<i>The Vine</i> February 25, 2007

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

February 25, 2007

Remember in Prayer

Best wishes to Courtney Earley and Scot Wellman who were married February 17.
Comfort for Karen Hoffman and Phil Whitmarsh on the death of Rev. Roger Harp.
2007 Mission Yearbook: (M) Nicaragua; (T) Honduras; (W) El Salvador; (TH) Guatemala; (F) World Day of Prayer; (S) Guatemala.

Annual Spring Stated Meeting Today Westminster's Annual Spring Stated Meeting is today immediately following 10:30 worship in the sanctuary. The meeting will include the presentation of the annual reports and 2007 budget, and the approval of the pastor's compensation.

Poster Party -Today!
During 10:30 Worship
As we kick off the 2^nd Century Campaign today, all children are invited to go to Fellowship Hall C following the Children's Conversation to make posters of the things we like about our church. The posters will be put on display in the Garden Room.

Join Us for WOW At the WOW dinner this Wednesday, the Firemen will be cooking up one of their favorite recipes. Come join us for good food, fun and fellowship, 5:50 - 6:30 p.m. Cost is $2.50 per person or $10 per family. All are welcome!

One Great Hour of Sharing - April 1^st Since 1949, Presbyterians have joined with millions of other Christians through One Great Hour of Sharing to share God's love with people experiencing need. Our gifts support ministries of disaster response, refugee assistance and resettlement, and community development that help people find safe refuge, start new lives, and work together to strengthen their families and communities.

The One Great Hour of Sharing special offering opportunity at Westminster will be April 1st. The Presbyterian Hunger Program receives 36 percent of undesignated One Great Hour of Sharing gifts, while the Self-Development of People and Presbyterian Disaster Assistance each receives 32 percent.

Synod School 2007 - Five Smooth Stones
Biblical Themes for Life & Ministry A place where you learn something new, experience hospitality and grace, stretch your mind and your faith and leave spiritually and personally renewed - July 22--27, 2007, Buena Vista University, Storm Lake, Iowa.

Adult Education
9:00 a.m. Sunday Mornings

Today - "Beauty" - Fellowship Hall A
         Rev. Dr. Andrew McDonald is reflecting on the six week
         series of classes on Dr. Nicholas Wolterstorff's philosophy
         of arts in religion.

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, Kent Wolfe 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 leading a discussion on two of
         Lee Strobel's thought provoking books, A Case for Christ
         and A Case for Faith.

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. A New Member Class (Journeying Together) begins today, and will continue on March 4th, 11th and 18th, with the class joining March 18^th.
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 the weekly Vine for restaurant and movie listings.
- Sara Dingman

On-line Library Additions Our on-line library has recently been updated to agree with the "hard copy" version in the church Library. It now contains 5955 items, over 300 items added since the last update. The on-line version is arranged for three "sorts" -- by Author, by Title, or by Subject.

If you've not used it before, give it a try. Log on to our web site _www.westminsterlincoln.org_(http://www.westminsterlincoln.org) scroll down a bit to "Go Directly" and click on "On-Line Library". Then just follow the on-screen prompts. Happy browsing!

Daylight Savings Time begins early this year - March 11^th. Be sure to set your clocks 1 hour ahead on Saturday night, March 10^th.

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

March 4 - Youth groups will attend the Wild Variety Show at 4:00 p.m. instead of the regular meeting time. Dinner will
be provided for the Youth following the show.

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 "Christ in the International Market Place" given by Bob Milligan, Chairman, M.I. Industries; President, CBMC International. 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.

Serving Today:
USHERS: Kristin Adkins, Matt Bergmeyer, John Hergert, Marilyn Rooney, Michael Rooney, Lesley Jaggers, Jenny Larson, Steve Larson, Alyssa McBride, Gage Parker, Sarah Parker, Amy Sovereign
DEACONS: Ken Kutscher, Jeremy Gegg, John Clark, Benton Whaley
GREETERS: Dave McBride/Barbara McCall
HOSTS: Larry and Vicki Jurgens/Wendi Coffman
ACOLYTES: Lauren Larson/Quinn Van Dyke-Ries

CHURCH SACRAMENTS The next communion will be March 4^th. Baptism will be April 15^th, please call Marge 475-6702, by March 21^st.

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
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 February 25, 2007