Fall Classes and other things

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of St. Andrew’s United Methodist Church
15050 W. Maple Rd.
Omaha, Nebraska, 68116
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MANDY BARKHAUS reports: We had 78 youth in Sunday school this weekend, 246 children in Sunday school; we served 700 hotdogs and countless number of bowls of ice cream with sprinkles! Thank you to all who helped volunteer with cooking, serving, games or teaching Sunday school. We are off to a great start!
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There are so many people to thank for a truly memorable STEPPIN’ UP WEEKEND. Let’s give it a try: Netta Pollock, Kris Simerly and Wendy Linville for their leadership of the Children’s Ministry. Tracey Bellamy and the Willie Wonka Kids, who gave Nancy a rich metaphor for her sermon, even helping to act it out! The Reckless Abandon Drama Team for providing the food. Joe Scahill for his heart-warming message at 8:30. Pam Fleury for Pure Imagination! All the people who stepped up as Church School teachers. All the parents who brought their children. All the volunteers who helped with the post-service party. I’m sure that’s just scratching the surface. The fall season is off to a great start!
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This Weekend
Saturday, August 29, 5:00
Sunday, August 30, 8:30 & 10:00
Bruce Davis & The Ax Of The Apostles:
TO SAVE ME! Paul, Silas and M Ward
Special Appearance:
THE ‘ON GOD’S GREEN EARTH’ WOMEN’S QUARTET
Children’s Church School is offered on Saturday at 5:00 and Sunday at 10:00. Our Youth Education Hour is Sunday at 10:00.
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THE ST. ANDREW’S SINGERS BEGIN A NEW SEASON OF REHEARSALS WEDNESDAY EVENING, AUGUST 26, 7:00.
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On August 22 & 23, we were blessed to baptize three children:
Meghan Nichole Bohlke, daughter of David & Donna Bohlke
Sarah Kathryn Caswell, daughter of Blair & Jennifer Caswell
Blake Michael Anderson, son of Kyle & Melissa Anderson
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PICNIC WITH THE PASTORS
Sunday evening, September 13, 5:00-6:30
This is a low key, informal event designed for newcomers to the congregation. Bruce and Nancy and other staff will be there.
We want to tell you about St. Andrew’s! Sign up at the Hospitality Desk in the Rotunda or e-mail Membership Coordinator Mandy Barkhaus: mbarkhaus@standrewsomaha.net.
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COMING TO ST. ANDREW’S
September 12 & 13
ALL YOU NEED IS LOVE: THE EXTENDED PLAY VERSION
The Gospel set to 26 Beatles Tunes, including: I Want To Hold Your Hand, Lucy In The Sky, Can’t Buy Me Love, Eleanor Rigby, Something and Hey Jude. Cast includes Nate Underwood as Jesus, Jim Woodland as Matthew, Kelly Ramm and Pam Fleury as Mary and Martha—and, of course, many more!
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Fall Classes for Adults

St. Andrew’s Book Club
September 14 @ 7 p.m.
Something Beautiful for God

DivorceCare – to help you deal with the issues of separation or divorce
Begins September 14 @ 6:30

DivorceCare for Kids – to help children heal from the hurt caused by their parent’s separation or divorce. Begins September 14 @ 6:30 p.m.

GriefShare – to help you through the grieving process
Begins October 12 @ 7 p.m.

Alpha – study of basic Christianity
Begins September 8 @ 6:30 p.m.

The Case for a Creator – do science and the Bible support each other?
Begins Sept. 9 @ 6 p.m.

Thursday Men’s Group – grow in your faith through study and fellowship
1st and 3rd Thursdays @ 7 p.m.

All Church Study – study 8 core Bible stories
Begins week of Sept. 27

For more information about these studies, pick up a copy of the Adult Ministries Fall Class Schedule at the Welcome Table or the Connection Point, or the webpage at www.standrewsomaha.net. Contact Diana at dfaust@standrewsomaha.net to register.
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READING THE BIBLE THROUGH THE YEAR
Morning Evening
1 Corinthians Psalm
8/24 7. 1-19 116, 117, 118
8/25 7. 20-40 119. 1-88
8/26 8 119. 89-176
8/27 9 120, 121, 122
8/28 10. 1-18 123, 124, 125
8/29 10. 19-33 126, 127, 128
8/30 11. 1-16 129, 130, 131
8/31 11. 17-34 132, 133, 134
9/1 12 135, 136
9/2 13 137, 138, 139
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Will you pray with us?

Hear our prayer, O Lord. We have much to be thankful for this Monday. Thank you for the children who Stepped Up to new classes this weekend. Thank you for teachers and helpers who have Stepped Up to lead. Thank you for a wonderful turnout in the Youth Department. This is VERY EXCITING! Using imagery from Nancy’s message: I pray that St. Andrew’s will be a fertile garden producing an abundant harvest of young people who will adorn your kingdom. You are very good to us. Amen
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BRD