Today’s altar flowers are given by Pat Addison in memory of her
parents, Clyde and Mable Casey, and her husband, Ernest.
LAY MINISTERS’ SCHEDULE MAY 24, 2015
7:45am Service- Greeter: Laraine Crane; Usher: John Mabry;
Lay Reader: Jordan Hankins; Healing Prayer Team: Lois
Westfall
9:00am Service- Greeters: Tom and Jean Sitzman; Ushers:
Mary Cash, Roger Rowe, & Matt Dornan; Lay Readers: Camille
Culp & Karen Conrad; Acolytes: Charles Adcock & Kathy Upton;
Healing Prayer Team: Andy Hawekotte & Karen Ekholm
10:30am Service- Greeters: Janice Nelson; Ushers: Gordon
Foley, Ken Cratty, & Scott Nelson; Lay Readers: Elizabeth
Hallgren; Acolytes: Ron Dunic; Healing Prayer Team: Cricket
Foley
ALTAR GUILD: Adah Earle, Liz Bourne, & Jan Buhr
COFFEE HOUR: Sr. Choir and Handbells
LAY MINISTERS’ SCHEDULE MAY 31, 2015
7:45am Service- Greeter: John Mabry; Usher: John Mabry; Lay
Reader: Keith Ross; Healing Prayer Team: Lois Westfall
9:00am Service- Greeter: Todd and Cathy Engle; Ushers:
Sharon Kryger & Barb Jackson; Lay Readers: Kim Hawekotte &
Cathy Watson; Acolytes: Michael Adcock & Hannah Coonce;
Healing Prayer Team: Lance Baker & Karen Ekholm
10:30am Service- Greeters: TBD; Ushers: Lee Hammond, D.J.
O’Shea, & Ron Dunic; Lay Readers: Anne Gambal & Andy
Ketterson; Acolytes: Kelsey Conrad & Sarah Conrad; Healing
Prayer Team: TBD
ALTAR GUILD: Pat Addison, Susie Trupp, & Mina Witherspoon
COFFEE HOUR: St. Monica’s Guild & ECW Board
SUNDAY SCHOOL
Sunday School is on summer recess. We hope you will continue
to join us for Sunday services and Vacation Bible School.
ANNOUNCEMENTS May 24, 2015
DEBT PAID PARTY
Sunday morning, May 31 we will celebrate the milestone of paying
off the loan on the Engle Hall addition by burning the loan and
enjoying a lunch together. The burning ceremony will follow the
9am service and you can join us for lunch and games for the kids
then and/or after the 10:30 service.
ANNOUNCING CAMP CANTERBURY
Join us JULY 20-24 2015 as we begin a new chapter in our
diocesan camp history. We are excited to announce Camp
Comeca is now Camp Canterbury! This summer Camp
Canterbury will be held at Calvin Crest Camp & Retreat Center
located just south and west of Fremont, NE. Camp Canterbury is
open to all youth entering 4th -12th grades. The price of camp has
been reduced to $250/camper. On-line Registration will run
May 3rd – July 3rd 2015. Registrations received after the
deadline will be charged a late fee of $50. Visit the diocesan camp
website for more information (http://campcanterbury.episcopalne.org/index.html) or contact Noelle Ptomey
(nptomey@yahoo.com).
PINE RIDGE MISSION TRIP 2015
This annual pilgrimage to visit friends at Christ the Mediator
Church near Kyle, South Dakota is scheduled for Sun July 26th-Sat August 1st. Please contact Keith Gourley if you are interested
in participating in this ministry in person, via text, phone or email.
(Cell: 402-651-0647 or gman5724@ aol.com)
ST. ANDREW’S VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL
Please join us this year as we band together with St. Augustine’s
church school for an exciting three days exploring Jesus’s
hometown of Nazareth and what it was like to live in biblical times.
Our dates are Sunday, June 28th, Monday, June 29th and Tuesday
June 30th. We begin each evening with a supper at 5:30 and we
invite families to eat with us and stay to explore our Market
Place. Our children will have a chance to work with pottery,
mosaics, beading, weaving, and visiting a spices and herbs
shop. We will also sing and play some arena games. Each
evening will end by 8:00pm and we will have a nursery and
preschool.
Please sign up to attend or volunteer. Questions? Call Sarah
Black at 402-660-7649 or sarah@standrewsomaha.org
GREETER
The summer edition of The Greeter is out. Pick up your copy
today.
ST. ANDREW’S CHOIR
Sunday, May 31 is Trinity Sunday and the last Sunday our Choir
will perform prior to summer break. Michael Bauer and the Sr.
