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"I am the vine,
you are the branches..." |
Remember in Prayer
Comfort for
Don Sams and Family on the death of his sister, Jo
Walter, on December 22nd; Linda Burchard and Family on
the death of her brother-in-law, on December 24th.
Sermon Series to Begin the New Year
Join us in January as Dr. McDonald
preaches a sermon series on "Taking on the Tough Questions: A Case
for Assertive Christianity."
Jan. 6: "Are Religions Behind the Wars of the World?
Jan. 13: "Should Christians Be Tolerant of Other
Religions?"
Jan. 20: "Is Faith Reasonable and Scientific or a
Figment
of Our Imagination?"
Jan. 27: "Why Should Someone Be a Christian?"
Febr. 3: "Can You be Spiritual and Not Religious?"
Men's Tuesday Fellowship Breakfasts
The Westminster Men's
Fellowship group is taking New Years Day off. They will meet again
January 8th at 6:45 a.m. for a Continental breakfast. ($2
and free for first timers.) At 7:00 the
program, "Sharing the Samaritan Story" will be presented by
August Neuhaus, Executive Director, Samaritan Counseling
Center. Come join us. All men are welcome.
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 $5,000 to $7,000. 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. If you
would like your gift to be credited to 2007,
the church office
will be open Monday, December 31 from 8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
We
will be closed Tuesday, January 1.
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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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$697,047 |
$777,608 |
89.64% |
Adult
Education
9:00 a.m. Sunday Mornings
Today: The Ecological
Footprint -
Accounting for a Small Planet - Fellowship Hall A
This film paints
a picture of our current global situation: the annual demand on
resources is exceeding what the Earth can regenerate each year.
Ecological Footprint suggests that an essential step in avoiding
depletion is to track ecological assets, allowing us to make more
informed choices.
Coming in January - Islam and the United States:
Politics, Society and Culture - Fellowship Hall A
January 6 - Dr. Tim
Borstelmann, Thompson
Professor of
History at the
University of Nebraska will discuss the
relationship
between the United States and the Middle
East and look at
how politics has affected social and
cultural
relationships.
January 13
- Welcome Muslim women
Hagar Mohamed and
Shaima Shakir,
who will share the experience and
challenges of being
Muslim in America.
January 20 - Islam in film. Film
TBA
January 27
- Dr. Rita Lester from Nebraska Wesleyan
University will
lead a discussion in understanding Muslim
faith and
traditions.
Coming February 3:
Our Heritage in Quilts
As we celebrate the art
of quilts at Westminster during
February, we have invited
Mr. Greg Jensen, Senior
Director of Development
at University Nebraska
Foundation, to speak on
the International Quilt Center.
Pat Hackley will also
be here to give us an introduction to
our Westminster display.
Westminster Bible Class
- Sundays - 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. Zach Wolfe leads the study
today. New members
and guests are always welcome.
 "CROSSROADS"
Sundays - 9:00 a.m. - Library
Crossroads is a Bible
study class for young adults in the
18-35's age range which
meets each Sunday morning at
9 a.m. in the Library.
The class is based on the following
three themes: Study,
Community Building, and Service.
Starting in January we
will concentrate our study on the
book of Isaiah. Please
come join us!
Join us for WOW
We are making some changes to the WOW
(Westminster on Wednesdays) schedule to make the evening even
more welcoming to people of all different ages, family
situations, levels of biblical knowledge, and spiritual needs.
On Wednesday nights in January (starting Jan. 9)
Pastor Sara will lead a Beginners' Bible Study. All
are invited to crack open the Bible and take a new look at some of
the biblical stories many of us read as children. Class starts at
6:30 p.m., lasts just under an hour, and is open to everyone. No
registration is necessary.
Starting in February, WOW will offer a special
mid-week Lenten service in the Chapel. The service will last
under 20 minutes and include simple music, prayers written by church
members, a scripture passage and a brief meditation. Come early for
dinner if you can, stay afterward for a follow-up Bible study if you
wish, or just join us in the Chapel. We hope this evening worship
experience will help make Lent a holy time for you.
Knit Together
invites
you to join us in the library on Wednesdays, 6:30-8:30 p.m. It is a
great time of fellowship and a chance for spiritual growth. We are
renewing our commitment to mission knitting. Patterns are available
for all skill levels. Join us or you can pick up yarn and
instructions for a baby blanket, prayer shawl, or cape to knit at
home. Questions? Call Francy Scheele, 477-1102.
Financial Peace University
A Financial Peace University class will be
offered again Wednesday evenings beginning February 13, 2008.
Watch the Vine for more information.
WOW Dinner
is served Wednesdays in Cole Hall, 5:50 - 6:30
p.m. ($2.50 per person or $10 max. per family). All are welcome!
 The
2008 Flower Chart is
posted in the Narthex. If you would like to provide flowers for the
chancel during a Sunday worship service, please sign up. For
information, please call Marge or Jean, 475-6702.
SCHOOL'S OUT!
JONAH AND THE WHALE
Monday February 18, 2008
9:00 a.m.
-3:00 p.m.
age 5-5th grade
We'll have a "whale" of a good
time as we splash into the story of Jonah. Bring your lunch and have
a fun and creative day at church. Registration forms available in
the wall rack at the top of the east stairs.
Tis the end of the year and we thank all who have been
paying their pledges to the Second Century Campaign! Pledges
are
still being accepted. Happy New Year! |
Sign Up to Serve
Instead of a New Years Resolution, sign up for a
mission project and feel like a new person! Some 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. Sign -up sheets are on the bulletin board in the Garden
Room. See Pastor Sara or an Outreach member for more details.
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.
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: Brian Lammers, Kevin Bryson, Harry Wimer
GREETERS: Julie Olson/Lee Nyberg
HOSTS: Gwen Hlava and Dot Hof/Jane Allman
ACOLYTES: Shayla McNear/Greta Solomon
CHURCH SACRAMENTS The next communion will be
January 6th. Baptism will be March 9th, please call Marge 475-6702,
by February 20th
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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