Note From The Editor: I was DELIGHTED at the excellent turnout for all the worship services this weekend. I heard great reports about the Thanksgiving Eve worship experience. Thank you Joe Scahill! There seems to be a sweet, sweet spirit every time St. Andrew’s gathers. I’m feeling particularly blessed to be part of this ministry right now.
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Our Newest Members Are:
Jerry Hoban- Jerry is on the board at Methodist Hospitals, he also is already very involved at St. Andrew’s!
Amy Buss Amy is in human resources at The Open Door Mission and is also working in the Nursery on Sunday mornings. Amy is Mandy Barkhaus’ sister.
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THE SECOND WEEKEND IN ADVENT
Saturday, December 5, 5:00
Sunday, December 6, 8:30 & 10:00
Bruce preaching: THE SACRED HEART
We will offer the Sacrament of Holy Communion in each of the services. All are invited to the table of our Lord.
Then, at 11:00 or thereabouts…
Dinner-Dance-Auction OVERTIME: Here are the details on the Dinner-Dance-Auction for this Sunday, December 6th right after church.
What Time? after the 10:00 service (no rush, we will give plenty of time for you to get there).
Where? At Champions Run Country Club
What if I didn’t buy a ticket to the last auction? No tickets needed for this overtime auction.
Will there be food? Yes, there will be appetizers and drinks
Can I bring the family? Yes, since we are doing this right after church feel free to bring children.
What will be auctioned off? Reserved Parking spaces at St. Andrew’s, Gourmet dinner by Jerrold Warren, the cutest dog you’ve ever seen, a pool party at the Twist home, AND MORE!!
Sunday evening, December 6, 5:00-6:30
Pizza with the Pastors
This is our last PWP of 2009. It’s a laid back gathering designed for people interesting in learning more about St. Andrews, including church membership. Sign up in the Rotunda or e-mail mbarkhaus@standrewsomaha.net, so we’ll know how much pizza to order..
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December 12 & 13
THE ANNUAL INTERGENERATIONAL CHRISTMAS CANTATA
Adam Witte writes: Christmas Cantata is just two weekends away! If you would like to be a part of it, there is still a place for you to join us. I would especially encourage you to come if you were a part of last year's Cantata but haven't joined us yet this year. There is still time!
We will be rehearsing the next two Wednesdays from 6:30-7:15pm and the next two Saturdays at 10am. We will be sharing the cantata at all three services on the weekend of December 12-13, but you do not have to be at all three. If you are only able to attend one, that is just fine--we would love to have you join us. If you have any questions or would like to get involved, please contact Adam Witte at awitte@standrewsomaha.net or 431-8560 extension 18.
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December 19 & 20
Nancy preaching: WHERE THE WILD THINGS ARE
6:00-8:00 Live Nativity
Christmas Eve, 3:00, 5:00, 7:00
Bruce preaching: STARS
The Last Weekend of 2009
One Service, 10:00 on Sunday.
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FROM: Bob Davis
TO: Families of the 2010 Confirmation Class
We are in the process of planning for our 2010 Confirmation Class and are happy to welcome your family and your 8th grader to this experience. We will begin the class on January 10 at 4:00 and the class will meet on Sunday afternoons from 4:00-5:00 in the sanctuary until April 25, which will be Confirmation Sunday. As we did last year, we are requesting that one parent attend the class with each student. The parent will be asked to do all the homework and participate in class discussion just as the student will be doing. This is a commitment of time for both student and parent and will also facilitate discussion on faith matters during the week at home. It will be better if one parent makes this commitment, with the other parent attending when that person cannot do so.
Confirmation is a time when students and their families explore matters of faith including Bible study; looking into questions concerning God, Jesus, and the Holy Spirit; discussing the work of the church in mission, worship, and evangelism, and dealing with personal faith matters such as prayer and service. All of this leads up to Confirmation Sunday when students take vows of church membership and become full members of St. Andrews. Students who have not been previously baptized will be baptized as part of their confirmation on April 25. We will have one-on-one meetings with each student and his/her parents prior to confirmation.
You will find a registration form for confirmation on our web site – www.standrewsomaha.net. Click on the Youth Link which will take you to the Youth Page. Then click on 2010 Confirmation Registration. Please register beforehand so we can get an idea of how many books and other supplies we need to order.
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READING THE BIBLE THROUGH THE YEAR
Morning Evening
2 Peter Ezekiel
11/30 2 37, 38, 39
12/1 3 40, 41
1 John
12/2 1 42, 43, 44
12/3 2 45, 46
12/4 3 47, 48
Daniel
12/5 4 1, 2
12/6 5 3, 4
12/7 2 John 5, 6, 7
12/8 3 John 8, 9, 10
12/9 Jude 11, 12
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BRD
Monday, November 30, 2009
Saturday, November 28, 2009
Happy Thanksgiving
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/Octprint.pdf
LIVE, LAUGH, LOVE GOD
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THIS JUST IN: We will finish the Auction portion of the 9th Annual St. Andrew’s Dinner/Dance/Auction at Champion’s Run Country Club, after church on Sunday, December 6.
From Adam Witte: Our THANKSGIVING EVE service will be a time to come together and reflect on the things we're thankful for. It will feature a special video presentation of the Youth program's activities and growth through this year, and two of the youth will be sharing a song of gratitude during the offering. The congregational singing will be done with only piano accompaniment, and the hymns will hearken back to fine Methodist Thanksgiving tradition. Come join us Wednesday night at 7:00 as Dr. Joe Scahill's message, the music, and reflections on our year together are sure to put you into a spirit of thanksgiving just in time for the holiday.
From Nancy Davis: THIS WEEKEND AT ST. ANDREWS. This is the first weekend of Advent and everyone is getting ready for Christmas! The message this weekend is “Interior Decorating” focusing on the “decorations” inside the stable that first Christmas night. Those decorations come in the form of people like Mary, Joseph, the shepherds, and the wise men. As we assemble a traditional nativity scene we will talk about the special kind of “decoration” that each of these persons brings to this wonderful story. Some of the St. Andrews singers will share an old Peter, Paul, and Mary song “A-Soulin’”. We hope you will be with us this weekend to begin the joyous season of Advent and Christmas!
GUESS WHAT? If you bring your pledge card to any of these services, we invite you to put it in the collection plate to be counted with pledges already received. And, of course, you can pledge online: www.standrewsomaha.net.
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December 5 & 6, Bruce preaching: THE SACRED HEART.
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If you ever need a defibrillator at St. Andrew’s, you'll fine one on the wall in the little alcove between the Rotunda and the gym, where people are often founding drinking coffee on Sunday morning. I’m told that you simply take it out of the box and it will literally talk you through the process.
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Pizza with the Pastors
Sunday evening, December 6, 5:00-6:30
This is a very informal gathering with the pastors and staff designed for people wanting to know more about St. Andrew’s and perhaps move in the direction of church membership. Sign up in the Rotunda or e-mail mbarkhaus@standrewsomaha.net, so we’ll know how much pizza to order..
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LADIES NITE OUT
You're invited to our third annual Ladies Nite Out.
Tuesday December 8th, 2009.
St. Andrew's Family Life Center
7:00 PM till 8:30 PM
This is a holiday mixer for all women. We will group into teams and fill kits for UMCOR (United Methodist Committee On Relief). These will be distributed to underdeveloped countries where needed (all supplies will be provided). This will be our holiday mission project and great fun to celebrate and serve together as a group of women. "God loves a cheerful giver". It will be catered by JD's Simply Homemade Catering, providing coffee cakes, cookies, bars, hot cranberry punch, coffee, tea and water. Holiday music will also be provided. Come and join us for a warm and wonderful night of celebrating the holiday season, sharing and giving together, bring a friend. Tickets are available at the information desk in the rotunda for only $6.00 person. Sign up soon so we can get a count for catering. We'd love to make this our best Ladies Nite Out ever.
This event sponsored by United Methodist Women.
PRAYER MATTERS
We extend our deepest sympathy to Joyce Christensen at the passing of her father, Joe.
The news on Adrian Alvarez continues to be very encouraging. As of this writing, he remains hospitalized at Lakeside.
Please keep Christian Dexter in your prayers as he deals with complications from leukemia.
Gail Merchen is having outpatient surgery today and asks prayer for her sister Marcia, also undergoing surgery.
Diana Faust’s mother is celebrating her 80th birthday!
Steve Groves asks prayer for friend Kevin Quinn, whose daughter’s baby died during birth.
Dana Duffy’s father is recuperating from heart surgery.
The Witte family asks prayers for a four year girl named Peyton, who has suffered a brain aneurysm.
Dee Harold’s sister-in-law, Sharon, is critically ill.
Patrick Phelps dad, Dennie, is recovering from a heart attack.
Kathy Raabe is undergoing cancer treatment.
Pat Godkins’s mother, Jane, is dealing with serious health issues.
Steve Sevedge’s mother, Betty, is seriously ill.
Please pray with Nancy: Gracious God, in this Thanksgiving season, we are grateful that your hand is upon these persons and their family members. We pray for healing, for peace, and for comfort in each of these difficult situations of life. In Jesus’ name. Amen.
James 4:13-16
Come now, you who say, ‘Today or tomorrow we will go to such and such a town and spend a year there, doing business and making money.’ Yet you do not even know what tomorrow will bring. What is your life? For you a mist that appears for a little while and then vanishes. Instead you ought to say, ‘If the Lord wishes, we will live and do this or that.’ As it is, you boast in your arrogance…
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/Octprint.pdf
LIVE, LAUGH, LOVE GOD
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THIS JUST IN: We will finish the Auction portion of the 9th Annual St. Andrew’s Dinner/Dance/Auction at Champion’s Run Country Club, after church on Sunday, December 6.
From Adam Witte: Our THANKSGIVING EVE service will be a time to come together and reflect on the things we're thankful for. It will feature a special video presentation of the Youth program's activities and growth through this year, and two of the youth will be sharing a song of gratitude during the offering. The congregational singing will be done with only piano accompaniment, and the hymns will hearken back to fine Methodist Thanksgiving tradition. Come join us Wednesday night at 7:00 as Dr. Joe Scahill's message, the music, and reflections on our year together are sure to put you into a spirit of thanksgiving just in time for the holiday.
From Nancy Davis: THIS WEEKEND AT ST. ANDREWS. This is the first weekend of Advent and everyone is getting ready for Christmas! The message this weekend is “Interior Decorating” focusing on the “decorations” inside the stable that first Christmas night. Those decorations come in the form of people like Mary, Joseph, the shepherds, and the wise men. As we assemble a traditional nativity scene we will talk about the special kind of “decoration” that each of these persons brings to this wonderful story. Some of the St. Andrews singers will share an old Peter, Paul, and Mary song “A-Soulin’”. We hope you will be with us this weekend to begin the joyous season of Advent and Christmas!
GUESS WHAT? If you bring your pledge card to any of these services, we invite you to put it in the collection plate to be counted with pledges already received. And, of course, you can pledge online: www.standrewsomaha.net.
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December 5 & 6, Bruce preaching: THE SACRED HEART.
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If you ever need a defibrillator at St. Andrew’s, you'll fine one on the wall in the little alcove between the Rotunda and the gym, where people are often founding drinking coffee on Sunday morning. I’m told that you simply take it out of the box and it will literally talk you through the process.
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Pizza with the Pastors
Sunday evening, December 6, 5:00-6:30
This is a very informal gathering with the pastors and staff designed for people wanting to know more about St. Andrew’s and perhaps move in the direction of church membership. Sign up in the Rotunda or e-mail mbarkhaus@standrewsomaha.net, so we’ll know how much pizza to order..
