The Electronic Communications Ministry
of St. Andrew’s United Methodist Church
15050 W. Maple Rd.
Omaha, Nebraska, 68116
Bruce Davis, Editor
Web site: www.standrewsomaha.net
Access the monthly newsletter by this link:
http://www.standrewsomaha.net/downloads/Janprint.pdf
LIVE, LAUGH, LOVE GOD
We welcome new readers to StAndrewsMail. If you ever want off this list, just let us know. Our purpose is to inform, not intrude.
This weekend:
Saturday 5 PM
Sunday 8:30 & 10:00 AM
Bruce Davis preaching: THE POWER OF TWO
Featuring a duet by Bruce and Nancy Davis, ‘IT TAKES TWO’
Reaffirmation of Marriage Vows after the Saturday 5:00 and Sunday 10:00 services (no need to sign-up)
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New member This weekend we welcomed Erin and Jordan Mawson into membership. Erin works as a nurse case manager at The Nebraska Medical Center and Jordan works in the accounting/tax department at Woodmen of the World. They have two children Ella-3 and Jackson who is 4 months.
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Baptism Nancy had the privilege of baptizing two great children this weekend, Caleb and Peighton Yoakam. Caleb and Peighton are children of Tom Yoakam & Amy Friegerio.
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Come Alive CD giveaway winner: The winner of the Point of Grace CD giveaway was…. Roger Fleury! Roger will be jamming away this week to Point of Grace. You can jam away to Point of Grace AND Mark Schultz LIVE if you buy a ticket to their concert coming to St. Andrew’s on February 27th. Tickets are $21. Buy them at the church office, in the rotunda before or after services or at itickets.com.
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SURPRISE YOUR SPOUSE FOR VALENTINES!Sweep your true love off on a romantic getaway! Take them on a United Methodist Marriage Encounter Weekend. Call or email by Friday, Feb. 12, and we’ll have a great-looking gift certificate and Baker’s Meltaway Chocolate Candies (to support the youth!) waiting for you at our table in the rotunda. The perfect gift! Your spouse will be so surprised. A Marriage Encounter Weekend lets you escape from the craziness of everyday life, put God at the center of your marriage, and rediscover the one you love. Choose from several dates and locations:March 12-14, OmahaApril 16-18, South Sioux CitySeptember 17-19, LincolnOctober 8-10, ComecaCall or e-mail Bevin and Rhonda Walinga at: 402.642.4450 or walinga@nntc.net to make your reservation TODAY. Or, stop by the Marriage Encounter table in the Narthex Saturday the 13th or Sunday the 14th before or after the service for more information. You’ll love falling in love all over again!
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The Biggest Loser Contest
Are you are a Big Loser? Would you like to be? The Biggest Loser for Jesus contest kicks off February 20th and 21st at St Andrews. You can participate in two ways. First you can be a Big Loser yourself (ADULTS ONLY). You simply sign up with Bob Davis by leaving your name, phone number and email address. You weigh in on your own scale sometime the weekend of February 20th and 21st, turn in the weight to Bob by email. You weigh in every week and submit that weight to Bob. Bob is the only person that will see your weight throughout the entire 13 week event. The event is really more of collaboration than a contest. The only thing that will be tracked every week is the total weight loss of the group and the total dollars raised. Here are some of the benefits of being a Biggest Loser:
1) Peer pressure and support to succeed.
2) Healthy eating and exercise suggestions by our health ministry team.
3) An accountability buddy, someone who will help you stay on track with your life style change and you will serve the same role for him/her.
4) Cool Biggest Loser T shirt.
5) Last and certainly not least, the motivation that comes from knowing that every dollar raised will go towards the youth group mission trip where they will truly spread the gospel of Jesus Christ.
The cost to be a Biggest Loser is only a $20 donation to the youth group. Weight watchers charges nearly $40 per month.
Now maybe you are not someone who needs to lose weight, how can you participate? Easy, just pledge to sponsor a Biggest Loser. You can pledge to sponsor an individual or pledge to sponsor the whole team. The whole pledge per pound has you confused, then feel free to pledge a flat dollar amount. Your pledge will inspire and motivate the Biggest Loser participants and 100% of all funds raised will go to the youth group mission trip. So be a Big Loser, a Big Loser for Jesus.
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Message from Claire Herzog (Lutheran Family Refugee Services)
Hello friends, I think most of you have already heard about the layoffs at Tyson Council Bluffs and I wanted to send an e-mail specifically to you about the family you have sponsored over the last couple years. Unfortunately, the layoffs include, Sein Chit. His last day will be March 22. We will be doing the best we can to help them, but it will certainly be difficult given the numbers. 480 are being laid off and our best estimates are that at least 300 are refugees. Tyson and other Iowa agencies are also scrambling to put together job fairs and other assistance for the employees. I never know who might have connections to another job! Of course, their options are still limited given their English ability, but it is worth putting the idea out there. In addition, if any of the members feel it in their heart to give to these families if March 22 comes around and they still haven’t found a new job, I would be more than happy to facilitate that. Even just visits to let them know of the emotional support would be great, as we’ve noticed that many of the families are feeling that their path to the American dream has taken a serious detour. cherzog@lfsneb.org
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It was a great weekend at St. Andrew’s. Nancy’s sermon was encouraging, the presence of the Boy Scouts was really neat, the bells sounded heavenly and the pancakes were delicious. Bruce will be back this week from his trip to France and I am sure he will be gearing up for the sermon this weekend, THE POWER OF TWO. I am looking forward to hearing Nancy and Bruce sing their duet! As the temperature drops, I am thankful for my warm house and pray for those who may be suffering from the cold. Have a safe and warm week.
Mandy Barkhaus
Director of Radical Hospitality
Monday, February 8, 2010
Thursday, February 4, 2010
Baker's Chocolate
The Electronic Communications Ministry
of St. Andrew’s United Methodist Church
15050 W. Maple Rd.
Omaha, Nebraska, 68116
Bruce Davis, Editor
Web site: www.standrewsomaha.net
Access the monthly newsletter by this link:
http://www.standrewsomaha.net/downloads/Janprint.pdf
LIVE, LAUGH, LOVE GOD
There is a lot going on at St. Andrew’s these days, as you can tell by this e-mail. Bruce is in France visiting his daughter and granddaughter and Nancy is gearing up for this weekend’s worship services. I know we’ve asked for this before, but please keep those who have lost their jobs in your prayers. And if you have a job, be thankful for it.
-Mandy Barkhaus, Director of Radical Hospitality
THIS WEEKEND
Saturday, February 6, 5:00 PM
Sunday, February 7, 8:30 & 10:00 AM
Nancy: WE ARE CELEBRATING 100 YEARS OF BOY SCOUTING during all the worship services. Scouts are encouraged to wear their uniforms or other symbols of their boy scouting experience. Don’t miss the Saturday service music, ALWAYS BE PREPARED, written and sung by Emily Koonce!
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February 13 & 14
A Bruce and Nancy Duet: IT TAKES TWO
Reaffirmation of Marriage Vows following the 5:00 Saturday and 10:00 Sunday worship services.
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February 17, ASH WEDNESDAY
We will have a worship service at 7:00 PM. Bob Davis will be the preacher.
Preceded by a Soup Supper at 6:00.
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Great Honor for a Great man: Charlie Davis who started and works with St. Andrew’s mission team ‘CHARLIE’S ANGELS’ will be recognized next week for his efforts in mission work. This recognition will be held at the Capitol building next Thursday at noon. The governor will award Charlie for his selfless giving to those less fortunate. Congratulations, Charlie!
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DAFFODIL DAYS: This weekend February 6 & 7 and next weekend February 13 & 14 United Methodist Women will be selling daffodils to support the American Cancer Society. Look for the insert in the bulletin to order your first flower of spring and help bring hope to lived touched by cancer. Orders along with your check made payable to the American Cancer Society need to be in no later than February 15. Look for the box on the UMW table to place your orders and checks. Daffodils can be picked up on March 13 & 14th.
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CRAIG LEFLER writes: I wanted to thank you for spotlighting the
Siena/Francis House throughout February. Further, a huge thank you goes out to the congregation of St. Andrew's for their on-going support. Over the past year, I have been blessed to serve on the executive board of the shelter. As you can imagine, these difficult economic times have amplified the need for a place and service provided by the Siena/Francis House. A couple statistics, in 2008, the shelter averaged 347 night guests. Last week, the average was over 450 with a high of 493 (78 women and children). The shelter has a 341 bed capacity. In addition, Siena/Francis provided over 375,000 meals in 2009.
SEINA/FRANCIS HOUSE IS OUR MISSION OF THE MONTH. Stop by the information table in the Rotunda this weekend for ways you can participate in this ministry. This weekend’s communion offering will go to support our ministry to Siena/Francis.
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HEALTH KITS FOR HAITI, Betty Bramer
A big THANK YOU to everyone who donated of their time and money for the Health Kits for Haiti effort. You donated a whopping $3,449.50. We were able to round up supplies for 240 kits (the kits that were short have now been completed) at a cost of $1394.39 for those supplies. We have to pay $1 each for 240 toothpaste tubes ($240) and $1 each for overall shipping and handling of each kit (another $240). That leaves us with $1,575.11. This will be sent to UMCOR in a separate check for additional relief needs in Haiti. Again THANK YOU church family for your donations, your work at helping to set up, working to put the kits together and working to do the clean up. It was an awesome morning.
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FROM BOB DAVIS:
Bakers Meltaway Chocolate Candies: Forget the chalky conversation hearts and surprise your Valentine with these home-grown Nebraska favorites. Look for the youth in the Rotunda the next 2 weekends – Feb 6, 7 & 13, 14 before and after worship services. Proceeds go to support the 2010 senior high mission trip to Benton Harbor Michigan.
The Bea Shannon Memorial Scholarship awards a $500 scholarship to a high school senior. The Alan J. Bruner Memorial Scholarship awards a $1500 scholarship for a high school senior and a $1500 scholarship for a continuing education student*. Application forms for the Bea Shannon and Alan J. Bruner scholarships are available at the welcome table in the Rotunda. Deadline for applying for both scholarships is March 10, 2010.
