The Vine November 4, 2007

"I am the vine,       you are the branches..."

The Annual Meeting of the Congregation will be held Sunday, November 18, 2007 immediately following 10:30 a.m. worship. The agenda includes nomination and election of officers, presentation of information on the working budget for 2008, and review of the pastors' compensation. The Annual Corporation Meeting is also part of the agenda. The Annual Meeting is very important in the life of our church. Every one is urged to attend.

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Reunion Choir Rehearsal
Today After 10:30 Worship We welcome you to join the Reunion Choir, which will make its next appearance in 10:30 worship on November 18. The rehearsals are at 11:30 a.m. today and Nov. 11, and at 10:00 a.m. November 18. No steps are required. Please bring friends and family members.
 Audition for Children's Christmas Musical This Wednesday, (Nov. 7^th, 6:30 p.m.) children will have a chance to tryout for the Christmas Musical casting. There are roles for many children. Be an evangelist to tell Good News to all people!
Rehearsal dates: 6:30-7:25 p.m.- Nov. 7, 14, 28, & Dec. 5;  
                               10:30 a.m. - Noon - Dec. 8
 Musicians Wanted for "C" Is For Christmas December 2, 5 p.m. Would you like to play Christmas music for everyone? If you would like to share your gift of music at Westminster's Christmas gathering "C" IS FOR CHRISTMAS, please contact Masako (475-6702 or md@westminsterlincoln.org). Young performers are encouraged - any instruments or singing!

Pearlington 2008 Mission Trip
Calling all adults who are interested in going on a Mississippi mission trip! The "Pearlington in 2008" Planning Team will meet Sunday, Nov 18 at Braeda on 33rd and Pioneers Blvd., just after the 10:30 worship service/congregational meeting. Everyone is welcome, first-timers especially! Don't forget to bring your 2008 calendar. (If you can't attend but are interested, please see Pastor Sara.)

Westminster Preschool
to Sell Village Inn Pie Certificates Westminster Preschool is selling Village Inn Pie Certificates today and each Sunday through December 10^th in the Garden Room. They are a great gift to give someone or to use for yourself instead of baking a pie!
 

The Second Century Campaign has        collected over a half million dollars.        Thank you, thank you, thank you!!!

Adult Education
9:00 a.m. Sunday Mornings

Prophetic Voices - Fellowship Hall A
During November we have a series of seminars that will look at prophecy in biblical times and modern day issues that share a prophetic voice with the past.

Today: Jack Gould, Issues Chair of Common Cause
              Nebraska and a member of the National Governing
              Board of Common Cause (a political watchdog
              organization) - "Looking toward better government,
              through the eyes of a current day ‘prophet'."

Nov. 11: Rev. Dr. Andrew McDonald will review prophecy in
              the Bible.

Nov. 18: Megan Winchell, Assistant Professor of History at
              Nebraska Wesleyan University - "Martin Luther King, Jr.
              and Malcolm X: Prophetic Voices in African American
              History."

Nov. 25: W. Don Nelson, publisher of Nebraska's newest
              independent newspaper, Prairie Fire, will discuss the
              significance of the First Amendment in protecting
              modern prophets.

Westminster Bible Class - 9:00 a.m.-Sundays -Parlor
            Westminster Bible Class uses the Presbyterian
            publication, The Present Word and is now studying how
            God created a people in the Old Testament book of
            Genesis. Today the class is led by Jo Beil, Westminster
            Preschool Director.       

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.
             November will start a new study addressing several
             issues...the first being OUR PURPOSE. Best-seller lists,
             song lyrics, institutional mission statements, and movies
             all indicate that we increasingly think about this idea of
             purpose. Well-established traditions, cultural patterns,
             and social routines make us think we've answered this
             question...but every new generation must answer this
             question for itself...

Westminster has celebrated many traditions through the years, and we're proud that the St. Nick Project has been a Westminster "Christmas" tradition for the past 20 years...2007 is our 21^st year! You can find out more information and/or sign up to purchase gifts or provide a financial gift to the project today and each Sunday through November in the Garden Room.

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Men's Tuesday Fellowship Breakfasts Each Tuesday morning a couple dozen Westminster fellows gather for food, fellowship, and a program. Continental breakfast is at 6:45 (only $2 and FREE for First Timers), and a program at 7:00. We dismiss by 8:00. All men, any age, are invited. This Tuesday Rev. Dr. Andrew McDonald will lead us in a Bible study.
Prime Time - November 9^th Can you tie a knot? Then you are ready to join the fun at Prime Time as we create cozy blankets for the needy. Bring a potluck dish, your own table service, and $1 each for supplies. We will meet Nov. 9, 6:30 p.m. in Cole Hall. Call Bob and Janyce Person, 328-2991 or Jim and Judy White, 423-4757 for information.

SIMPLY WAIT
Cultivating Stillness in the Season of Advent During Advent do you find yourself trying to cram some semblance of anticipation and waiting into the season with an eye on the clock? Do you spend Advent out of breath from details of a Christmas that hasn't yet taken place? You know you need to focus on the spiritual aspects of Advent to internalize the experience of the season. Good intentions sometimes only intensify your stress -- especially when the must-have toy is sold out everywhere and when even a quick grocery trip involves rush hour-like traffic snarls. What if it really wasn't that hard to find more peace, more quiet, more room in your heart for the Christ child to be born? Join one of the small groups meeting during Advent or use the book individually at home, and you'll come out of the four weeks centered, rested and spiritually renewed. Contact Kathy Collins or Ellen Davis for more information. Books will be available in the Garden Room starting mid-November on Sunday mornings for $10 each. Make your Advent Journey one of anticipation and renewal.
 

2007 Church Budget Pledge Report
2007 Paid to Date	2007 Total Pledged	% of Pledged Paid to Date
$582,362	$777,608	74.89%

Serving Today:
USHERS: Matt Bergmeyer, John Hergert, Cliff Hollestelle, Marcia Hollestelle, Lesley Jaggers, Jenny Larson, Steve Larson, Alyssa McBride, Gage Parker, Sarah Parker, Amy Sovereign.
DEACONS: Ken Kutscher, Jeremy Gegg, John Clark
GREETERS: Barbara McCall/Rich Nolte
HOSTS: Cathie and Dave Miller/Wendi Coffman
ACOLYTES: Thea Kerns/Jake Kerns

CHURCH SACRAMENTS The next communion will be November 25^th. Baptism will be December 16^th, please call Marge 475-6702, by November 21^st.

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 Pastor Reverend Dr. Andrew L. McDonald, x 110 Associate Pastor Reverend Sara Dingman, x 116 Parish Associate Reverend Ellen Davis, x117 Business Administrator Cheryl Rennick, x 105 Director of Fine Arts Boyd Bacon, x 111 Associate Director of Music and Fine Arts  Dr. Masako Nakamura, x 111 Preschool Director JoEllen Beil, x 103 Director of Children's Ministries Betsy Guyer, x 104 Director of Middle School Yth Jessica Reid, x 107 Administrative Secretary Marge Tomlinson, x 102 Receptionist/Secretary Jean Kutscher, x 101 Custodians/Maintenance Edina Bilic, Richard Gruenemeyer, Mehmedalija Plicanic