Confirmation

This Sunday
JANUARY 6, 2008
8:00, 9:15 & 10:45
Bruce Davis & The Reckless Abandon Players ring in the new year with:
FIND YOUR GRAIL.
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2008 CONFIRMATION CLASS BEGINS THIS SUNDAY JANUARY 6, 2008. If you have an 8th grader or a youth older than 8th grade who has not been confirmed but would like to be, please call the church office and give their names to Bob. We will be offering the class twice a week – once on Sunday mornings at 10:45 and again on Tuesday evenings at 6:00. Students may attend either class in any given week.
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From PAM F.: Have you made a New Year's resolution to become more engaged at St. Andrew's? Have you thought about becoming part of the music ministry by singing in the choir? If so, we are inviting everyone, returning choir members and new singers, to start the new year with choir practice with the St. Andrew's Singers this Wednesday, January 2nd at 7 p.m. Remember, you do not have to be a trained musician (you don't even have to read music)----just the love of singing praises to our Lord. If you have questions, please contact Pam.
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For all St. Andrew’s COLLEGE AGE+ (19-25 or so):
Join your church friends at Panera (132 & Maple) on Sunday, January 6th following the 9:15 service (by 10:30 a.m.) for some fellowship time.
And please pass the word to those who may not be receiving a-mail.
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PIZZA WITH THE PASTORS
Sunday evening, January 13, 5:00-7:00
This is an event designed for persons interested in membership at St. Andrew’s. Sign up at the Hospitality Desk in the Rotunda or e-mail Mandy Barkhaus:
mbarkhaus@standrewsomaha.net
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A trio of items from DIANA F.:

STRENGTHSFINDER SEMINAR
Discover your strengths and how they play out in your life. This seminar is two 2-hour sessions using the Clifton StrengthsFinder Profile and class discussion. It will be offered on Sundays, January 13 and 20 from 10:30 – 12:30. Contact Diana to register.

WHAT’S SO AMAZING ABOUT GRACE?
"There is nothing we can do to make God love us more. There is nothing we can do to make God love us less." Author, Philip Yancey takes a probing look at grace: what it looks like, what it doesn’t look like, and why only Christians can and must reveal the grace the world is searching for. Corey Rector & Jeff Harris will co-facilitate this study on Wednesday evenings at 6 p.m. starting January 9th. There is a small fee for the participant’s guide. Contact Diana to register.

WOMEN OF FAITH CONFERENCE
The Women of Faith Conference comes to Omaha on March 28 and 29. We can order tickets before Jan. 18 and get in on the early bird price. If we have 10 or more, that cost is $45. Please contact Diana for more information.
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Pastor Charlotte asks: Prayers for Tracy H., who has recently suffered a brain aneurysm; pray, also for her 4 children and family (friend of John and Amy B.). Prayers for Emily H., preparing for surgery on January 2nd (daughter of Karen and Todd H.).
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We three kings of Orient are
Bearing gifts we traverse afar
Field and fountain, moor and mountain
Following yonder star
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Star of wonder, star of light,
Star with royal beauty bright
Westward leading, still proceeding
Guide us to thy perfect light
--John H. Hopkins Jr., 1857
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BRD