Please note that Continuing Education Applicants have their own application (not High School).
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FROM DIANA FAUST:
Adult Sunday School Class
The Adult Sunday School class will be on hiatus Feb. 7 & 14. They will resume on Feb. 21 with a study of Creation. This four-session study focuses on how each of us was personally created by a living God. The cost of the study guide is $6. They meet in Lower Level 2 at 11:15. Contact Diana at dfaust@standrewsomaha.net if you plan to attend.
24 Hours That Changed the World
Join a small group now to be part of the All-Church Study during Lent. We will be studying the book 24 Hours That Changed the World. This study will help you better understand the events that occurred during the last 24 hours of Jesus’ life.
Small groups are available every evening Sunday – Thursday, Sunday right after worship, and Tuesday at noon. There should be a time that works for you. You can go to our webpage at www.standrewsomaha.net and see what small groups are available. Contact Diana at dfaust@standrewsomaha.net to sign up for one.
February Book Club
The St. Andrew’s Book Club will gather on February 8 at 7 p.m. at Becky Bryan’s home. Read Conagher by Louis L’Amour and join the group. Conagher was the only man who could teach robbing, rustling Smoke Parnell and his murderous outfit, the lesson the whole territory had been too afraid to give them. But when a woman steals his heart, Conagher has some lessons to learn himself.
Women of Faith Conference
The Women of Faith Conference will be held in Omaha on August 13 & 14 this year. St. Andrew’s has a block of tickets available. Contact Diana to learn how you can purchase your ticket.
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Men's Softball Sign-ups
We are starting to get the teams put together, so if you are interested there will be a sign-up sheet in the Rotunda this weekend. Or email Tom Barkhaus at tbarkhaus@standrewsomaha.net or call 210-7294. We had 2 winning teams last year and are looking to keep the momentum going! We play Sunday evenings starting in April. Cost is $50/person.
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Come Alive Tour Tickets are still for sale for the Mark Schultz/Point of Grace concert on February 27th. Buy them in the rotunda before/after services or in the office during office hours or online at itickets.com. Don’t forget to sign-up for the CD giveaway this weekend, too. No purchase is necessary!
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Prayers of Healing
Susan Harrison, chemo treatment.
Gina Hansen, cancer treatment.
Leroy & Sandy Miller, house fire on 12-31.
Ruth & Dave Walter’s friend, cancer.
Collen Jankovich’s son, continuing health problems
Dan Johnson’s mother, Eloyse Johnson, hospice care.
Sara Keim’s friend, Geri whose cancer has spread to her liver.
Tari Webster, broken ankle.
Christine Behlen’s friend’s 10 month old son, diagnosed with Neuroblastoma.
Kim Peakes’s brother, Bob, had open heart surgery 2-3-10.
Dana Duffy, surgery.
Prayers of Celebration
Birth of Samuel Lee Peterson January 29, son of Nicole & Derrick.
Prayers of Sympathy
Matt Mosser & Mitch Mosser, death of their grandfather.
Let us Pray: Lord God, we lift up to you all of these concerns, unwritten concerns, and even the unspoken concerns. Guide us by your grace and lead us to you each and every day. AMEN
MLB
of St. Andrew’s United Methodist Church
15050 W. Maple Rd.
Omaha, Nebraska, 68116
Bruce Davis, Editor
Web site: www.standrewsomaha.net
Access the monthly newsletter by this link:
http://www.standrewsomaha.net/downloads/Janprint.pdf
LIVE, LAUGH, LOVE GOD
There is a lot going on at St. Andrew’s these days, as you can tell by this e-mail. Bruce is in France visiting his daughter and granddaughter and Nancy is gearing up for this weekend’s worship services. I know we’ve asked for this before, but please keep those who have lost their jobs in your prayers. And if you have a job, be thankful for it.
-Mandy Barkhaus, Director of Radical Hospitality
THIS WEEKEND
Saturday, February 6, 5:00 PM
Sunday, February 7, 8:30 & 10:00 AM
Nancy: WE ARE CELEBRATING 100 YEARS OF BOY SCOUTING during all the worship services. Scouts are encouraged to wear their uniforms or other symbols of their boy scouting experience. Don’t miss the Saturday service music, ALWAYS BE PREPARED, written and sung by Emily Koonce!
*
February 13 & 14
A Bruce and Nancy Duet: IT TAKES TWO
Reaffirmation of Marriage Vows following the 5:00 Saturday and 10:00 Sunday worship services.
*
February 17, ASH WEDNESDAY
We will have a worship service at 7:00 PM. Bob Davis will be the preacher.
Preceded by a Soup Supper at 6:00.
*
Great Honor for a Great man: Charlie Davis who started and works with St. Andrew’s mission team ‘CHARLIE’S ANGELS’ will be recognized next week for his efforts in mission work. This recognition will be held at the Capitol building next Thursday at noon. The governor will award Charlie for his selfless giving to those less fortunate. Congratulations, Charlie!
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DAFFODIL DAYS: This weekend February 6 & 7 and next weekend February 13 & 14 United Methodist Women will be selling daffodils to support the American Cancer Society. Look for the insert in the bulletin to order your first flower of spring and help bring hope to lived touched by cancer. Orders along with your check made payable to the American Cancer Society need to be in no later than February 15. Look for the box on the UMW table to place your orders and checks. Daffodils can be picked up on March 13 & 14th.
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CRAIG LEFLER writes: I wanted to thank you for spotlighting the
Siena/Francis House throughout February. Further, a huge thank you goes out to the congregation of St. Andrew's for their on-going support. Over the past year, I have been blessed to serve on the executive board of the shelter. As you can imagine, these difficult economic times have amplified the need for a place and service provided by the Siena/Francis House. A couple statistics, in 2008, the shelter averaged 347 night guests. Last week, the average was over 450 with a high of 493 (78 women and children). The shelter has a 341 bed capacity. In addition, Siena/Francis provided over 375,000 meals in 2009.
SEINA/FRANCIS HOUSE IS OUR MISSION OF THE MONTH. Stop by the information table in the Rotunda this weekend for ways you can participate in this ministry. This weekend’s communion offering will go to support our ministry to Siena/Francis.
*
HEALTH KITS FOR HAITI, Betty Bramer
A big THANK YOU to everyone who donated of their time and money for the Health Kits for Haiti effort. You donated a whopping $3,449.50. We were able to round up supplies for 240 kits (the kits that were short have now been completed) at a cost of $1394.39 for those supplies. We have to pay $1 each for 240 toothpaste tubes ($240) and $1 each for overall shipping and handling of each kit (another $240). That leaves us with $1,575.11. This will be sent to UMCOR in a separate check for additional relief needs in Haiti. Again THANK YOU church family for your donations, your work at helping to set up, working to put the kits together and working to do the clean up. It was an awesome morning.
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FROM BOB DAVIS:
Bakers Meltaway Chocolate Candies: Forget the chalky conversation hearts and surprise your Valentine with these home-grown Nebraska favorites. Look for the youth in the Rotunda the next 2 weekends – Feb 6, 7 & 13, 14 before and after worship services. Proceeds go to support the 2010 senior high mission trip to Benton Harbor Michigan.
The Bea Shannon Memorial Scholarship awards a $500 scholarship to a high school senior. The Alan J. Bruner Memorial Scholarship awards a $1500 scholarship for a high school senior and a $1500 scholarship for a continuing education student*. Application forms for the Bea Shannon and Alan J. Bruner scholarships are available at the welcome table in the Rotunda. Deadline for applying for both scholarships is March 10, 2010.
Please note that Continuing Education Applicants have their own application (not High School).
*
FROM DIANA FAUST:
Adult Sunday School Class
The Adult Sunday School class will be on hiatus Feb. 7 & 14. They will resume on Feb. 21 with a study of Creation. This four-session study focuses on how each of us was personally created by a living God. The cost of the study guide is $6. They meet in Lower Level 2 at 11:15. Contact Diana at dfaust@standrewsomaha.net if you plan to attend.
24 Hours That Changed the World
Join a small group now to be part of the All-Church Study during Lent. We will be studying the book 24 Hours That Changed the World. This study will help you better understand the events that occurred during the last 24 hours of Jesus’ life.
Small groups are available every evening Sunday – Thursday, Sunday right after worship, and Tuesday at noon. There should be a time that works for you. You can go to our webpage at www.standrewsomaha.net and see what small groups are available. Contact Diana at dfaust@standrewsomaha.net to sign up for one.
February Book Club
The St. Andrew’s Book Club will gather on February 8 at 7 p.m. at Becky Bryan’s home. Read Conagher by Louis L’Amour and join the group. Conagher was the only man who could teach robbing, rustling Smoke Parnell and his murderous outfit, the lesson the whole territory had been too afraid to give them. But when a woman steals his heart, Conagher has some lessons to learn himself.
Women of Faith Conference
The Women of Faith Conference will be held in Omaha on August 13 & 14 this year. St. Andrew’s has a block of tickets available. Contact Diana to learn how you can purchase your ticket.
*
Men's Softball Sign-ups
We are starting to get the teams put together, so if you are interested there will be a sign-up sheet in the Rotunda this weekend. Or email Tom Barkhaus at tbarkhaus@standrewsomaha.net or call 210-7294. We had 2 winning teams last year and are looking to keep the momentum going! We play Sunday evenings starting in April. Cost is $50/person.
*
Come Alive Tour Tickets are still for sale for the Mark Schultz/Point of Grace concert on February 27th. Buy them in the rotunda before/after services or in the office during office hours or online at itickets.com. Don’t forget to sign-up for the CD giveaway this weekend, too. No purchase is necessary!
*
Prayers of Healing
Susan Harrison, chemo treatment.
Gina Hansen, cancer treatment.
Leroy & Sandy Miller, house fire on 12-31.
Ruth & Dave Walter’s friend, cancer.
Collen Jankovich’s son, continuing health problems
Dan Johnson’s mother, Eloyse Johnson, hospice care.
