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"I am the vine,
you are the branches..." |
| March 25, 2007 |
You are invited to join
us for brunch today following worship! This festive food event is
our way of celebrating the important mile-stone in our
congregation's life: the kick-off of our Second Century Campaign.
Worship takes us to new heights in our life together. Worshiping
God gives us enlarged room for imagination; it connects us to
transcendent values and visions; it helps us experience the presence
of God which sets us free; it brings us together to experience the
presence of the Risen Christ, which gives us new life.
"A Time to Soar" is our commitment to move to new heights in our
worship experience. This campaign has a two-fold purpose. It will
restore and renovate the sanctuary, putting more emphasis on
dramatic, visual and artistic participation. It will provide
practical sanctuary needs, such as fire sprinklers and new flooring.
And half of the funds will go to reduce the debt we have from our
campaign to renovate the rest of the building.
It is our time to soar. Come join the festivities!
On the Calendar
Today
9:00 a.m. "A Time to Soar" Brunch
11:30 a.m. "A Time to Soar" Lunch
3:00 p.m. Nebraska Brass Concert |
As you contemplate the hangings
in the sanctuary, please consider
the story of Mary anointing Jesus: Mary took a pound of costly
perfume made of pure nard, anointed Jesus' feet, and wiped them with
her hair. The house was filled with the fragrance of the perfume.
Men's Tuesday Fellowship Breakfasts
 All
men, any age, are welcome to join a group of Westminster men each
Tuesday morning in the Parlor. At 6:45 we have a Continental
breakfast ($2 and FREE to First Timers), then enjoy a good program
following at 7:00. We dismiss by 8:00. This Tuesday the program,
"Ground Water Quality in Nebraska" will be presented by Marty
Link, Associate Director Water Resources, Nebraska Department of
Environmental Quality.
Westminster Club - March 27th
Barbara McCall of the People's City Mission
Foundation who was scheduled to speak was called early to Madison,
Wisconsin to be with her daughter for the birth of her second
grandchild. Substituting for her on Tuesday evening will be her
husband Donald (if his courage lasts) who will present a program
entitled, "An Intimate Evening of
Poetry and Whimsy."
Bring your own table service and $6.00 for the
catered dinner which begins at 5:45 p.m. in Cole Hall. If you have
not been called by March 26, make your reservation at the Church
Office-475-6702.
Journeying Together - A New Member
Class
If you are interested in becoming a
member of Westminster, and would like to join the next new member
class, please mark the ritual of friendship pad, speak to Rev.
McDonald or Rev. Dingman following worship, or call Marge at
475-6702.
Adult
Education
9:00 a.m. Sunday Mornings
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 called
THE
PRESENT WORD.
We welcome visitors and new members. Leading the
study
today is Pat Shafer, Benedictine Oblate.
 "CROSSROADS"
Sundays - 9:00 a.m. - Library
This dedicated group of
young 18-30's adults meets every Sunday
morning for great discussions, in-depth
Bible study, Christian fellowship, and service! Recently,
"The Gathering Place" was fortunate to have several
members of this class serving the many needy and
homeless that come to eat.
On Sunday mornings, "Crossroads" reflect on the words
of prominent theologians and scholars as they open their
Bibles and minds to challenging issues. Dr. Gene
Armstrong continues to lead the discussion. Join us for
great discussion and friendship.
Coming in April - Fellowship Hall A &
B
April 1: Dr. Donald McCall will present a
visual and narrative
tour of
the City of Jerusalem focusing upon the gates of
the
city. The program will conclude with a brief history of
the
Golden Gate. (Mark 11:8-11)
April 15: Tom Osborne will share his recent trip to
the Holy
Land.
April 29: Stephen Ministry Leadership Team - "Healing in
Body
and Spirit" - This seminar will introduce the concept
of
caregiving as a Stephen Minister. We will investigate
psychological healing, the struggles of adult care givers,
managing disease and overcoming bias and healing
through
faith.
L.E.A.D. 2007
Leadership, Education and Development
A day of learning and celebration to expand knowledge,
develop practical leadership skills and focus your Christian
calling. This educational event will be Saturday, April 21st
at Westminster. The workshops offered are sponsored by the
Presbytery, and is open to anyone.
The keynote speaker is Dr. Bruce Malina,
professor of biblical Studies at Creighton University. He is an
internationally known expert in the life and culture of the ancient
biblical world. To understand the Bible, you have to know the
territory and the times of Jesus. Malina's insights are profoundly
helpful in coming to see what is going on in a great many Bible
passages. Anyone interested in the Bible should attend. He will give
the keynote speech at 9:00, and three workshops during the day.
