<i>The Vine</i> January 28, 2007

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

January 28, 2007

Remember in Prayer

Comfort for the family of James Hungate who died January 23^rd; Mary Swanson and family on the death of Bill Swanson January 23^rd; Cheryl and Will Rennick and family on the death of Will's mother, Marian, January 24^th.
2007 Mission Yearbook: (M) Indian Nations Presbytery; (T) Mission Presbytery; (W) The Presbytery of New Covenant; (TH) Palo Duro Presbytery; (F) The Presbytery of the Pines; (S) The Presbytery of South Louisiana.

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.

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.

Organ Recital by Karel Paukert
February 4 (Sunday) 4 p.m. 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 Cleveland.

This concert is free to all in the Westminster community. Tickets will be available at the receptionist desk 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 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.

Adult Education
9:00 a.m. Sunday Mornings

OBOW - Fellowship Hall A & B
        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
          today in the Garden Room.

          A host of experts have been invited to help us prepare for
          this important event. The upcoming adult seminars will
          include:

•        Today - 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 goes beyond a Bible
         interpretation lecture. It is a time for comments, discussion,
         questions and perhaps answers as we follow the Bible
         Study series call THE PRESENT WORD. We welcome
         visitors and new members. Today, Ken Govaerts will lead
         the study. Next week Rev. Sara Dingman will lead as we
         continue the study on the Gospel of John.

"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.

Financial Peace University
Coming to Westminster How can Financial Peace University change your life? Find out during a 13 week biblically based series of classes. The classes will be held Wednesdays, 6:30 - 8:30 p.m. beginning February 28^th. For questions, call Jeff and Angela Pearson at 325-0154, or email them at jeffRpearson@hotmail.com or angelaLpearson@hotmail.com.

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.

Youth Group Tonight 5:00 p.m. Middle School Youth Group
6:45 p.m. Senior High Youth Group

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 will be presented by Gregg Nicklas, CEO Christian Heritage Children's Home. Come try us out. All men, any age are welcome!

School's Out! Noah's Ark
Monday, February 19, 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. Bring your lunch and join us for fun and learning as we set sail on Noah's Ark! Games, stories, videos, art and more! This one day vacation church school is for anyone Kindergarten-5th grade. Registration forms are available in the information shelves at the top of the east stairs. Bring your friends and neighbors too!

Poster Day!
February 25, During 10:30 Worship We'll have a special creative day at Sunday school on February 25^th. Westminster children are being asked to come and make a poster to kick off the 2^nd Century campaign. Posters will be displayed in the Garden Room. So put on your creative cap and bring your ideas to church on February 25^th!

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.

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 are to be mailed to Van Bloom Travel
BY FEB. 1 with $50/pp deposit to:

Van Bloom Travel,
Attn: Holly
3900 Pine Lake Rd., Suite 2,
Lincoln, NE 68516

Serving Today:
USHERS: Kari Andersen, Lyle Hamilton, Cindy Hill, Jerry Hudgins, Steve Johnson, Stan Mills, Matt Nyberg, Shirley Schafer, Ed Schmidt, Mary Thompson, Sindy Thompson, Ron Wachter
DEACONS: Ben Kessler, Kevin Pope, Nancy Stuckey, Scott Howerter, Terry Genrich
GREETERS: Kathy Collins/Dallas Waggoner
HOSTS: Chan and Nancy Tyrrell/Jill McCarty
ACOLYTES: Brittney Nelson/Dane Nelson

CHURCH SACRAMENTS The next communion will be February 4^th. Baptism will be March 11^th, please call Marge 475-6702, by February 21^st.

COFFEE, JUICE AND DONUT HOLES. 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 28, 2007