ne.org/
they are due February 28th, 2018
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YOMC Happy New Year!!! 2018 is going to be awesome!!!!!
“For I am about to do something new. See, I have already begun! Do
you not see it? I will make a pathway through the wilderness. I will cre-
ate rivers in the dry wasteland.” Isaiah 43:19 NLT
My calendar is quickly filling up for times to come and share about
Kamp Kaleo in church services or Youth/Children Nights. There are many more
churches than there are days for me to visit them, so members of the YOMC
committee (Youth & Outdoor Ministries Committee) will also be visiting
churches. Please contact me ASAP to reserve your spot! You taking a minute
to contact me will help me tremendously and allow you to get scheduled
quicker and have a better chance of getting the date of your choosing.
Spring Retreat News! We are excited to be teaming up with Humboldt
Christian Church with their annual “Lock in” to the school gymnasium! This is so
much fun! There is also wonderful learning that happens at this event! Contact
me to get on a list to be notified immediately with more info and be watching
for registration forms and more details, as soon as I confirm with Pastor How-
ard this week I will make that info available to you all.
Contact me to schedule today!
Kristy Horstman- Youth Ministry Coordinator
402.890.1400 or [email protected]
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PLEASE CHECK OUR
WEBSITE OFTEN
www.disciples-
ne.org
FOR UPDATES AND
ADDITIONS TO THE
EVENTS CALENDAR!
ELM X
ARE YOU INTERESTED IN JOINING THE ELM X?
We are currently seeking interested persons for an informational gathering retreat.
EMAIL THE COTNER ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT WITH YOUR IN-
TEREST IN ELM X!
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Standing Forms are online at
http://www.disciples-ne.org/
they are due February 28th, 2018
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PLEASE CHECK OUR
WEBSITE OFTEN
www.disciples-
ne.org
FOR UPDATES AND
ADDITIONS TO THE
EVENTS CALENDAR!
DISCIPLES MEN’S WINTER RALLY
“TELL YOUR STORY”
RESOURCE LEADER
REV. STEVE MASON
Senior Pastor
SouthPointe Christian Church
Lincoln, Nebraska
Session 1: “Stories All Around
Session 2: “Yes, Your Story Matters”
Session 3: “Shouting in the Wind”
SATURDAY – FEBRUARY 24, 2018
9:00 A.M. – 4:30 P.M.
Registration Fee -$15.00
(includes lunch and refreshments)
FIRST CHRISTIAN CHURCH
114 N. 8TH STREET
NEBRASKA CITY, NEBRASKA
Brochure & Registration Form Attached: >CLICK HERE<
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Standing Forms are online at
http://www.disciples-ne.org/
they are due February 28th, 2018
Disciples Men’s News Paul Few, Disciples Men’s Ministries Coordinator
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PLEASE CHECK OUR
WEBSITE OFTEN
www.disciples-
ne.org
FOR UPDATES AND
ADDITIONS TO THE
EVENTS CALENDAR!
Disciples Women’s News Teresa Olberding, Disciples Women’s Ministries Coordinator
402.245.5053 (h) 402.801.1787 (c) [email protected]
Nebraska Disciples Women
Please mark your calendars with the
following dates:
April 13th, afternoon retreat @ Murray. Awaiting confirmation
April 14th, morning retreat @ First Christian Church Humboldt
April 20th, afternoon retreat @ Christian Church Elwood
April 21st, day retreat @ First Christian Church Sidney
June 22nd to 24th, Heartland Interregional at Culvert-Stockton
August 5th, Disciples Women’s Retreat @ a church in Lincoln, Ne.
October 13th, Women’s Luncheon at Regional Assembly, Nebraska City.
I will be attending the Disciples Women’s Leadership Council
January 25th to 28th in Atlanta. This is my opportunity to receive
resources, renewal and recommitment for the Disciples Women of
Nebraska.
Blessings to all,
Teresa Olberding [email protected] or 402-245-5053
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Standing Forms are online at
http://www.disciples-ne.org/
they are due February 28th, 2018
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Vital Worship Grants Program 2018 This program is made possible through the generous support of Lilly Endowment Inc.
→CLICK HERE TO VIEW THE FULL BROCHURE!←
Welcome!
The Vital Worship Grants Program at the Calvin Institute of Christian Worship seeks to
foster vital worship in congregations, parishes, and other worshiping communities in
North America. This grants program is especially focused on projects that connect
public worship to Intergenerational faith formation and Christian discipleship, a theme
that can unfold in many facets of worship from Bible reading to preaching, public
prayer, baptism, the Lord’s Supper, congregational song, visual arts, storytelling, and
more. We encourage grant proposals developed through a collaborative process from
emerging and established churches; seminaries, colleges, and schools; hospitals,
nursing homes and other organizations.
