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"I am the vine,
you are the branches..." |
| May 13, 2007 |
Remember in Prayer
Baptism at 10:30 worship today:
Rachel Carolyn, daughter of Mark and
Karen Hoffman
Hospitalized: Tori Kerns, Susan Powers-Alexander
Comfort for the family and friends of Norman Leuthauser, who
died May 10th.
Pentecost Sunday is May 27th
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Wear Red!
Help us to celebrate the coming of the
Holy Spirit - who first came to the church in the symbol of
"tongues of fire."
(See Acts 2) |
On the Calendar
May 20 Confirmation
May 27 Pentecost Sunday - Wear Red! No
Sunday School
May 28 Memorial Day - building closed |
Jazz in June with Small
Groups
Come celebrate the beginning of Summer and the end of our Small
Group Spring study, "Listening for God" with an evening of
fun, fellowship and Jazz!
Tuesday, June 5th, 7 p.m.
(We'll meet at 6:30 p.m.-
Look for the huge bunch of yellow balloons!)
Where: Sheldon Memorial Art Gallery West Plaza
12th& R Streets
Kendra Shank, a distinctive New York-based vocalist will be the
featured musician for the evening. Bring a blanket, dinner or just
dessert to relax and enjoy an evening with new and old friends.
Invite friends, neighbors or relatives to join in the fun!
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.
Camp Scholarships
Available
Calvin Crest is receiving camp registrations from
many children and youth. Camp is designed to provide benefits
including spiritual growth, opportunity to experience new activities
and challenges, improved self-esteem through accomplishing unique
tasks, developing friendships with counselors and other campers and
more.
Presbyterian Outreach in Omaha has funds available to support
Christian Camping at Calvin Crest. Application forms are now
available at the receptionist desk. Completed applications should be
mailed to: Presbyterian Outreach, Inc., Attn: Camp Scholarships,
8447 Lake St., Omaha, NE 68134.
Adult
Education
9:00 a.m. Sunday Mornings
"Healing in Body and Spirit" -
Today:
"Life After the Greensburg Tornado" - FHABC
Kevin Stephenson
has been on-site in Greensburg,
KS since last
Saturday and has video footage, digital
photographs and
recorded interviews of Greensburg
residents.
Westminster hopes to mobilize a disaster response team
as soon as PDA can
facilitate volunteers. Financial and in-
kind donations will be
welcomed. According to Kevin the
people have an immediate
need for summer clothing, since
most adults and children
lost everything. As we assess the
needs of the Greensburg
residents, we will communicate
them with the Presbytery.
Donations may be brought to the
church. Our goal is to
hand-deliver them.
If you are interested in serving on the disaster response
team please contact Rev.
Sara Dingman,
sara@westminsterlincoln.org
or Ken Govaerts,
kgovaerts@earthlink.net.
May 20: "One Community, One Africa"
Blake Waggoner
offers a look at how we, as a Christian
community, can provide a
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: "How the Family Heals:
A Workshop."
Dr. Kathryn Govaerts and Judy
McAllister 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 Parrish
McDonald.
 "CROSSROADS"
Sundays - 9:00 a.m. - Library
These young adults (18-30's) get together every Sunday morning with
Dr. Gene Armstrong for in-depth biblical discussions reflecting on
the words of prominent theologians and scholars as they open their
minds to challenging issues. You are invited to join this time for
fellowship and to study God's word!
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 Tonight
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. |
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
at 7:00. We dismiss by 8:00. This Tuesday, Rev. Dr. Andrew McDonald will
lead a Bible study.
Westminster Club - May 29
On May 29th, Dave Tittarington, owner of Wild Bird
Habitat, will present the final program of the year on bird
watching. Here's a chance to learn how to increase you Life List of
bird sightings!
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,
because of Memorial Day, reservations must be called to the
Church Office by FRIDAY, MAY 25.
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.
SUMMER 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 send the following information below to the church or
drop it in the collection plate.
2.
Please join us for a 20-minute information meeting in the lounge
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 __________________________________________
Serving Today:
USHERS: Austen Adams, Kari
Andersen, Henry Cech, Lyle Hamilton, Cindy Hill, Jerry Hudgins,
Steve Johnson, Stan Mills, Matt Nyberg, Regi Schirmer, Ted Schirmer,
Sindy Thompson.
DEACONS: Kevin Bryson, Harry Wimer, Brian Lammers
GREETERS: Will Eckstrom/Randy Ewing
HOSTS: Cattie and Dave Miller/Barbara Cobb
ACOLYTES: Summers Stokes/Sarah Nyberg
CHURCH SACRAMENTS The next communion will be June 3rd.
Baptism will be June 10th, please call Marge 475-6702, by
May 16th.
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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