Sara Keim’s friend, Geri whose cancer has spread to her liver.
Tari Webster, broken ankle.
Christine Behlen’s friend’s 10 month old son, diagnosed with Neuroblastoma.
Kim Peakes’s brother, Bob, had open heart surgery 2-3-10.
Dana Duffy, surgery.
Prayers of Celebration
Birth of Samuel Lee Peterson January 29, son of Nicole & Derrick.
Prayers of Sympathy
Matt Mosser & Mitch Mosser, death of their grandfather.
Let us Pray: Lord God, we lift up to you all of these concerns, unwritten concerns, and even the unspoken concerns. Guide us by your grace and lead us to you each and every day. AMEN
MLB
Monday, February 1, 2010
February 1, 2010
The Electronic Communications Ministry
of St. Andrew’s United Methodist Church
15050 W. Maple Rd.
Omaha, Nebraska, 68116
Bruce Davis, Editor
Web site: www.standrewsomaha.net
Access the monthly newsletter by this link:
http://www.standrewsomaha.net/downloads/Decprint.pdf
LIVE, LAUGH, LOVE GOD
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We welcome new readers to StAndrewsMail. If you ever want off this list, just let us know. Our purpose is to inform, not intrude.
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THIS WEEKEND
Saturday, February 6, 5:00 PM
Sunday, February 7, 8:30 & 10:00 AM
Nancy: WE ARE CELEBRATING 100 YEARS OF BOY SCOUTING during all the worship services. Scouts are encouraged to wear their uniforms or other symbols of their boy scouting experience.
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February 13 & 14
A Bruce and Nancy Duet: IT TAKES TWO
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MISSION OF THE MONTH
February: Siena/Francis House
Siena/Francis House is a homeless shelter in downtown Omaha for men, women and children. They offer food, shelter, clothing and medical attention to those in need. Counseling and support is also available for addictions, education and legal issues. Siena/Francis provides over 1,000 meals per day. St. Andrews provides 250 sack lunches a month to Siena/Francis House. The food is donated by generous people at St. Andrews and a group gets together the 4th Tuesday of each month to assemble and deliver the lunches. Last year, Siena/Francis served over 326,000 meals, without church and community donations this would not be possible. St. Andrew’s will be making a donation to Siena/Francis this month and our communion offering this weekend will go to support our ministry to Siena/Francis. Be looking for a table in the Rotunda with information about how you can participate in this ministry.
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Come Alive Tour: This week the CD give-away goes to…………The Reerink Family! Carl and Jodi will be jamming to the new Mark Schultz CD, but wait there is still time for you to get a CD too. FREE CD GIVE-AWAY!!! We will be giving away a free CD from either Mark Schultz or Point of Grace EACH WEEKEND until the concert!). THERE IS NO PURCHASE NECESSARY! Just fill out a ticket (each weekend is a new drawing) at our table and you will be entered into the drawing for that week! The ticket will be drawn Monday and announced via A-MAIL! You should know that the Point of Grace CD is a pre-release CD and will not even been released to the public until March 3rd!!
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FROM BOB DAVIS: A special thanks to all of the kids and families that showed up to put together the Haiti Health Kits on Saturday. We finished putting the kits together in 10 minutes (they had anticipated it would take 2 hours). What a great testimony to what our church can do as a community of believes in Christ Jesus when we all get behind a service project! Praise God!
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ADOPTIVE FAMILIES GROUP TO FORM
We are beginning a support/service group at St. Andrews for parents of adopted children. This would include international adoptions as well as stateside adoptions. There will be an organizational meeting for this group on Thursday, February 11 at 6:30 at the church. We hope that all of the adoptive families of St. Andrews will be part of this new group. And if you know an adoptive family who is not a part of St. Andrews but who would like to be part of this group, please invite them to attend.
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Winter Ball: “Heaven on Earth”, Friday, February 19
A dinner-dance for Kindergarten-5th graders! Boys ask Moms, girls ask Dads! A fun filled evening with an elegant dinner and dancing to a D.J. in a “ball atmosphere” with current age appropriate music! Tickets can be purchased at the church office from 9:00-3:00 (Mon-Thurs) or at the Children’s Ministry Table on Sat/Sun. $10.00/person; $40.00 max/family. Questions: e-mail wlinville@standrewsomaha.net.
February Inflatable Fun: Friday, February 26 4:00-8:00
An event designed to give SMALLER children (ages 2 yrs-Pre-Kindergarten) a chance to play in the safety of kids their own age. Have fun in a mini bounce castle, a crawl through inflatable train, club house bounce. Please R.S.V.P. Wendy so we can get a count of how many children to plan for. wlinville@standrewsomaha.net Parents must attend with child.
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MENS SOFTBALL SIGN-UPS
We are starting to get the teams put together, so if you are interested there will be a sign-up sheet in the Rotunda this weekend. Or email Tom Barkhaus at tbarkhaus@standrewsomaha.net or call 210-7294. We had 2 winning teams last year and are looking to keep the momentum going! We play Sunday evenings starting in April. Cost is $50/person.
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NETTA POLLOCK writes: Thanks to everyone for your prayers, card and kind words with the passing of my mother. This too, will heal. One of her many quotes, “If God brings you to it, He’ll get you through it”. So I’ve learned over the past year. Celebrate her life with me and my family; along with a clear mammogram today! Praise the Lord!
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READING THE BIBLE THROUGH THE YEAR
Morning Evening
Matthew Exodus
1/31 20. 17-34 25, 26
2/1 21. 1-22 27, 28
2/2 21. 23-46 29, 30
2/3 22. 1-22 31, 32, 33
2/4 22. 23-46 34, 35
2/5 23. 1-22 36, 37, 38
2/6 23. 23-39 39, 40
Leviticus
2/7 24. 1-28 1, 2, 3
2/8 24. 29-51 4, 5
2/9 25. 1-30 6, 7
2/10 25. 31-46 8, 9, 10
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Let’s close with the entirety of Reinhold Niebuhr’s Serenity Prayer.
God grant me the serenity to accept the things I cannot change; courage to change the things I can; and wisdom to know the difference. Living one day at a time; Enjoying one moment at a time; Accepting hardships as the pathway to peace; Taking, as He did, this sinful world as it is, not as I would have it; Trusting that He will make all things right if I surrender to His Will; That I may be reasonably happy in this life and supremely happy with Him forever in the next.
BRD
of St. Andrew’s United Methodist Church
15050 W. Maple Rd.
Omaha, Nebraska, 68116
Bruce Davis, Editor
Web site: www.standrewsomaha.net
Access the monthly newsletter by this link:
http://www.standrewsomaha.net/downloads/Decprint.pdf
LIVE, LAUGH, LOVE GOD
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We welcome new readers to StAndrewsMail. If you ever want off this list, just let us know. Our purpose is to inform, not intrude.
*
THIS WEEKEND
Saturday, February 6, 5:00 PM
Sunday, February 7, 8:30 & 10:00 AM
Nancy: WE ARE CELEBRATING 100 YEARS OF BOY SCOUTING during all the worship services. Scouts are encouraged to wear their uniforms or other symbols of their boy scouting experience.
*
February 13 & 14
A Bruce and Nancy Duet: IT TAKES TWO
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MISSION OF THE MONTH
February: Siena/Francis House
Siena/Francis House is a homeless shelter in downtown Omaha for men, women and children. They offer food, shelter, clothing and medical attention to those in need. Counseling and support is also available for addictions, education and legal issues. Siena/Francis provides over 1,000 meals per day. St. Andrews provides 250 sack lunches a month to Siena/Francis House. The food is donated by generous people at St. Andrews and a group gets together the 4th Tuesday of each month to assemble and deliver the lunches. Last year, Siena/Francis served over 326,000 meals, without church and community donations this would not be possible. St. Andrew’s will be making a donation to Siena/Francis this month and our communion offering this weekend will go to support our ministry to Siena/Francis. Be looking for a table in the Rotunda with information about how you can participate in this ministry.
*
Come Alive Tour: This week the CD give-away goes to…………The Reerink Family! Carl and Jodi will be jamming to the new Mark Schultz CD, but wait there is still time for you to get a CD too. FREE CD GIVE-AWAY!!! We will be giving away a free CD from either Mark Schultz or Point of Grace EACH WEEKEND until the concert!). THERE IS NO PURCHASE NECESSARY! Just fill out a ticket (each weekend is a new drawing) at our table and you will be entered into the drawing for that week! The ticket will be drawn Monday and announced via A-MAIL! You should know that the Point of Grace CD is a pre-release CD and will not even been released to the public until March 3rd!!
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FROM BOB DAVIS: A special thanks to all of the kids and families that showed up to put together the Haiti Health Kits on Saturday. We finished putting the kits together in 10 minutes (they had anticipated it would take 2 hours). What a great testimony to what our church can do as a community of believes in Christ Jesus when we all get behind a service project! Praise God!
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ADOPTIVE FAMILIES GROUP TO FORM
We are beginning a support/service group at St. Andrews for parents of adopted children. This would include international adoptions as well as stateside adoptions. There will be an organizational meeting for this group on Thursday, February 11 at 6:30 at the church. We hope that all of the adoptive families of St. Andrews will be part of this new group. And if you know an adoptive family who is not a part of St. Andrews but who would like to be part of this group, please invite them to attend.
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Winter Ball: “Heaven on Earth”, Friday, February 19
A dinner-dance for Kindergarten-5th graders! Boys ask Moms, girls ask Dads! A fun filled evening with an elegant dinner and dancing to a D.J. in a “ball atmosphere” with current age appropriate music! Tickets can be purchased at the church office from 9:00-3:00 (Mon-Thurs) or at the Children’s Ministry Table on Sat/Sun. $10.00/person; $40.00 max/family. Questions: e-mail wlinville@standrewsomaha.net.
February Inflatable Fun: Friday, February 26 4:00-8:00
An event designed to give SMALLER children (ages 2 yrs-Pre-Kindergarten) a chance to play in the safety of kids their own age. Have fun in a mini bounce castle, a crawl through inflatable train, club house bounce. Please R.S.V.P. Wendy so we can get a count of how many children to plan for. wlinville@standrewsomaha.net Parents must attend with child.