Choir, a volunteer choir, work very hard all year long to bring us
this beautiful music that enhances our worship experience. They
do a wonderful job. Let’s let them know how much we appreciate
them!
ST. MONICA’S WELCOME BAGS
The Ladies of St. Monica's Guild are collecting items for our June
delivery of Welcome Bags to the St. Monica's Home in
Lincoln. We deliver handmade bags filled with toiletries and
supplies twice a year to support the women who enter St.
Monica's Home for substance abuse treatment. Our greatest
needs at this time are new bath size towels and washcloths, full
size Suave conditioner, body wash and body lotion, razors, full
size toothpaste & toothbrushes, Suave brand deodorant, and
feminine products. If you find a great sale on a brand other than
Suave, that is fine. We just want to be careful that we do not
inadvertently give them a product containing alcohol. We can
always use any extra fabric that you might have to make our
handmade bags. Items can be left in the St. Monica's bin outside
the office. We are grateful for all you have donated in the past
and appreciate your continued support of this project. Thank you
very much.
ADULT CHRISTIAN EDUCATION PROGRAMS
Scripture Challenge (Pentecost B)
1) At what time of day did the incident described in the Acts of the
Apostles occur?
2) With what does the very Spirit intercede, according to this
passage from Paul’s letter to the Church in Rome?
3) What other term does the Gospel of John use for the Spirit of
truth?
4) Discussion: What is the Holy Spirit? How have you encountered
it?
Bible Challenge Readings – May 25-31
Day 190 – Job 28-30, Psalm 5, Galatians 1
Day 191 – Job 31-33, Psalm 6, Galatians 2
Day 192 – Job 34-36, Psalm 7, Galatians 3
Day 193 – Job 37-39, Psalm 8, Galatians 4
Day 194 – Job 40-42, Psalm 9, Galatians 5
Day 195 – Proverbs 1-3, Psalm 10, Galatians 6
Day 196– Enjoy hearing the Scriptures read aloud in church
FOOD PANTRY
We learned that our support of the Dean Fricke Food Pantry also
supports Y.E.S. (Youth Emergency Services for homeless youth).
The food pantry is currently in need of crackers, snacks (like
granola bars), soup and cereal, but as always, any non-perishable
food item is gratefully accepted. Thank you to those of you who
are so great about providing these needed items for those who
are less fortunate. We are asked by God to serve one another
and to be good stewards of our bounty.
THIRD ANNUAL “BY REQUEST ONLY”
Our third annual By Request Only concert will take place on
Friday, September 18, 2015 at Lauritzen Gardens. Featuring Billy
McGuigan and Jimmy Weber, this event is a fun evening of rock ‘n
roll and country with the proceeds supporting the Leukemia and
Lymphoma Society and St. Andrew’s. Tickets are available for
$25 ($15 for students). Tickets will be $35 at the door, so buy
yours early! Our request this year is that everyone at St. Andrew’s
join in making this our best year yet and JUST SELL TWO tickets!
SUPPORT LOCAL CHARITIES
Instead of starting your shopping at Amazon.com, go
to Smile.Amazon.com to get started. When asked what charity
you'd like to support, type in the name of the group you're
interested in. Amazon will then donate a small percentage of their
profit from your purchases to that group. It is as simple as that,
and every little bit adds up to make a difference. Some of the
groups that our parish Outreach Committee supports are listed --
including Youth Emergency Services and the Omaha Street
School.
OUTREACH TO THE OMAHA STREET SCHOOL
A quote by a Junior at the Omaha Street School: “Coming here
was a fresh start. I was able to start over and build a new
reputation for myself and really do better.” How true that is for this
program which is a Christian-based, certified, private school
offering a personalized education, a moral code, and tools for selfsufficiency to at-risk youth. We are still collecting toilet paper,
paper towels, granola bars, bottled water, and reusable water
bottles to donate. These items can be placed in the black
bins in Engle Hall. Please contact Melissa at
melpeeler@hotmail.com or 402-212-3827 to help with this
ministry.
NEARLY NEW SHOP
The Shop continues to need volunteers and paper shopping bags.
Please call Denise (402-393-5888) if you are interested. Please
remember our new hours: 10:00 am to 4:00 pm Thursday and
Friday, and 10:00 am to 1:00 pm Saturday.
THE STEPHEN MINISTRY
If you are sad or struggling inside, don’t suffer alone. Ask for help.
We have a team of Stephen Ministers who are ready to listen,
care, encourage, pray and help you through a tough time. (It’s
confidential too!) Find out more about Stephen Ministry by talking
with one of our Stephen Leaders: Father John Schaefer, Karen
Ekholm or Nancy Ponec. Our Stephen Ministers are there to care!