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LADIES NITE OUT
You're invited to our third annual Ladies Nite Out.
Tuesday December 8th, 2009.
St. Andrew's Family Life Center
7:00 PM till 8:30 PM
This is a holiday mixer for all women. We will group into teams and fill kits for UMCOR (United Methodist Committee On Relief). These will be distributed to underdeveloped countries where needed (all supplies will be provided). This will be our holiday mission project and great fun to celebrate and serve together as a group of women. "God loves a cheerful giver". It will be catered by JD's Simply Homemade Catering, providing coffee cakes, cookies, bars, hot cranberry punch, coffee, tea and water. Holiday music will also be provided. Come and join us for a warm and wonderful night of celebrating the holiday season, sharing and giving together, bring a friend. Tickets are available at the information desk in the rotunda for only $6.00 person. Sign up soon so we can get a count for catering. We'd love to make this our best Ladies Nite Out ever.
This event sponsored by United Methodist Women.
PRAYER MATTERS
We extend our deepest sympathy to Joyce Christensen at the passing of her father, Joe.
The news on Adrian Alvarez continues to be very encouraging. As of this writing, he remains hospitalized at Lakeside.
Please keep Christian Dexter in your prayers as he deals with complications from leukemia.
Gail Merchen is having outpatient surgery today and asks prayer for her sister Marcia, also undergoing surgery.
Diana Faust’s mother is celebrating her 80th birthday!
Steve Groves asks prayer for friend Kevin Quinn, whose daughter’s baby died during birth.
Dana Duffy’s father is recuperating from heart surgery.
The Witte family asks prayers for a four year girl named Peyton, who has suffered a brain aneurysm.
Dee Harold’s sister-in-law, Sharon, is critically ill.
Patrick Phelps dad, Dennie, is recovering from a heart attack.
Kathy Raabe is undergoing cancer treatment.
Pat Godkins’s mother, Jane, is dealing with serious health issues.
Steve Sevedge’s mother, Betty, is seriously ill.
Please pray with Nancy: Gracious God, in this Thanksgiving season, we are grateful that your hand is upon these persons and their family members. We pray for healing, for peace, and for comfort in each of these difficult situations of life. In Jesus’ name. Amen.
James 4:13-16
Come now, you who say, ‘Today or tomorrow we will go to such and such a town and spend a year there, doing business and making money.’ Yet you do not even know what tomorrow will bring. What is your life? For you a mist that appears for a little while and then vanishes. Instead you ought to say, ‘If the Lord wishes, we will live and do this or that.’ As it is, you boast in your arrogance…
BRD
Monday, November 23, 2009
Unfinished Business
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/Octprint.pdf
LIVE, LAUGH, LOVE GOD
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We welcome new readers to StAndrewsMail. If you ever want off the list, just let us know.
Wednesday evening, November 25, 7:00
Thanksgiving Eve Worship Service
Led by Dr. Joe Scahill, Adam Witte and St. Andrew’s Youth
The First Weekend In Advent
Saturday, November 28, 5:00
Sunday, November 29, 8:30 & 10:00
Nancy preaching: INTERIOR DECORATING.
If you are bringing toys for Together Inc., those need to be at the church this weekend.
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Nancy and I are just back from lunch and a visit to Lakeside Hospital. The news on Adrian is all really upbeat. I spent much of this weekend in a daze. In fact, I never even got around to making my pledge. Happily, I can do it on line, even as we speak. Thanks to the wonders of Windows, I can even share the process with you, the reader. Okay. Let’s go the St. Andrew’s home page: www.standrewsomaha.net.... That was easy. I like the new pictures Mandy has posted… There’s PLEDGE ON LINE. Okay. Hit that link….. Enter Name, phone number, e-address, confirm the e-address. Done. Enter the pledge amount. I’ll be paying monthly, so that’s my FREQUECY selection. Make a decision about whether I’d rather write a monthly check or have it automatically withdrawn. Hit SEND. Up pops a screen saying I’ll get a confirmation e-mail very shortly…. Hey, said confirmation is already in the in-box! Cool! That was easy. And now I don’t have to worry about calling myself as part of any follow up.
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Auction Update: If you have not picked up your items yet from the Auction, please do so this weekend. If you cannot be here this weekend please contact Corey or Shawna Rector at 431-9753 to arrange a pick-up time. Thank you everyone for all your patience and support. WE HOPE TO ANNOUNCE VERY SOON HOW, WHEN AND WHERE WE’LL BE FINISHING THE AUCTION.
Cardboard Christmas City Are you are interested in a day out without kids to do a little Christmas shopping? Then sign your kids up to come to the Family Life Center on December 19th from 1-4. Sign-ups are online- standrewsomaha.net. Cost is $10/kid or $25/family max. There will be a city where the older children can bring tricycles or scooters to ride around the town! We will be accepting infants-3rd Grade. Questions: Mandy Barkhaus at 431-8560 or mbarkhaus@standrewsomaha.net
Live Nativity Scene St. Andrew’s will be having a drive-through nativity scene on Sunday, November 20th from 6-8PM. If you are interested in being a part of the ‘cast’ sign-up today! The shifts will run every half-an-hour starting at 6PM. Also, if you have any connections with animals (or people with animals!) we would love to be able to incorporate them. Contact: Mandy Barkhaus at 431-8560 or mbarkhaus@standrewsomaha.net
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From Joel Long: This is the second year St. Andrew's has hosted the Pathfinders Chorus free will offering concert to benefit the Goodfellows Program. The Goodfellows program provides assistance to our less fortunate neighbors in an effort to "throw out the tow-line" and pull them through a tough time in their lives. The World-Herald pays for all administrative costs so every dime contributed goes to those in need. The majority of the program provides year-round emergency assistance primarily for utility and housing payments. Help is also given through a holiday food voucher program and a shoe/coat/underwear program. The Pathfinders have a 40-year tradition with more than 80 members based in Fremont. The concert will be December 19th at 7:00 p.m.
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JOYCE MILLER writes: The Ambassador Choir would like to thank all those attending the concert on Sunday. We enjoyed ringing our Christmas Holiday music for you and hope it was a gift for each of you as you prepare for Advent and Christmas. For those not able to attend Sunday's concert, we would invite you to St. Mark's Lutheran Church, 1821 North 90th Street on December 6th at 2:00 when we will again present the Very Merry Christmas concert. The choir would also once again like to thank St. Andrew's for the use of the Music Room each Wednesday night for rehearsals.
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READING THE BIBLE THROUGH THE YEAR
Morning Evening
James Ezekiel
11/22 4 18, 19
11/23 5 20, 21
1 Peter
11/24 1 22, 23
11/25 2 24, 25, 26
11/26 3 27, 28, 29
11/27 4 30, 31, 32
11/28 5 33, 34
2 Peter
11/29 1 35, 36
11/30 2 37, 38, 39
12/1 3 40, 41
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A MEDITATION FOR THE PEARL FOOD PANTRY CHRISTMAS TREE PROJECT:
What good is it, my brothers and sisters, if you say you have faith but do not have works? Can faith save you? If a brother or sister is naked and lacks daily food, and one of you says to them, “Go in peace; keep warm and eat your fill, and yet you do not supply their bodily needs, what is the good of that? So faith by itself, if it has no works, is dead.
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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/Octprint.pdf
LIVE, LAUGH, LOVE GOD
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We welcome new readers to StAndrewsMail. If you ever want off the list, just let us know.
Wednesday evening, November 25, 7:00
Thanksgiving Eve Worship Service
Led by Dr. Joe Scahill, Adam Witte and St. Andrew’s Youth
The First Weekend In Advent
Saturday, November 28, 5:00
Sunday, November 29, 8:30 & 10:00
Nancy preaching: INTERIOR DECORATING.
If you are bringing toys for Together Inc., those need to be at the church this weekend.
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Nancy and I are just back from lunch and a visit to Lakeside Hospital. The news on Adrian is all really upbeat. I spent much of this weekend in a daze. In fact, I never even got around to making my pledge. Happily, I can do it on line, even as we speak. Thanks to the wonders of Windows, I can even share the process with you, the reader. Okay. Let’s go the St. Andrew’s home page: www.standrewsomaha.net.... That was easy. I like the new pictures Mandy has posted… There’s PLEDGE ON LINE. Okay. Hit that link….. Enter Name, phone number, e-address, confirm the e-address. Done. Enter the pledge amount. I’ll be paying monthly, so that’s my FREQUECY selection. Make a decision about whether I’d rather write a monthly check or have it automatically withdrawn. Hit SEND. Up pops a screen saying I’ll get a confirmation e-mail very shortly…. Hey, said confirmation is already in the in-box! Cool! That was easy. And now I don’t have to worry about calling myself as part of any follow up.
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Auction Update: If you have not picked up your items yet from the Auction, please do so this weekend. If you cannot be here this weekend please contact Corey or Shawna Rector at 431-9753 to arrange a pick-up time. Thank you everyone for all your patience and support. WE HOPE TO ANNOUNCE VERY SOON HOW, WHEN AND WHERE WE’LL BE FINISHING THE AUCTION.
Cardboard Christmas City Are you are interested in a day out without kids to do a little Christmas shopping? Then sign your kids up to come to the Family Life Center on December 19th from 1-4. Sign-ups are online- standrewsomaha.net. Cost is $10/kid or $25/family max. There will be a city where the older children can bring tricycles or scooters to ride around the town! We will be accepting infants-3rd Grade. Questions: Mandy Barkhaus at 431-8560 or mbarkhaus@standrewsomaha.net
Live Nativity Scene St. Andrew’s will be having a drive-through nativity scene on Sunday, November 20th from 6-8PM. If you are interested in being a part of the ‘cast’ sign-up today! The shifts will run every half-an-hour starting at 6PM. Also, if you have any connections with animals (or people with animals!) we would love to be able to incorporate them. Contact: Mandy Barkhaus at 431-8560 or mbarkhaus@standrewsomaha.net
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From Joel Long: This is the second year St. Andrew's has hosted the Pathfinders Chorus free will offering concert to benefit the Goodfellows Program. The Goodfellows program provides assistance to our less fortunate neighbors in an effort to "throw out the tow-line" and pull them through a tough time in their lives. The World-Herald pays for all administrative costs so every dime contributed goes to those in need. The majority of the program provides year-round emergency assistance primarily for utility and housing payments. Help is also given through a holiday food voucher program and a shoe/coat/underwear program. The Pathfinders have a 40-year tradition with more than 80 members based in Fremont. The concert will be December 19th at 7:00 p.m.
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JOYCE MILLER writes: The Ambassador Choir would like to thank all those attending the concert on Sunday. We enjoyed ringing our Christmas Holiday music for you and hope it was a gift for each of you as you prepare for Advent and Christmas. For those not able to attend Sunday's concert, we would invite you to St. Mark's Lutheran Church, 1821 North 90th Street on December 6th at 2:00 when we will again present the Very Merry Christmas concert. The choir would also once again like to thank St. Andrew's for the use of the Music Room each Wednesday night for rehearsals.
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READING THE BIBLE THROUGH THE YEAR
Morning Evening
James Ezekiel
11/22 4 18, 19
11/23 5 20, 21
1 Peter
11/24 1 22, 23
11/25 2 24, 25, 26
11/26 3 27, 28, 29
11/27 4 30, 31, 32
11/28 5 33, 34
2 Peter
11/29 1 35, 36
11/30 2 37, 38, 39
12/1 3 40, 41
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A MEDITATION FOR THE PEARL FOOD PANTRY CHRISTMAS TREE PROJECT:
What good is it, my brothers and sisters, if you say you have faith but do not have works? Can faith save you? If a brother or sister is naked and lacks daily food, and one of you says to them, “Go in peace; keep warm and eat your fill, and yet you do not supply their bodily needs, what is the good of that? So faith by itself, if it has no works, is dead.
