The Master's Hand

Dear Saints Of Andrew:
THIS SUNDAY November 12, 2006 New Member Appreciation Sunday Bruce Davis preaching:”THE 144,000”
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If you’ve been considering membership at St. Andrew’s, we hope you’ll join us for the November edition of PIZZA WITH THE PASTORS, this Sunday evening, 5:00-6:30. Sign up via return e-mail or at the Hospitality Desk in the center of the Rotunda on Sunday.
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Richard Harrison’s painting, “The Master’s Hand” has been mounted in the stairwell going down to the lower level. Richard has given this as a gift that is much appreciated.
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We’ve discontinued service with our e-network provider, which was based on the west coast, and have switched to Cox. This is creating some short term pain, as we knew it would. The church web page is undergoing reconstruction. We appreciate your patience.
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We ran into an issue last Christmas Eve that we’re trying to correct this year. A bunch of our choir regulars were out of town for the holidays, leaving us very thin on Christmas Eve. Christmas Eve is a particularly wonderful time to share the gospel of Jesus Christ with visitors. So many people show up, who have no church home. We want to put our best foot forward. In the absence of many of our choral regulars, we’re going to put together a CHRISTMAS EVE CHOIR. Beginning November 19, The Christmas Eve Choir will practice on Sunday mornings, in the 10:15-10:45 time slot, between the second and third services. If you can carry a tune, or even just move your lips while others sing, I hope you’ll consider helping us on Christmas Eve.
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>From The Reverend Mrs. Davis: WE NEED A COPY OF THE MOVIE “WHY I WORE LIPSTICK TO MY MASECTOMY” FOR THE UMW MEETING ON TUESDAY EVENING. IT IS A LIFETIME MOVIE AND WAS ON SEVERAL TIMES DURING THE LAST COUPLE OF WEEKS SO WE ARE HOPING SOMEONE HAS TAPED IT. NANCY THOUGHT SHE HAD TAPED IT BUT, ALAS, THE TAPE IS BLANK. IF ANYONE HAS THIS ON TAPE, PLEASE LET NANCY KNOW AS SOON AS POSSIBLE! THANK YOU! THANK YOU! THANK YOU!!!
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KAREN F. writes: The Parent Support Network is a group to assist parents, caregivers and/or anyone who deals with the daily challenges of raising a child with special needs. Anyone is welcome and encouraged to come and share with others. The meeting will be on November 14 at 7p.m. The location will be St. John Lutheran Church lower level. There will be child care available with a free will offering. We will have a guest speaker from PTI of Nebraska which is an organization to assist parents and loved ones with the issues of raising and providing for a child with special needs. There will also be time to discuss and network with other families from the area. Should you have any questions please contact Karen .
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Received from DIANE M.: If you do another a-mail this week, would you be able to include a reminder that the UMW will be "flipping pancakes" on Sunday the 12th and the UMW will also be selling cookie dough for your holiday baking.....thanks....
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Many thanks to all who attended last night’s CHARGE CONFERENCE. We elected officers in a total absence of negative campaigning.
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>From DIANA .:Foster Parents Panel DiscussionCome hear from three of St. Andrew’s foster families – Greg & Deanna A., Joe & Jody M.d, and Kevin & Teresa W. as they share their experiences. Learn how you, too, can be a foster parent. There will be a time for questions and sharing of ideas. Sign up to join a support group of foster parents. The gathering will be Wednesday, Nov. 15th at 6 p.m. in Lower Level 4.The Miracle of ChristmasWhat was the real miracle of Christmas?? It was what happened in a manger in Bethlehem long ago. There, God came in the birth of Jesus to visit and redeem his people. There, God entered into history to do for us what we cannot do for ourselves—to save us! There, through the little baby born in a lowly stable, God’s will, God’s idea, God’s intention, God’s Word, God’s purpose, and God’s love became flesh and blood, and lived among us, full of grace and truth. Join Ginny H. as she leads the discussion of this Advent Study beginning Wednesday, Nov. 29 at 7 p.m. in Lower Level 4. Please let Diana know if you plan to attend so books can be ordered. The cost of the study is $5.
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CHARLOTTE M. asks: Prayers for Mary Ellen G., preparing for surgery on November 13th. Prayers for Nathan C., in rehab, recovering from a stroke; pray, also, for his wife, Karen and their 3 boys (friend of Diane W.). Prayers for all of the children, in our country and around the world, awaiting adoption with a forever family. Prayers for Robert P., recovering from cancer surgery (nephew of Orv & Darlene S.). Prayers for Terry S., experiencing back problems (son of Orv & Darlene S.). Prayers for Bea J., preparing for surgery on November 17th (Sharon and Leroy K.’s sister-in-law). Prayers for Francis T., in Missouri, waiting to hear what stage of Lymphoma he is in (father of Ginny H.). Prayers for Teagan H., who has a broken growth plate (20 month old grandson of Harlan & Diana F.).
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Note from Bruce: I’m pleased to report the two children who’ve been in the hospital this week, Colby D. & Malori D., have both been dismissed.
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Matthew 18:21, “Then Peter came and said to Jesus, ‘Lord, if another member of the church sins against me, how often should I forgive? As many as seven times?’ Jesus said to him, ‘Not seven times, but I tell you seventy-seven times.”
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BRD