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MENS SOFTBALL SIGN-UPS
We are starting to get the teams put together, so if you are interested there will be a sign-up sheet in the Rotunda this weekend. Or email Tom Barkhaus at tbarkhaus@standrewsomaha.net or call 210-7294. We had 2 winning teams last year and are looking to keep the momentum going! We play Sunday evenings starting in April. Cost is $50/person.
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NETTA POLLOCK writes: Thanks to everyone for your prayers, card and kind words with the passing of my mother. This too, will heal. One of her many quotes, “If God brings you to it, He’ll get you through it”. So I’ve learned over the past year. Celebrate her life with me and my family; along with a clear mammogram today! Praise the Lord!
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READING THE BIBLE THROUGH THE YEAR
Morning Evening
Matthew Exodus
1/31 20. 17-34 25, 26
2/1 21. 1-22 27, 28
2/2 21. 23-46 29, 30
2/3 22. 1-22 31, 32, 33
2/4 22. 23-46 34, 35
2/5 23. 1-22 36, 37, 38
2/6 23. 23-39 39, 40
Leviticus
2/7 24. 1-28 1, 2, 3
2/8 24. 29-51 4, 5
2/9 25. 1-30 6, 7
2/10 25. 31-46 8, 9, 10
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Let’s close with the entirety of Reinhold Niebuhr’s Serenity Prayer.
God grant me the serenity to accept the things I cannot change; courage to change the things I can; and wisdom to know the difference. Living one day at a time; Enjoying one moment at a time; Accepting hardships as the pathway to peace; Taking, as He did, this sinful world as it is, not as I would have it; Trusting that He will make all things right if I surrender to His Will; That I may be reasonably happy in this life and supremely happy with Him forever in the next.
BRD
Sunday, January 31, 2010
Onward Christian Soldiers
The Electronic Communications Ministry
of St. Andrew’s United Methodist Church
15050 W. Maple Rd.
Omaha, Nebraska, 68116
Bruce Davis, Editor
Web site: www.standrewsomaha.net
Access the monthly newsletter by this link:
http://www.standrewsomaha.net/downloads/Decprint.pdf
LIVE, LAUGH, LOVE GOD
*
In this edition: Onward Christian Soldiers!; the Come Alive tour; Health Kits For Haiti, Pearl Food Pantry Reports and says Thank You!, Pastoral Updates
*
A line from ONWARD CHRISTIAN SOLDIERS: We are treading where saints have trod. I love to tell the story of heroes of the faith, and have a special place in my heart for American preachers in what’s remembered as The Time Between The Wars. Reinhold Niebuhr began his public ministry about the time World War 1 was starting. He was a leading Christian figure of what’s remembered as The Progressive Era. To give you an idea of Niebuhr’s brand of activism: He started his ministry at a German-speaking congregation in Detroit, preaching Prohibition to a constituency that loved their beer, then turned his focus on Henry Ford. Niebuhr got into politics, ran as a member of the Socialist Party, then experienced a major change of course as war clouds gathered yet again over Europe. As we will see this weekend, his thinking is still very much informing contemporary conversation about the ethics of war. I look forward to sharing ONWARD CHRISTIAN SOLDIERS: The Reinhold Niebuhr Story with you
St. Andrew’s worships at 5:00 on Saturday evening and 8:30 & 10:00 on Sunday morning.
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HEALTH KITS FOR HAITI
Saturday January 30, 10:00 A.M. till Noon
The Rotunda will be set up Saturday from 10:00 A.M. till Noon in order to put Health Kits together for Haiti. The line will start at the south end of the Rotunda. Hand cleaner will be available. You'll be shown how to assemble a kit and where you'll drop it off upon completion (end of the line). Coffee and cookies will be in the Hospitality room. We have 240 kits to put together. Drop in any time you can and don't forget to bring your children in and help them put a kit together.
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The “Come Alive” Tour with Mark Schultz and Point of Grace is coming to St. Andrews! Yes, you heard right! On February 27th (Saturday night), at 7:00pm, the Come Alive Tour featuring Mark Schultz and Point Of Grace will be at St. Andrews! This will be their only Nebraska stop this spring and we are so blessed to host it! Sanctuary doors will open at 6:00pm. Both Mark and Point of Grace will each perform for an hour. There will be a 15 minute intermission between performances. IF YOU HAVE NEVER EXPERIENCED A CHRISTIAN CONCERT, THIS IS THE ONE TO ATTEND!!!!!!!
Tickets will again be on sale this weekend before and after all three services in the round room. Ticket prices are $21 for a Standard Admission ticket and $26 for a Gold Circle ticket. This concert most likely will be a sell-out event, so PLEASE DON’T WAIT to buy tickets! Tickets are also on sale at Parables, Divine Truth and online at itickets.com. You can also access iTickets.com from the St. Andrews website too (www.standrewsomaha.net)
FREE CD GIVE-AWAY!!! We will be giving away a free CD from either Mark Schultz or Point of Grace EACH WEEKEND until the concert!). THERE IS NO PURCHASE NECESSARY! Just fill out a ticket (each weekend is a new drawing) at our table and you will be entered into the drawing for that week! The ticket will be drawn Monday and announced via A-MAIL! You should know that the Point of Grace CD is a pre-release CD and will not even been released to the public until March 3rd!!
Finally, there will be posters available at the ticket table. Please take one and place it somewhere within our community to advertise the event!
Volunteers needed for concert! – PLEASE READ! We are also in need of about twelve volunteers to help with the unloading of the tour’s equipment (called Load-in) and loading of their equipment after the show (called Load-out). We need volunteers 18 years of age and older who can lift 50 pounds. Load-in will most likely begin between 10am and noon on the 27th. The Load-out will occur after the concert is over (around 9:30pm). We will also be asking those helping with Load-out to also help in bringing the choir risers back into the sanctuary and setting them up. NOW, that sounds like a lot of work, but THE MORE VOLUNTEERS WE HAVE the easier and faster the work will be! If you would like to volunteer or would like more information, please contact Mandy Barkhaus at mbarkhaus@standrewsomaha.net (402-431-8560).
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January 28, 2010
TO THE CONGREGATION OF ST. ANDREWS,
I would like to express my gratitude for your support during 2009. We had many challenges during the year, the greatest being in greatly increased number of people needing help. Thanks to you we were able to help over 6,200 people with food and other needs. For the first time we are able to start a new year with our pantry nearly full.
MAY GOD BLESS ALL OF YOU!
Gratefully,
Barbara Gresham
Director Pearl United Methodist Food Pantry
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2009 OVERVIEW OF PEARL UNITED METHODIST FOOD PANTRY
During 2009 the Pearl United Methodist Food Pantry served a total of 6,202 persons with food and other necessities. This is a tremendous increase from the around 1,800 persons served during 2008. The amazing thing is all this took place in a space about the size of the Sunday school room we meet in.
Throughout the year there was a steady stream of people asking for assistance who had never visited a food pantry or service agency before. As a matter of fact some had contributed to the food pantry in the past. The number of persons seeking help is expected to increase during the next year as well. Unlike other service agencies the Pearl United Methodist Food Pantry does not receive funding from outside sources. The funding comes from a grant from United Methodist Ministries, with additional help coming from donations from area United Methodist Churches. The grant helps with the salary for Barb Gresham as well as providing money she can take to the food bank and purchase food for .17 cents a pound. The $400 St. Andrews sends every month-if my math is correct-will provide 2,352 pounds of food per month.
*
We’re happy to report note that DARLENE SHERMAN is home and recovering from surgery. The news all seems to be encouraging and we’re thankful for that.
And we are saddened to learn that TED LARSON, brother of MARSHA EUREK has passed away. Ted was a good guy.
*
Let’s pray: Holy God, bless your people as we prepare for another weekend of worship. Some will be here tomorrow, during the day, with Upward Basketball and Health Kits For Haiti. Tomorrow evening and all day Sunday will be spent in various assemblies of worship, study and fellowship. To any who may wondering about their own participation, I share this line from the hymn we’ll be singing: Onward then, ye people, join our happy throng, blend with ours your voices in the triumph song! I say this in the name of your son, Jesus Christ. Amen.
BRD
of St. Andrew’s United Methodist Church
15050 W. Maple Rd.
Omaha, Nebraska, 68116
Bruce Davis, Editor
Web site: www.standrewsomaha.net
Access the monthly newsletter by this link:
http://www.standrewsomaha.net/downloads/Decprint.pdf
LIVE, LAUGH, LOVE GOD
*
In this edition: Onward Christian Soldiers!; the Come Alive tour; Health Kits For Haiti, Pearl Food Pantry Reports and says Thank You!, Pastoral Updates
*
A line from ONWARD CHRISTIAN SOLDIERS: We are treading where saints have trod. I love to tell the story of heroes of the faith, and have a special place in my heart for American preachers in what’s remembered as The Time Between The Wars. Reinhold Niebuhr began his public ministry about the time World War 1 was starting. He was a leading Christian figure of what’s remembered as The Progressive Era. To give you an idea of Niebuhr’s brand of activism: He started his ministry at a German-speaking congregation in Detroit, preaching Prohibition to a constituency that loved their beer, then turned his focus on Henry Ford. Niebuhr got into politics, ran as a member of the Socialist Party, then experienced a major change of course as war clouds gathered yet again over Europe. As we will see this weekend, his thinking is still very much informing contemporary conversation about the ethics of war. I look forward to sharing ONWARD CHRISTIAN SOLDIERS: The Reinhold Niebuhr Story with you
St. Andrew’s worships at 5:00 on Saturday evening and 8:30 & 10:00 on Sunday morning.
*
HEALTH KITS FOR HAITI
Saturday January 30, 10:00 A.M. till Noon
The Rotunda will be set up Saturday from 10:00 A.M. till Noon in order to put Health Kits together for Haiti. The line will start at the south end of the Rotunda. Hand cleaner will be available. You'll be shown how to assemble a kit and where you'll drop it off upon completion (end of the line). Coffee and cookies will be in the Hospitality room. We have 240 kits to put together. Drop in any time you can and don't forget to bring your children in and help them put a kit together.
