Andrew & ME

Dear Saints Of Andrew:

THIS SUNDAY

July 16, 2006

8:00, 9:15 & 10:45

Nancy preaching:

“DIVORCE”

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COMING, July 23

Bruce: “VOTE FOR PEDRO: A Sermon On Ministry With Youth.”

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The Youth Mission Team left earlier this morning for Benton Harbor, Michigan. Michael Patloff’s dog is running through the offices waiting for Netta to pick him up. I’m pretty sure it’s a him; I know he’s named Andrew. Andrew and I just finished a few rounds of Throw The Cloth Bone. Andrew’s back at my desk now without the cloth bone, so I hope I’m not supposed to be playing FIND The Cloth Bone.

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Margie W. writes:

1. We will be taking FIESTA! on the road to La Casa Del Pueblo Monday, July 24-Wednesday July 26 from 4:30 – 7:00 p.m.. Each crew the children were in during here at St. Andrew’s helped to make a blanket to share with children in need. We are in need of volunteers to help with this outreach. This is the same church we shared tamales and gifts with during “Get Ready for Jesus” in December 2005. If you are interested, please contact Netta at npollock@standrewsomaha.net or Margie at mwulfkuhle@standrewsomaha.net.

2. For those children who made footprints in the sand during Fiesta Bible School, please pick up your footprint by this Sunday, July 16 at the information desk in the Narthax. Any left over footprints will be disposed of on Monday, July 17^th.

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Pastor Charlotte asks: Prayers for Aiden R., experiencing health problems (8 month old grandson of Candy G., friend of Pastor Charlotte). Prayers of sympathy for the family of Pam S., in her recent passing due to a motorcycle accident (cousin of Kris S.).

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Remember, with Michael gone on the Youth Mission Trip, Charlotte is preaching this week’s 5:00 Saturday evening service.

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FROM DIANA F.:

Guys Bible Study: The Gospel According to Mark
Bruce Davis will lead a discussion of the Gospel according of Mark on Monday evenings, August 7, 14, 21 & 28 from 6:30-7:45 p.m. There is no cost for this study; the only book you need is a Bible, but we’ll appreciate knowing how many to plan for, so please RSVP to Bruce or Diana.

Disciple Bible Study

For those who have ever wondered about the Bible, join the Disciple Bible Study class that will take you beyond simply reading the Word, but also understanding it and allowing it to make an impact in your everyday lives. Disciple Bible Study provides a daily Bible study and weekly small group gatherings, where participants work together to achieve spiritual goals and take their knowledge of the Bible into prayer, fellowship, and ministry. Pastor Nancy will be facilitating a Disciple I class on Sunday evenings at 6:30 p.m. and Monday mornings at 9:30 a.m. Other days and times that classes will be offered are now being determined. Stop by the Welcome Table and fill out a form indicating your interest in one of the Disciple classes. The cost of the study material is $35.00. If you are still not sure if Disciple is for you, there will be an Information Meeting on Sunday, July 23^rd between services where you can learn more.

Christian Believer

Have you ever wondered why we say and do the things we do at church? Christian Believer is a 30-week intensive study that combines study of Scripture and Christian belief, and will answer such questions. Through daily study, prayer, and weekly group meetings you will discuss such topics as the Sacraments, the Holy Trinity, and Grace. Christian Believer will be offered on Monday evenings at 6:30 beginning Sept. 11. The cost of the material is $45.00 which includes the study manual and a book of readings. Please sign up at the Information Table. Note: You should have completed at least 3 of the Disciple Bible Study courses before taking Christian Believer.

DivorceCare

Divorced? Separated? You don’t have to go through it alone.

Find Help! Discover Hope! Experience Healing!

A new session of DivorceCare will begin Sept. 11 at 6:30 p.m.

This 13-week series of support groups and seminars are conducted by people who understand what you are experiencing.

The registration fee of $15 includes the workbook. Childcare is available.

Contact Diana at 431-8560 ext. 31 or dfaust@standrewsomaha.net to register.

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No, Andrew, not that… The only reason I’m up here this early is that one of our members e-mailed me at Panera’s suggesting I might want to go up and see the youth off. That seemed like an excellent idea. Not knowing what time the youth were leaving, I finished my coffee and headed this way, arriving about 8:15, to find the youth had left at 7:30. At that point, it was just Andrew, Cami and me. Cami has left, Netta’s not here yet to pick up the dog, so we’re down to me and Andrew, and now this happens…

I can’t take him outside, for fear he’ll run away. I look out my window just now and see Heather Doll arriving. Praise the Lord for reinforcements.

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Psalm 24

The earth is the LORD'S and all that is in it, the world and all who dwell therein. For it is he who founded it upon the seas and made it firm upon the rivers of the deep. Who can ascend the hill of the LORD? and who can stand in his holy place? Those who have clean hands and a pure heart, who have not pledged themselves to falsehood, nor sworn by what is a fraud. They shall receive a blessing from the LORD and a just reward from the God of their salvation. Such is the generation of those who seek him, of those who seek your face, O God of Jacob. Lift up your heads, O gates; lift them high, O everlasting doors; and the King of glory shall come in. Who is this King of glory? The LORD, strong and mighty, the LORD, mighty in battle. Lift up your heads, O gates; lift them high, O everlasting doors; and the King of glory shall come in. Who is he, this King of glory? The LORD of hosts, he is the King of glory.

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Commentary: I wonder if Martin Luther ever tried to make cogent commentary under these circumstances. Try this: Like Andrew the puppy, each of us has a master. Christians know our master as Jesus the Christ. When we are separated from our master, we are prone to anxiety that we perhaps cannot name but can cause us to make puddles of our lives. That’s all from here.

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BRD