Announcements for the week of August 26, 2007

Thirteenth 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 to our Annual Open House and Picnic
10:30 am worship will be very user friendly with light instruction. Picnic and games for adults and children are downstairs and outside. Do look at the many wonderful displays that invite you to Fellowship, Learning and Outreach Activities for Fall.


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

No Coffee Hour Hosts Today, due to the Open House and our Annual Picnic! But...anyone willing to help out will be greatly appreciated!!

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
Sunday School begins on September 9, at 9:30 am!

“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.

MOMS’ DAY OUT!
We are planning to host our first Moms’ Day Out on Saturday, November 10, From, 9:30-1:00. We need volunteers to help us take care of children, If you are interested in helping us out there are 2 things you must do: 1. Sign up for safe child training. 2. See Georgette Clark for more information.

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

Items missing from bulletin board and storage room (in back of the men’s bathroom): Everyone did such a great job cleaning, thank you! But it has come to our attention that there are several things missing from the back storage room from the Al-Anon group. Also, there are Red Hat articles and a picture missing from the bulletin board. If anyone knows where these things have been relocated please let the office know as soon as possible.

Gorgeous Puppy Needs a “Great” home!
Beautiful, sweet, 3 month old, AKC, female Miniature Schnauzer puppy is for sale by owner. Adorable black with white chest! She is looking for a loving and safe home to call her own. (and to be very well cared for).
Please call 597-8779

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: Kim R.& family, Sheila M., Toby & Chuck Wingert, Beth Evans, Karen S., Howard & Sharon Verdery, Pat Tarleton,, Leah H,, Dan, Patrick, Christian Overly, Craig Murray, Leon, Jane, Heidi Wilson,Tom Clark, Ashley,Warren family, Louise Hamilton, Tom Adams, Jerry Knudson, Chuck Kerby, Sharon & Ted, Carrie, 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., Todd S,.

Our prayers of thanksgiving are offered with those who are celebrating birthdays this week, especially: Beverly Oltman (Aug 27), Christine Lesniewski, Jim Stevens, Grace Wilson, Carole Beran, Michael Howard (Sep 1).

Our prayers of thanksgiving are also offered with those who are celebrating wedding anniversaries this week, especially: Richard & Rosemary Brazis, Danny & Helen Moffett (Aug 30), Robert & Jean Cook, Jim & Cathy Johnson (Sep 1)

The Nave Altar Flowers for this week were given to the glory of God and in memory of Jon Larry Vassar, by the Vassar family.

The Chapel Altar Flowers for this week were given to the glory of God and in thanksgiving for Mommy’s birthday, by Bobby & Will Richter.

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