November 2, 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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One of the great ladies of this congregation has passed away. We’ll have a Memorial Service for ELEANOR DAVIS here in the sanctuary at 10:00 on Wednesday. Visitation is tomorrow evening (Tuesday), 6:00-9:00 at the John A. Gentleman Mortuary at Pacific and 143rd Street.
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Yesterday at 10:00, we were privileged to baptize Dawson James Kernen, son of Jeff & Jamie Kernen, and Colin Andrew Brewer, son of Andy & Courtney Brewer
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This Weekend At St. Andrew’s
Saturday, November 7, 5:00
Sunday, November 8, 8:30 & 10:00
Nancy preaching: MORE, MORE, MORE
We will share the sacrament of Holy Communion in each of the services.

It’s a BREAKFAST CLUB SUNDAY. This month’s proceeds benefit ANGELS AMONG US. Their Mission: To financially assist families with a child battling cancer living in or being treated in Nebraska. Christine Behlen reports: “We have assisted 71 Families since we began in 2006 and as of right now we are helping 8 families with 7 on a waiting list. We pay directly to the families, utility companies, mortgage, telephone bills and buy groceries.”
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THIS IS IT! The countdown for the DINNER-DANCE-AUCTION is on. Donations must be in by November 6th. Drop them off at the office or contact Corey or Shawna Rector with questions. shawnarector@cox.net or 850-0826
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You may not realize it, but our Hans & Franz/Acts 10 Gym skits have roots deep in Christian tradition, specifically the concept of the Holy Fool. The Holy Fool was a religious figure who communicated profound truth through non-conventional behavior. The Eastern Orthodox Church was/is particularly big on Holy Fools. The Holy Fool could get away with saying things that would get others in hot water. If you’re interested in learning more, Google this genuinely interesting topic.

If you’ve missed any of the ACTS 10 GYM videos, they are posted on the website: www.standrewsomaha.net. .
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MUSIC DIRECTOR ADAM WITTE writes: The October entry for my blog has been posted! Titled "Sing Anyway," it addresses my observations of the congregation during our Praise & Worship music. The last portion of the entry is directed at soliciting reader/member feedback on two possible worship aids; please give it a look and contact me with any comments, questions, suggestions, or opinions on the ideas outlined in that portion. The blog can be accessed at http://adamwitte.blogspot.com. Thanks!
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CHARGE CONFERENCE: TUESDAY EVENING, November 10, 7:00. This is our annual administrative meeting with the District Superintendent. The agenda includes election of officers. All members and friends of the congregation are invited to attend.
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St. Andrew’s Gear: Deadline has been extended!! Please order your St. Andrew’s Gear by November 8th. Order online at standrewsomaha.net. ?’s contact Mandy or Bob at the office.
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READING THE BIBLE THROUGH THE YEAR
Morning Evening
Titus Jeremiah
11/1 2 24, 25, 26
11/2 3 27, 28, 29
11/3 Philemon 30, 31
Hebrews
11/4 1 32, 33
11/5 2 34, 35, 36
11/6 3 37, 38, 39
11/7 4 40, 41, 42
11/8 5 43, 44, 45
11/9 6 46, 47
11/10 7 48, 49
11/11 8 50
11/12 9 51, 52
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Titus 2:11-13
For the grace of God has appeared, bringing salvation to all, training us to renounce impiety and worldly passions, and in the present age to live lives that are self-controlled, upright and godly, while we wait for the blessed hope and the manifestation of the glory of our great God and Savior, Jesus Christ.
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BRD