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"I am the vine,
you are the branches..." |
| February 4, 2007 |
Remember in Prayer
Comfort
for Theresa Toll and
family on the death of her father; Brenda Waggoner and family on the
death of her grandfather.
2007 Mission Yearbook: (M) The Presbytery of Tres Rios; (T&W
) Latin America and the Caribbean; (TH) Argentina/Uruguay; (F)Brazil;
(S) Chile
Westminster photo directories have arrived and
will be distributed in the Garden Room each Sunday, Feb. 4th
thru Feb. 18th before and after worship services. If you
had your picture taken by Olan Mills, or submitted a picture for
inclusion in our directory, please stop by the Garden Room to pick
up your copy.
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 25th, March 4th,
11th and 18th, with the class joining March 18th
Organ Recital by Karel Paukert
Today - 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 18th!
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 18th in the sanctuary so that you can also
participate in Dr. Nicholas Wolterstorff's class.
Small Group Study - Listening for God
Sign up in the Garden Room today for a small group study,
Listening for God .This small group experience will involve
reading a short story each week, and then discussing it within small
groups of 10-12 people. Listening for God will begin in March
and last for six weeks. Groups will meet at various locations, and
on various days and nights. Let us know how we can fit into your
schedule! If you would like to join the team of Listening for
God small group leaders, please contact Kathy Collins
(420-9205).
School's Out! Noah's Ark
Monday, February 19, 2007 9:00 a.m. - 3:30 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! For
more information, call Betsy @475-6702 ext. 104 or email her at
betsy@westminsterlincoln.org.
Adult
Education
9:00 a.m. Sunday Mornings
OBOW -
Fellowship Hall A & B
We are reading Dr. Nicholas
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 book
is on sale today in the Garden
Room.
The
upcoming adult seminars leading up to Dr.
Wolterstorff's visit will
include:
• Today - 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, Rev. Sara Dingman will
lead the study on the Gospel of
John. Next week Steve
Solomon will lead the study.
 "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
(FPU)
"The rich rules over the poor, and the borrower
is servant to the lender." Proverbs 22:7
FPU is a 13-week, life-changing program that
empowers and teaches you how to make the right money decisions to
achieve your financial goals and God's plan for your life. The
course includes practical lessons on eliminating debt, building
wealth, giving like never before, and much, much more!
Classes are Wednesday evenings from 6:30 - 8:30
starting Wednesday, February 28.
Requirements for the class:
Sign up and purchase an "FPU Membership Kit"
Cost of kit: $96.25 if purchased through the church.
The cost covers all members of the family, including teenage
children living at home.
Kit includes:
A lifetime family
membership (attend FPU classes
anywhere, anytime for
no extra charge)
Workbook containing all
13 lessons
Budgeting forms
Envelope system
All 13 lessons on CD
Financial Peace Revisited (a book by Dave Ramsey)
Learn more by attending one of the following
orientations:
Wednesday, February 7,
6:30 PM
Sunday, February 11, 9:45
AM
Or call Jeff and Angela Pearson at 325-0154, or email them at
jeffRpearson@hotmail.com
or
angelaLpearson@hotmail.com.
 Youth Group Tonight
5:15
p.m. Jr. High Super Bowl Party
At Anna Schoettger's, 6721 Hickorycrest Cir.
6:45 p.m. Sr. High Super Bowl Party
At Jenny Gegg's, 2522 Arlene Ave.
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
Rev. Ellen Davis will provide a Bible Study. All men, any
age are welcome!
Prime Time - February 9th
Come hear about the "Stories of Home" project at
Prime Time on Friday, February 9th at 6:30 PM in Cole Hall. "Stories
of Home" is a Public Arts Project sponsored by the Lincoln Arts
Council. A documentary film was made of that project and funded by
Nebraska Arts Humanities Council. That film, produced by Doug Boyd,
will be shown at Prime Time. Rose Ann Dowty will introduce the
presentation. Pastor Sara and other Westminster members are featured
in the film.
Please join us for a pot luck dinner and this program. Bring a
dish to share. Table service and drinks will be furnished. Questions
may be directed to Linda or Dave Miller @ 423-1311 of Freda or Michael Gregg @ 423-3236.
Presbyterian Women Circles Meeting This Week:
Circle 4, Monday at 7 p.m. with Lou Ann Quinn,
Circles 1 and 2, Wednesday 9:30 a.m. Church Lounge
Circle 3, Wednesday 10 a.m. with Nora Hinrichs
Westminster Preschool Registrations
Register your child (ages 3-5) now for the summer and fall sessions
of Westminster Preschool. Registration forms are available in the
information rack near the top of the stairs at the east entry. If
you would like more information, call Jo Beil at 475-6702 ext. 103.
Serving Today:
USHERS: Kristin
Adkins, Matt Bergmeyer, John Hergert, Cliff Holletelle, Marcia
Hollestelle, Lesley Jaggers, Jenny Larson, Steve Larson, Alyssa
McBride, Gage Parker, Sarah Parker, Amy Sovereign
DEACONS: Brian Lammers, Steve Schmidt, Shalla Young, Kevin
Bryson
GREETERS: Christy Dempsey/Bill Eckstrom
HOSTS:Larry and Julia Ehlers/Mary Orth
ACOLYTES: Quinn Baillie/Sophia Baillie
CHURCH SACRAMENTS The next communion will be
March 4th. Baptism will be March 11th,
please call Marge 475-6702, by February 21st.
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 |
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Pastor |
Reverend Dr. Andrew L. McDonald, x 110 |
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Associate Pastor |
Reverend Sara Dingman, x 116 |
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Parish
Associate |
Reverend Ellen Davis, x117 |
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Business
Administrator |
Cheryl Rennick, x 105 |
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Director
of Fine Arts |
Boyd Bacon, x 111 |
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Associate Director of Music and Fine
Arts |
Dr. Masako Nakamura, x 111 |
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Director of Youth Ministry |
Alice Mares, x 107 |
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Preschool Director |
JoEllen Beil, x 103 |
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Director
of Children's Ministries |
Betsy Guyer, x 104 |
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Administrative Secretary |
Marge Tomlinson, x 102 |
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Receptionist/Secretary |
Jean Kutscher, x 101 |
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Custodians/Maintenance |
Edina Bilic, Richard Gruenemeyer,
Mehmedalija Plicanic |
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