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
Access the monthly newsletter by this link:
http://www.standrewsomaha.net/downloads/Julyprint.pdf
LIVE, LAUGH, LOVE GOD
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THIS WEEKEND AT ST. ANDREW’S
Saturday, August 1, 5:00
Sunday, August 2, 8:30 & 10:00
Bruce preaching:
A MAN OF ALMS & PRAYER
Ten things you expect:
An overview of the first nine chapters of Acts.
An in depth study of Acts Chapter 10
A short tour of the dietary laws of Leviticus.
Photographs from the ancient Biblical city of Caesarea.
A look at what Cornelius did right.
The sacrament of Holy Communion offered to all who will receive it.
The Ax Of The Apostles in all three services, playing SOLID ROCK, a cut from Bob Dylan’s great album of Christian conversion: SAVED.
The Bell Choir on Sunday morning.
SHOUT TO THE LORD!
The presence of Jesus Christ, who has promised to be with us when two or more are gathered.
Let’s pray together! And I mean that in the most literal sense. Wherever you are as you read this, say the words aloud if you can; if you’re in a place where that seems inappropriate, for whatever reason, hear the words in your mind…
Lord God, we ask that you would empower St. Andrew’s as we gather this weekend. There will be new people in our midst—there always are. May they experience St. Andrew’s as a place of Christian hospitality and warm-hearted worship. Use our fellowship to communicate the joy of the gospel. In the tradition of Cornelius, may our prayers and alms ascend as a memorial to you. Make us one in love, fellowship and service. I ask in the name of Jesus Christ, Amen.
See you in church, BRD
Friday, July 31, 2009
Wednesday, July 29, 2009
Zsa Zsa
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
Access the monthly newsletter by this link:
http://www.standrewsomaha.net/downloads/Julyprint.pdf
LIVE, LAUGH, LOVE GOD
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THIS WEEKEND AT ST. ANDREW’S
Saturday, August 1, 5:00
Sunday, August 2, 8:30 & 10:00
Bruce preaching:
A MAN OF ALMS & PRAYER
The Story of Peter and Cornelius
PLEASE READ CHAPTER 10 OF THE ACTS OF THE APOSTLES IN PREPARATION FOR THE SERMON
Music will include The Ax Of The Apostles playing Bob Dylan’s SOLID ROCK. The Bells will be with us on Sunday.
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I’m writing from home on Tuesday evening. Nancy’s at the monthly meeting of the Staff-Parish Committee. SPRC handles all our personnel work. Last night, I was in a very productive Gracious Generosity/Finance Committee meeting. St. Andrew’s is blessed with wonderful leadership. Anyway, tonight I’ve been working on annotations for 100 ESSENTIAL POP SONGS: 1946-1966. Kay Starr is spinning THE WHEEL OF FORTUNE even as I type. I’m learning all sorts of stuff. Did you know, for instance, that when Zsa Zsa Gabor sang the title song in the 1952 film, MOULIN ROUGE, she was lip-synching the voice of African-American Muriel Smith? This multi-disc CD will be offered to the highest bidder on Friday evening, November 20, The Annual St. Andrew’s Dinner/Dance/Auction. Corey and Shawna Rector will be our hosts. You’ll be hearing much more about all of this, of course, but for now be sure to save the date.
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FROM NETTA POLLOCK: MARK YOUR CALENDARS:
Steppin’ Up Weekend! Saturday, August 22 and Sunday, August 23!
All children step up to the next grade level! Come catch the BUZZ, an all new curriculum for our kids! Join the parade of children at worship, and an ice cream social after the 5:00 Saturday service and 10:00 Sunday service. Have fun with cartoon artists, sign makers, balloon artists and more. Prayerfully consider teaching/helping in one of your children’s classes. It’s an opportunity where you will be well rewarded, by bringing our St. Andrew’s children closer to the “Gospel of Jesus Christ”! Contact Kris at ksimerly@standrewsomaha.net or STEP UP and stop by the Children’s Ministry Table to check out the BUZZ!!
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COMING TO ST. ANDREW’S
August 8 & 9
SOLOMON IN NEVERLAND
Things The King Of Israel And The King Of Pop Had In Common
PRAYER MATTERS
We extend the sympathy of the church family to Genice Chochon and her family at the death of her father in California.
Also experience loss are Dan and Kathy Raabe in the passing of Dan’s uncle, Charles Christensen. Kathy also asks prayers for family member Tom Welch who is in a coma at UNMC.
And keep the Terveen family in your prayers in the death of Paul’s father.
Ted Quick’s sister, Tina, is recovering from an accident.
Netta Pollock and Renu Singh continue cancer treatment.
We continue to remember Sherri Alvarez’ father, Don Blackman, who has undergone leg and knee surgery.
Christian Dexter, two year old son of Brad and Janelle, has been diagnosed with Acute Lymphoma Leukemia.
Jean Piercy-Busboom asks our prayers for a niece in time of pregnancy complication.
Gerald Redding is receiving physical therapy at Brookstone Meadows.
Tony and Sue Smith ask us to pray for Carolyn Hyatt and family as Carolyn moves to hospice care.
Deb Bloom’s mother has been in and out of the hospital in recent weeks and is now in a nursing home. This can be a very difficult experience, of course, and we know the family will appreciate your prayers.
Please pray with Nancy: Loving God, we place these persons and their families into your kind and healing hands, knowing that you are with them and that you are helping them through the difficulties they are facing. In Jesus’ name we pray. Amen.
BRD
of St. Andrew’s United Methodist Church
15050 W. Maple Rd.
Omaha, Nebraska, 68116
Bruce Davis, Editor
Web site: www.standrewsomaha.net
Access the monthly newsletter by this link:
http://www.standrewsomaha.net/downloads/Julyprint.pdf
LIVE, LAUGH, LOVE GOD
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THIS WEEKEND AT ST. ANDREW’S
Saturday, August 1, 5:00
Sunday, August 2, 8:30 & 10:00
Bruce preaching:
A MAN OF ALMS & PRAYER
The Story of Peter and Cornelius
PLEASE READ CHAPTER 10 OF THE ACTS OF THE APOSTLES IN PREPARATION FOR THE SERMON
Music will include The Ax Of The Apostles playing Bob Dylan’s SOLID ROCK. The Bells will be with us on Sunday.
*
I’m writing from home on Tuesday evening. Nancy’s at the monthly meeting of the Staff-Parish Committee. SPRC handles all our personnel work. Last night, I was in a very productive Gracious Generosity/Finance Committee meeting. St. Andrew’s is blessed with wonderful leadership. Anyway, tonight I’ve been working on annotations for 100 ESSENTIAL POP SONGS: 1946-1966. Kay Starr is spinning THE WHEEL OF FORTUNE even as I type. I’m learning all sorts of stuff. Did you know, for instance, that when Zsa Zsa Gabor sang the title song in the 1952 film, MOULIN ROUGE, she was lip-synching the voice of African-American Muriel Smith? This multi-disc CD will be offered to the highest bidder on Friday evening, November 20, The Annual St. Andrew’s Dinner/Dance/Auction. Corey and Shawna Rector will be our hosts. You’ll be hearing much more about all of this, of course, but for now be sure to save the date.
*
FROM NETTA POLLOCK: MARK YOUR CALENDARS:
Steppin’ Up Weekend! Saturday, August 22 and Sunday, August 23!
All children step up to the next grade level! Come catch the BUZZ, an all new curriculum for our kids! Join the parade of children at worship, and an ice cream social after the 5:00 Saturday service and 10:00 Sunday service. Have fun with cartoon artists, sign makers, balloon artists and more. Prayerfully consider teaching/helping in one of your children’s classes. It’s an opportunity where you will be well rewarded, by bringing our St. Andrew’s children closer to the “Gospel of Jesus Christ”! Contact Kris at ksimerly@standrewsomaha.net or STEP UP and stop by the Children’s Ministry Table to check out the BUZZ!!
*
COMING TO ST. ANDREW’S
August 8 & 9
SOLOMON IN NEVERLAND
Things The King Of Israel And The King Of Pop Had In Common
PRAYER MATTERS
We extend the sympathy of the church family to Genice Chochon and her family at the death of her father in California.
Also experience loss are Dan and Kathy Raabe in the passing of Dan’s uncle, Charles Christensen. Kathy also asks prayers for family member Tom Welch who is in a coma at UNMC.
And keep the Terveen family in your prayers in the death of Paul’s father.
Ted Quick’s sister, Tina, is recovering from an accident.
Netta Pollock and Renu Singh continue cancer treatment.
We continue to remember Sherri Alvarez’ father, Don Blackman, who has undergone leg and knee surgery.
Christian Dexter, two year old son of Brad and Janelle, has been diagnosed with Acute Lymphoma Leukemia.
Jean Piercy-Busboom asks our prayers for a niece in time of pregnancy complication.
Gerald Redding is receiving physical therapy at Brookstone Meadows.
Tony and Sue Smith ask us to pray for Carolyn Hyatt and family as Carolyn moves to hospice care.
Deb Bloom’s mother has been in and out of the hospital in recent weeks and is now in a nursing home. This can be a very difficult experience, of course, and we know the family will appreciate your prayers.
Please pray with Nancy: Loving God, we place these persons and their families into your kind and healing hands, knowing that you are with them and that you are helping them through the difficulties they are facing. In Jesus’ name we pray. Amen.
BRD
Friday, July 24, 2009
William Jennings Bryan
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
Access the monthly newsletter by this link:
http://www.standrewsomaha.net/downloads/Juneprint.pdf
LIVE, LAUGH, LOVE GOD
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THIS WEEKEND AT ST. ANDREW?S
Saturday, July 25, 5:00
Sunday, July 26, 8:30 & 10:00
NEBRASKA HERITAGE WEEKEND
Bruce preaching:
WILLIAM JENNINGS BRYAN & THE CROSS OF GOLD
Special Guest: Senator Scott Lautenbaugh
Including:
An overview of the life and faith of one of the most significant Americans of his time.
Excerpts from his speeches read by State Senator Lautenbaugh
The real story behind The Scopes-Monkey Trial
A discussion of Inherit The Wind
Onward Christian Soldiers
Lots of great photographs
The Old Time Religion Medley
A primer on the Gold Standard
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I finally got around to seeing the video shot by MAJOR TODD SCHUG in Baghdad, shared in our worship services on the 4th of July Weekend, while Nancy and I were on vacation. I knew it would be wonderful, and I hope you get an opportunity to see it too. You will be blessed. Todd is back in Georgia, now, reunited with his ?peaches,? as he calls Liza and their daughters??..Several weeks ago, I wrote of a futile attempt to find a Pizza Hut lunch buffet. Thanks to reader suggestions, Nancy and I were at the Pizza Hut on 90th and Fort yesterday. It was a wonderful culinary experience, with fresh salad and a variety of thin-crust pepperoni options??Are there any Jack Reacher fans out there? I think the newest book, GONE TOMORROW, is one of the best in the series. If you?re not familiar with Jack Reacher, he?s the creation of author Lee Child: a contemporary hybrid of John Wayne and the David Carradine character on Kung Fu, a former Military Policeman who travels light, doesn?t say much, but has many adventures. Bad guys/gals beware!?.My summer reading has included a re-visiting of William Faulkner?s Snopes Trilogy. I?ve finished THE HAMLET and am half-way through THE TOWN. I doubt that I?ll try THE MANSION, though; the third book was written in Faulkner?s last days and doesn?t hold together very well. A hundred years ago, my great-grandparents were living in hamlets like Lock Springs, Missouri--little holes in the road not so unlike Faulkner?s Frenchman?s Bend. Then my maternal grandparents moved to the town of the Breckenridge. Faulkner?s fictional Jefferson, Mississippi, always brings images of Breckenridge to mind. I grew up in towns, myself, but like so many in my generation have long since become a city dweller. But smalls towns and hamlets are very much part of my interior DNA and revisiting them through Faulkner always feels like going home to a place that was gone before I got there?.. Seen any movies lately? Nancy and I really liked PUBLIC ENEMIES.
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PIZZA WITH THE PASTORS
Sunday evening, July 26
5:00-6:30
This is a very informal evening designed for people interested in talking about membership at St. Andrew?s. Sign up in the Rotunda or e-mail Mandy Barkhaus: mbarkhaus@standrewsomaha.net
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HOMEWORK ASSIGNMENT FROM NANCY DAVIS:
Let?s all do this exercise: At the end of the day, ask yourself, ?Did I take time to dance a little today?? Check yourself every evening and if you can?t think of anything you did on a particular day to dance, promise yourself you?ll do better the next day! Keep dancing!
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Please join me in a word of prayer:
Lord God, I thank you for another day of life. I pray for our youth on their way home from their mission tour. Bring them home safe.
I ask you to bless our weekend of our worship. I heard Todd talking this morning about the comfort he found through the chaplaincy ministry in Iraq, and a place of prayer called The Oasis. Todd?s prayer even included America?s enemies, asking that their hearts be softened and there will be peace for all. I pray that St. Andrew?s will be an oasis of spiritual peace for all who come through our doors, particularly into our worship experience.
