October 28, 2009

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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http://www.standrewsomaha.net/downloads/Octprint.pdf
LIVE, LAUGH, LOVE GOD
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TICKET SALES ARE LAGGING FOR THE DINNER/DANCE/AUCTION. Your editor is well aware that St. Andrew’s is inclined to last-minute behavior patterns, but it will make our hearts happy if you’ll just go ahead and buy your tickets. Oops. I haven’t bought mine yet, either. You can purchase tickets on-line on in the Rotunda. Donations of auction items really need to be received in the next ten days. I’m still working on my CD project, but IT WILL BE READY ON TIME!!!
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THIS WEEKEND AT ST. ANDREW’S
Saturday, October 31, 5:00
Sunday, November 1, 8:30 & 10:00
REMEMBER, IT’S A TIME CHANGE WEEKEND!
Bruce Davis preaching:
THE CHURCH OF THE OPEN DOOR
Homework assignment: Read the 12th chapter of Acts.
Music will include The Bell Choir on Sunday and a duet from Zoe Harris and Bridget Claborn.
With the third installment from The Acts 10 Gym:
HANS & FRANZ TEACH BOB DAVIS ABOUT INVITATION!
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CHRISTMAS CANTATA REHEARSALS HAVE BEGUN. Join us tonight and coming Wednesday evenings from 6:30-7:15.
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FROM THE CHILDREN’S DEPARTMENT: Pumpkin Prayer Fall Festival is Friday, October 30th from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm. Kids can come in costume. Come gather prayer cards to complete the Pumpkin Prayer. We will have face painting, games, dance contests, group games and a puppet show. If you would like to volunteer to help with a booth or with clean up please contact Kris at ksimerly@standrewsomaha.net.

From Mandy Barkhaus: Thanksgiving Potluck Feast with Hans & Franz. Bring the family and join us for a Thanksgiving potluck feast on November 22nd right after the 10:00 service. Chicken, drinks and table service will be provided. Please sign-up so we know how many to expect. Sign-up in the Rotunda or by contacting Mandy Barkhaus: mbarkhaus@standrewsomaha.net
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PRAYER MATTERS
As shared in Monday’s A-Mail, little John Allen, Bruce and Nancy’s prematurely-born grand-nephew, has passed away in Houston, Texas. The grief of the little guy’s parents and grandparents is deep and wide and we’ll appreciate your prayers for that family.
Gina Hansen is in cancer treatment.
Susan Harrison is receiving treatment for melanoma.
Add Kathy Rabbe to the too-long list of those diagnosed with cancer.
Also receiving cancer treatment. Kevin Kathka’s mother, Deb; Teresa Wheelock’s father; a family friend of Kristen Downs; Beth Whited’s co-worker Katie Brink.
Dee Harold’s sister-in-law, Sharon, is critically ill.
Lynette Short had a positive report to share regarding her father, Roger Hansen, and his hip replacement surgery.
Nancy offers this prayer: God, we bring to you these concerns and ask that you bless these people and their families today with peace and healing of body and spirit. In Jesus’ name. Amen.
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Psalm 96:1-4
O sing to the Lord a new song; sing to the Lord all the earth. Sing to the Lord, bless his name; tell of his salvation from day to day. Declare his glory among the nations, his marvelous works among all the peoples. For great is the Lord, and greatly to be praised;
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BRD