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"I am the vine,
you are the branches..." |
Remember in Prayer
Baptisms: Talan Douglas, son of
Ellie Everett & Justin Olmstead; Norah Kay, daughter of
Heather and Matt Schmidt.
Comfort for the family and friends of Jerry Mapes who died
July 30th; for Dana Cole and Pat Sinkey on the death of his father
and her brother, Jack Cole who died on July 29.
Ice Cream Reception Today!
In honor of the Creative Arts Camp children we will have an ice
cream reception following 10:30 a.m. worship today outside of the
east entrance. In case of rain, we will celebrate in the Garden
Room.
Big thanks to the teachers and helpers (decoration, shepherds,
classroom, snacks & donations). Sixty three children had a
wonderful time because of your generosity. You made Creative Arts
Camp very special!
On the Calendar
Today
Communion, Ice Cream Social
August 12
Baptism, New Member Class begins
August 14
Youth Group Lock-In (Grades 9 -12)
August 19
Stephen Ministry Recognition, Taizé
August 26
Genesis Sunday, Presbytery's Ice Cream Festival |
Genesis Sunday-August 26th
Invite a Friend to Church!
 "Whom shall I send, and who will go for us?" "Here I am, Lord, Is
it I, Lord?" are the words we sing in unison in the popular song
"Here I Am, Lord." It is a favorite song of mine and is usually
accompanied with a lump in my throat. I believe everyone should
have the opportunity to sing this song with us and feel the power of
those words. Invite a friend to Westminster Church on Genesis
Sunday, August 26th as we celebrate a new year at Westminster.
Westminster Bible Class is planning a special program at 9:00 a.m.
After 10:30 worship, there will be games for children including a
bouncy house, duck pond, bean bag toss and more! We'll also have a
pot luck lunch with a variety of good food and fellowship. Watch for
more information.
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2007 Church Budget Pledge Report |
| 2007 Paid
to Date |
2007 Total
Pledged |
% of
Pledges Paid to Date |
|
$459,690.44 |
$777,608 |
59.12% |
Adult
Education
9:00 a.m. Sunday Mornings
"Faith, Doubt, Intimations and Dilemmas:
Ways of Thinking About Life"
Today:-
Bob McCallister, former Dean of Doane
College, Lincoln, invites you
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 about God from
tradition to reason, and
where we begin understanding our
relationship to God.
August 12 - Pearlington Report
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Come hear about
the adult mission trip of building, caring
and praying during
the last Pearlington trip. Members of the
mission team will
share their experiences with the
congregation.
August 19 - "Whom shall I send, and who will go
for us?"
Join New Member Ministry in
learning how to invite our
friends and acquaintances to Westminster.
August 26 -
Genesis Sunday (no seminar)
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 Bill North
 "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!
 The
Second Century Campaign is not just about updating the
building, it is about leaving the next generation a place to
gather, commune and join together to fulfill the will of
God.
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"Ice Cream Music Fest"
Westminster has joined other Lincoln Presbyterian churches in
planning an outreach event to create a Presbyterian identity in the
community. The ice cream and musical festival is set for August 26th
from 5:00 - 8:00 p.m. in Antelope Park. Included will be food, fun
and games for children and adults, music, and an opportunity to
share our faith with the Lincoln community. Hamburgers, hotdogs, chips and
a drink will be offered for a small
price. Free homemade ice cream from the UNL Dairy store will be
provided. Music will be provided by No Better Cause, the String
Beans and local Presbyterian musicians. Come, and invite your
friends and neighbors!
Eco Tip #1: When you're at the grocery store, try to
avoid single serving and multi pack food items. Their
excessive packaging is extremely wasteful. Instead buy food
in bulk and store it in small resealable containers. Bonus
points: bring your own reusable bag to carry home your
groceries.
More tips at Westminster's ECO FAIR on Sunday morning,
September 9. We hope you'll join us! |
New Member Class Begins August 12
Journeying Together, a three week new member class will begin
Sunday, August 12th at 9:00 a.m. The class will become members
of Westminster August 26th. If you would like to join the class
and/or are interested in becoming a member of Westminster please
call Marge at 475-6702, mark the ritual of friendship pad, or speak
to Rev. Dingman or Rev. Davis following worship
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 Rev. Sara Dingman will present a
Bible study.Help us with a Housewarming Shower
We're having a housewarming shower for our new neighbors!
Eleven youth - middle and high school ages - will be moving into
the Cedars Boys Group Home at 1911 So. 20th about August 19th.
Will you join in this shower by bringing school supplies or making
a small donation for new towels and bed linens? Please bring your
items to the Garden Room on Sundays, August 12th and August
19th. Check the August Messenger for suggested school supplies.
Needed and Thanks -
The People's City Mission Distribution
Center needs plastic grocery bags to help hungry clients take home
food. The next time you're near 21st & N, please donate your used
grocery bags. And thanks for supporting our mission partner!
Thanks to the Westministerites who prepared and served dinner at
Matt Talbot's Kitchen and Outreach Friday night! All are welcome
to join us next time. Sign-up sheets with details are on the south
wall of the Garden Room.
Westminster Couples Bridge Correction
A new round of bridge will begin on September 11 (not September
25) at 6:30 p.m. Please call Glen and Francie Knosp at 420-2424 to
confirm that you will be part of the group.
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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: 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, Brian Lammers, Harry Wimer
GREETERS: Tom Champoux / Jennifer Strand
HOSTS: Ginger and Jim Nissen / Jane Allman
ACOLYTES: Quinn Baillie / Sophie Baillie
CHURCH SACRAMENTS The next communion will be
September 2nd. Baptism will be September 9th,
please call Marge 475-6702, by August 22nd.
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 |
|
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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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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