<i>The Vine</i> July 1, 2007

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

Remember in Prayer Congratulations to Nancy Pierce and Robert Davis who were married June 23.
Comfort for Jan Clark and Family on the death of her mother, Alta Montgomery; Stanley Rediger and Family on the death of her father, Paul Stryson.
Hospitalized: Jean Patoka in Omaha

July 9-13, 2007 9:00-Noon VBS is sure to be a big SPLASH this year! Join the fun as we surf through the scriptures! We'll have wet and wild games, super music, creative crafts, exciting science, cool snacks and so much more! If your child is not signed up yet, you can still register them by calling Betsy, 475-6702.

On the Calendar
Today         Communion
July 9-13    9:00 a.m. - Noon     Vacation Church School
July 15       7:30 p.m.    Taizé
                    8:15 p.m.    Family Swim Party - Star City Shores
July 30-August 3    9:00 - 11:30 a.m.    Creative Arts Camp

Mission for the Whole Family Westminster has a wonderful opportunity to share with you! On the second and third Friday evenings of each month, 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 are for the second and third Fridays in July and continues through 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.

2007 Church Budget Pledge Report

2007 Paid to Date 2007 Total Pledged % of Pledges Paid to Date

$412,142 $777,608 53%

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Adult Education
9:00 a.m. Sunday Mornings

Serving One; Serving Many Do our mission projects really make an impact? Do we ameliorate the needs of only a few individuals or does our work have broader impact in the communities we serve? In July, the adult education seminar will take a brief look at Westminster's mission projects. Each of the seminars will include a brief history, the current status of the mission project and the goals for the future. Included in this seminar: the final installment of our look at the Sheridan community, a look at our Lohmen relationship, a report from the Pearlington mission team, and we'll have representatives from four separate missions to stop hunger in our community.

Today : "Tell What You Think Westminster or its Members
               Might Do to Serve the Neighborhood"
July 8: "Lohmen in the 1^st Person" - Learn how and why
              you and every Westminsterite benefits from our 20 year
               mission partnership with a tiny village in East Germany.
July 29 and Aug. 5: "Faith, Doubt, Intimations and
               Dilemmas: Ways of Thinking About Life" - Bob
               McCallister, former President of Doane College and
               ordained Methodist minister, is inviting you to
                participate in a two week series where you will look for
                ways to discover your personal theology. This seminar
                will help you more clearly define your understanding of
                God and how God works in your daily life. Topics will
                include how we talk abut God from tradition to reason,
                and where we begin understanding our relationship to
                God.

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 Dr. Bud
               Tenney.

"CROSSROADS"
Sundays - 9:00 a.m. - Library
This group of young adults (18-30's) will give you
Christian fellowship, Bible study, new direction, and a
                   bit of fun as well! Please come and join
                   "CROSSROADS" - an excellent meeting, study, and
                   Christian experience for you!

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!

Thank you for being faithful
to Westminster's
Second Century Campaign.

Summer Knit Together
Wednesdays, 6:30 - 8:30 p.m. in the LibraryIn 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.

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, Lee Nyberg, Harry Seward, Dan Wherry, Judy White (Moderator), Harry Wimer or Barbara Wright-Chollet.

Men's Tuesday Fellowship Breakfasts All men are invited for a Continental breakfast each Tues

day morning at 6:45 in the Parlor. A program follows at 7:00. We dismiss by 8:00. This Tuesday Rev. Dr. Andrew McDonald will lead us in a Bible study.

                    Beach Party:
    Surfing Through The Scriptures!
    July 9-13, 2007 9:00 a.m. - Noon

Supplies needed - please bring the following items 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)

             CREATIVE ARTS CAMP
JULY 30-AUGUST 3, 9:00-11:30 a.m.
    Kindergarten - 5th Grade (this fall)
     $25 per child / $50 max per family
           Scholarships are available.

Traveling Creatively through God's World Join us for this fun camp with arts, dance, drama, and music. You will enjoy traveling through many different countries and experiencing their culture. Every morning the children will gather together to hear God's word and the day's destination. Each class will be led by an expert of the area. Come on board! Please register at the registration desk in the Garden Room, or contact Masako (475-6702x111 or md@westminsterlincoln.org).

HELP! - If you are available to help with camp, please let Masako know. We need help with registrations, snacks, and Sunday, August 5^th ice cream servers.

OTHER NEEDS: SMALL PLASTIC BOWLS (variety), WHITE OR LIGHT COLOR MEN'S LONG-SLEEVE SHIRTS ( just need the sleeve), POPSICLE STICKS, and FABRIC SCRAPS (any kind).

Westminster Summer Office Hours
Through August 31^st

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

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: Jeremy Gegg, John Clark, Ken Kutscher
GREETERS: Bill Eckstrom/Susie Hughes
HOSTS: Chan and Nancy Tyrrell/Rex and Wilma Messersmith
ACOLYTES: Skyler Berringer/Shayla McNear

CHURCH SACRAMENTS The next communion will be August 5^th. Baptism will be August 12^th, please call Marge 475-6702, by July 25^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.

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

The Vine July 1, 2007