Dogzilla

The Electronic Communications Ministry
of St. Andrew’s United Methodist Church
15050 W. Maple Rd.
Omaha, Nebraska, 68116
Bruce Davis, Editor
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LIVE, LAUGH, LOVE GOD
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THIS WEEKEND AT ST. ANDREW’S
Saturday, September 26, 5:00
Sunday, September 27, 8:30 & 10:00
Nancy preaching: THAT’S LIFE
A Message for People of all Ages and Stages of Life on How To Get Older Without Getting Old.
St. Andrew’s is proud to present new Bibles to all the third graders this coming Sunday at the 10:00 service. This is a custom and honor in the United Methodist Church. Parents and children report to the Family Life Center at 9:45 to line up alphabetically. We will have the presentation near the beginning of the service so children can be dismissed to their classes and start using their new Bibles!
Children’s Church School Classes meet during the 5:00 hour on Saturday and 10:00 on Sunday. Our Youth Education hour is 10:00 on Sunday
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Nancy and I are just back from lunch at Fuddruckers. Have you ever tried their Dogzilla? It’s more a sausage than hot-dog. Add some relish and mustard. Yum!
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HARVEST BOUTIQUE: The annual All-Church Harvest Boutique is Saturday, October 3, 2009. Last year we attracted over 1,400 people and raised over $8,000 through the generous donation of time and efforts from our volunteers. Proceeds are used for various projects here at St. Andrew’s as well as local and international mission’s projects. We will need volunteers to make our event a success. There is something for everyone. Volunteer sign ups are underway at the table in the Rotunda. Please drop by and see how you can help us have another successful boutique.
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DIAMONDS & DUNGAREES
Did you know that it’s not too late to get your tickets for the ‘EARLY BIRD SPECIAL’ for the annual DINNER-DANCE-AUCTION? Get your tickets by October 3rd for your chance to win a Melting Pot gift certificate.
Did you know that you can buy your tickets online right now!!! Visit standrewsomaha.net to purchase them today.
Did you know that the auction is scheduled for November 20th?
Did you know that you can drop your donations off anytime at the church office or at the auction table in the rotunda?
Did you know that without your help the auction can not be a success? Come, donate, and help raise money for St. Andrew’s all while having fun!
?’s contact Shawna or Corey Rector shawnarector@cox.net or coreyrector@cox.net
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FROM DIANA FAUST:
Presentation on the Book of Esther
Monday, Oct. 5 @ 7 p.m.
The Book of Esther tells the story of Queen Esther and her uncle Mordecai and how they rescued the Jews of the Persian Empire from destruction at the hands of the despicable Haman. However, it never mentions God, Jewish law, the Temple, or anything else we might expect in a biblical book. Why is Esther in the Bible? What is its message? Why should Christians read it? Sidnie White Crawford, from the Department of Classics and Religious Studies at UNL, will be our guest speaker. Invite your friends to come and have your questions answered!
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Attention members of BLT’s (Boomers Laughing Together): This is the last weekend to reserve your spot for the Fremont Dinner Train Murder Mystery Trip to be held Sunday afternoon, October 11. This activity will include an 18-mile round trip train ride amid the fall trees, a participatory murder mystery to solve and a 3-course meal. Send your check for $56.35 per person to Nancy Balm (phone 991-5326) or give it to Debi Lees near the BLT board in the rotunda on Sunday.
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Two Items From Bob “The Youth Guy” Davis:

Reporting on our first senior high SECRET SERVICE PROJECT……..We took a group of kids out to Royal Oaks retirement community in north Omaha last Sunday. The kids had a great time interacting with the residents. The fun part for me is the kids have no idea what the service project is going to be until we show up at the site. They were all trying to guess where we were going, it was fun. We played T-Ball with the residents after they hit the ball we would serve as their designated runners (lots of laughter). Our next SECRET SERVICE PROJECT will be on Sunday, October 4 (12pm to 4:30pm).

DANGERS OF THE INTERNET! What every parent needs to know! Join us in the sanctuary Tuesday, October 13 (6:30pm -8pm) for a presentation by Bridget Fitzpatrick, and educational specialist with the Omaha Police Department. Ms. Fitzpatrick will show parents how easy their children can gain access to exploitive websites and images (over Facebook, Myspace, and cell phones!). We will be educated on the following topics: Risks and Dangers on the Internet, Signs That Your Child Might Be At Risk, When is Your Child Ready for the Internet, and My Space and Facebook use. The presentation is for adults only and is open to parents with children of any ages. Please RSVP by October 11 by e-mailing Bob at bobdavis@standrewsomaha.net
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BIG NEWS FROM THE BIG GARDEN:
Our Big Garden crew reports that as of September 22 we have sent 2531.5 pounds of fresh vegetables to the Food Bank! Thanks a TON to everyone who has been involved in this project. Look for even more garden news in the new year.
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From Business Administrator HEATHER DOLL: We are in need of some help counting the offering on Monday mornings. This is a once a month commitment for about 1 hour. Three additional counters are needed, we especially need 2 people for the 3rd Monday of the month at 8:00 or 8:30, whichever works best for your schedule. Please contact me at hdoll@standrewsomaha.net
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MICHELLE PETERSON writes: If you ordered cookie dough from Patience Circle it will be here this weekend. Please stop by the table after any service to take your cookie dough home. If you are unable to be here this weekend, your order will be in the kitchen freezer. Please pick it up next week. Thank you again for your support of Patience Circle!
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PRAYER MATTERS
We extend the prayers of St. Andrew’s to Mick Atteberry and his family at the passing of his wife, Trish.
Don Carmichael is in hospice care.
Molly Scritchfield’s Dad, Bruce, is receiving cancer treatment.
Also in cancer treatment is Kathy Radachi’s friend Linda.
Wendy Linville asks prayer for Brady, her sister’s grandson, who had surgery yesterday.
Louise Converse, mother Shari Degroot and grandmother of Mary Dougherty, has suffered a severe stroke.
Karen Felderman is scheduled for surgery on September 22.
Madonna Sappenfield is scheduled for surgery on October 15.
Please pray with Nancy:

Heavenly Father, we ask you to bless and comfort those we have named and their family members. May your healing Spirit rest on them. In Jesus’ name. Amen.
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BRD