The flowers this week are given by Mary Ann Jernstrom in memory of her husband, Roger, mother, Ester and her father, Severt P. Myron.
LAY MINISTERS’ SCHEDULE JANUARY 18, 2015
7:45am Service- Greeter: John Mabry; Usher: John Mabry; Lay Reader: Ron Dunic; Healing Prayer Team: Lois Westfall
9:00am Service- Greeters: Tish and Monty Halstead; Ushers: Mary Cash, Roger Rowe & Matt Dornan; Lay Readers: Kayleigh Baker & Dan Sitzman; Acolytes: Lauren Sitzman & Hannah Coonce; Healing Prayer Team: Jamie Baker & Andy Hawekotte
10:30am Service- Greeters: Cricket Foley; Ushers: Gordan Foley& Ken Cratty; Lay Readers: Bert Van Blerk & Andy Ketterson; Acolytes: Ron Dunic; Healing Prayer Team: Anne Gambal
ALTAR GUILD: Adah Earle, Judy Mabry & MinaWitherspoon
COFFEE HOUR: Vestry, Finance & Daughters of the King
LAY MINISTERS’ SCHEDULE JANUARY 25, 2015
7:45am Service- Greeter: Laraine Crane; Usher: John Mabry; Lay Reader: Keith Ross; Healing Prayer Team: Lois Westfall
9:00am Service- Greeters: Tom and Jean Sitzman; Ushers:Sharon Kryger & Barb Jackson; Lay Readers: Camille Culp & David Adcock; Acolytes: Ella Haakinson & Michael Adcock; Healing Prayer Team:Andy Hawekotte & Karen Ekholm
10:30am Service- Greeters: Janice Nelson; Ushers:Charlie and Nancy Pugsley & Mike Barnes; Lay Readers: Anne Gambal & Kelly Bourne; Acolytes:Eleanor Dodge & Laura Dodge; Healing Prayer Team: Cricket Foley
ALTAR GUILD: Sue Hillman, Terrie Saunders & Jan Buhr
COFFEE HOUR: Parish Life & Greeters
ANNOUNCEMENTS- JANUARY18, 2015
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The Annual meeting of St. Andrew's parish will take placeTODAY, January 18that about11:45 amin the parish hall. This is the meeting where the budget is presented, elections are held and updates are given. Anyone who attends St. Andrew's is welcome to come. This is a potluck event.
Last names ending in:
A-H Bring a dessert
I-Q Bring a salad or a side dish
R-Z Bring a main dish
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ST. ANDREW’S FUN CLUB “Happy Hour”
Merriment and Conversation
Tuesday, January 20th 4-7pm
Nebraska Brewing @ The Tap Room
108th & Harrison – across from Rotella’s Bakery
ST. MONICA’S GUILD
The ladies of St. Monica's Guild will be holding their January luncheon and meeting thisWednesday, January 21st, atnoon. We will be meeting at the Farmhouse Cafe at 3461 South 84th Street. If you are not acurrent member of St. Monica’s, but would like to join us, please contact Amy Urban at 402-697-1501 or so that we can get a headcount for our reservation. All women of St. Andrew’s are welcome!
ANTIQUE SHOW
The Kick-Off Meeting for the 2015 Antique ShowCommittee Chairpersons will be held Saturday, January 31 at 10:30 am in Haviland Hall. Anyone who might like to help with the Show is also welcome to attend. Please call Laraine with any questions or concerns.402-333-6030 or 402-676-0074.
VESTRY UPDATE:
The minutes of the vestry meetings will be posted on the website, printed in the greeter and posted on the bulletin board.
WEDNESDAY EVENING FAMILY NIGHT MEALS
For several years, Cheryl Huss has provided the evening meal for our Wednesday Family Night. She has retired (Thank you, Cheryl for all you have done!) and we are looking for individuals who would be willing to carry on this valuable ministry. Cooking is not required (unless you would like to!) as we are currently using Valentino’s, Hy-Vee and Wheatfield’s as our caterers. We do need individuals to set up the serving table and prepare beverages and individuals who would be willing to clean up after the meal. We use disposable plates so there is little dishwashing involved. If you would like to help in this wonderful ministry, please contact Father John 1, Father John 2 or Sarah Black. Thank you for sharing in this wonderful opportunity for ministry at St. Andrew’s.