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BRD
Thursday, November 19, 2009
November 19, 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/Octprint.pdf
LIVE, LAUGH, LOVE GOD
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YES, THERE’S STILL TIME TO PURCHASE A TICKET TO FRIDAY EVENING’S DINNER/DANCE/AUCTION. Order online or call the church office RIGHT NOW!!! Ticket sales have been strong. There are a lot of great items up for bid. It’s going to be a memorable evening—made even better by your presence!
*THIS WILL BE AN EVENTFUL WEEKEND IN THE SANCTUARY. We’ll wrap up our six weeks in The Acts 10 Gym. I get to preach. The sermon is GUESS WHO’S COMING TO DINNER! Many of you will be bringing your 2010 pledge cards. We’ll also be bringing Prayer Calendar Offerings for the Open Door Mission. It’s NEW MEMBER APPRECIATION WEEKEND, celebrating the over 180 people who have joined St. Andrew’s in the past twelve months. At 11:00 on Sunday, we’ll have a pot-luck Thanksgiving Feast with Hans and Franz. Chicken, drinks and utensils will be provided. If you could bring a side dish, that would be nice.
If you can’t be with us, I invite you to make your 2010 Pledge Online at www.standrewsomaha.net.
Throw this into the mix, too: At 10:00 on Saturday morning, we’ll have people up here HANGING THE GREENS—as in putting up the Christmas tree. Yes, I know, it’s early for that, but I’m told I signed off on the idea, so it must be a good one.
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St. Andrew’s PACKS THE PEARL TREE!
Youth! Children! Families! Adults!
Our church-wide outreach this Holiday Season: Collect non-perishable food items. We’ll have a Christmas tree made out of boxes in the Rotunda. Let’s stuff the boxes with food! All donations will be given to the Pearl United Methodist Food Pantry. Our local food banks are 400% behind in donations this year! Shop with your family and we’ll deliver the gift of food!
St. Andrew’s will make a difference in Omaha!
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Once again this year we are collecting gifts for Together, Inc's Holiday Store. Together, Inc. provides emergency services to those less fortunate in our community that are struggling with the basic necessities of life. Please help provide gifts this holiday season to these children and families in need by selecting an item from the list below. All items need to be delivered to the rotunda at St. Andrew's unwrapped by Monday, November 30th. GIFT ITEMS: Dolls, Sports Balls and Equipment, Craft Supplies, Board Games, Cars and Trucks, Lego's, Baseball Caps, Jewelry, Make-up and Nail Kits, Hair Accessories, Clock Radios, Sleeping Bags, Blankets, Electronic Hand Held Games, Wallets, Purses, Bath and Body Items, Men's Cologne, Slippers, Hats and Gloves, New Clothing with Tags, Flashlight with Batteries, Tools and Work Gloves, Small Electric Appliances.
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Ring in the Christmas season with the Ambassador Handbell Choir. You'll recognize several of the St. Andrew's bell choir members in this community choir. Their holiday concert will be held at St. Andrew's on Sunday, November 22nd at 2:00. Christmas goodies will be served, and a love offering will be taken. Come enjoy your favorite Christmas songs in new and unusual arrangements rung with five octaves of handbells . It's the perfect way to start the holiday season!
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Congratulations to Brandon & Christina Quindt at the birth of CHELSEA BELLA!
On the other edge of the life spectrum, we report that BEV MOELLER has passed away. We extend our sympathy to her daughter, Elaine Husak, and the entire family. Pastor Charlotte Mallott will be leading the funeral service at Westlawn Hillcrest Funeral Home on Center Street, Saturday morning, 11:00. Visitation is Friday, 6:00-8:00 pm.
This is just in: STEVE SEVEDGE’S mother is seriously ill in Kansas City. And LYLE CHRISTENSEN’S father is facing a four hour surgery in Kearney, tomorrow. Please keep these great families in your prayers.
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Pizza with the Pastors
Sunday evening, December 6, 5:00-6:30
This is a very informal gathering with the pastors and staff designed for people wanting to know more about St. Andrew’s and perhaps move in the direction of church membership. Sign up in the Rotunda or e-mail mbarkhaus@standrewsomaha.net, so we’ll know how much pizza to order..
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LADIES NITE OUT
You're invited to our third annual Ladies Nite Out.
Tuesday December 8, 2009
St. Andrew's Family Life Center
7:00 PM to 8:30 PM
This is a holiday mixer for all women.
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Hebrews 13:20-21
Now may the God of peace, who brought back from the dead our Lord Jesus, the great shepherd of the sheep, by the blood of the eternal covenant, make you complete in everything good so that you may do his will, working among us that which is pleasing in his sight, through Jesus Christ, to whom be the glory forever and ever. Amen.
Let’s say a word of prayer: Lord God, there are a zillion-and-one things going on in the life of St. Andrew’s this weekend. I pray that, through all the busy-ness and activity, we’ll remember what we’re all about: WE ARE THE CHURCH! Whether we’re at 15150 W. Maple Street or in Nicaragua or downtown Omaha or Champions Run Country Club, WE ARE THE CHURCH! May we always be a faithful church, gathering in your 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/Octprint.pdf
LIVE, LAUGH, LOVE GOD
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YES, THERE’S STILL TIME TO PURCHASE A TICKET TO FRIDAY EVENING’S DINNER/DANCE/AUCTION. Order online or call the church office RIGHT NOW!!! Ticket sales have been strong. There are a lot of great items up for bid. It’s going to be a memorable evening—made even better by your presence!
*THIS WILL BE AN EVENTFUL WEEKEND IN THE SANCTUARY. We’ll wrap up our six weeks in The Acts 10 Gym. I get to preach. The sermon is GUESS WHO’S COMING TO DINNER! Many of you will be bringing your 2010 pledge cards. We’ll also be bringing Prayer Calendar Offerings for the Open Door Mission. It’s NEW MEMBER APPRECIATION WEEKEND, celebrating the over 180 people who have joined St. Andrew’s in the past twelve months. At 11:00 on Sunday, we’ll have a pot-luck Thanksgiving Feast with Hans and Franz. Chicken, drinks and utensils will be provided. If you could bring a side dish, that would be nice.
If you can’t be with us, I invite you to make your 2010 Pledge Online at www.standrewsomaha.net.
Throw this into the mix, too: At 10:00 on Saturday morning, we’ll have people up here HANGING THE GREENS—as in putting up the Christmas tree. Yes, I know, it’s early for that, but I’m told I signed off on the idea, so it must be a good one.
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St. Andrew’s PACKS THE PEARL TREE!
Youth! Children! Families! Adults!
Our church-wide outreach this Holiday Season: Collect non-perishable food items. We’ll have a Christmas tree made out of boxes in the Rotunda. Let’s stuff the boxes with food! All donations will be given to the Pearl United Methodist Food Pantry. Our local food banks are 400% behind in donations this year! Shop with your family and we’ll deliver the gift of food!
St. Andrew’s will make a difference in Omaha!
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Once again this year we are collecting gifts for Together, Inc's Holiday Store. Together, Inc. provides emergency services to those less fortunate in our community that are struggling with the basic necessities of life. Please help provide gifts this holiday season to these children and families in need by selecting an item from the list below. All items need to be delivered to the rotunda at St. Andrew's unwrapped by Monday, November 30th. GIFT ITEMS: Dolls, Sports Balls and Equipment, Craft Supplies, Board Games, Cars and Trucks, Lego's, Baseball Caps, Jewelry, Make-up and Nail Kits, Hair Accessories, Clock Radios, Sleeping Bags, Blankets, Electronic Hand Held Games, Wallets, Purses, Bath and Body Items, Men's Cologne, Slippers, Hats and Gloves, New Clothing with Tags, Flashlight with Batteries, Tools and Work Gloves, Small Electric Appliances.
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Ring in the Christmas season with the Ambassador Handbell Choir. You'll recognize several of the St. Andrew's bell choir members in this community choir. Their holiday concert will be held at St. Andrew's on Sunday, November 22nd at 2:00. Christmas goodies will be served, and a love offering will be taken. Come enjoy your favorite Christmas songs in new and unusual arrangements rung with five octaves of handbells . It's the perfect way to start the holiday season!
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Congratulations to Brandon & Christina Quindt at the birth of CHELSEA BELLA!
On the other edge of the life spectrum, we report that BEV MOELLER has passed away. We extend our sympathy to her daughter, Elaine Husak, and the entire family. Pastor Charlotte Mallott will be leading the funeral service at Westlawn Hillcrest Funeral Home on Center Street, Saturday morning, 11:00. Visitation is Friday, 6:00-8:00 pm.
This is just in: STEVE SEVEDGE’S mother is seriously ill in Kansas City. And LYLE CHRISTENSEN’S father is facing a four hour surgery in Kearney, tomorrow. Please keep these great families in your prayers.
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Pizza with the Pastors
Sunday evening, December 6, 5:00-6:30
This is a very informal gathering with the pastors and staff designed for people wanting to know more about St. Andrew’s and perhaps move in the direction of church membership. Sign up in the Rotunda or e-mail mbarkhaus@standrewsomaha.net, so we’ll know how much pizza to order..
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LADIES NITE OUT
You're invited to our third annual Ladies Nite Out.
Tuesday December 8, 2009
St. Andrew's Family Life Center
7:00 PM to 8:30 PM
This is a holiday mixer for all women.
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Hebrews 13:20-21
Now may the God of peace, who brought back from the dead our Lord Jesus, the great shepherd of the sheep, by the blood of the eternal covenant, make you complete in everything good so that you may do his will, working among us that which is pleasing in his sight, through Jesus Christ, to whom be the glory forever and ever. Amen.
Let’s say a word of prayer: Lord God, there are a zillion-and-one things going on in the life of St. Andrew’s this weekend. I pray that, through all the busy-ness and activity, we’ll remember what we’re all about: WE ARE THE CHURCH! Whether we’re at 15150 W. Maple Street or in Nicaragua or downtown Omaha or Champions Run Country Club, WE ARE THE CHURCH! May we always be a faithful church, gathering in your name. Amen.
BRD
Tuesday, November 17, 2009
November 17, 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/Octprint.pdf
LIVE, LAUGH, LOVE GOD
*
There’s lots going on right now, so here’s another A-Mail….
THE 9th ANNUAL ST. ANDREW’S DINNER/DANCE/AUCTION IS THIS FRIDAY, November 20, 7:00
Among the hundreds of items to bid on: Kansas City Chiefs vs. Denver Broncos tickets/Sky Suite at the Omaha Royals/Wedding gifts from Bruce and Nancy’s wedding/Barbeque Feast For 60/Dismal River Golf Package/Seven Night Stay at Sheraton Resort in Orlando/Florida/Weekend at High Plains Ranch/Pet Boarding/All sorts of stuff for cooking, home decoration, and self-pampering/Christmas Items galore/Hannah Montana Basket/Vintage Barbie Dolls/Golf Day With Harry Carey at Shadow Ridge/Landscaping discounts/assorted jewelry…AND MUCH, MUCH MORE! Tickets are still available for purchase on-line: www.standrewsomaha.net
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FROM: Bob Davis
TO: Families of the 2010 Confirmation Class
We are in the process of planning for our 2010 Confirmation Class and are happy to welcome your family and your 8th grader to this experience. We will begin the class on January 10 at 4:00 and the class will meet on Sunday afternoons from 4:00-5:00 in the sanctuary until April 25, which will be Confirmation Sunday. As we did last year, we are requesting that one parent attend the class with each student. The parent will be asked to do all the homework and participate in class discussion just as the student will be doing. This is a commitment of time for both student and parent and will also facilitate discussion on faith matters during the week at home. It will be better if one parent makes this commitment, with the other parent attending when that person cannot do so.