There are also 30 other workshops, taught by national and local
leaders. Some of the seminars include:
Congregational
Transformation: Empowering Lay Leaders
-- Steve Books, Synod of
Lakes & Prairies.
Spirituality: the Care
and Feeding of the Soul--Dr. Lowell
Knauss, Homestead Presbytery.
Ministry to People
with Mental Disorders--Rev. Connie
Stone.
From God's House to
the White House -- the Heart & Mind
of Abraham Lincoln--Rev. Sara
Dingman.
How Does Your Marriage
Grow--Rev. Bob & Debbie
Field.
Life Changing
Listening -- Tina Fardella, Samaritan
Counseling Center.
For more information or to download a brochure and registration
form, visit the Homestead Presbytery website,
www.homesteadpres.org.
Youth Group Tonight
5:00 p.m. Middle School Youth
Group
6:45 p.m. Senior High Youth Group
April 6th- Good Friday:
Youth will serve at Matt Talbot Kitchen at
3:00 p.m. and
7:00 p.m. . Parents willing to help
prepare,
serve or clean up from the meal, or willing
to drive,
please contact Alice at 475-6702. |
Nebraska Brass Concert
"Chase the Winter Blues Away!"Today, 3:00 p.m. $15 Adults, $12 Seniors, Students FREE
One of the Midwest's finest brass quintets will give a concert at
Westminster today at 3:00 p.m. Coupons for $2 off are available for
the Westminster congregation at the receptionist's desk. Please come
and enjoy this wonderful concert!
 Easter
Walk and Egg Hunt
Saturday March 31, 2007 10:00 - Noon
Families, come and experience the Easter Walk
together. Jesus' footsteps were marked on the earth long ago, but
they continue to lead us today. There will be a series of stations
for families to experience the first Palm Sunday, Good Friday, and
Easter Morning. People of all ages are invited to come on the
journey. Following the Easter Walk children will divide into groups
for the traditional Easter Egg Hunt.
School's Out! - "Journey to the Cross"
April 6, 2006 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Bring your lunch and join the fun as we discover
God's amazing love for us. Through games, crafts, video, cooking and
more, children will experience Jesus, the Son of God, who came in
peace to offer forgiveness and new life to all.
 Easter Morning
Breakfast!
The Westminster
Deacons will be preparing a fabulous Easter Breakfast for you to be
served from 8:00 - 11:00 a.m. Easter morning in Fellowship Hall. It
will consist of frittata, sausage, fruit, cinnamon rolls, coffee and
juice. A free will offering will be collected. You may also order
cinnamon rolls
to be taken home. Please place your order with the
church receptionist.
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:
Benton Whaley, Nancy Stuckey, Kevin Pope, Terry Genrich, Tony Chapp
GREETERS:
Marybell Avery/Kathy Collins
HOSTS:
Ginger and Jim Nissen/Shelley Kuzma
ACOLYTES:
Blythe Guyer/Charlotte Guyer
CHURCH SACRAMENTS
The next communion will be April 1st. Baptism will be May
13th, please call Marge 475-6702, by April 18th.
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.
April 1 Palm Sunday -
Children's Procession of Palms
April 5 7:30 p.m. Maundy
Thursday Worship
April 6 Noon & 7:30 p.m.
Good Friday Worship
April 8 Easter - 7:00, 9:00 &
11:00 a.m.
Easter Worship
8:00 - 11:00 a.m. Easter Breakfast |
 2007
Easter Lily Order
Share
the joy of Easter! This year you can either order a lily in memory
or honor of a loved one to be displayed in the chancel on Easter
morning, or donate money in memory or in honor of a loved one to one
of the Westminster Endowment Funds. Specify all information on the
form below and return to Westminster Presbyterian Church, 2110
Sheridan Blvd., Lincoln, NE 68502, attention: Jean. If mailed,
designate 'lily' on your envelope. Cost of each lily is $14.00 and
endowments may be any amount; checks should be made payable to
Westminster and designated 'lily'. Orders must be received by April
4th to be included in the order of worship. Write down
the following information and mail to Westminster.
I would like to purchase lily(ies).
And/Or
I/We would like to make a gift of $ ____________
for the: ( please check one )
_________Mission Endowment
_________Education Endowment
_________Music and Worship Endowment
_________Facilities Endowment
_________Special Ministries Endowment
_________General Purpose Endowment
Given by _____________________________
In loving memory of ____________________
OR
In honor of ___________________________
______ I will take my lily home following the
11:00 am worship service.
_______The Deacons may deliver my lily to
the elderly and homebound.
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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