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"I am the vine,
you are the branches..." |
Join us following 10:30 worship today for a pot luck luncheon
and book sale in Fellowship Hall. Games and a bounce house will be
on the south parking lot near the Garden Room! Everyone is
welcome to stay and enjoy the food, fun and fellowship!
Remember in Prayer
Welcome to Scout Pack 61
which is being introduced at 10:30 worship today.
Welcome to new members joining Westminster today.
At 8:00 a.m. worship: Shari Johnson and Matt Wood
At 10:30 a.m. worship:
Katie Baltensperger
Kim and Mary Beth Johnson
April and Justin Douglas
Brad and Kristin Rief
Joyce and Jud Douglas
Lisa Smith
On the Calendar
Today
Genesis Sunday,
Recognizing Scout Pack
61, New Members, Pot Luck Lunch, Games,
5:00 p.m. Presbytery's Ice Cream
Festival
6:00 p.m. Youth Group
September 2 Communion |
Join A Small Group!
Join a "Living a Life That Matters" small group
today! Groups begin in September, but you can save your spot now.
Check us out in the Garden Room for more information.
Financial Peace University
This 13-week financial class begins Wednesday, September 5, 6:30 -
8:30 p.m. The registration fee of $89 can be turned in or mailed to
the church office no later than September 1. Call Brenda or Dallas
Waggoner, 484-5048, with any questions.
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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2007 Church Budget Pledge Report
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2007 Paid to Date |
2007 Total Pledged |
% of Pledged
Paid to Date |
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$491,910 |
$777,608 |
63.26% |
Thank You!
Dear Westminster, thanks for being such a great NEIGHBOR! The Cedars
Boys Home was overwhelmed by our housewarming shower for them. Each
of the eleven young man carried a new backpack to school on Monday
complete with school supplies and a few goodies. They also received
brand new bedding and bath towels to start their new lives in their
new home. Please keep our newest neighbors in your prayers.
Adult
Education
9:00 a.m. Sunday Mornings
Today - 9:00 a.m. - Fellowship Hall A
Rev. Sara Dingman -"Being
Presbyterian." Perhaps you're
considering joining the
Presbyterian church. Or perhaps
you've been a lifelong
Presbyterian - baptized, confirmed,
even married in a
Presbyterian church - and now it's time
to examine more
closely what Presbyterians believe.
Come to this interactive
class where we'll discuss
Presbyterian beliefs in a
simple and starightforward way.
Coming in
September...
In conjunction with our eco-fair in September,
Adult Education is proud to present a series of seminars from
experts in energy sources and planet conservation.
Sept 2 - Mark Whitehead,
President of Whitehead Oil, "What
You and the
Petroleum Industry can do today to be
responsible
stewards of the Environment." Mark will
discuss the
business aspects of the oil industry including
current
misunderstandings regarding gasoline distribution
and pricing.
Sept 9 - Ecology Fair -
no seminar. Come join the church in
investigating ways
to lessen your ecological footprint.
Sept. 16 - Dr. Jerry
Hudgins, Chair of Electrical Engineering at
the University of
Nebraska will present "Sustainable
Energy and
Realistic Constraints" in which he will look at
the future of
renewable energy sources.
Sept. 23 - Marian Langan,
Director of the Spring Creek
Audubon Center will
present "Nebraska's Tallgrass
Prairie: History or
Legacy?" where she will discuss the
role of the prairie
in Nebraska's history as well as the
challenges to the
future of the grasslands.
Sept. 30 - Dr. John Janovy
- Varner Professor of Biological
Sciences and author
of One Minute Ecologist, will
discuss his work.
Westminster Bible Class
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9:00 a.m.-Sundays -Parlor
Westminster Bible Class follows the weekly Bible Study
series, THE PRESENT WORD.
We welcome visitors and
new members. In addition
to special music today, Steve
Solomon will lead the
study.
 New
friendships and insights are yours in..
"CROSSROADS"
Sundays - 9:00 a.m. - Library
These young adults
(18-30's) invite you to join them every
Sunday morning at 9:00
a.m. in the library for Bible study,
great discussions, and
Christian fellowship!