*
The “Come Alive” Tour with Mark Schultz and Point of Grace is coming to St. Andrews! Yes, you heard right! On February 27th (Saturday night), at 7:00pm, the Come Alive Tour featuring Mark Schultz and Point Of Grace will be at St. Andrews! This will be their only Nebraska stop this spring and we are so blessed to host it! Sanctuary doors will open at 6:00pm. Both Mark and Point of Grace will each perform for an hour. There will be a 15 minute intermission between performances. IF YOU HAVE NEVER EXPERIENCED A CHRISTIAN CONCERT, THIS IS THE ONE TO ATTEND!!!!!!!
Tickets will again be on sale this weekend before and after all three services in the round room. Ticket prices are $21 for a Standard Admission ticket and $26 for a Gold Circle ticket. This concert most likely will be a sell-out event, so PLEASE DON’T WAIT to buy tickets! Tickets are also on sale at Parables, Divine Truth and online at itickets.com. You can also access iTickets.com from the St. Andrews website too (www.standrewsomaha.net)
FREE CD GIVE-AWAY!!! We will be giving away a free CD from either Mark Schultz or Point of Grace EACH WEEKEND until the concert!). THERE IS NO PURCHASE NECESSARY! Just fill out a ticket (each weekend is a new drawing) at our table and you will be entered into the drawing for that week! The ticket will be drawn Monday and announced via A-MAIL! You should know that the Point of Grace CD is a pre-release CD and will not even been released to the public until March 3rd!!
Finally, there will be posters available at the ticket table. Please take one and place it somewhere within our community to advertise the event!
Volunteers needed for concert! – PLEASE READ! We are also in need of about twelve volunteers to help with the unloading of the tour’s equipment (called Load-in) and loading of their equipment after the show (called Load-out). We need volunteers 18 years of age and older who can lift 50 pounds. Load-in will most likely begin between 10am and noon on the 27th. The Load-out will occur after the concert is over (around 9:30pm). We will also be asking those helping with Load-out to also help in bringing the choir risers back into the sanctuary and setting them up. NOW, that sounds like a lot of work, but THE MORE VOLUNTEERS WE HAVE the easier and faster the work will be! If you would like to volunteer or would like more information, please contact Mandy Barkhaus at mbarkhaus@standrewsomaha.net (402-431-8560).
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January 28, 2010
TO THE CONGREGATION OF ST. ANDREWS,
I would like to express my gratitude for your support during 2009. We had many challenges during the year, the greatest being in greatly increased number of people needing help. Thanks to you we were able to help over 6,200 people with food and other needs. For the first time we are able to start a new year with our pantry nearly full.
MAY GOD BLESS ALL OF YOU!
Gratefully,
Barbara Gresham
Director Pearl United Methodist Food Pantry
*
2009 OVERVIEW OF PEARL UNITED METHODIST FOOD PANTRY
During 2009 the Pearl United Methodist Food Pantry served a total of 6,202 persons with food and other necessities. This is a tremendous increase from the around 1,800 persons served during 2008. The amazing thing is all this took place in a space about the size of the Sunday school room we meet in.
Throughout the year there was a steady stream of people asking for assistance who had never visited a food pantry or service agency before. As a matter of fact some had contributed to the food pantry in the past. The number of persons seeking help is expected to increase during the next year as well. Unlike other service agencies the Pearl United Methodist Food Pantry does not receive funding from outside sources. The funding comes from a grant from United Methodist Ministries, with additional help coming from donations from area United Methodist Churches. The grant helps with the salary for Barb Gresham as well as providing money she can take to the food bank and purchase food for .17 cents a pound. The $400 St. Andrews sends every month-if my math is correct-will provide 2,352 pounds of food per month.
*
We’re happy to report note that DARLENE SHERMAN is home and recovering from surgery. The news all seems to be encouraging and we’re thankful for that.
And we are saddened to learn that TED LARSON, brother of MARSHA EUREK has passed away. Ted was a good guy.
*
Let’s pray: Holy God, bless your people as we prepare for another weekend of worship. Some will be here tomorrow, during the day, with Upward Basketball and Health Kits For Haiti. Tomorrow evening and all day Sunday will be spent in various assemblies of worship, study and fellowship. To any who may wondering about their own participation, I share this line from the hymn we’ll be singing: Onward then, ye people, join our happy throng, blend with ours your voices in the triumph song! I say this in the name of your son, Jesus Christ. Amen.
BRD
Wednesday, January 27, 2010
January 27, 2010
The Electronic Communications Ministry
of St. Andrew’s United Methodist Church
15050 W. Maple Rd.
Omaha, Nebraska, 68116
Bruce Davis, Editor
Web site: www.standrewsomaha.net
Access the monthly newsletter by this link:
http://www.standrewsomaha.net/downloads/Decprint.pdf
LIVE, LAUGH, LOVE GOD
*
IN THIS EDITION: Year-end finances, Youth Cafe, Health Kits For Haiti, Financial Peace, Mark Schultz/Point Of Grace, Women's Retreat, Grief Share, Lenten Study, Book Club, Blood Drive, Hatcher Concert, Steve Smith, Prayer Matters.
THIS WEEKEND
Saturday, January 30, 5:00 PM
Sunday, January 31, 8:30 & 10:00 AM
Bruce preaching: ONWARD CHRISTIAN SOLDIERS!
The Reinhold Niebuhr Sermon
Things We Can Learn From The Theology Of The Greatest Generation
Among items under discussion: War in the Middle East, The Serenity Prayer, Prohibition and The Progressive Era, President Obama’s speech in Oslo, Henry Ford, The Parable Of The Dishonest Manager, hyphenated-Americanism, Nancy’s seminary experience, news talk shows, Muslim patriotism, Original Righteousness, the Fall of Man & The Tower Of Babel, socialism, pacifism, capitalism and assorted other-isms!
Of course, we’ll sing the title hymn!
*
A Short-Hand 2009 Year End Financial Report:
St. Andrew’s took $1,407,339
St. Andrew’s spent $1,390,009
On January 1, 2009, the building debt stood at $2,924,644
As of this moment, the debt has been reduced to $2,469,999
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FROM YOUTH PASTOR BOB DAVIS:
Youth café begins at 6pm
Senior high and Middle school Bible study begins at 7pm
Tonight’s Bible study topics are as follows:
Middle school: Relax // John 16:33 (Bible study ends at 7:45pm)
Senior high: What happen after we die? // John 11:25-26
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HEALTH KITS FOR HAITI
Greetings everyone. Thank you all for the wonderful donations you have made to HEALTH KITS FOR HAITI. You have made it possible for us to purchase supplies for over 250 kits. Remember, we'll be putting these kits together this Saturday January 30 in the rotunda between 10:00 A.M. and noon. Please find some time to bring your family and drop in to help put some kits together. We'll look forward to seeing you. Sponsored by UMW for UMCOR (United Methodist Committee On Relief)..
*
The Financial Peace University, directed by Professor Heather Toth, looks as if it’s going to be a very popular offering. The 13-week course started last night with a full classroom of participants. This is great!
*
Come Alive Tour 2010 The Come Alive tour is coming here on February 27th at 7PM. The Come Alive Tour is a tour with musicians Mark Schultz and Point of Grace. This is going to be a terrific concert with amazing artists in an amazing building (you couldn’t ask for more!!). Buy your tickets online at standrewsomaha.net or before or after services starting this weekend. Tickets are $21 and $26. Questions? Contact: Mandy Barkhaus at mbarkhaus@standrewsomaha.net
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FOUR ITEMS FROM DIANA FAUST:
5th Annual St. Andrew’s Women’s Retreat
The registration deadline for the Women’s Retreat is Sunday, January 31. The balance of your registration fee must be turned in by that date as well. The Retreat will be held March 5 – 7. This year's theme is Sweet Life Café. The Sweet Life Café is a place where women can find rest, laughter, share their stories, and grow closer to each other and God. Stop by the table in the Rotunda and register or contact Diana at dfaust@standrewsomaha.net.
GriefShare: Your Journey From Mourning to Joy
GriefShare is a special weekly seminar/support group for people grieving the death of someone close. It’s a place where you can be around people who understand how you feel and the pain of your loss. At GriefShare, you’ll learn valuable information that will help you through the difficult time in your life. Join GriefShare on Monday evenings at 7 p.m. A new session begins Feb. 1. Contact Diana at dfaust@standrewsomaha.net to register.
24 Hours That Changed the World
During Lent 2010, we will be studying the book 24 Hours That Changed the World. This study will help you better understand the events that occurred during the last 24 hours of Jesus’ life, see more clearly the theological significance of Christ’s suffering and death, and reflect upon the meaning of these events for your life. Whether you are a longtime Christian or simply curious about the story of Christ’s crucifixion, you are invited to join us on this inspiring journey. Stop by the table in the Rotunda and sign up for one of the small groups that will begin meeting the week of Feb. 14. Or, contact Diana at dfaust@standrewsomaha.net.
February Book Club
The St. Andrew’s Book Club will gather on February 8 at 7 p.m. at Becky Bryan’s home. Read Conagher by Louis L’Amour and join the group. Conagher was the only man who could teach robbing, rustling Smoke Parnell and his murderous outfit, the lesson the whole territory had been too afraid to give them. But when a woman steals his heart, Conagher has some lessons to learn himself.
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WENDY MAYS writes: The Blood Drive Committee of the Health Ministry Team ask for all eligible blood donors to save the date Sunday February 21 and make an appointment to give the gift of life with a blood donation. The Red
Cross bus will be here on 2/21 from 8:30am-12:30pm. Look for more information
starting this Sunday; sign up begins Feb 6 and 7 in the Rotunda.
