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Meet the staff at People's city mission
Posted On 08/30/2010 19:03:36
 

 

Meet the Staff of PCM:
 Brett Anderson
Brett came to PCM in October of 2008 after graduating from Wesleyan.  He had graduated with a degree in Physics but had a heart for helping the homeless.  You see, Brett had experienced homelessness first hand while in college. He'd had to choose between college and a place to live and chose to tough-out the semester, living in his van. Brett said the experience was much harder, and colder, than he had expected it to be.
After graduation Brett went on a mission's trip to Tucson, AZ where he lived among the homeless for two months, ministering the love of Christ, although he admits it's much warmer to be homeless in AZ than in NE.
Brett came back to NE and took a position here as a Supervisor in our shelter.  Brett says his favorite thing about his job is the opportunity to work with people who are broken, have hit bottom and are ready for a change.  He says it's an "amazing opportunity" to pour into souls and to have so many chances to demonstrate God's love.  Brett considers it an honor to be able to impact lives for Christ here at PCM, but even more so, to be considered worthy of doing it.
Likewise, the People's City Mission feels honored to have amazing staff such as Brett on our team. Thanks for all you do!

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People's City Mission - Thanks to our donors
Posted On 08/30/2010 19:01:54
 

 
 

 Thank you to our Donors:

Back-To-School Shoes for our kids!!!

  
 Thanks to the kindness and generosity of our donors we were able to take our kids out to the Payless Shoe Source at Westfield Mall and purchase a brand new pair of shoes for each child!  Wow what a blessing, the squeals of joy truly warmed our hearts! 
Pictured above is just one of the groups of families that we took, and the appreciation is quite evident! 
Thank you so much for your support of these children this fall!

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Advise From Larry the Cable Guy
Posted On 08/30/2010 18:18:04


IN  GOD  WE TRUST 

Advice from Larry, the farmer next door.
cid:1.912793280@web81701.mail.mud.yahoo.com

Everyone concentrates on the problems we're having in Our Country lately:  Illegal immigration, hurricane recovery, alligators attacking people in Florida .  .  .  . 
Not me -- I concentrate on solutions for the problems -- it's a win-win situation.


* Dig a moat the length of the Mexican border.
* Send the dirt to New Orleans to raise the level of the levees.
* Put the Florida alligators in the moat along the Mexican border.


Any other problems you would like for me to solve today?


Think about this:
1  Cows
2.  The Constitution
The Ten Commandments

 COWS:
is it just me, or does anyone else find it amazing that during the mad cow epidemic our government could track a single cow, born in Canada almost three years ago, right to the stall where she slept in the state of Washington?  And, they tracked her calves to their stalls.  But they are unable to locate 11 million illegal aliens wandering around our country.  Maybe we should give each of them a cow. 
THE CONSTITUTION:
They keep talking about drafting a Constitution for Iraq ....why don't we just give them ours?  It was written by a lot of really smart guys, it has worked for over 200 years, and we're not using it anymore. 

THE 10 COMMANDMENTS:
The real reason that we can't have the Ten Commandments posted in a courthouse is this -- you cannot post 'Thou Shalt Not Steal' 'Thou Shalt Not Commit Adultery' and 'Thou Shall Not Lie' in a building full of lawyers, judges and politicians, it creates a hostile work environment.

Also, think about this ....  if you don't want to forward this for fear of offending someone -- YOU ARE PART OF THE PROBLEM! 

 

 

 

 


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FRIGHT Hunger
Posted On 08/18/2010 15:30:54

 

Save The Date!

 Fright Hunger is a competitive food drive open to teams of up to 20 youth.  These teams will compete to see who can gather the most food donations.
The winning team will be announced, and prizes awarded, at the final celebration, hosted by KFRX, on Halloween night at the Lancaster Event Center.
Bands from the Academy of Rock will be playing as well as the local group 211.  There will be activities, games, food  and more to celebrate the conclusion of this food drive.  
Watch for more information to come...

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Angela Washington Receives award
Posted On 08/18/2010 15:05:49

 

 

 Congratulations to Angela Washington on receiving the 
 Point of Light Award!
In 2009 Angela Washington came to the People's City Mission as a volunteer intern. During her time in that position Angela helped with our Halloween Food Drive and Co-Founded our Amazing Grace Food Drive, coordinating over 100 volunteers and raising over a ton of food to feed the homeless.
On Wednesday, August 11th Angela was awarded the Governor's Point of Light Award by Lieutenant Governor Rick Sheehy and First Lady Sally Ganem. 
We are honored to have Angela be a part of PCM and we appreciate all that she has done.  She really is a remarkable individual!