On September 9, "Crossroads" will begin the 8 week study
of the book, "Living A
Life That Matters," by Harold S.
Kushner. This promises to
be an excellent study and the
book is available for
purchase. Rev. Sara Dingman is
providing a study guide
as well. We encourage you to sign
up in the Garden room and
become part of "Crossroads!"
ATTENTION MOMS and DADS:
Ever feel like you are alone in this never-ending journey of
parenthood? Wondering if anyone else deals with the same issues you
do? Issues like discipline, communication, accountability, peer
pressure, and more? If so, we NEED YOU to participate in this 3 week
series of conversations on parenting issues! Gene and Bess
Armstrong, with their many experiences as parents, grandparents, a
former high school principal, and former preschool teacher will lead
us through this insightful journey.
WOW Wednesdays - August 29th, September 5th
and 12th.
6:30 - 7:30 p.m. Fellowship Hall A
What does Westminster mean to you?
Take that thought and remember that the
Second Century Campaign is about
bringing that gift to the next generation. |
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, Roger Betters, President of
the Nebraska Council on Economic Education will present the program.
Children's Choir and Handbell Choir Begins
Children's choir, Handbell choir, and preparation
for Children's Choir Fest has begun! Get on board! Rehearsals are on
Wednesdays.
Salt & Light:
6th - 8th 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 - 5th 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:
4th - 8th Graders - 5:15 - 6:00 p.m. -
Sanctuary
Masako Nakamura Bacon, director, Ringing Sundays: 9/16, 10/7,
11/11, 12/2
The Sr. Adult Fall Celebration
September 19-20
Calvin Crest Camp, Conference and Retreat Center
Join with friends and neighbors for a special two day "Fall
Celebration" planned especially for senior citizens. You'll have a
wonderful time of fellowship, learning, entertainment and worship.
Brochures with complete details are available in information rack
near Westminster's east entrance.
| Eco Tip # 4: The Web is giving new
life to old stuff by helping people give it away to people
who need or want to reuse it. Freecycle.org is a growing,
volunteer-driven movement (right here in Lincoln) that makes
it easy to clean out the house without filling up a
dumpster. Just list your stuff on their website, and before
you know it someone will e-mail you with a request to
collect it. Generally, the only rule is that everything must
be offered for free. Learn more ways of caring for our
planet at ECO-FAIR, Sunday, Sep 9. |
Ice Cream Music Fest - Tonight, 5 - 8 p.m., Antelope Park
Invite friends and join us for a Presbyterian outreach event hosted
by Westminster and other Lincoln Presbyterian churches. It's a fun
way to welcome fellowship and educate the public about our
Presbyterian faith, individual churches and our joint missions.
Included will be information booths, food, fun, games and free music
by No Better Cause and the String Beans. Free homemade ice cream
from the UN/L Dairy store will be offered. Hamburgers, hot dogs and
chips will be available for a small price.
Serving Today:
USHERS: Jenny Amend, Rob Baltensperger, Roberta Bergeron, Penny
Ford, Dorrie Gage, Keith Garrett, Dottie Hof, George Klems, Judith
Klems, Todd Peterson.
DEACONS: Brian Lammers, Kevin Bryson, Harry Wimer
GREETERS: Lisa DeBuse/Will Eckstrom
HOSTS: Ruth and Bob Morin/Gwen Hlava
ACOLYTES: Quinn Van Dyke-Ries/Lauren Larson
CHURCH SACRAMENTS The next communion will be
September 2nd. Baptism will be October 14th,
please call Marge 475-6702, by September 19th.
Worshipers are Invited to join in a
time of hospitality and Christian fellowship before 10:30 a.m.
worship. Coffee, juice and donut holes are provided by Food and
Festivities Ministry in the Garden Room. Following 10:30 worship
today, a pot luck luncheon will be in Fellowship Hall, and games in
the south parking lot near the Garden Room. Join us for fun, food
and fellowship!
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 |
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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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