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Veridian is pleased to announce that Terry Ann Sanders will become the credit union’s community inclusion coordinator in western Iowa and eastern Nebraska. Sanders, a resident of Bellevue, has worked at Veridian for four years. She was previously a loan advisor. Sanders has a bachelor’s degree in Leadership and Communications from Creighton University. Veridian Credit Union, founded in 1934 in Waterloo, Iowa, is a not-for-profit financial cooperative owned by the members who use its products and services. The credit union offers a full range of business and consumer financial services with approximately 1,000 employees and 30 branches across Iowa and eastern Nebraska, including one in Council Bluffs and four more in the greater Omaha area. For more information, visit veridiancu.org or call (800) 235-3228.
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Happy Birthday Daddy Timberlake! Mr. Murray Timberlake, Sr. Celebrated his 100th birthday on November 15, 2022. He is pictured here with “some” of his daughters that were present at the birthday celebration held at The Venue at Highlander. Happy Birthday Daddy Timberlake!
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Dr. Kimberley Meisinger named dean of nursing at Nebraska Methodist College Dr. Kimberley Meisinger is the new dean of the Nebraska Methodist College (NMC) Division of Nursing. Meisinger, who has served as interim dean since September, assumed her new role in early November. “Dr. Meisinger brings a wealth of knowledge, expertise and student-centered determination to Nebraska Methodist College,” said Vice President of Academic Affairs Amy Clark. “She has occupied many leadership roles and is uniquely positioned to navigate our nursing programs through the challenges we have faced in the post-COVID learning environment. “Our student population is dynamic, highly sought after and ever-changing. Ensuring that our faculty are provided with the tools needed to thrive in their classrooms and
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Growing Up Black Growing Up Wanda is the latest art exhibition at The Union for Contemporary Art – a collection of work from the late Omaha artist and educator, Wanda Ewing. This exhibition feels like a celebration. When you walk into the gallery you’re greeted with a soundtrack of Wanda’s favorite 80s music and her powerful block prints. Originally conceptualized as a book for her senior thesis project in 1997 at the San Francisco Institute of Art, the works are now hung, for the first time, side by side in diptychs. The alternating full color and black-and-white prints are a marriage of pop-art-esque illustrations and text. The content explores Ewing’s coming-of-age experiences as an outsider in the Midwest. The personal, intimate narratives about growing up Black in the Midwest that Ewing created in 1997 remain deeply relevant stories today. If you’ve ever felt a little unsteady in this world, in your Blackness, in your body, in your gender – I believe you too can find a friend in Wanda Ewing. Her work speaks to the deep insecurities and rage so many of us have felt. Covering issues ranging from dating politics to body image, it feels as if Ewing is saying what everyone’s thinking. She speaks truth to these heavy feelings, but with a sense of humor and defiance. In the juxtaposition between text and images, Ewing paves the way for transcendence.
continue educating our exceptional students are core values of NMC that are in the capable hands of Dr. Meisinger.” Meisinger has over 23 years of experience as a professional nurse and over 15 years of experience in teaching and higher education administration. “I am extremely humbled and excited to lead the Division of Nursing at Nebraska Methodist College. The Division of Nursing has a rich history of being a leader of nursing education excellence,” Meisinger said. “The nursing profession faces multiple complex Dr. Meisinger continued on page 7
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For example, one of my favorite pieces, I Have Big Lips, Ewing confesses in text to a childhood desire to make herself small – to hide her mouth and voice for fear of “big lips.” But the adjacent self-portrait’s undeniable focal point is the biggest, brightest, red-lipped, full toothed smile. The illustration is at once an unapologetic celebration of the beauty she’d once been made to feel ashamed about and furthermore an accurate depiction of the vibrancy of her real-life smile. It’s a smile you can see for yourself in Wanda Ewing’s photograph, permanently displayed just across the gallery. The gallery was named in Ewing’s honor when The Union moved into the historic Blue Lion building in 2017. I didn’t have the privilege to know Wanda Ewing in life, but in getting to know her legacy I have discovered a vibrant spiritual ancestor who has given me so much. The work holds truth and hope simultaneously. It radiates deeply relatable moments of shared humanity. In the company of this work, I feel less alone. I invite you to come witness the magnificence of Wanda Ewing (on view now through December 17th), not on behalf of The Union where I work, not as a fanatic of contemporary art, but as the awkward, artsy little girl growing up uncomfortable in my own skin who finds in Wanda Ewing a dear friend. Come grow with Wanda.
