Announcements for July 1, 2007

Announcements for the week of July 1, 2007
Fifth Sunday of Pentecost

MISSION STATEMENT

The Church of the Holy Spirit (Episcopal) shares the love of Jesus through being a friendly community, participating in liturgically rich worship experiences, and by empowering individual ministries.

WORSHIP NEWS

God Bless our Nation this July 4. There is no Wed. 9:15 Liturgy on July 4. Thank God for the birth of our Nation.

WELCOME NEWCOMERS
You are welcome to join us at the communion rail when it is time to receive Holy Communion. Our ushers and any member are happy to assist if you have any questions during our worship. Jesus loves you! We are glad you are here.

To Help You: Sound enhancement ear phones and large print service books are available in the narthex. Ask an usher for assistance.

Got questions about our worship? Blue cards are in your pew holders. Ask question on card and put it in the collection plate. Each week we will briefly look at a question for discussion.

FELLOWSHIP

Ladies of the Church

You are cordially invited to an English Tea & Bridal Shower for Christy Scott

2:30 p.m., Saturday, July 7, 2007

Church of the Holy Spirit - 1305 Thomas Dr. - Bellevue, NE 68005

RSVP by July 3, 2007 to Jan Sinram 292-1111 or Carrie Feingold 733-9494


Newcomer’s Parish Welcome: Every 4th Sunday of the month, all new-
comers and guests are invited to join Fr. Scott in the chapel for an informal parish orientation and church tour. Questions are always welcome! We will meet in the chapel following the 10:30 worship.

No one is signed up for the 8am Coffee Hour today. Team 6 are the hosts following the 10:30 service.

Calling all crafters! Please join us (Carrie Feingold and Jane Stangl) in the
undercroft on Wednesday’s from 4:00 - 6:45pm (or any part of that time) now through September 19. Bring a project to work on, socialize, share some how-to’s. This would be a great time to work on items you plan to sell at the Fall Festival.

LEARNING OPPORTUNITIES

Thursday evening Book Study Group will soon be reading a new book, Amazing Grace, by Kathleen Norris. Norris writes about the reclaiming of her Christian faith after 20 years away and her difficulties with what she calls the “scary” words of Christianity - words like eschatology...antichrist...righteous...dogma...We meet on Thursday nights from 7-8pm. Join us if you can. The book lends itself to joining at anytime. Please see Deacon Diana or Toby Wingert for further information.

Wednesday Morning Bible Class: Is on vacation until August 15, when we’ll go back to studying the Prayer Book from 1928 to the present. Please join us whenever you can, no preparation or homework necessary! Just a reminder - the Wednesday Morning Bible Class has assembled a large collection of greeting cards. You’ll find them in the library. Take one or two or more, they’re free!

Wednesday Summer Evening Book Study Group: at 7- 8pm started June 6 - August 29 meets to discuss “How People Grow What the Bible Reveals About Personal Growth” by Dr Henry Cloud and Dr John Townsend. Concepts of the book include “the essential processes that make people grow and how those processes fit into biblical understanding of spiritual growth and theology” and “how spiritual growth and real-life issues are one and the same.” Please join the group for lively discussion, learning and growth and spiritual fellowship. If you haven’t signed up yet contact Pam Thatcher, (880-4706) for more information.

The Call to Ministry: You have a call to ministry by virtue of your baptism. Ministry may involve many things: listening to another’s story, caring for the young and old or those who are ill, working for justice and peace, seeking to create a healthy and safe environment, creating a home, praying for others, teaching someone to read, or feeding and clothing those who have special needs. In a word, ministry involves “action” as well as presence. Ministry also involves “being,” is being present with a person in crisis, being compassionate, and being open to the possibilities of God working in new unexpected ways and places. Ministry may happen in your work or play. The effects of ministry may be seen at unexpected moments or when you have worked hard to achieve something beneficial. In short, ministry is always a possibility. We are ministers when we offer ourselves as an action of will as well as when we act unconsciously out of the core of our being. EFM exists to help you in this journey of exploration and to provide you with resources for your ministry.

CHRISTIAN EDUCATION AND YOUTH

Thank you children, parents and teachers! Vacation Bible School was well attended and wonderful fun in the Lord.

Can you hear the call of the wild? Come to Camp Comeca in Cozad where “Jesus is the Light of the World!” July 12-15 for grades 9-12 ($150) and July 30-August 3 for grades 4-8 ($175). Registration forms are available through your parish leaders and online at www.episcopal-ne.org/youth. Bus rides are available for $40 round-trip from Bellevue, Lincoln, York, Grand Island, and Kearney.

The Arrows to Aerospace Parade is Aug. 25, 2007. We want to start plans now. We want as many of our children and youth to participate as possible. What we need to begin collecting right now are big bags of candy (dollar store has some) and one gallon ice cream containers to carry the candy in. We also need cases of bottled water. Any donations would be greatly appreciated. The candy and gallon containers can be set just inside the Christian Ed Office on the counter, and the water placed on the floor. Last year we ran out of candy so we need lots and lots. The water is for the walkers. Thanks so much for your continued support. Questions or comments should be directed to the members of the committee: Kristi Smith, Joan Wood, Wendy Lee, Doug Clark, or Jennifer Wilson

DIOCESE OF NEBRASKA UPCOMING YOUTH EVENTS!
July 12-15 Senior High Camp at Comeca
July 30-Aug 3 Junior Camp at Comeca
Sep 1-3 Happening #29

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED

Greeters: Greeters are needed!! Please consider signing up for a Sunday (or two)! The sign-up sheet is located on the clipboard table.

