The Vine September 2, 2007

2007 Church Budget Pledge Report
2007 Paid to Date	2007 Total Pledged	% of Pledged Paid to Date
$497,197	$777,608	63.94%

 The September newsletter, The Second Century Messenger is now available on the web: www.westminsterlincoln.org.

Adult Education
9:00 a.m. Sunday Mornings

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 9 - Ecology Fair - no seminar. Come to Westminster and
           learn simple ways to enjoy the bounty of the earth and how
           to protect its beauty.  25 (plus) earth-friendly organizations
           will share their ecological story.   

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 Ten Minute Ecologist, will
           discuss his work.

 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 class today is Jerry
          Harrenstein.


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!"

Your continued response to our Second    Century campaign is truly appreciated.   To date the campaign has received a    little over $400,000 in donations.      Westminster will  greatly benefit from    the gifts of those who pledged.

Cookie bakers needed!  September 30^th is Friendship Home's Safe Quarters Sunday, and we want to offer a cookie reception after 10:30 worship. Please see Pastor Sara if you would be willing to bake and decorate 2 dozen sugar cookies. Thanks!

Presbyterian Women: please mark your calendars for Sunday, September 23^rd. With a national history of more than 200 years, and more than 300,000 members, you are part of a powerful network of women who support the great mission of PC(USA). We want to recognize YOU and YOUR CIRCLE during the 10:30 worship service on Sep 23! See Pastor Sara for more details.

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      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: 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

Adult Choir and Handbells We welcome singers to join the Westminster Choir for rehearsals beginning Wednesday, September 5, 7:30-0:00 p.m. in the choir room.
 

Anyone interested in ringing handbells please contact Masako for information prior to the first rehearsal, md@westminsterlincoln.org or 475-6702 x 111. The Westminster Carillon will begin rehearsals September 5, 6:20-7:20 p.m. in the Sanctuary.

 

The Sr. Adult Fall Celebration, Sept. 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 the information rack near Westminster's east entrance.

Eco Tip #5: When it comes time to pick up after your beloved pooch, choose a biodegradable bag instead of regular plastic. Otherwise, you are wrapping one of nature's quickest degrading substances in something that takes up to 100 years to decompose. Learn how you and Lassie can care for our planet at ECO-FAIR, Sunday, September 9^th.

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Former PC(USA) Moderator
Rev. Dr. Jack Rogers
Will Bring His Powerful Message
of Inclusivity to Lincoln

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: John Clark, Jeremy Gegg, Ken Kutscher
GREETERS: Randy Ewing/Susan Jackson
HOSTS: Bob and Jean Carol Murphy/Shelley Kuzma
ACOLYTES: Jordan Champoux/Shayla McNear

CHURCH SACRAMENTS The next communion will be October7th. Baptism will be October 14^th, please call Marge 475-6702, by September 19^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.