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Amazon in Omaha
Collaborative Community
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Minga Discovery
Eliana Elias was here last Sunday and helped us experience "Minga"--the name of her organization in the Amazon region of Peru and a powerful concept that means "collaborative community" in the indigenous (Quechen) language.
Meanwhile, when I saw this photo from last Sunday I thought, wow: There's "minga" right there. Different people engaged with each other. Minga is a beautiful human possibility - when people care and work together for good.
I think God intends church to be a place to practice minga. Our Presbyterian order says we are to model this in the world. In the worship recording and notes you'll see other practices and gifts of minga: Listening, joy, healing, fruitfulness. Reminds me of 1 Corinthians chapters 12-13. One verse from this is:
To each is given the manifestation of the Spirit for the common good.
1 Corinthians 12:7
Elaina talked about holding up a mirror of goodness to one another to counteract shame. You are good. You are wise. You are valuable.
Let the Holy Spirit create a sense of inner valuableness within you. And let others know they, too, are valuable. This is what being the Body of Christ is all about.
Grace & peace, Pastor Sarah
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In this Edition
3 Bob Fellowship
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All Welcome!
In everything Discovery does
Worship
In person, streaming, recorded
& in this newsletter
Sunday Ministries
Sing, Act, Study, Support, Help
STUDY MATERIALS
Study of Matthew Continues
Sunday April 14
Minga Peru - Amazon Sunday
Pictures & Reflections
Sunday April 21
10:30 Worship
3 Bob Fellowship
Sunday April 28
10:30 Worship
Forgiveness Math
Sunday May 5
Salsa Sunday
Blood Drive
Mission & Updates
Pantry & Good Samaritan support
Thank you for sharing your pictures and stories
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One Great Hour of Sharing
THANK YOU!
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Good Samaritan & Pantry
THANK YOU!
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Thanks for your Support!
Discovery is in year 5 of a 5 item onsite pantry!
Since the beginning of 2024 the Good Samaritan fund has collected $500 and you have given pantry items, too.
Generosity creates happiness!
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3 Bob Fellowship
Sunday April 21
Discovery's Unique Bob Trio
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Please join us for fellowship after worship
They've put a lot of heart and thought into this fun idea.
What fun fellowship is God planting in your heart?
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Work Day
Saturday April 27
All Welcome!
9-Noon with donuts!
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Indoor/Outdoor
Practice "minga" - collaborative community work!
There will be several projects to work on. Tools, gardening & clean up gear welcome. Is there something you've been meaning to work on? Great day or week to be in collaboration. More fun to work together.
Questions? See Kay Moore
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Salsa Sunday & Blood Drive
Sunday May 5
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Fellowship after Worship
Please sign up in Commons (clipboard on counter) to bring chips or salsa.
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Sign up to donate at
Red Cross Blood Donation Sign up link
Discovery's zip code is 68117
See Gregg W to help staff the check in desk.
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Minga Peru Celebration
April 14
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Sarah's sermon was a dialogue/interview with Eliana Elias, director of Minga Peru. | |
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Everyone listened and learned so much! | | |
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And the bird whistles continue to fascinate each Sunday! | |
Minga Peru: Follow up & Support | |
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Discovery Session Updates
The Discovery Session met last night and voted to send mission support to Minga Peru. We'll put special envelopes out for a few weeks for anyone to contribute.
AND BY THE WAY: Want to go to Peru?
First Presbyterian Church/Lincoln is planning a mission visit to Peru and Minga Peru in the Amazon. They have invited Discovery to consider going along. Please see Pastor Sarah if you are interested.
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Brad Sumter was Discovery's commissioner to the presbytery meeting last week. PMRV gave thanks for the service of outgoing clerk, Pat Shipley, and welcomed interim clerk, Nancy Ross-Hullinger.
Jeff Dickinson was commissioned as PMRV's elder commissioner to General Assembly in Salt Lake this summer.
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Who brought the beautiful tulips on Sunday? It was Bob Gantz! See his picture earlier in this newsletter. | | |
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Ice Breaker Question
Would you like to walk on water?
Practice Kindness: Start conversations wherever you are
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Would you like to walk on water?
In Matthew 14:29 Peter gets to walk on water with Jesus. Would you like to do this? Why or why not? What would stop you?
Break the ice by asking others about their lives, listening closely and being vulnerable. This is a place where kindness begins.
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A little bird told me...
