We are in the midst of Holy Week and I hope you will be able to attend the services scheduled for this week:
Tonight is the Maundy Thursday service at 7pm
Tomorrow you have a choice of Noon or 7pm Good Friday services.
Saturday night is the Easter Vigil at 7pm, the most awesome service of the entire Church year!
Sunday Morning we have one Easter Sunday service at 9:30 AM
Blessings for a Holy Week and Easter Sunday, Mother Ruth
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Beginning next Sunday, March 30th Sunday School for Kindergarten through Junior High will be held as usual from 9:30 to 10:10. At 10:15 there will be Chapel and a Second Sunday School will be held for K-3rd graders. Miss Lori will be the Teacher.
PRE-SCHOOL WILL HAVE ONE CLASS BEGINNING AT 10:15 IN THE CHAPEL, then going to class and coming into the church for communion. If you have questions about our new schedule please see Mother Ruth or Kristi
Mother Ruth and Kristi
Announcements for the week of March 23, 2008
Easter Sunday
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.
CHRISTIAN ED OPPORTUNITIES
Women of Spirit Multi-faith Wisdom Circles will be on Sunday, April
6, from 2:00pm-5:00pm. See the bulletin board or Mother Ruth for registration forms.
On April 25-27, 2008, Women’ Ministries of the Diocese of
Nebraska is sponsoring a re-treat to be held at Saint Benedict Retreat Center in Schuyler, NE The retreat leader is Deacon Diana Champagne. “The Way, the Truth and the Life” is the theme of the retreat. All women of the diocese are invited to participate. The registration forms are on the bulletin board in the undercroft.
Wednesday Morning Bible Class: Will continue the study of our prayer book. Please join us after the 9:30 Eucharist.
Sunday School; Beginning next Sunday, March 30, Sunday School for K through Junior High will be held as usual from 9:30 to 10:10. At 10:15 there will be Chapel and a second Sunday School will be held for K-3. Miss Lori will be the teacher. All will come in at communion and go to their families. Pre-School will have one class beginning at 10:15 in the chapel, going to classrooms at 10:30 and going into church for communion.
NO SUNDAY SCHOOL TODAY!
Save this date! Vacation Bible School will be June 23-26, 9am - Noon.
YOUTH
Based on input from our Youth, we’ll be doing more service in 2008! Our first activity of the year will be serving dinner to those needing shelter at St. Francis House in Omaha on Saturday, March 29. We’ll meet at the church at 4:15pm and car-pool to the shelter and serve until 7pm. Afterwards, those who served will be treated to dinner and then returned to the church by 8:30pm. A sign up sheet will be passed at church as it is important that we have an accurate head count to plan the car rides. Questions, please contact Jen Wilson at 933-2991 or Jan Sinram at 291-8235. Thanks and see you there!
Save the date! Please save April 13, 2008, for our April Youth activity. We’re not sure what fun we’ll have in store (we’re pricing various options from the youth “wish list” generated at the planning meeting in January) but it’ll be fun. Mark your calendars now!
COMMUNICATIONS
Please take note! Amy Denman is responsible for keeping the church calendar (and building use) up to date. So when you need to schedule an activity or event, please contact Amy by calling her at 292-3175, or emailing her at briandenman@cox.net.
Flame delivery: You should have received your Flame. If you signed up for mailing but didn’t receive it, please leave a note in the office or Flame mailbox in the undercroft. New members will need to sign up for mailing. It’s been sent through email and to our website, too.
Adopt A Table: We would like to have a total of ten new 8-foot rectangular tables and four new 5-foot round tables. The cost of the rectangular tables is $75 and the round tables are $100. If you are able to help us in this endeavor, please contact Chris Darrell, Junior Warden, or simply drop a check in the offertory basket designating the check to CHS and noting that it is for the Adopt A Table fund. Thanks!
A big thank you to all who helped with the pancake breakfast, especially Dean Olander, Greg and Phil Scarbrough, Crystal Kunkel, Alex and Abby Culp, Kenneth Cook, Lisa Weilandt, Heidi Wilson, and Team 8.
We hope Ken Conley enjoyed his “special” pancake!
GROUNDS
The Church Spring Grounds Clean Up is scheduled for Saturday, April 26. Questions? See Phil Scarbrough.
