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Day of Pentecost - Mother’s Day

May 11
9 a.m. Rejoice! Worship
11 a.m. Traditional Worship

The Power and the Presence of the Holy Spirit
Rev. Thomas G. Albaum
Scripture Lessons:
Numbers 11:24-30 and Acts 2:1-8, 12-21

9 a.m.: Rejoice! Praise Team
11 a.m.: Chancel Choir;
Doug Bottger and John Ingraham, vocalists

10 a.m. Sunday School for all ages

May 14 7:00 p.m. Olam
Join Us for Olam Worship
Being the Church

Reflections

T

his Sunday we celebrate Pentecost, the day the presence of the Holy Spirit came upon the Apostles and they began to preach and prophesy. This Sunday is also Mother’s Day. In Proverbs 1 and again in Proverbs 6 we are told, “Hear, my child, your father’s instruction, and do not reject your mother’s teaching.” Also, 11 times we are told to honor our father and our mother. This Sunday we will thank God for our mothers and the love they have given us. The love of God is also compared to the love of a mother, “As a mother comforts her child, so I will comfort you; you shall be comforted in Jerusalem” (Isaiah 66:13).

God also gives us God’s best in the giving of the Holy Spirit. The Holy Spirit is also described as a teacher, “But the Advocate, the Holy Spirit, whom the Father will send in my name, will teach you everything, and remind you of all that I have said to you” (John 14:25). The Holy Spirit is also a comforter, “May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace in believing, so that you may abound in hope by the power of the Holy Spirit” (Romans 15:13). Of course the Holy Spirit also empowers, convicts, testifies, and prays for us as well.

So this Sunday, we worship God for the giving of two great gifts: our mothers and the Holy Spirit.

See you in worship,
Tom Albaum

Latest News

Congregational Meeting

A congregational meeting will be held following the 11 a.m. worship service Sunday, May 18 to act upon the request of Rev. Bo Burgener to request the Presbytery of Missouri River Valley to dissolve the pastoral relationship with Dundee Presbyterian Church on May 31, 2008.

Larry M. Maley, Moderator

Alta G. Empkey, Clerk

Endowment Committee Update

This April, the Endowment Committee conducted its second quarterly meeting for 2008. Major agenda items included the approval of John Hallett’s membership on the nine member board to replace the vacancy left by Bill Beavers and the approval of the transfer of funds from the Endowment in four quarterly payments to the church’s 2008 operating budget. The bylaws of the Endowment Committee allow for the transfer of up to five percent of the fund’s permanent holdings each year.

Endowment Committee members are elected for 3-year terms and currently include Bob Bates, Charlie Downey, John Hallett, Jim Humphry, Steve McWhorter, Betsy Moran, Marge Quinlan, Susie Wagner and Rosalee Yeaworth as well as the Senior Pastor and Administrator.

Playground Meeting

There will be a meeting on May 18 at 2 p.m. in the sanctuary annex to announce and discuss the playground planned for the west side of the church. Drawings from the contractor will be presented. There will be opportunity to ask questions about this new addition to the Dundee children’s programs and want to be involved, plan to attend. Childcare will be available during the meeting.

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Open Door Mission

The next opportunity to serve at the Open Door Mission is May 27. Dinner is served from 4-7 p.m., but you are welcome to come at whatever time you can make it. We need eight to ten adults. Kids are welcome to help out as well. Please contact Melanie Gahan at 896-8178 or gahan6@cox.net.

Help Wanted

Do you have a knack for technology? Then we have an area for you to assist at Dundee. We need a couple more people with some comfort with technolgy to help run visual aids for services. Please contact Monte Mead, 455-4145, for further information.

Olam

In Hebrew Olam means everlasting or eternity. Olam is the name of the Dundee Wednesday evening worship service where we…Let the name of the Lord be praised both now and forevermore. (Psalm 113:2). Come to Olam for “Being the Church,” our continuing series that works through the book of Acts.

Men’s Backpacking Trip

Andrew Klausen is leading a group of men to the Wyoming wilderness from August 4th to 10th. If you are interested in hiking through some of the most beautiful country that God has created, contact Andrew at 558-2330 x.36 or aklausen@dundeepresbyterian.org.

We’re Headed to Chicago

A group of middle school folks will be in Chicago, June 22-28 for a short-term mission trip with the Center for Student Missions. To learn more about our trip, please talk to Andrew Klausen or log onto www.CSM.org.

