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The Vine April 22, 2007
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"I am the vine,
you are the branches..." |
| April 22, 2007 |
Remember in Prayer
Congratulations to Megan and Scott Drayton on the
birth of a son, Adam Porter, born April 14th.
Grandparents are Betsy and Keith Sheets.
Hostamania Today
Has our second spring gotten you in the mood for gardening? From
9:00-noon, please stop by the east entry and see what plants you
can't go home without. It's a known fact that there will be ajuga,
icelandic poppies, surprise lilies, heuchera (aka coral bells),
ferns, lamium, as well as the ubiquitous hostas. What you pay for
supports the Lohmen mission trip in October. [Space is available on
the trip - watch out for enthusiastic recruiters at Hostamnia.]
TODAY IS FOUNDATION SUNDAY
The following are a few of the things the Westminster
Presbyterian Church Foundation has done this past year.
Purchased the 27th & Ryons Street House
Paid for elevator
maintenance
Provided special music
for worship
Purchased new table
cloths
Vans for: Pearlington
Mission Trip
Preschool trips
Worlds of Fun Trip
Confirmation Retreat
Two Swanson Scholarships
for college
Please consider remembering the Westminster Foundation in your will.
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On the Calendar |
Today
April 29 |
11:45 a.m. Foundation Luncheon
Scottish Heritage Sunday
10:00 a.m. Join the Bagpipers at the
Chapel
entrance for a parade around the block
10:30 a.m. Kirken O' the Tartans
11:45 a.m. Mini Highland Games/Feast |
ADULT MISSION TRIP OPPORTUNITY
Plans are well underway for our Summer Mission Trip to
Pearlington MS, where we'll provide disaster-relief to survivors of
Hurricane Katrina. Won't you join us June 17-24?
Pastor Sara and Ken Govaerts will host two
informational meetings for people interested in learning more about
the trip. The first will be Sunday, May 6 @ 11:30 a.m.; the second
will be Sunday May 20 @ 11:30 a.m. Please attend a meeting to find
out more about this exciting trip, or call Sara (475-6702) or Ken
(483-1726). You're not going to believe your eyes...
Prime Time goes to the Country
The May activity has been moved up 6 days to
SUNDAY, MAY 6th. Dust off the lawn chairs and bring your
yard game because Prime Time is going to the Hughes house 1/2 mile
from Branched Oak Lake. Never been to Prime Time? All Westminster
adults are welcome to join us for this fun late afternoon, early
evening by the lake.
Come on out about 4 p.m. to see Steve's
assortment of antique cars, toss horse shoes, and if weather
permits, the Hughes Party Barge will give rides on the lake. Burgers
and hot dogs go on the grill at 5:30. Please bring a lawn chair,
your own table service, and a salad or dessert to share. Donations
will be taken to defray the cost of the meat. Atmosphere, drinks and
charcoal will be provided. To reserve your burger and get a map to
our house, contact Steve or Susie Hughes at
skh@navix.net or call 783-2012 by Saturday May 5th.
3rd Annual Classic Car Event
 Do you have a classic car or truck from 1900 to 2007? If so,
bring it to Westminster June 17th for our Classic Car
Event. Don't miss this. It's a wonderful time of fellowship and fun.
Watch the Messenger and Vine for more information.
Adult Education
9:00 a.m. Sunday Mornings
Current Issues in Social Justice -
Featuring the research of Hastings College Students
April 22: "Immigration
Here and Now" - Cole Hall
Mr. Will Kramer will discuss current immigration in the
United States and ask how
Christians can respond to such
a volatile issue.
"Healing in Body and Spirit" -
Fellowship Hall A
April 29: Stephen Ministry Leadership Team
- 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.
May 6: "Spiritual Well-Being and How it Affects our Health"
-Kara James-Estenson
is the chaplain at Bryan Hospital
and will share her
experience administering to patients
and families at the
hospital.
Westminster Bible Class - 9:00
a.m.-Sundays - Parlor
Westminster Bible
Class follows the weekly Bible Study
series, THE PRESENT WORD.
We welcome visitors and
new members. Leading the
study on Revelation today is
Rev. Robert
McCallister.
"CROSSROADS"
 Sundays - 9:00 a.m. - Library
This group of young adults (18-30's) meets Sunday
mornings for great discussions, in-depth Bible study,
Christian fellowship, and service!
"Crossroads" reflects on the words of prominent scholars
as they open their Bibles
and minds to challenging issues.
Dr. Gene Armstrong
leads the discussion. Join us for
growth and friendship.
