There is no place like Nebraska

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/
Access the monthly newsletter by this link:
http://www.standrewsomaha.net/downloads/Septprint.pdf
LIVE, LAUGH, LOVE GOD
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THIS WEEKEND
Saturday, October 11, 5:00
Sunday, October 12, 8:30 & 10:00
Nancy preaching: WHO’S WATCHING YOU?
Music will include From A Distance, sung by Pam Fleury/

It’s a BREAKFAST CLUB SUNDAY. Pancakes will be served by the DINNER/DANCE/AUCTION crew. “Come hungry for the word and for pancakes, leave with a full soul and stomach.”

Fun and fellowship activities are available for infants-2nd grades at our 5:00 Saturday Service. Child Care is available during out 8:30 Sunday Service, and Sunday School for all ages at our 10:00 Sunday Service.
Our Youth Education hour is 10:00 on Sunday
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I dreamed about baseball gloves last night. Perhaps it had something to do with a catch not made in left field in Dodger Stadium last night. I fell asleep in the 4th quarter of the football game. The Huskers had taken the lead by the time I zoned out, and I was pleased this morning to see they held on for an important victory. Yes, I am a University of Missouri alum, but I am pragmatic enough to understand that Nebraska football success translates into a better mood for most everyone in this state, including our Saints of Andrew. So this is my football fight song: There Is No Place Like Nebraska!
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THIS TUESDAY: 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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TWO ITEMS FROM MUSIC DIRECTOR ADAM WITTE:
The annual CHRISTMAS CANTATA is fast approaching! We will be presenting a new cantata entitled "The Promise of Light" this year--the arrangements are both uplifting and fun. As always, you do not have to be a member of the St. Andrew's Singers to join us for this musical project; simply come to rehearsal and we will get you plugged in. Rehearsals begin Wednesday night, October 21st, from 6:30-7:15 in the Sanctuary; we will share the cantata in worship on Dec. 12th and 13th.

Also, you may have noticed a new link on the St. Andrew's website (http://www.standrewsomaha.net/) -- in the middle of the bottom of the page, there is a link to my new blog. In my own personal effort to 'pump up' my spiritual life, I will be using this blog as a forum to explore issues pertaining to faith, church, music, and the relationships between them. The first monthly post contains my thoughts on our use of music--especially mainstream, secular music--during services here. If you're interested, check it out at http://adamwitte.blogspot.com/ -- reader comments are always welcome. If you have a specific topic you'd like to have me examine/write about, feel free to drop me an e-line at awitte@standrewsomaha.net.
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CONGRATULATIONS TO JOHN & WHITNEY EDEN AT THE BIRTH OF A BABY GIRL!

In other matters of pastoral concern: The news from Susan Harrison’s surgical procedure is encouraging….Lois Redding is hospitalized at Methodist. And it looks like Eleanor Davis has been readmitted to Methodist.
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Will you pray with me?

Lord God, I ask your blessings on St. Andrew’s as we go into this weekend. Be with Nancy as she brings us a message driven by your inspiration. May those who teach, teach with insight! May those who sing, sing with joy! May those who come seeking find what they need. Let us all be joined as one body in praise of you. I ask in the name of Jesus Christ, Amen.

Colossians 2:6-7
As you therefore have received Christ Jesus the Lord, continue to live your lives in him, rooted and built up in him and established in the faith, just as you were taught, abounding in thanksgiving.

BRD