Confirmation is a time when students and their families explore matters of faith including Bible study; looking into questions concerning God, Jesus, and the Holy Spirit; discussing the work of the church in mission, worship, and evangelism, and dealing with personal faith matters such as prayer and service. All of this leads up to Confirmation Sunday when students take vows of church membership and become full members of St. Andrews. Students who have not been previously baptized will be baptized as part of their confirmation on April 25. We will have one-on-one meetings with each student and his/her parents prior to confirmation.
You will find a registration form for confirmation on our web site – www.standrewsomaha.net. Click on the Youth Link which will take you to the Youth Page. Then click on 2010 Confirmation Registration. Please register beforehand so we can get an idea of how many books and other supplies we need to order.
We look forward to working with all of you in confirmation next year!
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Tonight, Tuesday, November 17, 7:00: GROWING HEALTHY KIDS. Ginny Hatcher writes: It is open to whole church and guests! Snacks, babysitting and door prizes too! Our own Susan Wright RD will be our speaker and will have Q&A time too.
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FROM DIANA FAUST: DivorceCare: Surviving the Holidays
DivorceCare: Surviving the Holidays is a helpful, encouraging seminar for people facing the holidays after a separation or divorce. The seminar will be held on Monday, Nov. 23 from 6:30 – 8:00 p.m. at St. Andrew’s. DivorceCare for Kids will be offered for children kindergarten through age 12. Childcare will be provided for the younger ones.
The “Surviving the Holidays” seminar features practical suggestions, guidance and reassurance through video interviews with counselors, experts in divorce-related care and people who have experienced the holidays after separation or divorce. Topics to be discussed include “Why the Holidays Are Tough,” “What Emotions to Expect,” “How to Plan and Prepare,” “How to Handle Uncomfortable Situations” and “Using the Holidays to Help You Heal.”
The registration fee of $5 includes a book with over 30 daily readings providing additional insights and ideas on holiday survival.
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THIS WEEKEND AT ST. ANDREW’S
Saturday, November 21, 5:00
Sunday, November 22, 8:30 & 10:00
Bruce Davis preaching:
GIVING THANKS WITH PETER & CORNELIUS
Guess Who’s Coming To Dinner?
It’s New Member Appreciation Weekend!
Bring your Pledge Cards!
OR PLEDGE ON LINE: www.standrewsomaha.net!
Bring your Prayer Calendar offerings for The Open Door Mission!
Bring Someone from your FRANZ List.
Bring a side dish and stay for a Thanksgiving Pot Luck Feast with Hans & Franz at 11:00!
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LADIES NITE OUT
You're invited to our third annual Ladies Nite Out.
This is a holiday mixer for all women. We will group into teams and fill kits for UMCOR (United Methodist Committee On Relief). These will be distributed to underdeveloped countries where needed (all supplies will be provided). This will be our holiday mission project and great fun to celebrate and serve together as a group of women. "God loves a cheerful giver". It will be catered by JD's Simply Homemade Catering, providing coffee cakes, cookies, bars, hot cranberry punch, coffee, tea and water. Holiday music will also be provided.
Come and join us for a warm and wonderful night of celebrating the holiday season, sharing and giving together, bring a friend. Tickets are available at the information desk in the rotunda for only $6.00 person. Sign up soon so we can get a count for catering. We'd love to make this our best Ladies Nite Out ever.
This event sponsored by UMW.
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PRAYER MATTERS
Dee Harold asks prayer for sister-in-law Sharon, who critically ill.
Patrick Phelps dad, Dennie, is recovering from a heart attack.
Kathy Raabe is receiving cancer treatment.
Pat Godkin’s mother is dealing with serious health issues.
Darlene Langendorfer is scheduled to have stint put in her heart on November 19th.
Joyce Christensen’s 93-year-old father is scheduled 4-way bypass surgery on November 20.
Lord God, hear the prayer we lift for these and other people who have particular need today. Heal our bodies, heal our hearts, heal our souls. I ask in the name of 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/Octprint.pdf
LIVE, LAUGH, LOVE GOD
*
There’s lots going on right now, so here’s another A-Mail….
THE 9th ANNUAL ST. ANDREW’S DINNER/DANCE/AUCTION IS THIS FRIDAY, November 20, 7:00
Among the hundreds of items to bid on: Kansas City Chiefs vs. Denver Broncos tickets/Sky Suite at the Omaha Royals/Wedding gifts from Bruce and Nancy’s wedding/Barbeque Feast For 60/Dismal River Golf Package/Seven Night Stay at Sheraton Resort in Orlando/Florida/Weekend at High Plains Ranch/Pet Boarding/All sorts of stuff for cooking, home decoration, and self-pampering/Christmas Items galore/Hannah Montana Basket/Vintage Barbie Dolls/Golf Day With Harry Carey at Shadow Ridge/Landscaping discounts/assorted jewelry…AND MUCH, MUCH MORE! Tickets are still available for purchase on-line: www.standrewsomaha.net
*
FROM: Bob Davis
TO: Families of the 2010 Confirmation Class
We are in the process of planning for our 2010 Confirmation Class and are happy to welcome your family and your 8th grader to this experience. We will begin the class on January 10 at 4:00 and the class will meet on Sunday afternoons from 4:00-5:00 in the sanctuary until April 25, which will be Confirmation Sunday. As we did last year, we are requesting that one parent attend the class with each student. The parent will be asked to do all the homework and participate in class discussion just as the student will be doing. This is a commitment of time for both student and parent and will also facilitate discussion on faith matters during the week at home. It will be better if one parent makes this commitment, with the other parent attending when that person cannot do so.
Confirmation is a time when students and their families explore matters of faith including Bible study; looking into questions concerning God, Jesus, and the Holy Spirit; discussing the work of the church in mission, worship, and evangelism, and dealing with personal faith matters such as prayer and service. All of this leads up to Confirmation Sunday when students take vows of church membership and become full members of St. Andrews. Students who have not been previously baptized will be baptized as part of their confirmation on April 25. We will have one-on-one meetings with each student and his/her parents prior to confirmation.
You will find a registration form for confirmation on our web site – www.standrewsomaha.net. Click on the Youth Link which will take you to the Youth Page. Then click on 2010 Confirmation Registration. Please register beforehand so we can get an idea of how many books and other supplies we need to order.
We look forward to working with all of you in confirmation next year!
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Tonight, Tuesday, November 17, 7:00: GROWING HEALTHY KIDS. Ginny Hatcher writes: It is open to whole church and guests! Snacks, babysitting and door prizes too! Our own Susan Wright RD will be our speaker and will have Q&A time too.
*
FROM DIANA FAUST: DivorceCare: Surviving the Holidays
DivorceCare: Surviving the Holidays is a helpful, encouraging seminar for people facing the holidays after a separation or divorce. The seminar will be held on Monday, Nov. 23 from 6:30 – 8:00 p.m. at St. Andrew’s. DivorceCare for Kids will be offered for children kindergarten through age 12. Childcare will be provided for the younger ones.
The “Surviving the Holidays” seminar features practical suggestions, guidance and reassurance through video interviews with counselors, experts in divorce-related care and people who have experienced the holidays after separation or divorce. Topics to be discussed include “Why the Holidays Are Tough,” “What Emotions to Expect,” “How to Plan and Prepare,” “How to Handle Uncomfortable Situations” and “Using the Holidays to Help You Heal.”
The registration fee of $5 includes a book with over 30 daily readings providing additional insights and ideas on holiday survival.
*
THIS WEEKEND AT ST. ANDREW’S
Saturday, November 21, 5:00
Sunday, November 22, 8:30 & 10:00
Bruce Davis preaching:
GIVING THANKS WITH PETER & CORNELIUS
Guess Who’s Coming To Dinner?
It’s New Member Appreciation Weekend!
Bring your Pledge Cards!
OR PLEDGE ON LINE: www.standrewsomaha.net!
Bring your Prayer Calendar offerings for The Open Door Mission!
Bring Someone from your FRANZ List.
Bring a side dish and stay for a Thanksgiving Pot Luck Feast with Hans & Franz at 11:00!
*
LADIES NITE OUT
You're invited to our third annual Ladies Nite Out.
This is a holiday mixer for all women. We will group into teams and fill kits for UMCOR (United Methodist Committee On Relief). These will be distributed to underdeveloped countries where needed (all supplies will be provided). This will be our holiday mission project and great fun to celebrate and serve together as a group of women. "God loves a cheerful giver". It will be catered by JD's Simply Homemade Catering, providing coffee cakes, cookies, bars, hot cranberry punch, coffee, tea and water. Holiday music will also be provided.
Come and join us for a warm and wonderful night of celebrating the holiday season, sharing and giving together, bring a friend. Tickets are available at the information desk in the rotunda for only $6.00 person. Sign up soon so we can get a count for catering. We'd love to make this our best Ladies Nite Out ever.
This event sponsored by UMW.
*
PRAYER MATTERS
Dee Harold asks prayer for sister-in-law Sharon, who critically ill.
Patrick Phelps dad, Dennie, is recovering from a heart attack.
Kathy Raabe is receiving cancer treatment.
Pat Godkin’s mother is dealing with serious health issues.
Darlene Langendorfer is scheduled to have stint put in her heart on November 19th.
Joyce Christensen’s 93-year-old father is scheduled 4-way bypass surgery on November 20.
Lord God, hear the prayer we lift for these and other people who have particular need today. Heal our bodies, heal our hearts, heal our souls. I ask in the name of Christ, Amen.
*
BRD
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/Octprint.pdf
LIVE, LAUGH, LOVE GOD
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THIS WEEKEND AT ST. ANDREW’S
Saturday, November 21, 5:00
Sunday, November 22, 8:30 & 10:00
Bruce Davis preaching:
GIVING THANKS WITH PETER & CORNELIUS
Guess Who’s Coming To Dinner?
It’s New Member Appreciation Weekend!
Bring your Pledge Cards!
Bring your Prayer Calendar offerings for The Open Door Mission!
Bring Someone from your FRANZ List.
Bring a side dish and stay for a Thanksgiving Pot Luck Feast with Hans & Franz at 11:00!
*
THE 9th ANNUAL ST. ANDREW’S DINNER/DANCE/AUCTION IS THIS FRIDAY, November 20, 7:00
Tickets are still available for purchase on-line: www.standrewsomaha.net
Here’s the schedule:
6:00 – 8:00pm: Social Hour & Hors D’oeuvres/ Open Bar
6:00 – 7:45pm: Silent Auction
6:00 – 8:30pm: Super Silent Auction
8:00: Dinner
8:00 – 12:30am: Cash bar
8:30pm: Opening of Prize Boxes
8:30- 9:30pm: Oral Auction/ Debt Busters
9:30 – 12:30am Entertainment featuring Pam and the Pearls
Menu
Hors D’oeuvres
Assorted fruit and chesses with crackers
Veggies and Dip
Spinach and artichoke dip with tortilla chips
Bruschetta
Refreshments
Dinner
Mixed greens salad with sun-dried cranberries, fresh vegetables, sugared nuts
and balsamic vinaigrette
Brisket and Herb Encrusted Chicken
Sunshine Blend (Long Green Beans and Carrots)
Twice Baked Potato
Rolls and butter
Dessert
We continue with the list of some of the great things up for bid:
ZhuZhu Pets!
Adrian Alvarez will come to your home and prepare a Cuban meal!
Mel Mays offers Math Tutoring!