Tags: Volunteer Award City Mission Nebraska People's City


4 things guaranteed to bring you happiness
Posted On 08/04/2010 15:58:14

1.  Decide to be happy.

After all, happiness is not a thing, an address, title, or bank balance.  Happiness isn't even a stage of life ... whether that be single or married, young or old, working or retired, or even parenting versus empty nesting.   As author Tim Connor puts it, "It is not something you can grasp, earn, keep, buy, learn, give away or know.  It will come after you relentlessly if you have that inner state of consciousness that says, 'I am happy no matter what is in my life.'"

 

He's right.  Happiness is NOT the consequence of something HAPPENING in your life.  It's a decision you make ... no matter what is going on in your life. You decide to be happy.

 

I'll never forget the time when that lesson was first drummed into my mind.  As a kid, I used to love Bob Barker do his show called "Truth Or Consequences."  And on occasion he would have unusual guests on his show. 

 

On one show, his team found this old man who lived way back in the boonies of the Great Smokey Mountains.  He had never been exposed to electricity, running water, the radio, television, or any other modern convenience.  He not only lived without those things, he never even heard of those things.  He was indeed living in another time period.

 

As Barker interviewed him, the audience laughed at his simple, naive answers, but they weren't laughing at him but with him.  He was so charming the audience couldn't help but love him.

 

Finally, Barker said, "You seem so happy.  You must have some wonderful secret of happiness. Please tell us what it is."

 

The old man replied, "No, ain't got no secret of happiness.  I jest gets up every morning and figures I got a decision to make ... to be happy or unhappy.  And what do you think I do?  I decides to be happy."

 

The audience smiled and giggled.  They may even have thought, "That's easy for him to say.  He doesn't have all the pressures we have in our lives. 

 

But then I'm reminded of another person that no one would ever accuse of being naive or simple-minded.  No one would ever say his life was stress-free, and yet this man said the same thing as the old man on Bob Barker's show.  I'm talking about Abraham Lincoln, of course.  He said, "People are about as happy as they make up their minds to be."

 

So I challenge you with this first point.  DECIDE to be happy.  And then ...

 

2.  Fuel your passion.

Keep your passion alive ... whatever you do.  It's the great equalizer in life.  It often makes up for a lack of experience and knowledge.

 

Of course, I am NOT saying that you can forget about increasing your knowledge or expanding your experience.  That's always necessary.  But I am saying that your passion will be interpreted by others as a strong belief in yourself, your mission, and your purpose ... while your knowledge and experience is catching up with you.

 

Of course, you may be saying, "I don't feel an awful lot of passion in my life right now.  Life is tough, and I'm just barely hanging on."  Hey, we've all been there, but you don't have to stay there.  You can pump up your passion.

 

 

Try these ideas:

 

*Count your blessings.  We often overlook or dismiss them when times are tough ... but they're still there.

 

*Affirm yourself.  Talk to yourself.  Tell yourself such things as, "I am here to stay.  I am here to make a difference.  I am not giving up."  Or as St. Augustine implied, "I am moving forward.  I'm going to keep on walking.  I am not turning back."

 

*Let the past pass.  Don't waste your time on what you did or should have done.  Learn from it and then let it go.

 

*Practice an attitude of gratitude.  The more thanks you give, the more passion you'll get.

 

*Accept yourself ... warts and all.  You know the old adage ... that "God don't make no junk."  It's true.  You have great value.  It's time you accept that fact.

 

With passion in your life, then you have to ...

 

3.  Learn resiliency.

Sooner or later everyone experiences failure, disappointments, and setbacks in life.  So the ability to bounce back from those challenging times has got to be one of the keys to greater happiness and more joy ... on and off the job. 

 

I'll talk about resiliency in a lot more detail in my tele-seminar on August 12th at 2:00 CST.  It's called "Tough Times Never Last But Tough People Do."  You can read more about it or register for it by going to: http://srv.ezinedirector.net/?n=3940963&s=94955119

 

In simple terms, resilience is the ability to keep on coming back, time after time.  No matter how many times life brings you to your knees, you try again and again.  You try something new, or you try something different.  In fact, it's one of the most critical survival skills in today's tumultuous world.  Learn it.  Get resilient.

 

And finally, for greater success and happiness, you've got to...

 

4.  Learn when to hold 'em and when to fold 'em.

As you move through life, you are faced with a variety of challenges that test your patience, resolve, and commitment.  Just remember ... in every one of those challenges, you always have 3 choices ... to live, lobby, or leave. 

 

You could decide to LIVE with it.  Sometimes that's the best option.  Your work may be uninspiring or your boss may be disrespectful.  But with the economy in shambles, you may decide to live with it ... for the time being.  After all, there may not be very many other attractive alternatives in the workplace.

