Announcements for the week of October 14

Twentieth 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

We are now using the (RCL) Revised Common Lectionary. It updates our Book of Common Prayer Lectionary. We go through the entire Bible in 3 years of Sunday reading. We now are using the same Sunday readings as most of Christiandom.

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

Karen Sterzer & Trudy Conley will host the Coffee Hour after the 8am service. Coffee Hour Team after the 10:30 service is Team 7.

LEARNING OPPORTUNITIES

Thursday evening Book Study Group is reading 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 any time. 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 who would like to come is very welcome!

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.

CHRISTIAN EDUCATION AND YOUTH

Christian Education needs the following items: ☺ empty egg cartons, ☺ oatmeal boxes, ☺ shoe boxes, ☺ paper towel rolls and ☺ toilet paper rolls! The 3, 4, & 5th grades are going to make castles which is only one of the reasons we need these items! There will be a box outside the Christian Ed Office to place these items. Thanks! Kristi S. ☺

Please join us at THE BELLEVUE PUMPKIN PATCH for a hayrack ride through the haunted forest and hot dogs and s’mores around the campfire! We’ll be going on Sunday, October 28, from 4:00-7:00pm and the cost is $4 per person. This trip is great fun for your entire family! Please sign up to come and/or bring food for the campfire via the clipboards. Remember to bundle up and be ready to have a great tie! Contact Wendy Lee at 214-5001 for more details.

“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 NOTES
It is still not too late to sign up for Wednesday Journeys. If a child will be 13 in the next two years, they should be involved. If transportation is an issue please see Kristi Smith or Wendy Lee. We meet on Wednesday night from 6:30 - 8:30pm. A meal is served at 6:30. We have almost 20 youth from three churches signed up now and would love to have 20 more. Sixth grade to seniors in high school are all welcome.

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

On Sunday, October 28. We will be holding a Newcomers Meeting, this meeting is also for those seeking to know more about how our budget works and about getting involved with lay ministries or the Vestry, More information to come
Don’t forget......Our Annual Consecration Sunday Service and Brunch is scheduled for Sunday, November 4. Please be sure to save the date so we can all gather together to bless our support of the Church of the Holy Spirit and enjoy a Thanksgiving meal together.!


OFFICE

Deacon Diana is on vacation for the month of October. She will be busy visiting her daughter and family in Fort Worth and friends in Oklahoma and Texas. She is looking forward to seeing old classmates at a reunion in Del Rio, TX and will be visiting in Fredricksburg and Kerrville where her grandparents lived. Pray for her safe travel.

Low Impact Exercise Class is now on Wednesdays at 2:00 pm.
You will learn proper posture while improving balance, flexibility, coordination and muscle strengthening. We will use light hand weights with Tai Chi exercises. For more information about the class read the flyer in the undercroft.


Eagle Scout Project - Kirk Adams
I am looking for donations to install 3 flag poles with lighting in the Memorial Garden for my Eagle Scout project.( We have a donor who match donations) The total cost of the project is $1650.00. If you would like to make a contribution, please write flagpoles on the memo line of your check. I would like to have them installed before the ground freezes. Thank you, Kirk Adams

OUTREACH

Greeters: Are you between the ages of 10 and 110? Are you able to smile and extend a hand in greeting? Are you willing to share those gifts? Well then, step right up and sign on as a greeter to share God’s love as Jesus taught us!!

Dine Out Against Hunger! Visit www.omahafoodbank.org to find restaurants near you which will be giving 10% of their day’s sales on October 9 to the Food Bank. Why not have all three meals out that day?! Fun for the cook and great for our food banks. Interested in helping more than just eating out? Call Karen Hickman at 331-1213 or see communityrelations@omahafoodbank.org.

Bev Oltman has represented our congregation at meetings of the Dean Fricke Food Pantry Board for many years. She will continue to bag groceries, but she’s looking for a person to represent CHS at the four board meetings per year. Let Deacon Diana know if you are interested.

IF YOU CONTRIBUTE TO THE UNITED WAY: Please help the Fricke Pantry financially by designating your giving to the “Dean Fricke Memorial Episcopal Food Pantry, Inc., Trinity Episcopal Cathedral, 113 No. 18th St., Omaha, NE 68102, phone 342-7013.” We are not on the list, so ask your United Way volunteer for a Donor Designation form. Fill in the space for a non-affiliated agency indicating Episcopal Food Pantry. You do not need an ID # even though the form may ask for it.(unless you are a Federal Employee then use #41899). To ensure proper credit please check the box to receive acknowledgment of your contribution. United Way funds are important to this mission of the Omaha-area Episcopal churches. In the year 2006, the Fricke Pantry received over $16,500 from this source.

Bellevue Food Pantry: Please remember to bring your non-perishable food items and/or volunteer to help at the Bellevue Food Pantry. If you have questions, see Jan Sinram or call her at (291-8235).

This week we ask that you keep the following family and friends in your prayers:

Sheila Moschen,
Florence Duffy,
Logan,
Jim T.,
Toby & Chuck W.,
Peter,
Bob Brammer,
Dave Brammer,
Karen Sterzer,Howard & Sharon V.,
Lois Clark,
Pat Tarleton,
Carrie Feingold,
Christian Overly,
Tracy.
Murphy,
The Inks family,
Loritta & Louise,Dan,
Craig Murray,
Myrt Howard,
Sally Davis,
Tom Adams,
Nick,
David Rice,
Mark Mellor,
Marsha B.
for all those deployed, especially:

Gordon,
Justin,
Martin M.,
Andrew C.,
John H.,Luke,
Scott,
Jay S,
Craig R.,
Tom I.,
Eric F.,John C.,
Todd S,
Matthew S.,
Jan W.,
Toni T.,
Estelle
Our prayers of thanksgiving are offered with those who are celebrating birthdays this week, especially:

Ham Hamilton (Oct 17)
The Chapel Altar Flowers for this week were given to the glory of God and in thanksgiving for Della’s 8th birthday, and Jennifer’s birthday, by the Wilson family.


The Nave Presence Candle for the month of October was given to the glory of God and in memory of Blake Wade Kentsmith, by David & Kitty Kentsmith.

The Chapel Presence Candle for the month of October was given to the glory of God and in memory of Blake Wade Kentsmith, by David & Kitty Kentsmith.

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