The Vine August 19, 2007

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

     Maureen Allman             Dottie Hof                   Mary Metzger
     Bess Armstrong             Herb Hopkins             Tamera Minnick
     Jody Batten                    Terri Horst                   Scott Nelson
     Barbara Cobb                Susie Hughes            Dwayne Odvody
     Nancy Davis                   Mike Jeffrey                Dalyce Ronnau
     Judy Ehlers                     Ruth Jewell                 Judy Seward
     Arnita Endacott              Jeri Kelley                   Karen Stevens
     Judge Don Endacott      Mike Kelley                 Nancy Stuckey
     Mary Lou Fredrickson    Sheila Kepler             Nadine Thurber
     Dorrie Gage                    Martha Kingsbury      Claire Titus
     Dorothy Glen                   Francie Knosp           Teri Van Cleave
     Pat Hackley                     Nancy Leavitt             Jim White
     Marijane Hancock          Steve Lloyd                 Kaye Wolfe
     Jerry Harrenstein            Cyndy Maddux

           OCCASIONAL DRIVERS NEEDED:
Our deacons need our help! We have lots of elderly church members who would love to worship with us on Sunday mornings, but cannot get here on their own. They live in different parts of town. Starting in September, once a month or every six weeks would you be willing to help transport someone to/from 10:30 worship? Please contact Pastor Sara, Nancy Stuckey or Brian Lammers if you'd like to learn more.

Adult Education
9:00 a.m. Sunday Mornings

Today - "Whom shall I send, and who will go for us?"
          9:00 a.m. - Fellowship Hall A
          Join New Member Ministry and Rev. Dr. Andrew
          McDonald in learning how to invite our friends and
          acquaintances to Westminster.

August 26 - Genesis Sunday - An Adult Education class will
           be provided by Pastor Sara Dingman.

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 Karla Cooper
.

"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...
September 2007 Eco-fair (Sept. 9) and Adult Education series. Come see how you can "lighten your ecological footprint." Speakers will include Dr. Jerry Hudgins, Chair of Electrical Engineering at the University of Nebraska; Dr. John Janovy, Varner Professor of Biological Sciences at the University of Nebraska; Mark Whitehead, President of Whitehead Oil and Marion Langan, President of the Spring Creek Prairie Audubon Society. Later this fall, National Geographic photographer, Joel Sartore.

Giving often requires sacrifice and determination. Stay determined to remain on track to fulfill your Second Century Campaign pledge. God is determined to bless Westminster for the gifts we bestow upon Him.

 

Volunteers Needed for Security We need volunteers to staff the reception area desk and to walk and monitor the halls and classrooms on Sunday mornings. The goal is a safe environment at Westminster. Please call Cheryl at 475-6702 or Roger Van Cleave at 483-5211.

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        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. Ellen Davis will present a Bible study.

         Children's Choir and Handbell Choir Begins Children's choir, Handbell choir rehearsals and preparation for Children's Choir Fest begins Wednesday, August 22! Get on board!

Salt & Light: 6^th - 8^th Graders - 6:30 - 7:15 p.m. - Choir Rm.
     Boyd Bacon, director;
     Singing Sundays: 9/23, 10/7, 10/28, 11/18, 12/9

Alleluia! Amen!: K - 5^th Graders - 6:30 - 7:25 p.m. - Rm. 210
     Jill Richmond, director;
     Singing Sundays: 9/9, 9/30, 10/7, 11/11, 12/9

Cherub Choir: 3 yrs. - Pre K - 6:30 - 7:25 p.m. - Rm. 210E
     Susan Zander, director;
     Singing Sundays: 9/30, 10/7, 12/9

Youth Bells: 4^th - 8^th Graders - 5:15 - 6:00 p.m. - Sanctuary
     Masako Nakamura Bacon, director,
     Ringing Sundays: 9/16, 10/7, 11/11, 12/2

Couples Bridge The fun will begin at 6:30 p.m. Sept. 11 with an evening of fellowship and getting reacquainted over the bridge table. We will play from 6:30 - 8:30 p.m. and enjoy dessert and friends. The groups and pairings for the year will be distributed. Register your intent to play with the group and be present Sept. 11 by calling Glen and Francie Knosp, 420-2424 by September 1^st. Bring a partner and join us. We guarantee good company. Good cards are another matter!
 

