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"I am the vine,
you are the branches..." |
| May 6, 2007 |
Remember in Prayer
Baptism at 10:30 worship: Jackson
Thomas, son of Tracy and Jason Otto.
Congregation Meeting Today
A brief congregation meeting will be held in the
sanctuary following 10:30 worship today
to elect two elders, Mark Whitehead and Allen Wachter to fill
vacancies.
Journeying Together
A New Member Class
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.
On the Calendar
Today
Communion/Baptism/Congregation Meeting
May 13 Baptism
May 20 Confirmation, Last
day of regular Sunday School
May 27 Pentecost Offering,
No Sunday School |
Bridge
Dessert Party Cancelled
The Westminster Couples Bridge Annual Dessert Party
originally scheduled for May 7th is cancelled.
Grateful Thank You to pastoral and all
the staff members and the loving concern of fellow church members
for their visits, calls and evening meals. I love you Westminster!
Francy Knosp
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.
Presbyterians in the Park
Join us for 10:30 a.m. worship Sunday June 24th in Antelope
Park at the band shell. Following worship we will have a potluck
lunch at the Auld Recreation Center. It is a wonderful opportunity
to invite a friend to worship in a relaxed setting and enjoy good
food and fellowship. Watch the Vine and Messenger for more
information.
Beach Party:
 Surfing Through The Scriptures!
July 9-13, 2007 9:00-Noon
Mark your calendars and pack your sun screen. This isn't your
same old Vacation Church School. It will be the most exciting VCS
Ever! Live Music! Creative Crafts! Super Stories! Wet and Wild
Games! And much more! Westminster children are heading for the beach
this summer for Beach Party: Surfing Through the Scriptures.
Registration forms are in the information rack near the east
entrance or call Betsy @ 475-6702 for information.
Adult
Education
9:00 a.m. Sunday Mornings
"Healing in Body and Spirit" -
Fellowship Hall A
Today: "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.
May 13: Rev. Sara Dingman "Caring for the Care-giver"
Have you ever been
caught off guard by the illness of a
parent, spouse, child or
friend? Over the long haul it can be
easy for care-givers to
experience mixed emotions:
feelings of sacrificial
love and compassion can co-exist
with feelings of
frustration and despair. Grace and hope
can feel close and then
far away. In this workshop we'll
look at a variety of
options and resources available for
people who care for
others. All are welcome.
May 20: Blake Waggoner "One Community, One Africa"
Blake Waggoner
offers a look at how we, as a Christian
community, can provide
healing to victims of AIDS and
warfare in Africa. This
presentation is based on his junior
thesis that deals with
the HIV crisis and the conflict in
Darfur.
May 27: Dr. Kathryn Govaerts and Judy McAllister "How
the Family Heals:
A Workshop." Kathryn and Judy have
both spent years in private
practice assisting families in the
healing process. They will
offer their expertise in a
workshop where participants can
look broadly at how they
can approach healing in their
own families.
Westminster Bible Class
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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 today is Bill Palmer.
"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.
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.
Youth Group
Youth
Groups meet Sunday evenings.
Junior High meets at 5:00 p.m.
Senior
High meets at 6:15 p.m.
Join us for: high energy activities, high
energy discussions
and high energy food.
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*TODAY* Prime
Time goes to the Country
** This afternoon, Prime Time is going to the
Hughes house just 1/2 mile from Branched Oak lake. Never been to
Prime Time? All adults of Westminster are welcome to join us for a
fun late afternoon, early evening by the lake. Didn't get your
reservation in for Prime Time in the Country? It's still not too
late. Please stop at the Church office before you leave today to
sign up and get a map.
Come on out about 4 p.m. Burgers and dogs will go
on the grill around 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.
Men's Tuesday Fellowship Breakfasts
All men are welcome to join some Westminster men
each Tuesday morning in the Parlor. At 6:45 we have a Continental
breakfast ($2 & FREE to 1st Timers), then enjoy a program
a t 7:00. We dismiss by 8:00. This Tuesday the program, "A Nebraska
Treasure - The Lincoln Symphony Orchestra" will be presented by
Maestro Edward Polochick.
