Announcements for the week of August 19, 2007

Twelfth 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.


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.

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

Attention Sunday Hostess Groups: Please check the schedule for your
Sunday and have a designated person to remind each committee member, that it is the groups Sunday to bring snacks. Thanks

Joan Wood will be the 8am Coffee Hour host 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.

OUTREACH

SOMETIMES WE DON’T REALIZE THE NEED IN OUR LOCAL COMMUNITY

The Bellevue Food Pantry, located in a trailer in the parking lot of Immanuel Lutheran Church, collects non-perishable food for distribution to Bellevue area families through family services. Families are given food plus a voucher for meat and/or produce to a local supermarket up to 4 times per year on an emergency basis. The pantry is manned completely by volunteers.

CHS CAN HELP !
1. We can collect non-perishable food and brown bags.-
2. We can fill bags for distribution to needy families.

The Boy Scouts have a Spring drive, the postal workers a May drive, and the schools a Christmas drive, leaving the time from August to the end of November as the pantry’s time of greatest need. Supplies are currently low and demand is pretty high. The following foods are most needed now: Chili, large soups, broth, small cans of meat (other than tuna fish), refried beans, tomato sauce, gravy, corn, canned fruit, evaporated milk, juice boxes, jello, puddings, Hamburger Helper, spaghetti noodles, and macaroni and cheese.

Beginning this month and continuing through the end of November, we will have a box in each of the entries to the church for items for the Bellevue Food Pantry.

This is also a wonderful ministry for youth and families, in fact, all ages. There is no heavy lifting and an hour time commitment is all that is necessary. Training is simple. If you are interested in this ministry, see Jan Sinram. (291-8235).

LEARNING OPPORTUNITIES

Sunday Morning Adult Sunday School: Life long Episcopalians, newcomers or somewhere in between.....Deacon Hank will be leading a book discussion “Welcome to Sunday”. This book offers a step-by-step introduction to the Sunday Liturgy, with an emphasis on how lay people can participate. The class will meet in the Adult Sunday School Room between the 8am and 10:30am services. Deacon Hank says “The good news is, we buy the books, we don’t take roll, you don’t have to participate in the discussions...Just Attend.” Do you bring your children to Sunday School? Well, now you can attend Sunday School too! DEACON HANK WANTS YOU. Sign up at the Parish Picnic or on the clipboard in the undercroft.

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: This week our study continues with the Book of Common Prayer. Anyone that would like to come is very welcome!

CHRISTIAN EDUCATION AND YOUTH

SUNDAY SCHOOL TEACHERS NEEDED. SEE KRISTI SMITH OR FATHER SCOTT

“Wednesday Journeys Mission Statement”

The following is the mission statement for our Wednesday Journeys:
St. Luke’s, St. Martha’s and Church of the Holy Spirit commit ourselves to a combined effort to better serve our youths, grades 6-12, in a safe, fun and challenging Wednesday night program that empowers their spiritual and personal growth. Pray for this wonderful program for our youth.

WEDNESDAY JOURNEYS
The kickoff for Wednesday Journeys will be August 29, here at Holy Spirit, from 6:30 - 8pm. The first Wednesday Journeys meeting will be September 12. We encourage all parents and their children in 7-12 grade to attend the Kickoff Meeting. Both adults and youth will get an overview of what to expect throughout the year. A result of an Alleluia Fund Grant this program is a tri-church effort. St. Luke’s in Plattsmouth, St. Martha’s in Papillion, and Church of the Holy Spirit have joined together to create a program that incorporates spiritual guidance, growth and fun while providing a safe environment for the peer fellowship of our children. Please sign up for the Kickoff on the clipboard in the undercroft.

Saturday, September 8,we will be offering Safe Child Training. This class is required for anyone who works with children in the Episcopal Church. It is an insurance requirement. If you are teaching Sunday School, helping with music, VBS, or plan to help with Moms’ Day Out you will need the training. It takes 3-4 hours. The time will most likely be 9am to noon or 1pm. Please see Kristi Smith if you have any questions. A sign up sheet is located on the clipboard table in the undercroft.

The Arrows to Aerospace Parade is Saturday, Aug. 25, 2007.
CHS is once again going to participate in the Arrows to Aerospace Parade. It will be held on Saturday, August 25, and begins at 10 am. We are going to use the theme from Bible School “Gods Miracles” focusing on feeding the 5,000. We have a flat bed trailer 16 feet long and 7 feet wide. Ruth Tussey has graciously given us a design to work from. We need builders, and folks to put all the pieces together on Friday evening the 24th , and we need riders and walkers. Please sign up on the clipboard in the undercroft to help us and be part of this exciting evangelism opportunity.

LOOKING AHEAD

There is a Needs List for the September 22, Renaissance Faire and Bazaar
Scrap lumber (at least 2 ft. long)* 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
OFFICE

HELP!.....our church weed-eater is missing! Please help us find it. Give Phil Scarbrough a call or drop it in the storage shed with mowers. Thanks!
DIOCESE OF NEBRASKA UPCOMING YOUTH EVENTS!
Sep 1-3 Happening #29


ANNUAL OPEN House and PARISH PICNIC

Join us August 26th at 10:30 a.m. for our Annual Open House and Parish Picnic. We will have a worship service followed by fun, food and fellowship!

This year we are combining our open house and parish picnic, so please invite your friends, colleagues, neighbors and acquaintances to experience the love and fellowship of Church of the Holy Spirit.

Dress casually for the day’s festivities and remember to bring lawn chairs or blankets to sit on. And don’t forget the hats and sunscreen!

The main course of baked and fried chicken will be provided by the church and the members of the congregation will make the tasty side dishes as follows:

Last Name Brings
A-D Relish tray or deviled eggs
E-J Salads
K-M Chips and Dip
N-R Breads
S-Z Desserts

Iced tea, lemonade and water will on hand, and sodas will be available for a nominal fee with money raised allocated to the kitchen renovation project.

We have planned some fun games for kids and adults alike, so plan to have lots of fun and maybe take aim at Father Scott in the dunk tank!

SHOP NOW

The T-Shirts with the Episcopal logo are on sale for $13.00, plus .91 cents tax. Come and browse our CHS Gift Shop, there are items of interest for everyone!


VESTRY
Your Rector and Vestry invite you to consider an open Vestry position. The building care position is open. A job description is on the clipboard table in the undercroft. The main responsibility is keeping a close eye on our church building. Let a vestry member know if you are interested.

This week we ask that you keep the following family and friends in your prayers: Patrick A., Kim R.& family, Sheila M., Toby & Chuck Wingert, Christian Overly, Beth Evans, Karen S., Howard & Sharon Verdery, Pat Tarleton, Howard Schoech, Leah H,, Dan, Mark, Carol & family, Sally Davis, Laura Sinram, Craig Murray, Leon, Ellen, Larry, Mike, Jane, Heidi Wilson, Betty P., Ken, Jennifer Cosgrove, 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, Craig R.., Miles N., John C., Matt S.

Our prayers of thanksgiving are offered with those who are celebrating birthdays this week, especially: Beth Byrne (Aug 20), Zachary Reavis (23), Ruth Richter (24), Ora Burlingame, Janet Schoech, Jennifer Sullivan (25).

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