Children

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

THIS IS STEPPING UP WEEKEND
Saturday, August 22 5:00 & Sunday, August 23, 10:00
Nancy preaching: WILLIE WONKA’S WEEDS
Sunday, August 23, 8:30 AM
Rev. Joe Scahill preaching: A SINGLE GRAIN OF WHEAT
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This is a big weekend in the life of the congregation, kicking off a new season in the church school. As Nancy said last weekend, many of us grew up calling this PROMOTION SUNDAY: the kiddies are promoted/step up to their new classes. Let’s be clear about something. We have a lot of things—GREAT THINGS—going on in the St. Andrew’s Children’s Ministry, including Upward Basketball, Vacation Bible School, a host of special events sprinkled throughout the year. But the backbone of our Children’s Ministry is the weekly Church School program. These other things are intended, not as substitutes for the children’s Church School, but as supplements. The Church School hour is the front-line of our teaching ministry to the little ones. At the same time, we are teaching the children the holy habit of Sabbath observance. At the risk of falling into cliché, at St. Andrew’s we really do believe it takes a village (in our case, a congregation) to raise the little ones in the way of the Lord. It takes adult volunteers. It takes caring parents. It takes the financial support of every person reading this mailing. Let’s be clear on this, too: We’re talking about forming the faith and character of these children. Please, please, please do not look at this as just another activity your children are involved in, to be supported by your dues or activity fee or whatever. THIS IS MINISTRY IN THE NAME OF JESUS CHRIST TOWARD THE END OF TEACHING OF YOUR CHILD THE WAY THAT LEADS TO LIFE ABUNDANT AND ETERNAL—and not only your child, but all the children who come here. I believe what we’re doing here is of ultimate importance. I hope you do, too.
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It’s little wonder that children are on my mind today. Two years ago today, August 19, 2007, was a Sunday. I went into worship that morning knowing my daughter Mary was in labor. I came out of the 10:00 service to see a flashing light on my telephone, and a message from my son-in-law that MADELINE TEISSIER du CROS had been born! I don’t see how people can look at a little child and believe their existence is somehow a random cosmic accident. I don’t pretend to understand all the whys and wherefores of creation, but I firmly believe it is the handiwork of the Creator. Specifically, I believe it’s the handiwork the Creator made known to us in the person of Jesus Christ, who said, “Let the children come to me, for to them belongs the kingdom of God!”
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Summer Picnic at the Lake
Sponsored by: Seasoned Perennials
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 29, @ 3:00 P.M.
Where: Steve & Georgia Christensen's home - 506 Lakehurst Drive
(Some confusion to clear up, Saturday August 29 is the correct date.)
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AIN’T MISBEHAVIN’
The Fats Waller Musical Show
Featuring St. Andrew’s own LEON ADAMS
Thursday, August 20, 7:30 pm
Scoular Ballroom (2027 Dodge Street)
For tickets call 402.895.4000
All Proceeds To Benefit Children’s Respite Care Center
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AUGUST 29 & 30
Bruce Davis & The Ax Of The Apostles:
TO SAVE ME!
Paul, Silas and M Ward
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THE ST. ANDREW’S SINGERS BEGIN A NEW SEASON OF REHEARSALS ONE WEEK FROM TONIGHT, AUGUST 26, 7:00.
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Presented by the Missouri River District of United Methodist Women
Mission Study Opportunity: THE SOUL OF SUDAN
Tuesday September 29, 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
@ "Soul Desires Book Store"
1026 Jackson Street, Omaha, Ne.
Call Anna Haverty at 402-873-6159 or at 402-209-1242 for reservations now.
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PRAYER MATTERS
We extend the sympathy of the congregation to J. J. Mayer (staff custodian), at the death of his sister.
Kathy Raabe asks us to pray for her niece, Wendy Welch in the loss of Wendy’s husband Tom.
Please continue to remember Netta Pollock and Renu Singh, undergoing cancer treatment.
Jean Piercy-Busboom ask prayers for her niece, Amy Mahan, in pregnancy complication.
Gale and Dee Harold want us to pray for their niece, Barbara Clark, whose cancer has returned.
Mollie Husman’s father, Jimmy Renner, is hospitalized in Spring, Texas.
Angie Wiese asks prayer for her sister in a time of pregnancy complication.
Don Carmichael is hospitalized at Immanuel.
Gil and Nina head ask us to pray for Katina Gase, who is on life support.
Dick and Virginia Waters ask us to pray for their son and daughter-in-law, Rich and Angie, and the child in Angie’s womb.
Deb Nelson’s cousin Caren has been diagnosed with cancer.
Wade and Christine Behlen ask prayer Wade’s grandmother, Hilda, recovering from surgery to repair a broken hip.
Jackson Severa, 8 month old son of Matthew and Carrie, is scheduled for minor surgery.
Please join Nancy in this prayer:

Loving God, we bring to you these needs. We know that we are all in need of your special healing touch but we also know that there are times when the difficulties of life make us feel that need even more strongly. These persons are experiencing that kind of need now. We rejoice to know that you are with them and their families through your loving Holy Spirit. In Jesus’ name. Amen
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BRD.