KEEP THESE DATES OPEN:
Vacation Bible School ……………………………….June 28-30
Odds and Ends Sale…………………………………August 6-8
3rd Annual “By Request Only” Concert…………….September 18
Stay in contact with St. Andrew's during the week with our
electronic newsletter. To sign up email
john@standrewsomaha.org.
CALENDAR THIS WEEK- MAY 24, 2015
Sunday, May 24, 2015
Holy Eucharist Rite I .................................... 7:45am
Contemporary Holy Eucharist ...................... 9:00am
Holy Eucharist Rite II ................................... 10:30am
Monday, May 25, 2015
Office Closed for Memorial Day
Kiwanis ........................................................ 8:00am-10:30am
Tuesday, May 26, 2015
62+ .............................................................. 12:00pm-3:00pm
Wednesday, May 27, 2015
Holy Eucharist ............................................. 7:00am
Holy Eucharist ............................................. 9:30am
Thursday, May 28, 2015
Painting Group ............................................ 9:30am
Nearly New Shop......................................... 10:00am-4:00pm
Friday, May 29, 2015
Office closes at 1pm
Nearly New Shop......................................... 10:00am-4:00pm
Saturday, May 30, 2015
Pipes and Drums ......................................... 9:00am-12:00pm
Nearly New Shop......................................... 10:00am-1:00pm
Fiddle Club .................................................. 1:00pm-4:00pm
Holy Eucharist ............................................. 5:00pm
FROM THE OFFICE
Do you have a Name Badge? If not please let the office know so
that we can make a name badge for you. Be sure to wear your
badge at church so that new members can get to know you and
you can get to know them.
Please have announcements for the weekly bulletin to the office
(info@standrewsomaha.org) OR have a written copy by Tuesday
whenever possible.
If you need to schedule a meeting at the church, check with the
office regarding your room needs.
The Daughters of the King will pray daily for the people on
our prayer list.
Prayer Requests:
Sick: Pat Addison, Cricket Foley, Rich Richardson, Margaret
Schaefer, Edward Austin, Nancy Ponec, Bob Clark, Mary
Forsythe, Paula Skultety, Christen, and Ray Buhr
Special Intentions: The Frey Muller family, The Baker Family,
The Stiverson Family, Scott, Ginny, Anne Marie, Susan, Allie,
Adam, Jenn, Jim and family, Tara and family, Tommy T. and
family, Jean and family. For the Church of the Resurrection and
Fr. Jason. For those in transition and unemployed. For those
deployed in the military and all of those who serve our country.
For those afflicted with depression alcoholism, and other forms of
mental illness or addiction.
Birthdays: Joe Moya, Sharon Moya, Patty Ladenson, Mitchell
Caverzagie, Kim Johansen, Colleen Messec, Travis Frink,
Christopher Kircher Jr., James Schreiber, Alyson Trofholz
Anniversaries: Sue and Brea Woodson, Jenny and Nathan Else,
David Cole and Margo Mlady-Cole, Bill and Nancy Ponec
Travelers: John and Carolyn Curtis, Bert Van Blerk
Deceased:
For your long-term prayer list: Laraine Crane, Michael, Lavania
Lambert, Darrell Huss, Jaden Kosch, Bob Olson, Alan Shen,
James Le, Katie Ortman, Mike Mildenberg, Artie Jachowski, Scott,
Bob Snow, Susie & Mark, David & Kelly, Vanessa, Penny, Ray
Buhr, John Casson, Barb, Bill, Zack, Troy, Peggy Akins, Linda
Gomez, Don Yager, Paula, Jeff Holdsworth, Rene Reed, Isabella
Artman, Elizabeth Burney, Bernice and Larry Puls, Doug & Karen
LeClair, Connie Krieger, Peter & Christina Cosgrove, David
Cosgrove, Nancy Kirk, Steven Overly, Dave Goller, Joe Trocha,
Allan, Kevin and family, Cheryl
PLEASE check the prayer list. If you know of someone who
should be on the prayer list, note someone who was missed on
the birthday or anniversary list, or see a name that can be taken
off the prayer list, please tell us. You can fill out a blue prayer
request card (in the pew or on the table in the back) and leave it in
the offering plate or call or email the office (402-391-1950
info@standrewsomaha.org). Thank you.
St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church
925 So. 84th St., Omaha, NE 68114
402-391-1950
www.standrewsomaha.org
The Rev. Dr. John Schaefer----------------------------Rector
The Rev. John Adams---------------------------- -------Curate