September Pizza With the Pastors

Dear Saints Of Andrew:
Five days from Steppin’ Up Sunday, we want to welcome new readers to A-MAIL. If you ever want off the list (though why anyone would escapes me), please let us know.
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STEPPIN' UP SUNDAY September 10, 2006 Bruce, Nancy & The Santifications: "LIGHT MY FIRE."
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This is a PIZZA WITH THE PASTORS Sunday, 5:00-6:30. The event is designed for people interested in moving toward membership at St. Andrew’s. If you’re interested, reply via return e-mail or sign up this Sunday morning.
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We were blessed with baptisms and new members on Sunday. Our newest member is AMANDA E. LANDON DAVID U. was baptized at 9:15. His parents are Nate and Donelle. At 10:45, we baptized ADELE S., daughter of Amy and Wade.
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C. Todd C. writes: On behalf of the SPRC, I would like to thank Pam F. for her leadership and commitment over the past year. Many of you will remember that Pam stepped up when we were in sudden need of music leadership in August of 2005; Pam stood strong in the face of challenge, and was a positive example for us all. Later, Pam stepped into the role of Director of Music Ministries, helping to rebuild our music programs--while maintaining her teaching obligations with Millard Public Schools. In the past few months, MPS' demands on Pam have increased, and it has not been possible for her to maintain her level of involvement and leadership at St. Andrew's. While Pam will continue to direct our youth and children's choirs, she will no longer be leading our adult choirs. But as we watch all of our instrumental and vocal groups continue to grow and strengthen, we owe a debt of gratitude to Pam for her dedication and contribution when we needed them most. I also want to thank Leon A. and Adam W., for taking the baton in a dynamic and exciting music ministry. They are strong, creative leaders, and the future looks great for those of us who love music.Thank you, Pam! Thank you, Leon and Adam! C. Todd C. Chair, Staff Parish Relations Committee
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A benefit gold tournament is being held in Syracuse, Nebraska, September 10, to “Benefit the Ruth F. family and the Fight against ALS. Call Luther M. Ruth is the mother of David and Gena F.
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Pastor Charlotte M. asks: Prayers of joy for Corey and Shawna R., in the recent birth of a son, William Ellis. Prayers for Kenneth C., who is ill at home. Prayers for Dee H., preparing for cataract surgery on September 18th. Prayers for Dee & Gale H.’s granddaughter, recovering from surgery due to an accident. Prayers for Richard N., undergoing qualifying tests for a liver transplant (Dee H.’s brother). Prayers of sympathy for the family of Stanley F. and his fiancé, Phyllis, in his recent and unexpected death (Phyllis is Denise J.’s aunt).
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John 10:1-10“Very truly, I tell you, anyone who does not enter the sheepfold by the door but climbs in by another way is a thief or a bandit. The one who enters by the door is the shepherd of the sheep. The doorkeeper opens the door for him and the sheep hear his voice. He calls his own sheep by name and leads them out. When he has brought out all his own, he goes ahead of them, and the sheep follow him because they know his voice. They will not follow a stranger, but they will run from him because they do not know the voice of strangers.” Jesus used this figure of speech with them, but they did not understand what he was saying to them.So again Jesus said to them, “Very truly I tell you, I am the door for the sheep. All who came before me are thieves and bandits; but the sheep did not listen to them. I am the door. Whoever enters by me will be saved, and will come in and go out and find pasture. The thief comes only to steal and kill and destroy. I came that they may have life, and have it abundantly.”
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BRD