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THIS SUNDAY
March 18, 2007
The Fourth Sunday In Lent
Nancy Davis preaching:
THE PARABLE OF THE PRODIGAL SON
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We were blessed to participate in two baptisms on Sunday:
CHARLES HENRY C., born December 12, 2006, son of Craig & Hillary.
LOGAN JACOB W., born March 9, 2006, son of Travis & Heidi.
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I swallowed a lot of dust last week in Nicaragua. Sitting in the doctor’s office today, I remembered that respiratory illness is a leading cause of death in rural Nicaragua. The only medical care back in there is from doctors funded by the Rainbow Network. Among the components of our partnership with the community of San Andres is underwriting the local physician and the medicines. I just put a picture of the Rainbow doctor on the web page. Go to www.standrewsomaha.net and hit the San Andres link. While you’re at it, please share the page with any and all you think might be interested and invite them to our big celebration, the evening of March 25.
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JAMIE S. WRITES: There is a survey on the St. Andrew's website right now. The goal of this survey is to help us understand what the congregation needs/wants for "connecting with others" and "growing in faith" at St. Andrews. I would like the opportunity to get everyone's opinions of what St. Andrew's is doing/could do to meet their needs and the best form of communication the church has to reach our congregation is A-mail. We currently have 34 people who have taken the survey...I'd like to see this number be in the 100's. You can take the survey by going to the home page of the church web site: www.standrewsomaha.net and hitting CLICK HERE TO TAKE OUR SURVEY, or by going directly to the following site: http://www.surveymonkey.com/s.asp?u=634573217706
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SOFTBALL NEWS: GUYS, YOU ARE NOT OFFICIALLY ON THE SOFTBALL REGISTER UNTIL YOU’VE SQUARED ACCOUNTS WITH ERIC H. Call the church for his e-address.
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FROM DIANA F.:

20-30 SOMETHING EVENT: Come watch 88improv perform and feel like you’re on the TV set of “Who’s Line Is It Anyway?” The event is Friday, March 30th at the Grande Olde Players Theatre (90th & Blondo by Hobby Lobby), 7:30 p.m. start time. Tickets are $5 each. RSVP by Sunday, March 25 to Jamie S. View 88improv at www.88improv.com.

RETIREMENT WORKSHOP: Living The 3rd Half of Your Life – a workshop for the 50= age group. As we approach our sixties, we are seeing an evolution of how many people are creating their lives beyond sitting at home! This series of four 1-hour+ sessions will help you focus on creating a life plan which is as unique as your “finger print.” Note: This is not a financial planning workshop. The series will begin Thursday, April 12 and run through May 3rd from 7 – 8:30 p.m.
The fee of $39.95 covers the cost of an on-line assessment. Please make checks payable to St. Andrew’s UMC. Registrations must be made by April 5 to Diana in the church office. Larry W., a member of St. Andrew’s will facilitate this workshop.

DIVORCECARE OR DIVORCECARE OF KIDS (DC4K) TRAINING EVENT:
Do you have a heart for hurting people? Are you interested in helping St. Andrew’s continue to offer the DivorceCare program and start a DivorceCare For Kids program? Now you can receive the training here in Omaha on Sat., May 5. This day long training will be held at Celebration Covenant Church, 16868 Giles Road, and is sponsored by the DivorceCare Facilitators Network of which St. Andrew’s belongs. Check out www.divorcecare.org/leaderzone or talk to Diana for more information.

SINGLE PARENTS AND SUCCESSFUL KIDS: A free presentation for Single Parents will be held on Friday, May 4 at 7 p.m. at the Celebration Covenant Church, 16868 Giles Road. A free-will offering will be taken. For more information, contact Diana in the church office.

SINGLES BRUNCH: Join your single friends for Sunday brunch after the 10:45 service on Sunday, March 18. Check at the Singles’ Table in the Rotunda for the location.

THE SECRET: St. Andrew’s Singles will be studying the book The Secret beginning Tuesday, April. 3 at 7 p.m.
Learn how the message in the book ties to faith, and how faith in God can change a person’s life. Sign up at the Single’s Table in the Rotunda.
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From Children’s Director, NETTA P.

RESCUE 911: A 5-week Bible Study for 3 year olds through 6th grade begins in two weeks! Please register today if your child plans to attend by contacting Margie. The focus of this study is on Salvation. Dates are March 28, April 11, 18, 25 beginning at 6:00 and ending at 6:45. (No study on April 4 due to spring break and Holy Week). If you plan to attend please let us know no later than Wed., March 14 so we can place a curriculum order. Thanks!

Save the Date for VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL: “PIRATES OF THE GALILEAN.” June 17 (evening classes) through June 21 and June 18 (morning classes) through June 22. Also, we are collecting old CD’s. Please give them to a greeter at a registration desk on Sunday Mornings!
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Psalms 105: 1-4, “O give thanks to the Lord, call on his name, make known his deeds among the peoples. Sing to him, sing praises to him; tell of all his wonderful works. Glory in his holy name; let the hearts of those who seek the Lord rejoice. Seek the Lord and his strength; seek his presence continually.”
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BRD