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Health and Housing Coalition Launches First-Ever Medical Respite Program in Nebraska
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Charles Drew Health Center, Inc. and Siena Francis House launched “Health and Dwelling,” a unique 24-month pilot medical respite program in the Greater Omaha-Council Bluffs area of Nebraska. This is the first medical respite program in Nebraska.
services. Siena Francis House will provide shelter, food, clothing and other personal needs, case management and support services. CyncHealth, the designated health information exchange for Nebraska and western Iowa, will provide the IT infrastructure to support the program.
“The program will grant those experiencing homelessness better post-acute recovery care, and safe and secure shortterm residential housing allowing for improved health, social and cost outcomes for all involved,” said Kenny McMorris, CEO of Charles Drew Health Center.
Medical respite programs have proven to shorten hospital length stays, reduce hospital readmissions, improve health outcomes of participants and lower overall cost of healthcare. “We are excited to launch this pilot and improve the system of care for individuals who are experiencing homelessness and have needs that cannot be met in a traditional shelter setting,” said Michelle Bobier, Chief Program Officer at Siena Francis House.
As a result of a 2020 planning grant which provided funds to convene the Health + Housing Coalition, facilitated by The Wellbeing Partners, organizations across the metro came together to collaborate and identify the needs of the chronically homeless, medically complex population in our community. A Request for Proposal (RFP) was then released to launch medical respite. CHI Health, through its national foundation, awarded $500,000 to Siena Francis House and Charles Drew Health Center, Inc. to carry out the pilot program, with intentions to implement the program long-term for those experiencing homelessness with chronic health conditions. The program provides a transition of care from an acute care facility to medical respite, serving as an alternative to readmission to hospitals for minor ailments that do not require hospitalization but do require monitored medical treatment. Through the program, medical care will be provided by Charles Drew Health Center, Inc. and services will include post-acute care, behavioral health, dental care and pharmacy
“This program is an innovative way for community agencies to come together and support members of the community by providing people an opportunity to rest, recover, set and work on goals and receive health management education,” added Joy Doll, Vice President of Community Programs at CyncHealth. “Medical respite also provides benefits to hospitals as it provides a safe discharge opportunity.” The program is working with local hospitals to coordinate a referral/application process utilizing the Unite Nebraska platform. Clinical admission requirements are: must be 19 years of age, willing to be admitted to service, willing to meet with medical and program staff, verified medically stable, independent in daily living activities, able to manage medications and oriented to time, place and ability to communicate.
Metro-Area Churches Unite to Build Habitat for Humanity HomeArchdiocese, ELCA congregations among many partners Who The 2022 Faith Partners, including members from St. Wenceslaus, St. Leo, Sacred Heart, St. James, and St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Catholic churches; St. Paul, St. Michael, and Holy Cross Lutheran churches; Second What Unitarian Church of Omaha, and Westwood Community The dedication of a house built by members of several Christian Church. This group of churches is known as the area churches during Habitat Omaha’s 2022 Faith Partners Faithful Builders Coalition. Build. Why When Habitat for Humanity is an ecumenical Christian ministry. Saturday, Nov. 19 at 10 a.m. We believe all people should have a safe, healthy place Where in which to live. We invite people of all faiths to join our 4001 N. 26th St., located between Sprague and Spaulding mission to build and renovate quality, affordable houses. streets off 26th Street.
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The Omaha Community Playhouse and the Nebraska AIDS Project are inviting community members to create a panel for an AIDS memorial quilt that will be featured on stage in OCP’s upcoming production of RENT. During this event, participants will have the opportunity to design and make a quilt panel to honor those who’ve been affected by HIV/ AIDS. OCP will provide all supplies and materials, and the OCP Costume Shop will assemble the quilt.
