July 17, 2007

Our newest members are:
MICHAEL & LAURIE S., who have been supporting St. Andrew’s with prayers, presence, gifts and service for several years now, and we’re delighted to officially join them to the congregation.
ROSE MARIE H. is the mother of Denise H. and Karen L..
DENISE H. is a Sr. Process Analyst with Qwest Communications
FRANCIS, KAREN, AMBER & BRETT L.
Francis is a Manager of Information Service at Mutual of Omaha
Karen is a Mary Kay Cosmetics consultant
Amber and Brett are students
Brett play saxophone on Sunday mornings.
And we were blessed to baptize ZACHARY THOMAS B., son of Doug and Kristine.
Many thanks to the ST. ANDREW’S OLD TIME GOSPEL QUARTET for their great work on Sunday: Jeff H., Nate U., Greg W. and Adam W., accompanied by Pam F. with a special assist from Steve G..
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THIS SUNDAY
Nancy Davis & The Reckless Abandon Players:
"KNOWLEDGE vs. WISDOM"
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LES MISERABLES: THE SERMON, September 9, 2007
There's still time to plug into our cast of dozens. We rehearse again tomorrow evening, Wednesday, 7:00-8:00.
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Here's a series of announcements from Diana F.:
ST. ANDREW’S BOOK CLUB
August 13th at 7 p.m. Read The Gift of Peace by Joseph Cardinal Bernadin and join this group for discussion. This well-loved Cardinal records the personal struggles of his final three years, during which he faced charges of sexual abuse (later dropped). Bernardin made peace with his accuser, helping him to reconcile with his faith before he died of AIDS. A very moving last testament, written with simplicity and wisdom. He writes of our own struggles with daily life, our dealing with our walk with Christ amidst contemporary issues and daily challenges of life. Jeff Hatcher will facilitate the discussion. If you need a book, check with Diana in the office.
BOOK STUDY
August 20th at 6:30 p.m.
Nancy will be leading a study on the book A Thousand Splendid Suns by Khaled Hosseini on August 20. This is a book about the lives of two women living in Afghanistan from 1960 to the present day. It is a fascinating and terrifying look at everyday life under the Taliban. The theme of the book, however, is love and friendship. It is a book that will resonate with men and women alike. All you need to do before the study is to read this book. No need to sigh up – just show up.
DISCIPLE BIBLE STUDY
Sign up now. Fall classes will start the week of August 19th.
Disciple Bible Study includes daily Bible Study and weekly meetings for discussion and video commentary.
Becoming Disciples Through Bible Study (Must be taken before the others)
Read 80% of the Bible from Genesis to Revelation
Sundays at 6:00 facilitated by Bruce
Mondays at 12:00 facilitated by Renee Claborn
Into the Word, Into The World
Study Genesis, Exodus, Luke and Acts
Sundays at 6:00 facilitated by Nancy
Tuesdays at 6:00 facilitated by Cindy Heidelberg
Under The Tree of Life
Study Writings of the Old Testament, Gospel of John and Revelation
Sundays at 12:00 facilitated by Mike Roder
For more information attend an Informational Meeting on Sunday, July 22 between services in Lower Level 1. Contact Diana to register.
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ST. ANDREW’S GIVES BACK: Week 1 UpDate
Last Sunday, July 15th we began our 4 week mission to collect back to school items for our needy children at Pearl United Methodist Church and Casa De Pueblo. Thank you so much church family for what we collected in our first week. We are off to a good start. This is an important opportunity to minister to our needy children in our community as they return to school for the upcoming school year. If you haven't had a chance to make a donation yet, stop by the table with the big red back to school box and pick up a list of items we are looking to collect. Many of the stores out there now are having their back to school sales. So when you stop and pick up a few things for your children or grandchildren wont you please pick up a few things to donate too? St. Andrews Gives Back is sponsored by the Circles of St. Andrews: Charity, Faith, Harmony, Patience and Hope.
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From BOB D.: We are not having youth group for the 6th -12th grade next Sunday July 22 as I will be on Mission Trip.
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PASTOR CHARLOTTE asks: Prayers for Rachael H., recovering from surgery (daughter of Gil & Laurie H.). Prayers for Megan C., recovering from surgery. Prayers for Lois T., cancer has returned (friend of Diane W.).
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Matthew 5:1-6: "When Jesus saw the crowds, he went up the mountain; and after he sat down, his disciples came to him. Then he began to speak, and taught them, saying, ‘Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. Blessed are those who mourn for they shall be comforted. Blessed are the meek for they will inherit the earth. Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they will be filled."
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BRD