 

Your second choice is to LOBBY for change.  You may be having a difficult time with your spouse's behavior, your customer's attitude, or your company's policies. So you could attempt to change your situation or your relationship.  You could use all your very best communication skills to bring about positive, productive change in your situation.  In fact, that's what the second day of my "Journey to the Extraordinary" program teaches you to do.

 

You can check it out by going to: http://srv.ezinedirector.net/?n=3940964&s=94955119

 

If neither of those choices appeal to you, you can choose to LEAVE.  It can be a valid option.  Sometimes you're in a situation where someone else is destroying your self-esteem, damaging your attitudes, or blocking your success in life and work.  Leaving might be a wise and healthy option.

 

But let me offer one caution.  Many people leave too quickly.  Faced with a difficult person or challenging situation, they split.  Their patience runs thin or their tolerance level runs dry.  They leave marriages too quickly, quit jobs too rapidly, and change locations too often ... thinking they'll leave those problems behind ... as they search for greener pastures somewhere else. 

 

It may be possible to find greener pastures.  If they're out there, go for 'em.  Just make sure you've worked through all of your own problems before you move on to a new relationship or a new job.  If you don't, they're sure to show up in your new situation.

 

In summary, the happiest people are the happiest for a reason ... well, actually four reasons.  They have decided to be happy.  They have learned how to keep their passion alive and well.  They have learned how to be resilient.  And they know when to hold 'em and when to fold 'em. 

 

 

 

Action:

Do three things this week that will fuel your passion.

Tags: LincolnGrapevine Happiness Blog


One bad pun deserves another
Posted On 07/22/2010 13:44:57

One bad pun deserves another...

 

1. Two antennas met on a roof, fell in love and got married. The ceremony wasn't much, but the reception was excellent.

 

2. A jumper cable walks into a bar. The bartender says, "I'll serve you, but don't start anything."

 

3. Two peanuts walk into a bar, and one was a salted.

 

4. A dyslexic man walks into a bra.

 

5. A man walks into a bar with a slab of asphalt under his arm and says: "A beer please, and one for the road."

 

6. Two cannibals are eating a clown. One says to the other: "Does this taste funny to you?"

 

7. "Doc, I can't stop singing 'The Green, Green Grass of Home.'" "That sounds like Tom Jones Syndrome." "Is it common?" Well, "It's Not Unusual."

 

8. Two cows are standing next to each other in a field.. Daisy says to Dolly, "I was artificially inseminated this morning." "I don't believe you, "says Dolly. "It's true, no bull!" exclaims Daisy.

 

9. An invisible man marries an invisible woman. The kids were nothing to look at either.

 

10. Déjà Moo: The feeling that you've heard this bull before.

 

11. I went to buy some camouflage trousers the other day but I couldn't find any.

 

12. A man woke up in a hospital after a serious accident. He shouted, "Doctor, doctor, I can't feel my legs!" The doctor replied, "I know you can't - I've cut off your arms!"

 

13. I went to a seafood disco last week...and pulled a mussel.

 

14. What do you call a fish with no eyes? A fsh.

 

15. Two fish swim into a concrete wall. The one turns to the other and says "Dam!"

 

16. Two Eskimos sitting in a kayak were chilly, so they lit a fire in the craft. Unsurprisingly it sank, proving once again that you can't have your kayak and heat it too.

 

17. A group of chess enthusiasts checked into a hotel and were standing in the lobby discussing their recent tournament victories. After about an hour, the manager came out of the office and asked them to disperse. "But why," they asked, as they moved off. "Because", he said, "I can't stand chess-nuts boasting in an open foyer."

 

18. A woman has twins and gives them up for adoption. One of them goes to a family in Egypt and is named "Ahmal." The other goes to a family in Spain; they name him "Juan" Years later, Juan sends a picture of himself to his birth mother. Upon receiving the picture, she tells her husband that she wishes she also had a picture of Ahmal. Her husband responds, "They're twins! If you've seen Juan, you've seen Ahmal."

 

19. Mahatma Gandhi, as you know, walked barefoot most of the time, which produced an impressive set of calluses on his feet. He also ate very little, which made him rather frail and with his odd diet, he suffered from bad breath. This made him .(Oh, man, this is so bad, it's good)..... A super calloused fragile mystic hexed by halitosis.

 

20. And finally, there was the person who sent twenty different puns to his friends, with the hope that at least ten of the puns would make them laugh. No pun in ten did.

