November 9, 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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LIVE, LAUGH, LOVE GOD
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Tomorrow evening, Tuesday, November 10, 7:00
CHARGE CONFERENCE
Our Annual All-Church Administrative Gathering.
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BAPTIZED ON NOVEMBER 8 at St. Andrew’s:
Mason David Likes, son of Rob & Jennifer Likes
Alexandra Claire John, daughter of Matt & Anne John
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THIS WEEKEND AT ST. ANDREW’S
Saturday, November 14, 5:00
Sunday, November 15, 8:30 & 10:00
Bruce Davis preaching:
PUMPING UP WITH EZEKIEL IN THE VALLEY OF THE DRY BONES.
With the fifth installment from The Acts 10 Gym:
HANS & FRANZ TEACH BOB DAVIS ABOUT GIVING!
Note to Fans Of Hans & Franz: We may move the Acts 10 Gym toward the front of the service this weekend, so don’t be late. The Acts 10 Gym videos are being posted on the website: www.standrewsomaha.com.

THE DINNER/DANCE/AUCTION COUNTDOWN IS AT 11 DAYS!
Friday evening, November 20, Champions Run Country Club.
The auction night goes something like this:
6:00 PM Pre-Party and Silent Auction
8:00 PM Dinner and Oral Auction
9:30 PM Dancing
This is the last week to order tickets on line or in the Rotunda.
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Continuing with Auction news, Bob Davis tells us: Youth Ministries is proud of Jerrold Warren, a senior at Millard North high school, for donating a DINNER FOR EIGHT to this YEAR’S DINNER AUCTION. Jerrold is a culinary state champion. This dinner is sure to be top notch!

Also from Bob: Does your youth have a little spare time on Wednesday nights? Come join us in the youth room! We have Youth Café every Wednesday night from 6-7pm (a time to hang out with friends and eat some snacks) and Bible study from 7-8pm. The middle school youth are using a curriculum called Dares from Jesus. The high school just started a new nine week spiritual reality series titled Gospel Journey, Maui. Both of these curriculums are AWESOME!
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Upward Basketball and Cheerleading News
Remember registrations are on-line at standrewsomaha.net under the children’s link. This is the last week for the early bird fee of $65.00. Sunday, November 15 is the deadline.

We welcome our new directors:
Kevin/Shirley Kathka-basketball
Kara Kindle-basketball
Janell Bartzatt-cheerleading

Next week, Nov. 16, 17, 19 (Mon., Tues., Thurs) are evaluation nights between the hours of 6:00-8:00 as well as Saturday, November 21 from 9:00-11:00. All children must attend one of the evaluations. Please contact Kris at ksimerly@stsandrewsomaha.net if you would be available to assist with these.

We look forward to another great year of Upward Sports Ministry.
In the Spirit of Children!
Netta Pollock
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GREG TWIST WRITES: We had another successful breakfast yesterday for Angels Among Us. Thanks to the members of St Andrews and their generosity, another Nebraska family whose son or daughter has cancer will receive help this month. Also, the square egg casserole that Jonathon Orlich prepared was so popular that multiple people have requested the recipe, so I thought I would include it as well. Square Eggs (given by Cathi Roberts)6 eggs -- slightly beaten1 cup cottage cheese8 ounces shredded cheddar cheese -- (or monterey jack)1 cup Bisquick® baking mix1 stick margarine1 cup milkMix all ingredients together. Pour into 9x12 baking pan. Bake at 350degrees for about 20-30 minutes or until top is golden.
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FROM DIANA FAUST:
You Are Invited…
to the Alpha Celebration Dinner. Come learn more about the Alpha Course – a study of the basics of Christianity, and listen to the talk Christianity: Boring, Untrue, Irrelevant? The dinner will be held on Tuesday, Nov. 17 at 6 p.m. here at the church. Alpha is for:

Anyone interested in finding out more about the Christian faith.
Learning and laughter. It is possible to have fun while learning about Christian faith.
People meeting together. Get to know others and make new friends.
Helping one another. Discuss issues raised during the talks.
Ask anything. No question is seen as too simple.
Contact Diana for more information, or if you plan to attend at dfaust@standrewsomaha.net.
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Patience Circle is having a speaker this Wednesday, November 11, at 10:00. Troop Bell will be speaking on the dangers of the Internet. Please feel free to join us, our meeting will start at 9:30. We meet in the Youth Room. You can contact Mandy Barkhaus in the office if you have questions.
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READING THE BIBLE THROUGH THE YEAR
Morning Evening
Hebrews Jeremiah
11/9 6 46, 47
11/10 7 48, 49
11/11 8 50
11/12 9 51, 52
Lamentations
11/13 10. 1-18 1, 2
11/14 10. 19-39 3, 4, 5
Ezekiel
11/15 11. 1-19 1, 2
11/16 11. 20-40 3, 4
11/17 12 5, 6, 7
11/18 13 8, 9, 10
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Hebrews 4:14-16
Since, then, we have a great high priest, who has passed through the heavens, Jesus, the Son of God, let us hold fast to our confession. For we do not have a high priest who is unable to sympathize with our weaknesses, but we have one who in every respect has been tested as we are, yet without sin. Let us therefore approach the throne of grace with boldness, so that we may receive mercy and find grace to help in time of need.
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BRD