EVENT INFORMATION Saturday, December 10, 2022 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Omaha Community Playhouse 6915 Cass St. Omaha, NE 68132
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ABOUT THE NATIONAL AIDS MEMORIAL QUILT The Quilt was conceived in November of 1985 by long-time human rights activist, author and lecturer Cleve Jones. Since the 1978 assassinations of gay San Francisco Supervisor Harvey Milk and Mayor George Moscone, Jones had helped organize the annual candlelight march honoring these men. While planning the 1985 march, he learned that over 1,000 San Franciscans had been lost to AIDS. He asked each of his fellow marchers to write on placards the names of friends and loved ones who had died of AIDS. At the end of the march, Jones and others stood on ladders taping these placards to the walls of the San Francisco Federal Building. The wall of names looked like a patchwork quilt.
Inspired by this sight, Jones and friends made plans for a larger memorial. A little over a year later, a small group of strangers gathered in a San Francisco storefront to document the lives they feared history would neglect. Their goal was to create a memorial for those who had died of AIDS, and to thereby help people understand the devastating impact of the disease. The Quilt has been displayed multiple times on the National Mall in Washington, D.C. (source: www. aidsmemorial.org) Contact: For more information, contact Director of Inclusion and Community Engagement Kathy Tyree at, ktyree@omahaplayhouse.com or (402) 661-8514.
Creighton pharmacy experts share remedies for preventing and managing infections during flu season Even though the typical peak of flu season is still a month or two away, the United States is already facing an uptick of highly contagious respiratory illnesses, including RSV, Rhinovirus and Enterovirus. Craig Kessler, PharmD, RPh, director of Creighton University Medical Center’s Clinic Pharmacy, says it’s important to be diligent in preventing the spread of respiratory illnesses by wearing a mask, washing hands frequently and getting vaccinated against both the flu and COVID-19. “While most people receive a flu vaccine in the beginning of fall before the flu season starts, it’s never too late to get vaccinated,” said Kessler, who also is an assistant professor in Creighton University’s School of Pharmacy and Health Professions. Viral infections like the flu, RSV and seasonal colds can take up to two to three weeks to completely subside and can’t be treated with antibiotics. Taking the following vitamins and supplements can help fight off cold and flu symptoms by boosting immune function and balancing vitamin levels in the body: • Elderberry has antioxidant and immune boosting effects. •Echinacea boosts the immune system and reduces inflammation. • Zinc reduces the length of a cold, especially when combined with vitamin C. • Vitamin C reduces the length of a cold. • Probiotics support immune function through maintaining healthy, balanced digestive gut flora. Individuals who are dealing with cold and flu symptoms can mitigate and control symptoms by: • Avoiding caffeinated beverages and staying hydrated. Coffee and soda can contribute to dehydration. Stay hydrated with water, broth and fruit juices. • Sleeping in an elevated position. An extra pillow underneath the head can help sinuses drain during the night. • Increasing moisture in the air. Using a humidifier or steam from a warm shower can create a more comfortable environment.
• Gargling saltwater. Gargling a saltwater rinse can soothe a sore throat and remove irritants and bacteria. It’s important to monitor for the following signs and symptoms that could indicate a doctor’s appointment is necessary: • Breakthrough fevers or fevers that persist after taking medication • Not feeling any relief from symptoms within a few days • Dehydration signs, such as not being able to keep fluids down and monitoring changes in diapers with infants • Abnormal mucus that is milky-white, yellow or green can indicate a secondary infection that can be harmful to the immune system “When the immune system is worn down and not as robust as it tries to fight off a cold or the flu, it is more susceptible to a secondary infection breaking through,” said pharmacy resident Alyssa Ferrazzo. “This could even be COVID-19 if exposure has occurred, which the immune system would then face at the same time as the primary infection.” Kessler and Ferrazzo recommend having various medications and items on hand to help alleviate common cold and flu symptoms. Vapor rub and hot or cold packs are topical methods that can relieve symptoms. Although there are numerous medications available, doses and uses vary by age and symptoms, so it is important to consult a doctor or pharmacist when using these treatments: • Cough: Guaifenesin (Mucinex), Dextromethorphan (Delsym, Robitussin and Tussin), Lozenges, Ginger, Honey, Diphenhydramine (Benadryl), Cetirizine (Zyrtec), Loratadine (Claritin), Fexofenadine (Allegra) • Congestion and sinus pressure: Pseudoephedrine (Sudafed, SudoGest), Phenylephrine (Sudafed PE), Oxymetazoline (Afrin) • Fever and pain relief: Acetaminophen (Tylenol), Ibuprofen (Advil, Motrin), Naproxen The CDC has additional flu season and respiratory illness guidance available.