Steve Groves and Tyler Scritchfield will come to your home for a 75-minute concert!
Membership to Ultimate Baseball Academy!
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UPWARD BASKETBALL & CHEERLEADING!
Reminder: Upward Basketball Evaluations and Upward Cheerleading Orientations are this week.
Monday, November 16 between the hours of 6:00-8:00 p.m.
Tuesday, November 17 between the hours of 6:00-8:00 p.m.
Thursday, November 19 between the hours of 6:00-8:00 p.m.
Saturday, November 21 between the hours of 9:00-11:00 a.m.
We are still in need of helpers for the evaluations, especially on Thursday night for basketball and Saturday for basketball and registration table. Please contact Kris at ksimerly@standrewsomaha.net to sign up. It’s FUN!
All children registered in the Upward program must attend one of these times. We’ll also be sizing for uniforms at this time. The whole process should take about 20 minutes!
After all the data is collected, we’ll draft the teams. You’ll hear from us the beginning of Dec. with practice schedules.
Looking forward to another great season!
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Julie Moore writes: Ring in the Christmas season with the Ambassador Handbell Choir. You'll recognize several of the St. Andrew's bell choir members in this community choir. Their holiday concert will be held at St. Andrew's on Sunday, November 22nd at 2:00. Christmas goodies will be served, and a love offering will be taken. Come enjoy your favorite Christmas songs in new and unusual arrangements rung with five octaves of handbells . It's the perfect way to start the holiday season!
READING THE BIBLE THROUGH THE YEAR
Morning Evening
Hebrews Ezekiel
11/16 11. 20-40 3, 4
11/17 12 5, 6, 7
11/18 13 8, 9, 10
James
11/19 1 11, 12, 13
11/20 2 14, 15
11/21 3 16, 17
11/22 4 18, 19
11/23 5 20, 21
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Hebrews 11:1-3
Now faith is the assurance of things hoped for, the conviction of things not seen.
Indeed, by faith our ancestors received approval. By faith we understand that the
world were prepared by the word of God, so that what is seen was made from things that are not visible.
Let’s say a prayer: Lord God, we’re starting a big week. There’s so much going on. Be with us as we prepare for the big fund-raiser on Friday and our worship celebrations of the weekend. May all that we do in these days ahead be about furthering your ministry through St. Andrew’s. 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/Octprint.pdf
LIVE, LAUGH, LOVE GOD
*
THIS WEEKEND AT ST. ANDREW’S
Saturday, November 21, 5:00
Sunday, November 22, 8:30 & 10:00
Bruce Davis preaching:
GIVING THANKS WITH PETER & CORNELIUS
Guess Who’s Coming To Dinner?
It’s New Member Appreciation Weekend!
Bring your Pledge Cards!
Bring your Prayer Calendar offerings for The Open Door Mission!
Bring Someone from your FRANZ List.
Bring a side dish and stay for a Thanksgiving Pot Luck Feast with Hans & Franz at 11:00!
*
THE 9th ANNUAL ST. ANDREW’S DINNER/DANCE/AUCTION IS THIS FRIDAY, November 20, 7:00
Tickets are still available for purchase on-line: www.standrewsomaha.net
Here’s the schedule:
6:00 – 8:00pm: Social Hour & Hors D’oeuvres/ Open Bar
6:00 – 7:45pm: Silent Auction
6:00 – 8:30pm: Super Silent Auction
8:00: Dinner
8:00 – 12:30am: Cash bar
8:30pm: Opening of Prize Boxes
8:30- 9:30pm: Oral Auction/ Debt Busters
9:30 – 12:30am Entertainment featuring Pam and the Pearls
Menu
Hors D’oeuvres
Assorted fruit and chesses with crackers
Veggies and Dip
Spinach and artichoke dip with tortilla chips
Bruschetta
Refreshments
Dinner
Mixed greens salad with sun-dried cranberries, fresh vegetables, sugared nuts
and balsamic vinaigrette
Brisket and Herb Encrusted Chicken
Sunshine Blend (Long Green Beans and Carrots)
Twice Baked Potato
Rolls and butter
Dessert
We continue with the list of some of the great things up for bid:
ZhuZhu Pets!
Adrian Alvarez will come to your home and prepare a Cuban meal!
Mel Mays offers Math Tutoring!
Steve Groves and Tyler Scritchfield will come to your home for a 75-minute concert!
Membership to Ultimate Baseball Academy!
*
UPWARD BASKETBALL & CHEERLEADING!
Reminder: Upward Basketball Evaluations and Upward Cheerleading Orientations are this week.
Monday, November 16 between the hours of 6:00-8:00 p.m.
Tuesday, November 17 between the hours of 6:00-8:00 p.m.
Thursday, November 19 between the hours of 6:00-8:00 p.m.
Saturday, November 21 between the hours of 9:00-11:00 a.m.
We are still in need of helpers for the evaluations, especially on Thursday night for basketball and Saturday for basketball and registration table. Please contact Kris at ksimerly@standrewsomaha.net to sign up. It’s FUN!
All children registered in the Upward program must attend one of these times. We’ll also be sizing for uniforms at this time. The whole process should take about 20 minutes!
After all the data is collected, we’ll draft the teams. You’ll hear from us the beginning of Dec. with practice schedules.
Looking forward to another great season!
*
Julie Moore writes: Ring in the Christmas season with the Ambassador Handbell Choir. You'll recognize several of the St. Andrew's bell choir members in this community choir. Their holiday concert will be held at St. Andrew's on Sunday, November 22nd at 2:00. Christmas goodies will be served, and a love offering will be taken. Come enjoy your favorite Christmas songs in new and unusual arrangements rung with five octaves of handbells . It's the perfect way to start the holiday season!
READING THE BIBLE THROUGH THE YEAR
Morning Evening
Hebrews Ezekiel
11/16 11. 20-40 3, 4
11/17 12 5, 6, 7
11/18 13 8, 9, 10
James
11/19 1 11, 12, 13
11/20 2 14, 15
11/21 3 16, 17
11/22 4 18, 19
11/23 5 20, 21
*
Hebrews 11:1-3
Now faith is the assurance of things hoped for, the conviction of things not seen.
Indeed, by faith our ancestors received approval. By faith we understand that the
world were prepared by the word of God, so that what is seen was made from things that are not visible.
Let’s say a prayer: Lord God, we’re starting a big week. There’s so much going on. Be with us as we prepare for the big fund-raiser on Friday and our worship celebrations of the weekend. May all that we do in these days ahead be about furthering your ministry through St. Andrew’s. Amen.
BRD
Wednesday, November 11, 2009
Financial Facts Sheet
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/Octprint.pdf
LIVE, LAUGH, LOVE GOD
*
A big thanks to everyone who attended Charge Conference last night.
I realize it’s not the most scintillating experience of the year, but it’s an important evening and your presence was an encouragement. I counted over a hundred people in attendance. Wonderful!
THIS WEEKEND AT ST. ANDREW’S
Saturday, November 14, 5:00
Sunday, November 15, 8:30 & 10:00
Bruce Davis preaching:
PUMPING UP WITH EZEKIEL IN THE VALLEY OF THE DRY BONES.
THE DINNER/DANCE/AUCTION COUNTDOWN IS AT 9 DAYS!
Friday evening, November 20, Champions Run Country Club.
Dinner-Dance-Auction Tickets must be purchased by November 15, so that means THERE IS STILL TIME TO BUY YOUR TICKETS!!! Buy them online or at the table in the Rotunda this weekend. If you haven’t been before, this is always a wonderful event! The band is great, the food will be delicious. Of course you can’t forget about the dancing. You can purchase things at auction that will give you a head start on Christmas shopping. Most important: You will be supporting St. Andrew’s while sharing fellowship with others.
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FINANCIAL FACT SHEET
Bruce Davis
We have a lot of smart, committed people supervising our church finances. They slice and dice the numbers in all sorts of interesting and informative ways. Be assured: We have top-grade financial minds keeping close watch over our finances, toward the end of delivering maximum bang for the ministry buck. What you’re about to see are the Numbers According to Bruce: In other words, what our financial leadership simplifies for me. My eye is always on the bottom line and here are some of those financial facts:
As of the end of October, St. Andrew’s showed Year-To-Date Expenses of 1,554,249.84. The Year-To-Date Revenue was $1,502,366.06.
We are current on all financial obligations, including the mortgage and Mission Shares. (If you’re not familiar with the term “Mission Shares,” it’s what used to be called “apportionments”—St. Andrew’s “portion” of the connectional ministries of the United Methodist Church.)
Since January 1, we have received $184,321 in donations to the SHARING, GROWING, CHANGING LIVES Capital Fund for debt reduction. This is interesting: $58,661 of that total has come in since the end of the formal three-year campaign in March. All told, since SGCL began in March of 2006, we’ve reduced the debt by $2,474,448. The debt as of this writing stands at $2,567,304. The monthly interest cost has been cut by a proportionate amount, now standing at $11,500.
We are, of course, being very prudent in our budgeting for 2010. Overall staff salaries will raise by less than 2%. The only item in the budget showing an appreciable percentage increase is our Mission Shares to the United Methodist Church, which increase every year by 10%.
This is about all numbers I need to keep straight. If you want to know more, I invite you to contact Business Administrator Heather Doll, who is an always helpful fountain of information. Or, contact any of the members of our 2009 Gracious Generosity Team: Chairperson John Langwith, Treasurer Marsha Eurek, Joel Falk, Mark Scott, John Allbery, Scott Mingus, Stacy Scholtz, Gloria Billingsley, Cami Pitman, John Luddy, Keith Schmidt & Ken Washer.
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Christmas Cardboard City Need to do some Christmas Shopping without the kids? Register your kids online for the Christmas Shopping Childcare set for December 19th from 1-4. The cost is $10/kid with a $25 family maximum. We will be accepting kids from ages infants-3rd grade. Sign-up online at standrewsomaha.net. Space is limited so sign-up TODAY!! ?’s contact Mandy Barkhaus 431-8560 ext. 23 or mbarkhaus@standrewosmaha.net
Hanging of the Greens Please join us on Saturday, November 21st at 10:00 for the St. Andrew’s ‘Hanging of the Greens’. There will be jobs for all, so come and have a bagel and hot cocoa and help transform St. Andrew’s for the Season of Advent. ?’s Mandy Barkhaus 431-8560 ext. 23 or mbarkhaus@standrewosmaha.net
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Christine Behlen sent us a very nice note thanking St. Andrew’s for our support of the Childhood Cancer Support Group ANGELS AMONG US, via the Pancake feed on Sunday.
*
PRAYER MATTERS
Congratulations to Matt and Megan Geerts at the birth of a little boy they have named Nathan.
Susan Harrison is scheduled for a procedure at Methodist Hospital today.
Patrick Phelps dad, Dennie, is recovering from a heart attack.
Gail Merchen asks prayers for her friend Nancy, who is seriously ill.
Ongoing Prayer Concerns include:
Gina Hansen, who is dealing with cancer..
Mary Dougherty sister, who is suffering from MS.
Kathy Rabbe is receiving cancer treatment.
Also receiving cancer treatment. Kevin Kathka’s mother, Deb; Teresa Wheelock’s father; Beth Whited’s co-worker Katie Brink.
Dee Harold’s sister-in-law, Sharon, is critically ill.
Donell Johnson asks prayer for a 22 year old man from Norfolk, dealing with serious complications from the H1N1 flu.