Our prayers of thanksgiving are offered with those who are celebrating birthdays this week, especially: Bruce Smith (Mar 23), Darius Hagen, Joan Wood (28).
Our prayers of thanksgiving are also offered with those celebrating wedding anniversaries this week, especially: Carole & Eugene Beran, Karen & Gary Gray (Mar 25).
EASTER FLOWERS
HANK AND CHARLOTTE AUSTIN
IN MEMORY OF OUR SON, DAVID MATHEWS AUSTIN
AND OUR GRANDSON, PHILIP MEADE AUSTIN
IN THANKSGIVING FOR OUR GRANDCHILDREN, NICOLE,
MATTHEW, ELIZABETH, AVA, JACOB, AND
ANDREW AUSTIN
JACOB AND ANGELA BYRNE
IN THANKSGIVING FOR OUR GRANDPARENTS,
BEV & BUD OLTMAN,
CATHY & STEVE JESUS, AND MANDI DRAGON
PAM AND DOUG CHISAM
IN MEMORY OF PAM’S FATHER, GERALD BREMER
IN THANKSGIVING FOR OUR SONS, COLE, ELIC,
AND SILAS
CHRIS AND JUDY DARRELL
IN MEMORY OF CHRIS’ FATHER, FRANKLIN L.
DARRELL, AND JUDY’S PARENTS, GEORGE AND
MARGARET BELLAK
GARY AND KAREN GRAY
IN THANKSGIVING FOR MEGAN, NIKKI, CONNOR
AND ZACH
THE REVS. RUTH AND LARRY JAYNES
IN MEMORY OF OUR DAUGHTER, HEATHER
IN THANKSGIVING FOR SARAH, HEATHER AND
CHRISTINE JAYNES
DAVID AND KITTY KENTSMITH
IN MEMORY OF SON, BLAKE WADE KENTSMITH
IN THANKSGIVING FOR OUR DAUGHTER TARYL
AND HER FAMILY
DAVE AND GLENNA MCVEY
IN THANKSGIVING FOR NICK AND GUIRE
BUD AND BEV OLTMAN
IN THANKSGIVING FOR FAMILY AND FRIENDS
GEORGE AND JEAN SCHAEFER
IN MEMORY OF OUR SON-IN-LAW, JOHN INKS
FR. BOB SCOTT
IN DEEP GRATITUDE FOR ALL THAT THE RISEN
LORD HAS BLESSED US TO SHARE, AND FOR THE
BRIGHT FUTURE OF CHS
CHARLENE AND JARED SMITH
IN THANKSGIVING FOR THE LOVE AND BLESSINGS
OF OUR LORD AND OUR FAMILY
PAT AND HOWARD TARLETON
IN THANKSGIVING FOR OUR MANY BLESSINGS
SANDRA VASSAR
IN MEMORY OF J. LARRY VASSAR, ALICE AND
JOHN VASSAR,
KATHRYN MARLING RICE
IN THANKSGIVING FOR DAVID RICE
Thursday, March 20, 2008
Monday, March 10, 2008
Announcements for the week of March 9, 2008
Do you remember singing children's Sunday School songs when you were a child? We will be trying something different for the Easter Season! Beginning Sunday, March 30th we will begin Sunday School at 10:15am and the children will come into the service at the peace. We hope this will increase attendance in our classes. The children will meet in the chapel at 10:15. Please make sure your child is on time so they can be part of the children's music. They will be singing at the 10:30 service in April and May.
Today you should be receiving an email from the search committee. This will be the online survey which is very easy to complete. The search committee needs to have you finish it by March 17th so they can move forward and begin to advertise the opening for a new rector. I hope everyone will complete the survey so you will have your voice heard in the search process. The link to the survey is:
http://www.zoomerang.com/survey.zgi?p=WEB227JN3VKT4X
Blessings, Mother Ruth
Fifth Sunday of Lent
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.
Fr. Bob thanks you from the bottom of his heart!
You all did a fantastic job!! I do not remember when I was so beaten up and loved at the same time! I am truly humbled. The care and hard work you all put into this event was extraordinary! Thank you! I will remember the night for the rest of my life. You all get a 10.0! CHS rocks!!!
