The Vine October 21, 2007

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

Prayers for Westminster's mission trip participants who are in Lohmen, Germany.

Baptism at 10:30 worship today: Chelsea Ann and Lilly Rose Larsen, daughters of Michael and Alice Larsen.

Congratulations to Carman and Roscoe Dockham on the birth of a daughter, Caitlyn Jae, on October 15^th. Grandparents are Ken and Jean Kutscher.

This morning our guest organist is Dr. Gerald Holbrook. He has earned a Doctorate of Musical Arts degree from UNL. He is a nationally known Gregorian chant scholar.

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 Rev. Dingman, or call Marge at 475-6702. The next 3 week class begins next Sunday, October 28th at 9:00 a.m.

          Taizé Service Tonight
You are invited to visit the chapel at 7:30 tonight for a 45 minute contemplative service with scripture, prayer, music and silence. Tonight's music will be provided by Darin Anderson-cantor, Preston Bradley-violin, David Anderson-French horn, Jon Jackson-bass guitar, Meera Bhardwaj-oboe, and Bob Schoettger-keyboard.

Today and October 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. Please fill those sacks with the items listed and bring them 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. Thank you!

Adult Education
9:00 a.m. Sunday Mornings

Today --Torture in the Church - 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 - 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 Kara James-
          Estensen.
 

"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."

Coming in November - Sundays, 9:00 a.m.
Prophetic Voices - This seminar will look at prophecy in biblical times and look at modern day issues that share a prophetic voice with the past. Speakers will include Don Nelson and Rev. Dr. Andrew McDonald. Watch the Vine for more information.

Knit Together

The stock market is up so now         might be the time to contribute         to the Second Century Campaign.

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Youth Selling 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.
 

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. Bob McCallister will present the program, "When the Carpenter Came." All men, any age are welcome!

Westminster Club will meet this Tuesday, at 5:45 p.m. in Cole Hall. Cost is $7 per person for the catered dinner. Please bring your own table service. A musical instrumental quartet from the University of Nebraska will perform. If you have not been called to make a reservation and would like to join us, please call the church office, 475-6702 on Monday, October 22^nd.
 

Join the Reunion Choir We welcome you to join the Reunion Choir, which will make its next appearance in 10:30 worship on November 18^th. The rehearsals are at 11:30 a.m. November 4^th and November 11^th, and at 10:00 a.m. on November 18^th. No steps are required. Please bring friends and family members.
 Children's Christmas Musical Rehearsal The children's music ministry continues as we prepare for our Christmas musical, "Journey to Bethlehem." They will present this musical at 10:30 a.m. worship December 9^th. Rehearsals have begun. All choirs meet at 6:30 p.m. Wednesdays after the WOW meal.
   Cherub Choir (Age 3-Pre-K) Room 210 E:Susan Zander, director
   Alleluia! Amen! (K-5) Room 210: Jill Richmond, director
   Salt & Light (6-8) Choir Room: Boyd Bacon, director

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Serving Today:
USHERS: Jenny Amend, Rob Baltensperger, Mike Rasmussen, Peggy Rasmussen, Penny Ford, Keith Garrett, Dottie Hof, Marcia Hollestelle, George Klems, Judith Klems, Todd Peterson, Ray Stevens.
DEACONS: Nancy Stuckey, Kevin Pope, Terry Genrich
GREETERS: Susie Hughes/Bill Eckstrom
HOSTS: Chan and Nancy Tyrrell/Jane Allman
ACOLYTES: Skyler Berringer/Charlotte or Blythe Guyer

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.