Lord God, I say a special prayer this day for America’s Veterans and those currently serving in the Armed Forces. Watching the Memorial Service from Fort Hood yesterday, I heard the chaplain reading from Isaiah: These soldiers heard a call, “Who shall I send?” and responded, “Here I am, send me.” I thank you for those who have said “send me” in service of America. There’s a direct link between what their service and the religious freedom I try never to take for granted. 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/Octprint.pdf
LIVE, LAUGH, LOVE GOD
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A big thanks to everyone who attended Charge Conference last night.
I realize it’s not the most scintillating experience of the year, but it’s an important evening and your presence was an encouragement. I counted over a hundred people in attendance. Wonderful!
THIS WEEKEND AT ST. ANDREW’S
Saturday, November 14, 5:00
Sunday, November 15, 8:30 & 10:00
Bruce Davis preaching:
PUMPING UP WITH EZEKIEL IN THE VALLEY OF THE DRY BONES.
THE DINNER/DANCE/AUCTION COUNTDOWN IS AT 9 DAYS!
Friday evening, November 20, Champions Run Country Club.
Dinner-Dance-Auction Tickets must be purchased by November 15, so that means THERE IS STILL TIME TO BUY YOUR TICKETS!!! Buy them online or at the table in the Rotunda this weekend. If you haven’t been before, this is always a wonderful event! The band is great, the food will be delicious. Of course you can’t forget about the dancing. You can purchase things at auction that will give you a head start on Christmas shopping. Most important: You will be supporting St. Andrew’s while sharing fellowship with others.
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FINANCIAL FACT SHEET
Bruce Davis
We have a lot of smart, committed people supervising our church finances. They slice and dice the numbers in all sorts of interesting and informative ways. Be assured: We have top-grade financial minds keeping close watch over our finances, toward the end of delivering maximum bang for the ministry buck. What you’re about to see are the Numbers According to Bruce: In other words, what our financial leadership simplifies for me. My eye is always on the bottom line and here are some of those financial facts:
As of the end of October, St. Andrew’s showed Year-To-Date Expenses of 1,554,249.84. The Year-To-Date Revenue was $1,502,366.06.
We are current on all financial obligations, including the mortgage and Mission Shares. (If you’re not familiar with the term “Mission Shares,” it’s what used to be called “apportionments”—St. Andrew’s “portion” of the connectional ministries of the United Methodist Church.)
Since January 1, we have received $184,321 in donations to the SHARING, GROWING, CHANGING LIVES Capital Fund for debt reduction. This is interesting: $58,661 of that total has come in since the end of the formal three-year campaign in March. All told, since SGCL began in March of 2006, we’ve reduced the debt by $2,474,448. The debt as of this writing stands at $2,567,304. The monthly interest cost has been cut by a proportionate amount, now standing at $11,500.
We are, of course, being very prudent in our budgeting for 2010. Overall staff salaries will raise by less than 2%. The only item in the budget showing an appreciable percentage increase is our Mission Shares to the United Methodist Church, which increase every year by 10%.
This is about all numbers I need to keep straight. If you want to know more, I invite you to contact Business Administrator Heather Doll, who is an always helpful fountain of information. Or, contact any of the members of our 2009 Gracious Generosity Team: Chairperson John Langwith, Treasurer Marsha Eurek, Joel Falk, Mark Scott, John Allbery, Scott Mingus, Stacy Scholtz, Gloria Billingsley, Cami Pitman, John Luddy, Keith Schmidt & Ken Washer.
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Christmas Cardboard City Need to do some Christmas Shopping without the kids? Register your kids online for the Christmas Shopping Childcare set for December 19th from 1-4. The cost is $10/kid with a $25 family maximum. We will be accepting kids from ages infants-3rd grade. Sign-up online at standrewsomaha.net. Space is limited so sign-up TODAY!! ?’s contact Mandy Barkhaus 431-8560 ext. 23 or mbarkhaus@standrewosmaha.net
Hanging of the Greens Please join us on Saturday, November 21st at 10:00 for the St. Andrew’s ‘Hanging of the Greens’. There will be jobs for all, so come and have a bagel and hot cocoa and help transform St. Andrew’s for the Season of Advent. ?’s Mandy Barkhaus 431-8560 ext. 23 or mbarkhaus@standrewosmaha.net
*
Christine Behlen sent us a very nice note thanking St. Andrew’s for our support of the Childhood Cancer Support Group ANGELS AMONG US, via the Pancake feed on Sunday.
*
PRAYER MATTERS
Congratulations to Matt and Megan Geerts at the birth of a little boy they have named Nathan.
Susan Harrison is scheduled for a procedure at Methodist Hospital today.
Patrick Phelps dad, Dennie, is recovering from a heart attack.
Gail Merchen asks prayers for her friend Nancy, who is seriously ill.
Ongoing Prayer Concerns include:
Gina Hansen, who is dealing with cancer..
Mary Dougherty sister, who is suffering from MS.
Kathy Rabbe is receiving cancer treatment.
Also receiving cancer treatment. Kevin Kathka’s mother, Deb; Teresa Wheelock’s father; Beth Whited’s co-worker Katie Brink.
Dee Harold’s sister-in-law, Sharon, is critically ill.
Donell Johnson asks prayer for a 22 year old man from Norfolk, dealing with serious complications from the H1N1 flu.
Lord God, I say a special prayer this day for America’s Veterans and those currently serving in the Armed Forces. Watching the Memorial Service from Fort Hood yesterday, I heard the chaplain reading from Isaiah: These soldiers heard a call, “Who shall I send?” and responded, “Here I am, send me.” I thank you for those who have said “send me” in service of America. There’s a direct link between what their service and the religious freedom I try never to take for granted. Amen.
BRD
Tuesday, November 10, 2009
November 9, 2009
The Electronic Communications Ministry
of St. Andrew’s United Methodist Church
15050 W. Maple Rd.
Omaha, Nebraska, 68116
Bruce Davis, Editor
Web site: www.standrewsomaha.net
Access the monthly newsletter by this link:
http://www.standrewsomaha.net/downloads/Octprint.pdf
LIVE, LAUGH, LOVE GOD
*
Tomorrow evening, Tuesday, November 10, 7:00
CHARGE CONFERENCE
Our Annual All-Church Administrative Gathering.
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BAPTIZED ON NOVEMBER 8 at St. Andrew’s:
Mason David Likes, son of Rob & Jennifer Likes
Alexandra Claire John, daughter of Matt & Anne John
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THIS WEEKEND AT ST. ANDREW’S
Saturday, November 14, 5:00
Sunday, November 15, 8:30 & 10:00
Bruce Davis preaching:
PUMPING UP WITH EZEKIEL IN THE VALLEY OF THE DRY BONES.
With the fifth installment from The Acts 10 Gym:
HANS & FRANZ TEACH BOB DAVIS ABOUT GIVING!
Note to Fans Of Hans & Franz: We may move the Acts 10 Gym toward the front of the service this weekend, so don’t be late. The Acts 10 Gym videos are being posted on the website: www.standrewsomaha.com.
THE DINNER/DANCE/AUCTION COUNTDOWN IS AT 11 DAYS!
Friday evening, November 20, Champions Run Country Club.
The auction night goes something like this:
6:00 PM Pre-Party and Silent Auction
8:00 PM Dinner and Oral Auction
9:30 PM Dancing
This is the last week to order tickets on line or in the Rotunda.
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Continuing with Auction news, Bob Davis tells us: Youth Ministries is proud of Jerrold Warren, a senior at Millard North high school, for donating a DINNER FOR EIGHT to this YEAR’S DINNER AUCTION. Jerrold is a culinary state champion. This dinner is sure to be top notch!
Also from Bob: Does your youth have a little spare time on Wednesday nights? Come join us in the youth room! We have Youth Café every Wednesday night from 6-7pm (a time to hang out with friends and eat some snacks) and Bible study from 7-8pm. The middle school youth are using a curriculum called Dares from Jesus. The high school just started a new nine week spiritual reality series titled Gospel Journey, Maui. Both of these curriculums are AWESOME!
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Upward Basketball and Cheerleading News
Remember registrations are on-line at standrewsomaha.net under the children’s link. This is the last week for the early bird fee of $65.00. Sunday, November 15 is the deadline.
We welcome our new directors:
Kevin/Shirley Kathka-basketball
Kara Kindle-basketball
Janell Bartzatt-cheerleading
Next week, Nov. 16, 17, 19 (Mon., Tues., Thurs) are evaluation nights between the hours of 6:00-8:00 as well as Saturday, November 21 from 9:00-11:00. All children must attend one of the evaluations. Please contact Kris at ksimerly@stsandrewsomaha.net if you would be available to assist with these.
We look forward to another great year of Upward Sports Ministry.
In the Spirit of Children!
Netta Pollock
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GREG TWIST WRITES: We had another successful breakfast yesterday for Angels Among Us. Thanks to the members of St Andrews and their generosity, another Nebraska family whose son or daughter has cancer will receive help this month. Also, the square egg casserole that Jonathon Orlich prepared was so popular that multiple people have requested the recipe, so I thought I would include it as well. Square Eggs (given by Cathi Roberts)6 eggs -- slightly beaten1 cup cottage cheese8 ounces shredded cheddar cheese -- (or monterey jack)1 cup Bisquick® baking mix1 stick margarine1 cup milkMix all ingredients together. Pour into 9x12 baking pan. Bake at 350degrees for about 20-30 minutes or until top is golden.
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FROM DIANA FAUST:
You Are Invited…
to the Alpha Celebration Dinner. Come learn more about the Alpha Course – a study of the basics of Christianity, and listen to the talk Christianity: Boring, Untrue, Irrelevant? The dinner will be held on Tuesday, Nov. 17 at 6 p.m. here at the church. Alpha is for:
Anyone interested in finding out more about the Christian faith.
Learning and laughter. It is possible to have fun while learning about Christian faith.
People meeting together. Get to know others and make new friends.
Helping one another. Discuss issues raised during the talks.
Ask anything. No question is seen as too simple.
Contact Diana for more information, or if you plan to attend at dfaust@standrewsomaha.net.
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Patience Circle is having a speaker this Wednesday, November 11, at 10:00. Troop Bell will be speaking on the dangers of the Internet. Please feel free to join us, our meeting will start at 9:30. We meet in the Youth Room. You can contact Mandy Barkhaus in the office if you have questions.
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READING THE BIBLE THROUGH THE YEAR
Morning Evening
Hebrews Jeremiah
11/9 6 46, 47
11/10 7 48, 49
11/11 8 50
11/12 9 51, 52
Lamentations
11/13 10. 1-18 1, 2
11/14 10. 19-39 3, 4, 5
Ezekiel
11/15 11. 1-19 1, 2
11/16 11. 20-40 3, 4
11/17 12 5, 6, 7
11/18 13 8, 9, 10
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Hebrews 4:14-16
Since, then, we have a great high priest, who has passed through the heavens, Jesus, the Son of God, let us hold fast to our confession. For we do not have a high priest who is unable to sympathize with our weaknesses, but we have one who in every respect has been tested as we are, yet without sin. Let us therefore approach the throne of grace with boldness, so that we may receive mercy and find grace to help in time of need.
*
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/Octprint.pdf
LIVE, LAUGH, LOVE GOD
*
Tomorrow evening, Tuesday, November 10, 7:00
CHARGE CONFERENCE
Our Annual All-Church Administrative Gathering.
*
BAPTIZED ON NOVEMBER 8 at St. Andrew’s:
Mason David Likes, son of Rob & Jennifer Likes
Alexandra Claire John, daughter of Matt & Anne John
*
THIS WEEKEND AT ST. ANDREW’S
Saturday, November 14, 5:00
Sunday, November 15, 8:30 & 10:00
Bruce Davis preaching:
PUMPING UP WITH EZEKIEL IN THE VALLEY OF THE DRY BONES.
