Wednesday, July 22, 2009

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/Juneprint.pdf
LIVE, LAUGH, LOVE GOD
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THIS WEEKEND AT ST. ANDREW’S
Saturday, July 25, 5:00
Sunday, July 26, 8:30 & 10:00
NEBRASKA HERITAGE WEEKEND
Bruce preaching:
WILLIAM JENNINGS BRYAN & THE CROSS OF GOLD
Special Guest: Senator Scott Lautenbaugh
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Your editor is a huge believer that there is much to be gained from the study of great Christian lives. William Jennings Bryan, of Lincoln, Nebraska, was one of the most significant Americans of his era. His Christian faith and politics were inseparable. He was front and center in events of a hundred years ago that strike me as having much to teach us in our generations. Caution: If you think you know something about William Jennings Bryan because you once saw INHERIT THE WIND, what you think you know is almost certainly wrong. We’ll sing stirring old hymns of faith, including Onward Christian Soldiers. I am very excited about WILLIAM JENNINGS BRYAN AND THE CROSS OF GOLD. I hope you’ll make it a priority to be with us—and invite a friend!
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PIZZA WITH THE PASTORS
Sunday evening, July 26
5:00-6:30
This is a very informal evening designed for people interested in talking about membership at St. Andrew’s. Sign up in the Rotunda or e-mail Mandy Barkhaus: mbarkhaus@standrewsomaha.net
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HOMEWORK ASSIGNMENT FROM NANCY DAVIS:
Let’s all do this exercise: At the end of the day, ask yourself, “Did I take time to dance a little today?” For those of you who were not with us over the weekend, dancing in this context refers to doing something every day to appreciate all of life’s blessings, to notice beauty around us, to spend time having fun, to smile and laugh. Check yourself every evening and if you can’t think of anything you did on a particular day to dance, promise yourself you’ll do better the next day! Keep dancing!
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We had a wonderful Administrative Council meeting last night. St. Andrew’s is blessed with deeply committed volunteer leadership.
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YOUTH MISSION TRIP UPDATE:
This just in from Colorado:
We just wanted to let you know that we are alive and well in Cortez. We're off to a great start. The kids are working hard not only on the work sites and with community children and thety are getting to know the kids from churches in Idaho and Texas. Last night we drove to McPhee Reservoir and had the opportunity to take in the incredible vista. We could see Arizona, Utah, and New Mexico. Tonight we are getting a lesson about Navajo culture and tasting Indian fry bread.
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WAYNE AND LYNETTE BENJAMIN REPORT FROM THE BIG GARDEN
Produce picked up to date by the food truck.
7-7-9 7lbs 3 family bags
7-14-9 70lbs 17 " "
7-21-9 97.5lbs 18 " "

Total: 174.5lbs 38 family bags
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COMING, AUGUST 9 & 10
SOLOMON IN NEVERLAND!
Things the King of Israel and the King of Pop had in common.
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We rejoice with Wayne and Judy Fowler at the birth of grandson Buca Dominic Fowler.
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PRAYER MATTERS
Renae Groves, Steve Groves’ wife, has been hospitalized.
2 year old Christian Dexter, son of Brad & Janelle Dexter, has diagnosed with Acute Lymphoma Leukemia.
We ask your continued prayers for Lauren Hawks.
Netta Pollock continues cancer treatment, as does CEC employee Renu Singh.
Please continue to remember Sherri Alvarez’s father, Don Blackman.
Isaac Hormann, 16 month old, son of Jason & Deb, is undergoing tests.
Dawson Kernan, newborn son of Jeff & Jamie Kernan, has been in the NICU for respiratory distress, but things seem to be moving in a positive direction.
Jean Piercy-Busboom will appreciate prayers for her niece, Amy Mahan, in pregnancy complication.
Also dealing with pregnancy complication is Mandy Barkhaus sister, Carrie.
Gerald Redding is undergoing therapy at Brookstone Meadows.

Nancy offers this prayer: GRACIOUS GOD, WE ASK YOUR BLESSINGS OF HEALING AND HOPE ON THESE PERSONS AND THEIR FAMILY MEMBERS. GIVE THEM NEW STRENGTH AND GREATER FAITH TO WITHSTAND THESE DIFFICULTIES OF LIFE. WE PRAY IN THE NAME OF JESUS OUR SAVIOR. AMEN.
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BRD