Lunch Bunch
The Lifetime Ministry's Lunch Bunch will meet Tuesday May 8th,
traveling to Grandmother's on 70th and A for a 12:30 p.m. luncheon.
Those who need a ride should call Gentry Colborn, 423-2258, Dorothy
Glen, 489-2688, or Jeanne Giles, 484-6651. A car pool will leave the
church at 12 noon. The group is open to both men and women.
ADULT MISSION TRIP
JUNE 17 - 24
PEARLINGTON, MS
WANTED: men, women (and potentially families) who
are willing to help people in need. No construction experience is
needed ~ we'll have volunteer jobs for people with all levels of
experience.
COST: approximately $300 per person for the week (for
family prices and/or scholarship info please see Pastor Sara).
TO LEARN MORE:
1. Please supply us with the information below. You can drop it
in the collection plate today or mail to Westminster, 2110
Sheridan Blvd., Lincoln, NE 68502
2. Please join us for a 20-minute information meeting today
and/or Sunday May 20th, right after the 10:30 worship
service.
Name____________________________ Phone
E-mail (if applicable)
Level of Interest in Pearlington Trip: (on a scale of 1-10) _____
Other local Westminster mission projects I'm
interested in are:
□ serving on a Habitat for Humanity building crew
□ serving a meal at Matt Talbot's Kitchen and Outreach
□ serving a meal at The Gathering Place
□ throwing a children's party at People's City Mission
□ leading a bible study/praise service at People's City Mission
□ providing Elliott School children w/food (Backpack Project)
□ assisting with Westminster's Food Pantry
□ other _________________________________________
Memorial Day Weekend: A
Time to Remember
May is the month of Memorial Day. This is the
time of year when our thoughts go to both those who served in the
military in duty and sacrificed for their country, as well as to
family and friends who are no longer with us. We are grateful to God
for the gift of their lives.
We have found it can be very meaningful to
remember these friends and loved ones with a gift that expresses our
gratitude to God for their lives. You may do so through a gift to
one of the Westminster Endowment Funds:
Mission Endowment: Aid for the needy;
development of new mission activities and projects.
Education Endowment: Support high quality Christian Education
activities.
Facilities Endowment: Support the maintenance of Westminster's
physical facilities.
Music & Worship Endowment: Enrich the spiritual life of the
church by supporting dynamic music activities.
Special Ministries Endowment: Support leadership training and
ministries beyond current budget abilities.
General Purpose Endowment: Flexible endowment to meet new and
unique opportunities available to the congregation.
Recognition will be made in worship on May 27. In
order to allow time to prepare, please send the following
information with your gift of any amount payable to the Westminster
Foundation by May 23 to Westminster Presbyterian Church,
2110 Sheridan Blvd., Lincoln, NE 68502.
In gratitude to God for the life of ______________.
Optional: Branch of Military: ____________________.
WWII Korea
Vietnam Gulf Iraq
Other:_________
I/We would like to make a gift of $____________ for the : (please
check)
___$10 ___$25 ___$50 ___$100 ___Other
□ Mission Endowment
□ Education Endowment
□ Music and Worship Endowment
□ Facilities Endowment
□ Special Ministries Endowment
□ General Purpose Endowment
From: (Your name or family names)_____________________
Serving Today:
USHERS: Jenny Amend, Rob Baltensperger, Roberta Bergeron,
Alexandra Cass, Penny Ford, Dorrie Gage, Keith Garrett, Dottie Hof,
George Klems, Judith Klems, Todd Peterson.
DEACONS: Nancy Stuckey, Kevin Pope, Terry Genrich, Tony Chapp
GREETERS: Samantha Davis/Kathy Collins
HOSTS: Larry and Vicki Jurgens/Jane Allman
ACOLYTES: Skyler Berringer/Jake Kerns
CHURCH SACRAMENTS The next communion will be June 3rd.
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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