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"I am the vine,
you are the branches..." |
| February 18, 2007 |
Remember in Prayer
Congratulations
to
Karen and Mark Hoffman on the birth of a
daughter, Rachel Carolyn, born February 15th ;
Grandfather is Wayne Whitmarsh
2007 Mission Yearbook: (M) Cuba; (T) Dominican Republic; (W)
Ash Wednesday, Minute for Mission; (TH) Jamaica; (F) Caribbean
Islands; (S) Costa Rica
Welcome, Dr.
Nicholas Wolterstorff
Welcome to Dr. Nicholas Wolterstorff, Noah Porter
Professor Emeritus of Philosophical Theology at Yale University and
author of "Art in Action." Dr. Wolterstorff is preaching at
both our 8:00 and 10:30 worship services this morning, in addition
to leading our adult education seminar.
Spring Stated Meeting
Westminster's Annual Spring Stated Meeting is scheduled for
February 25th immediately following 10:30 worship in the sanctuary.
The annual reports will be presented. Mark your calendar and plan to
attend.
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.
Taizé Worship Tonight
Warm your spirits tonight. It's not just for ourselves that we
gather for Taizé worship. We are making witness to a
world-wide community which believes that the way of God in the world
is a different and special way. Taizé is a service that lasts
less than an hour but a good long time in your soul. All are welcome
at 7:30 PM in the chapel.
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Please join us Wednesday,
February 21st, at 7:30 p.m. in the sanctuary for
the Ash Wednesday worship service. |
Children's choirs will rehearse at their regularly scheduled
time and dismiss at 7:15 p.m. |
Westminster photo directories have arrived and
will be distributed in the Garden Room each Sunday
through 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.
Adult
Education
9:00 a.m. Sunday Mornings
OBOW -
Fellowship Hall A & B
Today - Dr.
Nicholas Wolterstorff,
Noah Porter Professor
Emeritus of
Philosophical Theology at Yale University and
author of "Art
in Action."
Dr. Wolterstorff's 9:00
a.m. seminar, "The Art of
Remembering," is on the place of
memory and
remembrance as it functions to make art more powerful
and
real. This is especially true of Christian art, and he will
help us
to deepen and broaden our understanding of the
arts in the spiritual
life.
Dr Wolterstorff lectured at
UNL Thursday and Friday. He
is also preaching at our 8:00 and 10:30 worship services
today.
These events have been co-hosted by Westminster
and the University
of Nebraska School of Music and the
Department of Classics and
Religious Studies.
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, Bill North will
lead 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!
Today, the class will join Dr. Wolterstorff's seminar in
Fellowship Hall. Next
week, Dr. Gene Armstrong will
continue leading a discussion on two of Lee Strobel's
thought
provoking books, A Case forChrist and A Case for
Faith.
DINNER AND A MOVIE
Are you free on Saturday night? During the month of March, Kevin
Stephenson and I are making Saturdays Dinner and a Movie Nights.
We'll have a quick dinner at a restaurant and then scoot over to the
cinema for a film. We would love for you to join us! The next
morning (Sunday) during the 9:00 adult education hour, we'll have a
group discussion of the film. I'll also be happy to present a
tailor-made Bible study that involves both the scriptures and the
film.
If you would like to attend the Sunday morning class but are
unable to see the movie (and/or dine) with us, no problem! We'll
make sure to publish the week's movie in advance so that you can see
it as your schedule fits. Everyone is welcome on Saturday nights
and/or Sunday mornings. Please see March's Messenger or the weekly
Vine for restaurant and movie listings.
- Sara Dingman
Financial Peace University (FPU)
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 will be Wednesday evenings from 6:30 - 8:30 starting
February 28.
Requirements for the class:
Sign up and purchase an "FPU Membership Kit"
Cost of kit: $96.25 if purchased
through the church
(normally $202.23). The Cost covers
all members of the
family, including teenage
children living at home.
If you have questions or would like to sign up - call
Jeff and Angela Pearson at 325-0154, or email them at
jeffRpearson@hotmail.com
or
angelaLpearson@hotmail.com.
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Youth Group Tonight
5:00 p.m. Middle School Youth Group
6:45 p.m. Senior High Youth Group |
A Time To Soar!" Packets Available
The information packets for "A Time to Soar!," the 2nd
Century Campaign , are available for pickup in Fellowship Hall C
after both worship services today and February 18th.
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. Dr. Andrew McDonald will lead us in a Bible study. Come try us
out. All men, any age are welcome!
Westminster Club
February 27
This is an A. P. B. for all members of
Westminster Club! On February 27, Terry Wagner, Sheriff of Lancaster
County, will present a program on Crime Prevention. Come prepared
with questions about your safety concerns.
Bring your own table service and $6.00 for the catered dinner
which begins at 5:45 p.m. in Cole Hall. If you haven't been called
for your reservation by February 26, please call the church office,
475-6702.
2nd Annual
Westminster Variety Show
 Join us on Sunday, March 4 at 6:30 PM for our annual Variety Show.
Westminster members of all ages will be entertaining us with their
special gifts. We have some performers returning from last year, and
several new names have been added to the program. Bring a plate of
snacks to share and join us for an evening of warm, family fun.
Small Group Ministry
Spring Study Interest Survey
"Listening for God" a collection of short stories
has been chosen for Westminster's Spring study.
This 4-week study is scheduled to begin the weeks of March 15th
- April 15th. We would like to know which times would
work best you.
Let us know the best choice for you!
Sunday morning - 9 a.m.
Sunday evening
Wednesday evening - 6:30 p.m.
Would you be interested in participating?
Yes No
Would you be interested in leading a study?
Yes No
Please call Kathy Collins at 420-9205 or the church office
475-6702 with your answer or questions.
Serving Today:
USHERS: Jenny Amend, Rob Baltensperger,
Roberta Bergeron, Alexandra Cass, Penny Ford, Dorrie Gage, Keith
Garrett, Dottie Hof, George Klems, Judith Klems, Bill Palmer, Todd
Peterson.
DEACONS: Kevin Bryson, Brian Lammers, Harry Wimer
GREETERS: Susie Hughes/Susan Jackson
HOSTS: Dorothy Hof and Gwen Hlava/Lee Sonderegger
ACOLYTES: Maddie Eckstrom/Krista Davis
CHURCH SACRAMENTS The next communion will be March 4th.
Baptism will be March 18th, please call Marge 475-6702,
by February 21st.
Worshipers are Invited
to join in a time of hospitality and Christian fellowship before and
after 10:30 a.m. worship. Coffee, juice and donut holes are provided
by Food and Festivities Ministry in the Garden Room.
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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