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12/3/2022 Fontenelle Forest 1111 Bellevue Blvd N, Bellevue NE 68005 9:00AM-11:00AM This informational session will provide you with a broad overview of Fontenelle Forest as an organization and highlight the various opportunities the Forest has for you to participate as a volunteer. Attendees will learn about: Fontenelle Forest’s organizational history, Our education, land stewardship and raptor programs How it all fits together to fulfill our mission of conservation, education and recreation Fontenelle Forest owns and maintains over 2,100 acres of land and 24 miles of trails. Each year we offer educational programming for thousands of people of all ages, from early childhood to seniors, both on-site and on-the-go. As a small, non-profit organization, volunteers are critical to the work we do. We rely on the help and support of volunteers to help us fulfill our mission! Become a valued member of the Fontenelle Forest team! Current volunteers who have not yet attended Volunteer 101 are also welcome. This event is free for both members and non-members. Registration is required. Register here: https://fontenelleforest.org/event/volunteer-101-dec-2022/
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“Money Changers” “Money Changers”, a blaxploitation play by Kim Louise, made its reading debut at the Union for Contemporary Arts in the Wanda D. Ewing Gallery. This opportunity was created by the Great Plains Theatre Commons playwright program. Directed by Kathy Tyree, this reading was filled with a star studded cast who brought the work to life. The story follows Octavia’s Social Club in Omaha, Nebraska in 1976. Octavia, the owner, is a vivacious and tough woman whose closet would make Diana Ross envious. The story begins when Octavia’s secret heart of gold is exposed. After saving one young lady from the streets, trouble begins to follow and it becomes personal. It is up to Octavia and her social club regulars to bring justice the only way they know how. Although it was only a reading, the essence of music and costume changes filled the room with each stage direction and sing-a-long moments. The word Blaxploitation is a combination of black and exploitation. Despite the source of the word, the genre is filled with radical and powerful storylines to create a sense of empowerment in the black community in the early 1970’s. This movement created a set of role models who we wanted to emulate. The ability to be confident
and cunning in comebacks, excel in martial arts, and to be as fashionable and glamorous as black men and women. E x a m p l e s i n c l u d e “Cleopatra Jones,” “Black C a e s a r , ” “ S u p e r f l y, ” “Coffy” and many more. With the story’s location in Omaha in the late 70’s, there is a sense of nostalgia for locations that have long since faded during the evolution of this city. “Omaha has always been my home…. I have loving memories of my childhood here, and there are North Omaha Gems that stick with me,” shared Louise. “I want to be part of those who are polishing those gems so their light never dims. I want to preserve and rekindle good times, special places, and particular ‘goingsons’ that wonderfully and uniquely belong to North Omaha.” These locations include: Live Wire Cafe, King Solomon’s Mines, the poultry house, and Time Out Chicken. Time Out is technically still with us, but there is a possibility the community will lose it forever to the highest bidder During the first semester of Kim Louise’s Masters in Fine Arts program at University of Nebraska
Omaha, one of the assignments she was given was to interview theatre professionals. A common question Kim asked was, ‘What have you not seen in theatre that you would like to see?’ “A producer responded, ‘A Blaxploitation play’... Then I asked myself, ‘Why don’t I write one?’ So, I did.” Originally a final assignment for the program, it is now a loved piece by all involved. The next steps for “Money Changers” will be reviewing the feedback forms given to the audience before the reading. As an audience member of the original reading, I am very hopeful about “Money Changers.” It is a lost genre with empowering messages and shows what community truly means. Thank you to Kathy Tyree for directing this show. Thank you Kim Louise for reminding us of the magic of Omaha, Blaxploitation, and this wonderful show