Your humbled, abused, recovering retired rector,
Bob+
CHRISTIAN ED OPPORTUNITIES
On April 25-27, 2008, Women’ Ministries of the Diocese of
Nebraska is sponsoring a re-treat to be held at Saint Benedict Retreat Center in Schuyler, NE The retreat leader is Deacon Diana Champagne. “The Way, the Truth and the Life” is the theme of the retreat. All women of the diocese are invited to participate. The registration forms are on the bulletin board in the undercroft.
Wednesday Morning Bible Class: Will continue the study of our prayer book. Please join us after the 9:30 Eucharist.
Lenten Series
Will continue Wednesday, Mar 12, at 6 p.m. The adults will be using a study of the Baptismal Covenant produced by Via Media. The children will be learning Godly Play stories.
The Lenten Season is upon us and Easter is right around the corner. We need candy for the Easter Egg Hunt on March 22. Between now and then we ask that anyone who wants to, leave bags of candy (chocolate) on the counter in the CE office. We have plenty of plastic eggs so candy is all we need. We want to have the eggs filled before the hunt to cut down on the confusion.
➔Save this date! Vacation Bible School will be June 23 - 26, 9am - Noon.
YOUTH
Based on input from our Youth, we’ll be doing more service in 2008! Our first activity of the year will be serving dinner to those needing shelter at St. Francis House in Omaha on Saturday, March 29. We’ll meet at the church at 4:15pm and car-pool to the shelter and we’ll serve until 7pm. Afterwards, those who served will be treated to dinner and then returned to the church by 8:30pm. A sign up sheet will be passed at church as it is important that we have an accurate head count to plan the car rides. If you have any questions, please contact Jen Wilson at 933-2991 or Jan Sinram at 291-8235. Thanks and see you there!
Save the date! Please save the date of April 13, 2008, for our April Youth activity. We’re not sure what fun we’ll have in store (we’re pricing various options from the youth “wish list” generated at the planning meeting in January) but it’ll be fun. Mark your calendars now!
We are looking to place a 24" (or larger) TV in the nursery and would gladly accept a donation of a working used TV for playing DVD’s. Please, let any vestry person know if you have a TV to donate and we will arrange for pickup. Thank you so much!
COMMUNICATIONS
An important reminder! Amy Denman is responsible for keeping the church calendar (and building use) up to date. So when you need to schedule an activity or event, please contact Amy by calling her at 292-3175, or emailing her at briandenman@cox.net.
Church Camera: For quite some time our church camera has been broken and we would like to replace it. The camera will be a digital camera so we can have pictures for the Flame and to use for other activities which take place at our church. If you would like to donate for a new church camera, please make checks out to CHS and write “church camera” in the memo line. Thank you!
Layreaders and other volunteers: On Palm Sunday, the gospel lesson as a reading (in parts) from Matthew. The lay readers will do two parts, but we need several others to help. Please check the bulletin board in the under croft and sign up. We need you!
Adopt A Table: We would like to have a total of ten new 8-foot rectangular tables and four new 5-foot round tables. The cost of the rectangular tables is $75 and the round tables are $100. If you are able to help us in this endeavor, please contact Chris Darrell, Junior Warden, or simply drop a check in the offertory basket designating the check to CHS and noting that it is for the Adopt A Table fund. Thanks!
MEETINGS
DOK’s: Don’t forget our meeting today at noon. Program will be creating a prayer service for a small group.
Acolyte Meeting: TODAY, after the 10:30 service.
Worship Committee Meeting: Wednesday, March 25, at 5:30 pm.
GROUNDS
The Church Spring Grounds Clean Up is scheduled for Saturday, April 26. Questions? See Phil Scarbrough.
Our prayers of thanksgiving are offered with those who are celebrating birthdays this week, especially: Judy Darrell (Mar 9), Sue Howard (14), Mary Ruth Sullivan (15).
Millennium Development Goals - Providing Access to Clean Water
Ramon lives in the small village of Copan in Honduras, where he works
as a farmer, earning barely enough to support his family of 15. His house had dirt floors that became muddy when it rained. Accessing water meant getting it from the river and, as a result, the family had no way of practicing safe hygiene. The family used the nearby bushes as their bathroom. Because of unsanitary living conditions, the children often became sick with diarrhea and parasites. Ramon worried constantly about their health.
