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)
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