If there are any families going through their own internal wars, hidden from the rest of us; may husbands and wives and fathers and sons and mothers and daughters find peace through shared faith in you. May the homes of our Saints be places of oasis rather than hostility.
I look forward to being with my friends at St. Andrew?s this weekend. I heard Todd, a long way from home, talk about missing his friends here at St. Andrew?s. Give us grace never to take our friends in the faith for granted. There will be new people coming to the congregation this weekend. I pray we will extend a hand of friendship to them and they will find St. Andrew?s to be an oasis for their journey. And as always, I ask you to provide the resources necessary to do the ministry you have set before us.
I ask all this hopefully in Jesus? name, AMEN
BRD
of St. Andrew?s United Methodist Church
15050 W. Maple Rd.
Omaha, Nebraska, 68116
Bruce Davis, Editor
Web site: www.standrewsomaha.net
Access the monthly newsletter by this link:
http://www.standrewsomaha.net/downloads/Juneprint.pdf
LIVE, LAUGH, LOVE GOD
*
THIS WEEKEND AT ST. ANDREW?S
Saturday, July 25, 5:00
Sunday, July 26, 8:30 & 10:00
NEBRASKA HERITAGE WEEKEND
Bruce preaching:
WILLIAM JENNINGS BRYAN & THE CROSS OF GOLD
Special Guest: Senator Scott Lautenbaugh
Including:
An overview of the life and faith of one of the most significant Americans of his time.
Excerpts from his speeches read by State Senator Lautenbaugh
The real story behind The Scopes-Monkey Trial
A discussion of Inherit The Wind
Onward Christian Soldiers
Lots of great photographs
The Old Time Religion Medley
A primer on the Gold Standard
*
I finally got around to seeing the video shot by MAJOR TODD SCHUG in Baghdad, shared in our worship services on the 4th of July Weekend, while Nancy and I were on vacation. I knew it would be wonderful, and I hope you get an opportunity to see it too. You will be blessed. Todd is back in Georgia, now, reunited with his ?peaches,? as he calls Liza and their daughters??..Several weeks ago, I wrote of a futile attempt to find a Pizza Hut lunch buffet. Thanks to reader suggestions, Nancy and I were at the Pizza Hut on 90th and Fort yesterday. It was a wonderful culinary experience, with fresh salad and a variety of thin-crust pepperoni options??Are there any Jack Reacher fans out there? I think the newest book, GONE TOMORROW, is one of the best in the series. If you?re not familiar with Jack Reacher, he?s the creation of author Lee Child: a contemporary hybrid of John Wayne and the David Carradine character on Kung Fu, a former Military Policeman who travels light, doesn?t say much, but has many adventures. Bad guys/gals beware!?.My summer reading has included a re-visiting of William Faulkner?s Snopes Trilogy. I?ve finished THE HAMLET and am half-way through THE TOWN. I doubt that I?ll try THE MANSION, though; the third book was written in Faulkner?s last days and doesn?t hold together very well. A hundred years ago, my great-grandparents were living in hamlets like Lock Springs, Missouri--little holes in the road not so unlike Faulkner?s Frenchman?s Bend. Then my maternal grandparents moved to the town of the Breckenridge. Faulkner?s fictional Jefferson, Mississippi, always brings images of Breckenridge to mind. I grew up in towns, myself, but like so many in my generation have long since become a city dweller. But smalls towns and hamlets are very much part of my interior DNA and revisiting them through Faulkner always feels like going home to a place that was gone before I got there?.. Seen any movies lately? Nancy and I really liked PUBLIC ENEMIES.
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PIZZA WITH THE PASTORS
Sunday evening, July 26
5:00-6:30
This is a very informal evening designed for people interested in talking about membership at St. Andrew?s. Sign up in the Rotunda or e-mail Mandy Barkhaus: mbarkhaus@standrewsomaha.net
*
HOMEWORK ASSIGNMENT FROM NANCY DAVIS:
Let?s all do this exercise: At the end of the day, ask yourself, ?Did I take time to dance a little today?? Check yourself every evening and if you can?t think of anything you did on a particular day to dance, promise yourself you?ll do better the next day! Keep dancing!
*
Please join me in a word of prayer:
Lord God, I thank you for another day of life. I pray for our youth on their way home from their mission tour. Bring them home safe.
I ask you to bless our weekend of our worship. I heard Todd talking this morning about the comfort he found through the chaplaincy ministry in Iraq, and a place of prayer called The Oasis. Todd?s prayer even included America?s enemies, asking that their hearts be softened and there will be peace for all. I pray that St. Andrew?s will be an oasis of spiritual peace for all who come through our doors, particularly into our worship experience.
If there are any families going through their own internal wars, hidden from the rest of us; may husbands and wives and fathers and sons and mothers and daughters find peace through shared faith in you. May the homes of our Saints be places of oasis rather than hostility.
I look forward to being with my friends at St. Andrew?s this weekend. I heard Todd, a long way from home, talk about missing his friends here at St. Andrew?s. Give us grace never to take our friends in the faith for granted. There will be new people coming to the congregation this weekend. I pray we will extend a hand of friendship to them and they will find St. Andrew?s to be an oasis for their journey. And as always, I ask you to provide the resources necessary to do the ministry you have set before us.
I ask all this hopefully in Jesus? name, AMEN
BRD
Wednesday, July 22, 2009
Wednesday, July 22, 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
Access the monthly newsletter by this link:
http://www.standrewsomaha.net/downloads/Juneprint.pdf
LIVE, LAUGH, LOVE GOD
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THIS WEEKEND AT ST. ANDREW’S
Saturday, July 25, 5:00
Sunday, July 26, 8:30 & 10:00
NEBRASKA HERITAGE WEEKEND
Bruce preaching:
WILLIAM JENNINGS BRYAN & THE CROSS OF GOLD
Special Guest: Senator Scott Lautenbaugh
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Your editor is a huge believer that there is much to be gained from the study of great Christian lives. William Jennings Bryan, of Lincoln, Nebraska, was one of the most significant Americans of his era. His Christian faith and politics were inseparable. He was front and center in events of a hundred years ago that strike me as having much to teach us in our generations. Caution: If you think you know something about William Jennings Bryan because you once saw INHERIT THE WIND, what you think you know is almost certainly wrong. We’ll sing stirring old hymns of faith, including Onward Christian Soldiers. I am very excited about WILLIAM JENNINGS BRYAN AND THE CROSS OF GOLD. I hope you’ll make it a priority to be with us—and invite a friend!
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PIZZA WITH THE PASTORS
Sunday evening, July 26
5:00-6:30
This is a very informal evening designed for people interested in talking about membership at St. Andrew’s. Sign up in the Rotunda or e-mail Mandy Barkhaus: mbarkhaus@standrewsomaha.net
*
HOMEWORK ASSIGNMENT FROM NANCY DAVIS:
Let’s all do this exercise: At the end of the day, ask yourself, “Did I take time to dance a little today?” For those of you who were not with us over the weekend, dancing in this context refers to doing something every day to appreciate all of life’s blessings, to notice beauty around us, to spend time having fun, to smile and laugh. Check yourself every evening and if you can’t think of anything you did on a particular day to dance, promise yourself you’ll do better the next day! Keep dancing!
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We had a wonderful Administrative Council meeting last night. St. Andrew’s is blessed with deeply committed volunteer leadership.
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YOUTH MISSION TRIP UPDATE:
This just in from Colorado:
We just wanted to let you know that we are alive and well in Cortez. We're off to a great start. The kids are working hard not only on the work sites and with community children and thety are getting to know the kids from churches in Idaho and Texas. Last night we drove to McPhee Reservoir and had the opportunity to take in the incredible vista. We could see Arizona, Utah, and New Mexico. Tonight we are getting a lesson about Navajo culture and tasting Indian fry bread.
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WAYNE AND LYNETTE BENJAMIN REPORT FROM THE BIG GARDEN
Produce picked up to date by the food truck.
7-7-9 7lbs 3 family bags
7-14-9 70lbs 17 " "
7-21-9 97.5lbs 18 " "
Total: 174.5lbs 38 family bags
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COMING, AUGUST 9 & 10
SOLOMON IN NEVERLAND!
Things the King of Israel and the King of Pop had in common.
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We rejoice with Wayne and Judy Fowler at the birth of grandson Buca Dominic Fowler.
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PRAYER MATTERS
Renae Groves, Steve Groves’ wife, has been hospitalized.
2 year old Christian Dexter, son of Brad & Janelle Dexter, has diagnosed with Acute Lymphoma Leukemia.
We ask your continued prayers for Lauren Hawks.
Netta Pollock continues cancer treatment, as does CEC employee Renu Singh.
Please continue to remember Sherri Alvarez’s father, Don Blackman.
Isaac Hormann, 16 month old, son of Jason & Deb, is undergoing tests.
Dawson Kernan, newborn son of Jeff & Jamie Kernan, has been in the NICU for respiratory distress, but things seem to be moving in a positive direction.
Jean Piercy-Busboom will appreciate prayers for her niece, Amy Mahan, in pregnancy complication.
Also dealing with pregnancy complication is Mandy Barkhaus sister, Carrie.
Gerald Redding is undergoing therapy at Brookstone Meadows.
Nancy offers this prayer: GRACIOUS GOD, WE ASK YOUR BLESSINGS OF HEALING AND HOPE ON THESE PERSONS AND THEIR FAMILY MEMBERS. GIVE THEM NEW STRENGTH AND GREATER FAITH TO WITHSTAND THESE DIFFICULTIES OF LIFE. WE PRAY IN THE NAME OF JESUS OUR SAVIOR. AMEN.
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BRD
of St. Andrew’s United Methodist Church
15050 W. Maple Rd.
Omaha, Nebraska, 68116
Bruce Davis, Editor
Web site: www.standrewsomaha.net
Access the monthly newsletter by this link:
http://www.standrewsomaha.net/downloads/Juneprint.pdf
LIVE, LAUGH, LOVE GOD
*
THIS WEEKEND AT ST. ANDREW’S
Saturday, July 25, 5:00
Sunday, July 26, 8:30 & 10:00
NEBRASKA HERITAGE WEEKEND
Bruce preaching:
WILLIAM JENNINGS BRYAN & THE CROSS OF GOLD
Special Guest: Senator Scott Lautenbaugh
*
Your editor is a huge believer that there is much to be gained from the study of great Christian lives. William Jennings Bryan, of Lincoln, Nebraska, was one of the most significant Americans of his era. His Christian faith and politics were inseparable. He was front and center in events of a hundred years ago that strike me as having much to teach us in our generations. Caution: If you think you know something about William Jennings Bryan because you once saw INHERIT THE WIND, what you think you know is almost certainly wrong. We’ll sing stirring old hymns of faith, including Onward Christian Soldiers. I am very excited about WILLIAM JENNINGS BRYAN AND THE CROSS OF GOLD. I hope you’ll make it a priority to be with us—and invite a friend!
*
PIZZA WITH THE PASTORS
Sunday evening, July 26
5:00-6:30
This is a very informal evening designed for people interested in talking about membership at St. Andrew’s. Sign up in the Rotunda or e-mail Mandy Barkhaus: mbarkhaus@standrewsomaha.net
*
HOMEWORK ASSIGNMENT FROM NANCY DAVIS:
Let’s all do this exercise: At the end of the day, ask yourself, “Did I take time to dance a little today?” For those of you who were not with us over the weekend, dancing in this context refers to doing something every day to appreciate all of life’s blessings, to notice beauty around us, to spend time having fun, to smile and laugh. Check yourself every evening and if you can’t think of anything you did on a particular day to dance, promise yourself you’ll do better the next day! Keep dancing!
*
We had a wonderful Administrative Council meeting last night. St. Andrew’s is blessed with deeply committed volunteer leadership.
*
YOUTH MISSION TRIP UPDATE:
This just in from Colorado:
We just wanted to let you know that we are alive and well in Cortez. We're off to a great start. The kids are working hard not only on the work sites and with community children and thety are getting to know the kids from churches in Idaho and Texas. Last night we drove to McPhee Reservoir and had the opportunity to take in the incredible vista. We could see Arizona, Utah, and New Mexico. Tonight we are getting a lesson about Navajo culture and tasting Indian fry bread.
*
WAYNE AND LYNETTE BENJAMIN REPORT FROM THE BIG GARDEN
Produce picked up to date by the food truck.
7-7-9 7lbs 3 family bags
7-14-9 70lbs 17 " "
7-21-9 97.5lbs 18 " "
Total: 174.5lbs 38 family bags
*
COMING, AUGUST 9 & 10
SOLOMON IN NEVERLAND!
Things the King of Israel and the King of Pop had in common.
*
We rejoice with Wayne and Judy Fowler at the birth of grandson Buca Dominic Fowler.
*
PRAYER MATTERS
Renae Groves, Steve Groves’ wife, has been hospitalized.
