Worship Survey On Line

THIS SUNDAY
October 7, 2007
WORLD COMMUNION SUNDAY
Nancy Davis preaching: THE THINGS WE SHARE
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We invite you to take the ST. ANDREW’S WORSHIP SURVEY on line.
IT’S EASY!
Go the home page: www.standrewsomaha.net
At the home page, you’ll find a light blue button marked: TAKE THE SURVEY.
Hit that button. Take the survey.
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There’s a big article on the front page of this morning’s WALL STREET JOURNAL about how the weak American dollar is actually good for American economy. I have a hard time understanding how that’s possible and will appreciate clarification from our readers. If nothing else, it will make me feel better (maybe) when I’m paying almost $1.50 per Euro while visiting my granddaughter in France.
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Did you know we have a Men’s Softball team playing in a fall league? They’re having a fine campaign, including Sunday afternoon’s victory over the Sonic Death Monkeys. Congratulations to Coach Bob R. and his crew.
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Speaking of sports, the dyed-in-the-red Cardinal fan hates to say it, but I do believe the Cubs have the best balance among the National League playoff teams. I’ll go with the Yankees in the American League. I’m amazed at what Joba Chamberlain’s done for that otherwise creaky old team. The Cubs/Yankees would be kind of fun, huh!
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PIZZA WITH THE PASTORS
Designed For People Moving Toward Membership At St. Andrew’s.
Sunday Evening, October 14
5:00-6:30
Sign up via return e-mail or at the Hospitality Desk in the Rotunda.
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ST. ANDREW’S BOOK CLUB
The St. Andrew’s Book Club are reading the book Heavenly Man: The Remarkable True Story of Chinese Christian Brother Yun, by Brother Yun and Paul Hattaway. It is the true story of the house churches in China and Burma. This amazing book is a faith-building testimony to God’s sovereign grace and His miraculous work on behalf of those who trust Him and delight in His Word. If you need a book, contact Diana. Sign up at the Connection Point to join the Book Club on Oct. 8 at 7 p.m. in the Music Rehearsal Room. See item below regarding a guest speaker at this gathering.

GUEST SPEAKER
Saw Kaw Khu will speak at the next Book Club on Monday, Oct. 8th at 7 p.m. He works with persecuted Christians from the Karen Tribe in Burma. These fellow brothers and sisters are coming to immigrate to Omaha. Come hear his message, and learn more about those who are persecuted for being Christians.
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SINGLES PLANNING MEETING
All singles are welcome to help plan the activities for St. Andrew’s Singles. The meeting will be Thursday, Oct. 4 at 7 p.m. Bring your ideas to share.
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CLASSES FOR LAY SPEAKERS will be held at St. Andrews on October 19 (6-10 P.M.) and 20 (9:00A.M. – 4:00 P.M.). A Basic Lay Speaking class will be offered for persons who would like to learn how to lead worship so as to assist pastors in local churches. An Advanced Lay Speaking Class with emphasis preaching will be held for persons who have already taken the Basic class and wish to refine and develop preaching skills so as to serve as preachers at times of pulpit vacancies in our district churches. Nancy Davis will teach the basic course and Bruce Davis the Advanced Course. Fee for the course is $35.00 for materials and Saturday lunch. To register or ask questions, contact Nancy at the church office.

Pastor Charlotte asks: Prayers of sympathy for the family of Herb T., in his recent passing (cousin of Denise J.). Prayers for Elaine H., preparing for surgery on October 9th. Prayers of sympathy for the family of Rosie F., in her recent passing ( Mother of Wayne F.).
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Philippians 2:14-18, “Do all things without murmuring and arguing, so that you may be blameless and innocent, children of God without blemish in the midst of a crooked and perverse generation, in which you shine like stars in the world. It is by your holding fast to the word of life that I can boast on the day of Christ that I did not run in vain or labor in vain. But even if I am being poured out as a libation over the sacrifice and the offering of your faith, I am glad and rejoice with all of you—and in the same way you also must be glad and rejoice with me.”
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BRD