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Christmas 2011First Mennonite Church is committed to being a Christian community that welcomes, nurtures, and values others.  We strive to serve God by modeling loving care for one another.  Peace and justice issues, service, evangelism, spirituality, and living simply and ethically are among the Anabaptist-Mennonite concerns that we share.

Visitors are always welcome!  Read information especially for visitors.

Sunday Schedule - Sunday School 9:30 a.m. -Worship Service 10:45 a.m.

 

 
First Mennonite Church is a congregation of the Mennonite Church USA and Central Plains Mennonite Conference.

News

Neighborhood Garage Sale

Garage Sale

Because of weather, the annual Neighborhood Garage Sale scheduled for May 4 has been postponed to Saturday, May 11.  It will be held in the First Mennonite Church parking lot from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.  Meet your neighbors, have fun, buy and sell or just come to visit!

Baked goods and lunches will be available for purchase.

 

Habitat Roofing

First Mennonite's shingling of the Habitat for Humanity House at 3030 West Washington St. has been postponed.  Work will start on SATURDAY April 13.  Come at 9:00 a.m. or whenever you can. Lunch will be provided.

Habitat safety training must be completed every year by each volunteer.  Training may be completed online. Volunteers must be at least 16 to be on the jobsite and 18 to be on the roof.


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Holy Week and Easter 2013

Maundy Thursday - 7:00 p.m. March 28

Good Friday - 7:00 p.m. March 29 at Antelope Park Church of the Brethren, 3645 Sumner

Sunrise Service LocationEaster - March 31:

8:00 a.m. Easter Sunrise Service with Antelope Park Church of the Brethren at Holmes Lake Park

9:00 a.m. Fellowship Breakfast at First Mennonite

9:30 a.m. Extended Fellowship Hour

10:45 a.m. Easter Worship Service

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Child Protection Resolution 2013

mother and childFirst Mennonite Church has submitted a resolution, developed by the Dove's Nest Board and staff, for consideration by delegates at the Mennonite Church USA convention in Pheonix this summer. 

Protecting and Nurturing our Children and Youth calls upon the denomination to work proactively to protect children and youth from all forms of abuse and neglect and to advocate for their safety.

Read the full text of the draft resolution

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Retreat Pictures 2013

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See pictures of the 2013 church retreat!

 

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Foster Care Closet Collection 2013

Foster Care Closet logoFirst Mennonite Church is collecting for the Foster Care Closet all during January.  Bring clothing donations to church.  FCC accepts gently used modest clothing in good condition.  Clothes for all ages & sizes are needed, especially up to 5T.  Teen and adult clothing that would work for teens (including church/dress clothes) is also needed.  Cash, new underthings, diapers, pull-ups, and bedding in good condition are also welcome.

First Mennonite Church, 7300 Holdrege, Lincoln, NE 68505 (402)467-1526