2 year old Christian Dexter, son of Brad & Janelle Dexter, has diagnosed with Acute Lymphoma Leukemia.
We ask your continued prayers for Lauren Hawks.
Netta Pollock continues cancer treatment, as does CEC employee Renu Singh.
Please continue to remember Sherri Alvarez’s father, Don Blackman.
Isaac Hormann, 16 month old, son of Jason & Deb, is undergoing tests.
Dawson Kernan, newborn son of Jeff & Jamie Kernan, has been in the NICU for respiratory distress, but things seem to be moving in a positive direction.
Jean Piercy-Busboom will appreciate prayers for her niece, Amy Mahan, in pregnancy complication.
Also dealing with pregnancy complication is Mandy Barkhaus sister, Carrie.
Gerald Redding is undergoing therapy at Brookstone Meadows.
Nancy offers this prayer: GRACIOUS GOD, WE ASK YOUR BLESSINGS OF HEALING AND HOPE ON THESE PERSONS AND THEIR FAMILY MEMBERS. GIVE THEM NEW STRENGTH AND GREATER FAITH TO WITHSTAND THESE DIFFICULTIES OF LIFE. WE PRAY IN THE NAME OF JESUS OUR SAVIOR. AMEN.
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BRD
Tuesday, July 21, 2009
Monday, July 20th, 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
Access the monthly newsletter by this link:
http://www.standrewsomaha.net/downloads/Mayprint.pdf
LIVE, LAUGH, LOVE GOD
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We welcome new readers to StAndrewsMail. If you ever off the list, just let us know!
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HOMEWORK ASSIGNMENT FROM NANCY DAVIS:
Let’s all do this exercise: At the end of the day, ask yourself, “Did I take time to dance a little today?” For those of you who were not with us over the weekend, dancing in this context refers to doing something every day to appreciate all of life’s blessings, to notice beauty around us, to spend time having fun, to smile and laugh. Check yourself every evening and if you can’t think of anything you did on a particular day to dance, promise yourself you’ll do better the next day! Keep dancing!
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St. Andrew’s Newest Members:
Erin Svoboda and Ben Anderson: Erin is an Interior Designer at Designer’s Touch and Ben is a dispatcher at Union Pacific.
James and Allyson Deahl: James is a Montessori Teacher and Allyson is a make-up artist at MAC Cosmetics. They have two children; Leila- 6 months and Cindy- 6 years.
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We were blessed to participate in the baptisms of:
Jenessa Rose Kimminau, daughter of Josh & Kalyn Kimminau
Leila Rose Deahl, daughter of James & Allyson Deahl
It’s astonishing how many baptisms we’re doing these days. Over the past twelve months, we’ve performed 63 baptisms, 42 of those since the first of the year—with three more scheduled this weekend! WONDERFUL!!!
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THIS WEEKEND AT ST. ANDREW’S
Saturday, July 25, 5:00
Sunday, July 26, 8:30 & 10:00
NEBRASKA HERITAGE WEEKEND
A Bruce Davis Chautauqua Lecture:
WILLIAM JENNINGS BRYAN & THE CROSS OF GOLD
Special Guest: Senator Scott Lautenbaugh will read selections from The Great Commoner.
BIG GARDEN DEDICATION THIS SUNDAY. We will celebrate our Big Garden project this Sunday after the 10:00 service with a short dedication service. We will meet out by the garden, which is on the north side of the pre-school area, for a short time of prayer and a recognition of those persons who have worked so hard to make the garden such a beautiful and productive place. We are in the process of giving fresh produce from the garden to the Food Bank so that people who might otherwise not have these vegetables in their diet can benefit from them. This is a terrific project and I hope many of you will want to come and join us this Sunday.
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Disciple Bible Study
Disciple Bible Study provides daily Bible study and weekly small group gatherings, where participants work together to understand Scripture, and how the Bible impacts us in prayer, fellowship, and ministry. Registrations are now being taken for the Disciple Bible Study courses that will be offered at St. Andrew’s starting August 16. Following are the courses being offered:
Becoming a Disciple Through Bible Study – an overview of the Bible – Genesis through Revelation (pre-requisite to other Disciple studies)
Sunday @ 5 p.m. facilitated by Nancy Davis
Tuesday @ 9:15 facilitated by Diana Faust
Into the Word, Into the World – in-depth study of Genesis, Exodus, Luke and Acts, Sunday @ 6:30 facilitated by Nancy Davis
Jesus In The Gospels – comparison of the four Gospels, Sunday @ 5 p.m. facilitated by Jim Jones
Contact Diana Faust at dfaust@standrewsomaha.net to register. The deadline to register is August 2.
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READING THE BIBLE THROUGH THE YEAR
Morning Evening
Acts Psalm
7/20 22 26, 27, 28
7/21 23. 1-15 29, 30
7/22 23. 16-35 31, 32
7/23 24 33, 34
7/24 25 35, 36
7/25 26 37, 38,39
7/26 27. 1-26 40, 41, 42
7/27 27. 27-44 43, 44, 45
7/28 28 46, 47, 48
LET US PRAY:
Holy Lord, I thank you for a wonderful weekend of worship at St. Andrew’s. It’s always such a joy to be with our friends in the faith. I thank you for bringing Ben and Erin, James and Allyson into the congregation. I praise you for the little ones who were baptized and ask your grace upon Jenessa and Leila as they grow in the grace and favor of our Lord. We surely have readers who are trying to make a decision about Disciple Bible Study. It’s a big commitment, but I’ve seen so many people blessed by the experience, and I pray you’ll guide those who are trying to decide to make the right decision for them. We’ve got a couple of babies in the hospital right now, and I pray your healing grace on little Dawson Kernan and Christian Dexter. Our Youth Mission Team, our in Colorado, are much on our hearts and I ask your particular presence in their midst. Thank you for your many blessings to St. Andrew’s. Give us grace and power to be the church you would have us to be. Amen.
BRD
of St. Andrew’s United Methodist Church
15050 W. Maple Rd.
Omaha, Nebraska, 68116
Bruce Davis, Editor
Web site: www.standrewsomaha.net
Access the monthly newsletter by this link:
http://www.standrewsomaha.net/downloads/Mayprint.pdf
LIVE, LAUGH, LOVE GOD
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We welcome new readers to StAndrewsMail. If you ever off the list, just let us know!
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HOMEWORK ASSIGNMENT FROM NANCY DAVIS:
Let’s all do this exercise: At the end of the day, ask yourself, “Did I take time to dance a little today?” For those of you who were not with us over the weekend, dancing in this context refers to doing something every day to appreciate all of life’s blessings, to notice beauty around us, to spend time having fun, to smile and laugh. Check yourself every evening and if you can’t think of anything you did on a particular day to dance, promise yourself you’ll do better the next day! Keep dancing!
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St. Andrew’s Newest Members:
Erin Svoboda and Ben Anderson: Erin is an Interior Designer at Designer’s Touch and Ben is a dispatcher at Union Pacific.
James and Allyson Deahl: James is a Montessori Teacher and Allyson is a make-up artist at MAC Cosmetics. They have two children; Leila- 6 months and Cindy- 6 years.
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We were blessed to participate in the baptisms of:
Jenessa Rose Kimminau, daughter of Josh & Kalyn Kimminau
Leila Rose Deahl, daughter of James & Allyson Deahl
It’s astonishing how many baptisms we’re doing these days. Over the past twelve months, we’ve performed 63 baptisms, 42 of those since the first of the year—with three more scheduled this weekend! WONDERFUL!!!
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THIS WEEKEND AT ST. ANDREW’S
Saturday, July 25, 5:00
Sunday, July 26, 8:30 & 10:00
NEBRASKA HERITAGE WEEKEND
A Bruce Davis Chautauqua Lecture:
WILLIAM JENNINGS BRYAN & THE CROSS OF GOLD
Special Guest: Senator Scott Lautenbaugh will read selections from The Great Commoner.
BIG GARDEN DEDICATION THIS SUNDAY. We will celebrate our Big Garden project this Sunday after the 10:00 service with a short dedication service. We will meet out by the garden, which is on the north side of the pre-school area, for a short time of prayer and a recognition of those persons who have worked so hard to make the garden such a beautiful and productive place. We are in the process of giving fresh produce from the garden to the Food Bank so that people who might otherwise not have these vegetables in their diet can benefit from them. This is a terrific project and I hope many of you will want to come and join us this Sunday.
*
Disciple Bible Study
Disciple Bible Study provides daily Bible study and weekly small group gatherings, where participants work together to understand Scripture, and how the Bible impacts us in prayer, fellowship, and ministry. Registrations are now being taken for the Disciple Bible Study courses that will be offered at St. Andrew’s starting August 16. Following are the courses being offered:
Becoming a Disciple Through Bible Study – an overview of the Bible – Genesis through Revelation (pre-requisite to other Disciple studies)
Sunday @ 5 p.m. facilitated by Nancy Davis
Tuesday @ 9:15 facilitated by Diana Faust
Into the Word, Into the World – in-depth study of Genesis, Exodus, Luke and Acts, Sunday @ 6:30 facilitated by Nancy Davis
Jesus In The Gospels – comparison of the four Gospels, Sunday @ 5 p.m. facilitated by Jim Jones
Contact Diana Faust at dfaust@standrewsomaha.net to register. The deadline to register is August 2.
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READING THE BIBLE THROUGH THE YEAR
Morning Evening
Acts Psalm
7/20 22 26, 27, 28
7/21 23. 1-15 29, 30
7/22 23. 16-35 31, 32
7/23 24 33, 34
7/24 25 35, 36
7/25 26 37, 38,39
7/26 27. 1-26 40, 41, 42
7/27 27. 27-44 43, 44, 45
7/28 28 46, 47, 48
LET US PRAY:
Holy Lord, I thank you for a wonderful weekend of worship at St. Andrew’s. It’s always such a joy to be with our friends in the faith. I thank you for bringing Ben and Erin, James and Allyson into the congregation. I praise you for the little ones who were baptized and ask your grace upon Jenessa and Leila as they grow in the grace and favor of our Lord. We surely have readers who are trying to make a decision about Disciple Bible Study. It’s a big commitment, but I’ve seen so many people blessed by the experience, and I pray you’ll guide those who are trying to decide to make the right decision for them. We’ve got a couple of babies in the hospital right now, and I pray your healing grace on little Dawson Kernan and Christian Dexter. Our Youth Mission Team, our in Colorado, are much on our hearts and I ask your particular presence in their midst. Thank you for your many blessings to St. Andrew’s. Give us grace and power to be the church you would have us to be. Amen.
BRD
Monday, July 20, 2009
A Friday Prayer
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
Access the monthly newsletter by this link:
http://www.standrewsomaha.net/downloads/Mayprint.pdf
LIVE, LAUGH, LOVE GOD
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Each day this week, ask God to “Open the eyes of your heart” to God’s power and love with this short prayer:
Holy, Holy, Holy
Holy, Holy, Holy
Holy, Holy, Holy
I want to see you.
*
THIS WEEKEND AT ST. ANDREW’S
Saturday, July 18, 5:00
Sunday, July 19, 8:30 & 10:00
Nancy preaching: SHALL WE DANCE?
Music will include Emily Koonce singing “I Hope You Dance” and a trumpet offertory from Leon Adams.
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DID YOU KNOW?
The Youth Mission Team is scheduled to leave around 1:45 today (Friday) for a week of ministry in Cortez, Colorado. It appears this will be the largest group ever for a St. Andrew’s Youth Mission Trip….
Team Netta, captained by Mark Roberts, was the top earner in this year’s RELAY FOR LIFE. Many thanks to all the teams and Saints of Andrew who participated in RELAY….
Though the three-year campaign has officially ended, a surprising number of people continue to give to SHARING, GROWING, CHANGING LIVES—your editor among them. We’ll just keep whittling this debt down….
The WILLIE WONKA PERFORMING ARTS CAMP was a HUGE success! They had their big performance yesterday afternoon. Particular kudos to Tracy Bellamy for her leadership.
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FAITH FORMATION NEWS FROM DIANA FAUST
August Book Club
Devil In The White City: A Saga of Murder and Mystery at a Fair that Changed America by Erik Larson is the selection for August. Their fates were linked by the magical Chicago World’s Fair of 1893, nicknamed the “White City” for its majestic beauty. Architect Daniel Burnham built it; serial killer Dr. H. H. Holmes used it to lure victims to his World’s Fair Hotel, designed for murder. Both men left behind them a powerful legacy, one of brilliance and energy, the other of sorrow and darkness. Here, then, is your ticket to the greatest fair in history—a place where incredible dreams came to life alongside darkest nightmares. Purchase your own copy of the book and join the Book Club on August 10 at 7 p.m. at the Sorenson’s home.
Alpha Course To Begin in the Fall
Alpha is a basic study of Christianity. It is for anyone who wants to brush up on the basics, or new Christians. The course will be offered on Tuesday evenings this fall. We are in need of people to help make this happen. We need:
Greeters – greet participants as they arrive
Small Group Facilitators – lead discussion
If you are interested in helping with Alpha or learning more, please contact Jodi Reerink at 250-5587 or
creerink@cox.net or Diana at 431-8560 ext. 31or
dfaust@standrewsomaha.net.