Study: Gospel of Matthew
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Matthew Study
April 21 - Walking on Water
Focus: Mt 14:22-33 Extra: Compare: Water stories Walk compare: Mk 6:45-52; Jn 6:16-21
Wind: Mt 8:23-27 Mk 4:35-41
Lk 8:22-25
April 28- Forgiveness Math
Focus: Mt 18:15-22 Extra: All Mt ch 18 + Mt 6:9-15
May 5 - Salsa Sunday
Focus: Mt 20:1-16 Extra: All of Mt ch. 20
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Take Another Look at Church!
Spirit Wear!
Soooo Soft!
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Order New Church T-shirt this month
You can now order a new Discovery T-shirt. There is a small logo on the front and then Take Another Look at Church on the back.
Both children and adult sizes are available for $20.
You can order in-person at church or email your order request to tech@discoverypc.org
Cash, check or Venmo all work!
If you need assistance in covering the cost of a shirt, let Pastor Sarah, Chris, Kaaren or Ruth know! You can also share that request via the email above.
We look forward to a day in June when we can all wear our T-shirts together!
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Sunday Worship
EARTH DAY SUNDAY
April 21, 2024
10:30 AM
Matthew 14:22-33
Walking on Water
Worship Links & materials - Join in!
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Welcome to Livestream
at 10:30 AM Omaha Time
or worship later with a recording
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Peter: Jesus, is that you? If so, tell me to walk on water.
Matthew 14:28-29
Tune into Worship Sunday & find out more!
Use the study chart in this newsletter to see the reading & to prepare for Sunday.
Welcome to worship!
Click on the links below.
Did you miss last week's service or another one? Click on the same links.
WORSHIP LINKS - click below
Worship Livestream or recording via website discoverypc.org
For those on Facebook
Worship live or recorded via facebook.com/discoverypres/videos/
Worship materials:
Bulletin 4-21-24 Mt 14 Walk on Water
(Worship Bulletin link above - words, songs, liturgy)
Want sermon cliff notes from previous week? See section of this e-news with that Sunday's date. It's usually right next to this section of this newsletter.
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Worship Reflections
Peru/Rain Forest Sunday
Sunday April 14, 2024
Our Sister in Peru: Eliana Elias
Matthew 6:25-34
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Jesus's family (to the right) are trying to get in to see Jesus. But he's surrounded by a crowd. | | |
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A bouncer tries to get them in but Jesus says, who's my family? EVERYONE who does God's work.
Including people in Peru & the Amazon!
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Sermon Notes -
We provide written notes here as often as we can! Thank you, Joyce, for the notes!
Sermon: Minga Peru interview
Video links to segments of worship
Time for D! Family is everywhere
Sermon: Minga Peru interview
(for entire service you can usually use the link in the "Next Sunday Worship LINK" section of this e-news. It usually appears either right before or right after this worship section. It grabs last Sunday/worship or the current Sunday/worship. You can hear all the great music that way!)
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We are a Mission Church!
How amazing is that?! Thanks for your generosity which makes this happen.
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Camp Brochures are Here
Summer 2024
Scholarships Available
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Camp Calvin Crest
for elementary ages through High School
Discovery & Presbytery provide scholarships to attend.
See Jeff Dickinson to apply for Discovery Scholarships.
Synod School
for ALL AGES, family groups, singles, friends.
Something for everyone
July 21-26, 2024
Storm Lake, IA - Buena Vista University
Discovery, Presbytery & Synod provide scholarships to attend. See Jeff to apply for Discovery Scholarships.
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2024 Discovery Deacons
Discovery has a faithful, committed team of 2024 Deacons!
Deacons pray and then support several aspects of Discovery's ministry including: Fellowship, Mission and care for special needs.
Please join them in caring for church ministry as as we seek to make the world a kinder place.
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Good Samaritan Fund
In honor of the Peace Walk, all are invited to make a contribution to the Discovery Church "Good Samaritan" Fund. This funds helps neighbors in need with basic assistance including food and rent.
You can mail in a check with a memo - Good Samaritan. Or place offering in a blue envelope on Sundays - and note Good Samaritan.
Thank you!
Recently this fund has helped with: Rent, Daycare, Food assistance and a car repair.
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Worship in Many Ways
Flex worship space & activities
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Worship in many ways
*Worship in the sanctuary or in the flexible spaces just outside
*Worship through singing, lighting the lamp, listening, coloring, being in Time for Discovery, praying, or doing the extra activity during the sermon.
Color, play, and be able to watch and hear worship at the same time.
Discovery has extra near-the-sanctuary seating/activity spaces- for those who want to color or need extra table space to sit at and still be near the worship service.
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Thank you!
Pantry Item Drive
& Keep it up!
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5 Items such a success - Let's continue!
- Peanut Butter
- Jelly
- Breakfast Items (Cereal, Oatmeal packets, toaster pastries)
- Toothbrushes
- Toothpaste
Please drop off items in the box by the pantry or in the Covenant Room.
