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"I am the vine,
you are the branches..." |
Remember in Prayer
Hospitalized:
Don Carlson at Madonna
"C" is for Christmas
a party for all ages
Celebrate the beginning of Advent with us as we start a new
tradition
at Westminster!
Today, 5:00 - 7:00 p.m.
in Fellowship Hall
All are welcome.
Chili, Cookies, Crafts, Caroling, Cocoa,
Community!
Brought to you by: Food Fun and Festivities
Ministry, Westminster Children, Youth and Families Ministry,
Stephen Ministry, Worship and Music Ministry,
Westminster Deacons, Member Care Ministry,
and Westminster Preschool
CHILDREN'S MUSICAL REHEARSALS
Next Sunday, children will share the story of Advent and Christmas,
"A Journey to Bethlehem" during 10:30 a.m. worship. Here is
the rehearsal schedule:
December 5 (Wednesday)
WOW musical preview 6:15-6:30 p.m.
Cole Hall
Rehearsal 6:30-7:25 p.m. Sanctuary (meet in Cole Hall)December
8 (Saturday)
Dress Rehearsal 10:30am-noon Sanctuary (meet in Cole Hall)December
9 (Sunday) Dressing 10:10am Cole Hall
Musical 10:30am Sanctuary
Don't forget to join the Children's Choir Christmas party during
the rehearsal on December 19 (Wednesday)!
College Students and Recent College Graduates:
Pastor Sara is having the 1st Annual
"Crossroads" Christmas Party at her house on December 9, starting at
7:00 p.m. Come for dinner and stay for dessert! Sara would like to
send you an invitation, so please e-mail your physical address to
her,
sara@westminsterlincoln.org.
Thanks!
Are you interested
in ways Westminster can care for the beautiful planet God has
entrusted to us? Then you'll want to get in on the planning for
Westminster's own "green team!" We anticipate lots of ways to be
involved-at home, at church, short term, long term, now, later-so
come-come to a start-up meeting December 9th, right after
10:30 worship, at Braeda (33rd and Pioneer). RSVP if you
can (Sara at
sara@westminsterlincoln.org
or Pappas's at
papvan@alltel.net),
but come, even if you don't RSVP.
Village Inn Pie
Certificates Still Available
Westminster Preschool is selling Village Inn Pie Certificates today
and December 9th in the Garden Room. They are a great
gift to give someone or to use yourself instead of baking a pie!http://www.westminsterlincoln.org
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2007 Church Budget Pledge Report
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2007 Paid to Date |
2007 Total Pledged |
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$614,367 |
$777,608 |
79.00% |
Adult
Education
9:00 a.m. Sunday Mornings
‘Mary the Mother of God'
and Other Advent Mysteries
Today and each Sunday
throughout Advent join Pastor Sara for Bible study at 9:00 a.m.
Today we meet in Cole Hall. In the following weeks, the class will
meet in Fellowship Hall A. We'll look at some of the major
"Christmas" texts in the Gospels and discuss such topics as:
Mary: Her Relationship to God, and the
Church's Relationship to Her
The Bachelor (a.k.a. Joseph): Marriage
Customs in First Century Palestine
Angels: Who are They, What are They,
and How did They Get Here?
The First Noel, According to the
Synoptic Gospels
Come with questions and be
ready for lively discussions on some of the whos, whats, whens,
wheres and whys of Christ's birth, as well as events leading
up to it. This class will be scripture-based and is open to people
with all different levels of biblical knowledge (especially
beginners). All are welcome!
Westminster Bible Class
- 9:00 a.m. - Parlor
Westminster Bible Class uses
the Presbyterian
publication, The Present Word and is now studying
"God's
Call" from the book of Luke. New members and guests
are
always welcome. Rev. Robert Rice leads the
study
today.
New friendships and insights are yours
in
 "CROSSROADS"
Sundays - 9:00 a.m. - Library
The Crossroads Class
(young adults, 18-30's) are using
the book SIMPLY WAIT, by Pamela Hawkins as a
basis for our study of scripture during Advent. These
lively discussions center on four concepts: Anticipation,
Hope, Patience, and Obedience. Please join us!
WOW, Adult Education
December 5th and 12th, 6:30
- 7:30 p.m.
Come join us for some adult fellowship time! Bring a project to work
on if you like (address Christmas cards, wrap packages, organize
your photos); or just come to chat and snack! We hope to see you
there!
"Simply Wait"
Cultivating Stillness in the Season of Advent
Join us in the
parlor Wednesdays through Dec. 19th at 6:30 p.m. to
reflect on the readings of "Simply Wait" as we prepare for
the coming of the Christ Child. Make your Advent Journey one of
anticipation and renewal.