Adult Sunday School
Join the Adult Sunday School class as they study core truths of Christian faith and how these truths are to be lived out. Beginning Aug. 2 they will discuss Jesus. This four-session study is all about relationships. As you look at what the Bible says about the person of Christ, you are doing so as one who is developing a lifelong relationship with Jesus. During the four weeks they will look at: 1) Jesus Your Best Friend, 2) The Life of Jesus, 3) Jesus Is Fully God, and 4) Jesus Is Fully God and Fully Man. Join this group at 11:15 in Lower Level 2. Contact Diana to register.
Disciple Bible Study
Disciple Bible Study provides daily Bible study and weekly small group gatherings, where participants work together to understand Scripture, and how the Bible impacts us in prayer, fellowship, and ministry. Registrations are now being taken for the Disciple Bible Study courses that will be offered at St. Andrew’s starting August 16. Following are the courses being offered:
Becoming a Disciple Through Bible Study (pre-requisite to other Disciple studies) Sunday @ 5 p.m. facilitated by Nancy Davis
Tuesday @ 9:15 facilitated by Diana Faust
Disciple II - Into the Word, Into the World
Sunday @ 6:30 facilitated by Nancy Davis
Jesus In The Gospels
Sunday @ 5 p.m. facilitated by Jim Jones
Contact Diana Faust at dfaust@standrewsomaha.net to register. The deadline to register is August 2.
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BOB DAVIS WRITES:
Hi middle school youth and parents!
I have two service opportunities this month for our middle school youth.
1. Is to come help make sack lunches for the homeless on Tues. July 28th 10am to 11am in the family life center kitchen. I need one parent to stay and help supervise. All you have to do is show up.
2. Is to help Tom our Facilities manager pull weeds around the church on Tues. July 21 from 10am to noon. We need one parent to stay and help supervise. Please e-mail tom Barkhaus at tbarkhaus@standrewsomaha.net to sign up.
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Prayer Notes: Lauren Hawks, daughter of Brad and Meg, underwent surgery earlier this week….Congratulations to Wayne & Judy Fowler at the birth of grandson Luca Dominic Fowler. Wayne and Judy are currently with little Luca and his parents in Germany.
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Lord God, I pray today for our youth, as they set out on their mission adventure. May this be a time of personal spiritual growth for each of them. And please, please Lord, bring them back safely.
I pray for St. Andrew’s as we look forward to another week of worship. Perhaps there’s someone out there really struggling right now, who needs to hear a word of hope and encouragement. Please bring them to us, and help us bring you to them and them to you.
Give us grace to be your church and to do your work in interesting times. There’s a lot of stress out there. The economic stresses contribute to marital and family stresses. We want to help. Help us to help. I ask in the name of the living Christ, Amen.
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BRD
of St. Andrew’s United Methodist Church
15050 W. Maple Rd.
Omaha, Nebraska, 68116
Bruce Davis, Editor
Web site: www.standrewsomaha.net
Access the monthly newsletter by this link:
http://www.standrewsomaha.net/downloads/Mayprint.pdf
LIVE, LAUGH, LOVE GOD
*
Each day this week, ask God to “Open the eyes of your heart” to God’s power and love with this short prayer:
Holy, Holy, Holy
Holy, Holy, Holy
Holy, Holy, Holy
I want to see you.
*
THIS WEEKEND AT ST. ANDREW’S
Saturday, July 18, 5:00
Sunday, July 19, 8:30 & 10:00
Nancy preaching: SHALL WE DANCE?
Music will include Emily Koonce singing “I Hope You Dance” and a trumpet offertory from Leon Adams.
*
DID YOU KNOW?
The Youth Mission Team is scheduled to leave around 1:45 today (Friday) for a week of ministry in Cortez, Colorado. It appears this will be the largest group ever for a St. Andrew’s Youth Mission Trip….
Team Netta, captained by Mark Roberts, was the top earner in this year’s RELAY FOR LIFE. Many thanks to all the teams and Saints of Andrew who participated in RELAY….
Though the three-year campaign has officially ended, a surprising number of people continue to give to SHARING, GROWING, CHANGING LIVES—your editor among them. We’ll just keep whittling this debt down….
The WILLIE WONKA PERFORMING ARTS CAMP was a HUGE success! They had their big performance yesterday afternoon. Particular kudos to Tracy Bellamy for her leadership.
*
FAITH FORMATION NEWS FROM DIANA FAUST
August Book Club
Devil In The White City: A Saga of Murder and Mystery at a Fair that Changed America by Erik Larson is the selection for August. Their fates were linked by the magical Chicago World’s Fair of 1893, nicknamed the “White City” for its majestic beauty. Architect Daniel Burnham built it; serial killer Dr. H. H. Holmes used it to lure victims to his World’s Fair Hotel, designed for murder. Both men left behind them a powerful legacy, one of brilliance and energy, the other of sorrow and darkness. Here, then, is your ticket to the greatest fair in history—a place where incredible dreams came to life alongside darkest nightmares. Purchase your own copy of the book and join the Book Club on August 10 at 7 p.m. at the Sorenson’s home.
Alpha Course To Begin in the Fall
Alpha is a basic study of Christianity. It is for anyone who wants to brush up on the basics, or new Christians. The course will be offered on Tuesday evenings this fall. We are in need of people to help make this happen. We need:
Greeters – greet participants as they arrive
Small Group Facilitators – lead discussion
If you are interested in helping with Alpha or learning more, please contact Jodi Reerink at 250-5587 or
creerink@cox.net or Diana at 431-8560 ext. 31or
dfaust@standrewsomaha.net.
Adult Sunday School
Join the Adult Sunday School class as they study core truths of Christian faith and how these truths are to be lived out. Beginning Aug. 2 they will discuss Jesus. This four-session study is all about relationships. As you look at what the Bible says about the person of Christ, you are doing so as one who is developing a lifelong relationship with Jesus. During the four weeks they will look at: 1) Jesus Your Best Friend, 2) The Life of Jesus, 3) Jesus Is Fully God, and 4) Jesus Is Fully God and Fully Man. Join this group at 11:15 in Lower Level 2. Contact Diana to register.
Disciple Bible Study
Disciple Bible Study provides daily Bible study and weekly small group gatherings, where participants work together to understand Scripture, and how the Bible impacts us in prayer, fellowship, and ministry. Registrations are now being taken for the Disciple Bible Study courses that will be offered at St. Andrew’s starting August 16. Following are the courses being offered:
Becoming a Disciple Through Bible Study (pre-requisite to other Disciple studies) Sunday @ 5 p.m. facilitated by Nancy Davis
Tuesday @ 9:15 facilitated by Diana Faust
Disciple II - Into the Word, Into the World
Sunday @ 6:30 facilitated by Nancy Davis
Jesus In The Gospels
Sunday @ 5 p.m. facilitated by Jim Jones
Contact Diana Faust at dfaust@standrewsomaha.net to register. The deadline to register is August 2.
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BOB DAVIS WRITES:
Hi middle school youth and parents!
I have two service opportunities this month for our middle school youth.
1. Is to come help make sack lunches for the homeless on Tues. July 28th 10am to 11am in the family life center kitchen. I need one parent to stay and help supervise. All you have to do is show up.
2. Is to help Tom our Facilities manager pull weeds around the church on Tues. July 21 from 10am to noon. We need one parent to stay and help supervise. Please e-mail tom Barkhaus at tbarkhaus@standrewsomaha.net to sign up.
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Prayer Notes: Lauren Hawks, daughter of Brad and Meg, underwent surgery earlier this week….Congratulations to Wayne & Judy Fowler at the birth of grandson Luca Dominic Fowler. Wayne and Judy are currently with little Luca and his parents in Germany.
*
Lord God, I pray today for our youth, as they set out on their mission adventure. May this be a time of personal spiritual growth for each of them. And please, please Lord, bring them back safely.
I pray for St. Andrew’s as we look forward to another week of worship. Perhaps there’s someone out there really struggling right now, who needs to hear a word of hope and encouragement. Please bring them to us, and help us bring you to them and them to you.
Give us grace to be your church and to do your work in interesting times. There’s a lot of stress out there. The economic stresses contribute to marital and family stresses. We want to help. Help us to help. I ask in the name of the living Christ, Amen.
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BRD
Wednesday, July 15, 2009
Six Month Financials
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
Access the monthly newsletter by this link:
http://www.standrewsomaha.net/downloads/Mayprint.pdf
LIVE, LAUGH, LOVE GOD
*
Each day this week, ask God to “Open the eyes of your heart” to God’s power and love with this short prayer:
Holy, Holy, Holy
Holy, Holy, Holy
Holy, Holy, Holy
I want to see you.
*
THIS WEEKEND AT ST. ANDREW’S
Saturday, July 18, 5:00
Sunday, July 19, 8:30 & 10:00
Nancy preaching: SHALL WE DANCE?
This weekend the theme of the worship services will be “Shall We Dance”. We will look at the story of King David dancing in front of the Ark of the Covenant and how his ecstatic display affected his wife Michal and actually affected the rest of their marriage. Think about yourself. Do you allow yourself to dance a little every day? Hope you can be present to share this message this weekend.
COMING July 25 & 26
NEBRASKA HERITAGE WEEKEND
Bruce’s sermon: WILLIAM JENNINGS BRYAN & THE CROSS OF GOLD
Including a discussion of what really happened at the Scopes Monkey Trial
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I’ve been looking at the financial report for the first half of the year. After an amazing 2008, the 2009 numbers are a little disappointing, so far. Given the national economy, I suppose that’s nothing to be surprised about, and I give mighty thanks to God that we’re surely in a much better financial position than most non-profit organizations. Maybe you remember the story of Joseph in Genesis. He forecasts seven years of plenty to be followed by seven years of famine, and advises Pharaoh to stock up during the good years in preparation for lean times. Likewise, with the bad economic forecasts looming, we were able to store up some reserves last year that are turning out to be mighty helpful right now.
Some of you have heard this before, but it bears saying again: St. Andrew’s is committed to excellent stewardship. We are very careful with our spending, as a matter of both financial prudence and faithfulness to the call of Christ.
That said, the first couple of weeks in July have been lackluster at best. I suppose we’ll have more exact numbers to share when we mail out the six-month statements in a few weeks, but suffice for now to remind you that the cost of running the ministries at St. Andrew’s do not go down in the summer—in fact, with all the summer ministries to Youth and Children, the expenses actually increase!--and your Gracious Generosity is deeply appreciated! .
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Do you know of any place out in this area that sells old gas station signs/memorabilia? Also, does anyone out there have a video or disc of those old Saturday Night Live characters, Hans & Franz?
*
Your editor is a HUGE supporter of Disciple Bible Study. I’ve seen the study make a powerful impact in peoples’ lives. I’ve seen friendship develop within the study groups. If you know next to nothing about the Bible, don’t be intimidated. Disciple Bible Study is geared for the beginner. Wouldn’t this be a great time to start? If not now, when?
DISCIPLE BIBLE STUDY
Disciple Bible Study provides daily Bible study and weekly small group gatherings, where participants work together to understand Scripture, and how the Bible impacts us in prayer, fellowship, and ministry. Registrations are now being taken for the Disciple Bible Study courses that will be offered at St. Andrew’s starting August 16. Following are the courses being offered:
Becoming a Disciple Through Bible Study (pre-requisite to other Disciple studies) Sunday @ 5 p.m. facilitated by Nancy Davis
Tuesday @ 9:15 facilitated by Diana Faust
Disciple II - Into the Word, Into the World
Sunday @ 6:30 facilitated by Nancy Davis
Jesus In The Gospels
Sunday @ 5 p.m. facilitated by Jim Jones
Contact Diana Faust at dfaust@standrewsomaha.net to register. The deadline to register is August 2.
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PIZZA WITH THE PASTORS
Sunday evening, July 26
5:00-6:30
This is a very informal evening designed for people interested in talking about membership at St. Andrew’s. Sign up in the Rotunda or e-mail Mandy Barkhaus: mbarkhaus@standrewsomaha.net
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PRAYER MATTERS:
Mike and Genice Chochon have been in California, visiting Mike’s dad, Bob Holmes, who has had a stroke.
Lauren Hawk underwent surgery on July 13.
Kalyn Kimminau’s grandfather is seriously ill.
Sherri Alvarez’s father, Don Blackman, has undergone leg & knee surgery.
The Mallott family asks prayers for their friend Paige, who is seriously ill with Leukemia.
Stacey Olson asks us to remember her uncle, Doug Wiedel, who has undergone cancer surgery.
Our Children’s Director, Netta Pollock, continues cancer treatment, as does CEC employee Renu Singh.
Chrissy Maybon’s cousin is recovering from heart transplant surgery.
We extend the sympathy of the church to Dan and Martha Schmidt at the passing of Martha’s sister.