With the fifth installment from The Acts 10 Gym:
HANS & FRANZ TEACH BOB DAVIS ABOUT GIVING!
Note to Fans Of Hans & Franz: We may move the Acts 10 Gym toward the front of the service this weekend, so don’t be late. The Acts 10 Gym videos are being posted on the website: www.standrewsomaha.com.
THE DINNER/DANCE/AUCTION COUNTDOWN IS AT 11 DAYS!
Friday evening, November 20, Champions Run Country Club.
The auction night goes something like this:
6:00 PM Pre-Party and Silent Auction
8:00 PM Dinner and Oral Auction
9:30 PM Dancing
This is the last week to order tickets on line or in the Rotunda.
*
Continuing with Auction news, Bob Davis tells us: Youth Ministries is proud of Jerrold Warren, a senior at Millard North high school, for donating a DINNER FOR EIGHT to this YEAR’S DINNER AUCTION. Jerrold is a culinary state champion. This dinner is sure to be top notch!
Also from Bob: Does your youth have a little spare time on Wednesday nights? Come join us in the youth room! We have Youth Café every Wednesday night from 6-7pm (a time to hang out with friends and eat some snacks) and Bible study from 7-8pm. The middle school youth are using a curriculum called Dares from Jesus. The high school just started a new nine week spiritual reality series titled Gospel Journey, Maui. Both of these curriculums are AWESOME!
*
Upward Basketball and Cheerleading News
Remember registrations are on-line at standrewsomaha.net under the children’s link. This is the last week for the early bird fee of $65.00. Sunday, November 15 is the deadline.
We welcome our new directors:
Kevin/Shirley Kathka-basketball
Kara Kindle-basketball
Janell Bartzatt-cheerleading
Next week, Nov. 16, 17, 19 (Mon., Tues., Thurs) are evaluation nights between the hours of 6:00-8:00 as well as Saturday, November 21 from 9:00-11:00. All children must attend one of the evaluations. Please contact Kris at ksimerly@stsandrewsomaha.net if you would be available to assist with these.
We look forward to another great year of Upward Sports Ministry.
In the Spirit of Children!
Netta Pollock
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GREG TWIST WRITES: We had another successful breakfast yesterday for Angels Among Us. Thanks to the members of St Andrews and their generosity, another Nebraska family whose son or daughter has cancer will receive help this month. Also, the square egg casserole that Jonathon Orlich prepared was so popular that multiple people have requested the recipe, so I thought I would include it as well. Square Eggs (given by Cathi Roberts)6 eggs -- slightly beaten1 cup cottage cheese8 ounces shredded cheddar cheese -- (or monterey jack)1 cup Bisquick® baking mix1 stick margarine1 cup milkMix all ingredients together. Pour into 9x12 baking pan. Bake at 350degrees for about 20-30 minutes or until top is golden.
*
FROM DIANA FAUST:
You Are Invited…
to the Alpha Celebration Dinner. Come learn more about the Alpha Course – a study of the basics of Christianity, and listen to the talk Christianity: Boring, Untrue, Irrelevant? The dinner will be held on Tuesday, Nov. 17 at 6 p.m. here at the church. Alpha is for:
Anyone interested in finding out more about the Christian faith.
Learning and laughter. It is possible to have fun while learning about Christian faith.
People meeting together. Get to know others and make new friends.
Helping one another. Discuss issues raised during the talks.
Ask anything. No question is seen as too simple.
Contact Diana for more information, or if you plan to attend at dfaust@standrewsomaha.net.
*
Patience Circle is having a speaker this Wednesday, November 11, at 10:00. Troop Bell will be speaking on the dangers of the Internet. Please feel free to join us, our meeting will start at 9:30. We meet in the Youth Room. You can contact Mandy Barkhaus in the office if you have questions.
*
READING THE BIBLE THROUGH THE YEAR
Morning Evening
Hebrews Jeremiah
11/9 6 46, 47
11/10 7 48, 49
11/11 8 50
11/12 9 51, 52
Lamentations
11/13 10. 1-18 1, 2
11/14 10. 19-39 3, 4, 5
Ezekiel
11/15 11. 1-19 1, 2
11/16 11. 20-40 3, 4
11/17 12 5, 6, 7
11/18 13 8, 9, 10
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Hebrews 4:14-16
Since, then, we have a great high priest, who has passed through the heavens, Jesus, the Son of God, let us hold fast to our confession. For we do not have a high priest who is unable to sympathize with our weaknesses, but we have one who in every respect has been tested as we are, yet without sin. Let us therefore approach the throne of grace with boldness, so that we may receive mercy and find grace to help in time of need.
*
BRD
Wednesday, November 4, 2009
November 4, 2009
The Electronic Communications Ministry
of St. Andrew’s United Methodist Church
15050 W. Maple Rd.
Omaha, Nebraska, 68116
Bruce Davis, Editor
Web site: http://www.standrewsomaha.net/
Access the monthly newsletter by this link:
http://www.standrewsomaha.net/downloads/Octprint.pdf
LIVE, LAUGH, LOVE GOD
*
This Weekend At St. Andrew’s
Saturday, November 7, 5:00
Sunday, November 8, 8:30 & 10:00
Nancy preaching: MORE, MORE, MORE
The sacrament of Holy Communion will be offered in each of the services.
Fun and fellowship activities are offered for children (infants-2nd grades) during the Saturday evening service..
Child Care is offered at 8:30 Sunday Service
Our Children’s Sunday School hour is 10:00 on Sunday.
Our Youth Worship/Education hour is Sunday at 10:00 in the Family Life Center.
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THANKSGIVING POTLUCK FEAST WITH HANZ & FRANZ
Sunday, November 22, 2009
11:00 AM
Chicken, Drinks & Table service provided
Bring side dish/dessert to share
It will help to know how many to plan for, so please sign up in the Rotunda!
*
THANKSGIVING EVE WORSHIP SERVICE
November 25, 7:00
Dr. Joe Scahill preaching
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Church Conference – Tuesday, November 10 at 7:00
All members of St. Andrew’s are invited to attend this year’s Church Conference. We will be voting on the leadership of St. Andrew’s for the next year, learn what goals we will be working on for 2010, and view a great presentation of the happenings at St. Andrew’s in 2009. The group will gather in the Family Life Center. Please make plans now to attend. Child Care will be available.
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ADAM WITTE writes:
The presentation of our Christmas Cantata, The Promise Of Light, is fast approaching. For all of you who said that October was too early for Christmas music, I can't necessarily disagree with you--but tonight puts us at five rehearsals before we sing in worship! The good news is that, with the performance CD as a reference and a bunch of helpful folks around, it's really pretty easy to learn the music.
Parents, if you have children in Sunday School aged Pre-K through 5th grade, they are going to be learning portions of the Cantata to sing along and add some sign language starting in their classes this weekend. What better way to get the family into the Christmas spirit than to commit to singing in this group together? Some of my fondest childhood memories are of singing Christmas music with my family; this short-term commitment is a wonderful chance to create those memories in your own family.
It's not too late to plug in; if you've been meaning to come and just haven't gotten around to it, by all means, make tonight the night you do. We rehearse tonight (and Wednesdays through Dec. 9th) at 6:30 in the Sanctuary. Come join us!
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From Diana Faust: The Advent Conspiracy: Can Christmas Still Change the World? The story of Christ's birth is a story of promise, hope, and a revolutionary love. So, what happened? What was once a time to celebrate the birth of a savior has somehow turned into a season of stress, traffic jams, and shopping lists. And when it's all over, many of us are left with presents to return, looming debt that will take months to pay off, and this empty feeling of missed purpose. Is this what we really want out of Christmas? What if Christmas became a world-changing event again? It can be a time of worship, meaning and giving that is prophetic, powerful and transformative. In celebrating Christmas in the way of the story Christ followers are taught how to worship fully, spend less, give more and love all this Christmas and every Christmas. Join the Adult Sunday School class for this Advent Study that will begin Nov. 29 at 11:15. Contact Diana to register – dfaust@standrewsomaha.net.
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Did you know that we continue to pay down on the St. Andrew’s Building Debt? We’ve paid off another $35,000 on principle since the three-year campaign ended in March.
*
Joyce Miller writes: The Omaha Ambassador Handbell Choir invites you to join us on November 22nd for a Holiday Concert. The concert begins at 2:00 in the Rotunda and will feature many of your favorite holiday carols. The Christmas Tree will be up and lit; you have enjoyed a wonderful pot-luck in the Family Life Center so what better way to finish the day than enjoying some wonderful handbell music. Many of the ringers in the choir are members of St. Andrews. We would love to see you at the concert. Refreshments will served by the wonderful bakers in the choir. The concert is free and open to all so invite you friends to come and join us on November 22nd. A Love Offering will be taken
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Prayer Matters
Earlier today, we had a memorial service for Eleanor Davis, one of the great ladies of this congregation. We extend our deepest sympathy to Eleanor’s husband, Charlie, to her children Alex Birdwell and Mary Ellen Greenwood, to the entire family and her many friends.
We have also learned of the passing of Bob Bottger, former member of St. Andrew’s.
Mary Dougherty sister who is suffering from MS.
Donell Johnson asks prayer for a 22 year old man from Norfolk, dealing with serious complications from the H1N1 flu.
Ongoing Prayer Concerns include:
Gina Hansen, who is dealing with cancer..
Susan Harrison, receiving treatment for melanoma.
Kathy Rabbe, diagnosed with cancer.
Also receiving cancer treatment. Kevin Kathka’s mother, Deb; Teresa Wheelock’s father; Beth Whited’s co-worker Katie Brink.
Dee Harold’s sister-in-law, Sharon, is critically ill.
Lynette Short’s father, Roger Hansen, is recovering from hip replacement surgery.
Let’s pray: Lord God, we thank you for the life of Eleanor Davis, a woman of great faith who meant so much to this congregation. Wherever there is grief in this congregation, spoken or unspoken, please wipe away our tears. Give us the faith to believe that nothing can separate us from your love. I ask in the name of Jesus our Shepherd Savior. Amen.
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Daniel 10:18-20
Again one in human form touched me and strengthened me. He said, “Do not fear, greatly beloved, you are safe. Be strong and courageous!” When he spoke to me, I was strengthened and said, “Let my Lord speak, for you have strengthened me.”
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BRD
of St. Andrew’s United Methodist Church
15050 W. Maple Rd.
Omaha, Nebraska, 68116
Bruce Davis, Editor
Web site: http://www.standrewsomaha.net/
Access the monthly newsletter by this link:
http://www.standrewsomaha.net/downloads/Octprint.pdf
LIVE, LAUGH, LOVE GOD
*
This Weekend At St. Andrew’s
Saturday, November 7, 5:00
Sunday, November 8, 8:30 & 10:00
Nancy preaching: MORE, MORE, MORE
The sacrament of Holy Communion will be offered in each of the services.
Fun and fellowship activities are offered for children (infants-2nd grades) during the Saturday evening service..
Child Care is offered at 8:30 Sunday Service
Our Children’s Sunday School hour is 10:00 on Sunday.
Our Youth Worship/Education hour is Sunday at 10:00 in the Family Life Center.
*
THANKSGIVING POTLUCK FEAST WITH HANZ & FRANZ
Sunday, November 22, 2009
11:00 AM
Chicken, Drinks & Table service provided
Bring side dish/dessert to share
It will help to know how many to plan for, so please sign up in the Rotunda!
*
THANKSGIVING EVE WORSHIP SERVICE
November 25, 7:00
Dr. Joe Scahill preaching
*
Church Conference – Tuesday, November 10 at 7:00
All members of St. Andrew’s are invited to attend this year’s Church Conference. We will be voting on the leadership of St. Andrew’s for the next year, learn what goals we will be working on for 2010, and view a great presentation of the happenings at St. Andrew’s in 2009. The group will gather in the Family Life Center. Please make plans now to attend. Child Care will be available.
