The Bears

THIS SUNDAY
February 4, 2007
Bruce Davis preaching:
”IF YOU HAD TIME TO SING JUST ONE SONG, WHAT WOULD IT BE?”
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This being a first Sunday of the month, the youth choir will be with us at 9:15 & 10:45. We will share the sacrament of Holy Communion. We’ll hope to see you.
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Many, of course, have kindly inquired about Nancy. The x-ray on her ankle was negative, and MRI on her knee was generally encouraging. In talking with her on the phone just now, she says the swelling is worse. She had hoped to get to the office today; I’m relieved she’s given up on that.
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I continue to receive such compelling, thoughtful letters about “WARS IN IRAQ.” I could almost make them into a little book that would surely stir hearts. To repeat, the manuscript can be found on the St. Andrew's web site: www.standrewsomaha.net ; click on Sermons.
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Speaking of letters, we received this query about TRIVIA NIGHT, scheduled for Feb. 24.
QUESTION: I am quite interested in this Trivia night, and I have a couple questions. So are all of the questions "churchy"? or is it like Trivial Pursuit? Do you get points? Are their prizes for winning?
MY ANSWER: Most of the questions are non-churchy, there are points, and there is a prize for winning. It’s a lot of fun and I hope you’ll plug in.
RESPONSE: awesome, thanks!!
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I’m very happy for my Chicago-oriented friends that the Bears will be in the Super-Bowl. Hopefully, it takes some of the sting out of the Cubs’ futility. Should be a good game. Speaking of sports, we’ll soon begin signups for another season of softball at St. Andrew’s. Watch for more information in future A-Mails.
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PIZZA WITH THE PASTORS
February 11, 2007
5:00-6:30
Designed For People Moving Toward Membership At St. Andrew’s
Sign Up At The Hospitality Desk This Sunday or via Return E-Mail
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We received the following from DEB E.: Arun Gandhi, the grandson of Mohandas K. "Mahatma" Gandhi, will attend the Friday, April 6, UNO School of Social Work Annual Symposium, featuring the Gandhi Award. Arun Gandhi is a co-founder of the M.K. Gandhi Institute for Nonviolence, which was founded in 1991. "This is a unique and wonderful opportunity to see and hear someone who is dedicated to social activism and justice on every level," said Theresa Barron-McKeagney, director of the UNO School of Social Work. "Arun Gandhi has taught and given presentations around the world; we are very fortunate that he is coming to UNO." This is the 10th anniversary of the awards presentation, and Carol Windrum is the 2007 recipient. Windrum founded "Peace with Justice Ministries" under the Nebraska Conference of the United Methodist Church. The cost to attend the symposium (which includes the luncheon) is $50 for students, $100 for non-students. The cost to attend only the luncheon is $25. For more information, call 554.2792 or 554.2793.
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Pastor Charlotte asks: Prayers for Pastor Nancy, recovering from injuries due to a fall. Prayers for Greg B., experiencing major health issues; pray, also, for his wife Leann and their son, Tommy, as they cope with this stressful time in all their lives (friends of Lisa C.). Prayers for the family of Elsie G., in her recent passing (friend of Harlan and Diana F.).
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Mark 26:26-30: While they were eating, Jesus took a loaf of bread, and after blessing it he broke it, gave it to the disciples and said, “Take, eat, this is my body.” Then he took a cup, and after giving thanks he gave it to them, saying, “Drink from it, all of you, for this is my blood of the covenant, which is poured out for many for the forgiveness of sins. I tell you, I will never again drink of this fruit of the vine until that day when I drink it new with you in my Father’s kingdom.” When they had sung the hymn, they went out to the Mount of Olives.
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BRD