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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
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LIVE, LAUGH, LOVE GOD
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This week’s homework assignment: Take a look in the mirror. Do you see someone slouching toward Neverland, or bound for FOREVERLAND! And if it’s the former, what do you need to do to change direction?
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THIS WEEKEND AT ST. ANDREW’S
Saturday, August 15, 5:00
Sunday, August 16, 8:30 & 10:00
Nancy preaching:DROP IN, DROP OFF, DROP OUT
JOIN US FOR DRAMA, GREAT MUSIC, MAYBE EVEN A SPONTANEOUS DEMONSTRATION!!!
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From Bruce Davis: This is my mother’s 85th birthday. In 1924, Calvin Coolidge was in the White House and became the first Chief Executive to address the nation via the new medium of radio; Joseph Stalin came to power in Russia; Adolph Hitler began writing Mein Kampf in a German prison cell; an American airman flew from New York to San Francisco and it only took him 21 hours and 48 minutes!--and on August 14, Mary Frances Ralston came into the world, born to a store keeper and his wife in Caldwell County, Missouri. She’s been a widow for four years now, and is living near my sister Annette, north of Houston. My mother has been blessed with a long and remarkable life, and is still going strong: writing memoirs (the first installment was PREACHER’S WIFE), playing piano for various gatherings; taking no small amount of pride in being an ardent Democrat in an otherwise staunchly Republican retirement community. Mary Frances is a stitch. I wouldn’t be surprised if she lives to be a hundred.
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From BOB (no-relation) DAVIS:
Attention all youth (those that have completed grades 6th through 12th)! Come join us this Sunday 10am in the Family Life Center for worship and Sunday school. The middle school will be discussing the key word Hardship (Genesis 41:46-52) and the high school will be discussing the key work Identity (Romans 12:9-21). Remember kids that are in 6th grade this year will be “stepping up” Sunday August 23. We are so excited to have this year’s 6th graders join us.

Things going on this weekend:
Paint-a-thon meet at the church at 8am this Saturday in the Family Life Center bring a paint brush.
Stockholder’s dinner this Saturday 6pm to 7pm in the Family Life Center
(Mission trip kids please show up at 5pm to help with setting everything up)
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From Betty Bramer and the Seasoned Perennials
Summer Picnic at the Lake
Come and join us for a wonderful afternoon of fun, food and fellowship.
There will be indoor and outdoor games, something for everyone!
Please bring an appetizer, salad or side dish to share.
There will be a $2.50 charge per person for fried chicken and beverages.
Please put your name on the sign up sheet in the rotunda.
When: Saturday, August 29th, @ 3:00 P.M.
Where: Steve & Georgia Christensen's home - 506 Lakehurst Drive
Sponsored by: Seasoned Perennials
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FROM CHILDREN’S DIRECTOR NETTA POLLOCK

STEPPIN’ UP WEEKEND IS JUST AROUND THE CORNER! Step up to fun!!
Saturday, August 22 at 5:00 and Sunday, August 23 at 10:00 come and parade to begin the new school year! Stay after services for a celebration of hot dog, ice cream and activities!

CATCH THE BUZZ AND BEE A TEACHER!
Step up to be a teacher with an all new curriculum “BUZZ”. Stop by the Children’s Ministries table to check it out or e-mail Kris at ksimerly@standrewsomaha.net. Training for BUZZ will be held after the Safe Sanctuary Training at 6:45 on Monday, August 17.
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DIAMONDS AND DUNGAEES: Put on your tux or slap on your cowboy boots, pull out the diamonds or throw on your rhinestones. However you come, just join us on November 20th for the Annual Dinner/Dance Auction. Diamonds and Dungarees is this year’s theme and things are gearing up to start. It’s not too early to mark your calendars and get your donations in. (Donations are made of goods or services to be auctioned off at the event- anywhere from football tickets and BBQ’s, to vacations and cars) Contact Shawna or Corey Rector to help plan, to donate or for tickets. shawnarector@cox.net or coreyrector@cox.net
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Adam Witte writes: The St. Andrew's Singers are the adult choir that sings in worship weekly on Sunday mornings during the school year. Are you among those who have talked yourself out of joining? This may help--here are a couple of common misconceptions:
"I have to be able to read music to be a part of choir." -- Not true! There are plenty of folks already in the group who either have very limited music-reading abilities or can't read it at all.
"I will get in trouble if I have to miss a Wednesday or Sunday." -- Again, not true. Our motto regarding attendance is that "Life Happens;" we are happy for you to be in attendance anytime your schedule permits; this is why we make rehearsal CD's. Also, several of the members choose to sing at only one service on Sundays, and that's perfectly fine.
The St. Andrew's Singers begin rehearsal on Wednesday, August 26th at 7pm in the Sanctuary. If you like to sing, want to serve the Lord with your talents, and are looking forward to making new friends, please come and join us. If you have any questions, please contact Pam Fleury at plfleury@mpsomaha.org or 498-9023.
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From Diana Faust: All-Church Study
We are journeying people. From the time we enter into the world until the moment we take our final breath, we make our way as life unfolds before us. So it is with faith. It too is a lifelong journey. Along the way we encounter others, and at these crossing points we encounter the living God. Our next All-Church Study is Adult Crossings: God’s Journey With Us. We will be looking at 8 core Bible stories, and how they impact the faith journeys of God’s people. The study will begin the week of Sept. 27. Small groups are being formed during the week which will include video presentation and discussion. If you are interested in serving as a small group leader, or are interested in joining one of the small groups please contact Diana at dfaust@standrewsomaha.net.
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Let’s pray together: Lord God, on my mother’s birthday, I say a word of particular thanks for the older members of this congregation. Our veteran Saints of Andrew have seen incredible change in their journey through this thing called life: World Wars; economic boom and bust; not so long ago, the internet would have sounded like science fiction! I give thanks for the faith of these saints: faith that has kept them standing through fierce winds of change and the challenges of aging. As your servant Mary Frances Davis says, Old age isn’t for sissies! May your grace be with your Senior Saints.

And one more thing, Lord, if there are any church drop-outs reading this, please let them know we'd love to have them drop-in this weekend. Amen.

BRD