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"I am the vine,
you are the branches..." |
Sermon Series Begins the New Year
Join us in worship as Dr.
McDonald begins the new year preaching a sermon series on "Taking on
the Tough Questions: A Case for Assertive Christianity."
Today: "Should Christians Be
Tolerant of Other Religions?"
Jan. 13: "Are Religions Behind
the Wars of the World?"
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?
New Communion Pottery
Through a generous donation, Worship and Music Ministry has been
able to purchase a set of Communion Pottery for the Sanctuary. As we
use these beautiful pieces today for the first time, remember in
your prayers to thank God for the skills of the potter and the
congregational member who made this possible. The Chalices, Plates
and Pitcher were crafted by local Potter Kathleen Grossman, owner of
Down Under Pottery.
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.
Choir and Bell Rehearsals
Choirs and Bell rehearsals
resume this week, both adults and children. Welcome back from
Christmas break. Bring a friend!!
Green Team Meets Today
Westminster's Green Team meets today at Braeda,
33rd and Pioneers after 10:30 worship. Come join us! All
are welcome.
Sign Up to Serve
Join us in helping the church continue to grow in
mission in 2008. Some of the current choices of mission projects
are: Be part of the the Green Team, serve an already-cooked dinner
at The Gathering Place, make and serve dinner at Matt Talbot's
Kitchen and Outreach, and/or travel to Perlington, MS on a Spring
adult mission trip (March 30-April 6). Sign -up sheets are on the
bulletin board in the Garden Room. More information can be found in
the January Messenger or see Pastor Sara or an Outreach member for
more details. Now is your chance to get involved. Come grow with us!
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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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$723,905 |
$777,608 |
93.09% |
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**May not include all of year end pledge income. |
Adult
Education
9:00 a.m. Sunday Mornings
Islam and the United States:
Politics, Society and Culture
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Fellowship Hall A
Today
- 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 and Museum. Pat Hackley will also be
here to give us an introduction to Westminster's
quilt display.
Westminster Bible Class
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9:00 a.m.-Sundays -Parlor
Westminster Bible Class uses the Presbyterian
publication, The Present Word and is now studying
"Awareness of God's Instruction" from the book of
Luke. Karen Hardenbrook 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,
18-35's, who meet each Sunday morning at 9 a.m. in
the Library. The class is based on three themes:
Study, Community Building, and Service. This month
we are concentrating our study on the book of Isaiah.
Please come join us!
Westminster Children and Youth
Reach for the Stars with Attendance Recognition!
All Sunday School Children (2 years - 12th Grade)
We will recognize wonderful attendance for January 13 - May 18. Each
Sunday you will place a star sticker on your chart in your Sunday
School room. In May, if you have 15+ stars you will receive a gold
star award, if you have 12+ stars you will receive a silver star
award, if 9+ stars, you will receive a bronze star award. Watch for
more details in the Messenger.
Join us for WOW
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. and is open to everyone.
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.
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. Patterns are available for all skill levels. Join
us! 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!
 We will soon say goodbye to the duct taped
red carpet in the sanctuary. Keep up your
contributions to Westminster's Second
Century Campaign. |
Men's Tuesday Fellowship Breakfasts
The Westminster Men's Fellowship group will meet
January 8th at 6:45 a.m. for a Continental breakfast. ($2
and free for first timer s.)
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.
Presbyterian Women Circle Meetings
PW Circles meeting this week are:
Monday, Circle 4 - 7 p.m. with Marcia Kube;
Tuesday, Circle 5 - 10 a.m., Church Lounge;
Wednesday, Circle A - 10 a.m., Church Lounge;
Wednesday, Circle 3 - 10 a.m. with Rachel Hamilton
Lunch Bunch - January 8th
Lunch Bunch will meet at Panera Bread at
SouthPoint on Tuesday January 8th, weather permitting.
This fun group is open to all. A car pool leaves the church at noon.
Rides are available from the homes of shut-ins. Call Dorothy Glenn,
489-2688, or Ellen Davis at the church office, 475-6702 , if you
need a ride.
Prime Time - January 11th
Prime Time journeys to jolly olde England for the
annual foreign film night. Join us for a hearty potluck meal in Cole
Hall and a poignant movie in the Parlor. Bring your own table
service, a dish to share, and a thirst for fellowship. All are
welcome. For information, contact: Linda Burchard, 477-5572 or Tom
and Laurel Pappas, 484-8467.
 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.
Serving Today:
USHERS: Matt Bergmeyer, John Hergert, Cliff Holletelle,
Marcia Hollestelle, Lesley Jaggers, Jenny Larson, Steve Larson,
Alyssa McBride, Gage Parker, Sarah Parker, Amy Sovereign.
DEACONS: John Clark, Ken Kutscher, Jeremy Gegg
GREETERS: Eliza Sams/Keith Schafer
HOSTS: Lyle and Beth Hamilton/Barbara Cobb
ACOLYTES: Skyler Berringer/Griffin Schainost
CHURCH SACRAMENTS The next communion will be
February3rd. 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.
Poinsettias:
If you or someone you know would like one of the
poinsettias in the Garden Room, please feel free to take one.
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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