GROUNDS
Volunteers needed for cleaning the weeds out of the flower boxes around the church. These need to be weeded out prior to the Open House the end of August. Please contact Phil Scarbrough, 505-9235 or phillip.scarbrough@cox.net if you can help out!

LOOKING AHEAD


St. Mary’s Nebraska City 150th Anniversary Celebration!
St. Mary’s would like to extend an invitation to you to join them in celebrating the 150th anniversary of the founding of St. Mary’s parish in Nebraska City. The event takes place on Saturday, July 28 at the Steinhart Lodge. The invitation requires an RSVP. You will find the forms on the bulletin board in the undercroft.

There is a Needs List for the Renaissance Faire and Bazaar
Scrap lumber (at least 2 ft. long) * Empty 1 or 2 lb coffee tins * Wooden 1"-2" dowels, or old broom, mop or shovel handles * Paint and paint supplies * Crepe paper ribbon (blue, red, black) * Divider Screens * Laser printer paper, 11X17, 24lb. wt. Please see Judy Darrell


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For The Sending Forth of Lay Eucharistic Visitors
DEACON: In the name of this congregation, I send you forth bearing these holy gifts, that (those to whom you go) may share with us in the communion of Christ’s body and blood.
CONGREGATION: We who are many are one body, because we all share one bread, one cup.

Eastern and Southeastern Deanery Meeting
August 25, 2007, St.. Andrew’s Episcopal Church-925 S. 84th St., Omaha, NE 68114 - (402) 391-1950. Registration 8:45 - 9:00 am - Deanery Meeting 9am-Noon, lunch included. Spirituality Gathering Noon-3:30 pm
Stewardship and Spirituality, A Special Pairing
Please encourage the following to attend: Stewardship Committee and Spiritual Growth Committee members, Daughters of the King, and Brotherhood of St. Andrews, and anyone who has made a Cursillo or is considering attending a Cursillo.
For deanery and program information contact: Sandra Squires, sksquires@earthlink.net or (402) 397-4059.


By the Grace of God and with thanks to The Alleluia Fund
The Rt. Reverend Joe Goodwin Burnett - Tenth Bishop of the
Episcopal Diocese of Nebraska will consecrate and dedicate
The newly completed building of St. Martha’s Episcopal Church
On Saturday, July 21, 2007, at 11:00 o’clock in the morning
780 Pinnacle Drive (corner of 72nd and Cornhusker)
in Papillion, Nebraska
Your prayers and presence are requested
Luncheon following Clergy: Red Stole
OFFICE

A NOTE FROM THE OFFICE: Judy, the secretary will need any announcements to go in the July 8 bulletin, either left on her desk or emailed to her by 10:00am on Monday, July 1st, because of the holiday.

Fr. Scott will be away July 6 - 27. He will be taking 2 weeks vacation and one week Sabbatical. Fr. Bob Bee will lead worship while Fr. Scott is away.

As of June 1, 2007, the Alleluia Fund has received 154 individual gifts totaling $29,864. Seven gifts have been received from members of Church of the Holy Spirit, totaling $600. We are so grateful for the generosity of these gifts! Thank you for your help and encouragement with this important work. Please let us know if you would either of us to speak to your congregation on behalf of the Alleluia Fund. We would be happy to do so. Joe Engle - - - The Rev. Hank W. Austin, Deacon

Computers Available: Alan Wyant (291-3296) has rebuilt a number of computers and enjoys setting people up! Do you or a family member need a computer? Call him, too, for computer questions.

The Nave Altar flowers for this week, were given to the glory of God and in thanksgiving for Scott Vassar’s birthday, by the Vassar family.

This week we ask that you keep the following family and friends in your prayers: Spencer, Patrick A., Kim R., Evelyn R., Sheila M., Toby & Chuck Wingert, Christian Overly, Leon S., Beth Evans, Craig Murray, Howard & Sharon Verdery, Ted, Pat Tarleton, Deacon Rich Kelly, Karen S., Karen O., Myrt Kunkel, Florence, Howard Schoech, Gloria Queen, Murphy, Jame’s father, Kathleen, Leah, Bill, Leo, Frank Morey, and family, visitors & newcomers, for all refugees & those who assist them, for all victims of natural disasters around the world, for all travelers, for all those deployed, especially: Gordon, Justin, Martin M., Andrew C., Luke, Scott, Jay S.

Our prayers of thanksgiving are offered with those who are celebrating birthdays this week, especially: Reva Brown (Jul 1), Grace Hoshall (5), Sarah Inks (7).

Please join us for coffee in the undercroft after the Sunday Services.
Qualified Nursery and Toddler care is available in the undercroft.
Please sign your children in and out

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