Ash Wednesday

TONIGHT, February 6, 7:00
Ash Wednesday Service.Dear brothers and sisters in Christ: the early Christians observed with great devotion the days of our Lord’s passion and resurrection, and it became the custom of the Church that before the Easter celebration, there should be a forty-day season of spiritual preparation. During this season converts to the faith were prepared for Holy Baptism. It was also a time when persons who had committed serious sins and had separated themselves from the community of faith were reconciled by penitence and forgiveness, and restored to participation in the life of the church. In this way the whole congregation was reminded of the mercy and forgiveness proclaimed in the gospel of Jesus Christ and the need we all have to renew our faith. We invite you, therefore, in the name of the Church, to observe a holy Lent: by self-examination and repentance; by prayer and self-denial; and by reading and meditating on God’s Holy Word.
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THIS SUNDAY, February 10
8:00, 9:15 & 10:45
Love Sunday/Pastor Charlotte Appreciation Sunday
Nancy preaching: LOVE STORY
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February 17
8:00, Mike R. preaching
9:15 & 10:45
Bruce Davis, the Praise Band and the St. Andrew’s Singers:
BOHEMIAN RHAPSODY: Things Freddie Mercury and the Gallup Organization Membership Engagement Survey have in Common.
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Dean H., Mark R. and your editor leave tomorrow morning for a quick trip to Nicaragua. Last night, Nancy and I watched this movie, THE LAST KING OF SCOTLAND, set in Uganda. I realize it was just a movie, but I was interested in the scenes of rural Uganda--which looked downright affluent compared to the places Dean, Mark and I will be traveling the next several days. One of the things I plan to explore in this visit is the possibility of taking a work team down in 2009. I’ve been hearing Saints of Andrew express a lot of interest in the San Andres ministry, but wanting a longer, more hands-on-experience, as opposed to these quick, kick-the-tires tours.
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From DENISE J.: St. Andrews will again be assisting Together, Inc for Easter. From now until March 5, we will be collecting food sacks for clients of Together, Inc.
EASTER FOOD SACKS:
$10 for ham & eggs
(check stapled to outside of sack, payable to Together, Inc.)
1 box scalloped potatoes
3 cans vegetables
1 pre-made graham cracker crust
1 can fruit pie filling
1 bag Easter candy
1 box Easter egg dye
Any questions, please call Denise J.
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HABITAT FOR HUMANITY: Seeking Full-Time Construction Project Manager
Habitat for Humanity of Omaha is seeking a leader who desires to make a difference in the community. Habitat is looking for an experienced Construction Project Manager to take charge of the construction business for this growing not-for-profit organization. A qualified individual can demonstrate a consistent ability to meet construction deadlines, complete build projects within budget and must be team oriented.

The Construction Project Manager is responsible for overseeing all construction management functions for Habitat including:
*Developing the annual construction schedule and budget
*Ensuring build projects meet construction deadlines
*Decreasing costs and working within the annual budget,
*Supervising construction staff and working with volunteers
*Negotiating favorable pricing with subcontractors and vendors
*Land acquisition and site development
Habitat offers competitive salary, benefits and the opportunity to change lives. If this sounds like you, please send your resume to info@habitatomaha.org.
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Luke 10:38-41
Now as (Jesus and his disciples) went on their way, they entered a certain village, where a woman named Martha welcomed him into her home. She had a sister named Mary, who sat at the Lord’s feet and listened to what he was saying. But Martha was distracted by many tasks; so she came to him and asked: “Lord do you not care that my sister has left me to do all the work by myself? Tell her then to help me.” But the Lord answered her: “Martha, Martha, you are worried and distracted by many things; there is need for only one thing. Mary has chosen the better part, which will not be taken away from her.”

BRD