Tags: Jokes Comedy Oneliners Puns


Husker Fall Camp Preview
Posted On 07/21/2010 14:35:39
larry ward has sent you the following story from HuskersIllustrated.com

FALL CAMP PREVIEW: RUNNING BACKS LEAD THE WAY
Robin Washut, HuskersIllustrated.com

There are plenty of questions waiting to be answered throughout Nebraska's roster heading into fall camp. Running back, however, is definitely not one of them. With a backfield loaded with both talent and experience, the Huskers' offense will once again be led by its running game this season. Here's a look at how things stand for NU's backs as fall camp quickly approaches. Biggest question: Will Helu stay at No. 1? Nebraska may feature the as good of a one-two punch at running back as any team in the Big 12 Conference with senior Roy Helu and sophomore Rex Burkhead . While both will obviously contribute plenty this season, it will be interesting to see if Helu maintains his spot atop of the depth chart. Burkhead finished the year as well as any player on the roster last season, and if his progression continues at this pace there's no reason he can't jump Helu and win the starting job. Regardless of the outcome, this is one issue Nebraska doesn't mind dealing with one bit. What we know right now: All three backs will play Whoever ends up winning the starting job won't change the fact that Nebraska is going to rotate heavy doses of Helu, Burkhead and sophomore Dontrayevous Robinson all season long. As if having Helu and Burkhead wasn't good enough, the Huskers have another back in Robinson who has proven he can be a more than effective runner in the Big 12. Considering all three running backs missed time due to injuries last season, there's no question that each will get their time in the spotlight at some point during the year. Fresh fall camp faces: Braylon Heard? Because of all that backfield depth, Nebraska only took one running back in its 2010 recruiting class. However, the chances of talented freshman Braylon Heard qualifying academically by the start of fall camp are looking slimmer by the day. While it will obviously be disappointing not to have a player with Heard's potential in camp, it's not like he had much of a chance to see the field this year anyway because of all the established backs ahead of him. Early camp prediction Staying healthy will obviously be key, but I'm expecting some big things out of Nebraska's running backs this year, and it all starts this fall. With the addition of the Wildcat offense likely to become a new permanent wrinkle in Shawn Watson 's play calling, Helu, Burkhead and Robinson will all get their share of reps and could even all be on the field at the same time in some packages. It will be interesting to see how the coaching staff divvies up the workload throughout the season and how the reps are distributed during fall practice.

Check out the rest of this story at the link below:
http://nebraska.rivals.com/content.asp?CID=1104244

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SPEAKERS ADDED TO GOVERNOR'S AG CONFERENCE LINEUP;
Posted On 02/16/2010 17:24:58

SPEAKERS ADDED TO GOVERNOR'S AG CONFERENCE LINEUP;

NDA STILL ACCEPTING REGISTRATIONS

 

(LINCOLN) - Greg Ibach, Director of the Nebraska Department of Agriculture (NDA), today announced additional speakers have been added to the lineup for the 22nd Annual Governor's Ag Conference.  The conference, scheduled for March 3-4, 2010, will be held at the Holiday Inn Convention Center in Kearney.

 

“We've added two speakers who will address the issues of animal welfare and biotechnology.  These are topics that truly will impact the future for all farmers and ranchers,” said Ibach.

 

Jack Fisher is the executive vice president of the Ohio Farm Bureau Federation.  He was instrumental in Ohio's passage last fall of Issue 2, which implemented the Ohio Livestock Care Standards Board.  Mr. Fisher will discuss Ohio agriculture's proactive approach to out-of-state activists' attempts to influence animal agriculture practices via ballot initiative.

 

Dr. Sally Mackenzie is a professor with the Center for Plant Science Innovation at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln.  Dr. Mackenzie's research is in the area of plant molecular genetics, and she will discuss emerging biotechnologies and genomics data that will have a strong impact on agriculture in the future.

Ibach reminded the public that NDA is still accepting registrations to the conference.  Those interested in attending can register by calling NDA toll-free at (800) 831-0550.  The registration deadline is February 22.

 

 


Pre-conference activities will begin at 6:00 p.m. CST on Wednesday, March 3, with the “Celebrate Nebraska Agriculture” reception, featuring foods produced in Nebraska.  The conference will convene at 9:00 a.m. CST on Thursday, March 4.

 

Speakers previously announced by Governor Dave Heineman include Jason Henderson, Vice President at the Omaha Branch of the Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City; James B. Milliken, President of the University of Nebraska; Stan Garbacz, the Agricultural Trade Representative for the Nebraska Department of Agriculture; Cheryl Stubbendieck, Vice President/Public Relations for the Nebraska Farm Bureau; and Terry Landes II, Marketing and Public Relations Manager for Prairieland Dairy in Firth.