 Journeying
Together
A New Member Class
A three week new member class begins today in the
church lounge. If you are interested in becoming a member of
Westminster, and would like to join a new member class, please mark
the red ritual of friendship pew pad, speak to Dr. McDonald or Rev.
Dingman following worship, or call Marge at 475-6702.
Nomination Forms Available
Tell the Nominating Committee how God is
activating the congregation. Give prayerful consideration to
nominating yourself or another congregation member for church
office. If your gifts make you a good candidate for church office,
please nominate yourself. If you know of another congregation member
well suited to serving God and Westminster by serving as a church
officer, please nominate that person.
The congregation's nominating committee is
meeting now, to choose the slate of officers to be voted upon in
November, 2007. Nomination forms are available in the Nominating
Committee mailbox located behind the reception desk.
Any questions? Talk to a nominating committee
member: Cori Amend, Jody Batten, Joe Binge, Barbara McCall, Faye
Moulton, Harry Seward, Dan Wherry, Judy White (Moderator), Harry
Wimer or Barbara Wright-Chollet.
Swanson Scholarship
The Swanson Scholarship Fund is a generous
expression by the donors of their faith in Christ and the importance
of continuing education to the Christian life. The scholarship
provides financial support for undergraduate education. Applications
are available in the church office.
The Lincoln Marathon -
Sunday May 6, 2007
On May 6th you may want to consider using an
alternative route to church or plan to leave home early to allow
extra travel time due to the Lincoln Marathon. Vehicle drivers may
experience delays at certain key roadway intersections at various
times that morning. Advance planning has been made to minimize
driver travel delays while also insuring the safety of the Marathon
participants.
Youth Group
Tonight!
5:00 p.m. Junior High
Youth Group
6:45 p.m. Senior High Youth Group
Join us in the Youth Room for: high energy activities, high
energy discussions and high energy food. |
Men's Tuesday Fellowship Breakfasts
All
men 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 1st Timers), then
enjoy a good program at 7:00. We dismiss by 8:00. This Tuesday, the
program Jail Ministry, will be presented by Tom Beatty,
Lancaster County Jail Chaplain.
Westminster Club
Westminster Club, a group for adults 60 or older,
will meet Tuesday, April 24th at 5:30 p.m. Mary Maxwell,
a humorous speaker extra ordinaire, will provide the program.
Bring your own table service and $6 for the
catered dinner in Cole Hall. If you have not been called by April
23, make your reservation at the church office, 475-6702. (Please
note the time change, to accomodate the speaker's schedule.)
Prairie Readers Planning Coffee
The Prairie Readers took a winter sabbatical and
are having a planning coffee on April 25th at 1:30 p.m.
at the home of Faye Moulton, 2650 Calvert St. Members of the small
group usually read a book each month and then meet to discuss it.
They would like to enlarge their membership and are considering
using a more varied format for their meetings. If you like to read
and enjoy fascinating discussions with others, let Faye know you can
come on the 25th.
Join Us for WOW! (Westminster On
Wednesday)
Join us for WOW dinner each Wednesday evening
5:50 - 6:30 p.m. Just $2.50 per person or $10 per family. Everyone
is welcome! Children's choirs rehearse at 6:30 p.m. Westminster
adult choir rehearses at 7:30 p.m. New voices are always welcome!
Westminster Presbyterian Church
Proudly Presents
Scottish Heritage Festival
Sunday, April 29th
10:00 Bagpipe Parade
Gather in Chapel Process to Worship
10:30 Worship-Kirkin' O The Tartan Ceremony
11:30 Scottish Foods and Music
Mini Highland Games:
(Ryons Street will be closed for this event)
Mini Caber Toss, Sheaf Toss, Animal Herding,
Stone Throw, Burlap Troosers Race,
Live Checkers, Face Painting and
THE BOUNCY CASTLE
***Please bring your lawn chair
and plan to stay for the Food, Music and Games***
Serving Today:
USHERS: Kristin Adkins, Matt Bergmeyer, John Hergert, Bob
Hayes, Helen Hayes, Lesley Jaggers, Jenny Larson, Steve Larson,
Alyssa McBride, Gage Parker, Sarah Parker, Amy Sovereign.
DEACONS: Benton Whaley, Brian Lammers, Kevin Bryson, Harry Wimer
GREETERS: Deb Schorr/Jennifer Strand
HOSTS: Lyle and Beth Hamilton/Happy Schrepf
ACOLYTES: Quinn Van Dyke-Ries/Lauren Larson
CHURCH SACRAMENTS The next communion will be
May 6th. Baptism will be June 10th, please
call Marge 475-6702, by May 23rd.
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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