A partnership with Episcopal Relief and Development and the Episcopal Diocese of Honduras changed life for Ramon’s family. Ramon worked with community leaders to build a water cistern and latrine in his community. His family now has access to safe, clean water.
They also built a sturdier and more stable roof. Dirt floors were replaced with a cement one and for the first time, his children and grandchildren were able to play on a clean surface.
Ramon saw the difference almost immediately. “We’re happier. Now our health will improve...We already feel more secure,” he said.
Your support will provide families like Ramon’s with access to clean water.
Your gift to the Millennium Development Goals Inspiration Fund will provide safe water, sanitation systems and hygiene education, which prevents illness in entire communities.
$25 provides basic sanitation and clean water for one person.
*Please note MDG on your check. If you have questions, see Jan Sinram (291-8235)
Search Committee Update
There will be a focus group following the Lenten series on Wednesday
evening, March 12. You will have other opportunities to be part of a focus
group in the near future.
“Almighty God, giver of every good gift, look graciously
on your Church, and so guide the minds of those who shall
choose a rector for Church of the Holy Spirit parish, that
we may receive a faithful pastor, who will care for your
people and equip us for our ministries; through Jesus
Christ our Lord, Amen.” (BCP 818)
Today you should be receiving an email from the search committee. This will be the online survey which is very easy to complete. The search committee needs to have you finish it by March 17th so they can move forward and begin to advertise the opening for a new rector. I hope everyone will complete the survey so you will have your voice heard in the search process. The link to the survey is:
http://www.zoomerang.com/survey.zgi?p=WEB227JN3VKT4X
Blessings, Mother Ruth
Fifth Sunday of Lent
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.
Fr. Bob thanks you from the bottom of his heart!
You all did a fantastic job!! I do not remember when I was so beaten up and loved at the same time! I am truly humbled. The care and hard work you all put into this event was extraordinary! Thank you! I will remember the night for the rest of my life. You all get a 10.0! CHS rocks!!!
Your humbled, abused, recovering retired rector,
Bob+
CHRISTIAN ED OPPORTUNITIES
On April 25-27, 2008, Women’ Ministries of the Diocese of
Nebraska is sponsoring a re-treat to be held at Saint Benedict Retreat Center in Schuyler, NE The retreat leader is Deacon Diana Champagne. “The Way, the Truth and the Life” is the theme of the retreat. All women of the diocese are invited to participate. The registration forms are on the bulletin board in the undercroft.
Wednesday Morning Bible Class: Will continue the study of our prayer book. Please join us after the 9:30 Eucharist.
Lenten Series
Will continue Wednesday, Mar 12, at 6 p.m. The adults will be using a study of the Baptismal Covenant produced by Via Media. The children will be learning Godly Play stories.
The Lenten Season is upon us and Easter is right around the corner. We need candy for the Easter Egg Hunt on March 22. Between now and then we ask that anyone who wants to, leave bags of candy (chocolate) on the counter in the CE office. We have plenty of plastic eggs so candy is all we need. We want to have the eggs filled before the hunt to cut down on the confusion.
➔Save this date! Vacation Bible School will be June 23 - 26, 9am - Noon.
YOUTH
Based on input from our Youth, we’ll be doing more service in 2008! Our first activity of the year will be serving dinner to those needing shelter at St. Francis House in Omaha on Saturday, March 29. We’ll meet at the church at 4:15pm and car-pool to the shelter and we’ll serve until 7pm. Afterwards, those who served will be treated to dinner and then returned to the church by 8:30pm. A sign up sheet will be passed at church as it is important that we have an accurate head count to plan the car rides. If you have any questions, please contact Jen Wilson at 933-2991 or Jan Sinram at 291-8235. Thanks and see you there!
Save the date! Please save the date of April 13, 2008, for our April Youth activity. We’re not sure what fun we’ll have in store (we’re pricing various options from the youth “wish list” generated at the planning meeting in January) but it’ll be fun. Mark your calendars now!
We are looking to place a 24" (or larger) TV in the nursery and would gladly accept a donation of a working used TV for playing DVD’s. Please, let any vestry person know if you have a TV to donate and we will arrange for pickup. Thank you so much!
