<i>The Vine</i> January 21, 2007

"I am the vine,
you are the branches..."

January 21, 2007

Remember in Prayer Congratulations to Courtney Earley and Scot Wellman on the birth of a son, Orrin Michael, on January 17^th. Grandparents are Sheryl and Jerry Hudgins.
Comfort for the family of Corwin Moore who died January 14^th. 2007 Mission Yearbook: (M) The Presbytery of West Virginia; (T) The Synod of the Sun; (W) The Presbytery of Arkansas; (TH) Cimarron Presbytery; (F) Eastern Oklahoma Presbytery; (S) Grace Presbytery.

Welcome to FarmHouse Fraternity who are worshiping with us today at the 10:30 service.

Journeying Together
New Member Class If you are interested in becoming a member of Westminster, please mark the ritual of friendship pad, speak to Rev. McDonald or Rev. Dingman following worship, or call Marge at 475-6702. The next New Member Class (Journeying Together) will meet February 25^th, March 4^th, 11^th and 18^th, with the class joining March 18^th.

Congregation Meeting Today A brief congregation meeting will be held during 10:30 worship today to elect two elders, Bill Palmer and Jeri Kelley; and one deacon, Linda Miller to fill vacancies.

Sign Up for a Small Dinner Group! Westminster's newest interest group involves FOOD, FUN & FELLOWSHIP. During the second week in February, these small dinner groups will meet at a time agreeable to all group members for dinner - either in the home of the host or at a restaurant. If in a home, the dinner may be catered, potluck, or planned by the host. You may sign up in the Garden Room today or January 28th, or by calling the church office, 475-6702 by January 28^th.

Men's Tuesday Fellowship Breakfasts Each Tuesday morning a group of Westminster guys gather in the Parlor for a Continental breakfast (only $2 and FREE for first timers) at 6:45 a.m. and a program at 7:00. We dismiss by 8:00. This Tuesday the program, "Minding Your Memory"will be presented by Gail Finsand, Speech and Language Pathologist at Madonna Rehabilitation Hospital.

WESTMINSTER CLUB Westminster Club is in for a very interesting evening on January 30th. June Pederson, Director of the Lincoln Area on Aging, will present the program "Aging Is Mandatory. Growing is Optional."

Bring your own table service and $6 for the catered dinner which begins at 5:45 p.m. in Cole Hall. If you have not been called by

January 29th, make reservations at the church office, 475-6702.

Communication of Westminster's Programs
Can You Help? Westminster has great opportunities to get more people informed and excited about the church's many programs and outreach to the community. We can use the help of any members with interest or experience in writing, marketing, advertising, public relations, websites and other electronic communications--even if it's just helping with a project or two. If you're interested in putting your communications skills to work for the benefit of the church, contact Jean or Marge in the church office, 475-6702.

Adult Education
9:00 a.m. Sunday Mornings

OBOW --Fellowship Hall A
      Join the congregation in preparation for our special guest
        from Yale University, Dr. Nicholas Wolterstorff. We are
        reading Dr. Wolterstorff's groundbreaking thoughts on the
        philosophy of art in his book, Art in Action, designed for the
        casual philosopher. The book presents an introduction into
        how art is both a result of action and a stimulus for action.
        The question is essential for us in understanding the role of
        the arts in our spiritual development. The book is on sale
        during January in the Garden Room.

A host of experts have been invited to help us prepare for this important event. In January and February our adult seminars will include:

• Today - Dr. Peter Heckman, Chair of the Religion and Philosophy Department at Wesleyan, will discuss beauty and its relation to religion and life.

• January 28 - Dr. Lisa Wilkinson, Assistant Professor of Philosophy at Nebraska Wesleyan, will share ancient perspectives of art.

• February 4 - Dr. John Richmond, UNL Director of the School of Music, will discuss Wolterstorff's book Art in Action and its impact on the aesthetics of art in worship.

• February 11 - Dr. Dan Crawford, University of Nebraska-Lincoln Philosopher, will discuss Wolterstorff philosophy of religion.

• February 18 - Dr. Nicholas Wolterstorff, Yale University and author of Art in Action.

Westminster Bible Class
9:00 a.m. Sundays -Parlor
       Westminster Bible Class welcomes visitors and new
       members. Today, Rev. Ellen Davis will lead the study on the
       Gospel of John. Next week the lesson will be led by Ken
     Govaerts.

"CROSSROADS"
9:00 a.m. Sundays - Library
This outstanding group of 18-30 year old young adults
welcome others to join them on Sunday mornings for great
discussions, in-depth Bible study, and Christian fellowship!

       Dr. Gene Armstrong is currently leading a discussion on two
       of Lee Strobel's thought provoking books, A Case for Christ
       and A Case for Faith.