Omaha Performing Arts Celebrates 20th Anniversary of President Joan Squires Impact transformational for city, state and region Before 2002 when the Holland Performing Arts Center was being developed, there were no awardwinning touring Broadway shows, international dance companies or renowned entertainers regularly coming to Omaha. No programs providing talented Nebraska teenagers classes taught by Broadway stars. No performing arts diversity and inclusion programs that were recognized as national models. All that changed because Joan Squires decided to move to Nebraska and accept a job opportunity with a brand-new organization. In 2022, she marks 20 years as President of Omaha Performing Arts (O-pa). “We [Dick Holland and I] wanted to build this grand facility. We wanted to put together a real arts program for Omaha. She just dove right in,” says John Gottschalk, O-pa Board Chair Emeritus. “She had a big job to do. She endeared herself to the community, and Joan is now known and loved in this city.” During the first week of November 2022 friends, supporters, colleagues, and staff celebrated Joan’s tenure at O-pa with several special events. Says O-pa Board Chair Jack Koraleski, “Joan is, without a doubt, one of the best hires ever. Her commitment and passion for bringing the most amazing performances and educational opportunities to our city, and then finding ways to make them accessible to everyone has been simply transformational. Each and every year, her work impacts hundreds of thousands of people in a most positive way.” Under Joan’s leadership, O-pa has grown from a start-up organization into Nebraska’s largest arts organization. Over 550,000 people now visit the Holland Performing Arts Center and Orpheum Theater annually – attending performances ranging from touring Broadway, jazz, dance, comedians and much more. Broadway blockbusters like HAMILTON, WICKED and Disney’s THE LION KING have filled the Orpheum and outstanding artists such as Wynton Marsalis, Boz Scaggs, and Wilco performed in the Holland. And both venues have become top sites to host community events. In total, nearly 6-million people have visited these venues. O-pa’s annual economic impact is $48 million, and when Steelhouse Omaha opens May 12, 2023, that impact will grow to $61 million. Joan leads the O-pa Campus
Expansion Plan which includes the phase I construction of Steelhouse Omaha and will include the upcoming phase II Center for Arts Engagement. She also manages the Holland Performing Arts Center and the Orpheum Theater where the organization has invested significant resources into both venues over the past 20 years. Although Joan has been the driving force behind these signature venues that pour millions of dollars into the local economy, her impact is even more profound through realization of her vision of making the arts accessible to everyone. Hundreds of thousands of people have benefited from her commitment to bringing the highest level of performing artists to Nebraska, while breaking down barriers to see them. “Joan has a passion for this city,” says Ananias “Markey” Montague of Salem Baptist Church. “It’s really obvious in the work that she has done. We’re seeing more people come out and engage in events. I’ve lived in other cities and what we are doing in the city of Omaha, Nebraska, is not a common thing. Her heart is really in this great city.” Joan’s passion for performing arts education and community engagement has opened doors for hundreds of thousands of Nebraska students statewide. For example, the O-pa based “Nebraska High School Theater Academy” in partnership with the Broadway League is now one of the largest such programs in the country, extending from Omaha to Scottsbluff, and building a bridge to Broadway for 9,000 students in over 80 schools every year. Joan’s vision of creating a realistic pathway for Nebraska students who want to pursue theatre has led to professional careers for many, and Joan positions herself as a “forever” resource for these young professionals and supports them with connections and advice. She has also developed national partnerships to bring other education opportunities to the region including Carnegie Hall Musical Explorers, Disney Musicals in Schools, and more. “It’s in many ways kind of unheard of what she’s been able to accomplish,” says Suzanne Wise of the Nebraska Arts Council. “It goes across the entire state. The impact of having a highly professional arts organization reach out in such a sincere and in-depth way to Nebraskans that don’t live in proximity to Omaha. You can’t put a price tag on that.” Her commitment to diversity and inclusion has established O-pa as a national model for the organization’s work both internally and externally. O-pa has developed collaborative relationships with community partners such as Salem Baptist Church and 75-North and delivers free neighborhood events beyond its venues like Music at Miller Park, Summer Sounds at Highlander and Jazz on the Green at Turner Park. The Voices AMPLIFIED! series