We're continuing to receive your
pledge
money for Second Century Campaign.
Thank You! Keep up the good work! |
The Christmas Greens Have Arrived!
Pick up your orders in Fellowship Hall today. If you find
that you didn't order enough or you forgot to order, there are some
extras. Thanks for supporting our youth.
Visit Westminster's Library
 Make time during this busy Advent and Christmas
season to enjoy some of the books and videos from our library. Stop
in and see what's on display and check out what appeals to you and
to your family.
The "Annual St. Nick Gift Wrapping Party"
Tuesday, December 18th, 6:00 p.m.
Dress for comfort and join
in wrapping gifts designated for parents. (Children's gifts are left
for the parents to wrap.) Bring scissors and any extra gift wrap,
tape and boxes you may have. Christmas snacks are welcome too.
Everyone's Welcome! Bring a Friend!
St. Nick gift-givers gifts are due back at the church by Sunday,
December 16th. Questions? Call Teri Nelson (423-0986) or
Freda Greg (423-3236).
Men's Tuesday Fellowship Breakfasts
 All
men are invited to join the Westminster men each Tuesday morning for
food, fellowship, and a program. Continental breakfast is at 6:45
($2 and FREE for First Timers), and a program at 7:00. We dismiss by
8:00. This Tuesday, Dr. Bud Tenney will present the program,
"The History of Christmas Carols." Jean Patoka will accompany
the group on the piano as we sing Christmas carols.
 Christmas
Time at Westminster
Invite a friend or someone in need to join us during the holiday
season for the following special events.
Today 5:00 p.m. "C" is for
Christmas
Dec. 9 10:30 a.m. Children's Musical-
"Journey to Bethlehem"
Dec. 16 10:30 a.m. Selections from "Messiah"
accompanied by Giambelli String Quartet
7:30 p.m.
Taizé
Dec. 18 6:00 p.m.
St. Nick Gift Wrapping Party
Dec. 24 Christmas Eve services:
3:00 p.m.
Worship with Christmas Bells and
Instrumentalists
5:00 p.m.
Worship with Nebraska Brass, All
Children's Choirs (Cherub, Alleluia! Amen!,
Salt & Light),and Youth Bells
9:00 p.m. Worship with
Nebraska Brass,
Westminster Brass, Westminster Choir,
Westminster Carillon
Messiah Selections-Dec. 16
You are invited to join the Messiah rehearsals, Dec. 5 at
8:15 p.m. in the choir room, and on Dec. 12 at 7:30 p.m. in the
sanctuary.
Sign Up for a Mission Project!
Don't bother with New Years Resolutions, instead sign up for a
mission project and feel like a new person! A few of the current
choices are: serving an already-cooked dinner at The Gathering
Place, making and serving dinner at Matt Talbot's Kitchen and
Outreach, and... joining the Pearlington Adult Mission Trip crew as
we head down near New Orleans Mar 30 - Apr 6, 2008. Sign -up sheets
for all are on the bulletin board in the Garden Room. See Pastor
Sara or an Outreach member for more details.
2007 Poinsettia Order Form
Share the joy of Christmas! This year
you can order a poinsettia in memory of or in honor of a loved one
to be displayed in the chancel on Christmas Eve. Please specify all
information on the form below and return to Westminster Presbyterian
Church, 2110 Sheridan Blvd., Lincoln, NE 68502, attention: Jean.
Cost of each poinsettia is $12.00; please make checks payable to
Westminster and write POINSETTIA on the memo line. Orders must be
received by December 18th to be included in
the order of worship.
(PLEASE PRINT)
_____I would like to purchase_________poinsettia(s).
and/or
_____I would like to make a cash donation to the Westminster
Library.
Given by _________________________________________.
In Memory of_______________________________________.
OR
In Honor of_______________________________________.
Amount enclosed: $___________________________
___I will take my poinsettia home following the 9:00 p.m.
service.
The Deacons may deliver my poinsettia to the elderly or
homebound.
Serving Today:
USHERS: Matt Bergmeyer, John Hergert,
Cliff Holletelle, Marcia Hollestelle, Lesley Jaggers, Jenny Larson,
Steve Larson, Alyssa McBride, Gage Parker, Sarah Parker, Amy
Sovereign
DEACONS: Nancy Stuckey, Kevin Pope, Terry Genrich
GREETERS: Samantha Davis/Kathy Collins
HOSTS: Elb and Gen Schmidt/Rex and Wilma Messersmith
ACOLYTES: Shayla McNear/Greta Solomon
CHURCH SACRAMENTS The next communion will be
January 6th. Baptism will be January 13th ,
please call Marge 475-6702,
by December 12th.
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 |
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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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