The Vine June 3, 2007

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

June 3, 2007

Francy Scheele on the death of her sister Sydna Farley.
Congratulations to Westminster's 2007 High School Graduates:
                            Elliott Cain               Sam Ross
          Matthew Clare         Peter Rowe
          Andy Darnell           Allison Schorr
                             Nic Genrich             Ted Stuckey
                             Taylor Howerter      Tyler Tomlinson
                             Patrick Kirkland      Spencer Wolfe

We welcome guest organist/director Dr. Gerald Holbrook, a recent graduate of UNL with a DMA in Organ Performance.

Adult Education
9:00 a.m. Sunday Mornings

June 3      Ed Zimmer, City of Lincoln Preservation Planner,
                   "History of Westminster's Neighborhood"
June 10    Lincoln Police Captain Bob Wilhelm, in charge of
                   the city's southwest area, and People's City Mission
                   Associate Director Jerry Owen, "Neighborhood's
                   Need for Social Services"
June 17    Dr. Gwen Bell, Assistant Principal, Prescott
                   Elementary School, "Needs of the School that Serves
                   the Westminster Neighborhood"
June 24    NO CLASS - PRESBYTERIANS IN THE PARK -
                   Antelope Park
July 1       "Tell What You Think Westminster or its Members
                  Might  Do to Serve the Neighborhood"

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 today is Rev. Sara
          Dingman.
         

"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 fellowship
          and time to study God's word!        

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Nomination Forms Available 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.

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.

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.

Coming in September...
Westminster will begin a new churchwide small group experience based on Rabbi Harold Kushner's bestseller "Living a Life That Matters." For eight weeks small groups will draw on Kushner's stories, on current events, and above all on the biblical story of Jacob -- the worldy trickster who evolves into a man of God -- and address some of the most persistent dilemmas of the human condition.

Registration will begin Sunday, August 26. Small groups will start meeting the week of Sunday, September 9. At this time Small Group Ministry is recruiting small group leaders. Could God be calling you to shepherd a small group? We will offer special training sessions for small group leaders on Sunday mornings in July. Please see Kathy Collins or Pastor Sara if you would like to get involved early!

Now is the BEST time to begin          your gift toward Westminster's          Second Century Campaign.

 

Lost and Found Several coats, insulated mugs and miscellaneous items have been left at Westminster. Are you missing yours? Have the receptionist help you check the Lost & Found closet to see if your lost item is there. We will donate them to the City Mission if not claimed.
 

Help Us With the                   Vacation Bible School                           Beach Party Please bring and deposit in collection box near east entrance:       • Empty toilet paper or paper towel tubes (need 275)       • Small baby food jars (need 60-75)       • 14 ½ oz. tin cans (need 60-75)       • Empty cereal boxes (need 60-75)       • Empty square tissue boxes (need 60-75)

          Men's Tuesday Fellowship Breakfasts
All men are invited for a  Continental breakfast ($2 & FREE to 1^st Timers), each Tuesday morning at 6:45 in the Parlor. A program follows at 7:00. We dismiss by 8:00. This Tuesday, Rev. Ellen Davis will lead us in a Bible study.

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

  3^rd Annual Classic Car Event Bring your classic car or truck to Westminster June 17th at 9:00 a.m. for our Classic Car Event. It's a time of fellowship and fun. After the 10:30 a.m. service those who wish can join us in going for a short drive followed by lunch (location to be decided). If interested, contact Michael and Freda Gregg 423-3236, tobarcooran@aol.com; or Steve and Susie Hughes 783-2012, skh@navix.net.

            You are Invited
                     to
      Presbyterians in the Park

           Antelope Park - at the Band Shell
                  Sunday, June 24^th

                  10:30 a.m. Worship in the great outdoors!

               Dress is casual ~ don't forget:
      ☼  your sunglasses and/or a hat, water bottle
      ☼  a lawn chair and/or blanket to sit on (benches available, but may
            be in direct sunlight)
      ☼  a side dish or dessert according to your last name (see below)

     11:30 a.m. Potluck at the Auld Recreation Center!
     ☼  Meat will be provided (free will offering)
     ☼  Westminster will provide drinks, utensils and plates

     Please bring:
            A-M: dessert (w/serving spoon)
             N-Z: salad/side dish (w/serving spoon)

     Remember:
          +  There will be an 8:00 a.m. service in the Chapel.
          +  Westminster Bible Class will meet at 9:00 in the Parlor.
          + There will be NO Sunday School at 9:00 or 10:30 worship service
              at Westminster that Sunday.

Serving Today:
USHERS: Jenny Amend, Rob Baltensperger, Roberta Bergeron, Alexandra Cass, Penny Ford, Dorrie Gage, Keith Garrett, Dottie Hof, Tom Smith, Carolyn Otte, Todd Peterson
DEACONS: Brian Lammers, Kevin Bryson, Harry Wimer
GREETERS: Keith Schafer/Eliza Sams
HOSTS: Bob and Jean Carol Murphy/Gwen Hlava
ACOLYTES: Quinn Billie/Sophia Baillie
CHURCH SACRAMENTS The next communion will be July 1^st. Baptism will be July 8^th, please call Marge 475-6702, by June 20^th.

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.