*
JEFF HATCHER writes: I would like invite everyone to attend the annual flower festival at St. Cecilia's cathedral this Saturday January 30th. During the festival, I will be singing a recital at 1 pm in the main sanctuary. I am one of two singers performing during this event. I will be joined by Pam Fleury (who is my voice coach), Elias Mokole and Jim Nailon who is a trained liturgical guitarist. We will be performing a number of great classical arias along with several contemporary pieces. The Cathedral is on 40th Street, north off Dodge. The event and parking is free. If you have any questions, please call Jeff at 657-9264 or email at jhatcher@alegent.org.
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PASTOR STEVE SMITH writes from Plainview, Missouri: A member of mine who had pancreatic cancer (she has since passed) went to Saint Andrews with her partner while in Omaha on medical visits. Her partner Tim has told me he found it to be a moving experience and the people to be welcoming and warm. He has had issues with his faith and Saint Andrew’s helped carry him through this. We never know who's life we touch with just a welcome and a handshake"
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PRAYER MATTERS
Dan Johnson’s mother had been diagnosed with cancer.
In Ongoing Cancer Treatment: Susan Harrison; Gina Hansen; Roger & Pam Fleury’s friend, Mike; a little girl named Megan, family friend of Dave and Ruth Walter; Stan Meier asks prayer for Cindi Nikodym; Sara Keim asks prayer for her friend, Geri.
Ron & Kathy Olson ask prayer for family friend Scott Ragan.
Ted Larson has been hospitalized.
Sheri Roslawski has been dealing with health issues.
Tari Webster has broken her ankle.
Tracy Bellamy is mending from broken bones in her ankle and foot.
Colleen Jankovich asks prayer for her son.
Debbie McGovern asks prayer for her neighbors, who are suffering the loss of a loved one.
And, of course, we ask you to keep Netta, Mike and Jordan Pollock in your thoughts as prayers as they deal with the death of Netta’s mother.
Please pray with Nancy: Heavenly Father, we pray that your Holy Spirit will be present with all these persons and their families during this difficult time. May all of them feel your love around them. Amen.
BRD
of St. Andrew’s United Methodist Church
15050 W. Maple Rd.
Omaha, Nebraska, 68116
Bruce Davis, Editor
Web site: www.standrewsomaha.net
Access the monthly newsletter by this link:
http://www.standrewsomaha.net/downloads/Decprint.pdf
LIVE, LAUGH, LOVE GOD
*
IN THIS EDITION: Year-end finances, Youth Cafe, Health Kits For Haiti, Financial Peace, Mark Schultz/Point Of Grace, Women's Retreat, Grief Share, Lenten Study, Book Club, Blood Drive, Hatcher Concert, Steve Smith, Prayer Matters.
THIS WEEKEND
Saturday, January 30, 5:00 PM
Sunday, January 31, 8:30 & 10:00 AM
Bruce preaching: ONWARD CHRISTIAN SOLDIERS!
The Reinhold Niebuhr Sermon
Things We Can Learn From The Theology Of The Greatest Generation
Among items under discussion: War in the Middle East, The Serenity Prayer, Prohibition and The Progressive Era, President Obama’s speech in Oslo, Henry Ford, The Parable Of The Dishonest Manager, hyphenated-Americanism, Nancy’s seminary experience, news talk shows, Muslim patriotism, Original Righteousness, the Fall of Man & The Tower Of Babel, socialism, pacifism, capitalism and assorted other-isms!
Of course, we’ll sing the title hymn!
*
A Short-Hand 2009 Year End Financial Report:
St. Andrew’s took $1,407,339
St. Andrew’s spent $1,390,009
On January 1, 2009, the building debt stood at $2,924,644
As of this moment, the debt has been reduced to $2,469,999
*
FROM YOUTH PASTOR BOB DAVIS:
Youth café begins at 6pm
Senior high and Middle school Bible study begins at 7pm
Tonight’s Bible study topics are as follows:
Middle school: Relax // John 16:33 (Bible study ends at 7:45pm)
Senior high: What happen after we die? // John 11:25-26
*
HEALTH KITS FOR HAITI
Greetings everyone. Thank you all for the wonderful donations you have made to HEALTH KITS FOR HAITI. You have made it possible for us to purchase supplies for over 250 kits. Remember, we'll be putting these kits together this Saturday January 30 in the rotunda between 10:00 A.M. and noon. Please find some time to bring your family and drop in to help put some kits together. We'll look forward to seeing you. Sponsored by UMW for UMCOR (United Methodist Committee On Relief)..
*
The Financial Peace University, directed by Professor Heather Toth, looks as if it’s going to be a very popular offering. The 13-week course started last night with a full classroom of participants. This is great!
*
Come Alive Tour 2010 The Come Alive tour is coming here on February 27th at 7PM. The Come Alive Tour is a tour with musicians Mark Schultz and Point of Grace. This is going to be a terrific concert with amazing artists in an amazing building (you couldn’t ask for more!!). Buy your tickets online at standrewsomaha.net or before or after services starting this weekend. Tickets are $21 and $26. Questions? Contact: Mandy Barkhaus at mbarkhaus@standrewsomaha.net
*
FOUR ITEMS FROM DIANA FAUST:
5th Annual St. Andrew’s Women’s Retreat
The registration deadline for the Women’s Retreat is Sunday, January 31. The balance of your registration fee must be turned in by that date as well. The Retreat will be held March 5 – 7. This year's theme is Sweet Life Café. The Sweet Life Café is a place where women can find rest, laughter, share their stories, and grow closer to each other and God. Stop by the table in the Rotunda and register or contact Diana at dfaust@standrewsomaha.net.
GriefShare: Your Journey From Mourning to Joy
GriefShare is a special weekly seminar/support group for people grieving the death of someone close. It’s a place where you can be around people who understand how you feel and the pain of your loss. At GriefShare, you’ll learn valuable information that will help you through the difficult time in your life. Join GriefShare on Monday evenings at 7 p.m. A new session begins Feb. 1. Contact Diana at dfaust@standrewsomaha.net to register.
24 Hours That Changed the World
During Lent 2010, we will be studying the book 24 Hours That Changed the World. This study will help you better understand the events that occurred during the last 24 hours of Jesus’ life, see more clearly the theological significance of Christ’s suffering and death, and reflect upon the meaning of these events for your life. Whether you are a longtime Christian or simply curious about the story of Christ’s crucifixion, you are invited to join us on this inspiring journey. Stop by the table in the Rotunda and sign up for one of the small groups that will begin meeting the week of Feb. 14. Or, contact Diana at dfaust@standrewsomaha.net.
February Book Club
The St. Andrew’s Book Club will gather on February 8 at 7 p.m. at Becky Bryan’s home. Read Conagher by Louis L’Amour and join the group. Conagher was the only man who could teach robbing, rustling Smoke Parnell and his murderous outfit, the lesson the whole territory had been too afraid to give them. But when a woman steals his heart, Conagher has some lessons to learn himself.
*
WENDY MAYS writes: The Blood Drive Committee of the Health Ministry Team ask for all eligible blood donors to save the date Sunday February 21 and make an appointment to give the gift of life with a blood donation. The Red
Cross bus will be here on 2/21 from 8:30am-12:30pm. Look for more information
starting this Sunday; sign up begins Feb 6 and 7 in the Rotunda.
*
JEFF HATCHER writes: I would like invite everyone to attend the annual flower festival at St. Cecilia's cathedral this Saturday January 30th. During the festival, I will be singing a recital at 1 pm in the main sanctuary. I am one of two singers performing during this event. I will be joined by Pam Fleury (who is my voice coach), Elias Mokole and Jim Nailon who is a trained liturgical guitarist. We will be performing a number of great classical arias along with several contemporary pieces. The Cathedral is on 40th Street, north off Dodge. The event and parking is free. If you have any questions, please call Jeff at 657-9264 or email at jhatcher@alegent.org.
*
PASTOR STEVE SMITH writes from Plainview, Missouri: A member of mine who had pancreatic cancer (she has since passed) went to Saint Andrews with her partner while in Omaha on medical visits. Her partner Tim has told me he found it to be a moving experience and the people to be welcoming and warm. He has had issues with his faith and Saint Andrew’s helped carry him through this. We never know who's life we touch with just a welcome and a handshake"
*
PRAYER MATTERS
Dan Johnson’s mother had been diagnosed with cancer.
In Ongoing Cancer Treatment: Susan Harrison; Gina Hansen; Roger & Pam Fleury’s friend, Mike; a little girl named Megan, family friend of Dave and Ruth Walter; Stan Meier asks prayer for Cindi Nikodym; Sara Keim asks prayer for her friend, Geri.
Ron & Kathy Olson ask prayer for family friend Scott Ragan.
Ted Larson has been hospitalized.
Sheri Roslawski has been dealing with health issues.
Tari Webster has broken her ankle.
Tracy Bellamy is mending from broken bones in her ankle and foot.
Colleen Jankovich asks prayer for her son.
Debbie McGovern asks prayer for her neighbors, who are suffering the loss of a loved one.
And, of course, we ask you to keep Netta, Mike and Jordan Pollock in your thoughts as prayers as they deal with the death of Netta’s mother.
Please pray with Nancy: Heavenly Father, we pray that your Holy Spirit will be present with all these persons and their families during this difficult time. May all of them feel your love around them. Amen.
BRD
Tuesday, January 26, 2010
January 25, 2010
The Electronic Communications Ministry
of St. Andrew’s United Methodist Church
15050 W. Maple Rd.
Omaha, Nebraska, 68116
Bruce Davis, Editor
Web site: www.standrewsomaha.net
Access the monthly newsletter by this link:
http://www.standrewsomaha.net/downloads/Decprint.pdf
LIVE, LAUGH, LOVE GOD
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We welcome new readers to StAndrewsMail. If you ever want off the mailing list, just let us know. Our intention is to inform, not intrude.