Mary-Ellen Bartles asks prayers for a co-worker at the death of the co-worker’s husband.
NANCY DAVIS OFFERS THIS PRAYER: Gracious God, we pray that the blessings of your Holy Spirit will rest on these your children, bringing them healing and hope as they experience some of life’s difficulties. In Jesus’ name. Amen.
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PSALM 9:1-2
I will give thanks to the Lord with my whole heart; I will tell of all your wonderful deeds. I will be glad and exult in you; I will sing praise to your name, O Most High.
Editorial Note: When is the last time you told someone about the wonderful deeds of God? If that sounds too bold for your personality, here’s something you might try: Invite someone to church and let us tell them about the wonderful deeds of God! For that matter, it’s been a while since some of our readers were in worship. Maybe you need to hear about God’s wonderful deeds yourself! If so, we’ll be telling the story of God’s goodness again this weekend at St. Andrew’s. We’ll hope to see you then.
God bless you,
BRD
of St. Andrew’s United Methodist Church
15050 W. Maple Rd.
Omaha, Nebraska, 68116
Bruce Davis, Editor
Web site: www.standrewsomaha.net
Access the monthly newsletter by this link:
http://www.standrewsomaha.net/downloads/Mayprint.pdf
LIVE, LAUGH, LOVE GOD
*
Each day this week, ask God to “Open the eyes of your heart” to God’s power and love with this short prayer:
Holy, Holy, Holy
Holy, Holy, Holy
Holy, Holy, Holy
I want to see you.
*
THIS WEEKEND AT ST. ANDREW’S
Saturday, July 18, 5:00
Sunday, July 19, 8:30 & 10:00
Nancy preaching: SHALL WE DANCE?
This weekend the theme of the worship services will be “Shall We Dance”. We will look at the story of King David dancing in front of the Ark of the Covenant and how his ecstatic display affected his wife Michal and actually affected the rest of their marriage. Think about yourself. Do you allow yourself to dance a little every day? Hope you can be present to share this message this weekend.
COMING July 25 & 26
NEBRASKA HERITAGE WEEKEND
Bruce’s sermon: WILLIAM JENNINGS BRYAN & THE CROSS OF GOLD
Including a discussion of what really happened at the Scopes Monkey Trial
*
I’ve been looking at the financial report for the first half of the year. After an amazing 2008, the 2009 numbers are a little disappointing, so far. Given the national economy, I suppose that’s nothing to be surprised about, and I give mighty thanks to God that we’re surely in a much better financial position than most non-profit organizations. Maybe you remember the story of Joseph in Genesis. He forecasts seven years of plenty to be followed by seven years of famine, and advises Pharaoh to stock up during the good years in preparation for lean times. Likewise, with the bad economic forecasts looming, we were able to store up some reserves last year that are turning out to be mighty helpful right now.
Some of you have heard this before, but it bears saying again: St. Andrew’s is committed to excellent stewardship. We are very careful with our spending, as a matter of both financial prudence and faithfulness to the call of Christ.
That said, the first couple of weeks in July have been lackluster at best. I suppose we’ll have more exact numbers to share when we mail out the six-month statements in a few weeks, but suffice for now to remind you that the cost of running the ministries at St. Andrew’s do not go down in the summer—in fact, with all the summer ministries to Youth and Children, the expenses actually increase!--and your Gracious Generosity is deeply appreciated! .
*
Do you know of any place out in this area that sells old gas station signs/memorabilia? Also, does anyone out there have a video or disc of those old Saturday Night Live characters, Hans & Franz?
*
Your editor is a HUGE supporter of Disciple Bible Study. I’ve seen the study make a powerful impact in peoples’ lives. I’ve seen friendship develop within the study groups. If you know next to nothing about the Bible, don’t be intimidated. Disciple Bible Study is geared for the beginner. Wouldn’t this be a great time to start? If not now, when?
DISCIPLE BIBLE STUDY
Disciple Bible Study provides daily Bible study and weekly small group gatherings, where participants work together to understand Scripture, and how the Bible impacts us in prayer, fellowship, and ministry. Registrations are now being taken for the Disciple Bible Study courses that will be offered at St. Andrew’s starting August 16. Following are the courses being offered:
Becoming a Disciple Through Bible Study (pre-requisite to other Disciple studies) Sunday @ 5 p.m. facilitated by Nancy Davis
Tuesday @ 9:15 facilitated by Diana Faust
Disciple II - Into the Word, Into the World
Sunday @ 6:30 facilitated by Nancy Davis
Jesus In The Gospels
Sunday @ 5 p.m. facilitated by Jim Jones
Contact Diana Faust at dfaust@standrewsomaha.net to register. The deadline to register is August 2.
*
PIZZA WITH THE PASTORS
Sunday evening, July 26
5:00-6:30
This is a very informal evening designed for people interested in talking about membership at St. Andrew’s. Sign up in the Rotunda or e-mail Mandy Barkhaus: mbarkhaus@standrewsomaha.net
*
PRAYER MATTERS:
Mike and Genice Chochon have been in California, visiting Mike’s dad, Bob Holmes, who has had a stroke.
Lauren Hawk underwent surgery on July 13.
Kalyn Kimminau’s grandfather is seriously ill.
Sherri Alvarez’s father, Don Blackman, has undergone leg & knee surgery.
The Mallott family asks prayers for their friend Paige, who is seriously ill with Leukemia.
Stacey Olson asks us to remember her uncle, Doug Wiedel, who has undergone cancer surgery.
Our Children’s Director, Netta Pollock, continues cancer treatment, as does CEC employee Renu Singh.
Chrissy Maybon’s cousin is recovering from heart transplant surgery.
We extend the sympathy of the church to Dan and Martha Schmidt at the passing of Martha’s sister.
Mary-Ellen Bartles asks prayers for a co-worker at the death of the co-worker’s husband.
NANCY DAVIS OFFERS THIS PRAYER: Gracious God, we pray that the blessings of your Holy Spirit will rest on these your children, bringing them healing and hope as they experience some of life’s difficulties. In Jesus’ name. Amen.
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PSALM 9:1-2
I will give thanks to the Lord with my whole heart; I will tell of all your wonderful deeds. I will be glad and exult in you; I will sing praise to your name, O Most High.
Editorial Note: When is the last time you told someone about the wonderful deeds of God? If that sounds too bold for your personality, here’s something you might try: Invite someone to church and let us tell them about the wonderful deeds of God! For that matter, it’s been a while since some of our readers were in worship. Maybe you need to hear about God’s wonderful deeds yourself! If so, we’ll be telling the story of God’s goodness again this weekend at St. Andrew’s. We’ll hope to see you then.
God bless you,
BRD
Monday, July 13, 2009
July 13, 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
Access the monthly newsletter by this link:
http://www.standrewsomaha.net/downloads/Mayprint.pdf
LIVE, LAUGH, LOVE GOD
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We welcome new readers to StAndrewsMail. If you ever want off this list, just let us know.
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It was great to be back with the Saints of Andrew for a wonderful, spirit-filled weekend of worship. Remember our homework assignment for the week: Each day this week, ask God to “Open the eyes of your heart” to God’s power and love with this short prayer:
Holy, Holy, Holy
Holy, Holy, Holy
Holy, Holy, Holy
I want to see you.
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On Sunday, we were blessed to participate in the baptism of CARSON GLENN ROBERTS, infant son of Dave and Brooke.
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THIS WEEKEND AT ST. ANDREW’S
Saturday, July 18, 5:00
Sunday, July 19, 8:30 & 10:00
Nancy preaching: SHALL WE DANCE?
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THANK YOU ST. ANDREW’S!
From The Childhood Cancer Support Group ANGELS AMONG US
We just received an email from Heather Doll that St. Andrews congregation and United Methodist Women from the Ax of the Apostles concert made $1,544.00 from the spaghetti feed and donations. Plus we sold 18 bags of coffee, 5 cookbooks, and 1 story book. Thank you very much for having The Ax of the Apostles and giving the proceeds to Angels Among Us. The performance was awesome. The United Methodist Women’s spaghetti dinner, the singers and the band did a great job. St. Andrews Church has given Angels Among Us to help 3 families for one month. Thank you St. Andrews!
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Disciple Bible Study
Disciple Bible Study provides daily Bible study and weekly small group gatherings, where participants work together to understand Scripture, and how the Bible impacts us in prayer, fellowship, and ministry. Registrations are now being taken for the Disciple Bible Study courses that will be offered at St. Andrew’s starting August 16. Following are the courses being offered:
Becoming a Disciple Through Bible Study (pre-requisite to other Disciple studies) Sunday @ 5 p.m. facilitated by Nancy Davis
Tuesday @ 9:15 facilitated by Diana Faust
Disciple II - Into the Word, Into the World
Sunday @ 6:30 facilitated by Nancy Davis
Jesus In The Gospels
Sunday @ 5 p.m. facilitated by Jim Jones
Contact Diana Faust at dfaust@standrewsomaha.net to register. The deadline to register is August 2.
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Omaha Royals Faith and Family Fun night! Omaha Royals is hosting a Faith and Family night on August 8th. The first pitch is at 7:05 and the night will conclude with a concert with Big Daddy Weave and fireworks! St. Andrew’s will have a reserved section of seats; you can reserve your seats by signing up in the rotunda at the round table by July 26th (or e-mail Mandy at: mbarkhaus@standrewsomaha.net). Tickets are only $6/each. BLT’s (Boomers Laughing Together) will be having a tailgate party before the game- sign-up in the rotunda.
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Cancer patients need your help to get to treatment
The American Cancer Society needs volunteers to drive cancer patients to and from their treatment appointments. To learn more about how you can get involved and help make a difference in someone’s life, contact Moira at 393-5081 or moira.gaffney@cancer.org.
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MENS SOFTBALL TOURNAMENT RESULTS:
The St. Andrews #1 team played in a league tournament on Saturday. After 6 games (and a few minor injuries) we ended up finishing in 2nd place losing in the Championship game 14-12! It was a Great Day for St. Andrews Men’s Softball!
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READING THE BIBLE THROUGH THE YEAR
Morning Evening
Acts Psalms
7/13 18 7, 8, 9
7/14 19. 1-20 10, 11, 12
7/15 19. 21-41 13, 14, 15
7/16 20 16, 17
7/17 20. 17-38 18, 19
7/18 21. 1-17 20, 21, 22
7/19 21. 18-40 23, 24, 25
7/20 22 26, 27, 28
7/21 23. 1-15 29, 30
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Acts 18 has the Apostle Paul sharing the gospel in the city of Corinth. He ran into a lot of discouragement, but received this encouragement from the Lord, “Do not be afraid, but speak and do not be silent; for I am with you, and no one will lay a hand on you to harm you, for there are many in this city who are my people.” Here’s Paul, feeling isolated and alone, and the Lord encourages him by saying there others in this town who are “my people.” Paul is not alone. Neither are you. In times of discouragement, know there are people of the Lord here at St. Andrew’s who want to befriend and support you. You’ll meet some of them through the studies and fellowship opportunities listed above.
*BRD
of St. Andrew’s United Methodist Church
15050 W. Maple Rd.
Omaha, Nebraska, 68116
Bruce Davis, Editor
Web site: www.standrewsomaha.net
Access the monthly newsletter by this link:
http://www.standrewsomaha.net/downloads/Mayprint.pdf
LIVE, LAUGH, LOVE GOD
*
We welcome new readers to StAndrewsMail. If you ever want off this list, just let us know.
*
It was great to be back with the Saints of Andrew for a wonderful, spirit-filled weekend of worship. Remember our homework assignment for the week: Each day this week, ask God to “Open the eyes of your heart” to God’s power and love with this short prayer:
Holy, Holy, Holy
Holy, Holy, Holy
Holy, Holy, Holy
I want to see you.
*
On Sunday, we were blessed to participate in the baptism of CARSON GLENN ROBERTS, infant son of Dave and Brooke.
*
THIS WEEKEND AT ST. ANDREW’S
Saturday, July 18, 5:00
Sunday, July 19, 8:30 & 10:00
Nancy preaching: SHALL WE DANCE?
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THANK YOU ST. ANDREW’S!
From The Childhood Cancer Support Group ANGELS AMONG US
We just received an email from Heather Doll that St. Andrews congregation and United Methodist Women from the Ax of the Apostles concert made $1,544.00 from the spaghetti feed and donations. Plus we sold 18 bags of coffee, 5 cookbooks, and 1 story book. Thank you very much for having The Ax of the Apostles and giving the proceeds to Angels Among Us. The performance was awesome. The United Methodist Women’s spaghetti dinner, the singers and the band did a great job. St. Andrews Church has given Angels Among Us to help 3 families for one month. Thank you St. Andrews!
