Relaying the News from St. Andrew's

THIS SUNDAY
February 11, 2007
Nancy Davis preaching:
"AND THEY LIVED HAPPILY EVER AFTER"
Following the 10:45 service, Nancy will be leading a short service of Reaffirmation of Wedding Vows. You don't need to sign up, just show up.
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I really didn't much care who won the Super Bowl, but I was awfully happy for Tony Dungy. What a class guy. In a post-game interview, when a reporter asked the obvious question about being the first African-American head coach to win the big game, Dungy seemed more interested in the significance of Christian coaches like him and Lovie Smith having made it to the big game. I know, there are surely a lot of Christian coaches in the NFL, but how many would talk about their faith in the immediate post-game interview of a Super Bowl victory?
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When I heard Prince was scheduled for the Super Bowl half-time, I thought, "Huh?"˜and giggled at the pundit's line, "The artist formerly known." But he was∑ELECTRIC!
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NANCY DAVIS writes: TRIVIA NIGHT IS FEBRUARY 24! SIGN UPS ARE GOING ON NOW. YOU CAN SIGN UP AS A SINGLE, AS A COUPLE, AS A SMALL GROUP OR BRING A WHOLE TABLE OF EIGHT! REGISTRATION LIST IS IN THE CHURCH ROTUNDA. COST IS $5.00 FOR THOSE WHO PRE-REGISTER; $10.00 FOR THOSE WHO DO NOT PRE-REGISTER. BRUCE AND NANCY WILL PRESENT TRIVIAL QUESTIONS FROM MANY DIFFERENT CATEGORIES ˆ THERE WILL CERTAINLY BE A PART THAT EVERYONE WILL KNOW! TIME IS 7:00 P.M. AND CHILD CARE IS PROVIDED IF YOU CALL THE CHURCH OFFICE AHEAD OF TIME TO REGISTER.
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I'm still looking for a copy of the film, "The Piano." I think I confused people last week. Yes, this is the film set in New Zealand, or some such place, starring Holly Hunter and Harvey Keitel.
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Also, do you remember the song "Put A Little Love In Your Heart"? There are a bunch of downloadable versions of I-Tunes, but not the Jackie DeShannon original. Does anyone out there have Jackie's version on CD?
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Cathi Roberts writes:
The American Cancer Society is once again gearing up for it's annual Relay For Life. This year's Relay at Millard West High School is on June 9, 2007. I'ts always sobering to me when I hear about this event because I reflect on the past year and all of the people I personally know who have been diagnosed with cancer. It's twice as sobering to me because every one of my mother's family has battled cancer. So I'm making a plea to you to help wage this war on cancer. I'm looking for team captains, participants, and people who would like to help on the day of the event. Relay For Life has historically been a wonderful outreach opportunity for our church. Let's do it again! Call Cathi Roberts or email her. Thank you.
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JOYCE MILLER WRITES: The St. Andrews Handbell Choir just keeps growing and growing and growing. When we began in June the choir rang with only three out of the five octaves of bells. By fall we had added the fourth octave of bells and we now are ringing with all five octaves. We spent one evening doing bell polishing so when we rang in February the bells would look like new. We would welcome any person interested in ringing to join the choir. There are still bells available for ringing. We meet on Monday nights from 5:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. in the Music Room. We will also be making a CD with the help of Steve Groves. We are excited about this event.
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>From BOB DAVIS: St Andrew's youth want to answer an urgent call received on Tuesday and need your help. The Sienna Francis House reported they are in critical need of Laundry Soap (Powder), Toilet Paper, and Trash Can Liners (45 -55 gal). Our youth will be collecting these items this Sunday February 11 at the youth table located in the Rotunda. We will be departing at 12pm the same day to deliver the items. Thank you in advance for your support.
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SHEILA C. writes: Erin and I had planned months ago to attend "Phantom of the Opera" at the Des Moines Civic Center this Friday evening, 2/9. However, we now find that we can't attend that night because Erin is scheduled to take the ACT on Saturday morning the 10th. I'm wondering if anyone in the congregation might be interested in buying them. Hate for them to go to waste.....
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PASTOR CHARLOTTE asks: Prayers for the extended family of Riddle and Borchers; pray for strength and the guidance of the Holy Spirit. Prayers for Kristen D., awaiting results of tests. Prayers for Norma M., recovering from emergency surgery (mother-in-law of Pastor Charlotte's niece). Prayers for Ferne M., who is critically ill (sister-in-law of Pastor Charlotte). Prayers for Joe K., Jr. and family, experiencing difficult times (brother of Joyce C.). Prayers for Thelma P., hospitalized.
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As I took grief for my "sniff the tunic" passage of Monday, let's retreat to more familiar verse from the Psalms. How about one of the Hallel/Passover Psalms referred to on Sunday? Let's go with 113:

"Praise the Lord! Praise, O servants of the Lord; praise the name of the Lord. Blessed be the name of the Lord from this time on and forevermore. From the rising of the sun to its setting the name of the Lord is to be praised. The Lord is high above all nations, and his glory above the heavens. Who is like the Lord our God, who is seated on high, who looks far down on the heavens and the earth? He raises the poor from the dust, and lifts up the needy from the ash heap, to make them sit with princes, with the princes of his people. He gives the barren woman a home, making the the joyous mother of children. Praise the Lord!"
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BRD