focused on the arts and social justice continues to grow – celebrating artists from diverse cultures and connecting the Omaha community with opportunities for discussion, reflection, and new experiences. Joan’s influence goes far beyond Nebraska. As an Executive Committee and Board of Governors member of the Broadway League as well as Nebraska’s only Tony Awards™ voter, Joan is a well-respected and well-known ambassador for Omaha on the national stage. Her efforts have established our city as a regular touring stop for Broadway’s most exciting and in-demand productions. She has been active in other national organizations, and both Omaha and O-pa are recognized for the quality of performances, venues, and programs. Throughout her tenure, Joan has transformed Omaha and enhanced the quality of life in the community. “I’m so proud of all the lives touched by O-pa: artists, students, community members, staff, audiences, donors, and volunteers,” says Joan. “What we’re able to do is a reflection of the extraordinary support we receive from this community, our donors and patrons, and from our Board of Directors. We still have exciting things to accomplish and much more to do! These experiences we provide through the performing arts make a difference. That’s why I am so very grateful to be here and to be part of this community.” We congratulate Joan on 20 incredible years in Omaha and look forward to the next years to come!
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John Allen Butler, born March 15, 1930, to the late John J and Tinnie Lee Butler was the youngest of six children. John attended Howard Kennedy Elementary and Technical High School where he majored in electrical trade and once rewired the entire fourth and fifth floors alone. The Ambassadors Club, founded by John while still in high school, taught young black men etiquette. In 1948, the president of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP), Lawrence McVoy, invited John to teach etiquette and parliament procedures to members. Later, John was elected president of the NAACP and presided until 1970. He made many strides in the African American community. John applied to the local electric union and was denied because of his race. In 1949, John married Juanita Pierce and was blessed with 5 boys and 1 girl. In 1952 he joined his father in-law, Chesley Pierce’s business Ritz Cab, the first black owned cab company in Omaha. He met several people and would chat with practically anyone. Back then hotels didn’t want black drivers soliciting guests, but John and other drivers still cruised the hotels scouting for fares. After Ritz Cab John began selling insurance. John was only allowed to sell certain policies to blacks, which he considered unfair and prompted him to open his own insurance agency. John headed the local NAACP chapter when racial tension was rising in Omaha and countrywide. He received several death threats from the Klu Klux Klan. John never responded with hatred and the calls stopped. During the riots, John and other community leaders worked with the Omaha Police Department and the north Omaha community to help cease the violence. John met June Shagaloff, an attorney and the NAACP national education director. After this meeting, there was desegregation in Omaha public schools. Eugene Skinner was hired as the first black principal. This shift prompted hiring blacks to more area businesses. In 1962, John met Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. at a freedom march in Oklahoma. In 1965, he invited Dr. King to a freedom march in Omaha. They marched from 24th & Spencer ending at the old Salem Baptist church location on Decatur Streets. John was an active member of Pilgrim Baptist church where he served as a faithful deacon and a member of its several choirs. He was honored during Pilgrim’s 105th Church Anniversary as the church’s oldest member. John was an avid checkerboard player. You could find him at Adams Community Center enjoying himself and always up for a game of checkers. Not many could beat the once proclaimed Nebraska Checker Champion. If ever asked how he was doing, at the age of 92, he would respond, “pretty good for a young man my age.” John Allen Butler was called home on Friday, October 21, 2022. He will always be remembered for fighting peacefully for equality for all. He left a legacy for us all to follow and be proud of.