*
We’re coming off an outstanding weekend at St. Andrew’s. It’s no trivial thing that TRIVIA NIGHT participation was up substantially. Such things are nice barometers. We were blessed to receive a group of great new members. 1985 was well received. (If you missed it, the manuscript is posted on the web site.) As I was putting the slides together, with lots of pictures from the mid-80s, it was interesting to think that St. Andrew’s didn’t exist when these photographs were taken. Pam Fleury with her big hair, Steve Groves with hair down to his shoulders, Richard and Susan Harrison cutting their wedding cake, little Mandy opening her Christmas presents, Easy Riders Doug and Jean Wilcox, new dad Jim Woodland, Nathan Meisgeier in his braces, Nancy Schafer graduating from seminary—none of these had any idea their lives would converge at a congregation yet to be born. And yet here we are, and look what God is doing in and through us! I am so pleased to be part of this. And I’m pleased you’re part of it, too.
Trivia Night contributed to a larger-than-usual Saturday evening worship attendance. We launched the Saturday evening service two years ago this spring. It took some getting-used-to on my part. I had a tough time with my biorhythms. About a year ago, I decided I’d try to replicate my Sunday morning routine. So these days, I get in an early Saturday afternoon nap; then go out for a snack, usually a hot apple at Burger King with a cup of coffee--and I’m good-to-go at 5:00 on Saturday. If you have NOT attended our Saturday evening service, I invite you to give it a try. Attendance is usually around 150, with a very laid-back feel to the experience.
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Welcome New Members!
Jay and Deb Buroker Jay is a Relationship Manager at First National Bank and Deb is a mortgage Specialist at Farm Credit Services. They have two children Ella-6 and Nathan-4. Melissa Hurlbert and Joe Pierce Melissa is an RN at Creighton and Joe is in the Army Reserves currently stationed in Iraq.
Greg and Julie Jump Greg is the General Manager at Kum and Go and Julie is a retired nurse. They have children and grandchildren.
Sarah Piskorski and Chris Lane Sarah is a Quality Assurance Tech and Chris is in sales at Paxton-Mitchell. They are engaged to be married.
Steve and Marge Woodman Steve is an Assistant Professor of Radiology at UNMC and Marge is a retired nurse.
Travis Yonts Travis is a Water Resource Engineer at US Army Corps of Engineers.
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THIS WEEKEND
Saturday, January 30, 5:00 PM
Sunday, January 31, 8:30 & 10:00 AM
Bruce preaching: ONWARD CHRISTIAN SOLDIERS!
The Reinhold Niebuhr Sermon
Things We Can Learn From The Theology Of The Greatest Generation
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Sarah Jessick writes: Do you have a child who loves to sing that is between the school ages of Pre-K and 1st grade? The St. Andrew's Music Makers/Joyful Sounds choir would be great opportunity for them to come and sing with friends and learn praise songs for young children. We meet on Wednesdays between 5:30-5:55 PM in the Sacristy (the room behind the sanctuary) and sing once a month during the school year for the congregation. If you and your child are interested, please come this Wednesday to sing with us! You may contact Adam Witte at awitte@standrewsomaha.net or Sarah Jessick at msjessick@cox.net with any questions you may have.
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5th Annual St. Andrew’s Women’s Retreat
Plan now to attend the Women’s Retreat, March 5 – 7. This year's theme is Sweet Life Café. The Sweet Life Café is a place where women can find rest, laughter, share their stories, and grow closer to each other and God. Registrations are now being taken. Your registration and complete payment must be turned in by January 31. Stop by the table in the Rotunda and register.
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As announced this weekend, Netta Pollock’s mother, Tillie Van Voorst, has passed away. Here is information about the funeral: The funeral home is Memorial Funeral Home, 12 16th SE Sioux Center, IAS 51250—phone 712-722-0791. Visitation will be held Tuesday from 4-8pm, with the family present from 5-7pm at the Memorial Funeral Home of Sioux Center. A prayer service for family and friends will be held Wednesday at 10am at First Reformed Church of Sioux Center with interment to follow in Lebanon Cemetery of rural Sioux Center. A celebration of life service will be Wednesday at 11 am at First Reformed Church of Sioux Center with Rev. Roger Voskuil officiating. In lieu of flowers, the Van Voorst family prefers memorials be directed to Katelyn’s Fund, 1327 3rd Ave SE, Sioux Center, IA 51250, which provides grants for adoption.
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READING THE BIBLE THROUGH THE YEAR
Morning Evening
Matthew Exodus
1/25 16 12, 13
1/26 17 14, 15
1/27 18. 1-20 16, 17, 18
1/28 18. 21-35 19, 20
1/29 19 21, 22
1/30 20. 1-16 23, 24
1/31 20. 17-34 25, 26
2/1 21. 1-22 27, 28
2/2 21. 23-46 29, 30
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In closing today, let’s look at a humn that borrows on Biblical imagery from the Old Testament book of Micah:
What does the Lord require for praise and offering?
What sacrifice, desire, or tribute bid you bring?
Do justly, love mercy, walk humbly with your God.
Do justly, love mercy, walk humbly with your God.
-- Albert F. Bayly, 1949
BRD
of St. Andrew’s United Methodist Church
15050 W. Maple Rd.
Omaha, Nebraska, 68116
Bruce Davis, Editor
Web site: www.standrewsomaha.net
Access the monthly newsletter by this link:
http://www.standrewsomaha.net/downloads/Decprint.pdf
LIVE, LAUGH, LOVE GOD
*
We welcome new readers to StAndrewsMail. If you ever want off the mailing list, just let us know. Our intention is to inform, not intrude.
*
We’re coming off an outstanding weekend at St. Andrew’s. It’s no trivial thing that TRIVIA NIGHT participation was up substantially. Such things are nice barometers. We were blessed to receive a group of great new members. 1985 was well received. (If you missed it, the manuscript is posted on the web site.) As I was putting the slides together, with lots of pictures from the mid-80s, it was interesting to think that St. Andrew’s didn’t exist when these photographs were taken. Pam Fleury with her big hair, Steve Groves with hair down to his shoulders, Richard and Susan Harrison cutting their wedding cake, little Mandy opening her Christmas presents, Easy Riders Doug and Jean Wilcox, new dad Jim Woodland, Nathan Meisgeier in his braces, Nancy Schafer graduating from seminary—none of these had any idea their lives would converge at a congregation yet to be born. And yet here we are, and look what God is doing in and through us! I am so pleased to be part of this. And I’m pleased you’re part of it, too.
Trivia Night contributed to a larger-than-usual Saturday evening worship attendance. We launched the Saturday evening service two years ago this spring. It took some getting-used-to on my part. I had a tough time with my biorhythms. About a year ago, I decided I’d try to replicate my Sunday morning routine. So these days, I get in an early Saturday afternoon nap; then go out for a snack, usually a hot apple at Burger King with a cup of coffee--and I’m good-to-go at 5:00 on Saturday. If you have NOT attended our Saturday evening service, I invite you to give it a try. Attendance is usually around 150, with a very laid-back feel to the experience.
*
Welcome New Members!
Jay and Deb Buroker Jay is a Relationship Manager at First National Bank and Deb is a mortgage Specialist at Farm Credit Services. They have two children Ella-6 and Nathan-4. Melissa Hurlbert and Joe Pierce Melissa is an RN at Creighton and Joe is in the Army Reserves currently stationed in Iraq.
Greg and Julie Jump Greg is the General Manager at Kum and Go and Julie is a retired nurse. They have children and grandchildren.
Sarah Piskorski and Chris Lane Sarah is a Quality Assurance Tech and Chris is in sales at Paxton-Mitchell. They are engaged to be married.
Steve and Marge Woodman Steve is an Assistant Professor of Radiology at UNMC and Marge is a retired nurse.
Travis Yonts Travis is a Water Resource Engineer at US Army Corps of Engineers.
*
THIS WEEKEND
Saturday, January 30, 5:00 PM
Sunday, January 31, 8:30 & 10:00 AM
Bruce preaching: ONWARD CHRISTIAN SOLDIERS!
The Reinhold Niebuhr Sermon
Things We Can Learn From The Theology Of The Greatest Generation
*
Sarah Jessick writes: Do you have a child who loves to sing that is between the school ages of Pre-K and 1st grade? The St. Andrew's Music Makers/Joyful Sounds choir would be great opportunity for them to come and sing with friends and learn praise songs for young children. We meet on Wednesdays between 5:30-5:55 PM in the Sacristy (the room behind the sanctuary) and sing once a month during the school year for the congregation. If you and your child are interested, please come this Wednesday to sing with us! You may contact Adam Witte at awitte@standrewsomaha.net or Sarah Jessick at msjessick@cox.net with any questions you may have.
*
5th Annual St. Andrew’s Women’s Retreat
Plan now to attend the Women’s Retreat, March 5 – 7. This year's theme is Sweet Life Café. The Sweet Life Café is a place where women can find rest, laughter, share their stories, and grow closer to each other and God. Registrations are now being taken. Your registration and complete payment must be turned in by January 31. Stop by the table in the Rotunda and register.
*
As announced this weekend, Netta Pollock’s mother, Tillie Van Voorst, has passed away. Here is information about the funeral: The funeral home is Memorial Funeral Home, 12 16th SE Sioux Center, IAS 51250—phone 712-722-0791. Visitation will be held Tuesday from 4-8pm, with the family present from 5-7pm at the Memorial Funeral Home of Sioux Center. A prayer service for family and friends will be held Wednesday at 10am at First Reformed Church of Sioux Center with interment to follow in Lebanon Cemetery of rural Sioux Center. A celebration of life service will be Wednesday at 11 am at First Reformed Church of Sioux Center with Rev. Roger Voskuil officiating. In lieu of flowers, the Van Voorst family prefers memorials be directed to Katelyn’s Fund, 1327 3rd Ave SE, Sioux Center, IA 51250, which provides grants for adoption.
*
READING THE BIBLE THROUGH THE YEAR
Morning Evening
Matthew Exodus
1/25 16 12, 13
1/26 17 14, 15
1/27 18. 1-20 16, 17, 18
1/28 18. 21-35 19, 20
1/29 19 21, 22
1/30 20. 1-16 23, 24
1/31 20. 17-34 25, 26
2/1 21. 1-22 27, 28
2/2 21. 23-46 29, 30
*
In closing today, let’s look at a humn that borrows on Biblical imagery from the Old Testament book of Micah:
What does the Lord require for praise and offering?