COMMUNICATIONS
An important reminder! Amy Denman is responsible for keeping the church calendar (and building use) up to date. So when you need to schedule an activity or event, please contact Amy by calling her at 292-3175, or emailing her at briandenman@cox.net.
Church Camera: For quite some time our church camera has been broken and we would like to replace it. The camera will be a digital camera so we can have pictures for the Flame and to use for other activities which take place at our church. If you would like to donate for a new church camera, please make checks out to CHS and write “church camera” in the memo line. Thank you!
Layreaders and other volunteers: On Palm Sunday, the gospel lesson as a reading (in parts) from Matthew. The lay readers will do two parts, but we need several others to help. Please check the bulletin board in the under croft and sign up. We need you!
Adopt A Table: We would like to have a total of ten new 8-foot rectangular tables and four new 5-foot round tables. The cost of the rectangular tables is $75 and the round tables are $100. If you are able to help us in this endeavor, please contact Chris Darrell, Junior Warden, or simply drop a check in the offertory basket designating the check to CHS and noting that it is for the Adopt A Table fund. Thanks!
MEETINGS
DOK’s: Don’t forget our meeting today at noon. Program will be creating a prayer service for a small group.
Acolyte Meeting: TODAY, after the 10:30 service.
Worship Committee Meeting: Wednesday, March 25, at 5:30 pm.
GROUNDS
The Church Spring Grounds Clean Up is scheduled for Saturday, April 26. Questions? See Phil Scarbrough.
Our prayers of thanksgiving are offered with those who are celebrating birthdays this week, especially: Judy Darrell (Mar 9), Sue Howard (14), Mary Ruth Sullivan (15).
Millennium Development Goals - Providing Access to Clean Water
Ramon lives in the small village of Copan in Honduras, where he works
as a farmer, earning barely enough to support his family of 15. His house had dirt floors that became muddy when it rained. Accessing water meant getting it from the river and, as a result, the family had no way of practicing safe hygiene. The family used the nearby bushes as their bathroom. Because of unsanitary living conditions, the children often became sick with diarrhea and parasites. Ramon worried constantly about their health.
A partnership with Episcopal Relief and Development and the Episcopal Diocese of Honduras changed life for Ramon’s family. Ramon worked with community leaders to build a water cistern and latrine in his community. His family now has access to safe, clean water.
They also built a sturdier and more stable roof. Dirt floors were replaced with a cement one and for the first time, his children and grandchildren were able to play on a clean surface.
Ramon saw the difference almost immediately. “We’re happier. Now our health will improve...We already feel more secure,” he said.
Your support will provide families like Ramon’s with access to clean water.
Your gift to the Millennium Development Goals Inspiration Fund will provide safe water, sanitation systems and hygiene education, which prevents illness in entire communities.
$25 provides basic sanitation and clean water for one person.
*Please note MDG on your check. If you have questions, see Jan Sinram (291-8235)
Search Committee Update
There will be a focus group following the Lenten series on Wednesday
evening, March 12. You will have other opportunities to be part of a focus
group in the near future.
“Almighty God, giver of every good gift, look graciously
on your Church, and so guide the minds of those who shall
choose a rector for Church of the Holy Spirit parish, that
we may receive a faithful pastor, who will care for your
people and equip us for our ministries; through Jesus
Christ our Lord, Amen.” (BCP 818)
Monday, March 3, 2008
Announcements for the week of March 2, 2008
Fifth Sunday of Lent
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.
FELLOWSHIP
The Coffee Hour Hosts for today are; 8:00am is Karen Sterzer and
Trudy Conley, 10:30-Team 7.
LEARNING OPPORTUNITIES
On April 25-27, 2008, Women’ Ministries of the Diocese of
Nebraska is sponsoring a re-treat to be held at Saint Benedict Retreat Center in Schuyler, NE The retreat leader is Deacon Diana Champagne. “The Way, the Truth and the Life” is the theme of the retreat. All women of the diocese are invited to participate. The registration forms are on the bulletin board in the undercroft.
Wednesday Morning Bible Class: Will continue the study of our prayer book. Please join us after the 9:30 Eucharist.