From Care and Wellness

There will be a presentation at Heritage Pointe (168 & Blondo) titled “Legal Issues and the Caregivers” 4-5:30 p.m. on Thursday, May 15. Retired Douglas County Probate Court Judge Jane Prochaska will present a program that will explain the importance of legal documents during the caregiving and procedures necessary to obtain these documents. Judge Prochaska currently owns and operates an Alzheimer’s care facility. Register by calling 707-4528. There is no charge for the presentation and refreshments will be provided.

Needed: Sunday Receptionist Substitutes

The duties are simple, such as answering the phone and kind of “hold down the fort” in the church reception area. There are two Sunday shifts: 8:15-10:15 a.m., and 10:15 a.m.-12:15 p.m. We are looking for substitutes for the regular shift volunteers. If you would like to volunteer or need more information, please call Bev Ward, 331-4415.

Mariners

Dick Boyd will reminisce about his 30 years as Ebenezer Scrooge in “A Christmas Carol” when Dundee Mariners meet at 6:30 p.m. Saturday, May 10, for prime rib dinner catered by Tom Coté. Send checks for $8.50 to Elinor Brooks, 11622 Farnam St., Omaha, 68154.

PW Circle Meetings

Presbyterian Women’s Circles meet at 10 a.m., Friday, May 16 except as noted below.

  • Circle 1 Esther, Not Meeting
  • Circle 2 Hannah, Sandy Kadavy, 1328 N 97 Court, 391-7095
  • Circle 3 Rachel, Loy Nebergall, 5412 Charles St., 551-3683
  • Circle 4 Miriam, Meri Crampton, 1024 N 74 Ave., 397-2714
  • Circle 5 Priscilla, Jan Latta, 2204 S 86 Ave., 397-3263
  • Circle 6 Martha, Pat Ulrich, 8141 Farnam Dr., #427, 391-2484
  • Circle 7 Ruth, church parlor, bring food item
  • Circle 8 Rebekah, May 23, 7 p.m., church library
  • Circle 9 Eve, May 19, 7 p.m., Starbucks, Countryside Village

Important Information – Pastoral Visitation

Federal regulation places restrictions on access to patient listings at hospitals for the public including churches and pastors.

If you or a family member enters a hospital and wish to have your name listed on the patient list, you must provide consent for release of information when you are admitted. Without this consent your pastors will not know you have been admitted.

Please sign the consent form at admission and have family contact the church (558-2330) if you would like a pastor to visit.

Make A Plan for Dundee Camp

Perhaps one of the most unique and life-changing opportunities for any student or leader is coming this July 20-26. Every year, Dundee Church joins together to bring students from 4th grade through high school seniors together for seven days at Camp Calvin Crest in Fremont, Nebraska. God uses these seven days in July to teach students about Him through Jesus Christ and change lives for eternity. Camp is filled with games, swimming, awesome songs, campfires, late-night snacks, great speakers, and led by the best people whose lives were changed in the very same way at the very same camp. If you are looking for an amazing experience, you are encouraged to register for camp today. You can get registration forms at church or from the Dundee Youth website <www.dundeeyouth.org> or you can link to the website from <www.dundeepresbyterian.org>. If you would like to be a volunteer leader at camp this year, pick up a staff application from Judy Schippers in the reception center. If you have questions, do not hesitate to contact Bo Burgener, 558-2330 ext. 15.

Spiritual Retreat at Dundee Presbyterian Church
May 31 • 9:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

What To Expect at the Retreat - There will be time set-aside for guided exercises in contemplative prayer and for Sacred Readings from Scripture. It will be a time for learning and refreshing. It will be a time to be alone with God, either in a private space in the church or outside at the park. It will be a time to be prayed for and grow in spiritual maturity. The term spiritual retreat has several related meanings, all of which have in common the notion of safety or temporarily removing oneself from one’s usual environment in order to immerse oneself in a spiritual exercise and deliberate time with God. A retreat can be taken for reasons related to spirituality, stress, health, lifestyle, renewal and refreshment. If you desire to attend, please contact Judy Schippers by May 28; or if you have questions, contact Tom Albaum, both at 558-2330. Please bring your Bible and something to write in. The cost for breakfast and lunch will be $10.

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