FUNDRAISER FOR THE DOMINICAN REPUBLIC2015 YOUTH MISSION
WHEN: Sunday, January 25, 2015
WHERE: St. Andrews (Undercroft)
TIME: 5:30PM
DINNER AND SILENT AUCTION
PRICE: $25.00 per person
The money that is raised will be used to buy supplies to build a house for a family and to renovate an existing building into a children’s shelter.
WINE AND BINGO- FUN CLUB EVENT
It is coming soon- FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 6at 7:00pm. We need help!! Please call the office, sign up on the sheet in Engle Hall, or call Laraine (402-333-6030). It is a lot of fun: Planning, kitchen preparation and serving, wine steward, decorating, etc.
We also need prizes donated. You may leave them in the office or bring them to the event. Thank you.
Reservations for an entire table of ten requires a $50.00 deposit. The cost per person is $15.00. A Reservation Sheet will be in Engle Hall or call the office (402-391-1950).
BE PREPARED FOR AN EVENING OF GOOD FOOD & WINE AND GREAT FUN WITH CHURCH FAMILY AND FRIENDS! AND THE PRIZES ARE AWESOME!
NEARLY NEW SHOP:
Yay!! The Nearly New Shop is open. Remember the new days/hours:
NEW SHOP DAYS/ HOURS
THURSDAY AND FRIDAY: 10:00 AM-4:00 PM
SATURDAY: 10:00AM-1:00PM
The Shop continues to need volunteers. Teens, Adults, Students, Retirees, men, women etc. Four hours, 8 hours, whatever you have available would greatly help the shop. Please call Denise at 402-393-5888. Paper shopping bags are also needed.
ADULT CHRISTIAN EDUCATION PROGRAMS
TheTuesday morning study groupis continuing a series reading the Twelve minor prophets with Amos 7-9 onJanuary 17 at 10:00 am. No prior knowledge of the Bible is necessary and anyone is welcome to join any time.
Wednesday evening Family Nightcontinues onJanuary 14, with dinner at6:00 pmand programs beginning at6:30. For adults, this week will be the first half of our Cinematic Theology viewing and discussion ofGravity. Please join us for this class!
Family Night Special Program - After dinner on Wednesday, January 28, Margaret Schaefer will be presenting a short program on the “Spiritual Life of the Child in the Home”. Babysitting will be provided and everyone is welcome to attend! To assure that we have adequate food for everyone, please RSVP to
Men’s Book Study Fellowship
This week (January 17), theSaturdaymorning men’s group will begin its next book,Girl Meets Godby Lauren Winner, which is the memoir of a young woman’s spirituality as she converts from Orthodox Judaism to Episcopal Christianity. All men are invited to join us at8:00 amon Saturdays.
Scripture Challenge (Epiphany 1B)
1) What was the earth on the first day of creation?
2) Into what were the disciples in Ephesus baptized?
3) What is the John the Baptist diet? Do you think it would be more or less effective for losing weight than Atkins?
4) Discussion: What do you think is the difference between repentance and receiving the Holy Spirit? Have you experienced one or both?
Bible Challenge Readings –January 12-18
Day 57 – Numbers 21-23, Psalm 47, Luke 5
Day 58 – Numbers 24-26, Psalm 48, Luke 6
Day 59 – Numbers 27-29, Psalm 49, Luke 7
Day 60 – Numbers 30-32, Psalm 50, Luke 8
Day 61 – Numbers 33-35, Psalm 51, Luke 9
Day 62 – Numbers 36, Psalm 52, Luke 10
Day 63 – Enjoy hearing the Scriptures read aloud in church
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 will be available soon ($25.00, $15 for students). Our request this year is that everyone at St. Andrew’s join in making this our best year yet and JUST SELL TWO tickets!
A STAR IS BORN!
Sharon Kryger is in a play at Mahoney State Park - "A Funny Little Thing Called Love". It runs from January 17th through February 15th. It is a romantic comedy about finding love later in life.Tickets are $10 for adults with performances Sunday afternoons at 2pm and evening performances Thursday, Friday and Saturday.