Through the Vital Worship Grants Program, hundreds of worshiping communities
throughout North America have engaged in a yearlong process of focusing on
worship. Projects funded have included (but are not limited to)—
• an in-depth study of the theology of worship in relation to current and emerging practices
• reflection and study of baptism or the Lord’s Supper and ways in which the sacraments connect with
the life of the community
• exploration of the Psalms and the way they shape words and music in worship
• collaboration of pastors and lay leaders in planning worship that carefully integrates the sermon with
other components of the service or aspects of congregational life
• a yearlong process that encourages the unique gifts of people of all ages to be used in planning and
leading worship
You are invited to join this exciting process by submitting a proposal
for a Vital Worship Grant.
Calvin Institute of Christian Worship Vital Worship Grants Program Staff Kathy Smith is Associate Director of the Calvin Institute of Christian Worship and Grants Program Manager
Joanna Wigboldy is Program Coordinator for Grants Program and Web Resources
Cindy De Boer is Administrative Assistant
CALVIN INSTITUTE OF CHRISTIAN WORSHIP
WORSHIP.CALVIN.EDU
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Creating Vital Congregations
WEBINAR SERIES
2017-18
TO REGISTER: On-Site or Online: $10 per log-in
> CLICK HERE TO REGISTER <
MORE INFO: Ms. Deena Ainslie (859) 280-1212, [email protected]
Practical Help for Laity and Clergy
Church Communication and Promotion in the Information Age Date: January 13, 2018 Where: Online Time: 1:30 p.m. – 3:30 p.m. EST Presenter: Ms. Beth Goins, Blue Sky Communications
Islam 101 Date: February 10, 2018 Where: Online Time: 1:30 p.m. – 3:30 p.m. EST Presenter: Dr. Ihsan Bagby, Professor of Islamic Studies, University of Kentucky
The Three Tables of the Deacon Date: March 17, 2018 Where: Online Time: 1:30 p.m. – 3:30 p.m. EDT Presenter: Rev. Valerie Melvin, Associate Regional Minister, Christian Church in North Carolina
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Standing Forms are online at
http://www.disciples-ne.org/
they are due February 28th, 2018
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Evangelism is the preaching or sharing of the good news of Jesus Christ
Leading the way on the road to congregational transformation
Resources to help your congregation spread the message.
What Disciples Believe
Marks of a vital, healthy church
Which evangelism tool is right for your congregation?
The evangelism resources that you find on this Web site are tools for your use. Each
has the potential to be used well to accomplish the work of sharing the gospel. However, not
every situation requires the same tool.
No one tool or resource will fit every congregation. The challenge with evangelism
tools is to choose them well to match the needs and culture or environment of each church.
It is the job of church leaders, under the guidance of the Holy Spirit, to assess which resources
will work most effectively in their congregation.
Just as important as the fit of the specific programs and resources selected, is the
motivation behind their use. Thus, we need to discern our own answers to these questions:
• Why do we do evangelism?
• Why do we share our faith?
• Why do invite people to church?
• Why do we give to mission?
You are unique as a congregation. Use the tools that best fit your ministry. But remem-
ber that you share a common call with brothers and sisters in Christ: to invite others to experi-
ence the promise and the hope that God has provided to all through Jesus Christ. May you
and your congregation be motivated by the good news at work in you, as you use these
tools to honor God through the sharing of Jesus Christ with others.
For more evangelism resources and weekly lectionary reflections, visit our partners
at www.evangelismconnections.org. Evangelism Connections is an ecumenical partnership
of mainline denominations, including the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ).
Web Site: http://www.DisciplesHomeMissions.org
CLICK THE LINK… for the 2018 >DHM Updates< !!!
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CALENDAR OF EVENTS ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
JAN 13, 2018 Regional Board Meeting @ Havelock Christian Church 9AM
JAN 15-17, 2018 Convocation – Pastor’s Annual Retreat.
JAN 17-19, 2018 Disciples Development Conference @ Sheraton Tucson Hotel & Suites
FEB 24, 2018 Disciples Men’s Winter Retreat @ First Christian Church, Nebr. City.
April 13, 2018 Disciples Women’s afternoon retreat @ Murray. Awaiting confirmation
April 14, 2018 Disciples Women’s morning retreat @ First Christian Church Humboldt
April 20. 2018 Disciples Women’s afternoon retreat @ Christian Church Elwood
April 21, 2018 Disciples Women’s day retreat @ First Christian Church Sidney
June 22-24, 2018 Disciples Women’s Heartland Interregional @ Culvert-Stockton
August 5, 2018 Disciples Women’s Retreat @ a church in Lincoln, Ne.
October 13, 2018 Disciples Women’s Luncheon @ Regional Assembly, Nebraska City.
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PRAY for the Christian Church (DOC) in Nebraska
January 7 Regional Search Team
January 14 Alliance First Christian Church Jessie Griffen – Lay Leader
January 21 Ashland First Christian Church Mike Gochenour
January 28 Aurora First Christian Church Rev. Bruce Bradley
February 4 Beatrice First Christian Church Rev. David Bigley
February 11 Bellevue Christian Church Rev. Michael Lincoln
February 18 Bethany Christian Church, Lincoln Rev. Daryl Lauber
February 25 Brownville Christian Church Rev. Dr. Robert Chitwood
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Standing Forms are online at
http://www.disciples-ne.org/
they are due February 28th, 2018
