Youth News
Our J2A (Journey to Adulthood) group meets on Wednesday nights at 6:30PM after the family dinner.  Plan to attend – you can have a good meal at 6:00PM and spend time with your friends.

Dominican Republic Mission Trip—2010
The Dominican Republic St. Andrews mission trip is on again for 2010. 

Airline reservations have been made on American Airlines for Saturday October 23^rd, leaving Omaha and returning Sunday October 31^st.  Missionaries Bob and Ellen Snow have been given questions about what our mission will do and what our cost will entail.  Fund raising has been going on throughout 2009.  More funds will be needed for the trip.  As we have done in the past, we need to raise money to pay for food on the job, for transportation to and from the airport, to and from the job site,  building materials to work with on the job, ($250.00) per person going on the trip.  All of these funds have to be sent in advance to the D.R.  Our fund raising will pay for these expenses.

I estimate our personal costs for the trip to approximately $1,500.00.  This includes air fare, hotels at three different locations, food in Santo Domingo, and a Resort on Friday and Saturday on the water,  before leaving the D.R.  This is our 4^th mission trip to the D.R., one in 2001, 2005 and 2007.  This commitment is a life changing one for sure.
Joe Engle

Pine Ridge Update - - -  Clothing Drive
During the month of October ‘09,  I organized a clothing drive for the Pine Ridge kids.  There was an infant crib located in Engle Hall used to collect primarily clothes for infants.  The response was overwhelming.  Your donations went way past what I was prepared for.  My wife Jean, my mom Peg, and I sorted clothes into 50 tote boxes by size and gender.  The clothing primarily was for infants-to-preteens but also included 5 or so boxes for adults.  We also had boxes of video movies  (200 or more) and video players.  These all were nice quality items, some with store tags still attached, and some special hand made items as well.  A  cargo trailer was used to transport it all.

The weekend of November 7,  Wayne Culp, Roger Rowe, (members of St Andrew’s)   John Hage (of BSA Troop 405)  and myself left Omaha Saturday Morning for Gordon Nebraska.  Jim Moon of St. Mark’s put us up for the night and made breakfast for us. Sunday morning. We headed up to Kyle, SD to the Church of the Mediator  where  we met with Rev. Cordeila Red Owl and Wilbur Red Owl.  Our goods were unloaded and set up on tables for all to see.  The donations were well received and appreciated.  They were very  excited about the large selection and quality. (Usually they have to settle for 2^nd rate hand me downs).  The Bible asks us to share our abundance with those in need.  Our mission was a success.

The four of us got to share an Episcopal service including, readings, hymns, communion,  sermon, Cordelia (Celebrant) with Native Americans at their church.   Much of the service was done in their native Lakotan language.  As guests we felt truly honored to attend.

We sincerely thank all that supported this effort.  We appreciated the opportunity to extend your givings and spiritual thoughts for our friends of the Pine Ridge Community.

Thank-you,  God’s Blessings       Keith Gourley

Christian Education
In Godly Play, Lent is described as a time to get ready to enter the mystery that is Easter. We are given a lot of time because the mystery is so great. This Lent; I challenge you to take some time to get ready for the mystery of Easter by making pretzels with your family. Pretzels? Yes, think of the shape of a pretzel, hands crossed over the chest or heart. During Lent, we take time to reflect and pray, possibly in this pose. The pretzel recipe isn’t hard, and of course your children can roll the dough into other symbols like a cross or a dove. Once you have made the pretzels, think of someone you could share them with. Another idea is to make the pretzels in silence and meditation- can your family communicate in other ways?

Pretzel recipe:
1 packet yeast
1 ½ cup warm water
1tsp salt
1 T sugar
4 ½ cups flour
Dissolve yeast in warm water and sugar for five minutes. Add salt and flour to yeast mixture. Knead dough about 7-8 minutes. Let stand until doubled. Divide into 32 pieces. Roll into pretzel shapes. Brush with egg and coarse salt. Cook 10 minutes at 475.

Peace,
~Rebecca

DEAN FRICKE FOOD PANTRY
"New Year Resolution:  Add a can or two of non-perishable foods or a box of crackers to add to the shopping cart in the narthex as a way of starting off the new year by thinking of the less fortunate? "  Thanks for supporting the Dean Fricke Food Pantry.  Noreen

Nearly New Shop Winter Donations
We are taking winter clothes and will be happy to take your "gently used" winter clothing on donation and consignment.  However, as a reminder:  PLEASE bring us clothing that is saleable!  If you would not buy the item you plan to donate or consign at a resale shop, then no one else will buy it either.  CLOTHES MUST BE CLEAN, NO SPOTS OR TEARS, NO PET HAIR, AND PREFERABLY ON HANGERS OR FOLDED NEATLY (not thrown in a bag in a jumble!  If it is not wearable and is worn, we can't use it either.  Please put it in your own trash can or take to the Salvation Army or Goodwill to be sold as poundage.  Thank you very much for help and support!

Our name is the "NEARLY NEW SHOP" and we work very hard to keep our quality and cleanliness top-notch.  Our goal is to make money for our church's outreach programs and ECW programs.  We can't make the money we need if we don't have clean, quality clothing and knick-knacks to sell!

In His love,
Jan Buhr, Nearly New Shop Manager

Seniors - do you know?
 Many seniors can “age-in-place” securely and happily with supportive services available in our community. St. Andrew’s is offering community resource information for seniors and their families as they plan for future care needs in the home or elsewhere.

Rita Murphy has volunteered to provide information and referrals regarding in-home assistance or alternative living arrangements.   Rita has considerable experience in community resource referral and has practiced for several years as a Certified Master Social Worker (CMSW) and Licensed Mental Health Practitioner (LMHP).  A private appointment can be arranged by contacting Rita at 399-8688.

Kindermusik Notes
With the arrival of fall comes the sounds of singing & giggling from the Kindermusik classes held here at St. Andrews.  If you have young children or grandchildren -- from infants through age 6 -- I truly hope they can be a part of the learning & fun of a Kindermusik class.

Kindermusik helps your child:
--Develop early literacy & language skills
--Acquire reasoning & early math skills
--Increase self-control
--Cultivate a life-long love of music
 
Daytime or evening classes are offered & you are always welcome to learn more by enjoying a class at no charge! I'm happy to be starting our 6th year here at St. Andrews....please contact me at angelstmusic@hotmail.com, 431-1479, or check out the new website, angelstreetkindermusik.com.