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| Party America donates costumes! |
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Many thanks to Party America for donating costumes for our children to wear on Halloween night!
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All-Makes
Office Equip. Company
$25,000 Office
Makeover...
Running a nonprofit can be difficult when there isn't enough funding for an effective work environment. Since nonprofits must focus their resources on fulfilling their mission, they can sometimes miss an opportunity to utilize their work environment as a tool for attracting and soliciting funds for their cause. To give back to the community, All Makes Office Equipment Co. of Lincoln is offering a $25,000 Nonprofit Office Makeover to one nonprofit in the Lincoln Area.
If you would like to nominate The Mission to receive an office makeover, nominate PCM or vote for the Mission, visit:
www.allmakes.com/makeover08/Daily voting open November 3 - December 1, until 5 pm. Voters are limited to one vote per 24 hour period. The results of the public vote will be combined with scores from a panel of local judges to determine the winner.
Five finalists will be selected. The second round of voting will take place from January 5 - February 2, until 5 pm (CST). |
| Sponge Bob Squarepants Visits The Mission! |
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Could that be People's City Mission's Executive Director dressed up in a Sponge Bob costume, handing candy out to The Mission children? |
Wedding Reception Held At The Mission
Randy and Ramona were married last Wednesday and held their wedding reception in The Mission's cafeteria. Family Shelter guests dressed in their best and celebrated the evening with cake and a wedding dance. |
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Mission Staff Moments 
Family Shelter
staff working in the office -
 Grace playing guitar for worship at the Filling Station, our daily devotion for Mission staff and guests -
 Chuck teaching the men in the Agape Cafe - | |
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Greetings!
"If my people who are called by my name humble themselves, and pray and seek my face, and turn from their wicked ways, then I will hear from heaven, and will forgive their sin and heal their land." - 2 Chr. 7:14
Paul Harvey told about a 4-year-old boy who went to the grocery store with his mother. On this trip she had decided the family needed to eat healthier. So, before they entered the grocery store she told the young man, "We are not going to buy any chocolate chip cookies today, so don't ask." She put him up in the cart, and he sat in the little child's seat while she wheeled down the aisles. He was doing just fine until they came to the cookie section. Upon seeing the chocolate chip cookies he felt compelled to stand up in his seat and ask, "Mom, can you please buy some chocolate chip cookies?" She replied, "I told you not to ask me for cookies. We are not going to buy any cookies today." So he quietly sat back down. They continued down the aisles in their search for certain items. The little boy again felt a strong compulsion arising from within, so he stood up and asked, "Mom, please, please, can you buy some chocolate chip cookies?" Now upset, she gave him one of those looks that only a mother can give, and in a stern voice said, "I told you NO. We are not going to buy any chocolate chip cookies. Now sit down and be quiet." Finally, they approached the checkout lane. The little boy sensed that he was at his last chance to nab some cookies. So he stood up on the seat of the cart and in his loudest voice shouted, "In the name of Jesus, may I have some chocolate chip cookies?" Everyone around them began laughing, and some even applauded. According to Paul Harvey, due to the generosity of the other shoppers, the little boy and his mother left the store with 23 boxes of chocolate chip cookies....
This is a great illustration of what someone can do with enough conviction and dogged perseverance. And it is worth remembering as we approach the upcoming presidential election. No matter who wins its, God is still in control. Our duty is to stand for what is right and lift up this nation to God on a regular basis. If we do, He will answer us and bless our efforts. Prayer can make a real difference when we approach it with the same tenacity as little boys and their chocolate chip cookies. Food for thought!
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Halloween Food Drive Collects Food For Free Thanksgiving Meals
This past Friday, on October 31st, PCM held it's annual food drive for area youth. Youth groups from across Lincoln canvassed the city for food that will provide the needy with a free Thanksgiving meal. The night concluded at the Lancaster Event Center with a concert by VOTA band, formerly Casting Pearls, pizza, and games. Thank you to all of the groups who participated and also to Todd Schmeeckle for coordinating the event.
 Today and tomorrow, families will be signing up at the Distribution Center to receive a free Thanksgiving basket the last week of November. This basket includes a free turkey and the dressings. Last year, we provided over 600 families in Lincoln with a free Thanksgiving basket and we hope to exceed 1000 food baskets this year! If you would to help with this effort, please drop off the following items at our Distribution Center on 21st and N Street.
- Yams
- Green Beans
- Biscuits
- Instant Mashed Potatoes
- Pie Mix
- Salad Dressing
- Cranberries
- Dressing
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Volunteer At PCM's Free Medical Clinic!
Are you interested in volunteering at the new PCM Medical Clinic? Do you want more information about how you might help?
Come to one of the Volunteer Information meetings at the People's City Mission and get your questions answered. Thurs., Nov. 6 at 7pm
Mon., Nov. 17 at 4pm
Wed., Dec. 10 at 7pm
We will explain what types of jobs are available, when we will be open, who we will serve, and where you will work. You don't have to be a doctor to help with the clinic! We need nurses, physician assistants, dentists, dental assistants and hygienists, pharmacists, translators, mental health counselors, and social workers. There will be work for medical office workers-transcription, filing and referrals.  There are also many non-medical jobs, including receptionists, patient greeters and guides, pastors, housekeeping, clerical workers, and computer support. If you have any questions, please contact: Beth Vavrina, Medical Clinic Project Manager 475-1303 BVavrina@peoplescitymission.org P.S. For the next few weeks, we also need some construction workers to help frame and finish the interior of the clinic. |
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Thank you for supporting The Mission. Please help us spread our vision to the Lincoln community and forward this email to your friends and family! Remember - if we each help a little, we can change a lot! Have a blessed week.
Sincerely,
Rebecca Weber & Nora Ragon
People's City Mission |
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 Save On Your Christmas Shopping & Support The Mission!
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Have you started your holiday shopping? Take advantage of Younkers Community Day sale by purchasing coupon booklets for $5 and, at the same time, support People's City Mission!
Each booklet contains 8 20% coupons along with 1 $10 coupon to be used on November 15th at Younkers or Herbergers department stores. For each booklet purchased, PCM keeps the entire amount of the sale.
For more information or to purchase your booklets, contact Rebecca Weber at 402-475-1303, rweber@peoplescitymission.org, or send your check to PCM, P.O. Box 80636, Lincoln NE 68501 and notate "Younkers" in the memo line. We will then mail you your coupons.
| People's City Mission - 110 Q Street - P.O. Box 80636 - Lincoln, NE 68501 phone: 402-475-1303 - fax: 402-475-7238 - www.peoplescitymission.org |
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