What sacrifice, desire, or tribute bid you bring?
Do justly, love mercy, walk humbly with your God.
Do justly, love mercy, walk humbly with your God.
-- Albert F. Bayly, 1949
BRD
Tuesday, January 19, 2010
MLK Day
The Electronic Communications Ministry
of St. Andrew’s United Methodist Church
15050 W. Maple Rd.
Omaha, Nebraska, 68116
Bruce Davis, Editor
Web site: www.standrewsomaha.net
Access the monthly newsletter by this link:
http://www.standrewsomaha.net/downloads/Decprint.pdf
LIVE, LAUGH, LOVE GOD
*
Michael and Lesa Deeker were joined to the congregation yesterday, our first new members of 2010!
*
TOMORROW EVENING
Tuesday, January 19, 7:00-8:00
Leadership Orientation, led by Bruce and Nancy
Open to all Members and Friends of St. Andrew’s
We’ll meet in the sanctuary.
If you need child care, let us know.
*
This Weekend
Saturday, January 23, 5:00
Sunday, January 24, 8:30 & 10:00
Bruce Davis & The Ax Of The Apostles: 1985
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There are a couple of deaths we want to note. One of the saintliest Saints of Andrew has passed away. ALICE KRUSE was 102 years old. She was life-long educator and staunch United Methodist. A memorial service will be held on Sunday, January 24, 2:30 PM at Crowell Memorial Home in Blair.
And United Methodists are mourning the passing of missionary personnel in Haiti, including REV. SAM DIXON, director of the United Methodist Committee On Relief. Also killed was the Rev. Clint Rabb. Dixon and Rabb were part of a delegation of Methodists visiting Port-Au-Prince when the quake hit. As we’ve said before, your contributions to St. Andrew’s help underwrite UMCOR, one of the most respected relief agencies in the world. If your to donate to the Haiti Relief effort, we have link to UMCOR on the web site: www.standrewsomaha.net.
On a related subject, sort of, I wrote last week that some of us are going to Nicaragua in May. That was a typo. We’re going in MARCH—circa the weekend of the 11th-14th. (No, nobody proofreads these things.) For those new to the congregation, I should explain that St. Andrew’s is involved in a ministry in rural Nicaragua through what’s known as the Rainbow Network. If you are interested in making the trip, please let me know.
And Sandi Cook writes: My brother, Kurt Davey, who is a doctor, is joining a group of Creighton doctors who are leaving Saturday (1/16) for the Dominican Republic. They Dominican Republic is located on the same island as Haiti and these doctors will provide medical aid to the victims of the earthquake. They will be stationed about 30 miles from Port-au-Prince. In your A-mail prayer matters would you please include my brother and all of the caregivers who are headed to the area to provide assistance?
And finally, in the realm of service, Bob Davis and some of the youth are spending this MARTIN LUTHER KING JR. observance in downtown Omaha, in service to others. We’re proud of them.
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THREE ITEMS FROM MANDY BARKHAUS:
Trivia Night Trivia Night is this Saturday, the 23rd, at 6PM. Here’s what happens at trivia night: first we will eat soup and salad, then in teams of 8 we will compete in 10 rounds of 10 questions each of trivia in categories like sports, movies, music. There is a prize for the winning team! The cost is $10/person- you can sign-up now and pay at the door. Childcare is available and included in the cost. If you’d like to join in the fun, e-mail Mandy at mbarkhaus@standrewsomaha.net. (You can either e-mail me with a team of 8, or I will place you on a team).
Come Alive tour 2010 The Come Alive tour is coming here on February 27th at 7PM. The Come Alive Tour is a tour with musicians Mark Schultz and Point of Grace. This is going to be a terrific concert with amazing artists in an amazing building (you couldn’t ask for more!!). Buy your tickets online at standrewsomaha.net or before or after services starting this weekend. Tickets are $21 and $26. Questions? Contact: Mandy Barkhaus at mbarkhaus@standrewsomaha.net
Y-COSA (Young Couples of St. Andrew’s) If you are a young couple (by that we mean in your 20’s or 30’s –or you just feel young!!) join us for our next event. On January the 30th at 6:00 we will be learning self-defense by St. Andrew’s very own Sensei Tyrone Abdul. There will be pizza afterwards and childcare will be offered. Cost is $5/person to cover pizza and childcare. Contact Mandy for more information or to sign-up: mbarkhaus@standrewsomaha.net
READING THE BIBLE THROUGH THE YEAR
Morning Evening
Matthew Genesis
1/17 12. 1-23 41, 42
1/18 12. 24-50 43, 44, 45
1/19 13. 1-30 46, 47, 48
1/20 13. 31-58 49, 50
Exodus
1/21 14. 1-21 1, 2, 3
1/22 14. 22-36 4, 5, 6
1/23 15. 1-20 7, 8
1/24 15. 21-39 9, 10, 11
*
Lord God, In the midst of tribulation, stand by your people. I thank you for the lives of those who have lived and died in faith. This day, I am particularly mindful of Alice Kruse, Sam Dixon and Clint Rabb. I ask you to be with all who are putting themselves in harm’s way in Haiti, for the sake of others. They deserve our love, prayers and respect. I say this in the name of him who died so that we may live. Amen.
BRD
of St. Andrew’s United Methodist Church
15050 W. Maple Rd.
Omaha, Nebraska, 68116
Bruce Davis, Editor
Web site: www.standrewsomaha.net
Access the monthly newsletter by this link:
http://www.standrewsomaha.net/downloads/Decprint.pdf
LIVE, LAUGH, LOVE GOD
*
Michael and Lesa Deeker were joined to the congregation yesterday, our first new members of 2010!
*
TOMORROW EVENING
Tuesday, January 19, 7:00-8:00
Leadership Orientation, led by Bruce and Nancy
Open to all Members and Friends of St. Andrew’s
We’ll meet in the sanctuary.
If you need child care, let us know.
*
This Weekend
Saturday, January 23, 5:00
Sunday, January 24, 8:30 & 10:00
Bruce Davis & The Ax Of The Apostles: 1985
*
There are a couple of deaths we want to note. One of the saintliest Saints of Andrew has passed away. ALICE KRUSE was 102 years old. She was life-long educator and staunch United Methodist. A memorial service will be held on Sunday, January 24, 2:30 PM at Crowell Memorial Home in Blair.
And United Methodists are mourning the passing of missionary personnel in Haiti, including REV. SAM DIXON, director of the United Methodist Committee On Relief. Also killed was the Rev. Clint Rabb. Dixon and Rabb were part of a delegation of Methodists visiting Port-Au-Prince when the quake hit. As we’ve said before, your contributions to St. Andrew’s help underwrite UMCOR, one of the most respected relief agencies in the world. If your to donate to the Haiti Relief effort, we have link to UMCOR on the web site: www.standrewsomaha.net.
On a related subject, sort of, I wrote last week that some of us are going to Nicaragua in May. That was a typo. We’re going in MARCH—circa the weekend of the 11th-14th. (No, nobody proofreads these things.) For those new to the congregation, I should explain that St. Andrew’s is involved in a ministry in rural Nicaragua through what’s known as the Rainbow Network. If you are interested in making the trip, please let me know.
And Sandi Cook writes: My brother, Kurt Davey, who is a doctor, is joining a group of Creighton doctors who are leaving Saturday (1/16) for the Dominican Republic. They Dominican Republic is located on the same island as Haiti and these doctors will provide medical aid to the victims of the earthquake. They will be stationed about 30 miles from Port-au-Prince. In your A-mail prayer matters would you please include my brother and all of the caregivers who are headed to the area to provide assistance?
And finally, in the realm of service, Bob Davis and some of the youth are spending this MARTIN LUTHER KING JR. observance in downtown Omaha, in service to others. We’re proud of them.
*
THREE ITEMS FROM MANDY BARKHAUS:
Trivia Night Trivia Night is this Saturday, the 23rd, at 6PM. Here’s what happens at trivia night: first we will eat soup and salad, then in teams of 8 we will compete in 10 rounds of 10 questions each of trivia in categories like sports, movies, music. There is a prize for the winning team! The cost is $10/person- you can sign-up now and pay at the door. Childcare is available and included in the cost. If you’d like to join in the fun, e-mail Mandy at mbarkhaus@standrewsomaha.net. (You can either e-mail me with a team of 8, or I will place you on a team).
Come Alive tour 2010 The Come Alive tour is coming here on February 27th at 7PM. The Come Alive Tour is a tour with musicians Mark Schultz and Point of Grace. This is going to be a terrific concert with amazing artists in an amazing building (you couldn’t ask for more!!). Buy your tickets online at standrewsomaha.net or before or after services starting this weekend. Tickets are $21 and $26. Questions? Contact: Mandy Barkhaus at mbarkhaus@standrewsomaha.net
Y-COSA (Young Couples of St. Andrew’s) If you are a young couple (by that we mean in your 20’s or 30’s –or you just feel young!!) join us for our next event. On January the 30th at 6:00 we will be learning self-defense by St. Andrew’s very own Sensei Tyrone Abdul. There will be pizza afterwards and childcare will be offered. Cost is $5/person to cover pizza and childcare. Contact Mandy for more information or to sign-up: mbarkhaus@standrewsomaha.net
READING THE BIBLE THROUGH THE YEAR
Morning Evening
Matthew Genesis
1/17 12. 1-23 41, 42
1/18 12. 24-50 43, 44, 45
1/19 13. 1-30 46, 47, 48
1/20 13. 31-58 49, 50
Exodus
1/21 14. 1-21 1, 2, 3
1/22 14. 22-36 4, 5, 6
1/23 15. 1-20 7, 8
1/24 15. 21-39 9, 10, 11
*
Lord God, In the midst of tribulation, stand by your people. I thank you for the lives of those who have lived and died in faith. This day, I am particularly mindful of Alice Kruse, Sam Dixon and Clint Rabb. I ask you to be with all who are putting themselves in harm’s way in Haiti, for the sake of others. They deserve our love, prayers and respect. I say this in the name of him who died so that we may live. Amen.
BRD
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