Tuesday July 24, 2007

THIS SUNDAY
July 29, 2007
8:00, 9:15, 10:45
Bruce Davis preaching: "SURVEY SAYS"
23 (short) Meditations On Our Life Together
Musical offerings will include Steve Groves singing "People Get Ready."
The Ministry Minute will be a brief mid-year financial update. We think you’ll be encouraged by what you hear.
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This past Sunday we were blessed to baptize SAMUEL RYAN LIKES, son of Rob & Jennifer.
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TWO ITEMS FROM NANCY DAVIS:
BOOK STUDIES. We have two book studies scheduled for the month of August. On August 13, Jeff H. will lead a discussion on the book "Sit, Walk, Stand" by Watchman Nee, a wonderful book about the spiritual journey. On August 20 Nancy Davis will lead a discussion on the book "A Thousand Splendid Suns" by Khaled Hosseini. This is the book that was discussed in the sermon this past week and is about two women living in present-day Afghanistan. Everyone is welcome to attend these studies. If you need child care, please let the church office know.
Those who are interested in signing up for the World Religions study that Nancy will be teaching at two separate times each week should look for registration to begin during the month of August.
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If you make my word your home, you will indeed be my disciples."
~John 8:31 The New Jerusalem Bible
The only prerequisite in the Disciple Bible Study series is that "Becoming Disciples Through Bible Study" (Disciple 1) must be taken first. The others in the series may be taken in any order. There are actually no numbers assigned to the studies. If anyone has taken the first Disciple study and finds the "Into the Word, Into the World" offerings do not fit into their schedule, they should seriously consider participating in "Under the Tree of Life." This study concentrates on the writings in the Old Testament – Ruth, 1 and 2 Chronicles, Ezra, Nehemiah, Esther, Job, Psalms, Proverbs, Ecclesiastes, Song of Solomon, Lamentations, and Daniel. New Testament Scriptures include the Gospel of John; 1, 2, and 3 John; James; Jude; and Revelation. Emphasis on the Psalms as Israel’s hymnbook and prayer book leads naturally to an emphasis on worship in the study. Present through the entire study is the sense of living toward completion, toward the climax of the message and the promise, extravagantly pictured in the Revelation. What does the Bible really say about the end times? This Bible study will allow participants to discuss it and come to their own conclusion. "Under the Tree of Life" Disciple Bible Study will meet Sundays at either 12:00 Noon or 12:30 p.m., depending on the preference of the participants. Please stop by the table in the Rotunda or contact Diana in the church office for more information.
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BETH W. writes: The 8th annual St. Andrew's Dinner and Auction is coming November 16. It will be at Champions Run and will feature the music of the Confidentials. We are looking for volunteers to help on committees doing everything: reservations, solicitation of auction items, event set-up, you name it. It's a great way to get to know some people in the church and make a difference for St. Andrew's at the same time. Please contact Beth if you're interested in getting involved.
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NEBRASKA METHODIST COLLEGE is taking applications for Fall enrollment in 2 programs: Medical Assistant and Nurse Assistant. These certificate programs provide quality preparation for entry-level positions in health care. Job opportunities are forecasted to remain strong.
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PENNY F. writes: We have a 15 yr old Whirlpool washer and dryer that work well to give away. If you would like it, or know of someone or an organization that takes appliances, please give me a call. It would need to be picked up this Thursday or Friday.
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PASTOR CHARLOTTE asks Prayers of joy for Mike & Kim L., in the recent birth of a son, Brady. Prayers for Sharon R., receiving chemotherapy treatments (friend of Deb N.). Prayers for Angie M., recovering from triple bypass heart surgery; pray for health and healing (grandmother of Kelly R.). Prayers of sympathy for the family of Durward P., in his recent passing (grandfather of Patrick P.). Prayers of sympathy for Holly and Jason R., extended family and friends, in the recent passing of their infant daughter, Grace Angeline.
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Matthew 13:44, "The kingdom of heaven is like a treasure hidden in a field, which someone found and hid; then in his joy he goes and sells all that he has and buys that field."
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BRD