2nd Annual Westminster Variety Show Wild Family Productions announce the return of the Westminster Variety Show on Sunday evening, March 4, 2007. We are inviting auditions beginning immediately, and top preference will be given to banjos, accordions and singing chickens. (In other words, the sky is the limit, no act is too exotic to be considered). Return performers are encouraged. Call Diana Wild now at 488-5699 to schedule your personal audition. Westminster members are reminded to mark your calendars now, you won't want to miss this.
MESSAGE TO ALL PARENTS Three large Lincoln churches have had incidents involving an adult male who attempts to entice a child into an unoccupied room in the church during worship. As far as we know, this man has not been present at Westminster. However, we are a large church with many hallways and rooms. Please make sure that your children and youth do not wander in the building during worship. If they are with a class, they need to stay with that class at all times. Rooms not in use will be locked during worship. Two adults will be assigned to walk the building during worship. If you observe any suspicious activity, please report it to one of the ushers immediately. The Session and staff are dedicated to ensuring the personal safety of everyone who enters our building.

On the Calendar
Today	10:30 a.m. Congregation Meeting, Ordination/ Installation of Elders and Deacons 11:45 a.m. Safety Patrol meeting in Library 5:00 p.m. Middle School Youth Group 6:45 p.m. Senior High Youth Group 7:30 p.m. Taizé Worship

Taizé Worship Service Tonight This evening's Taizé worship service in the Chapel will begin with extraordinary music at 7:30. There will also be candle light, scripture, prayer, and silence. Try this simple and profound style of worship. All are welcome.

Organ Recital by Karel Paukert
February 4 (Sunday) 4pm in the Sanctuary Please come and enjoy a performance by a world renowned organist, Karel Paukert.

Mr. Paukert is a native of the Czech Republic and currently a curator Emeritus of Musical Arts at the Cleveland Museum of Art. He is also the organist and choirmaster at St. Paul Episcopal Church in Cleveland Heights. His program encompasses a wide variety of styles from different countries and periods, including selections of music from Prague and from Cleveland.

This concert is free to all in the Westminster community. Tickets will be available at the receptionist desk next Sunday or call Masako (475-6702x111).

Reunion Choir
February 18 at 10:30 a.m. Worship It's time to sing together! We have celebrated our church's birthday with a reunion choir for the last two years. Let the tradition continue during 10:30 worship February 18^th! This choir requires no steps and no special skills. We will rehearse 2 Sundays (February 4 and 11) right after the 10:30am service for about 20 minutes in the sanctuary. The final rehearsal will be at 10 a.m. February 18^th in the sanctuary so that you can also participate in Dr. Nicholas Wolterstorff's class.

WESTMINSTER TRAVELERS SPRING FLING MARCH 23-24, 2007         * Tour of Hastings College
        * Viewing of Sandhill Cranes/Crane Meadow Center
        * Accommodations Kearney Fairfield Inn
        * Admission to THE GREAT PLATTE RIVER ROAD
           ARCHWAY & MUSEUM

Inclusions: 1 night accommodation, luxury motorcoach
transportation, 3 meals and light snacks, all tours
and admissions, tour escorts.

     RATES - all rates are per person
     $281 SINGLE (1 person in room)
     $225 DOUBLE (2 sharing room)
     $207 TRIPLE (3 sharing room)
     $198 QUAD (4 sharing room)

**all rates based on 20 minimum participants

All Registrations should be sent BY FEB. 1 with $50/pp deposit to:
Van Bloom Travel, Attn: Holly,
3900 Pine Lake Rd., Suite 2,
Lincoln, NE 68516

For questions, call Ellen at 475-6702

Serving Today:
USHERS: Jenny Amend, Roberta Bergeron, Jeanne Cuda, Keith Garrett, Penny Ford, Bill Palmer, Michael Rasmussen, Peggy Rasmussen, Michael Spurrier, Kyle Vergith.
DEACONS: Ken Kutscher, Michael Rooney, Harry Wimer, John Clark, Jeremy Gegg
GREETERS: Jon Peterson/Keith Schafer
HOSTS: Rex and Wilma Messersmith/Shelley Kuzma
ACOLYTES: Blythe Guyer/Charlotte Guyer

CHURCH SACRAMENTS The next communion will be February 4^th. Baptism will be February 11^th, please call Marge 475-6702, by January 24^th.

COFFEE AND JUICE: Sundays from 9:55-10:25 a.m. Food & Festivities Ministry provides refreshments in the Garden Room. Please join us for this time of hospitality and Christian fellowship.

Westminster Presbyterian Church 2110 Sheridan Blvd. Lincoln, Nebraska Ph. 402-475-6702; Fax: 475-3148 www.westminsterlincoln.org
Pastor	Reverend Dr. Andrew L. McDonald, x 110
Associate Pastor	Reverend Sara Dingman, x 116
Parish Associate	Reverend Ellen Davis, x117
Business Administrator	Cheryl Rennick, x 105
Director of Fine Arts	Boyd Bacon, x 111
Associate Director of Music and Fine Arts	Dr. Masako Nakamura, x 111
Director of Youth Ministry	Alice Mares, x 107
Preschool Director	JoEllen Beil, x 103
Director of Children's Ministries	Betsy Guyer, x 104
Administrative Secretary	Marge Tomlinson, x 102
Receptionist/Secretary	Jean Kutscher, x 101
Custodians/Maintenance	Edina Bilic, Richard Gruenemeyer, Mehmedalija Plicanic

The Vine January 21, 2007