Lenten Series
Will continue Wednesday, Mar 12, at 6 p.m. The adults will be using a study of the Baptismal Covenant produced by Via Media. The children will be learning Godly Play stories.
YOUTH
Based on input from our Youth, we’ll be doing more service in 2008! Our first activity of the year will be serving dinner to those needing shelter at St. Francis House in Omaha on Saturday, March 29. We’ll meet at the church at 4:15pm and car-pool to the shelter and we’ll serve until 7pm. Afterwards, those who served will be treated to dinner and then returned to the church by 8:30pm. A sign up sheet will be passed at church as it is important that we have an accurate head count to plan the car rides. If you have any questions, please contact Jen Wilson at 933-2991 or Jan Sinram at 291-8235. Thanks and see you there!
Save the date! Please save the date of April 13, 2008, for our April Youth activity. We’re not sure what fun we’ll have in store (we’re pricing various options from the youth “wish list” generated at the planning meeting in January) but it’ll be fun. Mark your calendars now!
CHRISTIAN ED
The Lenten Season is upon us and Easter is right around the corner. We need candy for the Easter Egg Hunt on March 22. Between now and then we ask that anyone who wants to, leave bags of candy on the counter in the CE office. We have plenty of plastic eggs so candy is all we need. We want to have the eggs filled before the hunt to cut down on the confusion. Chocolate is preferred (it’s okay, I gave it up for lent!) because last year there was controversy over who had what kind, so consistency seems to be the best bet. Thanks for your help! Kristi
We are looking to place a 24" (or larger) TV in the children’s play area and would gladly accept a donation of a working used TV for playing DVD’s. Please, let any vestry person know if you have a TV to donate and we will arrange for pickup. Thank you so much!
OFFICE
Church Camera: For quite some time our church camera has been broken and we would like to replace it. The camera will be a digital camera so we can have pictures for the Flame and to use for other activities which take place at our church. If you would like to donate for a new church camera, please make checks out to CHS and write “church camera” in the memo line. Thank you!
Layreaders and other volunteers: On Palm Sunday, the gospel lesson as a reading (in parts) from Matthew. The lay readers will do two parts, but we need several others to help. Please check the bulletin board in the under croft and sign up. We need you!
2nd Annual Rummage Sale is coming soon, so please save all your gently used house-wares, kitchen supplies or other donate-able items. This year we’ll be having the sale in May. Also if you can help with this fund-raiser, we would really appreciate it! Last year we made almost $1,000 and made a sizeable donation to New Life Thrift. More details to follow. See Charlotte Austin or Karen Sterzer for more information.
Acolyte Meeting: TODAY, after the 10:30 service there will be an Acolyte meeting. We will be preparing for Easter, answering any questions and looking at the schedule ahead. If you have never served as an acolyte before and are interested in serving, please join us. We encourage all youth and any interested adult to join us. It is a great way to be of service to the church. If you have any questions, contact Beth Byrne at 331-5187.
Adopt A Table: As you all know, our tables are getting rather dilapidated. We would like to purchase new tables for our aging “fleet”, so we are asking for donations to accomplish these needed additions. We would like to have a total of ten new 8-foot rectangular tables and four new 5-foot round tables. The cost of the rectangular tables is $75 and the round tables are $100. If you are able to help us in this endeavor, please contact Chris Darrell, Junior Warden, or simply drop a check in the offertory basket designating the check to CHS and noting that it is for the Adopt A Table fund. Thanks!
Millennium Development Goals - Providing Access to Clean Water
Ramon lives in the small village of Copan in Honduras, where he works
as a farmer, earning barely enough to support his family of 15. His house had dirt floors that became muddy when it rained. Accessing water meant getting it from the river and, as a result, the family had mo way of practicing safe hygiene. The family used the nearby bushes as their bathroom. Because of unsanitary living conditions, the children often became sick with diarrhea and parasites. Ramon worried constantly about their health.
A partnership with Episcopal Relief and Development and the Episcopal Diocese of Honduras changed life for Ramon’s family. Ramon worked with community leaders to build a water cistern and latrine in his community. His family now has access to safe, clean water.
They also built a sturdier and more stable roof. Dirt floors were replaced with a cement one and for the first time, his children and grandchildren were able to play on a clean surface.
