The Vine June 17, 2007

"I am the vine,
      you are the branches..."
June 17, 2007

Remember in Prayer
Congratulations to Kia and Jon Colborn on the birth of a baby girl, June 6th. Great grandmother is Gentry Colborn.

               You're Invited to Presbyterians in the Park
       Sunday, June 24th - 10:30 a.m.
        Worship in the great Outdoors!

      
Antelope Park - at the Band Shell
 

Dress is casual ~ don't forget:
          ☼  your sunglasses and/or a hat, water bottle

         
 a lawn chair and/or blanket (benches available, but may
                be in direct sunlight)

     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
                with Rabbi Emmanuel as lesson leader.
          +   NO other Sunday School Class will meet
that day.

On the Calendar
Today   9:30 a.m.
    Classic Car Event
              7:30 p.m.
     Taizé
June 24 10:30 a.m.
Presbyterians in the Park
July 9-13 9:00 a.m. - Noon  Vacation Church School
July 30-August 3 9:00 - 11:30 a.m.
Creative Arts Camp

Garden Fair
Stop by the east entry and see what treasures the Garden Fair has. Garden Fair runs June through September. Donors and shoppers are welcome. What is earned goes 100% to mission.

SILENT MOVIE WITH LIVE ORGAN MUSIC
& Young Organists' Competition Winner Recital
JUNE 20, 7:30 p.m.
There are many organ concerts and hymnfestivals in Lincoln June 18-20 for the American Guild of Organists Regional Convention "Winds on the Prairie." Westminster Presbyterian Church will be hosting the Young Organists' Competition on Monday. The winner will give a recital this Wednesday. A Silent Movie with LIVE organ accompaniment will follow. As a host church, Westminster has received the comp tickets for the Wednesday concert. There are still some free tickets available. Please pick up at the receptionist desk or ask Boyd or Masako (475-6702x111). The regular admission is $15. Enjoy the retro movie & music!

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. Applications and renewal requests should be returned to Westminster by July 15.
 
2007 Church Budget Pledge Report
2007
Paid to Date
2007 Total Pledged % of Pledges
Paid to Date
$392,380 $777,608 50.46%

Adult Education
9:00 a.m. Sunday Mornings

Westminster's Neighborhood & Its Needs
A series of seminars to familiarize you with Westminster's neighborhood and its needs, and to stimulate your thinking on how we might serve people of the neighborhood.

Today 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. - Parlor
          Westminster Bible Class follows the weekly Bible Study
          series, THE PRESENT WORD. We welcome visitors and
          new members. Leading the study today is Mr. Charles
          Yost
, Greek Orthodox Church of the Annunciation.

"CROSSROADS" - 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!

Assistant Wedding Coordinator Needed
Westminster's wedding coordinator, Linda Burchard, needs an assistant who will be available to coordinate weddings when she is unavailable. Please contact the church office 475-6702, if interested. The coordinator meets with the bride before the wedding (approximately 6 weeks) to discuss the plans for the wedding day. A list of duties for rehearsal and wedding day is available in the church office.

Mission for the Whole Family

Westminster has a wonderful opportunity to share with you! On Friday evenings, we serve dinner to Lincoln's homeless and working poor at The Gathering Place (1448 E Street). All of the food and drinks are provided - we simply help serve dinner and clean up. Dinner is 5:00-6:00, and the total time commitment is approximately 4:30 - 6:30 p.m.

Would you and your family, or your group of friends, your PW Circle, Small Group or Men's Fellowship Group (or any other group!) like to volunteer one Friday afternoon? It works best to have a group of 5-6 people serving, but there have also been small groups of 4 and large groups of 8.

Openings begin Friday July 6 and go throughout all the Fridays in autumn. You can sign up to volunteer either individually or as a group. A team leader is helpful. Children who can do something simple like handing out plates or bread are very welcome to help serve, as long as a parent supervises.

It is so rewarding to help our "neighbors in need." So take a risk and sign up today! Do see Pastor Sara with any questions.

         
                Don't forget to be faithful
                to Westminster's Second
                Century Campaign.

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. 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.

Help With the Vacation Bible School
Beach Party

Please bring to the collection box near east entrance:
   
• Empty toilet paper or paper towel tubes (need 275)

    • Small baby food jars (need 60-75)
    • 14 ˝ oz. tin cans (need 60-75)
    • Empty cereal boxes (need 60-75)
    • Empty square tissue boxes (need 60-75)

Taizé Worship Tonight
Taizé worship is this evening at 7:30 in the Chapel. It's a good way to finish Father's Day! All are welcome.

Men's Tuesday Fellowship Breakfasts
All men are invited for a Continental breakfast each Tuesday morning at 6:45 in the Parlor. A program follows at 7:00. We dismiss by 8:00. This Tuesday Tom Pappas will lead a Bible Study entitled "Profiting from the Prodigious, Profound and Profane Prodigal."

Summer Knit Together
Wednesdays, 6:30 - 8:30 p.m. in the Library
In conjunction with Outreach and Small Groups, Knit Together has started a summer group. We have a mission and spiritual growth focus in addition to knitting or other handwork. Come to learn to knit or bring any handwork. Questions? Francy Scheele--477-1102

         CREATIVE ARTS CAMP
                  July 30-August 3
                   9:00 -11:30 a.m.
              K - 5th Grade (this fall)
                    "Traveling Creatively Through God's World"
Let's explore together God's world. It is a mystery tour! Children will enjoy diverse activity with experts in each area. Get on board now!!! Registration forms are available in the information rack near the reception area or the west entrance and in the Messenger, or contact Masako (475-6702x111 or md@westminsterlincoln.org)

We need volunteers to help with this camp. If you're interested in helping, please contact Masako.

Westminster Summer Office Hours
Through August 31st

Monday - Friday 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Saturday 8:00 a.m. - Noon

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
GREETERS:
Marybell Avery/Kay Ballard
HOSTS:
Elb and Gen Schmidt/Jane Allman
ACOLYTE:
Blythe and Charlotte Guyer

CHURCH SACRAMENTS The next communion will be July 1st. Baptism will be August 12th, please call Marge 475-6702, by July 25th.

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
Pastor Reverend Dr. Andrew L. McDonald, x 110
Associate Pastor Reverend Sara Dingman, x 116
Parish Associate Reverend Ellen Davis, x117
Business Administrator Cheryl Rennick, x 105
Director of Fine Arts Boyd Bacon, x 111
Associate Director of Music and Fine Arts  Dr. Masako Nakamura, x 111
Preschool Director JoEllen Beil, x 103
Director of Children's Ministries Betsy Guyer, x 104
Administrative Secretary Marge Tomlinson, x 102
Receptionist/Secretary Jean Kutscher, x 101
Custodians/Maintenance Edina Bilic, Richard Gruenemeyer, Mehmedalija Plicanic