Eco Tip #3: Lose the Tie! Here's another reason to dress casually at work: People who don't wear ties to work during the summertime can reduce the setting on the air conditioner by 3 degrees. That can make a big difference!    More tips at Westminster's ECO-FAIR, Sunday Sep 9!

Please come celebrate on Sunday, August 26, the beginning of the new program year.

8:00 a.m.
Worship and Communion
          "Invite a Friend" to come along

9:00 a.m.
Westminster Bible Class, Steve Solomon leading and
     special music
               Adult Ed Class led by Rev. Sara Dingman
                        Faith Village (K-5th)
                              Confirmation, Middle School & High School
                               Orientation
                                           Crossroads

10:30 a.m.
Worship
          Preschool Sunday School & Faith Village
                   "Invite a Friend" to come along
                             Scout Troop to be re-chartered
                                          New Member Class

After 10:30 worship there will be games for kids including a bounce house, duck pond, bean bag toss and more.

Food, Fun and Festivities will provide a "light lunch" which includes hot dogs for the children and they ask that the congregation bring salads and desserts. Those whose last name begins with A-M are to bring desserts and N-Z are to bring salads.

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Food, Fun, and Faith

Join us next Sunday, Aug 26th from 5 pm to 8 pm as Westminster and other Lincoln Presbyterian churches host the "Ice Cream Music Fest - dished up by the Presbyterian churches in Lincoln."

The festival, an outreach event to create a Presbyterian identity in the community, is a fun and engaging way to welcome, offer fellowship, and educate the public about our Presbyterian faith, our individual churches, and our joint missions.

The Ice Cream Music Fest will include food, fun and games for children and adults, and a free music concert. Visitors to the festival can enjoy a hot-off-the-grill picnic dinner of hamburgers or hot dogs with chips and a soft drink from the HyVee's mobile caterer for a small price and then have dessert on us! Festival goers will be treated to free homemade ice cream from the UN/L Dairy store, along with the gooey topping of their choice. Church and mission information booths will provide information about our churches and their mission projects.

Headlining the free music program are No Better Cause, an  award winning Christian pop/rock/funk a cappella group, and the String Beans, a family friendly mixture of children's music that includes rock, country, blues, pop, polka and rap. Local Presbyterian musicians will also perform.

Invite your friends and neighbors and join in this great opportunity
 to "dish up" awareness about our church and our faith at the
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 "Ice Cream Music Fest"

Sunday, August 26th  -  Antelope Park  -  5 to 8 p.m.

You Are Invited 10th Annual BBQ & Quilt Auction at Calvin Crest Sunday, August 26 Quilts on display at 10 a.m., BBQ Dinner 12-1:30 p.m. $7.50 Adults, $4.50 Children 4-9 Quilt Auction at 1:30 p.m. Proceeds benefit Calvin Crest projects & programs

Serving Today:

USHERS: Jan Clark, Bob Dawson, Alex Freeman, Shayne Guyer, Larry Jurgens, Bob Morey, Ginny Rohrbaugh, Stacey Sipp, Dorrie Gage, Alisha Stokes.
DEACONS: Nancy Stuckey, Kevin Pope, Terry Genrich
GREETERS: Kathy Collins/Samantha Davis
HOSTS: Cathie and Dave Miller/Rose Ann Dowty
ACOLYTES: Blythe Guyer/Charlotte Guyer

CHURCH SACRAMENTS The next communion will be September 2^nd. Baptism will be September 9^th, please call Marge 475-6702, by August 22^nd.

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.