Announcements for the week of June 24

Announcements for the week of June 24, 2007
Fourth 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

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

Newcomer’s Parish Welcome: Every 4th Sunday of the month,
beginning today, June 24, all newcomers 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.

8am Coffee Hour Host for today is Georgette Clark. 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

Vacation Bible School “Gods Miracles”, will start tomorrow Mon., June 25 - Thurs., June 28, 9:00am - Noon for ages 3 up to those going into the 6th grade. We have a wonderful time planned. Please sign your child up on the clipboard (located on the “clipboard table”). Please encourage friends and relatives to come. Questions call or email Kristi Smith: 502-2414 or stevenpsmith@cox.net

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.

LOOKING AHEAD

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

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.

OFFICE

Check out our new and improved Parish Website at www.chsepiscopal.org. Our world-wide face on the web is informative not only for our newcomers, but also for our parish at large, thanks to the efforts of our intern Tracy! And let’s not forget...Father Bob is now a Blogger! If you wonder what this is...check out the website. If you need help, feel free to ask Amy Denman for assistance and she will walk you through it.

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

The Nave Altar flowers for this week, were given to the glory of God and in thanksgiving for their 45th Wedding Anniversary by Hank & Charlotte Austin.

The Chapel Altar flowers for this week, were given to the glory of God and in thanksgiving for William & Bobby, by Bob & Ruth Richter.

This week we ask that you keep the following family and friends in your prayers: Spencer, Patrick A., Kim R., Evelyn R., Toby & Chuck Wingert, Christian Overly, Leon Scarbrough, Beth Evans, David Rice, Craig Murray, Howard & Sharon Verdery, Dean, Ted, Mabel Hagen, Pat Tarleton, Deacon Rich Kelly, Dan, Karen S., Karen O., Andrea, Josephine, Myrt Kunkle, Florence, Howard Schoech, Murphy, Jame’s father, Kathleen, Leah, Loritta, Jen’s grandmother, Julie’s mother-in-law, 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, Josiah, Scott, Jay S.

Our prayers of thanksgiving are offered with those who are celebrating birthdays this week, especially: Bob Richter (Jun 24), Eileen Sheldrick (25), Aubrey Knop, Jim McClure, Jean Cook, Amanda Brockinton (27), Dave Conley, Collin Sullivan (29).

Our prayers of thanksgiving are also offered with those who are celebrating wedding anniversaries this week, especially: Bill & Wendy Lee, Joe & Lisa Wallace (Jun 24).

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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