THANK YOU!
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Ongoing Prayers
for wise responses to difficult communal matters
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Continued prayers for our world. | |
We pray for the situation in Israel/Gaza.
We pray for peace in Ukraine.
We pray for Haiti.
We pray for peace in Sudan and South Sudan.
We pray for those recovering from the earthquakes in Syria and Turkey and other areas of natural disaster.
We pray for Hawaii & Maui.
We pray for Somalia and the desperate food crisis there and elsewhere.
We pray for those who mourn.
We pray for displaced people.
We pray for all to share food and love.
We pray for comfort for all who suffer.
We pray for less indifference to the pain of others and more kindness--through this we all heal.
We prayer in the strong name of Christ,
Amen.
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Discovery Covenant Prayer
Gracious God, by the power of your Holy Spirit,
help us be and become ever more
Christ-centered,
Good News Sharing,
Ministry-oriented
and Transformational.
Lord, let your Vision, be our vision!
Amen.
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Prayers of new life, healing, insight & hope to all! | |
Other References/Resources | |
48th St Construction Update | | |
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We are phase 10 of 10!
The city of Omaha is doing major construction along Q street and then 48th St by the church. It is a two year project that is beginning now. The early phases are along Q street between 42nd & 48th. The last phase (Phase 10) is along 48th St. between the railroad tracks and Harrison. Having 48th St closed north of us will still be an impact in the coming months and year. We pray for patience and safety. And we'll include periodic updates, too. Here's a link to the main website for KeepOmahamoving.com
48th St Improvement project 52875
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Grace, Peace, Love to All!
Prayers for the healing of the world
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Check out the Discovery Website, too.
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Discovery's small pantry is there for everyone.
It is stocked with just 5 items:
Cereal
Peanut butter & jelly,
Mac n cheese
Soup
& toothpaste
Bags are there, too.
This is a "No Questions Asked", "Take what you/a friend needs" pantry.
In addition, the Pastor has grocery cards. See her if one of those in addition would be helpful.
We hope this helps fill in some gaps across these challenging months.
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Sending out love and prayers with this!
Please reach out if you need a chat or prayer. Please reach out if you need help.
We are living in interesting times and each of us has a journey to walk with love and courage.
God sends daily renewal and always leads us to healing and new and deeper life. Be the face of Christ as the Spirit unleashes love and goodness in you.
Please be prayerful and keep the faith as we continue to follow Christ together.
God bless you all!
Pastor Sarah
The best way to reach me is by cell phone (and leave a message if needed) or email.
402-319-9859
sarah@discoverypc.org
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Offering - Thank you & Keep it Up!
Thanks for all you do to support Christ's work at Discovery
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In Person Plate or mail in | |
We are in this together!
If you have a question about an offering or pledge, please contact Larry Scott.
USPS Mail
You can send offering by mail.
Discovery Presbyterian Church
4622 Monroe St.
Omaha, NE 68117
Discovery mail checked regularly and will be safely counted and deposited.
Make checks out to full church name
"Discovery Presbyterian Church" This is a request of our bank.
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Worship: Tech Helpers for Face Book Live
Lyn Schneider, Chris Carroll, Ruth Goodman, Helene Simmons
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Contact Lyn or other FB team member during the live feeds |
Lyn Schneider
(402)880-5813
bmwcl2004@yahoo.com
Lyn or another team member monitor the feed during its transmission.
Thanks for sending signals to Lyn or whomever (they introduce themselves on FB each Sunday) about the audio or whatever.
Sometimes on site it's hard to hear or know what the output is!
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For the World
For hope, healing and faith
For those sick
For caretakers
For people working on front line and planning and leading on behalf of others.
For equipment and coordination of needs
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For everyone understanding the situation and working together for good, especially looking out for the least (Matthew 25:40)
For people facing economic uncertainty and job stresses
For those incarcerated
For all struggling with mental health
For everyone continuing to adapt
Lord, use this time in surprising ways to heal relationships and lend clarity in human purpose.
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Discovery
Presbyterian Church
4622 Monroe Street
Omaha, NE 68117
(402)731-7222
office@discoverypc.org
Worship Sundays 10:30
In the Sanctuary or Commons
Livestream or Recorded
via
Discovery Website discoverypc.org
or
Discovery's Facebook page
facebook.com/discoverypres
Neighborhood Radio Station 93.1 - Call in to Request
And: We USPS mail a version of this e-news.
Let us know if you'd prefer a mailed copy.
Mid-week Study: Wednesdays & Fridays
To God be all Glory!
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