<i>The Vine</i> November 11, 2007

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

Remember in Prayer Hospitalized: Wanda Joy at Saint Elizabeth's
Baptism at 10:30 worship:
Reid Anthony, son of Jessie and John Brophy;
Miley Ann, daughter of Brookley and David Rivera

New Members at 10:30 worship:
Dane Patterson David Rivera Robin Stone

"Living A Life That Matters" Art Show
Today in Cole Hall - 9:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. Westminster's small groups invite you to view our art show! Each art project represents each group's unique experience during our fall study, "Living a Life That Matters."

Annual Meeting
of the Congregation
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.

Westminster Preschool Selling 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 yourself instead of baking a pie!

Men's Tuesday Fellowship Breakfasts

Each Tuesday morning a group of Westminster men gather 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. All men, any age, are invited. This Tuesday, "Bringing the Real World to Students" will be presented by Ken Carlson, President, Junior Achievement.

Lunch Bunch Westminster's Lunch Bunch will travel to the Village Inn Restaurant, near 48th and Van Dorn for lunch and fellowship Tuesday, Nov. 13^th at 12:30 p.m. A car pool will leave the church at noon. Those needing rides from home should call Dorothy Glen, 489-2688. For more information, contact Jeanne Giles, 484-6651.

Presbyterian Women Thank Offering Potluck Presbyterian Women will gather this Wednesday (November 14th) at 11:30 a.m. in Cole Hall for the Thank Offering Potluck Luncheon. All women at Westminster are invited. Please bring a covered dish to serve 6 - 8. The 2007 Honorary Life Membership will be awarded. No reservations, just come!

Pearlington 2008 Mission Trip The "Pearlington in 2008" Planning Team will meet Sunday, Nov. 18 at Braeda, 33^rd and Pioneers Blvd., just after the 10:30 worship service/congregational meeting. All adults interested in going on the Mississippi mission trip are welcome! Please bring your 2008 calendar. (If you can't attend but are interested, see Pastor Sara.)

2007 Church Budget Pledge Report

2007 Paid to Date 2007 Total Pledged % of Pledged
Paid to Date

$594,545 $777,608 76.46%

Adult Education
9:00 a.m. Sunday Mornings

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

Today: 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 Pastor Tom Barber,
          Executive Director, People's City Mission.

  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 has
          brought 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.

Join us for WOW Dinner This Wednesday, 5:50 - 6:30 p.m., Outreach Ministry will provide dinner and are asking you to bring a favorite pie to share for our "2^nd Annual Pie Fellowship." Children, Youth and Families Ministry will provide ice cream, whipped cream and coffee to top off your enjoyment. Join us for delicious fellowship!
WOW - Adult Education
Focus on What's Important! Do you want to take pictures that wow the family? Do you have a digital camera and not sure what to do with it? This Wednesday, Nov. 14, 6:30 p.m., Jenny Gegg will continue her journey thru digital photography.

Knit Together
Join us in the library Wednesdays, 6:30-8:30 p.m. for a time of fellowship and spiritual growth. With help from Outreach Ministry we are renewing our commitment to mission knitting. Patterns are available for all skill levels. If you can't make it Wednesdays, 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.

"Spiritual Care for the Caregiver"
Thursday, November 29, 7 p.m. Caregivers find themselves torn in several directions as the world around them prepares for Christmas. Being a caregiver for someone who is ill, someone who needs daily support and care, whether family member or friend, seems overwhelming. Rev. Lowell Knauss, Interim Executive Presbyter for Homestead Presbytery will offer thoughtful support and guidance for caregivers. Anyone who longs for time for their own spiritual nurture during Advent is invited and encouraged to join others of like mind in growing spiritually as we begin our Advent journey.

Thank you for being faithful to
Westminster's Second Century Campaign.

Reunion Choir Rehearsal Today
We invite you to join the Reunion Choir, which will make its next appearance in 10:30 worship November 18. The rehearsals are at 11:30 a.m. today and 10:00 a.m. November 18. No steps are required. Please bring friends and family members.

Children's Christmas Musical Children may still join the choirs for the Christmas musical. Be an evangelist to tell the Good News to all people!
Rehearsal dates: 6:30-7:25 p.m. Nov. 14, 28, & Dec. 5
10:30 a.m. - Noon Dec. 8

"C" Is For Christmas Join us for carols, crafts and chili as we celebrate the beginning of Advent December 2^nd at 5:00 p.m. Groups, committees and ministry teams are invited to provide a pot of chili for the event. Bring your family and friends for this great time of fun and fellowship!

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!
"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. 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 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 are available in the Garden Room for $10 each. Make your Advent Journey one of anticipation and renewal.

Good Shepherd Presbyterian Church
Will Host Joint Thanksgiving Eve Service The Presbyterian churches of Lincoln will hold a joint Thanksgiving Eve Worship service at Good Shepherd Presbyterian Church, 8300 East Pointe Road, 7:30 p.m., November 21.

21^st Annual ST. NICK Project
A WESTMINSTER �CHRISTMAS' TRADITION

Westminster has celebrated many traditions through its 100 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!

Through participation in St. Nick, many of our youth (& adults) have grown up learning about less fortunate families in rural Nebraska...many whose lives have been effected by health issues, parents loss of jobs, family abuse, and so many more life changing situations. Our Westminster families are given the opportunity to sign up to purchase gifts (approx. $25.00) for one or several of these rural individuals. A brief history will be mailed to you before December 1^st, which will tell you a little about the family and provide gift choices for each individual. Over the years, Westminster has provided gifts for over 8,100 people in 157 small communities across the state. The needs are often very basic and become a reality check for those of us creating our own �wish list'.

Our goal this year is to purchase gifts for 500 people. Your participation can make it happen! How can you help? Here's how�

♦ Sign up in the Garden Room through November 25^th to purchase gifts.

♦ Provide a financial gift to the project. (Write your
check to Westminster and memo it �St. Nick'.)

♦ Drop off �stocking stuffers', gift wrap, ribbon, gift boxes
   and tape at the church office. (Be sure to put your name
   on them so we know who to thank!)

♦ Return your purchased gifts to the church office by
   Sunday, December 16^th. (Again, make sure your name
    is on it!)
♦ And by all means�.be sure to join us for the -

ST. NICK GIFT WRAPPING PARTY
6:00 p.m. Tuesday, December 18^th
Fellowship Hall

Thank You for your continued support!
For more information, contact Teri Nelson
at 423-0986 or Freda Gregg at 423-3236.

SIGN UP TODAY IN THE GARDEN ROOM!

Serving Today:
USHERS: Jan Clark, Alex Freeman, Dorrie Gage, Shayne Guyer, Dottie Hof, Larry Jurgens, Bob Morey, Ginny Rohrbaugh, Stacey Sipp, Alisha Stokes.
DEACONS: Terry Genrich, Kevin Pope, Nancy Stuckey
GREETERS: Bill Palmer/Marilyn Palmer
HOSTS: Ruth and Bob Morin/Rose Ann Dowty
ACOLYTES: Asher Colborn/Lauren Larson

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

The Vine November 11, 2007