Announcements for the week of May 4, 2008

Announcements for the week of May 4, 2008
Seventh Sunday of Easter

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.

BISHOP’S VISIT
Bishop Burnett will be here for his annual visit on Pentecost, Holy Spirit Sunday, May 11th. We will have one service next weekend, at 9:30 a.m. (No Saturday evening Eucharist).
The children will meet in the undercroft at 9:20 to get ready to be part of the procession into the church. Today they have made special red ribbon banners to be used in the procession. They will also be singing during the service.
A reception/party will follow.


CHRISTIAN ED OPPORTUNITIES

Acolyte training is today, following the 10:30 service.

Parents: Our new Sunday School plan was developed to make sure all children could get to Sunday School on time and have a meaningful Sunday School experience. One session starts at 9:30 and one at 10:15. At 10:30 every child present should be in church or Sunday School or if under 3 years old in the nursery. There are three new signs posted today;
1. Asks that no one plays the piano.
2. Asks that no one goes into the Christian Education office without first checking with Kristi.
3. Asks parents to make sure the children clean up when playing with toys.
Please work with us to make sure these requests are met.

YOUTH

Episcopal Youth Event; One of our youth active in J2A and other diocesan youth events has been selected by the diocese to attend the EYE Event to be held in July and will represent CHS. The diocese has requested the parent church raise money to support their youth. Those interested in supporting our attendance please designate the money (or check) for an EYE Scholarship. At least $485.00 is required for the event.

Sunday, May 18th, is Senior Sunday, Sunday School Recognition Day and the end of the year party. We hope to have a dunk tank, and a couple of other activities for the children. Please try to attend. Sign up on the clipboard in the undercroft (number of people coming and what you can bring). If there is a graduating senior in your family please give the information to Judy (secretary) ASAP so we can include information about them in that days bulletin. If you would like to make a display board for your senior, there are display boards available in the Christian Education Office. See Kristi Smith for any questions or more details.

Journeys Service Project. The Journeys youth are holding a fund raiser through May 11th. There is a white container in the entry by the red doors, please put hygiene products (toothbrushes, toothpaste, combs, brushes, mouthwash, lotions and soap) in this container. Also, put diapers, and any clean small stuffed animals or toys. These items will go to a domestic abuse shelter here in Sarpy County. All three churches have containers for donations.

Wednesday Journeys is about over for the year. Wednesday, May 21st, is the last week of Journeys for this year. We will start again September 3rd, at St. Martha’s. On the 21st., we will have a barbecue and talent show at St. Martha’s. Everyone is invited! More information will be coming.

Wednesday Morning Bible Class: Will continue the study of our prayer book. Please join us after the 9:30 Eucharist.

An amazing Vacation Bible School will take place June 23-26, 9am - Noon. The sign up has started! There are registration forms in the undercroft. VBS is for ages three, through the fifth grade). The theme is “The Creation”. Please tell your friends and neighbors. If there are older children who would like to help out please see Kristi.

COMMUNICATIONS

Fellowship is in the process of taking inventory of all the tablecloths. Please refrain from buying any tablecloths unless you check with Linda Wyant. Once the inventory is done, a list will be posted notifying the parish of what colors and sizes we need. Thanks!

Vestry meeting tomorrow night, Monday, May 5th at 6:30 p.m.

RUMMAGE SALE - SATURDAY, JUNE 7TH
The 2nd Annual Rummage Sale has been moved to June 7th, so please keep saving those used household, kitchen and other miscellaneous items. We will also accept clean and gently used children’s and adult clothing and are looking for something to hang clothes brought in on a hanger. If you have a suggestion, please let Charlotte Austin or Karen Sterzer know! We are always pleased to accept the help of our parishioners, so please consider volunteering for a few hours and enjoy some fun fellowship!! More information will be coming out regarding the date to start bringing items to the church. All proceeds to go to remodeling the kitchen, last year we brought in over $1,000.00!

Our prayers of thanksgiving are offered with those who are celebrating birthdays this week, especially: Jack Lee, Ralph (Bud) Oltman (May 9).

Our prayers of thanksgiving are also offered with those who are celebrating wedding anniversaries this week, especially: Ron & Sue McKinney (May 9).