Harvest Boutique

The Electronic Communications Ministry
of St. Andrew’s United Methodist Church
15050 W. Maple Rd.
Omaha, Nebraska, 68116
Bruce Davis, Editor
Web site: http://www.standrewsomaha.net/
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LIVE, LAUGH, LOVE GOD
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From Diane Moore and Marsha Eurek:
Sat. Oct 3rd is our 13th Annual Fall Boutique! We encourage all of our church members to support this great event. The profits are used for various mission projects in our local church, city, in Nebraska and World-Wide. Everyone can contribute baked goods, come for lunch at noon, and volunteer your time on Fri morning or on Saturday. Volunteering your time at an event such as this is a great way to get to know other members of our church family. Please, join us!
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THIS WEEKEND AT ST. ANDREW’S
Saturday, October 3, 5:00
Sunday, October 4, 8:30 & 10:00
Bruce preaching: ONE MORNING IN BORDEAUX
A Sermon On Our Mission To Children
With lots of pictures from France, Vienna and Omaha.
Greg Witte will sing SUNRISE, SUNSET in all three services.
Introducing SHARING THE GOSPEL THROUGH ST. ANDREW’S GEAR
The Ohbladi Ohblada Singers will reprise their song.
The Bells will be with us on Sunday.
All who attend will be invited to share in the Lord’s Supper.
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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From Mandy Barkhaus: DIAMONDS AND DUNGAREES: I know Bruce is working on his donation (thanks to a preview during our staff meeting yesterday), but how about you? Donations are being accepted now for the annual Dinner-Dance-Auction set for November 20th. And it’s not too late to get your tickets for the early bird drawing. Buy them online today (standrewsomaha.net)!! ?’s contact: Shawna or Corey Rector shawnarector @cox.net or Mandy Barkhaus mbarkhaus@standrewsomaha.net
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Christian Dexter Benefit/Blood Drive Christian Bradley Dexter was diagnosed with Leukemia on July 14, 2009. Christian is the 2 1/2 year old son of Brad and Janelle Dexter. The treatment plan (3 years) will be very costly. Please help our members, Brad and Janelle as they struggle with this financial impact. You can support them by attending the lunch on Sunday October 18th at St. Andrew’s; lunch will be served immediately after the 10:00 service. There will also be a silent auction, face painting, and bounce house! Christian’s treatment has included and will include many more blood transfusions. Sign-up for the Blood Drive on Oct. 18th to help him and others in need of blood. ?’s or to donate contact: Mandy Barkhaus at: mbarkhaus@standrewsomaha.net or 431-8560 ext. 23
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PIZZA WITH THE PASTORS
Sunday evening, October 18, 5:00-6:30
This is a low key, informal event designed for newcomers to the congregation. 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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PRAYER MATTERS:
We extend our sympathy to Shari Degroot, Mary Dougherty and their family at the passing of Shari’s mother, Louise Converse.
Eleanor Davis is hospitalized at Methodist.
Gina Hansen is scheduled for surgery on October 1st.
Susan Harrison is scheduled for surgery on October 7
Madonna Sappenfield is scheduled for surgery on October 15.
Don Carmichael remains in hospice care.
Kevin Kathka’s mother is receiving cancer treatment, as are Kathy Radachi’s friend, Linda, and Molly Scritchfield’s father, Bruce.
Scott Hansen asks us to remember his friend, David, recuperating from stroke.
Wade & Christine Behlen ask us to remember their friend, Jason, recovering from a stroke.
Dee Harold’s sister-in-law, Sharon, is critically ill.
Let’s close today with this wonderful reading from Paul’s letter to the Ephesians, chapter 3, starting at verse 14:

For this reason I bow my knees before the Father, from whom every family in heaven and on earth takes its name. I pray that, according to the riches of his glory, he may grant that you may be strengthened in your inner being with power through his Spirit, and that Christ may dwell in your hearts through faith, as you are being rooted and grounded in love.

BRD