DEAN FRICKE FOOD PANTRY
Once the holidays are over, the Girl Scouts will be knocking at your door selling their delicious cookies. You can buy several boxes and support the Girl Scouts and then donate them to the Food Pantry Cart by the office, thus getting two birds with one stone as they say! We will also be happy to accept any non-perishable food items or brown grocery bags as always. We truly hope your holidays have been joyous and that your new year will be the best one ever. We want to thank each of you who has so generously contributed to the Food Pantry this year.
THE STEPHEN MINISTRY
If you are sad or struggling inside, don’t suffer alone. Ask for help. We’ve got 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, Karen Ekholm or Nancy Ponec. Our Stephen Ministers are there to care!
KEEP THESE DATES OPEN:
You do not want to be in San Diego on these dates (NO not even in February!):
St. Andrew’s Wind and Bingo……………………….February13Inaugural Under the Hill Gang Gathering………….February 16
St. Andrew’s 53RDAntique ShowSale…………..April 10-11
Vacation Bible School……………………………….June 28-30
Odds and Ends Sale…………………………………August 6-8
3rd Annual “By Request Only”Concert…………….September 18
FROM THE OFFICE
Whenever the Omaha Public Schools are closed for inclement weather, St. Andrews Church is also closed. It will also be announced on the TV closings listings.
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 () 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.
Stay in contact with St. Andrew's during the week with our electronic newsletter. To sign up email .
CALENDAR THIS WEEK-January 18, 2015
Sunday, January 18,2015
Holy Eucharist Rite I...... 7:45am
Contemporary Holy Eucharist...... 9:00am
Sunday School...... 10:15am
Holy Eucharist...... 10:30am
ANNUAL MEETING...... 11:45AM
Monday, January 19, 2015
Kiwanis...... 8:00-10:30am
Tuesday, January 20, 2015
Study Group...... 10:00-11:00am
PEO...... 11:00-2:00pm
62+...... 12:00-3:00pm
Foster Care...... 5:15-9:00pm
Wednesday, January 21, 2015
Holy Eucharist...... 7:00am
Holy Eucharist...... 9:30am
St. Monica’s Lunch @ Farmhouse...... 12:00pm
Family Night...... 6:00-8:00pm
Thursday, January 22, 2015
Painting Class...... 9:30-11:30am Nearly New Shop 10:00-4:00pm
Choir...... 7:00-8:30pm
Friday, January 23, 2015
OFFICE CLOSES AT 1:00pm
Nearly New Shop...... 10:00-4:00pm
Saturday, January 24, 2015
Men’sFellowship...... 8:00-9:00am
Pipes and Drums...... 9:00am-12:00pm
Nearly New Shop...... 10:00am-1:00pm Holy Eucharist Rite II 5:00pm
The Daughters of the King will pray daily for the people on our prayer list.
PLEASE: Check the prayer list. Are there any names that have been missed OR should no longer be on the Prayer List?? Let us know.
Prayer Requests:
Sick:Paula Skultety, Ingrid Van Blerk, Nicole Rose, Katie Ortman.
Special Intentions:Susan, Mary Anne,, Allie in treatment,Adam,Chelly,Jenn, Jim and family, Tara and family, Tommy T. and family, Kevin and family.Forthose in transition and unemployed.For those deployed in the military and all of those who serve our country.For those afflicted with depression and other forms of mental illness &/or alcoholism.For Ebola patients and all of the many caregivers who help these patients.
Birthdays:Amaris Freed, Joseph Hill, Debbie Daisley, Wayne Culp, Russ Krieger.
Anniversaries:
Travelers:David,Gene Hillman and son, Bill and Nancy Ponec
For your long-term prayer list:Jim Hill,Mike Mildenberg, Artie Jachowski, Mary Gayle Baker, Scott, Bob Snow, Susie & Mark Wunderlich,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, Donna Nielsen, Doug & Karen LeClair, Connie Krieger, Peter & Christina Cosgrove, NancyKirk, Steven Overly, Dave Goller, Joe Trocha, Allan.
*WERE YOU MISSED?? Or KNOW SOMEONE WHO IS SICK OR HAD SURGERY. If your name does not appear in the birthday or anniversary list and/or you do not receive a card or you know someone who is sick please contact Cheryl Huss (402-597-1194 or ) so we can update our records. You may also leave the information in the church office and we will make sure Cheryl receives it, correct the office files and/or add the person to the prayer list. THANK YOU.