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Pleasant Green Baptist Church 105th Church Anniversary The Pleasant Green Baptist Church will celebrate their 105th church anniversary on Sunday, November 20th at 3:00pm. Again, this year we had our Thankful Thursday Night Worship Series. Our last Thursday night service will be November 17th at 7:00pm. Rev. Jay Robertson and the Mt. Zion Baptist Church of Sioux City, IA. will be our guest. On Sunday, November 20th Bishop K. Jevon Chambers and the Mt. Calvary Community Church will be our guest. Our special guest will be Ashling Cole, National Gospel recording artist and 2020 BET Sunday Best contestant. The community is invited to come and worship with us at these two events
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This “48205” Detroit Native, artist, husband, and father of two Phillip Simpson “had time” October 27th of this year and shared some of it with The Omaha Star, sending greetings to Omaha NE. The 40 year old creative has been artistic from childhood still having artwork from as early as ten years of age. He said he was the kid who never put the crayons down and by the eighth grade knew that he would be an artist by trade for the rest of his life! Fondly recalling sketching the likes of the The Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, Sonic the Hedgehog, figure drawings, apples in fruit bowls, and much much more honing his skills in translating, shading, and in color accuracy. He began in the Detroit public school system attending elementary school at Marcus Garvey Academy, then the Detroit School of Arts and after High School receiving scholarship dollars to attend The University of Michigan, being first to go on to post secondary education in his
family. An art and design major for four and one half years, Phillip vividly recalls the culture shock he experienced remembering but a few blacks on campus, and even more scantly so in the college of art and design. Entering college very technically skilled, decorated, and confident, he was purposely challenged by a professor to use only his off left hand and to exercise blind contouring (being no longer allowed to use his all to familiar goto instrument of the pencil to deliberately take him out of his customary artistic rhythm. Taken out of his comfort zone, Phillip than began to discover new artistic frontiers within. His professor was challenging him to begin to express himself more personally and intimately through his artwork rather than just accurately conveying what he visually admired accurately to canvases…thus discovering the “Smile Man” All things art for Phillip took on new heights a bit over a year ago while attending a local event for “Black Magazine”. Phillip wondered why at this well attended event of 95% people of color that there were no art features on display to speak of. So he began to ask organizers why this was the case and it wasn’t long after their looking into that very fact (and his artwork) that he became their de facto artist at large! Now guess who has an installation in Neiman Marcus in Somerset Mall in the Detroit suburbs of Troy, MI due to that same night of inquisitiveness... Yep, The Smile Man himself Phillip Simpson. He shared the story of this another full circle moment in which he, his family, and friends emotionally celebrated this incredible benchmark together in January of 2022 which is currently being extended to at least June of 2023. (So you still have time to go and visit “Smileland” in person). With inspirational original artwork, prints, clothing, and accessories, there’s a strategically curated canon of custom designed goods offered from the heart of one Phillip Simpson that you and the entire family can admire and enjoy!