*
ADAM WITTE writes:
The presentation of our Christmas Cantata, The Promise Of Light, is fast approaching. For all of you who said that October was too early for Christmas music, I can't necessarily disagree with you--but tonight puts us at five rehearsals before we sing in worship! The good news is that, with the performance CD as a reference and a bunch of helpful folks around, it's really pretty easy to learn the music.
Parents, if you have children in Sunday School aged Pre-K through 5th grade, they are going to be learning portions of the Cantata to sing along and add some sign language starting in their classes this weekend. What better way to get the family into the Christmas spirit than to commit to singing in this group together? Some of my fondest childhood memories are of singing Christmas music with my family; this short-term commitment is a wonderful chance to create those memories in your own family.
It's not too late to plug in; if you've been meaning to come and just haven't gotten around to it, by all means, make tonight the night you do. We rehearse tonight (and Wednesdays through Dec. 9th) at 6:30 in the Sanctuary. Come join us!
*
From Diana Faust: The Advent Conspiracy: Can Christmas Still Change the World? The story of Christ's birth is a story of promise, hope, and a revolutionary love. So, what happened? What was once a time to celebrate the birth of a savior has somehow turned into a season of stress, traffic jams, and shopping lists. And when it's all over, many of us are left with presents to return, looming debt that will take months to pay off, and this empty feeling of missed purpose. Is this what we really want out of Christmas? What if Christmas became a world-changing event again? It can be a time of worship, meaning and giving that is prophetic, powerful and transformative. In celebrating Christmas in the way of the story Christ followers are taught how to worship fully, spend less, give more and love all this Christmas and every Christmas. Join the Adult Sunday School class for this Advent Study that will begin Nov. 29 at 11:15. Contact Diana to register – dfaust@standrewsomaha.net.
*
Did you know that we continue to pay down on the St. Andrew’s Building Debt? We’ve paid off another $35,000 on principle since the three-year campaign ended in March.
*
Joyce Miller writes: The Omaha Ambassador Handbell Choir invites you to join us on November 22nd for a Holiday Concert. The concert begins at 2:00 in the Rotunda and will feature many of your favorite holiday carols. The Christmas Tree will be up and lit; you have enjoyed a wonderful pot-luck in the Family Life Center so what better way to finish the day than enjoying some wonderful handbell music. Many of the ringers in the choir are members of St. Andrews. We would love to see you at the concert. Refreshments will served by the wonderful bakers in the choir. The concert is free and open to all so invite you friends to come and join us on November 22nd. A Love Offering will be taken
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Prayer Matters
Earlier today, we had a memorial service for Eleanor Davis, one of the great ladies of this congregation. We extend our deepest sympathy to Eleanor’s husband, Charlie, to her children Alex Birdwell and Mary Ellen Greenwood, to the entire family and her many friends.
We have also learned of the passing of Bob Bottger, former member of St. Andrew’s.
Mary Dougherty sister who is suffering from MS.
Donell Johnson asks prayer for a 22 year old man from Norfolk, dealing with serious complications from the H1N1 flu.
Ongoing Prayer Concerns include:
Gina Hansen, who is dealing with cancer..
Susan Harrison, receiving treatment for melanoma.
Kathy Rabbe, diagnosed with cancer.
Also receiving cancer treatment. Kevin Kathka’s mother, Deb; Teresa Wheelock’s father; Beth Whited’s co-worker Katie Brink.
Dee Harold’s sister-in-law, Sharon, is critically ill.
Lynette Short’s father, Roger Hansen, is recovering from hip replacement surgery.
Let’s pray: Lord God, we thank you for the life of Eleanor Davis, a woman of great faith who meant so much to this congregation. Wherever there is grief in this congregation, spoken or unspoken, please wipe away our tears. Give us the faith to believe that nothing can separate us from your love. I ask in the name of Jesus our Shepherd Savior. Amen.
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Daniel 10:18-20
Again one in human form touched me and strengthened me. He said, “Do not fear, greatly beloved, you are safe. Be strong and courageous!” When he spoke to me, I was strengthened and said, “Let my Lord speak, for you have strengthened me.”
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BRD
Tuesday, November 3, 2009
November 2, 2009
The Electronic Communications Ministry
of St. Andrew’s United Methodist Church
15050 W. Maple Rd.
Omaha, Nebraska, 68116
Bruce Davis, editor
Web site: www.standrewsomaha.net
Access the monthly newsletter by this link:
http://www.standrewsomaha.net/downloads/Octprint.pdf
LIVE, LAUGH, LOVE GOD
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One of the great ladies of this congregation has passed away. We’ll have a Memorial Service for ELEANOR DAVIS here in the sanctuary at 10:00 on Wednesday. Visitation is tomorrow evening (Tuesday), 6:00-9:00 at the John A. Gentleman Mortuary at Pacific and 143rd Street.
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Yesterday at 10:00, we were privileged to baptize Dawson James Kernen, son of Jeff & Jamie Kernen, and Colin Andrew Brewer, son of Andy & Courtney Brewer
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This Weekend At St. Andrew’s
Saturday, November 7, 5:00
Sunday, November 8, 8:30 & 10:00
Nancy preaching: MORE, MORE, MORE
We will share the sacrament of Holy Communion in each of the services.
It’s a BREAKFAST CLUB SUNDAY. This month’s proceeds benefit ANGELS AMONG US. Their Mission: To financially assist families with a child battling cancer living in or being treated in Nebraska. Christine Behlen reports: “We have assisted 71 Families since we began in 2006 and as of right now we are helping 8 families with 7 on a waiting list. We pay directly to the families, utility companies, mortgage, telephone bills and buy groceries.”
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THIS IS IT! The countdown for the DINNER-DANCE-AUCTION is on. Donations must be in by November 6th. Drop them off at the office or contact Corey or Shawna Rector with questions. shawnarector@cox.net or 850-0826
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You may not realize it, but our Hans & Franz/Acts 10 Gym skits have roots deep in Christian tradition, specifically the concept of the Holy Fool. The Holy Fool was a religious figure who communicated profound truth through non-conventional behavior. The Eastern Orthodox Church was/is particularly big on Holy Fools. The Holy Fool could get away with saying things that would get others in hot water. If you’re interested in learning more, Google this genuinely interesting topic.
If you’ve missed any of the ACTS 10 GYM videos, they are posted on the website: www.standrewsomaha.net. .
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MUSIC DIRECTOR ADAM WITTE writes: The October entry for my blog has been posted! Titled "Sing Anyway," it addresses my observations of the congregation during our Praise & Worship music. The last portion of the entry is directed at soliciting reader/member feedback on two possible worship aids; please give it a look and contact me with any comments, questions, suggestions, or opinions on the ideas outlined in that portion. The blog can be accessed at http://adamwitte.blogspot.com. Thanks!
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CHARGE CONFERENCE: TUESDAY EVENING, November 10, 7:00. This is our annual administrative meeting with the District Superintendent. The agenda includes election of officers. All members and friends of the congregation are invited to attend.
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St. Andrew’s Gear: Deadline has been extended!! Please order your St. Andrew’s Gear by November 8th. Order online at standrewsomaha.net. ?’s contact Mandy or Bob at the office.
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READING THE BIBLE THROUGH THE YEAR
Morning Evening
Titus Jeremiah
11/1 2 24, 25, 26
11/2 3 27, 28, 29
11/3 Philemon 30, 31
Hebrews
11/4 1 32, 33
11/5 2 34, 35, 36
11/6 3 37, 38, 39
11/7 4 40, 41, 42
11/8 5 43, 44, 45
11/9 6 46, 47
11/10 7 48, 49
11/11 8 50
11/12 9 51, 52
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Titus 2:11-13
For the grace of God has appeared, bringing salvation to all, training us to renounce impiety and worldly passions, and in the present age to live lives that are self-controlled, upright and godly, while we wait for the blessed hope and the manifestation of the glory of our great God and Savior, Jesus Christ.
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BRD
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/Octprint.pdf
LIVE, LAUGH, LOVE GOD
*
One of the great ladies of this congregation has passed away. We’ll have a Memorial Service for ELEANOR DAVIS here in the sanctuary at 10:00 on Wednesday. Visitation is tomorrow evening (Tuesday), 6:00-9:00 at the John A. Gentleman Mortuary at Pacific and 143rd Street.
*
Yesterday at 10:00, we were privileged to baptize Dawson James Kernen, son of Jeff & Jamie Kernen, and Colin Andrew Brewer, son of Andy & Courtney Brewer
*
This Weekend At St. Andrew’s
Saturday, November 7, 5:00
Sunday, November 8, 8:30 & 10:00
Nancy preaching: MORE, MORE, MORE
We will share the sacrament of Holy Communion in each of the services.
It’s a BREAKFAST CLUB SUNDAY. This month’s proceeds benefit ANGELS AMONG US. Their Mission: To financially assist families with a child battling cancer living in or being treated in Nebraska. Christine Behlen reports: “We have assisted 71 Families since we began in 2006 and as of right now we are helping 8 families with 7 on a waiting list. We pay directly to the families, utility companies, mortgage, telephone bills and buy groceries.”
*
THIS IS IT! The countdown for the DINNER-DANCE-AUCTION is on. Donations must be in by November 6th. Drop them off at the office or contact Corey or Shawna Rector with questions. shawnarector@cox.net or 850-0826
*
You may not realize it, but our Hans & Franz/Acts 10 Gym skits have roots deep in Christian tradition, specifically the concept of the Holy Fool. The Holy Fool was a religious figure who communicated profound truth through non-conventional behavior. The Eastern Orthodox Church was/is particularly big on Holy Fools. The Holy Fool could get away with saying things that would get others in hot water. If you’re interested in learning more, Google this genuinely interesting topic.
If you’ve missed any of the ACTS 10 GYM videos, they are posted on the website: www.standrewsomaha.net. .
*
MUSIC DIRECTOR ADAM WITTE writes: The October entry for my blog has been posted! Titled "Sing Anyway," it addresses my observations of the congregation during our Praise & Worship music. The last portion of the entry is directed at soliciting reader/member feedback on two possible worship aids; please give it a look and contact me with any comments, questions, suggestions, or opinions on the ideas outlined in that portion. The blog can be accessed at http://adamwitte.blogspot.com. Thanks!
*
CHARGE CONFERENCE: TUESDAY EVENING, November 10, 7:00. This is our annual administrative meeting with the District Superintendent. The agenda includes election of officers. All members and friends of the congregation are invited to attend.
*
St. Andrew’s Gear: Deadline has been extended!! Please order your St. Andrew’s Gear by November 8th. Order online at standrewsomaha.net. ?’s contact Mandy or Bob at the office.
*
READING THE BIBLE THROUGH THE YEAR
Morning Evening
Titus Jeremiah
11/1 2 24, 25, 26
11/2 3 27, 28, 29
11/3 Philemon 30, 31
Hebrews
11/4 1 32, 33
11/5 2 34, 35, 36
11/6 3 37, 38, 39
11/7 4 40, 41, 42
11/8 5 43, 44, 45
11/9 6 46, 47
11/10 7 48, 49
11/11 8 50
11/12 9 51, 52
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Titus 2:11-13
For the grace of God has appeared, bringing salvation to all, training us to renounce impiety and worldly passions, and in the present age to live lives that are self-controlled, upright and godly, while we wait for the blessed hope and the manifestation of the glory of our great God and Savior, Jesus Christ.
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BRD
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