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Disciple Bible Study
Disciple Bible Study provides daily Bible study and weekly small group gatherings, where participants work together to understand Scripture, and how the Bible impacts us in prayer, fellowship, and ministry. Registrations are now being taken for the Disciple Bible Study courses that will be offered at St. Andrew’s starting August 16. Following are the courses being offered:
Becoming a Disciple Through Bible Study (pre-requisite to other Disciple studies) Sunday @ 5 p.m. facilitated by Nancy Davis
Tuesday @ 9:15 facilitated by Diana Faust
Disciple II - Into the Word, Into the World
Sunday @ 6:30 facilitated by Nancy Davis
Jesus In The Gospels
Sunday @ 5 p.m. facilitated by Jim Jones
Contact Diana Faust at dfaust@standrewsomaha.net to register. The deadline to register is August 2.
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Omaha Royals Faith and Family Fun night! Omaha Royals is hosting a Faith and Family night on August 8th. The first pitch is at 7:05 and the night will conclude with a concert with Big Daddy Weave and fireworks! St. Andrew’s will have a reserved section of seats; you can reserve your seats by signing up in the rotunda at the round table by July 26th (or e-mail Mandy at: mbarkhaus@standrewsomaha.net). Tickets are only $6/each. BLT’s (Boomers Laughing Together) will be having a tailgate party before the game- sign-up in the rotunda.
*
Cancer patients need your help to get to treatment
The American Cancer Society needs volunteers to drive cancer patients to and from their treatment appointments. To learn more about how you can get involved and help make a difference in someone’s life, contact Moira at 393-5081 or moira.gaffney@cancer.org.
*
MENS SOFTBALL TOURNAMENT RESULTS:
The St. Andrews #1 team played in a league tournament on Saturday. After 6 games (and a few minor injuries) we ended up finishing in 2nd place losing in the Championship game 14-12! It was a Great Day for St. Andrews Men’s Softball!
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READING THE BIBLE THROUGH THE YEAR
Morning Evening
Acts Psalms
7/13 18 7, 8, 9
7/14 19. 1-20 10, 11, 12
7/15 19. 21-41 13, 14, 15
7/16 20 16, 17
7/17 20. 17-38 18, 19
7/18 21. 1-17 20, 21, 22
7/19 21. 18-40 23, 24, 25
7/20 22 26, 27, 28
7/21 23. 1-15 29, 30
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Acts 18 has the Apostle Paul sharing the gospel in the city of Corinth. He ran into a lot of discouragement, but received this encouragement from the Lord, “Do not be afraid, but speak and do not be silent; for I am with you, and no one will lay a hand on you to harm you, for there are many in this city who are my people.” Here’s Paul, feeling isolated and alone, and the Lord encourages him by saying there others in this town who are “my people.” Paul is not alone. Neither are you. In times of discouragement, know there are people of the Lord here at St. Andrew’s who want to befriend and support you. You’ll meet some of them through the studies and fellowship opportunities listed above.
*BRD
Friday, July 10, 2009
Where in the World are... Bruce and Nancy!
The Electronic Communications Ministry
of St. Andrew’s United Methodist Church
15050 W. Maple Rd.
Omaha, Nebraska, 68116
Bruce Davis, Editor (Mandy Barkhaus, filling in!)
Web site: www.standrewsomaha.net
Access the monthly newsletter by this link:
http://www.standrewsomaha.net/downloads/Juneprint.pdf
LIVE, LAUGH, LOVE GOD
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THIS WEEKEND:
July 11th 5:00PM
July 12th 8:30AM & 10:00AM
Bruce Davis is preaching:
ONE MORNING AT THE TEMPLE
Featuring a skit with our lead guitar player, Tyler Scritchfield, as Jesus.
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FROM BRUCE DAVIS:GREETINGS FROM WYOMING! This is Bruce Davis writing from Rock Springs, in the southeast corner of the state. Nancy and I have put 3,211 miles on the car since leaving Omaha eleven days ago. The journey has taken us through Sterling, Denver and Grand Junction in Colorado; Moab and Monument Valley in Utah; Flagstaff, Arizona; Hoover Dam and Las Vegas; the Mojave Desert, Solvang, San Jose and the Donner Pass in California; Reno and Elko in Nevada; Salt Lake City and now Wyoming--headed in the direction of home.
Perhaps its been the vastness of the mountains, deserts and spaces inbetween, but I've had powerful reflective experiences on this trip, thinking about the reality of God, and what it means to believe that Jesus is the Son of God and those who believe in him will receive providentail power for living by the Holy Spirit. I'll look forward to sharing some of these thoughts and experienced with you over the coming weeks and months, and I know Nancy will have much to share, as well.
We'll hope to see you this weekend. Nancy, Mandy, Adam and Tyler Scritchfield (without benefit of guitar)will be helping me with a sermon titled ONE MORNING AT THE TEMPLE. I invite you read the 8th chapter of John in preparation for our worship experience.
God bless you, BRD
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FROM THE CHILDREN’S DEPARTMENT
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Our Vacation Bible School mission this year was to donate food for the Omaha Food Bank. We are proud to announce that Crocodile Dock VBS kids raised 428 pounds of non-perishable food for the needy people right here in Omaha.
Mark your calendars to come and enjoy the talents of our actors at the first ST. Andrew’s Performing Arts Camp. They are putting on a kid’s version of Willy Wonka and of course there will be CHOCOLATE there too.
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NEWS FROM THE SEIN CHIT FAMILY:
Great news from our refugee family that we sponsored; they have a 16 year old daughter still in Thailand that some of our St. Andrew’s members discovered. They have applied for her to come to the United States and she got approved. It will be a year or so until she will be allowed to come here- but this is great news! Thanks, again to all who helped with this family. St. Andrew’s will continue to help refugee families and there are ways you can help. First is an upcoming event/fundraiser on August 1st to raise money for refugee replacement; more information at lfsneb.org. Second, the months of August & September are busy months for refugee replacements. We will be sponsoring another family and if you’d like to be on the team to organize this contact Mandy Barkhaus mbarkhaus@standrewsomaha.net
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FROM THE YOUTH DEPARTMENT
The results are in for the 3year PENNY CHALLENGE! A total of $1216.19 was raised from June 2006 to July 6, 2009. The money raised was used to directly pay down the interest on the building loan.
Youth Mission Trip Stock Invitation! Our senior high youth and adult chaperones (57 in all) will be traveling to Cortez, Colorado July 17-25. Our kids get the opportunity to help repair homes, teach vacation Bible study to children, and to share the Gospel of Jesus Christ though action. If you choose to “Invest in the Youth” there are two ways you can do it. 1. Fill out the orange stock invitation in the church bulletin and place it in the church offering plate. 2. Mail your donation to the church 15050 West Maple Rd. 68116 attention Bob Davis (please make your checks out to St. Andrew’s UMC). I will then send you out a stock invitation. Your donations will go directly to pay for our transportations costs to Cortez (6 vans rentals). We sincerely appreciate your support of youth ministries. Our current need is $2359.00 (this will cover the remaining fuel and van rental costs)
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Have a Blessed Day!
MLB
of St. Andrew’s United Methodist Church
15050 W. Maple Rd.
Omaha, Nebraska, 68116
Bruce Davis, Editor (Mandy Barkhaus, filling in!)
Web site: www.standrewsomaha.net
Access the monthly newsletter by this link:
http://www.standrewsomaha.net/downloads/Juneprint.pdf
LIVE, LAUGH, LOVE GOD
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THIS WEEKEND:
July 11th 5:00PM
July 12th 8:30AM & 10:00AM
Bruce Davis is preaching:
ONE MORNING AT THE TEMPLE
Featuring a skit with our lead guitar player, Tyler Scritchfield, as Jesus.
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FROM BRUCE DAVIS:GREETINGS FROM WYOMING! This is Bruce Davis writing from Rock Springs, in the southeast corner of the state. Nancy and I have put 3,211 miles on the car since leaving Omaha eleven days ago. The journey has taken us through Sterling, Denver and Grand Junction in Colorado; Moab and Monument Valley in Utah; Flagstaff, Arizona; Hoover Dam and Las Vegas; the Mojave Desert, Solvang, San Jose and the Donner Pass in California; Reno and Elko in Nevada; Salt Lake City and now Wyoming--headed in the direction of home.
Perhaps its been the vastness of the mountains, deserts and spaces inbetween, but I've had powerful reflective experiences on this trip, thinking about the reality of God, and what it means to believe that Jesus is the Son of God and those who believe in him will receive providentail power for living by the Holy Spirit. I'll look forward to sharing some of these thoughts and experienced with you over the coming weeks and months, and I know Nancy will have much to share, as well.
We'll hope to see you this weekend. Nancy, Mandy, Adam and Tyler Scritchfield (without benefit of guitar)will be helping me with a sermon titled ONE MORNING AT THE TEMPLE. I invite you read the 8th chapter of John in preparation for our worship experience.
God bless you, BRD
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FROM THE CHILDREN’S DEPARTMENT
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Our Vacation Bible School mission this year was to donate food for the Omaha Food Bank. We are proud to announce that Crocodile Dock VBS kids raised 428 pounds of non-perishable food for the needy people right here in Omaha.
Mark your calendars to come and enjoy the talents of our actors at the first ST. Andrew’s Performing Arts Camp. They are putting on a kid’s version of Willy Wonka and of course there will be CHOCOLATE there too.
*
NEWS FROM THE SEIN CHIT FAMILY:
Great news from our refugee family that we sponsored; they have a 16 year old daughter still in Thailand that some of our St. Andrew’s members discovered. They have applied for her to come to the United States and she got approved. It will be a year or so until she will be allowed to come here- but this is great news! Thanks, again to all who helped with this family. St. Andrew’s will continue to help refugee families and there are ways you can help. First is an upcoming event/fundraiser on August 1st to raise money for refugee replacement; more information at lfsneb.org. Second, the months of August & September are busy months for refugee replacements. We will be sponsoring another family and if you’d like to be on the team to organize this contact Mandy Barkhaus mbarkhaus@standrewsomaha.net
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FROM THE YOUTH DEPARTMENT
The results are in for the 3year PENNY CHALLENGE! A total of $1216.19 was raised from June 2006 to July 6, 2009. The money raised was used to directly pay down the interest on the building loan.
Youth Mission Trip Stock Invitation! Our senior high youth and adult chaperones (57 in all) will be traveling to Cortez, Colorado July 17-25. Our kids get the opportunity to help repair homes, teach vacation Bible study to children, and to share the Gospel of Jesus Christ though action. If you choose to “Invest in the Youth” there are two ways you can do it. 1. Fill out the orange stock invitation in the church bulletin and place it in the church offering plate. 2. Mail your donation to the church 15050 West Maple Rd. 68116 attention Bob Davis (please make your checks out to St. Andrew’s UMC). I will then send you out a stock invitation. Your donations will go directly to pay for our transportations costs to Cortez (6 vans rentals). We sincerely appreciate your support of youth ministries. Our current need is $2359.00 (this will cover the remaining fuel and van rental costs)
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Have a Blessed Day!
MLB
Tuesday, July 7, 2009
Softball Update
The Electronic Communications Ministry
of St. Andrew’s United Methodist Church
15050 W. Maple Rd.
Omaha, Nebraska, 68116
Bruce Davis, Editor (Mandy Barkhaus, filling in!)
Web site: www.standrewsomaha.net
Access the monthly newsletter by this link:
http://www.standrewsomaha.net/downloads/Juneprint.pdf
LIVE, LAUGH, LOVE GOD
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What a great weekend this was at St. Andrew’s! The message from Major Todd Schug who is stationed in Iraq was inspirational. Adam Witte, who led the service, did an outstanding job with a message about God loving all nations and praying for those who want to destroy peace. You can find the mp3s for both messages by clicking below or on the St. Andrew’s website under Worship→ Sermons-Audio.
I’ve been told my A-mails are a bit shorter than Bruce’s- maybe today’s will make up for that!
–Mandy Barkhaus
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FROM ADAM WITTE:
First, a big thank-you to everyone who attended worship this weekend! After spending the better part of six weeks trying to get just one ‘sermon’ ready, my respect for Bruce and Nancy and their abilities to do it week after week has grown exponentially.
Second, we are in dire need of volunteers to serve Communion. The Lord’s Supper is usually served the first weekend of every month; the next weekend will be August 1-2. No experience is necessary—all you need to do is show up and you can be trained in about three minutes. If you are interested in being a part of this ministry, please contact me at awitte@standrewsomaha.net or 431-8560 ext. 18. Please include which service(s) you regularly attend.
Finally, and on a personal note, it was a tremendous honor to share worship with every one of you who set aside the time for it during the holiday weekend. Thanks go to Bruce and Nancy for allowing me to get my feet wet, and to all of you for your patience with me. Have you said your two little prayers yet? J
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FROM MEMBERS RON & KATHY OLSON
To those of you kind souls who have donated to the Hope Circle on-going collection for Harvest Riders...MANY THANKS!! Your generosity humbles us; please know that everything you've donated will be greatly appreciated. One of the Harvest Riders told us that when one of the men (or women or children) from the street come in and get a new shirt, or jeans (or whatever) they stand a bit taller and have a smile on their faces!
