The Vine January 13, 2008

In conjunction with Adult Education's January series of seminars exploring Islam, you are invited to come on Friday, January 18 at 6:30 to watch the Iranian film, Baran. The movie tells the story of Lateef, an Iranian boy, who first feels threatened by and later falls in love with an Afghan refugee girl who is working illegally and posing as a man in Tehran.
           The film has won much acclaim around the world for its courage in showing an ugly side of life in Iran, while at the same time celebrating the humanity of the main characters.
        Bring snacks, Adult Education will provide drinks, and join us in the theater in Faith Village.

For more information about the film check the website at:
http://cinemajidi.com/baran/
 

It looks like 2007 will end with us about $15,000 to the GOOD. Thank you all, for your generous support of Christ's mission through Westminster.

Quilt Exhibition Hours:
February 3 (Sunday) 9:00 am- 12:30 pm
Adult Education Class 9:00-10:00 am
"International Quilt Study Center" by Greg Jensen and Pat Hackley
February 4 (Mon) 1:00 - 7:00 pm
Letcure - 2:00 pm "Bible Quilts" by Ginny Welty
February 5 (Tues) 1:00 - 4:00 pm
Lecture - 2:00 pm "International Quilt Study Center" by Mary Ghormley

Beginning Wednesday, February 13, at 6:30 p.m., Financial Peace University (FPU) will meet. In FPU, you will meet with your class each week to watch a video lesson (led by FPU founder Dave Ramsey) and participate in discussion groups that will change how you think about money.
         Learn how to save money, live on a budget, communicate about money, eliminate debt, find bargains and experience the joy of giving.
        Each family will need to purchase class materials at a cost of $96, if purchased through the church. Start today, putting aside $25 a week for the next 4 weeks to pay for the class. You'll be so glad you did!
     Contact Jenny or Jeremy Gegg at 420-9243 for more details.

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.

TONIGHT: YOUTH BOWLING NIGHT!
Do you know what a turkey is? Ever rolled a Dutch 200? Turn off your Wii and try your luck at a real game of bowling!  Youth Group is headed to Parkway Lanes tonight...all youth (6^th grade-12th grade) are invited.  Meet at Parkway Lanes (2555 S 48^th ) at 6:30 p.m. (note later start). We will be done at 8:00 p.m. It will cost $4 per game (this includes bowling shoes).  Don't forget to wear socks. Questions? Talk to one of your friendly youth advisors--Rob Baltensperger, Sarah Boehler, Dane Patterson, Maggie Stuckey or Pastor Andy. Or email Maggie at  magjostu@gmail.com.  See you tonight!

Men's Tuesday Fellowship Breakfasts
The Westminster Men's Fellowship group will meet January 15^th at 6:45 a.m. for a Continental breakfast. ($2 and free for first timers.) At 7:00 the program, will be a Bible study led by Rev. Ellen Davis.  Come join us.  All men are welcome.

Westminster Club, a fellowship group for senior members of our church, will have a very special program on Tuesday, January 22^nd, at 5:45 p.m. in Cole Hall and you will want to be there! Francie Knosp has written an original script about Abraham Lincoln and his mother. Mr. Lincoln (Ken Govaerts) and his mother, Nancy Hanks (Katheryn Govaerts) will entertain you. You are asked to bring $7 for a delicious catered meal and your own table service. Please make reservations through your caller or by calling the church office (475-6702) by Monday, January 21^st

Have you ever tried changing some behavior as a way of increasing your awareness during the 40 days of Lent? This year you can do that with a lot of support as we make a church-wide effort to "give up or take up" changes that improve our care of God's creation. Maybe you would "give up" using styrofoam products or "take up" recycling plastic bottles. Or make a point of learning more about climate change. Start thinking now about what you will do, and be ready to join forces with your Westminster friends when Lent begins on February 6.

Serving Today:
USHERS: Jan Clark, Bob Dawson, Alex Freeman, Shayne Guyer, Larry Jurgens, Bob Morey, Ginny Rohrbaugh, Stacey Sipp, Ray Stevens.
DEACONS: Nancy Stuckey, Kevin Pope, Terry Genrich
GREETERS: Allen Wachter/Dallas Waggoner
HOSTS: Cathy and Dave Miller/Wendi Coffman
ACOLYTES: Sarah and Catherine Nyberg

CHURCH SACRAMENTS The next communion will be February 3^rd . Baptism will be February 10^th, please call Marge 475-6702, by January 23^rd.

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.