The Vine October 14, 2007

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

    Pumpkinfest Today

Journeying Together: Westminster's New Member Class If you are interested in becoming a member of Westminster and would like to attend the next new member class, please mark the ritual of friendship pad during worship, speak to Dr. McDonald or Rev. Dingman, or call Marge at 475-6702. The next 3 week class begins October 28th at 9:00 a.m.

Sundays, October 21^st and 28^th, grocery sacks will be handed out at the east and west doors following worship. There will be items listed on the sacks that the Food Pantry provides and we would appreciate if you could donate some of these items for our food drive. Please bring those sacks to the Food Pantry, which is located by Cole Hall, on November 4^th. If you are unable to bring your sack November 4^th, please feel free to place it in the large box by the east entrance. Westminster provides a wonderful service by providing food to the Peoples's City Mission. We hope you will help us in this wonderful project. Thanks!

Adult Education
9:00 a.m. Sunday Mornings

Today - The FIRST Project-9:00 a.m. in the Lounge
          FIRST project is an organization dedicated to the
          recovery of torture victims. Please join director Dr.
          Maria Prendes-Lintel who will help us understand the
          emotional trauma of a torture victim.

Oct 21-Torture in the Church-9:00 a.m.,Fellowship Hall A
          Incidents of torture are frequent in the Bible from David's
          torture of the Hittites to the crucifixion of Jesus to the
          suffering of Paul and Stephen. Yet the modern church
          condemns incidents of torture, and the United States
          believes torture is necessary to insure its security. Join Mr.
          Jake Hoy-Elswick as we try to grasp this very complex
          history.

Oct. 28 - Dawn -9:00 a.m., Fellowship Hall A
          In this final class of the month, join Jerry Johnston for an
          in depth discussion of Elie Wiesel's Dawn where he
          fictionalizes his character from Night and places him in the
          role of a torturer. How can a person suffer the horrors of the
          Holocaust and turn into a political torturer?

Westminster Bible Class - 9:00 a.m.-Sundays -Parlor
          Westminster Bible Class follows the weekly Bible Study
          series, THE PRESENT WORD. We welcome visitors and
          new members. Leading the study today is Rev. Sara
          Dingman.

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 for Bible
              study, great discussions, and Christian fellowship!
              "Crossroads" is now studying Living A Life That
              Matters, by Harold S. Kushner. We invite you to join us
              and become part of  "Crossroads."

          "Hackers, Crackers, and Worms...Oh My"
The Adult Education class scheduled for Wednesday, October 17^th and 24^th will be, "Hackers, Crackers, and Worms...Oh my." Join us for WOW dinner, served 5:50 - 6:30 p.m., then attend this class at 6:30 p.m.      

It's never too late to make a pledge toward   the Second Century Campaign. With your   help we can reach the goals set before us.

Booster Chairs Needed Matt Talbot Kitchen and Outreach provides meals for the homeless and people in need. Some of those people have small children. If anyone has one or more booster chairs to donate to Matt Talbot Kitchen and Outreach for those children to use, please drop them off at Westminster or at Matt Talbot Kitchen and Outreach.

K-5^th Grade Clothing Drive Westminster's Outreach Ministry is emphasizing serving the church's neighborhood. Prescott Elementary School, 1930 S. 20^th St., has a large percentage of students who are entitled to free lunches because of the families' income levels.

You are invited to join the school's principal in gathering warm clothing for students. On Sundays, October 21^st, 28^th , or November 4^th please bring lightly used jackets, scarves, mittens, etc. for children ages 5 through 10. Put them in the marked bin near the east entrance. Hangers Cleaners will process all items donated.

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    Youth to Sell Holiday Greens
Holiday Greens are on sale in the Garden Room today and each Sunday in October. Plan now to order your holiday greens from the Senior High Youth Group. They will be available for pick up the weekend of November 25.

NEBRASKA BRASS CONCERT
Today, 3:00 p.m. at Westminster
"AMERICAN TRIBUTE" Come hear the incredible Nebraska Brass Quintet in concert here at Westminster this afternoon at 3:00 p.m. A discount coupon for Westminster members is available at the receptionist's desk.

             Men's Tuesday Fellowship Breakfasts
Each Tuesday a group of Westminster men gather for food, fellowship and a program. A Continental breakfast is at 6:45 a.m., followed by a program at 7:00. We dismiss by 8:00. This week Rev. Sara Dingman will lead us in a Bible study. All men, any age are welcome!

Westminster Club, a fellowship group for our senior members, will meet on Tuesday, October 23^rd, for a catered dinner and a musical program. Dinner is served at 5:45 p.m, in Cole Hall. Cost is $7 per person and you are asked to bring your own table service. Mark your calendar now!

The Gathering Place Celebrates 25 Years This year marks the 25^th anniversary of The Gathering Place. In celebrating this milestone, The Gathering Place is inviting all their gracious volunteers to an appreciation buffet dinner at Valentino's, 35^th and Holdrege, October 25^th, 6:00 - 7:00 p.m. There will be a brief program at 6:25 p.m.

If you are or have been one of Westminster's volunteers at The Gathering Place Soup Kitchen, please plan to attend and RSVP to Rev. Dingman or the church office, 475-6702 by October 17^th.

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Serving Today:
USHERS: Jan Clark, Bob Dawson, Alex Freeman, Shayne Guyer, Larry Jurgens, Bob Morey, Bob Hayes, Helen Hayes, Ginny Rohrbaugh, Stacey Sipp, Ray Stevens, Alisha Stokes
DEACONS: Kevin Pope, Jeremy Gegg, John Clark
GREETERS: Tom Champoux/Christy Dempsey
HOSTS: Lyle and Beth Hamilton/Lee Sonderegger
ACOLYTES: Shayla McNear/Greta Solomon

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.