God bless your kind hearts!
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ST. ANDREW’S MENS SOFTBALL UPDATE:
Men’s Softball is rolling along! As of the 4th of July weekend we have St. Andrews #1 at 4-3-2. And St. Andrews #2 at 8-0!!!
St. Andrews #1 will be playing in a city tournament this Saturday and maybe Sunday at the Kelley Field complex.
*SPAGHETTI BENEFIT DINNER
Support Team Carpe Pectus as they hold a spaghetti dinner at St. Andrew’s to raise money for the Susan G. Komen and National Philanthropic Trust foundations. This will be held on Saturday, July 18th from 4:00-7:00PM in the Family Life Center. $5/seniors & children, $8/adults. Come for supper, children’s games, silent auction, bake sale, chair massages and more.
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FROM DIANA FAUST:
St. Andrew’s Book Club
Could you really live according to what the Bible says?
The Year of Living Biblically is about the author’s quest to live the ultimate biblical life. To follow every single rule in the Bible – as literally as possible.
He obeys the famous ones:
· The Ten Commandments
· Love thy neighbor
· Be fruitful and multiply
· But also, the hundreds of oft-ignored ones.
· Do not wear clothes of mixed fibers
· Do not shave your beard
· Stone adulterers
Read The Year of Living Biblically by A. J. Jacobs and join the Book Club on July 13th for discussion. They will meet at the home of Jeff & Ginny Hatcher at 6 p.m. for a potluck dinner. Meat will be provided and grilled by Jeff. Others attending, please bring sides dishes and desserts. Let Jeff & Ginny know you plan to attend by calling 934-3633. You can purchase your copy of the book on Amazon.com, E-Bay, or a local book store.
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FROM BOB DAVIS (YOUTH DIRECTOR):
Grades 6-12! Come join us this Wednesday for youth group! We meet in the Rotunda! Invite friends!
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Prayer requests that need lifted up:
Rachel Whitwer and her family; prayers for healing.
Wayne and Lynette Benjamin in the death of Lynette’s sister, Linda Cook.
David White’s Uncle Bob who was recently placed in hospice care.
David and Stacy Fritz in the passing of David’s mother, Ruth Fritz.
Netta Pollock, cancer treatment.
Renu Singh, CEC employee, cancer treatment.
Kalyn Kimminau’s grandfather seriously ill.
Sherri Alvarez’s father, Don Blackman, leg & knee surgery.
Gina Hansen, continuing medical issues.
Kim Lehmann, friend of Gil & Lori Hueftle, cancer.
Sandy Miller, hospitalized for tests.
Gerald Redding hospitalized.
Ken Sorensen, hospitalized.
Langdon Jeffrey and family as he recovers from heart surgery.
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MLB
of St. Andrew’s United Methodist Church
15050 W. Maple Rd.
Omaha, Nebraska, 68116
Bruce Davis, Editor (Mandy Barkhaus, filling in!)
Web site: www.standrewsomaha.net
Access the monthly newsletter by this link:
http://www.standrewsomaha.net/downloads/Juneprint.pdf
LIVE, LAUGH, LOVE GOD
*
What a great weekend this was at St. Andrew’s! The message from Major Todd Schug who is stationed in Iraq was inspirational. Adam Witte, who led the service, did an outstanding job with a message about God loving all nations and praying for those who want to destroy peace. You can find the mp3s for both messages by clicking below or on the St. Andrew’s website under Worship→ Sermons-Audio.
I’ve been told my A-mails are a bit shorter than Bruce’s- maybe today’s will make up for that!
–Mandy Barkhaus
*
FROM ADAM WITTE:
First, a big thank-you to everyone who attended worship this weekend! After spending the better part of six weeks trying to get just one ‘sermon’ ready, my respect for Bruce and Nancy and their abilities to do it week after week has grown exponentially.
Second, we are in dire need of volunteers to serve Communion. The Lord’s Supper is usually served the first weekend of every month; the next weekend will be August 1-2. No experience is necessary—all you need to do is show up and you can be trained in about three minutes. If you are interested in being a part of this ministry, please contact me at awitte@standrewsomaha.net or 431-8560 ext. 18. Please include which service(s) you regularly attend.
Finally, and on a personal note, it was a tremendous honor to share worship with every one of you who set aside the time for it during the holiday weekend. Thanks go to Bruce and Nancy for allowing me to get my feet wet, and to all of you for your patience with me. Have you said your two little prayers yet? J
*
FROM MEMBERS RON & KATHY OLSON
To those of you kind souls who have donated to the Hope Circle on-going collection for Harvest Riders...MANY THANKS!! Your generosity humbles us; please know that everything you've donated will be greatly appreciated. One of the Harvest Riders told us that when one of the men (or women or children) from the street come in and get a new shirt, or jeans (or whatever) they stand a bit taller and have a smile on their faces!
God bless your kind hearts!
*
ST. ANDREW’S MENS SOFTBALL UPDATE:
Men’s Softball is rolling along! As of the 4th of July weekend we have St. Andrews #1 at 4-3-2. And St. Andrews #2 at 8-0!!!
St. Andrews #1 will be playing in a city tournament this Saturday and maybe Sunday at the Kelley Field complex.
*SPAGHETTI BENEFIT DINNER
Support Team Carpe Pectus as they hold a spaghetti dinner at St. Andrew’s to raise money for the Susan G. Komen and National Philanthropic Trust foundations. This will be held on Saturday, July 18th from 4:00-7:00PM in the Family Life Center. $5/seniors & children, $8/adults. Come for supper, children’s games, silent auction, bake sale, chair massages and more.
*
FROM DIANA FAUST:
St. Andrew’s Book Club
Could you really live according to what the Bible says?
The Year of Living Biblically is about the author’s quest to live the ultimate biblical life. To follow every single rule in the Bible – as literally as possible.
He obeys the famous ones:
· The Ten Commandments
· Love thy neighbor
· Be fruitful and multiply
· But also, the hundreds of oft-ignored ones.
· Do not wear clothes of mixed fibers
· Do not shave your beard
· Stone adulterers
Read The Year of Living Biblically by A. J. Jacobs and join the Book Club on July 13th for discussion. They will meet at the home of Jeff & Ginny Hatcher at 6 p.m. for a potluck dinner. Meat will be provided and grilled by Jeff. Others attending, please bring sides dishes and desserts. Let Jeff & Ginny know you plan to attend by calling 934-3633. You can purchase your copy of the book on Amazon.com, E-Bay, or a local book store.
*
FROM BOB DAVIS (YOUTH DIRECTOR):
Grades 6-12! Come join us this Wednesday for youth group! We meet in the Rotunda! Invite friends!
*
Prayer requests that need lifted up:
Rachel Whitwer and her family; prayers for healing.
Wayne and Lynette Benjamin in the death of Lynette’s sister, Linda Cook.
David White’s Uncle Bob who was recently placed in hospice care.
David and Stacy Fritz in the passing of David’s mother, Ruth Fritz.
Netta Pollock, cancer treatment.
Renu Singh, CEC employee, cancer treatment.
Kalyn Kimminau’s grandfather seriously ill.
Sherri Alvarez’s father, Don Blackman, leg & knee surgery.
Gina Hansen, continuing medical issues.
Kim Lehmann, friend of Gil & Lori Hueftle, cancer.
Sandy Miller, hospitalized for tests.
Gerald Redding hospitalized.
Ken Sorensen, hospitalized.
Langdon Jeffrey and family as he recovers from heart surgery.
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MLB
Monday, July 6, 2009
Happy 4th of July
The Electronic Communications Ministry
of St. Andrew’s United Methodist Church
15050 W. Maple Rd.
Omaha, Nebraska, 68116
Bruce Davis, Editor (Mandy Barkhaus, filling in!)
Web site: www.standrewsomaha.net
Access the monthly newsletter by this link:
http://www.standrewsomaha.net/downloads/Juneprint.pdf
LIVE, LAUGH, LOVE GOD
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Happy 4th of July! I hope you are enjoying the holiday and staying safe (and dry!).
I hope you take a break from your celebrating to come to worship this weekend. Adam Witte will be leading us in a musical celebration of freedom with a special video from Major Todd Schug.
Saturday (today!) 5:00PM
Sunday, July 5th 8:30AM & 10:00AM
–Mandy Barkhaus
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From Youth Director Bob Davis:
This past weekend we started our Youth Mission Trip Stock Invitation campaign. Our senior high youth and adult chaperones (57 in all) will be traveling to Cortez, Colorado July 17-25. So many wonderful things come as a result of taking this mission trip. Our kids get the opportunity to help repair homes, teach vacation Bible study to children, and to share the Gospel of Jesus Christ though action. The kids have reported to me that our senior high mission trips are one of the best parts of their entire summer! You will find an Orange Youth Mission trip Stock Invitation insert in the church bulletins for the next couple of weeks for your review. If you choose to “Invest in the Youth” there are two ways you can do it. 1. Fill out the blue stock invitation and return to the church office. 2. Mail your donation to the church 15050 West Maple Rd. 68116 attention Bob Davis (please make your checks out to St. Andrew’s UMC). I will then send you out a stock invitation. Your donations will go directly to pay for our transportations costs to Cortez (6 vans rentals). We sincerely appreciate your support of youth ministries.
No Sunday school this Sunday for grades 6-12, please attend worship with your parents
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Prayer requests that need lifted up:
-Prayers for Wayne and Lynette Benjamin and family in the death of Lynette’s sister, Linda Cook, from Fremont.
-Prayers for David White’s Uncle Bob who was recently placed in hospice care and is not expected to make if for much longer.
-Prayers for David and Stacy Fritz in the passing of David's mom, Ruth Fritz.
*
MLB
of St. Andrew’s United Methodist Church
15050 W. Maple Rd.
Omaha, Nebraska, 68116
Bruce Davis, Editor (Mandy Barkhaus, filling in!)
Web site: www.standrewsomaha.net
Access the monthly newsletter by this link:
http://www.standrewsomaha.net/downloads/Juneprint.pdf
LIVE, LAUGH, LOVE GOD
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Happy 4th of July! I hope you are enjoying the holiday and staying safe (and dry!).
I hope you take a break from your celebrating to come to worship this weekend. Adam Witte will be leading us in a musical celebration of freedom with a special video from Major Todd Schug.
Saturday (today!) 5:00PM
Sunday, July 5th 8:30AM & 10:00AM
–Mandy Barkhaus
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From Youth Director Bob Davis:
This past weekend we started our Youth Mission Trip Stock Invitation campaign. Our senior high youth and adult chaperones (57 in all) will be traveling to Cortez, Colorado July 17-25. So many wonderful things come as a result of taking this mission trip. Our kids get the opportunity to help repair homes, teach vacation Bible study to children, and to share the Gospel of Jesus Christ though action. The kids have reported to me that our senior high mission trips are one of the best parts of their entire summer! You will find an Orange Youth Mission trip Stock Invitation insert in the church bulletins for the next couple of weeks for your review. If you choose to “Invest in the Youth” there are two ways you can do it. 1. Fill out the blue stock invitation and return to the church office. 2. Mail your donation to the church 15050 West Maple Rd. 68116 attention Bob Davis (please make your checks out to St. Andrew’s UMC). I will then send you out a stock invitation. Your donations will go directly to pay for our transportations costs to Cortez (6 vans rentals). We sincerely appreciate your support of youth ministries.
No Sunday school this Sunday for grades 6-12, please attend worship with your parents
*
Prayer requests that need lifted up:
-Prayers for Wayne and Lynette Benjamin and family in the death of Lynette’s sister, Linda Cook, from Fremont.
-Prayers for David White’s Uncle Bob who was recently placed in hospice care and is not expected to make if for much longer.
-Prayers for David and Stacy Fritz in the passing of David's mom, Ruth Fritz.
*
MLB
Wednesday, July 1, 2009
July 1, 2009
The Electronic Communications Ministry
of St. Andrew’s United Methodist Church
15050 W. Maple Rd.
Omaha, Nebraska, 68116
Bruce Davis, Editor (Mandy Barkhaus, filling in!)
Web site: www.standrewsomaha.net
Access the monthly newsletter by this link:
http://www.standrewsomaha.net/downloads/Juneprint.pdf
LIVE, LAUGH, LOVE GOD
*
We welcome new readers to StAndrewsMail. If you ever want off the list, just let us know…
*
Tis the season for vacations! I just got back from a great vacation with my family! We had a wonderful trip and were amazed at all the beautiful things God has made. Bruce and Nancy are off now on vacation and that leaves me to be the official A-mail editor.
Since we were on vacation, we missed what sounds like a great performance from the Ax of the Apostles at the Rock & Roll show. I heard Bill Wert did amazing on the drums and the whole show was great. The best part was, we raised $1544 for “Angels Among Us”. “Angels Among Us” is a group that supports children with cancer and their families. St. Andrew’s is a great place.