 

The conference is open to anyone interested in learning more about the issues facing Nebraska agriculture.  A $75 registration fee covers participation at both the conference and the Wednesday evening reception.  More information, including the schedule, is available at www.agr.ne.gov.

Tags: Ag Agriculture Conference Nebraska Department Of Agriculture


Hay and Forage Hotline - News Release
Posted On 02/03/2010 21:50:42

PRESS RELEASE

For Immediate Release

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February 3, 2010

Contact:  Christin Kamm - (402) 471-6856 or (402) 440-7251

www.agr.ne.gov

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FARMERS, RANCHERS REMINDED OF NDA HAY AND FORAGE HOTLINE

 

LINCOLN – Agriculture Director Greg Ibach is reminding producers of the availability of the Nebraska Department of Agriculture (NDA) Hay and Forage Hotline to either find available hay or post their hay for sale.

 

“Because of the harsh winter, farmers in some areas of the state had to begin feeding hay earlier than usual,” Ibach said.  “We have received calls from folks who are looking for hay, so we wanted to call attention to our Hotline and encourage its use.”

 

The Hotline was established in 2002 in response to the need to connect buyers and sellers of hay due to extreme drought conditions in parts of the state.  The free service is available to all buyers and sellers; the database serves as a clearinghouse to connect those with hay to those who need it, and listings are added as they are given to NDA.

 

The toll-free Hotline number is 800-422-6692; the local number is 471-4876.  Sellers of available hay and other forage can contact this number and have their name, contact information, and inventory placed on the "Sellers List", which is updated regularly.  NDA will then make the "Sellers List" available to buyers on the web site at http://www.agr.ne.gov/ or by mail, if requested. 

 

 


Once potential buyers obtain the listing, they will be responsible for contacting the sellers direct to negotiate any transactions.  NDA does not participate in any transactions nor endorse any hay or forage that is sold.

 

According to the National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS) Nebraska Field Office, hay stocks on December 1, 2009, in Nebraska totaled 4.5 million tons, up 9 percent from 2008.

 

“Most of Nebraska had good conditions for hay production in 2009.  It seems to be a matter of connecting those who have the supply with those who need it in order to deal with the cold and snowy conditions this winter has brought us,” Ibach said.

 

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Christin Kamm
 
Nebraska Department of Agriculture
Public Information Officer
 
P.O. Box 94947
Lincoln, NE 68509
 
(402) 471-6856 (Office)
(402) 440-7251 (Cell)
(402) 471-6876 (Fax)

Tags: Agriculture Ranchers Farmers Hay Forage


Dept of Ag contest
Posted On 02/01/2010 23:08:02
LINCOLN - Greg Ibach, Director of the Nebraska Department of Agriculture (NDA) today announced the theme for the annual NDA Agriculture Week in Nebraska Poster Contest.  In its seventh year, the contest is open to all Nebraska youth in first through sixth grade.  This year's theme is:  "Nebraska Agriculture: Thank a Farmer."

"Nebraska's number one industry is agriculture.  This poster contest allows our students an opportunity to have an open discussion about the importance of the agricultural industry in their classrooms, said Ibach.  "Throughout the years, we've learned that this contest has spurred teachers to invite farmers and ranchers into their classrooms, and plan field trips to local farms as a way to help their students learn more about agriculture."

The entry deadline for the contest is March 1, 2010.  The winners will be announced during National Ag Week (March 14-20).

The contest is broken down into three separate age groups:

 *   First and second grade students
 *   Third and fourth grade students
 *   Fifth and sixth grade students
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The winning entries will be featured on the NDA web site, as well as in promotional materials and other publications.

"We encourage teachers, parents, 4-H, and FFA members to get involved in helping to educate Nebraska's youth about the importance of the agricultural industry in our state and for those youth to participate in this year's contest," said Director Ibach.
Contest rules, official entry forms, and additional information is available by calling Christin Kamm at (402) 471-6856, by e-mailing http://www.thegrapevinecommunities.com/horde/imp/message.php?mailbox=INBOX&index=11&start=11&message_token=4faac17078d21 883fdfe67de6db02da0&actionID=delete_message#, or by logging into the "Kids Page" located on the NDA homepage at www.agr.ne.gov.

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Christin Kamm

Nebraska Department of Agriculture
Public Information Officer

P.O. Box 94947
Lincoln, NE 68509

(402) 471-6856 (Office)
(402) 440-7251 (Cell)
(402) 471-6876 (Fax)

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Just a simple blog about Pizza
Posted On 05/29/2008 18:12:57
I want to tell you about pizza.....

It is really good....



That's It...

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