Ramon saw the difference almost immediately. “We’re happier. Now our health will improve...We already feel more secure,” he said.
Your support will provide families like Ramon’s with access to clean water.
Your gift to the Millennium Development Goals Inspiration Fund will provide safe water, sanitation systems and hygiene education, which prevents illness in entire communities.
$25 provides basic sanitation and clean water for one person.
*Please not MDG on your check. If you have questions, see Jan Sinram (291-8235)
Our prayers of thanksgiving are offered with those who are celebrating birthdays this week, especially: Judy Darrell (Mar 9), Sue Howard (14), Mary Ruth Sullivan (15).
This week we ask that you keep the following family and friends in your prayers: Larry Jaynes, Sarah Inks, Helen McKinney, Beth E., Florence, Connie O’Neil, Margaret, Howard & Sharon V., Christian Overly, Kim R., Chuck W.,Ken Clark, Roger Rustin, Pat T., Lisa, Dan, Myrt Kunkel, Trudy Conley, Pat W.
For all those deployed, especially: Gordon, Justin, Martin M., Andrew C., John, Scott, Jay S, Eric F., Matthew S., Toni T., Estelle, Greg, Jared S., Tom M., Jan W.
Search Committee Update
The committee is currently working on a draft version of the survey that will help us develop our parish profile. Over the next two or three weeks we will refine the survey instrument which we will then share with you. Please continue to keep us and our work in your prayers.
“Almighty God, giver of every good gift, look graciously
on your Church, and so guide the minds of those who shall
choose a rector for Church of the Holy Spirit parish, that
we may receive a faithful pastor, who will care for your
people and equip us for our ministries; through Jesus
Christ our Lord, Amen.” (BCP 818)
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.
FELLOWSHIP
The Coffee Hour Hosts for today are; 8:00am is Karen Sterzer and
Trudy Conley, 10:30-Team 7.
LEARNING OPPORTUNITIES
On April 25-27, 2008, Women’ Ministries of the Diocese of
Nebraska is sponsoring a re-treat to be held at Saint Benedict Retreat Center in Schuyler, NE The retreat leader is Deacon Diana Champagne. “The Way, the Truth and the Life” is the theme of the retreat. All women of the diocese are invited to participate. The registration forms are on the bulletin board in the undercroft.
Wednesday Morning Bible Class: Will continue the study of our prayer book. Please join us after the 9:30 Eucharist.
Lenten Series
Will continue Wednesday, Mar 12, at 6 p.m. The adults will be using a study of the Baptismal Covenant produced by Via Media. The children will be learning Godly Play stories.
YOUTH
Based on input from our Youth, we’ll be doing more service in 2008! Our first activity of the year will be serving dinner to those needing shelter at St. Francis House in Omaha on Saturday, March 29. We’ll meet at the church at 4:15pm and car-pool to the shelter and we’ll serve until 7pm. Afterwards, those who served will be treated to dinner and then returned to the church by 8:30pm. A sign up sheet will be passed at church as it is important that we have an accurate head count to plan the car rides. If you have any questions, please contact Jen Wilson at 933-2991 or Jan Sinram at 291-8235. Thanks and see you there!
Save the date! Please save the date of April 13, 2008, for our April Youth activity. We’re not sure what fun we’ll have in store (we’re pricing various options from the youth “wish list” generated at the planning meeting in January) but it’ll be fun. Mark your calendars now!
CHRISTIAN ED
The Lenten Season is upon us and Easter is right around the corner. We need candy for the Easter Egg Hunt on March 22. Between now and then we ask that anyone who wants to, leave bags of candy on the counter in the CE office. We have plenty of plastic eggs so candy is all we need. We want to have the eggs filled before the hunt to cut down on the confusion. Chocolate is preferred (it’s okay, I gave it up for lent!) because last year there was controversy over who had what kind, so consistency seems to be the best bet. Thanks for your help! Kristi
We are looking to place a 24" (or larger) TV in the children’s play area and would gladly accept a donation of a working used TV for playing DVD’s. Please, let any vestry person know if you have a TV to donate and we will arrange for pickup. Thank you so much!
