8:30

THIS WEEKEND

Saturday, May 31, 5:00

Sunday, June 1, 8:30 & 10:00

ALL SERVICES IN THE SANCTURY

Nancy preaching: LIVE LIKE YOU WERE DYING

It’s a Communion Sunday. You don’t have to be a member of the congregation or the United Methodist Church to receive the sacrament. This is the Lord’s table, not ours, and all are welcome. Patrick P., backed up by Pam F. and the Praise Band, will bring us a song titled MORE. That’s in all three services. The Bell Choir will grace our Sunday morning services. We’ll also hear from Tim McGraw, who won’t be wearing any shoes.

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I’m pleased that the 8:30 service seems to be gaining some traction. The 8:30 numbers have been about twice what we were running about 8:00 and interest in the service would seem to be growing weekly. This is encouraging. One of the key goals of the worship scheduled launched at the end of March is to have three vital worship hours. Speaking of which. Readers have pointed out that

I sometimes plug 10:45 into This Weekend. Force of habit.

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NEXT WEEKEND: June 7 & 8

All Services In The Sanctuary

Bruce preaching:

1968: SOMEBODY TO LOVE

June 8 is a PIZZA WITH THE PASTORS SUNDAY. This is an event designed for people interested in learning more about St. Andrew’s and perhaps moving toward membership. We start at 5:00 and are out of here by 6:30. Sign up by return e-mail or at the Hospitality Desk in the Rotunda.

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Nancy and I went to the John Beasley Theatre last night to catch AIN’T MISBEHAVIN’. Others in the audience included Craig Bence, Dan and Donna Trombla, Deb Richey, Mike & Janelle Baber. Our own LEON A. played stride piano, backed up by string bass and drums, in support of five singer/ performers. It was a DELIGHTFUL evening. The show continues tonight and tomorrow night at 7:30 and Sunday at 3:00. The 125 seat theatre is located in a wing of the YMCA building on 30^th & Q. I recommend you sit on the front row, if you can.

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OPEN DOOR MISSION TOUR ~ SATURDAY JUNE 7

Faith Circle is hosting a visit to the Open Door Mission. This visit is open to everyone at St. Andrews. If you are interested in carpooling with others, please meet us at the church at 9:15 Saturday morning. The tour will begin around 10:00 and we'll complete by bringing everyone back to St. Andrews. We hope to have many of you come along. This will be a good opportunity to see what the Open Door Mission does in our community and where we might be able to plug in with some assistance. Ginny H. and Denise J. are the Co-Chairs for Faith Circle.

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Mark 2:13-17, Jesus went out again beside the sea; the whole crowd gathered around him, and he taught them. As he was walking along, he saw Levi son of Alphaeus sitting at the tax booth, and he said to him, “Follow me.” And he got up and followed him. And as he sat at dinner in Levi’s house, many tax collectors and sinners were also sitting with Jesus and his disciples—for there were many who followed him. When the scribes of the Pharisees saw that he was eating with sinners and tax collectors, they said to his disciples, “Why does he eat with tax collectors and sinners?” When Jesus heard this, he said to them, “Those who are well have no need of a physician, but those who are sick; I have come to call not the righteous but sinners.”

Note from BRD: I always feel better about taking communion after reading passages such as this one. Being less-than-entirely righteous myself, I am not worthy to eat at the table of blessing--but Jesus makes it a point to invite people like me, so how can I refuse? Likewise, we’ll hope to see you this weekend.

God bless, BRD

Auction Date

THIS WEEKEND

Saturday, May 31, 5:00

Sunday, June 1, 8:30 & 10:45

ALL SERVICES IN THE SANCTURY

Nancy preaching: LIVE LIKE YOU WERE DYING

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Nancy tells me we have something like 110 people registered for the LIVE LIKE YOU WERE DYING small groups. That’s pretty amazing. If you want to plug in, e-mail either Nancy or Diana.

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I was gratified by the fine turnout for worship on Memorial Weekend. If you weren’t with us, I invite you to take a look at EVERYTHING WE HAD, posted on the web site: standrewsomaha.net. Click on SERMONS. I’ve got a bookend message planned for June 7 & 8 titled, 1968. We read in the first chapter of Ecclesiastes: “A generation goes and a generation comes…What has been is what will be, and what has been done is what will be done; there is nothing new under the sun.” I am fascinated at how events from forty years ago seem to be coming around again in the year of our Lord 2008.

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Nancy and I are just back from lunch at Tanner’s. Wednesday is the roast beef special, perfect for an early-winter day like today.

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We congratulate David F. and Stacy W. on their wedding. It was a beautiful ceremony, held in the sanctuary on Saturday, Nancy officiating.

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Steve G.’ father, Ray, has passed away in Pensacola, Florida. We extend our sympathy to Steve and his family.

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GET YOUR BACKSTAGE PASS!
Our 2008 Auction Dinner Dance will be our biggest bash of the year, and we’re looking for behind-the-scenes crewmembers. The event takes place Friday, October 10th — but there’s plenty to do before then. Whether you’ve helped in the past or this is new to you, it’s a great way to get involved, make friends and have fun. You can help with decorations, check-in, checkout, auction items, promotions and more. Contact Todd and Jamie S. by Sunday, June 1st — and tell them your name and how you’d like to help (or let them plug you in where you’re needed most). Your first “Crew Meeting” will be in early June.

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DENISE J. writes: Faith Circle is going to take a tour of the Open Door Mission on June 7th. If anyone is interested we will be meeting at the church by 9:45 a.m. and will drive down together. All are welcome to join us.

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Two items from JOYCE C.:

THIS WEEKEND – IT’S HI-C WEEKEND: This is the first weekend of the month – time to bring your Hi-C drink boxes for Campfire USA to distribute in backpacks for school children. These are part of nutritious meals they might not otherwise have. Thank you for your support.

ALSO THIS WEEKEND – ATTENTION BOOMERS: This weekend will be your last chance to sign up for the BLT mystery dinner – “A Biblical Feast – BLT Style.” The dinner is Saturday, June 7^th at 6:00. Come and join us for the food, fun, and fellowship. See the BLT display at church for sign-up and/or more information.

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Psalm 105:1-3

O give thanks to the Lord, call on his name, make known his deeds among the peoples. Sing to him, sing praises to him; tell of all his wonderful works. Glory in his holy name; let the hearts of those who seek the Lord rejoice.

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BRD