Robert Rose Retires from GPBHM Board
Robert “Bob” Rose was honored with a reception on Veterans Day at the Great Plains Black History Museum for his years of service on the Museum’s Board of Directors. It was fitting the reception was held on Veterans Day
as Bob served in the United States Air Force from 1954 to 1982 and serves as President of the Alfonza W. Davis Chapter of the Tuskegee Airmen and on the Tuskegee Airmen Foundation at the national level. Bob had a special friendship with and was the guardian of Nebraska’s last surviving Tuskegee Airman, Cpl. Robert Holtz, an Omaha Central grad who passed in 2021 at the
age of 96. Bob’s community service is legendary. Local boards benefiting from his wisdom include the Fontenelle Forest Nature Association, Bellevue Offutt Kiwanis Club, Urban League of Nebraska, North Branch YMCA.. He also provided personal financial planning seminars and classes through Metro Tech and periodic columns for the Omaha Star, Bellevue Leader and
Omaha World-Herald. Board President, Pastor Portia Cavitt presented a plaque of appreciation and many sang praises for Bob’s masterful leadership. We wish him and his wife Kathleen a happy retirement from Board service. Anyone interested in helping to continue the legacy of the Tuskegee Airmen at the local level is encouraged to contact Bob at 402-6198768 or rdrjr@cox.net
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Dr. Meisinger continued from page 1 complex issues like the nursing shortage, an aging population and more complex health conditions. Nebraska Methodist College and the Division of Nursing are great leaders in working with community partners to face these challenges. “Through continued collaborations with our community partners, we can continue to act as partners in health. I am eager to build and expand on these relationships to serve our partners and to continue providing excellence in nursing education locally and regionally.” In her previous administrative roles, Meisinger was responsible for the direct oversight, curriculum design and growth of four health professions programs. In addition, she led marketing and recruitment efforts, provided administrative oversight, balanced internal and external stakeholder interests, and coordinated adjunct and full-time faculty. She also led accreditation efforts for a Registered Nurse (RN) to Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) program. She has taught in higher education at the associate, bachelor’s, master’s and doctorate levels in nursing, business and health professions. As a registered nurse, Meisinger has clinical expertise in critical care nursing, medical surgical nursing and correctional health. She has had
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Sunday School......8:45 a.m. Sunday Morning......10:00 a.m. Bible Study, Tuesdays......6:00 - 7:30 p.m. Prayer Service, Wednesdays......12 noon Journey to Tomorrow, Our Next Step Judges 18:4-6
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MORNING STAR BAPTIST CHURCH BETHEL MISSIONARY BAPTIST CHURCH Rev. Dr. Lorenzo S.L. Fincher Senior Pastor 5318 South 30th Street Omaha, NE 68107 Phone: (402) 731-1840 “Large enough to serve you, Small enough to know you”
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Sunday School .............................................. 9:30 a.m. Worship Services .............................................. 10:45 a.m. Wednesday Prayer Services ..........................................6:30 p.m. Wednesday Bible Study.....................7:00 - 8:00 p.m. Biblically Based, Family Oriented, Dynamic Fellowship
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“Transformed People Everywhere” 2602 N. 24th St. - PO Box 11593 www.mtmoriahomaha.net Off: (402) 451-8800 Sunday Worship ..........................................10:45 a.m. Live Stream: Facebook.com/mtmoriahomaha Please call for Prayer and Transformation Group Bible Study Schedule
Rev. Morita Truman, Lead Pastor Services on Sundays at 8:30 am & 10:50 am 7020 Cass Street, Omaha, NE 68132 402.556.6262 www.fumcomaha.org First United Methodist Church is a welcoming and inclusive community, inspired to grow with and in God.
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Pastor Kenneth A. Allen
Pastor Terry L. Arvie
Sunday Morning Worship ...................................9:00 a.m. Wednesday Night Prayer Meeting .....................7:00 p.m. Wednesday Night Church School ......................7:30 p.m. Youth/Children Ministry Focus (Wed.) ............7:30 p.m.
SUNDAY Sunday Morning Worship……………10:00 A.M. Sunday School……………………….. 9:00 A.M. WEDNESDAY 11:00 A.M. ~ Hour of Power Bible Study Wednesday is Family Night! 6:00 P.M. ~ Prayer & Praise Service 6:30 P.M. ~ Feast & Fellowship (Light Meal) 7:15 P.M. ~ Discipleship Academy (Classes for ages 5 & up)
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“Where CHRIST is Preeminent and the Word Prevails!”
Sunday School................................10:00 a.m. Church Service...............................11:00 a.m. Thursday Bible Study...............................5:00 p.m.
Pastor Brian Page 5555 Larimore Avenue Church: 402-346-8427 www.pleasantgreenomaha.org
North 24th Street Church of God “Presenting the Never-Changing GOD to an ever-changing World!” Dr. Stan Rone - Senior Pastor 2021 N. 24th Street Omaha, NE 68110 (402) 341-4297
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Thursday: Youth For Christ ............................................6:00 p.m Prayer & Bible Study ....................................6:30 p.m Sunday: Sunday School.................................................9:00 a.m. Morning Worship..........................................10:15 a.m. Pastor Eric Butler and Co-Pastor Cynthia Butler
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