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"I am the vine,
you are the branches..." |
Remember in Prayer
Congratulations to
Jennifer and Michael Lancaster on the
birth of a daughter, Isabel Cooper Minion Lancaster born December 10th.
Comfort for the family and friends
of Lauren Johnson who died December 8th.
Baptism at 10:30 Worship:
Sutton Faye, daughter of
Susan and Thomas Classen
Theodore Michael, son of
Jennifer and Matthew Kirkland
Tucker Layne, son of
Carrie and Layne Sup
 We
thank our guest artists Kim Osborne Salistean, Tami Osborne
Pederson, Clark Potter, and Karen Becker, for joyfully sharing their
talents in today's worship
service.
Plan to spend a few minutes in
the Garden Room following today's 10:30 service. Enjoy light food
and refreshments provided by the Deacons. Join us and share in the
holiday cheer!
 Christmas
Time at Westminster
Invite a friend to join us during the holiday season
for the following special events.
Today 10:30 a.m. Selections from
"Messiah" sung by
Westminster Choir, accompanied by
Giambelli String Quartet
7:30 p.m. Taizé
Dec. 18 6:00 p.m. St. Nick Gift
Wrapping Party
Dec. 23 10:30 a.m. Celebrate this
fourth Sunday of Advent with
the Movement Choir (Elizabeth Govaerts,
director) and Westminster Brass.
Dec. 24 Christmas Eve Candlelight 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
Sign Up to Serve
Sign up for serving meals at Matt Talbot Kitchen and Outreach or
Gathering Place in early 2008. Sign up sheets are on the bulletin
board in the Garden Room.
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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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$680,389 |
$777,608 |
84.93% |
Notice:
If there is inclement weather and you have a
meeting scheduled at the church, please call ahead to see if the
building is open. If the building is opening late or going to be
closed, we will leave a message on the phone by 7:30 a.m.
Adult
Education
9:00 a.m. Sunday Mornings
‘Mary the Mother of God'
and Other Advent Mysteries
Join Pastor Sara today for Bible study at 9:00 a.m. in Fellowship
Hall A. We're looking at some of the major "Christmas" texts in the
Gospels. This class is scripture-based and is open to people with
all different levels of biblical knowledge. All are welcome!
*Joel Sartore, National Geographic Photographer,
nationally acclaimed speaker and
expert on the environment will talk to us about the stewardship of
the earth during Adult Education hour December 23rd.
"I'm Dreaming of a Green Christmas" is the title for Mr.
Sartore's presentation. He will share his thoughts on how Christians
can care for the earth. Join us December 23rd, 9:00 a.m.
in Fellowship Hall. Everyone is 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. Father Daniel Sieker leads
the study today.
"CROSSROADS"
- 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!
After Christmas Sermon Series
Join us after Christmas for worship as
Dr. McDonald speaks on "Taking on the Tough Questions: A Case
for Assertive Christianity.
January 6: "Are Religions Behind the Wars of the World?
January 13: "Should Christians Be Tolerant of Other
Religions?"
January 20: "Is Faith Reasonable and Scientific or a Figment
of Our Imagination?"
January 27: "Why Should Someone Be a Christian?"
February 3: "Can You be Spiritual and Not Religious?"
End of Year Giving Request
The church committees have
stayed well within their budgets, but some income sources have been
less than anticipated. At this point it looks as if our expenditures
will exceed our income by about $17,000 to $22,000. This is close to
where we have been a number of years in the past, when end of the
year giving made all the difference. How can we meet this need?
Along with the grace of God, we rely on two things in particular:
• First, we need
those who have pledged to complete their pledge.
• Secondly, we need the whole congregation to
consider giving a
financial gift to Westminster
by the end of this year.
With this extra giving, we
believe we will be able to end the year with a balanced budget.
Every gift makes a difference.
College Scholarships Available
For high school graduates
planning to be full-time freshmen at colleges related to the
Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.), including Hastings College, now is the
time to apply for a National Presbyterian College Scholarship. The
deadline is Jan. 31, 2008. Based on financial need, this award could
give $250 to $1,400 toward an education. For more information, visit
http://www.pcusa.org/financialaid/programs/natpresbycollege.htm.
Hastings College offers
matching funds up to $500 for students receiving assistance from
their Presbyterian churches. Visit
http://www.hastings.edu/igsbase/igstemplate.cfm?SRC=DB
for more information.
Hastings College also offers a
$2,000 per year scholarship, regardless of financial need, to
dependent children of ordained clergy who are actively employed by a
Presbyterian Church (USA) congregation or program. More information
is available at:
http://www.hastings.edu/igsbase/igstemplate.cfm?SRC=MD006
For juniors and seniors attending Presbyterian
Church (U.S.A.) related colleges in 2007-2008, consider the Samuel
Robinson Award. Deadline is April 1, but now is the time to plan for
it. Visit
http://www.pcusa.org/financialaid/programs/samuelrobinson.htm
for more information.
Order A Poinsettia
You can still order a poinsettia for Christmas Eve services. Order
forms are available at the receptionist's desk. Please turn in any
orders by Tuesday, December 18th to have your request
included in the order of worship.
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, Judge Don Endacott will provide the 7th
Annual Reading of Dickens' "A Christmas Carol." We will also
have the 5th Annual Bob Rohrbaugh memorial sing of
"White Christmas." All men and women are invited to come and be
our guest and enjoy this special day.
Westminster Club - December 18th
Westminster Club will meet Tuesday, December 18th.
A musical Christmas Greeting will be presented by Megan and Darin
Anderson, members of Westminster Choir.
Come and enjoy good food, fellowship and the
holiday spirit. We start at 5:45 p.m. Bring $7 for the catered
dinner and your own table service. If you haven't made reservations,
please call the church office on Monday, December 17th.
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 today.
Questions? Call Teri Nelson (423-0986) or Freda Gregg
(423-3236).
 Reminder:
Tis the end of the year and pledges
to the Second Century Campaign can be paid
any time now. Thank You! Happy Holidays! |
Serving Today:
USHERS:
Jenny Amend, Rob Baltensperger, Roberta Bergeron, Penny Ford, Dorrie
Gage, Keith Garrett, Dottie Hof, George Klems, Judith Klems, Todd
Peterson
DEACONS:
Ken Kutscher, Jeremy Gegg, John Clark
GREETERS:
Will Eckstrom/Randy Ewing
HOSTS:
Van and Georgia Duling/Ginny Rohrbaugh
ACOLYTES:
Asher Colborn/Lauren Larson
CHURCH SACRAMENTS
The next communion will be January 6th. Baptism will be
February 10th, please call Marge 475-6702,
by January 16th.
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.
Quilting Exhibition in February!
Westminster's art month, February, 2008 features a quilt
exhibition. If you are a quilter or have a family quilt you would
like to display in the exhibition, please contact Pat Hackley,
423-2909 or
ChiPatHome@aol.com.
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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