Mandy Barkhaus
Director of Radical Hospitality
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THIS WEEKEND AT ST. ANDREW’S
July 4, 5:00
July 5, 8:30 & 10:00
THE MAJOR (Todd Schug, via video from Iraq) and THE MUSICIAN (Adam Witte) lead us in a worship celebration of freedom.
*
St. Andrew’s Newest Member:
Sheri Roslawski – Sheri was a former member of St. Andrew’s and has been attending St. Andrew’s again for some time and serving as a greeter!
*
Greetings from youth land!
This past weekend we started our Youth Mission Trip Stock Invitation campaign. Our senior high youth and adult chaperones (57 in all) will be traveling to Cortez, Colorado July 17-25. So many wonderful things come as a result of taking this mission trip. Our kids get the opportunity to help repair homes, teach vacation Bible study to children, and to share the Gospel of Jesus Christ though action. The kids have reported to me that our senior high mission trips are one of the best parts of their entire summer! You will find a blue Youth Mission trip Stock Invitation insert in the church bulletins for the next couple of weeks for your review. If you choose to “Invest in the Youth” there are two ways you can do it. 1. Fill out the blue stock invitation and return to the church office. 2. Mail your donation to the church 15050 West Maple Rd. 68116 attention Bob Davis (please make your checks out to St. Andrew’s UMC). I will then send you out a stock invitation. Your donations will go directly to pay for our transportations costs to Cortez (6 vans rentals). We sincerely appreciate your support of youth ministries.
No Sunday school this Sunday for grades 6-12, please attend worship with your parents. *
Omaha Royals Faith and Family Night
Join your church family on August 8th for a night of the Royals, a Big Daddy Weave concert and Fireworks. Game time is 7:05. St. Andrew’s has a reserved section of seats. Tickets are only $6/each. Sign-up/pay in the Rotunda by July 23rd.
*
Psalms 66:1
Praise God with shouts of joy, all people!
MLB
of St. Andrew’s United Methodist Church
15050 W. Maple Rd.
Omaha, Nebraska, 68116
Bruce Davis, Editor (Mandy Barkhaus, filling in!)
Web site: www.standrewsomaha.net
Access the monthly newsletter by this link:
http://www.standrewsomaha.net/downloads/Juneprint.pdf
LIVE, LAUGH, LOVE GOD
*
We welcome new readers to StAndrewsMail. If you ever want off the list, just let us know…
*
Tis the season for vacations! I just got back from a great vacation with my family! We had a wonderful trip and were amazed at all the beautiful things God has made. Bruce and Nancy are off now on vacation and that leaves me to be the official A-mail editor.
Since we were on vacation, we missed what sounds like a great performance from the Ax of the Apostles at the Rock & Roll show. I heard Bill Wert did amazing on the drums and the whole show was great. The best part was, we raised $1544 for “Angels Among Us”. “Angels Among Us” is a group that supports children with cancer and their families. St. Andrew’s is a great place.
Mandy Barkhaus
Director of Radical Hospitality
*
THIS WEEKEND AT ST. ANDREW’S
July 4, 5:00
July 5, 8:30 & 10:00
THE MAJOR (Todd Schug, via video from Iraq) and THE MUSICIAN (Adam Witte) lead us in a worship celebration of freedom.
*
St. Andrew’s Newest Member:
Sheri Roslawski – Sheri was a former member of St. Andrew’s and has been attending St. Andrew’s again for some time and serving as a greeter!
*
Greetings from youth land!
This past weekend we started our Youth Mission Trip Stock Invitation campaign. Our senior high youth and adult chaperones (57 in all) will be traveling to Cortez, Colorado July 17-25. So many wonderful things come as a result of taking this mission trip. Our kids get the opportunity to help repair homes, teach vacation Bible study to children, and to share the Gospel of Jesus Christ though action. The kids have reported to me that our senior high mission trips are one of the best parts of their entire summer! You will find a blue Youth Mission trip Stock Invitation insert in the church bulletins for the next couple of weeks for your review. If you choose to “Invest in the Youth” there are two ways you can do it. 1. Fill out the blue stock invitation and return to the church office. 2. Mail your donation to the church 15050 West Maple Rd. 68116 attention Bob Davis (please make your checks out to St. Andrew’s UMC). I will then send you out a stock invitation. Your donations will go directly to pay for our transportations costs to Cortez (6 vans rentals). We sincerely appreciate your support of youth ministries.
No Sunday school this Sunday for grades 6-12, please attend worship with your parents. *
Omaha Royals Faith and Family Night
Join your church family on August 8th for a night of the Royals, a Big Daddy Weave concert and Fireworks. Game time is 7:05. St. Andrew’s has a reserved section of seats. Tickets are only $6/each. Sign-up/pay in the Rotunda by July 23rd.
*
Psalms 66:1
Praise God with shouts of joy, all people!
MLB
King David & Celebrity Passings
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
Access the monthly newsletter by this link:
http://www.standrewsomaha.net/downloads/Mayprint.pdf
LIVE, LAUGH, LOVE GOD
*
THIS WEEKEND AT ST. ANDREW’S
Saturday, June 27, 5:00
Sunday, June 28, 8:30 & 10:00
Bruce preaching: KING DAVID
We’ll be sharing scenes from David’s life, including the confrontation with Goliath, his rise to power, the expansion of his kingdom, the ill-advised census, the affair with Bathsheba and murder of her husband, the tragedy of the king’s relationship with his children, and David in the New Testament.
We will illustrate that many of the songs we regularly sing at St. Andrew’s are lifted from the Psalms of David.
Each service will begin with a skit performed by The Reckless Abandon Players.
Saturday evening at 7:00
THE 1st Annual AX OF THE APOSTLES ROCK & ROLL SHOW
Featuring The HORNS OF JERICHO
The set list will include Bohemian Rhapsody, Presence Of The Lord, I Got You Babe, La Vida Justo, She Loves You, Cadillac Ranch, Wipeout, Many Rivers To Cross, Hotel California, and much, more more!
Benefiting the Childhood Cancer Support organization:
ANGELS AMONG US
Preceded by a SPAGHETTI DINNER at 6:00
*
I told Nancy yesterday, I wanted to go to Wahoo for a Pizza Hut Buffet. I am yet to find a Pizza Hut in our vicinity that offers a lunch buffet, but understand there is one in Wahoo. I mis-remembered the route and we wound up in Fremont, instead. Gee, there are a lot of Lutheran churches in Fremont! Anyway, we found a Pizza Hut in Fremont and in fact they had a buffet, but it was a disaster. The place was understaffed, there were no plates out, virtually no pizza on the buffet. We gave up and walked over to Godfather’s—and the Fremont Godfather’s was ready for business. They were well-staffed, there was plenty of food out--including Swedish meatballs that I’m sure are popular with all those Lutherans. Pizza Hut makes a great pizza, particularly their thin crust pepperoni, but who wants to go someplace that isn’t ready to receive you? It’s that way in the church, of course. When people come to St. Andrew’s, we want them to experience heaping helpings of the Gospel, prepared according to our recipe of Live, Laugh, Love God, served in an atmosphere of Radical Hospitality! Remember, Dear Reader, you’re part of the welcoming committee!
*
An interactive question for our readers: Which of the following celebrity deaths has most affected you? 1) David Carradine, 2) Farrah Fawcett,
3) Michael Jackson, 4) Ed McMahon.
*
RON & KATHY OLSON write: The Harvest Riders, of the Christian Motorcycle Association from Abundant Life mission in downtown Omaha, are seeking help to clothe the folks they're trying to help. They urgently need men's clothing, underwear & socks (small to medium sizes-they're gaunt) as well as women's and children's clothing & underwear...all sizes. St. Andrew's Hope Circle is placing a collection container in the rotunda in which you may place your contributions. Your help will be greatly appreciated by the people who have fallen through the cracks of society.
*
NOTE: Joyce Miller’s husband, Jerald Miller, is not in the hospital. I made a typing error. GERALD REDDING has been hospitalized. I apologize for the confusion.
*
COMING TO ST. ANDREW’S
July 25 & 26NEBRASKA HERITAGE WEEKEND
Bruce preaching: WILLIAM JENNINGS BRYAN AND THE CROSS OF GOLD.
Special Guest: Senator Scott Lautenbaugh, reading excerpts from the speeches of The Great Commoner. *
PIZZA WITH THE PASTORS
Sunday evening, July 26, 5:00-6:30
This is a very informal occasion designed to help us woo interested people into membership at St. Andrew’s. Sign up in the Rotunda, or e-mail mbarhaus@standrewsomaha.net, so we’ll know how much pizza to order.
PSALM 27:1-3, The Lord is my light and my salvation; whom shall I fear? The Lord is the stronghold of my life; of whom shall I be afraid? When evildoers assail me to devour my flesh—my adversaries and foes—they shall stumble and fall. Though an army encamp against me, my heart shall not fear; though war arise against me, I will be confident.
*BRD
of St. Andrew’s United Methodist Church
15050 W. Maple Rd.
Omaha, Nebraska, 68116
Bruce Davis, Editor
Web site: www.standrewsomaha.net
Access the monthly newsletter by this link:
http://www.standrewsomaha.net/downloads/Mayprint.pdf
LIVE, LAUGH, LOVE GOD
*
THIS WEEKEND AT ST. ANDREW’S
Saturday, June 27, 5:00
Sunday, June 28, 8:30 & 10:00
Bruce preaching: KING DAVID
We’ll be sharing scenes from David’s life, including the confrontation with Goliath, his rise to power, the expansion of his kingdom, the ill-advised census, the affair with Bathsheba and murder of her husband, the tragedy of the king’s relationship with his children, and David in the New Testament.
We will illustrate that many of the songs we regularly sing at St. Andrew’s are lifted from the Psalms of David.
Each service will begin with a skit performed by The Reckless Abandon Players.
Saturday evening at 7:00
THE 1st Annual AX OF THE APOSTLES ROCK & ROLL SHOW
Featuring The HORNS OF JERICHO
The set list will include Bohemian Rhapsody, Presence Of The Lord, I Got You Babe, La Vida Justo, She Loves You, Cadillac Ranch, Wipeout, Many Rivers To Cross, Hotel California, and much, more more!
Benefiting the Childhood Cancer Support organization:
ANGELS AMONG US
Preceded by a SPAGHETTI DINNER at 6:00
*
I told Nancy yesterday, I wanted to go to Wahoo for a Pizza Hut Buffet. I am yet to find a Pizza Hut in our vicinity that offers a lunch buffet, but understand there is one in Wahoo. I mis-remembered the route and we wound up in Fremont, instead. Gee, there are a lot of Lutheran churches in Fremont! Anyway, we found a Pizza Hut in Fremont and in fact they had a buffet, but it was a disaster. The place was understaffed, there were no plates out, virtually no pizza on the buffet. We gave up and walked over to Godfather’s—and the Fremont Godfather’s was ready for business. They were well-staffed, there was plenty of food out--including Swedish meatballs that I’m sure are popular with all those Lutherans. Pizza Hut makes a great pizza, particularly their thin crust pepperoni, but who wants to go someplace that isn’t ready to receive you? It’s that way in the church, of course. When people come to St. Andrew’s, we want them to experience heaping helpings of the Gospel, prepared according to our recipe of Live, Laugh, Love God, served in an atmosphere of Radical Hospitality! Remember, Dear Reader, you’re part of the welcoming committee!
*
An interactive question for our readers: Which of the following celebrity deaths has most affected you? 1) David Carradine, 2) Farrah Fawcett,
3) Michael Jackson, 4) Ed McMahon.
*
RON & KATHY OLSON write: The Harvest Riders, of the Christian Motorcycle Association from Abundant Life mission in downtown Omaha, are seeking help to clothe the folks they're trying to help. They urgently need men's clothing, underwear & socks (small to medium sizes-they're gaunt) as well as women's and children's clothing & underwear...all sizes. St. Andrew's Hope Circle is placing a collection container in the rotunda in which you may place your contributions. Your help will be greatly appreciated by the people who have fallen through the cracks of society.
*
NOTE: Joyce Miller’s husband, Jerald Miller, is not in the hospital. I made a typing error. GERALD REDDING has been hospitalized. I apologize for the confusion.
*
COMING TO ST. ANDREW’S
July 25 & 26NEBRASKA HERITAGE WEEKEND
Bruce preaching: WILLIAM JENNINGS BRYAN AND THE CROSS OF GOLD.
Special Guest: Senator Scott Lautenbaugh, reading excerpts from the speeches of The Great Commoner. *
PIZZA WITH THE PASTORS
Sunday evening, July 26, 5:00-6:30
This is a very informal occasion designed to help us woo interested people into membership at St. Andrew’s. Sign up in the Rotunda, or e-mail mbarhaus@standrewsomaha.net, so we’ll know how much pizza to order.
PSALM 27:1-3, The Lord is my light and my salvation; whom shall I fear? The Lord is the stronghold of my life; of whom shall I be afraid? When evildoers assail me to devour my flesh—my adversaries and foes—they shall stumble and fall. Though an army encamp against me, my heart shall not fear; though war arise against me, I will be confident.
*BRD
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