Announcements for the week of June 29, 2008

Thanks to Kristi and all who made this week of Vacation Bible School a huge success!

Please come on Sunday to hear the children read the Creation Story and sing the
songs they learned this week at the 10:30am service this Sunday!


Diocese of Nebraska - Holy S.W.A.T.
"Severe Weather Assistance Teams"

To the People of God in the Diocese of Nebraska

A group of 5 did an advance trip to Cedar Rapids on Monday. The dry wall from 15 of the apartment units had been taken down and we were able to assist in shoveling the pieces out of the complex.

Before, I go to the details of our next steps, I ask for your prayers for all affected by the flood.

We have determined that Friday, July 4th and Saturday, July 5th will be our best option for a diocesan response for HOLY SWAT. For those who are able to stay the entire weekend - we will have a plan for that as well.

At this time we will plan on assisting "Heart of Iowa." We anticapte that the work there will include some concentrated effort to ready the Program Building for use and to repair the playground.

Local hotels are currently not an option because they are being used for temporary shelters.

We will have a place to stay - most likely a church parish hall or something like this. For those of you that have "comfort prayers" please start praying them now to assist us in finding places to stay.

Everyone that wants to come is welcome. We believe that all have gifts to offer. We will be able to use you!

Those coming who have construction skills, please let us know ASAP so that we can incorportate this into a plan.

Let us move forward in strength as the people of the Diocese of Nebraska. God's Spirit is present and with us.

Blessings,

Ernesto Medina
Dean for Urban Mission
Trnity Cathedral

Pictures of their situation can be seen using the following link: PICTURES
information on "Heart of Iowa" can be found using this link: HEART OF IOWA

CONTACT INFORMATION:
Email for Ernesto Medina, Dean for Urban Mission - ermedina60@cox.net

Cell phone for Ernesto is 402 541 9454.

Thank you for all your support.

Seventh Sunday after 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 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.

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.

Summer Youth Car Wash Fun!
Our Youth Group plans to get wet, have fun AND wash cars to raise funds for our various activities and scholarships. Please plan to bring your dirty cars to the church on Sunday, July 20, and support our cause! Youth grades 5 through 12 are encouraged to come to the church dressed ready for wet work - we’ll start collecting keys and washing cars for the 8 o’clockers, so we’ll welcome Youth and any adults willing to help manage keys, kids and cars beginning at 7:45 am that day. We’ll wash cars through and after the 10:30 am service, finishing around 12 noon. Any questions? Call Jennifer Wilson at 933-2991. See you there!

Camp Comeca
Senior Camp will be held Monday, July 17 - Sunday, July 20. This camp is for youth entering grades 9 through 12. Registration deadline is July 6. The cost is $175.
Junior Camp will be held Monday, July 28 (3pm) - Friday, August 1 (noon). This camp is for youth entering grades 4 through 6. Registration deadline is July 21. The cost is $175.
Registration forms for both are on the bulletin board in the undercroft.
Counselors Wanted: Adult counselors are wanted for the Senior and Junior High camps for July 17 -20 and July 28 - August 1. For questions, call Robin Heller at (402) 699-2863 or email her at: Heller101@cox.net, or talk to Mother Ruth. PASTORAL CARE

Lay Eucharistic Visitors and those interested in making pastoral calls: Please let Mother Ruth know if you might be interested in visiting people who are home bound or in the hospital. We will have a training in July for those who might want to explore what this ministry is all about. Mother Ruth has a Master’s degree in Pastoral Ministry so this might be the right time for any parishioners to learn more about this ministry and discern if you are being called to do this important job within the church.

CHRISTIAN ED OPPORTUNITIESHappening Weekend for youth in grades 9 - 12 will be Labor Day weekend at St. Luke’s in Kearney.

COMMUNICATIONS

Judy (secretary) will be on vacation this week. Mary Ruth Sullivan and/or Karen Sterzer will be filling in part time.

The office will be closed on Friday, July 4

Help Wanted! The Arrows to Aerospace parade committee is looking for a float construction person to continue the work started by Brian Denman (Thanks much Brian!) Please call Nancy Beitenman at 292-5446 if you can help.

CHS is sending $100 from our Outreach budget to each of the groups below to support them in their fight against the effects of two national disasters. The addresses are below in case you wish to send your personal contributions as well.
Mid-America Boy Scout Council

Little Sioux Scout Ranch Diocese of Iowa
Durham Scout Center 225 37th St.
12401 W. Maple Rd. Des Moines, IA 50312
Omaha, NE 68164

10:30 Coffee Hour teams please note the team and date changes. A schedule is posted on the refrigerator in the kitchen and Lynda has copies for anyone who needs one! Call Lynda @ 291-3296 if you have questions.

Kitchen Remodel Starts in July!
Be sure to check the display in the undercroft showing the design. Funds are available to start the first week in July, additional donations are coming in, and fund raisers are planned for the summer months. Please consider a donation and “join the construction crew” to complete the project.

Attention Leaders
If you like to demonstrate leadership and make a difference, then a position on the CHS Vestry IS FOR YOU! We have two of our most established ministries that are in need of Vestry representation and leadership: Building (currently open) and Pastoral Care (an early transition to free Karen Sterzer up to become our 2009 Treasurer). As the Vestry representative for one of these ministries, you will oversee and become a liaison for a team of already established ministry volunteers. The Building team plan for and take care of CHS building needs and the Pastoral team contribute their support for funerals, for hospitalized and home bound parishioners and provide other forms of pastoral care. The Vestry meets one evening per month for two hours and is a wonderful group of leaders to work with. Please see Chris Darrell, Dean Olander, Karen Sterzer or any other Vestry person for more information.

Our prayers of thanksgiving are offered with those who are celebrating birthdays this week, especially: Dave Conley (Jun 29), Reva Brown (Jul 3), Grace Hoshall (5)

Our prayers of thanksgiving are also offered with those who are celebrating wedding anniversaries this week, especially: Betty & Bill Cornell.

The Presence Candle for the month of June was given to the glory of God and in memory of David K. Rice by the Vassar family.
Please Read!
→ Greeters Needed! The sign up sheet is in the undercroft. If you have questions, Joan Wood is the person to ask.
→ Lay Readers Please check (if you haven’t already), the schedule on the bulletin board for the next three months. Thanks. Corrections now should be given to Judy in the office.
→ We need 8am Coffee Hour Hosts, the sign up sheet is on the clipboard table. Questions??? See Lynda Wyant.
→ Remember; Altar Flowers and Presence Candle forms are on the clipboard table. Sign up for the date you want, enclose your check and your form in the envelope. You may then put it in the plate when passed or you can slip it under the office door.