OFFICE
Church Camera: For quite some time our church camera has been broken and we would like to replace it. The camera will be a digital camera so we can have pictures for the Flame and to use for other activities which take place at our church. If you would like to donate for a new church camera, please make checks out to CHS and write “church camera” in the memo line. Thank you!
Layreaders and other volunteers: On Palm Sunday, the gospel lesson as a reading (in parts) from Matthew. The lay readers will do two parts, but we need several others to help. Please check the bulletin board in the under croft and sign up. We need you!
2nd Annual Rummage Sale is coming soon, so please save all your gently used house-wares, kitchen supplies or other donate-able items. This year we’ll be having the sale in May. Also if you can help with this fund-raiser, we would really appreciate it! Last year we made almost $1,000 and made a sizeable donation to New Life Thrift. More details to follow. See Charlotte Austin or Karen Sterzer for more information.
Acolyte Meeting: TODAY, after the 10:30 service there will be an Acolyte meeting. We will be preparing for Easter, answering any questions and looking at the schedule ahead. If you have never served as an acolyte before and are interested in serving, please join us. We encourage all youth and any interested adult to join us. It is a great way to be of service to the church. If you have any questions, contact Beth Byrne at 331-5187.
Adopt A Table: As you all know, our tables are getting rather dilapidated. We would like to purchase new tables for our aging “fleet”, so we are asking for donations to accomplish these needed additions. We would like to have a total of ten new 8-foot rectangular tables and four new 5-foot round tables. The cost of the rectangular tables is $75 and the round tables are $100. If you are able to help us in this endeavor, please contact Chris Darrell, Junior Warden, or simply drop a check in the offertory basket designating the check to CHS and noting that it is for the Adopt A Table fund. Thanks!
Millennium Development Goals - Providing Access to Clean Water
Ramon lives in the small village of Copan in Honduras, where he works
as a farmer, earning barely enough to support his family of 15. His house had dirt floors that became muddy when it rained. Accessing water meant getting it from the river and, as a result, the family had mo way of practicing safe hygiene. The family used the nearby bushes as their bathroom. Because of unsanitary living conditions, the children often became sick with diarrhea and parasites. Ramon worried constantly about their health.
A partnership with Episcopal Relief and Development and the Episcopal Diocese of Honduras changed life for Ramon’s family. Ramon worked with community leaders to build a water cistern and latrine in his community. His family now has access to safe, clean water.
They also built a sturdier and more stable roof. Dirt floors were replaced with a cement one and for the first time, his children and grandchildren were able to play on a clean surface.
Ramon saw the difference almost immediately. “We’re happier. Now our health will improve...We already feel more secure,” he said.
Your support will provide families like Ramon’s with access to clean water.
Your gift to the Millennium Development Goals Inspiration Fund will provide safe water, sanitation systems and hygiene education, which prevents illness in entire communities.
$25 provides basic sanitation and clean water for one person.
*Please not MDG on your check. If you have questions, see Jan Sinram (291-8235)
Our prayers of thanksgiving are offered with those who are celebrating birthdays this week, especially: Judy Darrell (Mar 9), Sue Howard (14), Mary Ruth Sullivan (15).
This week we ask that you keep the following family and friends in your prayers: Larry Jaynes, Sarah Inks, Helen McKinney, Beth E., Florence, Connie O’Neil, Margaret, Howard & Sharon V., Christian Overly, Kim R., Chuck W.,Ken Clark, Roger Rustin, Pat T., Lisa, Dan, Myrt Kunkel, Trudy Conley, Pat W.
For all those deployed, especially: Gordon, Justin, Martin M., Andrew C., John, Scott, Jay S, Eric F., Matthew S., Toni T., Estelle, Greg, Jared S., Tom M., Jan W.
Search Committee Update
The committee is currently working on a draft version of the survey that will help us develop our parish profile. Over the next two or three weeks we will refine the survey instrument which we will then share with you. Please continue to keep us and our work in your prayers.
“Almighty God, giver of every good gift, look graciously
on your Church, and so guide the minds of those who shall
choose a rector for Church of the Holy Spirit parish, that
we may receive a faithful pastor, who will care for your
people and equip us for our ministries; through Jesus
Christ our Lord, Amen.” (BCP 818)
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